Ben Stiller Defends ‘Tropic Thunder’: ‘Proud Of It And The Work Everyone Did On It’

Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts have been enjoying a well-earned break in Puerto Rico after several months of health battles, and the pair look happier than ever. ABC News anchor Deborah looked radiant in the pictures, as she rocked a geometric-patterned swimsuit with a low V-neckline and appeared to have a refreshing sparkling drink in hand.Al, who helps to host rival network NBC's Today Show wore a Team USA tee and board shorts in the pictures and kept safe with a baseball cap covering his head.

the couple announced they had split in 2017. Watch Below: Ben Stiller Calls Daughter Ella, 16, 'Beautiful' After Their Golden Globes 2019 DateFive years later the parents made headlines when announcing they had reunited, and now they're revealing how they made their way back to each other. The answer? The coronavirus pandemic, which forced them to quarantine together as a family. The couple rekindled their relationship in February 2022.“We had all this time to talk,” shared Christine on Drew Barrymore’s talk show. “There were no other distractions. It was a really special time.” Now celebrating three years together, the actress explained that although spending “time apart” had been vital for the couple, they had always prioritised family time. "We always stayed a family unit [and] continued to do things together,” she said.

Bad Bunny will be returning to his native Puerto Rico in May to host the upcoming “Backlash” event for WWE.

Bad Bunny is bringing one of his passions to his home of Puerto Rico. He’ll serve as host of WWE’s “Backlash,” one of the sport’s most famous and viewed live events. The show will be hosted on May 6th, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan.

William Earl Music superstar Bad Bunny is set to host the live WWE event “Backlash” in his native Puerto Rico. It will take place on Saturday, May 6, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. It’s the first live WWE event taking place in Puerto Rico since 2005. “In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn’t able to attend New Year’s Revolution at el Coliseo,” Bad Bunny said in a statement. “Finally, 18 years later WWE returns to the island with a massive event and this time I won’t miss it.” Bad Bunny is no stranger to the world of the WWE. In 2021, he performed “Booker T” at that year’s Royal Rumble event, and then started appearing on Monday Night Raw. He eventually won the WWE 24/7 Championship that year. In 2022, he appeared at the Royal Rumble as a contender, advancing past noted wrestlers Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler to make the final five. He will also be a character in the upcoming wrestling video game “WWE 2K23.”

Christine Taylor is revealing what led to her decision to rekindle her romance with Ben Stiller. On Tuesday, Taylor joined her "Wedding Singer" co-star Drew Barrymore on "The Drew Barrymore Show" and explained her relationship timeline with Stiller. The actress, 51, shared that the couple "knew each other six months, got engaged, were married within a year, then had [daughter Ella] the next year." "Family was always a priority, but I think Ben and I both started to grow in different directions," Taylor said.

Christine Taylor has opened up about reconciling with Ben Stiller over the pandemic.

Christine Taylor is opening up about her split from Ben Stiller. During a chat with Drew Barrymore on Tuesday, the  actress recalled the decision she and Stiller made to separate — before rekindling their love during the pandemic.«We got married very quickly after meeting each other. We knew each other six months, got engaged, were married within a year, then had Ella the next year.

A period of personal growth. Christine Taylor opened up about why she and husband Ben Stiller separated — and revealed what led them back to one another.

Lele Pons and Guaynaa's wedding was a star-studded event. The 26-year-old Venezuelan star and the Puerto Rican rapper tied the knot in an over-the-top ceremony on March 4 in Miami, Florida. For their nuptials, the couple was surrounded by family and friends at a gorgeous outdoor venue with flowers lining the aisle.

A woman who was declared dead in the United States after she went missing for more than three decades has been found alive in Puerto Rico. Patricia Kopta, then 52, disappeared suddenly in 1992 from Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US after her husband came home and she was nowhere to be seen.

Riley Keough and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, are bringing their love to the big screen.The 33-year-old actress revealed Thursday's episode of  how her husband scored a cameo in Daisy Jones & The Six.“Well, the cameo came about because I have to have intercourse,” Riley said, adding, «With a random person on the show.»Riley said the producers thought “it would be so funny” if they cast her husband — and he agreed. When Meyers asked if it was easier to shoot the scene with her husband, Riley had a surprising answer. “It was more awkward,” she admitted. “I think that they were thinking it would be less awkward, then we got there and like this is really uncomfortable.

Riley Keough, who was promoting her upcoming series “Daisy Jones & the Six,” made an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” She discussed her ability to have what she called “premonitions” about her life and career, saying she “knew” she’d marry her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, while they were on their second date.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer One of Austin’s hometown filmmakers is bringing his next movie to SXSW. Director Robert Rodriguez will screen a work-in-progress cut of his crime thriller “Hypnotic,” starring Ben Affleck, for fans at the SXSW Film Festival in the Texas capital on March 12. In the film, written by Rodriguez and Max Borenstein (“Godzilla vs. Kong,” HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”), Affleck plays a detective who is investigating a series of inexplicable crimes while searching for his missing daughter, whose disappearance is somehow involved with a secret government program.

Riley Keough – and her fans – are gearing up for the highly-anticipated arrival of Daisy Jones & the Six, and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, is supporting her in more ways than one.The two stepped out together for the premiere of the book-to-television adaptation of the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, their first joint appearance since the sudden and tragic passing of the actress' mom, Lisa Marie Presley, on January 22.During the Los Angeles premiere – the Hello Sunshine produced series hits Prime Video on March 3 – the star revealed the surprising way her husband was by her side through the filming process.WATCH: New trailer for Daisy Jones & the SixMORE: Riley Keough makes brave outing following mother Lisa Marie Presley's deathSpeaking with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, Riley gave a sneak peek into what fans can expect from the new show, which includes a surprise cameo from her very own husband.She revealed that he makes a small appearance in the mini series' second episode, telling the outlet: "I don't want to like spoil it, but the producers thought it would be funny if he was in that scene."MORE: Riley Keough is a vision in slinky feathered cardigan and mini skirtShe said she was nothing but supportive of her husband joining her on the screen, explaining: "They were like, 'Do you want Ben to do this?' And I was like, 'Yeah, that's hilarious.'" Riley and her husband have been married since 2015In Daisy Jones & Six, both Riley – who plays lead star Daisy Jones – and the show aim to embody the once in a lifetime, whirlwind era and movement that was the 1970s, and the revelation of her husband's appearance isn't the only homage to those close to her heart.DISCOVER: Amy Robach and T.J.

Stiller tweeted. “Tropic Thunder” earned critical and audience acclaim when it was released for its biting, no-holds-barred mockery of all things Hollywood, from the fights between agents and studio executives to the lengths actors will go for a chance at an Oscar. Stiller directed the film and stars in it as Tugg Speedman, a declining action star looking for a career rebound by starring in a Vietnam War movie.

Ben Stiller is addressing his controversial 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder.

the user wrote.The actor responded that he’s “proud” of the action comedy movie.“I make no apologies for Tropic Thunder. Don’t know who told you that.

Ben Stiller has said he’s still “proud” of Tropic Thunder despite the film’s past controversies.In the 2008 satirical action comedy, Robert Downey Jr. plays Australian method actor Kirk Lazarus who undergoes “pigmentation alteration” surgery to darken his skin to play a black character in a war movie.

Ben Affleck and his son Samuel, who he shares with Jennifer Garner, are having an awesome time at the Ruffles 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. They had the special honor of announcing the teams, and it was too cute.The special moment has fans ready to nominate Affleck for father of the year.