So many famous faces in Hollywood can trace their family’s roots back to Ireland.
28.02.2023 - 06:07 / justjared.com
Hollywood is often associated with parties and drinking, but not all celebrities follow this lifestyle. Many famous individuals have chosen to lead sober lives for various reasons. Whether they came to sobriety later in life, have never consumed alcohol, or are taking a temporary break from drinking, these stars have chosen a different path.
For example, one rising rapper decided to give up alcohol because they were tired of waking up with a dry throat, feeling bloated, and making poor decisions while under the influence. Meanwhile, an A-list actor stopped consuming any mind-altering substances at the age of 19. Another celebrity simply doesn’t have a desire to drink or try drugs.
If you’re curious about which celebrities have discussed their sobriety, we’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest names in Hollywood who have chosen to lead a sober lifestyle.
Find out which stars lead a sober lifestyle…
So many famous faces in Hollywood can trace their family’s roots back to Ireland.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Sarah Ann Masse, an actor and activist who appeared in the film “She Said,” launched an outreach campaign via her organization Hire Survivors Hollywood, which had Hollywood notables wearing pins to support survivors of sexual violence across the entertainment industry at some of the buzziest events in the biz. Masse — who is a real-life survivor of Harvey Weinstein, but did not play herself in “She Said” — is the founder of Hire Survivors Hollywood, a grassroots organization that aims to get major studios and networks to make a pledge to hire survivors and give them the same opportunities as others, and stand against retaliation for speaking up. Masse started Hire Survivors Hollywood out her own necessity, after she says she was retaliated against for coming forward about Weinstein, and because she believed other survivors of sexual abuse were facing similar professional backlash.
When Scream was released in December 1996, nobody could have anticipated that it would become one of the most popular and long-standing slasher franchises of all time. Despite a lackluster opening weekend, the horror film, which introduced a mysterious killer in a Ghostface Halloween costume, went on to become a hit making household names of its talented cast of actors, including Courteney Cox and Drew Barrymore.This week, the sixth installment of this iconic horror franchise hits theaters, 26 years after the release of the first movie.To mark the release, here’s a look at the original Scream cast who started it all and where they are now.
The Office US star Rainn Wilson has spoken out against “anti-Christian bias” in Hollywood following a recent episode of The Last Of Us.Wilson took to Twitter after watching the penultimate episode of the HBO series, which centered on a group of cannibals led by someone who appeared to be a Christian preacher.The preacher named David (played by Scott Shepherd) turned out to be the main villain of the episode, and later attempted to sexually assault lead character Ellie (Bella Ramsey).“I do think there is an anti-Christian bias in Hollywood,” Wilson tweeted after watching the episode. “As soon as the David character in The Last of Us started reading from the Bible I knew that he was going to be a horrific villain.
The executive producers of the 2023 Oscars, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, gave an interview about the show and revealed some interesting information in THR.
Rainn Wilson, former star of the hit TV series “The Office”, said there is “an anti-Christian bias in Hollywood” following the eighth episode of “The Last Of Us”.
started reading from the Bible I knew that he was going to be a horrific villain. Could there be a Bible-reading preacher on a show who is actually loving and kind?“Defamation of Christianity has become the most unoriginal and tired cliches in movie/TV series storylines. It’s prevalence is much more than a bias against an entire people, it is meant to undermine faith and position the secular-minded as only ones with altruistic intentions,” LIBRE Initiative president Daniel Garza remarked.New Christendom Press CEO Eric Conn tweeted, “Goes back to Mr.
It’s Oscar weekend in Hollywood, and the Real Time live audience was in the mood for some show business insight. Host Bill Maher didn’t disappoint.
"Stranger Things" actress Grace Van Dien said she experienced sexual harassment on the set of one of her recent movies, prompting her to put a hold on her acting career. Van Dien, who stars as Chrissy Cunningham in season four of the hit Netflix series, alleged during a Twitch livestream on Tuesday that a movie producer asked her to join in on a threesome.
Angelique Jackson Sheryl Lee Ralph has delivered one rousing acceptance speech after another, all awards season long. But the newly crowned Emmy, Critics Choice and Golden Globe-winner saved something special for Essence’s 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Presented the award by her “Abbott Elementary” co-star and creator — and 2022 Essence Black Women in Hollywood honoree — Quinta Brunson, Ralph whipped the audience into a frenzy with a 13-minute speech that ranged from an subdued, yet soul-stirring rendition of “Endangered Species” to an impassioned rallying cry to remember who paved the way for where Black women in the industry have come from and where we’re going.
They have arrived! The brightest and most brilliant stars in TV, film, music and more came together to celebrate the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday, March 9.
Lady Gaga is now at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Hollywood.
So many celebrities hit the runway for the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday evening (March 9) in Los Angeles.
Friends star Lisa Kudrow is famously private about her family life, but it looks like her 24-year-old son Julian Stern is following in her Hollywood footsteps.In the past the actress, who famously played Phoebe Buffay on the iconic sitcom, has rarely spoken about Julian. But when she does, it's very revealing.For example, the star, 59, has spoken about what it felt like to have an empty nest, after her lookalike son left home.WATCH: Lisa Kudrow makes rare comment on son Julian's graduation "I think I'm handling it really well, and you know, like a mature adult, happy that our son is away… and independent.
Shazam! sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2023, and now there’s even more reason to be excited – especially for LGBTQ fans of the brand.In an interview with a website called Dorkaholics, the film’s screenwriters Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan opened up about their decision to confirm that one of the main characters in the franchise is, in fact, gay, as many had suspected.“The only new addition for this movie is being a lot more forthright about Pedro being gay,” Gayden admitted. “That was hinted at in the first movie very subtly.”While he didn’t get into the discussions the screenwriters had with those in charge at DC, it sounds like Gayden and his writing partner faced some blowback regarding their decision.“I thought it was really important and really, really fought for us including that and bringing that into the fore in this movie,” the writer stated in the interview.Pedro, portrayed by DJ Cotrona, is the older foster brother to Shazam (Zachary Levi), the main superhero in the film.
Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy are gearing up to waltz with a side of wine. The ballroom dancing brothers are set to star in a new dance show, , it was announced on Wednesday. The siblings, who rose to fame as pros on Dancing With the Stars, will be heading to the JaM Cellars Ballroom at the Napa Valley Opera House, where the show will debut this summer. As for what audience members can expect, attendees will enjoy five different wine tastings as they view a theatrical cabaret-style dance performance inspired by the beverage. «From bright, bubbly, smooth and elegant to quirky, flamboyant, bold and complex, is not your typical cabaret or wine tasting as guests will experience a wine pairing flight in an entirely new and dynamic way,» a press release for the project explained.
The Twilight movies, based on author Stephenie Meyer‘s novels, helped lay the groundwork for a new generation of teen fantasy blockbusters.
Tim Gray Senior Vice President This year, all the Oscar-contending directors are nominated for original screenplay: the Daniels (Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert), Todd Field, Martin McDonagh, Ruben Östlund and Steven Spielberg (writing with Tony Kushner). This is the first time it’s happened in AMPAS history. The only year that came close was 2017, when all five helmers had written or co-written their scripts, though they didn’t all get writing noms. So here’s Film History 101. In Hollywood lore, Preston Sturges is often credited as the first scribe to become a hyphenate, as writer-director of the 1940 “The Great McGinty.” But as with all Hollywood “facts,” there is only an element of truth here.
Jenna Ortega can really keep her cool.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be surprised by the response they’ve received after back-to-back tell-alls. Several royal experts claimed the sympathy many have expressed for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has quickly dwindled since the couple chose to speak out on several occasions.