Jussie Smollett has made his return to Hollywood after his slew of legal troubles over the past three and half years, and he's excited to be making his art again.Smollett spoke with ET on the red carpet at this year's BET Awards, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, and opened up about his career comeback as a director of the BET+ original movie While Smollett said he «never thought of myself as working my way back,» he admitted that getting the chance to get back on a set and create following his legal scandal has been «wonderful.»«This has always been the plan, to expand my empire, so to speak,» Smollett said of stepping behind the camera to helm a project and work with other actors as a director. «To expand the level of what I want to do… to be able to usher in a new generation of artists and actors and these amazing talents.»Starring, Timothy Richardson, Ledisi, Brandee Evans, Heather B, Marquise Vilson, Jabari Redd, Broderick Hunter and Thomas Mackie, is the film adaptation of James Earl Hardy’s novel by the same name.Smollett's directorial debut comes after he was sentenced to 150 days behind bars in March and given 30 months of felony probation -- three months after he was found guilty on five of the six counts of disorderly conduct for which he was charged. Smollett also had a message for those who stuck by him and supported him throughout his legal scandal as he staunchly denied wrongdoing.«I tell them, with all my heart, just thank you,» Smollett told ET.
Emmerdale's Meena Jutla actress Paige Sandhu dazzles in statement gown on Soap Awards red carpet
12.06.2022 - 00:01 / ok.co.uk
Emmerdale actress Paige Sandhu stole the red carpet ahead of tonight's British Soap Awards at Hackney Empire in London.The actress played evil serial killer Mean Jutla on the ITV soap, but the star couldn't be less villainous if she tried as she arrived in the most incredible mint green gown. Strolling the red carpet with a ginormous grin ahead of the highly-anticipated ceremony, the first in the three years, Paige looked like a true goddess.The star's gown featured a plunge neckline, thousands of tiny glittering sequins, and synched in at the waist.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . At the bottom of the skirt, which skimmed the star's thighs, white feathers were embroidered onto what appeared to be a flower design.The outfit's crowning feature was a pair of caped wings in a tulle fabric that flowed down across Paige's arms.
She accessorised her incredible look with silver rings, drop earrings and silver strap sandals for the evening, finishing off with shimmering green eyeshadow and eyeliner to complete her mermaid look. Paige opted to wear her brunette tresses loosed around her shoulders, with a centre parting to finish off the look.
The star then went even further to show off her outfit as she allowed her caped wings to flow out into the air for some dramatic shots. Giggling away to the cameras, the actress looked every inch the Hollywood star on the red carpet.The evening saw soap's favourites turn out in their most glamorous and stunning outfits, as the likes of Danny Dyer, Letitia Dean, Shona McGarty and Lacey Turner all took to the red carpet.
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