EXCLUSIVE: Lupin and Intouchables star Omar Sy will now co-star opposite Emmy winner Kerry Washington (Scandal, Django) in Lionsgate action-thriller Shadow Force, we can reveal.
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What, like it’s hard? Kerry Washington just made the most amazing tribute to her pal Reese Witherspoon for her birthday, channeling Reese’s famous Legally Blonde character Elle Woods. In the March 24 Instagram video, Kerry, who co-starred on the popular Hulu show Little Fires Everywhere with Reese, floated along in a pool in a blue sequined bikini atop a pink float — just like in the 2001 comedy. Kerry also wore her hair like Elle’s in a high pony tail as she smiled at the camera above. Hoku‘s “Perfect Day” also played in the background of the video, a direct nod to the movie soundtrack!
Although Kerry was giving her pal a shout-out, we couldn’t help but notice the significance of the actress making a call back to the character of Elle Woods, whose journey from sorority girl to Harvard Law graduate was one for the … well, books! Kerry again channeled a similar vibe in another recent Instagram where she stood at a formal looking desk, held a gavel, and wore a t-shirt that stated, “BLACK WOMEN BELONG ON THE COURT” on the front. As noted in her caption, Kerry was making a reference to the recent swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson, who just took her position on the Supreme Court as the first black woman to ever hold the position.
In addition to her Reese shout-out, Kerry linked up with another former co-star at this year’s SAG Awards: Tony Goldwyn. The ex-Scandal stars teamed up to present the best ensemble in a drama nominees at the awards. Both Tony and Kerry fully took on their old roles as love interests Olivia Pope and President Fitzgerald Grant as they presented the nominees. Tony asked, “Should I read the nominees for outstanding ensemble in a drama series?” and Kerry assured him there was no need, by giving him her
EXCLUSIVE: Lupin and Intouchables star Omar Sy will now co-star opposite Emmy winner Kerry Washington (Scandal, Django) in Lionsgate action-thriller Shadow Force, we can reveal.
Angelique Jackson Selenis Leyva, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Spence Moore II and Mila Davis-Kent have joined MGM’s “Creed III,” directed by franchise lead Michael B. Jordan.
EXCLUSIVE: The Baker and the Beauty alum Victor Rasuk, Christopher Cassarino (New Amsterdam), Brooke Lyons (Lincoln Rhyme: The Hunt for the Bone Collector) and Eugene Byrd (8 Mile) are set for key recurring roles opposite Emayatzy Corinealdi in Disney’s Onyx Collective series Reasonable Doubt to stream on Hulu. The legal drama hails from writer/executive producer Raamla Mohamed (Scandal); executive producer Kerry Washington, who will direct the first episode; and ABC Signature.
EXCLUSIVE: Paul Fox (Mank), Perri Camper (American Soul), Nefetari Spencer (South Side), Tiffany Yvonne Cox (Good Trouble) and Shannon Kane (Terror Lake Drive) are set for key recurring roles opposite Emayatzy Corinealdi in Disney’s Onyx Collective series Reasonable Doubt to stream on Hulu. The legal drama hails from writer/executive producer Raamla Mohamed (Scandal); executive producer Kerry Washington, who will direct the first episode; and ABC Signature.
EXCLUSIVE: Paul Fox (Mank), Perri Camper (American Soul), Nefetari Spencer (South Side), Tiffany Yvonne Cox (Good Trouble) and Shannon Kane (Terror Lake Drive) are set for key recurring roles opposite Emayatzy Corinealdi in Disney’s Onyx Collective series Reasonable Doubt to stream on Hulu. The legal drama hails from writer/executive producer Raamla Mohamed (Scandal); executive producer Kerry Washington, who will direct the first episode; and ABC Signature.
Jennifer Garner has arrived at the 2022 Oscars. The actress stepped out for the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday donning a red strapless gown by Brandon Maxwell. Garner paired her stunning look with dangling earrings, a sparkly bracelet and several rings.During the show, Garner has the honor of presenting one of the awards, along with fellow stars like Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel Zegler, Jason Momoa, Lady Gaga, J.K. Simmons, Lily James, John Travolta, Stephanie Beatriz, Simu Liu, Zoe Kravitz, Rami Malek, Jamie Lee Curtis and Venus and Serena Williams, who have also been tapped to hand out golden statuettes.It's been four years since Garner was last seen at the star-studded event.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, has been confirmed for a film adaptation in line with Netflix, and can likely be expected to begin filming very soon.WATCH BELOW: Books To Read If You Love Romantic ComediesWhile Taylor has been a working author for years, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (which you can also grab here) was her first blockbuster novel, especially given the attention it garnered on TikTok, where bibliophiles often post videos about their favourite characters, quotes, and their ideal cast for the film.The book-to-screen adaptation will be led by Liz Tigelaar, who is an American TV writer and producer.She’s well known for also adapting the Celeste Ng novel Little Fires Everywhere for Apple TV, which starred Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, and was backed by Reese’s production company, Hello Sunshine.The cover of the novel shows Evelyn in stunning green.This is not Liz’s first time working with Taylor Jenkins Reid’s source material.
Reese Witherspoon’s 46th birthday, and she has a special handmade gift from Jennifer Garner coming her way. Garner is currently in prep mode for “The Last Thing He Told Me,” and she has a woodturning teacher showing her the ropes. Witherspoon is an executive producer on the film, and Garner decided to gift her the first bowl she made.
Reese Witherspoon is receiving a special birthday greeting from a very special person in her life: daughter Ava Phillippe, whom she shares with ex-husband Ryan Phillipe.
Jennifer Aniston, 53, had a super sweet message for Reese Witherspoon on her 46th birthday on Tuesday March 22. The Friends actress posted a bunch of photos of herself and Reese through the years to show how long they’ve been working together along with penning a cute caption for her pal on Instagram. She posted photos from the pair acting together on Friends as well as a behind the scenes video from The Morning Show and a few more pictures of the two of them just bonding.
Reese Witherspoon is, unbelievably, celebrating her 46th birthday and ever the girl's girl, she wants all the women in her life – including fans – to celebrate with her. RELATED: Reese Witherspoon joins forces with lifestyle brand The Home EditReese's fashion line, Draper James is celebrating Reese's birthday with 25% off everything site-wide and in stores! But if you love her style, shop quick - the sale ends at midnight ET today, March 22. MORE:Reese Witherspoon shares video from stunning closetReese Witherspoon swears by this face cream - and it's on AmazonReese summertime perfection in her Draper James 'Kellie' babydoll dress, which is now just $93. 75 on saleIf you visit the Draper James site, you will see 'Reese's Birthday Weekend Promotion' and confirmation that 25% off will be automatically applied at the checkout.
As Ketanji Brown Jackson gave her opening statement in the confirmation hearing to become a Supreme Court justice, her husband Patrick G. Jackson was right by her side on Monday March 21. As his wife delivered a moving speech about why she’s qualified for the highest court in the country, her husband was seen tearing up while he watched her. The SCOTUS nominee even included her thanks for her husband in her statement. “I would like to introduce you to my husband of 25 years: Dr. Patrick Jackson. I have no doubt that without him by my side from the very beginning of this incredible, professional journey, none of this would have been possible. We met in college more than three decades ago, and since then, he’s been the best husband, father and friend that I could ever imagine. Patrick, I love you,” she said. Find out everything you need to know about Patrick Jackson here!
The stars are stepping out for the 2022 Producers Guild Awards!
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorABC’s freshman hit “Abbott Elementary” is the most-tweeted comedy series of 2022 so far, racking up more than 1.5 million posts on Twitter to date.The workplace comedy was created by and stars Quinta Brunson as an avid second-grade teacher doing her best to support the students of her underfunded Philadelphia school. Brunson has lit up the Twittersphere since the sitcom’s Dec.
Sasha Urban editorIn one of the most star-studded lineups of this year’s awards season, Serena Williams, Nick Jonas and Oscar nominees Kristen Stewart and Ciaran Hinds have been tapped as presenters at the 33rd annual Producers Guild Awards Saturday evening, Variety has learned exclusively.They will be joined at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel by Josh Brolin, Rachel Brosnahan, Daniel Durant, Alana Haim, Jude Hill, Chris Pine, Daniel Dae Kim, Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Ryan Murphy, Simon Rex and Kerry Washington, as well as previously announced presenters Meryl Streep, Casey Bloys, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Aunjanue Ellis, Jung Ho-yeon, Linda Lavin, David Alvarez, Jessica Chastain, Denis Villeneuve, Troy Kotsur, Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Steven Spielberg. The PGA Awards are known to be a strong predictor of which film will take home best picture at the Academy Awards, which will be held on March 27.