Michelle Pfeiffer’s Hypnotic ‘French’ Connection

The quirky comedy French Exit, about several disconnected, somewhat lonely American souls who come together in unique ways in Paris, is funny, sad, bittersweet, surreal and altogether different. For star Michelle Pfeiffer, who has won some of the best reviews of her career after the New York Film Festival premiere, it was irresistible to play Frances, a widow and New York society gadfly dealing with her unusual relationship with her son (Lucas Hedges).

George Clooney is the first to admit that his on-set behavior isn't always the height of professionalism. The 59-year-old Oscar winner reconnects with his co-star, Michelle Pfeiffer, for a Studio: Actors on Actors discussionto talk about the filming of the 1996 romcom. In the film, the two stars play Melanie and Jack, busy single parents who are forced together by fate.

You have to hand it to Michelle Pfeiffer. First, because the woman seemingly hasn’t aged much at all over the past few decades, which mind-boggling and impressive.

Michelle Pfeiffer, a three-time Oscar nominee, is stepping into some iconic shoes. Showtime announced on Thursday that the 62-year-old actress will star as Betty Ford in its upcoming anthology series, The First Lady.Ford, who served as first lady from 1974 to 1977, set a precedent as a politically active presidential spouse through her candid nature and work in social policy.

Showtime has tapped Michelle Pfeiffer to star as Betty Ford in its upcoming anthology series, "The First Lady." Pfeiffer joins the previously announced Viola Davis (playing Michelle Obama) for the show, which focuses on the pair, along with Eleanor Roosevelt, and "the roles they played in shaping impactful and sometimes world-changing decisions during their time in the White House," according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The part of Roosevelt has not yet been announced.

Michelle Pfeiffer will be starring in her first TV series in decades!

is a look at America through the eyes of various first ladies.

Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) will portray Betty Ford in The First Lady (working title, fka First Ladies), Showtime’s anthology, executive produced by Viola Davis who stars as Michelle Obama. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Susanne Bier (The Undoing) will direct and executive produce the series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichelle Pfeiffer has signed on to star as Betty Ford in the upcoming Showtime series “The First Lady,” Variety has learned. In addition, Susanne Bier has signed on to direct and executive produce the anthology series.Formerly known as “First Ladies,” the show is described as a reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.

George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer reunite to chat about “One Fine Day”, the movies they would redo if they could, and more for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” interview.

George Clooney (“The Midnight Sky”) and Michelle Pfeiffer (“French Exit”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety‘s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here.In Netflix’s “The Midnight Sky,” George Clooney — also the film’s director and producer — plays dying scientist Augustine Lofthouse.

Michelle Pfeiffer celebrated Inauguration Day at home like many of us however, it was the sweeping views at her $22million Los Angeles home that truly impressed. The actress took to Instagram Stories to share her glorious garden that appears to stretch until you can no longer see the land. The audio behind the clip is a chorus of chirping birds. The Hairspray actress captioned the short video "Happy Inauguration Day." MORE: Michelle Pfeiffer shares gorgeous swimsuit photoWATCH: Michelle Pfeiffer

Sarah Michelle Gellar had a big reason to celebrate on social media this week as her iconic TV character, Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, turned 40. The actress marked the milestone birthday on Instagram, posting a throwback photo of herself in character holding a crossbow."I just realized that today is Buffy Summers 40 bday.

The San Francisco International Film Festival, known as SFFILM, has named Jessie Fairbanks as its new director of programming. Fairbanks will oversee film and offscreen programming for both the SFFILM festival and the organization’s year-round offerings.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe San Francisco International Film Festival has announced that Jessie Fairbanks will join the organization, leading the festival, year-round offerings and off-screen programming.Fairbanks, who has worked with DOC NYC and Tribeca Film Festival, joins SFFILM on Jan. 25.The 2021 festival is scheduled for April 9-18.

Michelle Pfeiffer has been missing the people she holds near and dear, like many of us, but she just shared that she was fortunate enough to get to have a reunion - albeit a masked one - with some of them.  The Scarface actress took to Instagram and shared a shot of herself simply glowing.She shared a second photo of her glam team who were all wearing masks.