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his 2018 death, Reynolds wrote in his memoir “But Enough About Me” that he regretted not fighting hard enough in his relationship with Field, 75.“Forrest Gump” star Field divulged to Variety that Reynolds made up the story that she was ever in love with him.“He was not someone I could be around,” she said. “He was just not good for me in any way.”Their romance reportedly began in 1977 on the set of “Smokey and the Bandit,” and they had an on/off relationship until 1982. The pair starred in four films together.“He had somehow invented in his rethinking of everything that I was more important to him than he had thought, but I wasn’t,” the Oscar-winner continued.

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefIt’s hard to believe that in all the decades that I’ve been an entertainment journalist and Sally Field has been an actor, the two of us have never had a proper conversation about her illustrious career. Until now, that is.In preparation for our cover interview, I read her searing 2018 memoir “In Pieces” and was saddened to learn about her tortured childhood, being sexually abused by her stepfather, and her struggles with depression, loneliness and self-doubt.Despite someone’s public persona, of course we never really know what’s going on inside.

Star Trek and Girls! Girls! Girls! Actress Laurel Goodwin has died aged 79. Maureen Scott, Laurel’s sister, confirmed that she passed away on 25 February in Cathedral City, California.The cause of death has not been revealed. Laurel shot onto the acting scene aged 19 after signing a contract with Paramount Pictures.

Jan DeWitt, who produced over 500 hours of television and features, including many episodes of Bones and Judging Amy, died as a result of Covid on the morning of January 29 at his home in Santa Barbara. His friend and partner, Charlene, was by his side and his daughter, Anika, was on the phone from Colorado when he passed. He was 75.

Ken Kragen was a music manager and TV producer who organized the famous “We Are the World” and Hands Across America charity events in the 1980s.One of Kragen’s earliest jobs in the entertainment world was as a production coordinator, and later executive producer, of “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” There, he met Kenny Rogers (1938–2020), later becoming his manager. Kragen also managed other artists including Lionel Richie, the Bee Gees, Trisha Yearwood, and Burt Reynolds (1936–2018).

Little House on The Prairie” TV series, harbored a secret grudge against the hirsute “Smokey and The Bandit” star.“In the ’70s, Burt topped the list as the most desirable man in Hollywood,” actress Karen Grassle, who played Caroline “Ma” Ingalls, on “Little House,” told The Post.

A plaque and a palm tree weren’t enough to mark the swagger and star power of Burt Reynolds.

A bronze bust of Burt Reynolds was unveiled on Monday at his gravesite, complete with a mustache and his "Smokey and the Bandit" cowboy hat. "Anybody else want to touch him?" Loni Anderson, Reynolds' wife from 1988 to 1994, asked the small crowd that gathered around the sculpture after the unveiling at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Norm Macdonald, the stand-up comic and Saturday Night Live alum who died Tuesday at age 61, was considered a comedian’s comedian, a favorite of late-night hosts like David Letterman and Conan O’Brien where he held court in some of his most memorable moments.

September 14, 2021“Norm was in a comedy genre of his own,” tweeted Sarah Silverman. “No one like him on this planet.

William Earl Norm Macdonald, who has died at the age of 61, was an iconic comedian, known for his deadpan delivery and lack of fear in committing to bits that would make other comedians cringe, such as mocking fellow late night guests, letting jokes bombs for his own amusement or going clean when others were getting dirty.

No, Ryan Reynolds is not Burt Reynolds’ son.

Burt Reynolds is ready to say goodbye in his final film, the dramedy “Defining Moments”. And ET can exclusively debut the trailer.

Burt Reynolds is ready to say goodbye in his final film, the dramedy. And ET can exclusively debut the trailer.The late actor stars as Chester, who on the cusp of turning 80 has decided he has nine months left with his loved ones.

EXCLUSIVE: Film finance, production and sales outfit VMI Worldwide is expanding into the U.S. distribution space, launching VMI Releasing. In a partnership with Nela Media, Kendall Anlian has been tapped to head distribution for the new venture, which already has set its first release: the comedy Defining Moments, which is Burt Reynolds’ final film. It will now bow in theaters and VOD on August 27, 2021.

Burt Reynolds died happy having been cast in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. Quentin Tarantino - who directed the 2019 comedy-drama set against the backdrop of the real-life Manson Family Murders - hired the late actor to play George Spahn in the blockbuster but died before he was able to film his scenes.

Lawn Dogs, explored themes of child molestation, and – while the crew did everything to ensure that I wasn’t exposed to the realities of what all that meant – when I did press for the film, it became clear that it was very mature content. Two years later, I did Pups with Burt Reynolds.

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Even Oprah Winfrey, who’s amassed an incredible, decades-long career, knows that she’s made mistakes before. The beloved journalist and mogul, 67, chatted with Rob Lowe on the May 12 episode of his podcast Literally! with Rob Lowe. During their conversation, Oprah opened up about her interview with Sally Field, and the question Oprah asked about Burt Reynolds that practically “shut down” the whole interview.

Oprah Winfrey could turn back time…In her distinguished career, Oprah has spoken to nearly every celebrity you can think of. Throughout all of those interviews, though, it's a chat with Sally Field that still makes her cringe.When Oprah chatted with Rob Lowe on his "Literally" podcast, the actor expressed his annoyance about how late night shows have changed.

Oprah Winfrey is recalling a celebrity interview moment that still makes her cringe.

While she might be known positively for her amazing interviews, Oprah Winfrey has had her share of flubs.

Holly Hunter, or Cate Blanchett, the reactions seem entirely lighthearted; others, such as Burt Reynolds’ acid scowl at the 1997 awards, are as serious as death. Here are our picks for the 10 funniest reactions to losing an Oscar.

Holly Hunter, or Cate Blanchett, the reactions seem entirely lighthearted; others, such as Burt Reynolds’ acid scowl at the 1997 awards, are as serious as death. Here are our picks for the 10 funniest reactions to losing an Oscar.

Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2021 (Photos)Her winning personality and skill with the written word guaranteed success in working with top filmmakers and actors: William Friedkin, Dick Donner, Oliver Stone, Clint Eastwood, Ridley Scott, Warren Beatty, Lauren Bacall, Burt Reynolds, Liza Minelli, Joel Grey, Rita Moreno, Malcolm McDowell and “The Wizard of Oz” Munchkins, among many more.Highlights of her many promotional events and stunts included a cross country “Wizard of Oz” Hot Air

Loni Anderson is opening up about some long-standing rumors!

Loni Anderson paid a virtual visit to “Watch What Happens Live”, where a viewer’s question asked her to address an urban legend involving Princess Diana.

LOS ANGELES -- Burt Reynolds finally reached his final resting place Thursday at a storied Hollywood cemetery.A small, private ceremony, with relatives taking part remotely via Zoom, was held Thursday morning at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where Reynolds' cremated remains were placed in a grave next to a lake nearly 2 1/2 years after his death.A temporary headstone simply reading “Burt Reynolds” now marks the site, but a bronze or stone bust of him is being commissioned, with hopes that it can

Burt Reynolds has been laid to rest, more than two years after his death. The late Hollywood legend, who was cremated, passed away in September 2018 aged 82, and was finally buried at a private ceremony at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on Thursday (11.

Burt Reynolds finally reached his final resting place Thursday at a storied Hollywood cemetery.

LOS ANGELES — Burt Reynolds finally reached his final resting place Thursday at a storied Hollywood cemetery. A small, private ceremony, with relatives taking part remotely via Zoom, was held Thursday morning at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where Reynolds' cremated remains were placed in a grave next to a lake nearly 2 1/2 years after his death.

Walter Bernstein, the resilient screenwriter who drew upon his ignominious experience on the blacklist in 1950s Hollywood to pen the Oscar-nominated script for The Front, has died. He was 101.

Harry Mustache has a new pandemic pal: his brand new mustache. While he was visiting Italy and chef Massimo Bottura, he took a photo posing with a bottle of balsamic vinegar.

Margot Robbie is everywhere. This weekend at the cinema, somebody with a lot of time on his hands could see her in three separate films — “Once Upon a Time in . . . Hollywood,” “Bombshell” and her latest, “Birds of Prey” — like she’s some sort of blond Burt Reynolds.