Rachel McAdams on Not Playing a ‘Sexy Mom’ in ‘Are You There God?’ and Why She Turned Down ‘Mean Girls’ Reunion Commercial

Nick Clement The way an actor approaches and prepares for a role can be different with each project, and in some instances, the material presents specific obstacles that make the experience even more personally fulfilling or transcendent. This is true for actors of any age but is especially notable for a trio of younger talent in this awards season. One of the year’s best performances arrived in last summer’s coming-of-age dramedy, “Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret,” from the now-15-year-old Abby Ryder Fortson.

Sandra Bullock‘s sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, has provided an update after the tragic death of Sandra‘s partner, Bryan Randall.

Adam Thomas has said he's 'still not over it' as he revisited a TV moment from 2023 that he's described as his 'career highlight'. At the start of last year, the actor reprised the role of Donte Charles in the reboot of Waterloo Road.

Claudia Winkleman has said she was so taken aback by the success of the first series of The Traitors that she did not want to do another one.

We're officially at the start of another year - a time for reflection, goal setting and exciting new beginnings.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 51, will return to hosting duties for the second series on BBC One from January 3, with 22 contestants battling it out at a Scottish castle in the psychological game show that gripped viewers last year. Claudia promised an "ultimate game of treachery for a life-changing cash prize" in the first trailer for season two.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Paul Schrader wrote Martin Scorsese‘s “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull,” and it appears he would’ve handled things differently had he been the one to pen “Killers of the Flower Moon.” In a recent interview with France’s Le Monde, Schrader called “Flower Moon” a “good movie” but one that could’ve been better had DiCaprio been playing the FBI agent investigating the Osage murders. “Marty compares me to a Flemish miniaturist.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life.

The final bank holiday of 2023 has arrived - but fear not, we don't have long to wait until the next one. While technically next year, New Year's Day is less than a week away.

Now that it is finally here, people all over Scotland will be enjoying spending Christmas Day with their nearest and dearest. And while you are going through your usual festive rituals and traditions, take a moment to think what the end of the year would be like with no Christmas.

Sir Tom Jones was visibly struggling to make his decision on who to send home during Saturday night's episode of The Voice UK.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has made some changes in her life. We’ve all grown to know her as the two-time Emmy nominated actress from “When They See Us” and “Lovecraft Country” and her Oscar-nominated performance in “King Richard,” all of which came under her initial professional name: Aunjanue Ellis. When the first promotional materials were released for her new film “Origin” from writer and director Ava DuVernay, a natural question began circulating regarding the hyphenated addition of “Taylor” to her professional name.

that reunited cast members , , and Lacey Chabert . Now we know why.During a recent interview with , revealed that she passed on the commercial without knowing that her fellow cast-mates had , leaving her without a reason to commit.

“Unexpected with Hannah Love” podcast.“And there’s been songs that are just not appropriate to sing wording-wise,” Barrett continued. “Like, these love songs that are really intimate.”The “American Idol” alum, who managed to snag trophies at both the American Music Awards and the CMT Awards in 2021, stated that there is more to it than just agreeing to sing a song.

Rachel McAdams is finally sharing why she skipped out on the Mean Girls reunion!

Sophie Hinchcliffe has posted a sweet clip of the moment her eldest son Ronnie told her he loves her, after revealing he's been diagnosed with autism. The 34 year old, known on social media as Mrs Hinch, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, 20 December, to share the adorable video with her 4.7 million followers. Ronnie, four, could be seen helping his mum with her make-up as they sat together.

Mean Girls star Rachel McAdams has explained why she turned down the opportunity to appear in a recent reunion with the cast.Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert and Amanda Seyfried all reprised their respective roles from the 2004 film for a new Walmart advert, but McAdams’ Regina George was nowhere to be seen.Explaining her decision not to appear in the ad, the Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret actress told Variety: “I don’t know. I guess I wasn’t that excited about doing a commercial if I’m being totally honest.“A movie sounded awesome, but I’ve never done commercials, and it just didn’t feel like my bag.

Walmart advertisement in a new interview. “I don’t know; I guess I wasn’t that excited about doing a commercial if I’m being totally honest,” McAdams, 45, told Variety while promoting her new film “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” on Wednesday.”A movie sounded awesome, but I’ve never done commercials, and it just didn’t feel like my bag,” the Oscar nominee continued. “Also… I didn’t know that everyone was doing it.

Rachel McAdams is opening up about the Mean Girls cast reunion in that recent Walmart commercial and she’s explaining why she didn’t join her former co-stars in the ad.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Berlin Film Festival artistic director Carlo Chatrian is in an upbeat mood as he puts the finishing touches on assembling his fourth and final edition. It appears to be shaping up nicely with a rich mix comprising prestige star-driven titles, such as the world premiere of Netflix’s “Spaceman” in which Adam Sandler plays an imperiled astronaut, and films with “political elements” that are intrinsic to the fest’s DNA. The day before revealing his Berlin Special lineup that includes several star-studded galas – the main lineup will be announced on Jan.