'Spy Kids' star Alexa PenaVega on leaving Hollywood for Hawaii, instilling faith in family

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Freida Pinto took a break from her jury duties at the Red Sea Film Festival to talk to Variety about her career and her hopes for the future. The Indian actor shot to world fame for her starring role in Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) and remains committed to the breadth of cinema. “I’ve always looked at cinema globally,” she tells Variety.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Virgin River Christmas special (Episodes 511, 512)

Feeling run-down, anxious, or suffering with a streaming cold? The chances are it’s written all over your face, as our complexions can tell us all sorts of things about what’s going on beneath the surface.This was the case for former S Club 7 member Hannah Spearritt, who visited my Harley Street Skin Clinic as she had noticed her skin looking a little worse for wear. She has suffered from a compromised immune system for a while now, but following bandmate Paul Cattermole’s death in April, her stress levels were at an all-time high.The singer and actress, who will compete in ITV’s Dancing On Ice in January and recently released her memoir, Facing The Music, also revealed she was suffering from vertigo and fatigue, and her normally radiant complexion reflected this with dullness, dehydration, breakouts, and sensitivity.

Several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs despite having successful movie or TV careers.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee Amy Schumer has been set to produce and star in Kinda Pregnant, a new film that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) is directing for Netflix and Happy Madison.

Michael Fassbender has taken a long break from movies, seemingly enjoying fatherhood, marriage, and racing at Le Mans. But the actor does have two films in theaters now (or one on streaming anyhow), Taika Waiti’s “Next Goal Wins” (read our review) and David Fincher’s “The Killer” (read our review).

Local school kids were given an extra special tour of the Etihad Stadium as Jack Grealish popped up as a surprise to spend time with them.

EastEnders viewers were treated to yet another dose of drama during the latest nail biting visit to Walford, when fan favourite Eve Unwin finally met her match, as Nish Panesar took revenge upon discovering her sordid affair with his wife Suki. As regular viewers will know, Suki and Eve have been embarking on a secret love affair for several months now, with Suki lying about her sexuality to her abusive husband Nish as she felt unable to leave him. Having finally plucked up the courage to leave Albert Square, Suki finally appeared to be able to take the crucial step towards her happiness, only for Nish to discover the affair after catching Eve and Suki kissing on CCTV.

Bethany Joy Lenz is opening up about a very difficult time in her life.

EXCLUSIVE: In its first foray into the unscripted programming space, Hallmark Media is launching an inspirational series hosted by Christmas movie favorite Lacey Chabert.

TikTok star Quest Gulliford is up to his eyeballs in ink! Literally!

West End star Darren Day, who appeared in the very first series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, has revealed that he went "cold turkey" from alcohol and drugs while in the jungle.

Mariah Carey was joined by her kids on stage for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards!

Strictly Come Dancing's live Blackpool episode was jam-packed with drama, lifts and celebration, but it was the tears of professional dancer Carlos Gu, 30, that broke the hearts of fans, the audience and the judges. Dancing with celebrity partner Angela Scanlon, 39, the pair performed a beautifully dramatic Argentine Tango to Amy Winehouse's Back to Black but Carlos's emotional reaction and his reasons behind it have fans questioning if Angela is ok. Unlike other dances that were accompanied by celebration from both the celebrity and the professional at the end, Carlos calmly walked back to a stern-faced Angela and gave her a kiss on the cheek before the pair made their way back to the judges.

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega are adding another member to their family!

BreAnna Bell Jeffrey Donovan will not be returning as Detective Cosgrove for Season 23 of “Law & Order,” Variety has confirmed. According to TVLine, who was first to report the news, producers are already on the search for a new series regular. The outlet reports sources claim the two parted ways due to creative differences.

Jason Sudeikis and his old Saturday Night Live cast mate Will Forte were all set for a reunion duet at a Kansas City benefit concert over the weekend when one of Sudeikis’ more recent costars arrived to, musically at least, save the day: Ted Lasso‘s Hannah Waddingham.

Zac Efron is opening up about his onscreen future self, the late great Matthew Perry.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his wife, Brittany Mahomes, and their two children, Sterling and Bronze Mahomes, are the stars of Skims’ new holiday campaign!

Despite successful careers, several stars have left Hollywood behind for normal jobs.