Actors Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Jodie Foster says she turned down playing Princess Leia — here’s why - nypost.com
nypost.com
18.01.2024

Jodie Foster says she turned down playing Princess Leia — here’s why

Princess Leia from the “Star Wars” franchise. Foster, 61, made the revelation during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” while promoting her new HBO series, “True Detective: Night Country.” “I saw this on the internet, it resurfaced somehow,” Fallon, 49, said.

‘Happy camper’ Jane Seymour, 72, is having more ‘passionate’ sex than ever before - nypost.com - Iceland - Greece
nypost.com
18.01.2024

‘Happy camper’ Jane Seymour, 72, is having more ‘passionate’ sex than ever before

Cosmopolitan’s Sex After 60 issue.“Sex right now is more wonderful and passionate than anything I ever remember because it is built on trust, love, and experience,” Seymour wrote.She continued to note how she now “knows myself and my body.” “John has had his own experiences in his life — it’s not like when you’re younger,” she said.“Your sex life doesn’t need to end at 60. At the end of the day, everyone is looking for something that puts blood into a certain area.”The “Wedding Crashers” alum added: “When you can figure that out, well, you’re going to be a happy camper.”Seymour and her beau announced they were dating in October 2023 in a cute Instagram photo.

Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to trespassing off-limits thermal area at Yellowstone National Park - nypost.com - USA - Ireland - Wyoming - county Hot Spring - county Yellowstone
nypost.com
18.01.2024

Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to trespassing off-limits thermal area at Yellowstone National Park

was charged with violating travel restrictions near the thermal feature, according to the documents filed in the US District Court in Wyoming.Despite seemingly being pictured standing in the protected area at the time of the alleged violation, Brosnan entered a not-guilty plea, Cowboy State Daily reported citing documents filed on Jan. 4.The “Mamma Mia” star could face time in jail, a fine, or be banned from the area if he is found guilty.A virtual hearing is now slated for Feb.

Paul Mescal will get ‘profoundly depressed’ if ‘Gladiator 2’ makes him more famous - nypost.com - Britain - Hollywood - Ireland - Washington - Dublin
nypost.com
17.01.2024

Paul Mescal will get ‘profoundly depressed’ if ‘Gladiator 2’ makes him more famous

starring in “Gladiator 2.”The Oscar-nominated actor rose to fame with roles in “Normal People,” “Aftersun,” “All of Us Strangers” and “Foe,” but his star will indeed explode when the Ridley Scott-directed sequel, co-starring heavy hitters Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, hits theaters Nov. 22. In an interview with the Times UK, the 27-year-old Irish actor said he is quite scared of the possible impending global attention headed his way.“I don’t know what the difference will be,” Mescal explained.

Nicole Kidman lied about her height to secure auditions: ‘Too tall’ for Hollywood - nypost.com
nypost.com
17.01.2024

Nicole Kidman lied about her height to secure auditions: ‘Too tall’ for Hollywood

Radio Times Podcast. “People would say, ‘How’s the air up there?’”“I was told, ‘You won’t have a career.

‘Mean Girls’ slammed for blatant marketing of e.l.f. products - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.01.2024

‘Mean Girls’ slammed for blatant marketing of e.l.f. products

“Mean Girls” musical movie has come under fire on TikTok for its high amount of product placement — especially featuring e.l.f. cosmetics.Viewers have taken to the social media platform to fume over the seemingly two-hour advertisement for the brand.“POV: The whole ‘Mean Gils’ movie,” one person captioned a clip alongside several e.l.f.

Ryan O’Neal’s son slams Emmys for leaving dad out of ‘In Memoriam’: ‘Sad and mad is a paralyzing combo’ - nypost.com - Jordan - county Jones - county Leslie
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Ryan O’Neal’s son slams Emmys for leaving dad out of ‘In Memoriam’: ‘Sad and mad is a paralyzing combo’

from awards shows. On Monday night, the 2024 Emmys left several big stars out of the “In Memoriam” segment. The segment — which pays respect to actors, directors, producers, writers and TV personalities who died in the past year — honored Matthew Perry, Angela Lansbury, “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud, Norman Lear, Andre Braugher, Paul Reubens, Stephen “Twitch” Boss, “This Is Us” star Ron Cephas Jones, Leslie Jordan, Lance Reddick, Kirstie Alley and Treat Williams, among others.

‘Speed Racer’ actor Christian Oliver, two young daughters laid to rest after tragic Caribbean plane crash as final photo is revealed - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.01.2024

‘Speed Racer’ actor Christian Oliver, two young daughters laid to rest after tragic Caribbean plane crash as final photo is revealed

died on Jan. 4 when the small plane he was in “plummeted into the ocean” off a Caribbean island.The “Hunters” and “Speed Racer” star, whose real name is Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, when they died alongside their pilot, Robert Sachs, on the doomed flight.The actor was laid to rest in a small ceremony in LA on Monday, which was attended by close family and friends, according to Oliver’s close friend Konstantin Richter, CEO and Founder at Blockdaemon.On Tuesday, Richter shared a heartful post on social media honoring the actor, which included the last photo that was taken of Oliver just hours before he was killed.“On January 4th, three of the dearest people in my life passed away during a plane crash on Bequia,” Richter began.

Mark Ruffalo, 56, panicked he was ‘too old’ for ‘Poor Things’ sex scenes with Emma Stone, 35 - nypost.com - county Stone
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Mark Ruffalo, 56, panicked he was ‘too old’ for ‘Poor Things’ sex scenes with Emma Stone, 35

Perfect magazine in a recent interview. “I’ve never done anything like [‘Poor Things’] before.” “So, like, the sex scenes,” continued Ruffalo. “Am I too old to be doing that kind of stuff? Does anyone want to see that?”In a second Instagram post, the “Spotlight” actor, who appeared nude from the waist up in the cover shoot, mused that Hollywood is currently “in this prudish time for films.” “Sexuality is so deeply connected to the psychology of a character.

Melissa Barrera reunites with her former ‘Scream’ co-stars after firing - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Melissa Barrera reunites with her former ‘Scream’ co-stars after firing

posted an Instagram pic of herself alongside stars Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liana Liberato, Tony Revolori, Skeet Ulrich and Jack Quaid.“Yeah

Yes, Niecy Nash thanked herself at the 2024 Emmys: ‘Go, girl, with your bad self’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Yes, Niecy Nash thanked herself at the 2024 Emmys: ‘Go, girl, with your bad self’

Monday night’s Emmy Awards while accepting the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series in “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” She channeled Snoop Dogg, who did the same thing when he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.“I’m a winner, baby!” Nash, 53, said emphatically. “Thank you to the most high for this divine moment.“Thank you, Ryan Murphy, for seeing me. Evan Peters, I love you.

Katherine Heigl reunites with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ cast at Emmys — years after infamous exit and fallout - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Katherine Heigl reunites with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ cast at Emmys — years after infamous exit and fallout

Emmy Awards on Monday night. The cast appeared in a replica hospital room at the awards ceremony, where they presented Paul Walter Hauser with a trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, for “Black Bird.” “When the first episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ aired in March of 2005, I’m not sure Shonda Rhimes knew that she had created a show that would have a lasting imprint on television and create lifelong friendships,” Pompeo, 54, began about the show’s creator.“Over 400 episodes and counting — a tribute to everyone who has been a part of our family,” Chambers, 53, added.

‘Sopranos’ stars Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli tearfully pay tribute to James Gandolfini at Emmys 2024 - nypost.com - New York - New Jersey - city Newark - county Van Zandt
nypost.com
16.01.2024

‘Sopranos’ stars Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli tearfully pay tribute to James Gandolfini at Emmys 2024

channel’s most-watched show, by “Game of Thrones.”In honor of the show’s 25th anniversary, the network just dropped behind-the-scenes footage from the show that equals five hours of new content and 15 deleted scenes. Ahead of their reunion at the Emmys, creator David Chase, Bracco, Vincent Pastore, Kathrine Narducci, Aida Turturro, Steven Van Zandt and Steve Schirripa, among others, gathered to celebrate the major milestone at New York City’s Da Nico Ristorante.Two of the show’s major players were missed: late stars Gandolfini and Tony Sirico.

Eva Mendes reacts to Ryan Gosling’s viral meme for his ‘I’m Just Ken’ Critics Choice win - nypost.com - Australia - Santa Barbara
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Eva Mendes reacts to Ryan Gosling’s viral meme for his ‘I’m Just Ken’ Critics Choice win

a Critics Choice Award.When presenters Bella Ramsey and Anthony Ramos announced that writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt took home the trophy for best song — for the anthem that Gosling belted out in the summer blockbuster sensation – Gosling seemed like he didn’t expect the song to win. His reaction then became a viral meme, in part perpetuated by his longtime partner.

‘Hurt’ Lindsay Lohan was shocked by ‘fire crotch’ joke in ‘Mean Girls’ — and she’s in it - nypost.com - New York
nypost.com
16.01.2024

‘Hurt’ Lindsay Lohan was shocked by ‘fire crotch’ joke in ‘Mean Girls’ — and she’s in it

Lindsay Lohan attended the “Mean Girls” movie musical premiere — and even makes a surprise cameo in it. And yet, she had no idea that a joke mentioning “fire crotch” made it into the script.In a 2006 paparazzi video, Brandon Davis referred to Lohan as a “fire crotch.”In the film, Megan Thee Stallion makes a dig toward Cady (played by Angourie Rice) and her Christmas-themed talent show outfit.

Taylor Swift reacts to ‘The Bear’ star Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s 2024 Critics Choice Awards speech shout-out - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.01.2024

Taylor Swift reacts to ‘The Bear’ star Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s 2024 Critics Choice Awards speech shout-out

“The Bear” star Ebon Moss-Bachrach got a sweet message from Taylor Swift after he mentioned her in his speech at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.The actor, 46, scored the accolade for best supporting actor in a comedy series for the Hulu show.“I’ve gotta thank my two special scene partners this year, Olivia Colman and Taylor Swift,” Moss-Bachrach said in his acceptance speech.The “Bad Reputation” singer, 34, then took to X on Monday to write “Congratulations!!” in response to his mention.The actor’s shout-out referred to a Season 2 episode of “The Bear” that involves Moss-Bachrach’s character, Richie, trying to get Swift concert tickets for his daughter and ex-wife.Later in the episode, Moss-Bachrach sings the Grammy winner’s hit “Love Story” while driving.Colman, 49, appeared in the episode as Chef Terry, who shares an emotional scene with Moss-Bachrach’s character at one point. In the “Girls” actor’s address to the Critics Choice attendees, he also spoke about how he approaches developing his character.“This is such a privilege to play this part,” he said.

‘Seinfeld’ actor Peter Crombie, who played ‘Crazy Joe Davola,’ dead at 71 - nypost.com
nypost.com
13.01.2024

‘Seinfeld’ actor Peter Crombie, who played ‘Crazy Joe Davola,’ dead at 71

wrote on Instagram, sharing a montage of photos from their wedding day.“Thank you for so many wonderful memories and being such a good man. Fly free into the Un-boundless source of light, Peter.

Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein sultry ad hilariously gets the RNIB alt text treatment so blind people can enjoy - nypost.com - New York
nypost.com
13.01.2024

Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein sultry ad hilariously gets the RNIB alt text treatment so blind people can enjoy

blind ambition.“The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White bared it all this month for his racy and utterly titillating Calvin Klein underwear campaign and the internet collectively swooned over the 32-year-old heartthrob’s rippling pectorals.Unfortunately, individuals who are visually impaired have been unable to properly appreciate all that White has to offer in his tighty whities until now.Thanks to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), blind and partially sighted people have the opportunity to enjoy White’s ‘thirst trap’ too. RNIB created alt text, which accompanies images online and on social media platforms to help describe content and the content of images for those who may be unable to see them, for two of White’s sexiest photos, which were shot in New York City.“We’ve written image descriptions to help blind and partially sighted people decide which thirst trap is their favorite,” @RNIB wrote on X this week, along with two photos of the actor who won his second Golden Globe, for best performance by a male actor in a television series — musical or comedy, on Sunday.

‘Monsieur Spade’ star Clive Owen’s Humphrey Bogart obsession: ‘I’ve got an original “Maltese Falcon” poster’ - nypost.com - France - San Francisco - county Owen - Malta
nypost.com
12.01.2024

‘Monsieur Spade’ star Clive Owen’s Humphrey Bogart obsession: ‘I’ve got an original “Maltese Falcon” poster’

Oscar nominee Clive Owen channels Humphrey Bogart in his new miniseries “Monsieur Spade.” “I’ve got an original ‘Maltese Falcon’ poster, so that’s how much of a fan I am,” Owen, 59, told The Post. “I’m a big fan of noir, and a huge Bogart fan. So, when [creator Scott Frank] approached me about doing a spin on Sam Spade, it was a quick, easy, ‘Yes.’” Premiering Jan.

Kristen Stewart promises sex scenes in queer romance-thriller will ‘shock people’: I ‘felt turned on’ - nypost.com - Las Vegas
nypost.com
12.01.2024

Kristen Stewart promises sex scenes in queer romance-thriller will ‘shock people’: I ‘felt turned on’

Stewart told Variety, adding that it’s a change of pace from standard sex scenes in movies featuring heterosexual characters.“All you ever see is a dress coming up and a head going down under,” she said. “I think even hetero sex on film is so rote.

‘Top Gun 3’ with Tom Cruise is in the works: report - nypost.com
nypost.com
12.01.2024

‘Top Gun 3’ with Tom Cruise is in the works: report

Puck News. The new installment would see the “Mission Impossible” star, 61, return to his role of naval aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, as well as his “Top Gun: Maverick” co-stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell.

Sofia Vergara had to hide her curves for ‘Griselda’ role: I wore ‘uncomfortable bras that pushed me down’ - nypost.com - Britain - Spain - Colombia
nypost.com
12.01.2024

Sofia Vergara had to hide her curves for ‘Griselda’ role: I wore ‘uncomfortable bras that pushed me down’

Sofia Vergara may have showed off her famous curves as Gloria in “Modern Family” for 10 years, but for her role as drug lord Griselda Blanco it was the complete opposite.The Colombian actress, 51, revealed what it took to transformation into her character for the upcoming Netflix series, “Griselda,” in a new interview.“The hardest thing was that I had to wear a wig, fake teeth, fake nose, and have a plastic forehead. I also had to wear uncomfortable bras that pushed me down to make me look less Latin,” she said during an appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” which airs Friday.“It was a complicated character for me, but it was my first film in Spanish which was so liberating,” she added.Vergara revealed that she first had the idea for the show nearly 15 years ago.“It is a true story of a woman that no one ever suspected of being one of the biggest drug dealers that ever existed,” she said on the British program.“She created an insane cartel, and I went crazy for the story.

Natalie Portman ‘lost her mind’ over Martin Short at the Golden Globes: fully ‘stalking’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
12.01.2024

Natalie Portman ‘lost her mind’ over Martin Short at the Golden Globes: fully ‘stalking’

Natalie Portman only had eyes for Martin Short when she attended the 81st Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA on Sunday.The May December actress, 42, actress admitted her infatuation with the actor, 73, during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday.“Who is somebody that you met recently that you never met that you were very excited about?” Kimmel, 56, asked.“At the Globes, I met Martin Short. I lost my mind,” the Oscar winner revealed.“My friend Jess and I, she was my date, we were like stalking up behind him.

Emma Stone proudly applies to ‘Jeopardy!’ every June — refuses to do the celebrity version - nypost.com - Australia - California
nypost.com
12.01.2024

Emma Stone proudly applies to ‘Jeopardy!’ every June — refuses to do the celebrity version

lead actress in ‘Poor Things’?Emma Stone is a really big “Jeopardy!” fan. So much so, that the Oscar winner applies to the game show every single year.“I apply every June,” she said during Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast on Thursday. “I don’t want to go on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ I want to earn my stripes.”She continued, “You can only take the test once a year with your email address, and I’ve never gotten on the show.”If she by chance ever gets the call to join, she will be well prepared.“I watch it every single night, and I mark down how many answers I get right,” the 35-year-old exclaimed.

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joo Ho calls for investigation into actor Lee Sun-kyun’s death - nypost.com - South Korea - city Seoul
nypost.com
11.01.2024

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joo Ho calls for investigation into actor Lee Sun-kyun’s death

Lee Sun-kyun died at age 48. Lee starred as the father of a wealthy family in “Parasite,” which was the first non-English-language movie to win best picture in the Oscars’ 92-year history.

Julia Roberts reveals why she’s never done nude scenes in her career - nypost.com - Britain - USA
nypost.com
11.01.2024

Julia Roberts reveals why she’s never done nude scenes in her career

pretty woman with pretty high morals.During her iconic three-decade movie career, the actress has never appeared naked on camera, and in an interview with British Vogue, she explained why she’s kept her films “G-rated.”“You know, not to be criticizing others’ choices, but for me to not take off my clothes in a movie or be vulnerable in physical ways is a choice that I guess I make for myself,” she said. “But in effect, I’m choosing not to do something as opposed to choosing to do something.”The 56-year-old was interviewed by screenwriter Richard Curtis, whom she worked with on the film “Notting Hill,” for her British Vogue cover debut.During the feature, Roberts said that her famous cousin may be why she’s never felt the need to take it all off onscreen, even when she played a prostitute in the 1990 hit film “Pretty Woman.”“Not long ago, I did my whole family tree with the brilliant Dr.

John Corbett and wife Bo Derek make rare red carpet appearance at ‘Masters of the Air’ premiere - nypost.com - county Butler - county Barry - county Turner
nypost.com
11.01.2024

John Corbett and wife Bo Derek make rare red carpet appearance at ‘Masters of the Air’ premiere

John Corbett and wife Bo Derek made a rare red carpet appearance during a date night in L.A. on Wednesday.The “Sex and the City” alum, 62, and Derek, 67, attended the premiere of Apple TV+’s new miniseries “Masters of the Air.”The pair were joined by the World War II drama’s stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Barry Keoghan.Corbett kept his hair long and shaggy, and donned an all-black look for the evening.The “Tarzan, the Ape Man” star, for her part, sported a velvet blazer, a long silver chain necklace and a blue clutch for the bash.The couple met in 2002 after being set up on a blind date and they tied the knot in 2020.The “A Change of Seasons” star was previously married to actor John Derek, who died from cardiovascular disease in 1998 at the age of 71.“He makes me laugh all the time,” Derek told Fox News of Corbett in 2020.

Jodie Foster says Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese were ‘scared’ of her on ‘Taxi Driver’: ‘I was 12’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
11.01.2024

Jodie Foster says Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese were ‘scared’ of her on ‘Taxi Driver’: ‘I was 12’

Jodie Foster was just 12 when she starred in director Martin Scorsese’s 1976 classic “Taxi Driver.”The Oscar winner, now 61, played a teenage prostitute named Iris alongside Robert De Niro as the titular cab driver Travis Bickle.Foster revealed on a recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that both Scorsese, 81, and De Niro, 80, were afraid of her during filming.“I understand [that they were scared of me],” she joked on Tuesday.“I was 12. And they had to say things like, you know, ‘Can you pull his fly down?’ And it was a little awkward.”The “Silence of the Lambs” star added that at the time of shooting, she had already done a medley of movie projects — more than both men.“So I was like, ‘Whatever.

Drew Barrymore breaks down crying over Adam Sandler at home — and he reacts - nypost.com - county Hart - city Sandler - county Fallon
nypost.com
11.01.2024

Drew Barrymore breaks down crying over Adam Sandler at home — and he reacts

Drew Barrymore broke down in tears over her longtime friend Adam Sandler on Wednesday — all because she caught a viewing of their movie “The Wedding Singer” on TV.The talk show host, 48, documented staying home to catch the 1998 rom-com, even bailing on prior yoga plans that she had.“I love you so much @adamsandler. The Wedding Singer came on my TV as I was getting ready to leave the house and I had to take in this moment and watch it,” Barrymore captioned her Instagram post.“We made such a good movie, I love you so much, Happy New Year,” she said in the video, wiping away tears.

Matthew Perry’s death investigation officially closed — 3 months after ‘Friends’ actor was found unresponsive in hot tub: cops - nypost.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - county Rush
nypost.com
10.01.2024

Matthew Perry’s death investigation officially closed — 3 months after ‘Friends’ actor was found unresponsive in hot tub: cops

confirmed to People that officials have concluded their probe into the “Friends” actor’s sudden death.Perry, 54, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.

What is appendiceal cancer? ‘Cleaning Lady’ star Adan Canto dead from rare disease - nypost.com - USA - Canada
nypost.com
10.01.2024

What is appendiceal cancer? ‘Cleaning Lady’ star Adan Canto dead from rare disease

“The Cleaning Lady,” died Monday following a private battle with appendiceal cancer.Also called appendix cancer, appendiceal cancer is a very rare condition that has become more common in recent years.One study found that the incidence of malignant appendiceal tumors increased by 232% in the US and 292% in Canada between 2000 and 2016.About one in three appendix cancer patients are diagnosed before they turn 51, according to a recent report. Canto died this week at the age of 42.Because appendix cancer is so rare — only a few thousand Americans are diagnosed each year — the research is not as abundant compared to other cancers.Here’s what we know about this disease.Most humans — but not everyone — have an appendix.

Natalie Portman says method acting is a ‘luxury that women can’t afford’: Partners wouldn’t understand - nypost.com - county Bradley
nypost.com
09.01.2024

Natalie Portman says method acting is a ‘luxury that women can’t afford’: Partners wouldn’t understand

the Wall Street Journal about the widespread Hollywood practice of actors’ close identificatiion with the role being played and why it is not her cup of tea.“The Black Swan” lead admitted that she has never tried Method acting before and that many women couldn’t undertake the process.“I’ve gotten very into roles, but I think it’s honestly a luxury that women can’t afford,” Portman said. “I don’t think that children or partners would be very understanding of, you know, me making everyone call me ‘Jackie Kennedy’ all the time,” the “May December” star added.Portman then explained how Method acting wouldn’t help her fulfill her duties as a mom to her kids Aleph, 12, and Amalia, 6.While Portman will avidly prep for a role, such as stunt training and even changing her diet, she is still able to distance herself from the character after filming a project has concluded.“Maestro” star Carey Mulligan also recently discussed the idea of going Method for films.The 38-year-old noted that she never attempted the technique until she starred in Bradley Cooper’s recent biopic, “Maestro,” about composer Leonard Bernstein.“There was a part of me as an actor that always felt like, ‘Well, I’m never going to be one of those actors that keeps their dialect in between takes,’ ” Mulligan told Variety. The “Great Gatsby” actress said she was “nervous of completely committing to something.” She added that Cooper — who directed and starred in the Netflix drama — told her before they started shooting: “If you’re going to do this, you just have to fully, fully do it.” “When he said that, I was like, ‘OK, I’m going to absolutely do it all.’ I’m going to do all the research.

David Schwimmer, 200 other stars sign scathing letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism - nypost.com - USA - county Bureau - city Hollywood, county Bureau
nypost.com
09.01.2024

David Schwimmer, 200 other stars sign scathing letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism

The JITC Hollywood Bureau for Jewish Representation — “The first and only Jewish Hollywood bureau,” launched in 2021 and founded by Allison Josephs — has sent a letter to the Motion Picture Academy claiming that its inclusion policy “erases Jewish peoplehood and perpetuates myths of Jewish whiteness, power, and that racism against Jews is not a major issue or that it’s a thing of the past.”The letter has been signed by more than over 200 people, including David Schwimmer, Tiffany Haddish, Julianna Margulies, Michael Rapaport, Debra Messing, Ginnifer Goodwin and Marta Kauffman.In August, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences amended its “Representation and Inclusion Standards” for the 96th Oscars Awards Show, airing March 10 on ABC.Regarding lead actors or “significant supporting actors from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups,” the academy included, among others, African American/Black/African and/or Caribbean descent; East Asian; Hispanic or Latina/e/o/x; Indigenous Peoples; Middle Eastern/North African; and Southeast Asian.“Jewish people being excluded from the Motion Picture Academy’s Representation and Inclusion Standards is discriminating against a protected class by invalidating their historic and genetic identity,” the letter states.“This must be addressed immediately by including Jews in the Motion Picture Academy’s Representation and Inclusion Standards.”Other signees of the letter include Bret Gelman, Iliza Schlesinger, Elon Gold, Josh Dallas, Emanuelle Chriqui and Mark Feuerstein.“While many mistakenly believe that Judaism is only a religion, Jews are actually an ethnic group, with a varied spiritual practice that not all observe,” the letter says.

Christian Oliver’s ex-wife grateful for ‘outpouring of love’ after death of actor, their young daughters - nypost.com - California - Jordan - county Oliver
nypost.com
09.01.2024

Christian Oliver’s ex-wife grateful for ‘outpouring of love’ after death of actor, their young daughters

died Thursday when the small plane they were in crashed into the ocean off a Caribbean island.Oliver, whose real name is Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, when they died alongside their pilot, Robert Sachs.Taking to Instagram Monday, Klepser said her ex-husband and daughters are “all watching” her as she navigates the tragic loss.“From those closest to my heart, from my community, from people far away, from complete strangers… I see the messages, I hear the words and it gives me so much strength,” her statement read. “I also deeply feel Madita’s, Annik’s, and Christian’s love! They are here with me for every step and they are watching us.” Klepser, who divorced Oliver in 2022, went on to urge her followers to “keep spreading love.”“Hug your loved ones, tell them you love them, be kind to each other,” she continued.

‘Chicago P.D.’ stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos are dating - nypost.com - Chicago
nypost.com
08.01.2024

‘Chicago P.D.’ stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos are dating

Variety in February 2023 about why he left. “Except I was ready for more. Eventually, you know the character so well, there’s not much that can shift or transform.”He went on: “I really wanted to grow and expand, and we’ve only got this one trip.

Paul Mescal fans are shook over his American accent in ‘Foe’ - nypost.com - USA
nypost.com
08.01.2024

Paul Mescal fans are shook over his American accent in ‘Foe’

uploaded to the official account of Amazon’s Prime Video in an effort to promote the studio’s film “Foe,” which stars Mescal, 27, as Junior and and Saoirse Ronan, 29, as Hen. “Do me a favor,” Junior says in the clip. “Stop wearing that shirt.” “Why?” questions Hen.

Popular Topics

Our site popstar.one offers you to spend the best time ever reading Actors latest news. Enjoy scrolling Actors celebrity news and gossip, photos, videos, scandals, and more. Stay tuned following daily updates of Actors stuff and have fun. Be sure, you will never regret entering the site, because here you will find a lot of Actors news that will never disappoint you!

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.
DMCA