‘Unorthodox’ Star Shira Haas Is Ready for a Big Career in Hollywood

Shtisel, the popular Israeli television drama that was her big break. It involves a lot of long days and nights, but Haas doesn't mind.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.A paisley teenager, who amassed more than 700,000 followers on social media, says being named a Young Scot Award finalist is “her proudest moment”.Kristen, who is a massive star on the video sharing website TikTok, says being shortlisted for the entertainment award has been the pinnacle of what has so far been an exceptional career.The 15 year old lost out on the top award to actor Ncuti Gatwa from

“A lot of hard work goes into the strikes, there have been many stressful meetings and difficult times balancing climate activism with our personal lives, so I’m really happy our efforts are being recognised on this scale.

Antonia Blyth Deputy Editor, AwardsLineDespite many more high-profile, starry productions, one of Netflix’s most talked-about shows this year was arguably its most low-key. Inspired by Deborah Feldman’s bestselling memoir of the same name, the four-part Unorthodox tells the story of Esther “Esty” Shapiro (played by newcomer Shira Haas), a 19-year-old Hasidic Jewish woman living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Ellise Shafer editorThe creators of the Emmy-nominated limited series “Unorthodox” knew from the beginning that executing a show based on Deborah Feldman’s memoir would be no small feat.Bringing the story of how Feldman fled her Hasidic community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for Berlin took copious amounts of research from actor Shira Haas, who plays Esty Shapiro; showrunner and writer Anna Winger; director Maria Schrader; costume designer Justine Seymour; and casting director Esther

On July 28, Sarah Snook was taking a nap when her friend snatched the pillow off her face and woke her up by asking, "Did you know that you've been nominated for an Emmy?" It took the Succession star, who has been sheltering at home in her native Australia amid the pandemic, a few seconds to understand that she'd been nominated for her first-ever Emmy for playing the calculating Shiv Roy, one of the next generation of a Murdoch-like media dynasty in the HBO drama, which racked up a total of 18

Ramin Setoodeh New York Bureau Chief“Feel the Beat,” a track from the Black Eyed Peas’ recent bilingual English-Spanish album, “Translation,” features the group’s first collaboration with Latin music star Maluma. In an interview this week for Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood issue, frontman Will.i.am.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorNetflix is finalising a deal to carry the third season of hit Israeli drama Shtisel.As we reported earlier this week, production on the third season is now underway in Israel. The third outing for the Yes Studios-produced drama about an Orthodox family in Jerusalem will pick up four years after the events of the previous season.

Gabrielle Union superfan Jerry Harris got the surprise of his life this week.

Janet W. Lee Megan Thee Stallion, Maluma and Shira Haas were among the artists featured in Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood virtual event, which premiered Thursday, Aug.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com“Cheer” superstar Jerry Harris is the ultimate “Bring it On” fan. The expert mat talker and Navarro College cheer team alum has always loved the 2000 cheer-centric drama, specifically Gabrielle Union.“She’s the perfect blend of intelligence, class and strength,” Harris told Variety during the “Power of Young Hollywood” presentation streamed on Facebook.

TheWrap-Up,” hosts Sharon Waxman and Daniel Goldblatt discussed the controversy surrounding Ellen DeGeneres and her show, Donald Trump’s big interview with Jonathan Swan from Axios and the exit of NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy following allegations of workplace misbehavior.Then, after Disney decided to pull “Mulan” from U.S.

Meg Zukin For Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood issue, we interviewed TikTok stars about their lives in quarantine.At 14, Jalaiah Harmon created the most viral dance the internet had ever seen. The only problem? Nobody knew she made it.

Meg Zukin For Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood issue, we interviewed TikTok stars about their lives in quarantine.Charli D’Amelio doesn’t know how she became the most-followed person on TikTok. Since posting her first video in May 2019, the 16-year-old has danced with Jennifer Lopez, appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” performed at the NBA All-Star Game, and signed with one of Hollywood’s top agencies UTA.

To be part of Beyonce‘s inner circle is a coveted position — one that Megan Thee Stallion proudly holds. The “Money Good” rapper, 25, took fans inside her close relationship with Bey in Variety‘s annual “Power of Young Hollywood” issue, published on August 5. Megan is one of three young stars, including Maluma and Shira Haas, featured on the 2020 cover.

Megan Thee Stallion is on the mend after having bullets removed from her feet.