Twenty years ago, Troy and its cast made its mark on epic filmmaking. Director Wolfgang Petersen’s take on Homer’s Iliad featured an ensemble cast led by Brad Pitt and created a wildly entertaining, if not entirely accurate, movie.
Working from a script by future Games of Thrones showrunner David Benioff, the Troy cast brought to life legends like Achilles, Helen of Troy, and Hector. Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger were among those who joined Pitt in the impressive cast. While many of the actors haven’t made another film on Troy‘s scale, they continue to perform in blockbuster movies 20 years later.
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt | Toni Anne Barson/WireImage (L); Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images (R)
Brad Pitt starred as the de facto lead of the Troy cast as the hero Achilles. However, as Pitt admitted in 2019, he didn’t want any part of Troy.
“I...
Working from a script by future Games of Thrones showrunner David Benioff, the Troy cast brought to life legends like Achilles, Helen of Troy, and Hector. Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger were among those who joined Pitt in the impressive cast. While many of the actors haven’t made another film on Troy‘s scale, they continue to perform in blockbuster movies 20 years later.
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt | Toni Anne Barson/WireImage (L); Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images (R)
Brad Pitt starred as the de facto lead of the Troy cast as the hero Achilles. However, as Pitt admitted in 2019, he didn’t want any part of Troy.
“I...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Drew Barrymore has been very open about her feelings towards cosmetic surgery. But when she was younger, there was one movie that left her feeling like she’d gone under the knife, anyway.
Drew Barrymore was in excruciating pain doing ‘Big Miracle’ Drew Barrymore | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
In 2012, Barrymore starred in the drama Big Miracle alongside John Krasinski. In the film, the talkshow host played a passionate environmental activist trying to save a group of whales in the arctic. The feature required Barrymore to be exposed to freezing temperatures constantly, which she admitted was difficult to act around.
“The director of this film, Ken Kwapis, he had us in Alaska on this ice flow, we felt like we were working in a snow globe theatre… I got to swim in freezing cold Alaskan waters with harbor seals…It felt like knives going into my body. It was insane,” Barrymore once...
Drew Barrymore was in excruciating pain doing ‘Big Miracle’ Drew Barrymore | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
In 2012, Barrymore starred in the drama Big Miracle alongside John Krasinski. In the film, the talkshow host played a passionate environmental activist trying to save a group of whales in the arctic. The feature required Barrymore to be exposed to freezing temperatures constantly, which she admitted was difficult to act around.
“The director of this film, Ken Kwapis, he had us in Alaska on this ice flow, we felt like we were working in a snow globe theatre… I got to swim in freezing cold Alaskan waters with harbor seals…It felt like knives going into my body. It was insane,” Barrymore once...
- 5/10/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jay-Z and Nas took a lot of heavy shots at each during their famous battle. Their feud caught major mainstream attention, with even a few stars sharing their feelings on the matter. One of those stars was Rosie Perez, who sided with Nas in their rap war.
What Rosie Perez had to say about Jay-Z during his battle with Nas Jay-Z | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Jay-Z and Nas’ former rivalry took a turn for the worst as their competition continued. Hip hop fans might remember Jay-Z attacking Nas first on the record “The Takeover,” where he criticized numerous rappers in the industry. Nas would retaliate with “Ether,” which many believed was the better diss record between the two.
But those weren’t the only diss records exchanged by the two veteran emcees. Jay-Z would answer Nas’ “Ether” with the much more personal diss track “Supa Ugly.” On that record, Jay-Z claimed...
What Rosie Perez had to say about Jay-Z during his battle with Nas Jay-Z | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Jay-Z and Nas’ former rivalry took a turn for the worst as their competition continued. Hip hop fans might remember Jay-Z attacking Nas first on the record “The Takeover,” where he criticized numerous rappers in the industry. Nas would retaliate with “Ether,” which many believed was the better diss record between the two.
But those weren’t the only diss records exchanged by the two veteran emcees. Jay-Z would answer Nas’ “Ether” with the much more personal diss track “Supa Ugly.” On that record, Jay-Z claimed...
- 5/10/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Pedro Pascal has become a household name thanks to projects like Game of Thrones and The Last of Us. But how much has his net worth increased after becoming one of Hollywood’s top stars?
Pedro Pascal’s current net worth Pedro Pascal | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pascal is currently worth $10 million. It was a fortune that, on the surface, he seemed to accumulate relatively quickly after his breakthrough Game of Thrones role. But his rise to success was a long and slow process.
He’d already been a presence in Hollywood in the 90s, having done bit parts in small shows like Buffy and The Good Wife. There was a point where Pascal’s good friend Sarah Paulson even paid him personally to keep his acting aspirations alive.
It’s unclear how much he earned during his brief time on Game of Thrones. But the...
Pedro Pascal’s current net worth Pedro Pascal | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pascal is currently worth $10 million. It was a fortune that, on the surface, he seemed to accumulate relatively quickly after his breakthrough Game of Thrones role. But his rise to success was a long and slow process.
He’d already been a presence in Hollywood in the 90s, having done bit parts in small shows like Buffy and The Good Wife. There was a point where Pascal’s good friend Sarah Paulson even paid him personally to keep his acting aspirations alive.
It’s unclear how much he earned during his brief time on Game of Thrones. But the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dwayne Johnson donned barely-there briefs when he began his entertainment career in 1996 as a professional wrestler. Since then, the actor has taken his signature style beyond a bare chest and singlets. As Johnson broke into Hollywood in the early 2000s, he added fitted tee shirts, leather jackets, and unique suits to his wardrobe. Nearly 25 years, the 8-time WWE champion serves as a style icon for many men. See his hottest looks over the years here:
Actor Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian at the 2017 Annual Academy Awards | Dan MacMedan/Getty Images
After they began dating in 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian learned to complement each other’s looks on the red carpet. At the 2017 Academy Awards, the pair looked comfortable arm-in-arm. Johnson began wearing velvet suitcoats early in his career. This classy blue number fits him well.
Actor Dwayne Johnson at the Baywatch red carpet on May 30, 2017 | Anita Bugge/WireImage
Between Fast and the Furious films,...
Actor Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian at the 2017 Annual Academy Awards | Dan MacMedan/Getty Images
After they began dating in 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian learned to complement each other’s looks on the red carpet. At the 2017 Academy Awards, the pair looked comfortable arm-in-arm. Johnson began wearing velvet suitcoats early in his career. This classy blue number fits him well.
Actor Dwayne Johnson at the Baywatch red carpet on May 30, 2017 | Anita Bugge/WireImage
Between Fast and the Furious films,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Julia Roberts has starred in a variety of romance films over the years. Some of her most popular features were a part of the genre. But eventually, Roberts reached a certain age where she felt romance couldn’t be a thing for her.
Julia Roberts felt she aged out of romcom movies Julia Roberts | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It’s hard not to think about romantic comedies when Roberts comes to mind. Movies like Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride had been Roberts’ bread and butter for years. But as she’d gotten older, Roberts felt that her time doing romcoms was ending. As she entered her 40s, she didn’t think the scenarios often presented in romcom movies would be believable for someone her age.
“I think I’m too old for those silly situations of unrequited love,” she once said according to Irish Examiner. “It becomes less plausible when...
Julia Roberts felt she aged out of romcom movies Julia Roberts | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It’s hard not to think about romantic comedies when Roberts comes to mind. Movies like Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride had been Roberts’ bread and butter for years. But as she’d gotten older, Roberts felt that her time doing romcoms was ending. As she entered her 40s, she didn’t think the scenarios often presented in romcom movies would be believable for someone her age.
“I think I’m too old for those silly situations of unrequited love,” she once said according to Irish Examiner. “It becomes less plausible when...
- 5/2/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ryan Gosling‘s dream didn’t only include becoming a rich and famous actor. He once opened up about a fantasy he had about robbing banks. This 2013 feature gave him the opportunity to make this dream a reality.
Ryan Gosling’s bank heist in ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ didn’t go the way he thought Ryan Gosling | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Gosling might’ve never thought he’d actually be able to rob a bank until Place Beyond the Pines came along. The 2012 feature saw the actor playing a criminal going on a spree of harrowing bank robberies. But he first heard about the project when he and his Pines director, Derek Cianfrance, were doing another film together.
“We were making Blue Valentine, and we were just talking one day, and I had this cockamamie plan for how I could rob a bank and get away with it, but I’m too afraid of jail,...
Ryan Gosling’s bank heist in ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ didn’t go the way he thought Ryan Gosling | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Gosling might’ve never thought he’d actually be able to rob a bank until Place Beyond the Pines came along. The 2012 feature saw the actor playing a criminal going on a spree of harrowing bank robberies. But he first heard about the project when he and his Pines director, Derek Cianfrance, were doing another film together.
“We were making Blue Valentine, and we were just talking one day, and I had this cockamamie plan for how I could rob a bank and get away with it, but I’m too afraid of jail,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Every year, the Fashion Los Angeles Awards (FLAs) see A-list celebrities flock to Beverly Hills to celebrate groundbreaking style icons. Hosted by The Daily Front Row, the 2024 guest list included Kris Jenner, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Rachel Zoe. One surprising family who graced the red carpet was the Hamlin-Rinna clan. See their out-there ensembles as daughter Amelia Gray celebrated a career win.
Lisa Rinna, Henry Eikenberry, Amelia, Harry Hamlin, and Delilah at the Fashion LA Awards 2024 | Michael Tran/Afp via Getty Images
Lisa Rinna and her husband of 27 years, Harry Hamlin, posed on the red carpet together. The Melrose Place actor wore a Wiederhoeft dress, which debuted on the runway in February 2024. The pale-pink love-sleeve dress featured rows of black ribbons from the chest to the hem. Rinna and Hamlin’s roots run deep in Hollywood. Hamlin has been acting since the late ’70s, with major roles...
Lisa Rinna, Henry Eikenberry, Amelia, Harry Hamlin, and Delilah at the Fashion LA Awards 2024 | Michael Tran/Afp via Getty Images
Lisa Rinna and her husband of 27 years, Harry Hamlin, posed on the red carpet together. The Melrose Place actor wore a Wiederhoeft dress, which debuted on the runway in February 2024. The pale-pink love-sleeve dress featured rows of black ribbons from the chest to the hem. Rinna and Hamlin’s roots run deep in Hollywood. Hamlin has been acting since the late ’70s, with major roles...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Are we surprised that Doja Cat took the mafia wife aesthetic to a wild and wacky level? The 28-year-old is never afraid to turn heads with out-there looks. The Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 28 was no different. Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, aka Doja Cat, walked the red carpet in a furry, sheer, and somehow sophisticated look. See her fashion choices and the confrontational message she left her followers on Instagram.
Jennifer Garner, Kris Jenner, and Sarah Michelle Gellar at The Daily Front Row’s 8th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; 2nd photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Daily Front Row
Doja Cat attended The Daily Front Row’s eighth annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards (FLAs) alongside many A-list celebrities. Attendees included Kris Jenner, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Garner, Molly Sims, and Rachel Zoe. The event honors the year in fashion and awards standouts like Elsa Hosk,...
Jennifer Garner, Kris Jenner, and Sarah Michelle Gellar at The Daily Front Row’s 8th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards | 1st and 3rd photos: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; 2nd photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Daily Front Row
Doja Cat attended The Daily Front Row’s eighth annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards (FLAs) alongside many A-list celebrities. Attendees included Kris Jenner, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Garner, Molly Sims, and Rachel Zoe. The event honors the year in fashion and awards standouts like Elsa Hosk,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Academy Awards assigns a new host to the coveted awards ceremony annually to entertain its guests. Many comedians have done the show and even thrived in their element. But Jerry Seinfeld is one comic who didn’t see himself ever hosting the show.
Jerry Seinfeld has been invited to host the Oscars numerous times Jerry Seinfeld | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Seinfeld has never stepped foot on an Oscars stage during his long career. But it wasn’t for a lack of trying on the Academy’s part. The Emmy winner once revealed in an interview with Empire (via Female First) that he typically turned down the offers. One worry he had was doing too good of a job at the Oscars, which might prompt the Academy to keep inviting him back onto the show.
But Seinfeld also felt that the Oscars’ normally star-studded audience would be too focused on winning their awards.
Jerry Seinfeld has been invited to host the Oscars numerous times Jerry Seinfeld | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Seinfeld has never stepped foot on an Oscars stage during his long career. But it wasn’t for a lack of trying on the Academy’s part. The Emmy winner once revealed in an interview with Empire (via Female First) that he typically turned down the offers. One worry he had was doing too good of a job at the Oscars, which might prompt the Academy to keep inviting him back onto the show.
But Seinfeld also felt that the Oscars’ normally star-studded audience would be too focused on winning their awards.
- 4/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West had a full household after having four children together. Kardashian felt that was a good cut off point for their family, but West wouldn’t have been happy unless they expanded their brood.
Kim Kardashian didn’t think that she should have any more children Kim Kardashian | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Kardashian felt the two daughters and two sons she had with ex-husband West were enough to complete their family. There were a few factors she took into consideration when making this decision. Maybe the most important factor of all was that she wasn’t sure she could divide her attention equally enough to focus on more kids. Another factor was her age.
“I just can’t do more because I really want to go to school and I want to do all this stuff and I do believe that – I could do two more,...
Kim Kardashian didn’t think that she should have any more children Kim Kardashian | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Kardashian felt the two daughters and two sons she had with ex-husband West were enough to complete their family. There were a few factors she took into consideration when making this decision. Maybe the most important factor of all was that she wasn’t sure she could divide her attention equally enough to focus on more kids. Another factor was her age.
“I just can’t do more because I really want to go to school and I want to do all this stuff and I do believe that – I could do two more,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actors Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen were together for 14 years before their shocking divorce earlier in the year. But according to Fisher, their relationship wouldn’t have been a thing in the first place if it wasn’t for Cohen’s humor.
Isla Fisher once shared what it was like meeting Sacha Baron Cohen Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Cohen and Fisher may have gotten married in 2010, but they actually knew each other a lot longer than that. According to Cohen himself, the two met at a party in Australia around the year 2000. Cohen confided in a resurfaced interview with The New York Times that Fisher’s humor caught her attention.
“She was hilarious,” Cohen said. “We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people in the party. I knew instantly. I don’t know if she did.
Isla Fisher once shared what it was like meeting Sacha Baron Cohen Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Cohen and Fisher may have gotten married in 2010, but they actually knew each other a lot longer than that. According to Cohen himself, the two met at a party in Australia around the year 2000. Cohen confided in a resurfaced interview with The New York Times that Fisher’s humor caught her attention.
“She was hilarious,” Cohen said. “We were at a very pretentious party, and me and her bonded over taking the mick out of the other people in the party. I knew instantly. I don’t know if she did.
- 4/25/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Leonardo DiCaprio turned down perhaps almost as many films as he ended up starring in. There was one feature he was seriously mulling over doing that he decided to pass on for another project.
But if DiCaprio signed on, the movie might’ve been different than the disaster that took a toll on Colin Farrell.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese wanted to do a movie on Alexander the Great Colin Farrell | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
DiCaprio confided that he and his frequent cinematic partner Scorsese had very similar minds when it came to filmmaking. So, when the opportunity came to do a project based on Alexander the Great, they were both interested. But the famous conqueror wasn’t the only historical figure DiCaprio and Scorsese had their eyes on. The pair also planned to develop their Aviator movie about Howard Hughes.
“Alexander The Great was also, like I said before, it...
But if DiCaprio signed on, the movie might’ve been different than the disaster that took a toll on Colin Farrell.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese wanted to do a movie on Alexander the Great Colin Farrell | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
DiCaprio confided that he and his frequent cinematic partner Scorsese had very similar minds when it came to filmmaking. So, when the opportunity came to do a project based on Alexander the Great, they were both interested. But the famous conqueror wasn’t the only historical figure DiCaprio and Scorsese had their eyes on. The pair also planned to develop their Aviator movie about Howard Hughes.
“Alexander The Great was also, like I said before, it...
- 4/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lindsay Lohan was once known for being involved in a few controversies several years ago. But she was still able to land work despite her antics back then. Kat Dennings once invited Lohan onto her hit CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. One anonymous source, however, tried adding to Lohan’s controversy by claiming she was difficult to work with.
Lindsay Lohan was rumored to have disappointed ‘2 Broke Girls’ audiences with her performance Lindsay Lohan | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lohan appeared in the third season of Dennings’ popular sitcom. But it seemed someone might’ve tried capitalizing on the actor’s controversies during her time on the show . According to Contact Music, someone claiming to be in the audience during Lohan’s live 2 Broke Girls performance once critiqued the star’s behavior. The audience member posted their opinion anonymously on the celebrity blog site Crazy Days and Crazy Nights.
”Lindsay was a train wreck…...
Lindsay Lohan was rumored to have disappointed ‘2 Broke Girls’ audiences with her performance Lindsay Lohan | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lohan appeared in the third season of Dennings’ popular sitcom. But it seemed someone might’ve tried capitalizing on the actor’s controversies during her time on the show . According to Contact Music, someone claiming to be in the audience during Lohan’s live 2 Broke Girls performance once critiqued the star’s behavior. The audience member posted their opinion anonymously on the celebrity blog site Crazy Days and Crazy Nights.
”Lindsay was a train wreck…...
- 4/19/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On April 13, Lizzo stepped onto the red carpet in a space-age chic gown. After a tumultuous few months, the 35-year-old singer looked ready for takeoff in an on-theme winged dress. She and other celebrities gathered for the 2024 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, which honors scientists and their groundbreaking work.
Lizzo at at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony | Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Lizzo posted a series of Instagram photos with the caption, “Science is sexy.” She celebrated the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates with a custom Quine Li gown. The fashion house celebrates the human body as transformative and an artistic form, evident in the avant-garde dress worn by the “Good as Hell” singer. Lizzo’s gown included a dramatic, winged necklace, fitted bodice, and mini train.
Lizzo at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
The four-time Grammy Award winner wore black opera gloves,...
Lizzo at at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony | Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Lizzo posted a series of Instagram photos with the caption, “Science is sexy.” She celebrated the 2024 Breakthrough Prize laureates with a custom Quine Li gown. The fashion house celebrates the human body as transformative and an artistic form, evident in the avant-garde dress worn by the “Good as Hell” singer. Lizzo’s gown included a dramatic, winged necklace, fitted bodice, and mini train.
Lizzo at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize; Taylor Hill/Getty Images
The four-time Grammy Award winner wore black opera gloves,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay lost her mother Jayne Mansfield in a car accident when she was just three-years-old. But it wasn’t until much later on in life that she started truly processing her grief.
How Mariska Hargitay learned she was grieving her mother at a later age Mariska Hargitay | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It took some time for Hargitay to learn how to properly deal with the loss of her mother. It wasn’t an overnight process, and required trial and error for the actor to address her feelings.
“The way I’ve lived with loss is to lean into it,” Hargitay once told People. “As the saying goes, the only way out is through. In my life, certainly I’ve tried to avoid pain, loss, feeling things. But I’ve learned instead to really lean into it, because sooner or later you have to pay the piper.
How Mariska Hargitay learned she was grieving her mother at a later age Mariska Hargitay | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It took some time for Hargitay to learn how to properly deal with the loss of her mother. It wasn’t an overnight process, and required trial and error for the actor to address her feelings.
“The way I’ve lived with loss is to lean into it,” Hargitay once told People. “As the saying goes, the only way out is through. In my life, certainly I’ve tried to avoid pain, loss, feeling things. But I’ve learned instead to really lean into it, because sooner or later you have to pay the piper.
- 4/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Aniston amassed an impressive net worth and portfolio over the course of her career. So much so that the actor managed to outrank a long list of celebs who are currently on the market.
Jennifer Aniston is currently the richest celebrity who’s not in a relationship Jennifer Aniston | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Aniston’s net worth has continued to increase over the years, and according to BlackoutVapor, her finances have surpassed her peers. The website noted that Aniston’s $320 million net worth was the highest in a long list of single celebrities. Angelina Jolie, who Aniston famously had history with, is a distant second on the list with a $150 million net worth. Veteran actor Diane Keaton is third on the list, having amassed a fortune of $120 million in her long and storied career.
Although Aniston has been married twice before, the actor seems very content with single life. But...
Jennifer Aniston is currently the richest celebrity who’s not in a relationship Jennifer Aniston | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Aniston’s net worth has continued to increase over the years, and according to BlackoutVapor, her finances have surpassed her peers. The website noted that Aniston’s $320 million net worth was the highest in a long list of single celebrities. Angelina Jolie, who Aniston famously had history with, is a distant second on the list with a $150 million net worth. Veteran actor Diane Keaton is third on the list, having amassed a fortune of $120 million in her long and storied career.
Although Aniston has been married twice before, the actor seems very content with single life. But...
- 4/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Lopez already took over the world of music and film. Eventually, she had her eye on conquering the world of fashion as well. But she initially wasn’t as successful as she’d been in both her music and acting careers.
Jennifer Lopez on what went wrong with her fashion career Jennifer Lopez | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
In 2001, Lopez hoped to leave a mark on the fashion industry by teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger’s brother Andy. Years later, she considered it one of her biggest disappointments. Her fashion line was criticized for being overpriced, and many felt the brand’s cost didn’t match its quality. Lopez put a lot of the blame on herself, and her limited knowledge of the fashion industry at the time.
“That was sad for me. I just felt like I never got a fair chance to do it right. And on top of it,...
Jennifer Lopez on what went wrong with her fashion career Jennifer Lopez | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
In 2001, Lopez hoped to leave a mark on the fashion industry by teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger’s brother Andy. Years later, she considered it one of her biggest disappointments. Her fashion line was criticized for being overpriced, and many felt the brand’s cost didn’t match its quality. Lopez put a lot of the blame on herself, and her limited knowledge of the fashion industry at the time.
“That was sad for me. I just felt like I never got a fair chance to do it right. And on top of it,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Good things come in threes, or that’s what Jenna Dewan believes. The mother of two has a third on the way, but that’s not stopping the 43-year-old from going out on the town. Yesterday, Dewan and her fiancé, Steve Kazee, went all out for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2024. “Mom & dad hit the town,” she captioned some photos of her outfit on Instagram. See The Rookie star’s sexy gown and growing belly bump:
Steve Kazee and Jenna Dewan at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2024 | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Although Dewan and Kazee, 48, met in 2012 when he starred in the Broadway show Once, they did not get together until 2018. Dewan and her now ex-husband, Channing Tatum, announced their separation in early 2018. The former couple were legally declared single in November 2019, according to People. Dewan and Kazze announced their engagement in February 2020, shortly before the pandemic.
Jenna Dewan at the Fashion Trust U.
Steve Kazee and Jenna Dewan at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2024 | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Although Dewan and Kazee, 48, met in 2012 when he starred in the Broadway show Once, they did not get together until 2018. Dewan and her now ex-husband, Channing Tatum, announced their separation in early 2018. The former couple were legally declared single in November 2019, according to People. Dewan and Kazze announced their engagement in February 2020, shortly before the pandemic.
Jenna Dewan at the Fashion Trust U.
- 4/10/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Jamie Foxx has been in a few high-profile relationships. But he’s never proposed to anyone, which he felt helped his relationship with his daughters.
Jamie Foxx felt avoiding marriage helped him grow closer with his kids Jamie Foxx | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Foxx was never too keen on getting married, even in his older years. Speaking with E News, the actor confided that he simply didn’t see himself living that kind of lifestyle.
“The 2.5 children, the wood paneling on the station wagon and the cottage, I didn’t think that was for me,” he said.
His older daughter Corrine once pointed out that many of her friends were part of more traditional married households. But Foxx asserted that a lot of those marriages didn’t go the distance.
“Growing up, Corrine was like, ‘Well, people are married,’ and that’s what they have, my friends. But then a...
Jamie Foxx felt avoiding marriage helped him grow closer with his kids Jamie Foxx | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Foxx was never too keen on getting married, even in his older years. Speaking with E News, the actor confided that he simply didn’t see himself living that kind of lifestyle.
“The 2.5 children, the wood paneling on the station wagon and the cottage, I didn’t think that was for me,” he said.
His older daughter Corrine once pointed out that many of her friends were part of more traditional married households. But Foxx asserted that a lot of those marriages didn’t go the distance.
“Growing up, Corrine was like, ‘Well, people are married,’ and that’s what they have, my friends. But then a...
- 4/1/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Taraji P. Henson collaborated with Oscar-winner Brad Pitt for the David Fincher film Curious Case of Benjamin Button. But she figured she’d be the last person Fincher would cast in the picture.
Taraji P. Henson was surprised she ended up being cast in David Fincher’s film Taraji P. Henson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
David Fincher and Brad Pitt were already very familiar with each other by the time Benjamin Button came around. But working with the two was a completely different experience for the Empire star. According to an interview from Black Film, Henson acquired the role thanks to a mutual acquaintance.
“Laray Mayfield, who brilliantly cast Benjamin Button. She had seen my performance in Hustleand Flow and actually called David Fincher from the theater and telling him she found Queenie, the part that I play,” Henson said. “This was two years before the film was greenlit, packaged and put together.
Taraji P. Henson was surprised she ended up being cast in David Fincher’s film Taraji P. Henson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
David Fincher and Brad Pitt were already very familiar with each other by the time Benjamin Button came around. But working with the two was a completely different experience for the Empire star. According to an interview from Black Film, Henson acquired the role thanks to a mutual acquaintance.
“Laray Mayfield, who brilliantly cast Benjamin Button. She had seen my performance in Hustleand Flow and actually called David Fincher from the theater and telling him she found Queenie, the part that I play,” Henson said. “This was two years before the film was greenlit, packaged and put together.
- 3/29/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Quiet on Set brings attention to what was going on behind the scenes on various Nickelodeon shows. And Drake Bell’s story startled viewers. Bell was sexually abused by former actor, dialogue coach, director, and producer Brian Peck. Now, Bell is answering questions regarding the cost of child star fame. Here’s what he said about whether he regrets becoming a celebrity at a young age.
Drake Bell says whether he regrets child stardom after the ‘Quiet on Set’ documentary release
Drake Bell comes forward in Quiet on Set about the sexual abuse he endured from Brian Peck during his days as a child star on Nickelodeon. While speaking on The Sarah Fraser Show, Bell explained the impact that the sexual abuse had on his life, his family, and his opinion of child stardom. So, does he regret diving into the industry at a young age? Bell said that the answer is complicated.
Drake Bell says whether he regrets child stardom after the ‘Quiet on Set’ documentary release
Drake Bell comes forward in Quiet on Set about the sexual abuse he endured from Brian Peck during his days as a child star on Nickelodeon. While speaking on The Sarah Fraser Show, Bell explained the impact that the sexual abuse had on his life, his family, and his opinion of child stardom. So, does he regret diving into the industry at a young age? Bell said that the answer is complicated.
- 3/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Nathan Fillion recently found himself cast in movies like The Suicide Squad and Superman: Legacy. But back before these roles, many were eager to see Fillion in superhero movies in some form. However, there was one role fans linked him to that Fillion just couldn’t see himself playing.
Why it took so long for Nathan Fillion to do a Marvel movie Nathan Filliom | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It seemed it was only a matter of time before Fillion did a superhero feature. He already had good professional relationships with two filmmakers connected with Marvel movies. He worked alongside Avengers director Joss Whedon in the cult classic show Firefly. He was also good friends with Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, who he did Slither and Super with.
At the time, Fillion shared that he didn’t do a Marvel movie because he was tied up with another franchise.
Why it took so long for Nathan Fillion to do a Marvel movie Nathan Filliom | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It seemed it was only a matter of time before Fillion did a superhero feature. He already had good professional relationships with two filmmakers connected with Marvel movies. He worked alongside Avengers director Joss Whedon in the cult classic show Firefly. He was also good friends with Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, who he did Slither and Super with.
At the time, Fillion shared that he didn’t do a Marvel movie because he was tied up with another franchise.
- 3/28/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Winona Ryder has played some of the most iconic characters in cinema. But although Hollywood has been good to her, she once felt the film industry was becoming more and more corrupted.
Winona Ryder saw a lot of change in the film industry Winona Ryder | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
According to Ryder, the film industry was in a much different place in her older years than when she first started. She felt that back in the 80s and early 90s, during her rise to fame, there wasn’t much insider information available to the public. But there was a shift somewhere along the way. To Ryder, the film industry was focused more on its business instead of its art. And this worried her.
“I just am so sick of it that, it makes me not want to go see movies when you know everything. How much they cost, how much people are paid,...
Winona Ryder saw a lot of change in the film industry Winona Ryder | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
According to Ryder, the film industry was in a much different place in her older years than when she first started. She felt that back in the 80s and early 90s, during her rise to fame, there wasn’t much insider information available to the public. But there was a shift somewhere along the way. To Ryder, the film industry was focused more on its business instead of its art. And this worried her.
“I just am so sick of it that, it makes me not want to go see movies when you know everything. How much they cost, how much people are paid,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jenelle Evans might be selling David Eason’s property on Facebook. More than a month after the former Teen Mom 2 star tossed Eason from her North Carolina home, she’s ready to move on. Evans has filed for legal separation and is reportedly selling his goods on Facebook, but Reddit users notice something weird about a listing.
Jenelle Evans is selling David Eason’s drums on Facebook
Jenelle Evans is looking to get rid of some extra stuff lying around her house now that David Eason is no longer residing there. Last week, the mother of three took to the Facebook Marketplace to sell off a set of drums that belonged to Eason. Jenelle listed the kit, complete with cymbals and a drum trone, for just $400. The listing is no longer visible, but a screenshot made it to Reddit.
An overhead shot of Jenelle Evans’ house | MTV/YouTube
A user...
Jenelle Evans is selling David Eason’s drums on Facebook
Jenelle Evans is looking to get rid of some extra stuff lying around her house now that David Eason is no longer residing there. Last week, the mother of three took to the Facebook Marketplace to sell off a set of drums that belonged to Eason. Jenelle listed the kit, complete with cymbals and a drum trone, for just $400. The listing is no longer visible, but a screenshot made it to Reddit.
An overhead shot of Jenelle Evans’ house | MTV/YouTube
A user...
- 3/23/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Garner was known for portraying the superhero Elektra in both Daredevil and her titular film. But before she nabbed the role, Stana Katic had her eyes set on the character as well.
Stana Katic once auditioned for ‘Elektra’ Stana Katic | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Katic is no stranger to superhero projects. She’s voiced some of comic books’ most iconic characters across a few forms of media. This included playing Talia Al Ghul in the video game Batman: Arkham City, and Wonder Woman in the animated film Justice Society: World War II. She even felt her character in Castle, Kate Beckett, was a superhero in her own right.
“I think she’s like a female superhero on television, and we’re slowly exploring more and more of that,” Katic once told Collider. “She’s got a tremendous amount of integrity. I’ve gotten to do more stunts lately, which is really cool.
Stana Katic once auditioned for ‘Elektra’ Stana Katic | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Katic is no stranger to superhero projects. She’s voiced some of comic books’ most iconic characters across a few forms of media. This included playing Talia Al Ghul in the video game Batman: Arkham City, and Wonder Woman in the animated film Justice Society: World War II. She even felt her character in Castle, Kate Beckett, was a superhero in her own right.
“I think she’s like a female superhero on television, and we’re slowly exploring more and more of that,” Katic once told Collider. “She’s got a tremendous amount of integrity. I’ve gotten to do more stunts lately, which is really cool.
- 3/23/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sydney Sweeney’s career looked a bit different before she ended up starring in projects like Euphoria. So much so that she hated the idea of looking back at her previous works.
Why Sydney Sweeney has a negative opinion on her old movies Sydney Sweeney | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sweeney would be the first to say that she isn’t a fan of her work past a certain point. She considered the Netflix comedy Everything Sucks to be her first true role. But before that, she already had a presence in the entertainment industry. She had a few acting credits to her name in lesser known projects that she would rather forget about.
“Anything before Everything Sucks! And Sharp Objects. I pretend that was a whole different person—I have blocked out so much of that time, of my high school life,” Sweeney told Cosmopolitan not too long ago.
At the time,...
Why Sydney Sweeney has a negative opinion on her old movies Sydney Sweeney | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sweeney would be the first to say that she isn’t a fan of her work past a certain point. She considered the Netflix comedy Everything Sucks to be her first true role. But before that, she already had a presence in the entertainment industry. She had a few acting credits to her name in lesser known projects that she would rather forget about.
“Anything before Everything Sucks! And Sharp Objects. I pretend that was a whole different person—I have blocked out so much of that time, of my high school life,” Sweeney told Cosmopolitan not too long ago.
At the time,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Idris Elba got his breakthrough role by starring in the hit television series The Wire. But Elba was surrounded by a cast of other talented performers, with one in particular making him nervous.
Idris Elba found this actor incredible to work with Idris Elba | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Although Elba looked back at his time on The Wire fondly, he confided that he never revisited the show. This was partially due to the fact that, similar to many actors, Elba wasn’t keen on watching his own performances.
“In truth, to this day, I’ve never really watched The Wire,” Elba once told Sports Illustrated. “I haven’t seen it–I’m not very good at watching myself. But I’m always really touched when people talk about the performance and, essentially, the whole show.”
However, he wouldn’t have minded rewatching The Wire for the sake of one actor’s performance.
Idris Elba found this actor incredible to work with Idris Elba | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Although Elba looked back at his time on The Wire fondly, he confided that he never revisited the show. This was partially due to the fact that, similar to many actors, Elba wasn’t keen on watching his own performances.
“In truth, to this day, I’ve never really watched The Wire,” Elba once told Sports Illustrated. “I haven’t seen it–I’m not very good at watching myself. But I’m always really touched when people talk about the performance and, essentially, the whole show.”
However, he wouldn’t have minded rewatching The Wire for the sake of one actor’s performance.
- 3/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jessica Biel to star in ‘The Good Daughter’
Emmy nominee Jessica Biel (The Sinner) is confirmed to star in and executive produce The Good Daughter, a limited series set up at Peacock. The drama is based on Karin Slaughter’s bestseller, with Slaughter attached to write and executive produce.
“The Good Daughter is a suspenseful crime drama where sisters Charlotte (Biel) and Samantha Quinn have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence,” reads Peacock’s synopsis. “When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene. Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her own demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another. In the end, both she and Samantha find themselves wondering if the price of being the good daughter was worth it after all.
Emmy nominee Jessica Biel (The Sinner) is confirmed to star in and executive produce The Good Daughter, a limited series set up at Peacock. The drama is based on Karin Slaughter’s bestseller, with Slaughter attached to write and executive produce.
“The Good Daughter is a suspenseful crime drama where sisters Charlotte (Biel) and Samantha Quinn have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence,” reads Peacock’s synopsis. “When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene. Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her own demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another. In the end, both she and Samantha find themselves wondering if the price of being the good daughter was worth it after all.
- 3/19/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Sydney Sweeney became one of the most recognizable young actors in the entertainment industry thanks to projects like Euphoria. But she felt stars nowadays had a harder time making money solely off of their film careers than actors of the past. This was where Sweeney’s social media presence came in handy.
How social media helped Sydney Sweeny pull in more money Sydney Sweeney | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sweeney has been very vocal about her experiences in the film industry being a working actor. In a 2022 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she went viral revealing the true reality of her acting salary. And although she commanded a hefty net worth, Sweeney confided that business wasn’t always as lucrative as some might’ve thought.
“They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals,” Sweeney said. “The established stars still get paid, but I...
How social media helped Sydney Sweeny pull in more money Sydney Sweeney | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sweeney has been very vocal about her experiences in the film industry being a working actor. In a 2022 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she went viral revealing the true reality of her acting salary. And although she commanded a hefty net worth, Sweeney confided that business wasn’t always as lucrative as some might’ve thought.
“They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals,” Sweeney said. “The established stars still get paid, but I...
- 3/19/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Batman actor Michael Keaton reprised his role as the DC hero in the recent comic book film The Flash. Although it’s become a tradition for Batman actors to work out for the role, Keaton was able to skip the process.
Michael Keaton was already in shape for ‘The Flash’ Michael Keaton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Keaton’s Batman was officially canonized into DC’s expanding multiverse in The Flash. The movie would see the actor portraying his and Tim Burton’s Batman for the first time since 1992’s Batman Returns. When offered the part, Keaton seemed more than willing to don the cape and cowl again. He admitted he was mostly interested in how his character would be approached after so many years.
“I was curious what it would be like after this many years. Not so much me doing it — obviously, some of that — but I was just curious about it,...
Michael Keaton was already in shape for ‘The Flash’ Michael Keaton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Keaton’s Batman was officially canonized into DC’s expanding multiverse in The Flash. The movie would see the actor portraying his and Tim Burton’s Batman for the first time since 1992’s Batman Returns. When offered the part, Keaton seemed more than willing to don the cape and cowl again. He admitted he was mostly interested in how his character would be approached after so many years.
“I was curious what it would be like after this many years. Not so much me doing it — obviously, some of that — but I was just curious about it,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emma Stone and Emma Thompson collaborated not too long ago for the hit Disney film Cruella. The pair famously played rival fashion designers, with Stone portraying the titular villain. But Thompson quipped that her character’s jealousy of Cruella Deville might’ve mirrored her own envy of Stone.
What Emma Thompson thought about working with Emma Stone Emma Thompson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Thompson and Stone both had more than a good time doing Cruella. The feature saw Thompson’s ambitious fashion designer, Baroness von Hellman, taking Stone’s Cruella under her wing. The two characters would soon engage in a heated rivalry, both trying to come out on top in the fashion world.
Because of their fierce competition, Thompson’s Baroness spent much of the film being cruel to Stone. But Thompson asserted there were no hard feelings had between the actual actors. Thompson even had a good time playing nasty for a change.
What Emma Thompson thought about working with Emma Stone Emma Thompson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Thompson and Stone both had more than a good time doing Cruella. The feature saw Thompson’s ambitious fashion designer, Baroness von Hellman, taking Stone’s Cruella under her wing. The two characters would soon engage in a heated rivalry, both trying to come out on top in the fashion world.
Because of their fierce competition, Thompson’s Baroness spent much of the film being cruel to Stone. But Thompson asserted there were no hard feelings had between the actual actors. Thompson even had a good time playing nasty for a change.
- 3/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In one of our recent Wtf episodes, we covered the eye-gouging, eastern European-set filthy shenanigans of Eli Roth’s nicely messed up torture porn movie, Hostel. The film helped pave the way for the exploitation horror subgenre to thrive in the early 2000s, and followed a group of American tourists who get a lot more than they bargained for during a trip to the lovely picturesque country of Slovakia. Poor lads. All they wanted was some promiscuous sex with hot European ladies, but they weren’t counting on a shady organization dishing out decapitation and slit throats, as a side dish to the fornication. The movie, according to the tagline, was ‘based upon true events’ and whether or not you believe this claim, it’s nothing if not brutally demented in parts. So, like any other horror movie that manages to whip up a frenzy with critics and fans alike,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Christian Bale has acted in many genres in the film industry, including musicals. He famously starred in the 1992 film Newsies, which developed a bit of a cult following over the years. It also allegedly had an unexpected effect on Bale’s movie career.
‘Newsies’ helped Christian Bale’s career thanks to Blockbuster Christian Bale | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Bale was still on the rise as an actor after doing the 1992 feature Newsies. The film was a musical where a very young Christian Bale played a homeless newsboy who later goes on strike. At the time the film came out, the Batman Begins star found himself starring in many critically and financially underwhelming movies.
Empire of the Sun, which he did with Steven Spielberg, didn’t earn as much as Spielberg’s other successful projects. Bale also had a small part in Henry V, which didn’t make much money at the box-office,...
‘Newsies’ helped Christian Bale’s career thanks to Blockbuster Christian Bale | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Bale was still on the rise as an actor after doing the 1992 feature Newsies. The film was a musical where a very young Christian Bale played a homeless newsboy who later goes on strike. At the time the film came out, the Batman Begins star found himself starring in many critically and financially underwhelming movies.
Empire of the Sun, which he did with Steven Spielberg, didn’t earn as much as Spielberg’s other successful projects. Bale also had a small part in Henry V, which didn’t make much money at the box-office,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Christian Bale once teamed up with Matthew McConaughey for the 2002 feature Reign of Fire. But being such a CGI-heavy film, Bale felt it would’ve been easy for the cast to look a bit ‘foolish’ doing the project.
Christian Bale once opened up about his experiences on ‘Reign of Fire’ Christian Bale | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Reign of Fire was a 2002 fantasy film that saw Bale playing a warrior protecting his community from dragons. But when Bale was initially offered the part, he admitted that he was reluctant to do the movie. He was partially concerned that the feature wouldn’t live up to expectations special-effects wise.
“I needed convincing, really. I could see that this could be the movie that it has turned out to be, that it could be a great idea. But you’re looking at a script. I have no pictures of a dragon, nothing whatsoever. And...
Christian Bale once opened up about his experiences on ‘Reign of Fire’ Christian Bale | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Reign of Fire was a 2002 fantasy film that saw Bale playing a warrior protecting his community from dragons. But when Bale was initially offered the part, he admitted that he was reluctant to do the movie. He was partially concerned that the feature wouldn’t live up to expectations special-effects wise.
“I needed convincing, really. I could see that this could be the movie that it has turned out to be, that it could be a great idea. But you’re looking at a script. I have no pictures of a dragon, nothing whatsoever. And...
- 3/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Lawrence has always been candid about her experiences regarding body image in Hollywood. And although many actors were willing to shave weight for features, there was a limit to the weight Lawrence would shed.
Jennifer Lawrence didn’t want to be stick thin for film roles Jennifer Lawrence | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lawrence didn’t mind getting into shape for movie roles. She’s used to undergoing changes in her diet and training regimen for films like the X-Men franchise. But in The Hunger Games, Lawrence chose not to shed weight for the role. The series saw her playing impoverished character Katniss Everdeen, who’d go on to become the hero of the series. Given the character’s condition, it might’ve made sense for Katniss to look underfed. But Lawrence didn’t want to promote an unrealistic body image to her fans.
“We have the ability to control this...
Jennifer Lawrence didn’t want to be stick thin for film roles Jennifer Lawrence | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lawrence didn’t mind getting into shape for movie roles. She’s used to undergoing changes in her diet and training regimen for films like the X-Men franchise. But in The Hunger Games, Lawrence chose not to shed weight for the role. The series saw her playing impoverished character Katniss Everdeen, who’d go on to become the hero of the series. Given the character’s condition, it might’ve made sense for Katniss to look underfed. But Lawrence didn’t want to promote an unrealistic body image to her fans.
“We have the ability to control this...
- 3/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sylvester Stallone is synonymous with his breakthrough role Rocky Balboa. But despite the character being perhaps his most recognizable performance, Stallone doesn’t share too much in common with him.
Sylvester Stallone once revealed the character that he’s most like Sylvester Stallone | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It might be difficult to imagine someone else in the role of Rocky Balboa. The actor is very close to the role, as he wrote the character for him to play. But although Stallone was set on portraying Rocky, he and the famous boxer had little in common.
“I, Sylvester Stallone, am really not much like Rocky. Rocky is a much more ethical, moral person than I am. He’s really a great guy,” Stallone once told The Aquarian.
Similarly, he also wasn’t too much like his other iconic character John Rambo.
“And Rambo is a much darker person than I am, and much more reserved and withdrawn,...
Sylvester Stallone once revealed the character that he’s most like Sylvester Stallone | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
It might be difficult to imagine someone else in the role of Rocky Balboa. The actor is very close to the role, as he wrote the character for him to play. But although Stallone was set on portraying Rocky, he and the famous boxer had little in common.
“I, Sylvester Stallone, am really not much like Rocky. Rocky is a much more ethical, moral person than I am. He’s really a great guy,” Stallone once told The Aquarian.
Similarly, he also wasn’t too much like his other iconic character John Rambo.
“And Rambo is a much darker person than I am, and much more reserved and withdrawn,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It was a “clean break,” David Beckham said on Valentine’s Day. No, the Beckhams aren’t splitting after 24 years of marriage. The retired soccer star was referring to his wife’s foot injury, which the 49-year-old suffered this Valentine’s Day.
Fans know Victoria Beckham for her dedication to staying fit. Unfortunately, her February 14 workout led to a fall at the gym and, ultimately, a “clean break” of her foot. Both Victoria and David shared snaps of her swollen foot on the holiday. They also shared sentimental photos of their love.
Victoria Beckham on February 26, 2024 in Paris, France | Marc Piasecki/Gc Images
“Happy Valentine’s Day to me,” the English fashion designer stated on Instagram at the time, according to Fox News. Fortunately, Victoria has managed to stay stylish despite this setback. Knowing this style queen, is anyone surprised?
After spending several days in London, the former Spice Girl...
Fans know Victoria Beckham for her dedication to staying fit. Unfortunately, her February 14 workout led to a fall at the gym and, ultimately, a “clean break” of her foot. Both Victoria and David shared snaps of her swollen foot on the holiday. They also shared sentimental photos of their love.
Victoria Beckham on February 26, 2024 in Paris, France | Marc Piasecki/Gc Images
“Happy Valentine’s Day to me,” the English fashion designer stated on Instagram at the time, according to Fox News. Fortunately, Victoria has managed to stay stylish despite this setback. Knowing this style queen, is anyone surprised?
After spending several days in London, the former Spice Girl...
- 2/26/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
50 Cent made as big of a splash in the television industry as he did with music thanks to his Power franchise. But the television series he had planned after Power might surprise some fans.
50 Cent had his sights set on making his own superhero show 50 Cent | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
50 Cent spent years planning to enter the space of television before finally making his move with Power. The hip-hop mogul teamed with producer Courtney Kemp to bring the series to life, which drew inspiration from his own background. His networking with a well-known Hollywood producer also helped put the wheels in motion for the show.
Power grew to be the Starz network’s flagship show, spawning an entire cinematic universe in its own right. But after the success of Power, 50 Cent considered taking over the world of superheroes as well. According to Entertainment Weekly, he’d even given his new show a title.
50 Cent had his sights set on making his own superhero show 50 Cent | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
50 Cent spent years planning to enter the space of television before finally making his move with Power. The hip-hop mogul teamed with producer Courtney Kemp to bring the series to life, which drew inspiration from his own background. His networking with a well-known Hollywood producer also helped put the wheels in motion for the show.
Power grew to be the Starz network’s flagship show, spawning an entire cinematic universe in its own right. But after the success of Power, 50 Cent considered taking over the world of superheroes as well. According to Entertainment Weekly, he’d even given his new show a title.
- 2/26/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before Steven Spielberg committed to doing Schindler’s List, Martin Scorsese had ties to the project for quite some time. Although Spielberg would eventually direct the classic feature, Scorsese still had some influence over the movie.
How Martin Scorsese helped Steven Spielberg with ‘Schindler’s List’ Steven Spielberg | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Schindler’s List wasn’t developed overnight. Spielberg was made aware of the book the film was based on shortly after E.T.’s release. It was supposed to be the filmmaker’s following film, but Schindler’s List took 10 years to hit theaters. This was partially because Spielberg didn’t have enough confidence in his abilities to translate Thomas Keneally’s book.
“I hadn’t made what I’d call my first ‘adult’ film, and I was terrified of Schindler’s List being my first, because what if I wasn’t mature enough? I was certain I wasn’t ready to...
How Martin Scorsese helped Steven Spielberg with ‘Schindler’s List’ Steven Spielberg | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Schindler’s List wasn’t developed overnight. Spielberg was made aware of the book the film was based on shortly after E.T.’s release. It was supposed to be the filmmaker’s following film, but Schindler’s List took 10 years to hit theaters. This was partially because Spielberg didn’t have enough confidence in his abilities to translate Thomas Keneally’s book.
“I hadn’t made what I’d call my first ‘adult’ film, and I was terrified of Schindler’s List being my first, because what if I wasn’t mature enough? I was certain I wasn’t ready to...
- 2/22/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Academy Awards has considered a variety of actors for its highly coveted Oscar trophies. But out of all this year’s Oscar-winners, which one of them can boast the highest net worth?
The 2024 Oscar-nominees with the highest net worth Robert De Niro | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
According to Gambling Factory, Robert De Niro has the highest net worth out of this year’s Oscar nominees. He’s been nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award for his work in Killers of the Flower Moon. His reported $500 million net work makes him the wealthiest of all the other Oscar-nominees who’ll be in attendance this year.
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. | Amy Sussman/WireImage
Robert Downey Jr. isn’t too far behind De Niro, however. Downey’s competing with the veteran this year for a Best Supporting Actor trophy as well thanks to his role in Oppenheimer. The actor...
The 2024 Oscar-nominees with the highest net worth Robert De Niro | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
According to Gambling Factory, Robert De Niro has the highest net worth out of this year’s Oscar nominees. He’s been nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award for his work in Killers of the Flower Moon. His reported $500 million net work makes him the wealthiest of all the other Oscar-nominees who’ll be in attendance this year.
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. | Amy Sussman/WireImage
Robert Downey Jr. isn’t too far behind De Niro, however. Downey’s competing with the veteran this year for a Best Supporting Actor trophy as well thanks to his role in Oppenheimer. The actor...
- 2/19/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Gwen Stefani always had aspirations to get into the film industry. But she got her first start in Hollywood in a big way by landing a Martin Scorsese movie.
How Gwen Stefani ended up in ‘The Aviator’ Gwen Stefani | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Stefani got the opportunity she’d always been dreaming of when she was cast in Scorsese’s The Aviator. She joined a cast that included Leonardo DiCaprio, who played eccentric innovator Howard Hughes. But she didn’t do the film on a whim. The singer asserted that doing movies was always something she wanted to explore.
“I’ve been trying out for movies for years,” she once told MTV News. “Because it all comes from the same place, all the creative things inside you, and I’ve wanted to do it for a long time. But when you’re touring and writing and busy, you can’t compete...
How Gwen Stefani ended up in ‘The Aviator’ Gwen Stefani | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Stefani got the opportunity she’d always been dreaming of when she was cast in Scorsese’s The Aviator. She joined a cast that included Leonardo DiCaprio, who played eccentric innovator Howard Hughes. But she didn’t do the film on a whim. The singer asserted that doing movies was always something she wanted to explore.
“I’ve been trying out for movies for years,” she once told MTV News. “Because it all comes from the same place, all the creative things inside you, and I’ve wanted to do it for a long time. But when you’re touring and writing and busy, you can’t compete...
- 2/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Lopez was positively beaming at the premiere of her new movie, This Is Me … Now: A Love Story, which hits Prime Video on Friday, Feb. 16.
The pop icon walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 with husband Ben Affleck by her side. Her romance with the Oscar winner inspired elements of her new “cinematic odyssey,” which is being released in conjunction with her ninth (and potentially last) studio album.
“When Ben and I got back together, it was just like, ‘I want to make music again, I want to get back in the studio,'” Lopez told Et. “I was very, very inspired.”
Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘This Is Me…Now: A Love Story’ at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lopez, 54, brought the glam to the event at the Dolby Theatre in an eye-catching strapless gown with...
The pop icon walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 with husband Ben Affleck by her side. Her romance with the Oscar winner inspired elements of her new “cinematic odyssey,” which is being released in conjunction with her ninth (and potentially last) studio album.
“When Ben and I got back together, it was just like, ‘I want to make music again, I want to get back in the studio,'” Lopez told Et. “I was very, very inspired.”
Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘This Is Me…Now: A Love Story’ at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Lopez, 54, brought the glam to the event at the Dolby Theatre in an eye-catching strapless gown with...
- 2/14/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jersey Shore fans got to know Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s wild side over the course of the show’s original six seasons. And although many enjoyed seeing Polizzi’s antics in the series, Polizzi was sometimes her own worst critic of her onscreen behavior.
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi on watching herself on ‘Jersey Shore’ Nicole Polizzi | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Even Polizzi sometimes wasn’t too proud of her adventures on Jersey Shore. From shouting matches with her roommates to being arrested on TV, the reality show depicted all angles of Polizzi’s lifestyle at the time. It may have made for some entertaining television, but Polizzi was weary of the way she was portrayed on the TV show.
“If I do something stupid, which is pretty much the whole time, I hate it,” she once told Rolling Stone. “I just hate it. Obviously, they’re only going to put the good stuff in,...
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi on watching herself on ‘Jersey Shore’ Nicole Polizzi | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Even Polizzi sometimes wasn’t too proud of her adventures on Jersey Shore. From shouting matches with her roommates to being arrested on TV, the reality show depicted all angles of Polizzi’s lifestyle at the time. It may have made for some entertaining television, but Polizzi was weary of the way she was portrayed on the TV show.
“If I do something stupid, which is pretty much the whole time, I hate it,” she once told Rolling Stone. “I just hate it. Obviously, they’re only going to put the good stuff in,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Music artist Usher has been known to use real-life issues to inspire his music. But there was a point where he feared his own personal problems might’ve overwhelmed him, and perhaps even cost him his music career.
How Usher’s break-up from Tameka Foster caused a live breakdown on stage Usher | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Usher had a few high-profile relationships before finding his current partner. Perhaps one of his most well-known relationships was with Tameka Foster. The two started dating in 2005, before marrying each other in 2007. But their marriage only lasted for two years before their divorce in 2009.
Usher confided that the split wasn’t an amicable one, with the pair eventually fighting for custody rights over their children. In 2012, Usher recalled an incident where he was having an emotional breakdown over the situation. He was unable to see his sons at the time, which resulted in the singer...
How Usher’s break-up from Tameka Foster caused a live breakdown on stage Usher | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Usher had a few high-profile relationships before finding his current partner. Perhaps one of his most well-known relationships was with Tameka Foster. The two started dating in 2005, before marrying each other in 2007. But their marriage only lasted for two years before their divorce in 2009.
Usher confided that the split wasn’t an amicable one, with the pair eventually fighting for custody rights over their children. In 2012, Usher recalled an incident where he was having an emotional breakdown over the situation. He was unable to see his sons at the time, which resulted in the singer...
- 2/13/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Taraji P. Henson became a more notable name thanks to her work in projects like Empire and Hidden Figures. But this success might’ve felt bittersweet for the actor, who has been candid about feeling overlooked in the film industry.
Taraji P. Henson once felt Hollywood didn’t know what to do with her Taraji P. Henson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
In the 2010s, Henson reached the success she’d been striving for. She was steadily building her portfolio at a young age with small roles in popular television shows such as ER, Pacific Blue, and CSI.
At the same time, her film career was also on the rise thanks to the likes of Baby Boy and Hustle & Flow. The 2015 series Empire perhaps launched Henson into a new level of fame. The award-winning music drama was a phenomenon at its time, reintroducing Henson to a much broader audience. She...
Taraji P. Henson once felt Hollywood didn’t know what to do with her Taraji P. Henson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
In the 2010s, Henson reached the success she’d been striving for. She was steadily building her portfolio at a young age with small roles in popular television shows such as ER, Pacific Blue, and CSI.
At the same time, her film career was also on the rise thanks to the likes of Baby Boy and Hustle & Flow. The 2015 series Empire perhaps launched Henson into a new level of fame. The award-winning music drama was a phenomenon at its time, reintroducing Henson to a much broader audience. She...
- 2/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sarah Jessica Parker became one of television’s biggest stars for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. But there were certain aspects of the character that she felt the public might’ve found off-putting.
Sarah Jessica Parker once opened up on Carrie Bradshaw’s flaws Sarah Jessica Parker | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw has been very good to Parker. Playing the role helped give her a financially secure career, and an iconic character that she’d always be attached to. But although Parker’s become synonymous with her fictional counterpart, at the same time she couldn’t have been anymore different.
In the show, Carrie Bradshaw was known for her excessive spending habits and promiscuous lifestyle. In an interview with The New Yorker Parker herself seemed to find some of her character’s behavior disgusting.
“I could never do any of that stuff in my life,...
Sarah Jessica Parker once opened up on Carrie Bradshaw’s flaws Sarah Jessica Parker | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw has been very good to Parker. Playing the role helped give her a financially secure career, and an iconic character that she’d always be attached to. But although Parker’s become synonymous with her fictional counterpart, at the same time she couldn’t have been anymore different.
In the show, Carrie Bradshaw was known for her excessive spending habits and promiscuous lifestyle. In an interview with The New Yorker Parker herself seemed to find some of her character’s behavior disgusting.
“I could never do any of that stuff in my life,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dwayne Johnson has come a long way from his days as a debuting wrestler. But at first, becoming a wrestler didn’t seem like the occupation that would serve Johnson well in the long run. That was especially true when his family briefly lived a similar lifestyle as Mickey Rourke’s character in The Wrestler.
How Dwayne Johnson’s family life mirrored ‘The Wrestler’ Dwayne Johnson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Johnson has famously told the story about how his initial goal was to play for the NFL, but he wasn’t as fortunate as other inspiring football players. Eventually, he thought it best to put his football aspirations to rest. His next goal was to follow in the footsteps of his father, Rocky Johnson, by becoming a wrestler. But it was a decision his father was adamantly against at the time.
“We had the biggest fight between a father and a son over this and essentially,...
How Dwayne Johnson’s family life mirrored ‘The Wrestler’ Dwayne Johnson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Johnson has famously told the story about how his initial goal was to play for the NFL, but he wasn’t as fortunate as other inspiring football players. Eventually, he thought it best to put his football aspirations to rest. His next goal was to follow in the footsteps of his father, Rocky Johnson, by becoming a wrestler. But it was a decision his father was adamantly against at the time.
“We had the biggest fight between a father and a son over this and essentially,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kourtney Kardashian gave birth to her first son with Travis Barker, Rocky Thirteen, in November 2023, and the couple is over the moon to share the news. Kardashian’s pregnancy with Rocky wasn’t easy, and she even underwent IVF treatments to try and conceive before getting pregnant naturally. Now, Kardashian and Barker are allegedly discussing expanding their family further with a surrogate.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker reportedly want to have a baby via surrogate
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker officially welcomed their baby, Rocky Thirteen, at the end of 2023. And they may not be finished having children just yet. An insider told the Daily Mail that having her fourth baby made Kardashian want to expand her family further.
“It was touch and go for a moment, but everyone is healthy and happy, and it has made them want even more children together,” the source shared. “This pregnancy challenged their...
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker reportedly want to have a baby via surrogate
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker officially welcomed their baby, Rocky Thirteen, at the end of 2023. And they may not be finished having children just yet. An insider told the Daily Mail that having her fourth baby made Kardashian want to expand her family further.
“It was touch and go for a moment, but everyone is healthy and happy, and it has made them want even more children together,” the source shared. “This pregnancy challenged their...
- 2/1/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Curb Your Enthusiasm has been part of the comedy zeitgeist since it first aired in 2000. The HBO sitcom never quite followed routine season premieres. But fans always welcomed the return of Larry David to their screens. This was the case once more on January 30, 2024, as the cast gathered with stars and producers to celebrate the 12th and final Curb Your Enthusiasm premiere.
(L-r) Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman, and J.B. Smoove attend the Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 premiere at DGA Theater Complex on January 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman, and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 premiere | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO
In early November 2023, Casey Bloys announced Season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. At the time, the HBO CEO explained that David decides whether each season will be the comedy’s last. “[David] knows it’s kind of been an open invitation,...
(L-r) Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman, and J.B. Smoove attend the Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 premiere at DGA Theater Complex on January 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Larry David, Susie Essman, and J.B. Smoove at the Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 premiere | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO
In early November 2023, Casey Bloys announced Season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. At the time, the HBO CEO explained that David decides whether each season will be the comedy’s last. “[David] knows it’s kind of been an open invitation,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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