Actor Nathan Fillion’s star power grew thanks to starring in shows like Castle and The Rookie. But before those two hit shows, he considered his sci-fi cult hit Firefly as the show that kick-started his career.
Nathan Fillion revealed that no one heard of him before ‘Firefly’ Nathan Fillion | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Fillion initially didn’t know he’d be able to make a living from acting. In an interview with Closer, he confided that he saw acting as more of a side gig when he went to school. But getting an actual acting job that paid decently changed Fillion’s trajectory.
“I was going to finish off schooling and four months before graduation I got a job on a soap and moved to New York City. I did three years there, moved to Los Angeles on the advice of Bob Woods, who played my uncle on the show.
Nathan Fillion revealed that no one heard of him before ‘Firefly’ Nathan Fillion | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Fillion initially didn’t know he’d be able to make a living from acting. In an interview with Closer, he confided that he saw acting as more of a side gig when he went to school. But getting an actual acting job that paid decently changed Fillion’s trajectory.
“I was going to finish off schooling and four months before graduation I got a job on a soap and moved to New York City. I did three years there, moved to Los Angeles on the advice of Bob Woods, who played my uncle on the show.
- 4/17/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Supernatural lasted for 15 seasons before airing its final episode in 2020. And although the show’s star Jared Padalecki said goodbye to the series long ago, he wouldn’t be opposed to doing a reunion.
What Jared Padalecki said about a ‘Supernatural’ reunion Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Padalecki seemed to look forward to the idea of a Supernatural reunion. But he didn’t want to return to that universe with his partner Jensen Ackles just for the sake of it.
“Jensen and I feel so strongly about our show that we had for 15 years together that we don’t wanna just do it, just to do it. We don’t wanna go, ‘Hey, I have two weeks off in June. Let’s go ahead and shoot 10 pages a day, just so we can have some more content.’ If and when Supernatural comes back, it’s...
What Jared Padalecki said about a ‘Supernatural’ reunion Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Padalecki seemed to look forward to the idea of a Supernatural reunion. But he didn’t want to return to that universe with his partner Jensen Ackles just for the sake of it.
“Jensen and I feel so strongly about our show that we had for 15 years together that we don’t wanna just do it, just to do it. We don’t wanna go, ‘Hey, I have two weeks off in June. Let’s go ahead and shoot 10 pages a day, just so we can have some more content.’ If and when Supernatural comes back, it’s...
- 4/6/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sylvester Stallone‘s daughters automatically knew what it was like to be famous. But the Rocky star was concerned that being celebrity kids might do more harm than good when it came to his family.
Sylvester Stallone didn’t want his daughters becoming another celebrity cautionary tale Sylvester Stallone, Sistine Stallone, Sophia Stallone, Scarlet Stallone, Jennifer Flavin | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Hollywood is full of stories about young celebrities who go off the rails, and Stallone worried his daughters would be one of them. The Stallone sisters grew up very differently from their famous father.
Stallone himself was famously brought up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, which he didn’t enjoy because of its occasionally harsh environment. At one point, the actor had to sell his dog to make ends meet. His Rocky movie changed everything, allowing not only Stallone to live a comfortable lifestyle, but his daughters as well.
Sylvester Stallone didn’t want his daughters becoming another celebrity cautionary tale Sylvester Stallone, Sistine Stallone, Sophia Stallone, Scarlet Stallone, Jennifer Flavin | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Hollywood is full of stories about young celebrities who go off the rails, and Stallone worried his daughters would be one of them. The Stallone sisters grew up very differently from their famous father.
Stallone himself was famously brought up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, which he didn’t enjoy because of its occasionally harsh environment. At one point, the actor had to sell his dog to make ends meet. His Rocky movie changed everything, allowing not only Stallone to live a comfortable lifestyle, but his daughters as well.
- 2/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
*Nsync has returned to the scene in more ways than one. In September 2023, the beloved boy band presented the Best Pop award to Taylor Swift at the VMAs — 10 years after the five men last gathered for a public appearance.
Then, in November 2023, *Nsync walked the purple carpet to celebrate the premiere of Trolls Band Together. They recorded “Better Place” for the animated musical comedy’s soundtrack.
Winner of Best Pop for “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift accepts the award from *Nsync’s Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, Jc Chasez, and Chris Kirkpatrick at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards | Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV
*Nsync member Justin Timberlake served as an executive music producer for the DreamWorks sequel. He also reprised his role as pop troll Branch.
“Better Place” marked *Nsync’s first song in over 20 years. The lead single charted on Billboard and excited millennial fans everywhere.
Justin Timberlake and...
Then, in November 2023, *Nsync walked the purple carpet to celebrate the premiere of Trolls Band Together. They recorded “Better Place” for the animated musical comedy’s soundtrack.
Winner of Best Pop for “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift accepts the award from *Nsync’s Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, Jc Chasez, and Chris Kirkpatrick at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards | Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV
*Nsync member Justin Timberlake served as an executive music producer for the DreamWorks sequel. He also reprised his role as pop troll Branch.
“Better Place” marked *Nsync’s first song in over 20 years. The lead single charted on Billboard and excited millennial fans everywhere.
Justin Timberlake and...
- 2/6/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sylvester Stallone’s three young daughters were once convinced that acting wasn’t a talent they were born with. And one of the daughters felt she found this out the hard way.
Sylvester Stallone’s daughters didn’t think they’d be good actors Sylvester Stallone, Sistine Stallone, Sophia Stallone, Scarlet Stallone, Jennifer Flavin | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Stallone’s three daughters didn’t see themselves following in their father’s footsteps. Growing up, the trio seemed to dedicate more time to their education instead of the entertainment industry. Currently, Stallone’s oldest daughter Sophia runs a digital bookclub and co-hosts the podcast Unwaxed with her sister Sistine. Meanwhile, Sistine also graduated college and followed in her mother Jennifer Flavin’s footsteps by dabbling in modeling.
Stallone’s youngest daughter Scarlet furthered her education by graduating high school.
Although none of his daughters planned to get into acting when they were younger,...
Sylvester Stallone’s daughters didn’t think they’d be good actors Sylvester Stallone, Sistine Stallone, Sophia Stallone, Scarlet Stallone, Jennifer Flavin | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Stallone’s three daughters didn’t see themselves following in their father’s footsteps. Growing up, the trio seemed to dedicate more time to their education instead of the entertainment industry. Currently, Stallone’s oldest daughter Sophia runs a digital bookclub and co-hosts the podcast Unwaxed with her sister Sistine. Meanwhile, Sistine also graduated college and followed in her mother Jennifer Flavin’s footsteps by dabbling in modeling.
Stallone’s youngest daughter Scarlet furthered her education by graduating high school.
Although none of his daughters planned to get into acting when they were younger,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order is a completely different show from the shorter-lived series Breaking Bad. The former’s creator, Dick Wolf, once confided whether or not he was a fan of the Bryan Cranston series.
Dick Wolf once compared ‘Law & Order’ to ‘Breaking Bad’ Dick Wolf | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Breaking Bad and Wolf’s Law & Order series had two different goals in mind. From the beginning, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan saw the AMC series as a very finite story. In a 2010 interview with Slant, he even shared that Breaking Bad aimed to be nothing like Law and Order.
“We don’t intend to make the show feel like a ‘ripped-from-the-headlines’ show a la Law & Order. This really is a story of a small set of particular characters, Walter White first and foremost among them. And Breaking Bad is truly an investigation of one character’s change,...
Dick Wolf once compared ‘Law & Order’ to ‘Breaking Bad’ Dick Wolf | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Breaking Bad and Wolf’s Law & Order series had two different goals in mind. From the beginning, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan saw the AMC series as a very finite story. In a 2010 interview with Slant, he even shared that Breaking Bad aimed to be nothing like Law and Order.
“We don’t intend to make the show feel like a ‘ripped-from-the-headlines’ show a la Law & Order. This really is a story of a small set of particular characters, Walter White first and foremost among them. And Breaking Bad is truly an investigation of one character’s change,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Drama is heating up behind the scenes of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Alexis Bellino and John Janssen went public with their relationship at the end of 2023, and they’re still going strong into 2024. Recently, Bellino mentioned Janssen’s kids on Instagram — and she might’ve thrown serious shade toward Shannon Beador, Janssen’s ex. Here’s what happened.
‘Rhoc’ star Alexis Bellino might’ve thrown shade with a post about John Janssen’s kids
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino might’ve rubbed in that Shannon Beador had a poor relationship with John Janssen’s kids.
Bellino posted about her 47th birthday bash to Instagram on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. She spent time at the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, California. “Living a life forever young,” she captioned the post. “Thank you to all who made it amazingly special, especially my kiddos. Feeling loved, grateful, and blessed.
‘Rhoc’ star Alexis Bellino might’ve thrown shade with a post about John Janssen’s kids
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino might’ve rubbed in that Shannon Beador had a poor relationship with John Janssen’s kids.
Bellino posted about her 47th birthday bash to Instagram on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. She spent time at the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, California. “Living a life forever young,” she captioned the post. “Thank you to all who made it amazingly special, especially my kiddos. Feeling loved, grateful, and blessed.
- 1/24/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
David Emge, a veteran actor best known for his role in George A. Romero‘s zombie-horror classic Dawn of the Dead, has died. He was 77. The actor’s family confirmed his passing with his Indiana hometown newspaper, the Evansville Courier & Press, revealing he died Saturday, January 20, at the West River Health Campus. A cause of death was not given. Born on September 9, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, Emge attended the University of Evansville, where he studied drama. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. His acting career began in 1971 on stage, where he performed at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. He would make his on-screen debut in a small cameo in the 1976 comedy movie The Booby Hatch. Emge was working as a chef in New York City when he met Romero, who cast him in Dawn of the Dead. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Emge’s portrayal of Stephen,...
- 1/23/2024
- TV Insider
Mark Harmon’s career experienced a few ups and downs before he secured his role as Gibbs in NCIS. One filmmaker wondered if other directors overlooked the actor because of his appearance.
This filmmaker felt that Mark Harmon was too conventionally good looking Mark Harmon | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Harmon didn’t start out wanting to be a famous actor. Rather, the NCIS star was introduced to the profession through an old acquaintance. In a 2011 interview Harmon did with the Av Club, Harmon confided that he met actor Ozzie Nelson through his job as a lifeguard. Ozzie starred in the classic television series Ozzie’s Girls at the time. One of Nelson’s actors and co-stars who was scheduled to be on the series couldn’t make it, so Ozzie asked Harmon to replace him.
“It was the spring of my senior year at UCLA, and he called and said,...
This filmmaker felt that Mark Harmon was too conventionally good looking Mark Harmon | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Harmon didn’t start out wanting to be a famous actor. Rather, the NCIS star was introduced to the profession through an old acquaintance. In a 2011 interview Harmon did with the Av Club, Harmon confided that he met actor Ozzie Nelson through his job as a lifeguard. Ozzie starred in the classic television series Ozzie’s Girls at the time. One of Nelson’s actors and co-stars who was scheduled to be on the series couldn’t make it, so Ozzie asked Harmon to replace him.
“It was the spring of my senior year at UCLA, and he called and said,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mark Harmon starred in a few notable projects beyond NCIS. Years before he was cast as Jethro Gibbs in the police procedural, Harmon starred in the cult classic comedy Summer School. But he initially wasn’t interested in doing the project, and urged for another star in mind to take his place.
Mark Harmon didn’t think he was funny enough for ‘Summer School’ Mark Harmon | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Harmon took a role that many felt was a departure from his usual work in Summer School. The feature was a 1987 comedy movie where Harmon played a high school teacher assigned to a remedial class during the summer. One of the reasons Harmon did the project was because he was intentionally looking for a lighthearted movie to do.
Harmon was coming off the feature The Deliberate Stranger where he played Ted Bundy. He felt Summer School was the exact...
Mark Harmon didn’t think he was funny enough for ‘Summer School’ Mark Harmon | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Harmon took a role that many felt was a departure from his usual work in Summer School. The feature was a 1987 comedy movie where Harmon played a high school teacher assigned to a remedial class during the summer. One of the reasons Harmon did the project was because he was intentionally looking for a lighthearted movie to do.
Harmon was coming off the feature The Deliberate Stranger where he played Ted Bundy. He felt Summer School was the exact...
- 12/29/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dick Van Dyke is a Hollywood legend. But he’s not the only entertainer in the family. The Mary Poppins star – who turned 98 on Dec. 13, 2023 – has four kids and multiple grandchildren. Several followed in their dad and granddad’s footsteps with careers both on and behind the screen.
Christian Van Dyke Actor Dick Van Dyke, Michelle Triola, son Chris Van Dyke, and his wife | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Dick Van Dyke married his first wife Margie Willet in 1948 on an episode of the radio show Bride and Groom. Their first child, Christian, was born in 1950. In 1962, Christian appeared in an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show as a kid named Frankie. But Christian didn’t catch the acting bug. Rather than pursuing a career in Hollywood, he went to law school. He moved to Oregon, where he served as a district attorney and worked...
Christian Van Dyke Actor Dick Van Dyke, Michelle Triola, son Chris Van Dyke, and his wife | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Dick Van Dyke married his first wife Margie Willet in 1948 on an episode of the radio show Bride and Groom. Their first child, Christian, was born in 1950. In 1962, Christian appeared in an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show as a kid named Frankie. But Christian didn’t catch the acting bug. Rather than pursuing a career in Hollywood, he went to law school. He moved to Oregon, where he served as a district attorney and worked...
- 12/21/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Survivor host Jeff Probst has been a mainstay on television since the start of this century, but his wife, Lisa Ann Russell, is also familiar with the entertainment industry. The model-turned-actor married Probst in 2011. Here’s everything to know about Russell and the family she has built with Probst.
Jeff Probst’s wife, Lisa Ann Russell, was a model and an actor
Russell was born in Illinois but moved to California to pursue a career as a model. She worked as a model for Revlon before shifting into acting. Per IMDb, Russell made her debut as an actor on Saved by the Bell: The College Years in 1993. Throughout the 1990s, she accepted roles in projects such as A.P.E.X., Twisted Love, and Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights.
Lisa Ann Russell and Jeff Probst | Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Los Angeles LGBT Center
Russell married Saved by the Bell...
Jeff Probst’s wife, Lisa Ann Russell, was a model and an actor
Russell was born in Illinois but moved to California to pursue a career as a model. She worked as a model for Revlon before shifting into acting. Per IMDb, Russell made her debut as an actor on Saved by the Bell: The College Years in 1993. Throughout the 1990s, she accepted roles in projects such as A.P.E.X., Twisted Love, and Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights.
Lisa Ann Russell and Jeff Probst | Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Los Angeles LGBT Center
Russell married Saved by the Bell...
- 10/17/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lee Pace is one of Hollywood’s most underrated and talented performers. His extensive career in television and film began in the early 2000s, by which point he had already made a name for himself in stage productions.
Over the past several decades, Pace has consistently earned acclaim for his versatility and willingness to immerse himself completely into the roles he chooses. Most recently, Pace has been making waves in the series Foundation. In a recent chat with Interview magazine, Pace discussed the iconic nude fighting scene from the very first episode of the season, revealing why he believes “everyone” should try it at some point.
What is Lee Pace best known for? Lee Pace | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Pace attended the prestigious Juilliard School in the late ’90s, learning the skills of character development and dramatization. He transitioned into television and film roles not long after graduation, with...
Over the past several decades, Pace has consistently earned acclaim for his versatility and willingness to immerse himself completely into the roles he chooses. Most recently, Pace has been making waves in the series Foundation. In a recent chat with Interview magazine, Pace discussed the iconic nude fighting scene from the very first episode of the season, revealing why he believes “everyone” should try it at some point.
What is Lee Pace best known for? Lee Pace | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Pace attended the prestigious Juilliard School in the late ’90s, learning the skills of character development and dramatization. He transitioned into television and film roles not long after graduation, with...
- 8/28/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry struggle to redefine themselves in the public eye, one royal commentator claims the Duchess of Sussex has big plans for her future. One of these goals includes becoming like her good friend Oprah Winfrey claims a royal commentator. Here’s what she had to say.
Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey in side-by-side photographs | Max Mumby/Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Is Meghan Markle looking to be a Hollywood power player?
Royal commentator Kinsley Schofield discussed Meghan Markle’s future as a Hollywood power player. She shared her thoughts with Talk TV‘s Cristo Foufas.
“Meghan wants to be this power player, like Oprah,” Schofield says. “Ari Emmanuel, the head of William Morris Endeavor, can go to Netflix and say, ‘Look, I can get you Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow for this picture. I can get Tom Hanks for this picture, and Meghan Markle will produce it.
Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey in side-by-side photographs | Max Mumby/Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Is Meghan Markle looking to be a Hollywood power player?
Royal commentator Kinsley Schofield discussed Meghan Markle’s future as a Hollywood power player. She shared her thoughts with Talk TV‘s Cristo Foufas.
“Meghan wants to be this power player, like Oprah,” Schofield says. “Ari Emmanuel, the head of William Morris Endeavor, can go to Netflix and say, ‘Look, I can get you Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow for this picture. I can get Tom Hanks for this picture, and Meghan Markle will produce it.
- 8/1/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It's a Taylor Swift summer. Apart from taking over the world with her Eras Tour and latest single "Cruel Summer," Swift has now returned with another rerecorded album: "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." The record dropped on July 7 - 13 years after Swift released the original version of "Speak Now" in 2010.
In a May 5 Instagram post, the star described "Speak Now" as a project full of "brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions, and wild wistfulness." Notably, it's rumored to include lyrics referencing some of Swift's most famous exes.
"Better Than Revenge," which is speculated to be about Joe Jonas, is considered to be one of her most unfiltered tracks since it's believed to not only allude to the pair's messy breakup but also Jonas's old flame Camilla Belle. So, what's the story behind the song? Let's unpack the rumored meaning behind "Better Than Revenge."
What's the Meaning Behind "Better Than Revenge"?
In "Better Than Revenge,...
In a May 5 Instagram post, the star described "Speak Now" as a project full of "brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions, and wild wistfulness." Notably, it's rumored to include lyrics referencing some of Swift's most famous exes.
"Better Than Revenge," which is speculated to be about Joe Jonas, is considered to be one of her most unfiltered tracks since it's believed to not only allude to the pair's messy breakup but also Jonas's old flame Camilla Belle. So, what's the story behind the song? Let's unpack the rumored meaning behind "Better Than Revenge."
What's the Meaning Behind "Better Than Revenge"?
In "Better Than Revenge,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Melissa Gilbert had to handle her fair share of animals as Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie. But, apparently, it’s something she does in her real life as well. In her 2022 memoir, Back to the Prairie, the actor goes into her relationship with animals, including one story she shared about saving a bird from her cat with killer instincts.
Melissa Gilbert | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage Melissa Gilbert’s cat Charlie Chaplin
Gilbert got her tuxedo cat, Charlie Chaplin, when she lived in Los Angeles. In the city of angels, Charlie was a sweet little guy. But as soon as Gilbert moved to Michigan with husband Timothy Busfield, a new side of Charlie presented itself.
“Once he was in the Midwest, he changed from Charlie Chaplin to Charlie Manson,” wrote Gilbert. “We would come home and find his prey laid out for our approval in the living room.
Melissa Gilbert | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage Melissa Gilbert’s cat Charlie Chaplin
Gilbert got her tuxedo cat, Charlie Chaplin, when she lived in Los Angeles. In the city of angels, Charlie was a sweet little guy. But as soon as Gilbert moved to Michigan with husband Timothy Busfield, a new side of Charlie presented itself.
“Once he was in the Midwest, he changed from Charlie Chaplin to Charlie Manson,” wrote Gilbert. “We would come home and find his prey laid out for our approval in the living room.
- 6/10/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Melissa Gilbert and husband Timothy Busfield bought a fixer-upper cabin in the Catskills in 2019. One day, as they were getting settled in and doing some work on their new home, a man they’d never seen before pulled up in a truck. It was the couple’s new neighbor, and he was not what they’d expected.
Melissa Gilbert | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage A stranger pulled up to Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield’s new home
One December day, as Gilbert was doing some work in the kitchen, she heard a truck pull up in front of the house. She wasn’t expecting anyone so she looked out the window to inspect who it was.
“The truck was decorated with all sorts of doodads, metal figurines, and signs, including one that read If You Loot, We Shoot,” Gilbert wrote in her memoir, Back to the Prairie. “It also had a...
Melissa Gilbert | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage A stranger pulled up to Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield’s new home
One December day, as Gilbert was doing some work in the kitchen, she heard a truck pull up in front of the house. She wasn’t expecting anyone so she looked out the window to inspect who it was.
“The truck was decorated with all sorts of doodads, metal figurines, and signs, including one that read If You Loot, We Shoot,” Gilbert wrote in her memoir, Back to the Prairie. “It also had a...
- 6/4/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The nominations for the Emmys are still weeks away. But there’s growing excitement in the Latino community as multiple lead actors continue to look well-positioned to receive deserved recognition.
Two of the top contenders in the lead drama actor race — Pedro Pascal as the hardened survivor Joel from HBO’s apocalyptic video game adaptation “The Last of Us” and Diego Luna as the rebel hero Cassian in the “Star Wars” prequel series “Andor” from Disney+ — are Latino and star in buzzy sci-fi and fantasy series.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
Only one Latino actor has been recognized in the lead drama actor category in the past: From 1995-1999, Jimmy Smits received five consecutive noms for his role as Det. Bobby Simone on ABC’s “NYPD Blue.” Coincidentally, Pascal appeared as a guest on a 2001 episode.
Jumping seamlessly between film and television,...
Two of the top contenders in the lead drama actor race — Pedro Pascal as the hardened survivor Joel from HBO’s apocalyptic video game adaptation “The Last of Us” and Diego Luna as the rebel hero Cassian in the “Star Wars” prequel series “Andor” from Disney+ — are Latino and star in buzzy sci-fi and fantasy series.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
Only one Latino actor has been recognized in the lead drama actor category in the past: From 1995-1999, Jimmy Smits received five consecutive noms for his role as Det. Bobby Simone on ABC’s “NYPD Blue.” Coincidentally, Pascal appeared as a guest on a 2001 episode.
Jumping seamlessly between film and television,...
- 6/3/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Melissa Gilbert ran for Congress in 2016, but had to drop out part way through the race due to health concerns. In her 2022 memoir, Back to the Prairie, the actor looked back at her devastating decision to call the race per her doctor’s orders. Here’s what happened, in the Laura Ingalls actor’s words.
Melissa Gilbert | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage The health issue that led to Melissa Gilbert calling her run for Congress
Throughout the entirety of Gilbert’s campaign, she was in “tremendous pain” due to a herniated disc pressing on nerves in her neck. And each day, it got worse.
“At first, I kept the problem from everyone but Tim [Busfield, her husband],” she wrote. “Then, it was impossible to hide it. It turned my manageable migraines into crippling events, and I suffered from terrible spasms in my neck, numbness in my right hand, and excruciating pain every time I turned my head.
Melissa Gilbert | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage The health issue that led to Melissa Gilbert calling her run for Congress
Throughout the entirety of Gilbert’s campaign, she was in “tremendous pain” due to a herniated disc pressing on nerves in her neck. And each day, it got worse.
“At first, I kept the problem from everyone but Tim [Busfield, her husband],” she wrote. “Then, it was impossible to hide it. It turned my manageable migraines into crippling events, and I suffered from terrible spasms in my neck, numbness in my right hand, and excruciating pain every time I turned my head.
- 5/27/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield got married in 2013. It was the third marriage for both actors, and they both had children from previous relationships. Blending families can be tricky. The case of Gilbert and Busfield was no exception. The Little House on the Prairie alum initially believed the task would be easier than it ended up being. “Easy” was not how it all went down.
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield’s previous marriages and kids
Gilbert married her first husband, Bo Brinkman, in 1988. It was a tumultuous union colored by infidelity and high drama. The couple had one child together —Dakota—and divorced in 1994. The Laura Ingalls actor’s second husband was Bruce Boxleitner. They married in 1995 and divorced in 2011. Together, Gilbert and Boxleitner had one child—Michael.
Busfield had also been married two previous times when he met Gilbert—to Radha Delamarter from 1981 to 1986 and Jenny Merwin from 1988 to 2007. From those marriages,...
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield’s previous marriages and kids
Gilbert married her first husband, Bo Brinkman, in 1988. It was a tumultuous union colored by infidelity and high drama. The couple had one child together —Dakota—and divorced in 1994. The Laura Ingalls actor’s second husband was Bruce Boxleitner. They married in 1995 and divorced in 2011. Together, Gilbert and Boxleitner had one child—Michael.
Busfield had also been married two previous times when he met Gilbert—to Radha Delamarter from 1981 to 1986 and Jenny Merwin from 1988 to 2007. From those marriages,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Talk show fans young and old know Jerry Springer well. As the host of the infamous television series The Jerry Springer Show, Springer became a household name in wild daytime TV. Sadly, Springer died on April 27, 2023. What was Jerry Springer’s net worth at the time of his death? Here’s what we know.
What was Jerry Springer’s net worth at the time of his death? Jerry Springer | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
Jerry Springer died with a net worth of $60 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. According to TMZ, Springer’s family said he died of a “brief illness,” though other sources confirm it was pancreatic cancer.
He’s infamously known as the host of The Jerry Springer Show, but he had humble beginnings before the show began. Springer worked as a broadcaster at a college radio station while getting his undergraduate degree at Tulane University. After college, he started a political career.
What was Jerry Springer’s net worth at the time of his death? Jerry Springer | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
Jerry Springer died with a net worth of $60 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. According to TMZ, Springer’s family said he died of a “brief illness,” though other sources confirm it was pancreatic cancer.
He’s infamously known as the host of The Jerry Springer Show, but he had humble beginnings before the show began. Springer worked as a broadcaster at a college radio station while getting his undergraduate degree at Tulane University. After college, he started a political career.
- 4/27/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Patrick Stewart is saying farewell to his “Star Trek: Picard” character, Jean-Luc Picard, almost four decades after he took on the role in 1987 for “Star Trek: The Next Generation”.
The actor attended a special event and screening ahead of the third and final season’s finale airing, with him posing for photographers at The Grove in Los Angeles.
Stewart looked dapper in a blue blazer jacket, black trousers and white trainers for the bash.
Patrick Stewart attends “Star Trek: Picard” season 3 FYC event held at AMC The Grove 14 on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
Read More: ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Crew Tease Season 3 With ‘Next Generation’ Cast Featured In First Look
Despite saying goodbye to Picard for now, the British star remains hopeful he might return at some point in the future.
“There is still enormous potential for matters in what we can do...
The actor attended a special event and screening ahead of the third and final season’s finale airing, with him posing for photographers at The Grove in Los Angeles.
Stewart looked dapper in a blue blazer jacket, black trousers and white trainers for the bash.
Patrick Stewart attends “Star Trek: Picard” season 3 FYC event held at AMC The Grove 14 on April 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
Read More: ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Crew Tease Season 3 With ‘Next Generation’ Cast Featured In First Look
Despite saying goodbye to Picard for now, the British star remains hopeful he might return at some point in the future.
“There is still enormous potential for matters in what we can do...
- 4/20/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Jeremy Renner has been working in Hollywood since the mid-1990s. The Oscar-nominated actor has starred in films such as The Hurt Locker, The Town, Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, Arrival, and numerous installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now as he prepares to show off his home renovation skills on a new Disney+ series the actor is looking back at his horrific 2023 snowplow accident.
Jeremy Renner was hospitalized after a 2023 snowplow accident Jeremy Renner attends the premiere of Disney+’s original series “Rennervations.” I Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
On January 1, 2023, Renner was rushed to the hospital after getting hit and run over by a snowplow. The actor reportedly suffered blunt chest trauma and many other injuries after he intervened to save his nephew from getting hurt. Just a few days later, Renner took to Instagram to reassure fans he was on the mend, though he admitted he was...
Jeremy Renner was hospitalized after a 2023 snowplow accident Jeremy Renner attends the premiere of Disney+’s original series “Rennervations.” I Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
On January 1, 2023, Renner was rushed to the hospital after getting hit and run over by a snowplow. The actor reportedly suffered blunt chest trauma and many other injuries after he intervened to save his nephew from getting hurt. Just a few days later, Renner took to Instagram to reassure fans he was on the mend, though he admitted he was...
- 4/18/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The “Air” premiere was a family affair.
On Monday, the new film about the creation of Nike’s Air Jordan, starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck, had its premiere in Hollywood.
Read More: Viola Davis Says It ‘Blew My Mind’ When Michael Jordan Personally Picked Her To Play His Mom In ‘Air’
Damon was on hand, walking the red carpet, and he brought along his whole family.
Posing for photos alongside the actor were his wife, Luciana, and their daughters Isabella, 16, Gia, 14, and Stella, 12.
Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Matt Damon – Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Affleck and co-star Viola Davis were also at the premiere, and they all made sure to pose for pics together as well.
The film tells the story of Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, who came up with a way to improve sales by betting it all on then-rookie Michael Jordan.
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On Monday, the new film about the creation of Nike’s Air Jordan, starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck, had its premiere in Hollywood.
Read More: Viola Davis Says It ‘Blew My Mind’ When Michael Jordan Personally Picked Her To Play His Mom In ‘Air’
Damon was on hand, walking the red carpet, and he brought along his whole family.
Posing for photos alongside the actor were his wife, Luciana, and their daughters Isabella, 16, Gia, 14, and Stella, 12.
Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Matt Damon – Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Affleck and co-star Viola Davis were also at the premiere, and they all made sure to pose for pics together as well.
The film tells the story of Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, who came up with a way to improve sales by betting it all on then-rookie Michael Jordan.
Read More:...
- 3/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Mar. 27 through 31 reveal a suspenseful week. Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Ridge Forrester’s (Thorsten Kaye) plan threatens to blow up. Here’s a glimpse at what’s ahead for the coming week.
The Bold and the Beautiful star Kimberlin Brown I Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ spoilers reveal Sheila Carter become suspicious
Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is living the good life. She’s free from jail and enjoying fine luxuries because of her beau Bill. Now that Bill’s proposed, Sheila is ready to welcome her status as the next Mrs. Spencer. However, Sheila is unaware that her future husband is keeping secrets.
Bill is working with Ridge and the FBI to take down Sheila. The Spencer Publications CEO has done a good job covering up his betrayal. But his plan might be exposed.
According to Celeb Dirty Laundry,...
The Bold and the Beautiful star Kimberlin Brown I Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ spoilers reveal Sheila Carter become suspicious
Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) is living the good life. She’s free from jail and enjoying fine luxuries because of her beau Bill. Now that Bill’s proposed, Sheila is ready to welcome her status as the next Mrs. Spencer. However, Sheila is unaware that her future husband is keeping secrets.
Bill is working with Ridge and the FBI to take down Sheila. The Spencer Publications CEO has done a good job covering up his betrayal. But his plan might be exposed.
According to Celeb Dirty Laundry,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Christopher Nolan completed his famous Dark Knight trilogy in 2012 with the final film Dark Knight Rises. But he confided that Rises stood out from the previous 2 Batman movies in a significant way.
Christopher Nolan wasn’t sure about directing ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Christopher Nolan | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
It may seem to some that Nolan planned to direct his Dark Knight trilogy all along. But the filmmaker asserted that he didn’t approach his Batman movies with a sequel in mind. His goal was always to focus on individual movies before coming up with ideas for a sequel. For instance, he had no idea he’d do Dark Knight after finishing up Batman Begins.
“When we reveal the Joker card, that very much felt like the appropriate ending for Batman Begins,” Nolan once recalled to The Hollywood Reporter. “It wasn’t really about setting up a sequel. I...
Christopher Nolan wasn’t sure about directing ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Christopher Nolan | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
It may seem to some that Nolan planned to direct his Dark Knight trilogy all along. But the filmmaker asserted that he didn’t approach his Batman movies with a sequel in mind. His goal was always to focus on individual movies before coming up with ideas for a sequel. For instance, he had no idea he’d do Dark Knight after finishing up Batman Begins.
“When we reveal the Joker card, that very much felt like the appropriate ending for Batman Begins,” Nolan once recalled to The Hollywood Reporter. “It wasn’t really about setting up a sequel. I...
- 3/23/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Oprah; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images; Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala
Oprah Winfrey is joining royal watchers, experts, and commentators alike by weighing in on the situation that is Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and King Charles III’s coronation. During a CBS Mornings appearance, Oprah shared her thoughts on whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should attend the May 2023 ceremony.
Oprah thinks Harry and Meghan ‘should do what they feel is best’ when it comes to attending King Charles’ coronation
After sitting down with Harry and Meghan in 2021 for a primetime interview, Oprah discussed the couple briefly on CBS Mornings. There to promote her latest — and 100th — book club pick, Ann Napolitano’s Hello Beautiful, Oprah shared what she thinks the pair should do.
“Do you think they should go, do you think they should not go?...
Oprah Winfrey is joining royal watchers, experts, and commentators alike by weighing in on the situation that is Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and King Charles III’s coronation. During a CBS Mornings appearance, Oprah shared her thoughts on whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should attend the May 2023 ceremony.
Oprah thinks Harry and Meghan ‘should do what they feel is best’ when it comes to attending King Charles’ coronation
After sitting down with Harry and Meghan in 2021 for a primetime interview, Oprah discussed the couple briefly on CBS Mornings. There to promote her latest — and 100th — book club pick, Ann Napolitano’s Hello Beautiful, Oprah shared what she thinks the pair should do.
“Do you think they should go, do you think they should not go?...
- 3/16/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans thought the day would never come when they’d get to see Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) and Caroline Forbes (Candice King) engage in a kiss on The Vampire Diaries. For a long while, there was anticipation that the two of them would get together, and when it finally happened after six seasons, many viewers couldn’t contain their excitement.
Paul Wesley and Candice King | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
The couple provided an exciting new storyline, and, as with any two actors who play a couple on a television show, Wesley and King were expected to do intimate scenes from time to time. However, we have discovered that Wesley said make-out scenes with King could be “uncomfortable.”
Their onscreen relationship
According to Screenrant, the connection between Stefan and Caroline evolved pretty slowly. Their relationship is described as a “refreshing change of pace,” and, as fans know, Caroline had feelings...
Paul Wesley and Candice King | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
The couple provided an exciting new storyline, and, as with any two actors who play a couple on a television show, Wesley and King were expected to do intimate scenes from time to time. However, we have discovered that Wesley said make-out scenes with King could be “uncomfortable.”
Their onscreen relationship
According to Screenrant, the connection between Stefan and Caroline evolved pretty slowly. Their relationship is described as a “refreshing change of pace,” and, as fans know, Caroline had feelings...
- 3/15/2023
- by Lisa Geiger
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Every performer in Hollywood has their own unique path to popularity. Some have enormous advantages from the start, while others seem to appear out of nowhere and end up surprising everyone. Ashton Kutcher, before he was an actor, investor, and Mila Kunis’s husband, was just another guy trying to break into an entirely different industry — modeling. And the actor recently revealed which Oscar-nominated film mirrored his real life as a model.
Ashton Kutcher worked as a model before his breakout role in ‘That ’70s Show’ Ashton Kutcher arrives at the world premiere Of Netflix’s “Your Place Or Mine” I Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
As an actor who has been in the public eye for over two decades, Kutcher is now a household name. However, before his breakout role in That ’70s Show, the actor worked as a model. While almost no one gets discovered by chance in Iowa,...
Ashton Kutcher worked as a model before his breakout role in ‘That ’70s Show’ Ashton Kutcher arrives at the world premiere Of Netflix’s “Your Place Or Mine” I Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
As an actor who has been in the public eye for over two decades, Kutcher is now a household name. However, before his breakout role in That ’70s Show, the actor worked as a model. While almost no one gets discovered by chance in Iowa,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Gilmore Girls fans see Liz Torres, they see Miss Patty. Torres, who portrayed the salacious dance instructor, for all seven seasons, also reprised her role in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Torres seemed born to play Miss Patty, but she was also in a short-lived and long-forgotten Amy Sherman-Palladino project a few years before the premiere of Gilmore Girls. Her character was far less titillating and more practical than the ever-eccentric Miss Patty.
Liz Torres worked with Amy Sherman-Palladino before ‘Gilmore Girls’
Liz Torres might be best known as Miss Patty on Gilmore Girls, but once upon a time, she played a character named Rose on a short-lived series called Over the Top. Fame showrunner, Amy Sherman-Palladino, served as a producer on the ill-fated series.
Liz Torres | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
Over the Top, starring Tim Curry and Annie Potts, focused on Simon Ferguson, an out-of-work actor...
Liz Torres worked with Amy Sherman-Palladino before ‘Gilmore Girls’
Liz Torres might be best known as Miss Patty on Gilmore Girls, but once upon a time, she played a character named Rose on a short-lived series called Over the Top. Fame showrunner, Amy Sherman-Palladino, served as a producer on the ill-fated series.
Liz Torres | Albert L. Ortega/WireImage
Over the Top, starring Tim Curry and Annie Potts, focused on Simon Ferguson, an out-of-work actor...
- 2/4/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Vampire Diaries remains one of the most popular vampire TV shows of all time, inspiring intense fan devotion from the beginning. The Vampire Diaries featured an ensemble cast full of stars. While the central love story was the triangle between Elena, Stefan, and Damon, there was another romance that excited fans.
The connection between Klaus and Caroline, played by Joseph Morgan and Candice King, was deep and intense, earning the nickname “Klaroline” during the show’s original run. Still, the two were doomed to an unhappy ending, one that co-creator Kevin Williamson revealed was necessary.
Paul Wesley, Candice King, Michael Malarkey, Kat Graham, and Ian Somerhalder | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Klaus and Caroline had an intense romance
Klaus and Caroline first cross paths in the third season of The Vampire Diaries when Klaus turns Caroline’s then-boyfriend into a hybrid. After Klaus unexpectedly saves Caroline’s life, the...
The connection between Klaus and Caroline, played by Joseph Morgan and Candice King, was deep and intense, earning the nickname “Klaroline” during the show’s original run. Still, the two were doomed to an unhappy ending, one that co-creator Kevin Williamson revealed was necessary.
Paul Wesley, Candice King, Michael Malarkey, Kat Graham, and Ian Somerhalder | Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Klaus and Caroline had an intense romance
Klaus and Caroline first cross paths in the third season of The Vampire Diaries when Klaus turns Caroline’s then-boyfriend into a hybrid. After Klaus unexpectedly saves Caroline’s life, the...
- 2/4/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
One of ABC‘s The Rookie‘s most notorious villains made a surprise reappearance in season 5, and with him, he brought along his new lawyer. Monica, played by Bridget Regan, has starred in three episodes of The Rookie Season 5 so far. And she seems like the kind of ruthless defense attorney Elijah Stone needs to ultimately take down Wesley Evers, Angela Lopez, and the LAPD.
Bridget Regan | Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Monica is Elijah Stone’s lawyer in ‘The Rookie’ Season 5
Monica first appeared in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 6 during the deposition in Elijah Stone’s case. Elijah, who fans remember, is a mob boss who Wesley came in contact with in season 4. Wesley reached out to Elijah when Sandra de la Cruz abducted Angela, and the criminal helped him find his wife. However, in exchange for Elijah’s help, Wesley had to serve as his dirty lawyer.
Bridget Regan | Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Monica is Elijah Stone’s lawyer in ‘The Rookie’ Season 5
Monica first appeared in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 6 during the deposition in Elijah Stone’s case. Elijah, who fans remember, is a mob boss who Wesley came in contact with in season 4. Wesley reached out to Elijah when Sandra de la Cruz abducted Angela, and the criminal helped him find his wife. However, in exchange for Elijah’s help, Wesley had to serve as his dirty lawyer.
- 2/1/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jennifer Lopez dazzled on the red carpet as she attended the premiere of her latest film “Shotgun Wedding” at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Wednesday.
Lopez, who stars in the rom-com as Darcy Rivera alongside Josh Duhamel’s Tom Fowler, made sure all eyes were on her as she posed for photographers in a glittering, sheer, nude dress.
The glamorous get-up included a yellow bow tied around her waist, and she teamed it with a matching yellow clutch and some dangling diamond earrings.
Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” at Tcl Chinese Theatre on January 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty) Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” at Tcl Chinese Theatre on January 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty) Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles...
Lopez, who stars in the rom-com as Darcy Rivera alongside Josh Duhamel’s Tom Fowler, made sure all eyes were on her as she posed for photographers in a glittering, sheer, nude dress.
The glamorous get-up included a yellow bow tied around her waist, and she teamed it with a matching yellow clutch and some dangling diamond earrings.
Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” at Tcl Chinese Theatre on January 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty) Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Prime Video’s “Shotgun Wedding” at Tcl Chinese Theatre on January 18, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty) Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Angeles...
- 1/19/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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To all my hopeless romantics out there, find someone who adores you as much as Tom Holland adores Zendaya. There never seems to be a dull moment with this adorable couple, including a red carpet entrance that nearly stopped time for Tom. During the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home on Monday, the star couldn't resist the urge to wait for his real-life Mj as she arrived on the red carpet to a crowd of screaming fans.
"I think Zendaya just showed up. That sounds like Zendaya just showed up," he said to Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner. He even paused his interview for a brief moment to look over the sea of people to get a quick glimpse of Zendaya. Both Tom and Nischelle shamelessly gazed from afar to see what the actress was wearing before she headed into the venue. This...
To all my hopeless romantics out there, find someone who adores you as much as Tom Holland adores Zendaya. There never seems to be a dull moment with this adorable couple, including a red carpet entrance that nearly stopped time for Tom. During the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home on Monday, the star couldn't resist the urge to wait for his real-life Mj as she arrived on the red carpet to a crowd of screaming fans.
"I think Zendaya just showed up. That sounds like Zendaya just showed up," he said to Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner. He even paused his interview for a brief moment to look over the sea of people to get a quick glimpse of Zendaya. Both Tom and Nischelle shamelessly gazed from afar to see what the actress was wearing before she headed into the venue. This...
- 12/14/2021
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
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Hua Mulan, meet Fa Mulan! Disney's live-action remake of Mulan dropped on Sept. 4, and fans will be happy to know that there are some clever nods to the 1998 animated film. Perhaps one of the most exciting comes at the very end, when Mulan (Liu Yifei) is being introduced to the Emperor (Jet Li) to receive thanks after saving him from the villainous Böri Khan (Jason Scott Lee). A woman in a lustrous green, red, and golden gown formally presents the warrior at the palace, saying, "Your Imperial Highness, Hua Mulan." That woman, credited as "Esteemed Guest," is none other than Ming-Na Wen - the actress behind the voice of Disney's original Mulan!
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Disney+
There's even a
special appearance from Wen's 19-year-old daughter, Michaela Zee
. "After Ming-Na does her introduction, Mulan says something slightly unexpected a few shots later and it cuts to...
Getty / Albert L. Ortega
Hua Mulan, meet Fa Mulan! Disney's live-action remake of Mulan dropped on Sept. 4, and fans will be happy to know that there are some clever nods to the 1998 animated film. Perhaps one of the most exciting comes at the very end, when Mulan (Liu Yifei) is being introduced to the Emperor (Jet Li) to receive thanks after saving him from the villainous Böri Khan (Jason Scott Lee). A woman in a lustrous green, red, and golden gown formally presents the warrior at the palace, saying, "Your Imperial Highness, Hua Mulan." That woman, credited as "Esteemed Guest," is none other than Ming-Na Wen - the actress behind the voice of Disney's original Mulan!
Image Source:
Disney+
There's even a
special appearance from Wen's 19-year-old daughter, Michaela Zee
. "After Ming-Na does her introduction, Mulan says something slightly unexpected a few shots later and it cuts to...
- 9/8/2020
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
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