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For the first time in 47 years, all five Best Actress Oscar nominees hail from Best Picture nominees.

The Best Actress lineup was the top five in the odds: Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora), Demi Moore (The Substance), and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here). Four of those films were widely predicted to score Best Picture nominations except for I’m Still Here, which was in 13th place in the odds; but in the biggest surprise of the day, the Brazilian feature made the cut on Thursday. The other Best Picture nominees are The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, and Nickel Boys.

The last time the Best Actress and Best Picture lineups aligned was during the 1977-78 season when Diane Keaton (Annie Hall) won Best Actress over Jane Fonda (Julia), Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl), and The Turning Point stars Anne Bancroft and Shirley MacLaine.

Not many shows have left a lasting impact in TV history as Frasier did. The NBC sitcom aired from 1993 until 2004, and while it was a spinoff of Cheers, it became so much more. The series had sharp dialogue, smart humor, and the perfect cast one could imagine, which earned the show a record-breaking 37 Emmy Awards during its original run.

Kelsey Grammer in Frasier | Credit: Credit: NBC

As the Frasier reboot began airing on Paramount+ in 2023 and continued with the second season in 2024, fans are curious about what the original cast members are up to these days. Some have come back to their favorite roles, while others have taken other different directions. Let’s take a look at what the main cast of Frasier is doing these days.

David Hyde Pierce David Hyde Pierce in Frasier | Credit: NBC/Paramount Television

The neurotic and picky Dr. Niles Crane was played by David Hyde Pierce,...

Sterling K. Brown is about to discover that some secrets are better left unsaid, and tinfoil hats aren’t just for crackpots. The number of things the government doesn’t share with the public would fill the Grand Canyon to overflow, and the trailer for Hulu‘s upcoming series, Paradise, pulls the curtain back on a startling truth that could change the course of American history.

From the mind of Dan Fogelman, the upcoming drama series stars Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, and Julianne Nicholson, among others. Paradise “is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.”

In Hulu’s Paradise trailer, Agent Collins (Sterling K. Brown) is the only person the president (James Marsden) can trust on the White House staff. After the president arranges for Agent Collins...

Be they a comic book antihero, supernatural vigilante, troubled teen, or male ingenue in a daytime soap, nobody plays these characters quite like actor Jensen Ackles. The television star has enjoyed a career at the forefront of some of the most popular genre projects in TV history, thanks in large part to his hard-earned professional relationships with The CW and producer Eric Kripke.

Following 15 seasons of the fantasy adventure series "Supernatural" and a lauded season-long arc on the Amazon Prime Video comic book romp "The Boys," Ackles is on the precipice of yet another exciting chapter in his career. Before the upcoming releases of the fifth and final season of "The Boys," its highly-anticipated spin-off series, or the Derek Haas crime drama "Countdown," we're taking a look back at his most memorable films and television shows thus far -- ranking them by quality, impact on Ackles' career, and overall showcasing of his talent.

Back in 2003, Adrien Brody, at the age of 29, became — and to this day remains — the youngest-ever best actor Oscar winner, for his tour de force performance as a Jewish musician living in Poland during the rise of the Nazis in The Pianist. On Sunday night, 22 years and a lot of ups and downs later, he was back on top, winning a best actor in a motion picture drama Golden Globe for his portrayal of another Jewish survivor of the Holocaust, in this case a brilliant architect who then comes to America and discovers that the American dream is not all it’s cracked up to be, in Brady Corbet’s epic The Brutalist.

On this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, which was recorded at the London West Hollywood hotel, the 51-year-old reflects on his odds-defying, roller coaster of a life and career. He discusses early examples of luck,...

A Complete Unknown is the latest historical biopic that critics have fallen in love with, charting the early days of Bob Dylan’s career as he rose to stardom as the leading voice in America’s folk music scene. The film takes place throughout the early 1960s, as Dylan first made a name for himself and brought folk music into the mainstream for arguably the first time. A Complete Unknown is a fairly accurate biopic that stays true to Dylan’s music and legacy while introducing his career to a new generation.

Although he’s now considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, there was a time when Bob Dylan was viewed as a much more controversial figure. Folk music wasn’t particularly well-respected in America in the early ‘60s, and he was among the first people to bring these unique country sounds to popularity in New York City.

Adrien Brody has more gilded hardware to add to his mantle, taking the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama on Sunday night for his role in “The Brutalist.”

Brody is central to director Brady Corbet’s epic story of a holocaust survivor and celebrated Hungarian architect, one who falls prey to a toxic and controlling patron (Guy Pearce) over decades in post-war America.

Read Brody’s speech in full below.

“Hello. Thank you to everyone in this room. Golden Globes voters, for this honor, I am deeply humbled by this. I have much to say. I’m going to try and be brief. At the core of ‘The Brutalist,’ it is really a story about the human capacity for creation, so I would be remiss to not acknowledge my fellow nominees. Daniel, Colman, Timmy, Sebastian, Sebastian, Ralph. You guys really just — you reached such heights with your work,...

Ana De Armas Ballerina Role (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The John Wick franchise is set for a major expansion in 2025 with Ballerina, a spin-off film set between Chapters 3 and 4 of John Wick. It stars Ana De Armas in the lead role as Eve Macarro, a ballerina assassin. Known for her stellar performances in films like Knives Out and Blonde, fans are assured that de Armas will be able to do justice to this high-action role. As fans eagerly await the film’s release, the actress has been candid about her character.

She has revealed how her character sets apart from Keanu Reeves’ iconic John Wick. De Armas affirms that Ballerina is not about imitating Wick but about carving its own identity within the same universe.

While the little details are the same, Ballerina is still different from John Wick, says Ana De Armas. While Ana de Armas acknowledges John Wick’s rich legacy,...

Apple TV+ is going Bananas for two big-name stars: Oscar Isaac and Ana de Armas are set to headline a new drama series titled Bananas for the streamer, our sister site Deadline reports.

The series will be written and executive-produced by Carolina Paiz (Orange Is the New Black), with Oscar nominee David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle) set to direct. We’ll have to wait to find out who Isaac and de Armas are playing, though: The show’s premise is being kept under wraps, along with any plot or character details.

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Ana de Armas Once Left Us Stunned With Her Vintage Look(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ana de Armas is a popular actress in Hollywood who has been experimenting with different kinds of roles. She aced the action-adventure space, and her fans are eagerly waiting for the John Wick spin-off movie Ballerina. The actress has unparalleled beauty and was a perfect choice to get cast in Blonde. Her photoshoots also never fail to mesmerize us, and we stumbled upon one such old photograph today. This throwback picture is from a few years back when she posed for an esteemed magazine. Scroll below for the deets.

The Cuban-Spanish actress gained prominence after appearing in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 in 2017. Her popularity increased with her performance as nurse Marta Cabera in Knives Out, and she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. In 2021, she...

Angelina Jolie is a strong contender for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars thanks to her performance in Maria. She plays opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's drama acquired by Netflix, and the dramatic turn has brought her plenty of awards buzz. She's our predicted Best Actress winner for the 2025 Oscars at the moment even. Now that Maira is streaming on Netflix and more people - specifically Oscar voters - have the chance to witness or revisit her performance, this is the time when Jolie's campaign should be pushed extra hard for her third Oscar nomination.

The visibility that comes with Maria streaming on Netflix should bolster Angelina Jolie's Oscar chances. It's now something that most people have access to, whereas Mikey Madison (Anora) may still be missed by some, and most have yet to see Nicole Kidman (Babygirl). Netflix also boasts a strong history of securing Oscar...

Michael Cole, who portrayed Pete Cochran, one of the three young undercover cops that made up The Mod Squad on the 1968-73 ABC series, died Tuesday. He was 84.

Cole died at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, publicist Rachel Harris announced. No cause of death was revealed.

Produced by Aaron Spelling and Danny Thomas, The Mod Squad also starred Peggy Lipton as flower girl Julie Barnes (a vagrant who had fled her prostitute mother) and Clarence Williams III as Lincoln Hayes (arrested during the Watts riots). Pete, meanwhile, was a rich kid who had been booted from his parents’ home after being caught stealing and racing a car.

To avoid jail time, the three agreed to become cops under the guidance of Captain Adam Greer (Tige Andrews). The tagline for the hit series was “One white, one black, one blonde.” (Cole titled his 2018 memoir I Played the White Guy.)

The Mod Squad...

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Based on a True Story season 2!Sara Paxton is showcasing a new side of her acting skills in Based on a True Story season 2. Paxton first rose to success in her teens with the teen fantasy rom-com Aquamarine which, while not initially a blockbuster success, did go on to become a cult favorite, propelling her to stardom with subsequent roles in Return to Halloweentown, the Amanda Bynes-co-starring Sydney White and remake of Wes Craven's The Last House on the Left. More recently, Paxton has been seen in everything from the Hugh Jackman-led Bad Education to Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde and Twin Peaks: The Return.

Paxton joins the Based on a True Story season 2 cast as Paige, the sister of Natalia Dyer's Chloe, one of the main victims of Tom Bateman's Westside Ripper in season 1. Initially introduced as...

They say this town is ruled by fear. They say it’s all gloom these days when not outright doom. They say Hollywood just isn’t what it used to be. Not warm, not wild, not fun.

They may be right. But they obviously aren’t spending time in proximity to Colleen Camp, the if-you-know-you-know fairy godmother of the film business. A veteran character actress turned social networker extraordinaire turned indie producer, she’s close friends with seemingly every bold-faced name in the industry — from Jerry Bruckheimer to Da’Vine Joy Randolph (who name-checked her in her Oscar acceptance speech this year) — and who has in recent years built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most influential awards-season players. Camp’s intimate, no-press-allowed screenings, high-powered parties, star-studded dinners and assorted taste-making receptions have already altered the trajectories of scores of Oscar campaigns.

“I’m an empath and an enthusiast,...

Lux In Tenebris. That is what’s written on the back of Ana de Armas as she poses for the new poster for Keanu Reeves’ upcoming John Wick spin-off, Ballerina. To say that the world is waiting would be an understatement.

Keanu Reeves in a still from John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum | Credit: Lionsgate

It has been a year and a half since the world last saw Keanu Reeves don the iconic suit of John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 4. Ever since then, news and rumors of Ballerina have made their way on the internet, but this new poster is something that fans had been waiting for quite a while now.

Ana de Armas is Our Lux In Tenebris With Ballerina

The world of these assassins and cut-throats is not only limited to The Continental. From the wintery depths of Russia to the warm deserts of the Middle-East, these...

A new film will defy traditional societal standards, starring Australian actor Xavier Samuel and Indian actress Sonal Sehgal in a stunning story about love and personal independence.

The film, “The Great Departure,” delves into the complexity of patriarchy through a unique road trip scenario set in India. Currently in post-production, the project grew out of Sehgal’s personal experiences during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Sehgal, who penned the screenplay, found inspiration in her own life. “I grew up in a society with deep-rooted patriarchal structures,” she told me. “Despite this, my parents always encouraged my independence.” This personal trip formed the basis of the film’s narrative.

The story revolves around two characters from diverse origins who meet by happenstance in Varanasi and embark on a transforming trip that challenges social norms. Xavier Samuel, who has appeared in films such as “Blonde” and “Love and Friendship,” was immediately drawn to the script’s emotional depth.

Exclusive: Netflix has built out their ensemble for the Minka Kelly romantic comedy Champagne Problems with Tom Wozniczka, Flula Borg, Xavier Samuel, Sean Amsing, Thibault De Montalemert and Astrid Whettnall joining the cast of the Mark Steven Johnson directed and written feature.

In Champagne Problems, an ambitious M&a executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian — who turns out to be the founder’s son.

Stephanie Slack and Margret H. Huddleston for Off Camera Entertainment and Johnson are producers.

Wozniczka plays Patrice on AppleTV+’s Slow Horses and also starred on the streamer’s Drops of God. He is repped by Artists First, Cineart and Conway van Gelder Grant. Johnson is repped by Range Media Partners and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman.

Ana De Armas And Manuel Anido Cuesta Spotted In Madrid ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Celebrities’ dating lives are always a hot topic amongst the public. It is always a curious gossip topic to find out who is dating whom and pass judgment. It often happens that when the leads work on a film for a long time, the fictional romance and affection may eventually translate to reality. It is great to see popular onscreen couples date in real life, but the abject scrutiny thrust upon them is only harmful.

Ana de Armas, known for her roles in movies like Blonde, Ghosted, and Knives Out, has recently been the focus of gossip circles regarding her dating life. Like most in her fraternity, the actress has actively expressed her opinion about this scrutiny regarding dating lives.

Ana de Armas was last linked to Paul Boukadakis, a Tinder executive, in 2023. Before that, she was...

There's no debate that director Quentin Tarantino is a certified legend in the realm of cinema. After kicking off his career in 1992 with the fabled thriller Reservoir Dogs, Tarantino set the bar high for himself. Two years later, he followed up with Pulp Fiction, an iconic work within the industry and arguably one of the best films ever created. Since then, Tarantino has periodically released several movies throughout the years that never seem to waiver in quality. His most recent project, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, proved that his creative well hasn't run dry.

Tarantino has a one-of-a-kind directorial style, incredible characters, and his movies tend to have common characteristics. Typically, a Tarantino film employs a non-linear plot, thoughtful pop culture references, and vivid violence. Additionally, he has expressed a hatred for product placement in cinema. Consequently, Tarantino implements fictional products that only seem to exist in his movies.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for No Time to DieThree years after the last entry in the James Bond franchise, hardly anything is known about the upcoming Bond 26, which makes it the most nerve-wracking and unpredictable entry since 2006's Casino Royale. James Bond is one of the most popular and historic franchises in the history of cinema. Since the first Bond movie, Dr. No, was released in 1962, it's understandable that the James Bond franchise has undergone many changes over the years. However, the upcoming 26th Bond film could mark one of the biggest changes ever for the franchise.

Throughout its over 60-year history, seven actors have portrayed British spy James Bond. These James Bond actors have made up several different eras of the franchise. In the past, it has usually been when a new actor stepped into the shoes of 007 that the most noticeable changes were made to the series.

Welcome to Oscar Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Oscar race — via Slack, of course. This week’s topic: Best Actor dark horses.

Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! You’re no doubt riding on the high of the news that Conan O’Brien will host this year’s Oscars, a decision that seems absolutely perfect and immediately raises my interest in the ceremony on March 2, 2025. But we’re not here to type about Conan. Instead, our focus this week is on the fellas in the Best Actor race. The remains the most static of our acting races — lacking both the depth of field and loud stan armies of the Best Actress race that we typed about last week. When we did our ridiculously early 2025 Oscar picks in March, we both picked Ralph Fiennes, Colman Domingo, and Daniel Craig as potential Best Actor nominees.

While 2025 will see the release of at least 10 Marvel Studios, Marvel Television, and Marvel Animation projects, there are still many movies and TV shows which are unlikely to be released before the Multiverse Saga ends.

Vision is expected to hit Disney+ in 2026, and while we'd imagine at least one more show will join it, we're facing the prospect of quite a few stories not ending until the next Saga. 

Today, scooper Daniel Richtman brings word that Wiccan and Hawkeye season 2 are in the works and could reach us before Avengers: Secret Wars. However, he believes that Nova and Blonde Phantom are now "for sure" heading our way after that movie is released in 2027.

This lines up with what we heard earlier this year when Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said, "It's happening, it's coming together. Richard Rider, yep." He'd go on to confirm it will be "a show" and revealed that,...

Marlon Brando is an icon of cinema. Whether you like him or not, he is undoubtedly one of the greatest and most talented actors we’ve ever seen. He had the pathos; he had the ability to take on the most complex of roles, and that earned him the status of a proper icon.

Well, that and his amazing roles, which include films such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, On the Waterfront, Last Tango in Paris, and many more.

But Brando’s private life was as dynamic as his career. The actor was known as a problematic person with a difficult personality, which made it hard to work with him on more than one occasion. All of this got even more difficult as Brando got older, and by the time he reached old age, more people wanted to avoid him than work with him.

And while Brando’s life deserves a whole series,...

Jay-Z was not wrong when he said that Frank Ocean wasn’t playing to anybody’s rules. Ocean is considered a pioneer in alternate R&b and his music has impressed even the likes of Jay-Z and Brad Pitt. Ocean won the Best Urban Contemporary Album Grammy for his debut album Channel Orange. His second album, Blonde, was critically acclaimed for its experimental approach.

Jay-Z in I Just Wanna Love U music video | Credits: Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam

Ocean hasn’t released a full-length album since his 2016 hit and his live comeback after six years at Coachella was a big disaster. Fans await to see his third studio album despite the singer not releasing that much music since the launch of his fashion brand Homer.

Jay-Z Showered Praises Upon Frank Ocean’s Music Frank Ocean in the music video of Novacane | Credits: Def Jam

Jay-Z identified Frank Ocean‘s talents way...

Ana de Armas played the fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s psychological biopic, Blonde. The film received praise for de Armas’ performance and the visuals, while the screenplay polarized critics. Interestingly, de Armas had to sit through two and a half hours on the makeup chair to transform into the leading lady during each shoot day.

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde (2022) | Credits: Netflix

The film shifted between color and black and white, which significantly impacted how the makeup was applied to de Armas. The Ballerina actress’ efforts were recognized with nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG Award. Meanwhile, the film received Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay.

Ana de Armas’ Makeup For Blonde Took 2.5 Hours Each Day Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde | Credits: Netflix

It took some heavy lifting on the parts of Ana...

Bethany Joy Lenz has not forgotten the cult that lured her in and changed her life. Now, she’s sharing the details.

Though it’s been many years since the cast of One Tree Hill went their separate ways, that time remains indelible.

In part because they were The CW stars during that now fallen network’s prime. But, for Bethany Joy Lenz, there is another reason.

She spent a decade of her life in a cult. That grim stretch of her life coincided with One Tree Hill. One of the cast even tried to help her see things for how they were to save her.

Now, she’s coming clean about the whole experience.

Bethany Joy Lenz attends the Lionsgate’s “Ordinary Angels” New York Premiere at Sva Theater on February 19, 2024. ‘One Tree Hill’ alum Bethany Joy Lenz is a cult survivor

In the 2000s, Bethany Joy Lenz starred...

With the Dceu out of the picture and James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe on the way, so seems to be a new Wonder Woman. While Gal Gadot has been widely commended for the star-studded performance she gave as Diana Prince, now speculation is rising on who could be the most immaculate replacement for her. And our top choice is nothing less than Ana de Armas.

Ana de Armas. | Credits: Ballerina/Lionsgate.

An actress with the perfect wits, charms, and acting chops required for the role, Armas inevitably checks a lot of boxes when it comes to the next likely Diana Prince portrayers. While her works are enough to show her versatility to step into a role this deep, here’s a breakdown of why we would never stop dubbing Armas one of the most perfect replacements for Gadot in the Dcu.

Ana de Armas Could be the Perfect Replacement...

Ana de Armas is leading the From the World of John Wick: Ballerina cast alongside a few familiar faces from the previous John Wick movies and other classics of cinema. Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina revolves around an assassin named Eve Macarro who, in true Wick fashion, embarks on a quest for revenge when her father is murdered. Ballerina is helmed by Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman from a script by Army of the Deads Shay Hatten, with uncredited contributions by Promising Young Womans Emerald Fennell.

Ballerina is scheduled to be released on June 6, 2025, as the first movie in the John Wick universe not to star Wick himself. The Ballerina cast adds some exciting new actors to the ensemble of the John Wick franchise, as well as bringing back iconic cast members from the previous films. From...

Emily Simpson must be using a new glam team because they made a major error while working with The Real Housewives of Orange County star over the weekend.

Not only did her makeup artist and hairstylist share footage of the Season 18 reunion set, but they also leaked Emily and Gina’s reunion looks by posting it online.

The culprits later removed the posts, but several blog pages had already seen and reshared the snaps by then.

Emily’s best friend, Gina Kirschenheiter, spoke out after the snafu, calling it an “accident” and urging Rhoc fans not to judge her outfit until the official ones are posted.

Bravo usually shares photos of the set and the cast looks when we’re inching close to the reunion air date.

The reunion was filmed on Sunday, October 6, and several Rhoc cast members teased the big day on their social media pages without giving anything away.

Things were drastically different for Ana de Armas when she initially arrived in Hollywood. While she garnered popularity for her tenure in several Cuban and Spanish shows, she was far from the decorated Hollywood giant we know her as today. Moreover, the Knives Out star’s lack of expertise in English at the time also added to the challenge.

Ana de Armas | Credit: Blonde/Netflix

However, this didn’t hold her back for too long, as the Oscar-nominated star overcame the issue and learned English, at a surprisingly quick pace, to star in the Keanu Reeves-led erotic thriller, Knock Knock.

Ana de Armas Details How She Overcame the Language Issue for Knock Knock Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves in the film Knock Knock | Credit: Lionsgate Premiere

After being convinced by her agents to fly to Hollywood, Ana de Armas arrived in LA in 2014. However, given that she wasn’t very fluent in English,...

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The hit 2000s comedy series Legally Blonde is coming to the small screen with the announcement of a prequel TV series from Reese Witherspoon entitled Elle . The classic aughts staple debuted in 2001 and follows supposed ditzy rich girl Elle Woods (Witherspoon) who, in order to win back her ex-boyfriend, earns her way into Harvard Law School. With its signature tongue-in-cheek humor, anchored largely by Witherspoon's masterful performance, Legally Blonde kept viewers laughing while also poking fun at harmful stereotypes about women in traditionally male-dominated spaces.

Though Legally Blonde earned notably positive marks from critics, it was the financials that told the whole story, and the Reese Witherspoon vehicle grossed nearly $150 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). A sequel followed in 2003 that...

The hot talk of the town, Ana de Armas is all set to make her debut in the John Wick universe with her upcoming Ballerina – a piece that sounds like it could soon have her career skyrocketing even further. Over the years since she debuted in Hollywood, the Cuban-Spanish stunner has scored enough groundbreaking roles to establish herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Ana de Armas in Ballerina. | Credits: Lionsgate.

While this includes bagging some really top-notch roles, with her upcoming role in Ballerina another significant addition to the list, de Armas has also commendably managed to become an Academy Award contender during the mere first decade of her career in Hollywood. This, of course, means she has a substantial net worth as well, considering how quickly she has launched herself to become a household name in Hollywood.

Thus, here’s everything you need to know about...

It’s an often-touted cliche that a great way to win an Oscar is for a performer to portray a real-life person. Cillian Murphy won Best Actor earlier this year for playing J. Robert Oppenheimer in “Oppenheimer,” Jessica Chastain took home Best Actress in 2022 for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and Rami Malek won Best Actor in 2019 for his depiction of Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

It’s curious, then, that Best Actress has often been rewarded to performers playing fictional characters rather than real people. Over the past decade, 28 of the 50 nominations have been for original turns, with a whopping seven of those winning out of 10. Here’s the complete breakdown.

Two out of 2024’s Best Actress nominees were nominated for playing fictional people. The others were Annette Bening (“Nyad”), Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), and Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”). However,...

Ana de Armas is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood at the moment, solely because of the exceptional effort she’s put into her work. It has been a decade since the Cuban actress made her debut in English films, but de Armas has always looked confident with roles since the get-go.

Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves in the film Knock Knock | Credit: Lionsgate Premiere

Her first film American film was Knock Knock, where she played a character named Bel. She also starred in War Dogs (2016), a crime-based comedy film that also featured A-listers like Jonah Hill and Miles Teller.

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and Exposed (2016) were also a few movies that had her act alongside actors like Ryan Gosling and Keanu Reaves. But Knives Out (2019) was definitely what propelled her status in the industry.

Ana de Armas came extremely close to rejecting her role in Knives Out...

Ten years ago, Scoot McNairy’s first collaboration with Mackenzie Davis on Halt and Catch Fire had just completed its first season on AMC, and the “little drama that could” gradually became both a critical darling and cult hit. Set in the personal computing and internet revolutions of the ‘80s and ‘90s, McNairy’s Gordon Clark and Davis’ Cameron Howe played computer geniuses who had great respect for each other’s intellects, and together with their impermanent romantic and business partners of Kerry Bishé’s Donna Clark and Lee Pace’s Joe MacMillan, the quartet’s interpersonal relationships continuously evolved amid the ever-changing landscape of the industry they helped shape.

McNairy and Davis’ characters often had a very brother-and-sister dynamic, so the Halt fan base was rocked when James Watkin’s Speak No Evil dropped its first trailer last April, unveiling McNairy and Davis’ married couple of Ben and Louise Dalton.

Ana de Armas is all set to star in Ron Howard’s survival thriller Eden. While the film has been receiving mixed reviews since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, its main appeal seems to be the synergy of de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, and Vanessa Kirby.

The three actresses have been extremely popular in the past few years and have established themselves as the ‘it’ girls of Hollywood. Ana de Armas even teased her character would have a ‘crazy threesome relationship’ in the upcoming film, which will definitely get fans into the cinemas.

Ana de Armas Teased A ‘Crazy Threesome’ In Upcoming Film Eden Ana de Armas in Eden | Credits: Imagine Entertainment

Ana de Armas has had a slow couple of years in the movies. After mesmerizing audiences in films like Blade Runner 2049, Knives Out, and No Time To Die, the actress featured in multiple straight-to-streaming films such as Deep Water,...

A24, the company behind films like Room, Moonlight, Lady Bird, Everything Everywhere All at Once and Past Lives, is as bold and daring a distributor as any in the movie business today. Rarely has that been more evident than it is in a pair of films that they brought to the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (to say nothing of the film that they acquired during the fest, a nearly four-hour VistaVision epic intended for projection in 70mm).

Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino’s Queer and Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn’s Babygirl both came to Toronto after having their world premieres at the Venice Film Festival. Both films star bona fide Hollywood A-listers — Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman, respectively — in highly risqué roles that explore sexual inhibitions, or lack thereof, and power dynamics. (The Venice jury awarded Kidman the fest’s best actress prize, and Craig was rumored to be in serious...

Ron Howard has always taken pride in being an eclectic filmmaker — in the last 40 years, he has made movies about mermaids, cocoons, auto factories, astronauts, firefighters, newspapers, beautiful minds, cave rescuers, the Grinch, the Da Vinci Code, the Beatles, and Pavarotti. But at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of his latest movie, “Eden,” he declared that the film stands farther apart from his other work than anything he has ever done. He’s right, though not for the reason he thinks.

“Eden,” which is based on events that unfolded 100 years ago on one of the Galápagós Islands, is a difficult movie to characterize. It’s been labeled as a “thriller,” but I would describe it as a misanthropic survivalist “Robinson Crusoe” meets “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” with deranged footnotes by Friedrich Nietzsche. For Howard, the film sure is different. Yet there’s another word for it — the word is terrible.

“Babygirl” is the latest film to premiere at the Venice Film Festival and launch its star into the awards conversation. The erotic thriller by Dutch director Halina Reijn (who previously helmed the 2022 horror comedy “Bodies Bodies Bodies”) was unveiled on August 30. It stars Nicole Kidman as a CEO who has an affair with a much younger intern (Harris Dickinson), and the reviews from the fest so far have been excellent.

Based on the first 15 reviews counted on MetaCritic, the film has a rating of 82 out of 100, indicating “universal acclaim.” Almost all of those reviews (14 out of 15) are categorized as positive. One review is mixed, but none yet are outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, where reviews are classified as simply positive or negative, the film is rated 85% fresh based on its first 13 reviews, only two of which give the movie a poor assessment.

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Ana de Armas' recent film streak is mixed, but Ballerina could be her comeback to success. De Armas' talent shines despite negative critics' scores, with strong audience reactions to some films. Ballerina faces challenges in reviving John Wick's franchise popularity, but has the potential to be a hit with de Armas.

Ana de Armas has had an unfortunate run of films in the last few years, but Ballerina could be the perfect movie to change the record. Throughout 2022 and 2023, de Armas starred in four feature films, all of which had rotten critics scores on Rotten Tomatoes. However, de Armas has proven her talents as an actress in several major releases that garnered her a great deal of attention, so it may simply be an issue with the movies she has been cast in lately.

Fortunately, one upcoming project is perfect for breaking the negative review streak and landing de...

If there is one thing Hollywood is best known for other than ‘entertainment’, it is its quirky fashion sense. Often times one or the other celebrity ends up birthing a fashion trend that ends up becoming a global phenomenon (remember last year’s Barbenheimer?). While these fashion trends change like seasons, some stand the test of time and attain legendary status. And who knows it better than Reese Witherspoon?

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde | Credit: MGM

The American actress and producer holds a special place in Hollywood’s Hall of Fame when it comes to fashion. Known best for starring as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, her iconic look from the movie series was just copied by 34-year-old Brie Larson. And we can’t help but say, boy, did she pull it off!

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Jennifer Aniston has been in the entertainment industry for well over a decade, having participated in several hit comedy films, TV shows, and more. The actress gained fame for her role in the popular sitcom Friends in the late 1990s.

Now, after twenty years since the show ended, the actress is part of another TV series, The Morning Show. Recently, with the show being renewed for another season, there is a spring in her step as she regains the glory of a TV star. The show also features her former onscreen sister, Reese Witherspoon. The two seasoned actresses butt heads on the show as colleagues; there may be some friction on the sets too.

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Jennifer Aniston is currently playing the role of Alex Levy, a cutthroat reporter and co-host of Uba’s Tms. The drama series, The Morning Show fetched her a Screen Actors Guild Award,...

Ana de Armas Once Looked Like A Ravishing Boss Lady In A Sultry Corporate Outfit(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Cuban Spanish actress Ana de Armas is a popular actress whose popularity has grown over the last few years. She has become part of some big-budget movies. The actress is known for her exquisite beauty and persona, reflected in her style. Today, we have brought to you a throwback look of the actress in corporate-style attire that will make you say yes, Ma’am, with just one glance. Scroll below for more.

Ana started her career in the leading role in a Cuban romance drama called Una rosa de Francia in 2006. After moving to LA, she appeared in movies like Knock Knock and War Dogs, but her true recognition and fame came after appearing in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 alongside Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. She then did Knives Out...

Bobby Cannavale has been cast in Netflix's Man on Fire show. Cannavale will be playing Paul Rayburn in a guest star capacity. The actor is known for a variety of roles in prominent projects including The Watcher and Ant-Man.

Netflix's Man on Fire has cast a Marvel Cinematic Universe star in a major guest role. The upcoming show, which is based on the same 1980 A.J. Quinnell novel that inspired the 2004 Tony Scott movie starring Denzel Washington, is being written and executive produced by Lone Star and Awake creator Kyle Killen. The cast already includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as ex-CIA operative John W. Creasy, who has Ptsd and is dragged back into the fray during a dangerous incident involving a kidnapping.

Per Variety, Bobby Cannavale has just joined the cast of the Man on Fire show in a guest star capacity as Paul Rayburn, an old friend of Creasy...

Margot Robbie won audiences’ hearts with her captivating portrayal of the titular character in the widely acclaimed Barbie movie. Featuring a stellar cast including Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, and Simu Liu, the movie presents the Mattel doll in an unexpected light but has allegedly sparked tensions between the lead star and Reese Witherspoon.

Simu Liu, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling in Barbie (Credit: Warner Bros.)

As both actresses are known for their ambitious projects and strong personalities, it has somewhat sowed seeds for the alleged tension.

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Margot Robbie‘s Barbie took the world by storm, solidifying her as a formidable figure in the film industry. The movie’s success was not just a testament to Robbie’s talent and star power but also a result of her dedication as a producer, a role that she was completely serious about.

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Bobby Cannavale will appear in a guest star role in the upcoming “Man on Fire” series adaptation at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively.

The eight-episode series is based on the A.J. Quinnell novel of the same name, which was the first of Quinnell’s novels to feature the character Marcus Creasy.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star in the series as Creasy, “once a high-functioning and skilled Special Forces Mercenary, known for surviving even the most desolate of situations, Creasy is now plagued with intense Ptsd,” per the official logline. “Determined to overcome his personal demons, he sets out on a path to redemption. But, before he can adjust to this new life, he finds himself back in the fire, fighting harder than ever.”

Billie Boullet is also set to appear in the series.

Cannavale will play Paul Rayburn, described as an “ex-Special Forces soldier who possesses a unique ability to read people.

The Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman recently kicked off a humorous feud with Glen Powell and his adorable pet, Brisket. The actor and his pet dog have been in conversation for a while, especially after the terrier poodle stole the show at the Los Angeles premiere of Twisters.

Deadpool and Dogpool | Credit: Marvel

With both films vying for box office success, the rivalry has taken a playful turn. Reynolds and Jackman are now championing their own co-star, Peggy the Dogpool, in a bid to claim the title of Hollywood’s top dog of the summer, pitting her against Powell’s Brisket.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Spark Playful Feud with Glen Powell

Hollywood star Glen Powell recently captured fans’ hearts with his adorable pet dog, Brisket, amid the release of his new film Twisters. While the actor anticipated Brisket to be crowned “Hollywood’s King of the Animal Kingdom,...

From his stint as a child actor to now being one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, Ron Howard has surely come a long way. The Academy Award winner has undoubtedly produced a wide range of films that cover every genre. Bringing another of his masterpieces, Eden, to the screen, the filmmaker demonstrated once more that a superb cast can accomplish what even the best marketing campaigns in the world cannot.

Ron Howard in American Graffiti (1973) || Universal Pictures

The ensemble was already fantastic, but the additions of Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas, and Venessa Kirby heightened the excitement surrounding the movie. Now, another good news awaits the fanatics.

Ron Howard’s Eden features a wonderful lineup of actresses

Previously named Origin of Species, Eden already boasted a cast consisting of Jude Law, Ana de Armas, and Daniel Brühl. However, things were further intensified when Vanessa Kirby and Sydney Sweeney joined the...

We thought the Deadpool & Wolverine/Taylor Swift rumours were done. However, as spoilers from the upcoming threequel find their way online thanks to a screening in China, it seems Ryan Reynolds is looking to get fans speculating again.

The actor took to Instagram today to share a never-before-seen shot of the Merc with the Mouth. It's a cool piece of imagery but presented in a way that's clearly meant to pay homage to the cover art for Swift's critically acclaimed "evermore" album.

Still not convinced? Well, Reynolds accompanied the image with the song, "evermore," playing in the background.

Does this "confirm" that Swift has a role in the movie? Not necessarily, as it may just be the actor's playful way of getting fans talking and paying homage to his real-life friend. Still, it's hard to shake the feeling that there will be a great deal of disappointment if Swift...

Scarlett Johansson has been producing a secret project for Marvel Studios following Black Widow's departure from the MCU. Recent speculation has suggested that Johansson's project could be focused on Marvel Comics' Blonde Phantom. Actors including Emily Blunt, Sophie Turner, Millie Bobby Brown, Blake Lively, and Margot Robbie, among others, would be perfect at bringing the Blonde Phantom into live-action.

Recent speculation has suggested that Scarlett Johansson's secret Marvel Cinematic Universe project could introduce the Blonde Phantom, and there are many talented actors who could bring the classic Marvel Comics hero to life. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige first teased Scarlett Johansson's return to the MCU as a producer in 2021, shortly after the release of Black Widow and the settlement of Johansson's infamous legal battle with Disney. Speaking to Comicbook.com in 2023, Johansson confirmed her MCU project is "still happening," though it's still unclear what project this might be.

It is still happening.