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The television series ‘Kung Fu’ centered on Kwai Chang Caine, a Shaolin monk wandering the American Old West. Despite Bruce Lee auditioning for the main role, the network chose David Carradine, a white actor, believing an Asian lead wouldn’t attract a large audience. To address this, the show later established Caine’s character as being half-white, half-Chinese. This casting choice is now widely remembered as a prominent example of whitewashing in television.

The story comes from an interview with the Stranger Things actor on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast, Inside of You.

Robin Williams spent around sixteen hours creating improvised dialogue for his role as the Genie in ‘Aladdin’. The directors encouraged him to go off-script, wanting to capture his unique comedic timing and spontaneity. He was particularly inventive during the opening scene where his character, as a peddler, presented different items. In fact, his improvisations were so extensive that the film was disqualified from consideration for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The writer and creator of ‘I May Destroy You’ has openly talked about identifying as aromantic and asexual, meaning she doesn’t experience sexual attraction like most people. Understanding this about herself has helped her feel more confident in the often-demanding entertainment world. She’s using her visibility to show that people can live full and happy lives without needing traditional romance or sex, and this has inspired many of her fans to think more about their own identities and place within the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2008, Travis Barker was seriously injured in a plane crash in South Carolina when the jet he was traveling on went off the runway. He suffered extensive burns and needed multiple surgeries. Sadly, four people died in the crash, including two members of his team. After more than a decade, and with the help of his family, Barker was able to conquer his fear of flying.