Celebs

I just saw a sneak peek at Wilde’s latest, The Invite, at Sundance, and let me tell you, it’s good! This is her third time directing, and she’s really hitting her stride. The cast is incredible – Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penélope Cruz all bring their A-game to this clever relationship comedy. There was a huge buzz around it at the festival, and A24 snapped it up for a summer release, so definitely keep an eye out for it!

Leonardo DiCaprio’s admiration for Martin Scorsese began when he first saw his favorite film. He shared in an interview that Taxi Driver had a profound impact on him. He remembers watching it at age 15 and being completely captivated by Travis Bickle, feeling a strong connection and understanding for the character—until he was ultimately disappointed by his choices.

As a film buff, I was really struck by Davidson’s explanation of his Tourette’s. He clarified that he experiences coprolalia, meaning he involuntarily blurts out offensive words. He was keen to stress that these outbursts aren’t him – they’re a neurological glitch, a misfire in his brain, and have absolutely nothing to do with what he thinks or feels. It’s actually quite fascinating – and heartbreaking – because he described how the condition seems to actively seek out the most shocking thing to say, the exact opposite of his own values. This understandably causes him a huge amount of guilt and shame when it happens in public.

The excitement surrounds Ana de Armas’s new movie, Sweat, which is a remake of a popular Polish thriller. She stars as Emma Kent, a successful fitness influencer whose perfect life begins to fall apart after an encounter with a well-known internet star.

As a huge fan of the show, I always thought the cast was incredible – seriously, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, and Rashida Jones were all fantastic. But let’s be real, Steve Carell was the show. His Michael Scott was just brilliantly awkward, and he really drove the comedy in a way that set it apart from the original British version. When he left in 2011, it felt like a huge blow, and you could tell the writers really struggled to find their footing again. It’s wild to think about who almost played Michael, though. Apparently, they considered some major stars like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stanley Tucci, but they both turned it down. But the craziest “what if” scenario? James Gandolfini – Tony Soprano himself – was seriously being considered for the role! My former co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa told me he was in talks to join the Dunder Mifflin team. Can you imagine?!

The singer of “Midnight Sun” has always been a strong advocate for women. She’s well-known for speaking out on issues like women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and for openly discussing sensitive topics like sex work. What really sets her apart is that she backs up her words with action and truly lives by her values.

Throughout her career, she’s earned praise from leading figures in both the film industry and government. She received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in 2004, and in 2011, she was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. The tribute included performances and a celebration of her work by stars like Kevin Kline, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Anne Hathaway, culminating in a performance of “She’s My Pal” – a song from the movie Ironweed – by the entire cast.

Neal McDonough is a well-known actor who has appeared in popular shows like ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’. Because of his strong Catholic beliefs and devotion to his wife, he refuses to film any scenes with kissing or sexual content. This commitment to his values led to him being let go from the show ‘Scoundrels’ shortly after it began. He has publicly stated that he reserves romantic intimacy for his wife alone. McDonough continues to work in Hollywood, consistently upholding these personal boundaries in his career.

Working with Tom Cruise was challenging for Brad Pitt, both because of the intense environment and their differing professional approaches. Pitt also believed the movie strayed from the core of the original story. The book focused on Louis’s internal journey of self-discovery, but Pitt felt the film prioritized the more dramatic and flamboyant aspects of Lestat’s character, leaving him with little to contribute and forcing him to watch Cruise dominate the performance.

Tom Cruise’s determined and proactive nature extends beyond his work on film sets. In 1996, while vacationing with Nicole Kidman and their children on the yacht Talitha, he spotted a nearby boat on fire and sinking. Without hesitation, Cruise launched a smaller boat to rescue those on board, successfully saving French media executive Jacques Lejeune and his family. He provided them shelter on his yacht until a patrol boat arrived to bring them safely back to shore.