“Harry Potter” actress Miriam Margolyes’ health has taken a turn. Margolyes, known for playing herbology Professor Sprout in the hit film franchise, reportedly told Closer Magazine her spinal stenosis made her unable to walk very well. “I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” the 83-year-old told the outlet, per People. “I use all...
Laura Dern was once called “insane” for deciding to drop out of college to pursue her career in acting. Now, UCLA’s film school is teaching her breakout movie. Dern was a guest on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” July 23 and recalled being “forced” to leave UCLA film school...
J.K. Rowling, the pen name of Joanne Rowling, was born on this day in history on July 31, 1965. The British author is the creator of the wildly popular and critically acclaimed Harry Potter book series, about a young sorcerer-in-training, as Britannica.com and other sources note. The “K” stands for Kathleen, her paternal grandmother’s name,...
As a dad of four, Ryan Reynolds is learning to “embrace the chaos.” During Tuesday’sepisode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star gave a rare glimpse into what life at home is like with wife Blake Lively and their four children: daughters James, 9, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4,...
For decades, Jennie Garth has spent most of her time in front of the camera. Now, she’s looking forward to putting that life behind her while focusing on what’s next. In a new interview, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum — who launched her “I Choose Me” podcast earlier this year — revealed that acting is...
Josh Hartnett is opening up about the realities of being a working parent. During a recent interview with Men’s Health, the actor shared how he is able to make his family his priority, saying he now leaves the emotions and experiences of his character on set in order to be fully present when he’s with...
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Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 openings...
Josh Hartnett put his peace of mind over his career years ago when he discreetly left Hollywood in the pursuit of a quieter lifestyle. The “Trap” star turned down two major superhero movie roles during the peak of his stardom. Shortly after earning a minor role in the 1999 cult classic Sofia Coppola hit, “The...
Johnny Depp honored the life of his late “Pirates of the Caribbean” co-star, Tamayo Perry. Perry, a water man and Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard, was killed in June during a shark attack while he was surfing near Mālaekahana Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. He was 49. In addition to being a legendary surfer, Perry was...
