On June 10, 2005, director Doug Liman released Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith, a slick, high-octane action comedy about a bored suburban couple who discover they are rival assassins secretly contracted to eliminate one another. The movie was a massive commercial success, raking in over $487 million worldwide.



But nobody was actually looking at the box office receipts. They were talking about the thermonuclear screen chemistry between its two lead mega-stars: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.



Today marks the 21st anniversary of the film’s theatrical release. Looking back from 2026, the legacy of Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith has evolved from a simple popcorn blockbuster into the catalyst for a decades-long family drama that is, remarkably, still dropping bombshells in real-time.



<h2>The Spark of 2005: A Box Office Obsession</h2>



When production on Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith began in 2004, Brad Pitt was still heavily married to America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston. However, the moment paparazzi photos from the set began leaking to the press, rumors of an intense, off-screen affair between Pitt and Jolie ignited a media circus.



By the time the movie officially premiered on June 10, 2005, Pitt and Aniston had already announced their separation, and the public was deeply divided into “Team Aniston” and “Team Jolie” camps. The film essentially functioned as a multi-million-dollar public debut for their real-life attraction. Pitt later admitted that the movie remained a favorite for his children because:



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">“Not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love.”<cite>Brad Pitt</cite></blockquote>



For the next decade, “Brangelina” reigned as the undisputed king and queen of global pop culture, expanding their family to include six children and eventually marrying in an intimate 2014 ceremony at their French estate, Château Miraval.



<h2>The 21-Year Evolution: From ‘Brangelina’ to Courtroom Contenders</h2>



The romantic illusion famously dissolved in 2016 following a highly publicized mid-air altercation on a private plane. What followed was a complete real-world mirroring of John and Jane Smith’s cinematic warfare—minus the happy ending.



While their complex, bitter divorce was finally officially finalized in December 2024, the fallout from their split has stretched all the way into mid-2026. The real-life assassins are still trading legal blows, and the focus has shifted entirely to two major fronts: property and the kids.



<h3>The War of the Rosé Continues</h3>



The primary battleground today remains the $164 million Château Miraval winery in France. Pitt sued Jolie back in 2022 after she sold her shares of the estate to a third party without his consent. The legal posturing is still active; just this spring, their respective legal teams have been actively filing motions debating whether the massive trial over the vineyard should be pushed as far back as August or September of 2027.



<h2>The Reality in 2026: The Surname Fallout</h2>



Perhaps the most devastating development for the Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith legacy is how the couple’s adult children are actively reacting to the rift. In a series of back-to-back filings that hit the headlines, the children have systematically begun dropping “Pitt” from their hyphenated surnames.



<ul><li>Zahara Jolie (21): Official court documents sourced just this week reveal that Zahara has formally petitioned the Superior Court of California to legally change her name to Zahara Marley Jolie, following her introduction at her Spelman College graduation under the shortened moniker.</li><li>Maddox Jolie (24): Their eldest son had his legal name change officially finalized, dropping “Pitt” for what he cited as purely “personal” reasons.</li><li>Shiloh Jolie (22): Legally removed “Pitt” from her surname a few years ago upon turning 18, and has recently been credited professionally in her dance career under the pseudonym Shi Joli.</li><li>Vivienne Jolie (17): While not a legal change yet, she opted to drop “Pitt” on the official Broadway playbill for The Outsiders, which she co-produced alongside her mother.</li></ul>



Twenty-one years later, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith remains a highly entertaining, beautifully shot relic of mid-2000s star power. But it also serves as a haunting reminder of how easily Hollywood fantasy can bleed into a complicated, high-stakes reality. John and Jane Smith managed to put their guns down at the end of two hours, but for Brad and Angelina, the crossfire has lasted for a decade—and shows no signs of stopping.

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There is a distinct difference between a movie star and a cultural icon. Movie stars capture the zeitgeist of a specific decade; cultural icons capture the very soul of the human experience. Judy Garland didn’t just sing and act—she bared her absolute soul on celluloid, inviting audiences into a shared space of profound vulnerability, unbridled joy, and deep-seated longing.



While history often fixates heavily on the tragic machinery of the studio system that exploited her, her true legacy is enshrined in the staggering artistic heights she achieved. Garland was a master technician of emotion, an accomplished dancer, a brilliant physical comedian, and a dramatic powerhouse who could command a scene with nothing but a trembling glance.



To celebrate her birthday today, we are skipping the tragic bios and turning on the screen to rank the 10 greatest and most definitive film performances of a true Hollywood titan.



<h3>1. Vicki Lester / Esther Blodgett in A Star Is Born (1954)</h3>



This is not just Garland’s greatest performance; it is widely considered one of the greatest performances in the history of cinema. Returning to the screen after being brutally cast out by MGM, Garland poured every ounce of her personal trauma, industry disillusionment, and raw genius into George Cukor’s tragic musical epic. From the blistering, one-take intimacy of “The Man That Got Away” to the agonizing dressing-room breakdown where she rails against the cost of fame, Garland delivered a masterclass in dramatic range. Her historic Oscar loss that year remains one of the Academy’s most egregious snubs.



<h2>2. Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939)</h2>



It is the performance that granted her cinematic immortality. At just 16 years old, Garland anchored a massive, unstable fantasy production with an unparalleled sense of emotional reality. Sitting in a sepia-toned barnyard and singing “Over the Rainbow,” she captured the universal adolescent ache for escape so purely that the song became the definitive cultural anthem of hope. Her performance earned her a special Juvenile Academy Award and created a character that remains a foundational piece of global pop culture.



<h2>3. Esther Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)</h2>



Directed by her future husband Vincente Minnelli, this glorious Technicolor masterpiece captured Garland at the absolute peak of her romantic, musical powers. Playing a vibrant young woman navigating family transitions at the turn of the 21st century, Garland grounded the nostalgia with genuine emotional high stakes. Her performance of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”—sung to a weeping Margaret O’Brien—is a devastatingly beautiful moment of comfort wrapped in quiet melancholy that still defines the holidays.



<h2>4. Irene Hoffmann in Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)</h2>



For anyone who foolishly believed Garland could only succeed inside the safe, stylized boundaries of the musical genre, Stanley Kramer’s courtroom drama was a shocking revelation. Stripped entirely of glamour, makeup, and music, Garland delivered a brief, shattering dramatic performance as a German woman terrified to testify about a past relationship that violated Nazi racial laws. Her trembling, panic-stricken breakdown on the witness stand earned her a richly deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination.



<h2>5. Alice Mayberry in The Clock (1945)</h2>



This deeply underappreciated wartime romance represents a massive milestone in Garland’s career: her very first completely non-singing dramatic role. Playing an everyday New York office worker who accidentally falls in love with a soldier on a 48-hour leave, Garland carried the entire movie on pure acting chops. She infused Alice with a quiet, tender, and incredibly realistic vulnerability that proved she didn’t need a three-piece orchestra to completely capture an audience’s heart.



<h2>6. Hannah Brown in Easter Parade (1948)</h2>



Pairing up with dancing legend Fred Astaire, Garland proved she could match the absolute best in the business step-for-step while delivering elite-tier physical comedy. Originally intended for Gene Kelly, the film was completely stolen by Garland’s impeccable slapstick timing. The definitive highlight remains the “A Couple of Swells” routine, where she willingly smudged dirt on her face, donned rags, and successfully out-charmed Astaire, showing her utter lack of vanity on screen.



<h2>7. Jane Falbury in Summer Stock (1950)</h2>



This film stands as a monumental testament to Garland’s sheer professionalism and resilience. Filmed during a period of intense personal illness and emotional exhaustion, Garland pushed through the production to deliver a delightfully warm, engaging performance as a conservative farm owner whose barn is hijacked by a theater troupe. The film climaxes with the iconic, late-addition “Get Happy” routine. Draped in a black tuxedo jacket and a tilted fedora, Garland delivered a vibrant, electrifying burst of pure star power that became one of the most famous musical numbers of all time.



<h2>8. Susan Bradley in The Harvey Girls (1946)</h2>



Garland headed out to the wild frontier for this quintessential, high-spirited MGM western musical. Playing a naive young woman who travels West to become a waitress at the historic Fred Harvey restaurants, she brought an infectious sense of determination and proto-feminist grit to the role. Leading the sprawling ensemble through the Oscar-winning anthem “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe,” Garland radiated a pure, studio-era joy that defined the Golden Age of Hollywood.



<h2>9. Jenny Bowman in I Could Go On Singing (1963)</h2>



Garland’s final feature film performance is a deeply poignant, borderline uncomfortable piece of art. Playing a highly successful, erratic American concert singer traveling to London to reclaim her estranged son, the film functions as a meta-textual, semi-autobiographical mirror of Garland’s own chaotic life. The scene where her character delivers a frantic, emotionally raw monologue from a hospital bed isn’t just acting—it is a boundary-blurring look into the heart of a genius who spent her entire life giving everything she had to her audience.



<h2>10. Betsy Booth in the Andy Hardy Franchise (1938–1940)</h2>



You cannot fully understand the meteoric rise of Judy Garland without examining her electric, kinetic partnership with Mickey Rooney. Stepping into the wholesome world of Carvel as the multi-talented girl-next-door Betsy Booth, Garland served as the ultimate secret weapon for the franchise. Her effortless, rapid-fire banter and teenage vulnerability alongside Rooney birthed the quintessential “let’s put on a show!” musical subgenre, laying the groundwork for the massive superstardom that followed.

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If there is one thing Miles Teller has mastered over the last few years, it’s the art of the high-velocity career pivot. He can smoothly transition from singing bar tunes in a flight jacket to anchoring intense, award-winning independent prestige dramas without missing a single beat.



The actor is officially keeping his foot on the gas. Deadline reports that Teller has signed a deal to star in Copperhead, an upcoming original crime thriller from director John Swab (King Ivory) and financier-producer Black Label Media.



The film, which boasts a screenplay co-written by Chad Feehan (Lawmen: Bass Reeves) and J. Todd Scott, promises to be a bruising, realistic look at institutional decay. Here is everything we know about the project so far, and a look at the jaw-dropping career run that brought Teller to this point.



<h2>The Plot: Betrayal in West Texas</h2>



Copperhead drops audiences directly into the rugged, unforgiving landscape of the Lone Star State. The narrative ignites when an intense, undercover drug transaction goes catastrophically sideways in West Texas, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake.



In the aftermath of the botched operation, Teller will portray a battle-weary, veteran detective who finds himself in a bureaucratic nightmare. He is forced to form an uneasy, high-friction partnership with a young, idealistic federal agent. As the mismatched duo digs into the evidence, they discover that the rot goes all the way to the top—uncovering a massive, deep-seated web of corruption and conspiracy operating entirely inside their own elite, specialized task force.



Production is officially locked to begin shooting this August 2026. The project is a true collaborative effort behind the scenes, functioning as a joint production between Black Label Media, John Swab’s Milk Boy banner, and Teller’s own production vehicle, Lime Tree Productions.



<h2>Tracking the Extraordinary 2022–2026 Miles Teller Streak</h2>



To understand why landing Teller for Copperhead is such a massive coup for Black Label Media, you only have to look at his box-office metrics. Teller has quietly engineered one of the most bulletproof, wildly lucrative winning streaks in modern Hollywood history.



<ul><li>The A-List Catalyst (Top Gun: Maverick): Playing Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw—mustache, piano chops, and all—opposite Tom Cruise catapulted Teller into the absolute stratosphere of global stardom. With Paramount recently giving the official green light to Top Gun 3, Teller remains firmly cemented as the future of Hollywood’s premier aviation franchise.</li><li>The Billion-Dollar Biopic (Michael, 2026): Right now, Teller is absolutely dominating the global cultural conversation for his work in Antoine Fuqua’s box-office behemoth Michael. Playing John Branca, Michael Jackson’s legendary, calculating attorney and estate executor, Teller grounded the spectacular musical biopic with essential dramatic weight. The film premiered in late April 2026 and is already on the precipice of crossing a staggering $900 million worldwide.</li><li>The Cannes Masterclass (Paper Tiger, 2026): Just last month, in May 2026, Teller walked the steps at the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of James Gray’s crime drama Paper Tiger. Co-starring alongside Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, Teller’s performance as an engineer entangled in a Russian mafia scheme earned a booming, 10-minute standing ovation and was promptly snatched up for domestic distribution by Neon.</li></ul>



<h2>John Swab: Hollywood’s New Go-To Action Auteur</h2>



Pairing Teller’s intense, internal dramatic energy with director John Swab is an absolute match made in thriller heaven. Swab has rapidly become one of the most prolific, highly demanded directors in the action-crime genre.



Following the critical success of his drug-trafficking drama King Ivory—which turned heads at the 81st Venice Film Festival—Swab’s directorial dance card has exploded. In addition to Copperhead, he is currently linked to direct Netflix’s upcoming high-octane feature Fast &amp; Loose starring Will Smith, a highly anticipated Hells Angels screenplay vehicle for Jason Momoa, and the Netflix crime-drama Night Work led by Mark Wahlberg.

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In a recent Variety interview, the actress looked back on the intense public attention that accompanied her portrayal of Cassie Howard, one of the show’s most polarizing characters.



<h2>Sydney Sweeney Says the Conversation Around Cassie Often Extended Beyond the Screen</h2>



When asked about the criticism she received during the run of “Euphoria,” Sweeney pointed to what she sees as a contradiction in the public response to both her character and herself. “I’ve always found it really interesting how people scrutinize how Cassie was treated on the show, and then they do it to me in real life,” she said.



The actress went on to argue that many viewers failed to recognize the parallel between the way Cassie was perceived within the series and the way discussions about the show often played out online. “There’s no awareness that [Cassie’s peers] sexualize Cassie on the show, but we’re going to do this in real life too.”



Sweeney acknowledged that the attention surrounding the role was not always easy to navigate, particularly as conversations about Cassie frequently spilled beyond the boundaries of the fictional character. “To be honest, sometimes it’s hard,” she admitted.



Still, the A-lister suggested that time may ultimately change how both the series and the discourse surrounding it are remembered. “I hope maybe years from now, when people are separated from the craziness and the clickbait of social media, someone who sits back and watch it all, doing a deep dive, goes, ‘Huh, maybe we all had this very wrong.’”

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As informed by Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has chosen Ridley Scott as one of this year’s Honorary Oscar recipients, recognizing a body of work that has influenced modern filmmaking across genres and generations.



The filmmaker will receive the award at the 17th Governors Awards on Nov. 15 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood alongside fellow honorees Glenn Close and Floyd Norman.



<h2>The Director Behind Some of Cinema’s Most Lasting Worlds</h2>



Few filmmakers have left a visual imprint on popular culture quite like Scott. From the claustrophobic terror of “Alien” to the rain soaked future of “Blade Runner” and the grandeur of “Gladiator,” his pictures have repeatedly introduced audiences to worlds that continued to resonate long after their original release. Many of those productions went on to become reference points for entire genres.



What makes Scott’s career particularly unusual is that some of his most celebrated achievements were not always recognized immediately. “Blade Runner” struggled to find its audience when it first arrived in theaters, only to be reassessed over time as one of the defining science fiction films ever made. “Alien” similarly helped redefine what the genre could accomplish, blending suspense, horror, and striking visual design in a way that influenced decades of filmmaking.



The Academy has acknowledged Scott’s work on several occasions without ever awarding him a competitive Oscar. He received Best Director nominations for “Thelma &amp; Louise,” “Gladiator,” and “Black Hawk Down,” while “The Martian” earned him a Best Picture nomination. Although “Gladiator” won the gold, Scott himself never secured an Oscar, a surprising distinction given his stature and influence within the industry.



Beyond awards, Scott’s longevity remains one of the most remarkable aspects of his career. Nearly five decades after making his feature directing debut with “The Duellists” in 1977, he continues to mount ambitious productions. Recent releases such as “Napoleon” and “Gladiator II” have demonstrated an output that few filmmakers of any generation can match.



For a director whose influence can be seen across countless movies, television series, and visual artists, the Honorary Oscar serves as recognition of a career that has helped define the look and scope of modern filmmaking.

Ridley Scott Will Receive an Honorary Oscar, Marking His First Academy Award Win

After Eight Oscar Nominations, Glenn Close Will Receive an Honorary Oscar

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According to Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected Glenn Close as one of this year’s Honorary Oscar recipients, recognizing a career that has spanned more than five decades across film, television, and the stage. 



The award will be presented at the 17th Governors Awards on Nov. 15 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, where fellow honorees include filmmaker Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman.



<h2>A Long-Awaited Academy Recognition</h2>



Close has long held a unique place in Oscar history. Despite earning eight Academy Award nominations, she has never taken home a competitive Oscar, making her one of the most nominated performers without a win. 



The actress first caught the Academy’s attention with supporting role nominations for “The World According to Garp,” “The Big Chill,” and “The Natural.” She later received leading actress nominations for “Fatal Attraction” and “Dangerous Liaisons,” performances that helped establish her as one of the defining screen talents of her generation.



More than two decades later, Close returned to the Oscar race with acclaimed turns in “Albert Nobbs,” “The Wife,” and “Hillbilly Elegy.” Her nomination for “The Wife” in particular reignited discussions about her place among the industry’s most respected performers, as many awards observers considered her a leading contender that season.



Beyond the Academy Awards, Close’s résumé includes three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and multiple Screen Actors Guild honors. She is also among the select group of performers whose achievements have placed them in contention for both the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT status.



Announcing the honor, Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor praised Close’s body of work, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity she has brought to a wide range of characters throughout her career.

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There are fashion icons, there are pop-culture legends, and then there is Elizabeth Hurley. Ever since she walked down the red carpet in that safety-pin Versace dress in 1994, Hurley has occupied a permanent, gilded seat in the upper echelon of celebrity royalty. Whether she’s acting as a global ambassador for breast cancer awareness, commanding the pages of high-fashion magazines, or stealing scenes on the silver screen, she has spent decades executing an absolute masterclass in timeless elegance and razor-sharp wit.



Following a year of whirlwind headlines—including her high-profile romance with country star Billy Ray Cyrus and marking three decades of iconic collaboration with Estée Lauder—Hurley continues to prove that age is merely a suggestion.



To honor her birthday today, we are shifting our focus to her acting career. Beyond the runway and the tabloids, Hurley has dropped some genuinely unforgettable, delightfully campy, and fiercely sharp performances into pop culture history. Here are the 10 greatest roles to binge today in her honor.



<h2>1. The Devil in Bedazzled (2000)</h2>



If you want to see Hurley at the absolute peak of her cinematic power, look no further than Harold Ramis’s fantasy-comedy remake. Playing Satan herself, Hurley didn’t just understand the assignment—she rewrote the textbook. Operating as a shape-shifting, contract-wielding temptress tormenting a clueless Brendan Fraser, she cycled through dozens of jaw-dropping wardrobe changes with an effortlessly wicked, playful charm. It is an infinitely rewatchable, scene-stealing performance that remains a cornerstone of Y2K cinema.



<h2>2. Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)</h2>



It takes an immense amount of comedic composure to play the straight-faced foil to Mike Myers’ chaotic, randy 1960s British spy, but Hurley pulled it off flawlessly. As the leather-clad, hyper-competent British secret agent Vanessa Kensington, she anchored the iconic spy spoof with an air of aristocratic superiority and brilliant physical comedy. The film exploded into a multi-million-dollar global phenomenon, permanently cementing her face into the foundation of 90s pop culture.



<h2>3. Queen Helena in The Royals (2015–2018)</h2>



When the E! Network decided to launch its first-ever scripted drama about a fictional, wildly dysfunctional British royal family, there was only one woman on Earth with the regal gravity to lead it. For four seasons, Hurley reigned supreme as Queen Helena Henstridge. Playing a fiercely manipulative, unapologetically powerful, and deeply protective matriarch navigating palace conspiracies and tabloids, the role allowed Hurley to fully lean into high-camp melodrama with absolute, delicious precision.



<h2>4. Diana Payne in Gossip Girl (2011–2012)</h2>



When the Upper East Side needed a fresh jolt of adult drama in its fifth season, Gossip Girl brought in Hurley to stir the pot. Playing Diana Payne, a wealthy, media-savvy, and highly secretive British media mogul who starts an illicit affair with a young Nate Archibald, Hurley brought a distinct air of mature predatoriness to the teen soap. Her effortless sophistication and sharp, calculated line delivery made her one of the most memorable adult antagonists in the show’s entire run.



<h2>5. Sabrina Ritchie in Passenger 57 (1992)</h2>



Long before she was a household name, a young Hurley made a bruising, high-impact splash in Hollywood by jumping headfirst into the action genre. In this Wesley Snipes airline thriller, she played Sabrina Ritchie, a cold-blooded, deep-cover terrorist disguised as an innocent flight attendant. Stripping away her traditional glamorous persona, Hurley delivered a genuinely sinister physical performance, proving early on that she possessed an underlying, calculating edge.



<h2>6. Sara Moore in Serving Sara (2002)</h2>



Teaming up with Friends alumnus Matthew Perry, Hurley took center stage in this frantic, cross-country romantic comedy. Playing a wealthy, betrayed wife trying to dodge divorce papers served by a stressed-out process server, Hurley weaponized her sharp-tongued wit and natural charm. The film is a breezy, nostalgic time capsule of early-2000s studio comedies, showcasing her capability as a leading lady in slapstick environments.



<h2>7. Morgan le Fay in Marvel’s Runaways (2019)</h2>



Marvel officially tapped into Hurley’s mystical allure for the third season of the Hulu comic-book series. Stepping into the supernatural role of Morgan le Fay, an immortal, immensely powerful sorceress from the Dark Dimension, Hurley looked entirely in her element. Draped in elaborate, gothic-chic capes and channeling a terrifying, ancient authority, she provided the teen heroes with a genuinely imposing, charismatic, and magical threat.



<h2>8. Sandra Stahl in Permanent Midnight (1998)</h2>



For audiences who assumed she could only operate in commercial comedies, David Veloz’s gritty independent biopic offered a stark reality check. Starring opposite Ben Stiller—who played real-life heroin-addicted comedy writer Jerry Stahl—Hurley delivered a remarkably grounded, dramatic performance as Sandra, a television executive who enters into a green-card marriage with Stahl. It remains a deeply underappreciated, raw look at her dramatic range.



<h2>9. Jill in EDtv (1999)</h2>



In Ron Howard’s prophetic, star-studded satire about the invasive nature of reality television, Hurley played Jill, a hyper-glamorous, calculating model brought into the narrative specifically to seduce Matthew McConaughey’s everyday protagonist for a bump in network television ratings. The performance was a brilliant, meta-textual nod to Hurley’s real-world status as a media magnet, allowing her to playfully satirize her own public image.



<h2>10. Lily in Strictly Confidential (2024)</h2>



Rounding out her most memorable chapters is a deeply personal project that marked a monumental full-circle milestone. Written and directed by her lookalike son, Damian Hurley, in his feature directorial debut, this sensual, twist-filled Caribbean thriller starred Elizabeth as Lily, a protective mother navigating a web of dark family secrets, betrayal, and seduction. The project highlighted not just her enduring screen presence, but her fierce devotion to supporting the next creative generation of her family.

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Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, George Clooney did not hesitate when the conversation turned to the future of James Bond. While the entertainment industry continues to speculate about who will replace Daniel Craig as 007, the Oscar winner revealed the actor he believes is best suited to take over one of Hollywood’s most coveted roles: Callum Turner.



<h2>George Clooney Backs Callum Turner for James Bond</h2>



Clooney’s endorsement arrives at a moment when interest in the next Bond has reached a fever pitch. Amazon MGM Studios is developing the franchise’s next chapter with acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve attached to direct, and industry chatter has increasingly centered on Turner as a serious contender.



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The filmmaker worked with Turner on 2023’s “The Boys in the Boat,” where the British actor led the historical drama as Olympic rower Joe Rantz. Reflecting on Turner’s career choices since then, Clooney praised the path the actor has carved out in an industry often driven by commercial opportunities. “He hasn’t just gone for the easy paychecks. He’s done really interesting work,” the A-lister said.



Rather than pointing to a single breakout performance, Clooney highlighted the steady momentum Turner has built through projects that have helped him stand out from his peers. “Somehow Callum has weaved his way through all of the noise and found a place where people look at him and go, ‘There’s something with this young man.’ It’s exciting to watch people saying, ‘That guy, that’s a guy I want to follow and pay attention to.’”



The praise culminated in a direct endorsement for Bond. Without prompting, Clooney expressed hope that Turner ultimately lands the role, declaring, “I hope Callum ends up being the next Bond. I think he would be a great Bond.” He then listed the qualities he believes make the actor an ideal fit, adding, “He’s tall and handsome and charming and British, so he’s the perfect guy to do it.”



Turner, 36, has spent the last decade steadily building his résumé through projects such as “Fantastic Beasts,” “The Capture,” and “Masters of the Air.” More recently, his profile has risen even further thanks to high profile roles and his relationship with Dua Lipa. Whether Clooney’s prediction comes true remains to be seen, but his endorsement adds another influential voice to the growing campaign surrounding one of the most closely watched casting decisions in modern Hollywood.

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Her comments came during a recent interview with the Daily Mail, one week after the veteran performer was killed at age 81.



<h2>Wendy Gledhill Recalls the Morning James Handy Was Killed</h2>



In the interview, Gledhill recalled that Handy got out of bed around 9 a.m. on June 3 to retrieve the newspaper. One detail stood out to her afterward. “James had gotten up to get the newspaper at about 9 o’clock, but he didn’t make the coffee like he usually does,” she told the outlet. She added that all she heard was the front door opening as he stepped outside.



Gledhill told the Daily Mail that she remained in bed and was unaware that a confrontation may have been unfolding outside the house. Referring to her son, Michael Gledhill, she said, “I can only assume my son was already out there and they started to argue, from my understanding, on the front yard.” She also acknowledged that she does not know what may have triggered the alleged dispute.



According to Gledhill, she did not realize anything had happened until officers from the Los Angeles Police Department arrived at the residence roughly half an hour later. “The first time I heard something was happening was when the police showed up,” she said. Authorities informed her that a 911 call had been placed and that “someone was wrapped in a blanket outside the house,” though she told the outlet she did not initially understand who they were referring to.



The interview also touched on Michael Gledhill’s mental health history. Gledhill said her 44-year-old son, who has reportedly been diagnosed with schizophrenia, may have stopped taking his medication in the week before the incident. “So I don’t think he was taking it at the time [of the alleged attack], but I don’t know for sure,” she told the publication.



Elsewhere in the interview, Gledhill described the emotional toll of the tragedy. “I was with James for 31 years and of course I loved him dearly,” she said. “This is so difficult.” She also told the Daily Mail that she has not left the home since Handy’s death.



The actor spent nearly five decades working steadily across film and television, appearing in titles including “Jumanji,” “Arachnophobia,” “Alias,” “Profiler,” “Logan” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” He died after suffering a fatal stab wound to the chest. Michael Gledhill was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.

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The news was confirmed by his wife, Valarie Anderson, who told TMZ that he passed away Saturday at a hospital in the Los Angeles area after suffering a cardiac arrest in May.



According to Variety, Anderson said Guidera had remained on life support for three weeks following the medical emergency.



<h2>A Familiar Face Across Film and Television</h2>



While Guidera was not a household name, he carved out a recognizable presence in Hollywood through a string of supporting roles in major studio productions. Born in San Francisco on October 18, 1960, he made his feature film debut in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Part III” in 1990, appearing as a bodyguard in the final chapter of the acclaimed crime saga.



His film career expanded throughout the decade with appearances in several high-profile releases. Audiences saw him in Roger Donaldson’s science-fiction thriller “Species,” Michael Bay’s action blockbuster “The Rock,” Kevin Costner’s The “Postman,” and the asteroid disaster epic “Armageddon.” Though often cast in smaller roles, Guidera became a familiar screen presence in productions that defined much of 1990s popular cinema.



Television viewers also encountered him in a variety of guest roles. His credits included appearances on “Baywatch,” “Renegade,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “Angel,” among other series. 



One of the most unusual milestones of Guidera’s career came in 1996, when he shared the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with Natasha Henstridge for a scene in “Species.” 



In a statement shared on social media, Anderson described her husband’s death as a devastating loss for the family and asked supporters to keep him in their thoughts.

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Few actors have navigated the unpredictable currents of Hollywood with as much intellectual precision, grace, and deliberate reinvention as Natalie Portman. In an industry that routinely treats child actors as disposable commodities, Portman did the impossible: she survived the early spotlight, established herself as a blockbuster mainstay, and then completely pivoted to become one of the most formidable, critically revered dramatic powerhouses of her generation.



Looking back across her three-decade-long career, her trajectory stands as a textbook masterclass in artistic autonomy. She didn’t just let her career happen to her; she actively shifted its gears, moving from a striking teenage prodigy to an elite, Oscar-winning actress and an uncompromising independent producer.



Here is how Natalie Portman successfully engineered one of the most impressive career evolutions in cinematic history.



<h2>The Raw, Searing Debut: Léon: The Professional (1994)</h2>



Portman didn’t ease her way into the film industry; she shattered the door down. At just 12 years old, she made her feature film debut in Luc Besson’s gritty thriller Léon: The Professional. Playing Mathilda, an orphaned girl taken in by a reluctant hitman, Portman delivered a performance of astonishing maturity, fierce intelligence, and profound grief. It was an immediately mesmerizing arrival that instantly signaled to Hollywood that she possessed a raw, innate dramatic gravity far beyond her years.



<h2>The Blockbuster Crucible and The Harvard Sabbatical (1999–2005)</h2>



By the late 1990s, Portman was thrust into the absolute apex of global pop-culture mania when George Lucas cast her as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. While the films brought her unparalleled international visibility, they also risked trapping her in the hollow gears of the green-screen blockbuster machine.



Instead of riding the studio wave, Portman made a choice that stunned her agents: she actively stepped back from Hollywood to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Harvard University. She famously declared that she didn’t care if college ruined her career, choosing intellectual enrichment over steady typecasting.



This intellectual grounding fundamentally altered her approach to her craft. When she returned to acting full-time, her choices became vastly more psychological, daring, and precise.



<h2>Shifting into Adult Acclaim: Closer and Black Swan</h2>



The definitive shift from “former child star” to “prestige dramatic actress” materialized rapidly through two monumental performances:



<ul><li>The Breakthrough (Closer, 2004): Directed by Mike Nichols, this sharp, cynical romantic drama allowed Portman to shed any remaining trace of her adolescent image. Playing Alice, a mysterious, emotionally guarded American stripper in London, she held her own alongside veterans like Julia Roberts and Jude Law. The performance earned her her first career Golden Globe and her first Academy Award nomination.</li><li>The Masterclass Pinnacle (Black Swan, 2010): Darren Aronofsky’s psychological horror masterpiece pushed Portman to her absolute physical and psychological limits. Putting her body through a grueling, year-long ballet training regimen, she delivered a terrifyingly visceral portrait of Nina Sayers, a dancer fracturing under the weight of artistic perfection. Her performance swept award season, earning her a well-deserved Best Actress Academy Award and solidifying her status as an A-list titan.</li></ul>



<h2>The Modern Auteur and Producer Era</h2>



In the decade following her Oscar win, Portman shifted her focus yet again—this time, seizing the means of production. Recognizing the historical lack of complex, multidimensional roles written for women, she co-founded her own production company, MountainA, alongside producing partner Sophie Mas.



Rather than chasing safe commercial payouts, Portman has utilized her industry leverage to produce and star in daring, deeply artistic character studies. This includes her haunting, Oscar-nominated biographical turn in Jackie (2016), her cerebral science-fiction work in Annihilation (2018), and Todd Haynes’ magnificent, campy psychological drama May December (2023).Her creative evolution shows absolutely no signs of slowing down in 2026. Fresh off producing and starring in the Apple TV+ miniseries Lady in the Lake, Portman is currently flexing her chameleonic range across the streaming landscape—headlining Guy Ritchie’s high-stakes global heist adventure Fountain of Youth and leading Lena Dunham’s upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Good S*x.

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The actress revealed that the abandoned scene would have taken Cassie’s impulsive behavior to a new level and even required her to learn a skill viewers never got the chance to see.



<h2>Sydney Sweeney Trained for a Deleted Pole Dancing Scene in ‘Euphoria’</h2>



While reflecting on material that never appeared in the HBO drama, Sweeney recalled a storyline involving Cassie and Maddy during a visit to a st**p club. In the scene, Cassie becomes captivated by the performers and starts imagining herself in their world.



Describing the character’s reaction, Sweeney said, “Cassie starts to see the girls on stage and she gets really excited. She’s like, ‘Wow, these girls are beautiful. I could do this.’” What begins as curiosity quickly spirals into the kind of reckless confidence that often defined Cassie’s most memorable storylines.



The sequence would have eventually placed Cassie in the spotlight herself. “She gets w**ted and she goes up on the stage, she gets all dressed up and Cassie pole dances,” Sweeney recalled.



To prepare for the scene, the actress underwent pole dancing training. “I did lessons for pole dancing, and it was so much fun,” she said. Looking back on the experience, she added, “Imagine crazy Cassie on a pole, which was hilarious.”



The revelation arrives just weeks after “Euphoria” wrapped its third and final part. The eight-episode farewell picked up years after the events of Season 2 and followed Rue, Cassie, Maddy, Jules, and the rest of the ensemble as they navigated adulthood. While the series ultimately ended with a very different version of Cassie’s story, Sweeney’s comments offer a glimpse at one of the many ideas that never made it from production to the screen.

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The 32-year-old is facing two counts of first degree murder along with several additional felony charges stemming from the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found dead at their Los Angeles home in December. 



Prosecutors allege Nick Reiner was responsible for the killings and have indicated he could face the death penalty if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty.



<h2>Why Nick Reiner Is Seeking Access to the Trust</h2>



The newly filed petition centers on a trust established by the Reiners for their children. According to the filing, the arrangement was designed to distribute funds in stages, with beneficiaries receiving half of their share at age 30 and the remainder at age 35. Reiner’s legal team argues that those terms entitled him to money years ago and that the funds should already be under his control.



Court documents reportedly state that the trust contains at least $1.5 million in assets. The filing further claims that Reiner has not received the portion he was supposed to obtain when he turned 30 and alleges that the trustee, attorney Paul R. Kanin, has repeatedly declined to release the money.



His attorneys maintain that the trust dispute is separate from the criminal proceedings and contend that Reiner remains entitled to access his assets while awaiting trial. The petition emphasizes that he is presumed innocent and argues that withholding the funds limits his ability to build a defense.



The filing also points to the departure of high profile defense attorney Alan Jackson from the case, claiming Reiner lacked the resources necessary to retain him. As a result, he is currently relying on representation through the public defender’s office while seeking access to the trust.



Reiner’s lawyers argue that delays could affect trial preparation and accuse the trustee of improperly withholding money that belongs to him under the terms of the trust. The court will now be tasked with determining whether those assets can be released while the criminal case against him continues to move forward.

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Few actors have captured the hearts of multiple generations quite like Michael J. Fox. With his boyish charm, lightning-fast comedic timing, and an innate, hyper-energetic screen presence, Fox became the definitive face of 1980s and ’90s pop culture. But beyond the cinematic classics and Emmy-winning television runs, Fox has spent the last few decades cementing an entirely different legacy as one of the world’s most formidable, transparent, and revolutionary advocates for medical research.



To mark the milestone, we are looking at how he continues to navigate his complex health journey and revisiting the five praised performances that shaped his extraordinary career.



<h2>An Unfiltered Update on His Health Journey</h2>



Fox has been fighting a highly visible, public battle with young-onset Parkinson’s disease for 35 years, having been secretly diagnosed in 1991 at the age of 29 before going public in 1998. Now entering his mid-sixties, Fox has always maintained a refreshing, grounded candor about the reality of living with an advanced, degenerative neurological condition.



In recent updates, Fox has been open about the fact that the physical toll of the disease is getting increasingly difficult. He utilizes a wheelchair for long-distance mobility, requires assistance with daily tasks to avoid frequent falls, and has spoken about the frustration of navigating modern voice-to-text technology with speech fluctuations.



Despite retiring from full-time acting in 2020 due to cognitive and vocal exhaustion, 2026 has been a remarkably active year for the star. In March, he surprised and delighted the industry by making a rare appearance at the 2026 Actor Awards to close out the “I Am an Actor” segment alongside his son, Sam Fox, receiving a thunderous standing ovation.



Furthermore, he officially returned to the screen for a recurring guest arc in Season 3 of Apple TV+’s acclaimed dramedy Shrinking. Playing a patient struggling with Parkinson’s opposite Harrison Ford, Fox utilized his real-life symptoms to bring an authentic, darkly humorous, and unsentimental perspective to the screen. Off-camera, his Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) continues to break records, officially crossing over $2.5 billion raised to date in the global pursuit of a cure.



<h2>The 5 Greatest and Most Praised Roles</h2>



<h3>1. Marty McFly in the Back to the Future Trilogy (1985–1990)</h3>



There is no cinema history without Marty McFly. Stepping into the DeLorean as the red-vest-wearing, skateboard-riding teenager, Fox delivered a performance of pure, lightning-in-a-bottle perfection. His manic energy, frantic double-takes, and flawless comedic chemistry with Christopher Lloyd’s Doc Brown anchored a complex sci-fi premise into a deeply relatable human adventure, creating a timeless trilogy that remains pristine decades later.



<h3>2. Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties (1982–1989)</h3>



Originally intended to be a minor character in a show about ex-hippie parents, Fox’s portrayal of the hyper-capitalist, suit-wearing Young Republican Alex P. Keaton completely hijacked the NBC sitcom. Fox infused the potentially unlikable, briefcase-toting teenager with an underlying warmth, vulnerability, and charm that won him three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards and turned the series into a ratings juggernaut.



<h3>3. Mike Flaherty in Spin City (1996–2000)</h3>



Returning to network television in the mid-90s, Fox reminded the world that he was the undisputed king of the workplace sitcom. Playing Mike Flaherty, the hyper-efficient Deputy Mayor of New York City tasked with constantly managing political disasters, Fox was a masterclass in controlled chaos. It was during the production of this show that his Parkinson’s symptoms began to visibly worsen, leading to his emotional departure from the series in 2000, though not before securing a final Primetime Emmy and three Golden Globes.



<h3>4. Louis Canning in The Good Wife (2010–2016)</h3>



In what is widely considered his most brilliant adult dramatic achievement, Fox joined CBS’s legal drama in a recurring guest role that turned his real-world health struggles into a narrative weapon. Playing Louis Canning, a ruthless, cynical defense attorney, the character actively used his neurological condition to manipulate juries, delay trials, and gain sympathy. It was a beautifully complex, unsentimental performance that allowed Fox to play a brilliant antagonist, earning him five Emmy nominations.



<h3>5. Dr. Benjamin Stone in Doc Hollywood (1991)</h3>



This charming romantic comedy stands as a pivotal milestone in Fox’s life, as it was on this exact set that he first noticed the finger tremors that led to his initial Parkinson’s diagnosis. Playing a hotshot, ego-driven Los Angeles plastic surgeon who gets stranded in a small, eccentric rural town, Fox excelled at playing the arrogant city slicker slowly humbled by a community’s genuine heart.

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The topic resurfaced after comments made by Clint’s eldest son, Kyle Eastwood, who described his father as retired during a November 2025 appearance in France. 



In a recent interview with ScreenRant, however, Scott offered a different perspective, suggesting that the situation may not be as settled as some reports have implied.



<h2>Scott Eastwood Says Retirement Talk May Be Premature</h2>



Asked whether Clint Eastwood has officially retired, Scott made it clear that he is not working from any inside confirmation. “We’ll see. I have not heard that from his mouth at all. So I don’t know what that feels like,” he said, leaving open the possibility that the 95-year-old filmmaker may not be finished yet.



Rather than discussing any future plans, Scott focused on the remarkable body of work his father has assembled across nearly seven decades in the entertainment industry. He described Clint’s career as “something to admire, something to be inspired by,” pointing not only to his achievements in front of the camera but also to his work behind the scenes.



“The work, the artistry that he’s done on and off screen,” Scott said, before listing the many roles Clint has filled throughout his career, including producing, writing, composing, directing and acting. “The body of work is incredible.”



If Clint Eastwood has indeed directed his final picture, that project would be “Juror #2,” the 2024 legal thriller starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons and Kiefer Sutherland. The movie earned strong reviews from critics and was later named among the National Board of Review’s top films of the year.



For now, though, any definitive retirement announcement appears to remain unconfirmed by the filmmaker himself, at least according to one of the people closest to him.

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