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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marvel Star, 38, Misidentified in Viral Video from L.A. Protests
Marvel Star, 38, Misidentified in Viral Video from L.A. Protests originally appeared on Parade. Actor was misidentified in a now-viral clip circulating from the ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles. A representative for the Thunderbolts* actor, 38, confirmed to Entertainment Weekly on June 10 that the actor was not in the clip and are currently "working to correct the misinformation." In the viral clip on X (formerly known as Twitter), the man — who was actually identified as Aaron Fisher — spoke out to authorities and urged them to "Think about what you're doing now" during the protests and noted that they are "on the wrong side of history." "Your assault rifles and your sticks? You should be standing here with us," he said in the clip. "We know you got a job to do, but you took an oath to the Constitution, not to the fascists in the White House. Think about what this means." "Coming into our community, peaceful f---ing community — people working their jobs," he continued. "They're sending men in military fatigues, weapons of war. And you stand here and you allow it . . . do you think any of these people in the White House sending you these commands give a f--- about you?" The ongoing protests in Los Angeles began on Friday, June 6 after ICE agents carried out raids in heavily Latino parts of the city — including downtown L.A. In response to the protests, President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard, a move which escalated the protests and has been heavily criticized by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Fisher told the outlet he "found the mixup to be pretty humorous, and glad it helped to amplify the message" amid the ongoing protests. "The proliferation of the words themselves, and the movement behind it, is what matters most," he continued. "The deployment of the National Guard against the wishes of our Governor is dangerously un-American, and I will continue to peacefully protest in my community."Marvel Star, 38, Misidentified in Viral Video from L.A. Protests first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Goldie Hawn's 'nepo baby' breaks silence on claim he was viral protestor during LA riots
A Hollywood ' nepo baby ' has broken his silence on sensational claims he was the protestor in a video that went viral during the Los Angeles riots. In the clip, a protestor is seen yelling at some of the National Guardsmen whom President Donald Trump dispatched to quell the mob violence that has broken out in response to a raft of ICE raids targeting illegal immigrants. 'You're on the wrong side of history,' he bellows. 'We know you got a job to do, but you took an oath to the Constitution, not to the fascists in the White House.' As the footage circulated, a wild rumor took hold that the man was in fact Wyatt Russell, the 38-year-old son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Now Wyatt's spokesperson has officially put the kibosh on the speculation, saying categorically: 'This is indeed NOT Wyatt Russell, and we have been working to try and correct the mis-identification,' via the Independent. The person in the video turns out to be a left-wing political activist called Aaron Fisher who used to be a staffer for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus. has reached out to Wyatt's representative for comment. Wyatt Russell has broken his silence to refute the sensational claims he was the protestor in a video that went viral amid the Los Angeles riots; pictured in London this April Aaron Fisher is now a partner at the Florida-based firm Statecraft Digital, which bills itself as a 'holistic digital communications agency & strategic partner to candidates, political organizations, non-profits, and movements,' on LinkedIn. In the viral video, Aaron upbraids the National Guardsmen posted nearby, asking them whether they feel 'feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks?' He adds: 'You should be standing here with us. You're on the wrong side of history. We know you got a job to do, but you took an oath to the Constitution, not to the fascists in the White House. Aaron shouts: 'Think about what you're doing now. Think about what this means. Coming into our community, peaceful f***ing community, people working their job. 'They send in men in military fatigues, weapons of war, into our communities, and you stand here and you allow it. I am sick and tired of it. You should be sick and tired of it.' He then demands: 'You think any of these people in the White House sending you these commands give a f*** about you? Not one of them do! They laugh at you!' Urging them to 'think about your place in history,' he says: 'Ask yourself when you wake up tomorrow. I don't know if you have kids. Ask yourself the future you want for your children. Is it this? You can answer me. Is it this? Do you feel good about this?' After the video spread online and Aaron was roundly mistaken for Wyatt, the protestor was asked about the confusion and said: 'I found the mixup to be pretty humorous, and glad it helped to amplify the message.' The protestor turns out to be a left-wing political activist called Aaron Fisher (left), rather than Wyatt, who is pictured (right) at the premiere of his film Thunderbolts* in April He added: 'The proliferation of the words themselves, and the movement behind it, is what matters most. The deployment of the National Guard against the wishes of our Governor is dangerously un-American, and I will continue to peacefully protest in my community,' via Entertainment Weekly. Wyatt meanwhile has followed his parents' footsteps into the acting profession, acting on shows like Black Mirror and in movies like Everybody Wants Some!!. He is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing a character called John Walker whose aim is to become the next Captain America. Wyatt has played John in the series The Falcon And The Winter Soldier and the movie Thunderbolts*, and will also feature in Avengers: Doomsday. He has worked with Kurt on the Godzilla show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and has been cast in an upcoming Steven Spielberg movie about UFOs, alongside such names as Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Josh O'Connor. Before he became an actor, Wyatt was a professional ice hockey player in Europe, but suffered injuries that forced him out of the sport in 2010. Although Wyatt is the only child Kurt and Goldie had biologically, Kurt has also become a father figure to Goldie's other children. Her son Oliver Hudson and daughter Kate Hudson, whose biological father is the musician Bill Hudson, both refer to Kurt as 'Pa.' Goldie and Kurt, who both went through divorces before becoming an item, never married each other despite spending four decades together. During an appearance on Loose Women in 2015 Goldie quipped that 'we've been married before, it didn't work, so why do it again?' Wyatt has been married to his second wife, As The World Turns actress Meredith Hagner, since 2019, and they share two sons.
The Independent
29-01-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Why freedivers take extreme risks to find peace deep under the water's surface
Aaron Fisher's mental health, like that of many people around the world, suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'I started going through really bad depression at that time,' the Canadian says before a trip to Mexico changed everything. In the Yucatan Peninsula, Fisher discovered freediving – a sport where people dive underwater while holding their breath. After completing his first course, Fisher was hooked. 'I would just dive every single day and hold my breath every single day in the cenote – and I just loved it,' he explains. 'What I loved about it was taking that breath, and once you're in the water, it's quiet,' he adds. 'That peace, that absolute quietness around you. Hearing things you haven't heard inside yourself, connecting to parts of yourself, that awareness within.' Fast forward to the present day, and freediving has become part of Fisher's identity. He now focuses on static freediving (holding his breath in a body of water) and has set his sights on breaking national records. Fisher also firmly advocates for the power of freediving and its potential connections to improved mental wellness. This narrative is not unique within the freediving community. Many athletes and recreational divers say they've undergone transformative journeys while discovering the sport. Most believe there's a unique combination of attributes tied to freediving that can unlock deeply therapeutic benefits. Freediving's emergence into the mainstream Unlike scuba divers, who rely on breathing apparatus and oxygen tanks, freedivers take one deep breath at the surface before descending into the water. While the practice is traced to ancient communities like the Bajau tribe, which would dive for food, it's only emerged as a sport and recreational hobby within the last few decades. In popular culture, like social media, freediving is often depicted through stunning images of divers exploring reefs, marine life and open water. Aided with long, slender fins and free of cumbersome equipment, recreational freediving is precisely what its name suggests: freeing. However, it also comes with risks. Seen by some as an 'extreme sport', proper training and safety measures are essential to avoid blackouts and pressure-related injuries. The extreme nature of freediving is particularly highlighted by films like the 2023 Netflix documentary The Deepest Breath, which introduced viewers to the thrilling and sometimes dangerous world of competitive freediving. Yet interest in the sport continues to soar. The freediving body AIDA International certified 2,809 students in 2014 for passing their AIDA 2 course, often considered the first step in training. That number has soared to 42,532 students certified for the same course in 2024, so far. Earlier this year, Arnaud Jerald also became the first freediver to carry the Olympic torch, signalling further mainstream recognition of the sport. Despite growing interest, studies into the sport have been slow to catch up. There's plenty of research on the links between sports and mental wellness, as well as the benefits of breathing techniques or wider exposure to nature. However, research into the psychological benefits of these combined elements through freediving is limited. One 2013 investigation, however, concluded that freedivers displayed lower stress and anxiety levels and had better coping mechanisms than non-freedivers. Therapeutic benefits Anecdotal evidence and lived experiences from freedivers suggest there is indeed a connection to mental wellbeing. Freedivers often credit this to breathing and relaxation, as well as the community, the connection to nature, and the mindful lifestyle freediving promotes. Building blocks often tied to good mental health such as meditation, movement and emotional honesty are key disciplines in freediving. 'When it comes to freediving, breath is a technology,' Fisher explains, highlighting the importance of the period just before a dive. Known as a 'breathe up', freedivers spend several minutes floating on the surface and breathing before taking their final breath. While there are many personal strategies and techniques, the goal is to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system (the opposite of fight-or-flight), helping to slow the heart rate and induce more relaxation. This preparation period is a unique characteristic that sets freediving apart from other sports. Freedivers are essentially doing 'nothing', trying to focus their minds and release muscle tension. Creating this stillness can be mentally challenging, so applying certain techniques like a 'body scan' helps bring focus to the present moment – and can be therapeutic. Diving in water also has a part to play as well, helping freedivers achieve meditative states through weightlessness. 'We take away the sensation of gravity, so everything becomes uniform around us,' William Trubridge, one of the world's deepest freedivers, tells The Independent. By removing most external stimuli, Trubridge believes divers can tap into a state where they simply observe their body's sensations in the present moment. 'There's no up, down, to the side because there's no gravity. You don't feel any pressure on your body in any particular place. So everything's uniform, which means you kind of lose the sensation of having a body.' A healing process Stories of healing through freediving are also becoming more common, however, Vera Giampietro 's experience is quite unique. Doctors told the Swiss freediving record holder she might never dive again after an incident of medical malpractice in 2018 left her with just 25 per cent of her eardrum. Traumatised, Giampietro sought the help of various doctors, therapists and friends to process her pain. The incident knocked her confidence and impacted all areas of her life, but she never lost hope. Despite countless failed surgeries, Giampietro was determined to return to freediving and the life she loved – even with a damaged eardrum. The mental healing process ultimately started when she allowed herself to return to the water. 'Even though I started diving with a handicap in a way, that's when I also started processing all these emotions,' Giampietro says. Various elements of freediving played a part in her recovery – from being surrounded by a community of supportive divers to learning how to let go ahead of a dive. She adds: 'Having to surrender and accept that you cannot control everything… I think it's the most difficult part of this activity because we are so used to control.' Giampietro has now returned to freediving and continues to break national records, crediting the water as crucial to her healing process and overcoming the past trauma. 'For me, freediving has always been a way to be honest with myself and accept and face difficult emotions that I was probably hiding from myself,' she adds. 'It doesn't matter if you go to 10 meters or 100, if you hold your breath for two minutes or five; if you manage to find a way to be at peace with yourself and to be present, then that's all it matters.' Wider applications William Trubridge is a renowned freediver with multiple world, continental, and national records and a passionate advocate for the sport's growth. When Trubridge began competing, he realised that success in competitive freediving demanded complete relaxation – a paradox in a world of competitive sports, which often rely on adrenaline. 'In freediving, it's the opposite,' he explains. Harnessing his breath, regulating his nervous system, and establishing complete mental focus enabled Trubridge to unlock incredible depths – but also navigate everyday life. 'Freediving was this test tube experiment in high-pressure stress management,' Trubridge says. 'Those techniques in that test tube environment of extreme physical and mental pressure have allowed me to break world records.' 'But then I've seen what incredible application they have to all the other forms of pressure that we encounter in our lives, whether at work or in personal life, these same techniques have the exact same power.' Like others, he believes that the skills learned through freediving linked to breathing, mental focus and physical awareness are also transferable to life outside the water. As a result, Trubridge founded the Mental Immune System, a programme helping people overcome and respond to stress and anxiety through the same mental and physical techniques used by freedivers. It encourages things like diaphragmatic breathing, returning to the present moment, and observing our thoughts, helping people transform their mindset. Echoing Trubridge's perspective, Aaron also believes we hold simple tools with vast potential at our fingertips. He reflected on how freediving framed his other experiences: 'Before I go into a business meeting, I'll stop, relax, have a breath, be focused, and understand what I'm looking to do.' While it's rare in our fast-paced world to find much time for pause, freediving could serve as a reminder that some of the most important tools come from within. 'The one thing that will never lie to you in your life is your breath,' Fisher adds. 'The only thing is we don't take the time to understand it.'
