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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Variety's ‘Actors on Actors' Earns Fourth Daytime Emmy Nomination
Variety's 'Actors on Actors' has received its fourth Daytime Emmy nomination. The PBS SoCal series, which pairs actors for candid conversations about their recent projects and insights into the entertainment industry, was nominated for outstanding arts and popular culture program. Other nominees in the category include 'Black Barbie,' 'Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame,' 'Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter' and 'The Swift Effect.' More from Variety Variety's 'Actors on Actors' Season 22 Breaks Emmys Season Franchise Record With Nearly 100 Million Social Video Views Billy Bob Thornton Shocks Kathy Bates by Revealing He Almost Starred in 'Misery' and Their Surprise 'Matlock' Connection Kristen Bell Texts Adam Scott When She's Angry About 'Severance' Cliffhangers and Delays: 'Why Is It Taking So F--ing Long' for New Episodes? The 2024 'Actors on Actors' lineup of Emmy contenders featured Leo Woodall ('One Day') and Nicholas Galitzine ('Mary & George'); Joey King ('We Were the Lucky Ones') and Taylor Zakhar Perez ('Red, White & Royal Blue'); Quinta Brunson ('Abbott Elementary') and Jennifer Aniston ('The Morning Show'); Jodie Foster ('True Detective: Night Country') and Robert Downey Jr. ('The Sympathizer'); Jon Hamm ('Fargo,' 'The Morning Show') and Kristen Wiig ('Palm Royale'); Tyler James Williams ('Abbott Elementary') and Anthony Mackie ('Twisted Metal'); Anna Sawai ('Shōgun') and Tom Hiddleston ('Loki'); Brie Larson ('Lessons in Chemistry') and Andrew Scott ('Ripley'); Hannah Einbinder ('Hacks') and Chloe Fineman ('Saturday Night Live'); Elizabeth Debicki ('The Crown') and Emma Corrin ('A Murder at the End of the World'); Chloë Sevigny ('Feud: Capote vs. The Swans') and Kim Kardashian ('American Horror Story: Delicate'); and Naomi Watts ('Feud: Capote vs. The Swans') and Jonathan Bailey ('Fellow Travelers'). In parallel with the Oscars race that year, the lineup included the following actors: Andrew Garfield ('We Live in Time') and Ryan Reynolds ('Deadpool & Wolverine'); Ariana Grande ('Wicked') and Paul Mescal ('Gladiator II'); Selena Gomez ('Emilia Pérez') and Saoirse Ronan ('Blitz,' 'The Outrun'); Angelina Jolie ('Maria') and Cynthia Erivo ('Wicked'); Zendaya ('Challengers,' 'Dune: Part Two') and Nicole Kidman ('Babygirl'); Drew Starkey ('Queer') and Harris Dickinson ('Babygirl,' 'Blitz'); Kate Winslet ('Lee') and Zoë Saldaña ('Emilia Pérez'); Daniel Craig ('Queer') and Josh O'Connor ('Challengers'); Pamela Anderson ('The Last Showgirl') and Mikey Madison ('Anora'); Colman Domingo ('Sing Sing') and Kieran Culkin ('A Real Pain'); Demi Moore ('The Substance') and Amy Adams ('Nightbitch'); and Adrien Brody ('The Brutalist') and Tilda Swinton ('The Room Next Door'). 'Actors on Actors' was first nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2019. The series has previously won both a Daytime Emmy and a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award. Variety's co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh and associate publisher Donna Pennestri executive produce 'Actors on Actors.' The 52nd Daytime Emmys Awards will take place on Oct. 17. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody SLAMMED for 'tone deaf' remarks about disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein
Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody are facing backlash over their recent 'tone deaf' remarks about disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. Seyfried, 39, and Brody, 45, discussed their knowledge of the Weinstein 'rumors' while appearing together on Variety's Actors On Actors series last month. In a snippet shared to Variety's Instagram, Seyfried claimed she 'didn't know the extent' of Weinstein's abuses while Brody said he 'knew he was scary' but 'hadn't heard anything sexual' until Weinstein was exposed in 2017. The conversation took a bizarre turn as Seyfried recalled her own past encounter with Weinstein, with both her and Brody smiling and laughing throughout. She recalled being awestruck by Weinstein, who she described as the 'big papa of the room,' when he agreed to attend the premiere of her 2013 film Lovelace. The actress shuttered as she remembered 'giving him the biggest hug' at the event. Seyfried and Brody's Actors On Actors episode was released on June 9 amid Weinstein's highly-publicized rape and sexual assault retrial in New York City. Two days alter, Weinstein was found guilty of sexually assaulting his former assistant but not guilty of forcing oral sex on a teenage model. The judge declared a mistrial on a third charge of rape after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. Fans were left outraged by both Seyfried and Brody 'laughing' during the Weinstein discussion, with many calling them out in the comment section of Variety's post. has reached out to representatives for both Seyfried and Brody for comment. Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody after facing backlash over their recent 'tone deaf' remarks about disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein. Seyfried, 39, and Brody, 45, discussed their knowledge of the Weinstein 'rumors' while appearing together on Variety's Actors On Actors series last month 'This is far from funny omg how repugnant of them,' one IG user wrote, with another adding: 'The way they are both laughing during this story is quite disturbing.' Many also refused to believe that the actors 'didn't know' about the Weinstein allegations, which industry figures have claimed was an 'open secret' in Hollywood. 'Oh they know. Everyone in hollywood knows,' one Instagram user claimed, with another fan going as far as to accuse Brody and Seyfried of 'lying.' 'Genuinely curious how they "didnt know" when every actor I've met in Los Angeles including myself, heard stories about that dude. I moved here in 08, everyone knew, if they say they didn't, they're [lying],' the fan commented. However, several Variety followers came to Brody and Seyfried's defense as they praised the duo for being 'genuine' during the conversation. 'Love her honesty,' said one fan of Seyfried's Weinstein story. The topic of Weinstein came up after Seyfried alluded to a 'moment' she had at the Sundance premiere of her film Lovelace Brody remembered that 'Harvey Weinstein bought' Lovelace, in which Seyfried plays real-life porn star Linda Lovelace, during the 2013 festival. He also recalled Weinstein attending a Sundance 'party' but encouraged Seyfried to tell the story how she remembered it. 'I remember seeing him drive away. This was pre-everybody admitting that he was the way everybody knew he was but I —,' Seyfried began before Brody interrupted her. 'I knew [Weinstein] was scary, but I actually didn't know...,' he said. '[Didn't know] to the extent,' Seyfried added. 'I didn't know the extent.' In a snippet shared to Variety's Instagram , Seyfried claimed she 'didn't know the extent' of Weinstein's abuses while Brody said he 'knew he was scary' but 'hadn't heard anything sexual' until Weinstein was exposed in 2017 Brody claimed that he 'hadn't heard anything sexual' but appeared to suggest that he mostly likely 'wouldn't have' since Weinstein's victims were women. 'I had heard, like, a few rumors,' Seyfried admitted. 'I see,' Brody replied. Seyfried then launched into her story about inviting Weinstein to the Sundance premiere of Lovelace. 'Yeah, I remember seeing him in a car and I'm like, "Harvey!" Seyfried began before letting out a laugh and remarking, "Oh, I'm so stupid."' She continued: 'Slow motion, he's like rolling down his window and I'm like, "Are you gonna come to Lovelace tomorrow?" And he's like, "Um, I'm supposed to fly out in the morning. When is it?"' Seyfried said she told Weinstein the details and that he told her, '"I'll make it there!"' At the time, Seyfried was thrilled that Weinstein had agreed to attend the premiere. 'And then I looked to Abby, my agent, who's still my agent, of course, and she was like, "Oh my God, Amanda, that's so great."' Weinstein attended the premiere like he said he would and ended up 'buying' Lovelace during the festival. 'He's like, "I bought it,"' Seyfried remembered Weinstein telling her. 'And I gave him the biggest hug and I'm like, "Oh my God, thank you."' Seyfried reenacted the hug for Brody by hugging herself in her seat. She later found out that it was actually Weinstein's brother Bob Weinstein's company Radius-TWC who purchased the distribution rights. Fans were left outraged by both Seyfried and Brody 'laughing' during the Weinstein discussion, with many calling them out in the comment section of Variety's Instagram post Many also refused to believe that the actors 'didn't know' about the Weinstein allegations, which were believed to be an 'open secret' in Hollywood What she remembered most about her entire experience with Weinstein was the 'excitement' in the room at the premiere. 'It was just the excitement with which the whole room was buzzing. And I gave him the biggest hug,' she recalled. 'I'm like, you know, "Harvey bought it." And he was like the big papa of the room.' Seyfried stopped mid-story to exhale and dramatically wipe Weinstein's 'hug' off of her. 'But it's just the way it was,' she continued. 'We all needed him to want our project if it was an indie because that meant it was gonna go somewhere.' 'Yeah, yeah. Wild,' said Brody. 'I remember him at the party.' Seyfried then interrupted him to joke, 'Where is [Weinstein] now?' Brody then sarcastically added: 'Yeah, what is he doing?' 'I'm just kidding,' said Seyfried. 'So f***ed up.' Brody then continued his story about seeing Weinstein at the film's after-party. 'I remember him bouncing around the party a bit and like the, you know, whispers [that], "He's behind you." But that's sort of it. I didn't get to hug him.' Seyfried declared that 'Hollywood is a safer place' now because Weinstein was 'like the dictator kind of.' 'He set the tone. He was the number one,' Brody said. 'And also people were scared of him' added Seyfried. 'And if people are scared of somebody, the right things don't happen.'
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Sent Adam Scott Voice Memos to Complain About ‘Severance'
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are 'Severance' fans just like everybody else. They, however, have one advantage: Adam Scott's cell phone number. In Bell's Actors on Actors interview with Scott, the 'Nobody Wants This' star made public exactly what she and her 'Parenthood' husband leave in the text chain. 'The endings to every episode of 'Severance' are so biologically frustrating that I don't know how you guys expect anyone to sleep after an episode with that level of a cliffhanger,' Bell started. 'So what Dax and I tend to do is, when we see someone whose work we love or whose work frustrates us — as in your case — we leave you a nice, long, detailed, unedited voice memo. And you got a lot of those.' More from IndieWire 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Review: Season 3 Brings the Fun - and Zombies - but Misses Chances to Go Deeper Hot Wings and Rabbit Holes: Exploring Late Night's Dance with Digital Scott professed to have saved every one of the messages, calling them both 'deeply flattering' and 'deeply insulting.' While deep in production on the second season, one message from Bell and Shepard said, 'Hey, just curious, are you guys shooting this one minute per week? Why is it taking so fucking long?' Scott teased, 'Just because you guys left that message, it's now going to take seven years for the next season.' Bell's favorite memo came when Shepard screamed out the message, 'Hey, Adam. Kristen just fell out of a two-story window. I bet you'd like to know how she's doing. I'll tell you next week!' Bell and Shepard are typical of the committed 'Severance' fanbase, as Scott related to The Los Angeles Times in March. 'I was a huge 'Lost' fan and huge 'Twilight Zone' person, so I totally get it,' he said. 'I don't really dive into all the theories and stuff on this, but I have seen some on Instagram, which is usually video of a podcast where they're really diving into one theory or the other. Also, all of the artwork that people are making, it's overwhelming and incredible. Whenever I see one on Instagram, I save every single one.' Bell, Shepard, and the rest of the 'Severance' heads will have to wait a while for the third season. While its production has been confirmed by executive producer Ben Stiller and Apple TV+, a date has yet to be announced. Watch the full Actors on Actors conversation from Variety between Bell and Scott below: Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
South Wales Guardian
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe ‘was so far from who I am'
The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: 'It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. 'It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. 'But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. 'I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. 'And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'. 'I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'.' Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for 'the best 10 years a person gets to have' while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: 'It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. 'I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up.'
Leader Live
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Lisa Kudrow says her Friends character Phoebe ‘was so far from who I am'
The 61-year-old from Los Angeles played one of six friends featured in the hit US sitcom which also starred Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt Le Blanc and the late Matthew Perry. Speaking to US actress Parker Posey for Variety's Actors On Actors series, she said: 'It (the series) was fun the whole time, because we had fun, the cast had fun. 'It was like a collaboration with the writers, because they were so great and nice and good. 'But me being Phoebe was so far from who I was as a human being that it was work. 'I needed to justify everything she was saying in my head so that it felt like she meant it and it was real to her. It was a lot of work. 'And I remember like season two or three, and I was just doing it, and went, 'Oh my god, I'm not doing the work. I don't know if this is going as well. I'm not doing the work'. 'I was really fretting over it. And (Matt) LeBlanc went, 'What's the matter with you?'. I said, 'I'm not doing the work that I did. I used to like really work, and he said, 'You're her. You don't have to do it anymore'.' Alongside her role in Friends, Kudrow is known for starring in a number of TV series as well as comedy films Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and The Opposite Of Sex. In 2023 she thanked her late co-star Perry for 'the best 10 years a person gets to have' while filming Friends in a tribute following his death at the age of 54. During their conversation, Posey, who has starred in films including Dazed And Confused and Superman Returns, spoke about one of her more recent roles playing a southern woman called Victoria Ratliff in season three of Mike White's dark comedy, The White Lotus. She said: 'It was such a gift to have this middle-aged woman at this time in my life, in my career, to be the southern woman. 'I was reading Tennessee Williams in junior high and high school and southern writers and all of this. So I was like, I just ate it up.'
