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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jason Isaacs reveals fame makes him 'feel empty' as he opens up about the reaction to him 'oversharing' on White Lotus behind-the-scenes drama
Jason Isaacs has revealed that fame makes him 'feel empty' as he opened up about his recent time in the spotlight after starring in The White Lotus. The Harry Potter actor, 61, played troubled family patriarch Tim Ratliff in the series which was filmed in Thailand over an eight-month period. And behind the scenes of the show there were rumoured feuds after Jason spoke in several interviews about the filming time being like 'a cross between summer camp and Lord of the Flies but in a gilded cage'. Leads Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins were thought to have fallen out after they unfollowed each other on social media. Now he has opened up on the reaction to some of his controversial comments and about his life as a famous face in general. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Speaking on The Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware he explained: 'It's a bit naff being famous. It feels empty. 'And I get embarrassed by the social status you get when you meet people who are genuinely impressive and do extraordinary things. 'But if you can use it sometimes to lighten people's load or do something good, it just feels like it's swinging the pendulum. He then spoke openly about some of the comment he had made about the White Lotus filming which set of various rumours online. Jason said: 'I got in a lot of trouble, because people go, What was it like? And a lot of the other actors, they're very good kind of brand managers. 'They go it was wonderful, Thailand was fabulous etc.. 'It was a bit like Lord of the Flies', I said.' Jessie then said: 'You were quoted as saying it was like Theatre Camp and Lord of the Flies?' Jason added: 'Yeah, because it is a lot of people away from home for a long period of time, away from their families. And it was everything. It was all the things you would expect in a group of people. Jason said: 'I got in a lot of trouble, because people go, What was it like? And a lot of the other actors, they're very good kind of brand managers...' 'Anyway, all these online Sherlock Holmes have read a whole bunch of b****cks into it and started extrapolating from what they thought they could see people's photographs about where the fault lines were in our friendships, or complete bollocks, they've no idea!' Aimee recently playfully took aim at her co-star Jason's 'overshare' about the intense relationships that were formed on the White Lotus set. Jason summed up the shoot as 'a cross between summer camp and Lord of the Flies but in a gilded cage'. Fans had already been speculating about off-screen relationships, specifically Aimee and her on-screen lover Walton - who plays Rick Hatchett. Jason's comments only added fuel to the rumour mill fire, as many surmised that he was referring to the relationship between Aimee Lou and Walton. However Aimee Lou herself made light of Jason's remarks as she reshared a meme to her Instagram Story on Tuesday. Reposting a meme of someone who spills all of their secrets without even being asked where the person had written 'interviewer: so did you enjoy Thailand? Jason Isaacs:....' Aimee Lou shared the X post on her story and tagged Jason in the post alongside a laughing face. The person who had shared Aimee Lou's repost, mused: 'Looks like she's poking fun at the fact Jason Isaac's implied some people fell out and that some shady stuff went down on set: 'There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke...' Aimee Lou, who plays the tragic fan favourite Chelsea, meanwhile has described how the cast 'wrap and walk five steps to your room. You're living where you're filming. It is the Truman Show'. Fans of the show began to speculate that Aimee and Walton had fallen out after they unfollowed each other. However matters seem to have now resolved themselves as they are back following each other again and Aimee recently showed him support on his SNL stint.
Cosmopolitan
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Merit's tinted sunscreen had a 20,000 person wait list and is finally available: Why it'll be your new fave
When it comes to base products with sun protection in it, I'm a tough gal to please and in all honesty, I have never found a tinted SPF that has worked out for me. They are always a bit too claggy, the pigment is too thick and reads a bit grey – I know this is to cover the white cast that the SPF can leave, but I end up looking like a greasy, 2D mess. I much rather pop on my regular SPF and then deal with my makeup coverage afterwards, layering up rather than trying to kill two birds with one stone. Then the Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF50 dropped on my desk. Despite loving the brand, I did a little eye-roll – when will brands learn that mineral sunscreen will always leave a bit of a cast on darker skin tones? But I tried it in the name of beauty research, aka my job. Never have I had to eat my words so quickly, I was highly impressed. Fans are already clambering to get their hands on this, with the waitlist hit over 20,000 pre-launch. So before you part with your pennies, lemme tell you the tea on the best tinted SPF I have ever tried, which took 2 years to create... If you aren't familiar with Merit yet, it's the brand that's It girl-approved to its core. White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood recently waxed lyrical about her fave Merit products, which she brought with her to Thailand to film the latest season of the hit show. It's a brand that speaks to you if you want beauty products that just enhance your natural, minimalist vibe. Take their Flush Balm, for instance, it's the easiest lazy girl blush that you draw on your cheeks and blend for the prettiest, natural-looking flush or the Solo Shadows, a cream-to-powder eyeshadow that is extremely hard to mess up. This brand is effortless beauty to the bones. I began testing the Merit Tinted Mineral Sunscreen a month before it launched. It gave me a chance to see how it fit in with my day-to-day life, as someone that normally opts for separate sunscreen and base products. I noted things like how easy it felt to apply, wear time, whether it transferred, the shine breakthrough throughout the day and whether I noticed any changes in my skin. Shades: 15 Coverage: Light to mediumFinish: Natural dewy I applied two pumps on the back of my hand as I always do when applying a base product. I'd already done my skin care and primed so, 'here goes nothing' I thought ready to test The Uniform for the first time. I just never like tinted sunscreens and one that is 100% mineral? Nope, 0% success for me. Mineral sunscreens are notoriously tricky when it comes to leaving a white cast on any skin tone with melanin, not just deep, dark skin colours, so I have basically given up on them and tinted minerals are products I have typically found even worse. This is because they overuse pigment to cover the white/grey cast of the SPF in the formula and end up being way too opaque for me. This one is unique, it uses an ultra fine zinc oxide with a plant-based SPF booster so these meshed with thei clever 'proprietary pigment dispersion technology' (so much science) allows for a formula base with a lower mix of both ingredients so they could scale the pigment load across the shade range, reducing the likelihood of a white or grey cast to nil. Ok, so, to applying. First impressions? A blendable dream. The colour match was impeccable (I'm 6, for reference) and with a few buffs of my blending brush it was honestly imperceivable with absolutely no pilling. The finish was exactly what I look for in a base product; natural and breathable but not shiny – I'm way too oily for a super dewy finish. It blurred my pores and did a decent job in covering some of my pigmentation, but I topped with a concealer when I was going for full face beat. For the first wear, I tried it without powdering (risky, I know) to see how quickly I become a grease ball, and I have to say, it wasn't too bad. After about four hours I was shining like a literal beacon, but that's pretty standard for oily skin types like mine. When I topped it was my go-to powder on following days, it stayed set all day bar the tiniest breakthrough of shine on my forehead. The only thing that I am ever so slightly dubious of is using this as your only form of SPF in sunny, hot climates. Knowing how much SPF you need to apply for sufficient coverage, I would gag at the idea of applying that much foundation. For this that would equate to about four or five pumps and that's way, way too much product for me. It's an SPF50 which is ample coverage but if you aren't loading it on, then it's not going to protect you properly and the same goes for reapplying when in the sun. To cover all bases during the heatwave I used a SPF moisturiser and then applied this on top, it kind of became my Uniform – geddit? Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian takes aim at 'cheap shot' SNL sketch on Aimee Lou Wood
Comedian Ronni Ancona spoke to BBC Breakfast after White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood called a sketch on US TV show Saturday Night Live that impersonated her using exaggerated prosthetic teeth "mean and unfunny"
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Aimee Lou Wood's ‘enchanting' favourite film available to stream for free
Aimee Lou Wood has named a critically acclaimed film that is currently available to stream for free in the UK Comedian takes aim at 'cheap shot' SNL sketch on Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood has revealed one of her top film picks that UK viewers can stream for free. The much-admired film is presently available on Channel 4 and promises to touch your heart in just a little over an hour. The cherished British actress, known for her roles in The White Lotus and Sex Education, recently popped into the Criterion Closet to chat about some of her most treasured films. She highlighted Céline Sciamma's touching work on the themes of youth and bereavement, Petite Maman, labelling it as a 'heartbreaking' film that's a must-see. With the film's critical praise and its brief runtime of 70 minutes, available at no cost on Channel 4, it's easy to fit into your viewing schedule before it disappears from the service, reports the Express. While discussing her top picks, Wood acknowledged Thelma and Louise, accessible on Prime Video in the UK, and Petite Maman as two standout movies. Speaking about the celebrated French creation from 2021, she referred to it as "the sweetest, most haunting, beautiful film and it just tears me apart. "It's just mums, mums. Anything about mums gets me right in the ticker. I love my mum, I've got her name tattooed on my arm. "And I also love [Sciamma's] Portrait of a Lady on Fire, so I love all of her movies, so she's just one of my faves." For those needing more persuasion, cinephiles have shared glowing five-star feedback supporting Wood's enthusiasm for Petite Maman. One enthusiast exclaimed over the motion picture, celebrating it as "A beautiful, tender hug of a film. "And refreshing to have a film mainly from a child's point of view. The child actors were wonderful. As was the pace of the film. Perfection." Another fan commented: "Mysterious, enchanting and very unusual. It draws you into their world and makes you ask questions. Very poignant. I wanted more!" Meanwhile, a fan on Letterboxd raved: "What Céline Sciamma achieves in a mere 72 minutes is dumbfounding." They added: "A moving and tender portrait of familial relationships told through a fantastical but still grounded lens of time travel. My heart is full and I wept as the credits rolled. Sciamma is truly a master of the craft. "I hope every living soul gets a chance to watch this." These glowing reviews make Petite Maman a must-watch for the week. Petite Maman is available to stream on Channel 4.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Sherman ‘Never Meant to Hurt Anyone's Feelings' With Aimee Lou Wood ‘SNL' Parody
When Aimee Lou Wood referred to Sarah Sherman's parody of her in a recent White Lotus-themed sketch on Saturday Night Live as 'mean and unfunny,' it highlighted just how much the show missed the mark. Reflecting on the incident in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Sherman acknowledged the contrast between her intention and the overall execution of the bit, which largely mocked Wood's appearance. 'I was excited to play her because she's so iconic, her character is so iconic,' Sherman said. 'And I fucking obviously never meant to hurt anyone's feelings. Never in a million years did I get into comedy to make anyone upset. I feel terrible that anyone would feel bad.' More from Rolling Stone Morgan Wallen Explains Abrupt 'SNL' Exit: 'I Was Just Ready to Go Home' 'SNL': Watch Arcade Fire Perform 'Pink Elephant,' 'Year Of The Snake' 'SNL' Weekend Update Shuts Down 'Woke' Pope Complaints, Trashes Trump's Alcatraz Revival Last month, Wood shared that Sherman sent her flowers in apology and said she received an additional apology from Saturday Night Live. Wood also noted that while she understands the nature of the sketch comedy series as one that is rooted in popular culture, she saw the treatment of her character in particular as cheap comedy. 'I don't mind caricature – I understand that's what SNL is. But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on,' she said at the time. 'Not Sarah Squirm's fault and not hating on her. Hating on the concept.' Sherman has been on Saturday Night Live for four seasons, but the responsibility attached to her work is ever-changing. 'The show is in constant dialogue with culture as it's happening, and it happens really fast,' she said. 'You have to be vigilant, you know what I mean? There are a lot of things out of your control. You're playing a lot of different parts, you're doing a lot of different roles that you're not in control.' She added: 'Being in conversation with everything popular culture, there's such a danger there. Sometimes you just don't realize how it comes across, but you're put in a position to be engaging with it all the time, because you are a part of a show that's constantly interacting with culture and popular politics and popular whatever. As I get thrown more and more into the show, it's just this other thing that I have to learn about.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
