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Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Alexander Skarsgård Was Asked About Taylor Swift 'Wildest Dreams' Theory
I'm sure you know the song 'Wildest Dreams' by Taylor Swift. But did you know that she possibly wrote it about Alexander Skarsgård? In 'Wildest Dreams,' Taylor sings about a romance that is destined to end, hoping that her lover will still hold onto the memories they made together, even if the relationship was fleeting. She sings about sneaking around with a 'tall' and 'handsome' individual, and plenty of fans believe that the song was inspired — at least partly — by Taylor's experience working with Alexander on the 2014 movie, The Giver. The most compelling piece of evidence is that the 'Wildest Dreams' music video depicts a fleeting love affair between two movie costars and was filmed in South Africa, where Alexander and Taylor shot The Giver in 2013. Taylor also has dark hair in the MV, just as she does in The Giver. It's also worth noting that Taylor's love interest in the video kind of resembles Alexander — but maybe that's a reach. This has been a theory among Swifties for nearly a decade now, and during Alexander's appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast this week, host Dax Shepard couldn't help but bring it up. 'This one's gonna be tough for you,' Dax said, before telling a backstory about how he spent years telling his and Kristen Bell's daughters that Taylor wrote 'Wildest Dreams' about him. 'And then in my fucking research today, I read that the song's about you!' Immediately, Alexander brushed it off, joking that the song really is about Dax. This then prompted the host to ask if he has 'the same fear to either acknowledge or deny that that could be true because the power of the Swifties is so strong that you just don't wanna talk about it,' to which Alexander replied, 'Yeah.' 'It's about Brad Pitt, guys, let's be honest,' he deflected, before joking that he wrote the lyrics himself and sent them to Taylor. And while it sounds like we won't be getting any confirmation from Alexander about what could've inspired the song, he did clarify that it's all love, saying: 'We're all Swifties'. Notably, this prompted another conversation between Alexander, Dax, and his co-host Monica about celebrities' reluctance to talk about Taylor on their podcast. 'You can't say anything negative — or anything — about her without the army coming for you,' Monica said, adding that the publicists of guests with ties to Taylor 'normally' instruct them not to bring her up during the interview. So, do you think 'Wildest Dreams' really is about Alexander? LMK in the comments!
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Alexander Skarsgård says he retired from acting at 13 after early fame: 'It was rough'
Alexander Skarsgård revealed how his first taste of fame as a teenage TV star in Sweden turned him off from acting for years. The "True Blood" alum, 48, opened up on the July 21 episode of the "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard" podcast about feeling "incredibly self-conscious" after his breakout role in the 1989 Swedish movie "Hunden som log." "It was rough. I didn't like being recognized. I didn't like going to school and kids at school being like, 'I saw the movie!'" Skarsgård told Shepard and cohost Monica Padman. "My confidence was down the drain." He continued: "I was like, 'This is terrible. And I've (only) done one 50-minute made-for-TV movie. I don't want to keep doing this.'" That was nearly the end of his acting career, which has since seen Skarsgård earn Emmy and Golden Globe awards. "I retired, threw in the towel at 13," he added. Alexander Skarsgård on his first role: 'Classic case of nepotism' Skarsgård first acted as a 7-year-old in 1984's "Ake and His World." This happened due to a "classic case of nepotism," he admitted on the podcast, explaining that his dad's friend, the late actor and director Allan Edwall, offered him the gig. Skarsgård's father is Stellan Skarsgård – of "Good Will Hunting," "Mamma Mia!" and "Dune" fame – and three of his seven younger siblings – brothers Gustaf, Bill, and Valter Skarsgård – are also actors. "Even though my dad was an actor, my younger brother, from when he was like 5, 6, he was adamant about 'I'm going to be an actor.' And I wasn't," Skarsgård said on the podcast. "I'd done a couple of odd jobs here and there, but it wasn't like I was pursuing it." "It wasn't a difficult decision," he explained of quitting acting as a teen. "I was like, 'I don't want to be an actor; I just want to drive a Saab. So I just kind of stopped doing it." He went in the opposite direction from his "bohemian" parents and eventually enlisted in the Swedish Navy. 'Stupid choice': Alexander Skarsgård regrets painful 'Murderbot' full body waxing "My teenage years, (I was) adamant about not following Dad and becoming an actor," Skarsgård said. He'd thought at the time: "You know what? I'm going to go off and be out all on my own on an island in the archipelago far from all the Skarsgårds," he said, adding: "And I hated it. I don't recommend doing it." He later continued: "You don't want to have to join the military for a year and a half to get independent. I don't recommend it." 'Zoolander' got Alexander Skarsgård back into acting Skarsgård briefly attended New York City's Marymount Manhattan College and then returned to Stockholm, where he worked "odd jobs" at a coffee shop, a clothing store, and as a busboy. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he booked several Swedish TV shows and movies. He found his way to Hollywood when another opportunity landed in his lap courtesy of his famous father. His father's manager sent him out to an audition for "Zoolander," Skarsgård said. "And I booked that baby." "I was just like, 'Oh, I guess this is how Hollywood works. You walk into a room and Ben Stiller's sitting there and you're like, all right!'" he joked.
New York Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dax Shepard posts cheeky naked photo of wife Kristen Bell in honor of her first Emmy nomination: ‘It felt right'
Nobody wants this. Actor Dax Shepard celebrated his wife Kristen Bell's Emmy Award nomination by sharing a cheeky nude snap of her on social media. 'People might not know everything that happens behind the scenes in order to create an Emmy nominated performance like Kristen's,' the 'Armchair Expert' podcast host captioned in his Instagram post Tuesday. Advertisement 4 Dax Shepard posted a nude image of Kristen Bell celebratee her Emmy Award nomination. @daxshepard/Instagram 'This may or may not have been a part of her training, but it felt right. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!' The image featured the 'Nobody Wants This' star wearing blue patterned socks on a brick patio as she held a downward dog leg lift. Advertisement The 'Idiocracy' alum attempted to make the photo Instagram-friendly by editing a red box over his wife's derriere. But it seems as though the 'Frozen' star didn't mind her husband's cheeky social media post, as she wasted no time re-sharing the image to her Instagram Story. Earlier that day, the 'Gossip Girl' alum took to Instagram to share a snap of a Zoom call during which she learned of her Emmy nod. 4 The couple met in 2007 at a dinner party. @kristenanniebell/Instagram Advertisement 4 Bell portrayed Joanne in Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This.' AP The 'Good Place' actress scored a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for portraying Joanne in the hit Netflix series, 'Nobody Wants This,' which has been greenlit for Season 2. Bell's co-star, Adam Brody, was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for his role as single rabbi Noah Roklov. The show also picked up a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series alongside 'Abbott Elementary,' 'The Bear,' 'Hacks,' 'Only Murders In The Building,' 'Shrinking,' 'The Studio' and 'What We Do In The Shadows.' Advertisement It's not the first time Shepard had shared the cheeky nude snap with his social media followers. 4 The couple got married in 2013 and share two daughters. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock Back in 2021, the actor posted the same pic on Instagram in honor of Mother's Day. 'Mom'ing has changed since I was a kid…and I'm here for it,' Shepard wrote on Instagram at the time. 'Look at this specimen: kind, patient, nurturing, hilarious, Uber talented, generous, hard AND soft. My girls and I hit the MegaMom Lottery in spectacular fashion. We are so grateful and so in love with you @kristenanniebell.' The pair struck up a romance after meeting at a dinner party in 2007. They went on to tie the knot in 2013, and have since welcomed two daughters.
Buzz Feed
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
David Corenswet And Nicholas Hoult's Matching Photos
Super thirsty fans rejoice! So, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are starring in James Gunn's Superman as Superman/Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, respectively. For the movie's press tour, the two actors have been showering us with funny videos and hilarious interview moments, like when Nicholas explained that his wife convinced him to ask David to hold him. On Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert, Nicholas said, "I was chatting to my wife one night, and she was like, 'It's so nice to be held by someone bigger than you. You don't really get that, do you?' And I was like, 'No, I guess I don't,'" said Hoult, who is six foot two. "She was like, 'Yeah, no one's really big enough to hold you, [but] David could hold you.' And I was like, 'Yeah, he probably could.'" Nicholas hilariously affirmed that David, who is only an inch taller, did get a chance to hold him, "And it felt warm and safe." If you've been paying close attention, you'd also notice that the two stars of Superman, including Rachel Brosnahan, who portrays Lois Lane, have turned the press tour into quite the fashion show. Nicholas, especially, has gone viral for his threads and the debut of his bleached hair that has the internet thirsting like wild animals. For example, on June 30, Nicholas was photographed in New York City — styled by Jason Bolden — in a Celine tank, jeans, and a sweater, holding a Prada tote bag. But then, on June 9, David did the funniest thing ever and reheated Nicholas's nachos by recreating the same photo head-to-toe with minor differences. On Instagram, David shared both photos with Rosemary and Betty Clooney's song "Sisters" playing in the background. Instead of a designer bag, David carried a bag from the Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop. Nicholas commented a bunch of "👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️" emojis on the photos, signaling this is just another one of their playful press tour antics, but the damage was done. The internet has reached maximum thirst levels thanks to the Superman rivals. An X user asked, "Who is this Superman movie geared to cause." The press tour has been non-stop entertainment for my news feed. Another X user wrote, "They know exactly what they're doing and it's working like a charm!" One person said, "they match just like besties do." Somebody said, "Balenciaga would sell the Eagles Pro Shop plastic bag for $3000," and that's so real. Another user put it best, writing, "It's giving 'Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?' if both were already perfect." "I love a couple that matches showing out," someone else wrote. This is definitely what happens "When you hang out way to much with your bff." One person said they're "Looking like they just escaped a boyband BootCamp and got styled by a hyper-caffeniated fashion intern — serving abs, attitude, and accidental icons." And finally, someone wrote, they're "Looking forward to seeing this couple on screen. They're the real couple and you can't convince me otherwise." I agree. Watch the movie, and yes, Lex and Superman are definitely star-crossed lovers. Who wore it better?
Daily Tribune
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Olivia Munn speaks out about her experiences filming The Newsroom
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Olivia Munn has spoken out about her experiences filming The Newsroom, alleging repeated creative clashes with a director on the HBO series led to professional conflicts on set — and attempts to derail her career afterwards. The 44-year-old actress discussed the situation during an episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, in conversation with host Dax Shepard. Oilvia, who starred as financial reporter Sloan Sabbith in the Aaron Sorkin–created series from 2012 to 2014, said tensions escalated during the second and third seasons, particularly as her character became romantically involved with Don Keefer, played by Thomas Sadoski, 48. The star claimed the director repeatedly pressured her to play the romantic arc from Sloan's perspective only. 'The director kept trying to force me to carry that storyline only on my side,' she said – adding: 'I'm in the middle of working and I've got this new Bloomberg machine, and I'm so excited, and he's like, 'Can you look out at him and smile?' 'And I'm like, 'Why? She's busy doing this.' Or, 'Can you stop and snuggle up to him or flirt with him or can you give him a kiss?'' A particularly contentious moment occurred, Olivia said, when her character discovered Don had committed insider trading using confidential information she had shared. 'I was like, 'Are you kidding me? This is insane,'' she recalled. According to Oilvia, the director disagreed with her interpretation and insisted Sloan should find the situation 'kind of funny'. The conflict culminated in a standoff during filming.
