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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Danielle Fishel reveals she still has some of the hair she chopped off nearly 30 years ago on 'Boy Meets World': 'I have the biggest chunk!'
Topanga's big chop was an iconic moment in the Boy Meets World universe — and Danielle Fishel said her mom kept a memento of it after all these years. Fishel, who played Topanga, previously discussed sharing her locks with in-studio audience members after she snipped her hair during the season 4 episode "Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow." But to her surprise, Fishel discovered that she hadn't gotten rid of all the strands. On the most recent episode of Pod Meets World, the actress said her mother, who kept all of her Boy Meets World memorabilia, recently gave her a chunk from that nearly 30-year-old episode. "I have the biggest chunk," she said. On the show, Topanga tries to make a statement about vanity by chopping off her beautiful, long hair, but it backfires as the teen spirals out of insecurity. In real life, Fishel had wanted to get her "first adult haircut" for months before the episode, but the producers wouldn't let her touch her head until they could write it into the show. Even after the producers agreed to let her cut her hair, Fishel said they argued over the length. "It was an actual negotiation," she said in a previous episode of the podcast. "And there was a lot of stress about whether or not I was gonna listen because [they] knew I had all the power with the scissors in my hands." The audience gasped when she snipped her real hair, but they were eager to get a piece after the taping ended. Now, Fishel is uninterested in sharing the rest of the loot with others. After costar Will Friedle suggested auctioning off the hair for charity, Fishel shut down the idea. "Whoever buys that, what do they do with it?" she asked. Instead, Topanga's iconic chopped hair will remain in her garage for the rest of her life — or until Fishel's kids clean it out of the house. Listen to the entire episode of Pod Meets World below. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Buzz Feed
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Boy Meets World Trivia Quiz
If you grew up watching Boy Meets World, you know how much of a classic it is. Now I'm challenging you to see how well you *really* remember the iconic sitcom series. Can you score 10/10 on this quiz? Stream Boy Meets World on Hulu.
Cosmopolitan
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
The Best Sabrina Carpenter TV Shows and Movies
Regardless of your taste in music, odds are that you're at least familiar with the name Sabrina Carpenter. As a Grammy-winning artist with multiple chart-topping hit songs under her belt, she's become something of a household name, particularly over the last few years. But while you may think of her first and foremost as a popstar sensation, the truth is that Carpenter's resume extends far beyond that and into the realm of both TV and movies. From brief but memorable cameos to the TV series that jump started her career, Carpenter has displayed a real talent for acting throughout the years. But hey, you don't just have to take my word for it. Here are some of Sabrina Carpenter's best TV shows and movies that she's been a part of where she's delivered must-see performances. Let's start with the show that put Carpenter on the map and set her on the path to stardom. Carpenter starred on the Disney Channel's Boy Meets World spinoff series, Girl Meets World, back in 2014 where she played Maya, the best friend of Corey and Topanga's daughter, Riley (Rowan Blanchard). The show only lasted for three seasons before getting canceled, but throughout that time, Carpenter quickly garnered a following with her charismatic, rebellious nature and comedic timing. From there, Carpenter's fame only continued to grow, so if you had to pinpoint where her road to success began, it's right here. Serving as a remake to the 1987 film of the same name, the Disney Channel original movie centers around two rival babysitters, Jenny Parker (Carpenter) and Lola Perez (Sofia Carson), who are forced to put their animosity aside and work together in order to track down a lost child. It's fun and entertaining and a surprisingly enjoyable remake, especially if you were a fan of the original. Based on Angie Thomas' 2017 young adult novel of the same name, the coming of age story follows the journey of Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) whose friend becomes a victim of police brutality, which makes national news. Carpenter plays the role of Hailey, one of Starr's 'friends.' (I put that in air quotes because the friendship feels superficial at best.) Carpenter isn't exactly likable in the film so you won't find yourself rooting for her character, but it's a solid display of her acting chops and allows her to demonstrate some range in her capabilities that don't get showcased that often. Regardless, the film covers a range of important issues and offers powerful insight into the Black Lives Matter movement, making the movie well worth your time. Given Carpenter's short stature (a trait that she has proudly leaned into like the fierce queen that she is), you wouldn't expect to find her in not one, but two Netflix films about a tall girl in high school struggling with her height. That's because Carpenter isn't the tall girl in question but rather said girl's much shorter — and more popular — older sister, Harper. Neither film received great reviews with many finding the premise to be ridiculous and even problematic. But truth be told, it's Carpenter's standout performance that makes it worth your time and keeps you laughing from start to finish. It may not have the massive fan backing of dance-related teen comedies like Bring It On or Center Stage, but Work It provides a fun viewing experience to fans of the genre. That's in large part thanks to Carpenter, who stars as Quinn, a high school student who starts her own dance team of misfits in the hopes that it will help her get accepted into her dream college. (Those extracurriculars are no joke, guys.) It's a great comedic role that the singer shines in and it also gives her the opportunity to showcase her dance moves. What can I say? Work It — well, it works. The film centers around Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus), a teenage boy who after receiving a terminal diagnosis decides to pursue his dream of becoming a musician with the help of his best friend, Sammy (Carpenter). The premise is based on a true story and serves as a powerful-yet-heartbreaking message on the importance of making every day count. Carpenter delivers an unforgettable performance, proving that she's more just as capable of tackling serious roles as well as comedic ones. Not to mention, she gets to showcase her vocal talents throughout the film, which is always an added bonus. Although Carpenter's stint on the popular Netflix series was short-lived (as in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it scene), she still managed to make even that small cameo a must-see moment. The singer appeared in the first season during a flashback scene as Alex's former classmate, Jessica Wedge, who was constantly mean to her and teased her for being poor. Needless to say, villainy has never looked so good. While gearing up for a night of partying in college, two black male students return to their dorm room only to find a white girl on the floor, breathing but unconscious. Having no idea how she got there, but very worried about how it would look if they were to call the police, they attempt to bring the mystery girl safely to a hospital without getting themselves in serious trouble in the process. As you can imagine… things don't go as planned, especially when the girl's sister, Maddy (played by Carpenter) tries to track her down. She may not be the star of the project, but the singer more than holds her own, making every scene she's involved in memorable. The movie, in general, provides a nice blend of both humor and suspense, while highlighting the very real issues of police profiling and systemic racism that, unfortunately, still exist in today's society. Performing on a live sketch comedy series is not for the faint of heart, yet it's something that Carpenter has seemed to thrive in. Though she's never served as the show's host (not yet, anyway), she did appear as the musical guest in the 2024 season finale and even dropped by Quinta Brunson's opening monologue to sing about the joys of being short. She also performed 'Homeward Bound' alongside Paul Simon for the SNL 50th anniversary special and popped up in a Domingo skit with Pedro Pascal. If all that doesn't prove she'd make the perfect host then I don't know what will. While not technically a movie or TV show, this Netflix variety musical special was chock full of must-see performances with Carpenter as the ringleader. From special duets to surprise cameos all centered around the holiday season, Carpenter's natural charisma and high energy is guaranteed to leave viewers walking away with some serious yuletide joy. It's the gift that keeps on giving and something you can indulge in all year round.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Boy Meets World star recalls having a 'breakdown' during emotional rehearsal
Boy Meets World alum Rider Strong is looking back on an emotional time in the seven years he appeared on the sitcom. Strong, 45, explained to former co-stars Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle in the latest episode of their podcast Pod Meets World why he had a 'breakdown' while rehearsing the season six episode Getting Hitched in 1999. The episode sees Shawn Hunter, played by Strong, ignore calls from half-brother Jack (Matthew Lawrence), who is seeking help in cleaning out their late father Chet's (Blake Clark) trailer. Chet, who had a hairy relationship with son Shawn, had previously died of a heart attack earlier in the season. Making things more complicated, Shawn was under the impression that his dad had been paying his college tuition — but he later learned Jack's parents were actually footing the bill. 'Shawn's emotional story is that his dad is never there for him,' Strong noted. 'But if his dad was actually paying for his college in Shawn's story — I believe that the denial is possible. But his dad was taking care of him then, in Shawn's mind.' Per People, Friedle, 48, who played the character Eric Matthews, weighed in: 'The fact that they played the scene out and Shawn didn't leave and stayed there and had the conversation, I thought was just such a better way to go about it than Shawn just leaving again.' Eventually Shawn does leave the trailer, and about rehearsing the intense scene, Rider remembered, 'This is where I had my breakdown.' It was spurred by him being 'really bored by my character.' 'What's funny is, in retrospect, this is actually a well-written episode for Shawn... he's finally expressing something,' Strong acknowledged. 'But I remember during rehearsal, I just lost it. I was like, "I feel like I'm saying the same thing every week."' He reflected, 'It's interesting because now that I look at it, I'm like, "Actually, my character is finally expressing himself. This is good." But I don't know. Maybe I was just tired of being on the show.' And the former actor emphasized, 'I was like, "Why [do] they keep throwing drama at me?" 'Now looking at it, this is on the heels of an episode where they killed my father and really put a lot of pressure on us as actors — pressure on [actor] Blake [Sennett] and Matt and me.' In 2021 Rider told People, 'Boy Meets World is one of those shows that said, "No, no, no, this is an important time of your life." 'That boyfriend or girlfriend, or the friendships or the teacher you have could change you forever and help define who you are. I think that's a really beautiful message.' 'Shawn's emotional story is that his dad is never there for him,' Strong noted. 'But if his dad was actually paying for his college in Shawn's story -I believe that the denial is possible. But his dad was taking care of him then, in Shawn's mind' In late May Strong took to Instagram to plug the trio's podcast tour. Sharing with his 273,000 followers on the platform, he uploaded a poster with tour dates and wrote, 'Pod Meets World is hitting the road again this summer for an epic West Coast Tour, kicking off June 4 in Denver! 'We're super excited to see all of you there! Check the link in my bio for ticket details!' Boy Meets World was on air from 1993-2000, and saw the cast become beloved household names. A spinoff, titled Girl Meets World, aired from 2014 to 2017 and included future superstar Sabrina Carpenter in the cast.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian get booed at WWE Money in the Bank
The WWE crowd wasn't welcoming to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. The high-profile couple found themselves in the spotlight at WWE's Money in the Bank show Saturday night, drawing a loud chorus of boos at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Advertisement Cameras briefly focused on the couple and their son, Rocky Thirteen Barker, as jeers rained in from the audience. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker make a rare public appearance with son Rocky, 1, at WWE Money in the Bank on Saturday night. Netflix Undeterred, Barker flashed a peace sign, while Kardashian smiled and held their child as others booed. Not introduced and directly behind them was actress and big WWE fan Danielle Fishel, most known for starring in 'Boy Meets World.' Kardashian and Barker have continued their recurring appearances on 'The Kardashians.' Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Variety via Getty Images Money in the Bank has become one of WWE's signature events over the years. This weekend featured the emotional return of Ron 'R-Truth' Killings just days after reports of his release surfaced. Advertisement Seth Rollins and Naomi claimed the coveted men's and women's briefcases, respectively, with championship match contracts inside. Kardashian and Barker have been married since 2022 and have one son together. Kardashian also has three children with ex-boyfriend Scott Disick.
