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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Elizabeth Banks Reveals She Once Used To Clean Toilets As Chambermaid
Last Updated: Elizabeth Banks shared that she worked as a waitress and chambermaid before finding fame. Elizabeth Banks opened up about her humble beginnings and the unconventional jobs she held before breaking into Hollywood and achieving fame as an actress. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Hunger Games star shared candid memories of working as a waitress and later as a chambermaid in a bed and breakfast—where she was responsible for cleaning toilets. According to Banks, the experience, though deeply unpleasant, taught her resilience and prepared her for anything life might throw her way. Reflecting on that period, she said, 'Kelly, I can go anywhere. It's not glamorous, this life you lead. You end up going a lot of crazy places and I'm like, 'I've been worse.'" She described the job of cleaning up after strangers as both 'shocking" and 'traumatising," yet ultimately character-building. Banks also used the moment to offer some advice to viewers based on her past experience in hospitality. Speaking directly to hotel guests and travellers, she urged, 'I just have some advice for people who stay in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, whatever. Please stop flushing things other than pee down toilets. Like the amount of tampons I had to dig out of toilets as a 17-year-old is shocking to me." In a recent interview with People magazine, the Charlie's Angels actor spoke about her two sons, ages 14 and 12, whom she shares with husband Max Handelman. Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Banks revealed that her children have shown no desire to follow in her footsteps—at least for now. 'If my kids decide to get into acting, which they have currently no interest in, then I would be thrilled to ever do anything with them if they would deign to hang out with me," she said. With a laugh, she added, 'It's unlikely. In fact, it would have to be a paying job for them to actually want to hang out with me." Elizabeth Banks was last seen in the thriller limited series The Better Sister alongside Jessica Biel. Based on the novel by Alafair Burke, the series has been adapted for the screen by Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado. The gripping story kicks off when a woman comes home only to discover her husband has been murdered in the living room. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video on May 29. About the Author First Published: May 30, 2025, 18:18 IST
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Elizabeth Banks Reveals She Used to Clean Toilets as Chambermaid Before Hollywood Stardom
Elizabeth Banks opened up about doing odd jobs before entering the industry and finding fame as one of the popular actresses. The movie star, on The Kelly Clarkson Show, revealed that she initially worked as a waitress and then even as a chambermaid, cleaning toilets at a bed and breakfast to make a living. She claimed that while the experience was shocking and traumatizing for her, it also made her ready for anything. The actress, who is well-known for playing the role of Effie Trinket in the Hunger Games movie series, went on to make a plea to the audience and her fans to not flush all kinds of junk into the toilet bowl. She requested, 'I just have some advice for people who stay in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, whatever.' Banks further added, 'Please stop flushing things other than pee down toilets. Like the amount of c*ndoms and tampons I had to dig out of toilets as a 17-year-old is shocking to me.' Speaking of her experience working as a waitress and a chambermaid, the actress continued to explain, 'Kelly, I can go anywhere. It's not glamorous, this life you lead. You end up going a lot of crazy places and I'm like, 'I've been worse.'' Elizabeth Banks' kids have no interest in following their mother's footsteps into the industry Recently in conversation with People Magazine, Banks shared about how her kids do not want to get into the entertainment industry. The Charlie's Angels actress shares two boys, aged 14 and 12, with her husband, Max Handleman. While sitting down for an interview with the media portal, the actress revealed that while her sons have no interest in getting into acting yet, if they ever do, she would be thrilled to be a part of any project they would like her to be in. She mentioned, 'If my kids decide to get into acting, which they have currently no interest in, then I would be thrilled to ever do anything with them if they would deign to hang out with me.' Banks added, 'It's unlikely. In fact, it would have to be a paying job for them to actually want to hang out with me.' On the work front, the actress will appear in the thriller series The Better Sister alongside Jessica Biel. The show will stream on Amazon Prime starting May 29.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
perfumes and aftershaves you might remember
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. These smells will transport you back to the 70s Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They were the most popular perfumes and aftershaves of the time Some of these fragrances have aged better than others One whiff of these smells will transport you back to the 70s What smell do you most associate with the 1970s? |A distinctive scent from the past can spark a blast of nostalgia much more powerful than any faded photo. Few people will forget the comforting aroma of their mother's favourite perfume or their father's aftershave of choice when they were growing up - and most of us can distinctly remember the fragrance our first love wore, much as we might like to forget. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Below are some of the scents most strongly associated with the 1970s by those who were around then. Charlie This 'gorgeous sexy-young fragrance' by Revlon hung heavy in the air at many a 70s dinner party. The actress and model Shelley Hack was the face of Charlie from the mid-70s, helping it to become the world's top-selling perfume. Other than her work promoting Charlie, she is probably best known for playing Tiffany Welles in the fourth series of Charlie's Angels in 1979/80. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Love's Baby Soft This was hugely popular during the 1970s, despite a bizarrely creepy advertising campaign. Not everyone was a fan though, with one person recalling: 'Smelled just like baby powder, gross.' It's still available today, albeit with a distinctly different promotional campaign, declaring: 'The soft and powdery fragrance icon of the 70s is being rediscovered by new generations.' Denim Denim aftershave, so the slogan famously claimed, was 'for men who don't have to try too hard'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It was huge in the 70s, with one person joking 'I can smell bell-bottoms just looking at this picture'. It remains popular with many people today, though another person branded it 'paint stripper'. Brut The boxer Henry Cooper urged men to 'splash it all over' during the 1970s, and they did in their droves. Brut by Fabergé, with its distinctive green packaging and citrus notes, was one of the most popular scents of the decade. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One person recalled how back then 'every man smelled of Brut!'. Another commented: 'Those were the days when you opened a Disco door and a tsunami of Brut hit the senses.' Old Spice Old Spice was memorably promoted during the 70s as the 'mark of a man'. For many people who grew up back then, the scent of Old Spice still reminds them of their father or grandfather. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One person said: 'Old Spice reminds me of my one grandfather, very sweet memories. Brut reminds of some bad choices I made back in the 70s.' Hai Karate This budget aftershave is remembered by many people as much for its marketing campaign as for the scent. Buyers were jokily warned to 'be careful how you use it', and adverts included self-defence instructions to help wearers 'fend off women'. The adverts seemed to do the trick, with one person commenting: 'Every dad in Britain must have got this for Christmas.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Recipient were not universally grateful, though, with another person recalling: 'My grandad bought me that for Christmas years ago. Still makes me shudder.' English Leather 'All my men wear English leather, or they wear nothing at all,' the ads proclaimed back in the 70s. Yet, despite the saucy marketing campaign, it seems that for most people today the smell is a comforting one which brings back memories of their dad or grandad. One person recalled: 'My dad wore it… his signature scent. Smelled it even before he came in the room.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It doesn't have such happy associations for everyone, however, with another person commenting: 'I remember a guy who wore it. A lot of it. Now I wretch when I smell it.' Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific Not the most subtle name, but it really did live up to its own hype according to those who remember this popular shampoo from the 1970s. The adverts claimed it was: 'Like no other fragrance around. Slightly flowery. Slightly spicy. Deliciously nice to be near.' One person recalled how it 'really did smell terrific', while another said it smelled so good 'I would just huff it out of the bottle between actually using it'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Opium When Opium was launched in 1977 by Yves Saint Laurent, it made quite the splash. The controversial name sparked concerns from some quarters that the perfume was promoting drug use, but the controversy only served to boost sales. It remains popular today, as one of the scents of the 70s which has aged best. Anaïs Anaïs Anaïs Anaïs first hit the shelves in 1978 but its instant success means the sweet, floral fragrance is still considered by many as one of the smells of the 70s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One person recalled: 'My mum loved this. I keep a bottle just to spray now and again to keep her close.' Another person commented: 'My aunt wore that fragrance. It was veeeeeeeeery sweet.' White Linen White Linen, by Estée Lauder, was advertised in the 1970s as the 'crisp, refreshing fragrance to live in all year long'. It was launched in 1978 as an alternative to the other rich, powerful fragrances dominating the market at the time, with its crisp, understated scent providing a contrast. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sweet Honesty Sweet Honesty, by Avon, was marketed in the 70s as the 'happiest fragrance you'll ever wear'. Many people described it as the smell of their teenage years back then. But not everyone loved it, with one person calling Sweet Honesty 'absolutely one of the worst perfumes ever'. Patchouli For many people, patchouli was the overriding smell of the 70s - not necessarily as an aftershave or perfume but to mask less pleasant odours. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Discussing the scents of the 70s, one person commented: 'Patchouli, and not high quality. Just to cover up other stinks.' What smells remind you most of the 1970s, and what aftershave or perfume did you, your mum or your dad wear back then? If this article has got you craving a scent from the past, a number of vintage aftershaves and perfumes are listed for sale on eBay here.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Listicle: 10 celebrities with cool artistic side gigs
Lucy Liu. We've loved her since Charlie's Angels and Kill Bill. But only superfans knew that she wields a paintbrush as skilfully as a sword. Liu's practice spans collage, sculpture, silkscreen and installation, much of which explores her identity as a child of immigrants (Liu's parents were born in China). She's been creating art since the 2000s, but had her breakout moment in 2019 with a series of erotic works.
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Demi Moore reveals her one demand before iconic 'Charlie's Angels' bikini scene
Demi Moore had one demand before she agreed to strip down to her bikini for her iconic role in 2003's "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle." On Tuesday's episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the actress told the host (who also starred in the film) that she learned about the scene with Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu just three weeks before filming. "All I remember is begging them not to shoot my butt. I don't know why that was my obsession," Moore said. The actress told Barrymore that she was forced to "compartmentalize" and concentrate on the scene. "I had no time to think about what I looked like, which was almost better," Moore said. Barrymore chimed in, "No one can do in three weeks what you showed up with. So you were clearly good to go. Like there's no magic wand that gets you to that in three weeks. I've done a three-week diet. I didn't end up there." Moore, who was 40 when she appeared in the "Charlie's Angels" movie, said that she "wasn't prepared for the focus that happened from it." "All I remember is begging them not to shoot my butt. I don't know why that was my obsession." "I had no idea the amplification, ironically, that was specifically tied to my age. I turned 40 when we were shooting the movie," she continued. Ultimately, Moore decided to sign on to the film after her three daughters — Rumer, Tallulah and Scout — convinced her. "I had taken a break only to be with them. I stopped and was just with them until they finally were like, 'You have to do this movie. We love the first one. You have to do this movie. And please, aren't you going to ever work again?'" Moore shared. Moore recalled thinking that it was important to show her daughters the "full expression of who she was" as a movie star. The actress appeared in "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," the second film in the franchise, as Madison Lee, a former angel who would become the movie's villain. The first "Charlie's Angels" reboot, which starred Barrymore, Diaz and Liu, was released in 2000. In 2003, her three daughters and ex-husband, Bruce Willis, were there to support her at the "Charlie's Angeles: Full Throttle" premiere. She was also accompanied by her then-boyfriend, Ashton Kutcher. Moore and Willis tied the knot in 1987 before divorcing in 2000. They share three daughters. Moore married Kutcher in 2005 and divorced in 2013.
