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Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Suite Life of Zack & Cody fans left in tears after star's admission about the cast
Suite Life of Zack & Cody star Kim Rhodes has left fans 'in tears' as she talked about quietly watching her on-screen sons Cole and Dylan Sprouse 's careers explode from a distance and not forcing a relationship with them. The 56-year-old actress played mom Carey Martin in the popular Disney Channel sitcom, which aired from 2005 to 2008. In a new interview, Kim revealed that she hasn't stayed in contact with the twins, but instead watches their career with 'delight' and 'pride.' 'I follow them on social media,' she said. 'I am aware of everything they're doing, but I never want them to feel like I'm an obligation.' Speaking to People, she she continued: 'I follow them with delight. I follow them with pride. 'I love watching them launch into who they are, but I don't expect them to necessarily reciprocate.' Social media users, although saddened by Kim's admission, branded her 'selfless' and 'supportive.' Some also called for Cole and Dylan to reach out to her. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one said: 'I'm sorry but this thought of her brings me to tears… this how my mother used to talk to me like… 'She is proud of you but she also doesn't expect you to care for her in old age as an expectations…. Kim Rhodes always be that mom everyone should have.' 'This is actually kinda sad,' another wrote. A third continued: 'Wow. The Suite Life era was magical. Hearing Kim speak with so much grace just makes me appreciate that show even more.' A fourth added: 'That's such a kind and selfless way to look at it. Pure class.' 'It's nice that she's still supportive regardless, hopefully she'll reunite with them at some point,' another wrote. 'Some kids just don't appreciate their mothers until it's too late,' a sixth penned. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody follows 12-year-old twin brothers who live in the luxurious Tipton Hotel in Boston, where their divorced mother Carey sings and performs in the hotel lounge. The identical twins often cause mischief at their residence. The series also starred Brenda Song, Ashley Tisdale, and Phill Lewis. Last year, Kim revealed that she became pregnant during filming of the series, which led to various fat jokes on the show. During an appearance on the 90s/2000s podcast Back to the Best, she said that Dylan kept 'skipping over' the joke all week, but when it came to the taping, he stood his ground and fired a shot at the writers. 'One of my favorite memories is Dylan had a line that was a fat joke, and he just kept skipping over it. It was in the middle of a chunk of dialogue. So he kept skipping over this laugh line,' she said. 'Finally we get to in front of the studio audience, and he skips it. The executive producer screams "Cut." It's the director's job to cut by the way. 'He goes, "Cut. Dylan, say the line." He goes, "I would not disrespect any woman that way let alone this woman. You write something funny, and I'll say it." 'That's my little man. They're both my little men.' Following her role in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Kim went on to have a recurring guest role in the series Supernatural, playing Sheriff Jody Mills. She also appeared in Gortimer: Gibbon's Life on Normal Street, Colony, and Criminal Minds. Earlier this week, Kim collaborated with M&M's for their PB&J Packed Lunch Specials. Alongside the campaign, she revealed that she now lives in 'the middle of nowhere' and volunteers at an animal sanctuary. She said: 'I water goats now. That's what I do! I pick up eggs, I rescue beat-up chickens... that's my life.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans rejoice as beloved Friends actor, 32, makes a surprising comeback
He once starred in one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time but Cole Sprouse, 32, has come a long way from his days on the Friends set. The former child star, who portrayed Ross Geller's son Ben in seven episodes of the beloved series, is now best known for his lead role in Netflix 's Riverdale. But it's another project that has fans rejoicing once again this week. Sprouse's side hustle is running a chaotic, cult-favorite Instagram account called @camera_duels, where he posts candid snaps of fans who try to secretly photograph him in public by snapping a photo of them back. The account became a viral sensation a couple of years ago but in June 2023 Sprouse stopped posting to it. 'It started because I was pissed off,' Cole previously told Wonderland magazine. 'I try to approach a lot of the strange trappings of celebrity and the culture with comedy… the actions and feelings and vibes that people put off when they're about to do something like that is so obvious and comical that it begs a duel.' The account was originally meant to shame people who tried to sneak photos without asking. But it has ironically turned into a bucket list item for fans with many admitting they now try to stage a stealth photo just to be featured. 'That was an oversight on my behalf,' Cole admitted. 'I should have seen that coming!' Now Sprouse is back posting to his Instagram. Last week he shared a rambling yet poetic takedown of a father in a Speedo snapping a photo of him at the beach. The caption included everything from commentary on the surveillance state to the unfortunate visibility of 'a 50+ shivering meatus' behind thin swimwear. Fans couldn't get enough and the post left followers fangirling over him. His account now boasts over 4.6million followers, with each post bombarded with fan messages. Sprouse played Ben for just seven episodes between 2000 and 2002 but suddenly disappeared from Friends without explanation. The real reason was because his character was written out as the show to focus more on Ross' relationship with Rachel and later, their daughter Emma. Still, despite his brief time on the show, the Friends fans have not let go. Fans have speculated that Ross may have lost custody of Ben off-screen, due to his increasingly erratic behavior. Sprouse himself has even joked about the theory, agreeing that Ross 'wasn't the most present father' during a previous GQ interview. In 2015, a Reddit user named D.F. Lovett hypothesized that Cole's character still existed but that Ross lost custody of him. 'Friends was on for ten seasons, but Ben doesn't show up in person after episode 12 of season eight,' the Reddit user posted. The post continued: 'He's only mentioned six times in the remaining 54 episodes after his last appearance. 'People like to give Ross the benefit of the doubt, wondering if perhaps he was a better father off-screen. Perhaps his children met but the audience never saw. 'The more likely answer is that he was such a deadbeat father that he completely faded away from his son's life, pretending to his family and so-called friends that he still saw a boy he barely knew.' Sprouse has also previously shared details of his time on set and admitted he had a major crush on Jennifer Aniston while filming Friends at just eight years old. 'I had a really, really hard time working with Aniston because I was so in love with her', he confessed to the New York Post. 'I was infatuated. I was speechless. I'd get all bubbly and forget my lines and go completely blank. It was difficult.' The role on Friends was Cole's first acting job where he starred without his twin brother, Dylan, because the sitcom didn't require both twins. Sprouse went on to star on Disney's The Suite Life of Zach and Cody with his brother before landing a role as Jughead in Riverdale after graduating from college. Sprouse said fans still regularly recognize him as Ben from Friends. 'Because Friends is on Netflix, there's renewed interest,' he explained in an interview with Marie Claire in 2022. 'People can call me 'Ben' on the street and I will turn around.'
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Cole Sprouse flips the script on secret fan photos
Cole Sprouse has taken an unconventional approach to the ever-present smartphone lens. Through his Instagram account, @camera_duels, the actor captures fans attempting to secretly photograph him and posts the evidence first. Sprouse launched the account during his early Riverdale fame, though it dates back to his photography interest from earlier years. The concept is simple, document the quiet tug-of-war between public figures and public spaces. Each post features a fan caught mid-snap, often trying to appear inconspicuous, with Sprouse humorously turning the lens back on them. In the account's bio, he describes it as a dedication to 'the people out there who secretly take photos of me, and how I take photos of them first. May the fastest camera win.' The tone is playful, sarcastic, and layered with commentary on celebrity culture, privacy, and how fame functions in the social media age. Sprouse has previously spoken about the pressures of public life and his love of photography. @camera_duels blends both turning awkward fan encounters into light satire and artistic snapshots. He's also known for using humor to navigate fame, and this project adds another layer to his curated relationship with public attention. While not frequently updated, the account remains a cult favorite. Followers appreciate both the wit and the underlying message: being famous doesn't mean being passive.
News.com.au
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Fans blown away by Adam Sandler secret
Big Daddy, the 1999 comedy classic, centres around 32-year-old Sonny (Adam Sandler) who, after being dumped by his girlfriend for an older man, decides to prove how responsible he is by adopting 5-year-old Julian (Dylan and Cole Sprouse). Unfortunately for Sonny, parenthood is not as simple as he initially thought it was. Picture: IMDb Little Nicky is comedy meets fantasy, with Adam Sandler playing protagonist Nicky. His mum is an angel, his dad is the devil, and it's Nicky's job to restore the balance between Good and Evil. What could go wrong? Picture: IMDb The 2002 for-adults-only animated film Eight Crazy Nights features Davey Stone (Adam Sandler), a 33-year-old alcoholic who gets sentenced community service after getting in trouble with the law. It marks Sandler's first voice acting role. Picture: IMDb In I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry, firefighters Chuck and Larry are best friends who work together. When things go awry on a job, they decide the best course of action is to pretend to be a gay couple to receive domestic partner benefits. A recipe for success, surely? Picture: IMDb Grown Ups is the story of five high school friends who reunite after the passing of their basketball coach. In classic Adam Sandler form, things get rowdy as they spend the Fourth of July weekend together. Picture: IMDb In Grown Ups 2, Lenny (Adam Sandler) decides to move back to his hometown, where he's greeted with chaos and many more funny situations. Picture: IMDb Blended, another Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore special. In this 2014 flick, Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) are pushed to go on a blind date, which ends horribly. They hope to never see each other again but unfortunately they find themselves stuck with each other later at the same resort. Picture: IMDb In Blended, Jackie is credited with playing 'Hollywood Stepmum.' Their daughters also make an appearance. Picture: IMDb Game on or game over. In Pixels, an alien force mistakenly interprets footage from a video game as a declaration of war, and launches an attack on Earth. Picture: IMDb Jackie Sandler takes on the White House as Jennifer, the President's Assistant. Picture: George Krychyk The Do-Over centres around two old high school friends who decide to fake their own deaths to start fresh. However, things don't go quite to plan. Picture: IMDb Jackie plays Joan, a woman the two friends meet on their adventure. Jackie and Adam Sandler's daughters, Sadie and Sally, also make a cameo in the film, playing the daughters of Auto Store Lou. Picture: IMDb In The Ridiculous 6, Adam Sandler takes on the role of Tommy, aka White Knife, who discovers that five outlaws are actually his brothers. Together, they go on a mission to find their father. Picture: IMDb Jackie has a small but hilarious role as 'Never Wears Bra'. Picture: IMDb In Sandy Wexler, Adam Sandler plays an eccentric talent manager working in Los Angeles. His life is turned upside down when he meets talented singer Courtney (Jennifer Hudson). Picture: IMDb In Sandy Wexler, Jackie has a small role playing Amy Baskin. Blink and you'll miss her! Picture: IMDb In The Week Of, two completely different fathers (Adam Sandler and Chris Rock) are forced to come together to celebrate the wedding of their children. Picture: IMDb Jackie plays a supporting character who appears during the pre-wedding shenanigans. Picture: IMDb In Murder Mystery, a married couple (Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston) decide to embark on the holiday of a lifetime. However, things take a turn when they end up being framed for a murder. Picture: IMDb You can spot Jackie at the beginning of the film playing the 'Great Looking Flight Attendant'. Picture: IMDb In Hubie Halloween, Sandeler plays Hubie, an oddball character who sets out on Halloween to keep his town safe. Picture: IMDb Jackie makes an appearance as Tracy Phillips, a news anchor who dresses as Harley Quinn. Picture: IMDb You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is about two best friends (Stacy and Lydia) whose bat mitzvah goes awry when school drama gets involved. Picture: IMDb Jackie Sandler plays Gabi Rodriguez Katz, the mother of Lydia (Samantha Lorraine). Adam Sandler plays Danny Friedman, the father of Stacy and Ronnie (Sunny and Sadie Sandler). It's a whole family affair!
Buzz Feed
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
19 Celebrities With Unexpected College Degrees
Sometimes, celebrities have hidden depths that have nothing to do with their public image or main career. Here are some famous people who have actual, proper degrees you might be surprised by... Former child actor-turned-Riverdale star Cole Sprouse has an archaelogy-related degree, majoring in geographical information systems and satellite imaging. White Lotus and Friday Night Lights star Connie Britton has a degree in Asian studies from Dartmouth. The Waking Dead and Black Panther star Danai Gurira has a psychology degree in addition to an MFA in acting. Black Mirror and Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones has a degree in comparative study of religion and philosophy from Harvard. Chris Martin met his fellow Coldplay bandmates at university, and graduated with a degree in Greek and Latin. America Ferrera put her studies on hold when she got the lead role in Ugly Betty, but eventually graduated with a degree in international relations. Eva Longoria achieved a master's degree in Chicano studies while working on Desperate Housewives. The Offspring's Dexter Holland has a PhD in molecular biology — he did his thesis on HIV research. Meanwhile, Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin is an evolutionary biologist with a master's degree in geology and a PhD in biology. Jamie Foxx has an honorary degree in classical music and composition. Marvel and Crazy Rich Asians star Gemma Chan has a law degree from Oxford University. And comedic Australian actor Rebel Wilson has a double degree in arts/law. Shaquille O'Neal has a PhD in education. The Big Sick and Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani got his start in comedy while at university, where he earned degrees in computer science and philosophy. Rowan Atkinson of Mr. Bean fame has a master's degree in electrical engineering. Lionel Richie has an economics degree. The Hills alumnus Whitney Port has gender studies degree. Although Dakota Fanning has been acting since she was a child, she found time to complete her education, including a degree in women's studies. Comedy legend Will Ferrell has a degree in sports information. Scandal lead Kerry Washington graduated college with a double major in anthropology and sociology. And finally, Friends icon Lisa Kudrow has a degree in biology. Which celebrity college major surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments!
