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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Everyone in fashion is channeling Nancy Meyers chic this summer - here's how you can too
After struggling to find a good movie to watch at home this week, I decided to jump back into the world of filmmaker Nancy Meyers. As well as making some of my best-loved films, such as It's Complicated and The Holiday, she has a cult following for her meticulously styled aesthetic – aptly dubbed 'the cashmere world of Nancy Meyers' – which has influenced both interiors and fashion. It's best illustrated in – with Diane Keaton breezing around the Hamptons in white linen and a bucket hat.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Review: AdultFriendFinder is the skeeviest 'dating site' online
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. If you haven't heard of AdultFriendFinder, honestly, consider yourself lucky. This online platform has seriously earned its reputation for being one of the raunchiest and spammiest "dating" sites cluttering the internet. Sure, the name sounds wholesome and innocent enough, right? But peel back those endless paywalls, and what you find is a digital den packed with X-rated content, questionable profiles, problematic language, and aggressive marketing tactics that seem way more interested in your wallet than your actual experience. They constantly push you to spend more money for basic functions. (Oh, and did I mention it's also visually offensive? Seriously ugly, aesthetically speaking.) The best way to describe the AdultFriendFinder website (no app) is through its overall layout, which feels like a relic from the early 2000s. It's a mess of flashing banners, intrusive ads, and a user interface so poorly designed it feels intentionally built to overwhelm and confuse anyone brave enough to sign up. You know that scene in Because I Said So where Diane Keaton's character awkwardly stumbles upon AdultFriendFinder while trying to vet dates for her daughter? Yeah, that's the energy. But is there anything redeemable behind the chaos? In this review, we do a deep dive into the AdultFriendFinder experience to figure out exactly how it works (or doesn't), what features it offers, and whether it actually connects people looking for hookups. This site is for making adult "friends," not friends who are adults. Credit: Screenshot: AdultFriendFinder AdultFriendFinder is one of the most well-known sites for finding quick sexual encounters, regular hookups, and literally anything else even remotely related to sex. The rowdy feed of matches, jumble of explicit photos, and stimulating calls-to-action offering all types of sex make it heaven for anyone looking for a good time with no filter — and hell for someone who wouldn't be caught dead clicking on a "There are hot singles in your area" ad. SEE ALSO: Tired of Pornhub? These raunchy dating sites are worthy alternatives. On AFF, you can find someone to sext via messaging or video chat (and plan to get it on IRL, if that's what you're looking for), watch live streams, or join niche group chat rooms to connect with other members. You can easily view photos and videos from other members, though interacting is often locked behind a paywall. Is it worth $20-something per month? Depends on how much fishy content you're willing to overlook for a juicy sexting session and the ability to actually send messages. So, who's actually on this platform? According to SimilarWeb's data for April 2025, AdultFriendFinder pulls in around 11.4 million visits around the world per month. While they might flash huge, questionable stats like "98,897,765 hot photos" and "3,495,277 connections" on their signup page (seriously, what do those even mean?), the actual traffic numbers paint a picture of a site that's seen better days. AdultFriendFinder's ranking has slipped significantly; as of April 2025, it was ranked around 69th in the Adult category in the U.S., a notable drop from previous years. This suggests people might be finding better alternatives elsewhere. SEE ALSO: Is Tinder Platinum worth it? I tried it for 3 months to find out. Specifics on the demographic that most people care about — the gender ratio — can be hard to track down. According to SimilarWeb, the audience is roughly 78 percent male and 22 percent female. This kind of imbalance is pretty common on hookup-focused sites. It means it's likely a paradise if you're a straight man, maybe hit-or-miss if you're a straight woman or LGBTQ man, and probably an actual hellscape if you're an LGBTQ woman trying to navigate it. On the flip side, AFF does let you identify as and search for a man, woman, a couple, or trans. They've made some attempts to be a "sex-positive" site with blogs, groups, and even a "sex academy." However, their language around the LGBTQ community has historically been anything but inclusive or positive. Previously, the AFF sign-up page listed "TG/TV/TS" as the "trans" gender selection — we'll let you infer what those stand for. After reaching out to AdultFriendFinder about it, this language has improved somewhat with more gender options that are appropriately labeled, though "trans" is still a separate selection from "man" or "woman," which feels more like fetishization than inclusivity. To their credit, they do offer a handful of sexual orientation options beyond just straight or gay, which is a small positive. But honestly, for a site trying so hard to be sex-positive, having a variety of sexual orientations represented shouldn't exactly be a groundbreaking surprise. The sexual oreintation selection is a bit more inclusive than the "searching for" section. Credit: Screenshot: AdultFriendFinder As far as legitimacy goes, AdultFriendFinder is a real site with real users. However, the question is whether you can really find what you're looking for there, or if you'll mostly find a bunch of bots and scammers. Many users report that it feels like a scam site due to the number of fake profiles and the pressure to spend more money. Compared to other legit sites, its reputation is definitely questionable. Because AFF is pretty spammy, it's hard to tell how many active members are actually using the site. The Trustpilot score isn't reassuring either. From the start, AdultFriendFinder makes it clear that it's not really aiming to build long-term relationships. The site emphasizes casual hookups and even allows for explicit content, so users know what they're getting into. But if you're looking for something more than just a one-night stand, you might want to consider other platforms. One of the biggest turnoffs for potential users is that so many features are locked behind a paywall. While you can technically sign up for free, you can't do much beyond browse profiles or view photos from other members. Free members have very limited interaction options; you typically need to upgrade to send messages or see anything substantial. There's also a brand-new age verification feature that won't let you past the home page unless you verify you're actually of age. You can either take a photo of your face to confirm your age or upload a valid photo ID that confirms your birth date. (Honestly, we're glad they're at least trying to protect minors from seeing anything they shouldn't be seeing or connecting with pervy older people.) There's brand-new age verification feature that won't let you past the home page unless you verify you're actually of age. Credit: Screenshot: AdultFriendFinder Signing up takes like 30 seconds. Seriously, just an email, username, password, and a quick intro will do. Of course, you'll have to go through the age verification process too, but it's pretty quick. Once you're in, brace yourself for the instant notification spam; apparently, a gray silhouette is enough to attract attention here. To even think about connecting with someone real, you absolutely have to add photos and details to your profile — essentially, prove you're not just another bot contributing to the noise. AdultFriendFinder features a personality questionnaire to personalize your profile and up your chances of finding a compatible match. Credit: Screenshot: AdultFriendFinder After registering, there are a ton of ways to personalize your account (way more than you'd expect for a hookup site, honestly). The more you fill out, the better your chances of meeting someone (and improving your sex life). There are the basic physical appearance questions about eye and hair color, and since I identified as a woman, cup size was an option. (If you identify as a man, I'm sure you can guess what question they ask.) SEE ALSO: How to unblock Xnxx porn for free The site also features a Personality Type test and a "My Kinks" form where you can select whether or not you're "curious about, into, or can't live without" a certain kink (e.g., anal, bondage, role play, etc.). It also lets you choose whether you're a voyeur, the giver, or the receiver. One weird thing about the Personality Type test is that it asks several questions about whether or not you enjoy shopping at discount stores — not really sure what that's about. It also asks whether or not "a quiet time for prayer should be allowed in school." You can choose "strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, somewhat agree, or strongly agree." Once you finish the personality test (20 questions), you can opt to have your Personality Type show up on your profile or have it hidden. It will also show you which personality types complement yours. Credit: Screenshot: AdultFriendFinder Here's what you can expect when you're looking for a connection: Like a traditional dating site, AFF throws a collage of potential matches at you, showing who's online or nearby. But any resemblance to a "traditional" site stops there. You barely have to scroll before noticing that there's no shortage of nudity. Depending on whether you set your preferences to men, women, or both, you'll see all of that stuff up close, personal, swinging around, in action. You name it, it'll pop up. You can try to refine your results by gender, age, location, race, sexual orientation, body type, etc., but good luck making a dent in the sheer volume of profiles (real or otherwise). The message section looks weirdly like old Gmail. You'll get a mix of messages; some might be genuinely friendly, but expect a fair share of instant, crude ones too. It's the online dating equivalent of creeps on Tinder, but amplified. SEE ALSO: Tinder releases yet another feature to stop inappropriate messages You can do a decent amount of looking without paying (this includes browsing profiles, getting limited messages, and hitting up some chat rooms). But hit any of that "juicier hidden content" or try to actually talk to someone, and you'll smack into a paywall or the site's non-monetary currency, "points." You earn points through activity on the free version, which is kind of like playing a mini-game just to unlock basic functionality. To really get anywhere, especially if you're a guy looking for women (as some on Reddit noted, women prefer paid members for perceived credibility), you'll need a Gold membership. The prices bounce around a bit, but generally, the longer you commit, the cheaper the monthly rate. Expect to pay around $27.95 for one month, about $20.95 per month for three months, or roughly $14.95 per month if you go for a full year. Credit: Screenshot: AdultFriendFinder The site shoves other add-ons at you, too, including features like "Voyeur" for enhanced viewing, "Interaction" for better messaging (yes, paying extra to message better), "Chat Plus," and "Advanced Search." These layer on costs, meaning the price you see for Gold might not be the actual price of a usable experience. AdultFriendFinder also gives members the option to confirm their identity with ConfirmID. If you do this, the site promises to give you two weeks of Gold for free. The ConfirmID works by entering your legal first and last name, home address, gender, and date of birth, and uploading a copy of your driver's license, passport, or other government-issued ID. If you spend more quality time on the site than expected, springing for a paid membership is definitely something to consider. Once you're paying, you basically become royalty on the site: Your profile will appear way higher in searches, you can use the most advanced searches, unlock profiles with private photo albums, check out video profiles, and message to your heart's content. A general rule is that increased involvement and payment on your end generally equals more success on the website, as your constant activity and heightened searchability make it easier for others to find you. Once you get past the in-your-face sexplosion of naked profile pictures, horny AIM-era profile names, and explicit videos, the big question is: Does AdultFriendFinder actually work? Like, can you realistically log on and find what you're looking for? The short answer is... maybe, but probably not as well as you'd hope. Let's put it this way: AFF might work if you are very open-minded, specifically looking to blow off steam with casual sex or explore niche kinks, and you're completely over the slow pace of traditional dating sites. It has a ton of activities, ranging from direct messaging, sending virtual gifts and tips, watching live videos of people in your feed, joining adult chat rooms that can get very niche, or entering photo contests. Aside from the NSFW content, the website is relatively straightforward (albeit ugly). Every feature is advertised in big letters, notifications are displayed clearly with labels, and you don't really have to click around to find anything. This makes it super accessible for users of all ages, even those who aren't tech-savvy and can't even figure out Facebook. Buttons are all over the place, but you figure it out after messing around for a few minutes. AdultFriendFinder is like a PornHub that you can interact with. Think of AdultFriendFinder as the dating site version of New York City — it never sleeps. It's like that booty call who's always awake when you text them. Or at least that used to be the case... 10 years ago. What was once a hot site that a few Reddit users were quick to hype up is now one of the dating sites that Reddit users can't help but diss — in the few instances that AFF is even being discussed at all. It's notable that, on a site where online dating is such a mammoth topic of discussion, AdultFriendFinder has rarely been mentioned in a positive light since the early 2010s. The Reddit community is diverse and open-minded; if a dating site exists, someone on Reddit has used it and has an opinion. When an innocent soul does ask if it's legit, AFF usually gets dragged for sketchy pricing and being riddled with fake profiles. However, some Reddit members have praised AFF as a site for men meeting men. Even so, the site's still buggy and isn't exactly great for meeting real people who aren't, as one Reddit user so eloquently put it, "busted and unstable." SEE ALSO: Is Bumble Premium worth it? I tried it for 2 months to find out. Stating the obvious, AdultFriendFinder is a space for people who want to bang with no strings attached, people who are in a sexual rut, people who are tired of porn, and people who find sites like eharmony boring. Getting to know someone for weeks before meeting up can be exhausting, and sometimes, you want to skip the small talk and do the dirty with a random. It's gonna get kinky out there, and that's great for those who are dying to blow off steam and want someone who will respond well to a brusque, sexy message. As with all dating sites, catfishing is a big buzzkill. Your chances of being pursued are way higher if you have a lot of pictures of the same person (AKA you), videos, and a genuine profile that lets people know they're not dealing with something sketchy. Even if you've had bad luck with online dating in the past, AdultFriendFinder is the place to be honest. SEE ALSO: What is consensual non-monogamy? If you're a cynic, conservative by any means, get sketched out easily, or aren't a fan of dick pics, you'll probably hate it. Similarly, if you appreciate a well-crafted, aesthetically pleasing website that feels safe, no matter how badly you want to have sex, one glance at the landing page likely signals that it's not for you. AdultFriendFinder is not the place to be if you're trying to make friends unless "with benefits" is tacked onto the end. Every inch of the site screams: "This website is used to have sex," and you should really listen to that. As illustrated by the flood of artsy activism guides on Instagram in recent years, it's clear what content appeals to young people on the internet: Something aesthetically pleasing, shareable, and digestible. The "shareable" part doesn't totally apply to online dating, but apps like Hinge and OkCupid closely follow this design trend by limiting the number of words (and ads) in each tab, steering clear of endless scrolling, and ensuring that important info isn't cluttered with flashing clickbait. We're not knocking a quick hookup or no-strings-attached relations. This isn't about morals. Genitals are quite literally in your face from the moment you make an account, and that's just not cute. There are chiller ways to go about insinuating that this is a hookup website without feeling like you're trapped in a sex dungeon with strangers. I could not get past the fact that the entire site looks like it's about to invite five viruses to your computer. We're talking terrible graphics that look like they were made on Microsoft Paint and pictures of women who look like they're from Pornhub in 2007. (That's when AdultFriendFinder was officially sold and rebranded from its original parent company.) Reddit user Snoo53279 summed it up in a comment from July 2020: "The people on AFF are definitely real, but there is a huge smattering of bots that also get in the way, so it can be a bit of a PITA to use." If they're not bots, they could be men posing as a couple to seem less threatening. The parade of women on the landing page is questionable for two reasons. This shouldn't even need to be clarified, but not everyone is looking for a woman. At the least, the advertising isn't inclusive — but this crosses into fetishization territory. The cherry on top is that the women in the photos (unsurprisingly) probably aren't even members of the site, according to a disclaimer at the bottom of the landing page. SEE ALSO: What is cockfishing? Why some men lie about their size on dating apps. AdultFriendFinder's overall outdated vibe goes past an aesthetic annoyance — it's downright problematic at times. The lack of inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community is nearly unforgivable, and we'd be scared to see some of the related rhetoric that AFF users feel comfortable spewing. Without even a dash of social awareness, it's hard to see how anyone who's not an out-of-touch straight cis man would feel comfortable on this site. Attempting to navigate the shoddy design might be enough to smother your horniness. Three main issues can make the site borderline unusable: It looks shady as hell, an alarming portion of the user base is made up of bots and spam accounts, and the user interface itself is outdated and rife with bugs. Adding to the sketchiness, a network hack in 2016 exposed around 412 million accounts, including "deleted" accounts that weren't actually deleted from the database. If this is enough reason for you to fall back on Tinder for finding a friend with benefits, we don't blame you. Signing up with a burner email and avoiding using your real name as a username are wise moves (pick a naughty word and add 69 to the end, IDK), though keeping your personal information private is hard when credit cards are involved. In 2007, AFF was involved in a lawsuit with the FTC over allegations that the site used malware to send explicit pop-up ads to computers owned by people who hadn't signed up for the service. Though we haven't seen reports like this recently, so we're hoping those ridiculous ads you see are at least confined to people who actually use the site. Given AdultFriendFinder's... challenges... you're probably wondering where else you can look for casual connections or kink exploration online. While AFF might feel slightly more "legit" than sites with names that scream spam (you know the ones), there are definitely much better places to spend your time and money. Here are a few alternatives that offer a significantly better experience: Pure: Think of Pure as a more modern, less eyeball-assaulting option for no-strings-attached hookups. It has a sleek, "hella-millennial" design (way better than AFF's retro mess) and features like self-destructing messages and profiles that disappear after an hour, giving it a casual, in-the-moment feel. It's basically a sexier, more private Snapchat for hookups. Feeld: If you're a single or couple looking for group sex, polyamory, or exploring LGBTQ+ friendly dynamics, Feeld is a much better bet than navigating AFF's often problematic space. It's designed for open-minded individuals and couples and is generally praised for being more inclusive (though it had some bugs after a recent update, which seem to be getting addressed). It skips the unicorn hunting and rampant fetishization found elsewhere. Mainstream Apps (like Hinge or OkCupid): While not strictly hookup-focused, even mainstream apps offer a more palatable and less spammy user experience. Their design is cleaner, there's less ad overload, and they prioritize clear information over flashing explicit content, which some users might find a relief compared to AFF's chaos. Ultimately, you have options that are more modern, more inclusive, and simply less likely to make you feel like you need a virus scan after logging on. SEE ALSO: Best hookup apps and dating sites to find casual sex with no strings attached AdultFriendFinder is a low-pressure way to find a friends-with-benefits situation without insulting anyone. Everyone is pretty much there for the same reason, and though it'll feel pretty unorthodox if you've only ever used Tinder to scope this type of thing out, AFF's blunt advertising at least means you won't have to explain that you're not looking for a relationship. It's niche-friendly and has a ton of interactive outlets to indulge your primal urges. But that freedom comes with a price — the price is feeling like one of those people who fall for the ads that pop up before a free Pornhub video. It's not that a site dedicated to sex and sexting is inherently scammy — it's that AdultFriendFinder drowns you with explicit photos on profiles that might not even be real people while asking you to pay for a subscription with every click. Unfortunately, no matter how in the mood you are, some people aren't cut out for the nothing-left-to-the-imagination approach with grammar mistakes all over the place. It wants to be sex-positive so badly, but the language the site has used in reference to the trans community is the furthest thing from that. The site's functionality and safety aren't where they need to be in 2025. If security measures were tightened, graphics and photos were cleaned up to feel more relevant, and decision-makers behind the scenes were given a lesson in inclusivity and pronouns/identities, AdultFriendFinder could be a handy tool to find attachment-free hookups and connect with a community that's down for anything. This isn't a dating or hookup site we would personally use, but if you're feeling brave, you can register for AdultFriendFinder here. Just don't try this at work. Opens in a new window Credit: AdultFriendFinder AdultFriendFinder Learn More
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Diane Keaton's 2 kids: daughter Dexter is married to racer Jordan White, and son Duke is into music and photography – but which one is friends with Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora?
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Diane Keaton had a busy end to 2024. In August, the film legend released her first eyewear collection in collaboration with Look Optic. She also created a line with Hudson Grace covering everything from dinnerware and home decor to pet accessories. A month later, on September 3, she released a new book titled Fashion First – with a foreword by Ralph Lauren – chronicling her biggest hits (and biggest flops) as a fashion icon. Diane Keaton's book Fashion First was released in September 2024. Photo: @diane_keaton/Instagram To celebrate the release of Keaton's book, her 29-year-old daughter, Dexter Keaton, posted a picture on Instagram of herself dancing with her famous mum at her wedding in 2021. Keaton is also mother to a son, 25-year-old Duke Keaton. Advertisement So, who are Diane Keaton's children and what do we know about them? Diane Keaton is their adoptive mum Diane Keaton and her two children, Dexter and Duke, with their former nanny Sandra. Photo: @ The Father of the Bride star is a single mum to her two children, both of whom are adopted. Dexter 'Dexie' Keaton was born on December 15, 1995, and was adopted in 1996 when Keaton was 50. Keaton's son, Duke Keaton, was born on February 8, 2000, and was adopted in 2001, when Keaton was 55. Although the Manhattan star has never been married, she embraced maternity because 'motherhood was not an urge I couldn't resist, it was more like a thought I'd been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in', she told Ladies' Home Journal in 2008, per People. Dexter Keaton is happily married Diane Keaton's daughter Dexter Keaton is happily married to racer Jordan White. Photo: @ Dexter Keaton became Dexie White when she married racer Jordan White in 2021. In August, the couple spent a romantic holiday in Hawaii for their third wedding anniversary and looked as much in love as they did when they tied the knot. Interestingly, they had their honeymoon in Hawaii, too, so the state is clearly an important place for the couple.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
15 Stars of the 1970s Who Are Still Going Strong, Thank You Very Much
Here are some stars of the 1970s are still going strong. After breaking out with The Godfather, Diane Keaton hit icon status with Annie Hall (above) and has never let it go. After a run of films including Reds, Baby Boom, the Father of the Bride films, and Something's Gotta Give, she returned in 2023 with the sequel Book Club: The Next Chapter. She was terrific in Mack & Rita, too. She's terrific in everything. Related Headlines The 12 Best Serial Killer Movies Ever Made, Ranked The 17 Most Convincing Movie Couples The 12 Top-Grossing Movies With a Zero on Rotten Tomatoes Say, whatever happened to that guy who played her husband in The Godfather films? What was his name again? Oh, that's right. Al Pacino, one of the greatest actors of the 1970s and all time, broke out with 1971's The Panic of Needle Park (still haunting) before beginning a run of '70s hits that included not just the first two Godfather films but also Dog Day Afternoon (above), and Serpico. In the '80s, he mostly chose his shots carefully, settling on an iconic turn in Scarface. His spectacular '90s run included an Oscar-winning role in Scent of a Woman — he's ridiculously only one once, out of nine nominations — followed by Heat, Donnie Brasco, Devil's Advocate and more. Recent highlights include Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Irishman, and a hilarious role in House of Gucci. Like others on this list, he has finally moved into television (OK, streaming) with Amazon's Hunters. Pacino, 84, also appeared last year with Michael Keaton in Knox Goes Away, which Keaton directed, and in Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, directed by his Donnie Brasco co-star, Johnny Depp. He also just released a new autobiography, and has made so many great movies we can think of at least five you've likely never heard of. Robert De Niro, a man with whom Pacino has repeatedly co-starred and jousted for roles, may also be his best competition for best actor of the 1970s (and perhaps ever?). After breaking out in 1970s roles including The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (above) and Bang the Drum slowly, he became a film icon with Mean Streets, The Godfather Part II (for which he won his first Oscar), Taxi Driver, and The Deer Hunter. Next came 1980's Raging Bull, which earned him his second Oscar. His too-many to list roles between then and now include Goodfellas, Casino, Awakenings, Silver Linings Playbook, Heat, Jackie Brown, Midnight Run, and the Meet the Parents franchise. He earned the most recent of his Oscar nominations for The Irishman, which again paired him with Pacino and Martin Scorsese, though the film marked the first time he worked with both. He was also up for an Oscar for best supporting actor last year for his role in Killers of the Flower Moon. The latest winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once may always be best known for her role as Laurie Strode in 1978's Halloween (above), a role she has repeatedly revisited, including in the latest Halloween trilogy, before vowing that she will never play the character again. Her other career highlights have included widely varied roles in films from Trading Places to A Fish Called Wanda to True Lies to Knives Out. She earned raves for her latest, The Last Showgirl, alongside Pamela Anderson, and was one of the first stars to step up and pledge $1 million to support the recovery from the L.A. fires. Despite a breakout role in 1974's The Lords of Flatbush, Stallone wasn't happy with the roles he was being offered. So he blacked out his windows to focus and wrote several screenplays, one of which turned out to be Rocky. Then he insisted on playing the title role and became one of the breakout stars of the 1970s. In the process, he helped invite the modern blockbuster — and franchise — and did it again with the Rambo films. Rocky led to Creed, in which Stallone starred in the first two installments. This year he's back with the fourth and perhaps final Expendables film. All that and he decided to give TV a try, playing an ex-con who goes West in Tulsa King (above). He's remarkably never gotten an Oscar, though Rocky won Best Picture and Best Director for John G. Avildsen. He's also the subject of a compelling recent Netflix documentary about his life and career called Sly, and was recently named one of President Trump's "Special Ambassadors to Hollywood." We like her, we really like her. Sally Field, a two-time Best Actress Oscar winner for 1979's Norma Rae (above) and 1984's Places in the Heart, is also a 1960s star, thanks to her appearances on Gidget, starting in 1965, and the The Flying Nun. In roles from Sybil to Smokey and the Bandit to Mrs. Doubtfire to Forrest Gump to Lincoln, she demonstrated exceptional range, and mastery of award-ceremony speeches — her "You like me, right now, you like me" speech for Places in the Heart still holds a place in the heart of anyone who's seen it. Last year she stood out in 80 for Brady, proving she's still got comic chops — and a love of hot wings that took everyone by surprise. We also loved her in HBO's Winning Time as Jessie Buss. Perhaps the greatest actress, period, Meryl Streep was already highly respected when she earned the first of her 21 Oscar nominations for her role in 1978's The Deer Hunter (above), alongside a stellar cast that included Robert De Niro, and established herself in the process as one of the most promising stars of the 1970s. She has won an Oscar three times, once for Best Supporting Actress in Kramer v. Kramer, and twice for Best Leading Actress in Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady. Her endless list of films includes Out of Africa, Sophie Choice, Doubt, The Hours, the Mamma Mia films, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Post, for which she received her most recent Oscar nomination. She stole the show as pitiless President Janie Orlean in Don't Look Up, and appeared recently in the Apple TV+ drama Extrapolations and Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. One of our all-time favorite actors — and a two-time Best Actress Oscar winner for The Accused and Silence of the Lambs — Jodie Foster broke into the industry with a Coppertone ad at age three. She quickly established herself as a powerhouse with astonishing range, starring in Freaky Friday and Taxi Driver in 1976, when she was barely a teenager, making her one of the youngest stars of the 1970s. She was back in crime-solving last year as the star of HBO's True Detective: Night Country, and was up for an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role Nyad. She also just won a Golden Globe for Night Country. As for her Silence of the Lambs co-star... Anthony Hopkins broke out in 1960s roles including The Lion in Winter (1968) and Hamlet (1969), then found success in the 1970s with films like A Bridge Too Far (1977) and Magic (1978). He entered the next decade with The Elephant Man (1980). But things really took off with Silence of the Lambs (1991) — for which he won a Best Actor Oscar with just 16 minutes of screen time. From there he went on to star in films liike Nixon (1995), Amistad (1997), Hannibal (2001), The Human Stain (2003), Alexander (2004) and Hitchcock (2012). Along the way he's also dropped into the Thor, Transformers and Mission: Impossible Franchises. But perhaps his best work of all was for 2020's The Father, in which he earned his second Best Actor Oscar for his role as an octogenarian losing his faculties. He does almost everything in a role that an actor can do. His long list of awards includes four BAFTA Awards and an Olivier Award, as well as being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Hopkins, 86, was also excellent as an immigrant grandfather in 2022's underseen Armageddon Time. His latest work includes Freud's Last Session, in which he plays Sigmund Freud, and he just starred in Netflix's new film Mary as King Herod. Remarkably, Clint Eastwood isn't just a star of the 1970s who is still going strong — he was a star in the 1950s, when he broke out in 1950s films including Francis in the Navy, The First Traveling Saleslady and Ambush at Cimarron Pass. The 1960s brought a steady role on the TV show Rawhide, and he became one of the most iconic stars of the 1960s in Sergio Leone's "Man With No Name" trilogy: A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965) and The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966). He loomed large in the 1970s with the Dirty Harry franchise, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, and Escape from Alcatraz, but he also notably launched his directing career in 1970 with 1971's Play Misty for Me, in which he also starred (above). His stunning filmmaking career includes two Oscars each for directing and producing The Unforgiven (1993) and Million Dollar Baby (2005). His other outstanding films include Mystic River (2003), Letters From Iwo Jima (2006) and American Sniper (2014). Now 93, he continues to star in and direct films — his latest was 2021's Cry Macho, and last year he released his latest film, Juror #2. Jane Fonda broke out in 1960s hits like Cat Ballou, and buoyed her reputation with films like Barefoot and the Park and They Shoot Horses, Don't They before the decade was over. (She also ended up on a lot of dorm walls thanks to 1968's Barbarella.) But she owned the next decade, becoming one of the leading stars of the 1970s — and most acclaimed. In 1971, she won her first Best Actress Oscar for a daring turn in Klute, and won her second for 1978's Coming Home (above), in which Fonda, one of Hollywood's most outspoken progressives, acted opposite Jon Voight, who in recent years has become one of Hollywood's most outspoken conservatives. It gives the movie and added layer of curiosity. She was nominated for four additional Oscars in a stellar career that also included 9 to 5, On Golden Pond (in which she starred with her father, Henry Fonda), The Morning After, Stanley and Iris, and Luck. Jane Fonda seems somehow busier than ever: She recently starred with Sally Field in 80 for Brady and Diane Keaton in Book Club: The Next Chapter, and just wrapped up a long TV run on Grace and Frankie. Steve Martin seems like he hasn't aged since his hair turned prematurely grey — and because his frantic comic energy seems boundless. After years of struggle, Steve Martin scored a Saturday Night Live hosting gig in October 1976 that finally won mass audiences over to his absurdist comedy. From there he packed arenas and made his first film, 1979's The Jerk (above), a huge hit despite many critics' failure to recognize its brilliance. From there he went on a run of hits that continues to this day, including Three Amigos (1986), Roxanne and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (both 1987), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), Parenthood (1989), Bowfinger (1999) the Father of the Bride films, the Pink Panther films, and It's Complicated (2009). Now 79, he's currently starring with his Three Amigos pal Martin Short on Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, and will appear this weekend on NBC's SNL 50: The Anniversary Special. The 91-year-old winner of two Oscars, for 1986's Hannah and Her Sisters and 1999's The Cider House Rules, broke out in the 1960s with films including Zulu, Alfie, and The Italian Job, and kept in stride throughout the 1970s with classics including Get Carter and A Bridge Too Far. Decades later, the dashing actor gained a new generation of film fans in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy — an experience he discusses in the new memoir Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life, on sale March 25 from Mobius. You can read an excerpt of it here. His most recent film was 2023's The Great Escaper. British star Jacqueline Bisset broke out in 1968 with roles in The Detective, Bullitt, and The Sweet Ride, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination as Most Promising Newcomer. She spent the 1970s decade making good on that promise, starring in films including Airport — the second highest-grossing film of 1970 — as well as Murder on the Orient Express, St. Ives, and The Deep, one of the biggest hits of 1977, a crucial year for film. She also earned a Golden Globe nomination as Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical in Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe, and made the ageless masterpiece Day for Night (1973), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and feels as fresh today as it ever did. She has never stopped working, and thriving, in both film and television. Her latest film is the new Western Long Shadows, in which she stars with Dermot Mulroney. You knew this one was coming, right? After breaking out in The Conversation and American Graffiti (above), he wasn't yet one of the biggest stars of the 1970s. But Harrison Ford legendarily snagged the role of Han Solo in Star Wars while agreeing to run lines with actors auditioning for the film. Soon he was starring in Blade Runner, Working Girl, two Jack Ryan movies and of course the Indiana Jones films, the latest of which, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, opened last year. Ford promises he's done with the whip and fedora, but given his seemingly boundless energy, who can say? Ford also stars on the hit Yellowstone prequel 1923, and, as we mentioned, appears this week in Captain America: Brave New World, playing the president of the United States... who turns into a red Hulk. You might also like this list of Classic Movies That Bombed at the Box Office, including the 1970s classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, above. Main image: Jaqueline Bisset in a publicity image for The Deep. Columbia Pictures. 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28-04-2025
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Netflix now streaming ‘perfect' rom-com fans think is the ‘best of all time'
Rom-com fans all agree this is one of the best ever made - and it's now on Netflix A beloved romantic-comedy film starring two Hollywood titans has just been added to Netflix. Featuring two of the biggest names in cinema history in an 'essentially perfect' romance, the movie was released over 20 years ago but has remarkably stood the test of time. It stands out as one of the most popular and iconic rom-coms of the 21st Century so far and could be the perfect way to welcome the sunnier weeks ahead. Immerse yourself in the sweet, sad and sexy glow of Nancy Meyers' Something's Gotta Give, led by Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson at their comedic best. Nicholson himself called it 'one of the best comedy scripts I've ever read, and I read everything', so you're guaranteed to be swept off your feet and left in stitches. The two Hollywood icons star as playboy socialite Harry Sanborn and Erica Barry, a divorced playwright. Harry refuses to date women under 30 but, when he and his latest girlfriend Marin (played by Amanda Peet) arrive at her beach house to find Marin's mother, Erica, also plans on staying, and she's scandalised by Harry's womanising. However, a sudden medical emergency quickly places Harry under the care of Erica and her doctor, Julian Mercer (Keanu Reeves), and an unexpected love triangle begins to form. Rom-com devotees have held up Something's Gotta Give as a classic of the genre since its release back in 2003, and it's now the perfect time to either revisit this swoon-worthy modern classic or dive into the tale for the very first time. One die-hard fan of the flick on Letterboxd made the bold claim: 'This is the greatest film ever made.' 'So fun, so sexy, so earnest,' another movie buff raved. 'The dream romcom if I'm being honest. 'Nancy Meyers, the director/writer that you are…. Loved every second. 'So glad this takes its time really allowing us to settle into the headspaces of its characters as they themselves grapple with their feelings.' Get Netflix free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description And another user wrote: 'There is perfection in imperfection. I'm in my feelings right now because of this so that's all I can say. This movie is beautiful and took me places I wasn't prepared to go. It's a wonderful life! I wouldn't change a thing.' Someone else said: 'I'm sorry but isn't it the sweetest and [most] comforting love story of all time? 'No matter how many times I watch this movie it always has the same effect on me… just the same as warming up by the fireplace when it's freezing outside… This is THE ULTIMATE COMFORT MOVIE.' And a perfect five-star Google review reads: 'I love this movie. I've watched several times over in the space of a week. The story line is enchanting. 'Jack Nicholson is at his best being weird Jack but, the most impressive performance comes from Diane Keaton! The scene where she is just crying while finishing her script is pure genius. 'I have always admired her acting but this is one of her best performances if not the best. Nicholson is superb also playing an old man who has trouble [accepting] his old age. 'A true cinema gem. Do yourself a favour and watch this. You won't regret it.' Make sure you put Something's Gotta Give on the top of your watchlist now it's the latest cinematic gem to be added to Netflix's library.
