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Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is?
This star has since swapped the movies for a completely different job SCREAM QUEEN Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS popular seventies movie star looked unrecognizable as she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles. This actress, now 74, was previously known as the "Scream Queen" after starring in numerous scary movies - but can you guess who it is? Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 This actress was well known in the seventies and starred in a very famous horror movie Credit: 9 The star, now 74, was spotted doing her grocery shopping Credit: 9 The movie star looked happy and relaxed as she went about her day in LA Credit: 9 The star is best known for her role in the 70s horror film, Carrie Credit: Alamy 9 The movie star is Nancy Allen who is known for her work in the 70s and 80s Credit: Getty The actress in question is Nancy Allen, who was known for the horror film Carrie (1976) and the blockbuster franchise, RoboCop (1986). This weekend she was spotted doing her grocery shopping in LA. The retired movie star was dressed casually in a blue sweater and jeans. She wore her trademark hair in big curls and covered her eyes with a pair of shades. The star is rarely seen out since she retired from acting in the early noughties. SCREAM QUEEN During her heyday, Nancy was known for being the "Scream Queen" She originally trained to become a dancer, but switched to acting and got her big big break in Carrie in the mid-70s. Nancy played mean girl Chris Hargensen, who terrorizes the title character in the Stephen King horror classic. The film also led to her marrying the movie's director, Brian De Palma, in 1979. After they wed, she starred in three more of his films, Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980) and Blow Out (1981). Carrie - Official teaser trailer for remake The couple divorced in 1984, but remained friends with Nancy still credits her ex-husband for helping launch her career. 'It's not uncommon to have directors work again and again with actors," she told The Wall Street Journal in 2015. "The benefit of that is you really get to know, you kind of get to read each other. "You know what the director is trying to say, and the director knows how to get the best out of the actor. 9 Nancy is known for starring in RoboCop (1986) Credit: Getty - Contributor 9 The actress starred in all three RoboCop movies - seen here in the second film Credit: Orion Pictures "So you get a bit of a shorthand. I don't think being married had that much to do with it as much as that he knew how I operated and how to get the best out of me as an actress, as he did with other actors he'd work with again and again.' Away from horror and Nancy is also known for starring in the action-thriller franchise, RoboCob. She starred in all three of the films, with the first one hitting theatres in 1987. The high profile role saw her play no-nsense police officer Anne Lewis. 9 Nancy credits her ex-husband Brian De Palma with helping her career Credit: Getty However, Nancy previously admitted that she almost didn't take the part as she didn't like the title of the movie. "The script said RoboCop and I thought, 'Oh my God, they've got to change the title – it's terrible!'" she told The Guardian in 2022. "I picked it up, thinking it was going to be garbage, but I couldn't put it down. "It was smart, funny, political and told the hero's story with heart and soul. "There was no doubt in my mind it was going be a really good movie. "And the character of Anne called to me. My father was a cop so I knew who those people were, and how important their partner is, because your life can depend on them. I had to do it." NEW CAREER Nancy retired from acting in the early noughties, and has since committed her life to charity. She has been the Executive Director of WeSPARK since 2010, which is dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer. Speaking about her work, she said: 'That is what my life is dedicated to. I'm there, I run it. "I've created the whole program format… I fund raise. It is my life's work."
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is?
THIS popular seventies movie star looked unrecognizable as she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles. This actress, now 74, was previously known as the "Scream Queen" after starring in numerous scary movies - but can you guess who it is? 9 This actress was well known in the seventies and starred in a very famous horror movie Credit: 9 The star, now 74, was spotted doing her grocery shopping Credit: 9 The movie star looked happy and relaxed as she went about her day in LA Credit: 9 The star is best known for her role in the 70s horror film, Carrie Credit: Alamy 9 The movie star is Nancy Allen who is known for her work in the 70s and 80s Credit: Getty The actress in question is Nancy Allen, who was known for the horror film Carrie (1976) and the blockbuster franchise, RoboCop (1986). This weekend she was spotted doing her grocery shopping in LA. The retired movie star was dressed casually in a blue sweater and jeans. She wore her trademark hair in big curls and covered her eyes with a pair of shades. More on unrecognizable stars The star is rarely seen out since she retired from acting in the early noughties. SCREAM QUEEN During her heyday, Nancy was known for being the "Scream Queen" She originally trained to become a dancer, but switched to acting and got her big big break in Carrie in the mid-70s. Nancy played mean girl Chris Hargensen, who terrorizes the title character in the Stephen King horror classic. Most read in Celebrity The film also led to her marrying the movie's director, Brian De Palma, in 1979. After they wed, she starred in three more of his films, Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980) and Blow Out (1981). Carrie - Official teaser trailer for remake The couple divorced in 1984, but remained friends with Nancy still credits her ex-husband for helping launch her career. 'It's not uncommon to have directors work again and again with actors," she told The Wall Street Journal in 2015. "The benefit of that is you really get to know, you kind of get to read each other. "You know what the director is trying to say, and the director knows how to get the best out of the actor. 9 Nancy is known for starring in RoboCop (1986) Credit: Getty - Contributor 9 The actress starred in all three RoboCop movies - seen here in the second film Credit: Orion Pictures "So you get a bit of a shorthand. I don't think being married had that much to do with it as much as that he knew how I operated and how to get the best out of me as an actress, as he did with other actors he'd work with again and again.' Away from horror and Nancy is also known for starring in the action-thriller franchise, RoboCob. She starred in all three of the films, with the first one hitting theatres in 1987. The high profile role saw her play no-nsense police officer Anne Lewis. 9 Nancy credits her ex-husband Brian De Palma with helping her career Credit: Getty However, Nancy previously admitted that she almost didn't take the part as she didn't like the title of the movie. " The script said RoboCop and I thought, 'Oh my God, they've got to change the title – it's terrible!'" she told "I picked it up, thinking it was going to be garbage, but I couldn't put it down. "It was smart, funny, political and told the hero's story with heart and soul. "There was no doubt in my mind it was going be a really good movie. "And the character of Anne called to me. My father was a cop so I knew who those people were, and how important their partner is, because your life can depend on them. I had to do it." NEW CAREER Nancy retired from acting in the early noughties, and has since committed her life to charity. She has been the Executive Director of WeSPARK since 2010, which is dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer. Speaking about her work, she said: 'That is what my life is dedicated to. I'm there, I run it. "I've created the whole program format… I fund raise. It is my life's work." 9 Nancy was known for her incredible hair and pin-up good looks Credit: Getty
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Seventies movie star, 74 , unrecognizable after series of smash hit films – can you guess who she is?
THIS popular seventies movie star looked unrecognizable as she was spotted out and about in Los Angeles. This actress, now 74, was previously known as the "Scream Queen" after starring in numerous scary movies - but can you guess who it is? 9 9 9 9 9 The actress in question is Nancy Allen, who was known for the horror film Carrie (1976) and the blockbuster franchise, RoboCop (1986). This weekend she was spotted doing her grocery shopping in LA. The retired movie star was dressed casually in a blue sweater and jeans. She wore her trademark hair in big curls and covered her eyes with a pair of shades. The star is rarely seen out since she retired from acting in the early noughties. SCREAM QUEEN During her heyday, Nancy was known for being the "Scream Queen" She originally trained to become a dancer, but switched to acting and got her big big break in Carrie in the mid-70s. Nancy played mean girl Chris Hargensen, who terrorizes the title character in the Stephen King horror classic. The film also led to her marrying the movie's director, Brian De Palma, in 1979. After they wed, she starred in three more of his films, Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980) and Blow Out (1981). Carrie - Official teaser trailer for remake The couple divorced in 1984, but remained friends with Nancy still credits her ex-husband for helping launch her career. 'It's not uncommon to have directors work again and again with actors," she told The Wall Street Journal in 2015. "The benefit of that is you really get to know, you kind of get to read each other. "You know what the director is trying to say, and the director knows how to get the best out of the actor. 9 9 "So you get a bit of a shorthand. I don't think being married had that much to do with it as much as that he knew how I operated and how to get the best out of me as an actress, as he did with other actors he'd work with again and again.' Away from horror and Nancy is also known for starring in the action-thriller franchise, RoboCob. She starred in all three of the films, with the first one hitting theatres in 1987. The high profile role saw her play no-nsense police officer Anne Lewis. 9 However, Nancy previously admitted that she almost didn't take the part as she didn't like the title of the movie. "The script said RoboCop and I thought, 'Oh my God, they've got to change the title – it's terrible!'" she told The Guardian in 2022. "I picked it up, thinking it was going to be garbage, but I couldn't put it down. "It was smart, funny, political and told the hero's story with heart and soul. "There was no doubt in my mind it was going be a really good movie. "And the character of Anne called to me. My father was a cop so I knew who those people were, and how important their partner is, because your life can depend on them. I had to do it." NEW CAREER Nancy retired from acting in the early noughties, and has since committed her life to charity. She has been the Executive Director of WeSPARK since 2010, which is dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer. Speaking about her work, she said: 'That is what my life is dedicated to. I'm there, I run it. "I've created the whole program format… I fund raise. It is my life's work."
Axios
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
C2E2 returns to the Windy City and other weekend events
Immerse yourself in the world of pop culture at C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) this weekend. The big picture: It's the largest pop culture and entertainment convention in the Midwest, featuring hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive artwork, collectible figurines and photo-ops with beloved fictional characters. Peter Weller from "RoboCop", Nancy Allen from "Dressed to Kill", Laura Bailey from "Dragon Ball Z," and Sean Astin from "The Lord of the Rings" are some of the actors who will be there. The latest: For the first time, the cast of " The Breakfast Club" will reunite at this year's expo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 comedy film. All five cast members — Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson — will be in attendance. Guests will have a chance to receive an autograph and take photos in front of a backdrop that mimics the iconic red locker. If you go: C2E2 is at McCormick Place from Friday until Sunday. Expect a jam-packed weekend with opportunities to attend panels and craft workshops, and buy art and merchandise. And be prepared for lots of costumes — many attendees step into character for the expo. Check out our costume shop guide to get what you need. Here's what else is happening this weekend: Experience this new mystical retail storefront, where guests can sip on Butterbeer while shopping all things Hogwarts. Open daily, Monday-Friday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-7pm, located at 676 N. Michigan Ave. 🎞️ Chicago Latino Film Festival Grab a snack and choose from various Latin films on the big screen. Now through Monday at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Boystown. Screening times vary. 💃 inDANCE Watch this live dance recital that amplifies and celebrates diverse gender and sexual identities through movement and imagination. Friday, 7:30pm at the UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts in Hyde Park. 🔭 Skywatch Observe Chicago's night sky, constellations, stars, and more. Friday-Monday, times vary at the Alder Planetarium. 🫖 Chicago Tea Festival Discover teas worldwide or join a hands-on workshop during this tea festival. Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm at the Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park. 🐅 Brookfield Zoo Spring Fest Enjoy live music and performances and shop from local vendors to kick off the start of spring. Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm at Brookfield Zoo.
USA Today
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Gene Simmons spills on solo tour, future of KISS: 'The avatars are just a placeholder'
Gene Simmons spills on solo tour, future of KISS: 'The avatars are just a placeholder' Show Caption Hide Caption Is Gene Simmons' hair real? Watch the KISS icon's answer. KISS co-founder Gene Simmons chats with USA TODAY's Melissa Ruggieri about his decades of touring, the stunts he performed on stage and more. Gene Simmons leans toward the camera and holds his hand sideways. 'You see my hand?' he asks. 'It does not shake and I'm 75. Kids, don't do drugs and booze, and stop smoking.' This advice from the God of Thunder, a man who spent five decades encased in face paint, dragon boots and the battle armor of a rock star, might sound contradictory. But Simmons' preaching has a point that proves his longevity. Though KISS wrapped touring for good in December 2023, the band behind foot stompers 'I Love It Loud,' 'Lick It Up,' 'Rock and Roll All Nite' and more than 50 other singles that inspired many an air guitarist, will live on. Because how can it not? The 50th anniversary of KISS' 'Dressed to Kill' album will be celebrated March 22 with a free audio tour on of band-related landmarks in their New York City hometown (those in the city can visit a KISS pop-up store at Generation Records). Simmons, meanwhile, is packing up his bass and returning to the road April 3 with his solo band comprised of Brent Woods on lead guitar, Jason Walker on guitar and Brian Tichy on drums, for more than a month of shows in theaters, clubs and casinos. The trio also shares lead vocals with Simmons, who crafted a set list stocked with KISS hits ('Cold Gin,' 'Deuce,' 'Calling Dr. Love') and the original version of Van Halen's 'House of Pain,' which he produced for the band's demo in 1976. In between his tour planning, overseeing a chain of Rock & Brews restaurants, making movies with his Simmons/Hamilton Productions company and fielding 'a lot of phone calls,' the ever-candid and interminably cheeky Simmons chatted from his Malibu home (one of six he owns) about his solo shows, his family and why "50 years was enough" for KISS. Question: You went back on the road a few months after KISS' last show. Apparently, you don't like to rest. Answer: When I was growing up, I always thought (success) was about money and chicks and fame. (Whispers conspiratorially) And I love it! I have more fun onstage than the pope. The magic of this band is, I just take the guitar and a guitar pick and that's it. I can get up on stage like this (points to his denim shirt). I don't have to walk around in dragon boots and wear more makeup and higher heels than you ever wore. Do you ever miss the outfits, makeup, and theater accompanying KISS shows? You have to have dignity and respect for the fans who made your life possible in the first place. If you're a surfer and you're blessed enough to ride this giant tsunami of a wave successfully, stop. You've reached it. Have a little self-respect and go out when you look good. And let's be honest, 50 years is enough. The Beatles lasted seven – and we ain't The Beatles – but the magic of them or Marilyn Monroe is they will be iconic forever. All respect to the rock god Elvis, but I don't want to be fat and bloated and naked on the bathroom floor. Mötley Crüe postpones Vegas residency: Singer Vince Neil undergoes medical procedure Do you still talk to (KISS mates) Paul (Stanley) and Tommy (Thayer) and Eric (Singer) on a regular basis? Sure, of course. Paul is like the brother I never had. I've known him longer than anyone except my mother. It goes deeper than friendship. He and I don't agree on lots of things, but it's like going to a restaurant and ordering off a menu. We don't have to order the same thing. It's about having a work ethic, responsibility and respecting the person you're with and realizing you don't know it all. Without Paul, I'd be asking the next person in line, "Would you like fries with that?" ‒ and that's an honorable job as well. And Paul says the same thing about me. If you get into the right company of people, one and one equals three. At the end of the last KISS show, the band debuted avatars. What's the status of that project? A caterpillar goes into a cocoon and what looks like the casket of its life. And shortly after the casket opens up, this beautiful butterfly (comes out). That's what's about to happen with KISS. The avatars are just a placeholder. We're working with the amazing company Pophouse and (what we're doing) is closer to virtual reality. We've already been to George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic to do motion capture. We dressed up like X-Men and we had cameras all over. What is the time frame to see the results? Two years. 'See you this summer': Lollapalooza reveals dates for 2025 festival It must be gratifying for you and Paul to see your sons, Nick and Evan, collaborating on music. Nick has his own band, Sym Fera, and Evan spent his life committed to songwriting and learning the craft and has his own band. They were always pals. If you look up their names (online), the first thing they did was strum guitar and sing 'The Sound of Silence.' There was a look, a sound and it's real. Tell me about the dynamic between you and the guys in your solo band and the difference playing with them compared to decades with KISS. With KISS, you have to be well-rehearsed because you have light cues and pyro. Here, there's no Auto-Tune, no one backstage singing harmonies ... If you're in front of me in the audience, you bet your sweet bippy I'm gonna pull you up to sing 'I Was Made for Lovin' You.' And at the end, do I dare bring 20, 30, 50 people onstage to sing 'Rock and Roll All Nite' with me? You betcha.
