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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hangover star sends fans into a frenzy as he unveils incredible 'glow up'
One of the stars from The Hangover has unveiled an incredible 'glow up' while appearing on Chelsea Handler's podcast last week. Ed Helms, 51 - who portrayed the character of Stu Price in the 2009 comedic film - received a sweet compliment from Handler in a snippet from the Dear Chelsea podcast that was shared to her Instagram page. 'Ed, I don't want to sound sexist right now, but I just want to say you've had some sort of glow up!' the host stated. 'And I don't want to sound condescending or patronizing in any way but I just want to say you've burst into manhood.' Helms responded by letting out a small laugh and Chelsea continued, 'You really look very handsome. Your hair, you've taken off the glasses. Very debonair almost I want to say.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'All right, all right,' Ed said while flashing a big smile and then jokingly explained, 'Well I finally went through puberty.' 'That's what I was - Yeah, that's what I was getting to,' Handler replied. 'It feels like you must have hit it late and that you hit it hard.' Social media users agreed with Chelsea and jumped to the comment section of the post to also share their own thoughts. One penned, 'No because you're so right he is glowingggggg,' while another wrote, 'She's not wrong.' 'Ed Helms is truly a silver fox,' a fan added, and one typed out, 'Yeah, he's looking good.' Another shared, 'Chelsea, you nailed it! He's always been cute - but he went through puberty and it's working with him.' 'Wow, aging like fine wine,' an Instagram user penned, and one wrote, 'He's giving Hugh Grant.' The actor has taken a number of notable roles throughout his successful career thus far, but catapulted to fame when he starred in The Hangover (2009). The comedic film was directed by Todd Philipps and also starred Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, and Jeffrey Tambor. Upon its release in theaters, the project became a box office success and grossed $469.3 million globally on a budget of $35 million. The Hangover garnered a number of accolades, including a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. Two sequels followed - but did not receive the same critical praise as the first movie. During a past interview with Conan O'Brien, the actor admitted that the fame he experienced after the first movie was released had been 'overwhelming.' 'It was a tornado of fame and was very overwhelming,' Ed expressed. 'But I also - I feel very lucky on that as well because my public persona had risen gradually.' The star is also known for appearing on the hit NBC sitcom The Office while playing the role of Andy Bernard. 'Like when I was on basic cable on The Daily Show, we had what [Stephen] Colbert liked to call toy fame.' Helms explained, 'Which is like you can still walk around and do anything and you don't get really recognized very often but occasionally you do...' When he began appearing in episodes of The Office, the star stated that was 'another ratchet up because that's network television. And I was definitely getting recognized a lot more.' Helms added, 'So I had some skillset I guess just in sort of dealing with that. But then The Hangover was a whole new level.' He then commended his fellow castmates as they went through the leap of fame together. 'Like if it wasn't for those guys, I don't think I would have stayed sane.' Following his time in The Hangover franchise, Ed appeared in other projects such as The Lorax, We're The Millers, Vacation and Family Switch. He has also pursued his passion when it comes to writing and released his book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide To History's Greatest Screwups which was published late last month in April. The actor also hosts a podcast of his own called SNAFU which also delves into some of 'history's greatest screw-ups.' During a recent interview with MSNBC, the star opened up about how the book came to be. 'I just had this kind of like curiosity about history and context and just understanding crazy humanity.' Helms added, 'And of course I made a career out of comedy and the podcast just became this great way to mash up the two. History, comedy. And snafus are inherently funny as part of history.'
New York Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions
The actor, comedian and author Ed Helms has a new book out about historical blunders. He swings by Hard Fork to tell us about it and answer your moral quandaries, ethical dilemmas and etiquette questions about technology: How do I tell my mom she can't post about her grandkids on Facebook? Am I being an A.I. hypocrite at work? And is it OK to troll the scammers who blow up my cellphone? Guest: Additional Reading:
CTV News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Indigenous Marvel actor stars in hockey movie shot in Edmonton
Actor Cody Lightning has been in Edmonton filming for the new Indigenous hockey movie "Smudge the Blades," which also features Ed Helms and Paulina Alexis.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Ed Helms return as Andy Bernard in ‘The Paper'? What to expect from The Office Spinoff
With production underway on The Paper , a highly anticipated spinoff from the beloved workplace comedy The Office , speculation is mounting over which familiar faces might return. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack The groundwork before India mounts a strike at Pakistan India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions Cold Start: India's answer to Pakistan's nuclear threats Actor Ed Helms , who played the affable yet often cringeworthy Andy Bernard, addressed the swirling rumours during his recent television appearance. Ed Helms Remains in the Dark on Potential Return Speaking on The View on Tuesday, Ed Helms admitted he currently has no confirmation regarding his involvement in The Office Spinoff . 'I have zero intel on that, I'm sorry to say,' Helms remarked, as quoted in a report by TV Insider. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Famous Celebrities With Unexpected Degrees Learn More Undo 'And I also don't know yet if Andy will be making an appearance. I haven't heard. No one's called.' Despite the uncertainty, the actor was quick to express enthusiasm about potentially returning to the world of Dunder Mifflin. Live Events 'I'm just gonna float that energy out there right now,' he said with a smile, signalling openness to revisiting his iconic character, as per a report by TV Insider. Helms went on to praise the series' creator Greg Daniels , calling the new spinoff 'incredible' and 'great.' 'The Paper' Set in Familiar Universe, But With New Faces While The Office Spinoff will maintain the mockumentary format and the signature tone of the original series, it will centre on a new cast and location. The Paper is set in the same fictional universe but shifts focus to a regional newspaper office, introducing fresh dynamics and characters. As of now, Oscar Nuñez is the sole original cast member confirmed to return. Nuñez will reprise his role as accountant Oscar Martinez, providing a connective thread between the original and the spinoff. Other than that, details remain under wraps, including whether any surprise appearances by original cast members, such as Helms, are in the cards. The new series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore and began production in July 2024. However, a premiere date for The Paper has yet to be announced by Peacock. Off-Camera, Former Cast Keeps the Spirit Alive Helms also shared insights into the enduring bond among The Office alumni. Asked about whether the original cast still keeps in touch, he confirmed they do, albeit discreetly. 'It's totally private and I'm not allowed to talk about it,' he joked, before offering a heartfelt look into the group's camaraderie. 'It's kind of a beautiful thing. The show ended a bunch of years ago, but we all have this incredible shared experience,' Helms said. 'Every once in a while someone will just send pictures of their kids or just kind of a message of support if somebody's going through something. It's really quite lovely.' In typical fashion, Helms lightened the moment with humour. Referencing fellow castmate Creed Bratton, he quipped, 'Occasionally, of course, Creed will post crazy pictures of himself.' When pressed if the images were risqué, Helms laughed, 'Not naked, but…' Outlook on a Return Though Ed Helms has not officially been asked to rejoin the cast, his comments leave the door open for a surprise appearance. As production progresses on The Office Spinoff , fans continue to hope that beloved characters like Andy Bernard might find their way back into the fold. FAQs Who from the original The Office cast is returning in the spinoff? As of now, Oscar Nuñez is the only confirmed returning cast member. He will reprise his role as Oscar Martinez, helping to bridge the continuity between The Office and The Paper . Who are the new leads in The Paper? The series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore in lead roles. Their characters are part of the new office setting at a regional newspaper.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Paul Walter Hauser On Keeping It Real As ‘The Luckiest Man In America'
Paul Walter Hauser in Samir Oliveros' 'The Luckiest Man In America.' Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, the lead of game show drama The Luckiest Man in America, came close to life imitating art and being a contestant himself. It was just one of the things he did to try to get by before making it in Hollywood. "I did so much stupid stuff for money back in the day," he recalls as we chat over Zoom. "I took a job once in my hometown dressing up as Chester Cheetah, the icon from the Frito Lay snack and walked around a Walmart handing out stickers or tattoos to kids to promote Cheetos. I got an offer to go on a game show at one point, and I was going to do it, but then they found out I didn't live in LA, and they rescinded the offer, even though I was willing to travel to go." "I remember I told my buddy Brian Huskey that I needed a place to crash in LA. He said, 'I wish I could help you out, but I can't have guests right now,' however he said, 'Let me ask some of my friends.' Ed Helms got back to him and said, 'Yeah, your buddy can stay at my place. I'm shooting The Hangover 2,' or whatever it was. It was crazy that Ed Helms didn't even know me but was willing to let me crash at his place because I was friends with Brian, who is very funny, by the way." Set in the 1980s, The Luckiest Man in America, which lands in theaters on Friday, April 4, 2025, is based on the true story of Michael Larson, an unemployed ice cream truck driver who appeared on Press Your Luck after working out how to game the system. Hauser plays Larson and heads an ensemble cast that boasts The White Lotus' Walton Goggins, Sneakers' David Strathairn, and Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams, to name a few. "David is very much slept on by Hollywood," the Black Bird actor says in awe. "The guy is incredible, but I think he gets overlooked because he's selfless. David's not a showy, 'look at me' guy. He's a workhorse actor who's as good as any of them, and when you give them a lead role, like in Good Night and Good Luck, you see him at his highest potential. His greatest powers are unleashed. We were lucky to have those guys drop in and do this. It felt like we got so many wins, with people saying yes to this. Maybe it was because it was during the strike, and we were one of the ones that caught the SAG waiver, but I look at the cast on the poster right now, and I'm like, 'How did we get all these people?' No pun intended; they were game for it, wanted to play, were hungry to act, and knew this was the cool piece to be in. It really elevated the film." David Strathairn in 'The Luckiest Man in America.' Hauser, who will be seen in The Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson and The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer, relished playing quirky con man Larson and made the most of the opportunity to focus his performance on one 48-hour period of the contestant's life. "It was nice because we couldn't distill it to where he was at that exact time without knowing the full chronology of his lifetime. I knew more about the scandal and some of the tactics that went into it, but I didn't know a lot about his personal life," the actor says. "We definitely echo truth in that he had a daughter who had a birthday around that time. He was not totally in the kids' lives, and he eventually wound up with three different children from three different women and was not very accountable to them all. We took some liberties, and added some drama to the story by having it be a little more pressing in the moment and putting him in a predicament while he's trying to pull off this grift, as it were. I clung to the story, but the Game Show Network documentary on the topic was very influential for me and the rest of the cast members to dive in and get the inside track on some of the folks who were there that day." Hauser leans into Larson's almost cartoony persona and physicality, saying it was "less of a choice and more of something I noticed in the actual footage." "There are moments where the hands look wild, and he looks almost unhinged because he's so undignified in his celebrations. I thought that was interesting. How does he sit in the chair? Is he making eye contact with anybody? You try to find the little things, and hopefully, they can be indicative of greater truths." Paul Walter Hauser in 'The Luckiest Man in America.' Hauser, also known for star turns in Cruella and Cobra Kai, considers the film's production team to be "a top two best crew" that he has worked with in his 15 years in the industry. "Their enthusiasm and their artistry was unparalleled," he enthuses. "They all had the same vision as the director. Usually, you see the crew talk about the director behind his back and say, 'He wants to do this, but I want to do this.' This was everybody full bore with our director Samir Oliveros' vision because he really knew what he wanted. When I watch the film, I almost get distracted, and I'm worried less about my performance because I'm just looking at and marveling at the art design and the wardrobe. How did we get the period on the budget? We really stretched the dollar and got creative, and then it feels like a great time capsule piece that people will go back to." Most of the film's action occurs at the legendary CBS Studios lot in Los Angeles. However, the film wasn't shot in Hollywood, which makes the set even more impressive. "Some people really thought it was the CBS Television studio lot, but we recreated all of that on a soundstage in Bogota, Colombia," Hauser reveals. "It's a testament to the brilliant crew and the fact that they made it work on the budget we had. We priced this movie out in Los Angeles, Greece, and looked at a few locations, both typical and non-typical, but we found that our money could go way further there. They had some infrastructure from local Colombian television shows and soap operas. We loved the experience, the food, and the people. I would go back there and shoot in a heartbeat." (Left to right) Brian Geraghty, Paul Walter Hauser, and Patti Harrison in 'The Luckiest Man In ... More America.' The Luckiest Man in America also marks Hauser's first feature credit as a producer. It won't be his last. "I'm attached to several projects that I'm a producer on, like the Chris Farley movie, but this is the first time I've produced in the sense of a greater-sized project, and I've really enjoyed it," he concludes. "I saw Margot Robbie produce, I, Tonya, and her support, spirit, and choices she was making, being a part of the bigger decisions, inspired me. I've always wanted to produce and be a bigger part of it. In this case, it had more to do with casting. I brought in some of my buddies for a few different parts and had to oversee some of that. It was a really great experience."
