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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
White Lotus' star Sam Nivola proudly responds to ‘nepo baby' tag, says he earned roles on his own
The White Lotus star is the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola , who prohibited him from trying out auditions for roles prior to turning 18. However, a year before, his high school drama teacher helped him get an audition for White Noise, and he secretly submitted a self-tape. When he told his parents he was going to play the son of Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig 's characters in the next round, they stated, 'Holy f****** s***, it's a Noah Baumbach movie?! You have to do the callback!" When Variety asked him about being a "nepo baby," he laughed and said, "Other than my genes, I don't think I can attribute much of my success to my parents. I feel proud that I've done it for myself, and sometimes in spite of them." Sam Nivola said that, with his first role, his dad's agent was not called to approach anyone; it was done by him alone. He added that he had not wanted to give anyone an excuse to say that anything he had achieved was because of anyone other than himself, and he expressed pride in that. When Sam, who is now 21 years old, left Columbia after just one semester of studying Latin and film, Emily and Alessandro were even more "upset." He said that his parents had been upset and had been totally scared, which was understandable. It was added that he had not been happy at the time because everything in him could not be dedicated to acting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Sam claimed that problems with authority figures were had by him. Even though Sam's parents were well-known, he was not ready for the level of popularity that The White Lotus would bring him. Sam said that when The White Lotus had been at its peak, he had literally been unable to walk down the street in Brooklyn—his hometown—without being swarmed. To escape the attention, the Perfect Couple actor and his friends had asked ChatGPT to find 'the worst bar in the East Village' and had ended up in a taproom where speaking was banned. He recalled that they had been yelling, 'This place is f****** awesome!' and everyone had been telling them, 'Shhh!'
The Independent
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Paddington star reveals why she didn't return for sequel
Sally Hawkins, who portrayed Mrs Brown in the initial two Paddington films, opted not to return for the third instalment, Paddington in Peru. Her decision was primarily due to the absence of director Paul King, stating it would have 'broken her heart' to continue without his involvement. Hawkins subsequently joined King on the film Wonka, where she played the mother of Timothée Chalamet's character. Emily Mortimer took over the role of Mrs Brown in Paddington in Peru, which was released in November 2024. Critics received Paddington in Peru less positively than its predecessors, with some suggesting the perceived lack of Paul King's unique touch impacted the film's quality.
Vogue
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Dolly Wells Knows You Miss Doll & Em, But Dating Miranda on ‘And Just Like That…' Isn't a Bad Next Act
With the halcyon days of Che Diaz now behind us, keeping up with who Miranda Hobbes is dating and/or swooning over on the third season of And Just Like That… is some of the most gay fun I've had in a while. The lastest person to turn her head, in Love Island parlance? Dolly Wells as Joy, the beautiful, gossip-loving, buttoned-up-yet-mirthful BBC producer. Wells is perhaps best known for co-starring alongside her real-life bestie Emily Mortimer on Doll & Em, the HBO series they wrote together in the mid-2010s, but her acting resume is an impressive one; she's appeared in everything from the Bridget Jones franchise (Woney forever) to Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. (Real British comedy heads will also remember her guest spots on Peep Show.) Now, it's time for American audiences to get to know Wells as part of the Carrie Bradshaw extended universe—and the 53-year-old actress is more than ready. Ahead of season three, episode three of And Just Like That, Vogue spoke to Wells about rewatching the original Sex and the City, playing Miranda's latest paramour, getting recognized in the park, worshipping the BBC, and more. Vogue: Were you a viewer of Sex and the City when it first aired? Dolly Wells: You know what's crazy? I wasn't, and I don't know why. I can't explain it now. I didn't watch it when I was young, but it's sort of like suddenly realizing how delicious dark chocolate or something is. I've watched it all now; I had a sort of Sex and the City holiday. All my friends watched it at the time that it came out, but I've often gone through stages of people just being so confused that I've never seen Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. I was probably just trying to be cool. Did you have a favorite boyfriend—or girlfriend!—of the week from the original show? Oh, God, well, I love Baryshnikov as Carrie's Russian boyfriend. He was a really good one. I loved what busy daters they were. I wasn't busy, and I really should have taken a leaf out of their books. [Laughs.]
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jay Kelly OTT Release Date: When and where to watch George Clooney & Adam Sandler's coming-of-age comedy film
Jay Kelly OTT Release Date: Get ready for a cinematic treat as Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Adam Sandler team up for this new coming-of-age comedy-drama. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach, Jay Kelly is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 14, 2025, followed by a global streaming debut on Netflix on December 5, 2025. While specific plot details remain under wraps, the film, set against the themes of identity and self-discovery, is described as a "heartbreaking comedy'. Meet the cast of Jay Kelly The film also stars Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, 20th Century Women), Laura Dern (Marriage Story, Little Women), Grace Edwards (Asteroid City, Call Jane), Stacy Keach (Nebraska, The Bourne Legacy), Riley Keough (Zola, Daisy Jones & the Six), Emily Mortimer (Lars and the Real Girl, Match Point), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring, Angels in America), Nicôle Lecky (Mood, Sense8) and Thaddea Graham (Bad Sisters, Sex Education) among others. Jay Kelly also stars Jim Broadbent (Gangs of New York, Another Year), Eve Hewson (The Perfect Couple, Flora and Son), Alba Rohrwacher (Maria, La Chimera), Lenny Henry (Missing You, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl), Josh Hamilton (Maestro, Kicking and Screaming) and Greta Gerwig (White Noise, Frances Ha) among others. Directed by Noah Baumbach, known for films like Marriage Story and The Meyerowitz Stories, Jay Kelly is co-written with Emily Mortimer. The film is produced by David Heyman, Amy Pascal, and Baumbach himself. Filming took place across various locations, including New York City, London, and Tuscany. Excited to watch Jay Kelly on OTT? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
News18
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sam Nivola's Mom Reacts To His Controversial Kiss Scene In White Lotus Season 3: ‘It's So Crazy'
Sam's mother, Emily Mortimer, talked about his controversial kiss scene with a criminal businessman's girlfriend and his on-screen elder brother, Saxon. HBO's The White Lotus season 3 ended earlier this month, giving viewers yet another emotional rollercoaster instalment. The recent season not only received rave reviews for its heartbreaking final episode but also for some shocking moments. One of them is the episode where the show explores the theme of incest between the brothers of the Ratliff family. Weeks after the show's conclusion, actor Sam Nivola's mother, actress Emily Mortimer, reacted to her son's role in The White Lotus season 3. She revealed her honest and slightly amused reaction to his controversial kiss scene. FYI, the 21-year-old actor played Lochlan, the youngest member of the wealthy yet troubled Ratliff family, dealing with addiction and financial ruin. The scene in question is the drug-fuelled intimate scene in Thailand between Sam's character, a criminal businessman's girlfriend and his on-screen elder brother Saxon, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger. Speaking to The Times, Emily, who is married to actor Alessandro Nivola, admitted that watching the show was 'a bit bizarre." She said, 'It's so crazy, all of it. It wasn't particularly crazier than having my boy go off to Thailand for so long. Of course, it was a bit bizarre, but being married to an actor, we've all had to watch each other do strange things." She continued, 'And I had been warned — although Sam said that the worst bit was the first ten minutes, but they kept flashing back. So I'd relaxed, and then it wasn't true at all." Seems like Sam's career in acting is taking off, as before starring in The White Lotus, the 21-year-old also was seen on Netflix's whodunnit murder mystery The Perfect Couple, sharing the screen space with none other than Nicole Kidman, and he was also seen in an adaptation of Don DeLillo's White Noise. In the same conversation, when The Newsroom actress was asked how her son was handling his growing fame, Emily explained, 'He just sort of owns it, which isn't thanks to either of us. I'm biased because I'm his mum, but he doesn't need any guidance." Speaking of The White Lotus season 3, this time, the show took the viewers to picturesque Thailand. The HBO series, which premiered in February, featured an ensemble cast of Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Sam Rockwell, Scott Glenn, and Natasha Rothwell, among others. The show is available on JioHotstar for Indian viewers. First Published:
