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New York Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bridget Fonda and husband Danny Elfman seen together for the first time in 16 years
Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman have popped up in public together for the first time in 16 years. The couple were photographed outside their Los Angeles home on Monday. 15 Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman at their LA home on April 28. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID 15 Bridget Fonda with her husband Danny Elfman. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID 15 Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman organizing items in their garage. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID Fonda, 61, wore a black peacoat, a white T-shirt and a pair of dark sweatpants, while Elfman, 71, had on a black and grey shirt, black pants and a black baseball cap. 15 Bridget Fonda at her Los Angeles home on April 28. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID 15 Danny Elfman inside his garage in LA. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID The stars, who have been married since 2003, appeared to be organizing items in their garage in the photos. 15 Bridget Fonda seen with her husband for the first time since 2009. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID 15 Bridget Fonda with her husband Danny Elfman. NORTH-SUNSET / BACKGRID The retired actress and her composer husband are rarely spotted together. Back in 2009, they attended the 'Inglourious Basterds' premiere at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Fonda has been photographed without Elfman a handful of times more recently. 15 Danny Elfman, Bridget Fonda at the 'Inglourious Basterds' premiere in 2009. Getty Images 15 Bridget Fonda, Danny Elfman attend the 'Inglourious Basterds' afterparty in West Hollywood in August 2009. WireImage 15 Bridget Fonda photographed in Los Angeles in January 2023. / In Aug. 2024, she arrived at LAX Airport with their son Oliver, 19, without her wedding ring on. The outing sparked speculation that Fonda split from Elfman, who was previously accused of sexual abuse and harassment. In 2017, pianist Nomi Abadi claimed she was sexually harassed by the star, who she accused of stripping naked and masturbating in front of her. Elfman denied those claims; however, he reportedly settled the lawsuit she filed against him for $830,000 in 2018. 15 Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman in 2002. WireImage Then in 2023, a second accuser — known as Jane Doe XX — stepped forward with allegations against the famous musician. Her lawsuit accused Elfman of allegedly 'grooming' her when she was 21 and a student at the New York Film Academy in 1997. Elfman denied the accusations against him, with his spokesperson telling The Hollywood Reporter: 'The allegations of misconduct made against Mr. Elfman are baseless and absurd. His legal team is assessing all options and he will vigorously defend these claims in court.' 15 Danny Elfman at the 2023 Burbank International Film Festival. Getty Images 15 Bridget Fonda, Danny Elfman at the 'Charlotte's Web' premiere in 2006. Getty Images Fonda is a member of the famous Fonda family that includes dad Peter Fonda and aunt Jane Fonda. She's appeared in well-known movies like 'Singles' (1992), 'The Godfather Part III' (1990), 'Point of No Return' (1993) and 'Jackie Brown' (1997). She has not acted since the 2002 TV film 'Snow Queen.' 15 Bridget Fonda in 'Jackie Brown.' ©Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection 15 Bridget Fonda in 'Single White Female.' ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Fonda retired from the silver screen after she was involved in a 2003 crash on the Pacific Coast Highway due to rainy conditions. In April 2023, she told paparazzi while at LAX that she'd never return to Hollywood. 'It's too nice being a civilian,' she stated.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lesbian tennis legend Billie Jean King receives historic Walk of Fame star
Billie Jean King has become the first woman to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the sports entertainment category. The tennis legend accepted the honour at a ceremony on Monday, April 7, which she attended with her wife Ilana Kloss, alongside some friends and celebrities like NBA great Magic Johnson. 'The important thing is, I don't want to be the last one,' the 81-year-old said at the event. 'My family loved music and movies. A trip to Hollywood, a movie at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, was a special treat for our family. My mother would have loved this.' Billie Jean King's star is the 2,807th to be installed on the Walk of Fame at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine. Located across the road, the Pantages Theater celebrated her achievement by displaying the message: 'A star for a star. Congratulitaions Billie Jean King.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by WTA (@wta) A native of Long Beach, 34 miles south of Hollywood, the former world number one is no stranger to making history. She won 39 Grand Slams throughout her career, and in 1973, she defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous Battle of the Sexes competition, which remains the most-watched tennis match of all time. She is also the founder of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and the Women's Sports Foundation and has been a prominent advocate for gender equality and social justice. She married her ex-husband Larry King in 1964, before coming out as a lesbian in 1981 after her secretary, Marilyn Barnett, threatened to reveal their affair. Her marriage officially ended in 1987, when Billie Jean fell in love with Ilana Kloss, her former doubles partner. The two secretly married in 2018 before publicly sharing the news three years later. In 2000, King became the first out lesbian coach of the United States women's tennis team. Additionally, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2024. The post Lesbian tennis legend Billie Jean King receives historic Walk of Fame star appeared first on GCN.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
International tourists are rethinking travel to the U.S.: What this means for L.A.
It's a small world after all. As America embarks on its 'America First' foreign policy, many non-Americans are feeling unwelcome. Dozens of countries have issued travel advisories to their citizens amid the crackdown on immigrants in the United States. Some, such as Canada, are advising against travel to the U.S. as President Trump tries to make the case for making their entire country the 51st state. This unwelcoming environment for foreigners can have a potentially huge impact on the economy, particularly through the tourism industry. Los Angeles, which relies heavily on tourist dollars, is especially vulnerable. The local economy is already in a precarious state due to recent fires. In 2022, the most recent year for which numbers are available, foreign visitors spent about $34 billion in Los Angeles, supporting roughly half a million local jobs. Canadians alone annually spend more than $400 million in L.A. The absence of these visitors is symptomatic of a broader trend, as more and more foreign tourists avoid Hollywood Boulevard and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. This decline can ripple throughout the entire domestic economy, especially now that L.A. faces a potential $1 billion budget deficit. The research firm Tourism Economics had initially forecast a 9% increase in tourist visitors to the United States this year. Now, they are predicting more than a 5% decline, which translates to an $18 billion drop in spending. So, what's the takeaway from all of this? Quite simply, yes, it is a small world after all. And in places like L.A., it may become an increasingly lonely one. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
