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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Brittany Snow: I don't think I've made it in Hollywood
Brittany Snow still doesn't feel like she's "made it" in Hollywood. The 39-year-old actress has enjoyed a hugely successful career, starring in films such as The Pacifier, John Tucker Must Die, Hairspray and the Pitch Perfect franchise - but Brittany thinks she still has something to prove. She explained to People: "I don't think I've made it. "It's always a struggle. I'm always wondering what my next job is going to be or if going to 'make it,' in a way. I think that's the same for every actor — unless you're Tom Cruise or something." Brittany drew inspiration from other actresses during her younger years. She said: "I've been around since people were kids, so they grew up with me as I was growing up. "I know with the people who influenced me the most, growing up, and the actresses that I looked up to, I do feel like I know them. And when I meet them, they mean more to me than anything because they showed me what it was like to be a woman." Brittany admits to feeling particularly inspired by Claire Danes, her The Beast in Me co-star. The actress explained: "Working with Claire was probably one of the most fan-girl encounters that I've had in a long time, because I grew up with My So-Called Life. "I grew up with Romeo + Juliet, Little Women. I wanted to be Claire Danes. So, getting to work opposite of her and becoming friends with her was such an honour for me. She's always been someone I greatly admire, not only for her acting, but also for how she keeps her private life sacred." Brittany's attitude towards career success has evolved over time, and she still relishes what she does. The movie star said: "I think my idea of success when I was younger was this sort of one-track mind of needing to be Julia Roberts because as a ten-year-old girl, everyone wants to be Julia Roberts. "I think as I've gotten older, I've realised that there's so many different forms of success. Success, to me, is the fact that I'm still doing this, and I love it even more now. I remind myself all the time that I didn't give up."
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix is still streaming all of The Hunting Wives star's ‘musical masterpieces'
The Hunting Wives on Netflix already has fans demanding a second season, but unfortunately it's not made it to the UK just yet There's good news for Netflix users jealous of US fans who have just got their hands on the most scandalous new murder mystery drama of the year. The Hunting Wives stars Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil, a former journalist who moves to rural Texas with her husband and their young son. Sophie soon strikes up a close relationship with Margo Banks (played by Malin Akerman), the alluring wife of her husband's new boss, oil tycoon Jed Banks (Dermot Mulroney). However, she bites off more than she can chew when she becomes indoctrinated into Margo's exclusive group of MAGA-supporting hunting friends, who all have a secret or two to hide. When the body of a teenage girl is found in one of their favourite hunting spots, Sophie's life begins to spiral out of control. This must-watch series is already causing waves in the USA after releasing this Monday (21st July), with the hope it will soon arrive to UK streamers. Until then, fans can stream several hit films with The Hunting Wives' lead star on Netflix. All three films in the Pitch Perfect series, which stars Snow alongside Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, are available on Netflix in the UK. Also on the streamer is one of her breakout films, the 2007 musical Hairspray. Pitch Perfect is often considered a modern teen classic, and is the ideal campy, easy-going movie to throw on if you can't wait to see Snow step up her game in her scandalous new thriller. One five-star Google review said: 'This masterpiece of a movie that stars one of my favorite singers (and actresses), has always been a favorite of mine. 'From the hilarious delivery of jokes to the amazing singing from the ENTIRE cast, this is absolutely one of my comfort movies. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for 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 'I mean, really -- there are so many perfect comedy lines throughout the movie, with a lovable cast to play the lovable characters (Rebel Wilson playing Fat Amy HAS to be my favorite <3). HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCHING THIS FILM.' 'Pitch Perfect is one of my FAVORITE movies, I fell off of my sofa not even half way through the movie. It is HILARIOUS!!!' someone else raved. And a third enthusiast wrote: 'This movie is an all-time favorite for my kids and hubby. We have a blast watching this every night, LOL!! It has the best messages and the singing is a hit!' Fans also agree Hairspray is equally deserving of classic status, with one user writing: 'I love this movie so much. The message is to love everyone for who they are no matter what shape and size or what they look like. 'This movie is so inspiring and anyone can learn from it whether it be to love themselves for who they are or to love people who are different.' If that's still not enough, Brittany Snow's Netflix Original romantic comedy with Gina Rodriguez, Someone Great, is also not going anywhere. Pitch Perfect 1-3 and Hairspray are available to stream on Netflix.
Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ricki Lake, 56, reveals how long ago she REALLY had her facelift after going public with procedure
Ricki Lake celebrated the one-year anniversary of her facelift on Instagram this week, after going public with the procedure last month. The 56-year-old talk-show icon has embarked on a long process of revamping her appearance, slimming down and arriving at her 130lb goal by January. However the process of losing weight left her with 'extra skin that hung from below my chin,' so in July 2024 she went under the knife to have it tightened. She openly discussed the procedure for the first time on TV this June, saying she was 'fully transparent' and did not 'want there to be any stigma.' Now she has fired up her Instagram to share a suite of photos documenting the process, including a side-by-side before-and-after comparison. 'One year ago today I did a thing,' she wrote Friday. 'Yes, today July 18th, is the one year anniversary of my deep plane lower face and neck lift, plus a mild co2 laser.' She showered praise on her Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Allen Foulad, saying she 'was in the best of hands' and calling him 'a true master in his field.' Ricki revealed: 'After a dear friend had the most incredible experience with Dr, Foulad, I made the decision to follow in her footsteps.' The Hairspray actress explained the thinking that led to the surgery, saying: 'I had lost 40 lbs and did not like the extra skin that hung from below my chin. It was never going to tighten up on its own. Not at 55.' She assured fans: 'Trust me, when I tell you, I still felt extra cute and loved myself regardless, especially after working so hard to get in the best shape of my life.' Ricky declared: 'This procedure was the icing on the cake. One year later, I look back on my brave choice and consider it one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. I share with all of you, as I am an open book and always will be.' The accompanying Instagram album offered a deep dive into the story behind Ricki's facelift, with photos showing her first consultation with the plastic surgeon, the 'the area I disliked,' some post-op 'bruising and swelling.' One of the photos showed her sitting in bed with her head bandaged, cuddling up to her 'sweet' third husband, lawyer Ross Burningham. 'He was so nervous yet so supportive,' gushed Ricki, who celebrated her third wedding anniversary with Ross this January. Ricki first announced her facelift 11 months after it occurred, during an appearance on Watch What Happens: Live! with host Andy Cohen. Name-checking her surgeon, she explained that the skin that had been 'hanging' from her neck after her weight loss had been 'bothering me,' so she 'had it fixed.' Andy, who lives in New York, rhapsodized that he was 'going to LA' for Ricki's procedure, adding: 'I've seen a lot of work in these chairs. That's really good.' Ricki embarked on her weight loss transformation amid the Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood, but insisted she herself did not use the diabetes medication. 'I did not go on any drug because I wasn't prediabetic,' she told Us Weekly. 'There's nothing wrong with those drugs. They're actually game changers for so many people. But for me, I did not want to be reliant on a drug if I could help it.' Instead, Ricki maintained that her means of slimming down included intermittent fasting and the fashionable keto diet, combined with an exercise regimen that featured Pilates and two-mile hikes with a weighted vest everyday. She also wore a glucose monitor, as well as a device called an Oura ring that monitors a battery of biometrics like sleep, movement and stress. 'I prioritized sleep and overall, a low-stress lifestyle. And it worked. It continues to work,' said Ricki, who once weighed as much as 260lbs.
Buzz Feed
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Little Mermaid Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
One of the most beloved Disney princess movies is The Little Mermaid. Now, I have some facts I researched about the movie that you may be interested in reading about. Want to dive in? Here are 23 facts about The Little Mermaid animated movie that will make you watch it again on Disney+: Ursula is heavily inspired by the popular drag queen Divine, who starred in movies such as Hairspray (1988) and Pink Flamingos. Thanks to the box-office success of The Little Mermaid ($211M worldwide), Disney experienced what has now been labeled the '90s "Disney Renaissance," a period marked by a string of hits, including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and many more. Like in other Disney films of the past, the filmmakers used real people to act out the scenes, helping them better animate the movements. Sherri Stoner was the lone actor used for Ariel so all the animators could draw her the same way. Hans Christian Andersen, the author of the fairytale "The Little Mermaid," also wrote "The Snow Queen," which Disney adapted into Frozen. Animator Glen Keane credits the focus on creating expressive lower eyelids of Ariel for giving her so much personality. Inspiration was taken from Alice's expressive animation in Alice in Wonderland (1951). Keane also admitted that he was worried the famous "reaching out" moment at the end of "Part of Your World" was too cheesy, but left it in due to deadlines. Years later, he no longer feels that way, citing one viewer who told him that, as a child sitting in the theater, she had reached out to Ariel to pull her closer. Movie magic, man. Voiced by the legendary Buddy Hackett, Scuttle is one of the more lively comic relief characters in Disney history, but it took a little homework to accomplish this. Animators took rapid photos of Hackett's face to help them animate the outrageous expressions of Scuttle. More than ONE MILLION bubbles were hand-drawn for the film. Keep in mind that the movie is underwater for a good portion, which means every frame needed bubbles to express movement in the water. Ursula is only animated with six tentacles, which doesn't quite make her an "octopus-woman." I guess she'll have to settle for being an "iconic-woman." Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck all make a cameo at the beginning of the film. They are in the crowd watching. Ariel was going to have blonde hair instead of her classic red hair. Keane confirmed the change to Ariel being a redhead was more of a match for her "fiery personality." Guess there were some red flags before changing it, huh? There was a point where the filmmakers had "Part of Your World" on the chopping block. Lyricist Howard Ashman, who wrote "Part of Your World" with composer Alan Menken, actually threatened to quit the project if the song was cut. Ashman had the idea to change Sebastian's character, which was initially a stuffy English crab, into a Caribbean crab. According to him, it opened a "treasure trove of possible stylistic influences and calypso and reggae," which informed a lot of the storytelling. Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, sat in the dark and covered her face to sing "Part of Your World" as if she were underwater. According to her, it really helped get into the head of the mermaid who feels stuck. Ariel is the first Disney princess to have biological siblings. No evil stepsisters, but no mom. I still haven't seen the prequel, but I believe the mom has a presence... unless it's a sequel and she has somehow been alive? Under the SEA-quel! Ignore my rambling and continue... Christopher Daniel Barnes, the voice actor for Eric, was 16 years old when he recorded for the film. I'm sorry, what? If you listen to his voice, I never would have guessed in a million years that it was a kid. For the math, Benson would have been about 28 when she recorded for Ariel. Another fun fact about Barnes is that when he played Eric, he drank water while recording to simulate drowning during that scene where Ariel comes in for the save. That's also incredibly silly to visualize. The final action sequence took more than a year to animate. It's an impressive scene, and it's one of the most amazing 2D scenes in terms of scale. The waves. The rain. Giant Ursula. *chef's kiss* Golden Girls legend Bea Arthur was initially considered for the role of Ursula by the filmmakers. But after holding auditions, Pat Carroll landed the role and delivered one of the best Disney villain performances of all time. A deleted plot twist was going to reveal Ursula as Ariel's aunt and Triton's sister. Although it would've been an interesting element, the film ultimately didn't need it. And lastly, another trailblazing fact about The Little Mermaid is that it was the first Disney movie to digitally combine characters in the foreground with scenery in the background. Watch The Little Mermaid on Disney+. What's your favorite moment from The Little Mermaid? Comment below!
Time Out
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Outdoor movies are back at the newly saved Elizabeth Street Garden beginning tomorrow
Good news, cinephiles and garden lovers: The movie nights at Elizabeth Street Garden are back—and this time, they're playing to a crowd that's already won the ultimate happy ending. Following a years-long tug-of-war between developers, city officials and a fiercely loyal fan base (including names like De Niro and Patti Smith), the beloved Nolita green space has officially been spared from redevelopment. The city pulled plans for a senior housing complex on the site, opting instead for alternate affordable housing sites across Lower Manhattan. That means one thing: The garden lives on and it's ready to roll film. Beginning Wednesday, July 9, free outdoor movies will once again light up the sculpture-filled sanctuary at 8 p.m. sharp, with blankets, popcorn and street-style charm highly encouraged. And no, there's no ticketing system—it's first come, first spread-out. This summer's lineup blends whimsy, classics, and cult hits, starting with The Secret World of Arrietty and wrapping August 20 with Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. Other gems include John Waters' Hairspray (1988), the noir staple Laura (1944) and of course, Dazed and Confused, which kicked things off on June 25. (If you missed that one, well, alright alright alright.) But that's not all ESG has up its sleeve. Movie nights are part of a broader slate of free programming designed to turn midweek slumps and sleepy Sundays into moments of downtown magic. Saturday morning yoga, Sunday tai chi and literary-leaning poetry hours with McNally Jackson staff are also on the calendar, proving the garden is as much a cultural venue as a leafy escape. For longtime fans, this summer feels extra sweet. The 20,000-square-foot lot has roots stretching back nearly 200 years, first as a public school, then evolving into a rare patch of tranquility in a city where open space is a luxury. With just 0.07 acres of green space per 1,000 residents in Soho and Little Italy, preserving the garden was about survival just as much as it was about statues and sunflowers.
