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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
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- Daily Tribune
Hollywood star Chris Evans reveals why he skipped Cannes Film Festival
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Chris Evans was notably absent from the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where his latest film, Honey Don't!, made its highly anticipated debut. While the film's director Ethan Coen and co-stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Billy Eichner attended the premiere, fans quickly noticed the Captain America star's absence and began speculating about the reason. Honey Don't! — a comedy-mystery helmed by Coen — was featured in the festival's popular Midnight Screenings section. The film received a warm reception at its premiere in the Grand Theatre Lumière, earning a six-minute standing ovation. Shortly after the event, Evans addressed the speculation directly on Instagram. In a story shared post-premiere, the actor revealed he chose to miss Cannes to celebrate a personal milestone — his mother Lisa's 70th birthday. 'I wish I could've been with my incredible cast and filmmakers at Cannes, but it was my mother's 70th birthday, and there are some things you just can't miss!' Evans wrote, adding a red carpet photo of his castmates alongside his message. He also extended his congratulations, saying, 'Congrats everyone!!' Evans, 43, has frequently spoken about the importance of family in his life. In a 2017 Esquire interview, he reflected on the value of familial bonds, saying, 'I've always loved stories about people who put their families before themselves. It's such a noble endeavor.' Though he wasn't physically present, Evans' heartfelt tribute to his mother and support for his colleagues served as a reminder of the priorities he holds dear — both on-screen and off.
San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Aubrey Plaza earns standing ovation after first red carpet appearance since husband's death
Aubrey Plaza made a poignant return to the spotlight, walking her first red carpet since the death of her husband in January. The Marin County homeowner attended the Cannes Film Festival last week in support of the new dark comedy 'Honey Don't!' Plaza stars as a cop who falls into a love affair with a small-town private detective, played by Margaret Qualley (' The Substance '), as they investigate 'a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church,' according to the film's synopsis on IMDB. The project also features Chris Evans (who can be seen next month in Celine Song 's 'Materialists'), Charlie Day and Billy Eichner. During its Cannes premiere on Friday, May 23, Plaza and her castmates received a six-minute standing ovation, with one audience member yelling out 'I love you Aubrey' in support of the star, according to Variety. 'More queer cinema all the time,' the film's writer, Tricia Cooke, declared during the applause. 'Honey Don't!' is set to hit theaters Aug. 22, making it Plaza's first feature since her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, committed suicide on Jan. 3. The actor is slowly easing back into the public eye as she heals from the loss. In February, she made a live television appearance during 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' wearing a pink tie-dyed T-shirt, a fashion statement many considered a tribute to both the hobby Baena took up during the pandemic and their wedding day outfits. A week prior, she starred in a Super Bowl commercial for Ritz Crackers, which was filmed last November. The couple had been together for more than a decade, but split months before Baena's death. He reportedly made 'concerning remarks' to Plaza that prompted her to ask a friend to 'perform a welfare check' on him, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Plaza now seems ready to return to work. She recently signed on for a new drama, 'The Accompanist,' in which she'll play a rookie child-welfare agent. The film follows a new foster parent, played by Susan Sarandon, as she takes in a 9-year-old girl after she was nearly killed by her dementia-stricken grandfather.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Chris Evans Skipped His Movie's Cannes Premiere Because It Was His Mom's 70th Birthday and ‘Some Things You Just Can't Miss'
Ethan Coen's 'Honey Don't!' brought Cannes Film Festival to a flashy close on May 23 with the likes of Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza stunning on the red carpet. But the movie's biggest A-list star, Chris Evans, was nowhere to be found. What gives? It turns out Captain America chose his family over one of the world's most prestigious film festivals. Evans revealed his whereabouts on Instagram (via People) a few days after 'Honey Dont!' screened as the final movie in Cannes' official selection. He wrote on his sotry: 'I wish I could've been with my incredible cast and filmmakers at Cannes, but it was my mother's 70th birthday and there are some things you just can't miss! Congrats everyone!!' More from Variety Bi Gan's Cannes Winner 'Resurrection' Nabbed by Janus Films for North America (EXCLUSIVE) Jafar Panahi Returns to Cheers in Tehran as Palme d'Or Victory Prompts Diplomatic Spat Between France and Iran 'The Love That Remains' Review: Hlynur Pálmason's Exquisitely Tender, Increasingly Haywire Portrait of a Family in Limbo Qualley headlines 'Honey Don't!' as a small-town private detective named Honey O'Donahue, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Evans gives an oversized comedic performance as the church's charming but evil minister. Plaza plays a cop who Qualley has a passionate love affair with until things turn sour. Charlie Day and Billy Eichner round out the supporting cast. 'Honey Don't!' marks the second collaboration between Coen and Qualley, who teamed up last year for the road trip crime comedy 'Drive-Away Dolls.' The Cannes premiere of 'Honey Don't!' proved to be a rowdy affair as the movie was met with a six-minute standing ovation as audience members audibly cheered for Plaza and Qualley. The latter's husband, music producer Jack Antanoff, was in attendance for the event. Coen told the audience that the reaction to the film was 'a fun way to end the festival.' 'Honey Don't' will open in U.S. theaters on Aug. 22 from Focus Features. It's one of two indies Evans has lined up for the summer movie season. The other is 'Materialists,' the A24 romance drama from 'Past Lives' writer-director Celine Song that also stars Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal. That movie launches in theaters June 13. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Chris Evans Addresses Skipping Cannes Film Festival 2025
was absent from the red carpet at the , where his latest film, Honey Don't!, made its highly anticipated premiere. While his co-stars and director were present at the film's debut, fans were quick to wonder why Evans was missing from the event. The Captain America star was noticeably absent from the red carpet when his latest film, Honey Don't!, premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The comedy-mystery, directed by Ethan Coen, debuted during the festival's popular Midnight Screenings section. It made quite an impression, receiving a six-minute standing ovation from the audience at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. However, Chris Evans' absence from the premiere and red carpet prompted fans to wonder why he had skipped such a major event. He later clarified any speculation by sharing the reason for his absence on Instagram. In a story shared after the premiere, the actor explained that he decided to stay home for an important family celebration: his mother Lisa's 70th birthday. Evans wrote, 'I wish I could've been with my incredible cast and filmmakers at Cannes, but it was my mother's 70th birthday and there are some things you just can't miss!' Along with the message, he included a photo of his co-stars and director on the red carpet. The Red One star offered his congratulations and support by adding, 'Congrats everyone!!' Alongside Evans, Honey Don't! stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Billy Eichner in pivotal roles. Qualley, Plaza, and Day all attended the big premiere alongside Ethan Coen and posed for press photos. Chris Evans has often shared how much his family means to him. As one of four children, he spoke in a 2017 Esquire interview about how much he values close familial ties. The 43-year-old actor said, 'I've always loved stories about people who put their families before themselves. It's such a noble endeavor. You can't choose your family, as opposed to friends.' Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on The post Chris Evans Addresses Skipping Cannes Film Festival 2025 appeared first on Mandatory.
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6 days ago
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Helen Mirren on Cannes, Culture Shift and the Power of Visibility
Helen Mirren makes a regular pilgrimage to the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival with both her own films and L'Oréal Paris. She's attended around 10 times — though she can't be precise — and revels in the surrealism of it all: a convention town with one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world, standing on her hotel balcony getting paparazzied while looking down at women in fantastic gowns 'looking like a flock of beautiful birds.' 'It's that juxtaposition of working town, the beach, the weather, the Mediterranean, and then this crazy, mad parade of beauty,' she says. 'In the middle of that is a very serious festival with serious art film. It's a sort of wonderful, strange cocktail.' More from WWD Viola Davis, Jane Fonda Spotlight Emerging Directors at L'Oréal's Lights on Women's Worth Award Elle Fanning Masters Off-duty Glamour in Giuseppe Zanotti's Angular Heels and Max Mara Shirtdress for Cannes Film Festival 2025's Final Day Paris Jackson's Dramatic Cannes Corset Dress Sparkles With Synergy in Christian Louboutin for 'Honey Don't!' Film Premiere L'Oréal's Lights on Women's Worth Award, which supports emerging female filmmakers, holds special meaning for Mirren. When she first started in the business, she was often one of only two women on set along with the 'script girl.' Now she sees progress and women supporting women. 'For me, it's not just the directors,' she says. 'It's the camera people, the sound people [and] all of those other roles that are available in the making of a movie. Whenever you have a female director, you have many more women on the set in general. They deliberately go out and find women to fulfill those roles.' She calls the award 'invaluable' for young female directors. 'It's the key that can open the door. It's so hard to get a film financed. If you can go with that little star on your shoulder, it's enormously helpful,' she says. 'I'm very proud of L'Oréal Paris for those kinds of initiatives,' she adds. 'As well as making a fortune selling us lipstick, they conscientiously support women.' Mirren has long spoken out about age representation on screen. 'There will always be a desire to see youth and beauty on the screen. I mean, I feel the same, quite honestly,' she says. 'But I think it's the broadening of the stories that we tell. Casting then follows. People are living longer, and as people live longer, they have stories to tell. Between 50 and 100 years old, there are obviously roles for men and women.' She doesn't wish to be younger for vanity's sake, only to see more of the changes she's long hoped for. 'The one reason I do wish I was younger is I would like to live longer to see, because I've waited 50 years for the changes to happen that I thought should happen when I was 16 or 17 years old.' Still, she remains wary of the backsliding of women's rights. 'My great fear is that with the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and what's happening in America in general, you realize that lurking in the back is always this need, this desire to repress women,' she says. 'You think of the way women were treated under Stalin, under Hitler. It was 'get back there, have babies, and shut up.' Be pretty, be sexy, have babies, and then shut up about everything else. 'I keep thinking it can't take over, because women have come so far,' she says, though she notes that women are often still sidelined in political spaces. 'For all of my life, up to like 20 years ago, if I went to the movies, I only ever saw a vision of the world and culture and human relationships and stories and romance and adventure that was seen through a man's eyes,' she says. 'Now we're seeing women's view of the world about us. I think it's really surprising a lot of people. I think they thought women would just make movies about romance and dogs or something. 'They are doing amazing, challenging, difficult, shocking stuff,' she says. 'It's great.' Mirren also highlights the overdue conversation around menopause. 'It's amazing. Just in the last three years, suddenly it was like, 'Oh my god, there's such a thing as the menopause,' and every woman goes through it,' she says. 'It doesn't happen when she's 80. It happens when she's 40, and so half of her life is going to be post-menopause. Why is nobody mentioning this?' She adds that she hopes beauty brands will create products specifically for menopausal women who still want to look and feel great. After filming several projects back-to-back, including 'The Thursday Murder Club,' '1923,' 'Mob Land,' and the forthcoming 'Switzerland,' based on the life of author Patricia Highsmith, Mirren says she's planning a break. It will be a 'big reset,' she says, including a return to her signature cropped hairstyle after growing it out during the pandemic. But it might not be for long. 'I work because I know if I don't work, I'm intrinsically very lazy,' she says. Best of WWD Celebrating Lenny Kravitz, Rock Icon, Actor, Author, Designer and Style Star: Photos Cannes Film Festival 1970s: Flashbacks, Celebrities and Fashion Highlights from WWD's 'Eye' Pages [PHOTOS] A Look Back at Cannes Film Festival's Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars: Blake Lively, Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana and More Photos
