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Perth Now
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
European film fans have good taste, says Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas thinks European film fans have particularly "good taste". The 37-year-old actress - who was born Cuba, before moving to Spain and then to the US - believes that American and European film fans are distinctly different. Ana - who has become one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood in recent years - explained on 'Hot Ones': "The influence of American cinema in Europe is stronger I would say. "Europeans like European films I would say. I think Europeans also – or Spanish people – have a pretty wide spectrum of, they know about cinema, and they have good taste." Ana is now one of the best-paid actresses in the American movie business. However, she never actually planned to end up in Hollywood at any stage. Speaking about her career arc, Ana explained: "You know, going to Los Angeles or going to Hollywood, was never actually a plan for me. I moved to Spain and then from Spain to Los Angeles, but it was just kind of happening naturally. I just never planned on it." Ana has already worked with the likes of Daniel Craig, and Keanu Reeves during her career, and she appreciates the opportunities that have come her way in recent years. The actress said: "To be on set with them was always kind of like a pinch-me moment every time. And I've worked with really, really amazing people." Meanwhile, Ana previously revealed that she found it easy to relate to Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde'. The actress portrayed Marilyn in the Andrew Dominik-directed biographical film, and Ana admitted to seeing some similarities between herself and the Hollywood icon. She told Vanity Fair magazine: "There was a lot there that I could relate to. "If you put Marilyn Monroe the movie star aside, she's just an actress trying to navigate life and this system, which is so hard to navigate for anybody. On top of that, you add this point of view of Andrew's, which was to see that through her trauma. "I truly thought it was going to do justice to a more dimensional human being, because I wouldn't want to be remembered just for one thing. I am more than just an actress on the cover of a magazine." Ana believes that modern-day movie stars don't compare to people like Marilyn. The actress explained that social media has removed the sense of "mystery" that used to surround Hollywood stars. She said: "I feel like the new generations don't have that concept, because of social media. There is so much information out there and oversharing. "The concept of a movie star is someone untouchable you only see onscreen. That mystery is gone. For the most part, we've done that to ourselves - nobody's keeping anything from anyone anymore."
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Marilyn Monroe is that you? Watch as a sea of blonde lookalikes hit the water
Marilyn Monroe is that you? Watch as a sea of blonde lookalikes hit the water 'What an amazing morning with nearly 200 Marilyns taking to the water in Donabate all for women's cancer care in the Mater. Darlings, you're all superstars!!' the Mater Hospital Foundation said. Marilyn Monroe(s) of all shapes and sizes recently showed up and showed out for a good cause. Nearly 200 women — all dressed like the blonde bombshell and Hollywood icon — took a quick dip in Balcarrick Beach in Donabate, a suburb of Dublin, to raise awareness and funds for women's cancer care on May 25. The charity swim event, hosted by the Mater Hospital Foundation, raised over €33,000, or $37,000, during this year's Marilyn's Mater Paddle, the most swinging, glamorous and glitzy event of the summer. The foundation is the official charity supporting the work of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin. The goal of the second annual Marilyn's Mater Paddle was to provide "urgent funding where it's needed most in our hospital so we can speed up cancer diagnosis, enhance treatments and provide world-class care to the women from all over Ireland who come through our doors,' the foundation told Storyful. Video shows Marilyn Monroe lookalikes hit the water in Ireland Marilyn Monroe lookalikes swam at an Irish beach for charity The Mater Hospital Foundation hosted a Marilyn Monroe lookalike event at an Irish beach. The event was held to raise funds for women's cancer care. Video footage captured the moment the women took off towards the surf, running to the water with red-and-white beach balls in hand. Some of the women were seen looping arms with one another as they rushed towards the water. "What an amazing morning with nearly 200 Marilyns taking to the water in Donabate all for women's cancer care in the Mater. Darlings, you're all superstars!!" the foundation said in an Instagram post. "Thank you to everyone who participated and all who supported!"
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Inside largest EVER auction of Princess Diana's clothes and accessories
Princess Diana is being remembered as Julien's Auctions auctions off 200 pieces of her most iconic clothing and accessories, many of which that have never been seen publicly before. The Beverly Hills-based auction house previously sold high-priced memorabilia from Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe.
Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Blonde ambition! 200 Marilyns go for a dip in Dublin
Some like it hot… and some like making a big splash at a Dublin beach for a Hollywood-themed charity swim. Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, almost 200 swimmers dressed as Marilyn Monroe took the plunge yesterday at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. The event, in its second year, aims to raise funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. Almost 200 swimmers dressed as Marilyn Monroe took the plunge yesterday at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Pic: Celine Nic Oireachtaigh/PA Wire The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors. Visit for more information.
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for Dublin charity swim
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes have made a splash at a Co Dublin beach for a Hollywood-themed charity swim. Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, swimmers dressed as the famous film star took the plunge at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Sunday's event, now in its second year, was organised to raised funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors. For more information visit here.
