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Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Pfeiffer claims Bill Gates-backed coating means 'organic produce is no longer safe'
Michelle Pfeiffer has attacked a Bill Gates-backed food coating and suggested he's going to contaminate America's food supply. On Thursday the actress, 67, expressed concern on social media over the FDA 's approval of Apeel, a Gates-backed food coating meant to extend the shelf life of produce. 'Apeel (an edible, plant-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables) was just approved and now "organic" produce is coated in something we cannot see or wash off,' Pfeiffer wrote. 'Ver concerning.' She shared a video that claimed 'organic produce is no longer safe' after 'Bill Gates' Apeel just approved for USDA-certified organic.' Apeel has long been mired in controversy over its ingredients and association with Gates. The company was founded in 2012 by entrepreneur James Rogers with the help of a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Gates' are not currently involved in Apeel, which has received substantial backing from venture capitalist Andreessen Horowitz. Post: Despite Pfeiffer's comments, Apeel claims on its website that their coatings can be washed Apeel responded by saying it was 'both disappointing and concerning to see a public figure like Michelle Pfeiffer use her platform to spread disinformation about our company, our mission, and the work of our employees.' They added: 'To set the record straight: Bill Gates is not now, nor has he ever been, a shareholder in Apeel Sciences. 'Additionally, our products have been reviewed and allowed on the market in compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. National Organic Program requirements for nearly eight years - not recently, as Ms. Pfeiffer's post suggests,' Jenny Du, co-founder of Apeel and senior vice president of operations, said in a statement. Also, the company claimed that their coatings can be washed by rinsing the produce with water and scrubbing it. 'Apeel uses plant lipids or plant oils naturally found in fruits and vegetables and creates a coating applied to the surface of fresh fruits and vegetables in order to retain moisture and reduce oxidation,' Du told the Associated Press. 'Our product is also intended to be edible.' The coating consists of purified monoglycerides and diglycerides, which Du pointed out are also found in products such as infant formula. The company has said their coating technology can help reduce post-harvest food waste in developing countries and is ultimately aimed at combatting famine and hunger.
New York Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michelle Pfeiffer slams ‘very concerning' FDA-approved food technology once backed by Bill Gates
Pfeiffer is piping up. Michelle Pfeiffer took to Instagram on Thursday to slam Apeel – an FDA-approved food technology once funded by Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates. After sharing a post that claimed 'organic produce is no longer safe' because 'Bill Gates' Apeel just got approved for USDA-certified organic,' the actress said that she was 'very concerned' about the approval. 10 A screenshot of Michelle Pfeiffer's Instagram Story post on Thursday, July 10. michellepfeifferofficial/Instagram 10 A screenshot of Michelle Pfeiffer's second Instagram Story post on Thursday, July 10. michellepfeifferofficial/Instagram 'Apeel (an edible, plant-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables) was just approved and now 'organic' produce is coated in something we cannot see or wash off,' Pfeiffer, 67, wrote on her Instagram Stories. 'Very concerning.' The 'Batman Returns' icon returned to the social media platform to share a list of grocery stores and markets that will not sell products coated in Apeel. The list included major stores like Costco, Publix and Trader Joe's. Apeel Sciences was founded in 2012 by CEO James Rogers. He received two grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which totaled less than $1.1 million. Since then, Apeel has reportedly been backed by venture capitalist Andreessen Horowitz. 10 Michelle Pfeiffer attends a ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025, in Hollywood, California. FilmMagic 10 Bill Gates attends the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting at New York Hilton Midtown on September 24, 2024, in New York City. Getty Images In April 2024, the brand even wrote on their official Instagram account that the entrepreneur had 'zero involvement or ownership in Apeel.' 'We're a team who value honesty and transparency, dedicated to enhancing food accessibility and sustainability,' the statement concluded. Meanwhile, Apeel's website claims that the company's mission 'has always been to eradicate food insecurity for the most vulnerable people.' 10 A screenshot from Apeel's website promising 'honesty and transparency.' apeel_sciences/Instagram 'Apeel Sciences was founded on the promise of developing safe, sustainable solutions that extend the quality and life of fresh produce, making it more accessible and enjoyable to consumers while reducing food waste around the world,' the website reads. 'Apeel helps reduce waste with a natural alternative to plastic packaging,' it continues, 'promoting better food systems and a healthier planet.' Despite Pfeiffer's concern that the coating cannot be 'washed off,' the company claims that 'you can remove Apeel coatings by rinsing your fruits or veggies with water and gently scrubbing them using your hands or a soft brush.' 10 Michelle Pfeiffer at a screening during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 25, 2025, in Hollywood, California. Getty Images for TCM 10 Michelle Pfeiffer onstage during the Paramount+ UK launch at Outernet London on June 20, 2022, in London, England. Getty Images for Paramount+ 10 Bill Gates leaving the Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'Our product is also intended to be edible,' Apeel Co-Founder Jenny Du also told the Associated Press in April 2023. The Post has reached out to Pfeiffer's reps for comment. We're Tracking Prime Day Live! Unlock exclusive NYP codes and real-time deals on everyday must-haves. See Your Deals The 'Tequila Sunrise' star's Instagram posts about Apeel may come as a surprise, particularly because she largely lives a quiet life without much controversy. Pfeiffer made headlines last year when she announced that she would star in an AppleTV+ series, 'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' alongside Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman. '2025 is already off to a great start!' she wrote on Instagram in September. 'Excited to be in such fabulous company on this one.' 10 Michelle Pfeiffer at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on April 25, 2025. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock 10 Michelle Pfeiffer at the 2023 Fragrance Foundation Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 15, 2023, in New York City. WWD via Getty Images The AppleTV+ series was created for the streaming giant by Pfeiffer's husband of more than 30 years, David E. Kelley. The couple met during a blind date in 1993 and married later that year. The 'Scarface' star previously claimed that she would never work with her husband, although that rule has apparently changed when it comes to 'Margo's Got Money Troubles.' 'I've seen a lot of couples where they seem to have a really great marriage, and then they work together and next year they're filing for divorce,' she told The New Yorker in 2021.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Pfeiffer launches extraordinary attack on Bill Gates and suggests he'll contaminate America's food supply
Iconic actress Michelle Pfeiffer has launched a shocking attack on billionaire Bill Gates and suggested he's going to contaminate America's food supply. In an extraordinarily rare move for the low-key Oscar winner, Pfeiffer took to Instagram on Thursday to express concern over the FDA 's approval of Apeel, a Gates-backed food coating meant to extend the shelf life of produce. 'Apeel (an edible, plant-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables) was just approved and now "organic" produce is coated in something we cannot see or wash off,' Pfeiffer wrote. 'Very concerning.' The Scarface star, 67, wrote the message as she shared a video that claimed 'organic produce is no longer safe' after 'Bill Gates' Apeel just approved for USDA-certified organic.' Apeel has long been mired in controversy over its ingredients and associated with Gates. The company received early developmental support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2012 and again in 2015. However, the Gates' currently have no involvement in Apeel. Pfeiffer's comments might come as a shock to her fans, as the Batman Returns icon is famed for living a quiet life and avoiding the type of controversial declarations often made by many of her Hollywood peers. Despite Pfeiffer's comments, Apeel claims on its website that their coatings can be washed by rinsing the produce with water and scrubbing it. Apeel uses plant lipids or plant oils naturally found in fruits and vegetables and creates a coating applied 'to the surface of fresh fruits and vegetables in order to retain moisture and reduce oxidation,' Jenny Du, co-founder of Apeel and senior vice president of operations told the Associated press 'Our product is also intended to be edible.'' The coating consists of purified monoglycerides and diglycerides, which Du pointed out are also found in products such as infant formula. The company has said their coating technology can help reduce post-harvest food waste in developing countries and is ultimately aimed at combatting famine and hunger. Gates has found himself mired in multiple controversies in recent years. An outlandish conspiracy theory that circulated at the height of the COVID pandemic claimed he had secreted 5G microchips inside COVID vaccines. There's no evidence to support such claims and The Gates Foundation dismissed them as nonsense. More damagingly, Gates has faced prolonged heat over his friendship with the late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Melinda cited that closeness as part of the reason she divorced her husband. Bill has said he deeply regrets making friends with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, and there has never been any suggestion of wrongdoing on his part. Pfeiffer's warning about Apeel comes as she has been promoting a new project with Elle Fanning. The two play a mother-daughter duo on the forthcoming AppleTV+ series Margo's Got Money Troubles. The actress has been married to writer and producer David E. Kelley, 69, for 31 years and they're working together on the project. The show is based on Rufi Thorpe's novel of the same name. Kelley created the eight-part show with A24. Pfeiffer, Fanning and Nicole Kidman (who also has an acting role in the show) are executive producing. Fanning portrays Margo Millet, the daughter of a Hooters waitress, played Pfeiffer, and a former professional wrestler, played by Nick Offerman.
Buzz Feed
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'80s Female Celebs, Then And Now
One of my all-time favourite activities is seeing what famous celebs looked like years ago. There's just something so mind-bending about seeing their transformations. So for a bit of nostalgia and fun, I thought I'd compile a ton of "then and now" photos of female from a decade that needs no introduction: the '80s. You'll definitely recognize some of the ladies on this list, so get ready for some surprises. And you'll also have to tell me what you think afterward in the comments below. They were gorgeous then, and they're gorgeous now! Ready to see some '80s beauties? Here's Michelle Pfeiffer from Scarface in the '80s: And here she is today: Here is Meg Ryan from When Harry Met Sally in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Molly Ringwald from The Breakfast Club and Pretty In Pink in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Kim Basinger from 9½ Weeks and Batman (1989) in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Debra Winger from An Officer and a Gentleman and Terms of Endearment in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Phoebe Cates from Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Paradise in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Stevie Nicks from the band Fleetwood Mac in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Elizabeth Shue from The Karate Kid and Cocktail in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is model Cindy Crawford in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Lea Thompson from the Back to the Future trilogy in the '80s: Here is Heather Locklear from Melrose Place and Dynasty in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Catherine Bach from The Dukes of Hazzard in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Heather Thomas from The Fall Guy and Zapped! in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Nancy McKeon from The Facts of Life in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is singer Diana Ross, known for "Endless Love" and "I'm Coming Out," in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Ally Sheedy from The Breakfast Club and WarGames in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Kelly McGillis from Top Gun in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Kelly LeBrock from The Woman in Red and Weird Science in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Jennifer Beals from Flashdance in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Geena Davis from Beetlejuice and Thelma & Louise in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Diane Lane from The Outsiders in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Christie Brinkley from National Lampoon's Vacation in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Jennifer Grey from Dirty Dancing and Ferris Bueller's Day Off in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Goldie Hawn from Overboard in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Jackée Harry from 227 in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Jaclyn Smith from Charlie's Angels and The Night They Saved Christmas in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Catherine Mary Stewart from Night of the Comet and Weekend at Bernie's in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is singer Janet Jackson, known for "That's the Way Love Goes" and "State of the World," in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Rebecca De Mornay from Risky Business and Feds in the '80s: Here is Jennifer Jason Leigh from Fast Times at Ridgemont High in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Lysette Anthony from Krull and Ivanhoe in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Lisa Bonet (AKA Lilakoi Moon, AKA Zoë Kravitz's mom) from The Cosby Show and A Different World in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Diane Franklin from The Last American Virgin and Better Off Dead in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Bo Derek from Tarzan, the Ape Man and Bolero in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Betsy Russell from Private School and Tomboy in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Melanie Griffith from Working Girl and Body Double in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is singer Joan Jett, known for "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Bad Reputation," in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Daryl Hannah from Splash and Steel Magnolias in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Deborah Foreman from Valley Girl and April Fool's Day in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Nastassja Kinski from Paris, Texas and Tess in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Ann Jillian from It's a Living and Mr. Mom in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Sean Young from No Way Out and Blade Runner in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Sissy Spacek from Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is Debbie Allen from Fame and A Different World in the '80s: And here she is now: Here is The Go-Go's singer Belinda Carlisle, also known for "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" and "Our Lips Are Sealed," in the '80s: Who's your favourite bombshell from the '80s? Which celeb's transformation shocked you the most? Tell me all your thoughts in the comments below! And there's lots more where this came from — so check out BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Renowned '90s Actress, 67, Appears to Be Aging in Reverse in Tribute to Co-Star
Renowned '90s Actress, 67, Appears to Be Aging in Reverse in Tribute to Co-Star originally appeared on Parade. Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is known for her beauty—both inside and out. The 67-year-old Batman Returns stunner, who is also the founder of the fragrance line Henry Rose, took to social media today to wish a happy birthday to another iconic beauty, Nicole Kidman, who turns 58 on June 20. Both actresses—known for their timeless beauty and talent—star alongside Elle Fanning in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Margo's Got Money shared a lovely photo of herself and Kidman, both defying the odds by still looking radiant while laughing (ladies, what's your secret?). In the caption, the Hairspray star wrote, 'Happiest of birthdays to the brilliant, beautiful, and hardest working woman in show business… @nicolekidman! 🤍 I am so grateful for your friendship over the years and hope you are showered with love today!' Fans loved seeing the two film icons together in one photo. One wrote, 'Two of my all-time favorite actresses,' while another shared, 'OK but you both literally never age.''I think somehow Michelle ages in reverse—my goodness,' wrote one fan, capturing what many were thinking upon seeing Pfeiffer's post. Clearly, the key to aging in reverse is laughing, celebrating others—and maybe a little help from good genetics. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Renowned '90s Actress, 67, Appears to Be Aging in Reverse in Tribute to Co-Star first appeared on Parade on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
