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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Brad Pitt's Late Mom Pictured With Angelina Jolie and Grandkids Before ‘Heartbreaking' Family Drama
Brad Pitt's mother, Jane Etta Pitt, was reportedly estranged from his children he shared with ex-wife Angelina Jolie in the years leading up to her death at 84. A resurfaced photo obtained by the Globe revealed Jane posing alongside Brad, 61, Angelina, 50, their kids, and other members of the family at a reunion that took place in Shawnee, Oklahoma, around 2009. Also pictured in the family snapshot is the Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood actor's late grandmother, Betty. Brad and Angelina began dating in 2004, and 10 years later, they tied the knot. They share six children together – Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. However, the Maleficent star filed for divorce in 2016 after an alleged incident that took place between her and Brad on an international flight from Paris to Los Angeles. Their tumultuous divorce and snowballing legal battles reportedly led to a 'heartbreaking' separation between the kids and their paternal grandparents in the years that followed, according to the Daily Mail. 'Prior to the separation, they were a part of the kids' lives and they all spent a lot of time together,' an insider revealed in 2024. 'It is just heartbreaking to see that this is no longer the case.' 'It is one thing for the kids to not see their father, but for Jane and Bill to not have any contact with their precious grandkids is sad,' the insider continued. 'They are in their 80s and to think that they would never be able to spend time with the kids again is just unbelievable.' Roughly one year later, Jane's passing was confirmed by her granddaughter, Sydney Pitt. 'We were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier,' she wrote in a heartfelt tribute shared to Instagram on Tuesday, August 6. Sydney went on to fondly describe her grandmother as someone who 'cared deeply for everyone' and had the 'biggest heart.' 'She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it,' she said. 'I don't know how we move forward without her. But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form.' Solve the daily Crossword
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Review: ‘Freakier Friday' offers plenty of nostalgia, but no new magic
Two decades after its predecessor, Disney's 'Freakier Friday' plunges back into 'legacy sequel' waters — where nostalgia keeps storylines afloat and originality barely treads water. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their mother-daughter duo entrenched in body-swap chaos, and the formula remains largely intact. But there's a new ripple. Whereas 2003's 'Freaky Friday' (itself a remake of a 1976 Jodie Foster film based on a novel by Mary Rodgers) confined the swap to two characters, 'Freakier Friday' tosses two others into the magical mix with Anna (Lohan) and Tess (Curtis): Anna's teenage daughter Harper (Julia Butters) and Harper's soon-to-be stepsister Lily (Sophia Hammons of Disney Channel's 'Under Wraps' films). At this rate, one fully expects 'Freakiest Friday' in 2047 to feature half the cast of the Disney backlot. The story scaffolding is boilerplate Disney Channel original movie: Tess is reinventing herself as a podcaster while Anna is juggling single motherhood with her work managing musicians. Along comes debonair single dad Eric (Manny Jacinto). Sparks fly and, one montage later, a wedding date is set. The only problem is his daughter Lily is Harper's high school nemesis. Cue the mystical shenanigans, the wacky misunderstandings and the inevitable life lessons about empathy and family. As before, the chief draw is Curtis, who once again earns big laughs from the absurdity of a teenager stuck inside a 60-something body. It's a role that showcases her gift for physical comedy, though the script's overuse of crow's-feet and incontinence jokes starts to feel tired. Lohan, for her part, reinhabits Anna with a welcome spark, a reminder of the charisma that made her a star 20 years ago. If this ends up being the film that gets her back into Hollywood's good graces for more fulfilling roles, all the better. Butters and Hammons, meanwhile, are both more than capable of holding their own opposite the film's marquee stars. Butters, so good at scene-stealing in 'Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,' brings a likable mix of snark and vulnerability to Harper, while Hammons leans into Lily's prim-and-proper veneer without making her a total caricature. Their performances are solid; the issue lies in the script that charts their arcs with such predictability, there's little room for surprise. This is the kind of movie where your mind starts to wander and you begin questioning the rules of the magic. Why does Lily no longer have a British accent after she switches bodies with Tess? Do accents stay with the body or the mind? Thankfully there's Jacinto, who sent plenty of hearts aflutter as a Sith baddie in last year's 'Star Wars: The Acolyte,' to lure you back in. He radiates so much warmth and charm here in the 'patient single dad' role it's hard not to see him as a made-to-order romantic lead. If there's any justice, 'Freakier Friday' will serve as a calling card that lands him front and center in a proper rom-com soon. TV veteran Nisha Ganatra directs the proceedings with a bright, mid-2000s Disney aesthetic, replete with a steady parade of cameos designed to get millennials pointing at the screen. (Hey, it's Chad Michael Murray, back as Anna's ex, Jake! And look, Mark Harmon is back as Tess's husband Ryan, 21 seasons of 'NCIS' later!) One supposes that if they really wanted to get freaky, they could have roped in Jodie Foster from the 1976 original, which technically exists in the same universe as these films (it's true!).
New York Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michael Madsen was sober before his sudden death following yearslong addiction battle: report
Michael Madsen was trying to turn his life around right up until the very end. The 'Reservoir Dogs' actor, who passed away Thursday, July 3, at 67, was said to be sober before his death despite a yearslong battle with alcoholism, per TMZ. Sources close to Madsen told the outlet that the 'Kill Bill' star was making a 'consistent and valiant effort' on his sobriety after spending years in and out of rehabs as well as grappling with depression and other personal issues. 7 Michael Madsen was said to be sober before his sudden death despite a years-long battle with alcoholism AFP via Getty Images 7 Sources close to Madsen said that the 'Kill Bill' star was making a 'consistent and valiant effort' to turn his life around in the months before his death. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP The insiders also claimed that the 'Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood' actor was 'constantly' trying to get his alcohol addiction under control, and that Madsen even helped mentor other struggling addicts at a recovery facility in Malibu. While those closest to Madsen 'hoped and believed' he was still working on his recovery, they were also said to be 'uncertain about his state of mind' in the days and weeks leading up to his death. One source, who claimed to have last spoken with Madsen on June 10, claimed that the 'Thelma and Louise' actor was in 'bad shape' less than one month before his sudden passing. 7 Insiders further claimed that the 'Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood' actor was 'constantly' trying to get his alcohol addiction under control Getty Images 'He called me on June 10 and said, 'I'm getting evicted from my house,' and he was asking me for $10,000 to help him out,' the insider claimed to The Sun after Madsen's death. 'He told me 'I'm going to rehab,' and all this kind of stuff.' 'He really opened up to me. It was clear he had a lot going on in his life that was difficult for him to navigate,' the source added. 'He was in bad shape, man.' Madsen's final years were filled with heartbreak. 7 Madsen's final years were filled with heartbreak. Getty Images In January 2022, Maden's 26-year-old Army veteran son, Hudson, tragically took his own life in O'ahu, Hawaii. 'He was looking towards his future, so it's mind-blowing,' Madsen told the Los Angeles Times in a statement at the time. 'I just can't grasp what happened.' In August 2024, the 'Sin City' actor was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery. Weeks later, in September 2024, he filed for divorce from his third wife, DeAnna Madsen, after 28 years of marriage. 7 The 'Sin City' actor had filed for divorce from his third wife, DeAnna Madsen, in December after 28 years of marriage. Getty Images While the actor cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, he also blamed DeAnna for their son's suicide in the divorce documents, which he later took back. Ron Smith, one of the 'Donnie Brasco' star's managers, confirmed Madsen's death on Thursday. He claimed that Madsen died from cardiac arrest; however, no official cause of death has been disclosed by authorities. A rep for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to The Post that Madsen was found unresponsive at his Malibu home and pronounced dead at the scene at 8:25 a.m. No foul play was suspected. 7 Ron Smith, one of the 'Donnie Brasco' star's managers, said that Madsen passed away from cardiac arrest. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Madsen's reps were the first to release a statement about his shocking passing. 'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films 'Resurrection Road,' 'Concessions' and 'Cookbook for Southern Housewives,' and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,' managers Smith and Susan Ferris, plus publicist Liz Rodriguez, told The Post. 'Michael was also preparing to release a new book called 'Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems,' currently being edited,' they added. 'Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.' 7 Tributes poured in for Madsen after the news of his sudden death. Kill Bill Other tributes also poured in. Madsen's sister, actress Virginia Madsen, remembered her late brother as a 'poet disguised as an outlaw.' Harvey Keitel, who starred alongside Madsen in Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs,' remembered his 'dear friend' as a 'great American poet.' The 'Hateful Eight' star's 19-year-old son, Luke, also paid tribute to his 'hero' dad with a touching Instagram post. Luke remembered his dad as the 'coolest, most badass human' he ever knew and a 'famous tough guy movie star.' The actor's son also said that Madsen was a 'damn good' father.
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michael Madsen's son Luke pays tribute to his ‘hero' dad after sudden death at 67
Tributes continue to pour in for Michael Madsen following his sudden death this week at 67. The 'Reservoir Dogs' star's 19-year-old son, Luke Madsen, took to Instagram on Friday, July 4, to remember the beloved actor as his 'hero.' 'Some Peoples Hero's Wear Capes,' Luke began. 'And Fly Shooting Lasers Out Of Their Eyes. Some peoples Hero's Can Fight Off Armies And Overcome Anything.' 12 Tributes continue to pour in for Michael Madsen after his sudden death on Thursday at 67. Luke Madsen/Instagram 12 Madsen's 19-year-old son, Luke Madsen, took to Instagram on Friday to remember the beloved actor as his 'hero' and a 'damn good' dad. Luke Madsen/Instagram 'My Hero Wore A Cowboy Hat,' he continued alongside two photos of his late dad in a white cowboy hat and sunglasses. 'My Hero Stood Taller And Stronger Than Any Man I've Ever Met. My Hero Understood Me Better Than Anyone.' Luke went on to remember his dad as the 'coolest, most badass human' he ever knew and a 'famous tough guy movie star.' The 'Kill Bill' actor's son also said that Madsen was a 'damn good' father. 'Love You Pops. I'll See You Again Someday,' Luke concluded the post alongside a third photo of him and his dad sitting on a motorcycle. 'Tell Hudson I Said Hi.' 12 Luke remembered his dad as the 'coolest, most badass human' he ever knew and a 'famous tough guy movie star.' Luke Madsen/Instagram 12 'My Hero Wore A Cowboy Hat,' Madsen's son wrote. 'My Hero Stood Taller And Stronger Than Any Man I've Ever Met. My Hero Understood Me Better Than Anyone.' Luke Madsen/Instagram Hudson Madsen, Luke's brother and another one of the 'Donnie Brasco' actor's sons, tragically took his own life in January 2022 at 26. Madsen blamed his third wife, DeAnne Madsen, for their son's death and filed for divorce in September 2024 after 28 years of marriage. Luke's emotional tribute to his late father came just one day after one of Madsen's managers, Ron Smith, revealed that the 'Thelma & Louise' actor died from cardiac arrest at his Malibu, Calif., home early Thursday morning. 12 The 'Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood' star died at his Malibu, California, home early Thursday morning. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP 12 Madsen as Joe Gage in Quentin Tarantino's 'The Hateful Eight.' ©Weinstein Company/Courtesy Everett Collection A representative for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to The Post that Madsen was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:25 a.m. They added that his death was believed to be from natural causes, and no foul play was suspected. Madsen's younger sister, actress Virginia Madsen, was one of the first to break her silence on the 'Hateful Eight' star's unexpected passing. 'My brother Michael has left the stage,' Virginia, 63, told Variety in a statement Thursday. 'He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.' 12 DeAnna Madsen, Michael Madsen and Luke Madsen attend a photocall at Casa del Cinema on March 15, 2014, in Rome, Italy. Getty Images 12 Madsen filed for divorce from his third wife, DeAnna Madsen, in September 2024 after 28 years of marriage. Getty Images 'We're not mourning a public figure. We're not mourning a myth — but flesh and blood and ferocious heart,' the 'Candy Man' actress continued. 'Who stormed through life loud, brilliant, and half on fire. Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby.' 'I'll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him,' she concluded. 'I'll miss the boy he was before the legend; I miss my big brother.' Madsen's 'Reservoir Dogs' co-star Harvey Keitel, as well as his 'Kill Bill' co-star Vivica A. Fox, also reacted to the shocking news of his death on Thursday. 12 Madsen as Mr. Blonde and Harvey Keitel as Mr. White in 'Reservoir Dogs.' Live Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock 12 Madsen and Keitel in another still from Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs.' Live Entertainment/Kobal/Shutterstock 'We've lost another great American poet,' Keitel, 86, told The Post. 'Farewell, my dear friend.' 'I had the pleasure of working with Michael Madsen on 'Kill Bill' & several other films!' Fox, 60, also told The Post in a statement. 'Michael was a talented man with an AMAZING on-screen presence! My deepest condolences & prayers to his family.' Besides being a frequent collaborator with the famed director Quentin Tarantino during his decades-long acting career, Madsen was also working on and looking forward to several projects at the time of his shocking death, including three new movies and a book. 12 Madsen was working on and looking forward to several projects at the time of his shocking passing. Michael Madsen/Instagram 12 'We've lost another great American poet,' Harvey Keitel told The Post after the news of Madsen's death. 'Farewell, my dear friend.' WireImage 'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films 'Resurrection Road,' 'Concessions' and 'Cookbook for Southern Housewives,' and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,' his managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, as well as publicist Liz Rodriguez, told The Post. 'Michael was also preparing to release a new book called 'Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems,' currently being edited,' they added. 'Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.' Madsen is survived by his sisters, Virginia and Cheryl, as well as his remaining children.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brad Pitt Suits Up in Anderson & Sheppard With Girlfriend Ines de Ramon in Chanel for ‘F1: The Movie' Premiere in New York City
Brad Pitt joined members of the cast and creative team behind 'F1: The Movie' for the film's premiere in New York City on Monday. The Oscar-winning 'Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood' actor was joined by girlfriend Ines de Ramon, with whom he posed on the red carpet. For the occasion, Pitt collaborated with stylist George Cortina on a bespoke Anderson & Sheppard suit. The look featured such elements as a double-breasted dinner jacket with peak lapels of deep navy, fine-corded silk and vents a the sides. More from WWD Zara Tindall's Royal Ascot Outfits Through the Years: Favoring Florals in Anna Mason, Vibrant Hats and More Looks Scarlett Johansson Keeps It Classic in Schiaparelli's Skirt Suit for 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Photo Call in London Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon Favor Square-toe Shoes and Neutral Heels During 'F1' Promo Tour The trousers of Pitt's look included details such as plain fronts, straps and buckles at the hips, with straight side pockets, a row of navy fine-corded silk, and a right-hand side hip pocket with a hole and button. Pitt coordinated his navy suit with a light pink shirt and matching silk pocket square. Ines de Ramon opted for a style courtesy of Chanel. The jewelry designer wore a two-piece look with sheer fabric courtesy of the French luxury fashion house's spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted during Paris Fashion Week in October 2024. De Ramon's look featured such elements as a semi-sheer halter top with a plunging neckline and draped sheer fabric over the waist. The skirt of the look included feather-accented fabric and featured a chunky black statement belt at the dropped waistline of the ensemble, exposing de Ramon's midriff. De Ramon carried a small Chanel quilted bag that coordinated with her look. As for her glam, the jewelry designer tossed her hair back into a messy bun with strands of hair to frame her face. Her makeup included such elements as bold brows, lined eyes and a soft pink lip. 'We're so excited to share this film with you — three years in the making,' Pitt told WWD on the red carpet. 'Really, a special thanks from the F1 community. All the drivers, the team principals, the teams, the sportscasters who made this movie possible and let us embed ourselves in your hallowed ground. So I can't thank you enough and please enjoy!' Directed by Joseph Kosinski, 'F1: The Movie' follows a former Formula 1 driver, played by Pitt, who comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver, played by Damson Idris. The film costars Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon and Simone Ashley. 'F1: The Movie' hits theaters June 27. View Gallery Launch Gallery: 'F1' Red Carpet World Premiere in New York City: Brad Pitt and More [PHOTOS] Best of WWD Princess Diana's Royal Ascot Outfits Through the Years: Suiting Up in Catherine Walker, Statement Hats and More Looks Zara Tindall's Royal Ascot Outfits Through the Years: Favoring Florals in Anna Mason, Vibrant Hats and More Looks Kate Middleton's Trooping the Colour Outfits Through the Years: Seeing Pink in Alexander McQueen and More Looks
