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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Awkward moment Dame Helen Mirren horrifies group of actresses by stating that NONE of them are 'beautiful'
She's one of the most acclaimed actresses of all time, boasting five Emmys, an Oscar, and a Tony. But early in her career, Dame Helen Mirren was warned that she'd never become a star if she didn't get a nose job. Discussing the misplaced advice on The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtable with Niecy Nash, Parker Posey, Keri Russell, Kathy Bates, and Cristin Milioti, the 79-year-old accidentally offended her fellow thespians with a remark about their looks. 'Someone said, 'You'll never get work if you don't have a nose job.' I said no. I didn't want to be a pretty actress anyway. I elected to be not so pretty,' she said. Mirren then made a sweeping statement about the group's looks - which didn't go down well with one Oscar winner. 'Looking at our faces around this table, none of us are beautiful,' Mirren remarked. 'Oh, get out of town! I feel more beautiful than I have in my entire life,' Bates snapped back. Doubling down on her position, Mirren firmly stated, 'We're not. None of us are beauties. We all have really different faces, very interesting faces.' Attempting to calm the situation, Russell chimed in, 'I know what you mean. Like model beautiful?' Mirren cooly responded 'We all know what "beautiful" is like.' Although the legendary actress has shied away from plastic surgery and conventional beauty standards, she's always maintained a fit physique through exercise. She told Woman's Weekly that she is 'a big believer in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) women's exercise regime, which is 12 minutes.' The star explained: '[Exercise] doesn't mean joining expensive gyms. It is an exercise regime that starts from very low and easy, then if you follow it through it can become quite difficult. 'I've never gotten past the second level but it's a nice little exercise program,' she added. The program is called the XBX routine, which means ten basic exercises, and was created by Dr Bill Orban in the 1950s for the Canadian Air Force's new female recruits to improve their fitness levels. It includes 30 seconds each of simple exercises like toe touching, knee raises, lateral bending and arm circling. Last month, Mirren told people in midlife not to 'fear' ageing. The 79-year-old actress said people should make 'little changes now to help them later in life.' This 'doesn't have to include joining a gym' but could include short walks or yoga, the Oscar winner said. Backing Age UK's new campaign, she said: 'Whatever you may think about ageing, it's something we must all try to embrace rather than fear. 'It's no secret that for many, getting older will come with its complications - specifically there will likely be aches and pains along the way, getting out and about and living as independently as we're used to in our younger years may not be as easy to do. 'This is why I'm supporting Age UK's Act Now, Age Better campaign, they're encouraging everyone in their 50s to make little changes now to help them later on in life,' she continued. 'It doesn't have to be joining a gym; it can just be small changes like taking a short walk or yoga, which I still enjoy. 'It's never too late to start doing something, so why not give something a go while you're younger?'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Natalie Portman stuns in a glamorous semi-sheer ruffled gown as she arrives at the Dior Cruise show in Rome
Natalie Portman turned heads in a glamorous ruffled semi-sheer gown as she headed to the Dior Cruise 2025 show at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy on Tuesday. The Oscar winning actress, 43, looked sensational in the grey layered number as she carried the long train of her dress as she departed her hotel for the event. Natalie, who has been a brand ambassador for the French fashion house since 2010, added a stylish white fitted long blazer over the ensemble and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels. Styling her long tresses in a sleek up do, the Black Swan star accessorised with a coordinated mesh grey neck scarf and toted her belongings in a black handbag. She looked in good spirits as she waved at waiting fans before heading inside the lavish event. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Natalie Portman turned heads in a glamorous ruffled semi-sheer gown as she headed to the Dior Cruise 2025 at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy on Tuesday The Oscar winning actress, 43, looked sensational in the grey layered number as she carried the long train of her dress as she departed her hotel for the event It comes after Natalie let her hair down as she modelled a skimpy black bikini in the south of France last week. She showed off her incredible physique as she had abs and sculpted arms with strong legs as she walked barefoot around the coast. The Star Wars veteran was with a mystery man at hotel Eden Roc during the Cannes Film Festival. Natalie recently premiered Arco - the Ugo Bienvenu-directed animation movie - at the Cannes Film Festival. Last month Natalie said she is drawn to roles depending on what's happening in her personal life. The actress revealed her divorce impacted her work during a conversation with Jenna Ortega, 22, following their collaboration in upcoming film The Gallerist. She said: 'There are things that come at certain times of your life. 'There's moments in your life where it's really meaningful to have a work experience that just envelopes you in happiness, and this was one of those.' Natalie, who has been a brand ambassador for the French fashion house since 2010, added a stylish white fitted long blazer over the ensemble and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels Styling her long tresses in a sleek up do, the Black Swan star accessorised with a coordinated mesh grey neck scarf and toted her belongings in a black handbag She looked in good spirits as she waved at waiting fans before heading inside the lavish event Natalie continued: 'It doesn't always work out, but I'm drawn to things because of what's happening in my personal life.' When asked whether she prioritizes character or script when selecting new roles, Natalie replied: 'I learned from actresses that came before me who said, 'It's important to go for joy.' Though she did not mention Benjamin by name or directly reference the divorce during the interview. Natalie said: 'I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with,' when asked about how motherhood had impacted her career.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Stream These Movies and TV Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June
Oscar winners and tasteful trash get equal footing among the titles departing Netflix in the United States next month, alongside a compulsively watchable crime show, a pitch-perfect Jane Austen adaptation and a cult classic in the making. (Dates reflect the first day titles are unavailable and are subject to change.) 'Beginners' (June 1) Stream it here. The writer and director Mike Mills crafts a lovely, lively combination of memory play and serio-comic romance, weaving together two tales of complicated romance. Oliver (Ewan McGregor) is a modern man, scruffy and sensitive, who falls for a French actress (Mélanie Laurent); his father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), a recent widower, has just come out as gay at the tender age of 75 and is rapturously in love with the much younger Andy (Goran Visnjic) when his health takes a turn. Mills's sharp and sensitive screenplay gracefully sidesteps the clichés of both the coming-out movie and the disease-of-the-week movie, with a big assist from the talented cast. Plummer took home a well-deserved Oscar for his memorable supporting turn, Laurent and Visnjic are lovable but not overly idealized, and this is one of the best showcases to date for McGregor's cozy charm. 'Burlesque' (June 1) Stream it here. Critics were not exactly kind to this 2010 ode to the pleasures of contemporary burlesque from the writer-director Steven Antin — a world in which that old time hoochie-coo has been reclaimed as a rich text of performative femininity, peekaboo voyeurism and good old-fashioned camp. And it's easy to see why; little in his screenplay is particularly original. But that familiarity is part of the movie's appeal. Without winking at the audience or condescending to the material, he cheerfully borrows and deploys the standard narratives of such lower-rung showbiz tales. Christina Aguilera is charismatic as that old chestnut the naïve Midwestern girl with big dreams, while Cher plays the wise old veteran who shows her the ropes with offhand wit and seen-it-all wariness. 'Pride & Prejudice' (June 1) Stream it here. The striking success of the recent 20th anniversary theatrical rerelease of this 2005 award winner is even more surprising when reflecting on its presence on Netflix — viewers could quite easily have stayed home to stream this adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, but its admirers love it so much that they plopped down their ticket money all over again. It's not hard to understand why; Joe Wright's direction is both sweeping and intimate, tender and evocative, while Deborah Moggach's screenplay captures succinctly the wit and romantic longing of Austen's text. Throw in a peerless cast (including Brenda Blethyn, Judi Dench, Tom Hollander, Keira Knightley, Jena Malone, Rosamund Pike, Donald Sutherland and a pre-'Succession' Matthew Macfadyen) and you've got one of the finest Austen adaptations to date. 'Two Weeks Notice' (June 1) Stream it here. Once upon a time, the multiplexes were filled with affable little romantic comedies, in which great-looking stars bantered gamely and pretended not to be perfect for each other for 90 minutes before finally realizing what we all knew during the opening credits. Now, when those films are made at all, they often go straight to the streamers, rarely showcasing stars as bright as Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant, who shared the screen in this 2002 rom-com from the writer and director Marc Lawrence (one of the writers of Bullock's 2000 treat 'Miss Congeniality'). The plot is negligible and the complications silly; all that matters is the chemistry, and Bullock and Grant have chemistry to spare. 'Trap' (June 11) Stream it here. M. Night Shyamalan was once pegged (on the cover of 'Newsweek') as 'the next Spielberg' after the one-two-three punch of 'The Sixth Sense,' 'Unbreakable,' and 'Signs,' which sent critics reaching for new adjectives and audiences scurrying to the box office. But it turned out that Shyamalan wasn't really suited for the crowd-pleasing that title implied; in recent years, he has developed a style that is more personal and eccentric, turning out thrillers that aren't always airtight but also aren't like anything else. His latest fits that description, with Josh Hartnett in a deceptively affable turn as a proud dad who takes his daughter to a Taylor Swift-style arena pop concert, only to find that the F.B.I. is closing in on him. (Oh, he is also a serial killer.) Shyamalan builds tension with the skill of a master craftsman while Hartnett subverts his nice-guy image with glee. 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (June 14) Stream it here. It's not uncommon to hear complaints that the human characters in the Warner Bros. Monsterverse (the 2014 reboot 'Godzilla,' 'Kong: Skull Island,' 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' and the 2021 matchup 'Godzilla vs. Kong') are thin, vapid and uninteresting. Those grievances aren't invalid; they just hardly matter. The dialogue in-between city smash-ups and rock-em-sock-em monster battles is as unimportant as the dialogue in a classic musical — it's sheer filler, tiding us over until the big, loud sequences we're there for. Does this 2024 picture deliver on its central promise of a battling Godzilla and King Kong? Boy, does it ever. 'The Equalizer' Seasons 1-3 (June 16) Stream it here. Some old-school television favorites are rebooted or remade into new series; some are turned into film series. Few have ever become both simultaneously, but that's essentially what happened to 'The Equalizer,' a CBS crime drama about a freelance vigilante, which ran for four seasons in the mid-to-late 1980s. In 2014, Denzel Washington re-teamed with his 'Training Day' director, Antoine Fuqua, for the first of three feature film adaptations (and counting), while the network revived the show in 2021, reimagining the former C.I.A. operative at its center as a single mother, played with force and fire by Queen Latifah. It's a decidedly modern twist on an enjoyable throwback, the kind of weekly, self-contained shot of pulp that used to be standard in our television diets. 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' (June 16) Stream it here. The Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville ('20 Feet from Stardom,' 'Best of Enemies') directs this warm and affectionate biographical portrait of Fred Rogers, the public television personality known to generations of children (and parents) as Mr. Rogers. Neville smoothly crafts a history that is both personal and social, hitting the expected beats of Rogers's life and career. But he also situates Rogers as a key voice in the movement of early childhood education and pinpoints the real-world events that broke through to the fictional world of his neighborhood. Neville ultimately pushes past the standard bio-doc conventions in order to more fully explore what mattered to this man — more specifically, the big ideas he helped move into the mainstream, and keep there. 'Migration' (June 19) Stream it here. This 2023 animated adventure from the Illumination animation studio (best known for the 'Despicable Me' franchise and its offshoots) boasts an unexpectedly posh pedigree: The screenplay is by Mike White, the mind behind such prestige TV favorites as 'The White Lotus' and 'Enlightened.' That doesn't mean the humor of his story — in which a New England family of mallards migrates to Jamaica — is especially adult, but parents may find more chuckles than expected in White's jaunty script and from the talented voice cast, which includes Awkwafina, Elizabeth Banks, Danny DeVito, Carol Kane, Keegan-Michael Key and a particularly inspired leading turn by the always delightful Kumail Nanjiani. Also leaving: 'Batman Begins,' 'Closer,' 'The Dark Knight,' 'The Dark Knight Rises,' 'Den of Thieves,' 'Goodfellas,' 'Ma,' 'Magic Mike XXL,' 'Ted,' 'Ted 2' (June 1); 'Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story' (June 11); 'Carol' (June 17); 'American Sniper' (June 21).
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
She was in Titanic, had a kid with Clint Eastwood and is now a blonde, who is she?
She was in the blockbuster movie Titanic with co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. And this 73-year-old Hollywood veteran also had one child with Oscar-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood - a beautiful actress daughter who also is in show business. The silver screen star - who used to have dark red hair then gray locks - is consistently in movie projects. These days she is unrecognizable with long wavy blonde hair which she debuted in 32nd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Friday. Who is this star? She is actress Frances Fisher. Frances is a respected actress who is best known for playing Kate Winslet 's stern mom in Titanic. She began her career in theater and later starred as Detective Deborah Saxon in the CBS daytime soap opera The Edge of Night. She also starred in 1992's Unforgiven with Clint, and was in 2020's Holidate with Emma Roberts. Her daughter with Clint is Francesca Eastwood who was born in Redding, California in August 1993. She has a thriving career of her own. The pinup is best known for her roles in films such as Jersey Boys, Final Girl, Outlaws and Angels, M.F.A., The Vault, and Old. And the up-and-comer has been on a reality TV show: she starred with her family on the E! reality series Mrs. Eastwood & Company. Her partner is Alex Wraith and together they have a young child. Clint got his start in the Western TV series Rawhide. And he was in the Westerns Hang 'Em High (1968) and The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976). He then played cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He also did comedy with Every Which Way but Loose (1978) and its action comedy sequel Any Which Way You Can (1980). Clint was in the war film Where Eagles Dare (1968), the prison film Escape from Alcatraz (1979), the war film Heartbreak Ridge (1986), the action film In the Line of Fire (1993), and the romantic drama The Bridges of Madison County (1995). More recent works include Gran Torino (2008), The Mule (2018), and Cry Macho (2021). Eastwood's accolades include four Academy Awards. This comes after an Eastwood wedding. Clint's youngest daughter Morgan got married over the summer. revealed the married fiancé Tanner Koopmans at her father's sprawling ranch in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Energy salesman Koopmans and pretty brunette Morgan exchanged their vows under a flower arch set up for the occasion on the property's sprawling lawns which overlook Point Lobos, Carmel River Beach and the Pacific. The reception, which was also held at the Mission Ranch, saw guests dine at tables decorated with amber glassware, cream candles and spectacular bunches of garden roses. Dina divorced Eastwood, 94, in 2014 before marrying second husband Scott Fisher in July 2016.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
What's her secret? Radiant Angelina Jolie looks half her age in sheer dress ahead of 50th birthday
Angelina Jolie flashed the flesh in a sheer look on Wednesday evening in New York City while paying a visit to her art center, Atelier Jolie. The 49-year-old actress/filmmaker rocked a nightgown inspired dress - complete with a sheer overlay. The Oscar-winning star's see-through frock was paired with a chic coat and retro inspired sunglasses. The A-list actress glowed as she made her way out of the venue, which is described on its website as 'a hub for creation, expression and education.' The site adds, 'As artists, designers and makers, we invite you to join us and collaborate within these walls.' Jolie, who is mother to Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16, with estranged husband Brad Pitt, 61, opened the establishment in 2023. Also present on the May evening was Oscar-nominated Frida actress Salma Hayek, who looked sleek in a navy blue ensemble. last summer took an exclusive look at the on goings there, as it was buzzing with classes on how to be creative with clothing, including a session on 'upcycling,' which means reusing old items. Another class offered was called Experimental Drawing with Andrew Castrucci and before that, there was a class on intimates 'where you can learn how to create designer-inspired intimate apparel.' Another gathering with Giancarlo Cipri centered on how to silkscreen and Mimi Plange on using appliqué through felting. Jolie has also hosted a conversation with artist Ferrari Sheppard. The mostly brown and beige 6,600 sq. ft space has an inviting café and an art gallery. 'The place is bustling and has a very smart vibe, I like it in there, it's amazing,' said a fan of Atelier Jolie. 'It's a cool place to hang out.' 'It definitely was a labor of love for Jolie to highlight artists. And the coffee is good, the café is fun,' the source added. 'Everyone there seems genuinely interested in not doing what The Gap sells - there is a lot of hand crafting. The classes are cool. And people do talk about how incredible Angelina is for opening the shop. They adore her. A lot of Jolie fans there. 'Angelina does come into the Atelier, and so do some of her kids.' Inside the store hangs clothing from sustainable brands from all over the world, Atelier Jolie's own collection, art, and a café run by refugees called Eat Offbeat. It is in New York's NoHo neighborhood that was formerly the studio and home of Jean-Michel Basquiat, per WSJ. Last year, Jolie told the Wall Street Journal that she will 'probably lose money, maybe even for a while' on the venue - and she's OK with it. 'If I can eventually put into practice some things that I think are improvements and I just break even, that's a huge victory,' said the Salt star. Last year, they put a call out to creators. 'To all creators-Everyone can join one way or another. 'Every customer will be part... And anyone who visits or participates online, or at the many events will be a part… But today we are focusing on one part of our Atelier family.' The Tomb Raider star added she was looking for 'skilled tailors.' 'The first atelier is going to be in NYC, this post is for skilled tailors living there. We hope there will be others soon, as we build a global family. 'We are looking for tailors who understand quality and creativity. Atelier Jolie will curate a few up-and-coming skilled tailors who have a strong point of view on design. 'This collective's purpose is to collaborate with customers, supporting them with tools to design and create. You will also have a chance to develop your own line and sell in the shop under your name, to help launch your own new sustainable brand after leaving the residency. 'We understand because of financial reasons that you may not have been able to touch on sustainability, so we are here to support that endeavor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Atelier Jolie (@atelierjolieofficial) 'Soon, we will be looking for artisans—with a focus on embroidery, fabric painting, fabric manipulations, etc... There will be different calls for talent submissions. Some in-house… Some for special events and salon dinners... Some are to be featured in tutorials online. All to help share your creativity. 'As you fill out the submission form below, I encourage everyone as artists to always protect your creations. You should never submit confidential designs… share what you have shared with the world already. We will see the work with respect and integrity. 'We look forward to reviewing them. Remember, if you don't hear from us this round, there will be many more rounds and other opportunities to come. 'Thank you in advance for sharing your creativity. Be bold. 'Love, Angelina Jolie, Founder.'
