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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
90s movie icon Rachael Leigh Cook goes public with new boyfriend – and he's a very familiar face
RACHAEL Leigh Cook, who starred in hit 90s romcom She's All That, has debuted a brand new blossoming romance. Stepping out with action movie hunk, Brandon Routh, the two stars enjoyed a date night on Friday in Los Angeles. Advertisement 5 The two lovebirds looked smitten on their recent date night outing Credit: BackGrid 5 They were seen holding hands and looked all loved up Credit: BackGrid Rachael, who is now 45, shot to fame as Laney Boggs in She's All That. She is also famous for starring in The Baby-Sitters Club and Josie and the Pussycats. Meanwhile, Brandon, who is also 45, shot to fame when he portrayed the iconic superhero Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns. Brandon also starred in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow. Advertisement Read More about Celeb Romance The two stars enjoyed a low-key outing together in LA as they headed to a weekend movie screening on Friday night. Rachael and Brandon were seen holding hands as they stopped by the crowded venue. SMITTEN DISPLAY At one point in the evening, Brandon's arm was seen affectionately around Rachael as they walked around in public, Love was clearly in the air as the couple shared sweet smiles and cozy moments on their outing. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Another adorable moment saw Rachael sweetly rest her hand on Brandon's back. The actress was previously married Daniel Gillies, whom she wed in 2004, but their romance was not to last. Superman, Official trailer 'We got engaged after dating for maybe five months and we got married a couple of months after that,' she told People Magazine in a previous interview. They then separated in June 2019 and their divorce was finalized in 2021. Advertisement A year later, in October 2022, Rachael opened up about her split from Daniel. 'HAPPILY DIVORCED' She gushed that she was "happily divorced" at the time. Rachael also said of her ex, "We still share Halloween. We go out walking around together and my kids like my boyfriend [Kevin Mann] a lot and we're slowly just navigating what that looks like and it's tough. "It's tough and it's certainly relatable to so many families out there,' she told Us Weekly at the time. Advertisement She added, "So I hope that this is a nice touchpoint for kids who have a new step-sibling. Maybe take a little bit of a cue from that." Rachael and her ex-husband Daniel share two children from their marriage. They are parents to a daughter named Charlotte, born in 2013, and a son named Theodore, born in 2015. Rachael had been in a relationship with Kevin before she got with Brandon. Advertisement She and Kevin went Instagram official in 2021. But according to several reports, the relationship ended "a few years later". 5 Rachael Leigh Cook starred in She's All That in 1999 Credit: Alamy 5 She starred alongside Freddie Prinze Jr. in the hit flick Credit: Alamy Advertisement 5 Brandon starred as Superman in the hit Superman Returns flick Credit: Handout
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
90s movie icon Rachael Leigh Cook goes public with new boyfriend – and he's a very familiar face
They looked smitten on their recent outing together HE'S ALL THAT 90s movie icon Rachael Leigh Cook goes public with new boyfriend – and he's a very familiar face Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RACHAEL Leigh Cook, who starred in hit 90s romcom She's All That, has debuted a brand new blossoming romance. Stepping out with action movie hunk, Brandon Routh, the two stars enjoyed a date night on Friday in Los Angeles. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The two lovebirds looked smitten on their recent date night outing Credit: BackGrid 5 They were seen holding hands and looked all loved up Credit: BackGrid Rachael, who is now 45, shot to fame as Laney Boggs in She's All That. She is also famous for starring in The Baby-Sitters Club and Josie and the Pussycats. Meanwhile, Brandon, who is also 45, shot to fame when he portrayed the iconic superhero Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns. Brandon also starred in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow. The two stars enjoyed a low-key outing together in LA as they headed to a weekend movie screening on Friday night. Rachael and Brandon were seen holding hands as they stopped by the crowded venue. SMITTEN DISPLAY At one point in the evening, Brandon's arm was seen affectionately around Rachael as they walked around in public, Love was clearly in the air as the couple shared sweet smiles and cozy moments on their outing. Another adorable moment saw Rachael sweetly rest her hand on Brandon's back. The actress was previously married Daniel Gillies, whom she wed in 2004, but their romance was not to last. Superman, Official trailer 'We got engaged after dating for maybe five months and we got married a couple of months after that,' she told People Magazine in a previous interview. They then separated in June 2019 and their divorce was finalized in 2021. A year later, in October 2022, Rachael opened up about her split from Daniel. 'HAPPILY DIVORCED' She gushed that she was "happily divorced" at the time. Rachael also said of her ex, "We still share Halloween. We go out walking around together and my kids like my boyfriend [Kevin Mann] a lot and we're slowly just navigating what that looks like and it's tough. "It's tough and it's certainly relatable to so many families out there,' she told Us Weekly at the time. She added, "So I hope that this is a nice touchpoint for kids who have a new step-sibling. Maybe take a little bit of a cue from that." Rachael and her ex-husband Daniel share two children from their marriage. They are parents to a daughter named Charlotte, born in 2013, and a son named Theodore, born in 2015. Rachael had been in a relationship with Kevin before she got with Brandon. She and Kevin went Instagram official in 2021. But according to several reports, the relationship ended "a few years later". 5 Rachael Leigh Cook starred in She's All That in 1999 Credit: Alamy 5 She starred alongside Freddie Prinze Jr. in the hit flick Credit: Alamy
The Sun
16 hours ago
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- The Sun
90s movie icon Rachael Leigh Cook goes public with new boyfriend – and he's a very familiar face
RACHAEL Leigh Cook, who starred in hit 90s romcom She's All That, has debuted a brand new blossoming romance. Stepping out with action movie hunk, Brandon Routh, the two stars enjoyed a date night on Friday in Los Angeles. 5 5 Rachael, who is now 45, shot to fame as Laney Boggs in She's All That. She is also famous for starring in The Baby-Sitters Club and Josie and the Pussycats. Meanwhile, Brandon, who is also 45, shot to fame when he portrayed the iconic superhero Superman in the 2006 film Superman Returns. Brandon also starred in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow. The two stars enjoyed a low-key outing together in LA as they headed to a weekend movie screening on Friday night. Rachael and Brandon were seen holding hands as they stopped by the crowded venue. SMITTEN DISPLAY At one point in the evening, Brandon's arm was seen affectionately around Rachael as they walked around in public, Love was clearly in the air as the couple shared sweet smiles and cozy moments on their outing. Another adorable moment saw Rachael sweetly rest her hand on Brandon's back. The actress was previously married Daniel Gillies, whom she wed in 2004, but their romance was not to last. 'We got engaged after dating for maybe five months and we got married a couple of months after that,' she told People Magazine in a previous interview. They then separated in June 2019 and their divorce was finalized in 2021. A year later, in October 2022, Rachael opened up about her split from Daniel. 'HAPPILY DIVORCED' She gushed that she was "happily divorced" at the time. Rachael also said of her ex, "We still share Halloween. We go out walking around together and my kids like my boyfriend [Kevin Mann] a lot and we're slowly just navigating what that looks like and it's tough. "It's tough and it's certainly relatable to so many families out there,' she told Us Weekly at the time. She added, "So I hope that this is a nice touchpoint for kids who have a new step-sibling. Maybe take a little bit of a cue from that." Rachael and her ex-husband Daniel share two children from their marriage. They are parents to a daughter named Charlotte, born in 2013, and a son named Theodore, born in 2015. Rachael had been in a relationship with Kevin before she got with Brandon. She and Kevin went Instagram official in 2021. But according to several reports, the relationship ended "a few years later". 5 5 5
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
She's All That icon Rachael Leigh Cook debuts shock new romance with 2000s action hunk
Rachael Leigh Cook has officially debuted her new budding romance with a 2000s action hunk as the pair were seen enjoying a date night in LA on Friday. The 45-year-old She's All That star was seen sweetly holding hands with fellow actor Brandon Routh, who leapt to fame after portraying the iconic Man of Steel in the 2006 film Superman Returns. The two stars enjoyed the low-key outing together as they stopped by a crowded movie theater to catch a screening. Rachael and Brandon, also 45, flashed cheerful smiles during their nighttime excursion, and at one point the beauty was seen sweetly resting her hand on his back. The actress — whose divorce from Daniel Gillies was finalized in 2021 — was effortlessly chic in a pair of light-blue denim jeans and a black cropped blazer. She slipped into a pair of closed-toe white pumps and carried a small gold handbag. Her brunette locks were parted in the middle, and fell down naturally to brush the tips of her shoulders. Brandon kept it stylish casual in a black button-up, as well as a pair of black jeans and comfy sneakers. While it is not known when the couple first sparked up a romance, in February they were pictured stopping by the restaurant HomeGrown in Des Moines, Iowa. The eatery shared a snap of the two actors on its Instagram page as they posed with a couple of staff members. The caption read: 'It's a bird… it's a plane… it's Brandon Routh! Superman and Des Moines' own Brandon Routh stopped by Crescent to fuel up before fighting for truth and justice… with kindness, of course. 'Also visiting us today, the one and only Rachael Leigh Cook. From Hollywood to Hallmark, She's All That in our book, and what a treat it was to welcome her to DSM today.' Rachael is known for her role in the 1999 rom-com She's All That, which also starred Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Lillard and the late Paul Walker. She also took on a leading role in the 2001 cult classic Josie And The Pussycats, as well as Netflix's Love, Guaranteed (2020) and He's All That (2021). The actress was previously married to Daniel Gillies from 2004 until their separation in 2019. Two years later, their divorce was finalized. Since then, they have continued to co-parent their children Charlotte, 11, and Theodore, 10. Following the split, Rachael revealed that she is still 'totally open' to marrying again in the future. During a 2022 interview with People, she explained, 'I am the most incorrigible full-tilt romantic you have ever met in your whole life, to the point that it's probably unreasonable. So yeah, totally open to that happening again.' However, Rachael added that she 'will be slightly more cautious in making that decision because I have kids involved and such in my life now. But I wouldn't say no.' As to whether she wants to expand her family in the future, the actress admittedshe isn't certain. 'I gotta watch out for my own spontaneous side, and I gotta make that decision with eyes wide open,' she said Rachael continued, 'And my boyfriend has to realize how totally insane kids can be, I think, in person a little bit more before we can think about making that step.' Brandon was previously married to the actress Courtney Ford, but she filed for divorce in January after 17 years of marriage. The Dexter star cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the separation and requested for joint legal and physical custody of their son Leo, 12. At the time, the former couple shared a statement about the split, saying: 'To everyone who has loved and supported us, we have some personal news to share. 'After 21 years together, and 17 years of marriage, we have decided to begin a new journey, and enter this next chapter of life as friends and co-parents.' The pair added, 'We are now and forever rooting for each other as we move through this wild adventure called life. Our son is, and will always be, our highest priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate this transition.' Brandon is not only known for portraying an iconic superhero, but he has also appeared on the big screen in movies such as Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010). On television, he's known for roles in shows including Arrow, Chuck, The Rookie, The Flash and Legends Of Tomorrow. Rachael and Brandon are also no strangers to appearing in movies for the Hallmark Channel. At the time, the former couple shared a statement about the split, saying, 'To everyone who has loved and supported us, we have some personal news to share' The actor has played leading characters in movies such as The Nine Lives Of Christmas, as well as The Nine Kittens Of Christmas. Rachael has also starred in Hallmark television movies including Summer Love, Autumn In The Vineyard, Frozen Love and Rescuing Christmas. The pair are expected to attend Christmas Con later this year in New Jersey, which will take place from December 12-14. Rachael and Brandon were initially slated to attend the event last year, but both dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
UPI
6 days ago
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- UPI
'Ick' brought back Mena Suvari, Brandon Routh's early roles
1 of 7 | Mena Suvari, seen at the 2018 premiere of "Book Club" in Los Angeles, stars in "Ick." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo LOS ANGELES, July 24 (UPI) -- Mena Suvari and Brandon Routh say their new movie Ick, in New York and Los Angeles theaters Thursday, brought them back to their earliest film roles. The pair play Staci and Hank, who were high school sweethearts in the early 2000s but have gone their separate ways. Suvari portrays both her adult and high school self, recalling her early roles as a high school choir girl in American Pie and high school cheerleader in American Beauty. In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Suvari, 46, said paying homage to her early roles was surreal. De-aging effects, like those used in Marvel movies and Gemini Man, made Suvari and Routh appear as they did in their past films for the high school scenes in Ick. "Wearing a cheerleading uniform again as a mom in my 40s was just all too surreal, something I never thought would happen," Suvari said. Ick director Joseph Kahn said he cast Suvari as Staci because of American Beauty. Hank pines for her even after Staci marries classmate Ted (Peter Wong). "Who is worthy of pining for for 20 years?" Kahn said. "Well, they made a movie about that girl in the 2000s. It was called American Beauty and she's on the poster." The American Beauty poster is intended to represent Suvari's character holding a rose. The midriff on the poster is a body double, however, and the hand belongs to a different model. Christina Hendricks shared on Instagram in 2019 that she posed as the hand model in 1999, something Suvari still wasn't aware of until this interview "What a small world," Suvari said. "That's the perfect example of this business in some way." Routh, 45, said young Hank is closer to his 2006 appearance in Superman Returns. Though the actor appeared on One Life to Live in 2001, Superman Returns was the earliest reference material for his looks in film grade quality. "I was sending them as many photos from college and stuff that I could find, but there wasn't any good quality stuff," Routh said. "The soap opera I was on was recorded on tape. So it was not good for making a [digital] model, I guess." Kahn said Superman Returns gave subtext to the character of Hank. Though Routh has continued to act, including in The CW's DC Arrowverse superhero shows, Kahn thinks the actor deserved more success. "Brandon when you meet him, he's a superhero," Kahn said. "He can make you laugh, can make you cry. He's really that charming. So we as an audience on a certain level have failed him I believe. Someone like this should have a much bigger career." At the film's Screamfest premiere in October, Routh discussed relating to Hank, who had a promising football career until an injury on the field took it all away. As an adult, Hank remains in his hometown of Seabrook as a high school science teacher. Routh previously said the film helped him make peace with unexpected career paths and realize he still had some maturing to do. Now, Routh says he approaches acting with more confidence and collaborative spirit. "I feel much more worthy of being here," Routh said. "I feel like I've earned my stripes to a degree. This is my chosen profession. Instead of just thinking about me, I guess, I'm often thinking about the whole product and everybody involved because that's the fun of it too." On Ick that collaboration extended to editor Chancler Haynes, who helped both actors with some of Kahn's more complicated techniques. The opening montage of Hank and Staci's high school relationship was shot at various points over the course of filming. Often, when at one location, they would film both modern-day scenes and flashbacks to over 20 years ago. Haynes would edit scenes so quickly he could show them what came before and after each scene they were about to film. "I don't think that that would've been as easy or possible if we didn't have such a great resource like someone like Chancler on set," Suvari said. "It was so fast paced." Kahn admitted even he wasn't sure it would work until it was all complete. "That opening sequence was a bit of a jigsaw puzzle to do," Kahn said. "I didn't know what it looked like until the final shot. Then you press play and oh, it worked." Ick is not just a high school love story, however. The title refers to a mysterious substance that grows in Seabrook and has overrun the town after 20 years. The film never explains what Ick is or where it comes from, though many characters offer their own conspiracy theories. Kahn said this was intentional, because in real-life crises like 9/11 or COVID-19, people debate different theories even when an explanation is given. "We don't agree about anything," Kahn said. "So what the Ick actually is is never defined because we don't even define our monsters in real life." Kahn includes a clip of the 1958 film The Blob on a television, and wanted to bring back that sort of classic monster movie. Kahn laments that scary movies have gotten too intense for kids and families, like the graphic Final Destination franchise. "I wanted to make a monster movie, a true monster movie again. and also make one that didn't scar you," Kahn said. "Not too much sex, not too much drugs, not too much alcohol, still relevant and fun that you could safely watch with a 9-year-old to your grandmother. That's the idea." Hank and his student Grace (Malina Weissman), Staci's daughter, believe the Ick is dangerous. They struggle to convince others to do something about Ick before it is too late. Staci is one of the adults who chooses to ignore the Ick; she is more concerned with sending Grace to prom. "I just loved this character," Suvari said. "She was so checked out in so many ways." Hank believes Grace might be his daughter from the time he dated Staci, so he sends away for a DNA test. Whether it is confirmed or not, Routh believes that the Ick crisis has connected Hank and Grace in a positive relationship. "They've already bonded and created a friendship that definitely is different if they're not blood related, but also equally interesting," Routh said. "They have patterns that are similar in how they are dealing with the reality of what's happening, even if they're not related." Ick plays theaters everywhere beginning July 27.
