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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Elle Fanning Finally Reacted To 'Sunrise On The Reaping' Fans Calling For Her To Play Effie
The cast might be the best movie cast of 2026 — and it definitely proves that the Hunger Games team knows exactly what to look for when casting a role. Joseph Zada as Haymitch? Jesse Plemons as Plutarch? Ralph Fiennes as President Snow? I didn't think it could get much better than then it was announced that Elle Fanning is joining too. And OG Effie, Elizabeth Banks, just weighed in! Here's what Elle Fanning said about playing Effie Trinket in Sunrise on the Reaping. Who's playing Effie Trinket in Sunrise on the Reaping? Elle Fanning will step into the role of a young Effie Trinket (played by Elizabeth Banks in the original Hunger Games series), who serves as the District 12 stylist in the 50th Hunger Games. And Elle's convinced the fans had something to do with the role. 'I think fans made this happen in a way. [Lionsgate] said they were getting kind of hounded online, like, 'Elle needs to play Effie,'" Elle told MTV. "Effie has always been my favorite character. I think Elizabeth Banks, she to that character. I love her." "I'm super excited. I texted the producers as well, and I think she's perfect," Elizabeth Banks told at her The Better Sister premiere May 21. "I think everyone's really happy. And I'm really happy about that. I'm excited for the next generation to have their Effie." And the internet has gone crazy. "The most locked in casting director of recent memory," one X user , while another , "she's so perfect for the role." "if this is true then their casting is on point!" a third person . (It is true, and it is on point). But could we see Elizabeth Banks return, too? The actress told that she'd be open to returning — maybe in a Sunrise on the Reaping epilogue? "Yeah, of course, I love her," she says. "I would, if the fans want to." "I love Effie, it's one of my favorite characters," she continues. "She was not really in Mockingjay, so a lot of that came from the empathy that I got to bring to that character and the community I built with all of the collaborators on that film, including Suzanne Collins, and I think that Effie and Haymitch together became such a phenomenon that it's no surprise to me that Haymitch is getting a story now too." Who else do you want to see in the cast? Check out our with producer Nina Jacobson for more! This post has been updated. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jessica Biel reacts to Justin Timberlake's backstage compliment
Jessica Biel reacted with amusement and warmth after her husband, Justin Timberlake, complimented her appearance during a backstage moment at his Forget Tomorrow tour. In an Instagram Story shared on July 13, Timberlake praised Biel, 'Ooo, look at you! Wow, so good', as she stepped out in a leather jacket and a dress featuring his face. He continued, saying, 'Your ass is poppin'' and added, 'you look so cute,' before kissing her. Biel responded casually and playfully, 'Gladly, no problem,' expressing readiness to wear the outfit at home. A few days earlier, Biel addressed public attention on her physique via TikTok. She explained that the 'peak shape' seen in her Prime Video series The Better Sister required a rigorous lifestyle she no longer maintains. 'My body is not 20 years old anymore… you gotta build muscle… let's get older and stronger together,' she said. @jessbiel Replying to @tori I've heard y'all are talking about the white dress 😏 I'm no expert but I want people to be healthy, safe, and strong. Remember to warm up and cool down, and let me know what other workouts you'd like to see! A big thank you to #AshleyBrown and @Ben Bruno for being the best teachers. ♬ BIRDS OF A FEATHER OFFICIAL INSTRUMENTAL - Dan Swift Del Rey Biel and Timberlake, married since 2012, have two sons, ages 9 and 4. Their supportive interaction reflects how they share personal moments with the public while balancing family life and careers.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessica Biel reveals workout that gave her an ‘unattainable' peach-shaped butt on ‘The Better Sister'
No ifs, ands — but definitely some butts. Prime Video's new thriller series 'The Better Sister' has earned lots of fans, thanks in large part to leading ladies Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks. But the thing that no one can get over is how absolutely incredible Biel, 43, looked in that white dress — in fact, Biel has heard so much about how terrific her tush looked that she's sharing the workout that got it that way. 'Everyone is talking — or telling me that they're really enjoying — The Better Sister, which is amazing… and also talking about the white dress,' she said on TikTok, responding to a commenter who begged her to 'drop the workout routine.' But first, Biel said, let's temper our expectations. 'I wanted to share that that peach shape in that show is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest, most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and fitness — which I cannot do,' she said. So while she got there for the series, keeping her butt like that full-time is, according to the star, a tall order. Having made everyone feel a little bit better about themselves, she went on to say that she is 'trying to get a little bit back towards that shape' and shared some of the workouts — courtesy of Pilates guru Ashley Brown — that gave her that delectable derriere. Lie with your upper back supported on a bench, feet flat on the floor. Drive through heels to lift your hips until shoulders‑to‑knees form a straight line, squeezing the glutes at the top. If you don't have barbells, you can also use double dumbbells — as Biel does. Do 10 reps and 4 sets. Stand tall holding dumbbells or a bar. Keeping your knees slightly bent, hinge at your hips and lower yourself down with your back straight, then squeeze hamstrings/glutes to stand back up. Also 10 reps and 4 sets. Lie on your back with your feet on a stability ball. Lift hips, then curl the ball toward your glutes with your feet. Repeat 10-12 times with three sets. Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest, then step backward (or laterally) into a deep lunge. Three sets of 6-8 reps. Anchor a resistance band or cable low and attach it to your ankle. Extend your leg straight back and up to activate the glute, especially the side/lateral muscles. Two sets of 10-12 reps, using a stronger band for the second set. Lie on your back, holding a kettlebell with arms extended. Simultaneously lower opposite arm and leg toward the floor with control. Twelve reps total and two sets. Proving that she is in, fact, human, Biel was out of breath by the end of the video. 'Whoo, I'm tired,' she said. 'My body is not 20 years old anymore.'
New York Post
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jessica Biel reveals workout that gave her an ‘unattainable' peach-shaped butt on ‘The Better Sister'
No ifs, ands — but definitely some butts. Prime Video's new thriller series 'The Better Sister' has earned lots of fans, thanks in large part to leading ladies Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks. But the thing that no one can get over is how absolutely incredible Biel, 43, looked in that white dress — in fact, Biel has heard so much about how terrific her tush looked that she's sharing the workout that got it that way. 4 The middle-aged mom of two was literally slaying in it. Prime Video 'Everyone is talking — or telling me that they're really enjoying — The Better Sister, which is amazing… and also talking about the white dress,' she said on TikTok, responding to a commenter who begged her to 'drop the workout routine.' But first, Biel said, let's temper our expectations. 'I wanted to share that that peach shape in that show is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest, most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and fitness — which I cannot do,' she said. So while she got there for the series, keeping her butt like that full-time is, according to the star, a tall order. Having made everyone feel a little bit better about themselves, she went on to say that she is 'trying to get a little bit back towards that shape' and shared some of the workouts — courtesy of Pilates guru Ashley Brown — that gave her that delectable derriere. 4 'I wanted to share that that peach shape in that show is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest, most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and fitness…which I cannot do,' she said. Tiktok/@jessbiel Barbell hip thrusts Lie with your upper back supported on a bench, feet flat on the floor. Drive through heels to lift your hips until shoulders‑to‑knees form a straight line, squeezing the glutes at the top. If you don't have barbells, you can also use double dumbbells — as Biel does. Do 10 reps and 4 sets. 4 Jessica Biel performing Romanian deadlifts. Tiktok/@jessbiel Romanian deadlifts Stand tall holding dumbbells or a bar. Keeping your knees slightly bent, hinge at your hips and lower yourself down with your back straight, then squeeze hamstrings/glutes to stand back up. Also 10 reps and 4 sets. Hamstring curls Lie on your back with your feet on a stability ball. Lift hips, then curl the ball toward your glutes with your feet. Repeat 10-12 times with three sets. 4 The thing that no one can get over is how absolutely incredible Biel, 43, looked in that white dress. Prime Video Goblet step through lunge Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest, then step backward (or laterally) into a deep lunge. Three sets of 6-8 reps. Cable/band medial‑glute kickbacks Anchor a resistance band or cable low and attach it to your ankle. Extend your leg straight back and up to activate the glute, especially the side/lateral muscles. Two sets of 10-12 reps, using a stronger band for the second set. @jessbiel Replying to @tori I've heard y'all are talking about the white dress 😏 I'm no expert but I want people to be healthy, safe, and strong. Remember to warm up and cool down, and let me know what other workouts you'd like to see! A big thank you to #AshleyBrown and @Ben Bruno for being the best teachers. ♬ BIRDS OF A FEATHER OFFICIAL INSTRUMENTAL – Dan Swift Del Rey Kettlebell deadbugs Lie on your back, holding a kettlebell with arms extended. Simultaneously lower opposite arm and leg toward the floor with control. Twelve reps total and two sets. Proving that she is in, fact, human, Biel was out of breath by the end of the video. 'Whoo, I'm tired,' she said. 'My body is not 20 years old anymore.'
Fox News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jessica Biel drops the truth about her TV show physique
Jessica Biel is setting the record straight about what it takes to maintain a certain level of fitness. The 43-year-old Hollywood actress admitted that her toned body viewers saw in "The Better Sister" requires a strict, rigid fitness and nutrition plan – not a realistic long-term regimen. "Everyone is talking… about the white dress," Biel explained in a TikTok video of her viral ensemble that showcased her back muscles. "And how do we stay strong as we get older." "Specifically, as women, how do we keep our back strong?" she added. "I wanted to share that, that peak shape in that show is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest… most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and with your fitness, which I cannot do," Biel continued. "So I'm currently back on my plan to sort of get a little bit back toward that shape." The "7th Heaven" alum went on to explain that her routine focused heavily on muscle-building and flexibility—two key elements she insisted are paramount to her wellness plan. Biel was seen in a workout room with gym equipment, as she told her fans that her workout consisted of "dumbbell hip thrust, 10 x 4 sets, each dumbbell is 10 kg." She noted that she would normally use a barbell instead of dumbbells. In the second workout video clip, Biel was seen doing an exercise called "romanian deadlift," then "hamstring curls" with a yoga ball. The "Candy" actress continued to show her different workout routines throughout the social media video. She concluded her video by stretching on the floor in a split, "You've got to build muscle… That's a key part of my particular routine. And a ton of flexibility." "Let's get older and stronger together," Biel ended her video with a smile. Her fans flooded the comments section thanking the actress for her honesty. "Thanks for admitting that's not sustainable," one comment read. Another fan wrote, "thank you for speaking about the lifestyle that comes with maintaining! this kind of transparency is so important." "Love how honest and real you are," another comment read. Biel wrote in her TikTok caption, "I'm no expert but I want people to be healthy, safe, and strong. Remember to warm up and cool down…" The Hollywood star tied the knot with pop singer Justin Timberlake in 2012. They share two sons, Silas, 10, and Phineas, 4.
