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Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mrs. Doubtfire star Matthew Lawrence has late Robin Williams to thank for movie role
Matthew Lawrence bagged his 'Mrs. Doubtfire' role because of Robin Williams. The actor was 12 when he played Chris Hillard, one of three children in Christopher Columbus' 1993 comedy-drama that sees Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) disguise himself as an elderly female housekeeper to spend time with his children, Lydia Hillard (Lisa Jakub), Chris and Natalie Hillard (Mara Wilson), following a divorce from his wife, Miranda Hillard (Sally Field). And Robin, who took his own life in 2014 at the age of 63, loved Matthew's audition for the hit 20th Century Fox flick so much, he encouraged Matthew to push himself to the limit and "really play [Chris] up" to secure the role. The 45-year-old star explained to "He got me the role in 'Mrs. Doubtfire'. Got me that role. There was another kid who was definitely in the lead. "Everybody liked, and he, in the audition process, he came up privately and said, 'We gotta push this over the edge for you. We gotta. So when I do something, I'm gonna do something, I can tell you, gotta go along with it. Really play it up. No one's got it yet.' And sure enough, we nailed that moment, and he got me the role. So, you know, he was that guy, man." Matthew went on to carve himself a successful career in Hollywood following the release of 'Mrs. Doubtfire', appearing in the coming-of-age sitcom, 'Boy Meets World', and the comedy-romance film, 'The Hot Chick'. And Robin's advice to Matthew about never judging someone until they have walked in their shoes has stuck with him ever since. He admitted: "You know, don't judge someone until you've walked in their shoes. You know, it's really true. "He was one of the most compassionate people, humble people, talented people I've ever met. And you know, he also gave me some, it's really wild to think about it. I was 12 years old, and the way he took me under his wings, and the way he opened up to me, and the way he treated me as a peer, like he didn't talk down to me. "It's just miraculous." Throughout Robin's life, he suffered from relationship struggles, financial problems, drug addiction and depression, and the 'Jumanji' star was very open about his "troubles" with Matthew, so he could be "dead-set" on ensuring Matthew "steered clear of it" all. Matthew added: "He also opened up to me about what it was like for him when he wasn't entertaining people. And what his personal life, you know, the troubles that he was having. "It wasn't all laughs, and you know, he really guided me. He had a strong belief that there were things that he did in his life. It exacerbated his condition that he had, and he was dead-set on making sure that I steered cleared of it. And he was successful with that."
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
A Moving Conversation With Anna Faris On Beauty, Comedy And Inner Growth
It has been more than two decades since actress Anna Faris' breakout performance in Scary Movie left audiences eager for more. Ever since, her prolific film career has defied stereotypes around women in comedy; forever disproving the notion that beautiful women are not funny, or able to laugh at themselves. 'Being in the world of comedy, you're forced to make an ass out of yourself all the time,' Faris tells me on a video call. 'That's the only way to do comedy [is] with sincerity. It has given me liberation in my identity as a female.' In spite of her fame, there is an easy relatability to Faris. One element of her comedic charm stems from the fact that she is disaffected by conventional perceptions of femininity. Still, she is undeniably beautiful. In films like The Hot Chick and The House Bunny, her sex appeal is intentionally juxtaposed with her goofy and self-deprecating humor. Her caricature-like depictions of blonde bombshells and sorority girls poke fun at the demeaning stereotypes and labels ascribed to women. In a word, it's satire. She is also quite humble—particularly when it comes to her looks. Though she admits she was not a 'tom boy' growing up, she reacts in absolute shock when I ask her whether she is a girly-girl. 'No, not at all. I think I'm [definitely] not a girly girl,' Faris says emphatically. But she is a 'girl's girl' in that she champions and uplifts other women. This is obvious in the warm way that she speaks of her castmates, actresses Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau, in her current project, Spa Weekend. The actual beauty of Anna Faris is multi-layered and paradoxical. Her performances bring levity and laughs, yet she is deeply introspective. She describes herself as always having been 'serious and quiet.' Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic FilmMagic She is adamant that the poised and put-together feminine archetype is not one that she identifies with. Instead, Faris she compares her own bathroom to a sorority house's—a cluttered mess of beauty products competing for counter space. 'As an adult, I'm one of the sloppiest, messiest people. I'm the kind of person whose stuff is everywhere. I have globs of toothpaste and foundation in the sink,' she tells me. She then jokes that she 'sometimes' flushes the toilet. The sorority reference brings to mind her role as the good-hearted Shelley Darlingson in The House Bunny. In the film, she teams up with campus outcasts to help topple the social hierarchy of Greek Life. 'One of my most joyous [film] experiences was definitely The House Bunny. That was such a labor of love,' Faris reflects fondly. 'When you're playing someone whose intentions are so good and who has such generosity of spirit, it can't help but infiltrate who you are a bit.' I bring up a scene from the movie in which her character—a playmate— repeats names in a deep, overtly masculine voice to the shock of her onscreen sorority sisters, including the actress Emma Stone. I realize a moment too late that I have just engaged in one of the most cliché exchanges between a celebrity and fan. Faris, a seasoned professional, not only knows the exact scene I am referencing, but performs it for me, telling me, 'Oh, well, nice to meet you, Jessica,' in the same voice she used in the film. On the surface, the scene might seem like a simple moment of surreal humor to elicit laughs. But the film, like many of her roles, highlights the absurdity of such divisive social dynamics. Faris' warmth and kindness could not be further from a person that buys in to this type of pretense. Even her confession of her untidy bathroom eschews the pedestal of celebrity. Anna Faris partners with Scrubbing Bubbles Easy Clean. Anna Faris The irony is that our conversation is taking place thanks to her partnership with the bathroom cleaning brand, Scrubbing Bubbles. Not only is the A-lister not above cleaning the bathroom, it was one of her household chores growing up. Jokingly describing her mother as a 'Debbie Downer, but in cleaning form,' Faris recalls spending her formative years painstakingly 'using an old toothbrush to scrub all the nooks and crannies of the bathroom.' As an adult, she went in the polar opposite direction. She calls her reactive sloppiness 'some kind of rebellion in me, I guess.' Her partnership with the bathroom cleaning company thus has a humorous, personal connection. As she reflects on her experience working with the brand, I marvel at her ability to be so gracious when she is clearly so busy. For one thing, she is multitasking. Faris is taking our call while away filming her latest movie. She describes how the close-knit cast of women have created a supportive environment on set, bonding over shared experiences like motherhood. Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Images Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Images This frenetic work schedule is also occurring in the wake of a personal tragedy. Faris tells me that she lost her home in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Just five days later, she was already back to work filming the promotional video for their collaboration. Her sense of gratitude is touching as she tells me that she appreciates the partnership on 'multiple levels,' recalling the way that they relocated her into a hotel. In fact, her gratitude seems to trace back to her sense of wonder at where her career has taken her; in one moment, I sense past traces of imposter syndrome. 'For a long time, I never thought I could make money acting anyway. I didn't really understand why I was in the world of comedy because I was never a comedic person,' she says. 'But it's given me so much personal joy in the simple ability to be able to laugh at myself.' It is almost as if personal tragedy has brought her sensitive heart has been brought to the surface. Faris' most touching insights come as she reflects on the personal growth she has found and cultivated through comedy itself. 'Comedy has helped me develop a better sense of myself. I know it seems a little unrelated, but I always had trouble laughing at myself. That feeling of being embarrassed was the worst feeling and cut to my sense of pride so deeply,' she explains. 'But being in the world of comedy, you're forced to take those risks' Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images GC Images Through a process of repeated exposure and inundation, Faris confronted her deepest insecurity—and made an incredible career out of it. It touches on the very crux of what it means to be human and evolve. 'I'm really grateful that I could fall flat on my face at a red carpet and just be fine—I could be okay with that, I really could,' she comments. '[Although] I don't quite know how that wraps its head around the idea of what it's like to be feminine.' Faris' inner beauty stems from the fact that as the world has witnessed her remarkable career trajectory from the outside, she was engaged in personal growth within. Even as a global celebrity she is not exempt from the human experience, whether falling victim to a community-wide tragedy or doing inner work. Too often, conversations with stars barely scratch the surface. Yet Faris bravely and authentically shows up as herself. In providing this glimpse of what is typically kept hidden from the world, she revealed her most beautiful role yet. Generosity of spirit, indeed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fraudulent GoFundMe for singer Angie Stone taken down
ATLANTA - A fraudulent GoFundMe campaign claiming to support the legacy of Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone has been shut down after raising more than $12,000. According to TMZ, the fundraiser, created by an individual using the name "Lenda Peers," has been removed, and all donations have been refunded. What they're saying GoFundMe confirmed that the organizer has been banned from any future fundraising on its platform. In a statement given to TMZ, the company emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for misuse, stating it "takes swift action against those who seek to take advantage of the generosity of our community." The platform also reassured donors that all contributions are protected and that it closely monitors campaigns for fraudulent activity. What we know Stone, 63, was killed last weekend in a crash while returning to Atlanta after a performance in Montgomery, Alabama. She was traveling in a Sprinter van with several others when the accident occurred. Stone was the only person who died in the crash. RELATED: Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B singer, dies in car crash Her family has announced plans for a public memorial in Atlanta, as well as a smaller funeral service in Columbia, South Carolina, where she was born. Details will be provided in the future. RELATED: R&B soul singer Angie Stone remembered by Atlanta friends for powerful vocals, kind spirit The backstory A pioneer in R&B and hip-hop, Stone was a member of the all-female rap trio The Sequence, known for their 1979 hit "Funk You Up." She later joined the music groups Mantronix and Vertical Hold and provided backing vocals for Lenny Kravitz's fifth studio album in 1998. Beyond music, Stone also had an acting career. She made her film debut in the 2002 comedy The Hot Chick and starred as Big Mama Morton in the Broadway musical Chicago in 2003. She also appeared in "Ride Along" in 2014 with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube and had several small TV roles. Additionally, she appeared on "Celebrity Fit Club" in 2006. In 2021, she received the Soul Music Icon Award at the Black Music Honors. Most recently, in 2024, she was the featured vocalist on Damon Little's "No Stressing." Stone recorded 10 studio albums during her career. Her most recent album, "Love Language," was released in 2023, according to New York Times. Stone lived in Stockbridge, where she was honored by the Stockbridge City Council on Monday night. She is survived by her two children, Diamond and Michael. RELATED: Stockbridge honors singer Angie Stone after her death in highway crash
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's being built in Old Town Scottsdale? Old office space gets revamp
Location: Southeast corner of Camelback Road and Saddlebag Trail, next to Riot House in Old Town Scottsdale at 4439 N. Saddlebag Trail. Description: A two-story restaurant is being built by Jocque Concepts, the creators behind Diego Pops, The Hot Chick and The Montauk, among others. The site will have a two-story bar, restaurant and two-level patio lounge, according to planning documents submitted to Scottsdale. The ground level will include patio courtyards at the north and south. The second-level patio bar will feature a covered terrace that opens toward the street with a covered wood-frame trellis structure. History: The owner requested city approval to convert the building from a two-story office space into a restaurant in April 2022. Scottsdale's Development Review Board approved the site plan, building elevations and landscaping. Public records show Ryan Jocque has owned the parcel since 2023. When will the work be done? An architect on the project said it was in the final months of completion, though the owner did not respond to questions about when the project would officially open. The concept has been underway for roughly three years. Sources: Scottsdale public records, a project architect. Is there something under construction you'd like to tell us about or find out more about? Contact the reporter. Taylor Seely covers Phoenix for The Arizona Republic/ Reach her at tseely@ or by phone at 480-476-6116. Like this story? Get more East Valley news straight into your email inbox by signing up for our free weekly East Valley Newsletter, which comes out on Wednesdays. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Jocque Concepts 2-story restaurant coming to Old Town Scottsdale
