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Elle
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
A Guide To the Cast of 'The Better Sister,' Your Next TV Binge
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Prime Video's latest TV offerings, The Better Sister, might just be the next dark thriller fix you've been looking for. As the title suggests, the series follows estranged sisters Chloe Taylor (Jessica Biel) and Nicky Macintosh (Elizabeth Banks) who are reunited after the murder of Chloe's husband—who was initially in a relationship with Nicky and had a child with her. With suspenseful family drama from beginning to end, juicy secrets, and dysfunctional relationships, The Better Sister deserves a spot on your watch list. And much of this is due to the series' stellar cast, which includes Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Matthew Modine and more. Below, get to know the ensemble and the mysterious roles they play. Watch The Better Sister on Prime Video Who is Chloe Taylor? She is the editor-in-chief- of The Real Thing magazine and is married to Adam following his split from Chloe's sister, Nicky. She is the also the adoptive mother of Ethan. Who is Jessica Biel? Biel has starred in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), New Year's Eve (2011), The Sinner (2017), and more. Who is Nicky Macintosh? Chloe's sister Nicky is the ex-wife of the deceased Adam. She struggles with a substance problem, which has previously caused a number of issues in her life. Following Adam's murder, she moved back to New York. Who is Elizabeth Banks? You might know the actor from projects including The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015) and Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017). Who is Adam Macintosh? Adam is Nicky's ex-husband, who began a relationship with her sister, Chloe, after the divorce. The series is centered around his murder, which takes places in episode 1. Who is Corey Stoll? The actor is best known for playing roles in TV shows and films including Ant Man (2011) and House of Cards (2013–16). Who is Detective Nancy 'Nan' Guidry? Guidry is one of the police detectives working on Adam Macintosh's murder, alongside Matt, whom she mentors. Who is Kim Dickens? Dickens is best known for titles like Hollow Man (2000), Deadwood (2004-06), Thank You For Smoking (2005), and Gone Girl (2014) Who is Ethan Macintosh? He is Nicky and Adam's biological son. Who is Maxwell Acee Donovan? The actor first rose to prominence when he starred in Gabby Duran & The Unsittables (2019-2021) and That '90s Show (2023-24). Who is Detective Matt Bowen? He is Nancy's police partner and has a more unpolished outlook when it comes to murder investigations. Who is Bobby Naderi? He is an Iranian actor who has previously starred in Under The Shadow (2016), Bright (2017), and The Beekeeper (2024).
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jessica Biel jokes husband Justin Timberlake is one of her 'chosen sisters'
Jessica Biel has joked about how her husband Justin Timberlake is "one of my chosen sisters". During an interview for InStyle published on Monday, the actress promoted her upcoming TV series, The Better Sister. Though Jessica doesn't have any biological sisters, she gushed over five women whom she considers to be "chosen sisters" in her life - and humorously added her husband into the mix too. "I'm really lucky, because I have amazing groups of women kind of scattered throughout the country that have really been my rocks as I've grown up," she said, adding with a laugh: "I would also consider my husband one of my chosen sisters. He's also my best friend." Jessica went on to praise her support network. "All of them together have gotten me through my life. I don't know how I would have survived life without them," the 43-year-old smiled. Jessica and Mirrors hitmaker Justin, 44, married in 2012 and share two sons: Silas, 10, and four-year-old Phineas. Elsewhere in the conversation, The Sinner star reflected on how she tries to shield her children from the public eye. However, she made an exception last year when she took Silas to watch a US Open tennis match. "My son was nine at the time, and he's a huge tennis fan - that's his sport, that's what he plays. We had this opportunity, and we talked about it. We talked about photographers. You know, 'Are you comfortable with that?'" she recalled. "You really want to give your kids every experience. I don't know if it was the right decision, to be honest with you, but he and I had a good time... It's scary every time. But it's also their life. And so it's this really tricky, tricky thing to figure out, what's appropriate." The Better Sister, also starring Elizabeth Banks, is set to premiere on 29 May.
NZ Herald
06-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Marlborough Boutique Hotel is the ideal spot for a wine-filled getaway
The property has come a long way since its early days as a sheep farm with a small stand of trees. Dillon designed the landscaping around these original trees, which have since matured into towering specimens and join over 400 trees and shrubs creating various trails around the grounds, including a hydrangea path full of blue flowers, Plantain Lily and rimu, and a native bush walk, both of which border a meandering creek and lake. Juxtaposing this wild oasis is the lushest of grasses, kept in immaculate condition by robotic lawnmowers Harriet and Harry and perfect for a game of frisbee golf, croquet or pétanque. There's even a heated swimming pool and a pool house offering cold drinks, towels and sunscreen. On our April visit, it's harvest season in Marlborough and light bangs can be heard in the distance to scare the birds off the ripe vines. Inside the hotel, there are four rooms downstairs and six upstairs with a 20-22 maximum capacity, meaning it's intimate and quiet. We stayed in the Kingfisher room, a 'premium room' on the first floor overlooking the gardens and restaurant. Blessed with soaring ceilings and original stained glass windows, it's elegant and comfortable with a modern ensuite bathroom with full-size rainshower, bath, and dual sinks. Attention to detail abounds, with candles and The Marlborough Lodge-branded matchboxes, bath salts, Ashley & Co bodycare and vases of flowers picked from the garden. The complimentary mini-bar is stocked with locally made snacks and drinks, or sample a bottle of The Marlborough's own rose and malbec on the picturesque balcony, accessible through French doors. A full turn-down service is included, which means returning to find the room ready for sleep and a Makana Confectionery chocolate on the pillow. Guests have exclusive access to The Chapel for cocktail and canapé hour. Like the convent, the chapel was transported to the property in 1999 from Grovetown. Dillon set to work renovating it in 2018, adding sliding glass doors to open it up to an outdoor fire and seating area, and creating a bar serving appropriately named drinks like the Holy Spirit, Dark and Sacred and The Sinner. Harvest is The Marlborough's signature restaurant, spanning two indoor dining rooms and the orangerie that leads to a generous deck overlooking the garden. It's popular with locals and visitors to the region (open for lunch and dinner seven days a week) and was awarded one hat in Cuisine 's Good Food Awards in 2023/2024. Head chef Wieland Matzig leans on the hotel's kitchen garden for in-season produce as well as local suppliers for a farm-to-table style menu. The kitchen is famous for its slow-cooked, Mibrasa-braised Lumina lamb shoulder. Designed to share between two, the pull-apart, charcoal-kissed lamb is served with roasted vegetables from the garden, a green salad, and housemade salsa verde and honey mustard. Guests at The Marlborough can exclusively enjoy breakfast at Harvest, which includes a continental buffet and a made-to-order breakfast menu. A kitchen garden tour is well worth it, with the one-acre organic garden an inspiring oasis of vegetables and flowers. Gardener Santiago led us through tidy but abundant rows filled with cornflowers, radishes, beetroot, kale, silverbeet and crystal apple cucumbers. A highlight was sampling fresh figs from the tree. It's little wonder this lush corner of the property is popular with bees and pīwakawaka. While The Marlborough is so stunning there's no reason to leave, there is much to discover on its doorstep. A fun way to tick off several wineries is through Explore Marlborough's half and full-day biking and driving tours. We enjoyed a guided e-bike tour along the River Cycle Trail, which has easy, flat terrain that takes you right through wine country and alongside the Wairau River. The first stop on the tour was Huia, which is 9ha with 5.44 under vine, bordered by olive trees. At the winery, chickens and a rooster named Fraggle roam free. Our visit included a bespoke private tasting with cellar door manager Mel to try the Huia Blanc de Blancs 2018, Pinot Gris 2024 and the limited-release Huia Tangle 2024, a mix of pinot gris, viognier and riesling. A blind tasting of Huia Chardonnay 2022 in black wine glasses was a great way to test our biases. Where Huia is small-scale and certified organic, Cloudy Bay's Marlborough vineyard includes 163 vineyard parcels and 65 grower blocks. Near the Wairau River, stony, free-draining soils are perfect for growing the winery's signature sauvignon blanc, while the heavier clay soils of the Southern Valleys suit pinot noir and chardonnay. The winery's modern cellar door offers tastings and platters, and garden restaurant Jack's Raw Bar is the place for freshly shucked oysters, Cloudy Bay Clams and share plates, with tables that spill out to a manicured lawn ideal for lounging in a bean bag under the shade of a tree. At single-vineyard estate Clos Henri, a 15-minute drive away, the focus is on the subtleties between French and New Zealand terroir. It was established in 2000 by the Bourgeois family, who have over 400 years' worth of winemaking experience in Sancerre, France. Clos Henri's cellar door is a charming 1920s Presbyterian chapel that was relocated to the vineyard in 2003. With the sun shining, we met Clos Henri's Lara Campbell at one of the shaded picnic tables outside. 'A lot of what we do here at Clos Henri is inspired by that French heritage,' she explains. 'The focus is on terroir expression, so how we channel what happens underground into the wines that we drink. Our wines aren't particularly an expression of varietal, they're a focused expression of the estate here.' The vineyard sits at a cross-section of geological ages and characteristics, split by the Wairau faultline into clay loam and stony greywacke. The 'Sancerre to Marlborough' tasting experience is a great way to test the subtleties of the clay and stone soils in each location, comparing three of Clos Henri's French wines with three of its Marlborough wines. Yes, Marlborough is all about wine, but a gin tasting is a must when it includes a trio of award-winning Roots Marlborough gins. Located in the popular Vines Village precinct, Elemental Distillers' headquarters include a bespoke distillery, tasting room, restaurant and accommodation. Co-founded by Ben Leggett in 2018, Elemental Distillery prides itself on being fully traceable from root to cup, evidenced in its distillery made entirely of upcycled shipping containers, clad in New Zealand cedar and designed to be as sustainable as possible with solar panels, gravity-fed ethanol systems and water recirculation systems. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roots Gin Shack + Tasting Room, Marlborough NZ (@rootsginshack) The Gin Shack tasting room was added a year ago, transforming the old Astrolabe Wines space into an indoor and outdoor dining area offering delicious small plates from chef Fran Nolan of Boom! Sauce, Spice and Barbecue. There are also local beers, cocktails and, of course, gin tastings. The heart of the operation is the distillery, where a 200l hybrid copper still produces 30,000 bottles a year. You can smell the botanicals in the air, some of them emanating from a big bag of foraged juniper (sourced from Macedonia). 'More people are starting to talk about the origin of their juniper, and just like single-origin coffee, it's unique to an area and has its own terroir, profile and complexity,' says Leggett. 'Everything we do here is about producing the best London Dry Gin we can. It's the only legally defined category of gin in the world and it defines minimum production standards. There's one rule above all else: it must taste predominantly of juniper. The five other botanicals are all about stimulating a spice, a floral, a juicy, an earthy and a citrus [note].' Advertise with NZME. In the five and a half years since Leggett launched the brand, it's won seven gold medals and three trophies, including the World's Best London Dry Gin at the World Gin Awards. 'It's been an absolutely mad run,' he says. 'We took home a bottle of Roots Rosso Pinot Noir Gin, made with pinot noir especially harvested and made every vintage for the gin. A hybrid of vermouth, port and gin, it's ideal neat as an aperitif.' If you need a break from all the wining and dining, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim is worth a look. It's home to a rare collection of World War I and World War II aircraft and artefacts, brought to life with the cinematic weight of film-maker Sir Peter Jackson. Housed in two hangars, the first showcases Jackson's collection of WWI aircraft, complete with immersive sets by WingNut Films and Wētā Workshop. The second, called Dangerous Skies, explores WWII through powerful storytelling, including the tale of trailblazing female fighter ace Lydia Litvyak. The experience finishes with a dramatic highlight: the Stalingrad Experience, a multi-sensory exhibit that uses CGI, surround sound, and special effects to plunge visitors into one of the war's most harrowing battles. With luxury stays, world-class wine, and unexpected surprises around every corner, Blenheim proves there's much more to Marlborough than just a great glass of sauvignon blanc. 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