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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Why Rhea Perlman was 'scared' on Lena Dunham's 'Too Much'
Cheers to imposter syndrome. Hollywood veteran Rhea Perlman doubted herself — and often — while filming Lena Dunham's new Netflix show, 'Too Much.' 'There was a lot of improv we had to do. I had never done improv, so that was scary to me,' Perlman, 77, exclusively told The Post. Advertisement 5 Rhea Perlman and Rita Wilson in an episode of 'Too Much.' Netflix The 'Matilda' actress added, 'I called Lena at night a couple of times, like 'Lena, I don't think I should have said what I said in that scene – it was a bit over the top.'' In response, Dunham would reassure her that she wouldn't use material that didn't work. Advertisement Created by Dunham and her husband, Luis Felber, 'Too Much' follows Jessica (Megan Stalter), a New Yorker who moves to London and finds a romantic connection with Felix (Will Sharpe, 'The White Lotus.'). 5 Rhea Perlman at the Hollywood Legion on May 1, 2025. Jesse Grant/Peacock via Getty Images Perlman plays Megan's grandmother, Dottie, Dunham plays her sister, Nora, and Rita Wilson plays her mom, Lois. Despite having a long and storied career, Perlman said that 'Too Much' is 'much more risqué than a lot of things' she's done before. Advertisement 'Meg and Lena, they're both so free with their bodies,' she explained. 'Life is different now in the world. Women can be so much freer, and be beautiful. I didn't get to do that, but I did get to be part of it.' 5 Megan Stalter in 'Too Much.' Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection The Emmy-winning actress wanted to do 'Too Much' because she's a 'huge fan of Lena Dunham.' 'I watched every episode of 'Girls,'' she told The Post. 'I think everyone I know did!' Advertisement Perlman, who shares two children and three grandchildren with Danny DeVito, 80 – who she is separated from but has no plans to divorce – added that she 'loved the idea of being a grandmother, because now I am a grandmother.' 5 Megan Stalter and Lena Dunham in 'Too Much.' Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection '[Dottie is] a very different grandmother than I am, and my grandmother was. This grandmother I play is very modern, like an open book grandmother. She talks to her granddaughter about sex,' she explained. 'That is something I would never have heard from my grandmother. And, although I might talk to my grandchildren about sex at some point, they're too young for me to say that now.' The 'Cheers' alum also made waves in the 2023 'Barbie' movie, playing Ruth Handler, the creator of the iconic doll. 5 Rhea Perlman at Peacock's 'Poker Face' Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere held at The Hollywood Legion on May 1, 2025. Variety via Getty Images She quipped that she doesn't know if there will be a sequel because, 'I can't say I hang out' with Margot Robbie or Greta Gerwig. But, the role was 'a gift.' Advertisement 'I'm so delighted that I was part of it. It came out to be one of the greatest movies ever. It'll be as iconic as 'Matilda,'' she gushed. 'People come up to me on the street now, young girls walking with their parents, asking 'aren't you Barbie's mother?' That's how they see it.' Perlman said that movies kids love, such as 'Matilda' and 'Barbie,' are 'something that lives forever.'
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks out on his viral reaction to seeing son's nude scene on hit HBO show
Arnold Schwarzenegger faced criticism for discussing his son Patrick's nude scene in "The White Lotus," specifically mentioning his 'weenie.' He defended his use of the term, stating it was common in the '70s. While some found his comments 'creepy,' others defended him as being a typical dad, noting Arnold himself had similar scenes in his earlier films. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 'I couldn't believe it' Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Arnold Schwarzenegger has criticised people who slammed him over his reaction to seeing his son's 'weenie' in a shocking The White Lotus season three scene. He defended himself for discussing son Patrick Schwarzenegger's nude scene in 'The White Lotus.'After being accused of being creepy for talking about his son's 'weenie' on Monday's episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers, the "Terminator" actor shut down his critics. 'Variety does these videos where two people talk and you did one with Patrick,' Meyers told the former California governor.'And it was lovely to watch you guys talk about the craft [of acting] that you both sort of have for a profession, but during [the interview] you referred to his 'weenie' from 'White Lotus,'' he talk show host noted that Patrick, 31, looked 'taken aback' and even took to X to ask, 'Who the heck says weenie?'Arnold Schwarzenegger, 77, didn't hesitate and jumped in to say, 'Well I do.'The bodybuilder went on to explain that the controversial term was used 'in the '70s.' 'Maybe today they call it something else, I don't know,' Arnold laughed. 'What do they call it now?'Meyers assured his guest that the term 'still works.'When asked how he felt about seeing his son in the buff, Arnold Schwarzenegger said: "I couldn't believe [it]."I said to myself, 'I'm watching your show, and I'm watching your butt sticking out there.' And all of a sudden, I see the weenie. 'What is going on here? This is crazy.' Then I said to myself, 'Well, Arnold, hello. You did the same thing in 'Conan' and 'Terminator,' so don't complain about it.'"But it was a shock to me that you were following my footsteps so closely," he jibed to the actor took to Twitter in apparent embarrassment of his dad's choice of words, writing: "Who the heck says weenie," with a laughing and facepalm the pro bodybuilder's comments appear to have landed him in hot water, with critics accusing him of being 'creepy' for talking about his son's private Schwarzenegger has since defended his reaction on Monday night's episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers , saying that the term was used 'in the 70s.'Some had said Arnold's comments were 'weird and inappropriate' on social media, though others defended him saying he was being a typical viral reaction came as the Predator star previously confessed he wasn't surprised to his son reveal it all on the screen. 'What a show! I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say – the apple doesn't fall far from the tree,' the celeb wrote on Instagram earlier this it was reported that that Arnold Schwarzenegger faced backlash while discussing his son's stripped-down scene in Season 3 of the hit HBO show.'I'm watching your show, and I'm watching your butt sticking out there,' Arnold said in a viral clip from their Variety 'Actors on Actors' was dubbed 'weird and inappropriate' by some social media users, though other fans defended him, saying that he was just being a father of five previously admitted that he wasn't surprised to see his son bare all on the small despite the critics, fans say Patrick has well and truly earned his stripes on the show which has been renewed for season four. Seasons one to three of The White Lotus are currently available to watch on HBO Max.
Los Angeles Times
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: ‘White Lotus' Season 3 is a reminder to ‘think about the love you have now'
To the editor: Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' was brilliant ('It's checkout time for Season 3 of 'The White Lotus.' Here's how we're rating our stay,' April 7)! The writer, Mike White, took his time developing the characters and the plot; it's hard for shallow, impatient audiences to be patient and wait a bit. In the end, there was a beautiful mixture of tragedy and redemption and a stunning use of character foils. The show is more like a classic novel than a TV series; it builds slowly but it is rich with insights into the human and spiritual conditions. Perhaps the words of Chelsea, played by Aimee Lou Wood, can be an inspiration to all of us when she said, 'Stop worrying about the love you didn't get, think about the love you have now.' David Waldowski, Laguna Woods
Fox News
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Patrick admits he's afraid to watch nude 'White Lotus' scene with famous family
Patrick Schwarzenegger is baring it all in his upcoming role in the popular drama, "The White Lotus."While Patrick, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, is following in his famous father's acting footsteps, the 31-year-old admitted he is nervous for his family to watch his nude scenes. When asked how his family would react to his racy "White Lotus" moments, Patrick replied he may step out of the room when the scenes appear on-screen. "I am a mix of things, I'm excited, I'm very excited," he said on the "Today" show. "Then there are a couple of scenes where I think I'll go to the bathroom, take a few minutes [to] break." Patrick plays Saxon in the Emmy Award-winning comedy drama. Saxon is the son of a wealthy Southern family who is staying at The White Lotus hotel in Thailand. Arnold, teased his son about his risqué scene on social media and shared how ecstatic he was for the upcoming season. "I was so pumped to take a break from filming to celebrate @patrickschwarzenegger at the White Lotus Season 3 premiere. What a show!" Arnold penned on Instagram with a photo of his son on the red carpet. "I could claim to be surprised to find out he has a nude scene, but what can I say - the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Don't miss it this Sunday - trust me." Patrick took to X and reposted a headline article that pointed out his father's comments on his provocative scene. "Parents," he said with two facepalm emojis. He also shared that his family are big fans of "The White Lotus" and their reaction when they found out he was part of the series. "They're massive fans. We would watch it every Sunday as a family," Patrick told Today. "I was trying to keep it a secret and then my mom was like 'you're pregnant, why are you acting so weird?'" When Patrick shared with his family that he was booked a part in "The White Lotus" and would be filming in Thailand for seven months, he said his mother, Maria Shriver, and his sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, could not be more excited. "She screamed and started sobbing, then my sister started sobbing, then I started crying. It was a domino effect," Patrick said. Arnold shares four children with ex-wife Shriver – Patrick, Katherine, Christopher and Christina. He also has one son, Joseph Baena, with Mildred Baena, the family's former housekeeper. Patrick will star alongside season three cast members – Natasha Rothwell, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Korean pop star Lalisa Manobal and more. Previous seasons of "The White Lotus," directed by Mike White, featured star-studded cast members including Jennifer Coolidge and Sydney Sweeney.
