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'Growing Pains' Star Says Everyone Could ‘Tell Early on' That Leonardo DiCaprio Was ‘So Good'
Ashley Johnson is remembering her time with costar Leonardo DiCaprio on Growing Pains Johnson said that DiCaprio was 'so sweet' and it was immediately apparent that he was 'so good' Johnson played Chrissy Seaver in the last two seasons of the series, while DiCaprio joined for the final oneDid you feel Leonardo DiCaprio's greatness when he appeared on Growing Pains as a teenager? If so, then you're not alone. Ashley Johnson, who appeared on Growing Pains durings seasons 6 and 7 as youngest child Chrissy Seaver, opened up about her time on the series while appearing on Pod Meets World in an episode released on Monday, June 2. Johnson, 41, recalled how she first entered the entertainment industry when a talent scout came to her school looking to cast children for Star Search. She appeared on the show and sang 'Broadway Baby' at age 5. Not long after, she joined Growing Pains as Chrissy Seaver, who had been born in season 4 and was aged up from a toddler to age 5 when the actress was cast in the role. 'Every memory that I have from that is so good,' she said on the podcast. 'It really really is.' At the time, Johnson joined an established TV family that included Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold and Jeremy Miller. 'Everyone was so wonderful to me,' she said. 'They just took me in like I had been there.' She even called it 'a great start' to her now decades-long acting career. In the show's final season, the Seaver family added another child to the group — a homeless teen named Luke Brower, who was played by DiCaprio. At 16, he had just started his career, and Johnson thought he had already filmed 1993's This Boy's Life, his first breakout, but it hadn't been released yet. 'He was so good,' Johnson recalled. 'You could tell so early on... I just remember everyone was like, 'This kid is so good.' Like, he had it. We felt it. He was great.' 'He was a teenager, he was a kid, but I remember he was so sweet to me,' she added. Johnson said the last time she saw DiCaprio, 50, and her other costars was when Thicke died in 2016 at 69. 'He wad the greatest,' she said of her TV dad. 'I just remember I loved hugging him and just being around him.' Though the reunion was 'bad circumstances,' she said it was 'cool' to have 'adult conversations' with them for the first time. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Johnson had since starred in TV shows, like The Killing and Blindspot, and in movies, including What Women Want and The Help. She has also worked as a voiceover performer on Recess and Teen Titans, and provided the voice and motion capture of Ellie in The Last of Us video game series. During season 1, she portrayed Ellie's mother in the HBO series adaptation. Read the original article on People
Edinburgh Live
20-05-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Moment Hollywood icon Denzel Washington blows his top at Cannes Film Festival
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info At the Cannes Film Festival, Denzel Washington, the esteemed Hollywood actor, showed his displeasure towards an overzealous photographer. The 70-year-old star was there for the premiere of his film 'Highest 2 Lowest' when he was perturbed by a paparazzo's antics. Caught on camera scolding a photographer, Denzel sternly signalled them to "stop" and reiterated his command several times. During the incident, which was filmed, Denzel walked the red carpet with co-star A$AP Rocky, aged 36. He seemed particularly irked when the photographer tapped him on the arm and didn't hesitate to express his irritation. Even as Denzel was visibly upset, the photographer was seen grinning during the exchange but persisted, trying to reach for him again – eliciting a further annoyed reaction from the actor before he decided to leave the scene. Nonetheless, it was a triumphant evening for Denzel, who received the honorary Palme d'Or accolade from director Spike Lee. With Spike presenting the prestigious award, he affectionately regarded Denzel: "This is my brother, right here.", reports the Mirror. An astonished Denzel replied to the commendation, saying, "This is a total surprise for me!". Denzel became the second individual celebrated with the honour at the distinguished festival. Typically, one or two are awarded annually; Robert De Niro received this year's first on the festival's opening night. At the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, paid tribute to his mentor and long-time friend Robert De Niro by presenting him with an honorary award. In doing so, the Titanic star took the audience on a nostalgic journey, recalling the time they first worked together on the film This Boy's Life. DiCaprio, who considers De Niro an "inspiration" shared: "I was one of the many very lucky kids who had the incredible opportunity to audition for and ultimately work with him early in my career on This Boy's Life." Describing the audition process, DiCaprio revealed: "The audition process was a tough one, there was lots of competition. Nervous who would get the part, at 15 or 16 years old, I did the only think I could think to stand out, I screamed at him at the top of my lungs. The room burst into laughter." He continued: "Later that day, as the story goes, Bob was getting on his plane with his producer Art Linson, who asked, 'Who do you want to play the part?'. And in classic De Niro fashion, he replied, 'second kid from the last', luckily, that second kid was me. And that moment changed my life forever." While the Cannes Film Festival red carpet may seem glamorous, with many celebrities attending annually, it's not always as luxurious as it appears. According to Mirror reporter Kenzi Devine, attendees must adhere to strict guidelines. Regarding the renowned red carpet in Cannes, Kenzi reveals there are several regulations to adhere to, including a 'no pictures' rule. This unexpected directive unfortunately eliminates the chance of that ideal snap unless you're selected by the swarm of professional photographers. Nevertheless, many manage to circumvent this rule by craftily capturing a selfie, but you'll need to be swift to avoid detection by the ever-watchful security.
Daily Record
20-05-2025
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Denzel Washington lashes out at photographer at Cannes Film Festival as he demands 'stop'
The Hollywood actor was not happy whilst walking the red carpet. Hollywood star Denzel Washington was not happy with a photographer at Cannes Film Festival. The 70-year-old acting icon was at the premier of movie Highest 2 Lowest at the annual event when one snapper's actions made him angry. He was seen wagging his finger at one of those taking photos, with Denzel clearly ordering them to "stop". He repeated the demand a number of times, writes The Mirror. The interaction was caught on camera and the actor could be seen on the red carpet at the event alongside co-star A$AP Rocky. It appeared Denzel was less than impressed by a photographer tapping him on the arm. While the star was clearly unhappy, the photographer seemed to be smiling at the interaction before attempting to grab him once again. The actions caused further fume for Denzel who reacted angrily before walking off. Despite the altercation, the night was a success for Denzel. He was awarded the honorary Palme d'Or award by director Spike Lee. As Spike handed over the award, he said of the actor: "This is my brother, right here." A shocked Denzel responded: "This is a total surprise for me, so I'm emotional. It's a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again, brother from another mother, and to be here once again in Cannes." Denzel was the second person to receive the award at the prestigious event. There are usually one or two handed out each year, with this year's other going to Robert De Niro on the opening night. Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, presented his mentor and longtime friend Robert with the honorary award at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, and took those in attendance on a trip down memory lane while doing so. Describing De Niro as an "inspiration" DiCaprio said: "I was one of the many very lucky kids who had the incredible opportunity to audition for and ultimately work with him early in my career on This Boy's Life. "The audition process was a tough one, there was lots of competition. Nervous who would get the part, at 15 or 16 years old, I did the only think I could think to stand out, I screamed at him at the top of my lungs. The room burst into laughter." He went on: "Later that day, as the story goes, Bob was getting on his plane with his producer Art Linson, who asked, 'Who do you want to play the part?'. And in classic De Niro fashion, he replied, 'second kid from the last', luckily, that second kid was me. And that moment changed my life forever.'
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hollywood star Denzel Washington hits out at Cannes Film Festival photographer
The 70-year-old was attending the premiere for his new film Highest 2 Lowest alongside co-star A$AP Rocky. Hollywood star Denzel Washington was spotted expressing his frustration at a photographer who repeatedly disturbed him on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival. The 70-year-old was attending the premiere for his new film Highest 2 Lowest when he was clearly seen ordering the snapper to "stop". He gave the demand more than once after they kept tapping him on the arm. In contrast to his displeasure, the photographer appeared to be amused at the situation before attempting to grab him again. Despite being alongside his co-star A$AP Rocky, he appeared to react angrily before walking off, the Mirror reports. However, the evening was a success for Washington. He was presented with the honorary Palme d'Or award by director Spike Lee, who said of the star: "This is my brother, right here." He was the second person to be honoured with the award at the prestigious film festival. Each year usually sees one or two presented, with the other this year given to Robert De Niro on the opening night of the event. Leonardo DiCaprio presented his mentor and long-time friend De Niro with the award at last Tuesday's opening ceremony. Describing the veteran star as an "inspiration", the 50-year-old said: "I was one of the many very lucky kids who had the incredible opportunity to audition for and ultimately work with him early in my career on This Boy's Life. "The audition process was a tough one, there was lots of competition. Nervous who would get the part, at 15 or 16 years old, I did the only think I could think to stand out, I screamed at him at the top of my lungs. The room burst into laughter." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He continued: "Later that day, as the story goes, Bob was getting on his plane with his producer Art Linson, who asked, 'Who do you want to play the part?'. He replied, 'second kid from the last', luckily, that second kid was me. And that moment changed my life forever.' The red carpet is not as glamourous as it appears for the celebrities attending each year. According to Mirror reporter Kenzi Devine, who has experienced it herself, there are a number of rules to follow. A surprising "no pictures" policy rules out a potential perfect shot if you are not chosen by the crowd of professional photographers. Many manage to get around this by sneakily snapping a selfie, but need to be quick to not be caught by security.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Denzel Washington fumes 'stop' as he lashes out at photographer in Cannes
Hollywood star Denzel Washington was rattled by a photographer in Cannes as he walked the carpet for his film premiere alongside A$AP Rocky at the annual film festival Hollywood icon Denzel Washington was furious at the actions of a photographer at Cannes Film Festival. The veteran star, 70, was attending the premiere of his movie Highest 2 Lowest at the annual event when he was disturbed by a snapper. He was seen wagging his finger at one of those taking photos, with Denzel clearly ordering them to "stop". He repeated the demand a number of times. The incident, which was caught on camera, saw the actor walking the carpet at the event alongside co-star A$AP Rocky, 36. It appeared Denzel was less than impressed by a photographer tapping him on the arm, and let them know about it. While the star was clearly unhappy, the photographer seemed to be smiling at the interaction before attempting to grab him once again. The actions caused further fume for Denzel who reacted angrily before walking off. Despite the altercation, the night was a success for Denzel. He was awarded the honorary Palme d'Or award by director Spike Lee. As Spike handed over the award, he said of the actor: "This is my brother, right here." "This is a total surprise for me!" a shocked Denzel responded. Denzel was the second person to receive the award at the prestigious event. There are usually one or two handed out each year, with this year's other going to Robert De Niro on the opening night of proceedings. Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, presented his mentor and longtime friend Robert with the honorary award at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, and took those in attendance on a trip down memory lane while doing so. Describing De Niro as an "inspiration" DiCaprio said: "I was one of the many very lucky kids who had the incredible opportunity to audition for and ultimately work with him early in my career on This Boy's Life. "The audition process was a tough one, there was lots of competition. Nervous who would get the part, at 15 or 16 years old, I did the only think I could think to stand out, I screamed at him at the top of my lungs. The room burst into laughter." He went on: "Later that day, as the story goes, Bob was getting on his plane with his producer Art Linson, who asked, 'Who do you want to play the part?'. And in classic De Niro fashion, he replied, 'second kid from the last', luckily, that second kid was me. And that moment changed my life forever.' While many celebrities grace the red carpet on a yearly basis at the Cannes Film Festival, it's supposedly not always as glamorous for those in attendance. Mirror reporter Kenzi Devine opened up on her experience of things, and explained the strict rules that are in place. When it comes to the famous red carpet in Cannes, Kenzi says, there are a number of rules to follow, including a 'no pictures' policy. The surprising order sadly rules out that perfect shot if you're not chosen by the herd of professional photographers. However, many do get around this rule by sneakily taking a selfie, but you'll need to be quick so the on-hand security don't catch you.
