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Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
'The Agency' Star Saura Lightfoot-Leon Is Ready to Show Danny 'In a Very Different Light'
Justin French Jacket, skirt, Mugler. Earrings, Shay Jewelry. Saura Lightfoot-Leon is not a professional dancer—she has, in fact, made a conscious effort not to become a professional dancer—but she knows she moves like one. She is the daughter of Paul Lightfoot and Sol León, both dancers and choreographers in the Netherlands, where she spent the bulk of her childhood in the theater. 'They're very outward, bravely performative people, and they express deeply,' Lightfoot-Leon says of the artists who raised her. 'That's something I've been told by fellow castmates: There's an openness to me.' By the time a teenage Lightfoot-Leon started considering her own aspirations, dance didn't factor into the equation. 'I saw so much of it, you have to understand,' she explains. 'It felt like I'd already lived that life, in a way.' Like most teenagers, she wanted 'to grow up and make myself independent,' and to operate in a circle 'that didn't feel part of my parents' world.' When she was 14, an English teacher recognized Lightfoot-Leon's emotional intelligence within her creative writing, and recommended she try acting. That suggestion spurred her to start researching where she might train, and when multiple people pointed her toward London, her father took her to West End performances on her birthday each year, until she was old enough to leave home. Justin French Turtleneck, culottes, belt, boots, Saint Laurent. Earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels. Soon enough, London became her stomping ground. After graduating with an acting degree from the capital's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2020, Lightfoot-Leon made her television debut in the BBC One series Life After Life , then scored a lead actress role in the 2023 film Hoard , for which she won a Special Jury Mention at the Venice International Film Festival and was later nominated for two British Independent Film Awards. Her breakthrough secured, she spent 2024 appearing in the Apple TV+ drama Masters of the Air , the Netflix western American Primeval , and the Paramount+ spy saga The Agency , which is now filming its second season. Lightfoot-Leon, now 27, doesn't spend as much time in hallowed dance studios as she once did. But neither is she as inclined to ignore dance's impact in her life. She admits her instinct has been to 'hide away something precious that actually influences everything I do,' in an attempt to forge her own distinct path. But 'the moment I really started finding myself in the characters I was playing, the more I struggled to push away that side of me,' she says. 'My past is me, and I don't try to separate that from my work anymore. It lives within me. It gives me a richer body language.' 'My past is me, and I don't try to separate that from my work anymore. It lives within me.' On the set of Hoard , Lightfoot-Leon realized that though she might not want to spend her career in pointe shoes, she did want to spend it in the presence of a company. Acting alongside Joseph Quinn of Stranger Things and Hayley Squires of I, Daniel Blake , and being led by director Luna Carmoon, Lightfoot-Leon recognized a similar feeling: 'an element of the 'company' feel that I continue to look for in my work.' Acting in film and television doesn't always allow her the time to develop the same type of intimate relationships often found in the theater, but Lightfoot-Leon says that The Agency has not only drawn her into a community, with talents like Michael Fassbender and Jeffrey Wright—it's also blessed her with insight into her own mind. As the CIA field officer Danny Morata in the spy thriller series, Lightfoot-Leon plays 'a professional chameleon, who's learning how to access different parts of herself and choosing what she shows and when to show it.' The actress has no trouble drawing parallels to her own experience. 'Where that line is drawn is not only part of a covert agent's life, but also an actor's life. It's like, 'Where does the me who's acting in these scenes stop and the character begin?' So that's fascinating.' (She teases that season 2 will depict Danny 'in a very different light. Season 1 was sowing the seeds. This season is a whole other beast, and it gets scary. She gets real. That's all I'm going to say.') Justin French Turtleneck, culottes, belt, boots, Saint Laurent. Earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels. Like any good artist with a background in movement, Lightfoot-Leon says she judges her potential projects based on the reactions a script evokes in her body. Does it make her laugh? Tense up? Daydream? If she's 'sucked in,' she's sold. 'Art is a language in itself,' she says. 'It's this feeling that's not in my head; it's somewhere in my heart, somewhere in my gut. It involves different parts of your brain and your body and your intuition, and it's been carried across centuries and through different generations of people. 'What I feel it brings us is hope,' she concludes. 'It reminds people of something that, maybe, they've forgotten.' Hair by Sami Knight for Rehab; makeup by Alexandra French at Forward Artists; manicure by Jolene Brodeur at The Wall Group; produced by Anthony Federici at Petty Cash Production; photographed at Malibu Creek Ranch. A version of this story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. Related Stories
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jenna Ortega channels Carrie Bradshaw in red carpet look
From the Venice International Film Festival to the brand's Paris Fashion Week, Jenna Ortega has stayed committed to Dior on various occasions in the past. Last Tuesday, she debuted another look from the brand - or, should we say, revived? As per Marie Claire, Ortega strutted onto the red carpet of her film Hurry Up Tomorrow's world premiere in Carrie Bradshaw's iconic newspaper print dress, in obedience to the carpet's "black, white, and red all over" theme. But it wasn't just nostalgia that Ortega was boasting, it was also her awareness of the brand's catalogue. Designed by then-Creative Director John Galliano, the cowl neck mini dress first launched as part of Dior's Fall/Winter 2000 Ready-to-Wear show, complemented by a glittering pair of boots and metallic gold makeup. But it truly became a symbol of vintage excellence after Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie wore it in Season 3 of Sex and the City, marking the dress as the character's signature look. While the newspaper columnist opted for open-toe black heels and a white clutch, Ortega styled her look with a set of golden - strappy heels, rings, and a bracelet - and a necklace sporting a star pendant. Her shadowy eye makeup was more in line with the inky clippings that the dress flaunted, adding a muted touch to the overall look. "I love this dress. You know, it's also very comfortable," the Wednesday star told Entertainment Tonight. Crediting her stylist Enrique Melendez for fetching the piece for her, she added, "My friend Enrique, who somehow got this dress from a random vault, is a legend as well [as Carrie Bradshaw]." On Thursday, Ortega was announced as a new ambassador for Dior Beauty on the brand's official Instagram account. "It is a tailor-made role for this rising star who, through her values and her personality, is already inspiring an entire generation," Dior said in a statement, as per Cosmetics Business. Speaking of the appointment, the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actor said, "The House of Dior symbolises audacity, elegance, and timelessness, and being part of it is both incredibly exciting and surreal." Recalling her first experience with makeup as a child actor, she added, "The first time I wore lipstick, I must have been 10 or 11 and it was for work, because I started acting when I was so little. I was wearing my mom's lipstick; we were just in the bathroom of the studio and she put it on me."
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brad Pitt's girlfriend Ines De Ramon goes bra free out in LA after it was revealed why they won't get married
Brad Pitt 's girlfriend Ines De Ramon enjoyed a bra free outing after it was revealed how her A-lister has broken the mould with their relationship. The 32-year-old jewelry brand VP was seen out and about in the hip Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday. The solo trip was due to her 61-year-old A-lister boyfriend being in New Zealand filming his latest project titled Heart Of The Beast. The stunner went braless under a white cropped top which showed off her toned abs on the errand run. She also sported a pair of skinny black jeans tucked into matching leather knee high boots along with a greyish blue button down light jacket. The stunner also accessorized with a black leather designer bag and matching sunglasses along with a gold chain necklace featuring a large pendant that resembled a bird. Brad Pitt's girlfriend Ines De Ramon enjoyed a bra free outing after it was revealed how her A-lister has broken the mould with their relationship Ines looked all business as she carried along a laptop and a steel reusable to-go coffee container on the outing. Her raven-colored tresses were worn down as she showcased her natural looks by wearing minimal make-up. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Brad has famously emulated the look of his girlfriends in the past, mirroring both their fashion and hair styles. However, he appears to have broken the mould with his current love, whom he's been dating since late 2022. While the Hollywood hunk has in the past perfectly complemented his former flames including Gwyneth Paltrow - sporting matching blonde cropped hair with the actress at the height of their romance - the same couldn't be said for his present girlfriend. Instead, Brad has seemingly contrasted with the stunning Swiss jewellery professional over the past few years, rocking an individual look during their public outings. The observation comes amid recent reports that the Fight Club actor won't walk down the aisle with Ines, with a heartbreaking reason being why he won't marry her. While there are seemingly differing views about their future, it appears that their styles have followed suit, with Brad confidently branching out with his own unique appearance. While the Hollywood hunk has in the past perfectly complemented his former flames including Gwyneth Paltrow [pictured together in 1997] the same couldn't be said for his present girlfriend Most notably, when the couple officially made their red carpet debut at the Wolfs premiere during the Venice International Film Festival in September 2024. While their big moment would have been the perfect opportunity to rock matching ensembles to highlight how in love and united they were, instead they went for distinctly differing looks, with the hunk donning an all black outfit while Ines stunned in a figure-hugging white dress. Their locks were not on the same page either, with Brad's cropped spiked hair flecked with blond highlights and dashes of grey compared to Ines' lusciously long raven tresses. Other public appearances of the couple also show how Brad has broken the norm with his current girlfriend. Weeks earlier in on September 8, the pair stepped out with Ines looking sleek in a black co-ord, while Brad decided to showcase his jazzy sense of style - teaming his white shirt with a pair of red and white checked trousers. Another outing in New York that month saw Brad once again expressing his individual style, turning heads in a bright lemon ensemble while Ines looked effortlessly elegant in a fluffy beige two-piece and coordinating heels. Meanwhile, another trip out in the Big Apple saw rocking a casual outfit consisting of a white bucket hat, white hoodie and houndstooth trousers. Disparately, Ines cut an elegant figure, opting for a more polished look with chic cream knitwear, trendy tortoiseshell sunglasses and a designer bag draped across her body. Weeks earlier in on September 8, the pair stepped out with Ines looking sleek in a black co-ord, while Brad decided to showcase his jazzy sense of style with red and white checked trousers Another outing in New York that month saw Brad once again expressing his individual style, turning heads in a bright lemon ensemble while Ines looked elegant in a fluffy beige two-piece While there is absolutely nothing wrong with not matching with your partner, Brad and Ines' differing styles further highlights Brad's apparent past love for morphing into his partners. From Angelina Jolie to Jennifer Aniston and Juliette Lewis, Brad has romanced some of Hollywood's biggest leading ladies. And fans previously couldn't help but notice that Brad has at some point echoed the look of the woman he's dating. In the past, fans have spotted a remarkable likeness between Brad and ex-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow, with them showing off matching blonde cropped hair. While he and ex wife Jennifer Aniston attended the 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1999 both sporting textured sun-kissed hair and golden tans. Meanwhile, back at the 2012 Screen Actors Guild awards, Brad and his other former wife Angelina Jolie looked eerily similar with their swept-back, highlighted hair, chiselled features and sleek black clothes. Going back even further, Brad was pictured with voluminous hair just like that of then-girlfriend Jitka Pohledek in 1994, just a year after showing off a shorter do much like ex girlfriend Juliette Lewis. It comes as the Daily Mail exclusively revealed that the movie megastar won't be hearing wedding bells anytime soon, despite him being loved-up with jewellery designer Ines. 'Brad is totally in love with Ines, but he doesn't want to go down the road of marriage and kids,' a source told the Daily Mail. 'He's been burned badly by the divorce from Angelina and his kids wanting little if nothing to do with him. He's 61 and loving his life just the way it is.' Pitt and de Ramon have been dating for more than two years. They made their initial appearance as a couple in November 2022 at a Bono concert. As the couple's relationship strengthens, lingering in the background has been a bitter custody battle for Pitt's six children and a second legal battle over the ownership of his French winery, Chateau Miraval. Still, de Ramon is one bright spot in the veteran actor's life, and she has impressed his friends who are still holding out hope they will wed. 'He has spoken to those close to him, including George [Clooney], and everyone has signed off on him doing it,' the insider revealed. 'It would be a nice thing for him as it would be the official moving on from his romantic past with [Jennifer Aniston] and Angie.'
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Brad Pitt has broken the mould by NOT twinning with girlfriend Ines De Ramon after it was revealed they won't get married
He has famously emulated the look of his girlfriends in the past, mirroring both their fashion and hair styles. But Brad Pitt, 61, appears to have broken the mould with his current love Ines De Ramon, 32,whom he's been dating since late 2022. While the Hollywood hunk has in the past perfectly complemented his former flames including Gwyneth Paltrow - sporting matching blonde cropped hair with the actress at the height of their romance - the same couldn't be said for his present girlfriend. Instead, Brad has seemingly contrasted with the stunning Swiss jewellery professional over the past few years, rocking an individual look during their public outings. The observation comes amid recent reports that the Fight Club actor won't walk down the aisle with Ines, with a heartbreaking reason being why he won't marry her. While there are seemingly differing views about their future, it appears that their styles have followed suit, with Brad confidently branching out with his own unique appearance. Most notably, when the couple officially made their red carpet debut at the Wolfs premiere during the Venice International Film Festival in September 2024. While their big moment would have been the perfect opportunity to rock matching ensembles to highlight how in love and united they were, instead they went for distinctly differing looks, with the hunk donning an all black outfit while Ines stunned in a figure-hugging white dress. Their locks were not on the same page either, with Brad's cropped spiked hair flecked with blond highlights and dashes of grey compared to Ines' lusciously long raven tresses. Other public appearances of the couple also show how Brad has broken the norm with his current girlfriend. Weeks earlier in on September 8, the pair stepped out with Ines looking sleek in a black co-ord, while Brad decided to showcase his jazzy sense of style - teaming his white shirt with a pair of red and white checked trousers. Another outing in New York that month saw Brad once again expressing his individual style, turning heads in a bright lemon ensemble while Ines looked effortlessly elegant in a fluffy beige two-piece and coordinating heels. Meanwhile, another trip out in the Big Apple saw rocking a casual outfit consisting of a white bucket hat, white hoodie and houndstooth trousers. Disparately, Ines cut an elegant figure, opting for a more polished look with chic cream knitwear, trendy tortoiseshell sunglasses and a designer bag draped across her body. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with not matching with your partner, Brad and Ines' differing styles further highlights Brad's apparent past love for morphing into his partners. From Angelina Jolie to Jennifer Aniston and Juliette Lewis, Brad has romanced some of Hollywood's biggest leading ladies. And fans previously couldn't help but notice that Brad has at some point echoed the look of the woman he's dating. In the past, fans have spotted a remarkable likeness between Brad and ex-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow, with them showing off matching blonde cropped hair. While he and ex wife Jennifer Aniston attended the 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1999 both sporting textured sun-kissed hair and golden tans. Meanwhile, back at the 2012 Screen Actors Guild awards, Brad and his other former wife Angelina Jolie looked eerily similar with their swept-back, highlighted hair, chiselled features and sleek black clothes. Going back even further, Brad was pictured with voluminous hair just like that of then-girlfriend Jitka Pohledek in 1994, just a year after showing off a shorter do much like ex girlfriend Juliette Lewis. It comes as the Daily Mail exclusively revealed that the movie megastar won't be hearing wedding bells anytime soon, despite him being loved-up with jewellery designer Ines. 'Brad is totally in love with Ines, but he doesn't want to go down the road of marriage and kids,' a source told the Daily Mail. 'He's been burned badly by the divorce from Angelina and his kids wanting little if nothing to do with him. He's 61 and loving his life just the way it is.' Pitt and de Ramon have been dating for more than two years. They made their initial appearance as a couple in November 2022 at a Bono concert. As the couple's relationship strengthens, lingering in the background has been a bitter custody battle for Pitt's six children and a second legal battle over the ownership of his French winery, Chateau Miraval. Still, de Ramon is one bright spot in the veteran actor's life, and she has impressed his friends who are still holding out hope they will wed. 'He has spoken to those close to him, including George [Clooney], and everyone has signed off on him doing it,' the insider revealed. 'It would be a nice thing for him as it would be the official moving on from his romantic past with [Jennifer Aniston] and Angie.'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Gripping Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Havoc' is currently the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. This action thriller premiered on the streaming service on April 25 to mixed reviews from critics. The plot revolves around a jaded detective who must navigate a corrupt city's criminal underworld in order to save a politician's son. 'Havoc' stars Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Yeo Yann Yann and Timothy Olyphant. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter. The most popular movie on Max at the moment is 'Babygirl.' Starring Nicole Kidman, the 2024 erotic thriller follows a powerful CEO who risks her job and personal life by starting an affair with a much younger intern. 'Babygirl' was released in theaters on Dec. 25, 2024, following premieres at Venice International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival. Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde and Antonio Banderas also star. Following its theatrical release in February, 'Last Breath' is available for streaming on Peacock as of April 25. The survival thriller is a feature film remake of a 2019 documentary about a group of deep-sea divers racing to rescue their teammate in the aftermath of an accident. 'Last Breath' stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole and Cliff Curtis. The raunchy comedy 'No Hard Feelings' is currently trending on Hulu after joining the platform on April 21. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, the 2023 film centers around a down-on-her-luck woman who is hired by a wealthy couple to spend time with their awkward 19-year-old son and help him mature sexually before going off to college. A new Japanese thriller premiered on Netflix on April 23. 'Bullet Train Explosion' is a sequel to the 1975 film 'The Bullet Train,' which follows the efforts to locate the culprits and prevent disaster after a bomb threat on a Shinkansen aka 'bullet train.' The sequel follows a similar plot.
