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'She Has Made Me Feel Beyond Beautiful': Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz Are the Epitome of Friendship Goals
In an industry that seemingly strives to pit women against each other in the media, it's always encouraging to hear about those who rise above the outside influences lingering around them. Santa Clarita Diet actress Drew Barrymore and her Charlie's Angels co-star Cameron Diaz recently reunited and took to Instagram to post a sweet selfie paired with a touching caption.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Jimmy Kimmel Gives an Update on His Baby Boy's Health and Discusses the Ongoing Healthcare Debate
This year has been a difficult yet rewarding journey for late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and his family. The funnyman broke the hearts of millions during his emotional monologue in April wherein he revealed his newborn son, William (better known as Billy) was born with a heart disease called Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. Through tears and laughter, Kimmel detailed the process behind Billy's open heart surgery just three days after his birth, and praised the hardworking individuals at Children's Hospital Los Angeles who effectively saved little Billy's life.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Jeff Bridges Channeling 'The Dude' from 'The Big Lebowski' to Honor John Goodman Is Like, Fantastic, Man
It has been almost twenty years since we first saw The Dude (#JeffBridges) and Walter (#JohnGoodman) hanging out at the bowling alley in the #CoenBrothers cult classic, #TheBigLebowski. (Remember the brilliant scene in the video below?)
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Further Proof of Oprah's Greatness: She Once Staged an Intervention That Saved Jamie Foxx's Career
When you think of certain individuals that run the world, chances are the name #OprahWinfrey pops into your mind. The billionaire media proprietor once gave an entire studio audience a car each which spawned an entire generation of memes that begin with "YOU GET A-":
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Patty Jenkins Reddit Ama: 6 Insights into How She Gave Us 'Wonder Woman' (And Her Go-To Karaoke Song)
Before tackling and saving the #DCEU with Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins had only one feature film directing credit under her belt: the crime drama Monster, a debut hit that earned Charlize Theron an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2003. Because of this, an incredible amount of pressure was placed on Jenkins's shoulders prior to Wonder Woman's release — but she silenced all doubts when #WonderWoman hit theaters to thunderous applause.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
"We’ve Gone Through Hell Fire and Lived": Read an Impassioned Widow's Touching Defense of Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt experienced the unimaginable last April when his wife of ten years, journalist and writer Michelle McNamara, suddenly passed away in her sleep. The comedian has remained open about his grieving process since her tragic passing, detailing his struggle with various posts online and a heartbreaking tribute to Michelle during the 2016 Emmys.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
'Rush Hour' Turns 18, What Are the Stars of the Film up to Today?
Everyone's favorite addition to the buddy cop genre is officially old enough to vote. 18 years ago, the ridiculously hysterical Brett Ratner-directed Rush Hour was released and earned over $244 million at the box office on a $33 million budget. The film spanned two installments and also solidified itself in film history for having one of the greatest blooper reels of all time:
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
A 'Back to the Future' Reboot?! a 'Rogue One' Sequel?! Here Are 5 of the Best 2017 Celebrity April Fools Pranks
Another April 1st has come and gone, which means many of us had a quick heart attack when we read a piece of unbelievable news that was too good to be true.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Heartbroken Tom Hardy Posts a Lovely Tribute to His Late Dog Woody and We're All Tearing Up
Nothing can compare to the unconditional love a pet has for its owner, which avid animal lover #TomHardy can attest to. The talented actor wrote a touching tribute to his "best friend," a Labrador named Woody, who recently passed away at the age of six due to an aggressive form of polymyositis, an inflammatory muscle disease.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Michael Fassbender Reveals He Wants to Tackle More Comedic Roles Following 'Alien: Covenant'
Michael Fassbender has made a name for himself throughout the past few years headlining in certain films that tackle intense subject matters such as Shame and 12 Years A Slave. The talented actor entranced critics and audiences alike with his portrayal of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2015's Steve Jobs, so much so that he and co-star Kate Winslet received Academy Award nominations for their respective performances. He recently stars in the #RidleyScott-directed #AlienCovenant, pulling in double duty as he reprises his role as David from 2012's Prometheus and also stars as a new synthetic android named Walter.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Actors Who Lied to Get Movie and TV Roles
Lying on your resume to get a job isn't exactly a new thing, but with all the connectivity these days it is a bit surprising that it still happens. In Hollywood, this is even more common, but you'd think it'd be harder with all the exposure. Nevertheless, there are many famous actors who lied to get movie and TV roles—and many of these roles are iconic!
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in Geeks
Frequent Rian Johnson Collaborator Joseph Gordon-Levitt Has a Cameo in 'the Last Jedi'
The celebrity Star Wars cameos just keep on coming! While answering questions during a promotional tour in Japan, director of The Last Jedi Rian Johnson excitedly announced that his 3-time collaborator #JosephGordonLevitt will be lending his voice as an alien for the film. Of course, he didn't reveal any details but he's certainly looking forward to fans trying to catch this quick appearance.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
