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Apple Martin has reportedly told friends her dream is to act like her mom, prompting talk of a clash: Chris Martin is wary of the entertainment industry’s pressures and wants her to take a slower path, while Gwyneth Paltrow is said to be fully supportive, signaling a family dynamic under public scrutiny.
Brooks Nader defends the Baywatch reboot's casting of influencers, arguing that the modern era allows people to be both actors and social media personalities. She will play lifeguard captain Selene, Hobie Buchannon's rival, as the 12-episode revival features Stephen Amell and a stacked cast, with the series slated to premiere in the 2026/2027 season and amplified by the cast’s diverse voices and social platforms.
Barry Keoghan says online abuse about his appearance has driven him to shy away from public life, leading him to quit social media in 2024 and retreat from events, as he continues acting and plays Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ Beatles tetralogy.
Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan says the abusive online reaction to his looks — which led him to exit social media in 2024 — has become a “problem” that makes him shy away from public appearances and could hinder his willingness to take on-screen roles, even as he works on projects like The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event and Butterfly Jam.
Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan says relentless online abuse about his appearance has caused him to retreat from public life and even reconsider being on screen, admitting it’s hard to handle, worrying about his young son reading the comments, and noting the toxic climate is starting to affect his art.
At the 2026 Academy Awards, One Battle After Another won Best Picture, while Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan each won acting awards.
Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, who recently graduated, says she’s pursuing acting and has secured a role in a Baywatch reboot, celebrating the move from sports to Hollywood with a sun-soaked beach photo.
Vogue marks Bad Bunny’s 32nd birthday by revisiting his notable screen turns, from El Kitty in Narcos: Mexico and his sharp hosting and sketches on Saturday Night Live to a memorable turn as Oscar Mejías in Happy Gilmore 2 and the gangster Colorado in Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing. The piece also teases a forthcoming starring role in Porto Rico, highlighting the singer-actor’s expanding and playful presence on screen.
Variety’s Awards Circuit previews final SAG Awards predictions across film and TV, tipping Michael B. Jordan for leading male, Jessie Buckley for leading female, Benicio Del Toro for supporting, with possible upsets in several categories and a potential posthumous TV win for Catherine O’Hara.
BAFTA’s acting prizes delivered several surprises that diverged from Critics Choice and Golden Globes: Jessie Buckley dominated Best Actress for Hamnet, Sean Penn won Supporting Actor, Wunmi Mosaku won Supporting Actress for Sinners, and Robert Aramayo pulled a shocking Best Actor win for I Swear. The results muddy Oscar predictions, especially with Timothée Chalamet still in play but no longer as clear a frontrunner. One Battle After Another led BAFTA wins, crafting a season-wide pattern that still leaves the final Oscar outcomes wide open as PGA and SAG precursor awards loom, with the Movies Fantasy League updating its standings accordingly.
In an exclusive Deadline interview, Billy Bob Thornton reflects on Robert Duvall as a mentor, sharing intimate stories from their time together—co-writing and filming A Family Thing and Sling Blade, his improvisational on-set approach, and Duvall’s dry wit and generosity that shaped Thornton’s craft and career.
A filmmaker recalls meeting Robert Duvall on Gods and Generals and how one dinner conversation gave him permission to trust stillness; Duvall became a lifelong mentor, inspired his writing of Crazy Heart, later directed him in The Pale Blue Eye, and remained a steady, guiding friend whose wisdom reshaped his career and life.
Bella Hadid says she’d love to keep acting after FX’s body‑horror series The Beauty, calling it a dream and noting she’s eager to expand beyond modeling after small parts in Ramy and Yellowstone; she’s excited to work with Ryan Murphy on the project, which follows a tech billionaire’s drug that disrupts the fashion world, and she hints at a continued acting path as the show’s three‑episode premiere drops Jan. 21, 2026 with a weekly rollout.
Melissa Leo says winning an Oscar for The Fighter didn’t help her career; she pursues a wide range of roles, values variety over typecasting, recalls her work on The Young Riders and Prisoners, and notes a passion for crafts like knitting and pottery as outlets between projects.
Oscar- and Emmy-winning Holly Hunter stars in Paramount+ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as Nahla Ake, a centuries-old captain and chancellor who leads with empathy. The role marks a rare sci-fi lead for her, praised by collaborators for emotional realism and nuanced leadership. Hunter emphasizes the platform’s optimistic universe, guards her private life, and is already filming a second season as the series progresses.