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Scarlett Johansson Details Harsh Early-Career Typecasting Over Looks
entertainment1 month ago

Scarlett Johansson Details Harsh Early-Career Typecasting Over Looks

Scarlett Johansson, a two-time Oscar nominee, says she was heavily pigeon-holed in the early 2000s for her looks, describing that era as harsh and socially acceptable to reduce women to archetypes like bombshells or the “other woman.” She notes that roles for women have become more empowering in recent years and points to upcoming work, including James Gray’s Paper Tiger, as part of the industry’s shift away from slim pickings for young actresses.

OPM chief backs growing federal ranks by cutting contractors
government2 months ago

OPM chief backs growing federal ranks by cutting contractors

OPM Director Scott Kupor told lawmakers he would be “perfectly happy” to hire more federal employees if agencies cut the use of contractors, arguing the current contractor workforce acts as a costly “shadow” and that shifting dollars to federal headcount could save taxpayers and improve services. Agencies are being asked to publish annual staffing plans balancing contractor and federal staff needs, while continuing to fill key talent gaps and expand early-career recruitment via initiatives like Tech Force; Kupor also signaled support for a stronger performance-management system to speed up removals of underperformers.

Funding crunch throttles labs and rattles younger scientists
science2 months ago

Funding crunch throttles labs and rattles younger scientists

STAT surveyed 989 NIH‑funded researchers and found that funding cuts and delays are shrinking labs, prompting layoffs, delaying or canceling projects, and pressuring early‑career scientists about tenure, with many advising trainees to pursue nonacademic paths or leave the U.S.; only about a third of those with lost funding reported full restoration by end of 2025.

"Jon Hamm Reflects on Early Struggles and Career Breakthroughs"
entertainment1 year ago

"Jon Hamm Reflects on Early Struggles and Career Breakthroughs"

Before achieving fame as Don Draper on "Mad Men," Jon Hamm faced significant financial struggles, including owing months of back rent and dodging creditors. Despite early career challenges and living in a shoddy apartment, Hamm eventually found success, earning multiple Emmy nominations and a substantial salary. He has no interest in reprising his iconic role.

"Lana Parrilla Opens Up About Early Career Struggles, Including Living in Her Car"
entertainment2 years ago

"Lana Parrilla Opens Up About Early Career Struggles, Including Living in Her Car"

Actress Lana Parrilla, known for her roles in Once Upon a Time and Lost, revealed on the I've Never Said This Before podcast that she lived out of her car early in her career due to financial struggles. Despite her current success, the experience still terrifies her and motivates her to work hard and be creative in her career. Parrilla's latest project is the Netflix sci-fi movie Atlas, where she stars alongside Jennifer Lopez.