Watch: SAG Conversations with Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg of ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’
Streep, Grant, and Helberg speak about working on the film and finding their characters, all of whom were based on real-life individuals.
Simon Helberg on His ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ Role: “I’m an actor and I want to stretch different muscles”
Helberg spoke about portraying his character in the film and whether or not he feels typecast by his Big Bang Theory role.
Dustin Hoffman Taunted Meryl Streep About Her Dead Boyfriend While Working on ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’
“While filming the first scene, right before their entrance, he [Hoffman] slapped Streep hard across the cheek, leaving a red mark.”
Meryl Streep: Portrait of an Actress
Musical theater lover Beth Kelly loves her some Meryl Streep. Check out her article!
Has Hollywood Taken A Step Back When It Comes to Women in Hollywood?
If you think things have gotten better in Hollywood for women, think again. A recent Elle magazine article revealed that sexism is alive and well in Tinsel Town. While things certainly have improved over the decades, New York actress Katrina Day is pointing out areas where it still exists —
Movie Review: ‘The Giver’
The Giver, based on a wildly popular young adult novel by Lois Lowry, is a huge disappointment. The film has a nice cast – Jeff Bridges as the Giver, Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes and Brenton Thwaites. But as good as they are, they can’t salvage this mess. The
Julianne Nicholson Calls ‘August: Osage County’ Role a “Dream Come True”: “I still don’t really believe it, even though the proof is out there”
While Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts are getting most of the awards recognition for August: Osage County, it’s fair to say that neither role would’ve been as impressive if they hadn’t had another great performance in the film to play off of — Ivy Weston, portrayed by Julianne Nicholson. Nicholson’s
Julianne Nicholson Talks About Working with Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and the “Hardest Scene to Film” in ‘August: Osage County’
For actress Julianne Nicholson, who plays Roberts younger sister, the role was a chance to shine alongside some of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters
Dermot Mulroney on the Big ‘August: Osage County’ Dinner Scene: “Meryl never once dropped a line”
Dermot Mulroney‘s strong turn in August: Osage County will surprise many moviegoing audiences who are accustomed to seeing the actor in romantic comedies. In his latest film, he plays Juliette Lewis‘ fiancé who has a lot of swagger and flash, but also a bit of darkness. The 50-year-old star talked
Benedict Cumberbatch Asked Meryl Streep for Acting Advice and Didn’t Get It… But He’s Happier That Way
Benedict Cumberbatch admits that he approached Streep on the set of August: Osage County, which is due out later this year, to ask her about how she would approach a multi-layered character like his Star Trek Into Darkness villain John Harrison.
Greta Gerwig: “I’ve gone through times where I regretted movies that I now don’t regret”
When it comes to indie star Greta Gerwig, she has gone through phases of regretting some of her past films — particularly when the offers weren’t coming in.
Mamie Gummer: “Nothing can prepare you for the reality of the business side of” acting
Mamie Gummer knows what it’s like to be accused of getting parts just because she has a famous parent (her mom just happens to be Meryl Streep). But Gummer notes that she wasn’t given any special treatment in landing her new role in the CW series, Emily Owens, MD.
Emily Owens, MD’s Mamie Gummer: “A lot of people in this business just want to be noticed”
These days there’s more to launching a new show than merely showing up for the premiere. In the case of Mamie Gummer, star of The CW’s new Emily Owens, MD, appearances at Fashion Week are also key.
Bradley Cooper on His Start, Rejection and Subsequent Success as an Actor
In recent years, Bradley Cooper has become one of Hollywood’s most successful leading men. Despite this, there was a time when not getting work was a normal part of life for Cooper.
Steve Carell: “I would never do a role because I want people to perceive me a certain way”
Although movies like The 40 Year Old Virgin are hilarious, I think Steve Carell is at his best in supporting roles. In fact, in the Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones movie Hope Springs about an aging couple that is looking to put the spark back into their relationship, Carrell plays a more subdued role than usual as the couple’s therapist.
Tommy Lee Jones on ‘Hope Springs’ and the Upcoming Spielberg Film, ‘Lincoln’
Tommy Lee Jones is known for playing some iconic roles with real bravado—the marshal in The Fugitive, Agent K in the Men in Black series—so his newest part in the marriage drama Hope Springs is a bit of a departure.
Why is it so hard to get Female-Centric Movies Made? Meryl Streep Would Like to Know
To this day, the battle over gender equality continues to struggle on, even though women have come quite a long way. The workplace continues to be a place of inequality, whether intentional or unpremeditated.
Philip Seymour Hoffman on Playing Willy Loman in ‘Death of a Salesman’
The cast of Death of a Salesman held a panel for Tony Award voters recently with none other than Meryl Streep moderating.
Meryl Streep donates $10,000 to Rhode Island School in Viola Davis’s Honor
Veteran actress and Oscar winner Meryl Streep has generously donated $10,000 to the Central Falls school in Rhode Island in lieu of actress Viola Davis of The Help.
Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘Movie: The Movie’ starring Every Actor in Hollywood
Jimmy Kimmel’s annual Oscar night show is always a lot of fun to watch because it takes your mind off of how much of a let-down the Award’s show was
