Anne Hathaway talks about feeling the heat during filming of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

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Los Angeles,  (IANS) Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has admitted to being under pressure while filming for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. The actress shared that she felt the weight of "pressure".

The Oscar-winning actress reprised the role of Andrea 'Andy' Sachs for the long-awaited film sequel, and while Anne was conscious of the outside pressure, she didn't allow it to bother her on set, reports ‘Female First UK’.

The 43-year-old actress told E! News, "I’m kind of through that time in my life. I don't really want to focus on that part. I just kind of accept it. Of course, there's pressure, of course there's expectation, of course there's these things. But this is the team that did it the first time. I would have felt scared if I was with a different team”.

Anne observed that the new movie also shines a light on "just how deeply and passionately people love fashion".

She added, "So many people have told me that they dreamed big for their lives because of these characters. It’s been overwhelming to see that that is as true in New York City as it is in Seoul, South Korea, as it is in Shanghai. It's been overwhelming”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Anne previously shared that she considers acting to be an "unusual" job. The actress loves being able to "go back and forth" between big-budget Hollywood movies and independent films.

She told WWD, "It’s such an unusual job that you sign up for, and I’ve never felt like I’ve, perhaps some people who only make billion-grossing movies can feel this way, but if you love independent cinema as much as I do, you’re always grateful for the jobs that keep the lights on and being able to go back and forth between the two of them”.Anne said that she "didn’t have any confidence" in her 20s. Anne Hathaway talks about feeling the heat during filming of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 27, 2026

Hailee Steinfeld talks about her craving for 'uninterrupted' family time

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Hailee Steinfeld has shared that she is extremely fond of "uninterrupted" family time.

The 29-year-old actress is married to NFL star Josh Allen and Hailee has opened up about their home life, following the recent birth of their first child, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Architectural Digest, "I value a meal away from technology, and even if it's just the two of us, (or) if it's us with friends, with family, that time is so limited with the opportunity to have uninterrupted conversation over a great meal”.

Hailee, whose mother is an interior designer, said she and Josh want their home to feel warm and welcoming. The actress, who gave birth to her daughter on April 2, said, "We wanted our home to feel bright and airy and comfortable, and lighting is a big thing for me, warm, soft lighting”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the couple split their time between New York state, where Josh plays for the Buffalo Bills, and California, and Hailee wants both spaces to have the same inviting quality. The Hollywood star said, "Home is somewhere you could spend hours in and not get tired of”. Hailee married Josh in 2025, and the NFL star previously admitted that he feels "proud" of his wife. Josh, who is one of the best-paid sportsmen in the world, heaped praise on the actress following her starring role in Sinners and he described the horror film as "fantastic".

Speaking to reporters at the Buffalo Bills training, Josh said, "I'm so excited for her and so proud of her. "It's getting some great reviews and it's a fantastic movie, so go watch it”.Josh is one of the best-known players in the NFL, but he's happy to take a back seat to Hailee and her success. The sportsperson, who started dating Hailee in 2023, shared, "I'm just there trying to support her in whatever way that I can. That was her moment and I'm so glad she got to shine”. Hailee Steinfeld talks about her craving for 'uninterrupted' family time | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 21, 2026

Aishwarya Rai marks 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek Bachchan with a perfect family pic

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Mumbai, (IANS) It has been 19 years since Bollywood's beloved couple, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, entered matrimony in a lavish ceremony.

Aishwarya decided to mark 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek by dropping perfect family pics on social media.

The photographs posted by Aishwarya showed her posing for some happy clicks with hubby Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

While in the first snap, the three of them are posing next to a lovely bouquet, the second had them simply flaunting their beautiful smiles.

Coming to Aishwarya and Abhishek's love saga, the two have shared screenspace in many films including "Kuch Naa Kaho", "Dhoom 2", "Sarkar Raj", "Umrao Jaan", "Guru", and "Raavan".

The duo reportedly first met back in 1999 for the photo shoot of their first project together, "Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke".

Their friendship slowly and steadily transformed into love. After being in a relationship for some time, Aishwarya and Abhishek finally tied the knot on April 20, 2007.

On 16 November 2011, the couple stepped into the next chapter of their lives as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.

Meanwhile, Aishwarya and Abhishek recently made headlines as they made a rare appearance together at Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding on March 5.

While Aishwarya looked as beautiful as ever in a blue and silver anarkali suit, Abhishek opted for a black sherwani. The couple was seen smiling and posing for the cameras before entering the venue.

Abhishek and Aishwarya attended the event with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. The entire Bachchan family made a public appearance together after a very long time.

On the work front, Abhishek will be seen playing a crucial role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's "King".His lineup further includes Riteish Deshmukh's "Raja Shivaji". Aishwarya Rai marks 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek Bachchan with a perfect family pic | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 21, 2026

Preity Zinta shares pics of personal adorable moments with her twin babies

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood star Preity Zinta, on Friday, treated her fans a heartwarming glimpse into her “heaven on earth” moments featuring her twin babies.

The actress sharing a carousel post featuring her spending adorable moments with her kids, stated, “spring has never felt better.”

She wrote, “Lately ……………

Spring break has never felt better. Loving every moment of everyday before I start my journey to the other side of the world

#Ting #springbreak #mommylife #photodump. (sic) ”

In one picture, the actress is seen sitting beside her little baby boy dressed in a sparkly pink outfit, caught candid.

In another picture, she is captured with the child enjoying playtime outdoors with a toy bat.

A cheerful selfie of Preity shows her smiling with windswept hair and sunglasses.

In another video, Preity's kid is seen playing with an Indian barbie dresses in a saree, and making it dance on Dhurandhar's latest song, ‘Meinu Loot Leh Gaya.’

Meanwhile, talking about Preity Zinta, the actress during the late 1990s and early 2000s, was among the most popular actresses in Bollywood.

She has delivered umpteen number of hits such as Kal Ho Naa Ho, Dil Se, Soldier, Sangharsh, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, and many more.

After marrying businessman Gene Goodenough in 2016, the actress shifted base to the United States.

The couple later welcomed twins via surrogacy.

Preity occasionally shares glimpses of her personal life on social media, and has managed to keep her children away from the media spotlight.The actress often travels to India for professional commitments and important events. Preity Zinta shares pics of personal adorable moments with her twin babies | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 17, 2026

Lisa Kudrow ‘preserved’ another role as she wasn't convinced ‘Friends’ would be a hit

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood star Lisa Kudrow, popular for playing the iconic character Phoebe Buffay, was wary of leaving “Mad About You” for the then-unknown sitcom “Friends”, so was keen to "preserve" her role if possible.

She played Phoebe Buffay for 10 years on the beloved comedy series, but when she was first cast in the role, she had a recurring role as a sarcastic and indifferent waitress in an already-established comedy series.

She told Vanity Fair magazine: “I was really proud to be able to have a role on Mad About You.

“Honestly, when I shot the pilot of Friends, I thought, 'Yeah, I mean, this is a good show. But good shows don't get picked up all the time.'

"Thank God for Mad About You, which was my favourite show on TV. I mean, I thought that was such a great show. It was a quality multi-camera show…”

“If there's any hope of me being able to stay on Mad About You, after the (Friends) pilot doesn't get picked up or they pick it up for, you know, 12 more episodes, and then that's it... like after this fails, because there's no telling what's gonna happen, something can be great, and still, it gets cancelled, I'd still have Mad About You.

"I was preserving Mad About You for myself.”

After Lisa was cast in Friends, which debuted in 1994 and also starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and the late Matthew Perry, the channel had a dilemma as to how to explain away the fact the same actress would be appearing in two primetime shows as different characters, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

So the actress was delighted when her Mad About You character, Ursula Buffay, was introduced as Phoebe's twin sister, adding depth to her back story.

She said: “Friends found that they had to justify why this same face and voice is gonna be on at 8:00 p.m. on Mad About You once in a while, and then there she is at 8:30 p.m. on Friends.

They had to cope with that. And incorporate Ursula into Friends. I was thrilled, you know, that I could still be Ursula."

The actress recently said that she has been catching up on old episodes of Friends but it "too embarrassed" to watch it in front of her husband Michael Stern.

Asked what sitcoms she watches, she said on BBC Radio 2: "Friends at night before going to bed. I haven't seen many episodes. I sit in the family room, and I wait until my husband goes to sleep because I'm too embarrassed for anyone to see me watching it - but I'll tell all of you!“He knows that I like watching it.” Lisa Kudrow ‘preserved’ another role as she wasn't convinced ‘Friends’ would be a hit | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 01, 2026

Lily Collins rings in 37th birthday with husband and daughter

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Lily Collins recently celebrated another trip around the sun. The ‘Emily in Paris’ actress shared a glimpse into how she marked her 37th birthday the day before.

The actress posted a carousel of photos on Instagram, and revealed that she celebrated the day with her husband Charlie McDowell, their daughter Tove, 1, and dog Redford, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The day was also filled with cake, a scenic park walk and a trip to the beach. “Another year older and it just keeps getting better. SO grateful for this little life and big love. Thank you for the birthday wishes”, she captioned the pictures.

As per ‘People’, in the first photo, Collins could be seen sitting next to her director husband, 42, at a table with a white frosted birthday cake with lit candles in front of her. Charlie, who is also a screenwriter and producer, appeared to be singing to his wife, who flashed a huge smile.

This was followed by a snap of their dog walk with Redford in a picturesque park. The couple was joined by their daughter Tove, who was sitting in a baby carrier on Collins’ chest. The final two slides showed the young family’s visit to the beach, with Tove, who turned 1 last month, holding her dad’s hand as she walked in the sand. A sweet close-up of Tove then showed the tot playing in the sand while wearing a checkered white and orange dress and a white floral sun hat.“Mama Lily, also her lil bucket hatttt”, the actress’ ‘Emily in Paris’ co-star Ashley Park wrote in the comments section, while Charlie added three red love heart emojis. Reese Witherspoon, whose production company Hello Sunshine is co-developing a Polly Pocket movie starring Collins, also sent birthday wishes, writing, “Happy Birthday Cutie pie”. Lily Collins rings in 37th birthday with husband and daughter | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 23, 2026

Priyanka Chopra says “Mommy daddy days are my favorite” as she hangs out with Nick Jonas

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Mumbai, (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra, on Thursday evening, shared a sweet glimpse of her romance-filled time with husband Nick Jonas as the couple enjoyed some time together away from their busy schedules.

In a video shared by Priyanka on her social media account, the actress was seen chilling and travelling with Nick as he drove their car on a sunny day.

In the video clip, Priyanka appears relaxed and stylish in a white zip-up outfit paired with smart sunglasses and a straw hat.

Nick Jonas is seen driving the vintage-style car wearing a navy-blue T-shirt and aviator sunglasses.

The actress is seen flashing a bright smile and looking at Nick with affection as he focuses on driving the car.

She captioned the video, “Mommy daddy days are my favorite @nickjonas.”

Despite their hectic professional commitments and their responsibilities as parents to daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, the couple seems to have sneaked out a little time for themselves to unwind and spend quality time with one another.

Professionally, Priyanka has been keeping busy with a number of global projects.

Recently, the Barfi actress attended the Academy Awards where she served as a presenter and grabbed attention with her elegant white ensemble on the red carpet.

On the work front, the actress is also gearing up for her much-awaited return to Indian cinema with the upcoming film, Varanasi, directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu.

The big-budget project, which is expected to release in 2027, also reportedly features actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mahesh Babu.

Priyanka has been juggling between the US and India, particularly Hyderabad, as she balances her professional commitments alongside family life.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas first met at the 2017 at an after-party of an event and soon struck up a close friendship that blossomed into romance.

The couple, after dating for a few months, got married in December 2018 in a grand ceremony at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Udaipur. Their wedding included both Christian and Hindu traditions, celebrating their respective cultures.

Priyanka had also paid tribute to her late father during the wedding by embroidering his name on the veil of her white wedding gown as well as her red lehenga for the Hindu ceremony.The couple later welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas in January 2022 via surrogacy. Priyanka Chopra says “Mommy daddy days are my favorite” as she hangs out with Nick Jonas | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 20, 2026

Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan make rare appearance together with family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, along with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, arrives to attend the wedding ceremony of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, and her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked a rare appearance together at the wedding ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

On Thursday, the Bachchan family were seen attending the wedding festivities of Arjun and Saaniya Chandhok. Aishwarya was dressed in silver anarkali. The ensemble featured intricate all-over silver embroidery that shimmered under the lights. Her ethnic ensemble featured a floor-length flared cut that exuded royal elegance. Abhishek looked dapper, as he opted for a black sherwani.

The patriarch of the Bachchan family, Amitabh Bachchan was also seen attending the festivities. He paired an eggshell chikankari kurta with a matching bottom and his signature shawl. The Bollywood legend was accompanied by his wife and actress Jaya Bachchan, who looked graceful in a white and golden saree.

The rumours about a possible separation between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have circulated periodically on social media and the media, largely driven by speculation over their limited joint appearances at certain public events. Reports intensified when the two were seen attending some occasions separately, leading to online conjecture about strain in their marriage. It was also reported that Abhishek allegedly fell for actress Nimrat Kaur during the shooting of their streaming film ‘Dasvi’

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, along with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, arrives to attend the wedding ceremony of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

The rumours of Abhishek and Aishwarya’s separation started doing rounds in 2023 when it was reported in the media that Aishwarya has left the Bachchan family’s house, and has been living separately. However, at the time, Aishwarya attended the premier of the streaming movie ‘The Archies’ which marked the debut of Big B’s grandson Agastya Nanda. During the event, last year, Aishwarya was seen in good spirits with the Bachchan family.

However, neither actor has issued any statement confirming such claims. The speculation has repeatedly been countered by their public appearances together. The couple has been seen attending film events, airport sightings, and family functions with their daughter, signalling normalcy in their personal life.

Mumbai: Cricketer Arjun Tendulkar with wife Saaniya Chandok greets media persons during their wedding ceremony in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Their joint presence at several high-profile gatherings and industry events has been widely interpreted as a quiet dismissal of the rumours. Married since 2007, the actors have generally maintained a private stance on personal matters, rarely addressing gossip directly while continuing to appear together at public occasions.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot in 2007 after dating for a couple of years. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2011, 4 years after their marriage.Other celebs at the wedding included Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, Saiyami Kher, Asha Bhosle, Aamir Khan, and Sonu Nigam. Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan make rare appearance together with family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 17, 2026

Jennifer Aniston ensures she always has time for self-care

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Los Angeles, March 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has shared that she always brings her A-game to the table when it comes to self-care.

The Morning Show actress is 57 now but has always taken the time to look after her skin and ensure she is eating well, and now her focus is on how she can be at her healthiest in her "later years", reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told E! News, “I’ve always been really good about self-care. I’ve always been really good about taking good care of my skin. That was one of my many gifts my moms gave me,. Taking care of my skin, washing my face, putting my creams on. It's sort of consistent. I just take good care of my skin and my diet, all of it”.

“I look at aging now as, 'How can I maintain my health inside, outside, mental health to the best of my ability', so that I can grow into my later years as gracefully as possible”, she added.

As per ‘Female First UK’, Jennifer starts her day with a workout followed by a meditation session and she thinks the latter has been particularly important for her wellbeing.

She said, “Boy, when you do meditate consistently, there's such a difference. And it's not like something you can put your finger on and go, ‘It’s because of this’. I don't know what it is that takes place, but something does”.“It feels like it's not so much a workout for physical sculpting, even though that is the end result. It just feels like for daily life. Functioning through the world. Especially as we get older and things we forget about, all the little areas, the little muscles that keep hiding over the years that think they'll never be found”, she added. Jennifer Aniston ensures she always has time for self-care | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 13, 2026

Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson

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Mumbai, (IANS) After proving her mettle in Bollywood, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform.

Adding another feather to her cap, Alia has joined the list of the BAFTA presenters for 2026 alongside some prominent personalities such as Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink.

The British Academy recently released its star-studded list of presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, slated to take place on February 22.

The list includes some heavyweights like Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey.

Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy and Warwick Davis will also be presenting the award this year.

Many celebs who have been nominated for the award will be playing a dual role as presenters. They are- Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard.

Refreshing your memory, before Alia, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was a presenter at BAFTA back in 2021. Additionally, Deepika Padukone also got the opportunity to present the prestigious award in 2024.

Before BAFTA, Alia made quite a splash with her praiseworthy looks at Cannes and the MET Gala.

Talking about Alia's movie commitments, she is presently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s "Love And War", where she will be seen sharing the screen space with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and 'Raazi' co-star Vicky Kaushal.

During a recent Instagram live, Ranbir shared that the project, which was expected to be out this year, might be delayed.

Over and above this, Alia will also be joining the YRF’s spy universe with "Alpha".Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol will also play prominent roles in the drama, which is being made under the direction of Shiv Rawail. Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 20, 2026

Urmila Matondkar says 'Life should be about bringing smile to others'

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar shared that 'Life should be about bringing a smile to others' as she expressed gratitude for all the love received by her on her birthday.

Sharing a dazzling black and white picture of herself on her official IG, Urmila wrote, "My heart filled with Great Gratitude and my universe full of unconditional love that I receive from all of you and spread it right back amongst all you lovely people!! (sic)."

Blessed with zillions of precious moments that make up a fulfilling life, she went on to add, "Life should always be about zillions of tiny moments when you can manage to bring a tiny smile on as many faces as possible. By the grace of God I’ve been blessed with many such memories. And I pray to the Almighty for many more opportunities when I can make a difference to others in any n every way possible...Thank you for all the Love, Support, Goodness and Adulation."

Several members from the film fraternity penned lovely wishes for the 'Satya' actress on her birthday.

Ace designer Manish Malhotra penned on the photo-sharing app, "From Rangeela to now gorgeous @urmilamatondkarofficial birthday girl...it's been more than 30 years of iconic films together to you being my first showstopper to many other firsts together and always stunning in @manishmalhotraworld (sic)."

Jackie Shroff also went on to wish Urmila on social media. He shared a video montage of her along with the song "Tanha Tanha Yahan Pe Jeena" from their 1995 blockbuster "Rangeela" in the backdrop, along with the caption, "Happiness Always.”After making her debut as a child artist in the 1977 film "Karm", Urmila went on to become a part of several noteworthy dramas such as "Judaai" (1997), "Satya" (1998), "Dillagi" (1999), "Khoobsurat" (1999), "Jungle" (2000), "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya" (2001), "Ek Hasina Thi" (2004), "Pinjar" (2003), "Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara" (2005), and "Bas Ek Pal" (2006), to name just a few. Urmila Matondkar says 'Life should be about bringing smile to others' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com:

Read More........ → February 06, 2026

Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie is opening up on the special gesture for actor Jacob Elordi. The actress has shared that she gave "flowers on Valentine's Day" to Jacob.

The 35-year-old actress and her Wuthering Heights co-star formed a close bond on the set of the new big screen adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic, and they recently revealed how he filled her room with roses on February 14 last year, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Extra, "Jacob's getting a lot of credit. I actually got him presents, too. I would like that to be known. Yes, I gave him many things throughout shooting. I gave him flowers on Valentine's Day”.

Margot, who has been married to producer Tom Ackerley sine 2016, added, "I gave him a book of poetry. I have him a lamp once”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, she also had matching custom signet rings made for them both to commemorate the end of filming.

Each of the rings feature two skeletons in an intimate embrace, with a Bronte quote, "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same”.

The hand-enamelled gold rings were created by UK designer Cece Fein-Hughes, who has opened up about the project on Instagram.

She wrote, "What an honour it was to create matching pieces for Margot Robbie Jacob Elordi, celebrating their time filming together as Catherine and Heathcliff in the new Wuthering Heights”.

She wanted each detail to reflect "a story of passion, devotion and wild romance". The rings are engraved with the initials of the characters, as well as '1847-2026', which reference the year Bronte's classic novel was first published, and the release of the new film.

Cece shared, "Gifted to Jacob by Margot, the piece features two entwined skeletons in the exact pose of the iconic film poster, a quiet reminder that love never truly dies. As time passes and everything else withers away, what remains is the enduring bond between two souls”.Margot revealed Jacob's sweet Valentine's Day gesture and admitted it "made her day". Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 30, 2026

Amanda Seyfried says there's ‘uncanny similarity’ between her, Sydney Sweeney

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried, who stars alongside Sydney in mystery-thriller film The Housemaid, says that she actually has a lot in common with her co-star and that the “similarity” between them is “uncanny”.

"There's a similarity between us that is uncanny, and it's really fun to work with people (who) are doing life in a similar way, have similar ideals about the job and life," Seyfried said to the BBC.

Seyfried plays a housewife who struggles with mental health issues in the movie, and she said that it was a challenging role to take on, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Discussing her approach to the role, Seyfried shared: "You have to play it as realistic as possible because it needs to reflect real life."

Earlier this month, Seyfried heaped praise on Sweeney, describing her co-star as a "sweetheart".

She praised Sweeney for how she's coped with the pressures of fame and success.

The Hollywood star told Vanity Fair: "I don’t envy anything she’s going through. I’ve spent a lot of time with her; we just hit it off immediately. She’s a sweetheart. She’s a very generous, kind person at her core. I have to be honest: I did not have a moment like she’s having ever.

"(My Mean Girls co-star) Lindsay Lohan, we’re buddies, and it’s really, really, really harmful to people to have that kind of overnight spotlight. Because any press, good or bad, is still a blinding spotlight, and you have to maneuver and negotiate your way around it and outside of it. It’s acrobatics that I don’t think most people are capable of figuring it out at that age."

The actress thinks a sudden rise to stardom can actually be "dangerous". However, the actress praised Sydney for how she's coped with the extra attention.

She said: "It’s just dangerous, because when you have people … on you—or idolising you and following you around—it can’t be good for your psyche. It can’t make you feel safe in the world.“But I actually admire the way Syd shows up for work. She always has a smile on her face, even if she’s miserable. I hope it doesn’t change. I hope she doesn’t harden. I just want to keep watching her work. I have really great women in my life, great actors that I’ve gotten to work with and who have championed me.” Amanda Seyfried says there's ‘uncanny similarity’ between her, Sydney Sweeney | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 02, 2026

Miley Cyrus went to the 2025 Oscars to pitch her songwriting skills to filmmakers\

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Los Angeles, (IANS): Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus is pretty confident in her hustling skills. The singer, 33, ended up writing credits song ‘Dream As One’ for the new ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ by mentioning to director James Cameron that she was game.

Cyrus recalled meeting the Avatar filmmaker at the 2024 D23 Expo, where she and Cameron were honored as Disney Legends, reports ‘People’ magazine.

She told ‘People’, “I kind of throw it out there as I always do. I already knew the answer to, ‘So what have you been up to?’ I know he's been up to Avatar for a very long time”.

She also has a special message for him, as she said, “Just lemme know if you ever need any music”.

As per ‘People’, she recalled came at just the right time in the development of the third of five planned Avatar films. She said, “It just kind of organically happened. James actually calls us ‘Legends in law’”.

It turns out Cyrus’ other songwriting coup, writing the Golden Globe-nominated “Beautiful That Way” for Gia Coppola’s Pamela Anderson-starring The Last Showgirl last year, came about with a similar technique.

She further mentioned, “I did the same thing to (Last Showgirl star) Jamie Lee Curtis. That's how I ended up doing ‘Last Showgirl’ and now being a part of ‘Avatar’”.

Is offering original music to filmmakers her tried and true method of getting involved in films? “No, literally”, she said, “that's why I went to the Oscars this year. Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, ‘Well, if you need any music, I'm around’”.That went for the creators of Netflix’s Emmy-winning Baby Reindeer, as she said, “I don't know what I would write for Baby Reindeer season two, but I threw that out there”. Miley Cyrus went to the 2025 Oscars to pitch her songwriting skills to filmmakers | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 31, 2025

Gwyneth Paltrow opens up on her to movies with ‘Marty Supreme'

os Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has made her return to the big screen after a seven-year hiatus. She has been doing the kind of independent moviemaking she says has always been her favorite.

Her return in She features in a supporting performance in ‘Marty Supreme’, reports ‘Deadline’.

As Kay Stone, a former actress now living another life as the wife of a business mogul (played by none other than Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary in his acting debut), she proves she hasn’t lost a beat in terms of creating fascinating, three-dimensional characters.

As per ‘Deadline’, Marty Supreme broke records when it opened in a limited six-theater platform run last weekend, and the critically praised movie that stars Timothee Chalamet is releasing on Christmas Day.

Before signing on for this return to movie, she had never seen Timothee Chalamet in anything or, for that matter, a Safdie movie, but she said it is nice to come back with a film that is getting this kind of reception.

We also discuss the irony of playing a person who is coming back to acting herself, but in a very different kind of way. The actress confessed to having been a bit insecure about whether she still had it, and it is a different world in moviemaking than the one she left (she started her own wildly successful business with Goop), and that includes working with intimacy coordinators for her sex scenes with Chalamet, as well as flipping the usual Hollywood script and playing an older woman involved with a young man.She confessed that she doesn’t remember anything about her Oscar win for ‘Shakespeare in Love’ at only age 26, except maybe that the iconic pink dress she wore is more famous than she is. She also shared how her godfather, Steven Spielberg, gave her an early break, casting her as Wendy in Hook. She also spoke about Miramax years, working with Harvey Weinstein and all the conflicted feelings, but she said she is proud of the movies they made and has no regrets about those films. Gwyneth Paltrow opens up on her to movies with ‘Marty Supreme' | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 26, 2025

Kate Winslet reveals what convinced her to direct

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet has shared the story behind taking up direction. The actress has said that she never planned to become a director. However, she changed her mind after reading her son's first script.

The acclaimed actress never had any ambitions to direct, but Kate had a change of heart when she read Goodbye June, her son Joe Anders' first script, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Kate, 50, who had Joe with Sir Sam Mendes, her ex-husband, told Sky News, "I'm incredibly impressed by him and really proud of him, not least because he wrote this screenplay and started writing it when he was 19. But he had to adapt and learn very, very quickly that when you're developing something, you take notes, you take feedback”.

She further mentioned, “Netflix became involved at some stage that they were also giving notes to, and then I was sort of playing the role of kind of protecting the project and also protecting him at the same time from things that, you know, may necessarily not have been useful, things that actually were great ideas”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, the new film stars the likes of Dame Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, Andrea Riseborough and Johnny Flynn.

And Kate found that her acting experience really helped her in her role behind the camera. She said, "We know what works for us as actors from a director. We know what does not work, and we also know what's actively destructive and sometimes that can mean the environment, the working environment. Film sets are very busy places. It can often be frantic, sometimes it's hard to kind of follow what's going on or what you're doing next, and it mattered to me enormously that everybody always felt extremely safe, completely informed, and very free”.

Meanwhile, Kate previously revealed that she finds the continued fascination with Titanic to be "curious". The actress starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1997 romantic-disaster film, and Kate finds it odd that her comments about Titanic remain the "take-home" from some of her interviews.

Asked if she gets annoyed by questions about the record-breaking movie, Kate told 60 Minutes, "No. I tell you what I do sometimes find just curious, I suppose, is whatever I say about Titanic will often be the take-home”.Kate finds that her comments about Titanic continue to overshadow what she has to say about her newer projects. Kate Winslet reveals what convinced her to direct | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 23, 2025

Dwayne Johnson credits Brendan Fraser for ‘launching’ his acting career: I’ll love him for life

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Mumbai, (IANS): Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has expressed heartfelt gratitude to actor Brendan Fraser, recalling how the Hollywood star played a pivotal role in the launch of his career in 2001 with “The Mummy Returns.”

Sharing a post on Instagram, Johnson wrote about Fraser’s unwavering support.

“This man helped launch my acting career. Believed in me, and took a risk. I’ll love and respect him for life and I’ll always be in his corner rooting him on,” Johnson wrote.

The Mummy Returns marked Johnson’s transition from wrestling to mainstream acting. Directed by Stephen Sommers. It is the sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy, and the second in The Mummy film series.

It also stars Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, and Patricia Velásquez reprise their roles from the previous film.

The film follows a cult resurrecting the mummified body of Imhotep, an evil Egyptian high priest, to use his power to trounce the Scorpion King and his supernatural army, an Egyptologist caught in the crossfire.

The film was followed by a 2002 prequel film, The Scorpion King and a 2008 sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

After The Mummy Returns, he played his first leading role in the action fantasy film The Scorpion King. He has since starred in family films The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain, Tooth Fairy, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Jungle Cruise, and the action films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Hercules, Skyscraper, San Andreas and Rampage.

He also starred in the action comedy films Get Smart, Central Intelligence, Baywatch, and Red Notice. His role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films, beginning with Fast Five, helped the franchise become one of the highest-grossing in film.He has also voiced Maui in the Disney animated film Moana, and its sequel Moana 2, and will reprise the role in the live-action remake. Dwayne Johnson credits Brendan Fraser for ‘launching’ his acting career: I’ll love him for life | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 19, 2025

Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti

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umbai, December 9 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra is also a proud mom to her 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The desi mom received an extremely special gift from her little bundle of joy, which she cannot help but flaunt.

Priyanka took to the Stories section of her Instagram handle and posted the photo of an adorable drawing by Malti of her and her mother. Uploading the sweet drawing on social media, the 'Barfi' actress wrote, "Mama holding me", followed by teary-eyed, crying, and red heart emojis.

On the professional front, PeeCee is presently occupied with SS Rajamouli's "Varanasi", alongside Tollywood sensation Mahesh Babu.

In November, Priyanka revealed that during the shoot of the much-anticipated drama, Malti visited her on the sets in Hyderabad.

During an #AskPCJ session on X (Formerly known as Twitter), a user asked her, “Priyanka, when you’re shooting for a film, do you usually bring your family along to the sets, or do you prefer to go alone and focus completely on work? Especially for this #GlobeTrotter set?”

Replying to this, Priyanka revealed, “My daughter has been to set in Hyderabad, and she had the best time with @urstrulyMahesh and Namrata’s beautiful daughter Sitara and went to @ssrajamouli’s farm and met a calf. Her favourite memory", tagging Mahesh Babu.

Priyanka ended up winning countless hearts during the grand title and teaser reveal event for "Varanasi" in Hyderabad.

Spilling her excitement about working with Tollywood heartthrobs Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and renowned director SS Rajamouli, Priyanka called it 'a privilege'.

She dropped a string of photos with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj on her IG and wrote, "Working with these two legends of the Telugu and Malayalam industries, and coming together for an SS Rajamouli film, is such a privilege (sic).""Promoting our movie with the international media, alongside the cast and Rajamouli Sir, almost a year ahead of its release has been incredibly exhilarating. Seeing their response and the excitement already building is truly amazing. By God’s grace, we will live up to your expectations. Jai Shri Ram. #Varanasi", Peecee added. Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 10, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio on being an actor: It’s a marathon, not a sprint

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he has approached his career like a “marathon, not a sprint”.

Speaking to deadline.com, the 51-year-old actor, who has enjoyed success in movies such as Catch Me If You Can, The Departed and The Wolf of Wall Street said: "The thing that I could say more than anything is that if you love this profession, if you love being an actor, you have to realise that it’s a marathon, it’s not a sprint.“

“And that’s not to say, 'Oh, these are all pivotal choices. Don’t try something commercial. Don’t do this too early.' It’s about the idea of looking at your career 20, 30, 40, 50 years from now, and putting those building blocks together to last. And maybe overexposure could be damaging,” he added.

The star went on to share: "I think, if anything, I had somewhat of an instinct early on about overexposure. Granted, it was a different time. It was a time where I watched actors that kind of disappeared their personal life, and you didn’t know much about them. It’s much different now with social media. But I didn’t get to know much about them except what I saw on screen."

DiCaprio said that he was "very lucky, very early on" in his career. However, the actor appeared in "a lot of independent movies" before making his big breakthrough, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He said: "I got to see them build a body of great work over time, I wasn’t inundated with a massive explosion of too many films by them in one or two years. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t take the work when it’s given to you, but it’s the idea of doling it out, or maybe just taking those films that have great supporting characters that are interesting and making your mark in the industry.”“I was very fortunate and very lucky, very early on. And like I said with Titanic, that was the real changing point, when I got to choose my own films. But until then, I did a lot of independent movies. I just went for the character that I thought was most interesting, and something that I could sink my teeth into.” Leonardo DiCaprio on being an actor: It’s a marathon, not a sprint | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 06, 2025

Miley Cyrus says she is 'more protective' of her love life now

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Los Angeles, December 2 (IANS) Grammy winning-singer Miley Cyrus, who recently got engaged to Maxx Morando, has made a conscious effort to keep her romance out of the spotlight.

Cyrus, who was married to movie star Liam Hemsworth between 2018 and 2020, told people.com: "The detail that I can share is that for us, our privacy and us kind of keeping it small has been something that I've been astounded that I've actually been able to have and being able to kind of have more choice.

"I think it's also being older, being more protective of what I'm open to sharing."

The celebrity couple sparked engagement speculation earlier this week when they walked the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Cyrus feels the new movie is "about love, family resilience and kind of reconnection and that stronger together idea", reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "I thought it was kind of perfectly thematic and aligned with where I am in my life now."

Cyrus and Morando began dating in 2021, and a source previously said that the loved-up couple were "very compatible with each other".

The insider told Us Weekly: "It’s a new relationship. They’re still getting to know each other at the moment. They’re having fun and have been spending a lot of time together."

The celebrity duo were first spotted together in Miami on New Year’s Eve in 2021, and Cyrus was keen to see where there romance might go.

The insider shared: "They’re exploring things and seeing where it goes."

Miley previously dated Cody Simpson, but the Wrecking Ball hitmaker confirmed their split during an Instagram Live in August 2020.Cyrus is known for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She was an established child star before developing a successful entertainment career as an adult. Cyrus emerged as a teen idol as Miley Stewart in the television series Hannah Montana. Miley Cyrus says she is 'more protective' of her love life now | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 03, 2025