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Demi Moore shuts down aggressive autograph hunters as they call her 'not humble'

13 February 2025 at 16:52

Demi Moore has class, and she's not afraid to show it. 

On Sunday, the Golden Globe Award-winning actress seemed to frustrate a group of fans who became irate after she politely declined to sign autographs while attending the Santa Barbara Film Festival. 

"If I sign one, then I wouldn't be able to sign for everybody, so I wouldn't want to do that," Moore told the small group of autograph hunters. 

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"Humble people sign autographs," one woman responded. "You're not humble."

"Oh, don't say mean things," Moore said. 

"You’re not humble. You always have an attitude, you never wanna sign. You need to be humble," the woman continued.

To which Moore replied, "But I love you anyway."

Representatives for the actress did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

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Moore is no stranger to harsh criticism

Earlier this week, the 62-year-old actress opened up about the shame she received for her role as a stripper in the iconic 1996 film "Striptease."

"I think I definitely felt an impact of harshness of judgment that came at me that was in many respects shaming, because part of that was playing a stripper," Moore told "CBS Mornings."

"And so a lot was trying to diminish the impact of this monumental moment that was changing things, not just for me, but for all women. I think there was a real [moment], ‘Wow, we’re not going to let you win right now.' I wasn’t trying to compete with men, I just was trying to get paid what I felt I had earned."

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Moore, who took home her first Golden Globe Award last month, was recently nominated for best actress by the Academy for her role in "The Substance."

"Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams," Moore said in a statement. "Truly there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled."

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"This is a time of incredible contrasts and right now, my heart is with my friends, family, neighbors and community here in L.A." she added, referencing the Los Angeles fires that ravaged parts of the city in January. "The fires have devastated so many lives but to see the way our community has united leaves me in awe of the resilience and compassion that defines us, and this moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we stand together."

Seth Rogen shuts down backlash over his decision to not have children

11 February 2025 at 13:03

At 42 years old, Seth Rogen could not be more content with his life. 

In a new interview, the actor and comedian opened up about not having children with his wife of 13 years, Lauren Miller, and explained the reason behind their decision. 

"People really had strong takes on it, being like, 'F--- this f---ing guy. Who the f--- does he think he is not to have kids?' Well, if you hate me that much, why do you want more of me?" Rogen, who is currently promoting his new Apple TV+ series "The Studio," told Esquire. "You should only have kids if you really want kids, and we just don’t really want kids. Time kept going by and the moment where we were like ‘Let’s do it!’ just kept not happening."

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"I look at my friends with kids, and honestly I feel like some of them are incredibly happy and fulfilled, and some of them seem like maybe they wish they had put a little more thought into it. I just didn’t want to be one of those people," he continued. 

With this decision has come much criticism, Rogen admitted. 

"The most disturbing comment that I saw a lot of was ‘Who’s going to take care of you when you’re old?’ Which to me is very telling. Is that why you’re having kids? Because I have two things to say: One, that’s very selfish to create a human so someone can take care of you. And two, just because you have a kid, I hate to break it to you, that doesn’t mean they’re going to do that."

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This isn't the first time the filmmaker and businessman has disclosed his reasons for not wanting to become a dad. 

"I do not [have kids]. That has helped me succeed as well, definitely" Rogen said during an interview on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast in 2023. "There’s a whole huge thing I’m not doing, which is raising children. I’ve been around, obviously, a lot of children, I’m not ignorant to what it’s like… everyone I know has kids… some of my friends have had kids for decades," he quipped.

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"Some people want kids, some people don’t want kids. Honestly, you just are told, ‘You go through life, you get married, you have kids.’ That’s what happens… me and my wife, neither of us were like that. Honestly, thank God we don’t have children, we get to do whatever we want," he continued.

"We are smarter than we’ve ever been, we understand ourselves more than we ever have, we have the capacity to achieve a level of work and a level of communication and care for one another, and a lifestyle we can live with one another, that we’ve never been able to live before," he concluded. 

Blake Lively accused of 'embarrassing herself' by dominating young co-star from Justin Baldoni movie

11 February 2025 at 03:30

The ongoing "It Ends With Us" legal drama has placed an unexpected spotlight on the film’s young co-star, Isabela Ferrer.

Ferrer played the teen version of Blake Lively’s character in the film, Lily Bloom, and the duo were paired together for multiple interviews.

Internet detectives put together a compilation of the actresses, claiming a pattern of Lively either talking over Ferrer or barely letting her get a word in for the duration.

"I’ve never heard someone say so much and nothing at the same time. It’s just so unreal," one person wrote under the TikTok video.

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"The BOTH of them are being interviewed, so Blake is embarrassing herself yet again by always hogging the spotlight and dominating the conversation, even when some questions are aimed for Isabella – Blake’s overinflated EGO has to take over. Smh [Shaking my head]. Dammit Blake, let her talk!" one person wrote in the YouTube comments of the video.

Another noted Ferrer looks all the better for her near silence, writing, "Actually in a way I feel like she won the conversation by not speaking much because now Blake is exposed for who she is. People can now see through the verbal hijacking and the glaring red flags that [were] there all along."

"Did anyone have an interview without her? I feel like she needed to speak for them so that they wouldn’t say anything they ‘shouldn’t,’" one person suggested on TikTok.

"The question isn't necessarily whether or not Blake stole the spotlight on purpose, but why it was done at all?" Kara Schmiemann of Senior Director, Red Banyan, told Fox News Digital. "The age of women seeing each other as competition and stepping on other women's toes to 'get their flowers' should be over." 

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"Women in any industry, especially in Hollywood, should be setting an example for the newcomers — setting the stage for them and making a seat at the table. Isabela may have wanted or needed a bit of mentorship–but it should never be at the expense of her moment to shine." 

Doug Eldridge of Achilles PR noted it may not have been intentional, explaining, "Lively was both the lead in the film and a more established star. There’s always a bit of jockeying for position during media sit-downs, but this was probably less sinister, and more about seniority."

Ferrer did have praise for Lively during other interviews around the time of the film’s premiere.

She told People Magazine in August that Lively was "an angel," and they shared a bond.

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"To be able to connect with the person that you're sharing a role with is huge, and she's just a really good person," the 25-year-old said.

Ferrer also told The Hollywood Reporter in a joint interview with Lively she felt supported by the star.  

"You came up to me and you were like, ‘I want you to know that this role is just as much yours as it is mine,'" she shared. "It was like the most supportive and uplifting thing to feel as a young actor coming into this, to feel like somebody like you who has such a high status and is so important in this project to also be like, ‘What do you think?’ That’s the biggest privilege and compliment."

The up-and-coming actress was further pulled into the legal drama surrounding the film last month when texts between her and her co-star and director Baldoni were revealed in legal documents.

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In the 179-page, $400 million lawsuit filed on Jan. 16 against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicist, Baldoni claims defamation and extortion over behind-the-scenes conflicts on the set of the movie.

One of the claims includes allegations that Lively "induced the other cast members to shun Baldoni, in an early attempt to give fans the impression that Baldoni had committed an egregious sin."

Ferrer was one of the film’s collaborators who reportedly unfollowed Baldoni on social media and was not photographed with him during the press run.

According to the lawsuit, "the unfollowing of Baldoni by cast members and even the author of the book," was "in stark contrast to the warm praise and appreciation cast members had until that point always showered on him."

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To that point, the filing contains screenshots of texts purportedly between Ferrer and Baldoni showing her thanking the actor and director "for an incredible experience" on her first feature film.

"I also have to say thank you SO so much for an incredible experience on my first film," Ferrer allegedly wrote. "I still can’t shake the feeling of it all because it truly was life changing for me, you are such a wonderful, smart and sincere director and you created such a comfortable, safe space for me to feel like I could fully step into this role.

"I couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming environment. It will stay with me for the rest of my life!!" she concluded.

The lawsuit highlights the point that, "Tellingly, Ferrer worked with Baldoni when Lively was not on the set; it was not until Ferrer spent substantial time with Lively during film promotions that Ferrer felt compelled to shun Baldoni in repudiation of her warm words."

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Fox News Digital reached out Ferrer, Lively, and Baldoni for comment.

Ferrer is unlikely to face any fallout from the legal drama, even as it shines an unexpected spotlight on the actress.

"Isabela's performance was incredibly strong, and being named in the drama is a footnote, at best," Schmiemann said. "Her image should remain intact. Her communications with Justin Baldoni were nothing but kind, grateful, and magnanimous. Most people who are looking at this situation unfold are not holding Isabela accountable for what is currently at play. With some time and carefully chosen next steps and projects, she should have a plethora of opportunities ahead of her."

Schmiemann also felt for Ferrer and her scene partner, Alex Neustaedter, who played young Atlas, that the "situation may have shone a spotlight on their name in a way that would not have occurred without the long-term news cycle that has been focused on this film. As long as any potential future statements and legal testimony continues to follow the current trajectory, the cast, as a whole, is unlikely to be impacted in the long run."

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She also noted that Brandon Sklenar, who played Atlas, and Jenny Slate, who played Baldoni’s sister in the film, "both have noteworthy credits to their names, with upcoming projects, and there is no reason to anticipate they would be harmed by this issue."

There is some risk though, according to Eldridge.

"If it is proven — through discovery, depositions, or actual cross-examination — that she or any other cast members had a more active role in the overarching dispute, then that stigma will certainly attach to some degree. But otherwise, a ‘guilt by association’ just for being part of the same cast and crew is far less likely."

"Hollywood, almost by definition, is a town based on drama and discord; this type of situation is not unprecedented — but the media coverage and eye-popping damages being sought might be," he added.

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As more of the legal drama unfolds, the unexpected scrutiny of Ferrer’s relationship to the movie and its battling stars is likely to fade.

"One or both parties will likely try to pull her to their respective side as this case progresses. But Isabela might want to take the ‘Switzerland’ approach: a permanent neutral state; no sides and no standoffs," Eldridge advised.

Ferrer is also unlikely to see either Lively or Baldoni defend her from public scrutiny, primarily for legal reasons.

"The Blake Lively legal camp likely isn't happy that this exchange exists, but then again, the actress did subtly align herself with Blake during the premiere — knowingly or not. As professionals, both camps are likely to be cautious not to continue to directly embroil Isabela into this saga."

Patricia Heaton optimistic President Trump has 'America on the right track'

10 February 2025 at 07:30

Patricia Heaton believes it's a "privilege to be living" in America and has high hopes for the next four years with President Donald Trump's administration.

During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 66-year-old actress, who is starring in the upcoming faith-based movie "The Unbreakable Boy," said she is optimistic about Trump's second term. 

"I want everybody to feel that America is on the right track, feel proud of America and grateful," Heaton said.

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The "Everyone Loves Raymond" star explained that traveling to other countries for charitable work has given her a strong appreciation for being an American citizen. In 2015, Heaton became the first celebrity ambassador for the Christian international humanitarian aid organization World Vision. 

Her philanthropic work for the charity has included trips to Rwanda, Jordan and Uganda, where she has met with refugees and advocated on behalf of people living in poverty, according to her biography on World Vision's website. Heaton has also sponsored children in Zambia and Guatemala.

"I've traveled a lot around the world with World Vision and with other organizations," Heaton said. "And, you know, it's a privilege to be living in this country."

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"There's so much opportunity here," she continued. "My husband's an immigrant from England, and that's a very, like, class society. And when he came over here, it was sort of like people told him, ‘You can do anything you want. And by the way, we want to help you achieve your dreams.’"

"And I think that's what's beautiful about the American people. And we want everybody who is here to feel like they can achieve their dreams." 

Heaton and British actor and director David Hunt have been married since 1990 and share four sons. 

"The Middle" actress expressed her hope that the Trump administration could make progress with easing tensions in the Middle East. Senior administration officials have said Trump has set his sights on an expansion of the Abraham Accords, which was brokered during the president's first term. 

The Abraham Accords was a historic peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates that normalized relations and created bilateral agreements regarding "investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, health care, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit." 

Prior to Trump's inauguration last month, his team and the Biden administration negotiated a ceasefire and hostage-exchange between Hamas and Israel. Discussions about a second phase of the deal began last week.

"I'm hopeful that the difficulties in the Middle East will be settled to some extent," Heaton told Fox News Digital. "I don't think it'll ever completely go away. There's thousands of years of history there that's hard to undo."

Heaton also weighed in on the future changes that she hopes to see in California after last month's devastating fires, which killed 29 people and damaged or destroyed more than 16,000 structures.

The two-time Emmy Award winner, who teamed up with the nonprofit organization The LA Dream Center to aid with disaster relief efforts, previously criticized California leadership, claiming officials "dropped the ball" regarding the response to the fires.

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Heaton told Fox News Digital in January that city leaders were not prepared for the fires and questioned where taxpayer money had been spent. The actress emphasized a need for forestry management and reservoirs actually filled with water.

"I know some of the officials were saying, ‘Well, the system was overwhelmed.’ Well, in case of a huge fire, of course it's going to be overwhelmed," Heaton said. "You should know that and have been prepared for that. So, I think there's a lot of money spent in L.A. and we can't figure out where it's going."

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"It's people coming together in your community and insisting on getting stuff done. And sadly, this is a very, very, very harsh lesson."

During her most recent interview with Fox News Digital, Heaton said she believed California leadership needed to focus on two basic priorities.

"I just think you want to do the foundational work of your government, which is to maintain the infrastructure, number one. And keep people safe. Number two, like just focus on those two things," she said. "And when you get that done, then you can add on some bells and whistles."

Heaton's upcoming movie "The Unbreakable Boy," is an adaptation of Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory's 2014 book of the same name that was inspired by a true story. Written and directed by Jon Gunn, "The Unbreakable Boy" also stars Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, Jacob Laval, Peter Facinelli and Drew Powell.

A plot synopsis for the film reads, "When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott's growing faith and Austin's incredible spirit, they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times."

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While speaking with Fox News Digital, Heaton shared that the movie emphasizes the importance of faith and community. Heaton, who is a devout Catholic, explained that she overcomes challenging times in her own life by leaning on her faith.

"I know that God is in control and in charge," she said. "So even if he allows difficult circumstances into my life, I know he's there with me and that we will get through these things and that he allows things in order to teach us something and to help us grow." 

"But he also gives us people in our life to surround us, to walk through these difficulties together," Heaton added. "And so I think that's part of what this movie is about. It's about family coming together and coming together in their community and being able to overcome issues with hope, with heart and with humor."

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Heaton told Fox News Digital that she was drawn to the project because she loved the story told in the original book.

"It's a true story, and it's very inspirational," she said. "And there's a lot of families that you might even know and you don't realize they have struggles within their family."

Heaton continued, "And so, I think it's good for all of us to learn to be open about what we're doing, what we're struggling with, so that your community can come alongside you and walk with you through difficult times."

"Faith and community are really important things, and I think community is the visible hands and feet of God," she added. "So God says, 'I'm here for you, and I'm here for you through your community.' And this is how we love each other and this is how we are our best selves. And I think the movie also shows that."

"We're becoming a society in schools and our other institutions, who are now realizing that we need to accommodate people of all different kinds of ways of being, of people that have learning differences and personality differences, and that we can accommodate everybody and create a society that helps everyone flourish and achieve their potential. So I think that's a lot of the message that this movie imparts, and I think we need that right now. "

Justin Baldoni tears up talking about 'intense year,' 'anxiety' in new interview

9 February 2025 at 10:22

Justin Baldoni isn't holding back.

In an interview he did with "Gent's Talk" podcast, originally recorded in November 2024, Baldoni can be seen getting emotional as he discussed some issues he'd had over the past year.

"I had a intense year," he explained in a sneak peek for the interview that was shared to Instagram. "This morning I sent a text message."

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It's unclear what text message he's referring to in his comment.

"I had anxiety," he told the podcast host. When he was asked why, Baldoni said, "I haven't talked about this yet…."

The preview clip then cuts to a shot of Baldoni wiping his eyes and sniffling.

While promoting the episode on social media, the podcast explained that the interview was conducted in November as part of the "It Ends with Us" press tour. A description of the episode details that Baldoni talks about "the film, domestic violence, his relationship with his father, mental health, marriage and masculinity."

His interview is set to air in full on Monday at 2 pm ET.

While Baldoni doesn't explicitly mention Blake Lively or "It Ends with Us" during the clip, the interview was conducted just a month before Lively filed her complaint against him with the California Civil Rights Department. Shortly after, she filed her lawsuit against him in federal court.

In her complaint, Lively detailed allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, intentional affliction of emotional distress, negligence and more against Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath.

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Some of the issues allegedly addressed at an "all-hands" meeting at one point during the filming of "It Ends with Us" included no more showing nude videos or images of women to Lively, no more mention of Baldoni’s previous "pornography addiction," no more discussions about personal experiences with sex, no more descriptions of their own genitalia, no more adding sex scenes outside what was in the original script, no more discussions about Lively’s weight or deceased father and more.

However, Baldoni insisted in his own lawsuit filed in January that Lively "falsely" accused him in an attempt to repair her reputation following the fallout around the movie's press tour after the actress took control of the film.

"Lively could not tolerate her publicly tainted image for even a moment, and further could not accept that it was entirely of her own making," the lawsuit said. "She needed a scapegoat. And rather than admit and take accountability for her own mishaps, she chose to blame Plaintiffs, in a malicious and unforgivably public manner.

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"When she and [Ryan] Reynolds could not force Baldoni and Wayfarer to read a statement she and her representatives prepared, extorting them to ‘take accountability’ in defense of Lively’s actions, she lay in wait for months, preparing to publicly attack Baldoni by falsely claiming that he had sexually harassed her," the lawsuit alleged.

Earlier this month, a pre-trial hearing was held where Lively and Baldoni's lawyers were ordered to follow the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, which limit speaking to the press. Neither party will be allowed to make statements to the press that have a "substantial likelihood" of prejudicing a jury. However, the legal teams will be allowed to defend their clients in the media against publicity not created by either side.

The trial date remains set for March 2026.

Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Super Bowl stats, presidential portraits and culinary cravings

9 February 2025 at 08:45

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including a collection of current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.

This week's quiz highlights Super Bowl stats, presidential portraits and culinary cravings. Can you get all 8 questions right?

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Critics Choice Awards 2025: Ariana Grande, Angelina Jolie, and Demi Moore dazzle on the red carpet

7 February 2025 at 18:37

Hollywood stars have made their way to the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California, for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.

The Critics Choice Awards, which was initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of January, was postponed due to the Los Angeles fires. The show started by honoring first responders, some of whom were in attendance. 

Nominated at the awards show for her leading role in "Maria," Angelina Jolie turned heads when she posed for photos on the red carpet in a light brown dress with intricate lace designs throughout. She kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing her blonde hair down and pulled to one side, and made a statement with a bold red lip.

Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom. She kept her makeup look natural, and wore her hair in a slick back bun, allowing her sparkly earrings to shine.

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Ariana Grande made a statement when she posed for photos in a structured brown mini dress with floral designs flowing off of it. She accessorized with black heels and diamond earrings, going for a subtle natural makeup look, wearing her hair in a high bun.

Nominated for her supporting role in "Emilia Perez," Zoe Saldaña walked the red carpet in a stunning red dress, which she paired with a black choker and a few rings on her fingers. She kept her makeup natural, and wore her hair in a slick back bun.

Another big nominee of the evening, Cynthia Erivo, continued to channel her character from "Wicked," Elphaba, while on the red carpet, choosing a black leather gown with a plunging neckline and a peplum waist. She paired the look with her signature long nails and intricate earrings.

Nominated for her role in "Lioness," Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet in a tan suit with a white shirt and a black tie, wearing her signature blonde hair down in loose waves. She kept her accessories to a minimum, wearing large hoop earrings and a brown bracelet.

Kate Hudson was also in attendance, choosing to wear a backless black dress, tied together with a bow in the back. She accessorized the look with large gold, diamond earrings, and wore her hair in a slicked back low bun.

Walking the red carpet in a sparkly tan dress with bedazzled buttons down the middle was Jodie Foster, who is nominated for her role in the limited series, "True Detective: Night Country." She wore her hair in her signature short bob and kept her makeup natural.

The host of the evening, comedian Chelsea Handler, walked the red carpet in a cream-colored mid-length one-shoulder dress, with ruffles on one side. She paired the dress with nude heels, featuring sparkly embellishments, and a bracelet and earrings.

Rachel Brosnahan, known for her starring role on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," posed for photos in a figure-hugging black gown with keyhole cutouts on the chest, and additional cutouts on the shoulders. 

Nominated for her role on "Nobody Wants This," Kristen Bell kept it simple in a black dress with a halter neckline, which she paired with a black purse.

Country singer Maren Morris wore a black and white strapless gown on the red carpet, featuring a white train which extended out from both sides of her gown. She paired the look with a diamond chain and diamond earrings, and she wore her hair in a slick back bun.

Also on the red carpet is Naomi Watts, who arrived at the award show as a nominee for her role in "Feud: Capote vs The Swans." She kept it simple in a black dress, which she paired with a gold watch, a ring and diamond earrings.

"Saved by the Bell" star, Mark-Paul Gosselaar walked the red carpet in a white suit jacket and white shirt, over black trousers, which he paired with a black bowtie. He also paired the look with a pair of glasses.

Nominee Dakota Fanning brought a pop of color to the red carpet when she posed for photos in a strapless mint green dress with a sheer skirt. She kept the makeup look natural, wore her straight blonde hair down, and accessorized the look with a large diamond necklace.

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Keri Russell, nominated for her role in "The Diplomat," opted for a white two-piece set which featured a textured jacket with buttons and pockets, which she paired with a matching skirt.

Liev Schrieber made the Critics' Choice Awards a family affair, when he walked the red carpet with his wife, Taylor Neisen, and his son, Sasha. He and his son looked dapper in black suits, while his wife looked chic in a one-shoulder long-sleeved black gown with a thigh-high slit.

Nominated for her supporting role in "The Substance," Margaret Qualley walked the red carpet in a flowing ethereal gray gown with long sleeves and a silver bedazzled belt on the waist.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was all smiles as she walked the red carpet in a strapless black dress with a floral design, which she paired with a black clutch, multiple rings and dangling earrings. She wore her hair in an updo, leaving the front pieces out, to frame her face.

Critics Choice winner Adam Brody looked dapper as he walked the red carpet alongside his wife, Leighton Meester, in a black suit. Meester stunned in a sparkling sheer corseted gold gown, which she paired with a diamond necklace.

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Also in attendance on the red carpet was actor Orlando Bloom, who posed for photos in a monochromatic look, wearing a burgundy suit over a matching shirt. He accessorized with black dress shoes and a watch.

Georgina Chapman posed for photos alongside her boyfriend, Adrien Brody, who is nominated for his role in "The Brutalist," in an off-the-shoulder blue gown, with a portion of the skirt featuring sheer black fabric, pairing the dress with a necklace which resembled a bird. Brody wore a classic black suit with a bowtie.

Nominated for his role in "The Penguin," Colin Farrell walked the red carpet in a red suit. 

Tom Selleck indulges in McDonald's before 80th birthday celebration with wife and family

1 February 2025 at 23:27

Tom Selleck was spotted on a solo outing to McDonald's the day before the actor celebrated his milestone 80th birthday.

The "Magnum P.I." star was photographed in his car while picking up fast food at a drive-thru in Thousand Oaks, California on Tuesday. 

On Wednesday night, Selleck was seen holding hands with his wife Jillie Mack after enjoying a birthday dinner with family and friends at the upscale Italian eatery Tuscany il Ristorante in Thousand Oaks.

The couple, who have been married since 1987, were joined by their daughter Hannah, 36, for the celebration. 

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Selleck was casually clad in a dark red button-down shirt under a light brown blazer with a tan jacket, blue jeans and olive green sneakers. 

Jillie, 67, wore a black and beige striped maxi-dress with a light brown leather jacket, a black cross-body bag and black ankle boots.

Selleck carried a cigar box while Jillie held a gift bag as they strolled hand in hand down the street.

In a December interview with Parade, Selleck said that he had given little thought as to how he planned to celebrate turning 80.

"I’m trying not to count," he said. "I stopped celebrating birthdays a while back. I intend to keep working. I’ll probably have dinner with maybe my brother and my sister and Jillie, just go out to dinner, kind of be quiet and not make a big deal of it."

While speaking with Parade, Selleck said he was looking toward the future after his hit show "Blue Bloods" came to an end.

The Emmy Award winner played Commissioner Frank Reagan in the crime drama for 14 seasons from 2010 to 2024.

Selleck explained that he is not planning to retire anytime soon and expressed his hopes to make a return to the Western genre in a project led by "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan.

"A good Western’s always on my list," he said.  "I miss that; I want to sit on a horse again."

Selleck, who lives with Jillie on a 63-acre ranch in Ventura, California, previously starred in seven Westerns, including "The Sacketts," "Concrete Cowboys," "The Shadow Riders," "Quigley Down Under," "Last Stand at Saber River," "Crossfire Trail" and "Monte Walsh."

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While Selleck quipped that offers for new acting roles aren't "pouring in," he added that "some people are thinking of me."

"I don’t know where my next job will take me," he said. "People ask, ‘What do you want to do next?’ I’m not sure. I don’t want to do Frank Reagan II."

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Selleck later shared his thoughts on starring in a potential "Blue Bloods" spin-off, saying "I’m open to suggestions because I love Frank Reagan, but nobody’s really asked."

"I don’t see him retiring and going off somewhere," the actor added. "If he goes off to a small town, I’d rather do more ‘Jesse Stone’ movies."

Selleck played police chief Jesse Stone in nine TV movies from 2005 to 2015. The films were based on Robert B. Parker's "Jesse Stone" novel series.

During his interview with Parade, Selleck told the outlet that he wasn't aware of plans for another "Jesse Stone" movie but didn't rule out reprising the role in the future.

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"It would be an interesting challenge because Jesse is older now," he said. "There’ve been quite a few years between shows. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a viable character. Everywhere I go, one of the things I get asked is, "When can I see another 'Jesse Stone'?"

At the time, Selleck admitted that coming to terms with the end of "Blue Bloods," which aired its final episode on Dec. 13, had been difficult. 

"The hardest part for me is we had the ‘Blue Bloods’ family and we had the actors’ family," he said. "They’re all my pals. I miss them. It’s going to take a lot of getting used to."

Justin Baldoni launches new website with amended lawsuit, 'timeline of relevant events' in Blake Lively feud

1 February 2025 at 20:25

Justin Baldoni's team has launched a new website amid his ongoing legal battle with "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively.

The website, thelawsuitinfo.com, which was published Saturday, featured a landing page with links to two PDF files, including a copy of a newly amended complaint that the 41-year-old actor filed against the 37-year-old actress and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and another document with a 168-page "timeline of relevant events" that showcased new emails and texts related to the case. 

Both documents were filed Friday in New York federal court ahead of the case's first hearing, which is scheduled for Monday.

Lively has claimed she was sexually harassed on the set of "It Ends With Us" and filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his Wayfarer studio and former PR representatives in December. The same day Lively filed her suit, Baldoni filed a $250 million suit against The New York Times for a December article about Lively's lawsuit and the alleged smear campaign Baldoni attempted to run against his co-star.

Weeks later, Baldoni then named Lively and Reynolds in a separate $400 million defamation lawsuit in which he accused the Hollywood power couple of attempting to hijack "It Ends With Us" and create their own narrative. 

Baldoni's amended complaint alleged Lively had been working with The New York Times weeks before the article was published in December. 

The documents stated that metadata embedded within The New York Times article indicated the outlet "had already begun building its defamatory Article no later than October 31, 2024." 

The lawsuit claimed that "careful observers reported that viewing the HTML source code for the Article revealed references to a 'message-embed-generator' that referred [to a] date of ‘2024-10-31.’" 

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According to the documents, The New York Times created a tool to display Lively's texts in the article Oct. 31, which Baldoni's legal team suggested was evidence the story was first generated on or before that date.

"It may seem unsurprising and even respectable that a news organization should work for weeks or months before publishing a purported investigative report," the documents say. 

"But the significance of the timing of these elements of the defamatory Article is that they strip away the legal shields that Lively, the Times, and the other Lively Parties were likely relying on to protect their malicious acts of defamation, such as the litigation privilege and the fair reporting privilege."

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, addressed the amended complaint. 

"The decision to amend our lawsuit was a logical next step due to the overwhelming amount of new proof that has come to light," Freedman said.

"This fresh evidence corroborates what we knew all along, that due to a blind pursuit of power, Ms. Lively and her entire team colluded for months to destroy reputations through a complex web of lies, false accusations and the manipulation of illicitly received communications.

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"The ongoing public interest in this case online has ironically shed light on the undeniable facts pertaining to The New York Times and how heavily Ms. Lively and her representatives were not only deeply involved in the attempted takedown and smear campaign of Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and their teams but that they themselves initiated it."

In a statement to Fox News Digital, The New York Times Company's representative, Danielle Rhoades Ha, pushed back against claims made in the amended lawsuit.

"The Baldoni/Wayfarer legal filings are rife with inaccuracies about The New York Times, including, for example, the bogus claim that The Times had early access to Ms. Lively's state civil rights complaint," she said.

"Mr. Baldoni's lawyers base their erroneous claim on postings by amateur internet sleuths, who, not surprisingly, are wrong. The sleuths have noted that a version of the Lively state complaint published by The Times carries the date 'December 10' even though the complaint wasn't filed until more than a week later. The problem: that date is generated by Google software and is unrelated to the date when The Times received it and posted it."

Representatives for Lively did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

Jennifer Lopez, Kelsea Ballerini, Renée Zellweger stun in lace, sheer and cut-outs: PHOTOS

1 February 2025 at 15:00

Jennifer Lopez shimmered as she walked the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," at the Sundance Film Festival, wearing a sheer black gown with a sparkly spider web design on it.

The singer and actress accessorized the Valdrin Sahiti gown with black velvet high heels, a black velvet clutch and a few rings on her fingers. Her makeup included a nude lip with dark eyes, including bold eyeliner and lashes, paired with an elaborate updo reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour.

She posted multiple photos from the evening on social media, sharing with her fans in one of the captions that "this project has been such a labor of love" and that she's excited for her fans to see it.

"You really looked so beautiful!" one fan wrote on a different post featuring the red carpet look. "I have never thought of spiders as being beautiful, and yet, here we are. Wow," another wrote, while a third told her "you never miss."

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Country music singer Kelsea Ballerini looked stunning as she posed for photos at the SiriusXM studios in black trousers and a matching suit jacket, which she paired with a sheer shirt with a black collar underneath.

She also paired the look with sheer black high-heeled shoes, a few rings and small diamond hoop earrings. The star wore her hair in a low bun with a few strands left out to frame her face.

While co-hosting on "Today with Jenna & Friends," Ballerini gave some insight into her relationship with her boyfriend Chase Stokes.

"I often hear, ‘They make me a better person.’ I like ‘bigger,’" Ballerini said. "I feel like when you get into a relationship, when you’re really ready for it, you’re already better. You should be a really healthy, good, whole version of yourself going into it."

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Renée Zellweger looked regal when she walked the red carpet at the premiere of "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" in Paris, wearing a sheer Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello one-shoulder gown with a scalloped neckline and floral lace patterns on it.

The actress was all smiles as she posed for photos, keeping her makeup look natural and wearing her hair in a low ponytail tied together with a black bow. She styled the look with black heels and an emerald ring.

Zellweger starred in the first "Bridget Jones Diary" movie in 2001, playing the titular character. The upcoming fourth installment follows Bridget Jones as she manages motherhood, work and dating, even dabbling with dating apps.

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Danica McKellar looked stunning as she celebrated her 50th birthday with a ballroom dancing-themed party, wearing a sparkly disco-ball inspired sequined mini dress with a halter neckline. 

"Dancing truly lights up my soul and gives me a powerful motivation to stay in shape. I really think it keeps me young in mind, body and spirit!" McKellar said in a statement.

She posed for photos with many of her guests, which included fellow '90s child stars, friends and other Great American Family actors, including Candace Cameron Bure and Jesse Hutch.

Bure was all smiles as she posed in a sequined two-piece set composed of a long sleeve top and a matching high-waisted skirt. Hutch kept it casual in jeans, a black shirt and a black suit jacket over it.

CRAIG T. NELSON: I grew up in a farm family. My new film celebrates Americans who really do work for food

1 February 2025 at 09:00

When I think of the farmers I grew up around, I think of resilience and stewardship. These are people who rise before the sun, work tirelessly to feed not only their families but all of us and endure hardships most of us cannot imagine. Yet the headlines about America’s farming recession remind us of just how much they shoulder — and how little recognition they often receive. 

As an actor, recognition finds you whether you want it or not. While the work is meaningful, it can pale compared to the daily hours, grit and commitment farming families dedicate daily. There is no craft services table waiting for them — they are feeding everyone else.  

Farming is not just a job — it is a calling. Theirs is often an unnoticed sacrifice, from the long hours and rising costs to the unpredictable weather and policy challenges. A single bag of corn seed now costs $230, nearly double the price of a few years ago. Combine that with declining crop prices, and farmers must navigate a system stacked against them. Yet they persevere because their work feeds millions and sustains communities. 

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My great-grandfather, Gulbrand Nelson, left Norway to settle in Wisconsin before moving to South Dakota, where our family farm still stands today. That upbringing instilled in me the importance of values, tradition and faith — ideals I see fading as time passes. If we let them fade long enough, they will vanish. 

I’ve been blessed in my career with the ability to do things I believe in. At this stage in my life, it has become all the more important to work on projects that matter to me and the legacy I will leave to my children, grandchildren and those who have entrusted me with their viewing time over the years.  

My family's heritage inspired me to take on one such project called "Green and Gold," a film that reflects the spirit of farming families and their struggles today. The project embodies what I value most: resilience, stewardship, and legacy. It is a tribute to the farmers who quietly hold our country together. 

Growing up near farming communities, I saw firsthand what that perseverance looks like: long days in the fields, families working through mechanical failures or harsh weather, and a deep-rooted pride in their labor. Those experiences shaped my values and the stories I want to tell. 

When I was offered the opportunity to be part of "Green and Gold," I knew it was more than a role — it was a chance to honor the legacy of farming families. The film highlights their resilience and quiet strength, reminding us of their vital contributions to our country. 

Farmers are America's backbone. Their stewardship of the land reflects faith, responsibility and commitment to something greater than themselves. Yet, they are often left to face economic and policy challenges alone. This farming recession is not just a farming issue but a national one. Rural communities are struggling, and the ripple effects will touch us all. We must do more than recognize farmers in times of crisis. We must advocate for policies that support them, invest in rural infrastructure, and champion their contributions to our everyday lives.  

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Beyond the economic struggles, farming takes an emotional toll. In conversations with farmers, while preparing for "Green and Gold," I heard pride in their work and concern about the future. Who will carry on their legacy? Will their children want to inherit the struggles that come with it? These are not just questions — they are the realities shaping rural America today. 

We owe so much to our farmers. They feed us, clothe us and sustain our economy. Their work is woven into the fabric of our history, yet their voices are often absent from national conversations. By telling their stories — on screen and off — we can honor their contributions and address their challenges. 

Take a moment to reflect on the farmers behind the meals you eat and the clothes you wear. Support your local farmers’ markets, advocate for policies that uplift them, and express gratitude for their tireless work. 

I have walked down many red carpets in my career, surrounded by accolades and recognition. Yet, may these words, in even the smallest way, serve as an amber wave of gratitude to honor farming families across our great land. 

Thank you, farmers. 

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