So I took a little vacation and traveled to the other side of the country — to New York. Ah, the Big Apple. The city where more than 8 million people live. The home of Broadway, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Now, Lady Liberty came to the United States from France back in 1885, in over 300 copper pieces. She came with instructions: “Some assembly required. Batteries not included”. She was a gift from the French people to the Americans. But the receiving party had to prepare the pedestal for her themselves. Hmm.Instead of New York, the Statue could’ve ended up in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston or even San Francisco. All of these cities were willing to pay for the construction if they got the Statue. But New Yorkers wanted it, too. They started the fundraising campaign and managed to get all the money needed. So, the Statue officially called New York home in 1886, where it still resides. Sorry, Philly. I like your cheesesteaks, though. Anyway, the Statue of Liberty was my first stop, and I was very excited. But I had no idea what was to come next.
Leslie Uggams, the Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer, has had a remarkable career that has taken her from Harlem to Broadway. Despite her memorable portrayals on-screen, her personal life could easily be the plot of a movie. In this article, we’ll explore how her interracial marriage and enduring love story triumphed over adversity and the test of time. Even after 58 years, their love remains as strong as ever.
To most moviegoers, Liam Neeson is known as a fearless action hero who can rescue his daughter from captivity and save passengers on a plane. But true movie fans know him as the one who played Oskar Schindler. However, today we’re not here to talk about his successful film career but about the tragic side of the actor’s life. In 2009, due to an unfortunate accident, he lost his beloved wife and has since not chosen to connect his fate with anyone else, instead devoting himself to work and his children.
As our society progresses, previously impossible or frowned-upon concepts are now accepted and normalized. However, some people still struggle to accept and reveal certain aspects of their true selves. Fearing judgment from friends, family, or the public, they conceal their true identities. It’s essential to come to terms with one’s identity as it can bring comfort, relief, and love at any age.
The story of Whoopi Goldberg is one of resilience, perseverance, and ultimately triumph. Despite the many challenges life threw her way, Goldberg refused to let go of her dreams of becoming an actress. Throughout her journey, Goldberg’s love for her daughter remained her greatest motivation, driving her to make any necessary sacrifices to ensure her child had the best possible life.
Jamie Brewer, 38, succeeded in making history that some people never thought possible — she was the first person with Down syndrome to help lead a theatrical show on Broadway. But this isn’t all she’s doing. Brewer is here to prove that no physical condition can stand between you and your dreams. And just because of that, we are here to let our beloved readers hear her story.
Viola Davis is an actress, producer, and director who has appeared in a number of films, including The Help, The Woman King, and Black Adam. Starting her acting career on stage, her deep performances leave powerful marks on viewers, which have earned her many awards. And this year, she received a Grammy Award.
Dany DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, separated after spending more than 3 decades together. Though, they haven’t even thought about getting an official divorce. While it may seem unusual, the 2 of them feel super comfortable in the new relationships they’ve built. And they prove that family ties go beyond all conventions.
As with other things in life, love appears many times when we’re least expecting it and in a totally unexpected way. It’s the little things that can change everything. They make us see the other person from a completely fresh perspective. That’s what happened to actors Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick; it took a few seconds and a couple of steps to know that nothing would ever be the same again.
When we think of the great stars of the Hollywood big screen, Robert De Niro is one of the first to come to mind. This actor has played different characters that became classics worldwide, but he won our hearts with his incredible charisma. An excellent witness is Meryl Streep, one of the first to receive De Niro’s kindness.
Psychology tells us that what we become when we grow up is mostly because of our upbringing and great genes. And some people hit the jackpot in the genetic lottery and receive unconditional love from their families. And others manage to find fame thanks to their parents’ unwavering support.
We know Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward as one of the first power couples in showbiz. They’re even thought of as “Hollywood’s golden couple”. Their work in front of and behind the camera has surprised us all, but their love story is truly something else. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were married for fifty years and, in an industry where love is often fleeting, their long marriage teaches us that true love can last forever.
Enchanted was released in 2007. It’s a brilliant comedy about the adventures of a fairy tale princess suddenly compelled to live a modern city lifestyle. Since it premiered, the charisma of the characters and the novelty of the story captured an audience that has been waiting for the sequel all this time.
Science says that good friendships have a healthy impact on our well-being. That’s why we can get through thick and thin with the help of a long-time pal. Celebrities, with their busy lives, also need shoulders to lean on.
In 2012, Pitch Perfect was released, a musical comedy somewhat out of the ordinary, as it told the story of a group of college girls trying to win an a cappella choir contest. The Barden Bellas knew how to conquer the audience with their beautiful voices, the peculiar way of mashing up one song with another, and maintaining a rhythm that was as catchy as it was entertaining.
The actress that made so many childhoods happy by playing Mary Poppins is also the protagonist of a real-life love story that’s just as magical as her movie. Together with her husband, film director Blake Edwards, she had a romance similar to the script of a romantic comedy from beginning to end. However, in this case, it was in real life, and it became the best production they worked on.
The ’90s were considered the golden years for movie and TV stars. Many of our favorite ’90s icons are still doing what they love today and look amazing. They just prove that you can be happy at any age and careers don’t have an expiration date.
There is something exciting about following celebrity couples. Therapists say it’s natural to look up to celebrity couples because audiences feel like these people are a part of their lives. We have to admit that celebrities set a great example sometimes by showing us that it’s possible to stay in love for many decades, even if there are hardships along the way.
Children of celebrities find themselves in the limelight since their birth no matter whether they want it or not. Ordinary people just want to know how they grow and what they do.
Meeting a celebrity remains an unreachable dream for many people, especially if you live in a small city. However, in general, it’s not all that rare to meet your idol somewhere random since many of them lead a very modest lifestyle, go shopping in supermarkets and flower shops, use public transport, and sit on planes next to ordinary people. And once you encounter a celebrity in an unofficial environment, you’ll instantly understand what kind of people they are.
If you don’t follow the lives of actors and actresses outside the movies, you might easily perceive the characters they portray on the screen as being their true nature. Some celebrities play similar roles all the time, and we get used to this image of them. So the moment is much more surprising when an actress who used to play tough and even masculine character happens to have a beautiful and feminine look on the red carpet. And we wonder, “Is it really her?”
Aside from the many gifts that have been bestowed upon Sir Patrick Stewart, he’s also lucky enough to have a gem of a wife. Sunny Ozell enchanted the famous actor with her charm and beautiful voice to the point that he didn’t even give a second thought to their age difference. Then again, it’s rarely a problem among Hollywood couples, and Patrick and Sunny are one of the most stellar examples.
Many celebrities, like some of us, have been lucky enough to have siblings with whom to share their life or part of it. Who could imagine, for example, that a Marvel Avenger would spend a Saturday afternoon helping his brother with his homework? Well, that’s the case of many celebs you’ve probably seen in movies or heard on the radio, especially those that have siblings with big age gaps. After all, regardless of whether they are from the same blood or not, siblings will always be a source of inspiration and a good example.
It’s been 26 years since its premiere, however, it seems that more and more people are talking about Friends because fans just can’t get enough of it. Maybe that’s because it’s a series that can be watched and enjoyed over and over again. But what would the series be without those characters who were part of the story, but who weren’t the stars of the show? What would have happened without Emily, who would Ross have called Rachel at the wedding? Or what would have happened without Richard and his influence on the relationship between Chandler and Monica?
There is a legend that Charles-de-Gaulle contemplated invading Monaco, but changed his mind because he knew he wouldn’t be more popular than Grace Kelly. The amazing life of this successful actress, and later, princess, was like a fairytale and still moves people all around the world.
Films and TV series manage to conquer us. They captivate us with their stories and unique experiences. A big chunk of that power lies in the moving performances of actors. The actors on this list not only accomplished their dreams of becoming performers but they also made their mark in our collective memories.
Tyrion Lannister is probably one of the most popular characters from Game of Thrones and the entertainment world in general. Likewise, it has been a milestone in the career of Peter Dinklage, the New Jersey native actor who played the Tyrion the series needed. His dramatic personality, wit, and somewhat arrogant look combined make him an unforgettable character.
Psychologists believe that our perceived age is different from our biological age, and that’s why it’s totally normal to have an age difference in a relationship. For example, age gap couples are quite common in Hollywood, because they listen to their feelings and ultimately know that age is just a number.
Although some of celebrity siblings have lived in their famous sibling’s shadows, others have managed to carve their own path. Think about Ashlee Simpson, whose great musical debut was completely independent from Jessica’s career.
Despite all the rumors about things not going smoothly in their relationship, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have been together for more than 22 years, not counting 5 years of dating, and they don’t plan to quit any time soon. They’re heading into the 3 decades of “love, commitment, and respect,” while raising 3 children together, and they’ve proven that a long-lasting relationship isn’t a problem when it comes to true feelings.
Believe it or not, it’s been 7 years since we saw the last episode of The Office. The show’s cast was so good that we couldn’t help but cringe, laugh, and cry along with them and that is why it won 29 awards over the course of 9 seasons. Each and every one of the characters felt like our own co-workers, which is why we can’t help but wonder how they’re doing these days.
It may seem difficult to make friends in adulthood, however, this iconic bromance of 2 legendary actors is a great exception to that sentiment. And even now, decades later, the whole world adores their close friendship as they watch them have fun at red carpet events, throw house parties, and mock each other on Twitter.
No matter how big an actor’s talent is, they still possess natural human traits. Sometimes they can have general dislikes, claims, and disagreements with other people. And other times, they just don’t hit it off with their co-stars from the start and end up getting involved in various feuds.
Before the age of the internet, young people were not interested in Instagram stars but in actors and actresses that they saw in movies and TV series. We are always ready to watch some of the old movies again, like Leon, Beethoven, Home Alone, Ghostbusters, and others. But what are the actors that played our favorite characters doing now?
