The Shrek franchise has become one of the most successful animated film series in history, grossing over $3.9 billion worldwide. The unconventional story about the love and adventures of the green ogre has captured the hearts of both children and adults. And we are happy to announce that we may be able to watch the next part of this adventure very soon.
Psychologists can name a dozen reasons why it’s in people’s nature to want to have kids, and one significant point is finding the ultimate parental happiness in their little ones. While some of us can only handle raising a small family, beloved Hollywood parents are up for the challenge and find joy in not only 3 but 4 or more children in their brood.
Critics often question the viability of relationships between individuals with a significant age difference. On the other hand, some believe that age is merely a number and should not be a factor in love. Below, we featured celebrities who embrace the latter view and have found happiness in their relationships despite the age gap between them.
Couples with an age gap bigger than 10 years tend to experience social disapproval, claim various studies. But that doesn’t seem to stop those in the spotlight to invest their time and affection in partners who are either much older or much younger than them. In fact, many beloved famous couples who have been married for years have big age gaps. We gathered here a few of those successful love stories.
Jonah Hill is a 39-year-old actor who many of us remember as a funny, clumsy guy from hit comedy flicks. But we’d like to tell you about how he’s become a Hollywood style icon and set a new movie trend, all while staying true to himself.
There are movies or series that are so important you can expect to see either a reboot or a sequel to capture new generations. However, particular versions have impressed us or at least turned out to be iconic in their way, so it is hard to believe that they are not entirely original productions. The public often is unaware that it is an adaptation of an older movie.
We all know Grinch — the big, fluffy, green dude who can’t stand our favorite winter holiday. The character was created by Dr. Seuss, and he first appeared in his book in 1957. By the way, Grinch wasn’t green in the book — it was black and white. Also, if you were wondering how old Grinch is — he’s 53, the same age Dr. Seuss was when he wrote the book. But let’s learn more about the character. We all know how the story goes: a furry creature is living in seclusion, on a cliff outside the town of Whoville. The citizens are obsessed with the winter holiday and make a big fuss around it every year, and also a lot of noise.
Having a successful comeback after a long break can prove to be difficult in any career, especially in the movie industry. But for some actors, disappearing from the spotlight for a while hasn’t affected their fame negatively. In fact, they were able to make an exciting comeback after several years.
The use of prosthetic makeup in films goes all the way back to 1902 for the French film A Trip to the Moon. Since then, special effects on the actors’ looks to create whole new characters have inspired filmmakers and writers to imagine a richer storyline for the audience. Sometimes, these effects even go above and beyond by concealing a famous star underneath.
Star Trek was a revolution. It all began in the 60s, and to this day, new franchises are still produced, and merchandising is more popular than ever. The series shows a future full of intergalactic adventures and managed to amass many loyal fans. In short, Star Trek has had and will continue to have a long life and prosperity.
Have you ever wondered how many children you would have in your life? Well, we have some advice. According to the existing research, parents with at least 4 or even more kids tend to be happier and generally more satisfied with life. And it seems like some of the celeb fathers are already following this rule, for example, Brad Pitt, who has 6 kids, or Elon Musk, whose family comprises 10 children.
Actors in Shakespeare’s day would cross-dress as women in order to play female roles. Nowadays, many actors dress as a different gender to challenge themselves, shake up stereotypes, and stretch the minds of their audience. Though it’s not easy to transform from the feminine to the masculine side or vice versa and nail the role convincingly, these 12 stars were brave enough to do both. In fact, some of them even wound up winning prestigious awards for their efforts.
Whether they chose to take care of their family or run a business, many actors have made the decision of retreating from working onscreen for a period of time. Most often, the break is short, and the comeback is somewhat impressive, leading us to believe that time off can be a great opportunity to develop one’s career.
Actors often have to play roles that are out of their age range. To make them look younger, makeup artists may be inspired by old photographs of themselves at a younger age; but to age them, that’s another story. In those cases, the characterization is done based on how they might age, and it may not be how they will age later in real life, as that process depends on many factors.
Movies can either be a box office hit or a flop. That’s why many Hollywood celebrities think long and hard before accepting a role in a film. Some artists decide not to take risks and refuse to star in films that, in the end, turn out to be huge hits.
Some people are quite critical of couples with a big age gap and doubt that representatives of different generations can have a harmonious relationship. Others think that age is just a number, and you shouldn’t pay attention to it.
Since the 1980s, we’ve been graced with Eddie Murphy’s talent in stand-up shows, sketches, and never-aging movies that always manage to give us the giggles. But little did we know, Murphy scored in real life too — today he’s raising his 10 children with the love of his life, Paige Butcher. The road was not easy, but the love and devotion they have for one another was worth it.
When the first Back to the Future movie was released, Michael J. Fox was a 24-year-old young man. Eddie Murphy was in the famous Coming to America at the age of 27, and George Clooney was 35 when he fought vampires in the iconic From Dusk Till Dawn. And we were pretty amazed by the fact that all these actors were born in the same year.
We all know that having a successful career and being a loving, caring, and dedicated parent is tough for anyone. Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Eddie Murphy. Not only is Murphy a well-renowned and highly successful actor, producer, writer, and comedian, but he is also an attentive father to 10 children.
We know them for their great movie hits, but it turns out they are also the proud moms and dads of a lot of kids. From Bruce Willis who has 5 daughters, to Eddie Murphy who is the father of 10 children, they have their hands full, and you’ll probably be surprised to find some of these celebrities on our list of moms and dads.
Some actors are so good, that playing just one role in one movie isn’t enough. For example, in The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy played not only Sherman Klump, the main character, but he also played his mom, dad, grandmother, and a couple more relatives, which makes 7 different roles in total. Or Cate Blanchett, who portrayed 13 various characters in the movie, Manifesto. It’s amazing, but these are not the only surprising examples of “chameleon” actors who brilliantly transformed into multiple characters in the same movie or TV show. Bright Side found 15 great actors who played more than one role in the same production. Let’s check how observant you are based on how many examples you’re familiar with.
There are film duos whose charisma led them to star in many films together, some in the same movie sagas and others across different genres. If chemistry is the key to an excellent performance, these pairs have proven that they get along so well in front of the camera that it’s hard to think of one without thinking of the other.
After a long stressful day, we all look for something that will help us relax, and one of the options is to watch a comedy movie. That is when we end up spending hours searching and reading countless reviews to choose the right one. But, there are comedy movies that you’ve probably never thought could hold the power to put a smile on your face.
The ability to completely transform into a character is a coveted skill for an actor. However, many famous actors have certain types of characters that they often portray. But sometimes, all they need is one out-of-the-ordinary role to push them out of their comfort zone.
House of Cards, Black Mirror, and Stranger Things — perhaps you’ve watched these and many other popular TV series on Netflix. But the good news is, this massive streaming station continues to please its viewers with feature films that win prestigious awards and receive tons of positive reviews.
If you are a movie lover and watch films on Netflix, you must be a person who enjoys binge-watching every weekend or at least in their free time. In a previous article, we shared a selection of movies hidden within the platform with our readers, but sooner or later, those options will run out, and you will be eager for more suggestions.
Men can be the strictest fathers, but then completely change their tune when they become granddads. And celebrities are no exception — they turn from these brutal thieves of female hearts into cute granddads, who like to pamper their grandkids and let them get away with anything.
The idea of making sequels to popular movies is almost as old as moviemaking itself, but it really took off in the 1970’s when movies got the idea to make numbered sequels, like The Godfather 2 or French Connection II. And Hollywood hasn’t taken a break since then. For a more modern take, the world of The Matrix is also returning to theaters with a fourth film, after 2 previous sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Hollywood loves keeping a good story going and it’s not the only movie with a follow-up in the works.
It is hard enough to raise one child while trying to satisfy all the needs and desires of a whole other human being with all their quirks and oddities. We can only imagine how difficult it is to raise 3 or 4, let alone 10 kids! Turns out, many famous people have managed to do just that, and we had no idea about it!
