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Many idols from our childhood or teenage years have walked away from their acting career in pursuit of a different and probably quieter life. They disappear from the radar, and every time we see them in an old movie or TV show, we feel nostalgic and secretly want to see them take back their former glory.

Known for her incredible talent and ability to take on complex roles easily, Kathy Bates has been in the game for decades. But what many might not know is that she’s also faced severe health challenges along the way. Despite these struggles, Bates hasn’t let anything hold her back. She’s still going strong and taking on new projects that show off her creativity and her love for what she does.

The legendary Tom Hanks is a well-known actor and filmmaker whose comedy and drama roles are literally iconic. Many of his movies have become extremely successful, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. In fact, we didn’t know some of these things and were caught by surprise. Here are a couple of facts about this symbolic celebrity that might leave you in awe too.

Morgan Freeman is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. He is mainly known for his signature voice, calm demeanor, and unconditional love for his fans. Yet, if you meet him on the street and ask him for a selfie, you will find out he doesn’t like doing that. He finds his way of pleasing and surprising his fans, which extends beyond acting.

The average height of an American woman is 5’3″, while in Mexico and some other Latin American countries, the average height is between 5’2″ and 5’3“. While extremely tall women are in great demand in industries like fashion and sports, in “normal” life, many of them suffer from social stereotypes — since they are taller, they stand out from the majority of girls. Actresses from different countries have shared how they’ve faced judgment and rejection as they got ahead.

“I didn’t think it was possible at my age. They call it a geriatric pregnancy,” Halle Berry opened up about having her second child when she was 47. The actress, who became a mother for the first time at 41, said that her pregnancy was unexpected. And according to Dr. Joshua U. Klein, medical director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York-Brooklyn, this makes sense since it’s estimated that after the age of 45, the chances of becoming pregnant without intervention decrease and reach 0.01%.

Diane Keaton is a woman of numerous accomplishments. She has over 5 decades of acting under her belt, an Oscar, many philanthropic achievements, and she’s a mother to 2 adopted kids. And Diane has managed to do it all by herself, as to this day, she’s never been married. The single life has never bothered the actress, but it seems like she might be looking for a new thrill in her life.

Sam Smith is one of the most prominent musical talents of our time with 4 Grammys and an Oscar to show for it. But despite their irrefutable talent, the famous singer has had to deal with personal adversities in their life, mostly revolving around self-identity. Nowadays, however, it seems that Smith is finally comfortable in their own skin, even though it occasionally causes a stir on social media.

Statistically speaking, as I’ll be doing here, you might have heard that a total solar eclipse is a rare thing — sorry, but that’s a bit of a myth. This phenomenon occurs approximately once every 18 months. The next one will take place in April 2024, so you can check it out yourself!

There are actors who are called typecast actors because they play the same type of character all the time. Katherine Heigl, Zooey Deschanel, or Michelle Rodriguez, for example, have experienced this problem firsthand. However, there are actresses who can play dozens of different characters, from villains to sweethearts, and be totally convincing in all of them. So, let’s find out who these actresses are.

For years, Angelina Jolie was known to have a fraught relationship with her father, Oscar-winning actor John Voight. The pair had many disagreements in the past, which even led them to have zero contact for several years. But after the actress’s mom passed away, she slowly started reconnecting with her dad. Through a shared passion for film and Jolie’s kids’ help, the 2 have successfully mended their relationship and are beginning a new chapter.

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.

Sometimes, something that may seem like a small gesture or good deed to you, can change someone else’s life for the better. Many of our favorite celebrities have expressed gratitude to the stars who helped them before they hit the big time. Their stories prove that kindness and mentoring the next generation can make a huge impact and teach lessons that will be remembered for a lifetime.

You’ve probably heard of Nicolas Cage. Considered a bad actor to some and a good actor to others, what’s really important is that he has earned a special place in the hearts of all of us. Not only for having starred in some classics of decades past but also because, even if you haven’t seen his movies, you’ve most likely seen him in a meme.

When the movie Black Panther first came out in 2018, it received overall good reviews from both the audience and the critics, with many pointing out the great skills of the main actor Chadwick Boseman. Unfortunately, he passed away just 2 years later, after a private battle with cancer. So the cast and the crew have a goal of making the new Black Panther movie worthy enough to live up to his legacy.

The road to fame is full of obstacles. The ability to overcome failures and not lose faith in oneself are essential qualities for any profession, including actors. Even extremely famous and Oscar-winning Hollywood stars faced many knockbacks at the beginning of their careers.

It seems some celebrities have never been young because we all remember them at a more mature age. In fact, they have either started their career quite late or, for some reason, we don’t remember the start of their creative path.

All people with Down syndrome have their own talents, scientists claim. They could be gifted in poetry, art, or even be able to read other people’s emotions. People with Down syndrome want to be recognized as unique individuals with their own unique abilities or skills. Our heroine is living proof of this, and she could become a great inspiration for many people around the world with her gift and ambition.

Natalie Portman is capable of playing different roles in all kinds of films, whether fantasy, science fiction, or historical. Although she started at a very young age, this actress managed to stay in the film industry over time and had to undergo an important transition to know how to choose her roles. Not only that, but she also had to match her career with her university studies and fight to be recognized by academics as a great professional.

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.

Hollywood is full of heartthrobs we all admire for their talent in portraying different characters. But they are also highly intelligent people. Many of these actors went to the best universities in the world, learned several languages, devoted themselves to science and even worked their heads off doing their thesis.

Few people are 100% satisfied with what they see in the mirror. Celebrities also have insecurities. Some of them are not embarrassed to admit it. Maybe, if we find out that our favorite celebrity that seems perfect to us, also has some things they don’t like about themselves, it will be easier for us to deal with our own complexes.

As our society becomes more inclusive, certain performers are becoming the flag bearers for their communities and helping us redefine what inclusion truly means. Disabled people have either been sorely underrepresented or misrepresented in the industry in the past, but the time has come for them to claim their place.

Each celebrity has their own recognizable style, but sometimes they take risks and try little experiments. Others stick to their favorite shapes and colors, and it becomes especially visible when they pick their outfits for red carpet events.