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  • Matilda Actor Quits Hollywood Years After Being Swung by Hair in Iconic Practical Stunt

    Matilda Actor Quits Hollywood Years After Being Swung by Hair in Iconic Practical Stunt

    Matilda Child Star Jaki Steiger Reveals Life After Hollywood and Secrets Behind Iconic Pigtail Scene

    Thirty years after Matilda premiered, fans still remember Amanda Thripp — the girl swung around by her pigtails by Miss Trunchbull in one of the film’s most unforgettable moments. While Mara Wilson famously left acting in 2000, Amanda’s portrayer, Jaki Steiger (credited as Jacqueline Steiger at the time), also stepped away from the spotlight. Now, the former child actor has opened up about life after Hollywood, the practical effects behind that legendary scene, and a sweet reunion with Danny DeVito.

    From Child Actor to Linguistics Student

    Jaki, who uses They/She pronouns, acted “pretty consistently their whole childhood,” appearing in films like Beautiful alongside Sally Field. But the grind took a toll. In a pinned Instagram post, they explained they got “tired of cancelling important social plans” to audition three times a week. Jaki ultimately quit acting to study Linguistics, Anthropology, and Queer Theory at university.

    Health issues later derailed plans to work in production. Since then, Jaki has built a varied career: teaching English in Thailand, working in customer support and onboarding, becoming an educational designer, providing “knowledge architecture,” and writing grants.

    Behind the Scenes: How the Pigtail Scene Was Filmed

    The iconic moment where Amanda is hammer-thrown across the field wasn’t CGI magic — it was practical effects. Danny DeVito, who directed and starred in the film, explained the setup in DVD bonus material:

    “We had a crane, we had a very, very big crane. It went up and came down and we put her in a harness.”

    “The thing about Jacqueline (now Jaki) I remember really well is that she read. Constantly, she read as much as Matilda.”

    A combination of a rig, a crane, and small bits of CGI created the illusion. Jaki recalled loving the experience, especially because they were made to “feel like they could fly.” Their codeword for getting too dizzy? “jellybeans.”

    Reunions and Cameos

    Despite leaving the industry, Jaki hasn’t shied away from their Matilda legacy. They offer cameos, appeared at a recent concert version of the film, and reunited with DeVito. In a 2013 reunion, they even recreated the iconic pigtail spin — a testament to a moment that still resonates three decades later.

  • Lupita Nyong’o Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

    Lupita Nyong’o Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

    Six years after Chadwick Boseman’s death, his Black Panther co-star Lupita Nyong’o has shared an emotional tribute to the actor.

    Boseman, who became a global star for his groundbreaking portrayal of Marvel superhero King T’Challa, died from colon cancer at the age of 43. His family later revealed that he had privately been dealing with a Stage 3 diagnosis for four years while continuing to work on major projects.

    During that period, Boseman collaborated with director Spike Lee on Da 5 Bloods, starred alongside Viola Davis in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and hosted Saturday Night Live.

    Lupita Nyong’o remembers Chadwick Boseman

    Nyong’o became close to Boseman while working with him on Black Panther. Marking the sixth anniversary of his death, the actor shared a tribute on Instagram, writing: “Hold on to those you love who love you back. Tell them you love them. Show them you love them. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.”

    She also posted several photographs of herself with Boseman and other members of the Marvel cast, including Michael B Jordan.

    Last year, Nyong’o watched a clip from Black Panther for the first time since Boseman’s death and was overcome with emotion. After taking a moment to compose herself, she said: “The grief is just the love. There’s no place to put it. I don’t run away from the tears or the grief. You just live with it.”

    Chadwick Boseman’s final message for a sick child

    Shortly before his death, Boseman worked with Black Panther executive producer Nate Moore on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with serious illnesses.

    In an interview with PEOPLE, Moore recalled the heartbreaking final text message he received from Boseman. The message was sent during the Covid-19 lockdown, after the pair helped arrange a voice note from T’Challa and a package of toys for a young boy.

    “It was during [Covid-19] lockdown, and we worked together to get a young boy a voice note from T’Challa, as well as a package of toys – no easy feat when we weren’t allowed to leave our homes or go to the office.”

    “But Chad figured out how to make it work because he cared so intently, and in hindsight, so personally,”

    Moore said Boseman’s final message referred to what they had done for the child:

    “‘It broke me, man,’”

    “‘But we need to do that for them. People deserve abundant life, special moments. They’ve been through hell battling disease. If we were able to ease their suffering and bring joy for a moment, and hopefully moments as he goes through the bags, then we made a difference in his life.’”

    David Jonsson cast as the next Black Panther

    Earlier this summer, it was announced that British actor David Jonsson would take on the role of Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    Jonsson is set to appear in the third solo Black Panther film as the son of Boseman’s King T’Challa. Ryan Coogler is returning to direct, with the movie scheduled to arrive in cinemas at Christmas 2028.

    Following a strong reception in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, the Alien: Romulus star told the crowd: “I want to say thank you so much. Thank you, Ryan. Thank you, [Kevin Feige]. Thank you to this amazing family that I honour, [it’s] a privilege and blessing to join.”

    “I don’t want to say too much because I want to let the screen do the talking, but believe me, the honour is entirely mine.”

    Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said Coogler cast Jonsson six months earlier after a “secret meeting” at a hotel.

    “He called me afterwards and said, ‘He’s the guy. I felt it. I felt it in my soul. He’s a good man,’” revealed Feige, per Empire Magazine.

  • Netflix and MCU Stars Are Identical Twins, Not the Same Person; Viewers Baffled

    Netflix and MCU Stars Are Identical Twins, Not the Same Person; Viewers Baffled

    Fans of Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia were left stunned after discovering that actor Aaron Ashmore — not his identical twin brother Shawn — portrays Gil Timmins in the series. The revelation sparked widespread disbelief across social media, with many viewers convinced they had been watching Shawn Ashmore, known for his role as Wesley Evers on The Rookie and as Iceman in the X-Men franchise.

    Reddit Thread Exposes Widespread Confusion

    A post on the Ginny & Georgia subreddit last year ignited a flood of reactions after a user shared their shock at learning there are two Ashmore brothers.

    “This whole time I thought I was watching Shawn Ashmore from the Rookie,”

    the post read.

    “It turns out that Shawn Ashmore and Aaron Ashmore are twins. I had seen Shawn in the Rookie play Wesley, a very sweet and kind husband and very unlike Gil. It turns out the actors are twins!”

    The thread quickly filled with similar responses.

    “You’re telling me these are two different people?”

    one bemused Redditor asked.

    “I am glad I am not the only one who got so confused thinking I was watching Shawn Ashmore the whole time.”

    Another user wrote:

    “I was like omg that’s literally the same person, wtf. Then realising they are twins, and they are genetically, literally the same lol.”

    A fourth simply exclaimed:

    “WHAT!!!???”

    Identical Twins with Parallel Acting Careers

    Born on October 7, 1979, in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Shawn and Aaron Ashmore are identical twins, with Shawn older by one minute. Both have built successful acting careers, often leading to cases of mistaken identity.

    Shawn Ashmore gained global recognition as Bobby Drake, aka Iceman, in the X-Men film series. He also appeared in two episodes of Smallville as Eric Summers. Aaron Ashmore played Jimmy Olsen in 53 episodes of Smallville and joined Ginny & Georgia in its third season (2023), appearing in 14 episodes as Gil Timmins.

    Early Career: Coin Flips and Commercial Casting

    The brothers’ striking resemblance shaped their entry into the entertainment industry. As children, they auditioned for commercials together, and casting directors frequently struggled to tell them apart.

    Shawn recounted the experience to US Weekly:

    “When we were doing commercials, they would call us back in after we both auditioned,”

    he said.

    “And [they] said, ‘We love you guys both. And so it’s fair, we’re gonna flip a coin so that you guys can see it’s not preferential treatment.’”

    That scenario repeated multiple times.

    “That happened four or five times where they’d say, ‘Hey, come on, come in, we’re gonna hire one of you.”

    Shawn continued:

    “But so that the other one doesn’t get their feelings hurt or they don’t think it’s personal, we’re gonna flip a coin in front of you guys.”

    Aaron was initially cast for their first commercial but fell ill on the shoot day. Shawn stepped in as his double — a moment that foreshadowed a career defined by their uncanny similarity.

  • Tim Curry: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Life-Changing Event That Left Him in a Wheelchair

    Tim Curry: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Life-Changing Event That Left Him in a Wheelchair

    The entertainment world is mourning the loss of legendary actor Tim Curry, who passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday, 26 August. Famed for his unforgettable performances in iconic films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Curry’s career spanned an incredible six decades. His passing follows more than a decade of severe health struggles resulting from a life-altering event from which he never fully recovered.

    Tim Curry’s Health Journey and the 2012 Stroke

    In 2012, the beloved British actor suffered a major stroke that dramatically impacted his mobility, leaving him wheelchair-bound. Despite intensive physical and speech therapy, Curry faced ongoing challenges, particularly with short-term memory and mobility issues in his left arm and leg. Last year, the actor confirmed that he remained unable to walk, though he continued to make rare television appearances from his wheelchair.

    Despite his physical limitations, Curry successfully transitioned to voice acting to continue his creative passions. Fans heard his iconic voice in various animated projects, including his role as Chancellor Palpatine and Darth Sidious in the acclaimed animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

    Curry spoke openly about the sudden onset of his stroke, noting that he did not immediately realize what was happening. While receiving a massage, the therapist recognized signs of medical distress and immediately called emergency services.

    Reflections on Recovery and Mortality

    In a deeply personal CBS interview broadcast last year, the veteran actor shared his thoughts on his health battles and his perspective on facing the end of life.

    “I don’t fear death,” Curry admitted. “I try to avoid it. I think we all do, but I suspect that in the end, I will welcome it.”

    He added, “I think it may be very comforting to go bye-bye, and I want to earn it.”

    Reflecting on the terrifying experience of the stroke itself and the subsequent recovery process, he expressed how difficult it was to lose his voice. “I was scared. I had to learn how to speak again. That was very weird.”

    Describing the moments leading up to his hospitalization, he recalled: “I hated not being able to speak. I was having a massage at the time and I didn’t even actually notice anything, but the guy who was doing the massage said, ‘I’m worried about you, I want to call an ambulance.’”

    Curry initially dismissed the gravity of the situation, remembering, “And he did, and I said, ‘That’s so silly.’”

    Throughout his recovery, maintaining a positive outlook was crucial. Back in 2015, when the celebrated Broadway and screen star was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Actors Fund, he spoke to Los Angeles magazine ahead of the event.

    “I’m doing well and I’m looking forward to it,” Curry told the publication. He expressed his admiration for the charity, adding, “I’ve done a few benefits for the Actors Fund and I think it’s a marvellous organisation. I hope not to have to use it.”

    When asked about navigating his recovery, he emphasized that having a sense of humor was ‘absolutely vital’. “It’s not tough to maintain,” he explained. “It is just part of my DNA.”

    The Legacy of a Six-Decade Career

    Tim Curry leaves behind an extraordinary body of work that has captivated audiences across generations. Beyond his defining role as the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, his diverse filmography includes notable roles in classics such as Annie, Clue, Legend, Addams Family Reunion, and Charlie’s Angels.

    His rise to fame began in the early 1970s when he landed his first full-time role in the original London stage production of the musical Hair. It was during this time that he met Richard O’Brien, who went on to write the iconic role of Dr Frank-N-Furter specifically for him in The Rocky Horror Show. Curry’s brilliant performance helped shape the character on the London stage before he brought the character to global screens in the legendary 1975 film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, securing his place in cinematic history.

  • Rupert Grint to Return as Ron Weasley in ‘Harry Potter’ on Broadway

    Rupert Grint to Return as Ron Weasley in ‘Harry Potter’ on Broadway

    In a thrilling development for Wizarding World fans across the globe, Rupert Grint is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Harry Potter universe, reprising his iconic role as Ron Weasley. The 38-year-old actor, who captured hearts worldwide as a young star in the blockbusting film adaptations, is stepping back into the role nearly two decades after his final cinematic appearance as Harry Potter’s loyal best friend.

    Grint will join the cast of the acclaimed Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York’s Lyric Theatre. His strictly limited 17-week engagement is scheduled to run from February 2, 2027, through May 30, 2027.

    A Full-Circle Return to Platform 9 ¾

    Reflecting on this milestone career move, Grint expressed deep emotion about returning to the character that defined his early life, especially now that he has experienced parenthood himself. Speaking of the return, the actor said: “Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11 years old and I can’t wait to meet him again in this stage of life.”

    He continued, “There is something so full-circle and so special about stepping back into Ron’s shoes now when we are both fathers; it is somehow both very familiar and completely new.

    For Grint, performing on the New York stage again adds another layer of excitement to the project. “And the joy of being back on Broadway, this time in a role that defined so much of my life is truly exciting.”

    He also recalled his initial reaction to the theatrical sequel, stating, “The first time I saw Cursed Child onstage, I was blown away and I can’t wait to set foot back on platform 9 ¾ and pick up where I left off.

    He added, “I am overjoyed to join this exceptional cast and crew at the Lyric Theatre this winter.”

    Producers Celebrate a Legacy Reconnected

    The show’s producers, Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender, shared their profound excitement at bringing the original film star into the theatrical production, describing themselves as “enormously privileged” to welcome him back. In a joint statement, the producers highlighted the lasting cultural impact of his portrayal:

    “Rupert Grint’s performance as Ron Weasley in the eight Harry Potter films defined for generations what it meant to be a loyal and brave friend even in the face of adversity and hardship,”

    “We, along with all the wizarding world fans around the globe, watched Rupert grow up through his portrayal of Ron while preserving the qualities at the very heart of the character – his humor, his bravery, and of course, that unmistakably cheeky grin – like an invisible thread woven throughout the years.

    They emphasized that this engagement is far more than a simple exercise in nostalgia. Instead, it represents a continuation of Grint’s artistic journey, which has spanned film, television, and acclaimed stage performances on both Broadway and the West End since the final film wrapped production.

    “In joining our extraordinary company onstage at the Lyric Theatre in New York City, Rupert is not simply revisiting a role from his past.

    “He is continuing a journey he began as a child and carrying it forward with all the life and experience he has gained since filming concluded, including a career that has taken him from film to television to acclaimed stage work on both Broadway and the West End.

    “His return creates a powerful bridge between the story audiences first fell in love with and the story of family, legacy and the passage of time that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child carries forward.”

    With Grint’s return generating massive excitement, his limited 17-week Broadway run in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is poised to be one of the most sought-after theatrical events of 2027.

  • Sacha Baron Cohen Revives Ali G for New Feature Film After Two Decades

    Sacha Baron Cohen Revives Ali G for New Feature Film After Two Decades

    British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is bringing back his iconic west Staines persona Ali G for a second feature-length film titled "Ali G: Who Iz I?", with a trailer released this week offering a first look at the character's return after a 20-year absence from the big screen. The mockumentary-style comedy, slated for theatrical release on October 23, shows Ali G sporting new dreadlocks while maintaining his signature early-2000s hip-hop fashion aesthetic as he navigates contemporary issues ranging from the pandemic to global conflicts and even Ed Sheeran's musical dominance. Read also: Entertainment Roundup: Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Sets 2024 Release, 'Only Murders in the Building' Heads to London for Season 6. Read also: Daniel Diemer and Shaheen Jafargholi Join 'Heated Rivalry' Season 2 as New Lead Couple.

    The trailer reveals pranks targeting a retired U.S. Army general, Stewart Rodeheaver, and what appears to be Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5 at a festival setting. This continues the character's tradition of ambushing high-profile figures — a lineage that includes Buzz Aldrin being asked whether humans might walk on the sun "during winter when it's cold" and Donald Trump fielding a pitch for "ice-cream gloves" during the original "Da Ali G Show" run in the early 2000s. That series also served as the launchpad for Baron Cohen's other breakout characters, Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev and Austrian fashionista Brüno.

    Baron Cohen had previously declared both Ali G and Borat retired in 2007, citing the difficulty of finding unsuspecting subjects once the characters became widely recognized. Borat eventually returned for a 2020 sequel that generated worldwide headlines with its Rudy Giuliani sequence, making "Who Iz I?" the fifth film to emerge from the "Da Ali G Show" universe. No revival has been suggested for Brüno's 2009 standalone feature. The original "Ali G Indahouse" (2002) was a scripted narrative without prank elements and earned over £17 million domestically despite mixed reviews, while the first Borat film became a global phenomenon grossing more than $260 million worldwide.

    The revival arrives at a moment when prank-based comedy faces new challenges: ubiquitous smartphones, heightened public awareness of ambush tactics, and a media landscape where viral clips often precede traditional marketing. Whether Ali G's specific brand of satirical ignorance — targeting power structures through feigned stupidity — can still disarm contemporary figures the way it did two decades ago will be the central question when the film opens this autumn.

  • Idris Elba had one unusual request whereas filming scene with Kate Winslet

    Idris Elba had one unusual request whereas filming scene with Kate Winslet



    It seems that Idris Elba has ‘received a foot factor’, as his The Mountain Between Us co-star discovered on set.

    Kate Winslet was out selling her survival romance film when she revealed that Elba requested that she preserve her socks on throughout a intercourse scene.

    “‘Preserve your socks on’,” the Titanic star recalled Elba saying.

    “I’m like, preserve my socks on? Every little thing else is off. What’s with the socks?” she stated on The Graham Norton Show in 2017.

    “He was like, ‘I received a foot factor’.”

    Elba seemingly confirmed her assertion by admitting to Norton: “I received a factor, you already know. Only a factor.”

    Winslet, nonetheless, thought it was as a result of he didn’t like toes – fairly the alternative.

    “I’ve received very, very massive toes and so they’re not significantly stunning toes, both,” she stated.

    To which, Elba responded: “They’re all proper, they’re all proper.”

    ‘Idris loves toes’

    Idris Elba has ‘received a foot factor’ (twentieth Century Fox)

    “It’s the alternative, women and gents,” Winslet continued. “Idris loves toes.”

    Talking of the intercourse scene, Winslet revealed that she needed to take cost as a result of everybody else on set was too inexperienced.

    “I needed to get fairly bossy,” she admitted.

    “I’ve performed various these scenes earlier than and poor Hany (Abu-Assad, director) was actually fairly nervous and had an intensive shot checklist and I assumed, “We’re by no means going to get this performed.

    “Idris was a bit nervous too and every part was transferring a bit slowly so I simply stated, ‘Okay boys, that is what we’re going to do,’ and we simply received on with it.”

    Winslet needed to boss everybody round on set in the course of the intercourse scene (twentieth Century Fox)

    What’s a foot fetish?

    A foot fetish, additionally known as podophilia, is a sexual curiosity in toes that’s stronger than unusual attraction, in accordance with the American Psychological Association.

    For somebody with a foot fetish, toes or something foot-related are a big supply of sexual arousal.

    Different celebrities who’re into toes

    Quentin Tarantino

    (Gilbert Flores/WWD by way of Getty Pictures)

    Ft characteristic prominently in a number of Quentin Tarantino movies, together with Pulp Fiction (1994), 4 Rooms (1995, Tarantino-directed section), From Nightfall Until Daybreak (1996), Jackie Brown (1997), Kill Invoice: Vol. 1 (2003), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012) and As soon as Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019).

    When requested straight by British GQ concerning the widespread perception that he has a factor for toes, Tarantino responded:

    “I do not take it severely. There’s plenty of toes in plenty of good administrators’ films. That is simply good path.”

    Ricky Martin

    (Mike Coppola/Getty Pictures for MTV)

    When requested by GQ, Ricky Martin admitted: “I like toes. I’ve a foot factor. I like foot massages, and I’d kiss your toes like loopy for hours.

    “However all of us have one thing. Some have a fetish of armpits.”

    Jack Black

    (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

    “I do have a little bit of a foot fetish, sure. I discover myself watching toes… Naked toes are one of the best,” Jack Black stated throughout a Playboy interview.

    Pharrell Williams

    (Robin Marchant/Getty Pictures for Doodles)

    Requested if he had a foot fetish like his bandmate, Pharrell Williams candidly stated to Playboy: “I’d agree—ladies’ toes.”

  • Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro ‘have non-public particulars launched in largest leak ever seen’

    Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro ‘have non-public particulars launched in largest leak ever seen’



    Huge Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro have had their private particulars leaked in a knowledge breach, it has been claimed.

    Cybersecurity professional Jeremiah Fowler advised The Sun that personal cellphone numbers and e mail addresses of a number of big-name celebrities had been made publicly accessible on-line in “by far the most important assortment of celeb information I’ve ever seen.”

    Mr Fowler found the leak, with the information coming from 666,369 information referring to the Tribeca Movie Pageant, the brainchild of film royalty Robert De Niro and launched in 2002. He says he noticed each De Niro and Jolie’s info.

    They are not the one ones who’ve allegedly had their information leaked, both.

    Famed administrators Martin Scorsese, Danny Boyle and George Lucas have additionally reportedly fallen sufferer to the leak, in addition to actors Rami Malek, Sharon Stone, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael Douglas.

    ‘By far the most important assortment of celeb information I’ve ever seen’

    Robert De Niro (Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Photographs)

    Mr Fowler says all the celebrities might have been uncovered to on-line crooks and fraudsters because of this.

    The researcher at US firm Black Hills Data Safety, advised The Solar on Sunday: “There have been many, many family names within the data who might have been focused with ­malware. There have been names, cellphone numbers and e mail addresses.”

    Mr Fowler believes the leak was a results of human error and contacted Tribeca quickly after discovering the breach, simply earlier than the annual pageant acquired underway in New York final month.

    The uncovered databases have been then faraway from public entry, although it is not clear how lengthy they have been on-line for.

    He then claims he was despatched an e mail on June 4 from a authorized govt on the pageant’s dad or mum firm, Tribeca Enterprises, who mentioned they have been ‘actively investigating this challenge.’

    “They responded fairly shortly, so it was apparent they knew what it was and that it shouldn’t have been there,” Mr Fowler mentioned.

    “It’s actually distinctive as a result of these ­people are so guarded and so they shield their private privateness, their contacts, their cellphone numbers.”

    Rami Malek (Sebastien Courdji/Getty Photographs)

    A supply advised The Solar that the overwhelming majority of the contact particulars leaked have been truly for the abilities’ brokers and managers, reasonably than the celebrities’ private particulars.

    Nonetheless, Mr Fowler believes there was a sign that they have been, in reality, private as he says most of the addresses used domains like Gmail and Yahoo, reasonably than company-specific ones.

    Although he warned that hackers with that kind of info might impersonate celebrities and ship malware to their family and friends, it does not seem that something of the type has occurred.

    Writing in a blog post, he added: “Normally, when one thing has been uncovered for an extended time frame, you’ll see proof of ransomware, or criminals will put in an automatic ransomware be aware.

    “I didn’t see something like that. It’s doable that different folks have seen it and simply didn’t see that file.”

    LADbible Group has approached the Tribeca Pageant and the representatives of Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Sharon Stone, Rami Malek, Danny Boyle, Neil Patrick Harris, and Michael Douglas for remark.

  • Here is what the Cheaper by the Dozen forged seems like now (you will barely recognise them)

    Here is what the Cheaper by the Dozen forged seems like now (you will barely recognise them)



    With regards to nostalgic comedies of the 00s, there are few in case you ask me which can be as underrated as Cheaper by the Dozen.

    Starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt because the beleaguered dad and mom of 12 youngsters, the 2003 movie is a basic and has a surprisingly star-studded forged.

    Regardless of this although, when you’ve gotten 12 youngsters, two dad and mom, and numerous associates and companions, not everybody goes to nonetheless be within the highlight 23 years on.

    The most important celeb names within the forged do not likely even want a ‘what do they seem like now’, in case you’ve watched a lot TV over the previous couple of years you’ll have seen Hilary Duff, Tom Welling, Ashton Kutcher, Alan Ruck, or Richard Jenkins who all seem within the movie.

    The place followers are most curious, nonetheless, is within the youngsters within the forged (outdoors of Hilary Duff and Tom Welling) and what they seem like now. As most had been youngster stars on the time they’re fairly unrecognisable.

    Social media sleuth up to date Cheaper by the Dozen followers on what the forged are thus far

    The Cheaper by the Dozen forged is fairly stacked with celeb forged members, however not everybody stayed in performing (twentieth Century Fox)

    A viral put up on X by a fan known as Dylan summed up what the group have been as much as, and it’s fairly assorted and may have you feeling nostalgic.

    Piper Perabo, who performed Nora and had already made her identify from Coyote Ugly, has remained pretty profitable in TV and movie, showing in Christopher Nolan’s The Status, in addition to a supporting position in Yellowstone, Billions, and Gray’s Anatomy extra lately.

    The put up shocked some find out that Kevin G Schmidt, who performed Henry, is outspoken on politics and seems to be a Republican Trump supporter.

    He additionally starred in The Younger and The Stressed, and his newest movie was 2021’s The Legend of Resurrection Mary.

    Kevin G Schmidt (twentieth Century Fox/Instagram)

    Brent and Shane Kinsman, the equivalent twins who starred as Nigel and Kyle, haven’t acted since 2011 the place each appeared in Determined Housewives, quitting the leisure business totally, each taking on Jiu-Jitsu and posting about attending tournaments on Instagram.

    In TV favorite Determined Housewives they performed Porter and Preston Scavo, and in an interview with 7News in 2020, Shane stated: “Our dad and mom, in addition to the forged and crew, did such an important job of holding us compartmentalised as youngsters whereas we had been on the present.”

    The twins are actually jiu-jitsu fighters (twentieth Century Fox/Instagram)

    Alyson Stoner, who performed Sarah, is actually youngster performing royalty if you take a look at the listing of initiatives she appeared in, starring in The Suite Lifetime of Zack and Cody, Phineas and Ferb, Camp Rock, and Step Up.

    She additionally famously appeared in Missy Elliott’s 2002 music video for ‘Work It’.

    Talking in 2025 to Good Morning America, as her memoir Semi-Effectively-Adjusted Regardless of Actually All the things was re-released, she stated: “By the point I used to be 9, I used to be now not in class.

    Alyson Stoner has appeared in a number of different hit reveals and movies (twentieth Century Fox/Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Photos)

    “I used to be now not capable of join with friends. Financially, I used to be taking up pressures, not essentially to supply for my whole household, however to be sure that this business machine and my profession saved going.”

    Stoner, who additionally works as a psychological well being practitioner, has now developed an enormous social media following, nonetheless, and one fan on X quoted the unique put up with a viral TikTok she shared that in contrast what the forged regarded like now.

    The forged filmed a video in 2020 that exposed what all of them regarded like 17 years on

    Launched in 2020, all the household, bar Steve Martin, filmed small clips to check themselves as youngsters to how they appear now.

    One of many replies stated: “We want a brand new film with all of them as adults, this made me so nostalgic.”

    One other fan commented on the unique TikTok: “Wait I didn’t know cheaper by the dozen was that outdated jeez.”

    A second movie got here out in 2005 however there has by no means been any mooted sequel movie, bar a 2022 reboot starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff.

    A 3rd film bought positioned into early manufacturing shortly after the second movie, nonetheless Steve Martin dropped out as he was unimpressed by the script.

  • Folks baffled to seek out out the place they actually know The Odyssey actor from

    Folks baffled to seek out out the place they actually know The Odyssey actor from



    The movie on everyone’s lips proper now, The Odyssey, unleashes one of the shocking casting decisions in an extended whereas.

    Now enjoying in cinemas, Oscar-winning writer-director Christopher Nolan has unquestionably received the warfare of the summer season blockbusters (sorry, Steven Spielberg) together with his adaptation of Homer’s epic poem.

    On the time of writing, The Odyssey‘s field workplace receipts quantity to nearly $350 million (£262m) after only one week of worldwide screenings, so there is a sturdy likeliness that it will attain a billion throughout the theatrical window.

    Starring Matt Damon because the King of Ithaca, Odysseus, this sprawling fantasy journey chronicles his 10-year journey residence after masterminding the autumn of Troy.

    On his quest again to Ithaca, the place spouse Penelope (performed by Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) desperately await his presence, Odysseus and his comrades encounter all method of mystical and legendary foes, together with a man-eating Cyclops, the witch Circe, Calypso the nymph and ferocious Laestrygonians.

    Holding down the fort together with his household is a blind character named Eumaeus too, dropped at life by John Leguizamo.

    Having been mesmerised by all 173 minutes of the factor, followers are actually realising the place they recognise scene-stealer Leguizamo from.

    John Leguizamo is among the major solid members in The Odyssey (John Nacion/WireImage)

    One tweet read: “The Odyssey was f**king wonderful sure however there was one scene the place John Leguizamo yelled one thing and all I heard was Sid from Ice Age and I needed to cease myself from laughing onerous as f**okay within the theater.”

    In the meantime, one other viewer was left shocked by the revelation, writing: “John Leguizamo is Sid the sloth?? My life simply modified.”

    Yep, the man who gave us a Eumaeus filled with soul is similar man who voiced the speech-impeded floor sloth Sid throughout a complete raft of animated Ice Age movies.

    Leguizamo’s different notable credit embody Violent Evening, Romeo + Juliet, The Taking place, Bloodline, The Lincoln Lawyer, Assault on Precinct 13 and subsequent yr’s The Exorcist: Martyrs.

    In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 66-year-old veteran revealed that he could not see on the set of Nolan’s newest venture, because of the eyeball-clouding lenses he had fitted.

    “Not having the ability to see for 12 to 14 hours a day, like I could not see my cellphone, I could not learn, I could not name,” he stated.

    “My different eye wasn’t clear both. I couldn’t see. I needed to be taken to the toilet, I needed to be introduced again. I needed to be taken to eat.

    “Once I was alone, I simply needed to be inside my head as a result of that is all I had. An excessive amount of time with my very own ideas. It is a harmful factor.”

    

    The Odyssey: Origins of the traditional poem and the filming areas

    Written: Between 725 BC and 675 BC, so greater than 2,500 years in the past

    Primarily based on a real story? Principally no (Cyclopses aren’t actual). Historians are not sure if the Trojan Conflict actually occurred

    Who wrote The Odyssey? Homer, however historians do not know a lot about him and debate if he’s a single individual or a bunch of poets

    How lengthy is the film? 2hrs, 52mins – finest go to the toilet beforehand

    The place was the film filmed? The Hellenic Movie Fee defined Nolan and co filmed at a number of areas within the Peloponnese, together with Nestor’s Cave, Voidokilia Seashore and Almyrolaka Seashore, that are all on the island of Pylos; Methoni Fort, at a port city of the identical title in southwestern Greece; and Acrocorinth, a monolith overlooking the traditional metropolis of Corinth.

    In response to Vogue, filming additionally came about in Morocco, in Marrakech, Tahanaoute, El Haouz, Essaouira and Ouarzazate. The solid and crew have been additionally noticed on the Sicilian island of Favignana, whereas they filmed in Iceland for the underworld scenes.

    Persevering with their whistlestop tour of Europe, the Odyssey group additionally filmed in Scotland, alongside the Moray Firth Coast and at Findlater Fort and Culbin Forest.

    The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm vs regular cinema screens: Helpfully, the film’s website exhibits totally different variations of the trailer in six totally different codecs, all with totally different facet ratios. You’ll be able to see the distinction between IMAX 70mm (warning you now, there are solely three IMAX 70mm screens in the entire of the UK) and the usual 35mm format.

    The Odyssey is in cinemas now.