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New York Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Full House' child star in a ‘constant process of recovery' after finding fame at young age
Everywhere Blake McIver Ewing looks, he's reminded of his time on 'Full House.' The actor, 40, got candid about playing Michelle Tanner's (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) friend, Derek Boyd, on the sitcom, which ran for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995. While on Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber's 'Full House' rewatch podcast, 'How Rude, Tanneritos,' on June 26, Ewing said he is most remembered for his 'Yankee Doodle Boy' performance from season six, episode eight, titled 'The Play's The Thing.' Advertisement 9 Blake McIver Ewing on 'Full House.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Ewing revealed that fans still 'absolutely' ask him about the song, adding, 'I get requests for it.' 'This is the time of year where I start to hunker down like a Cold War bunker,' he joked. 'Tis the season. The memes start coming.' Advertisement 9 Yankee Doddle Boy performance. All kidding aside, Ewing said, 'It is an honor, and I'm glad that it still brings people joy.' Reflecting on playing Derek, the star noted he had 'a lot of similarities' to his character. 'I was very, very precocious and very able to speak my mind,' he confessed, expressing that they were both 'bossy.' Although the Hollywood vet has fond memories from his time on 'Full House,' being a child star has left him a 'Recovering Child Actor,' as noted in his Instagram bio. Advertisement 9 Blake McIver Ewing's Yankee Doddle Boy dance. Ewing starred in a slew of projects after his stint on 'Full House,' including playing Waldo in the 1994 classic 'The Little Rascals' and voicing Eugene in 2002's 'Hey Arnold! The Movie,' as well as starring in TV shows like 2001's 'Adventures in Odyssey.' 'I feel like we're all in recovery always,' Ewing shared with his former co-stars. 'It's an annoying process. People ask me about it all the time, and I'm like, 'No. It's not a negative thing. It's just like there's a constant process of recovery.'' Ewing also considered himself 'lucky' that his parents, actress Susan McIver and director Bill Ewing, didn't push him to be an actor, adding that he 'wanted to do it.' Advertisement 9 Blake McIver Ewing and Mary Kate/Ashley Olsen on 'Full House.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'Since both my parents were in show business, they didn't care at all,' he confessed. 'They were like, 'Well, if you're gonna do it, just don't embarrass us. At least be good at it.'' 'But it's so funny because you become a teenager, you become an adolescent, and it doesn't matter. There is still a life learning curve,' said Ewing. 'And it's really more about that. It's like we recover in our own way.' Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner, echoed her former co-star's sentiments, sharing that 'there's a whole extra layer of getting through that thing of being known as something [as] a child.' 9 Blake McIver Ewing performs on stage. Getty Images for Family Equality Council 'Most people don't have to shake off a career at 13 and be like, 'Who am I now?'' Sweetin continued while noting that as a teen, you're 'really trying to figure out who you are anyway,' but being a child star adds extra 'layers.' 'Absolutely,' Ewing agreed. 'It is an identity crisis of a sort. And I always try to explain to people… you have your mid-career crisis at 18.' From Barber's perspective, child actors from the '90s have their 'own language' and are 'like one big fraternity.' Advertisement 9 Blake McIver Ewing attends Family Equality Council's Impact Awards. Getty Images for Family Equality Ewing said while doing 'a lot of episodic work' on other series as a kid, it showed him just how 'lucky' the cast of 'Full House' was. Ewing reprised his role as Derek on 'Fuller House,' which ran from 2016 to 2020. He starred in the series finale, Season 5 episode 18, titled 'Our Very Last Show, Again.' 'When we were doing 'Fuller House,' I was always thinking about, 'Where is Derek?'' he said. 'I hope he's teaching high school theater in San Francisco.' Advertisement Along with the Olsen twins, 39, Sweetin and Barber, 'Full House' also starred Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin and the late Bob Saget, who died at age 65 in 2022. 9 John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Dave Coulier; Candace Cameron, Andrea Barber, Jodie Sweetin, Bob Saget, Mary-Kate Olsen / Ashley Olsen in 1991. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images For the sequel series, everyone returned except Mary-Kate and Ashley. In November, Sweetin admitted she would love to get the gang back together once more. Advertisement 'I've learned in this business never say never,' she told The Post. 'I'm totally down for it. I've been saying we need to do the 'Golden Girls Fullest House.'' Sweetin teased, 'Give it a few years and we'll be like appropriate old lady age. I think we could do it.' 9 Bob Saget (Danny), Dave Coulier (Joey), Mary Kate Olsen (Michelle), and John Stamos (Uncle Jesse). Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images But 'The Jane Mysteries' actress knows things won't be how they were without Saget, who played the beloved Danny Tanner. Advertisement 'He is the heart of the family in so many ways,' she explained. 'But I think the rest of us would definitely love to do it.' Bure also shared that she has kept one very important piece of wisdom from the late comic in mind. 9 'Fuller House.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I try to remember to tell all the people I love that I love them every time I see them,' the Great American Family CCO exclusively told The Post. 'Tell the people that you love that you love them. Don't leave the room without it.' Bure said she tries 'to laugh a lot,' adding, 'I miss Bob every day.'
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood says 'I can disappear' as he hints at quitting UK
Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood says 'I can disappear' as he hints at quitting UK Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has opened up on his love for Cyprus, where he wed wife Melissa, and hinted he may retire to the Mediterranean island Paul Hollywood (Image: Mark Bourdillion, Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images ) Paul Hollywood, famed for his role on the Great British Bake Off, has expressed his fondness for Cyprus, deeming it his "second home" and possibly the location of his future retirement. In a heartfelt dialogue with Woman's Weekly, the celebrity chef reflected on his recent soothing sojourn to Cyprus with his wife Melissa, having returned just before the interview. Cyprus resonates deeply with Hollywood, having first become enchanted with the country in the 1990s while he was the head baker at a local hotel. His connection to the Mediterranean island deepened in 1996 when he encountered his first spouse, Alex, and they were married there two years subsequently. After his previous marriage came to an end in 2019, Hollywood found solace in Cyprus once again, saying "I do" with Melissa Spalding, 41, reinforcing the significant presence Cyprus has had throughout his life, reports Gloucestershire Live. Great British Bake Off (Image: PA ) Article continues below "I consider it my second home," confided Paul to the publication. "I might retire there - it will be somewhere that no one will ever find me because I know places in the mountains that no one knows. I can disappear in Cyprus really easily!". The revered Bake Off judge, notorious for his piercing gaze and candid feedback, unveiled a more contemplative side as he mused over the peace and seclusion he revels in whilst amidst the tranquil Cypriot hideaways, well away from the limelight. The Merseyside-born baker is well-versed in globetrotting due to his career, which has taken him to various international destinations including Japan, where he explored the local cuisine, and Mexico. He's also been featured on The Great American Baking Show, an offshoot of the popular Bake Off series. However, it was his journey to the Maldives that stood out as particularly memorable for Paul, providing him with both relaxation and the opportunity to engage in his hobby of diving. Paul Hollywood (Image: CHANNEL 4 ) Article continues below On Alan Carr's Life's a Beach podcast, he recounted: "Maldives was one of those places that, it was a dream destination for me, and I managed to get there a couple of years ago and I just fell in love with it. I was on a beautiful island called Vakkaru and it was just a stunning island. "The sea, I'm a scuba diver so I did a bit of scuba diving while I was there, and it was just stunning. The fish, the sharks, the rays, and the food. "Everyone got bicycles, each villa got bicycles to get around the island on, it wasn't very big, you could literally get around it in a minute, but I loved it. I fell in love with the place."
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Clint Eastwood rips Hollywood's sequel and remake addiction: ‘I long for the good old days'
Clint Eastwood is channeling his 'Get off my lawn!' character from 'Gran Torino.' In a new interview, the 95-year-old actor and director slammed Hollywood's growing reliance on sequels and remakes. 'My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home,' the Oscar winner told Kuria, an Austrian newspaper. 3 Clint Eastwood recently says he longs for 'the good old days' when Hollywood made more original films. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'I long for the good old days when screenwriters wrote movies like 'Casablanca' in small bungalows on the studio lot. When everyone had a new idea,' added Eastwood, whose career spans seven decades. 'We live in an era of remakes and franchises. I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while.' Eastwood is likely referring to the 1970s and eighties 'Dirty Harry' movie series, in which he starred in four sequels: 'Magnum Force,' 'The Enforcer,' 'Sudden Impact' and 'The Dead Pool.' The man puts his money where his mouth is. Last year, Eastwood directed 'Juror No. 2,' an acclaimed original courtroom thriller starring Nicholas Hoult. While the film made the National Board of Review's top 10 list, it did not receive a wide release in the US. It grossed $24 million overseas. 3 Eastwood directed and starred in 'Gran Torino.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Eastwood, who's won four Academy Awards for the films 'Million Dollar Baby' and 'Unforgiven,' says he won't retire for 'a long time.' 'There's no reason why a man can't get better with age,' the 'Mystic River' director said. 'And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them.' 3 Clint Eastwood has been working in Hollywood for seven decades. Courtesy Everett Collection A secret to his longevity, Eastwood says, are the work habits he learned early in his career as an actor. 'As an actor, I was still under contract with a studio, was in the old system, and thus forced to learn something new every year,' he said. 'And that's why I'll work as long as I can still learn something, or until I'm truly senile.'
New York Post
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denise Alexander, ‘General Hospital' and ‘Days of Our Lives' star, dead at 85
Soap opera star Denise Alexander has died. She was 85. The actress passed away on March 5, Variety reported on Friday. Alexander was best known for her roles as Lesley Webber on 'General Hospital' and Susan Hunter Martin on 'Days of Our Lives.' Advertisement 8 Denise Alexander in 2002. WireImage 'General Hospital' executive producer Frank Valentini mourned Alexander's death on X (formerly Twitter). 'I am so very sorry to hear of Denise Alexander's passing,' he wrote. 'She broke barriers on-screen and off, portraying Dr. Lesley Webber – one of the first female doctors on Daytime Television – for nearly five decades.' Advertisement 8 Denise Alexander on 'General Hospital' in 1981. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Valentini continued, 'It meant so much to have her reprise her role in recent years and I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her. On behalf of the entire General Hospital family, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends, and longtime fans. May she rest in peace.' Genie Francis, who played Alexander's TV daughter on 'General Hospital,' also shared a tribute to the late actress on social media. 'Thank you mama, for so much more than u know. #GH,' Francis, 62, wrote alongside photos of the pair. Advertisement 8 'General Hospital' stars Craig Huebing, Genie Francis, Michael Gregory, Denise Alexander and John Beradino in 1978. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'Days of Our Lives' star Susan Seaforth Hayes shared her own Instagram tribute to Alexander, calling her 'a friend to treasure and an actress to applaud. ' 'Such happy memories of her years in Salem and her great success on General Hospital,' said Hayes, 81. 'We both began as child actors, both had strong mothers and both were raised as Christian Scientists in our early years.' 8 Denise Alexander, Susan Seaforth Hayes in 'Days of Our Lives' in 1971. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 'I was grateful for her wisdom, taste, humor, and goodness every time I saw her,' she added about Alexander. 'It was never enough. And my love for her will never be over.' Alexander was born in New York City in 1939. Her father was talent agent Alec Alexander, who worked with stars such as Frank Gorshin and Sal Mineo. 8 Denise Alexander attends the Hollywood Sign's 90th Anniversary in 2013. FilmMagic The actress made her TV debut in 1949 on 'The Ford Theater Hour.' Her first feature film was Don Siegal's 1956 movie 'Crime in the Streets.' In 1966, Alexander was cast in 'Days of Our Lives.' Her character, Susan Hunter Martin, dealt with the death of her son and murdered her husband during Alexander's seven years on the show. 8 Denise Alexander, Bill Hayes in 'Days of Our Lives.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images After leaving 'Days' in 1973, Alexander was immediately cast as Lesley Webber in 'General Hospital.' The role earned Alexander a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 1976. Alexander starred on 'General Hospital' on and off for almost 50 years. Lesley was killed in 1984 and then resurrected in 1996. Alexander's last appearance on the soap was in 2021. Advertisement 8 Rachel Ames, Denise Alexander, Braden Walkes, Greg Vaughan, Rebecca Herbst, Jackie Zeman in 'General Hospital' in 2007. ABC 8 Denise Alexander in a photo shoot for 'General Hospital' in 1983. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'I was sad when I left the show,' she told We Love Soaps in 2010. 'When you have played a character that long and had fun with it, you can feel the fan's sorrow.' Advertisement 'I missed the character,' Alexander added, 'and it's a fun thing for me she came back to life. It's a character I know, and there's still a few people I know there.' Alexander is survived by her stepdaughter, Elizabeth Colla, from her marriage to director and producer Richard A. Colla, who died in 2010.
Buzz Feed
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Very Famous People You Think Of As Kids, And Probably Have Never Seen Pictures Of Them As An Adult
The concept of aging is literally the most terrifying thing in the world to me. But what's more shocking than seeing myself get older? Seeing my favourite child actors as adults. It boggles the mind — like, hey, weren't you ten years old a second ago?! Part of this might have to do with the pandemic basically stopping time for a lot of our brains, or maybe it's just because rewatching TV shows and movies really cements an actor's appearance in our minds. So when you see a current photo of them, you're a sec. So with that in mind, I've compiled photos of some super popular child actors that you probably haven't seen in awhile. Get ready for your jaw to drop, just a little bit. 1. First, here's Aubrey Anderson-Emmons from Modern Family at six years old: And here she is now, at 17: 2. Here's Jacob Tremblay from Room and Wonder at 10 years old: And here he is today, at 18: 3. Here's Skai Jackson from Jessie at 11 years old: And here she is today, at 22: 4. Here's Zachary Gordon from Diary of a Wimpy Kid at 12 years old: And here he is now, at 27: 5. Here is Finn Wolfhard from Stranger Things at 14: And here he is now, at 22: 6. Here is Miles Brown from black-ish at age 10: And here he is now, at age 20: 7. Here is Mia Talerico from Good Luck Charlie, age 2: And here she is now, age 16: And here she is now, age 26: Manny Carabel / Getty Images 9. Here is Paul Butcher from Zoey 101, age 12: Jason Merritt / Getty Images And here he is now, age 31: Kelly Balch / Getty Images 10. Here is Sean Giambrone from The Goldbergs, age 14: Danny Feld / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images And here he is now, age 25: Amy Sussman / Getty Images 11. Here is Rowan Blanchard from Girl Meets World, age 13: Paul Redmond / Getty Images And here she is now, age 23: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images / Marc Jacobs 12. Here is Willow Shields from The Hunger Games, age 12: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images And here she is now, age 24: Victoria Sirakova / Getty Images 13. Here is Bradley Steven Perry from Good Luck Charlie, age 12: Joe Scarnici / Getty Images And here he is now, age 26: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images / SAG-AFTRA 14. Here is Noah Jupe from A Quiet Place and Wonder, age 12: Barry King / Getty Images And here he is now, age 20: Mike Marsland / Getty Images 15. Here is Marsai Martin from Little and black-ish at age 15: Kelsey McNeal / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images And here she is now, at 20: Taylor Hill / Getty Images 16. Here is Chloë Grace Moretz from Kick-Ass at 13: Mike Marsland / Getty Images And here she is now, at 28: Marc Piasecki / Getty Images 17. Here is Atticus Shaffer from The Middle at age 11: Bob D'Amico / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images And here he is now, at 26: Atticus Shaffer / Via 18. Here is Quvenzhané Wallis from Annie at age 11: Karwai Tang / Getty Images And here she is now, at 21: Peter Forest / Getty Images 19. Here is China Anne McClain from A.N.T. Farm at 13: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images And here she is now, at 26: Leon Bennett / Getty Images / BET+ 20. Here is Jaden Smith from The Karate Kid, age 12: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images And here he is now, at age 26: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images 21. Here is Abigail Breslin from Little Miss Sunshine at age 10: Jason Kempin / Getty Images And here she is now, age 28: Michael Tullberg / Getty Images 22. Here is Frankie Muniz from Malcolm in the Middle, age 15: Ron Galella / Getty Images And here he is now, age 39: Chris Graythen / Getty Images 23. Here is Alyson Stoner from Cheaper by the Dozen, age 10: Albert L. Ortega / Getty Images And here they are now, age 31: Kevin Winter / Getty Images 24. Here is Iain Armitage from Young Sheldon at age nine: Noel Vasquez / Getty Images And here he is now, age 16: Monica Schipper / Getty Images 25. Here is Maddie Ziegler from Dance Moms, age ten: Mike Coppola / Getty Images And here she is now, age 22: Jacopo Raule / Getty Images 26. Here is Mackenzie Foy from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn at age 12: Jason LaVeris / Getty Images And here she is now, age 24: Steve Granitz / Getty Images 27. Finally, here is Elsie Fisher from Eighth Grade, age 15: Phillip Faraone / Getty Images And here they are now, age 21: Arturo Holmes / Getty Images / Tribeca Festival Now, which other celebs have grown up in the blink of an eye? Tell me in the comments below! And be sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram for more!
