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Rashida Jones raises the bar in ‘Black Mirror' — and deserves an Emmy nomination for it
Rashida Jones is known as a powerhouse creator in the Hollywood industry. She has acted in several iconic, Emmy-nominated series and projects, including The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Silo. This Emmy season, she wowed audiences with one of the best performances of her career in the science-fiction anthology series Black Mirror. Jones played a lead in the episode 'Common People'; however, her acting in this role is anything but ordinary. Despite this impressive body of work, Jones has never won an Emmy and has only received one nomination for producing the Netflix documentary Hot Girls Wanted in 2015. However, as a creator, Jones has reached some impressive heights. In 2018, the documentary about her father, iconic music producer Quincy Jones, titled Quincy, which she codirected with Alan Hicks, won a Grammy for Best Music Film. In 2024, her short documentary Swim Lesson was shortlisted for the Oscars. More from GoldDerby Why 'Elio' sank at the box office - and why it could take a cue from 'Elemental' and rise again Inside the music scene at 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon': From breakout discoveries to global superstars 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' unveils Season 3 trailer, premiere date, and more of today's top stories Jones's connection to Black Mirror goes back to 2016, when she cowrote the third season's first episode 'Nosedive' with her long-time friend and collaborator Michael Schur (Parks and Recreation, The Good Place). The episode delved into society's obsession with social media ratings, and many critics still regard it as one of the best in the series. This time, Jones returned to the Black Mirror universe as an actor, taking on one of the most complex roles of her career. Tyler Boye/WWD The seventh season's first episode, "Common People,' directed by Ally Pankiw, received a warm reception from critics and audiences. It tells the story of a married couple, Mike (Chris O'Dowd) and Amanda (Jones), who become involved in a new subscription-based service called Rivermind. This startup promises to give Amanda a second chance at life after an inoperable brain tumor diagnosis. But if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The couple's quality of life becomes solely dependent on the superiority of their tier plan. Throughout the episode, Jones skillfully navigates the multiple dimensions of her character, portraying a loving wife, an advertisement vessel, a user addicted to the Lux drug, and a dying woman facing her inevitable fate. On top of Jones's great performance, Black Mirror's significant impact on modern culture increases her chances for acknowledgment among the voters. The show won three consecutive Emmys in the Outstanding Television Movie category in 2017, 2018, and 2019 for "San Junipero", "USS Callister", and 'Bandersnatch' respectively. Back then, creators were allowed to submit individual episodes as TV movies for voting. However, after 2021, the eligibility rules for the TV Movie/ Limited Series category started to require a submitted piece of work to have a minimum 75-minute run. After the change, the show has been struggling to gain the same acclaim. However, season seven received praise for its significant improvement over previous ones. The series is currently ranked seventh in the Gold Derby odds, with four experts predicting a nomination. This year's Movie/Limited Series Actress category is highly competitive, with only five nomination slots available. Cristin Milioti is leading the race for her career-defining role in The Penguin, per the Gold Derby odds. Michelle Williams is also a strong contender for her vulnerable performance in Dying for Sex. The Oscar winners Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer) and Renée Zellweger (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) hold third and fourth place, respectively. The fifth slot currently belongs to Kaitlyn Dever, who portrays a real-life influencer who lied about her cancer diagnosis in Apple Cider Vinegar. Then again, nothing is really settled until the voting ends. Ellen Pompeo (Good American Family), Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing), Ari Graynor (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), and Amanda Seyfried (Long Bright River) will make it a tight race. Jones is currently occupying the 10th spot in our combined odds. The ambiguity in the category's final lineup and Black Mirror's nomination prospects give the actress a chance to make the top five on July 15. Best of GoldDerby Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2 Adam Brody, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actor interviews Kristen Bell, Tina Fey, Bridget Everett, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actress interviews Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans React to Cher's Recent Red Carpet Appearance: 'My Queens Together'
Fans React to Cher's Recent Red Carpet Appearance: 'My Queens Together' originally appeared on Parade. Cher made a rare red-carpet appearance this week, attending the Tribeca Film Festival screening of actress Mariska Hargitay's documentary My Mom Jayne, and fans couldn't get enough of seeing the 79-year-old icon alongside Mom Jayne, a documentary directed by Hargitay, explores the life of the Law and Order: SVU actress' iconic late mother, Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay was just three years old when her mother died in a car crash, and the film—her directorial debut—marks the actress' search for the mother she never truly knew. Hargitay's good friend Cher (that must be a fun girls' night out) walked the red carpet in support of the film—and the budding filmmaker. Fans loved the a video shared to social media of Cher and Hargitay together on the My Mom Jayne red carpet, one fan wrote, 'OMG! Cher and Mariska,' while another commented, 'My queens together.' One fan called the pairing a 'phenomenal duo.' We couldn't agree more. And since Cher is just about the only actress who hasn't guest starred on SVU, we hope her red carpet appearance gives the producers a hint to take this pairing to the small screen. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans React to Cher's Recent Red Carpet Appearance: 'My Queens Together' first appeared on Parade on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
National Post
20-06-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Doug Ford on Netflix documentary about brother: 'Poor Rob's been dead for 9 years.... Leave the guy alone'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has commented on a Netflix documentary about his late brother and former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford. Article content 'They're disgusting people,' he said, referring to the filmmakers, at a news conference on Tuesday. 'Poor Rob's been dead for nine years and they just want to keep going after him. I talked to one person that saw it. It's just disgusting. Leave the guy alone. Let him rest in peace. Let his family rest in peace.' Article content Article content The premier said that he would not be watching the documentary, entitled Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem. It was released on the streaming service in Canada on June 17. The 49-minute film covers Rob's rise to prominence as a politician, from city councillor to mayor, in Canada's largest city. Article content Article content As his former staffer Tom Beyer described it in the film, there were often two reactions when people saw him driving Rob's campaign bus on the streets while he was running for mayor. 'People would be waving and cheering, and others would be giving me the finger,' said Beyer. 'There was no middle ground.' Article content Rob was elected mayor in 2010. In the first year of his mayoralty, he was 'able to get his agenda passed,' city councillor Josh Matlow said in the documentary. 'He was ticking off, piece by piece, his plan to make the city work and end the waste,' said Mark Towhey, Rob's former chief of staff. Article content However, Rob was also known for making off the cuff remarks to the media and in city hall's council chambers. He was accused of inappropriate behaviour while intoxicated, including showing up at a gala while drunk, confronting a couple at a Maple Leafs game, and drinking in his City Hall office on St. Patrick's Day in 2012. Photos and videos allegedly showing him inebriated surfaced many times during his mayoralty, according to media reports at the time, which prompted him to either deny wrongdoings, or in some cases, apologize. Article content Article content The situation became more dire in 2013 when reports circulated that there was a video of Rob smoking crack cocaine out of a glass pipe. He denied the drug use at first, but later, in November of that year, admitted to it.
CBC
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Rob Ford Netflix doc 'disgusting,' says brother
Ontario Premier Doug Ford had some strong words for the makers of Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem, which looks at the tumultuous time his brother, Rob Ford, spent in office as the mayor of Toronto.
