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New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Bye Bye Birdie' star Ann-Margret, 84, makes rare TV appearance — and reveals the secret to her iconic dance moves
Ann-Margret is still saying hi hi to the spotlight. The 84-year-old 'Bye Bye Birdie' actress made a rare public appearance at Project Angel Food's Lead With Love fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday. Ann-Margret wore a black long-sleeved top, matching leggings and knee-high patterned black boots as she posed for photos on the red carpet. Advertisement 9 Ann-Margret attends Project Angel Food's Lead With Love 6 – A Fundraising Special at KTLA 5 on June 28. Getty Images for Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 6 9 Ann-Margret attends Project Angel Food's Lead With Love 6 – A Fundraising Special at KTLA 5 on June 28. Robert Smith/INSTARimages At one point during the televised event that raised funds for LA fire victims, Ann-Margret had a moment with 'Will & Grace' actor Eric McCormack where he asked her about her 1960s dance moves that 'captivated the world.' Advertisement 'They called you the female Elvis,' McCormack, 62, said. 'You changed how a generation hit the dance floor. And now you're a TikTok sensation.' 9 Ann-Margret with 'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack. 9 Ann-Margret at a televised fundraiser for LA fire victims. Robert Smith/INSTARimages McCormack then asked Ann-Margret, 'So where did those incredible moves come from? Does everyone in Sweden dance like that?' Advertisement 'My heart and my seat,' Ann-Margret responded after laughing. 9 Ann-Margret and Eric McCormack hug at Project Angel Food's Lead With Love 6 – A Fundraising Special. Getty Images for Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 6 Ann-Margret was born in Sweden in 1941 and moved to the U.S. as a child. She rose to fame from her roles in 'Bye Bye Birdie,' 'Viva Las Vegas, 'The Train Robbers' and more. She also became a sought-after sex symbol during the '60s. Advertisement 9 Ann-Margret in 'Bye Bye Birdie' in 1963. Courtesy Everett Collection Last year, Ann-Margret accepted an award at the Women's Image Network's 25th Women's Image Awards in Beverly Hills and reflected on her decades-long career. 'I remember wanting to be in show business all my life,' she said in an interview with People at the event. 'And I remember one day I said to mother and daddy, 'I want to talk to you. It's a very, very important thing for me and I want to get into show business.'' 9 Ann-Margret dancing in 'Bye Bye Birdie.' Courtesy Everett Collection 9 Bobby Rydell, Ann-Margret in 'Bye Bye Birdie.' Everett Collection / Everett Collection 'I am so blessed. I just can't believe all the things that have happened to me. I never expected it,' Ann-Margret added. 'Never,' The 'Newsies' star also confirmed that she 'of course' still rides her Harley Davidson. 'It's lavender and it's got white daisies all over it,' she said about her motorcycle. 'There's flowers on the back fender and on the front fender. I love the speed.' Advertisement 9 Ann-Margret and Bobby Rydell in 'Bye Bye Birdie' in 1963. Courtesy Everett Collection In May 2023, Ann-Margret boasted that she still has 'a lot of energy.' I am just blessed that my mother and father gave me such great energy. And there's no negativity here,' she told Fox News Digital at the time. 'They instilled in me all of these wonderful things that I still carry with me.' 'You don't whine about things. You just go out and do the things that you love,' She continued. 'And I just feel blessed with the life that I've been given.'
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amanda Kloots' 5-Year-Old Son Elvis Looks Just Like His Late Dad Nick Cordero in Side-by-Side Photos
Amanda Kloots' son is growing up to be a mirror image of his late father, Nick Cordero. On Thursday, April 17, the former The Talk co-host, 43, shared photos via her Instagram Stories showing her 5-year-old son Elvis looking exactly like his late father. Kloots posted two photos of each of them in a side-by-side comparison, zooming in on their faces to show off their similar features. "I mean..." the proud mom wrote over the photos. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Amanda Kloots Enjoys Dinner with Her 'Best Man' Son Elvis, 5, in Honor of Late Husband Nick Cordero's Birthday Last year, Kloots and her little boy honored her late husband on what would have been his 46th birthday in a special way. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, Kloots shared on Instagram that she and Elvis went out to dinner at "the best restaurant in LA," Pace Restaurant, where they celebrated Cordero, who died in July 2020 due to COVID-19 complications. The mother-son duo were also celebrating Kloots' role in the new Netflix series Live from the Other Side. "Celebrating two big things tonight!" she wrote in her caption. "Nicks birthday and my new job with my best man Elvis at the best restaurant in LA @pacerestaurant." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Speaking to PEOPLE at Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 5th Anniversary Special, the actress commented on her close relationship with her son Elvis, noting that he's "always been an easygoing kid." "I mean, we've had such a blast together, whether I'm on my own or with him," she said. "I always am able to find personal time. I have a lot of help, which helps," she added. "And bring on all the summer romance, sure, go ahead." Read the original article on People
