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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The moment when Shriya Pilgaonkar encountered Reese Witherspoon in London; Calls it a "fangirl moment"
After unexpectedly meeting the Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon in London, the famous 'Mirzapur' actress Shriya Pilgaonkar was having a fangirl moment. When Shriya Pilgaonkar was spending a simple Thursday at her favorite bookstore while in London, she suddenly encountered the American actress and film producer, also the Oscar-winning actress, Reese Witherspoon. Shriya shared a cheerful selfie with Reese on Instagram, and of course it went viral, as it should be! Fans were delighted and surprised. Both the actresses were surprisingly seen in black dresses, seemed to be enjoying casual time, and also looked so happy and cheerful in that selfie, also capturing the joy of the surprise meeting. Along with the photo, Shriya wrote, 'Bumped into Reese Witherspoon at my favorite bookstore, @dauntbooks, in London at 10 am. Just casual Thursday mornings @reesewitherspoon #FanMoment." In Shriya's Instagram posts' comment section, fans went crazy, and they gave so many excited reactions, like "How casual life should be, huh?" One user expressed envy over Shriya's luck; one fan wrote, 'Lucky uuuuu." Someone joked about fainting if they had seen Reese in person, especially in the nonfiction section of a bookstore. 'Woah! Reese IRL?? I would've fainted right into the nonfiction aisle". And also, Too much novelty for the shelf to handle… I guess," writes another fan. And a few fans wrote they would be delighted to see both of them on screen, as they are their favorites. The actress Reese Witherspoon is well recognized for her iconic work on several movies like Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama, Walk the Line, and many more. The actress Shriya was recently seen in the show Chhal Kapat, directed by Ajay Bhuyan and produced by Juggernaut Productions. The show also features Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva in important roles.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Victoria Mahoney was the first female 'Star Wars' director. Now, she's directing one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.
Victoria Mahoney can't contain herself. She's finally going to talk about "The Old Guard 2." It's not just the long-awaited sequel to Netflix's hit 2020 action movie starring Charlize Theron as the leader of immortal mercenaries out to better the world, but it also marks Mahoney's first feature film directing effort since her debut, the gritty 2011 indie starring Zoë Kravitz, "Yelling to the Sky." What has she been doing this whole time? The real question is: What hasn't she done? Everything about Mahoney is big—big energy, big smile. On this day, while chatting over Zoom with Business Insider, she's sporting big pieces of jewelry along with big, stylish glasses. Essentially, Mahoney doesn't do anything small—well, anymore. There was a time when that's all she could get. Through the 1990s, she was an actor and only had blink-and-you'd-miss-them roles on TV ("Seinfeld") and movies ("Legally Blonde") to show for it. By the 2010s, she pivoted to directing and was able to scrounge enough money to pull off an 18-day shoot for the low-budget semi-autobiographical drama "Yelling to the Sky." "We would knock on the neighbors' doors to use the bathroom because we had no money for trailers," Mahoney recalled. "They would make us lemonade, and they were so sweet. What happened at that time was quite special. I loved every second." Sadly, the movie didn't get much attention after its festival run. Seeing the filmmaking market shift to directors helming indies right into big-budget movies, she set out to do the same. But no one was knocking down her door offering a Marvel movie or revamping an aging IP. So Mahoney got directing gigs on TV. Since 2016, she's directed episodes of "Queen Sugar," "Grey's Anatomy," "Claws," "Power," "You," and the pilot episode of "Suits LA." Then in 2018, she was hired as the second unit director on J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," making her the first woman ever to have a director credit on a " Star Wars" movie. Many in her situation would assume that being involved in one of Hollywood's biggest franchises would lead to the gates of Hollywood opening and offers coming in by the handful. But Mahoney knew better. "Some people may have the luxury of walking the Earth with that thought process, I have never been afforded that," she said. "I have a very practical and tactical approach to work," she continued. "I hunt jobs, I pursue, I advocate for myself, I'm strategic, I'm shrewd." Mahoney's take on 'The Old Guard' Mahoney kept grinding, and after a few false starts on directing big movies, she finally got the opportunity she'd patiently waited for. In 2021, Skydance CCO Dana Goldberg reached out about directing the sequel to "The Old Guard." "I was a fan of the first one, so when they called it wasn't like this is smart business, I actually really cared about the movie and the characters," Mahoney said of the franchise. "The Old Guard 2" picks up right where we left off. Andy (Theron) and her team of immortals have a fuller understanding of their importance in the world and use a former CIA operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor) as their guide to taking out those doing harm. Still, Andy gets a surprise when she learns that her old friend from centuries ago, Quynh (Ngô Thanh Vân), who has been trapped under the sea, has been brought back to the surface by Discord (Uma Thurman), and the two set out with some evil intentions. Mahoney said taking over from the first movie's director, Gina Prince-Bythewood (who stepped aside to make "The Woman King"), wasn't daunting because of her work on 2019's "Rise of Skywalker." "'Star Wars' was very much my school to this ZIP code," she said. "There are very specific lessons you get on 'Star Wars' that you can't get anywhere else. One of the things that I grabbed onto and received right away was the notion that we must respect the DNA, we must respect fans, we must respect new terrain and new thought." "I love a challenge, so I enjoyed the idea of preserving all the factors that made the first 'Old Guard' unique and wonderful, and what enticed me and what I understood enticed audiences," she continued. "So my loyalty to protect that is something that I went to work with every day." However, Mahoney is also proud of her own original touches, like the sequence she devised to capture Andy and Quynh's first meeting in centuries. Filmed at Italy's famed Cinecittà Studios, the scene shows Andy walking through the narrow streets of Rome to meet Quynh at a piazza. During her walk, her surroundings suddenly change, backtracking from the 19th Century to the Roman Empire. What was originally planned as a series of flashbacks to symbolize how long it's been since Andy last saw Quynh, Mahoney restructured it into one of the more eye-catching sequences of the movie with its use of changing scenery and different color lens filters. "Wherever I am in the world, when I walk down certain streets, I have a sense of memory," Mahoney said. "I don't think about it, it's inside of me. I felt Andy is a person who has an experience that none of us have, in that she can walk through a street and have a feeling from all these different times." What's next for Mahoney Though Mahoney has completed the biggest project of her career, she's not content and doesn't assume that another is right around the corner. As she's done her whole career, she's back on the grind, figuring out how to maneuver next. "I'm aware this kind of job gets me three moves on the chessboard," she said. "I'm aware unilateral moves are no good for me." She takes a breath, perhaps for an instant, absorbing where she's been and where she hopes to go. "Within this stretch, all the people that say, 'Oh, this is going to change things forever,' I'm like, 'We'll see.' I'm a realist."
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
TUTS: Legally Blonde the Musical's Elle Woods 'a quadruple-threat' role
Article content Article content Where: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, 610 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver Article content Elle Woods, that bubbly, pink-loving legal eagle made famous by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 movie Legally Blonde, returns to the stage this summer. Back by popular demand, Theatre Under the Stars' production of Legally Blonde The Musical plays alternate evenings with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We talked to LBTM director Jayme Armstrong, who is originally from Vancouver, about the show. Article content Article content Article content A: It was a dream role. It was on my bucket list. And Elle is probably the most difficult role I ever played in my career. Truly, I call it a quadruple-threat role — you have to sing, dance, act and be funny. Then throw in a million costume changes. It's a very, very busy show. Article content Q: Plus, you're a brunette. Article content A: I am. I am a brunette, although I've played many blondes. When I did the show, I wore a wig. Most Elles do end up wearing a wig just because of the nature of the show. It's easier to keep her hair looking perfect all the time. Article content Q: How much preparation did you do for the role? Article content A: I started training several months before. I learned the entire vocal score, and then sang it while running on the treadmill. Article content Q: Is that one of the tips that you gave to Abby Woodhouse, the actress playing Elle this time out? Article content A: Yeah. Before we started rehearsal, I sat down with Abby virtually, because I'm based in Ontario now, and just spent some time going over the role and talking about some of the challenges and ways to help her prep. It's definitely a major advantage on such a star vehicle type of show to have a director who has played not only that role, but many roles of this nature, so is able to help somebody from the younger generation navigate how to manage their efforts and their energy levels and vocal maintenance to make sure that they're ready to execute this. Article content Article content Article content A: It's a much harder show than anybody expects. It's very large and super-fast-paced. There's a ton of musical numbers, and almost every one is a big production number involving the whole cast. And many of the numbers also travel to several locations within them, which presents a challenge for moving constantly in terms of the set. And then when people are offstage, almost every time they exit, it's a quick change for pretty much the entire cast. Article content A: I really wanted this story to come from an all-female creative team. I have an amazing choreographer, Lyndsey Britten, working with me and Eliza De Castro on music. The way I describe it is, it's a love letter from women to women. It celebrates all that it means to be feminine. And one thing about Legally Blonde is that people often think it's a very stereotypical story, but actually it's a super empowering story about somebody who is stereotyped and ends up defying her own expectations, as well as everyone else's, by finding her own path. Article content
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
TUTS: Legally Blonde the Musical's Elle Woods 'a quadruple-threat' role
When: June 27-Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. (except for Celebration of Light nights, when the show starts at 7 p.m.) Where: Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, 610 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver Tickets: $35-69 at and 1-800-514-3849 Elle Woods, that bubbly, pink-loving legal eagle made famous by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 movie Legally Blonde, returns to the stage this summer. Back by popular demand, Theatre Under the Stars' production of Legally Blonde The Musical plays alternate evenings with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We talked to LBTM director Jayme Armstrong, who is originally from Vancouver, about the show. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. A: It was a dream role. It was on my bucket list. And Elle is probably the most difficult role I ever played in my career. Truly, I call it a quadruple-threat role — you have to sing, dance, act and be funny. Then throw in a million costume changes. It's a very, very busy show. A: I am. I am a brunette, although I've played many blondes. When I did the show, I wore a wig. Most Elles do end up wearing a wig just because of the nature of the show. It's easier to keep her hair looking perfect all the time. A: I started training several months before. I learned the entire vocal score, and then sang it while running on the treadmill. A: Yeah. Before we started rehearsal, I sat down with Abby virtually, because I'm based in Ontario now, and just spent some time going over the role and talking about some of the challenges and ways to help her prep. It's definitely a major advantage on such a star vehicle type of show to have a director who has played not only that role, but many roles of this nature, so is able to help somebody from the younger generation navigate how to manage their efforts and their energy levels and vocal maintenance to make sure that they're ready to execute this. A: It's a much harder show than anybody expects. It's very large and super-fast-paced. There's a ton of musical numbers, and almost every one is a big production number involving the whole cast. And many of the numbers also travel to several locations within them, which presents a challenge for moving constantly in terms of the set. And then when people are offstage, almost every time they exit, it's a quick change for pretty much the entire cast. A: I really wanted this story to come from an all-female creative team. I have an amazing choreographer, Lyndsey Britten, working with me and Eliza De Castro on music. The way I describe it is, it's a love letter from women to women. It celebrates all that it means to be feminine. And one thing about Legally Blonde is that people often think it's a very stereotypical story, but actually it's a super empowering story about somebody who is stereotyped and ends up defying her own expectations, as well as everyone else's, by finding her own path.
Herald Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Noughties movie star Ali Larter's ripped bikini pic at 49
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. 25 years after she first found fame in hits like Varsity Blues and Final Destination, noughties movie star Ali Larter looks absolutely sensational in her latest post. The 49-year-old star posted a stunning mirror selfie taken inside her trailer while filming the TV show Landman. Larter wears a teeny red string bikini in the photo, shared to her Instagram account, showing off her toned abs and legs. 'For all my ladies out there that work hard to be their best everyday,' she wrote in her caption. 'Let's hear how you do it? I had to shoot a bikini scene for my show last week. Playing a character that is so comfortable in her body drives me. So here's how I prep and what I eat for a day on set.' She then went on to detail her daily schedule, which includes waking up at 5:30 in the morning and drinking celery juice and coffee. She also explains she will work out, 'dunk my face in ice water, slather with oil cause of my spray tan' and leave for work by seven in the morning. In the photo, Larter accessorises the red bikini with a diamond cross necklace belonging to her character, which she calls 'my suit of armour for this woman.' '[Ten] minutes of deep breathing to break down the BS I tell myself and redirect my energy to a calm, confident, and creative state while I look over my material,' she wrote. 'And then go walk the walk! Let me know how you build yourself up to look and feel your best. Xo' The comments section was full of fans sending positivity towards the actress, with one writing 'I'll have what she's having. Holy moly Ali,' and another adding, 'Holy smokes- you look UNREAL!! I need to do all of these things immediately!!! #GOALS!!' This isn't the first time the Legally Blonde star has appeared on the show in a bikini. The actress posted a carousel of photos on her Instagram in November 2024 featuring stills from the show while promoting the first season. In the photos, the actress can be seen in a different red bikini, which featured strings wrapped around her abdomen. Larter plays Anglea, Billy Bob Thornton's character's on-again-off-again wife on the Taylor Sheridan-led show, which revolves around the oil business and the people behind it. The show also stars Demi Moore and Jon Hamm. Larter told Fox News Digital she worked with a dialogue coach to nail her character's West Texan accent, and was inspired by her wardrobe to get into character. 'They put a little air in their 'WH's, and so getting in the accent was something for me,' she said. 'Also, you know, Angela is a very glamorous woman, and she loves to like, you know, put on her leopard print bodysuits and her … jeans and so, putting on her wardrobe and her heels was a big thing for me, and the hair and makeup, and then it was a kind of moment of transforming into this character that is very provocative and very bold and comfortable in her body.' Season two of Landman is set to premiere on Paramount+ in November 2025. This story originally appeared on Fox News and is republished here with permission. Originally published as Noughties movie star Ali Larter's ripped bikini pic at 49
