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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
5 great Pedro Pascal movies to stream
Few actors have had a run quite like the one that Pedro Pascal is on right now. The actor, who rose to fame on Game of Thrones and has since become a dominant presence in both film and television, is starring in three movies this summer, including Fantastic Four: First Steps, Materialists, and Eddington. He's also coming off of the second season of The Last of Us, which means you've had just an insane number of opportunities to watch him on screen. If you're hungry for more, though, we've got you covered with five older movies from Pascal that are all available to stream now: Gladiator II (2024) Although Pascal is not the lead of Gladiator II, he plays a central role in the film as a Roman general who is secretly working to take down the corrupt emperors that he publicly serves. Here, Pascal gets a chance to play an upright hero, and it's a part he fills well. Recommended Videos He's a perfect counterpoint to Paul Mescal's more selfish Lucius, who spends most of the movie convinced that he's after personal vengeance. Although it can't live up to the original, Gladiator II is boosted by Pascal's presence. You can watch Gladiator II on Paramount Plus. The Wild Robot (2023) If there's a running theme on this list, Pascal is always more than willing to play second fiddle. Here, he's doing it in a vocal performance, playing the closest animal companion of the titular robot, a conniving fox who ultimately partners with her to raise a runty goose. The Wild Robot is Lupita Nyong'o's show, but Pascal is both funny and moving as a fox who keeps having to convince himself that he doesn't actually care about anything besides himself. You can watch The Wild Robot on Netflix. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) There's a little too much going on in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, but every scene that Pascal and Nicolas Cage share together is golden. The film follows Cage as he's recruited to infiltrate the compound of one of his biggest fans, who also happens to be the head of a criminal empire. Pascal plays the head of that empire and spends most of the movie telling Cage how much he loves his movies. It's a hilarious, utterly winning performance that has to be charming enough to convince Cage that this guy might not be so bad after all. You can watch The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on Amazon Prime Video. Triple Frontier (2019) One of the great dudes-rock movies of the past decade, Triple Frontier tells the story of a group of former special operations operatives who reunite to plan a master heist after finding that their home lives are at a dead end. As they undertake the mission, things don't go according to plan, leading to predictably terrible results. Pascal is just one member of a crew that also includes Oscar Isaac and Ben Affleck, but he stands out as an actor with an incredible amount of natural presence. You can watch Triple Frontier on Netflix. If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) Pascal only has a single scene in Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk, but it's one of the best scenes in an incredible movie. The movie focuses on a Black woman who is dealing with the aftermath of her partner's arrest even while preparing for the arrival of their first child. Pascal shares his scene with Regina King, who plays the main character's mother. As she goes to him to plead for help for her son-in-law, they share an intimate, heartbreaking exchange that reveals the depths to which Pascal can go, even with limited screen time. You can watch If Beale Street Could Talk on Plex.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lupita Nyong'o Teams Up With U.S. Lawmakers To Push Fibroid Awareness
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal ... More Festival Hall on February 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA) The Oscar-winning actress has partnered with members of Congress, Senate, and top health organizations to push for research, awareness, and better treatment for millions of women. On Tuesday, Academy-Award winning actress Lupita Nyong'o took to Instagram and announced two grand career developments with a deeply personal touch. In a carousel-styled post, Lupita shared the story about her bout with uterine fibroids, revealing that the same year she won her first Academy Award—which was granted due to her iconic performance in the film 12 Years a Slave, she was found to have 30 of the noncancerous myomas. 'I started talking about my experience privately, and I realized so many women are going through this,' she wrote on the 6th slide of the carousel post. 'We're struggling with something that affects most of us. No more suffering in silence!' Using the story of her personal bout with fibroids, Lupita announced her collaboration with four members of Congress — Representatives Shontel Brown, Yvette D. Clarke, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Robin Kelly, as well as two members of the Senate, Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester. In unison at Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, they introduced a package of uterine fibroid bills advocating for expanded research funding, improved early detection and intervention, studies into the causes of uterine cancer, and increased public awareness. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2023 Academy Museum Gala at ... More Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage) Lupita also went on announcing her partnership with the Foundation for Women's Health where she is launching the FWH x Lupita Nyong'o Uterine Fibroid Research Grant, which will take after research proposals to develop minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments for uterine fibroids to reduce symptoms and 'improve quality of life for 15 millions patients suffering from this chronic condition in the U.S. alone.' Such timing of Lupita's profound initiatives are moreover appropriate, as July is the month of fibroid awareness. As Dr. Leslie Farrington, retired OB-GYN and founder of the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, told me, 'It starts when people start having their periods — their pain is dismissed, their suffering is dismissed. The treatment of women's issues in general is problematic, and it starts right there.' It is a common conversation among women who suffer from the condition, which according to John Hopkins Medicine, as high as 77% of women will have fibroid growths during their childbearing years, with close to 80% of Black women and 70% of white women developing them by the age of 50 as reported by the National Library of Medicine. There is a glaring lack of awareness concerning the condition, spanning from lack of research, lack of public discussion, lack of patient empowerment and a systemic dismissal of women's health needs. 'Considering that 70 percent of women have fibroids, you would think there would be more knowledge, but there hasn't been that much change because they're not doing that much research,' said Dr. Farrington. 'There's just not enough attention given to it.' Dr. Leslie Farrington (left) and comedian Sarah Jones (right) on the set of the documentary ... More Sell/Buy/Date. In her advocacy work, Dr. Farrington now leads the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, offering ACTT workshops — a free program that teaches women how to 'Ask questions, Claim their space, Trust their bodies, and Tell their stories' when navigating the healthcare system. These workshops are designed to empower women, particularly Black women, with the tools to advocate for themselves in medical settings where their concerns are too often dismissed. As Dr. Farrington put it, 'We're going to shift the culture by raising the expectations of healthcare consumers. The doctor is not your boss — you are the expert on your own body.' Lupita's announcement also sparked a powerful wave of solidarity. Celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Halle Berry, Kerry Washington, Jessica Alba, and India Arie shared their support in the comments under Lupita's post, showing that awareness of fibroids is more widespread than we may think, yet the conversation around it is only now breaking through into the public eye. In addition to the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, organizations like The White Dress Project, which raises awareness through education and public events, and Health in Her HUE, which connects Black women to culturally competent healthcare providers, are crucial in the fight for better uterine health outcomes. These groups not only advocate for research and policy change but provide women with much-needed community, resources, and a space to be heard. HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Lupita Nyong'o arrives in Chopard to the 87th Annual Academy ... More Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) The fight against fibroids goes beyond advancing treatment and is fixated on reshaping the healthcare system to listen to women, believe their pain, and invest in their well-being. With figures like Lupita Nyong'o using their reach to amplify these issues, and grassroots organizations training women to advocate for themselves, a long-overdue cultural shift may finally be within reach.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Lupita Nyong'o opens up about health diagnosis
Lupita Nyong'o has spoken out about her experience with uterine fibroids during Fibroid Awareness Month. Nyong'o discovered she had the non-cancerous growths in 2014, the same year she won her Oscar, and underwent surgery to remove 30 fibroids. She highlighted that while some individuals are asymptomatic, others suffer debilitating symptoms such as heavy bleeding and pain, noting the condition's high prevalence, particularly among Black women. Nyong'o criticized the normalization of female pain and called for increased societal discussion, early education, better screening, and comprehensive research into women's reproductive health. She has joined Democratic congresswomen and senators to introduce legislative bills aimed at expanding research funding, improving early detection, and increasing public awareness for uterine fibroids, also partnering on a research grant.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lupita Nyong'o speaks out about painful experience with uterine fibroids. What are they — and who do they affect?
Lupita Nyong'o is going public about her battle with uterine fibroids. On July 15, the Black Panther star took to Instagram to share her story in honor of Fibroid Awareness Month. Nyong'o revealed that in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in 12 Years a Slave, she was diagnosed with 30 uterine fibroids and underwent surgery to remove them. When she asked her doctor how to prevent them from returning, she was told there was nothing she could do — it was only a matter of time before they would likely grow back. As Nyong'o explained in the post, uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in or around the uterus, ranging in size from a pea to a melon. They can cause symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and pregnancy complications — though some people have no symptoms at all. Despite affecting eight in 10 Black women and seven in 10 white women, fibroids are rarely talked about. 'When we reach puberty, we're taught that periods mean pain, and that pain is simply part of being a woman,' Nyong'o wrote. However, when the actress started talking about her experience privately, she realized so many women were also suffering. 'We're struggling alone with something that affects most of us. No more suffering in silence,' the post continued. 'We need to stop treating this massive issue like a series of unfortunate coincidences. We must reject the normalization of female pain. I envision a future with early education for teenagers, better screening protocols, robust prevention research, and less invasive treatments for uterine fibroids.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lupita Nyong'o (@lupitanyongo) She left readers with a call to action: 'Let's study women's health and prioritize this chronic condition that has never been comprehensively examined,' she wrote. The comments section on Nyong'o's post was full of people who applauded her for speaking out. 'Mine were literally making me crazy,' one commenter wrote. 'The pain, the periods, etc. I opted to have a hysterectomy last year, and it's been life-changing.' Another added, 'Had two surgeries for removal and had my hysterectomy in 10/2023. I could have avoided so much pain with a correct diagnosis when I was young.' A third shared that she also had surgery in 2021, after she bled for four months consecutively. 'I was in so much pain,' she wrote. 'Thank you for speaking on this.' And Nyong'o is doing more than just speaking out: In the caption of the post, she said she joined members of Congress on July 15 in Washington, D.C., to introduce a package of bills aimed at expanding research funding, improving early detection and treatment, studying uterine cancer causes and raising public awareness. One of the lawmakers involved in that effort is Rep. Shontel Brown, who shared a photo with the star on her Instagram and wrote in the caption, 'Honored to stand alongside @lupitanyongo today on Capitol Hill to speak out about uterine health — a critical issue impacting so many women. Silence saves no one. It's time we raise our voices and demand better awareness, research, and care. #uterinehealthawareness.' Rep. Yvette Clarke and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks posted similar messages on Instagram about working with the actress on this issue. Additionally, Nyong'o partnered with the Foundation for Women's Health to launch the FWH x Lupita Nyong'o Uterine Fibroid Research Grant, which will fund the development of minimally or non-invasive treatments to help improve quality of life for '15 million patients suffering from this chronic condition in the U.S. alone.' What are uterine fibroids? As Nyong'o explained in her post, uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop in or around the uterus, most commonly during the reproductive years. They don't increase the risk of uterine cancer and rarely become cancerous, but they can vary widely in size and number — from tiny, undetectable nodules to large masses. They are typically discovered with a routine pelvic exam or an ultrasound. Many people with fibroids don't experience symptoms, but for those who do, symptoms can include heavy menstrual bleeding; painful, long or frequent periods; pelvic pain or pressure; difficulties urinating; constipation; back pain and pain during sex. In extreme cases, uterine fibroids grow large enough to fill the pelvis or abdomen, sometimes causing visible swelling and discomfort and pain. Maria Sophocles, a gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist at Women's Healthcare of Princeton told PureWow in 2023 that fibroids can 'cause such heavy bleeding that they can make you anemic and can even lead to such severe anemia that you can need a blood transfusion." How common are uterine fibroids? Fibroids affect about 40% to 80% of people with a uterus. They are most likely to develop between the ages of 30 and 50, as they're rare after menopause and before puberty, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Several factors can increase the risk of developing fibroids, including obesity or a higher body mass index, a family history of fibroids and not having children. Starting menstruation at a young age and experiencing menopause later in life are also linked to a higher likelihood of developing them. How are they treated? Treatment for uterine fibroids, according to the Cleveland Clinic, often starts with medication to manage symptoms like pain and heavy bleeding. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen can help with discomfort, while iron supplements may be recommended if fibroids cause anemia. Hormonal birth control can reduce bleeding and cramps, and other medications — such as some newer oral therapies — can shrink fibroids or control bleeding, though the effects may be temporary. There are also treatments like uterine fibroid embolization that shrink fibroids by cutting off their blood supply. However, these options may affect the uterus and aren't typically recommended for people who want to have children in the future as they can impact fertility. Surgery, of the type that Nyong'o had, is also an option to treat fibroids. A myomectomy removes fibroids while keeping the uterus intact. A hysterectomy removes the uterus entirely. Fibroid pain is not rare — and stars are speaking out Nyong'o is not the first person to call attention to how women's pain, particularly around reproductive health, tends to be ignored by the medical community. In fact, research shows that women are more likely than men to have their pain attributed to psychological causes, according to a 2019 report from the Washington Post. And a 2025 survey published in JAMA Network Open found that many women with pelvic disorders felt routinely dismissed by their medical teams, who often alleged that the pain was psychosomatic. Other celebrities are speaking out about having that exact experience. Earlier this month, tennis star Venus Williams also spoke publicly about having painful fibroids in an interview with Today. In the interview, she said her pain was often dismissed by doctors, even when it left her 'laying on the floor in the locker room' before matches. Her persistent bleeding led to anemia, requiring multiple iron infusions, but it took her years to get diagnosed and properly treated by a doctor. 'It just got too bad, and I couldn't handle it,' Williams said. 'I'm sharing now because I was outraged that I didn't know this was possible. I didn't know what was wrong with me. No one should have to go through this.' In 2022, the musician FKA Twigs shared her experience battling fibroids, telling the Guardian, 'If loads of people have it, why hadn't I heard of it? If this is something that's not a big deal, why is it an actual hell living in my body right now?' That same year, Entertainment Tonight cohost Nischelle Turner also spoke about having three surgeries to get rid of her uterine fibroids, after years of heavy, painful periods. 'I knew that something was going on, but I didn't know what it was,' Turner told Today in 2022. 'I was actually scared that it could be some sort of cancer because my stomach looked like I was three months pregnant.'
The Independent
6 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Lupita Nyong'o opens up about health diagnosis: ‘Let's prioritize this chronic condition'
Lupita Nyong'o has spoken out about her experience with uterine fibroids during Fibroid Awareness Month. Nyong'o discovered she had the non-cancerous growths in 2014, the same year she won her Oscar, and underwent surgery to remove 30 fibroids. She highlighted that while some individuals are asymptomatic, others suffer debilitating symptoms such as heavy bleeding and pain, noting the condition's high prevalence, particularly among Black women. Nyong'o criticized the normalization of female pain and called for increased societal discussion, early education, better screening, and comprehensive research into women's reproductive health. She has joined Democratic congresswomen and senators to introduce legislative bills aimed at expanding research funding, improving early detection, and increasing public awareness for uterine fibroids, also partnering on a research grant.
