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7 hours ago
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Iconic '90s Actress, 49, Leaves Fans Floored by Her Ageless Appearance in Risqué Outfit: 'Wow!'
Iconic '90s Actress, 49, Leaves Fans Floored by Her Ageless Appearance in Risqué Outfit: 'Wow!' originally appeared on Parade. Charlize Theron isn't afraid to take fashion risks, and she made that clear with her latest daring look. The Fast X actress proved once again that age is just a number as she turned heads at the world premiere of The Old Guard 2, held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 25, leaving fans totally floored by her youthful glow. The Oscar-winning actress, who turns 50 later this year, lit up the red carpet in a bold choice: a see-through Givenchy fishnet jumpsuit that showcased both her statuesque figure and signature confidence. The sultry ensemble featured a high turtleneck, while she paired it with heeled booties. Theron layered the piece, sporting an oversized black blazer on top. For beauty, she opted for a sleek, slicked-back hairstyle, further adding edge to the overall ensemble. Related: Fans Can't Get Enough of Award-Winning Singer's 'Natural Beauty' in Backless Dress: 'I Just Fainted' Social media immediately lit up with praise for Theron's age-defying appearance. "Wow!" one simply exclaimed on X (formerly Twitter), while another social media user over on Instagram insisted, "Too beautiful and aging like fine wine." "She is absolutely stunning!!!❤️," a third gushed, as a fourth dubbed her "THE MOMENT." The compliments continued to roll in, with more reading, "She always slays!! 🔥" "I love me some Charlize!" and "💣💣💣💣💣💣💣 soooooooooo pretty!!!!!!" Meanwhile, one person just wished, "I hope I look this good when I'm almost 50 😮💨." The South African actress reprises her role as the immortal warrior Andromache of Scythia in The Old Guard 2, the sequel to the 2020 Netflix hit. "Andy and her team of immortal warriors continue their mission to protect humanity. This time, they have to face off against a formidable new foe who threatens the very fabric of the Old Guard, while also dealing with the return of an immortal who was thought to be long lost," a synopsis reads, per IMDb. The flick—also featuring Uma Thurman, KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngo, Henry Golding, and more—drops via Netflix on July 2, 2025. Next: '90s Actress From Iconic Movie Series, 66, Looks Ageless During Rare Public Appearance Iconic '90s Actress, 49, Leaves Fans Floored by Her Ageless Appearance in Risqué Outfit: 'Wow!' first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Winslet accepts significant role from the King despite saying she'd be 'disgusted and upset' to come from royalty
Kate Winslet has said that she's 'thrilled' to be taking on a new role closer to Royal Family - after saying she'd be 'disgusted' if she had come from royalty. The Oscar award-winning actress, 49, originally from Reading, who once said her 'socialist' parents 'frowned upon the wealthy', was recently announced as the latest ambassador for The King's Foundation. The educational charity, established in 1990 by King Charles, 76, said it was 'excited' to welcome The Holiday star onboard its team, along with a video of Winslet. She said: 'I am so thrilled to become an ambassador for the King's Foundation, particularly as the charity celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. 'The King's Foundation does such fantastic work to prioritise and protect nature and our wonderful planet, in particular, championing field to fork farming as well as young people outdoors and learning about our beautiful countryside and how we can all play a part in protecting its future. 'All things that are deeply important to me and to so many of us and it's been fascinating learning about what the Foundation does over these past few months, and I am really looking forward to collaborating with the other ambassadors so we can discuss ways in which we can collectively make a positive difference.' The charity also posted about Winslet on their website and included a quote of her saying how one of her 'passions' is 'exploring ways that we can protect and promote the natural world.' She added: '[It's] something I have in common with His Majesty!' However, in a 2019 interview with Radio Times, Winslet revealed that she would have been 'upset and disgusted ' if she had come from 'wealth or royalty'. She added: 'There was never any money in our family, but I always felt very fortunate because I came from a lovely, wonderful, loving family. 'My roots are socialist, working class and, in a funny way, my parents frowned upon the wealthy.' It seems her views on royalty might have since changed because, in addition to accepting the new position, the actress joined King Charles at the charity's awards ceremony in St James's Palace a fortnight ago, where she told him: 'Don't worry, I'll be all in – I've got your back.' Earlier this month, the Hollywood star was snapped as she warmly shook the King 's hand during a reception for the foundation at St James's Palace in London. The annual ceremony, which celebrated the 35th Anniversary of The King's Foundation, was an opportunity to celebrate alumni, students, and ambassadors of the monarch's charity. The event, attended by 200 guests, celebrated the exemplary work of students, teachers, alumni and partners who have contributed to the Foundation's work across a range of sectors including sustainability, traditional heritage skills and environmental education. Winslet joined other famous guests including Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, chef Raymond Blanc and Alan Titchmarsh. Former footballer David Beckham, who became an ambassador for the King's Foundation in 2024, was also present and appeared to be in his element as he put on an animated display with American actress Meryl. Meanwhile, Charles proved to be the perfect host and had the famous faces in fits of giggles. The foundation revealed that, to date, it has trained more than 115,000 students in traditional crafts and environmental education over its 35-year tenure, welcomed more than 2.5million visitors to its UK destinations, and positively affected more than 500,000 lives through sustainable urban planning. King's Foundation ambassador Penny Lancaster praised the monarch for his vision for creating the awards and highlighting the needs of the planet throughout his adult life. 'We all know that the King has been the forefront and sort of marching us all along for more than 50 years, he's been an absolute pioneer and visionary in that sense,' she said. 'These awards and indeed the foundation is so important because of the role they have in not only protecting these traditional crafts and the environment but also giving the winners such an incredible platform to go and achieve great things. 'The King may have been accused of hugging trees and people thinking he was mad when he started talking about the environment all that time ago, but he was at the forefront then and now has been proved right with everything he said and now we're all just trying to play catch up. 'I really recognise the beauty in the way he is trying to get us on board with his knowledge and if we can pass that on to the younger generation, and save some of the traditional skills like we've seen with these winners today, we can all be a part of making a difference. 'I think the mistake is when we say, well, there's such a huge job ahead of us that we could give up, but where's the hope about and confidence that we can pull together to not make it such a mammoth task, there is real hope for the future.'
The Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch hilarious moment Halle Berry's bikini bottoms fall OFF as star, 58, dances to boyfriend Van Hunt's new song
HALLE Berry accidentally flashed her boyfriend while dancing to his music as her bikini bottoms fell clean off. The 58-year-old Oscar winner was on holiday with Van Hunt in Switzerland when she decided to show off her moves in a white two-piece. 5 5 5 5 Wearing tie-side bikini bottoms, a white top and square shades, Halle looked carefree as she danced around their luxury suite to Van's latest track. As she got into the groove, disaster struck and her bikini slipped off. Halle jumped out of the shot as Van, 58, could be heard laughing from behind the camera. She shared the hilarious clip on Instagram with a well placed emoji covering her modesty. The Catwoman star added the caption: 'When your man's music is so good you just can't help yourself!' She added: 'Check out Van Hunt's new EP A Heart Full Of Questions streaming on all platforms.' The swimwear slip-up isn't the only thing Berry's been opening up about. Just a day earlier, she got candid on Jenna & Friends on the Today show - and dished out details on her love life. The Catwoman actress revealed that Van has already proposed to her - wanting to make her 'Mrs Halle Van Hunt.' But the star, who's walked down the aisle three times before, didn't say yes just yet. 'So I put out the proposal, and it's still on hold as you can see,' Van said, as Halle laughed. Halle Berry, 58, bounces on trampoline in just a cheeky swimsuit as she's sprayed with a hose 'It's just out there floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her.' Explaining her hesitation, Halle admitted it comes down to her history with marriage. 'Well, I've been married three times,' she said. 'Van has been married once, and so no, we don't feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way. We don't.' Still, she hinted a wedding could happen but only on their terms. 'But I think we will get married just because, out of the people I've been married to, this is the person I should have married,' she added. 'And I feel like I should, we should get married, but it's not because we feel like we have to. I think it's something that we would like to do just because we want that expression.' Halle said friends have been rooting for them, too. 'I think everybody's been really happy, at least for me personally, people have been like, 'You finally found…!' I've always wanted what we have,' she said. 'I always saw myself in a committed, loving relationship with like my best friend, someone that I respect and I love.' Halle shares daughter Nahla, 17, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and son Maceo, 11, with ex-husband Olivier Martinez, to whom she was married from 2013 to 2016. She was also previously married to baseball star David Justice (1993–1997) and singer Eric Benét (2001–2005).
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollywood star unrecognisable as he returns to Australia 35 years after starring in iconic Nicole Kidman film
Titanic 'villain' Billy Zane has returned Down Under more than 35 years after he starred in the Nicole Kidman hit Dead Calm. Zane appeared alongside the Aussie Oscar winner and Sam Neill in the Australian-made thriller, which was filmed in Sydney and on Queensland 's Great Barrier Reef in 1987. On Tuesday the 59-year-old, who looks unrecognisable from his days as a heart throb, was sightseeing around the Rock's and Sydney Harbour. Sharing a post to his Instagram, the actor recalled his time making his Aussie movie after spotting a vintage sailing yacht, the Southern Swan, docked in Sydney Harbour. In the movie, Zane plays a crazed drifter, who has been sailing the Pacific in a schooner and later kidnaps Nicole's character. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'So great to be back on the Rocks in Sydney, ' Zane said in his post. 'Sure looks like my Square Rigged, double masted Brig from Dead Calm, doesn't it,' he added. Billy was referring to the three-masted Southern Swan, which currently operates on Sydney Harbour as a pleasure cruiser. The schooner that was used in the film was an old Merchant Marine vessel was a that had been damaged in a storm and later reconditioned for use in the production. A replica was used for a scene in which the boat is enveloped by flames. Zane shared a photo of the ship, as well as a another photo of himself standing by the international terminal. Rugged up for the chilly Winter weather, Zane, wearing designer eye wear, looked stylish in a flat cap and grey scarf. He also shared shared a photo of himself enjoying a drink in a bathrobe. It comes after the star attended the Supanova fan convention in Sydney on Sunday. The American actor graciously signed autographs for his admirers while appearing at the event as one of the key celebrities that drew in the crowds. He appeared in his element as he mingled with his fans. The Titanic star became a household name in 1997, after appearing alongside Kate Winslet as the film's villain, Caledon Hockley. He is also known for his impressive turns in the The Phantom in 1996, lDead Calm in 1989 and Zoolander in 2001. Last year, Zane was again unrecognisable after transforming into Marlon Brando for the new biopic, Waltzing With Brando. The biopic is based on a memoir penned by the acclaimed actor's architect, Bernard Judge. It tells the story of how Brando discovered Judge and convinced him to build the world's first ecologically perfect retreat on the tiny, uninhabitable Tahitian island of Tetiaroa.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Recording the latest 'Jurassic World' brings dinosaurs to Abbey Road
French film composer Alexandre Desplat is highly focused, jotting down notes on a score before heading into Abbey Road's Studio 1. There, the 100 members of the film orchestra await the renowned musician. Moments later, unleashed by a sweeping gesture from Desplat, dramatic music fills the air. Recording is in full swing for the soundtrack of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," which hits cinemas on July 2. John Williams' legacy After the two-part "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" (2010/2011), Desplat has again taken on the challenge of creating music for a film series whose original score was composed by the legendary John Williams, famed for "Star Wars" and "Jaws" theme tunes, among many others. "There's a moment of panic because you know that you're taking over," says Desplat, himself a fervent admirer of Williams. Because he's "a bloody genius," he told dpa. "It's hard to come after him." Williams' famous theme naturally also features in the seventh part of the series which began in 1993 with Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park." But two-time Oscar winner Desplat ("The Grand Budapest Hotel," "The Shape of Water") has created his own soundscape for the film directed by Gareth Edwards ("Rogue One," "The Creator"). "Sometimes I try to subliminally remind the audience things that might not be exactly what we know from John William's score, but that might be a reminiscence," Desplat says. "There will be moments in the film where we will pay homage to John William's score, a couple of moments. But it's more the weight of his heritage, which is difficult when you start here." Silhouettes, staccato and a selfie During the recording sessions, the musicians see some unfinished scenes from the film, with a glimpe of a green screen here or a dinosaur silhouette there. Jonathan Bailey, one of the film's leading actors, listens from Studio 1's balcony. Down below, Desplat turns to the wind section and asks them to play staccato. They repeat the phrase, earning a thumbs up from the composer and conductor. Now and again, Desplat sings to the orchestra so they can hear exactly what he is looking for. At one moment, he smiles over to the piccolo player, says not to rush. His interactions with the musicians are friendly, humorous and constructive - in both directions as Desplat welcomes any suggestions. He occasionally asks the musicians whether they are happy with a passage. He also grabs a moment to snap a selfie with the orchestra. Desplat also has some support from his wife, Dominique Lemonnier, better known by her stage name, Solrey. "She adds musical sensitivity and technique that I can't even hear when I'm conducting," says Desplat. "I have a headphone covering one ear. I hear things, but I don't hear everything." She stands in for him at times at the mixing desk and otherwise provides feedback from the control room. One time, she says, "Alexandre, that wasn't very nice." A tight schedule plus waiting around The recordings take around a week at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, where some of the most world's best-loved soundtracks have been recorded, alongside classic albums such as The Beatles' "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon." Here, also in the same studio, Desplat's predecessor Williams recorded the music for the "Star Wars" and "Harry Potter" films, and many others. Every moment of music sounds like a work of art in its own right at Abbey Road. Sometimes, the musicians work in smaller groups, with sections of the orchestra recording passages separately. That adds up to a lot of waiting time for the musicians, so many bring a book along and read until it's time for them to play again. Recording is 'the icing on the cake' In the control room, director Edwards watches the proceedings and feels pretty good about the progress so far, even though the film sees him following in the footsteps of his idol Steven Spielberg, just as Desplat is picking up the mantle of John Williams - legends that are hard acts to follow. "We both had this very big shadow hanging over us for this movie and felt the pressure to even come close to their amazing achievements before," Edwards tells dpa. But the music is working well, he says. "It's just really elevating the movie. You sort of dream to be in this situation at the end of a film where everyone's worked really hard to do the best they can." Then you hand it over, he says. "It's in the hands of the composer now. To put the special sauce and the icing on the cake. Alexander's really delivering." Even just by looking, he can tell how well work is proceeding, he says. "Everyone's got a big massive grin on their faces downstairs."
