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'Napoleon Dynamite' Star Says Patty Duke Was Her Mentor: 'She Gave Me Wonderful Advice'
'Napoleon Dynamite' Star Says Patty Duke Was Her Mentor: 'She Gave Me Wonderful Advice' originally appeared on Parade. Haylie Duff, known for her roles in Napoleon Dynamite and 7th Heaven, is opening up about her decades-long acting career. During a June 2025 interview with TV Insider, Duff shared that legendary actress Patty Duke, who died in 2016, was her mentor. She noted that they co-starred together in the 2009 Hallmark Family film, Love Finds a Home. "I had some good fortune of working with some really special actresses throughout the years and made impacts on me. Patty Duke comes to mind. I really loved spending time with her on set. She gave me wonderful advice, spent a lot of time with me when we worked together," said Duff during the interview. Duff also said Anjelica Huston was a source of support when they filmed the 2006 movie Material Girls. "Anjelica Huston was another who made a big impact on me. She went out of her way to encourage me and left a lasting impact on me," said Duff. While speaking to TV Insider, Duff shared that her children Ryan, 10, and Lucy, 7, have watched Napoleon Dynamite, which premiered in 2004. She explained that her daughter's friend mentioned her character Summer Wheatly. "She was like, 'Who is Summer Wheatly?' He was like, 'How do you not know your mom is Summer Wheatly?' She came home and was mad at me about it. She was like, 'Mom, who is that?' I explained it. She knows I'm and actor and am in this business, but she was 6 at the time. I didn't feel I need to explain that," said Duff during the June 2025 interview. Duff spoke fondly about her time filming Napoleon Dynamite during a 2019 TooFab interview. "I have so many great memories from that whole experience. That was a wonderful cast," said Duff to the publication. She said she particularly enjoyed a day wherein she and her castmates spent time at a lake. "We all spent the day swimming and boating and it was a great bonding experience for us," said Duff during the interview. 'Napoleon Dynamite' Star Says Patty Duke Was Her Mentor: 'She Gave Me Wonderful Advice' first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12-07-2025
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Sean Astin To Run For SAG-AFTRA President
The Lord of the Rings actor Sean Astin is seeking to replace SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher in the upcoming union election. Astin has submitted a bid to lead the 160,000-member organization, Deadline confirmed Friday. Also on his ticket are Michelle Hurd for secretary-treasurer, Joely Fisher for president of the Los Angeles Local Board, Lisa Ann Walter for first vice president of the Local Board, and David Jolliffe to return for second vice president. More from Deadline SAG-AFTRA Overwhelmingly Approves Video Game Agreement, Marking Official End To Nearly Yearlong Strike WGA East & West Leave Elon Musk's X Following "Racist And Antisemitic Language" From AI Tool Grok California Lawmakers Pass Amendments To Film & TV Tax Credit Program; Newsom Signs Bill - Update If elected, Astin would follow in the footsteps of his mother Patty Duke, the Valley of the Dolls and The Miracle Worker actress who became the second woman to ever run the then-Screen Actors Guild in 1985. She held the position for three years. Astin has previously served on five separate SAG-AFTRA negotiating committees, including the most recent contract won after a historically long, 118-day strike in 2023. He is also a member of SAG-AFTRA National and LA local boards, and a National convention delegate. So far, the full picture of the race is unclear. Current SAG-AFTRA President Drescher could not be reached for comment on whether she plans to seek another term. Whether Drescher or someone else, the person leading the guild next year will have a herculean task ahead of them as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios. This will be the first contract negotiation cycle after the 2023 strike, regarding an industry that has been hit hard by a global production contraction that has resulted in far less work. There are still some concerns the union is seeking to address, primarily regarding technological advances in artificial intelligence over the past three years. SAG-AFTRA political hopefuls have until 5 p.m. Friday to submit their nominating petitions. A full list of candidates is expected next week. Election ballots will be collected from August 13 to September 12. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news of Astin's bid. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
