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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Richard Kind Gets Candid About Body Image After Being Teased for Being Overweight as a Kid: 'In My Head, I'm a Fat Person'
Richard Kind is looking back at his childhood and getting candid about body image The Curb Your Enthusiasm star, 68, opened up in a new interview with CBS News Sunday Morning about what he used as a coping mechanism while growing up as a "fat" kid "Still a fat kid even to this day. I'll never be a thin person… In my head, I'm a fat, fat person," Kind said of his mindset all these years laterRichard Kind is getting candid about body image and how he learned to "laugh at myself" after being teased as a child. The 68-year-old actor, known for his work in Curb Your Enthusiasm and beyond, revealed in a new interview with CBS News Sunday Morning that he was teased growing up as an overweight boy. 'I was a fat kid,' Kind said. 'I bet I was a loser. I might have made fun of me." Now years later, Kind shared that it was a friend at summer camp who taught him what he said was "absolutely" a coping mechanism. As he explained, his friend — also overweight — encouraged him to "laugh at myself." "He was a fat kid, too, who then lost weight. I eventually lost weight," the actor said. "Still a fat kid even to this day. I'll never be a thin person… In my head, I'm a fat, fat person." Elsewhere in his conversation with CBS News Sunday Morning's Jon LaPook, Kind opened up about his place in television and film — as the announcer on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney, in Only Murders in the Building and even on the cast of Sharknado 2. As he put it, he's grateful to be in the room with other stars. "I am parsley on a plate of meat and potatoes," he joked. "Now, I'm good. I look great there. I'm the freshest parsley! But they're meat and potatoes. What do I do? I help make the plate look great." 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. "That's fine. That's what I usually do," he added. "But I can be cut out. I'm just not necessary all the time. And I'm fine, fine, fine with that. I've made a career of it, haven't I?" Along the way, Kind also made friends with George Clooney. He recently discussed their longtime friendship on the June 9 episode of the Still Here Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko, emphasizing Clooney's reputation as a prankster in the movie business. Asked to share some stories, Kind replied, 'But you will not hear them from me. You won't hear them from me for a couple of reasons. No. 1, George gets all the publicity he needs. I need a little more. So that's the first thing. The second thing is nobody tells them funnier than George.' Still, Kind called out his pal — whom he met while working on a failed '80s TV pilot — for a practical joke he'd 'forgotten' until recently. 'One night, years ago, I have to go to Vegas for some publicity,' Kind recalled, noting that he was staying at Clooney's old Los Angeles home at the time. 'I have my suitcase downstairs and [I'm] waiting for the car to come.' 'George, who had been in the kitchen or something like that, sits down at the foot of the stairs, and we're just chatting. We're gabbing,' Kind recalled. 'And I say, 'Oh, I forgot something,' and I go upstairs to get something. I come back downstairs, and then the car comes, and the guy who's driving the car takes the bag, and he puts it into the trunk, and I get driven to Burbank Airport, I think.' It wasn't until Kind went through airport security that Clooney's prank came to fruition. 'They pull me aside and they go, 'Sir, could you come here, please?' And I go, 'Yeah.' And he opens up the suitcase, and there's an Oscar and a SAG award that George put in my suitcase as we were waiting to go, and I have to schlep.' 'It's a good practical joke,' Kind added. Read the original article on People
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Poker Face actor Richard Kind explains why he's fine not being the star: ‘I am parsley…'
If you have ever seen Only Murders in the Building, Poker Face, Argo, or A Serious Man, you have likely come across Richard Kind. However, you may be unfamiliar with his name. The veteran actor prefers it this way, balancing fame and anonymity at the same time. In a conversation with CBS News, the Inside Out actor recalled how people might remember him from a project but don't know his name. Only Murders in the Building actor Richard Kind has worked in several acclaimed projects over the years.(Instagram/@realrichardkind) "I'll walk down the street and somebody will go, 'Oh, you're a national treasure.' And then I pass 250 people who don't know who I am, and yet that person thinks I'm a national treasure!" he told CBS. Also Read: James Brolin recalls blind date with Barbra Streisand which both almost cancelled Richard Kind reflects on his life and career Kind was raised in Princeton, New Jersey, and believed he would inherit his father's jewelry business. "That I'm an actor is so wrong," he explained. The Argo star added he should have joined his dad's store, gone into business, or chosen to become a lawyer, like how people expect from a suburban middle-class family's kid. While Kind has earned his reputation as a respected performer, when he was a kid, he wanted to achieve stardom instead of acclaim. As a child, Kind was mocked for his weight. However, a friend from camp showed the budding actor how to laugh at himself. Also Read: Evan Rachel Wood won't appear in Practical Magic 2 - Here's why Richard Kind has established a steady career as a character actor in theater, television, and movies. He's done it all, from heartfelt roles like Inside Out's Bing Bong to humorous roles in Sharknado 2 and Curb Your Enthusiasm. While not playing the lead role, he brings warmth, comedy, and sincerity to every character he essays. Richard Kind on being moderately famous Kind discovered his confidence at Northwestern University and the renowned Second City improv theater in Chicago. "Six nights a week at Second City, that's my acting Harvard," he stated. Despite his abilities, Kind's father frequently looked to other sources for validation about his son's acting skills, like his professors or friends. The Poker Face actor also had a humorous response to how he's survived in the entertainment industry. "I am parsley on a plate of meat and potatoes," he joked. Adding to the hilarious comment, Kind explained, "Now, I'm good. I look great there. I'm the freshest parsley! But they're meat and potatoes. What do I do? I help make the plate look great. That's fine. That's what I usually do. But I can be cut out. I'm just not necessary all the time. And I'm fine, fine, fine with that. I've made a career of it, haven't I?" FAQs Why is Richard Kind famous? Richard Kind is known for his standout roles in shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Spin City. He's also recognized for his voice work in Inside Out and his Broadway projects. Is Richard Kind related to Barbra Streisand? Yes, Richard Kind is distantly related through Barbra Streisand's half-sister, Roslyn Kind, and her late stepfather. Is Richard Kind friends with George Clooney? Yes, Richard Kind and George Clooney have been close friends for years. Clooney was even the best man at Kind's wedding.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Young Sheldon fans left baffled at secret reunion they never knew about on the show
Three veteran Hollywood stars who were affiliated with the CBS hit series Young Sheldon were also linked with the Toy Story franchise, and Daily Mail is taking a closer look at the casting connection. Annie Potts, Wallace Shawn and Richard Kind each had recurring roles on the Chuck Lorre spinoff of The Big Bang Theory, which ran for seven seasons from 2017-2024. Potts, 72, played the role of Connie 'Meemaw' Tucker on 139 episodes of the CBS comedy. She also portrayed the role of Bo Peep in the Pixar franchise's 1995 debut film Toy Story, followed by 1999's Toy Story 2 and 2019's Toy Story 4. Wallace Shawn, 81, portrayed Dr. John Sturgis on Young Sheldon over 53 episodes from 2018 until the series finale last year. Shawn provided the vocals for the Rex character in all of the films and a number of adjacent projects as well. Kind, 68, played Ira Rosenbloom on Young Sheldon over three episodes from 2018-2019. He played the Bookworm in Toy Story 3. The veteran character actor has also appeared in TV shows such as Only Murders in the Building and The Goldbergs; in films such as Wolfs and tick, tick... BOOM!; and in voice roles including Inside Out, A Bug's Life, Cars and Cars 2. Potts chat with Variety in June of 2019 about her comeback to the animated series after she didn't appear in Toy Story 3 in 2010. 'I was invited back in November 2014, and I honestly didn't realize how big my role would be until I saw a screening about six weeks ago,' she said of reprising her role as Bo Peep. She continued: 'We had a script, but it kept evolving, and I never saw a whole script. None of us did. So I was clueless. 'And then, of course, when I saw it, I was gobsmacked.' Potts told the outlet that she believed the 2019 sequel Toy Story 4, in which Shawn also appeared, might 'the most emotionally satisfying of all of them in terms of both humor and heart. She added: 'You laugh, you cry - you cry, you laugh. You just keep cycling through that rinse and repeat throughout an hour and 40 minutes, and it's a good ride.' Kind and Shawn pictured exchanging lines during an episode of the show in 2018 Kind, 68, played Ira Rosenbloom on Young Sheldon and the Bookworm in Toy Story 3. Potts spoke on the evolution of the Bo Peep character and preparation being put into it, as Pixar earmarked a dozen team members to assist in further developing the character and its appearance coming into the fourth film in the franchise. 'Honestly I was so amazed that they even had a team of 12 people whose job it was to define her every gesture and the way her eyes turned and in what direction and how her hand would be extended,' Potts said. She added: 'I mean, that's usually the work that's up to me as an actress, you know? 'But I met them and I thought, "You guys are super on it! Awesome, I can just kind of sit back and let you guys make me!" And the proof is in the pudding.'
Digital Trends
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 23-25)
Netflix is, by design, trying to overwhelm you with the sheer volume of stuff that you can watch. If you're actually trying to watch something, that can make things difficult. It's tough to tell the good from the bad or trust the streamer's algorithm. We've pulled together three wildly different shows that are all available to watch on Netflix. Whether you're looking for comedy or drama or something a little bit hard to explain, we've got you covered with these great shows you can stream now. Recommended Videos Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and the best shows on Disney+. Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025-) Everybody's Live with John Mulaney is one of the oddest experiments that Netflix has produced to date. It's also one of its best. The late–night talk show is stranger and more interesting than any you've likely seen. John Mulaney brings in a stable of guests, and they talk about a specific topic that may or may not be of interest to the celebrities on the panel. They also bring in live callers who have stories related to the topic, and there's a snack robot that brings people things to eat. Oh, and Richard Kind is there to be delightful. Everybody's Live with John Mulaney is zany and unpredictable, but those are both core elements of its appeal. You can watch Everybody's Live with John Mulaney on Netflix. Dark Winds (2022-) A brilliant twist on the modern-day cop show, Dark Winds follows officers of the Navajo Tribal Police as they investigate crimes on the reservation in the 1970s. As they uncover buried truths about their community and the darkness that festers within it, they have to examine their own lives and the secrets that they've tried to bury. Dark Winds is a perfect combination of a conventional criminal procedural with something more specific and slightly stranger. Anchored by a brilliant lead performance from Zahn McClarnon, it's a show that deserves more eyeballs. You can watch Dark Winds on Netflix. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) Loosely adapted from an Edgar Allan Poe short story, The Fall of the House of Usher is the most recent and most underrated of Mike Flanagan's Netflix miniseries. The show is told largely via flashback and follows a wealthy family whose money was made in the pharmaceutical business as members of their family start dying. As we learn more about the devil's bargain that led to the wealth, we come to appreciate exactly what's going on in this family and why every member seems to be dying in horrific fashion. Featuring plenty of solid scares and a cast filled with Flanagan regulars, The Fall of the House of Usher deserves a second glance. You can watch The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix.
New York Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Weirdo Talk Show That Has Suddenly Found Its Way
Last week, John Mulaney hosted his weekly talk show blindfolded, because, well, why not? Covering his eyes enabled him to make a joke about what he has in common with the pope: 'We're both from Chicago and we both willfully blind ourselves to the absurdities of our job.' Yet the stunt had less to do with opportunities for punchlines than with short-circuiting the rhythms of the talk show. Putting a host in such a predicament scrambles the script. Mulaney occasionally wandered away from the camera, leaving us, his viewers, abandoned and slightly worried for him. What's remarkable is that if you were to rank the most bizarre aspects of that hour of 'Everybody's Live With John Mulaney' (every Wednesday on Netflix), blindfolding the host might not make the Top 10. Consider the competition: Mulaney's sidekick, Richard Kind, told a story about taking a nap on a toilet during a date. An actor playing Yakub, a bulbous-headed ancient scientist who the Nation of Islam believes invented white people, came onstage to sing a show tune. That was followed by an actress who did an impression of Jean Smart — that is, if she weren't smart. (The character's name was, naturally, Jean Dumb.) Steve Guttenberg appeared and underneath his name onscreen, it read: 'Defund the Police Academy.' Then there was the subplot of a daredevil robot named Saymo who broke up with his girlfriend in front of a crowd on a studio lot, then tried to roll off a ramp and fly over a car. He failed and crashed to bits. With a lab-experiment aesthetic, 'Everybody's Live' is the most ambitious, most anything-goes television talk show in many years. Whether it works is more of an evolving question. The season began with a firm idea of what was wrong with other talk shows: actors promoting projects, overly planned chat, generic topicality, formulaic structure. Critics like me have long complained about these elements, and Mulaney, bless him, just did away with them. But figuring out the show you want to do is harder than knowing the one you don't. 'Everybody's Live' is less original than it appears (even the blindfold had been done before). Trying to escape topicality, Pete Holmes's short-lived talk show organized monologues around not the news but broad subjects like marriage or family. Mulaney did something similar, centering every episode on quirkier themes like 'Can major surgery be fun?' Nearly everything has been done before, of course, but Mulaney tends to steal from the best. (Like 'Late Night With David Letterman,' he did a Christmas special far from the holiday season.) Mulaney's opening monologues have been a consistent highlight, mixing behind-the-scenes stories, like a failed attempt to book Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, with polished stand-up bits, like an irreverent case against the F.B.I. But some of his fever-dream stunts (recasting 'Seinfeld' with members of Phish) are easier to admire than laugh at. The phone calls from viewers he fields in a recurring segment have often been awkward. And the panel chat can be aimless. How did they pull off a boring chat with Conan O'Brien, Tina Fey and Mulaney? That's the risk you take when you do away with more prepared conversation. Mulaney asked Fey if she collected anything, learned she didn't and hit a dead end. 'Everybody's Live' is still always interesting because of its taste and ambition and mad chutzpah. But a guilty thought occurred to me watching the first few episodes: What if someone went to great lengths to make exactly the kind of talk show that I want to see — and I didn't like it? Is that on me? Truly adventurous talk shows take time to find their voice. And if you gave up on this program early on, you've missed out, because 'Everybody's Live' has evolved, gotten tighter, funnier, more meta. Mulaney has downplayed the viewer calls (which could be cut altogether without much loss). And he has done more work strategizing for interviews, like one in which he and Andy Samberg read fan-fiction written about them online. The bookings have become savvier, mixing relaxed stars with a chaos agent like the comic Robby Hoffman, who has the critical quality of appearing more at ease the more uncomfortable everyone else becomes. In an episode spoofing fictionalized movies inspired by real people, Mulaney said everyone on the show was based on a real person. When an elderly man in the audience loudly complained that Samberg was playing him ('I'd never sit like that!'), the actor responded: 'He's just mad that as part of my research, I slept with his wife multiple times.' Mulaney has also cultivated his own Lonely Island-like secret weapons, with hilarious videos by the writers Jeremy Levick and Rajat Suresh that skewer pandering anti-Trump political comedy and obsessive behind-the-scenes documentaries with pitch-perfect precision. In late-night talk-show writers rooms, the true comedy purists have long pleaded for evergreen rather than topical jokes, but riffing off the news pays off. 'Everybody's Live' has smartly embraced it more, parodying the '60 Minutes' interview with Bill Belichick by having a woman interrupt Kind throughout one episode, creating a sidekick to the sidekick. The show's core identity is that it takes big comedic swings that might go over people's heads, greenlighting ideas that other mainstream shows would reject. But as the season has progressed, the volume of jokes has increased. What started as loose and rambling now feels as punchy as a '30 Rock' episode. Recently there's been considerable anxiety over the future of the late-night talk show in the streaming era. Everyone from Donald Trump to Jimmy Kimmel has said it is dying. I am more of an optimist, but there's so much disruption in entertainment right now that anyone would be foolish to confidently predict that in five years, late night will look like it does now. But we tend to focus too much on these business questions when discussing the health of this venerable art form. And this breeds caution. It's worth remembering that the winner of the late-night war during the height of the genre's popularity was Jay Leno, a solid joke-merchant who has faded into obscurity. David Letterman lost, but that had little impact on his beloved reputation. No artistic genre deserves to be around forever, but late-night talk shows should stay alive if they can continue to feature risk-taking artists doing funny work. Sometimes, that will mean safe jokes about the news, but the entertainment landscape is far more crowded than when the only laughs to be found on television around midnight were on 'The Tonight Show.' Now there's more of a premium on novelty and the unexpected. There is a rich tradition of that kind of late-night work going back to Ernie Kovacs and Steve Allen. Mulaney is making a high-profile case for that legacy, with the help of some of the biggest stars in popular culture. Whether their efforts will reach a big enough audience to get renewed is an open question. But an upcoming stunt has commercial promise. About a month ago, Mulaney announced that on the final episode this season (May 28), he would fight three 14-year-old boys. Not since Hunter S. Thompson wrote about getting beaten up by a bunch of bikers to close out his book 'Hell's Angels' has an artist promised a more pugilistic finale. Is this whole thing a trick to get your attention? If so, it's a good one, because I have spent a fair amount of time considering ways that the host could possibly avoid taking a beating. It's not easy to dream up a winning strategy for a delicate-looking 42-year-old comic that doesn't include weapons or rigging the rules. Mulaney appears confident about his chances. Of course, he always does. He takes part in all these stupendously stupid and absurd things, not with an ironic wink like Letterman or a sense of childlike silliness like O'Brien, but with an alien sureness, as if he were born to tell jokes blindfolded and get pummeled by teenagers for our entertainment. Until recently, he was the wholesome, very nice young man of stand-up comedy. Then divorce and rehab shifted his image, and his special about it catapulted him to a new position: the most acclaimed stand-up of the moment. That he is now spending his cultural capital on this weirdo show is something that deserves attention, credit and, I hope, another season.
