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New York Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sammi Hanratty would ‘die' for a ‘Shameless' spinoff
Despite being a busy bee, Sammi Hanratty is open to revisiting her old stomping grounds. The actress, 29, starred as Kassidi Gallagher, the love interest-turned-wife of Ethan Cutkosky's Carl Gallagher during Season 8 of the R-rated series 'Shameless.' Kassidi was killed in Season 9 by a fellow cadet of Carl's at his military school. However, that isn't stopping Hanratty from thinking outside the box about the possibility of reuniting with her 'Shameless' family on screen. Advertisement 8 Samantha Hanratty attends the 2025 Astra TV Awards at SLS Hotel. Getty Images 'I'd love a fan fiction of a Kassidi and Carl spinoff,' she exclusively told The Post at the 2025 Astra Awards red carpet. 'I'm pretty sure I died but if there's a will there's a way. So I think it would be fun. Even if we did a film or something. Like a mini Frank and Monica. So Ethan. let's do it!' The Showtime dramedy, which ran for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021, followed the lives of the dysfunctional Gallagher family, which included William H. Macy as the deadbeat patriarch Frank Gallagher. Advertisement 8 Sammi Hanratty and Steve Howey attend the celebration of the 100th episode of Showtime's 'Shameless.' Getty Images Along with Cutkosky, 25, the Gallagher family included Emmy Rossum as Fiona, Jeremy Allen White as Lip, Cameron Monaghan as Ian, Emma Kenney as Debbie and Christian Isaiah as Liam. Shanola Hampton and Steve Howey starred as the couple next door, Vee and Kevin. Hanratty still sees her fellow costars from time to time. Advertisement 'I talk every now and then to Ethan, which is great,' she revealed. 'I talk to Cameron every now and then. I love Cameron, we've known each other since we were 11 years old. I see Steve Howey every now and then, which is great.' 8 Sammi Hanratty as Kassidi and Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher. Showtime 'I feel like we all run into each other every now and then,' she went on. 'That will forever hold a special place in my heart to be on that show. I get so excited when I get to see any of the cast.' Now, the 'Zoe Gone' alum has bonded with a new set of costars while starring as young Misty on the Showtime thriller 'Yellowjackets.' Advertisement 'It's been amazing. I think the best thing about the show is that it really does feel like a team,' Hanratty gushed about being a part of the series. 'And sometimes I feel like I really am the equipment manager just rooting everybody on. Just honestly, everyone is so talented. I feel like a sponge walking onto set just to like absorb everyone's amazingness and learning so much. I just wish I could work with the current day cast more if ever. I never get to. I wish I could.' 8 Sammi Hanratty (L) and Ruby Modine arrive at the Emmy For Your Consideration Event for Showtime's 'Shameless.' Getty Images 'Yellowjackets' follows the high-school girls soccer players who survive a plane crash in the wilderness, while also capturing their lives in present day. The star-studded cast includes Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Simone Kessell, Lauren Ambrose and Tawny Cypress. In December, Hanratty welcomed her first baby with husband Christian DeAnda, a son named Levi, and she's had her cast to look up to as she balances work and life. 'Honestly, with Melanie, Christine, Tawny, Lauren and Simone — they are all moms,' divulged Hanratty. 'And that's a big thing for me — is that I'm a new mom and just getting to see them walk the walk. It's just inspiring to see working moms kill it and do amazing work. So I think more than anything just watching them do what they do.' 8 Ethan Cutkosky as Carl Gallagher and Sammi Hanratty as Kassidi in 'Shameless.' Showtime 8 Emma Kenney as Debbie, Emmy Rossum as Fiona, Blake/Brennan Johnson as Liam, William H. Macy as Frank, Jeremy White as Lip, Cameron Monaghan as Ian, and Ethan Cutkosky as Carl. Courtesy of SHOWTIME/©Showtime As the series approaches its fourth season, the star is keeping tight-lipped on what viewers can expect. Advertisement 'I'm sure people will die,' Hanratty teased. 'I'm sure we're going to eat some people. But that's all I've got for you.' The actress would also be open to expanding the ensemble. 8 'Shameless' cast. Courtesy of SHOWTIME/©Showtime 'Angela Bassett,' stated Hanratty. 'I would love to have Angela Bassett on the show.' Advertisement In 2021, the young starlet opened up about stepping into 'Shameless,' a show that was already eight seasons in with a die-hard fanbase and close knit cast. 'It's scary. It's scary because you feel like you're walking into a family gathering and you're like, 'Hey! I don't want to disrupt anything but also, hi I'm here,'' she recalled while on the Lightweights podcast at the time. 'I was once again it was one of those shows that I felt like I was so welcomed. Everyone had open arms.' 8 Sammi Hanratty arrives at the Emmy For Your Consideration Event for Showtime's 'Shameless.' Getty Images Advertisement Three years prior, Hanratty reflected on taking on the role of Kassidi — who was codependent to Carl, with their toxic relationship taking many crazy turns. At one point, Kassidi wore a vile of his blood, cut up his military clothes and faked a suicide attempt in order to pressure him into marrying her. 'The obvious is that she does crave love and she does crave attention,' Hanratty told Cosmopolitan in 2018. 'Just because she comes from a wealthy family, doesn't necessarily mean that she had happiness or any sort of love in her life. And so her view on a lot of things are extremely warped.' 'It's definitely been mixed emotions,' she added about fan reactions. 'For the most part I feel like people who watch 'Shameless' love to hate certain characters. So she's definitely been enjoyable to hate. But there are people who are very protective over Ethan [Cutkosky]'s character, Carl, and so there are a lot of girls who are like, genuinely pissed.'
Toronto Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
People deletes Olivia Munn story after Ms. Rachel comments draw ‘threats'
Published Jun 13, 2025 • 4 minute read Olivia Munn attends the 2025 Astra TV Awards at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on June 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Phillip Faraone / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. In a rare move, People magazine deleted a story from its website on Wednesday after it triggered 'violent' threats against its subject, the actress Olivia Munn, and her family. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The story was about Munn's distaste for children's television and bore a headline specifically citing the popular YouTuber Ms. Rachel – which apparently triggered some fans. 'There is no excuse for these abhorrent attacks, and we will always prioritize safety above all else,' the publication acknowledged in a statement explaining the decision to remove a story. It's an unusual move for any news outlet to delete, rather than amend or update, a story – even People, which is generally considered a friendly go-to outlet for celebrities to share their stories. When asked for further information about removing the article, a People representative pointed back to its original statement. The post was drawn from the magazine's recent interview with Munn for a cover story, which published online June 4. The 44-year-old actress, who was promoting her new Apple TV+ series, talked about life with her husband, 42-year-old comedian John Mulaney, their children – a 3-year-old boy and 8-month-old girl – as well as her 2023 breast cancer diagnosis. People also published several separate exclusive items using material from the Munn interview, including one in which she discussed her fertility treatments, and another post headlined, 'Olivia Munn Doesn't Let Her Kids Watch Ms. Rachel. Here's Why.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In the story, according to sites that repeated quotes from it before it was deleted, Munn shared her irritation with children's TV programming. She specifically cited Ms. Rachel, a major celebrity to young children and their parents. 'I know kids love [Ms. Rachel], but the thing is, if I can't watch it, I'm not going to spend the rest of my life going crazy,' Munn said, and added she was not a fan of 'Blue's Clues' or 'Spider-Man' either. (She did admit a tolerance for 'Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood,' because it helped her son prepare for the arrival of a baby sister.) However, the framing of the People headline drew attention on social media, especially given that Ms. Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has been in the news for speaking out about the plight of children in Gaza – though it's unclear if this topic was even addressed in the People story. All of this was surely heightened by the strong feelings many fans harbor about Mulaney and Munn's relationship, and its timing relative to his divorce from an artist, Anna Marie Tendler, with her own significant social media following. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Various publications and social media accounts started regurgitating Munn's comments, and Accurso herself expressed disappointment when she left a comment on People's Instagram post, now disappeared as well: 'WHO CARES?! I'd rather you cover me advocating for kids in Gaza who are literally starving, largest cohort of child amputees in modern history, thousands & thousands killed – no medical care, no education, no homes… do better!!!' Accurso wrote, according to multiple reports. 'Not against [Munn] at all and don't care that she doesn't want to watch the show – all my love to her and her family – disappointed in the outlets.' Later, she wrote on her own Instagram account that she and Munn had spoken and were on good terms. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Please be kind to Olivia & her precious family,' Accurso wrote. 'I don't believe in hate, attacks or hurtful comments.' Munn also criticized the coverage. 'To Ms Rachel and your fans, I hear and respect the passion behind your support. I never anticipated the media would single out one small thing I said and distort it like they have,' she wrote in an Instagram story earlier this week. 'Every parent understands the importance of finding meaningful programming that helps us connect with our kids. I don't want something taken out of context to be a moment that steals even a minute of joy for anyone.' Mulaney weighed in Wednesday, calling for a stop to the 'violent and threatening' comments that Munn had been receiving in online comments and direct messages. 'An innocent comment my wife Olivia Munn made about what children's programs we like has somehow – unbelievably – been conflated with not caring about the deaths of children in Gaza,' he posted on Instagram. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. John Mulaney just posted this after Olivia Munn's comments on kids shows (specially Ms. Rachel's) made people call her a zionist, just out of nowhere. I've said it before, but this kind of "activism" gets people nowhere and actually makes people not take it seriously. — vicky (@vickygrizi) June 11, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The people doing this are so wildly out of line and so unhelpful to any conversation. You took a nothing comment to a dark and dangerous place. This kind of behaviour isn't activism.' Accurso has been creating educational children's content on YouTube, where she has more than 15.2 million subscribers, since 2019. With the help of silly and cheerful music, Ms. Rachel teaches children how to spell and use the bathroom, while also offering lessons on emotional support. Outside of her YouTube show, Accurso has been outspoken about Gaza, which led to backlash from right-wing media commentators and StopAntisemitism, a prominent pro-Israel group, which called on the U.S. attorney general to investigate the children's entertainer. (Accurso said earlier this month that she stands against 'all forms of hate.') But, Accurso told WBUR, 'I wouldn't be Ms. Rachel if I didn't deeply care about all kids. And I would risk everything, and I will risk my career over and over to stand up for them.' Sunshine Girls Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA World
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meagan Good Says Married Life with Husband Jonathan Majors Is ‘Amazing': ‘It's Me and Him Against the World' (Exclusive)
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are blissfully in love. While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the NBCU Emmy Kick-Off Luncheon at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on Friday, April 11, the Harlem actress, 43, gave an update on how life has been since marrying the Magazine Dreams star, 35. Good says that newlywed life is 'amazing,' but admits things do 'feel different' after taking their relationship to the next level. 'It's immense what it already is. When two people come together, they make the same choice and the same commitment,' she tells PEOPLE, adding that the other person is 'making the same decision as you.' 'And there's just something really beautiful about [it].' While promoting Magazine Dreams on Sherri in March, Majors confirmed that he and Good secretly tied the knot after being first linked in May 2023. Related: Jonathan Majors Says Wife Meagan Good Lost Jobs and 'Got Uninvited to Stuff' Because of Their Relationship Speaking to PEOPLE about their relationship on Friday, Good says, 'I already felt like I had my person, I know it's me and him against the world, whatever it may be.' The Divorce in the Black star also calls Majors her 'best friend.' 'And I enjoy him so much,' she adds. Good tells PEOPLE, 'I learned so much from him. But I think being husband and wife, you take on a different kind of partnership. And I think that while the commitment might already be there, it's a different type of commitment because it's lifelong, no matter what I'm riding with you [until] the wheels fall off.' Additionally, the Think Like a Man actress says she feels like marriage is 'also a commitment to being our best selves.' She notes that there can always be challenges associated with relationships, whether 'it's your children or your parents or your siblings,' and that in 'some way, shape or form, you're a part of each other, you grew up somewhere within the same atmosphere or experience.' 'But when you choose someone who has grown up in a different place, has different siblings, a different life experience, you guys may be very similar, but you also might be very different,' Good says. "The choice to love that person in all seasons, which as most of us know, it goes up and down and all around. But the choice to love that person is learning what is [as] close to how God loves us as possible. It's an unconditional love where there are no conditions.' 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. She clarifies that she won't deal with 'something crazy,' telling PEOPLE, 'but beyond that, what is challenging you to understand is how loved you are, what you deserve, and how much God loves you.' 'There's a reflection of that love in marriage because of the level of commitment,' Good says. Good was previously married to pastor DeVon Franklin, whom she finalized her divorce from in June 2022. Majors was found guilty of two counts of misdemeanor assault and harassment in December 2023 and sentenced to complete one year of an "in person batterers" intervention program in April 2024. Read the original article on People
Los Angeles Times
27-03-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Reader Letter for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Magazine 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) remains a perennial hot-button topic that companies, no matter what business they're in, must contend with not only to function on a day-to-day basis but to sustain future growth. It is clear that implementing DEIA initiatives is vital for recruiting and retaining talent as well as attracting investors, but many businesses are slow to adopt clear objectives and actionable strategies. More awareness, transparency and effort are needed to drive change and instill a sense of acceptance among the workforce across America. On October 19, L.A. Times B2B Publishing hosted the 2023 DEIA Forum at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. A number of informative panel discussions, featuring diversity leaders from a variety of industries, enlightened attendees with firsthand advice and insights on several relevant topics, including the urgent need for increased accessibility, how DEIA proponents are breaking barriers and belonging in a remote workspace culture. We summarize each panel here in the pages of this magazine. I would like to thank each of the sponsors who helped make the event possible. We greatly appreciate the support of Diamond Sponsor The Change Company and Platinum Sponsors CommonSpirit Health, Easterseals Southern California, Phaidon International and University of West Los Angeles. New this year is the Top Rated Workplaces in Southern California Survey where we rank small and midsize-large companies based on employees' anonymous replies to a questionnaire sent out by our partner DataJoe. The results follow several informative articles on trending DEIA news. In the remaining pages, we're proud to recognize individuals at numerous Southern California companies who are spearheading change and leading the way to creating more inclusive workplaces. We hope you are inspired by their achievements in this realm.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Thanks Keke Palmer for ‘Making Me Famous,' Aaron Pierre Breaks Out Viral ‘Mufasa' Dance Moves and More Inside ABFF Honors
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor enjoyed a surprise early birthday celebration at the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors ceremony on Monday night — complete with a cake, sparkling candles and the well-heeled crowd singing her 'Happy Birthday' (the Stevie Wonder version, of course). Ellis-Taylor was among the special honorees at the awards show, feted not just for turning another year older, but for delivering another year full of dazzling performances, including in the best picture Oscar-nominated film 'Nickel Boys.' Though the spotlight was on Elllis-Taylor, she seemed less interested in accepting her well-deserved flowers than in doling them out to her fellow honorees. More from Variety Taraji P. Henson Urges Black Creatives to 'Keep Telling Your Truth, Because It's All We Have' ABFF Honors to Salute Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris and Mara Brock Akil Kerry Washington Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston, Diahann Carroll at ABFF Honors 'Keke Palmer made me famous,' Ellis-Taylor declared as she took the stage at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills to accept ABFF's Excellence in the Arts trophy from her 'Origin' director Ava DuVernay. A dozen years ago, Ellis-Taylor and Palmer — who was honored with the Renaissance Award for her varied career accomplishments thus far — co-starred in the Lifetime TV movie 'Abducted: The Carlina White Story.' According to Ellis-Taylor, Palmer and her mother Sharon Palmer fought to ensure that she had the opportunity to do meaty work that reached a wide audience. 'And I've been chasing that feeling ever since,' Ellis-Taylor said. 'Because it was the first time I felt the line between who I was and who I played merged.' Ellis-Taylor also saluted Marla Gibbs, the evening's Hollywood Legacy award honoree, explaining that one cannot be honored 'alongside' an icon like 'The Jeffersons' and '227' alum, 'because [she] will always be in the distance — unreachable, unmatched. She was my understanding of what it was to be a comedian. They had Carol Burnett. We had Marla Gibbs.' Then, she offered words of affirmation to Rising Star award winner Aaron Pierre, explaining that she only knew him by rumor, but that what she'd heard 'portends a world-changer.' She saved her final praise for Giancarlo Esposito, who picked up the evening's other Excellence in the Arts prize. 'I was born an agitator, probably. But there was no definition to it, until I saw you. I was given words to what was churning inside of me,' Ellis-Taylor said of watching Esposito in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing.' His insightful and inciting quote ('How come you ain't got no brothers on that wall?') inspired her activism moving forward, as the film opened her eyes to the structural inequities that need to be addressed in the fight for equality. 'This is why these messages of 'another seat at the table' is deaf to me. I don't want to hear that. I'm not interested at no seat at no table. I don't want the seat or the table. I want the structure. I want the land that the structure belongs,' Ellis-Taylor preached. 'Why? Because it's mine. … Thank you ABFF, because you are encouraging me to tear down that wall, to tear down that house and reclaim the land.' Ellis-Taylor's rousing speech might've been the most potent of a night that felt more church revival than awards show. In fact, the black tie gala kicked off with the gospel choir from Victory Bible Church in Pasadena, Calif., singing a rousing rendition of 'The Best Is Yet to Come,' by Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers, to honor the historically Black communities affected by the L.A. wildfires. The show, hosted by comedian Zainab Johnson, was packed with sincere moments, like Anthony Mackie sharing the advice Esposito gave him, a kid fresh off the boat from New Orleans, about how to be a successful working actor, decades before they were Marvel co-stars; or Palmer discussing the importance of creators owning their rightful share of their content; or a 93-year-old Gibbs saying that she's not done yet, and sharing her mantra: 'Long as you're still here and still breathing, you've got another shot.' But the event was far from a somber affair. Case in point, Pierre was played onto the stage to accept his award with the viral anthem, 'Aaron. Pierre. That's Mufasaaaa,' which was created by the crew of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' for his 'Spirit Tunnel' entrance last December. In on the joke, Pierre gave the people what they wanted and gamely did his little dance — suavely two-stepping, spinning and high-fiving the trophy presenter, while the crowd clapped and sang along. Scroll on for a look inside the ceremony:
