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Mint
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Cobra Kai creators reveal they reached out to Hilary Swank for final season cameo
Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): As 'Cobra Kai' brings the 'Karate Kid' universe to a close with its sixth and final season, the show's creators have revealed that they made an effort to bring back a familiar face, Hilary Swank. The two-time Oscar-winning actress portrayed Julie Pierce in 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994), a character who has been absent from the franchise for over three decades. Josh Heald, who co-created the series with Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, shared in an interview that they reached out to Swank's team early on in the process of developing the final season, according to Deadline. The creators had an idea for how Julie Pierce could fit into the Cobra Kai storyline without requiring a full commitment to the season. "We did reach out in the very early days before the season to see if there was a path [for her to appear]," Heald said in an interview, adding, "We had an inkling of an idea about how she could come into this story and not have to commit to 10 episodes or something," as quoted by Deadline. Heald further explained that they approached Swank's team with a "genesis of an idea" about how Julie could return to the larger 'Karate Kid' universe. They were hoping for an opportunity to meet with her and discuss the potential storyline in greater detail. However, despite their efforts, the creators were unable to secure a meeting with Swank. Heald described the response from the actress as "very respectful" but added that she was not in a place where she was ready to revisit the role. "She didn't want us to go through the trouble of flying out to her and putting our heart on the sleeve," Heald explained, adding, "Because it just wasn't something she was ready to do at that moment," as quoted by Deadline. Despite the missed opportunity, Heald acknowledged that Julie Pierce remains a "big piece of the Miyagi-verse" and is a character they would like to revisit in the future. "For us, it was a little disappointing because we like getting everybody, but at the same time, we didn't sacrifice any huge story that we had fully developed," he said, adding, "It's more fruit on the vine for if we can revisit this universe going forward." The Cobra Kai creators have brought several legacy characters back into the fold during the show's run, including Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka's Johnny Lawrence, and Jackie Chan's Mr. Han from the 2010 Karate Kid reboot. The series, which began as a nostalgic revival of the Karate Kid saga, has proven to be a global hit, blending old and new characters with fresh storylines. With Cobra Kai officially concluding its run, the creators have left the door open for future possibilities in the Karate Kid universe, including the potential return of Julie Pierce. Fans of the franchise continue to hold out hope that Swank may one day reprise her role in a future spinoff or project related to the Miyagi-verse. While the final season of Cobra Kai will not feature Swank's Julie Pierce, the creators expressed optimism that there could be future opportunities to bring her back into the fold. As Heald noted, "We'll see what the future holds." (ANI)
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
15 Things Hilary Swank Loves, Including An Odd Beauty Essential
Shop Like is a column in which Forbes Vetted asks some of the most stylish and notable personalities about their favorite items to buy, gift and receive. Look no further for shopping advice and inspiration. W ith 2-year old twins to raise and five rescue dogs to manage, actress Hilary Swank is all about surrounding herself with efficient and safe products to help simplify her family's routine, coupled with some fun and unique items that keep herself feeling good and her kids entertained. 'I'm spending most of my days watching my twins [daughter Aya and son Ohm] learn about themselves and the world around them,' says Swank. 'It's a joy unlike anything I ever could have imagined.' When she's not engrossed with her kids or working, Swank can be found taking long walks with her dogs, tending to her garden or home improvement projects, and hanging out with her husband, entrepreneur Philip Schneider. 'Life is very full, I am very blessed,' she says. Health and longevity have always been near and dear to her heart, which parlayed perfectly into her joining HealthyBaby, a nontoxic diaper and baby care brand, as chief innovation officer. 'When I'm not on set or developing film projects, my work with HealthyBaby is incredibly inspiring and exciting for me,' she says. 'To be part of a company that is on the forefront of making healthy products for babies and women feeds my soul.' Despite her decades-long success as an Oscar-winning actress, Swank says she lives a pretty normal day-to-day, which she attributes to her 'messy mom chic' style. 'Many times out in public, I'm asked if I'm aware I look like Hilary Swank,' she laughs. 'No one believes I'm me, as I don't think I'm fitting their expectation of how I should be dressed. It's my secret disguise!' Below, Swank shares some of her favorite products to buy, gift and receive, including plenty of longevity equipment, some fashion staples and the products that keep her kids entertained and healthy. Hilary Swank's Favorite Things — A Custom Necklace That She Cherishes Daily 'My favorite jewelry and jeweler, who also makes beautiful custom pieces [is Haverhill]. I have a necklace with both my babies' names hanging together that I got when they were born and wear constantly. Having a timeless, curated piece like this that I can wear forever is so special.' Haverhill 5 Letter Necklace $858 A Set Of Chemical-Free Cookware 'I bought these healthy nonstick pans for my mom so she could cook confidently without forever chemicals that most generic pans are coated with, which seep into our food.' Caraway Cookware Set (12-Piece) $445 The Ultimate Ice Cream Maker 'We love ice cream but are dairy-free, so to satisfy our sweet tooth without a bunch of added refined sugars, dairy and unhealthy additives, we make our own ice cream using just fruit and raw coconut, and it tastes better than the store-bought processed stuff!' Ninja Creami $200 Her Single-Step Mama Makeup Routine 'I don't typically wear makeup, but when I do, I opt for something simple, and it has to be all-natural. This 100% mineral sunscreen with non-nano zinc oxide has the perfect amount of tint to even out my complexion and give me a nice glow. It's my one-step mama makeup routine!' RMS Beauty SunCoverup Super Tint SPF 50 $49 An Incredibly Fun Toy For Lake Life 'Living on a lake, my husband and I love our hydrofoil board. It enables us to surf (and hover!) without needing waves. It's quiet, exercises your balance and, as a bonus, hits your leg and core strength.' Fliteboard From $10,340 The Mack Daddy Of Wellness Equipment 'I chose to have children later in life, which drives my commitment to staying healthy, energetic and fully present as they grow. I support that through daily meditation, aerobic and resistance training, whole-food nutrition and evidence-based technologies that promote long-term vitality. My hyperbaric chamber, backed by clinical research for its role in cellular repair, inflammation reduction and longevity, was one of the most impactful investments I could make—not just for myself, but for my family.' OxyHelp Hyperbaric Chamber Price Upon Request Her Uncommon Favorite Beauty Product 'This is going to sound strange, but it's my gym. Working out releases a ton of hormones that boost your emotions and your skin's appearance. It even increases collagen production, which repairs skin cells, firming up your skin. Last I checked, there's no single beauty product out there that can do all this. If I had to choose one piece of equipment, it'd be either the AmStaff Fitness SD-5000 All-In-One Smith Machine or the AmStaff Leg Press Hack Squat.' AmStaff Fitness SD-5000 All-In-One Smith Machine $6,430 Her Travel (And Life) Essential 'These earplugs are a lifesaver! I discovered them at a little corner store when I was living in Paris, and thankfully you can buy them online now. They're also great for travel.' Quies Wax Earplugs $12 What She's Currently Reading ' Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood provides such an important message about resilience, empathy and staying connected while raising our children.' Raising Securely Attached Kids by Eli Harwood $15 An Emergency Must-Have 'We discovered these zero-waste batteries and keep them on hand for all our office supplies. Batteries are so wasteful and don't decompose, so this company has created something truly special with their built-in recycling program.' Better Battery Co. Variety Pack $30 A Unique Way To Keep The Twins Entertained 'Our kids love music, and I thought it would be fun to learn a new instrument alongside them, so I have taken up the banjo, which I've always wanted to learn, and it's been such a great reminder of how important it is to never stop learning new things—and that it's never too late to try.' Gold Tone AC-1 Composite Openback 5-String Banjo $300 Her Tried-And-True Carry-On 'This is my ride-or-die luggage. They're the only ones that can handle the test of time!' Tumi Alpha 3 Collection Dual Access Continental Carry-On $1,050 The Vitamins That Got Her Through Her Pregnancy 'Fifteen percent of prenatal vitamins contain lead, exceeding California's Proposition 65 threshold of 0.5 micrograms per serving. This means we're consuming dangerous heavy metals while trying to do something good for our bodies. These are the only prenatal vitamins I trust, and they have different formulas based on your needs for every stage of your pregnancy journey.' HealthyBaby Our Prenatal: Preconception & 1st Trimester $85 The Laundry Staple She Swears By 'One thing about me is that I take a lot of pride in my laundry. If someone needs a stain out, I'm the one they come to, and they're always amazed that I'm able to do it using 100% natural plant-, mineral-, water-based products that aren't harsh on our clothes, our skin or our planet.' HealthyBaby Laundry System $35 Item She Can't Live Without As A Mother To Twins 'Obviously this changes a lot at different ages, but right now it's the Buckle Me Baby coats: This one-mama-owned small business took a common struggle and safety concern and solved it in style. Her Buckle Me Baby car seat coats have a front panel, which allows a harness to fit securely around a child's chest and shoulders rather than on top of a bulky winter coat. Which not only is more comfortable for the children but also solves a huge safety concern during a collision—the impact typically flattens the puffiness of jackets, which creates space, and therefore kids are prone to flying out of their coat/car seat.' Buckle Me Baby Toast Car Seat Coat $70 Preorder At Buckle Me Baby
New York Post
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Cobra Kai' creators reveal Hilary Swank declined to join show: ‘Disappointing'
Hilary Swank said thanks, but no thanks. The creators of the hit Netflix show 'Cobra Kai' have revealed that they tried to get Swank, 50, to appear in the popular 'Karate Kid' sequel series. But the Oscar-winning actress, who played Julie Pierce in 1994's 'The Next Karate Kid,' politely declined. 10 The creators of 'Cobra Kai' have revealed that they tried to get Hilary Swank to appear in the popular 'Karate Kid' sequel series. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 10 Swank portrayed Julie Pierce in 'The Next Karate Kid' in 1994. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Cobra Kai' creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg opened up about the situation during a sit-down with Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday. 'We did reach out in the very early days before the season to see if there was a path,' Heald said, revealing that they approached the actress shortly before the show's sixth and final season began production in 2024. 'We had an inkling of an idea about how she could come into this story and not have to commit to 10 episodes or something,' he continued. 10 Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi and Swank as Julie Pierce in 'The Next Karate Kid.' ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 10 The Oscar-winning actress politely declined the 'Cobra Kai' creators' offer for her to appear in the Netflix show. Getty Images 'It was going to feel like it could be a one or two-episode arc, similar to what we did with Elisabeth Shue,' Heald added, 'where you can bring Ali back in at a pivotal moment and affect an important relationship.' Shue, who starred as Ali Mills alongside Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso in the original 1984 'Karate Kid,' reprised her character for the last two episodes of the Netflix show's third season. Although Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg did reach out to Swank's reps to find out if they could have a discussion with her and introduce themselves, the trio never even got that far. 10 'We had an inkling of an idea about how she could come into this story and not have to commit to 10 episodes or something,' creator Josh Heald explained. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 10 'She was just in a place where she wasn't looking to do that,' Heald said. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'On her end, it was very respectful, but we never got that opportunity to sit down and pour our heart out the way that we typically do when we bring back characters from the legacy,' Heald explained. 'She was just in a place where she wasn't looking to do that.' 'She had had babies. I think she was in production on something at the time, and it was a respectful pass on even the idea of a meeting,' he added. 'She didn't want us to go through the trouble of flying out to her and putting our heart on the sleeve because it just wasn't something she was ready to do at that moment.' Swank welcomed twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, in April 2023. She joined the cast of Showtime's 'Yellowjackets' for Season 3, which premiered this year. 10 'Cobra Kai' followed Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) 34 years after the events of the original 'Karate Kid' movie. ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection 10 Many other characters from the six-movie 'Karate Kid' franchise joined Macchio and Zabka on the small screen for 'Cobra Kai.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection Despite Swank's refusal, the three creators still hope to see her return as Julie Pierce in a potential 'Cobra Kai' spinoff. 'It's a big piece of the Miyagi-verse that's still out there,' Heald said. 'For us, it was a little disappointing because we like getting everybody, but at the same time, we didn't sacrifice any huge story that we had fully developed.' 'It's more fruit on the vine for if we can revisit this universe going forward,' he concluded. The Post has reached out to Swank's reps for comment. 10 'Cobra Kai' premiered on Netflix in 2018 and wrapped up its sixth and final season in February. ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Cobra Kai,' which premiered on Netflix in 2018 and wrapped up its sixth and final season in February, followed Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) 34 years after the events of the original 'Karate Kid' movie. While Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg were unable to convince Swank to return, they did bring back other characters from the six-movie franchise to join Macchio, 63, and Zabka, 59, on the small screen. Yuji Okumoto reprised his character Chozen Toguchi from 1986's 'Karate Kid Part II,' and Sean Kanan (Mike Barnes), Thomas Ian Griffith (Terry Silver) and Robyn Lively (Jessica Andrew) all returned to their roles from 1989's 'Karate Kid Part III.' 10 Ralph Macchio with some of his 'Cobra Kai' cast members during a screening of the show in Los Angeles in March 2025. Getty Images Plus, Macchio recently reprised his role as Daniel LaRusso for the 10th time for the franchise's newest film, 'Karate Kid Legends,' which premiered on May 30. The movie also saw Jackie Chan return as Mr. Han from the 2010 'Karate Kid' remake. 'Reprising this role means paying that legacy forward,' Macchio said upon the release of 'Karate Kid Legends' last month. 'It's about spreading that wisdom and knowledge in a good way, in a positive way.' Pat Morita, who played the beloved character Mr. Miyagi in the original 'Karate Kid' trilogy and 'The Next Karate Kid,' died in 2005. He was 73.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Pierce County sheriff scoffs at WSP's apology for disrupting Pride flag ceremony
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank called out the Washington State Patrol on social media Thursday after the statewide law enforcement agency apologized for interrupting the raising of the Pride flag at the state capitol. Swank didn't call out the State Patrol for disrupting the Wednesday ceremony. He said the agency should be 'embarrassed' for apologizing in a post that explained why troopers marched through the ceremony and reiterated its mission to protect, defend and respect the rights of all. 'You should be embarrassed by this post,' Swank wrote on his X account. 'Any WSP who wants to work for a real law enforcement organization should come work at the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.' The post from the State Patrol read: 'The Washington State Patrol offers our heartfelt apologies for disrupting the raising of the Pride Flag on Capitol Campus today. The team leading our cadets to their graduation ceremony did not adequately communicate about the alternate route planned around the crowd.' The post went on: 'It was never our intention to disrupt an important community event. Our motto is 'Service with Humility,' and our mission is to protect, defend and respect the rights of all. We apologize for our misstep on what should be a great day for us all as we celebrate Pride.' Swank did not immediately return a phone call and text message Thursday asking if he would explain why the State Patrol should be embarrassed by the post. Chris Loftis, a spokesperson for the State Patrol, declined to comment on Swank's comment. The event was sponsored by the state's LGBTQ commission and was attended by Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson and Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, the Olympian reported. Citing statistics showing a significant number of LGBTQ youth have considered suicide in the past year, Upthegrove — also a Democrat — told the newspaper that giving visibility to the LGBTQ community by raising the Pride flag shows people they can live full, meaningful lives. At some point during the ceremony, two lines of troopers marched through the event instead of taking an alternate route around the crowd. Videos of the incident on social media caused some to speculate that the troopers had deliberately disrupted the event to intimidate the crowd. In a written statement, Loftis said there was no intent to offend or distract from the event. He said it was a simple mistake, not any sort of statement. 'We had a miscommunication in our planning, and it led to us inadvertently disrupting another public event being held by citizens we are sworn to serve, protect, and respect,' Loftis wrote. 'We quickly and rightfully apologized to the impacted parties,' he added. 'That was the right things to do as public servants, as a law enforcement agency, and as friends and neighbors.' Swank has a track record of being provocative on social media. He once posted on X that a transgender legislator from Montana, Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr, was a man with mental health issues who should be called by her given male name. He's also posted that men and women who pretend to be the opposite sex are 'appropriating gender.' Swank retired from the Seattle Police Department in 2023 as a captain after 33 years on the force. But his conduct on social media — denigrating trans people and defending the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — led former Seattle Police Department Chief Sue Rahr to declare earlier this year that he would have been fired if he had stayed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pierce County Sheriff Swank to Prosecutor Robnett: ‘You are my peril'
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank's conflicts with other elected leaders made its way to court Wednesday after an attorney acting as Swank's lawyer served three county officials a demand for mediation over issues such as his desire to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. That demand, made Friday, led the county's elected prosecutor, Mary Robnett, to seek a judgment in Superior Court prohibiting the attorney, Joan Mell, from providing legal advice to Swank or other officials. According to Robnett, only the Prosecuting Attorney's Office can act as Swank's attorney. 'Joan K. Mell has unlawfully exercised the public office of the prosecuting attorney or deputy prosecuting attorney for the County of Pierce, State of Washington,' a copy of the complaint reads. Robnett argued in part that Mell's legal advice about Swank cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could expose the county to millions of dollars in potential liability. She said it's unlawful for county officials to cooperate with ICE. The state's Keep Washington Working Act, a bipartisan law passed in 2019, limits law enforcement's ability to work with ICE. Adams County was sued by the state Attorney General's Office in March for allegedly helping federal authorities with immigration enforcement. Superior Court Judge Susan Adams on Wednesday morning granted Robnett a temporary restraining order. Adams found that Mell was making legal demands on Swank's behalf and that she wasn't authorized to do so, according to a copy of the order, which expires at the next court hearing June 13. Mell, an attorney with law offices in Fircrest and Montana, was out of state at the time of the hearing. According to an email provided by Mell, she was notified of the hearing Tuesday evening via email. In a Wednesday-morning response, Mell objected to not being heard on the motion, and she said she wanted the opportunity to object to the case being litigated in front of a Pierce County judge, particularly one with ties to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. In a phone call with The News Tribune, Mell said she believed Robnett had incorrectly advised Swank and that Robnett was duty-bound as counsel to adhere to his requests, for example, challenging the Keep Washington Working Act, which Swank has called 'unconstitutional.' Mell said Robnett had failed to adhere to Swank's requests. 'Nothing she's doing is consistent with lawyering,' Mell said. 'Fundamental to lawyering is taking the direction from your client, figuring out a way to accomplish what your client wants you to accomplish and carrying out his objectives.' Swank did not respond to a phone call Wednesday afternoon. Mell said he was out of the country and unavailable until June 8. The breakdown of Swank's relationship with Robnett appeared to begin with an executive order issued by County Executive Ryan Mello earlier this month declaring that all contracts that accept federal funding would be subject to a thorough review, and that all departments and elected officials would need to designate someone to review the contracts. Swank emailed Robnett on May 13, asking if Mello had the authority to impose an executive order on him and what would happen if he didn't abide by it, according to correspondence between Swank and Robnett filed in the court record. Robnett responded the next morning that Mello had lawful authority because Swank's elected position was created by the Pierce County Charter, which makes his position an executive department subject to executive orders. Swank disagreed and said he would be seeking legal advice elsewhere. Why Swank was upset by the executive order seemed to baffle Robnett, and she cautioned him that he wasn't authorized to seek outside legal advice, saying he would be acting at his own 'peril.' 'The Executive order from yesterday did not really change anything,' Robnett wrote. 'I am a little confused about why this has struck such a nerve with you. I am an independently elected official and I am subject to the same contracting rules.' Swank explained that if Mello could impose this order on him, it meant he would be subject to other orders and that Mello could tell him how to run his office. 'As far as 'my own peril,' you are my peril,' Swank said. He told Robnett that he had asked the artificial-intelligence service ChatGPT the same question about Mello's authority over him, and it had a 'quite different response.' 'I have no faith in your counsel,' Swank wrote in the May 15 email. 'I believe that you are either incompetent or you are trying to sabotage my office.' Swank added that he believed Robnett was trying to cause him undue stress, and that it was planned because Robnett wanted his opponent in the 2024 General Election for sheriff to win over him. 'You didn't want someone to upset the apple cart,' Swank said. 'You wanted a sheriff who would go along with the program and keep everything status quo.' Robnett responded later that day, thanking Swank for spelling out his position and suggesting that they meet with Mello to discuss where each of them fit into county government under the charter. About a week after Swank's email exchange with Robnett, Mell emailed Robnett, Mello and County Council Chair Jani Hitchen a demand for mediation under RCW 36.46.010, a state law that requires elected officials to attempt to work out a dispute before a lawsuit can be brought. Mell signed the demand letter 'lawyer for Sheriff Keith Swank.' It said Swank had reached an impasse with the three officials on six issues: Sheriff's Office independence and personnel, professional recruiting, the Humane Society, independent representation and a County Council resolution affirming compliance with the Keep Washington Working Act. In regard to the independence of the Sheriff's Office and its personnel, the letter claimed Mello could not require Swank to comply with any executive orders that conflict with Swank's authority to carry out the core functions of his office. It said the County Council's power over its personnel was limited to consenting to the number of deputies and other necessary employees. 'Sheriff Swank has the authority to adequately train his deputies,' the letter reads. 'Should he deem it necessary to obtain training outside the state to do so, the Executive may not prevent the Sheriff from achieving this core function.' Of recruiting, the letter said Mello and the County Council had undermined Swank by using funds acquired by putting dollars specified to be used for recruitment by University Place in the general fund. The Sheriff's Office is contracted by University Place to provide them police services. The letter also targeted the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County's relationship with the Sheriff's Office, stating it depleted public safety dollars and was outside the purpose of the office. According to a 2018 report from the county, it contracted with the Humane Society for sheltering and licensing animals.
