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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Once bigger than Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, 'Hollywood's next big thing' was ruined by illness, forced into retirement
The 1980s was a decade of change for Hollywood. A crop of young blood came in, with newer actors trying to break out and make their mark. Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp went on to have mega-successful careers, while others like Charlie Sheen found their share of success as well. But for a brief period, there was an actor considered more promising than any of them. Yet, an illness derailed his career. Dubbed Hollywood's next best thing, this actor was forced into retirement due to an illness. How Hollywood's next big thing from the 80s fared Michael J Fox began his career as a child actor in the 70s before finding his break with the TV show Family Ties in 1982. The show's success made him a known name, but stardom came to him a few years later, when he starred in Back to the Future (1985). The film spent eight weeks as the number 1 film in the US and a star was born. The same year, Michael had another hit in Teen Wolf, and the actor was dubbed a 'teen idol'. Back to the Future turned Michael J Fox into a cine idol. Till 1990, Michael J Fox starred in other box office successes like The Secret of My Success (1987). He also won three back-to-back Emmy Awards from 1986-88 and a Golden Globe in 1989 for Family Ties. Many outlets dubbed him the 'next big thing'. In the late 80s, Michael was considered the brightest prospect in a class of young actors that also included Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, and Charlie Sheen. How illness derailed Michael J Fox's career In 1991, Michael, just 30 at the time, was privately diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He was told he just had '10 good years' left. The actor hastily signed multiple films, even agreeing to playing supporting roles. While many of these films worked, his stature was diminished to that of a supporting actor. In the 90s, Michael earned critical acclaim for his roles in The Frighteners and For Love or Money. After 1996, he largely devoted his time to the TV show Spin City, taking very few film roles. In 1998, he revealed to the cast and crew about his Parkinson's diagnosis, and quit the show in 1999, as his condition worsened. After 1999, Michael J Fox announced his retirement from acting, doing only small guest parts on television occasionally. He appeared in two episodes of Scrubs in 2004, five episodes of Rescue Me in 2009, and had a recurring role in The Good Wife starting 2010. His final appearance was in a sitcom called The Michael J Fox, which was cancelled mid-first season in 2012. He announced his retirement from acting in 2020, citing 'unreliability in speech'. Michael J. Fox attends A Country Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on April 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee./AFP(Getty Images via AFP) Since then, the actor has made brief returns to films and TV shows, largely in cameos. He lives with his family in Malibu. Michael runs The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which has led a $100-million effort to find a cure for the disease.
Miami Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Dolly Parton says working helps to keep her ‘occupied' following husband's death
Dolly Parton is still learning how to live without her husband. The 79-year-old country music icon was married to Carl Dean for 58 years until his death on March 3 at the age of 82. His exact cause of death has not yet been publicly confirmed. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, published May 22, Parton opened up about the mixed emotions she has felt in the months since her husband passed away. 'I'm doing as well as one can after 60 years being with and loving somebody,' she told ET. 'I miss him… I was with him for so long.' While she says her husband 'did suffer a lot for the last few years' and a part of her is 'happy he's at peace and at rest,' Parton is still grappling with the fact that he's no longer with her. 'But then, of course, there's part of me that will miss him forever and long for him every day and for the rest of my life, I'm sure,' she explained to ET. On March 6, just a few days after her husband's death, Parton released her newest single, 'If You Hadn't Been There.' While talking to ET, she said she decided to release the song as a tribute to Dean. 'It's always hard to lose someone you love, but you do the best you can,' she says. 'And the fact that I've got my work has been probably the best blessing — that I've been involved in so many things.' Parton says her work is helping to keep her occupied 'instead of me just folding in on myself.' Aside from the release of her new song, Parton is gearing up for the world premiere of 'Dolly: An Original Musical,' which debuts July 18 at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee. The musical will take fans 'on a journey through the life of this rhinestone in the rough,' per the show's official website. Earlier this year, Parton celebrated the 40th anniversary of her theme park, Dollywood. But for Parton, everything always comes back to music. 'I sing when I'm everywhere. I sing when I don't even know I'm singing,' she told ET before recalling a sweet memory about her husband. 'Carl used to say, 'Do you have to sing all the time?'' Parton remembered. 'I said, 'Well, I reckon I must. I didn't know I was singing!' Parton says she's always writing or practicing a song in her head. 'You know, I'm just made of music because I grew up in a musical family and I write all the time,' she continued. 'I'm always working on something, so that's just natural.' When Parton isn't writing a song, she's often cooking — and singing while she does it. That's why she's excited to partner with Conagra with the launch of her new line of Southern-inspired frozen, single-serve meals and sides. The meals are available today in grocery stores. 'I thought it was just a perfect thing to do,' she told ET of the partnership. 'I've thought for years I would love to eventually have a frozen food line with all the good foods I love,' she continued. She says the meals are perfect for bachelors, college students and people who live alone or don't have time to cook a hearty meal. As for how she would make the meals better, Parton says she's a huge fan of potatoes. 'Even though there's some potatoes in it, I would put some coleslaw or some mashed potatoes in addition to that,' she explained. 'I've served potatoes on potatoes on potatoes.' Parton says she even likes to dip her french fries in mashed potatoes. 'That's how much I love potatoes,' she jokes. The new product launch, which builds on her 2022 partnership with Conagra, includes a Beef Pot Roast, Chicken & Dumplings, Country Fried Steak and Shrimp & Grits.
Fox News
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Dolly Parton warns Sabrina Carpenter she doesn't 'make fun of Jesus,' use swear words ahead of collaboration
Ahead of working on a collaboration with singer Sabrina Carpenter on her hit song, "Please, Please, Please," country music legend Dolly Parton had some conditions for the up-and-coming star. "Of course, she can talk a little bad now and then," Parton told told Knox News. "I told her, I said, 'Now, I don't cuss. I don't make fun of Jesus. I don't talk bad about God, and I don't say dirty words, on camera, but known to if I get mad enough,'" she said. The rendition of the duo's collaboration of "Please Please Please," was posted on YouTube on February 14, 2025. Carpenter's original version of the song contains the phrase, "I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherf---er, oh, please, please, please." The version with Parton was changed to "I beg you, don't embarrass me like the others, oh, please, please, please." The music video depicts Parton and Carpenter driving together in what appears to be a pickup truck, with Carpenter wearing a sweater with a headband and gloves, an apparent nod to retro style and a stark departure from Carpenter's outfits in the original "Please Please Please" music video. "Please Please Please," was part of Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Deluxe album released in August 2024. This isn't the first time Parton has partnered up with another big-name artist. In 2024, Parton collaborated with Beyoncé on several songs for Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album, including a cover of Parton's classic, "Jolene." "She was so sweet," Parton said of Carpenter. "And Beyoncé's great and Miley [Cyrus], you know I love her. So, I'm just having fun with all of it." While Parton, who is working on "Dolly: An Original Musical," scheduled to premiere July 18 – August 17, 2025, at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Nashville, Tenn., said she is not sure what collaboration will be next, it will definitely be someone she appreciates. "Whoever calls me that I like. (And) I'll I say, 'Yeah, I'll do that," Parton said of picking her next duet partner.
