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News.com.au
a day ago
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- News.com.au
Jamie Lee Curtis is ‘prepping' to leave Hollywood as she slams plastic surgery as ‘genocide'
Jamie Lee Curtis said she's preparing to leave the spotlight – in part thanks to her experience of watching her famous parents' careers as they aged, and thanks to watching plastic surgery take off. 'I witnessed my parents lose the very thing that gave them their fame and their life and their livelihood, when the industry rejected them at a certain age,' Curtis, 66, told The Guardian, in an interview published on Sunday. 'I watched them reach incredible success and then have it slowly erode to where it was gone,' she added. 'And that's very painful.' The Halloween star'sfamous parents were Janet Leigh – who was in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, and Tony Curtis (Some Like It Hot). Leigh died in 2004 at age 77, while Tony Curtis died in 2010 at age 85. They were married from 1951 until their 1962 divorce. Curtis also slammed plastic surgery as being 'the genocide of a generation of women by the cosmeceutical industrial complex, who've disfigured themselves.' The Last Showgirl actress has been married to British actor Christopher Guest since 1984, and shares daughters Ruby, 29, and Annie, 38, with him. 'I believe that we have wiped out a generation or two of natural human (appearance),' she explained. 'The concept that you can alter the way you look through chemicals, surgical procedures, fillers – there's a disfigurement of generations of predominantly women who are altering their appearances.' She blasted AI as aiding and abetting this, 'because now the filter face is what people want. I'm not filtered right now. The minute I lay a filter on and you see the before and after, it's hard not to go: 'Oh, well that looks better.' But what's better? Better is fake.' Curtis did not name names of celebs who have admitted to getting plastic surgery, such as the Kardashians. 'There are too many examples – I will not name them – but very recently we have had a big onslaught through media, many of those people,' she stated. Despite her plans to step back from the spotlight, Curtis still has a recent slew of hot projects, as well as upcoming movies and TV shows. She finally won an Oscar in 2023 (for Best Supporting Actress in Everything Everywhere All At Once), and has a recurring side role as Carmy's (Jeremy Allen White) mother in the Emmy-winning drama The Bear, which has been renewed for a Season 5. She's also in the Freaky Friday sequel Freakier Friday (hitting Aussie cinemas August 7), and she recently confirmed that she will take over the late Angela Lansbury's iconic role of Jessica Fletcher in a Murder, She Wrote reboot. Coming up, she'll film Ella McCay alongside Woody Harrelson and her The Bear co-star Ayo Edebiri (premiering in December) and will star in the Prime Video series Scarpetta with Nicole Kidman (which doesn't have an announced premiere date yet). 'I have been self-retiring for 30 years. I have been prepping to get out, so that I don't have to suffer the same as my family did,' she told The Guardian. 'I want to leave the party before I'm no longer invited.' 'I have become quite brusque,' the True Lies actress added. 'And I have no problem saying: 'Back the f**k off.''
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eighties movie bombshell unrecognizable after quitting fame and stalker hell – can you guess who?
AN 80s bombshell looks unrecognizable after quitting fame - but can you guess who it is? The star- now 67 - stepped out in Los Angeles for a cigarette, showing off her tanned legs in a pair of white frayed denim shorts. 5 While a wide-brimmed straw hat obscured her face a bit, her trademark long blonde hair hung down around her shoulders as she walked. Since finding fame in the 80s, the actress has switched the big and small screen for writing. But if anyone remembers the series The Fall Guy, they will hopefully remember its star, Heather Thomas. Heather played stunt woman Jody Banks alongside legendary co-stars Lee Majors and Douglas Bars. The trio of stunt performers also worked as bounty hunters, and the series ran from 1981 to 1986. After it was axed, Heather continued to work in Hollywood, starring in films including 1982's Zapped!, Cyclone (1987) and Against the Law (1997). However, her fame came at a price as she was repeatedly targeted by stalkers, which ultimately drove her away from Tinseltown. Speaking about her stalker hell, Heather told the Still Here Hollywood podcast in March: "Really bad, at least two a week. I had tons of restraining orders. "I had two little girls, and a guy's jumping our gate with a giant buck knife. "In those days, I don't know if this is true now, but people would fixate. The Fall Guy review - An action-packed comedy that wears its absurdity with pride "You could be in a soap commercial, and they would fixate on you, and there weren't a lot of stalker laws, and I just needed to be home anyway." Heather - who is now a screenwriter, activist and author - also revealed how she was sent a "box of bullets" and "funeral wreaths" stolen from graves. She continued: "And I know I had one guy one night cut my screen in my bedroom and got in and I shot him, and yeah, with rock salt and birdshot." The star has three daughters with her entertainment lawyer husband Skip Brittenham. The couple married in 1992 and she admits it took "a couple of years" even once she had stepped out of the limelight for the stalker hell to finally die down. Meanwhile, The Fall Guy was turned into a film in 2024 - starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt - with Heather making a cameo. 5
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The white bikini that made Myleene Klass worth £13M: Star recreates THAT I'm A Celeb moment in sizzling holiday snaps nearly two decades after the racy scenes gave her a 'second shot at fame'
Myleene Klass has become synonymous with white bikinis ever since her iconic appearance on I'm A Celeb in 2006. The nation's attention was grabbed when she went for a shower in the jungle while sporting a tiny two-piece, which showcased her incredible frame. And the headlines continued when the radio and TV star, now 47, returned for the all-star series I'm A Celebrity South Africa in 2023 and she wore a version of the swimwear. She frequently recreates the moment on various sun-soaked holidays and did exactly that this week while abroad as she penned in the caption: 'forever partial to a white bikini.' In interviews, the star who is now worth a reported £13million, has admitted that she felt her time on I'm A Celeb - which featured the racy shower scenes - gave her a 'second shot' at fame. Iconic moments such as her showers in the skimpy swimwear saw her gain popularity with viewers, and she came second behind Matt Willis. Upon leaving the jungle, she was offered countless presenting jobs, magazine shoots and chat show work, worth millions of pounds. Myleene is said to have received so many offers after her stint in the jungle that she netted three million pounds in the year that followed. Myleene previously revealed that the first white bikini she wore in 2006 sold for a whopping £7,500 after the show - after she bought it for just £40. 'I bought that white bikini for £40. After the show I sold it off - for £7,500!' she said ahead of entering the jungle for the all-stars edition in 2023. The singer has been spotted time and time again in white bikinis over the years, even playing the I'm A Celeb theme tune on the piano while wearing one to promote the series two years ago. Myleene jokingly captioned that post at the time: 'Do you live in your white bikini? Me…' Last month Myleene revealed she had gifted her lookalike sister a white bikini as she posted to Instagram. In the post the former Hear'Say singer sprayed her younger sibling with champagne as they both danced around a swimming pool in their bikinis. Myleene previously revealed that the first white bikini she wore in 2006 sold for a whopping £7,500 after the show - after she bought it for just £40 'I bought that white bikini for £40. After the show I sold it off - for £7,500!' she said ahead of entering the jungle for the all-stars edition in 2023 Myleene showed off her amazing figure in a black and white spotted two-piece which she teamed with a matching headscarf and chic white sunglasses. Meanwhile her bride-to-be sister Jessie, who lives in Australia, rocked her new white bikini showcasing her toned abs as they partied in the sunshine. Myleene penned: 'Hey Mrs Saunders. My gift to the bride, a white bikini!! My baby sister love you Mrs Saunders.' The lookalike pair looked happier than ever as they threw their arms in the air while partying and celebrating Jessie's marriage. The famous tiny white bikini was auctioned for charity for £7,500 and Myleene later revealed it was a last-minute purchase. She explained she had spent just £40 on the two-piece after producers informed her the striped number she had originally packed would not look good on film. Prior to entering I'm A Celebrity South Africa, Myleene warned viewers not to expect the same shower scenes as she 'doesn't look like that anymore'. But she appeared to have made a U-turn on her decision as she sizzled in the swimwear. Ahead of entering the camp, Myleene spoke about her white bikini. Prior to entering I'm A Celebrity South Africa, Myleene warned viewers not to expect the same shower scenes as she 'doesn't look like that anymore' She has never shied away from recreating the look She explained: 'After doing the programme I saw the photo and I was like '"my goodness, it does look glamorous", but it certainly didn't feel like it - far from it! 'There are worse things to be known for than being really clean! Since then, I have had three babies and I don't look like that now.' She added: 'I am really proud of how strong my body has been. It has been through lots of trials and tribulations since and part of the reason for doing this all star version is I want to remind myself of that.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Vidya Balan, Karan Johar: Bollywood stars with the biggest weight-loss stories
The flip side of fame is scrutiny, of what you wear and what you eat, of what you look like at your most vulnerable and at what you consider your best. And in the world of showbiz, where size zeros are 'just right', the quote 'you can never be too rich or too thin' seems to hold more, well, weight than ever before. Today we are armed with more solutions to those annoying extra pounds than ever before, and as usual it's a star-studded clientele that's showing the first effects. In the past few months, transformations have been popping up all over social media, with everyone from Bollywood's super director Karan Johar to Vidya Balan, posing for slimmer pictures. Here's a look at the A-listers on the fit list, and how they got there: Vidya Balan While the Kahaani actress has always had a legion of followers for her versatility on screen, she's had just as many admirers for her relatable figure. Recently, however, she was seen on the cover of The Peacock Magazine wearing a much more svelte form, stunning fans and sparking speculation about her bowing to industry pressure. However, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa star has been open about her weight issues, insisting in interviews that her weight-loss wasn't a result of injectables or physical stress, it is a result of her adopting an anti-inflammatory diet. 'I realised I wasn't just carrying fat; it was inflammation,' she was quoted as saying by EasternEye. Karan Johar The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director has spoken about his issues with body dysmorphia – obsession with perceived flaws on one's body – before, which is why when fans saw a thinner, more gaunt-looking Johar on Instagram, they expressed concern. However, Johar was quick to dismiss a person asking if he had used diabetes medication Ozempic to slim down his waistline on X. Instead, he said, he was trying the One Meal a Day (OMD) diet along with exercise sessions to better his health. He explained in an interview with Raj Shamani that the changes – eating one meal a day at 8.30pm, eliminating lactose, glucose, and gluten – had left him 20kilos lighter. Boney Kapoor At 69, one would assume a sluggish metabolism would keep weight static. But it isn't so for the late Bollywood actress Sridevi's husband, who has managed to shed 26 kilos, according to media reports. TimesNow quoted paparazzi as saying that Kapoor had used a strict diet plan, which included fruits, juices, and soups, to slim down. He showed off his new look on Instagram, captioning his post: 'Feels great to get into some old clothes. lost 26kgs, just a few more to go. Sharing this for those who need motivation. Do it. It's worth it! If l can, anybody can!' Feeling inspired yet? Ram Kapoor While this 56-year-old actor has often had to field insults for his weight, he kept silent, put his head down and decided to do the work. At 56, the man is rocking a body of one much younger, and as he explained to Indian anchor Cyrus Broacha, it's because he had a shift in mindset. 'You have to have the mindset of a healthy person,' he said. He has invested in a gym in his home and become a regular. The result: a 55kilo lighter Kapoor who is making headlines. Kapil Sharma Sharma has been a bit of a weight shuffler in the past, but this time, he's hoping it will stick. When he was spotted earlier this year walking around with a much sleeker silhouette, everyone wanted to know how he did it. Fortunately, his trainer Yogesh Bhateja offered up some clues. According to a report in Times of India, the Indian TV show host took on the 21-21-21 challenge, where for the first 21 days one focuses on incorporating a daily workout into one's schedule; the next 21 days on mindful eating and making healthy choices; and the last 21 days to focus on the psychological aspect of eating. This reportedly led to him dropping 11kilos in 60 days. Kusha Kapila Actor-influencer Kapila has struggled with her weight for most of her life. The star has spoken about being fat-shamed in interviews and about how it led to her body dysmorphia. She has over the years followed crash diets or strict regimens interspersed with periods of bingeing. This year, however, Kapila is hoping for a different outcome after shedding some pounds. The 33-year-old was quoted as saying by Live Min: 'For the first time in my life, I felt like I wanted to lose weight for myself. I told myself—'You are by yourself now. You're responsible for everything that happens in your life. Take care of yourself, because no one else is coming.'" Baadshah For a rapper – or singer of any description – it's important to stay fit because their craft depends on it. That control over lung power that allows you to spit fire requires a certain degree of robustness. So when Baadshah found himself gasping for air ahead of a live show during the pandemic, he began to reevaluate his life choices. He also realised that he suffered from sleep apnoea, a condition where you stop breathing while you nap. This disrupts the flow of oxygen to one's body and results in exhaustion (no matter how many hours you snooze). This year, the Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai artiste debuted a much fitter look than before. He apparently lost 20 kilos, which drew questions about the use of Ozempic, which he has denied. He told NDTV that his new physique is a result of portion control, clean eating, and regular workouts. Fardeen Khan His stint in 2024 Netflix show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has won him plaudits for his acting as well as his fitness levels, but Khan has over the years struggled with his weight. In 2016, he called out trolls who made fun of his physicality, saying he wasn't ashamed of it. However, as he grew older – he turned 51 this year in March – he realised that he needed to follow a healthier path. He told ETimes that he dropped 18kg in six months in October last year, because 'In the work that we do in our industry, you are expected to look your best and you indeed want to look your best.' How? Why, through diet and exercise of course. Sara Ali Khan She's made waves with stints in series such as Murder Mubarak and movies like Metro in Dino, but it's the changes she's made in her personal life that speaks volumes about the kind of commitment she has to her profession. The daughter of actors Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan grew up in a film-fuelled family and had a great desire to act in movies, but her weight kept her away from the big screen. At one point, the five-foot-four-inch star weighed 91kg. She has the hormonal disorder Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which kept her from achieving her goal weight for the longest time. However, with grit, determination – and the help of trainers – she began to heal and get fit. In the end, she said goodbye to about 45 kilos. She's not been shy about sharing her journey, inspiring others to begin theirs too. Ganesh Acharya As a choreographer and director, Acharya has a demanding, often unpredictable schedule. Over the years, this led to him putting on a lot of weight – in 2015, he had hit 200 kilos. Realising that something had to give, Acharya used diet and lifestyle to turn things around. He lost about 98 kilos in one-and-a-half years, a look he debuted on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2020. The best part: he's kept it off. Now if that's not inspiring what is?
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ed Sheeran reveals he'll need security until 'I pass away' after his family faced kidnap threats
Ed Sheeran has revealed how crazed fans have threatened to kidnap his young children, even breaking into his home. The singer, 34, who shares daughters Lyra, four, and Jupiter, three, with wife Cherry Seaborn, told Australia's 60 Minutes on Sunday that he employs extensive security measures due to the threats. He said: 'It's things that people don't really even take into account. Like kidnap threats and s*** like that. We've had attempted break-ins, things left on my car. It's way more sinister than just fans turning up and wanting selfies.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Ed said that he had to accept that his family will always need protection, adding: 'We have a level of security that probably won't change until I pass away. That's just our life now.' Ed went on to explain that he is fiercely protective of his daughters' privacy and does not allow fans to take photos of them - even facing off with those who try. He said: 'I've had some real arguments before. I'm fine with taking pictures, but I just think it's weird with a four-year-old and a three-year-old.' Ed wishes life was more 'normal' for his family but has accepted that fame has its downsides: 'To be within the public sphere, you have to take it all, the good and the bad. But I think I would definitely want a more normal life for my kids.'
