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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Winona Ryder reveals she was ‘absolutely in love with Al Pacino' while working together in the mid-'90s
In the '90s, Winona Ryder was a girl, interrupted by love. The actress, 53, got candid about her feelings for Al Pacino while collaborating in the late '90s. 'I was absolutely in love with Al Pacino when I was working with him,' Ryder confessed to Elle in an interview published on Wednesday. 'We were doing that workshop for 'Richard III,' which I didn't know was gonna be a movie. I was actively in love with him.' Advertisement 10 Winona Ryder, Al Pacino in the 1996 film 'Looking for Richard.' ©Fox Searchlight/Courtesy Everett Collection 10 Winona Ryder and Al Pacino in the 2002 film 'S1m0ne.' ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection After working on 'Richard III,' the production was turned into the 1996 documentary drama 'Looking for Richard.' Advertisement 'He was obsessed with coffee, and he would take me all over New York – like, to the weirdest places – to try different coffees,' Ryder recalled. 'I'm 22, or whatever. Finally, he's dropping me off wherever I'm staying, and I'm like, 'I love you, you know. I really am completely in love with you.'' Pacino, now 85, tried to let the 'Stranger Things' star down easy. 10 Winona Ryder and Al Pacino in the audience during the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Al Pacino. Getty Images for AFI 'And he was like, 'Aw, honey, noooo,'' Ryder shared. Advertisement 'Then, like 10 years later, I meet his girlfriend, who's younger than me,' she revealed with a laugh. At the time, Pacino was tied to Argentine actress Lucila Solá from 2008 to 2018. 10 Winona Ryder supports Al Pacino during the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute. Getty Images for AFI 'Dude, I'm f–king throwing myself at you,' Ryder added before noting, 'I still play poker with him sometimes. It's the best.' Advertisement Pacino and Ryder reunited for the 2002 comedy sci-fi film 'S1m0ne,' but their friendship remained strictly platonic. She also supported the 'House of Gucci' alum while he received the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award in June 2007. 10 Winona Ryder and Al Pacino smile together for a photo in 2007. Getty Images for AFI Ryder has been with her partner, Scott Mackinlay Hahn, for fourteen years. The couple reportedly first met at the 2010 premiere of 'Black Swan.' When asked if she would consider having kids, the 'Beetlejuice' actress explained to Elle, 'There was a time that I was really thinking about it, but I hadn't met Scott.' Ryder noted that while the two do plan on tying the knot, she already considers Hahn her husband. 10 Al Pacino and Lucia Sola during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. FilmMagic However, she was 'never the girl who dreamt of a wedding.' Advertisement Despite her global stardom, Ryder and Hahn enjoy being homebodies. In fact, Ryder couldn't help but gush over the fashion designer's skills in the kitchen. 'He has this gift that my mom had, which is making healthy food delicious,' she detailed. 'He made a curry last night that was better than any curry I've ever had.' While speaking with Harper's Bazaar in 2022, Ryder admitted that when she and Hahn first met, he didn't know who she was. 10 Al Pacino and Lucia Sola arrive at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Corbis via Getty Images Advertisement 'He thought I was Milla Jovovich,' Ryder said. 'He told me I was great in 'The Fifth Element.'' But Hahn being out of the public eye is actually a benefit for the star. 'We connected on so many levels,' she went on. 'But it was amazing that he's not in this business…. I really did try to keep it quiet,' she told the publication of their romance.' 10 Scott Mackinlay Hahn and Winona Ryder. Getty Images for Netflix Advertisement For Pacino's part, the actor welcomed a baby boy, Roman, with his then-29-year-old girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, in 2023. The 'Godfather' star is also a dad to his daughter, Julie, with ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant. From 1997 to 2004, Pacino dated Beverly D'Angelo, and the two welcomed twins Anton and Olivia. 10 Winona Ryder and Scott Mackinlay Hahn attend the UK Premiere of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' WireImage Advertisement 'I'm responsible to them,' Pacino stated to The New Yorker in 2014 about being a dad. 'I'm a part of their life. When I'm not, it's upsetting to me and to them. So that's part of the gestalt. And I get a lot from it. It takes you out of yourself.' Despite never having been married, the Hollywood veteran was also romantically linked to Diane Keaton. 10 Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah arrive for a music video shoot with Bad Bunny on August 24, 2023. GC Images But he also hasn't completely turned down the prospect of walking down the aisle one day, either. 'Of course it's possible [I'll get married]. It seems beside the point though,' Pacino told the Boston Herald in 2015. 'I have no idea, but I never say never.'
The South African
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Who will represent South Africa at Miss Universe?
Miss SA organisers have postponed their 2025 edition to 'a later date' in the year, pending a rebranding under new management. What does this mean for the Miss Universe pageant, which takes place in less than three months' time? With Miss SA indefinitely postponed, pageant fans are eager to know who will represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant, which takes place on 21 November in Thailand. Should a new queen be crowned, they will undoubtedly have less time to prepare for the international competition. Pageant enthusiast and YouTuber Rina Hendriks told The South African : 'It is difficult to say who, if anyone, will represent South Africa. The Miss South Africa organisers have not been forthcoming when they have been confronted with questions of whether or not they even still hold the Miss Universe license to send a candidate there. 'In 2023, they got rid of the Miss World license without releasing a statement to the public. 'If they do, however, still hold the license for Miss Universe, then it is possible that they may still have the Miss South Africa 2025 pageant before Miss Universe starts in November. 'If the Miss South Africa Organisation does not host a pageant before November, it is always possible for them to appoint someone, likely the runner-up from 2024, or someone else who has not previously competed at Miss Universe'. If a new Miss SA is not crowned in time for Miss Universe, it's unlikely reigning queen Mia Le Roux will compete again. Last year, the partially-deaf winner dropped out of the competition during the preliminary stages, citing health reasons. Mia Le Roux dropped out of Miss Universe over health via Instagram: @mialerouxx Like her predecessor, Natasha Joubert, who was unplaced in the 2021 edition, Mia is prohibited from entering again, as per the competition's rules. Meanwhile, Miss SA organisation will now be part of the Motsepe Group of Companies, owned by Patrice Motsepe, one of SA's wealthiest businessmen. Earlier this month, Africa Fashion International (AFI) – the fashion partner of Miss SA – revealed that it was now the 'sister company' of the beauty pageant. Miss SA now falls under the Motsepe Group of Companies. Images via Instagram: @motsepefoundation/ @official_misssa 'AFI and the Miss South Africa organisation are proud members of a larger, family-owned group of companies, united by a shared vision for creativity and excellence', read a statement posted on their social media platforms. AFI is run by Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the wife of Patrice Motsepe. WHO SHOULD REPRESENT SA AT THE MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood star's ‘nepo-niece' begs for a job and admits she's unemployed after ‘stupid' decision to move to London
AN A-list Hollywood star's niece is begging for a job after making a "stupid" decision to move from Australia to London. Lucia Hawley, 26, quit her gig as a host of digital show 7Bravo before moving to the UK. 4 Lucia Hawley has swapped Sydney for London Credit: Instagram 4 The nepo-niece is looking for work after quitting her TV gig Credit: Instagram She's yet to land a job in Blighty but insists the big life change feels "freeing". She wrote on London . On paper, this is a totally stupid decision, and honestly, frightens me (someone hire me pls). 'I am risk-averse, which means my body quite literally rejects the idea of both moving overseas being unemployed.' Lucia, whose auntie is Nicole Kidman, left her boyfriend, Henry, Down Under though spoke glowingly of his unwavering support and the way he has shaped her view of the world. READ MORE ON NICOLE KIDMAN She wrote, 'Saying goodbye to Henry was incredibly difficult (I am traumatized by airport goodbyes). Even harder were the goodbyes to my family — I kissed my little brothers through floods of tears,' 'It is exciting and freeing and kind of what life is all about. I believe home to be a feeling… Having a strong network of people who support you is what truly enables you to navigate the world with confidence and self-assurance.' Bachelor star Bella Varelis has replaced Lucia on 7Bravo, on which she would regularly report from red carpet events and interview famous names. Explaining why she decided to leave the role, Lucia said, "Well, truthfully, the first six months of the year were difficult for me career-wise. Most read in Celebrity "I lacked direction and faced numerous rejections in the pursuit of something better. This period was pretty taxing on my confidence, and I eventually began to feel like there was just simply not much left for me in Sydney (at least for now)." Last year Lucia went viral for getting flustered while chatting to Elvis heartthrob Austin Butler. Nicole Kidman breaks down in tears making emotional tribute to her late parents as she accepts prestigious award The charismatic American fired off a series of questions and asked if they'd met before as she looked familiar. And more recently she was snapped looking annoyed after missing out on an interview with Ariana Grande at the Sydney premiere of Wicked. The TV star, who once had an internship at Vogue Australia , has experience of being on the other side of the carpet rope due to her close relationship with Kidman. Last year she attended the actress's AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony in LA and six months later she reportedly spent time at Kidman's Nashville home. An emotional Kidman was presented her AFI award by Meryl Streep, herself a recipient in 2004. Speaking at the ceremony, she said, 'It is a privilege to make films. And glorious to have made films and television with these storytellers who allowed me to run wild and be free and play all of these unconventional women. 'Thank you for making me better at my craft and giving me a place, however temporary, in this world.' 4 Lucia with famous auntie Nicole Kidman Credit: Instagram 4 Nicole is close to Lucia, who attended her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony in LA last year Credit: Getty
The South African
22-07-2025
- Business
- The South African
New sheriff in town? Motsepe family now control Miss SA
The Miss South Africa organisation will now be part of the Motsepe Group of Companies, owned by Patrice Motsepe, one of SA's wealthiest businessmen. The organisation recently revealed that Miss SA 2025 had been postponed to later in the year. This follows the resignation of former CEO Stephanie Weil, who stepped down earlier this month after helming the company since 2019. Earlier this month, Africa Fashion International (AFI) – the fashion partner of Miss SA – revealed that it was now the 'sister company' with the beauty pageant. 'AFI and the Miss South Africa organisation are proud members of a larger, family-owned group of companies, united by a shared vision for creativity and excellence', read a statement posted on their social media platforms. AFI was founded in 2007 by Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the wife of billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe. The fashion empire organises events like Cape Town and Joburg Fashion Week, and manages a catalogue of African creatives through its luxury labels. Miss SA was previously owned by Sun International, a South African hotel and event conglomerate. In 2019, Sun International sold the rights to the pageant to Weil Entertainment, whose owner is CEO Stephanie Weil. Before that, the pageant was sponsored by publications including the Sunday Times, Rapport, and the now defunct Afrikaans newspaper , Die Landstem. Under the wing of AFI, the pageant will now 'embark on this strategic journey together, leveraging our unique strengths to drive growth and innovation.' Apart from Miss SA, the Motsepe family owns companies in various industry sectors, from mining to telecommunications, insurance, banking, property, and even fashion and sports. With a net worth of $3 billion (R55.35 billion), Patrice Motsepe was named South Africa's first black billionaire and the first black African to make the Forbes Richest list in 2008. South African billionaire businessman, Patrice Motsepe. Image: X @CAF Patrice is the brother of Dr Tshepo Motsepe, the wife of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
21-07-2025
- Business
- News24
What's going on with Miss SA 2025? What to know about the pageant's postponement
The Miss SA 2025 pageant has been postponed. This comes after the CEO has stepped down. AFI also celebrated its new strategic journey with the pageant. _________________________________________________________________ Sweeping changes and uncertainty have clouded the 2025 Miss South Africa (Miss SA) pageant. The Miss SA Organisation has officially announced a postponement of its annual pageant, much to the confusion of the pageant's entrants and supporters. The finale event usually takes place in August of every year. The organisation's statement reads, 'The Miss South Africa Organisation today announced the postponement of Miss South Africa from August to a later date in 2025, to ensure greater alignment with international and other global events.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) Many were left unsurprised at the news of the postponement, since the delay of the Top 30 announcement raised questions after entries closed in April. This announcement comes off the back of a number of changes Miss SA has undergone this year. On 10 July, the organisation revealed that the CEO, Stephanie Weil, has left the organisation and stepped down from her position. Miss SA's statement read, 'The organisers of Miss South Africa wish Stephanie Weil everything of the best with her new endeavours as an agreement has been reached that Ms Weil will be leaving the organisation after many years as CEO of Miss South Africa. 'Ms Weil will be staying on for as long as is required to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership and to ensure that the best interest of the Miss South Africa organisation are served.' Africa Fashion International (AFI), the official fashion sponsor of the pageant, has taken the organisation under its wing and emphasised its continued partnership with Miss SA in a statement released on the same day. 'Africa Fashion International (AFI) and the Miss South Africa Organisation are proud members of a larger family owned group of companies, united by a shared vision for creativity and excellence,' AFI's statement read. 'As sister companies, we are excited to embark on this strategic journey together, leveraging our unique strengths to drive growth and innovation.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Africa Fashion International (@afi_sa) In January 2025, Werner Wessels officially stepped down as the creative director of Miss SA, a role where he significantly helped shape the beauty pageant's presence on the global stage. Werner's tenure included mentoring Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Supranational 2022 Lalela Mswane and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Tebow, as well as being the creative mind behind the pageant's distinct styling and signature shoots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Werner Wessels (@werner_wessels) The Miss SA organisation's announcement of the pageant's postponement comes with its notice of expanding the organisation to include entrepreneurship, job creation, cultural awareness and social cohesion. While 'further announcements will be made soon,' the organisation shares, many are left with confusion at the fate of the pageant's future.
