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Eileen Fulton, Longtime ‘Bad Girl' Lisa on ‘As the World Turns,' Dies at 91
Eileen Fulton, the minister's daughter who spent the better part of 50 years portraying Lisa Miller, one of the first 'bad girls' of daytime television, on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, has died. She was 91. Fulton's family announced that she died in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 14 after a period of declining health. More from The Hollywood Reporter Alan Bergman, Oscar-Winning Lyricist, Dies at 99 Kate Beckinsale Announces Death of Her Mother, British Actress Judy Loe, at 78: "I Am Paralyzed" Behind the Incendiary New Play Confronting David Mamet Four years into the run of As the World Turns, Fulton joined the No. 1 daytime drama in 1960 for what was originally supposed to be a three-month summer storyline. She exited the soap three times — once to headline her own primetime spinoff, 1965's Our Private World — but continued on through the final episode broadcast Sept. 17, 2010. Her Lisa had eight husbands, with Nicolas Coster portraying two of them. Three of her marriages ended in divorce, four ended in death, and one was annulled. When As the World Turns was done, her character's full name was Lisa Miller Hughes Eldridge Shea Colman McColl Mitchell Grimaldi Chedwyn. She also had lots and lots of lovers. 'She's a romantic, that's why she falls in love so much,' Fulton said in a 2005 conversation for the Television Academy Foundation website The Interviews. Inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and given a lifetime achievement award from the Daytime Emmys in 2004, Fulton was one of the first soap actors to have her own publicist. She also employed a bodyguard to protect her from angry viewers who disapproved of what Lisa was up to. 'They had a great love/hate thing [with me], it was amazing,' she said. And in the '70s, Fulton famously had a clause inserted into her contract that guaranteed she would never have to play a grandmother. 'At that time, grandmothers had no romance at all — and I wasn't about to let that happen to me,' she told the Los Angeles Times in 2000. She eventually became OK with that. The oldest of three kids, Margaret Elizabeth McLarty was born on Sept. 13, 1933, in Asheville, North Carolina. Her mother, Peggy, was a schoolteacher and her father, James, a Methodist preacher. She said she knew by the third grade that she was going to be an actress. After graduating from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville and, in 1956, as a music and drama major from Greensboro College, she moved to New York and studied acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, where one of her classmates was Keir Dullea. Fulton had played a hooker in Girl of the Night (1960), starring Anne Francis, when someone from As the World Turns called her manager looking to see if one of his clients, East of Eden actress Lois Smith, was available to play Lisa. Smith was not, so he suggested Fulton. 'I knew I was going to get that part. There were 250 other girls there [at the audition], but I just knew,' she said. Lisa 'was supposed to be the sweet girl next door. I said, 'I'm tired of being the sweet girl next door.' I can't change the lines, but I can change my intention once we're on the air. I just thought of little conniving things I could do to Bob.' That would be her first TV husband, played by Don Hastings. During one stretch in the early '60s, Fulton would work in the mornings on As the World Turns (when it aired lived), race to the Billy Rose Theater on Broadway to play Honey in matinee performances of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and then appear downtown at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in the evenings in The Fantasticks. Fulton quit As the World Turns for the first time in 1963 to 'do other things,' which included an off-Broadway turn opposite Hal Holbrook in Abe Lincoln in Illinois. As she had trouble finding other work, viewers did not take to her replacement, Pamela King, and so she returned. She left again in 1965, this time to star in Our Private World, which aired Wednesday and Friday nights on CBS. Lisa had fled Oakdale after dumping Bob to move to Chicago, where she wed the wealthy John Eldridge. (Coster played Eldridge; decades later, he would portray Lisa's seventh husband, Eduardo Grimaldi.) Our Private World, however, was canceled in September after just four months on the air, and Fulton was back on As the World Turns in 1966. In 1983, Fulton exited in a contract dispute, to be replaced by Betsy von Furstenberg. But when she heard the writers were thinking about killing off Lisa, she made another comeback. 'I don't think anybody would believe Lisa is dead unless I do it,' she said. Fulton co-authored two autobiographies, 1970's How My World Turns and 1995's As My World Still Turns; several murder mysteries; and another book, 1999's Soap Opera: A Novel. She also was a cabaret performer and had her own clothing line at J.C. Penney. In real life, Fulton, unlike Lisa, was married (and divorced) only three times. Survivors include her brother, Charles Furman McLarty; her niece, Katherine Morris, and their children, Everly Ann Morris and Easton Lane Morris; and her sister-in-law, Chris Page McLarty. In a 2010 interview with NPR, the actress said she was well aware that many viewers despised her character. There was one in particular. 'I was standing in front of Lord & Taylor. I'd only been on the show a few weeks,' she said. 'And this beautifully dressed woman in a Chanel suit — in the days before there were knockoffs — came up to me and said, 'Aren't you Lisa?' And I said, 'Yes, that's the part I play.' And she said, 'Well, I hate you!' And she hit me! And people looked at me like I was rotten and this woman was a heroine. 'But I thought, 'You know what? I've reached them.' Then a telegram came into the studio. It said, 'If that bitch Lisa marries Bob I'll never watch As the World Turns again.' That is how the character was truly locked in.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Straits Times
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- Straits Times
Superman can't save Hollywood from superhero fatigue
James Gunn's much-discussed reboot of Superman is a hit, rustling up US$125 million (S$160.4 million) domestically and another US$95 million from 79 international markets, but the coverage of its success isn't merely that of a blockbuster. ''Superman' saves the day for DC Studios,' announced the Hollywood Reporter, while a New York Times headline noted, 'With US$217 million in ticket sales, 'Superman' helps save Warner Bros., too'. In a high-profile relaunch with such oversized stakes, it's tempting to latch on to a 'Superman saves the day' narrative. Perhaps, in the light of these record-breaking returns, not only Warner Bros Discovery and DC but the comic book movie itself has been brought back from the precipice of death. Hollywood executives would be wise to temper their excitement about the subgenre, though, because the truth is a bit more complicated.
News18
2 days ago
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Priyanka Chopra Turns 43: Her Net Worth And 5 Heartwarming Moments With Nick Jonas
Last Updated: Priyanka Chopra shines in Hollywood and Bollywood, inspiring young girls with her success, confidence, and charisma across personal life and global achievements. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is turning 43, continues to shine in her personal and professional life. Whether it's about making headlines in Hollywood with her versatile roles, ruling Bollywood, or taking on the world with her achievements, she has grown like no one else. The actress has become an inspiration for young girls to take notes on confidence and charisma. But Priyanka's success isn't limited to work. The actress's Instagram handle proves how she has been balancing her work around the world with being a mom to her daughter, Malti, and a loving wife to Nick Jonas. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Priyanka Chopra strongly holds her position as one of the richest actresses. She has a whopping net worth of $80 million, but the sources of her income aren't limited to acting. Her fortune comes from her films in the US and India, brand endorsements, production ventures, and smart startup investments, which highlight her business intellect. Priyanka Chopra's Latest And Upcoming Projects At 43, Priyanka Chopra has been running on a busy schedule with a lineup of important projects like: Heads Of State: Priyanka Chopra was recently all around the reality talk shows promoting her latest release, Heads Of State. She was seen as a full-fledged action avatar with legends like Idris Elba and John Cena. Called 'Fun and fiery" by The Guardian, the film was released on July 2, 2025, on Prime Video. The Bluff: After confirming the report from Deadline, Priyanka moved to Australia in late 2024 to shoot for the period action-drama film, The Bluff. She portrays the never-before-seen avatar of a pirate in the film who fights to protect her family across vast oceans. Judgment Day: According to the Hollywood Reporter, Priyanka will team up with Will Ferrell, Zac Efron, Regina Hall, Jimmy Tatro, Billy Eichner, and more in her next film, Judgment Day by Nicholas Stoller. Apart from the film being based on a TV courtroom hostage, other details from the project have been kept under wraps. SSMB29: After a long wait, the Indian audience took a sigh of relief when Pinkvilla confirmed that Priyanka will make her much-awaited comeback to Indian movies by collaborating with S.S. Rajamouli's film. The actress who is presently shooting for the film shared several updates about her to-and-fro trips from India, confirming the same. Krrish 4: Yes, the rumours swirling around are true as Times Of India confirmed that Priyanka will rekindle nostalgia by reprising her role in Hrithik Roshan's highly anticipated superhero film, Krrish 4. Priyanka Chopra's 5 Special Moments With Nick Jonas Priyanka Chopra and Nick recently gave a glimpse of their bond at Heads Of State's London Premiere, where the singer adorably introduced his wife, who twirled in her gown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra shared a glimpse of her touching family moment with Nick Jonas in black and white a few weeks ago as their daughter, Malti, joined her parents at his father's event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) The Love Again actress left the internet drooling after she shared a candid BTS shot with Nick as the duo got cozy in love. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra called Nick her 'forever Valentine' by sharing two heartfelt photos where she leaned over his shoulders in a gentle gesture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra soaked in festive vibes at her brother Siddharth's pre-wedding function, where she shared joyful moments with her husband, Nick, and Malti. Frequently Asked Questions Does Priyanka Chopra live in the US? Priyanka Chopra and her husband, Nick Jonas, have multiple homes across the US and in India. Presently, she is staying in New York, where her daughter, Malti, goes to school. Is Priyanka Chopra an American citizen? No, Priyanka Chopra is an Indian citizen. She has often shared images of her Indian passport on Instagram and even votes in the National elections of India. Why did Priyanka Chopra leave Bollywood? Priyanka Chopra did not leave Bollywood. During a conversation on the podcast, Armchair Expert, she revealed that she moved to the US for a fresh start and to pursue more career opportunities after feeling tired of Industry politics. However, she continues to work in Indian films and might be seen in Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4, as reported by The Times of India. First Published: July 18, 2025, 07:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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3 days ago
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' Stars Weigh in on Show's Bullying Ban: 'People Can Take It Too Far'
After Prime Video released a warning that fans would be banned for 'bullying and hate speech' against the cast and crew of The Summer I Turned Pretty, its stars are weighing in. The streamer, which dropped the first two episodes of the show's third and final season this week, cautioned on social media, 'We have a zero tolerance policy for bullying and hate speech. If you engage in any of the following you will be banned,' before listing 'community guidelines' including no 'hate speech or bullying,' 'targeting our cast or crew' and 'harassing or doxxing members of the community.' The series follows Belly, a girl caught in a love triangle between two brothers, as fans have passionately picked sides in the romance. More from The Hollywood Reporter Move Over 'Friends,' 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Has Delivered the New "We Were on a Break" When to Stream 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 (and Where to Buy Show Merch and Brand Collabs) Why Lola Tung and Nicholas Alexander Chavez Were Cut From 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' At the season three launch event in NYC on Wednesday, star Lola Tung told The Hollywood Reporter of the warning, 'I think the discourse is great when it's friendly and healthy, a little healthy discourse, and usually people are really respectful and understand that it's all in good fun. But I think it is good to get a reminder that we need to be kind to each other, especially now — and just remember that whatever happens, it'll be OK and to keep all of the discourse friendly.' Lola Tung thinks that fans will be satisfied with her character Belly's ending in the final season of #TSITP — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2025 Christopher Briney, who plays older brother Conrad, mused that it's 'really cool to have people care enough and have teams and have T-shirts about that' but 'I think sometimes people can take it too far and people can treat actors as if they have more power over the situation, or as if they're acting as their characters do. I think that's just a little ignorant to the work that goes into this; like if you hate a character, that's wonderful, we've done our job. It doesn't mean you need to come for them. I'm grateful that they put that statement out.' #TSITP star Christopher Briney, praises the show's incredible fan base while also reflecting on the negative discourse that's emerged online — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2025 Creator Jenny Han added, 'I think it's always good to remember that it's real people who are playing the characters and they're just playing a character, it's not them.' The group is hopeful that the reaction will be more positive, though, Tung confirmed that she thinks fans will be satisfied with the ending and 'I think however you feel, hopefully you'll enjoy the story and be happy with it.' Gavin Casalegno, who plays younger brother Jeremiah, echoed, 'I hope everyone's just pleased with the story as whole. Enjoy it for the story and the artwork that it is, I think it's impossible to be disappointed,' continuing, 'I think everyone will be very pleased with the ending, I think it'll show a lot of maturity.' #TSITP star Gavin Casalegno says he hopes fans are satisfied with the show's ending — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 16, 2025 Neha Joy contributed to this report. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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Meg Ryan Is ‘Looking for an Amazing' Dating ‘Experience' as Lena Dunham Plays Cupid: Source
Meg Ryan hasn't publicly confirmed having a serious boyfriend in years — but according to a source, her Good Sex director Lena Dunham has been quietly setting her up with dates in New York. 'Meg isn't just linking up with Lena and her new movie to pad out her filmography – there's something a little deeper at work,' a source exclusively tells Examiner of the rom-com queen. 'It really comes down to Meg expanding her horizons and her social circle.' Dunham, 39, and her family 'run in a very interesting art-first circle that is incredibly intriguing' to Ryan, 63, the source says, noting it's allowing the Sleepless in Seattle actress to be exposed to 'new, interesting people.' As far as what Ryan is looking for in a potential partner, she has an 'incredibly open-minded approach to dating and hook-ups' and being an A-lister is 'not a requirement for her,' despite her past romantic connection to big names such as Dennis Quaid and John Mellencamp. The Top Gun actress was married to Quaid, 71, from 1991 to 2001, and they share son Jack Quaid together. Ryan and Mellencamp dated on and off for around eight years, between 2011 and 2019. 'Being an interesting person definitely is [a requirement],' adds the source. 'In that sense, even in late middle age, she has become a supreme master of no-strings-attached dating and never goes into these situations hell-bent on finding a partner for life.' Much like some of her famed rom-com characters, the source explains that Ryan is 'just looking for an amazing experience' and her colleagues may be the keys to opening up 'new romantic avenues for her.' 'It simply wouldn't be worth her time or energy if it didn't!' the source adds. It was confirmed in May that Ryan would make her grand return to the romantic comedy genre in Good Sex, alongside costars Natalie Portman, Rashida Jones, Tucker Pillsbury and Mark Ruffalo. The upcoming film follows a therapist named Ally (Portman) who is experimenting with dating again after the end of a serious, long-term relationship, according to the Hollywood Reporter. 'Ally gets more than she bargained for when she meets two men, one in his twenties (Pillsbury) and one in his fifties (Ruffalo), who show her there is no set formula for good sex,' the Netflix logline reads. Ryan is set to play the role of Ally's therapist. Dunham previously dished on the film, telling Variety: 'I know that there's an audience for it because I am the audience for it.' Solve the daily Crossword
