Bridget Fonda is done with Hollywood: It’s ‘too nice being a civilian’

Pema Tseden, a Tibetan filmmaker of Chinese citizenship whose films regularly played at Venice film festival, has died aged 53. His death was reported by Chinese media today. No cause of death was given. 

When Jack Whitehall had his front door stolen in Fallowfield, he did what any self-respecting student would do. He taped a bin bag to the door frame and carried on as normal. Similarly, when a lightbulb went, he and his housemates just resigned themselves to that room being ‘just for the daytime’.

loudly criticized the romantic comedy actress’ appearance at a recent screening of Michael J. Fox’s new documentary “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” in New York.As always, the kvetching is unbearably tedious.“WTF has Meg Ryan done to her face?!,” said one Twitter user.“Is that really Meg Ryan? If so, that’s such a shame and incredibly sad,” another jackass bemoaned.What, exactly, is so sad about it? She looked like she was having a fun, classy time.

Three of the hardest-working women in Hollywood have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. ET's Matt Cohen sat down with Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen to talk about their forthcoming sequel, , and their longstanding evolution in the film industry. The famed actresses are reprising their roles in the  universe — with the sequel coming to theaters May 12 — but this time, they are off to Italy on an incredible journey on and off the pages! Set in both Rome and Venice, Bergen says filming in Italy was «heaven.» «We had a great time and we would have dinner after work.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With the release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” comes the end of James Gunn’s tenure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The filmmaker is exiting the MCU after directing three “Guardians” movies and is moving on to his new full-time job as the co-head of DC Studios, where he’s building a new DC Universe across film, television and video games that includes a Superman movie he’s writing and directing. Gunn’s “Guardians” cast members Zoe Saldaña and Dave Bautista have already gone on record saying they’re exiting Marvel along with Gunn following the release of “Guardians Vol. 3.” Chris Pratt, who has headlined the “Guardians” franchise as Star Lord, is a different story. Speaking to Total Film magazine, Pratt said he would continue to play the character as long as Marvel honors what Gunn started.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Arguably the most famous sneaker in the world, worn by some of the most famous names in Hollywood, are now on sale.

Meghan Markle has her eye on new ventures. The Duchess of Sussex officially signed with Hollywood talent agency, WME, on Thursday.

Next chapter! Meghan Markle is making professional moves following her and Prince Harry‘s step back from the royal spotlight.

Imax and Evo Entertainment announced today during their presentation at CinemaCon that they have entered into a partnership to open eight new Imax locations throughout Florida and Texas, including ones in Houston and Austin, marking the largest agreement for new Imax locations in a decade.“As we continue to expand, we remain committed to being at the forefront of cutting-edge spaces,” said Mitch Roberts, CEO of Evo Entertainment Group in a statement. “This partnership with Imax allows us to further enhance our state-of-the-art facilities and provide our guests with the ultimate movie-going experience.

Lesson learned. Sharon Osbourne explained why she’s no longer opting for plastic surgery after she was not impressed with the results from her most recent facelift.

The Sunday Times last year. Elective surgery regrets are no small thing. It was under the knife, according to Osbourne, plus extensive recovery. But that’s a pretty good run if you think about it: just one surgery that wasn’t worth the price of admission after a long life of reality and daytime television stardom and, as is implied in the various articles on her, a good amount of plastic surgery.

Harrison Ford is revealing that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be the last time he plays the archeologist.

Former Love Island stars Olivia and Alex Bowen looked every inch the proud parents as they enjoyed a day by the pool with their adorable son Abel while on holiday in Barbados. Alex, 31, and Olivia, 29, who appeared on Love Island in 2016 and came in second place, both beamed as they walked with their 10 month old son, who could be seen dressed in a Spider-Man wetsuit. The loved-up couple, who welcomed son Abel in June 2022, were snapped soaking up the sun at a luxury hotel in Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday, after jetting off on a family getaway last week.

Variety reports that on a recent episode of “The Goop Podcast,” Scarlett Johansson and Gwyneth Paltrow discussed their time in the MCU, including working together on “Iron Man 2.” And no, sorry Marvel fans, the actresses didn’t have a feud on that movie’s set.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Scarlett Johansson recently joined Gwyneth Paltrow on “The Goop Podcast” and reminisced on their days together making Marvel movies. Paltrow kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008’s “Iron Man” as Pepper Potts, a role she reprised in two “Iron Man” sequels and several “Avengers” movies. Johansson made her MCU debut as Black Widow in “Iron Man 2.” Online reports at the time claimed the two actors clashed on set. “People ask me, ‘Is it true that you and Scarlett Johansson didn’t get along on ‘Iron Man’?” Paltrow recalled. “Is that a rumor?” Johansson responded. “You were so nice to me on that movie. I was so petrified. You were so nice to me! You could’ve been awful. I was so out of my comfort zone on that movie. I’d never done anything like that before. Plus, you had established such deep friendships.”

Bridget Fonda has been out of the spotlight of Hollywood for quite some time now.

Bridget Fonda made her mark on the entertainment industry decades ago and then quietly left Hollywood — for good. The 59-year-old actress, who is rarely seen in public, was spotted at the Los Angeles International Airport Monday after returning home to the West Coast. Upon arrival, Fonda was asked if she had interest in pursuing her acting career once again.

Bridget Fonda is enjoying a quiet life. The former actress was spotted arriving at the Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, but immediately shut down questions about a return to Hollywood. Accompanied by her teenage son, Oliver, whom she shares with her film composer husband, Danny Elfman, Bridget was asked by a paparazzo whether she was planning a career comeback.«No,» she replied in a video obtained by . «It's too nice being a civilian.»The 59-year-old comes from a long line of cinema royalty.

Bridget Fonda is happy out of the spotlight.

She was also spotted in January 2022 on her 58th birthday, for the first time in over a decade.Her last major red carpet event was the “Inglourious Basterds” LA premiere in 2009.Fonda, the niece of Jane Fonda and the daughter of the late Peter Fonda, retired from acting following a 2003 rollover car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway amid rainy conditions.She married the famed composer Danny Elfman, 69, that same year.They welcomed their son Oliver, now 18, in 2005.Elfman, who performed at Coachella last year, has two daughters from his marriage to Geri Eisenmenger, Lola and Mali.A member of the legendary Fonda family of actors, Bridget broke into the industry at the young age of 5 in her father’s film “Easy Rider” (1969).The Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated star is best known for the flicks “Single White Female” (1992), “Singles” (1993), “The Godfather Part III” (1990), “Point of No Return” (1993), and “Jackie Brown” (1997). Her last on-screen feature was the television movie “Snow Queen” in 2002.“I wonder what kind of satisfaction I would have with where I am now if I wasn’t part of a family that has done such phenomenal work,” Fonda told Movieline in a 1993 interview.