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the next Helen Mirren faces the flashbulbs with a . At a screening in London for the upcoming film Golda, Mirren, who turned 78 this past July, looked luminous as she posed for photographers sporting a new trending haircut.Styled with a and a flyaway-free finish, Mirren’s super-straight new silver cut grazed her shoulders and drew attention to her glowing, sun-kissed complexion. Mirren follows in the footsteps of a number of other celebrities, including , , and , in sporting a blunt bob right now.

Backlash over Helen Mirren’s casting in “Golda”, a new biopic about late Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, has flared up, and Mirren is responding.

Sunday With Laura Kuennssberg (October 1), Mirren was asked about actors using prosthetics to play Jewish figures, often called “Jewface”, and cited the recent backlash to Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in Maestro.“I think I can see, but sometimes I can’t see, because I can’t see who in this room is Jewish,” Mirren said. “We are all such an amazing mix and certainly I don’t have an issue with Kirk Douglas playing a Viking. Kirk Douglas was Jewish.“I think the whole question of assuming a certain physiognomy because you’re playing a particular race.

the historical epic “Golda” garnered backlash for her portrayal of a Jewish woman.The British icon, 78, recently gave her take on the controversy to the BBC and defended the use of facial prosthetics to create the character of Meir. There has been much debate over Mirren’s role — as well as Bradley Cooper’s playing of legendary Jewish composer Leonard Bernstein in his upcoming Netflix film “Maestro” — due to both actors being non-Jewish.The “Red” star appeared on “Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg,” and was asked if she understood the hate over the films.Mirren said: “I think I can see, but sometimes I can’t see, because I can’t see who in this room is Jewish.”“We are all such an amazing mix,” Mirren stated, also adding she has no problems with the opposite occurring: “Jewish actors playing non-Jewish roles.”“Certainly I don’t have an issue with Kirk Douglas playing a Viking,” she noted, referencing the 1958 swashbuckling flick, “The Vikings.” Mirren explained: “Kirk Douglas was Jewish.”“I think the whole question of assuming a certain physiognomy because you’re playing a particular race, there is something offensive about that,” the “Woman in Gold” actress said.

Helen Mirren is sharing her thoughts on playing a Jewish character as a non-Jewish actress.

There were SO many celebrities on the runway for the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris fashion show during Paris Fashion Week!

Helen Mirren thinks it is “ridiculous” that writers are being told to stay in their lanes.

Rochelle Humes has stunned not only fans but celebrities after making a sensational appearance at Paris Fashion Week. The This Morning presenter looked breathtaking as she walked the L'Oreal runway, alongside huge celebrity A-listers including Kendall Jenner and Helen Mirren.

Madness have announced their 13th studio album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ – listen to new song ‘C’Est La Vie’ below.The 14-track record is due for release on November 17 via BMG – pre-order/pre-save it here. Following on from 2016’s ‘Can’t Touch Us Now’, the project marks the North London group’s first full-length effort in seven years.This morning (September 28), Madness premiered the LP’s lead single ‘C’Est La Vie’ on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball.

McKinley Franklin editor “Barbie” cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto says he shot “so many scenes” for the Greta Gerwig blockbuster “that didn’t end up in the movie” — including a scene inspired by Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws.” “There were many moments that ended up on the cutting room floor,” he tells Variety. “There are many things that I imagine will start coming out,” he continued, referencing “Barbie’s” scheduled Sept. 22 IMAX release that will include new post-credit scenes.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Fast X” has zoomed its way to streamers. The 10th installment in Universal’s high-octane franchise, which came out in May, is now available to stream on Peacock.

EXCLUSIVE: 1923‘s Brandon Sklenar has signed with WME for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Negeen Yazdi, Senior Vice President, Film Development & Production at Fifth Season, is departing the company. The well-liked veteran exec has been with Fifth Season (formerly known as Endeavor Content) for the past six years, helping to build its film slate and managing the film development team alongside Dan Guando. Deadline understands that her departure is amicable and that she will remain attached to select projects in an executive producer capacity. It is also understood this is unrelated to the recent staff cuts at Fifth Season, which were spurred on as a result of the impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Are these new accusations about to make Secrets of Playboy look wholesome by comparison?? A&E is set to premiere the first part of their new four-part docuseries Secrets of Penthouse on Monday, September 4 — and the models have a LOT to say.

Helen Mirren is stepping out for a dinner date with her husband!

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Growing up in Israel, Guy Nattiv knew one narrative about Golda Meir, the country’s prime minister from 1969-1974. “She was the pariah of Israel,” says Nattiv. “Everyone treated her like she’s a monster.” Unlike other historical figures, there were no parks or schools named after Israel’s first (and only) female prime minister.

superb “The Queen” took place during the mournful days after Princess Diana’s death, and the electrifying “Frost/Nixon,” starring Frank Langella, showed Richard Nixon during his bombshell interviews with David Frost post-presidency. But a lot more movies and TV shows have been made about Elizabeth II and Nixon than there are about Meir. It would be nice to get to know her.The viewer would understand and care more about her actions during the war if we delved deeper into her early life in the Russian Empire and Wisconsin before she came to the Middle East.

Why did it take decades for a biopic to be made about Israel’s first and only female prime minister, Golda Meir?

Michael Parkinson, the British chat show king who was confirmed dead on Thursday, will be remembered as one of the outstanding interviewers of his generation. During his show’s 36-year run across the BBC and ITV, Parkinson sat down with some of the biggest stars of our time, attracting acclaim and sometimes controversy. Scroll on for some of his most memorable moments.

Legendary UK broadcaster and chat show host Michael Parkinson has died aged 88, according to his family.

Universal Pictures announced this morning that Fast X, the tenth main installment in its long-running action saga Fast & Furious, will head to Peacock September 15th following a theatrical run that kicked off in May.

Gerry Turner is moving forward after the difficult loss of his wife, Toni, six years ago. In a new sneak peek clip, the 72-year-old first star of opens up about the painful death of Toni in 2017, shortly after she retired. Noting they had a «typical but beautiful life, full of love, full of activity,» Gerry shared that he and his late wife closed on their dream property on June 6, the same day that Toni retired.

Dermstore’s Anniversary Sale for 2023 is here with discounts on best-selling products, including Sunday Riley’s famed Good Genes treatment.A favorite of our readers and celebs alike, Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment is now 25% off. The anti-aging serum is loved by Oprah, Helen Mirren and Drew Barrymore for its brightening, line-reducing effect.

Hip-hop star 50 Cent once again expressed his enthusiastic admiration for Helen Mirren. The 48-year-old rapper raved over the 78-year-old actress in a new interview with Men's Health magazine published Friday. The "In Da Club" hitmaker first encountered the Academy Award winner in 2017 at the 57th annual Monte Carlo TV Festival.

Everyone loves a good flashback – especially in movies and television series when we see our favorite characters as their younger selves.

Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren’s ageless beauty, according to the “In da Club” rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. In a September Men’s Health cover story, Jackson confesses that Mirren, 78, has been his longtime celebrity crush. Jackson, 48, first met the “Barbie” actress officially in 2017 at the 57th annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco.“She’s sexy,” Jackson said.

50 Cent has a crush on Helen Mirren.

Van Gogh Museum to dreamy floral patterns and even pint-sized versions of its shoes for children. Just in time for us to start thinking about our fall wardrobes, Cariuma launched its wildly popular sneakers in a bold leopard print.

50 Cent didn’t hold back when talking about his celebrity crush – Helen Mirren.

50 Cent is getting really candid about building his empire, keeping friendships in the ruthless entertainment industry, how he maintains his fitness and, most importantly, what women he finds sexy.The 48-year-old rapper — born Curtis Jackson — speaks with for the outlet's new Hip-Hop Is Life issue, which examines how the evolution of the health of Black and brown men can be traced through the genre in honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary. After being shot nine times in 2000, 50 admits that the attempt on his life motivated him to get in near-superhuman shape.«I'm… working out to get myself stronger, 'cause who's to say you're not gonna get hit again?» the rapper says, recalling his thinking.At the beginning of his career, after the success of his debut album, 50 shares that he thought he was a «bad b**ch,» and he enjoyed the attention from women that came with it. But after a while, he found himself avoiding after-parties and second-thinking the attention he was receiving.