Child Stars All Grown Up: How Hollywood’s Faves Transformed Their Careers

So, what happens when your favorite child stars grow up? Well, some soar, some struggle, and some totally reinvent themselves. A new piece dives into how Hollywood’s youngest talents transitioned into adult roles, sharing both the highs and lows of making it in showbiz. First up, we have Christina Ricci—aka Wednesday Addams herself. While she nailed those dark, quirky characters as a kid, transitioning to more grown-up roles wasn’t a walk in the park. Casting directors kept pushing her toward rom-coms, but Ricci just wasn’t feeling it. She opened up about how hard it was to break free from the persona everyone expected and wished she had the confidence that today’s young women seem to have in spades. Then, there’s Dakota Fanning, who wowed us in I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, and Uptown Girls all before hitting double digits. Growing up in the spotlight came with its own set of pressures, like the constant nagging question: “Aren’t you worried about getting roles as you age?” Naturally, that kind […]

Julia Fox Spills on Her Wild Ride with Kanye West: “One of the Most Uncomfortable Periods of My Life

Julia Fox is keeping it real about her whirlwind romance with Kanye West, and let’s just say she’s not looking back fondly. The actress and former dominatrix sat down with The Times and opened up about why dating Kanye was, in her words, one of the most uncomfortable phases of her life. In case you missed it, Julia and Kanye—who goes by Ye—had a brief but highly publicized fling between late 2021 and early 2022. While she wanted to keep things on the down low, it quickly turned into a full-blown media circus. Now, Julia feels like she was just a pawn in the whole spectacle, and that only made things worse. In her memoir Down the Drain, Julia spills all the tea about her time with Kanye (though she keeps him unnamed at first). She reveals how Ye would handpick her outfits, offer to pay for cosmetic tweaks, and even pushed her to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). That level of control made Julia feel trapped, and she’s not […]

Nick Cannon Spills on His Teen Party Days at Diddy’s Wild Bashes

Nick Cannon, the actor, comedian, and TV host, opened up about his early days in the entertainment biz, revealing that he started hitting up Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legendary parties when he was just a teen. During a recent interview, Cannon shared how these extravagant events were a major part of his early career and helped shape him into the star he is today. Cannon, who kicked off his career young, explained that thanks to his industry connections, he got a golden ticket to Diddy’s famous parties. These bashes were packed with A-list celebs and known for their over-the-top vibe. For a young Cannon, it was both thrilling and a bit overwhelming, giving him a front-row seat to the glitz and chaos of Hollywood. Reflecting on those wild times, Cannon admitted that Diddy’s parties were more than just fun—they were key to building his career. They offered him a chance to network with big names and learn the ropes of showbiz. Cannon quickly realized that success in the industry wasn’t just […]

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Set to Return in “Freakier Friday” Sequel – Release Date Confirmed!

Disney just dropped the news we’ve all been waiting for—Freakier Friday, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2003 classic Freaky Friday, is hitting theaters on August 8, 2025. And yes, the iconic duo, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, are officially back as Anna and Tess Coleman! This new flick picks up years after the original body-swap chaos, but this time, there’s a twist. Anna now has her own daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter, which means the magic could strike again, with even more family drama to juggle. As they try to blend their families, Tess and Anna might just find themselves in another hilarious body-swapping situation. Disney made the announcement on October 11, 2024, sharing a throwback photo of Lohan and Curtis in character, recreating that unforgettable scene when they first realized they’d swapped bodies. Needless to say, fans are losing it over the nostalgia. Freakier Friday was first reported in the works back in May 2023, with production kicking off in June 2024. Nisha Ganatra is directing, and the […]

Zoe Saldana Opens Up About Her “Pirates of the Caribbean” Nightmare and How Steven Spielberg Helped Restore Her Faith in Filmmaking

Zoe Saldana didn’t hold back about her rough time filming Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and how working with Steven Spielberg turned everything around for her. During a chat at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, Zoe reflected on her early struggles in the industry and the big lessons she learned along the way. Saldana, who played Anamaria in the 2003 Disney blockbuster, described her time on the set as nothing short of a “really bad experience.” At the time, she was just starting out, freshly armed with her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card and trying to navigate the huge scale of the production. The massive cast and crew were overwhelming for a newbie, and Zoe found herself sticking close to the camera department, asking a million questions to get the hang of how things worked behind the scenes. Despite all that hands-on learning, the vibe on set was anything but welcoming. While she loved most of the cast and crew, Saldana said the higher-ups—like […]