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Serena Williams’ “King Richard” Actress Aunjanue Ellis Fought for…
Serena Williams’ “King Richard” Actress Aunjanue Ellis Fought for…
Though she’s had a long career, Aunjanue Ellis has only recently broken through to widespread acclaim. Now, she is nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in “King Richard” as Oracene Price, the mother of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. In this “The Envelope” podcast interview, she talks about fighting for her character to receive her due as a coach of the Williams sisters, the perks of being nominated for an Oscar, and her approach to playing nonfictional characters.
Ellis plays Oracene Price, Venus and Serena’s mother. As the title suggests, the film is really focused on Richard Williams’ perspective while Oracene in the film and in real life is kind of an unsung hero. But in Aunjanue’s performance, moments like this one, reveal her influence,
Serena Williams’ “King Richard” Actress Aunjanue Ellis Fought for…
[Clip from “King Richard”: ORACENE:I’m working two shifts so I can put food on your table. That open stance? You got that from me. RICHARD: Oh, you did that. Oh, OK. ORACANE: And I fixed Serena’s serve because you messed that up. RICHARD: Oh you did what? ORACENE: Yes, I fixed that toss because you messed it up. I’m here. I’ve been here dreaming and believing just like you. You just don’t want to see me.]
But it’s only in the last handful of years that you’ve been seeing more widespread acclaim for “When They See Us” and “Lovecraft Country” and now with the nomination for “King Richard.” When you took the role for “King Richard,” were you thinking that, like, this would be the role that would lead to this kind of attention and acclaim?
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Ellis: Oh, my God. No, not at all. Not at all. I mean, I just wanted to be in the movie so badly, you know, and I had to fight for it. And you know, that’s OK. That’s what I do. I fight for roles. And then we started shooting it, and every day I said, “OK, this is too good to be true, so something bad is going to happen.” And then the pandemic happened. And I said, “See? See?” And I said, “We’ll never finish the movie.” Every week I was like,” This movie is going to shut down. We’re never going to finish it. We’re never going to finish it.” But then, you know, we finished it. We finished it. That, to me, was a miracle, just finishing the movie. So all of this just feels like, you know, someone just gave me a piece of pie that I did not expect.
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Tom Cruise’s Ex-Wives: Everything To Know About His 3 Marriages To Katie, Nicole, and Mimi
Tom Cruise’s Ex-Wives: Everything To Know About His 3 Marriages To Katie, Nicole, and Mimi
Tom Cruise, the renowned Hollywood actor, has not only made a mark with his blockbuster movies but has also garnered immense public interest in his personal life, particularly his relationships and marriages. Throughout his career, he has been married three times, and each union has left a lasting impression on his life.
1. Mimi Rogers:
Tom’s first marriage was to actress Mimi Rogers in 1987. Their love story began when they met at a dinner party. Mimi, a talented actress known for her roles in movies like Lost In Space and Austin Powers, introduced Tom to Scientology, a significant influence on his life. Although their marriage was short-lived and ended in 1990, Mimi had a lasting impact on Tom’s spiritual journey.
Tom Cruise’s Ex-Wives: Everything To Know About His 3 Marriages To Katie, Nicole, and Mimi
2. Nicole Kidman:
After parting ways with Mimi, Tom found love with actress Nicole Kidman, whom he co-starred alongside in Days of Thunder. They tied the knot in 1990 and adopted two children together, Isabella and Connor. Their 11-year marriage was filled with memorable moments both on and off-screen. However, the couple eventually divorced in 2001, which came as a shock to many. Despite the heartbreak, Nicole spoke fondly of their time together, recalling their racing adventures on the sets of Eyes Wide Shut.
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3. Katie Holmes:
Tom’s third and most recent marriage was to actress Katie Holmes. They began dating in 2005 and became affectionately known as “TomKat” by the media. In a memorable interview with Oprah Winfrey, Tom famously professed his love for Katie. They got married in 2006 and welcomed their daughter, Suri, into the world the same year. The couple’s extravagant wedding was attended by numerous high-profile guests, but after six years of marriage, they divorced in 2012.
Tom Cruise’s romantic journey has been filled with highs and lows, attracting immense attention from the public. While his three marriages have all come to an end, the impact of each relationship on his life and career remains significant. As Tom continues to thrive in Hollywood, his fans will undoubtedly continue to be curious about his personal life and future relationships.
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“He’s not my fan He’s my husband” Carrie Underwood Doesn’t Ask Her Husband for Advice About…
“He’s not my fan He’s my husband” Carrie Underwood Doesn’t Ask Her Husband for Advice About…
If Carrie Underwood wanted advice about how to play hockey, she’d probably ask her husband, Mike Fisher. But when it comes to her Grammy-winning country music, she said he’s not the first person she goes to. Sometimes, he only hears her songs once they’re out, and everyone else listens to them, too. And when asked why that is, she explained it’s pretty simple: “He’s not my fan. He’s my husband.”
Underwood married Fisher, then a player for the National Hockey League, in 2010. They had their first son in 2015, and Fisher retired in 2018. Then, they had their second son, Jacob, in 2019. The family just celebrated his fourth birthday.
In an interview with ET Canada, Underwood revealed Fisher isn’t someone she turns to for music and career advice. “Nope. Nope,” she said, shaking her head when asked. She explained that while the former NHL player would be “brutally honest” with her, she added, “He’s not my fan. He’s my husband.”
“He’s not my fan He’s my husband” Carrie Underwood Doesn’t Ask Her Husband for Advice About…
Since her music is something she shares with her fans, she said she’d recorded songs he had only heard when they were finished. “When I’m making music, I’m doing what I love,” she explained. “Obviously, you want that to translate to fans.”
Underwood added that she usually values what Fisher says but noted, “In this context, not so much.”
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She also pointed out that she’s not disrespecting her marriage, as he doesn’t ask her for advice about playing hockey. If he did, she guessed, “I’d be like, ‘I don’t know. You looked good out on the ice.’”
While talking to ET Canada, Underwood said she and Fisher have very different musical tastes, confessing, “I don’t know if he would be a Carrie Underwood fan if he was not married to me.”
That is one of a few areas where the couple agreed to disagree. For example, “Carrie does not like hunting one bit,” Fisher shared about his wife, who doesn’t eat meat (Mike and Carrie: God & Country).
“If he could be a vegan/vegetarian,” Underwood added, “my life would be almost perfect.”
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Carrie Underwood blocked Billy Eichner for tweeting this nasty s*** about her
On Sept. 27, 2022, Eichner appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to promote his movie, Bros. During the appearance, a fan asked Eichner if he ever figured out why Underwood blocked him on Twitter.
“Carrie Underwood blocked me on Twitter, which I consider a great honor,” Eichner said. “It was one of the great thrills of my life. You know Jesus take, Jesus, follow me back on Twitter I guess I don’t know.”
“Were you tweeting nasty s*** about her?” Cohen asked.
“I think I was — OK, there was a thing where she during the height of COVID she posted a, re-tweeted a speech by some Republican guy saying that kids shouldn’t have to wear masks in schools. Kind of letting her political views be known for the first time. And I guess I made some jokes about that. That went viral on Twitter and I guess she didn’t like that,” Eichner explained.
Carrie Underwood blocked Billy Eichner for tweeting this nasty s*** about her
ICONIC. pic.twitter.com/NBBHLFCpD9
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) August 18, 2021
In August 2021, Underwood liked a tweet by a political commentator named Matt Walsh. This immediately drew backlash from fans.
“… I don’t care who carries votes for because she very clearly is conservative. My problem is that it’s incredibly selfish to not wear a mask. Wearing a Mask is the SIMPLEST way to show human compassion during this thing. I’m so over anti-maskers,” one fan wrote on Reddit.
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Another fan argued on Reddit, “She’s PRO parent’s choice for their child. There’s a difference. There’s plenty of people that are for masks + vaccine but having the choice.”
Amidst all the debate surrounding Underwood’s Twitter likes, Eichner shared that the country singer blocked him in a tweet. The comedian posted a screenshot of Underwood’s profile that showed he was blocked with the caption, “ICONIC.”
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