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Louis Partridge discusses his diverse acting roles, including his part in Netflix's 'Pride and Prejudice,' his new role in 'House of Guinness,' his relationship with Olivia Rodrigo, and his experiences at film festivals, highlighting his rising career and personal life.
Nicole Kidman's recent roles in films like "Babygirl" and "The Perfect Couple" highlight her as a figure of aspiration rather than relatability, playing characters who maintain an image of perfection while dealing with personal conflicts. In "Babygirl," Kidman portrays a tech CEO entangled in an affair with a younger intern, exploring themes of societal expectations and personal desires. Her performances, often in roles of affluent women, are marked by a playful acknowledgment of their privileged absurdity, offering a fresh take on traditional character archetypes.
Barry Keoghan discussed his career and personal life on 'The Louis Theroux Podcast,' expressing frustration over accusations of being an absent father and the impact of social media criticism on his appearance. He emphasized his desire to avoid "weird" acting roles and learn from actors like Daniel Day-Lewis. Keoghan also shared his experience with a life-threatening flesh-eating virus and his challenging childhood in foster care. Despite public scrutiny, he maintains a strong stance on protecting his son's privacy.
Rebel Wilson weighed in on the debate over whether straight actors should play gay characters, arguing that actors should be able to play any role regardless of their own sexuality. Her comments add to the ongoing controversy, with some advocating for authenticity in casting LGBTQ+ roles and others supporting the idea that acting is about portraying different people.
Hunter Schafer, known for her role in "Euphoria," expressed her intentional effort to shift the focus away from her transgender identity in her career, stating that she has been strategic in avoiding being solely defined by it. Schafer has declined numerous trans roles and aims to move beyond discussions about her gender identity, believing that not making it the centerpiece of her work will allow her to make a greater impact. She feels a sense of responsibility but prefers to focus on her career and believes that achieving success will be more beneficial to "the movement" than constantly discussing her gender identity.
Actress Eiza González opens up about facing challenges in Hollywood due to being considered "too hot" for certain roles, leading to an identity crisis and struggles with self-acceptance. She also discusses the dismissiveness she encountered when transitioning her career from Mexico to the U.S. Despite these challenges, González expresses contentment with her personal growth and appearance, but admits to giving up on actively seeking love due to her deep and committed nature in relationships.
Britney Spears reflects on her experience with Method acting while filming "Crossroads," admitting that she struggled to separate herself from her character and became someone else entirely. She decided to step away from acting after the film, feeling relieved and hoping to avoid the occupational hazard of losing touch with reality.
Chris Hemsworth is reportedly taking on fewer acting roles after discovering he is genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease. The Australian actor, who has four projects in the works, including an upcoming Avengers sequel and an untitled biopic about wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, is said to be slowing down on acting due to his high risk for the progressive disease. Hemsworth made the revelation after filming a confronting episode about death for his Disney+ docuseries Limitless, where he was informed he is "between eight and 10 times" likelier to develop Alzheimer's than the general population.