Joan Allen on the challenges of bringing a near-catatonic character to life inLisey's Story

There’s something therapeutic about being able to just scream at the top of your lungs. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Lisey’s Storyhas a lot going on and is quite intense. JOAN ALLEN:Well, it is a wild ride. How did you prepare to play someone in a near catatonic state? Pablo was very helpful initially. There was one in particular that I found that was very helpful. It’s actually probably from like the ’60s or something....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Christine Guerra

Joan Didion's backlist is getting a facelift — see the first look at her new book covers

EW has an exclusive first look ahead, starting with her nonfiction titles. Salvador(1982) Cover design by Linda Huang, cover photograph AP Photo. Miami(1987) Cover photograph courtesy CSU Archives/Everett Collection/Alamy. Credit: Knopf After Henry(1992) Cover photograph Dominique Nabokov. Political Fictions(2001) Cover photograph Denis Piel. Where I Was From(2003) Cover photograph Julian Wasser/Danziger Gallery. Joan Didion.Everett Collection ‘Salvador,’ by Joan Didion.Vintage & Anchor Books ‘Miami,’ by Joan Didion.Vintage & Anchor Books ‘After Henry,’ by Joan Didion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Robert Richard MD

Joan Didion, groundbreaking journalist, memoirist, novelist, and screenwriter, dies at 87

As we are no longer. As we will one day not be at all." She graduated from Berkeley in 1956, where she won an essay contest that secured her a job atVogue. Joan Didion.Janet Fries/Getty Images During herVogueyears, Didion metTimewriter John Gregory Dunne. They married in 1965. Together, they became a true literary power couple, keeping homes in Manhattan and Hollywood. Joan Didion, her husband John Gregory Dunne, and their daughter Quintana Roo....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Michael Pearson

JoAnna Cameron, trailblazing star ofThe Secrets of Isis, dies at 73

The former actress and model suffered a stroke in Hawaii, where she’d resided for many years. “She suffered a stroke and passed away from complications this past Friday. We shared the wonderful lasting experience of making ‘The Secrets of Isis’. JoAnna Cameron in 1976, appearing in the ABC telefilm ‘High Risk’.American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images May she RIP.” Cameron was born Patricia on Sept. 20, 1948, according to her friend in Hawaii....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Max Yoder

Joaquin Phoenix calls out BAFTAs for lack of diversity during speech forJokerwin

Joaquin Phoenixscored yet another major award for his performance inJokeron Sunday, winning the BAFTA Leading Actor prize. I think that we send a very clear message to people of color that youre not welcome here. I think people just want to be appreciated and respected for their work. ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images This is not a self-righteous condemnation, because Im ashamed that Im part of the problem. His speech garnered cheers from the audience, which stayed mostly silent as Phoenix spoke....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Jose Lara

Jodi Weatherton says she was never invited back toThe Challengeafter winningThe Duel

The two-time champ previews her long-awaited return in The Challenge: All Stars 2. InThe Challengehall of fame,Jodi Weathertonsecured her spot a long time ago. She’s never met a final she didn’t win. MTV She’s one of the best female players to ever compete on MTV’s long-running reality competition franchise. But after winningThe Duelin 2007, she never came back toThe Challenge. “I can’t believe it’s been 15 years,” she tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Ashley Brown

Jodie Comer exits Ridley Scott's Napoleon Bonaparte historical dramaKitbag

Jodie Comerwill not be reteaming withRidley Scottto explore another chapter in French history after all. EW has reached out to Comer’s representatives for comment. Phoenix remains on the project. Jodie Comer exits Ridley Scott’s historical drama ‘Kitbag.'.John Phillips/Getty Images The film would have marked a reunion between Comer and Scott, who recently collaborated onThe Last Duel. Performances begin on April 15. Shortly after news of Comer’s exit broke, ScottannouncedthatVanessa Kirbywill step in to replace her as Josephine inKitbag....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Brittany Russell

Jodie Comer on whyThe Last Duelwas 'quite a dangerous way to tell a story'

There might be three sides to every story inRidley Scott’sThe Last Duel, but there’s only one truth. This was crucial to the woman at the center of the tale,Jodie Comer. “For me, it’s the only way we could have told this story. Jodie Comer in ‘The Last Duel’.Patrick Redmond/20th Century Studios And I was often having to go against that, which was fun sometimes. It’s great to be able to play around with that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Michael Roach

Jodie Whittaker is leavingDoctor Whoafter 3 seasons

Actress who played the first female Doctor will exit the BBC series after a trio of 2022 specials. Showrunner Chris Chibnall is also departing the time travel series. “So now our shift is done, and we’re handing back the TARDIS keys. Jodie Whittaker on BBC’s “Doctor Who.".Casey Crafford/BBC America/BBC Studios Jodie’s magnificent, iconic Doctor has exceeded all our high expectations. I can’t imagine working with a more inspiring Doctor so I’m not going to!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Janet Peterson

Jodie Whittaker talks 'emotional' final day of shootingDoctor Who

The actress has wrapped her time-traveling journey on the show. But Whittaker actually wrapped her role on the time-travel show back in October. So what was it like filming her final day as the two-hearted alien? Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor on ‘Doctor Who’.Ben Blackall/BBC Studios/BBC America It feels like you’re giving yourself stitches like, ‘Why have you done it?‘But… it felt right." I suppose the best thing about it is that the episodes are still on....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Alicia Barker

Joe Alwyn on creating a 'modern love story' inConversations With Friends

“It’s a modern coming-of-age love story about, can you love more than one person?” When Frances and Nick start falling for each other, things get even more complicated. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Were you aware of this book before you took this role? Joe Alwyn on ‘Conversations with Friends’.Enda Bowe/Hulu JOE ALWYN:I was aware of the book. I’d read it when it came out. And I’d readNormal Peopletoo. Hulu I felt very lucky to be part of that world....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Lauren Perez

Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in presidential election, celebrities react with jubilance

Celebrities were predictably ecstatic. Hollywood poured out its jubilation in various forms on social media in the wake of the announcement. Some, likeJohn Legend, took a fairly straightforward approach. Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images “Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris!” Thank you for choosing to serve your country during these challenging times." AddedKeke Palmer, “MY VP IS A BLACK WOMAN!” I will keep the faith that you have placed in me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Jennifer Salas

Joe Biden reacts to viewingTiger King: 'What are we watching?!'

And Pops [Biden] looks at me and he said, ‘What are we watching?!’ I mean, it was like so crazy." The series has proven quite popular since its March 20 release, and spawned an after-show special April 12. Credit: Sean Rayford/Getty Images; Netflix Mrs. Biden also said in the Q&A that she’s been watching and enjoyingMrs. Former Vice President Biden, meanwhile, has been spending some of his downtime reading Irish poetry....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Brittney Dickerson