Smith also called his decision to pass on The Matrix, a role in which Keanu Reeves ultimately thrived, one of his "beautiful scars." At the end of the conversation, Smith admitted he's "hurt by those two," referencing passing on Inception and The Matrix.

Academy Award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña told People Magazine that her “Emilia Pérez" Oscar, which currently sits in her office, identifies as “gender-fluid."

Keira Knightley recounted how her role in 'Pride & Prejudice' impacted her career, just as she was criticized for her performance in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' 2. The actress reunited with her 'Pride & Prejudice' costar Rosamund Pike in a recent interview to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.

Almost as soon as Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi scooped the Palme d’Or, the questions began to swirl: Would his lauded film, It Was Just an Accident, a surreal comedy inspired by his own imprisonment for so-called “propaganda against the system,” follow Parasite and Anora in taking the best-picture statuette, too?

Zoe Saldaña is making a statement: Her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “ Emilia Pérez ” identifies as “trans.” Saldaña, who won the statue for playing a lawyer who helps a cartel boss (Karla Sofía Gascón) undergo gender-affirming surgery, told People that the award “goes by they/them.”

But that only makes it more surprising when you learn Reilly used to be in an Elvis Costello cover band. In an interview with Pitchfork, the actor-singer said the 1977 new-wave-meets-punk-rock debut “My Aim is True” (featuring “Alison”) is a “perfect 10″ album that inspired Reilly to cover it from back to back.

Produced in association with Apple and shot entirely on an iPhone, the film is directed by Aneil Karia, winner of the best live action short film Oscar in 2021 for “The Long Goodbye” alongside Riz Ahmed and who recently wrapped a feature-length modern adaptation of “Hamlet” also starring Ahmed, alongside Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn and Tim Spall.

Indian Fever basketball players Caitlin Clark, right, and Aliyah Boston watch during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)