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Netflix‘s April film acquisitions include masterpieces from some of the most revered Hollywood directors of the past 50 years, including Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann. Whether you are in the mood for Nolan’s best superhero film or Mann’s greatest crime thriller, Netflix has whatever its subscribers may be looking for in April. That is to say nothing, either, of the pair of timeless sports dramas that the streaming service also added to its platform this month.

Here are TheWrap’s picks for the seven best movies that have started streaming on Netflix in April.

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Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” is still considered by many to be the peak of the superhero genre, and for good reason. Nolan’s 2008 sequel to 2005’s “Batman Begins” is a propulsive, gripping crime thriller that doubles as a battle of wills...

Ryan Gosling is Barbie’s Ken, Blade Runner 2049’s Officer K, La La Land’s Sebastian, and the list goes on with credits that shine a light on his acting prowess. Nonetheless, did you know that he also tried his hand at directing? In 2015, Gosling made his directing debut with Lost River, which found a new home.

Lost River, described as a “dark fairytale” follows a family, consisting of a mother, Billy, who finds it hard to retain her ancestral home as she defaults on a loan. To save his family from bankruptcy, her son, Bones, tries to unearth the town's origins. The feature written by Gosling was a commercial failure, grossing only $615,500 on its $2 million budget.

The surreal and unconventional storytelling of the movie missed the mark with both audiences and critics garnering a Rotten Tomatoes score of 30 percent. The movie has a stellar cast consisting of some power-packed performers,...

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Eva Mendes publicly acknowledged Ryan Gosling’s involvement in drawing attention to stunt work during his press tour for The Fall Guy, following the Academy’s announcement that a new Oscar category for stunt design will launch in 2028.

In a statement shared on Instagram, Mendes wrote, “My man is the F best. Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars.”

The post appeared one day after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed the addition of a stunt category at the Oscars, marking a change after nearly a century of the discipline going unrecognized in competitive awards.

The Fall Guy, directed by David Leitch and starring Gosling and Emily Blunt, became closely tied to the ongoing campaign to highlight the work of stunt professionals.

Eva Mendes is praising her husband, Ryan Gosling, for his contributions to getting stunts recognized by the Oscars.

This came one day after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had established a stunt design Oscar, which would start in 2028. David Leitch, director of The Fall Guy starring Gosling and Emily Blunt, played a big role in pushing for the new category, in addition to stunt coordinator and designer Chris O’Hara.

Mendes took to her Instagram on Friday, writing, “My man is the F best! Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars. And now after Almost 100 years of stunt design not being acknowledged by the Academy, it’s officially a category!! This is a Huge success! And an achievement that will last.

Eva Mendes made a rare comment about Ryan Gosling via social media.

The 51-year-old actress gave a shoutout to the 44-year-old actor on Instagram, highlighting his efforts to get the work of stunt doubles appreciated by Hollywood.

“My man is the F best! Unfortunately, success is almost only measured by box office. So I’m extra proud of my man for turning his entire Fall Guy press tour into a campaign to get stunts recognized by the Oscars,” Eva captioned photos of Ryan holding signs advocating for stunt doubles.

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“And now after Almost 100 years of stunt design not being acknowledged by the Academy, it’s officially a category!! This is a Huge success! And an achievement that will last. Congratulations to the the incredible stunt community!! Btw, this is the last time I post a pic of my man and the total babe that is Emily Blunt.

In a surprising move, the partners at Slate PR — one of Hollywood’s highest-profile publicity firms that represents a long list of A-list stars, creators, talent and events — are dissolving the company.

The development was confirmed Thursday morning in a brief statement sharing that after 15 years together, the partners Stephen Huvane, Simon Halls, Robin Baum, Ina Treciokas and Andy Gelb have all “decided to move forward on separate paths.” The statement added that Treciokas will soon announce her next venture while the others, Huvane, Halls, Baum and Gelb, will “do the same.”

“The partners depart with mutual respect and appreciation for their joint accomplishments at Slate PR,” per a statement received by The Hollywood Reporter. “The partners sincerely thank their clients, colleagues and industry peers for their support throughout the years. They remain committed to providing thoughtful and strategic communications guidance in their new ventures.”

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The last time Will Smith released a new album, he starred in Hitch, a romantic comedy with Eva Mendes and Kevin James. That was in 2005. In the past 20 years, Smith has gone on to win an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his performance in 2021’s King Richard. Now, for the first time in 20 years, Smith, who is also a four-time Grammy Award winner, is releasing a new album.

Per Deadline, Smith, who has released four solo albums and five with DJ Jazzy Jeff, will be releasing a new solo effort on March 28 titled Based on a True Story.The new album will feature five previously-released singles as well as nine other tracks. Based on a True Story is Smith’s first new album since 2005’s Lost and Found, which reached the Top 10 when it was released.

Smith: “It’s Official”

Smith took to Instagram to announce the new project.

Was Will Smith and Eva Mendes’ on-screen Kiss in Hitch almost a disaster?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

During an interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Mendes spilled the hilarious backstory of their kissing scene. Nervous before filming, she calmed herself with a tuna fish sandwich, extra onions, and a side of Doritos—bad move. Smith, known for his charm and professionalism, was reportedly not fond of the scent. Mendes admitted, “I never asked you how it was?” to which Smith, ever the gentleman, replied, “It was wonderful.”

The moment became one of the film’s funniest behind-the-scenes stories. Mendes, realizing her mistake, popped some Altoids before the scene resumed. The minty fix worked, and their kiss went down in rom-com history. But for a moment, Hitch almost had an unintentional blooper reel addition.

Released in 2005, Hitch starred Smith as Alex ‘Hitch’ Hitchens, a dating consultant who had all the answers, except...

Carey Mulligan Kiss Scene Struggles (Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikimedia)

Kissing a Hollywood icon sounds exciting. But for Carey Mulligan, it was a nightmare. The actress, who played a small role in the 2009 crime thriller, had a full-blown case of nerves. So much so that her scene with Depp got cut because she looked too uncomfortable.

And it wasn’t just a one-time thing—she had to redo the kiss sixteen times. Sixteen! At that point, it’s less of a romantic scene and more of a personal crisis. The problem? She had admired Depp for years. And unexpectedly, she was in an intimate scene with him. Mulligan stated on The Graham Norton Show (via Metro).

“I had to kiss him several times. It was 16 times, but it was cut out of the film because I looked so uncomfortable.” Sixteen takes of trying to act natural. Sixteen takes of attempting to calm her nerves.

The Other Guys, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, was a clever satire of buddy cop movies – while also scratching the itch for action and camaraderie that define the genre – but it never became a box office hit. However, it found new life on streaming, becoming a cult classic, and now, it’s available on Hulu.

Per Hulu, The Other Guysis one of several new films now available on the streaming platform. The film follows Ferrell and Wahlberg’s characters, two desk jockeys at the police department, as they get the opportunity to prove their heroic worth. The film also stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson as two ass-kickin’, name-takin’ detectives, who are idolized by most of the force. Johnson and Jackson’s characters also happen to have one of the funniest scenes in the film when they jump off a building, thinking they’ll survive – as...

Our old favorites are getting sequels – think Ben Affleck’s ‘The Accountant,’ Lindsay Lohan’s ‘Pink Friday’ and Anne Hathaway’s ‘Princess Diaries’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ – so why won’t a Will Smith hit movie make a return as well?

Well, ‘Hitch’ is coming back and with it the memories from the first film, both the good and the bad.

Andy Tennant Calls Working With Will Smith “A Battle”

‘Hitch’ remains one of Will Smith’s most popular movies, having grossed over $370 million worldwide. However, the filming wasn’t as smooth as the final product would have us believe.

Speaking to Business Insider on the rom-com’s 20th anniversary, Tennant revealed that working with Will Smith on the project was an uphill battle. Unfortunately, they had an immediate clash from as early on as the drafts.

“Will tried to back out three days before we started shooting. He...

Actor-comedian Kevin James may be best known for his starring role in the classic CBS sitcomKing of Queens, which ran from 1998 to 2007, amassing over 200 episodes. However, James returned to the world of the half-hour comedy in 2016 to star in CBS's Kevin Can Wait, which will stream on Tubi starting March 1.

The show was created by James, Rock Reuben, and Bruce Helford (The Conners), and directed by Andy Fickman. Kevin Can Wait stars James as a recently retired cop named Kevin Gable. In the first season, Erinn Hayes (A Christmas Story Christmas)co-stars with James as his wife, Donna Gable, but by the second season, Donna was killed off the show, leaving Kevin Gable to raise his three children alone.

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Ryan Gosling has taken on a variety of roles throughout his career, from romantic leads and action-packed heroes to intense characters that have left a lasting impact. But after participating in Only God Forgives following Drive, he realized there was something about these darker roles he didn’t want to revisit. The reason behind this decision?

Ryan Gosling in Only God Forgives | Credits: Lionsgate Entertainment

It wasn’t just about the challenges of the role itself. Gosling explained that it was more about how it affected him mentally, and how that spilled over into his personal life.

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Will Smith recently opened up about two eerie moments from his past that still haunt him. During a conversation, the actor and musician reflected on how he unknowingly spoke to two legendary figures in the music industry just hours before their untimely deaths. At the time, he had no idea those conversations would be their last, but looking back, he admits the experience left him shaken.

The actor has spent decades in the entertainment industry and has met countless celebrities and icons throughout his career. But these two encounters stood out for a much darker reason.

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He once met The Notorious B.I.G. for the first time, only hours before the rapper was tragically killed. Years later, he had a conversation with Prince the night before the music icon passed away.

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Andy Tennant, the director of the Will Smith-led romantic comedy Hitch, says that the star is now working on a seque...without his involvement. The 2005 rom-com was one of the year's highest-grossing films, making more than $371 million at the global box office from a $70 million production budget. The reception by critics was also pretty solid, and today it sits at 68% on Rotten Tomatoes. Thus, the film, which turns 20 this year, stands as one of Will Smith's most successful films from that decade.

Tennant recently spoke to Business Insider about Hitch and revealed that Smith is developing a sequel for the film. At one point, Sony Pictures planned to make a TV show based on the same concept, but the project fizzled out. However, according to Tennant, Smith is still planning a follow-up film to be produced by his studio, Overbrook Entertainment, and the actor has decided to go forward...

Will Smith’s 2005 blockbuster movie Hitch‘s sequel is reportedly in development. If the stars align, this could be his chance to correct a mistake from the original movie.

Will Smith in Hitch | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Although Smith is admittedly more of an action and sci-fi hero, his rom-com avatar came as a fresh surprise to fans. Eva Mendes’ hard-edged cynic against him presented the perfect contrast. So it was no surprise that the movie became such a big hit across the world.

However, things might have been completely different if the makers had gone for the original plan with Cameron Diaz. Regardless, now that Will Smith himself is the one making the sequel, he has the perfect opportunity to rectify that mistake.

Will Smith claimed Cameron Diaz was supposed to be cast against him in Hitch

Hitch admittedly remains to this day one of the most beloved movies of Will Smith’s career.

It is no secret that Will Smith is one of the biggest and most influential stars of today. While you may associate him with the Slapgate controversy of 2022, even you cannot deny that his charm and aura are unmatched. From The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to movies like Men in Black and Bad Boys, he has done it all.

Of course, we cannot forget the time he dabbled in the music industry either. Will Smith has many prestigious awards to his name including 4 Grammys, an Oscar, a Golen Globe, and more. All in all, a very celebrated artist.

Will Smith in Men in Black | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

However, things haven’t always been easy for the man, especially not romantically. Before finding Jada Pinkett Smith and breaking barriers in Hollywood, Will Smith had trouble dating, resulting in heartbreaks that made him want to turn his life around.

The first...

Andy Tennant is looking back on his 2005 film, Hitch, with less than fond memories.

Tennant, who directed the rom-com that stars Will Smith, Kevin James and Eva Mendes, and which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, recently told Business Insider about how he had disagreements and didn’t get along with the movie’s lead, Smith. According to Tennant, the two did not see eye to eye on drafts and the film’s direction. So much so that Smith wanted out just a few days before filming began.

“Will tried to back out three days before we started shooting. He wanted to shut down and work on it some more,” Tennant said.

“We had our difficulties,” the director said. “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle.”

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Will Smith's romantic comedy Hitch scored with theatergoers back in 2005, but "it was madness" trying to make the movie, according to the film’s director, Andy Tennant. The filmmaker clashed with the A-list actor who hired him to helm the classic rom-com, because of conflicting story ideas, and Smith even threatened to drop out of the project three days before filming began. Nevertheless, Tennant claims not to “have anything against” Smith in a new interview published at the time of Hitch’s 20th anniversary. Tennant said (via Business Insider):

"He [Smith] hired me to make this movie. It was not an easy job for anybody, but we went around the world with the movie. Even [during] the hard times he’d always say, 'Wait until the junket. We’re gonna go around the world with this.' And we did, and it was great. It was the most amazing trip I had ever been on.

Will Smith tried to quit Hitch just days before filming started!

The 56-year-old actor starred in and produced the 2005 rom-com, alongside co-stars Kevin James, Eva Mendes, Amber Valletta and more.

However, director Andy Tennant, who also helmed Sweet Home Alabama, recently revealed that the movie had a rough start during pre-production, including clashes with Will.

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Andy shared with Business Insider that he was sent the script after another movie failed to get off the ground, and the next day he met with Will.

“But, like a lot of scripts, it needed a whole lot of work, but the concept was great,” he dished. “I think my main contribution to the early conversations with Will was about Hitch not being a misogynist.”

“But we had our difficulties. The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make neither one of those movies...

Andy Tennant, the director of the 2005 romantic comedy Hitch, said that Will Smith is developing a sequel to the film but did not include him.

In a new interview, Tennant revealed he had an idea for a sequel to the hit comedy and recently found out Smith is working on a follow-up movie.

“I submitted a proposal for a sequel, which was quite fun, but I guess Will is developing a Hitch sequel without me,” Tennant said in an interview with Business Insider. “I just found out about it three months ago. I had a really good idea for a sequel, and I was talking to an executive at Sony, and he said Will’s production company is developing a sequel. Hey, that’s Hollywood.”

Tennant said he doesn’t “have anything against Will,” adding, “He hired me to make this movie. It was not an easy job for anybody,...

Hitch director Andy Tennant recalls the “difficulties” in filming Hitch and working with Will Smith.

In a new interview, the filmmaker looked back at how it was shooting the 2005 romantic comedy that also starred Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta, Michael Rapaport, and Adam Arkin.

“We had our difficulties. The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together,” Tennant told Business Insider. “It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back. A lot of crazy shit that was happening.”

Tennant made Hitch after Sweet Home Alabama and detailed that some of the “crazy shit” happening started right from the get-go.

“There was a draft that Will brought in that I was not a fan of.

Ahead of the 20th Anniversary of “Hitch,” director Andy Tennant sat down with Business Insider to talk about his experience making the film – including big clashes with star Will Smith. Apparently, tensions came to a head just three days before filming was slated to start when Smith tried to back out and rework the script.

Admitting to difficulties on both sides, Tennant said, “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back on a lot of crazy s–t that was happening.”

Smith brought in his own draft of the 2005 film which Tennant said he was not a fan of. So much so, that he threatened to quit.

In 2005, Will Smith starred alongside Eva Mendes in the romantic comedy film Hitch. Two decades later, director Andy Tennant has shared that a sequel appears to be in the works with Smith back on board — but without Tennant returning.

Per Business Insider, Tennant reflected on Hitch in honor of the movie turning 20 years old in 2025. He noted how there was some friction with Smith when making the first movie, as they had different ideas on what would be best for the project. However, Tennant feels that the two having their disagreements helped make Hitch become as good as it was, feeling that it was the collaboration that resulted in an excellent film.

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Hitch celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, but director Andy Tennant told Business Insider that it took a lot of effort to bring the Will Smith romantic comedy blockbuster to the big screen. Tennant and Smith didn’t always agree, and the star even tried to drop out of the movie just three days before shooting was slated to begin.

“We had our difficulties,” Tennant said. “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back on a lot of crazy shit that was happening.”

He continued, “There was a lot of fear doing a big, expensive romantic comedy with Will. It was fraught with peril.

Well, the production of iconic rom-com “Hitch” certainly did not go off without a… hitch.

Director Andy Tennant told Business Insider for the 20th anniversary of the film that lead star Will Smith almost left production three days before filming to revise the script. The 2005 film “Hitch” starred Smith as a professional dating coach who is hired by a man (Kevin James) to woo the woman of his dreams (Amber Valletta). In the meantime, the titular Hitch is trying to win his own date (Eva Mendes).

“There was a lot of fear doing a big, expensive romantic comedy with Will,” director Tennant recalled of the film. “It was fraught with peril. Will tried to back out three days before we started shooting. He wanted to shut down and work on it some more. It was madness.”

IndieWire has reached out to Smith’s representatives for comment, but we did not immediately hear back.

“Hitch” director Andy Tennant marked the 20th anniversary of the romantic-comedy with a new Business Insider interview in which he opened up about clashing with star Will Smith. As the filmmaker put it: “I didn’t want cheap jokes, but he didn’t trust me.”

“We had our difficulties,” Tennant said of his relationship with Smith. “The movie I wanted to make and the movie Will wanted to make, neither one of those movies is as good as the movie we made together. It was a battle. [Smith’s wife] Jada [Pinkett Smith] was a big help. She kind of seconded some of my instincts. There was a time during prep when I was pushing back on a lot of crazy shit that was happening.”

“Hitch” starred Smith as a professional date doctor who helps teach men how to impress women, but he’s shocked to discover that his usual tricks and advice don’t...

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pursued a relationship after they met on the sets of the flop DC movie Green Lantern. After dating for about a year, they decided to spend the rest of their lives together, for better or for worse. They are seeing those worst times now after facing backlash for the It Ends With Us drama with Justin Baldoni.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively in Green Lantern | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Lively’s personal life gained more interest after allegations surfaced against Reynolds, accusing him of being insecure in the relationship. Lively’s name had been romantically connected to Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the other A-lister ‘Ryan’ in Hollywood, Ryan Gosling.

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The arts have a way of bringing people together. Just think about how many celebrities meet on the set of a production and announce their relationship shortly thereafter. We’ve got Spider-Man to thank for our current favorite couple, Zendaya and Tom Holland; Game of Thrones for Kit Harington and Rose Leslie; The Place Beyond the Pines for Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling — the list goes on and on. In 2015, love took center stage between two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress, Sara Bareilles, and actor, Joe Tippett. The latter was auditioning for a role in the former’s upcoming theatrical production, Waitress: The Musical, and soon, sparks flew, and love blossomed, with the pair being inseparable ever since.

I, Robot, the 2004 Will Smith-led film that takes its name from Isaac Asimov’s 1950 collection of short stories, is headed to Peacock. Starting Feb. 1, viewers will be able to stream I, Robot, which was nominated for a 2005 Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects.

The film, which also starred Bridget Moynahan, James Cromwell, Bruce Greenwood, and Resident Alien’s Alan Tudyk made $353 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $120 million. The film currently has a 57% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 70% Popcornmeter Score based on more than a quarter of a million ratings.

When the film was first released, some fans had issues with it since it shares the title with the first of Asimov’s Robot book series and includes Asimov’s three laws of robotics. However, the movie does not share many similarities with any of the author’s works beyond that.

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After starring in a bunch of films and gaining a reputation in the industry, most actors tend to venture towards something more, like becoming a producer or director. Even Eva Mendes tried the same, after becoming an A-lister in Hollywood. But she soon realized that producing projects is not everybody’s cup of tea.

Eva Mendes in a still from The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) | image: Focus Features

According to the actress, she didn’t take on the role of a producer for some extra credit, instead, it was to open more doors of opportunity for her Latin-American community. However, the process of pitching a story to studios seemed like a hectic task for Eva Mendes. So much so, that the actress admitted to failing at the task.

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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are parents to two beautiful daughters, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee. Mendes first became a mother when she was 40 and had her second child at 42. Mendes once wanted to adopt children as she believed that she did not have the “maternal bone” in her body. It turned out that falling in love with Gosling changed that notion.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes in a still from The Place Beyond the Pines | Credits: Focus Features

Gosling’s name was attached to Sandra Bullock and Rachel McAdams before he met Mendes on the set of The Place Beyond The Pines. They began dating in 2011. The couple maintains a low profile when it comes to their longtime romantic life.

Eva Mendes had a demand once she fell in love with Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes in a still from The Place Beyond the Pines | Credits: Focus Features

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It’s been 20 years since Will Smith played the “date doctor” Alex “Hitch” Hitchens in 2005’s romantic comedy, Hitch. In the movie, "Hitch" is hired by Kevin James’ Albert Brennaman to help win over the woman of his affection. On Feb. 1, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hitch will drop on Peacock.

Although known as a big-budget action movie star, Will Smith’s turn in the romantic comedy was a breath of fresh air for the actor who has since gone on to win an Academy Award for his role in 2021’s King Richard. Cbr named Hitch one of the best Will Smith movies.

The movie, which had a budget of $70 million, went on to gross over $371 million worldwide. It also stars Eva Mendes (The Other Guys), Amber Valletta, Julie Ann Emery (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew), and Michael Rapaport. Hitch was directed by Andy Tennant (Sweet Home Alabama) and...

Sandra Bullock is currently not dating anyone after the unfortunate passing of her longtime partner Bryan Randall in 2023. However, she is known to have dated a few high-profile stars including some of her co-stars. Interestingly, the media didn’t catch on to these relationships until later, despite the actress dropping clues during her press interviews.

Sandra Bullock in a still from The Proposal | Credits: Walt Disney Studios

Bullock dated A Time to Kill co-star Matthew McConaughey. While Bullock was a star then, it was McConaughey’s first lead role in a drama. They dated from 1996 to 1998. In 2002, she fell for another co-star. After filming Murder by Numbers, she and Ryan Gosling dated for some time until 2003.

Sandra Bullock wasn’t exactly discreet about two of her high-profile relationships Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock in A Time to Kill | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Sandra Bullock famously dated co-stars and A-listers Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Gosling.

A couple staying together for a long, long time does not guarantee that their relationship will last forever. Jessica Alba is the latest celebrity example of the same, who has been married to her husband Cash Warren for nearly 17 years and is now reportedly pursuing a divorce.

Jessica Alba | Credit: Some Kind of Beautiful / Lionsgate Films

The actress, who shares three kids with Warren, gave an insightful interview about their marriage last year that seems to have foreshadowed their separation. While the estranged couple has yet to make a statement about their reported separation, the interview alone suffices to give what troubles have been plaguing their marriage.

A look at Jessica Alba’s insightful interview months before reported divorce Jessica Alba and her family | Credit: Instagram / @jessicaalba

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren fell in love while on the sets of 2004’s Fantastic Four, where Warren was working as a director’s assistant.

Before she met Cash Warren in 2004, Jessica Alba was in a three-year relationship with Michael Weatherly. Alba and Weatherly worked on James Cameron’s 2000 series Dark Angel. As their characters began to fall for each other in the show, Alba and the NCIS actor also started dating in real life. However, they ended their relationship in 2003, calling off their engagement.

Jessica Alba as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Credits: 20th Century Fox

During a 2010 interview, Weatherly recalled his relationship with Alba when explaining the workplace relationship between the characters of his show NCIS, Tony and Ziva. It proved that the romance with Alba was one he didn’t forget, despite both of them being married to other people at the time.

Michael Weatherly still thought about Jessica Alba even when she was married to Cash Warren Michael Weatherly in a still from NCIS | Credits: CBS

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Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling’s relationship has undoubtedly been one of the very few long-standing marriages in Hollywood. Believe it or not, director Derek Cianfrance had a major role to play in their romance. While it certainly required Gosling to ask out and propose to Mendes, it was Cianfrance’s decision that turned the co-stars into real-life lovers.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes in The Place Beyond the Pines | image: Focus Features

Apparently, while Ryan Gosling met the love of his life on the set of The Place Beyond the Pines, Eva Mendes wasn’t initially sought to play his onscreen lover, until Gosling recommended her to Derek Cianfrance. Thereafter, although Mendes failed miserably to meet one expectation of the role, it was Cianfrance’s decision that ultimately cast her and sparked the flame of romance between the co-stars.

Eva Mendes failed to meet one expectation in The Place Beyond the Pines...

Life isn’t always the fairy tale we dream of as kids. Sometimes, love stories end not with a bang but with a soft sigh, a gentle parting, and the promise to remain friends. That’s what we’re witnessing with Jessica Alba and Cash Warren.

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After 16 years of marriage, they’ve decided to go their separate ways. But don’t expect scandalous headlines or messy public showdowns. Their split, as surprising as it may be, is one of those quiet ones—no loud explosions, no bitter drama, just a mutual understanding that things have run their course.

A TMZ report dropped the bombshell, revealing that the duo, who first met on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004, are calling it quits.

A quiet farewell: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s unexpected split

When love fades, it doesn’t always come with a thunderous crash.

Blake Lively is one of Hollywood’s finest actresses. Due to her incredible good looks, undeniable acting prowess, and charisma, she is loved by fans worldwide. As an actress, she is known for her iconic role as Serena Van der Woodsen in the popular TV show Gossip Girl. Apart from her exceeding professional achievements, Lively’s personal life is also discussed in detail.

Her enviable marriage with Ryan Reynolds draws significant attention. This Hollywood power couple is loved immensely by fans. With their social media banter and gestures of love, they often make headlines. However, before settling down with the Deadpool star, Lively had had her share of relationships and intriguing lessons that shaped her view of love. Here are five lesser-known secrets about Blake Lively’s dating history before she met Ryan Reynolds.

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Before she became a household name,...

When it comes to sunshine, tans, and crystal-clear waters, it's hard to beat Florida. With consistently warm weather, vibrant colors, and a bustling nightlife, the Sunshine State -- particularly Miami -- offers plenty to admire. It remains a top destination for beachgoers looking to unwind and soak up the laid-back atmosphere.

Hollywood has long taken notice of Florida's exemplary conditions, consistently using the state's magnetic glow as a backdrop for countless films. Many of these movies have achieved monumental success. But what are the 10 best movies set in the state? We're glad you asked! We've compiled a list of our favorite films that not only take place in Florida but often make the state a central figure in the story.

Keep in mind, these aren't just movies shot in Florida, like, say, Harold Ramis' "Caddyshack." Each film on this list is set in or around the Sunshine State, using its...

Here’s why Ryan Gosling broke up with Sandra Bullock (Photo Credit – Facebook/Wikimedia)

The story goes back to 2001, on the set of Murder by Numbers. Sandra Bullock, the experienced A-lister, and Ryan Gosling, a fresh-faced newbie, were meant to play a cop and suspect, but what really happened was chemistry off-screen that blossomed into a romantic relationship.

Despite the 16-year age gap—Sandra was 37; Ryan was just 21—they didn’t let age stop them. Their connection seemed strong. But as it turned out, show business had other plans. Ryan himself put it bluntly: “Show business is the bad guy. When both people are in show business, it’s too much show business. It takes all of the light, so nothing else can grow.” Translation? Their busy schedules simply tore them apart.

Even with their split in 2003, Ryan has no regrets. He once said in an interview that his time...

Eva Mendes was discovered through a friend’s portfolio (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nope. Eva Mendes was spotted in a friend’s portfolio photo. Talk about a random break! Mendes, then a college student, was on her way to a marketing degree when a talent manager saw her picture and decided she had the look. The rest? As they say, it is history.

Mendes didn’t waste time following a traditional path. Her first role? Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror—yes, a direct-to-video horror flick. And let’s just say, she wasn’t exactly handing out Oscars for her performance. In fact, she wasn’t too happy with how it turned out, so what did she do? She hired herself an acting coach and got serious about the craft. She wasn’t about to let one bad gig ruin her hustle.

Then came the quirky roles. In A Night at the Roxbury...

Alessandra Ambrosio is not an actress but regularly receives invitations to film festivals, lending the event glamour and star power. For instance, she looked magnificent during the closing ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival, wearing a red Zuhair Murad gown and silver heels.

While she’s known for her bohemian aesthetic, she’s typically more polished and put together on the red carpet, favoring classic, body-hugging pieces. She doesn’t wear colors on the red carpet very often, but she does it perfectly when she does.

Alessandra Ambrosio stuns in a red Zuhair Murad dress at the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)

Alessandra Ambrosio in Zuhair Murad: A Masterclass in Elegant Red-Carpet Fashion

Blending sexiness and modesty, Alessandra wore an asymmetrical crimson gown by Zuhair Murad, a Lebanese fashion designer known for fusing romantic silhouettes with delicate details.

An excellent illustration of Murad’s style,...

Eva Mendes is a very generous tipper!

The 50-year-old actress was seen handing over a $100 bill to the valet attendant after having lunch with friends on Thursday (December 12) at E Baldi restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Eva recently shared an update about her family – they just adopted a new dog!

Eva and her longtime partner Ryan Gosling are parents to two children – 10-year-old daughter Esmeralda and eight-year-old daughter Amada. She recently opened up about wanting to break her habit of yelling in the house.

“I’ve never yelled, ‘Shut up!’ or anything. It’s not a mean yell. But it doesn’t matter. I yell,” she said on the Parenting & You podcast (via Today). “I’m doing exactly what my mother did. And I don’t even have a reason to be this way, or a good enough reason, because I haven’t gone through what she went through.”

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The brits are coming to Bluey.

For the first time, the smash children’s hit will feature British voice actors as stand-up comics Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, along with Last Leg co-host Alex Brooker, sign up for a bunch of new Bluey Minisodes. Watch a clip below.

Bluey Minisodes is a series of one-to-three minute moments featuring Bluey and her younger sister Bingo. In the episode “Butlers,” Rob & Romesh Vs… star Beckett voices the head butler, Monty, alongside Widdicombe, who voices the new recruit Barnsley, with Brooker, who hosts Channel 4’s The Last leg, as the voice of the kitchen butler, Harlow. The ‘Minisode’ is set in Bluey’s dreamhouse, where Monty is onboarding the latest recruit.

Brooker said: “I can’t believe I got to be involved in the best children’s show ever made. I treasure sitting with my daughters laughing at Bluey and I’ve...

An early 2000's mystery thriller starring Denzel Washington will soon be streaming on Prime Video. Out of Time sees Washington star opposite Eva Mendes as he blurs the lines between his personal and professional life, an dthe film hits Prime Video on Dec. 1.

In Out of Time, Washington stars as Matt Whitlock, a respected police chief in a small Florida town. His life becomes complicated when he goes through a divorce from his detective wife Alex (Eva Mendes) and begins an affair with Ann Harrison (Sanaa Lathan). When Matt finds out Ann has terminal cancer, he steals $500,000 of impounded drug money to help pay for her cancer treatment. Soon after, Ann and her husband, Chris (Dean Cain), die in a suspicious fire, and the stolen money goes missing. Matt finds himself the prime suspect in the investigation, and he is forced to use his detective skills to stay ahead of...

Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel shares an update on the franchise's plan for an endgame, including how many more movies there will be and Dwayne Johnson's return as Luke Hobbs. After the first installment back in 2001, Diesel returned as Dom Toretto last year for Fast X, the tenth installment in the Fast Saga. Fast X: Part 2 is now confirmed to be on the way (and is seemingly in production) and a Hobbs spinoff movie was announced last year, but it remains unclear just how many more movies there will actually be in the franchise.

Diesel now takes to Instagram to share a new update on the plans for the end of the Fast & Furious franchise, revealing, essentially, that it may not yet be set in stone. According to the star and producer, there's continued interest from Comcast in there being a Fast & Furious 12, in addition to...

Eva Mendes knows how seriously comic book fans take their favorite characters coming to life on screen! Ghost Rider was her first rodeo into the superhero world, where she starred alongside Nicolas Cage.

Eva Mendes in Ghost Rider | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Knowing how passionate fans can be, Mendes did her homework and realized she didn’t exactly look like Roxanne from the comics. So, she made sure to handle the role with “extra” care.

How Eva Mendes Made Roxanne Simpson Her Own in Ghost Rider

Roxanne Simpson, in the comics, is the epitome of a classic blonde bombshell, 5’8”, slender at 115 pounds, with mesmerizing blue eyes and luscious strawberry-blonde hair. Eva Mendes, a Cuban-American actress with naturally dark hair, knew fans might raise eyebrows seeing her bring this beloved character to life in Ghost Rider.

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Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have welcomed a new addition to their family!

The longtime couple just adopted a dog named Magic, over seven years after they lost their beloved dog George.

“Meet the newest member of our family …Magic!!! We adopted her from this amazing organization @californiadoodlerescues. More to come…I’m crazy about her and excited to share life with Magic with you. ❤️,” Eva wrote on Instagram along with a cute video of the pet pooch.

One fan commented by saying, “Ryan could appear in the video.” Eva saw the comment and is applauding someone who defended Ryan in the comments.

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That fan wrote back, “or he could not … their lives and none of our business.”

Eva replied to that fan and said, “❤️❤️❤️lotsa love to you! ❤️.”

Watch the video below!

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