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Tom Hanks is an American actor known for films like 'Forrest Gump,' 'Cast Away,' and 'Saving Private Ryan.' He's won multiple Academy Awards and is considered one of America's most beloved actors.
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In our modern society; that of glossy magazine covers and the filtered corridors of carefully curated Instagram pages, a high premium is placed upon other-worldly beauty. Of course, there are things we can do in our own lives in the vain pursuit of such effervescent perfection; we can buy the…
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Celebrities look amazing on magazine covers, but we all know they get help from Photoshop. And who can blame them? If I were posing for the cover of a magazine - let's say Poor Writer Weekly - I'd want someone to use Photoshop to smooth out my wrinkles, brighten my…
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While all the trappings of being rich and famous are certainly compelling, what with the private jets, exotic getaways and multi-million dollar mansions, you can't doubt certain actors' commitment to their craft. From playing emotionally draining roles to undertaking vigorous exercise routines, actors such as Christian Bale, Natalie Portman and…
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When you think of the greatest actors in the world, plenty of names will come up. The likes of Robert DeNiro, Samuel Jackson and Marlon Brando are all highly recognised actors who are often regarded as the best of all time. However, who is the best? It's hard to say…
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Sylvester Stallone's been a movie star for over 40 years, starring in the popular Rocky, Rambo and Expendables franchises. Just last year he launched his latest comeback, playing a terminally ill Rocky Balboa in the critically acclaimed spin-off Creed. The role earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.…
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Ellen Page was only eighteen years old when she starred in X-Men: The Last Stand. This was the third movie in the X-Men series, with Brett Ratner taking over as director. However, he did not make her feel welcome on set. In a lengthy, passionate Facebook post, Page describes how…
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Let's be real here: there's never a good time to get stuck in an elevator. However, there are some scenarios that would be better than others; just after you've got your food shopping, for example, or when you're on the way to some social event that you'd struggled to find…
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If you fancy a little trip down memory lane, just cast your mind back to the days where people used to carry around little autograph books with them everywhere, in the hopes that they'd run into whatever 90's or Noughties heartthrob had taken their fancy of late. Whilst I was…
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A friend of mine told me recently that his cousin had finished a 100-mile race. At the time, that sounded absolutely outrageous. That's far more than even the fabled original marathon, ran by the Greek soldier Pheidippides between Marathon and Athens. But that's not even a dent into the distance…
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Tom Hanks seems like a good guy, doesn't he? You get those celebrities who just seem like really nice people, and Hanks is one of them. Whether it's his portrayal of the legendary Forrest Gump, Woody or randomly appearing in the music video for Carly Rae Jepsen's hit single "I…
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I don't know about you, but I'm kind of disappointed I don't get to meet more celebrities in my daily life. Once, I met the comedian Eric André in London, but he seemed to be in a rush, and the resulting selfie lacked the joy and vigour I usually expect…
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The gender pay gap in Hollywood is under more intense scrutiny now than ever before. While it may be easy to dismiss this as a champagne problem of the rich and famous, that same gender pay gap is mirrored throughout our society. Perhaps, then, while it might be galling for…
