Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87.
According to a statement from
his family, Gossett died on the morning
of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports.
Gossett was the first Black man to win both
an Oscar for best supporting actor and an Emmy
for his role in the TV mini-series 'Roots.'.
His first cousin, Neal L. Gossett, told AP that he
remembers Louis as a great joke-teller who faced
and fought against racism with both dignity and humor.
Never mind the awards, never mind
the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces
and the big houses in Malibu. , Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
It’s about the humanity of
the people that he stood for, Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In his 2010 memoir, , 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' Gossett called the win, "a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
Gossett is survived by his
sons, Satie and Sharron.
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Another ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ , Movie Is in the Works.
Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant are
set to reprise their roles in the fourth installment of the franchise, CNN reports. .
Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant are
set to reprise their roles in the fourth installment of the franchise, CNN reports. .
It is titled, 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.'.
Emma Thompson, who plays Dr. Rawlings
in 'Bridget Jones's Baby,' will also return.
Newcomers include Chiwetel Ejiofor
and Leo Woodall. .
Newcomers include Chiwetel Ejiofor
and Leo Woodall. .
In 2002, Zellweger was nominated for an
Oscar for her work in the first movie of
the franchise, 'Bridget Jones's Diary.'.
In 2002, Zellweger was nominated for an
Oscar for her work in the first movie of
the franchise, 'Bridget Jones's Diary.'.
'Mad About the Boy' takes place
14 years later in the story.
Michael Morris is set to direct.
Helen Fielding, the author of the books
upon which the movies are based,
will be an executive producer.
'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' will debut
worldwide and on Peacock on Feb. 14, 2025
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Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.
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The new Netflix series 'Ripley,' captured entirely in black-and-white, sees Oscar-winning 'Schindler's List' screenwriter Steven Zaillian share his take on author Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels. Zaillian and the show's stars Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning spoke to The Hollywood Reporter all about working on the limited series.
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Jonathan Glazer has donated several signed 'The Zone of Interest' posters to a Gaza humanitarian relief action. The filmmaker has kept a low profile since his controversial 2024 Oscars acceptance speech, but he recently resurfaced to donate seven signed posters for his Oscar-winning movie, as well as a selection of posters for his 2014 film 'Under the Skin,' to the Cinema for Gaza auction that is raising funds for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
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