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Pedro Pascal’s ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Bombs At Box Office
Pedro Pascal‘s recently released film is not doing anywhere near as well as its predecessors at the box office.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” has turned up with one of the lowest numbers in the Star Wars franchise’s history on the weekend of its opening at the box office. This major flop has raised a big question of how poorly things are going for Disney, and many cannot look the other way.
Fans’ fears about Pedro Pascal’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” seem to have come to fruition as they sent nerves wracking right from the trailer release in February. Netizens have previously questioned why the film did not get loud publicity.

The Star Wars franchise may have to buckle up, as its recent release is not screaming success at the box office. Initially, when The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 and kept Kathleen Kennedy in charge, expectations for the franchise’s future were high.
After the rebooted franchise began making its way to theaters, each successive film saw ticket sales and audience size decline.
Notably, some of the shows saw a success curve like “Rogue One” and “Andor,” and at first “The Mandalorian,” while others, like “The Acolyte,” got canceled after just one season.
“The Mandalorian” initial popularity keyed in motion plans for a feature film. But the show’s second and third seasons lost much of that early momentum. Still, Disney decided to press on by also focusing on the “Baby Yoda” character, Grogu.
The first box office results from the long Memorial Day weekend are now available, and the numbers mirror the pre-release tracking, which was not particularly positive.
The Memorial Day holiday will help the four-day gross look better, but Fox News reports that the Friday-Sunday opening box office for the show was just $81.9 million. When compared to previous Star Wars films, it reflects poorly on Disney.
The Newly Released Film Analyzed In Numbers Compared To The Franchise’s Biggest Flop

“Solo” is widely regarded as the film that holds the record for being a tremendous disappointment for the franchise. It grossed $84.4 million during its opening three-day weekend in 2018, around Memorial Day.
The numbers, compared to “The Mandalorian,” do not look terrible at face value, but perspective changes after adjusting for inflation.
$84.4 million in 2018 is roughly $112 million in today’s money. So, “The Mandalorian” made $30 million less in its opening weekend than the biggest flop in franchise history.
Similarly, “Solo’s” Memorial Day weekend gross was $103 million, with “Mandalorian” expected to make $102 million this year.
Adjusting these values for inflation makes it worse, because $103 million today is worth $139 million. Meaning, $37 million behind over the long weekend.
Looking at the bigger picture, that is ultimately weighing the film’s performance on the international scale, things are not looking up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
“Solo” had an international opening weekend of $65 million and a $84.4 million domestic opening, bringing the total to $149.4 million.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” has brought in $63 million internationally, for a $145 million first weekend. When adjusted for inflation, “Solo” made $198 million, which is already a whopping $53 million shortfall.
‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Had Minimal Publicity

This film is the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters since 2019, and the trailer did not do justice to promoting the film online.
Many Star Wars fans had high hopes for the extended trailer during the Super Bowl, but their hopes were squashed yet again with the brief 30-second ad that lit up the screen.
The ad featured the Mandalorian, played by Pascal, and Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda, being pulled along by Tauntauns rather than the typical Budweiser Clydesdales.
Some fans noted that the film’s marketing strategy was weak, and others said the trailer felt like a toy commercial.
“This feels like a new Ford truck commercial more than a Star Wars trailer,” a fan wrote in the comments, while another added, “You have the opportunity to market the first Star Wars film in six and a half years at the Super Bowl, and all you give us is a Ford ad?!”
The Blast noted in a previous release that while many Star Wars fans were aware the movie was upcoming, a larger percentage of the general public was most likely unaware.
Pedro Pascal Is Reportedly Out Of Touch With A Former Co-Star

Actress Gina Carano joined the “The Mandalorian” crew in 2019 as Cara Dune, a New Republic shock trooper, but was fired by Lucasfilm in 2021 for her viral, controversial social media posts. She was criticized for her conservative social media posts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carano also reportedly reshared an Instagram post that seemingly compared the way American conservatives are treated to the way Jews were treated in Nazi Germany.
After Pascal added his gender pronouns to his X (formerly called Twitter) bio, the actress changed hers to “beep/bop/boop,” which some interpreted as a mockery of the transgender community.
According to The Blast, Carano expressed that even though she was not featured in “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” she hoped that it would do well at the box office.
“Me and Pedro don’t keep in touch,” she said, revealing that she had not been in contact with Pascal since their co-star Carl Weathers passed away in February 2024.
Donald Trump Ignited Controversy For Assuming Pedro Pascal’s Character

The White House shared a post on its X account to mark the annual May 4 celebration. In the Star Wars day post, Trump was depicted as the Mandalorian, but instead of the signature helmet concealing his identity, his face was bare while he held the flag of the United States.
The White House captioned the post, “In a galaxy that demands strength — America stands ready. This is the way. May 4 be with you.” The image also featured “Grogu,” the Force-sensitive child central to the series, sitting in the Mandalorian’s sling bag.
As shared by The Blast, the image was not well received by all; many critics wasted no time voicing their thoughts and criticizing it.
“Do you really have to defile one of my favorite movie franchises with your delusions?” a comment read. On the other hand, some netizens took the post in humor and made jokes, while others simply wished Trump a happy 4th.
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‘Anyone But You’ Meets ‘The Purge’ in New Image From Callum Turner’s Wild New Rom-Com
Nearly three years ago, rom-com aficionado Will Gluck struck gold with his sizzling spin on Shakespeare, Anyone but You. Carried by the chemistry of its magnetic stars, Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, it became an unexpected global phenomenon, earning $220 million globally and becoming the highest-grossing live-action adaptation of The Bard’s work ever to hit theaters. Now, the writer-director is looking to see if lightning can strike twice with an even wilder premise that invokes The Purge. Ahead of its arrival in August, we’re excited to feature One Night Only as part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview series, and we can share a new image highlighting the central romance between Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro on the steamiest night of the year.
Our exclusive still shows the A Complete Unknown and Masters of the Air stars opposite each other in apparently matching vehicles, leaning out of their respective windows for a cute little moment as Barbaro reaches out her hand. From the looks on their faces, their chance encounter has sparked something special that viewers will get to see unfold across one chaotic evening in a slightly fictionalized New York. The duo plays Allie and Owen, love-starved strangers who are looking for something more. One is a hopeful romantic, and the other is still recovering from a break-up, yet despite the clear connection between them, everything seems to keep getting in their way. It’s fitting that they’re in separate cars, signaling how, despite being so close in the bustling city, they remain so far from each other.
The rub of One Night Only is that it takes place in a world where single people are only legally allowed one night a year to hook up with one another. That leaves Allie and Owen as outliers at a time when everyone in the city is scrambling to take advantage of the opportunity. Amid the hustle and bustle, however, one misstep and detour after another conspires to keep them separated, pulling them towards and away from each other throughout the evening. Yet, in their attempts to link up, they may discover that exactly what they’ve been looking for has been much closer than they could’ve imagined when they take a moment to reflect.
Who Else Is Coming Out for ‘One Night Only’?
The chemistry between Turner and Barbaro will be what makes the magic for One Night Only, but the cast is also stacked with talent. Joining them in the high-concept rom-com are Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ben Marshall, Ziwe, Molly Ringwald, Nicholas Braun, and LeVar Burton. Gluck penned his script based on an original screenplay by Travis Braun, whose original work topped the 2024 Black List. In an interview with Collider’s Michael Zimmerman, the two leads attested to how Gluck, with his wealth of experience in the genre, helped elevate the project to new heights. Turner recalled how the writer-director spurred the actors to get creative and experiment, making something both more organic and freeing to be a part of.
“I agree entirely, and Will Gluck, I think, is the third piece of that jigsaw where, you know, you’re getting to work with someone who is brilliant in this world, in every world. But in this world in particular, you know, Friends With Benefits and Easy A and Anyone but You. I love those movies now. And I’ve watched them over and over. So to get to be in a movie that he’s making is a gift. And to watch him work, and he’s kind of like an adrenaline junkie, man. Like you had the script and we did two weeks of rehearsals, and we like, fine-tuned things and rewrote things, and then you get to set and he would say let’s mix it up, and so we try different things and we remold a scene, and it was really exhilarating for me, I’m sure for you, too. A safe space to fall on your face and try stupid things. It was an incredibly liberating experience for me.”
One Night Only arrives in theaters on August 7. Check out our exclusive new image above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the rest of the week for more new looks at upcoming films from our summer preview series.
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Jennifer Lopez Squeezes Into Her 2001 Lace-Up Jeans For Trend
Jennifer Lopez showed that she’s still got her svelte figure from more than two decades ago, rocking a pair of lace-up jean pants she wore in the 2001 “Ain’t It Funny” video.
Fans couldn’t believe it as many took to social media to gush over her well-maintained shape and ageless glow.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez continues to spark relationship rumors with her “Office Romance” co-star Brett Goldstein, as he left her wowed with his near-perfect knowledge of her movies.
Lopez teamed up with actress Mika Abdalla to recreate a famous scene from Amazon Prime’s “Off Campus,” where the younger actress shows up in a green dress that looks like the one Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards in 2000.
In the video, the mother of two wears figure-hugging denim jeans with a white crop top, while Abdalla is seen wearing a baggy pair of jeans with a brown crop top.
“I don’t know her personally, but I’m pretty sure that’s Jlo,” Abdalla lip-syncs to a voiceover audio of co-star Khobe Clarke’s line from the movie.
The camera then pans to Lopez, who lip-syncs Abdalla’s character, Allie Hayes’s line, saying, “Oh my God, this is me. Now,”
They then hugged each other before dancing to the singer’s 2011 hit “Get On The Floor.”
“It’s a new Jeneration of party people…” the “Hustlers” actress captioned the clip.
However, an eagle-eyed fan pointed out that her pants are “insane,” to which she revealed, “They’re the same ones from that video.”
Fans Praise The Pop Star For Her Stunning Physique

Aside from the fact that she has been able to maintain her banging body over the years, several fans were left stunned as to how she looked even better.
“Being able to wear the same pair of jeans from 20 years ago is such a flex. Mother behavior,” an X user wrote in the comments, while another added, “Wait whaaaaat they lasted all this time?”
“You look the same as you did when you were 20!” one fan said.
Someone else wrote, “You’re the biggest proof that age is just a number, queen.”
“Oh QueenLo, you are aging like the finest wine,” another fan gushed.
Sources Dispel Jennifer Lopez’s Dating Rumors With ‘Office Romance’ Co-Star

Lopez has been promoting her upcoming Netflix movie “Office Romance” featuring co-star Brett Goldstein, ahead of its premiere on June 5th.
The pair had sparked romance rumors after she praised him for being the best kisser she’d ever worked with, as well as going on a Broadway date night in New York City.
However, reports suggest it’s all just for show to drum up buzz for the film and push Goldstein into a “leading man status.”
“Jennifer and Brett are not dating or romantically involved at all,” an insider told the Daily Mail.
“They think it’s actually really funny that people are suggesting they are [dating], and they’re going with it because they’re both really excited for Office Romance to come out,” the source continued.
Jennifer Lopez Wants To Turn Her Co-Star Into The Next Big Thing

The “Ted Lasso” actor, however, seems smitten by the “Maid In Manhattan” actress as he gushed over her appearance in “Hustlers,” during a 2018 episode of his podcast, “Films to Be Buried With.”
In a recent interview shared by Netflix, he left her stunned with his near-perfect knowledge of her movies like “Maid in Manhattan,” “Selena,” and “Hustlers,” answering nearly all questions posed to him.
A second source who spoke to the Daily Mail noted that they may not be dating, but Lopez doesn’t mind playing make-believe to elevate his star power.
“Brett is a star, but he isn’t a leading man that everyone knows about and cares about,” the second insider said. “This movie he is doing with Jen, it is her job to make him, and she is taking on that position to heart. She wants him to be the next big thing.”
The Singer’s Relationship With Brett Goldstein Is ‘Nothing More Than A Showmance’

Speaking further on the romance rumors, the source noted that Lopez and Goldstein are both aware of the romance rumors and leaning into them for the sake of their movie.
They continued, “If the movie is received well and he also gets the shine from ‘being in a relationship’ with J-Lo, it shows that he is important and on his way to leading man status. As much as there is chemistry, they are also playing the game to make him into something he isn’t yet.”
“She will take the attention it brings, and she will gladly give him some shine, but it is currently nothing more than a showmance for them over a romance,” the insider added.
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The best and worst moments from the 2026 American Music Awards
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This year’s show, hosted by Queen Latifah, delivered plenty of nostalgia.
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Julie Andrews surprises attendees with rare appearance at event combating 'devastating' Parkinson's disease
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“May we all become a beacon of light to stop it in its tracks,” the “Mary Poppins” actress said in a video message.
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West Wilson Addresses Ciara’s Reaction to Amanda Romance
Summer House’s West Wilson is addressing ex Ciara Miller’s intense reaction to his newfound romance with costar Amanda Batula.
West, 31, was quizzed about how Ciara has taken the news by his “Show Me Something” cohost Sophie Cunningham on the Monday, May 25, episode of their podcast. West dated Ciara for several months in 2023 before calling it quits. They appeared to be getting close again last summer, as documented on Summer House season 10, which is currently airing on Bravo.
But the Summer House cast and viewers alike were left shocked in March when West and Amanda, 34, confirmed they were seeing one another. (Amanda announced her split from husband Kyle Cooke, 43, in January.)
“This is probably me totally being mean, but did you ever get to tell Ciara, like, ‘Dude, we were not dating?’” Sophie asked West on Monday.
West responded, “The last two months, I’ve been in such, like, survival mode that I haven’t really taken a lot of time to process s***. I was just trying to survive and keep it moving and stay distracted. I kind of have run out of steam the last few weeks. I’ve had a lot of time to think and reflect.”
“I know a lot of people’s feelings are hurt, especially Ciara and Kyle. No s***,” he continued. “Even though there’s so much gray area up for interpretation, at least with Ciara and I … the end of summer, we were canoodling again. I told Ben [Waddell] I wasn’t trying to be a boyfriend or whatever. I think it’s still a shock to the system and people feel betrayed. I’m not trying to convince anyone that their feelings don’t matter.”

West and Amanda were confronted about their relationship by their fellow castmates during the Summer House season 10 reunion, which filmed in April and is set to begin airing Tuesday, May 26, on Bravo.
In a teaser clip from the three-part reunion, Ciara, 30, can be heard telling Amanda, “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

On Monday’s podcast, West denied that was the case.
“I was a deer in the headlights for a lot of it,” he said of filming the reunion. “I was just like, why is that something I would ever do? That’s the thing with this reality TV s***. So many people interpret things differently. If I tried to fight everyone’s different opinion on s*** I’ve done, I would be f***ing dead and on the floor. It’s just not worth reacting to s*** like that. But [that’s] obviously not the case.”
West also said that he attempted to clarify the timeline of his relationship with Amanda at the reunion amid speculation that they were getting close while filming season 10 last summer.
Sophie asked West if he got to “squash” any “false narratives” at the reunion, to which he responded, “I did feel like it was hard to finish most of my thoughts, but the main one was that anything was happening during the summer. Everyone watches that back now and is like, ‘They’re all over each other.’ I do think we made it clear that wasn’t happening.”
“Everything else is up for interpretation, but I mostly just tried to apologize and hope it comes across. I’m not known to be a strong reunion player, so you just kind of get through it,” West added.
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Kim Kardashian Uses This Anti-Aging Body Oil for Stretch Marks
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There are few things we love more than a beauty product that has so many uses that we don’t know how we ever got by without it. That’s how we feel about this skincare oil, which has been used by Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle. No matter your face or body skin concern, chances are that this product can help with its appearance.
Kardashian has used Bio-Oil Skincare Oil and credited it with keeping her skin stretch mark-free, according to a since-deleted post on her website, as documented in Marie Claire. “It just makes my skin glow, and it has so many benefits,” Kardashian wrote. “If you have a scar or stretch marks, you just massage the oil onto the area two times a day.”
Markle has also used the skincare oil to keep stretch marks at bay, an insider told The Sun. At the time of this insight, Markle was pregnant with her first child. So, Bio-Oil is truly a trusted product during such a body-changing time in life.
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Maybe you have acne scars that still bother you years later. Or maybe you’re pregnant and trying to improve the look of stretch marks. Or maybe you have uneven skin for one reason or another and want to work on that. Those are just some of the issues that Bio-Oil Skincare Oil can help with.
Although this skincare oil has caught the eye of celebrities, you don’t have to worry about it having a high price tag. It comes in a variety of sizes, and its reasonable cost makes it clear why it’s such a staple. Plus, a little goes a long way, so you’ll certainly get your money’s worth.
To get maximum benefits, the brand recommends taking the oil and massaging it in a circular motion on your face or body until it’s fully absorbed. It was designed to be fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores, even on those who have sensitive or acne-prone skin. Apply it twice a day for at least three months for serious results.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil is able to do what it does thanks to a few key ingredients. Purcellin oil repairs and re-regulates the skin’s moisture barrier, and vitamin A encourages new collagen formation and helps skin that’s been damaged by ultraviolet (UV) rays. Meanwhile, lavender oil calms and soothes the skin, and rosemary oil invigorates and conditions the skin.
There aren’t many people who wouldn’t benefit from the helpful properties of this beauty staple. We know Kardashian and Markle have certainly reaped the benefits!
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The Most Intense Action Thriller of the Year Gets 10/10 First Look
Nobody does action quite like Hong Kong. The region has given the world some of the most influential directors and classic films, like John Woo‘s The Killer and Hard Boiled, and Jackie Chan‘s action-comedy Police Story. At the Toronto International Film Festival last year, a new film staked its claim as a modern Hong Kong masterpiece, earning a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes following its Midnight Madness premiere and finishing as a runner-up for the section’s People’s Choice Award behind Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie in a stacked field that also featured Curry Barker‘s Obsession. That title was Kenji Tanagaki‘s martial arts epic The Furious, and we’re thrilled to include it as part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview series ahead of its arrival in theaters next month.
Set to be released by Lionsgate, The Furious is a violent mixing pot of bloody action film and revenge thriller DNA, most commonly earning comparisons to Gareth Evans‘ The Raid and the Liam Neeson favorite Taken. It centers on a resolute father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao), whose daughter is kidnapped by a human trafficking network, sending him on a path of destruction to get her back when it’s clear the police will be of no help. His only ally in his pursuit of vengeance is a journalist named Navin (Joe Taslim), whose wife has mysteriously vanished, likely at the hands of the same criminal organization. Together, they face the kidnappers head-on, raining fists and fury upon anyone in their way either to save the ones they love or, at the very least, bring justice to the men responsible for ripping them away.
As part of our preview event, we can share two new exclusive images that highlight The Furious‘ heroes as they prepare to fight. The first looks as if it belongs right alongside The Raid, with its gritty aesthetic backing a bloodied, yet determined Wei and Navin. Neither Xie nor Taslim is a stranger to martial arts action flicks, with the former cutting his teeth as the on-screen son of the legendary Jet Li in The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero, and the latter shining in The Raid, Fast & Furious 6, and, most recently, Mortal Kombat II. When they’re both stanced up, pure carnage is about to unfold. On the flip side, the other shot highlights the more personal angle of the film, showing Wei next to his daughter, Rainy (Yang Enyou). Judging by their looks, neither will make it out of this nightmare scenario completely unscathed, and there’s always the fear of who or what could be waiting around any corner to interrupt this rescue mission.
‘The Furious’ Is Packed With Martial Arts Prowess
Joining Xie and Taslim in the chaotic martial arts epic is another The Raid alum, Yayan Ruhian, who’s responsible for some of the most kinetic modern action scenes ever put to screen, from Evans’ classic and its sequel to John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum. Also starring are Chocolate and Triple Threat standout Jeeja Yanin, Everything Everywhere All At Once‘s Brian Le, and Alice in Borderland‘s Joey Iwanaga. Tanagaki directed from a script by Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, and Frank Hui, and, during an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at TIFF, he confirmed that it only took a breezy 60 days to shoot The Furious. 18 days and “every night” alone were spent on a massive fight in a police station, further making the film a technical marvel carried by its remarkable choreography and killer cast.
The Furious hits theaters on June 12. Check out our exclusive images above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the week for more exciting new looks at the hottest upcoming films in our summer preview series.
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June 12, 2026
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114 Minutes
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Kenji Tanigaki
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The One Thing Rihanna Always Asks Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere‘s relationship with singer Rihanna goes way back. In a new interview, the “Nashville” alum opened up about working with the mother of three years ago on the direct-to-DVD film “Bring It On: All or Nothing.” Elsewhere in the conversation, Panettiere shared her thoughts on what it feels like to have been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over two decades, saying, “I’m having a moment!”
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Panettiere, who played Britney Allen in the 2006 third installment of the “Bring It On” franchise, reflected on how much being part of the beloved series meant to her at the time.
“I loved the passion that people had for Bring It On. When fans would come up who loved that movie, they would freak out — have a physical, visceral reaction to me that I had never seen before,” she said.
Panettiere also opened up about what it was like working with Rihanna on the film, which also starred Beyoncé’s younger sister, Solange Knowles.
“It’s so satisfying as a performer, doing anything, anyone giving you that much love, it’s incredible for your soul. And Rihanna! I met Rihanna when she was 17, and I was 16 on that,” Panettiere explained.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Rihanna wasn’t doing roundoff back handsprings in the film “Bring It On.” She was, however, judging the cheer teams during the film’s big finale.
According to Panettiere, she formed a great relationship with the “Hard” singer on the film’s set; so much so that Rihanna reportedly asks her the same question every time they see each other in public.
“I run to her all the time. And the first thing she asks is, ‘Oh, how’s your mom?’” Panettiere shared. “I met a lot of very cool people on that project, plus anything having to do with sports or being athletic, I’m in.”
Hayden Panettiere Reflects On Being Part Of The ‘Bring It On’ Franchise 20 Years Later

“Bring It On: All or Nothing” came six years after the original film starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union hit theaters. The movie’s 20th anniversary will be in early August 2026, a fact Panettiere didn’t seem ready to acknowledge.
“Oh God, [is] it really?” she said on the red carpet. “I was just with one of my dear friends, Evan Ross, and we were talking about how long we’d known each other. Remember the Titans came up, and I thought in my head, I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s been 26 years.’ So now you’re telling me Bring It On has been how many years? My head’s in my hands.”
Continuing, Panettiere, who also appeared in famed shows like “Heroes” and “Guiding Light,” joked about how quickly time has flown by since “Bring It On.”
“I’m having a moment. I cannot believe I’ve been around — I still don’t feel like a full-grown adult!” she quipped.
How Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Bring It On’ Character Has Bled Into Her Real Life
While Panettiere’s time as Britney on “Bring It On” was nearly 20 years ago, the actress recently told Gayle King on CBS Mornings that the role has bled into her real life in an unexpected way.
While having an emotional conversation about her daughter, Kaya, with the esteemed media personality, Panettiere said that her child actually refers to her as the spunky fictional cheerleader from the affluent Pacific Vista High School.
“She actually called me and FaceTimed me the other day, and she calls me ‘Britney.’ She goes, ‘Hey Britney,’” Panettiere said. “It took me a second, and I realized she was talking about Bring It On, because her friends are fans of Bring It On.”
Panettiere Bares It All In Her Book, ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning’

Panettiere has been sharing more and more over the last few weeks to promote her new memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.”
Throughout the book, Panettiere is extremely candid about personal challenges, including her relationships with her mother and her daughter.
Also in the book, Panettiere opens up about a frightening experience where an unnamed movie director reportedly exposed his genitals to her, as well as another instance where she was placed in a bed with a famous, naked man.
Panettiere didn’t mention names in her book, and according to a previous report from The Blast, that was intentional.
“I wanted to tell my stories without dragging anyone else in the mud, through the mud,” she said. “As much as I want to call people out, this is still an industry that I have to exist in.”
Panettiere Says She Didn’t Want To Get Sued By Big Name Celebrities

Panettiere expanded on that, stating that the unnamed men she wrote about in her book still have a strong presence in Hollywood and that mentioning them could cause major issues for her.
“They’re people I could run into again. I didn’t want to put myself in that position,” she said, adding that the stories she wrote about “happened a long time ago.”
“… it was to protect me and my company from being sued by some very p-ssed-off famous people,” she explained.
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