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8 Best Movie Trilogies With Great Acting
A trilogy with great acting is difficult in a way single films rarely have to be. One performance can impress in two hours. Across three films, actors have to survive time, repetition, tonal shifts, aging, grief, corruption, romance, spiritual exhaustion, or complete moral defeat without making the character feel artificially consistent.
That is why these trilogies stand apart. The performances carry history from one film to the next. You can see people harden, soften, lie better, love worse, lose patience, lose innocence, and sometimes lose themselves completely. The best acting here is not always the loudest. Sometimes it is a glance held too long, a voice that has changed after years, or a person realizing too late that they have become someone they once feared.
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The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012)
Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is a risky role because the costume can easily become more interesting than the man. Bale avoids that by treating Bruce as three different public performances before Batman even enters the picture: the careless billionaire act, the controlled private heir, and the wounded obsessive who can only explain himself through mission language. Across the trilogy, Bale makes the body change too. In Batman Begins, Bruce is restless and hungry. In The Dark Knight, he is more disciplined but also more uncertain. In The Dark Knight Rises, he looks like a man whose ideals outlived his strength.
The supporting performances are the reason the trilogy earns a place here. The Joker (Heath Ledger) feels unpredictable without turning him into empty chaos. Gordon (Gary Oldman) gives ordinary decency under impossible pressure. Alfred (Michael Caine) makes his love for Bruce feel warm, angry, and sometimes helpless. Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), Bane (Tom Hardy), Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy), and Ra’s al Ghul (Liam Neeson) all understand the world they are in. This trilogy has spectacle, but the actors give it its moral pain.
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The Vengeance Trilogy (2002–2005)
Park Chan-wook’s vengeance films do not share one continuing cast of characters, so the acting achievement is different. Each film asks performers to enter a world where revenge has already damaged the person seeking it. Nobody gets to play pain in a simple line. In Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Ryu (Shin Ha-kyun) is painfully inexpressive without being blank, while Park Dong-jin (Song Kang-ho) turns a grieving father’s rage into something frighteningly human.
Then Oldboy takes everything further through Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), whose performance is physical, humiliating, funny, disgusting, broken, and strangely tender, sometimes within the same stretch of screen time. He plays a man rebuilt by captivity, then destroyed by knowledge. Lady Vengeance depends on Geum-ja (Lee Young-ae) doing something quieter and more difficult. Geum-ja has to seem controlled, holy to some people, terrifying to others, and privately consumed by guilt. The trilogy’s acting is extraordinary because revenge keeps changing shape: panic, grief, performance, obsession, shame, and punishment all demand different emotional languages.
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001–2003)
Fantasy acting can go wrong fast when performers either underplay the scale or become too theatrical for the camera. The Lord of the Rings gets the balance right almost everywhere. Frodo (Elijah Wood) gives Frodo a softness that makes the later exhaustion genuinely painful. He plays heroism as endurance that becomes harder to access each time the Ring tightens its hold on him. Sam (Sean Astin) gives the trilogy’s most open heart without making him childish or simple.
The ensemble keeps Middle-earth emotionally readable. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) makes Aragorn’s reluctance feel tied to fear of failure, not false modesty. Gandalf (Ian McKellen) gives authority, humor, irritation, grief, and deep affection. Gollum (Andy Serkis) changes the entire trilogy, making him pathetic, funny, frightening, and heartbreaking without letting the digital performance lose human detail. Théoden (Bernard Hill), Éowyn (Miranda Otto), Boromir (Sean Bean), Arwen (Liv Tyler), Saruman (Christopher Lee), and Denethor (John Noble) each add weight to their corners of the story. The acting makes the mythology feel personal.
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The Human Condition Trilogy (1959–1961)
There are performances that feel impressive, and then there is Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai), which feels almost physically punishing to watch by the end. Across Masaki Kobayashi’s trilogy, Kaji begins as a principled man trying to protect Chinese laborers under Japanese imperial rule, then is forced into military life, war, defeat, hunger, and moral isolation. Kaji never becomes a clean symbol of goodness. That is the greatness of the performance. He is sincere, stubborn, naïve, angry, frightened, proud, and sometimes wrong even when his conscience is right.
The acting has to carry an enormous historical and ethical burden without flattening Kaji into a lesson. Kaji’s face changes across the three films in a way that feels severe and earned. His eyes lose expectation. His voice becomes harsher. His attempts to argue with power become more desperate because he understands the cost better each time. Michiko (Michiyo Aratama) is just as essential because her love for Kaji never feels decorative. She represents the life he keeps trying to deserve and keeps being pulled away from. Few trilogy performances show idealism being tested this completely.
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The Apu Trilogy (1955–1959)
The acting in The Apu Trilogy is devastating because so much of it feels unforced. Satyajit Ray’s films ask performers to show life changing through small domestic gestures, disappointments, silences, and moments of joy that pass quickly. In Pather Panchali, young Apu and Durga are played with such natural curiosity that the film seems to remember childhood from the inside. Harihar (Kanu Banerjee) gives warmth and weakness, while Sarbajaya (Karuna Banerjee) becomes one of cinema’s great portraits of maternal strain.
The later films deepen everything. Apu grows through different performers, and the trilogy allows that change to feel natural rather than disruptive. Adolescent Apu (Smaran Ghosal) captures the adolescent pull between home and education in Aparajito. Adult Apu (Soumitra Chatterjee) gives charm, intelligence, romantic surprise, and later a grief so severe that it changes how he moves through the world. Aparna (Sharmila Tagore) is unforgettable because she turns a sudden marriage into something tender with tiny shifts of trust and amusement. The performances never beg for attention. They become powerful because they feel completely tied to ordinary life.
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The Three Colours Trilogy (1993–1994)
The Three Colours Trilogy needed actors who can make abstract ideas feel painfully private and it nailed that part. Blue belongs to Julie (Juliette Binoche), and her work is almost frightening in its restraint. Julie loses her husband and child, then tries to detach from memory, music, friendship, and desire. Julie shows that refusal through her breathing, her stillness, the way she listens, and the way pain interrupts her even when she tries to control the room around her.
White shifted into a completely different acting register. Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski) is wounded, funny, humiliated, petty, and determined without losing sympathy, while Dominique (Julie Delpy) gives enough sharpness to keep the film from making their marriage too easy to judge. Red is the most generous of the three, and Valentine (Irène Jacob) has a rare openness that never feels naïve. Opposite her, the retired judge (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is cold, ashamed, amused, and lonely in ways that slowly become moving. The acting across the trilogy is remarkable because each film uses a different emotional temperature and every lead adjusts perfectly.
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The Before Trilogy (1995–2013)
This ranking would collapse without Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) near the top. Hawke and Delpy play two people learning how their own charm changes with age. In Before Sunrise, Jesse and Céline are curious, flirtatious, insecure, clever, and young enough to think one night can reveal everything. The performances have awkwardness built into them, which is why the romance feels alive instead of polished.
Nine years later in Before Sunset, the acting becomes sharper and more guarded. Jesse uses jokes and stories to hide regret. Céline keeps shifting between warmth, anger, and self-protection because she knows exactly what that Vienna night cost her. In Before Midnight, Hawke and Delpy make long-term love feel brutally specific: interruptions, old complaints, parenting fatigue, sexual history, intellectual sparring, resentment, tenderness, and the terrible skill of knowing how to hurt someone precisely. The achievement is almost unfair. You do not feel actors returning to roles and instead, feel two people carrying eighteen years of unfinished conversation.
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The Godfather Trilogy (1972–1990)
No trilogy gives actors more room to show power changing people than The Godfather. Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) is one of cinema’s great long-form performances because the transformation is so carefully measured. In the first film, Michael watches the family business with distance, then starts making choices that narrow his soul without him fully admitting it. In the second, he has become controlled, suspicious, brilliant, and emotionally unreachable. In the third, he wants forgiveness, but Michael makes that desire feel trapped inside a man who still knows how to command before he knows how to confess.
The surrounding performances are just as essential. Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) gives warmth, calculation, age, and authority without ever needing to raise the performance into caricature. Young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) becomes a separate person rather than a Brando imitation. Kay (Diane Keaton) gives the trilogy’s clearest moral injury. Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) is weak, loving, resentful, and unbearable to dismiss. Connie Corleone (Talia Shire), Sonny Corleone (James Caan), Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall), Vincent Mancini (Andy Garcia), and Don Altobello (Eli Wallach) all add different kinds of family pressure. The acting is top-notch because every major relationship changes meaning as the trilogy continues. Love becomes leverage. Loyalty becomes fear. Family becomes the place where nobody survives untouched. When you look back and understand that Francis Ford Coppola made the first film in 1972, it feels unreal.
The Godfather
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March 24, 1972
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175 minutes
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Francis Ford Coppola
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Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
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While walking down New York City streets this summer, I’ve noticed one specific footwear trend: flip-flop kitten heels. The most stylish women are wearing them everywhere, including the office, Sunday brunch and even on rowdy nights out with friends. It makes sense. Kitten heels are easy to walk in and the single flip-flop strap exudes an effortless vibe. There’s a lot to love about this shoe trend, and while you might think it’s basic, well, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
I found the most unique and fun flip-flop kitten heels across our favorite retailers, including Amazon, Nordstrom and DSW. If you want a reliable black pair, I found just the style. And if you want to push your fashion boundaries, there are plenty of patterned and more strappy options for you, too. Keep reading to find your new favorite shoe, below.
15 Trendy Flip-Flop Kitten Heels for Summer
1. Our Favorite: Black heels are a necessity in every woman’s wardrobe, but the styles change with the seasons. For summer, this square-toed flip-flop sandal is the finishing touch to every outfit.
2. So Y2K: What do you get when you mix jelly shoes, flip-flops and the kitten heel trend? These early aughts-inspired sandals. If your teenage self saw you wearing these, she’d think you’re so cool.
3. A Little Lift: If you aren’t the biggest fan of heels — even small kitten heels — this micro two-inch option will change your mind. It’s nearly impossible for feet to get sore while wearing them.
4. The Chicest Pattern: You’ll be the coolest person in the room when you show up to the function with these leather tortoise kitten heels that match your trendy tortoise sunglasses.
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6. Silky Soft: The worst part of most flip-flop styles? The inevitable blisters. Sores are a thing of the past with the luxuriously thick silky strap on these sleek kitten heels.
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Just like Us, Noah Kahan doesn’t quite understand how Taylor Swift can do it all.
“Yo, Taylor Swift must be in such good shape,” Kahan, 29, quipped during his Friday, June 26, concert in Philadelphia, per social media footage. “Holy f***, this is not easy. It’s not even a particularly hot day, I’m just not doing well.”
He added, “If you’re new to this [fandom], I’m always this sweaty.”
Kahan recently kicked off his Great Divide Tour, nearly two years after Swift, 26, wrapped her history-making Eras Tour. Swift traversed countries and continents from 2023 to 2024, singing her entire discography of songs alongside intricate choreography for three hours each performance.
Taylor Swift gave her all to perfect three hours worth of Eras Tour choreography — especially since dancing doesn’t come naturally. “Everybody’s got their things they’re good at. It’s taken me a really long time to be even fine at choreography,” Swift, 35, said in the second episode of her docuseries The End of an […]
Before Swift embarked on Eras, she famously overhauled her workout regimen.
“Every day I would run on the treadmill, singing the entire set list out loud,” Swift told TIME in December 2023. “Fast for fast songs, and a jog or a fast walk for slow songs.”
In addition, Swift hit the dance studio to master choreographer Mandy Moore’s routines.
“I had three months of dance training because I wanted to get it in my bones,” she recalled to the outlet. “I wanted to be so over-rehearsed that I could be silly with the fans, and not lose my train of thought.”
Swift also worked with personal trainer Kirk Myers at his Dogpound gym to get in shape, utilizing a unique program that incorporated strength, conditioning and weights.
“Her work ethic is just incredible,” Myers told Vogue in April 2024 of working with the 14-time Grammy winner. “Some people would probably throw up or have to lay down on the floor if they trained like her.”
He added at the time, “We approached her training for the Eras Tour with the mindset like a professional athlete. There was an ‘off-season’ when she wasn’t touring and ‘in-season’ when she was. When she’s not touring, we’re in the gym up to six days a week for sometimes two hours a day.”
Swift wrapped Eras in December 2024.
“I was on tour for so long and now I finally am not on tour, and it’s kind of great because I’m getting my hobbies back,” Swift quipped on an October 2025 episode of her fiancé Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, detailing life after the Eras Tour. “When I was on tour, all I had the bandwidth for was, ‘What’s the acoustic mashup this week?’ How do I say, ‘Welcome to the Eras Tour in Portuguese?’ That was the only thing taking up my brain space.”
In the months since Swift finished Eras, she got engaged to Travis, 36, and they are reportedly set to tie the knot this summer.
North West has been making headlines in recent weeks for her music, fashion, and public appearances.
The daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West recently celebrated her 13th birthday and performed at major music festivals, where she attracted attention with a series of bold looks.
Now, most recently, North West sparked discussion after unveiling a striking new appearance with a lip piercing during Paris Fashion Week.
North West made another bold fashion statement at Paris Fashion Week, debuting a striking set of angel lip piercings while attending the Vetements Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 Show on June 26.
The 13-year-old, who is the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, also appeared to be wearing additional facial piercings along her cheekbones and across the bridge of her nose.
She paired the look with a long-sleeved black Vetements top, a black pleated mini skirt, sheer tights, chain-covered boots, and her signature blue hair styled in pigtails.
North has become known for embracing unconventional fashion and self-expression. The teen artist recently released her debut EP, “N0rth4Evr,” and is reportedly preparing for a 14-date tour with Molly Santana.
Earlier this year, she also collaborated with her father on the song “Piercing on My Hand, a track that references her distinctive style.
While some of North’s fashion choices have drawn criticism online, Kardashian has consistently defended her daughter’s right to express herself.
Speaking on the podcast “Call Her Daddy,” the business mogul said she supports her daughter’s creative decisions, including her blue hair, because they make her happy.
The Teenager’s New Piercings Divided Fans
On social media, fans of the 13-year-old rising star were divided over her new piercings, with many wondering if they were authentic piercings.
“What’s with all the piercings?” one individual wrote, while another asked, “Are they real?”
A third person noted, “No hate, but I never did this to myself when I was 13… I don’t even think my mind would comprehend this outfit.”
Other critics brought up her dad, Kanye, claiming he might need to step in due to his past comments about how his children are being raised by his ex-wife and her family.
“Can we let Kanye have custody, please?” someone commented, while another said, “We really owe Kanye an apology.”
The rapper famously went on social media rants, blasting the Kardashian family for putting his children on social media, especially his daughter North, and accusing them of preventing him from seeing the kids. However, things seem to have calmed down in the last few months despite initial legal threats.
Meanwhile, several fans online couldn’t help but gush over North’s latest look, especially her piercing.
A fan on TikTok wrote, “She’s so uniquely herself. It can be inspiring.” Another said, “She looks so much like Kim.”
Kim Kardashian Defends Parenting Style As She Celebrates North’s 13th Birthday
The SKIMS founder has also pushed back against claims that she is overly permissive as a parent.
During an appearance on “Khloe in Wonderland,” Kardashian emphasized that North has “a lot of rules” but said self-expression is one area where she gives her daughter freedom.
The conversation resurfaced shortly after Kardashian celebrated North’s 13th birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute that had fans marveling at just how much the teenager resembles her famous mother.
Marking the milestone on June 15, Kardashian shared a series of photos on Instagram alongside an emotional message dedicated to her eldest child.
“Happy Birthday, my Northiiiiiieeeeeeeee (Uzi voice!!!),” she wrote, per InStyle. “I can’t believe you are officially a teenager!!!!! There’s no one like you, my baby girl! I love being your mom and watching you grow. I love you to the aliens’ galaxies you would speak of as a kid and beyond.”
Kardashian closed out her caption with alien, blue heart, and spaceship emojis, seemingly nodding to her daughter’s vivid blue hair color.
Kim Kardashian Fans Stunned By North West’s Striking Resemblance In New Photos
Kardashian’s birthday post for her daughter featured a collection of images documenting North’s evolution over the years, showcasing her bold fashion choices, vibrant hairstyles, and growing confidence.
Among the photos, one particularly caught fans’ attention: a close-up mother-daughter selfie that highlighted their striking resemblance.
In the image, North wore her signature bright blue hair and coordinated her makeup with Kardashian’s, sporting soft rose-toned eyeshadow, black eyeliner, and glossy pink lips. The pair posed with matching pouts, further emphasizing their nearly identical features.
North completed the look with a pearl-and-silver choker necklace, while Kardashian opted for a sleek bun and a black leather jacket.
Another selfie showed the teenager wearing long, teal-tinted dark hair as she smiled for the camera, revealing silver dental accessories and her distinctive pierced manicure. Kardashian complemented the shot with oversized sunglasses, a textured brown coat, and a chic updo.
North West Expands Music Career With Major Festival Performances
Beyond fashion, North continues to build her music career at an impressive pace. On June 11, she delivered her first solo performance at a major music festival, taking the stage at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash 2026 in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Proud mother Kardashian documented the occasion on social media, sharing a photo of backstage credentials featuring North’s image alongside the words “Stage 3… North West,” highlighting the significance of the moment.
The performance came just weeks after North surprised fans with an appearance at the Rolling Loud Florida 2026 in Orlando, Florida. During the festival, she joined Molly Santana on stage for a performance of an unreleased collaboration, drawing enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.
For the appearance, North embraced her signature style, sporting bright blue hair, dark sunglasses, and a coordinated leather outfit consisting of a fitted top and matching skirt.
Although Kardashian and Kanye finalized their divorce in 2022, the former couple have remained supportive of their eldest daughter’s creative ambitions. Both parents have publicly celebrated North’s achievements through social media posts and appearances at important events.
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Hugh Jackman’s Romance With Sutton Foster Faces New Strain Over Relocation: ‘Not A Happy Relationship At Moment’
There seems to be trouble in paradise in Hugh Jackman‘s romance with Sutton Foster, as reports suggest the lovebirds are at odds over his plans for them to relocate to Australia.
The couple is also grappling with their schedule amid reports they’ve struggled to find “quality time together,” mainly because of his workaholic nature.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have suffered an onslaught of backlash since they went public with their relationship, as many suspect there was an overlap with his marriage to ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s honeymoon phase may already be hitting a serious rough patch as insiders hint at a disagreement over his proposed relocation plans.
The pair were the toast of the red carpet just last month at the 2026 Met Gala, but the Broadway actress has been grappling with heated backlash from social media users for their romance.
The situation seemingly prompted the “Wolverine” actor to push for a move to his home country of Australia, but Foster isn’t in support and would rather stay put in New York City.
“Sutton’s idea that they could just keep being this cozy little Broadway couple and work on their theatre projects indefinitely is proving to be a fantasy,” a source told Globe Magazine. “Hugh is always going to be a citizen of the world, and he’s always going to need regular check-ins back in Australia.”
The insider noted that Jackman is a “creature of New York too,” but is only there mostly to be close to his children, Oscar and Ava, whom he shares with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
Sutton Foster Has Her Own Life In New York
The disagreement has seemingly caused a rift between the former Broadway co-stars, especially because Foster can’t just uproot her life from New York.
According to the insider, the two-time Tony award winner “has her own duties as a divorced mom to tend to in the city,” especially as it concerns her much younger daughter Emily, whom she shares with ex-husband Ted Griffin.
They went further to add that another “reason it’s not a happy relationship at the moment has a lot to do with Hugh’s grand mid-career ambitions.”
While Foster is satisfied keeping up with her Broadway career because that has always been her childhood dream, the source added that Jackman “has much bigger, more global plans” for himself.
“The bottom line is, Hugh knows he needs a partner who can really keep up with him and his schedule, without friction, the way his ex, Deb, was able to do for so many years,” the source said, adding that “Sutton still has a lot of commitments that keep her from doing that.”
Hugh Jackman’s Busy Schedule Has Left The Broadway Star Feeling Isolated
The sudden friction stands in stark contrast to the image the couple has projected over the last year, so much so that it reportedly got to Jackman’s ex-wife, who’s understood to have been dissatisfied at how they’ve been parading themselves around town.
After striking up a close relationship during their run in the 2022 Broadway revival of “The Music Man,” the pair officially went public with their romance in early 2025 following Foster’s divorce from Griffin.
However, there seems to be a problem combining their lives together, as the source told Woman’s Day that the actor’s busy schedule has left her feeling isolated.
The Couple’s Work-Focused Relationship Is Doing ‘More Harm Than Good,’ Sources Claim
Jackman is said to have dove right back into work following his divorce from Furness and has been using it to cope.
Foster was initially in support of it, but since it became “interminable,” she has been left struggling to come to terms with it.
Reports suggest those close to them fear the situation is doing “more harm than good,” and has seen the pair drift apart further.
Sutton Foster Is Starting To Understand What Deborra-Lee Furness Faced During Her Marriage To Hugh Jackman
Some of their outings have also raised eyebrows as to the frosty state of things between them.
They kept a united front as they attended the premiere of his new movie, “The Death of Robin Hood,” but Jackman noticeably went for the after-party alone, leaving many puzzled.
With more projects in the pipeline, a source told the news outlet that their relationship may soon be left hanging by a thread.
“Hugh’s a workaholic, and she’s starting to understand how lonely Deb must have felt at times,” the source said. “Sutton’s finding it hard to be by Hugh’s side at so many events, and he invites her to every single one.”
They continued, “It’s not that she’s shy, but she’s busy with her own career and still has a young daughter to raise. Sadly, the biggest casualty of all is Hugh and Sutton finding quality time together – they’re like passing ships sometimes.”
Dutton Ranch‘s Natalie Alyn Lind is aware that her character, Oreana, has Yellowstone fans divided.
“I love playing a character that’s loved and hated,” Lind, 26, exclusively told Us Weekly during a joint interview with Finn Little. “I love seeing the fan responses.”
The actress has enjoyed the varied reaction, adding, “There’s something that I giggle about every time that somebody really hates my character because then I’m doing my job right. Because my character is not supposed to be a lovable character necessarily. She’s supposed to create a conversation which has been happening and that’s the best thing in my opinion.”
While not everyone has understood Oreana’s intentions, Lind was thrilled about the challenge.
Dutton Ranch is officially renewed — but not everyone is coming back in season 2. Paramount+’s hit franchise started with Yellowstone, which premiered in 2018 and introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family. The show came to an end in 2024, expanding its universe with Luke Grimes‘ CBS show Marshals and Dutton Ranch. “As Beth […]
“That’s been the most exciting part about playing her and that’s what I wanted to do while filming the show,” she shared. “I think that she’s a character with a ton of levels.”
Lind is hoping to learn more about Oreana in future seasons. “The Duttons have been seen for so many years that hopefully with more seasons to come, you’re going to start finding out more about her background,” she teased. “When we started the show, they sat us down and had a conversation about where they came from.”
She continued: “There’s a lot more that has not been seen or told about Oreana that I’m really excited for people to find out. That might explain some of it — not all of it. The behavior sometimes is not redeemable but I think that some parts of her will still, people will look back and be like, ‘Oh, that’s why.’”
Yellowstone viewers met Oreana through her romance with Carter (Little), who grew up on the Paramount Network show. When the franchise expanded with Dutton Ranch, Carter was back — but this time as a high school student preparing for adulthood.
Carter’s first relationship has crashed and burned so far after Oreana took a step back from their romance in the most recent episode of the show.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have made the move from Yellowstone to their own show — but who else makes up the cast of Dutton Ranch? The Paramount Network show, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family. Yellowstone came to an end in 2024, expanding its universe with Luke Grimes‘ CBS […]
“Oreana has had a little bit more experience in the whole dating scene. This being Carter’s first love, you do fall head over heels the first time,” Little, 20, exclusively told Us. “I’m not sure if that was what Oreana was expecting but that’s what happened.”
Lind, meanwhile, came to her character’s defense.
“She is the type where her childhood feels like it was taken away from her,” the actress noted. “She’s always been put into a box and told where she has to go to college or what she has to do. Being with Carter has given her her youth back in a way and there’s something whimsical and magical about that.”
Lind continued: “She feels like a kid when she’s around him but she also acts like a child. I think that Carter’s character is a lot more mature than Oreana is at most times and he has a much more level head. But he’s a grounding force. So it’s funny to see a character that is technically older acting like a child with a character that’s younger that acts like he’s — at times — 80 years old.”
LisaRaye came through and turned the heat all the way up on timelines, and the internet is loving every second of it. The actress dropped a video of herself hitting Yung Miami’s ‘Spend Dat’ challenge, and even Caresha entered the chat to tell her to keep her foot on necks.
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Yung Miami Reacts As LisaRaye Breaks The Internet With Her ‘Spend Dat’ Challenge
Recently, LisaRaye came through with some “let me show y’all how it’s really done” energy, dropping a video of herself hopping on Yung Miami’s viral ‘Spend Dat’ challenge. Rocking a white bathing suit, a sheer wrap skirt, clear sandals, and diamond earrings, LisaRaye looking stunning while living her best life on what appeared to be a vacation getaway. She told fans in her caption that it was her turn to accept the challenge, and they quickly agreed, telling her she was aging backwards and looking as gorgeous as ever. Even Yung Miami slid into her comments and told her, “Yesssss!!!! I’m living!!!!”
The TL Says LisaRaye Still Got It!
Once The Shade Room reposted LisaRaye’s video, the Roommates flooded the comment section with heart eyes and fire emojis. Plenty of fans said LisaRaye has been fine their whole life, while others couldn’t resist cracking a few jokes and bringing up her iconic character, Diamond, from ‘The Players Club’ movie.
Instagram user @dayday__mac wrote, “😍😍😍😍 Ms Lisa can do no wrong in my eyes. Go auntieeee Raye. 🤍🤍”
Instagram user @hazelbahdd wrote, “All these years later YOU GO GIRL 🙌 I’LL HAVE WHAT SHES HAVING.”
While Instagram user @letsgetglammed_ wrote, “I KNOW THATS RIGHT DIAMOND 😍”
Then Instagram user @cutz_by_whit wrote, “Still fine AF!!!💎💎😍😍”
Another Instagram user @qveen_honey wrote, “Diamond finna come outta retirement hunny 😍”
Instagram user @ching_loso wrote, “🗣️ EVERYBODY OUT THE DRESSING ROOM PLEASE!!!”
Then another Instagram user @queen_kaylou wrote, “She been pretty my entire life 🥰”
While another Instagram user @sharnice_foster wrote, “This lady almost 60 and still stepping on necks let me go drink more water 😍😍😍😍😩”
Finally, Instagram user @keishajanet wrote, “😂😂😂😍😍She never coming up off that white. 😍””
Yung Miami Previously Had Her Dad Turning Up To ‘Spend Dat’
Yung Miami’s ‘Spend Dat’ has taken over speakers and the internet. Shortly after she dropped the record, Caresha made fans fall even harder for the track when she showed off her dance moves to it. She even got her dad to hit the moves while they spent some quality time together, and their link-up quickly had fans saying, “Like father, like daughter,” while pointing out exactly where she gets her energy and personality from.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Roomies, Pleasure P is breaking his silence in a new message that has fans talking, especially as Slick ‘Em and B2K continue trending following recent Verzuz conversations tied to the group’s history.
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Pleasure P Addresses Slick ‘Em Absence From Verzuz
In a new video shared to social media, Pleasure P appears to address speculation surrounding Slick ‘Em’s absence from the recent Verzuz battle involving B2K. While seen riding in a car with the roof down, wearing shades, iced-out chains, a red hat, and a grey jacket, Pleasure P opens up about the pressures that come with success in the music industry. “I’ve been through so much when it comes to just music…so has my brothers in the group,” he says, reflecting on shared experiences within the industry.
Pleasure P Reflects On Fame And Sends Message To Slick ‘Em
He continues, emphasizing the mental toll fame can take, stating, “The thing that this success does to people mentally, is very challenging. And, I don’t take that lightly.” Pleasure P then appears to directly address Slick ‘Em, offering words of support: “So shout out to Slick ’em. We love you brother. And, we definitely want you back man. We just hope you…do better. And, we’re here for you always,” leaving fans dissecting the message and its timing amid ongoing group discussions.
Fans Had A Lot To Say About This
Folks quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section after Pleasure P’s message surfaced and didn’t hold back sharing their two cents. Some users claimed Omarion was out of line for even speaking on Slick ‘Em, arguing the focus should’ve stayed on support instead of commentary. Meanwhile, others sent prayers and well wishes, while many commended Pretty Ricky for continuing to hold him down and show support regardless of what’s going on.
One Instagram user @prettychaoss__ wrote, “🥹🥹 I miss Slick ’em he had the best verses 😂😂😂”
This Instagram user @tynicolle said, “Omarion mentioning him was a low blow because let them had brought up the dysfunction in their group. They would’ve been ready to fight“
And, Instagram user @blexicanbabby shared, “Omarion why you bring Slick ‘Em up ? They should’ve asked you and Fizz where April at 🤗😒”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @thatseuro commented, “Praying for Slick! 🩵🖤”
While Instagram user @phenomenalgee claimed, “One thing about them—they’ve never discredited him, never spoken negatively about him, and have always shown him nothing but love. ❤️ Real Brotherhood“
Finally, Instagram user @kidinfamous wrote, “Prayers up for Slick ‘Em 🙏🏾💙 His absence was felt but Pretty Ricky still held it down 💯”
Omarion Addresses Backlash Over Slick ‘Em Question At Verzuz
Omarion’s name has been at the center of ongoing conversation following a viral Verzuz moment with Pretty Ricky. As previously reported, Omarion sparked reactions online after asking, “Where Slick ‘Em at?” right before the group hit the stage—an off-the-cuff comment that quickly went viral and led many fans to call it “mean” and “corny,” especially given the sensitive context surrounding Slick ‘Em’s absence.
As backlash grew, Omarion eventually addressed the moment in the comments of a reposted clip, saying he wasn’t aware of Slick ‘Em’s situation and stays focused on his family, writing, “First of all I do not keep up with nobody but my kids. I did not know that slick em was having a tough time. I wish deep healing & recovery,” but the conversation online continues as fans keep circling back to why his name keeps getting tied into the discussion.
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South American soccer star Héctor Bello’s wife, Andrea Bello, died amid the recent catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela.
“You’ll always be our favorite heroine, Mommy. I’ll make sure to remind our baby girl how wonderful you were and how much you loved her,” Héctor, 28, wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 26. “I’ll tell her the story of how you saved her, my love — how you gave your own life for our daughter, how you were a brave woman who never abandoned her, even as you breathed your last.”
Venezuela was hit by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, June 24. Andrea’s body had been found in the rubble, according to soccer club Cumaná de Campeones.
“We regret to inform you that the partner of Cumanes footballer Héctor Bello ‘Kike’ was found dead in the rubble after the earthquake that shook the country yesterday afternoon/evening,” a statement in Spanish read. “His daughter survived the collapse of the building where the entire family lived. The entire state of Sucre and the entire football community embrace you and stand with you in respect and solidarity, hoping you find peace in this time of sorrow.”
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Per the organization and Héctor’s tribute, Andrea had shielded 20-month-old daughter Alana from the natural disaster.
“There’s one thing I can’t forgive you for, Mommy: you left my soul shattered,” Héctor added in his Friday upload. “You left me to fight this battle alone — a fight we always said was ours to face together. Do you remember sending me that photo? I told you, ‘That little girl is so beautiful,’ and you asked, ‘Me too, right?’ and started laughing. I told you, ‘Yes, you’re beautiful too, but not as beautiful as me, haha.’”
He continued, “We used to laugh on the phone, and the baby would always hang up the call—or get scared when we used filters, saying, ‘Daddy, no like.’ Oh, my Andrea… Mommy, you’ve shattered my soul. I’ll always remember you, Mommy — always. Remember how I used to tell you that you’d be my woman for the rest of my life? You’d laugh, looking so in love, and your cheeks would turn red. Oh, Andrea… Mommy, I can’t handle this, my love — I really can’t.”
There were many other fatalities during the earthquake, with Héctor also working to support other victims’ families.
“I am helping out however I can and with whomever I can,” he wrote in Spanish via his Instagram Stories later on Friday. “Anyone in Caracas who needs assistance, please let me know. Many people are lending me a hand, and I know my little girl isn’t the only one going through this — there are many other children as well.”
Kate Gosselin is reportedly bracing for a new chapter in her family’s long-running public feud as her estranged son, Collin Gosselin, prepares to release a memoir detailing his childhood experiences. The former “Kate Plus 8” star is said to have been caught off guard by the announcement of Collin’s upcoming book, “In The Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood,” which is scheduled for release on October 13.
According to a source connected to the family, Kate had no idea the project was in the works until it was publicly announced. “Kate had no idea this book was in the works,” the insider told Daily Mail. “Collin hasn’t spoken to his mother since she abandoned him in an institution as a young child.”
The source went on to allege that the reality TV matriarch is deeply concerned about what could be revealed once the book hits shelves. “She didn’t expect any of this to ever come out. Now she’s spiraling because she knows it’s about to hit the fan,” the insider claimed.
Collin Gosselin Promises To Expose ‘Abuse’ And ‘Exploitation’ In New Book
While details about the memoir remain limited, Collin has made it clear that he intends to share his side of the story after years of public scrutiny.
The 22-year-old announced the project on Instagram last week, describing it as an opportunity to speak openly about his upbringing and experiences in one of reality television’s most recognizable families. “This isn’t the story people think they know. It’s the story I’ve lived,” he wrote.
Collin stressed that the memoir was not created for “entertainment” purposes. “It is a story to instill responsibility in everyone to advocate and speak up against abuse, injustice, and the exploitation of children,” he continued. “I not only poured my heart into this book for my younger self, but for ALL who have faced unfair and outright heinous acts as children. I am your voice. I stand with you.”
Kate Gosselin Has Previously Denied Collin’s Allegations
Collin has publicly criticized his mother in recent years, including during a 2023 Vice TV documentary and a 2024 interview in which he accused Kate of abuse and claimed she alienated him from his siblings. He has also spoken about being placed in a mental health facility when he was 11 years old following diagnoses that included autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Kate has strongly denied allegations of abuse. “My son Collin, whom I love with all my heart, has received multiple psychiatric diagnoses over the years,” she said in a statement to People. “For the safety of myself, his brothers and sisters and for his own well-being, he was placed in a facility following years of outpatient treatment which proved insufficient for his needs.”
According to previous reports, Collin was later re-evaluated as an adult and found by a clinical psychologist not to have any current psychiatric or behavioral issues.
Kate Gosselin Accused Collin Of Having A ‘Distorted Perception Of Reality’
Kate also pushed back against her son’s claims, arguing that he has a “distorted perception of reality.” “As many people who have family members grappling with mental health issues can attest, it is rarely and sadly surprising when complete fabrications occur, and this is just another heartbreaking facet of this fight,” she said.
“Unfortunately, I believe Collin remains a very troubled young man who continues to need a lot of help,” she added. “His brothers and sisters and I have not been directly involved in his life due to his history of unpredictable behavior and violent tendencies towards us.”
Collin Says The Book Finally Gives Him His Voice
In announcing the memoir, Collin reflected on growing up in front of millions of viewers while claiming much of his experience happened away from the cameras.
“Growing up, millions of people watched my life on television. People felt like they knew me. They knew my family. They watched me grow up. But there was so much they never saw,” he said. “For years, I kept those experiences to myself. Some because I was afraid. Some because I didn’t think anyone would believe me. And some because I just wasn’t ready.”
The reality TV alum said revisiting those memories was difficult but ultimately empowering. “Writing this book forced me to revisit some of the hardest moments of my life, but it also gave me something I’ve been searching for for a long time: my voice,” he said.
The book’s cover also appears to make a statement, featuring a 2010 paparazzi photo that shows Kate with her hand covering a young Collin’s mouth.
Family Rift Continues Years After ‘Kate Plus 8’
Kate and ex-husband Jon Gosselin, who divorced in 2009, share twins Cara and Madelyn, as well as sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. The family has remained divided in the years since their reality TV fame peaked, with Collin maintaining a close relationship with his father.
The insider also claimed that some of Collin’s siblings may be surprised by the contents of the memoir because they were young when many of the events allegedly took place and only know what they have been told over the years.
With the book’s release still months away, the memoir is already reigniting interest in one of reality television’s most complicated and controversial family dynamics.
Few directors have had as polarizing or successful a career as Quentin Tarantino, who is well-regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers to ever step behind a camera. Fans could spend years arguing about which of Tarantino’s films is his magnum opus — some would point to Pulp Fiction (and rightfully so), while others would look at newer classics like Django Unchained. While it’s still unclear if Tarantino will ever direct another movie, he has written the script for a sequel film coming out later this year, The Adventures of Cliff Booth, starring Brad Pitt. Tarantino passed on the directing torch to David Fincher for the new Cliff Booth movie, which Netflix has now confirmed will play in theaters before it begins streaming this December. The film can safely be considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth is a spin-off of Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, which won Brad Pitt his first and only acting Oscar to this day. Leonardo DiCaprio starred alongside Pitt in the original film, but he will reportedly not have a role to play in the sequel spin-off, which will take Cliff Booth on a brand-new adventure. Still, before Tarantino’s first movie in seven years heads to IMAX theaters this November, fans are revisiting the film that inspired it in droves. Not only has the film surged back into the Hulu top 10 in America, but it has also quietly become a VOD smash hit on Apple TV in more than 10 countries around the world. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood certainly has a case for being Tarantino’s magnum opus, especially if it ends up being his final film.
Is ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ Quentin Tarantino’s Magnum Opus?
It’s up for debate whether Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino’s magnum opus, or whether that title belongs to another film like Pulp Fiction or Django Unchained, though it’s important to note that Tarantino did use the working title Magnum Opus for the 2019 showbiz drama. The latter is Tarantino’s highest-grossing movie, which earned nearly $450 million at the global box office. It also is one of two Tarantino-directed films that won Christoph Waltz an Oscar — the other film to do so is Inglourious Basterds, which also stars Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender.
Check out Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood on Hulu, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of The Adventures of Cliff Booth.
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July 26, 2019
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