By Robert Scucci
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Any grown man will tell you that some of the best moments of his childhood involved playing superheroes with his friends. If you could use your imagination, throw some sort of mask over your eyes, and maybe even arm yourself with the lid from a trash can, you were all set. It goes without saying that every friend group had one sociopath who wanted to be the villain, which is why the trash can lid came in handy. You didn’t have much time before they started throwing rocks, which more often than not resulted in parents getting involved.

If you’re wondering what it might look like if a grown adult decided to play dress-up and start fighting crooks after punching out from his day job, you pretty much get 2010’s Super, starring none other than Rainn Wilson as Frank Darbo, or, as he would like to be known, The Crimson Bolt.

Thinking about how kids playing superheroes is pretty much universal (my 5-year-old son has the capes in his toy chest to prove it), Super feels almost like wish fulfillment for those kids after they grow up. Except our hero is so misguided in his vigilantism that the best we’re going to get from him is “Shut up, crime!” before humiliating himself in most situations.

From Loser To Super

When we’re first introduced to Frank Darbo (Rainn Wilson) in Super, it’s well established that he’s not exactly a prize catch. He’s deeply religious, works as a short-order cook, and lets everybody walk all over him. This includes his wife Sarah (Liv Tyler), a reformed drug addict who quickly shifts her attention to a ruthless drug dealer named Jacques (Kevin Bacon). Absolutely heartbroken, and worried sick that his wife will relapse in her new lover’s company, Frank decides it’s time to take matters into his own hands after the religious superhero from the local TV station known as The Holy Avenger (Nathan Fillion) pays him a visit in a dream.

Now calling himself The Crimson Bolt, Frank heads to the comic book store to do some research, where he meets Libby (Elliot Page), a nerd of the highest order who wants to help him fully embrace his alter ego. When he’s not working or researching, Frank is field-testing his Crimson Bolt suit by hiding behind dumpsters and waiting for crime to happen.

At first, we bear witness to some truly vulgar displays of power, if you could call it power because he has none. Frank gets into fights with people who cut him in line, and most of his crime fighting leaves both him and everybody else worse off after he intervenes. Once he starts building a reputation as a force for good, though, everybody catches on. Jacques and his goons realize he’s out for revenge because that’s what kicked off this entire crusade in the first place. Meanwhile, Libby wants in on the action. She knows Frank is running around as The Crimson Bolt and decides she should call herself Boltie and become his sidekick.

Together, The Crimson Bolt and Boltie are a force to be reckoned with. But is Frank’s gumption, and his sudden interest in building pipe bombs, enough to take down Jacques? And will The Holy Avenger support this kind of behavior? Only time will tell, but rest assured plenty of people get their asses kicked in Super.

Deserves Its Cult Status, But Don’t Compare It To Kickass

What’s most baffling to me is how Super only garnered a 50 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. For a dark comedy, it checks all the boxes. It has a conflicted protagonist who channels serious Dwight Schrute energy when he’s pushed into an awkward situation, and Kevin Bacon looks like he’s having an absolute blast playing the bad guy.

One possibility is that the James Gunn film was constantly compared to Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass, which came out the same year. It could be that audiences only had so much bandwidth for superhero comedies, and when push came to shove, Kick-Ass simply ended up being the more popular movie. Commenting on the similarities between the films, Millar chalked the whole thing up to parallel thinking. The reality is they were both working on similar ideas at roughly the same time, but the end result is two very different movies.

If I’m being honest, I think Super is the superior movie, mostly because nobody has any enhanced abilities. It’s a spiritual journey that one man goes through after his whole world falls apart, and his naivety about how the world works is what sells most of the humor. If anything, you should watch both films as a double feature because they’re cut from the same cloth while operating in completely different lanes.

As of this writing, Super is streaming for free on Tubi.

Since breaking out on the small screen as the fan-favorite vampire Angel in the cult horror series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, David Boreanaz has become one of television’s most reliable leading men, maintaining a steady presence in primetime for more than two decades. His most recent major TV role came as Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Jason Hayes, the leader of Bravo Team in CBS’s military drama SEAL Team. Up next, he’ll take on the iconic role of Jim Rockford, the conman-turned-private investigator in NBC’s reboot of The Rockford Files. While audiences await what could become another defining role for the actor, one of his most beloved projects — a series that has recently sparked reboot rumors — has quietly arrived on the world’s biggest streaming platform.

Bones is coming to Netflix. The Fox procedural drama was the series that allowed Boreanaz to continue his TV success after Angel concluded in 2004. Premiering in 2005, the show cast him as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, who partnered with forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) to investigate murders by examining the remains of victims. Bones became a major success for Fox, running for 12 seasons and 246 episodes before concluding in 2017.

Over the years, the crime procedural has maintained a dedicated following, with its mix of character-driven storytelling, humor, and case-of-the-week mysteries helping it remain a streaming favorite. Now, the series is set to reach an even wider audience as it expands its streaming availability on Netflix. Beginning Saturday, July 11, fans in the UK and Ireland will be able to stream Bones on Netflix, right after it leaves Prime Video the previous day. However, this international rollout appears to be limited to those regions for now. In the United States, the series will remain available through Hulu, Disney+, and digital storefronts.

What’s the Status of a ‘Bones’ Reboot?

With Hollywood’s reboot era in full swing, it’s surprising that a Bones revival has yet to become a reality. However, the delay doesn’t appear to be due to a lack of interest. Instead, the complicated corporate ownership following Disney’s acquisition of Fox has reportedly been one of the major obstacles standing in the way. Talks of bringing the beloved procedural back have been circulating for years, with both fans and members of the original cast expressing interest in reuniting the Jeffersonian team. Nearly every major player has shown enthusiasm about a potential return, including Deschanel, Boreanaz, T. J. Thyne, and even author Kathy Reichs, whose Temperance Brennan novels served as the inspiration for the series.

For now, though, a Bones revival has not been officially greenlit. With Boreanaz and Deschanel recently taking on new major television roles, a reunion may prove more complicated to arrange in the immediate future. However, the continued popularity of the series on streaming platforms suggests that audience interest remains strong. For a show with such a passionate fan base, the door to a Bones revival appears far from closed.

Bones will stream on Netflix in the UK and Ireland on July 11. The series is currently available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. Stay tuned for future updates.

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2005 – 2017

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Hart Hanson

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Ian Toynton, Dwight H. Little, Chad Lowe, Jeannot Szwarc, Allan Kroeker, Kate Woods, Steven DePaul, Tim Southam, Jeff Woolnough, Milan Cheylov, Randall Zisk, Alex Chapple, François Velle, Jesús Salvador Treviño, Tony Wharmby, Craig Ross Jr., Kevin Hooks, Michael Lange, Sanford Bookstaver, Allison Liddi-Brown, David Grossman, Emile B. Levisetti, Greg Yaitanes, Brad Turner

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Hart Hanson, Michael Peterson, Dean Lopata, Jonathan Collier, Keith Foglesong, Janet Lin, Elizabeth Benjamin, Pat Charles, Josh Berman, Scott Williams, Hilary Weisman Graham, Noah Hawley, Lyla Oliver, Karyn Usher, Dave Thomas, Janet Tamaro, Sanford Golden, Steve Blackman, Joe Hortua, Karen Wyscarver, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Emily Silver, Yael Zinkow, Greg Ball

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With streaming services competing for viewers’ attention every single day, it can be hard to determine what to watch first. We often go with our preferences in genre, cast, directors, and writers and go from there; sometimes it’s a clear win, and sometimes, even a well-cast, greatly made show can be a miss. Netflix has the most original programs thus far in a wide variety of genres, from horror to comedy and even animation.

Picking out Netflix shows that have no flaws whatsoever is really hard, because perfection is rare and often in the eye of the beholder. But, regardless of the genre or year of release, there are some original series that Netflix decided to produce and invest in that have no mistakes; these are seven Netflix shows without a single flaw.

‘Love, Death & Robots’ (2019–2025)

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The adult animated anthology series, Love, Death & Robots, is a breathtaking showcase of what happens when you give the world’s most visionary animators complete creative freedom. Love, Death & Robots presents a collection of short films, each running between five and twenty minutes, that span genres from sci-fi and horror to comedy and fantasy, all unified by stunning animation and bold, often provocative storytelling. The show’s executive producer is David Fincher, while the animation studios hail from countries like the U.S., Spain, the UK, South Korea, Russia, Hungary, and Japan.

The series’ anthology format is perfect for flawless storytelling: with no recurring characters or overarching plots, every episode stands entirely on its own. Some of the most celebrated entries include “Three Robots,” “Bad Travelling,” and the hauntingly beautiful “Jibaro.” The show has won 13 Emmy Awards and holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for its Season 3 and 4. What makes Love, Death & Robots flawless is its consistency across four volumes—while individual episodes vary in tone, the overall quality remains remarkably high, with no weak entries dragging down the whole. It’s a dazzling, unpredictable, and endlessly inventive masterclass in short-form storytelling.

‘Kingdom’ (2019–2020)

Netflix’s first original K-drama, Kingdom, is also the first K-drama to use a highly popular historical setting and combine it with zombies. In Kingdom, though, zombies are more than just mindless monsters—they often serve as a mirror to the rot of a corrupt society. Set in Korea’s Joseon dynasty, the show follows Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-hoon) as he investigates a mysterious plague that turns the dead into flesh-eating creatures. But the true horror hides more in the scheming nobles and the power-hungry queen, who would rather let the kingdom die completely than let go of their power.

Across twelve episodes and a special, Kingdom delivers breathtaking set pieces, including a frozen lake battle and a nighttime siege that ranks among the most thrilling action sequences on television. The show holds a steady 98% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but Season 2 holds a perfect 100% score. Beneath the gore and sword fights lies a razor-sharp critique of class inequality and political negligence; Ju anchors the chaos as a prince who evolves from naive idealist to hardened survivor, joined by a formidable cast in the form of Bae Doona and Ryu Seung-ryong. Tight, brutal, and politically sharp, Kingdom is a flawless genre triumph that has helped Netflix’s investment in K-dramas blossom.

‘The Chestnut Man’ (2021–Present)

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The Danish crime thriller The Chestnut Man is one of the most perfectly constructed Nordic noir series ever made. Based on the bestselling novels by Søren Sveistrup, the creator of The Killing, the show follows detective Naia Thulin (Danica Curcic) and her Interpol-assigned partner Mark Hess (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) as they investigate brutal murders in Copenhagen‘s bleak suburbs. The first season, released in 2021, adapted Sveistrup’s debut novel and was hailed as a flawless thriller (holding a 100% rating on RT). The six-episode run is tightly plotted, with every clue and red herring meticulously placed, building to a heavy, unexpected ending.

Five years later, Season 2, subtitled “Hide and Seek,” reunites Curcic and Følsgaard alongside The Killing‘s Sofie Gråbøl for a brand-new case. This six-episode sequel follows the detectives as they investigate the disappearance of a woman, uncovering a killer playing a disturbing game of hide and seek. While some critics found a controversial character’s death divisive, the season has been praised as “the pinnacle of the Nordic noir genre” and remains a cohesive thriller. Together, both seasons make The Chestnut Man a complete, gripping saga that can be rewatched over and over.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)

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Mike Flanagan‘s adaptation of Shirley Jackson‘s classic novel is far more than a ghost story; The Haunting of Hill House is a multi-generational family drama that uses horror as a vehicle to explore grief, trauma, and the ways our pasts haunt us. The series follows the Crain family, dividing its narrative between the past, when the five children and their parents moved into the abandoned Hill House, and the present, where the now-adult siblings reunite with their father to confront the terror that shaped their lives.

Flanagan’s direction is masterful, employing long, unbroken takes and a non-linear structure that rewards careful attention. The performances are uniformly excellent, with standout turns from Victoria Pedretti and Kate Siegel, while the show culminates in a tragic revelation that reframes the entire story; this is why the show also has a high rewatchability factor (well, that, and the 43 hidden ghosts across the series). It’s widely considered one of the greatest horror series of all time, with Forbes saying that it “may actually be Netflix’s best original show ever.” It’s a flawless, emotional work of art that shows that the trauma we carry in ourselves can become a formidable monster, haunting our every step.

‘BoJack Horseman’ (2014–2020)

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An animated comedy about a washed-up ’90s sitcom star who also happens to be a horse should not be as profound, but BoJack Horseman is one of the most emotionally devastating and psychologically insightful shows ever made. Across its six seasons, the series follows BoJack (voiced by Will Arnett) as he navigates the hollow pleasures of Hollywood, grapples with his own self-destructive behavior, and searches for meaning and redemption. It starts as a cynical showbiz satire, but it grows into an unflinching exploration of depression, addiction, trauma, and the possibility of change.

The genius of BoJack Horseman is the range it encompasses: it often pivots from absurdist animal puns to gut-wrenching emotional revelations in the space of a single scene. The show never overstays its welcome, and after six seasons, it ends ambiguously but honors the development of the characters. BoJack Horseman is a masterpiece that will make you laugh, cry, and question everything; there’s not a wasted episode in its 76-episode run, and the show’s ability to tackle the darkest aspects of (human) existence while remaining consistently hilarious is nothing short of miraculous. It is a flawless meditation on what it means to try, fail, and keep trying anyway.

‘Midnight Mass’ (2021)

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Mike Flanagan’s (second) follow-up to Hill House is an even more ambitious and thematically rich work, this time getting the seal of approval from the king of horror himself, Stephen King. Midnight Mass is a seven-episode limited series set on a small, isolated island community called Crockett Island, where the arrival of a charismatic and mysterious young priest, Father Paul (Hamish Linklater), and the former convict and Crockett native, Riley (Zach Gilford), coincides with a series of inexplicable miracles and horrifying events. It’s a slow-burning meditation on faith, doubt, purpose, and community that slowly grows into something terrifying and mesmerizing.

While the entire ensemble is brilliant, Samantha Sloyan and Linklater deliver some of the most mesmerizing performances in television history; he is unnerving and charming, while she plays a believer filled with intense, often terrifying, devotion. Flanagan’s writing is at its peak, using the horror genre as a vehicle to explore questions of faith, mortality, and the danger of religious extremism. Midnight Mass is a flawless masterpiece of atmosphere and emotional depth, with extraordinary monologues, intense scares, and a finale that is a beautiful reckoning with mortality that lingers for a long time.

‘Mindhunter’ (2017–2019)

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No other show in Netflix’s library deserves the title “flawless” like David Fincher’s Mindhunter does. The series chronicles the early days of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, following agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as they interview locked up serial killers to develop criminal profiling techniques and educate police officers and detectives across the country to recognize killers early. Mindhunter is a detective show elevated by Fincher’s meticulous, clinical direction and a script that treats its subject matter with a razor-sharp intellect.

Mindhunter is mostly built around conversations—long, tense, psychologically grueling interrogations—and yet it is more gripping than most action thrillers. The performances are uniformly outstanding, particularly Cameron Britton‘s chilling turn as real-life killer Ed Kemper. Across 19 episodes, Mindhunter never dips in quality, maintaining a consistent atmosphere of dread and tension that stays unbearable at times. It is a masterpiece in all respects, so much so that we can easily call it the greatest show Netflix has ever produced. The cancellation after season two is tragic, but what remains is flawless, essential television that changed the way we think about crime drama.

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2017 – 2019

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Joe Penhall

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David Fincher, Carl Franklin, Andrew Dominik, Andrew Douglas, Asif Kapadia, Tobias Lindholm

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Influencer Nara Smith is reflecting on how daily moments with her 2-year-old daughter, Whimsy, have changed amid the toddler’s cancer battle.

“Cancer has a way of taking things you never realized you’d grieve,” Smith wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, July 7. “The day I ran my fingers through her hair, strands coating them, I realized I wouldn’t be brushing Whimsy’s hair much longer. It’s such a small thing, until it isn’t. Tiny curls on her pillow. Hair caught in my fingers after bath time. Hair loss is one of the first visible reminders that life has changed.”

She continued, “Watching Whimsy lose hers has been one of the hardest parts of this journey. It wasn’t just hair. It was the little curls I tucked behind her ears, the wispy strands that caught the sunlight, and all the ordinary moments I never imagined I’d miss.”

Alongside the message, she shared a glimpse of herself kissing her daughter’s head while Nara’s husband, Lucky Blue Smith, held onto their little one. (Nara and Lucky are also the parents of daughter Rumble Honey, 5, son Slim Easy, 4, and daughter Fawnie Golden, 9 months. Lucky previously welcomed daughter Gravity in 2017 with ex Stormi Bree Henley.)

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Nara Smith/YouTube TikTok star Nara Smith and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, are not looking to have six children as they initially hoped. “After Whimsy, we are absolutely done now,” Nara, 22, told GQ Hype in a profile published on Wednesday, August 7. “Having toddlers is the best sort of birth control because they’re wild.” […]

In another clip, Nara rested her head on Lucky’s shoulder as he shaved their daughter’s hair. A final video showed their daughter walking down a hallway with a bald head while wearing a dress.

“Changes,” Nara wrote over the clip, alongside a simple white heart emoji.

Her caption continued, “If sharing these pieces of our story helps even one family feel less alone, or encourages one person to learn more about childhood cancer, then this vulnerable part of our lives is worth opening. Today her curls are returning🤍.”

Nara shared in June that Whimsy was diagnosed with cancer “late last year” after being brought to a pediatrician to have “something suspicious” on her body examined.

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“When we took her into our pediatrician, I just remember him going really quiet and calm … My heart dropped in that moment,” she said via Instagram at the time. “I don’t know whether it was my gut telling me something or just a mom’s intuition, but the first thing that I felt was she has cancer.”

Whimsy underwent “a lot of X-rays, ultrasounds and finally a biopsy.” Nara and Lucky were called “immediately” afterward and told that she has cancer.

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“[They] told us it had spread and that she needs to come and start chemo treatments immediately,” Nara recalled.

The influencer later shared a series of photos of Whimsy amid her health battle — including one showing her with a bedazzled head.

“Little warrior girl🎀,” Nara wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 3. “Sharing something this vulnerable wasn’t an easy decision but seeing every message, prayer, story of a similar experience and kindness has made it a little easier. To every family or parent walking through something heavy right now, we’re thinking of you too🤍.”

The family of Nolan Xavier Wells has retained civil rights lawyer Ben Crump. The 18-year-old college student was found dead on Horn Island in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, July 6. Nolan went to the island with a group of friends on the Fourth of July and never returned. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office claims Nolan willingly stayed on the island alone. According to a press release from Crump, the Wells’ family wants a “thorough and transparent” investigation into his death.

RELATED: Nolan Xavier Wells’ Death Ignites Social Media Conversation About Being The Only Black Person In Non-Black Spaces & Friend Groups

Nolan Xavier Wells’ Family Retains Ben Crump Amid Questions About His Death

Nolan was reported missing by his mother to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office around midnight on Saturday after he didn’t return with the rest of the group. He was found two days later and identified through family confirmation and dental records, per WLOX.

According to ABC News, the group claimed Nolan wanted to stay on the island, so they “went back” without him. Nolan was seemingly one of the only Black people amid the seemingly majority white group. The lack of answers from the group he traveled with to Horn Island has raised suspicions and public demands for clarification. Sheriff John Ledbetter has already said his department doesn’t suspect foul play, but investigators are considering a drowning.

“From what we understand, he chose to stay there,” said Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter. Later adding, “There’s no information that we have right now that would lead us to believe that a crime has occurred.”

Crump released a statement after Nolan was found. The civil rights’ lawyer called for a transparent investigation into Nolan’s death.

“Nolan Wells was a beloved son, teammate and friend who went out to celebrate the Fourth of July and never came home,” reads Ben Crump’s statement. “His family deserves answers. They deserve the truth. We will not rest until every fact about what happened to Nolan on Horn Island is brought into the light, and we call on investigators to pursue this case with the urgency and transparency this family deserves.”

Nolan’s Mother Updates Public Profile Amid Son’s Death

The Shade Room previously reported that his mother, Christine Wonsley, shared a picture of Nolan with three friends on a boat taken on the same day he disappeared. She also on Tuesday updated her Facebook profile picture with a photograph of herself with Nolan.

His mysterious death prompted questions about how he died, and a video taken on Horn Island on July 4 raised more concerns. The video was shot from a boat and seemingly shows a man resembling Nolan standing by on the beach as an argument took place. One individual is heard yelling the F-word, but the audio is distant. It’s unclear if the college student was the target of the shouting individual as crowds of people are seen looking on.

Nolan’s Childhood Friends Spoke Out After His Death

According to the Sun Herald, Nolan’s best friend, Jayvon Williams, was supposed to ride out to Horn Island on the same boat as him. He didn’t because it was full, but he remembers last seeing Nolan around 4 p.m. on the island.

“As soon as we got out there, he told me that he loved me,” recalled Jayvon.

Another friend, Trace Carter, said he talked to Nolan before the trip. “Just hit me up when you get back,” said Carter. “Just be careful, bro. Watch out for yourself.” Nolan replied, “I got you. I’ll hit you up later.”

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Taylen Biggs has spent years interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment, but one celebrity continues to stand out above the rest. The 13-year-old journalist, influencer, and red carpet correspondent has spoken with actors, musicians, athletes, and entrepreneurs throughout her rapidly growing career. Yet when asked which celebrity left the strongest impression on her, Biggs immediately pointed to Selena Gomez.

During an exclusive conversation with The Blast, Taylen Biggs reflected on her 2024 interview with the singer, actress, and Rare Beauty founder, explaining that Gomez’s warmth and authenticity made the experience unforgettable.

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For Biggs, what made Gomez memorable wasn’t her celebrity status. Instead, it was the way she treated the people around her. “When I interviewed her, she was just so sweet and kind,” Biggs told The Blast. “She made me feel comfortable, and the conversation just flowed so well.”

The young reporter said Gomez created an environment that immediately put her at ease, something that isn’t always guaranteed when sitting down with a global superstar. That experience ultimately changed how Biggs thinks about interviewing others.

Rather than focusing solely on getting the perfect question or headline-making answer, she began paying closer attention to how guests feel during a conversation.

Their Rare Beauty Interview Resonated With Fans

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Biggs first interviewed Gomez in October 2024 during a special conversation for Rare Beauty. The interview quickly gained attention online as the pair discussed topics including mental health, self-confidence, personal growth, and navigating life in the public eye.

One particularly memorable moment came when Biggs asked Gomez what advice she would give her younger self. “Not be so hard on yourself,” Gomez responded.

Fans praised Gomez for her advice and for the natural chemistry between the two, noting how easily the conversation flowed despite their age difference. At one point, Gomez affectionately referred to Biggs as a “little sweetheart,” a moment many viewers still talk about to this day.

Selena Gomez’s Authenticity Became A Valuable Lesson

Looking back, Biggs said one quality stood out above all others: authenticity. In fact, during their original interview, Biggs described authenticity as Gomez’s “ultimate superpower.” That perspective has only strengthened with time.

According to Biggs, Gomez’s openness about her experiences and willingness to be vulnerable helped create a safe and welcoming environment. “She made me feel comfortable and calm,” Biggs explained. “It made me feel safe in the surroundings that we were in.” And for someone building a career around conversations, that lesson proved invaluable.

Biggs Continues Building An Impressive Celebrity Interview Resume

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While Gomez remains one of the celebrities who left the biggest impression on her, Biggs told The Blast that she has no plans of slowing down. Over the past several years, the young journalist has interviewed a wide range of actors, musicians, entrepreneurs, and influencers, building a reputation as one of the most recognizable young faces on the red carpet circuit.

She also opened up about her partnership with Invisalign and the role confidence has played in both her personal life and growing career. The 13-year-old explained that confidence isn’t about being perfect, but rather feeling comfortable with who you are.

Biggs shared that wearing Invisalign aligners has helped boost her confidence, particularly while attending red carpet events and interviewing celebrities. “Now I have the confidence to actually smile,” she said, adding that preparation is another key factor in helping her feel self-assured before major interviews.

The young journalist also looked ahead to her future ambitions, revealing that interviewing Taylor Swift remains one of the biggest items on her career bucket list. Along with hopes of sitting down with the global superstar, Biggs said she dreams of hosting her own talk show, pursuing more acting opportunities, and appearing on Jimmy Fallon‘s late-night show.

The Advice Taylen Biggs Still Uses Today

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The experience continues to influence how Biggs approaches interviews. “I kind of want to use those things that I felt and give it to other people,” she told The Blast. “When I interview people, I want them to feel comfortable with me.”

Biggs also recalled another piece of advice Gomez shared that has stayed with her long after the cameras stopped rolling. “Take time for yourself,” Gomez told her.

As Biggs balances school, content creation, red carpet appearances, and an increasingly impressive interview résumé, it’s advice she still carries with her today.

Charlize Theron fed eyes online before turning heads at “The Odyssey” premiere.

The highly rated actress, who has had no struggles stripping down into her birthday suit on screens over the years, had fans drooling over her once again just before her most recent movie hit the big screen.

Charlize Theron addressed her stance on sultry scenes for movies almost two decades ago and continues to maintain a professional view of the perks that come with her job.

Theron stepped out for the movie premiere’s after-party looking elegant in a Givenchy long red dress with a hip-high slit. The draped red velvet dress was custom-made, swapped from the black version of Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Fall 2026 line, which she wore for the premiere. 

The actress completed her look with a pair of black leather Bonbon gloves with puffed sleeves and a pair of black heels whose color matched perfectly with Theron’s pedicure. Although the style of the gloves was eye-catching thanks to the elbow-length puffy sleeves, they did not steal the focus from the stunning dress.

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The halter top style and high slit took their reign in the front of the gown, while the back pulled eyes with the dramatic bow-spine feature running down Theron’s bare back. She had her hair in a sleek side-swept wet look with few strands left free to the side of her face. The movie star rocked a pair of Desert diamond earrings from London jewelry house Glenn Spiro.

The Actress Wore Nothing But Her Diamond Earrings Hours Before The Movie Premiere

Theron shared a sultry photo on Instagram shortly before stepping out in style. In the photo, the “Monster” actress posed topless, wrapping her arms around her chest.

It was evident that she was getting ready for the occasion as her hair and glam were already done. The classic makeup look stood out as the light hit her smileless face in the picture.

The picture also highlighted her bright red lipstick and an important piece of jewelry: her diamond earrings, which she stepped out in later that evening.

In what appears to be her hotel room, her premiere dress can be partially seen on the bed in the background of the snap. The movie star simply captioned her post by tagging “theodysseymovie”

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The Eye-Catching Photo Wowed Fans

The racy photo caught fans’ attention, to say the least, just as much as her outfits made heads turn when the TV personality stepped out with poise. The comments and reactions continue to increase even after her premiere looks have made headlines.

Theron’s post has gathered over two thousand comments, many of which are from fans writing compliments about her beauty. Stunning, beautiful, and gorgeous are some of the few words repeatedly used by fans in the comment section as they expressed how smitten they are by the actress’s looks.

“Ethereally beautiful,” a commenter wrote. “Goddess!” another remarked, while a different user added, “Wow, beautiful as always.” Countless fans sent love to the award-winning actress from different parts of the globe, and notably, others could not hold their thirst in the comments. Many heart and flower emojis also rolled in as the reaction to the post surpassed a hundred and forty thousand within hours.

The ‘Atomic Blonde’ Star’s Stance On Explicit Movie Scenes

Back in 2009, Theron sat down with Vogue, where she discussed her views tied to on-screen nudity. Being 34 at the time, she revealed that she was still approached to play naive young woman characters on screen despite her age.

Theron maintained that she will continue to do what many young actresses are asked to do and is willing to be filmed in her birthday suit if the role requires it.

One of her movies, “The Burning Plane,” was referenced, where the mom of two does not have any clothing on in the opening scene. “This isn’t about me,” Theron said of her nude appearance in the scene, adding, “I don’t look at the movie and go, ‘Jesus, my a-s is really saggy.’” 

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The conversation shifted into talks about her plans as regards building a family, and “The Italian Job” star was so sure about having five sons at the time.

She also presumed she would build a family wth her longtime beau Stuart Townsend, whom she had dated for almost nine years and had hopes of embarking on that path of life together.

Charlize Theron Has Grown And Embraced Change

Oh! How the tables have turned! Theron’s family-building plans have taken a steep turn in a far different direction. The movie star has welcomed two kids via adoption, and no, they are not sons, very different from her 2009 plans. She has daughters, Jackson and August, whom she adores and lives for.

The “Mad Max” star’s relationship with Townsend also came to an end in 2010. Her past experiences with relationships have influenced her decisions moving forward. She recently shared that while she has not closed the door on romance, she has a strict no-cohabitation rule.

As reported by The Blast, Theron disclosed that she has her foot down on that rule for any future partners she may have. The Oscar-winning actress explained her non-negotiable during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” stating that her future partner would live nearby but not under the same roof as she and her daughters.

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She further emphasized that her children are her priority and her decisions are strongly tied to their well-being amd safety.

Should fans expect more eye-catching posts from Charlize Theron?