The race for Best Actor at the upcoming Academy Awards is suddenly turning into one of the most unpredictable showdowns in recent memory.
For months, Timothée Chalamet looked unstoppable thanks to his performance in “Marty Supreme.” However, as the final round of voting closes, the mood in Hollywood appears to be shifting.
Rivals are gaining ground, industry chatter is growing louder, and a quiet push among insiders is raising a controversial question: Is the industry starting to turn on Chalamet?
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Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar Front-Runner Status Faces Sudden Pressure
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Throughout most of the awards season, Timothée Chalamet appeared to be the clear favorite to take home Best Actor.
His performance in “Marty Supreme,” a commercially successful ping-pong drama, positioned him as the star to beat. Momentum grew even stronger earlier in the season when the actor picked up a major win at the Golden Globe Awards in January.
During that moment on stage, he also acknowledged his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, further placing him at the center of Hollywood attention.
At that point, many observers believed the 30-year-old was on track for an easy victory at the Oscars.
After all, the nomination marks the third time Chalamet has been recognized by the Academy, following nods for “Call Me By Your Name” and “A Complete Unknown.”
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However, recent developments suggest the race is far from settled. According to a report from the Daily Mail, Industry watchers now believe the final days before the Oscars could dramatically reshape the outcome.
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Chalamet Faces Growing Competition From Michael B. Jordan
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One of the biggest shifts in the race comes from Michael B. Jordan, whose momentum has surged in the final stretch of the awards season.
Jordan’s performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in “Sinners” has suddenly gained strong backing among voters.
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The turning point came when he won Best Actor at the Actors Awards, where he delivered an emotional speech that resonated with the room.
The reaction inside the ceremony reportedly made the shift in support clear. Presenter Viola Davis was said to have shouted with excitement when Jordan’s name was revealed.
Jordan also benefited from a wave of sympathy after a troubling moment at the BAFTA Awards ceremony.
While he and co-star Delroy Lindo presented an award, Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson shouted a racial slur from the audience.
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The incident sparked anger across Hollywood, particularly toward the BBC, which allowed the moment to air despite the broadcast delay.
Many insiders believe the situation created additional goodwill toward Jordan within the industry.
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Timothée Chalamet’s Campaign Style Raises Eyebrows In Hollywood
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While Chalamet remains the statistical favorite, his campaign strategy is becoming a topic of debate among Academy voters.
Unlike traditional awards campaigns, which often involve quiet networking with voters, the Hollywood star has embraced an unconventional and highly visible approach.
Instead of focusing solely on industry events, he has appeared in unexpected places. Chalamet reportedly showed up at look-alike contests inspired by himself and made appearances in music videos.
He has also spent time playing basketball with Adam Sandler and interacting with high school students in Los Angeles.
Chalamet has largely avoided the standard awards-season interview circuit. Instead, he has opted for unconventional conversations with podcaster Theo Von and professional wrestler Cody Rhodes.
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At the same time, promotional efforts for “Marty Supreme” have included unusual publicity stunts, ranging from themed blimps to viral social media campaigns.
While these strategies have created major buzz around the film, some observers now question whether the approach may have alienated more traditional Academy voters.
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Chalamet Campaign Sparks ‘Stop Timmy’ Buzz
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In fact, a subtle backlash against the actor appears to be forming in some corners of the industry. According to insiders, a quiet “Stop Timmy” sentiment is circulating among voters who are reluctant to reward such an aggressive campaign style.
One issue repeatedly mentioned is Timothee Chalamet’s confidence on the campaign trail. Some critics believe his public persona comes across as overly self-assured.
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The outlet wrote that Chalamet represents “a less comfortable path for the industry” and pointed to the actor’s bold style as a possible dividing line among voters.
Meanwhile, a prediction site reports that Chalamet’s chances have slipped slightly in recent days. While he still leads the race, his odds have fallen noticeably as support for Jordan grows.
Other contenders, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Wagner Moura, could also benefit if the anti-Chalamet momentum continues.
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Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar Moment Could Still Make History
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Despite the shifting narrative, Chalamet still holds a strong position in the race.
“Marty Supreme” has been a major commercial success, earning roughly $173 million worldwide, an impressive total for a film based on an original story rather than an established franchise.
If Chalamet ultimately wins Best Actor, the victory would mark a major milestone in his career. It would also make him the second-youngest winner in the category’s history.
Meanwhile, several other Oscar races are also heating up. Actress Jessie Buckley is widely predicted to win for her role in “Hamnet.”
In the supporting categories, Sean Penn has built strong momentum for “One Battle After Another.”
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The supporting actress race appears far less certain, with Teyana Taylor competing closely with Amy Madigan, who received a nomination for the horror film Weapons.
With so many races tightening and the Best Actor category suddenly wide open, this year’s Oscars on March 15 could deliver one of the most suspenseful finishes the ceremony has seen in years.
Hailey Bieber is feeling herself … because she whipped out her camera and took a bunch of stunning selfies, and now she’s sharing them with the world.
Check out this new thirst traps from the model and makeup mogul … Hailey’s got a face made for the front camera … and those lips can do all the talking!
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Hailey posted four photos on Instagram of her face and upper body in a cute, red & black, polka dot top and captioned the post, “clean the front camera. xx.”
Justin Bieber‘s wife is all glammed up for the impromptu photo shoot and is looking her best.
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Hailey sold her skincare brand, Rhode, last year for a cool $1 BILLION … and her skin’s looking great here.
FX’s Love Story brings John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette‘s tragic romance to life — but how does the cast compare to their real-life counterparts?
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, which premiered Thursday, February 12, is a limited series that explores the “undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century,” according to the synopsis.
The FX series is the first installment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology and is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Sarah Pidgeon plays Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, while Paul Kelly portrays John F. Kennedy Jr.
“It was a love story that captured the attention of the nation: John F. Kennedy Jr. was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. Bessette was a star in her own right,” the synopsis continues.
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In real life, JFK Jr. and Bessette met in the early 1990s and got married in 1996. They died three years later in 1999 in a plane crash off the coast of Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
While speaking with Variety in September 2024, executive producer Brad Simpson said, “It is a story that really resonates right now. It’s amazing. A lot of younger women are looking to her as sort of a representational icon of a certain period of time that’s really fascinating, and hopefully, we’ll be able to bring that to the screen soon.”
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Keep scrolling to see the difference between the Kennedy family and the Love Story cast:
The Knowles family drama is heating up again, and social media is buzzing. A viral moment between Tina Knowles and her ex-husband Mathew Knowles had fans side-eyeing after he questioned Tina’s role in Destiny’s Child. But recently, the matriarch responded with a subtle but clear reminder of just how much she shaped the iconic girl group’s legendary style.
Tina Knowles Reminds Everyone Of Her Legendary Contributions
Tina Knowles isn’t letting anyone rewrite history. After Mathew Knowles seemingly questioned her role in shaping Destiny’s Child during a PIX11 interview—walking off after the anchor praised both of them for their “work” behind the iconic girl group—Tina subtly but firmly clapped back. On Thursday, Tina reposted a throwback documentary clip showcasing her early hustle, from shaping the girl group’s hairstyles to designing their costumes. The video also highlighted her creating original outfits when high-end fashion houses wouldn’t collaborate. Furthermore, this served as a clear reminder of her lasting impact on Destiny’s Child’s legacy.
Tina’s Classy Clap Back Has Fans Talking
Fans immediately flooded The Shade Room Instagram comments to weigh in. Some pointed out that Tina literally gave birth to Beyoncé, arguing that alone was enough contribution to Destiny’s Child, while others acknowledged that Mathew did handle much of the behind-the-scenes work. A few more chimed in, impressed by Tina’s subtle yet classy clap back, praising her for letting her legacy speak for itself.
One Instagram user @stefflondon said, “HELLO……SHE MADE “BEYONCE” JOB DONE!“
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This Instagram user @tanaye_h added, “THEE MS. TINA❤️❤️🖤🖤🤎🤎”
And, Instagram user @itsalwaysapleasure_ wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂… Matthew did all the behind the scenes work. STOP PLAYING WITH UNC🤦🏻♀️😒“
Then Instagram user @thebadpapi commented, “& don’t EVER ask again “what work did she put in?” ——— this work.“
While Instagram user @wendys_classy_home_design_ added, “And this is how you respond. The nerve of that man…“
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Lastly, Instagram user @2wnty20 said, “.. yall keep saying “she made Beyonce”… like he didnt also 😂😂😭😭”
“It Was Misrepresented”: Mathew Defends Previous Comments About Tina
As previously reported, Mathew Knowles addressed the viral PIX11 clip that had the internet buzzing, insisting he doesn’t “do interviews” — he has “conversations.” Mathew claimed his now-famous question, “What work did she put in?” was simply meant to clarify Tina’s contributions to Destiny’s Child, not diminish them.
He expressed bafflement at the backlash, saying, “You can’t even find a negative comment I’ve ever said about Tina… People try to bait us all the time.” Mathew also defended his relationship with Tina Knowles, stressing that he always refers to her as his “former wife” out of respect, never as an ex, and hinted he’s “evaluating all legal remedies” over what he called a misrepresentation of his words.
Lady Gaga has had an exciting past few years. She recently performed at the Super Bowl for the third time, released a chart-topping, Grammy award-winning album, and she got engaged to her boyfriend, Michael Polansky, in April 2024. Since then, she’s spoken openly about the positive impact he’s had on her life, but recently she called into Bruno Mars‘ radio show and gave a somewhat of an update on their wedding timeline.
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Lady Gaga Says She’s Getting Married ‘Soon’
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Mars is currently promoting his latest album, “The Romantic,” which he released in February 2026. To do so, he recently launched “Romantic Radio,” where he plays music and takes calls. One of the callers was none other than Gaga, who seemingly tried to disguise her voice before Mars immediately recognized it, calling his “Die With a Smile” collaborator “my dear friend Lady Gaga.”
She said during the call, “Hi Bruno, me and my fiancé have been traveling all year, but we’re getting married soon. We were hoping that maybe you could choose a special song for us.” He then suggested “Risk It All,” from his latest album.
Mars then said, “So, I want to dedicate this one to Lady Gaga and her fiancé, Michael. This is for you, too.”
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The Singer Announced Her Engagement In 2024
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The world now knows that Gaga became engaged to Polansky in April 2024 while they were on a camping trip. However, she kept the news private until July 2024, when, according to PEOPLE, she introduced him as her fiancé at the Paris Olympics.
An insider spoke to PEOPLE in September of that year about the details of their private engagement. They told the outlet, “The couple shared the happy news with family and close friends right away but wanted to keep the engagement private otherwise. Everyone’s excited about them getting married.”
The insider also noted that Gaga is “the happiest with Michael.”
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Fans Are Reacting To Gaga Getting Married ‘Soon’
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Following the clip of Gaga going viral, fans took to social media to react and wonder exactly how soon the singer meant she’d be walking down the aisle. One Gaga fan wrote on X, “I’m crying! Getting Married Soon????” Someone else said, “Wait? I was literally listening to ‘Risk It All’ last night while imagining Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky getting married with tears in my eyes.”
The comment continued, “Bruno better sing that song at their wedding for the first dance.” Lastly, another of her fans anticipated the wedding dress, writing, “Off topic, I’m excited for her bridal gown, omg. If I remember correctly, she opted for Vera Wang for her supposed-to-be wedding with Taylor.”
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The ‘Die With a Smile’ Singer Recently Tributed Polansky
Polansky isn’t only Gaga’s fiancé, he’s also a significant part of her management team. Recently, in September, Gaga took to Instagram to pay tribute to him after she won Artist of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. She did so by posting a black-and-white photo of them, in which she smiled at him while he had his back to the camera.
Gaga began, “Dreaming up this album, making the plan, building every vision with you–talking endlessly about what we would create and do for monsters has been an experience I could not have ever imagined.”
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She then said, “I’m forever grateful for how much you love and fight for me. You work so so hard with me from dawn till dusk every day, living the music, performances, and plans with your blood, sweat, and tears– to see it through every step of the way this year, I am the luckiest girl alive.”
Later in the caption, she added, “I love you endlessly. Having your creative partnership in our art, business, and in love–is a love I’ve never known.”
Lady Gaga Is Currently On Tour
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Gaga released her latest album, “Mayhem,” in April 2025. According to PEOPLE, she announced the accompanying world tour in March, ahead of the album. “The Mayhem Ball Tour” officially kicked off in July with a stop in Las Vegas. The tour is still going, having recently returned to North America after being extended.
On the acting front, according to Variety, Gaga will appear in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which is scheduled for release on May 1. She is also rumored to have recorded new music for the soundtrack.
The Hollywood monopoly unveiled its first trailer for Lanterns, the upcoming HBO Max series about the Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, and his apprentice, John Stewart. The trailer, which I’ll embed at the bottom of this article, looks mostly like a new season of True Detective, not like a superhero show. In addition to scenes of driving around in a car, there is a brief shot of the Green Lantern’s costume, which looks like a bunch of football pads sewn together, dyed pea green, and then run over a few times with that same car.
If you’re at all familiar with Green Lantern, as a superhero, then you know it’s sort of a sci-fi spacey property about a guy who can make anything he wants out of his green ring. It’s not a dusty comic about an old guy driving around back roads in a car.
Green Lantern’s suit in LanternsGreen Lantern’s costume in the comics
But if you’re a fan of a major, geek-centric media property, then you’re probably used to disappointment. Hollywood seems to have made it their mission to destroy everything nerds once loved, from Star Wars to Marvel to Star Trek. Most have assumed it’s been happening due to incompetence, but the truth may be something far, far worse.
That truth is this: Hollywood views geeks as pay pigs, and they’re being farmed.
A pay pig is a slang term for a person who repeatedly gives money, gifts, or financial support to someone who views them with open contempt or indifference. The payer is seen not as a valued supporter but as a gullible source of easy income, tolerated only as long as the payments continue.
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Damon Lindelof Reveals What He Really Thinks Of Green Lantern
Damon Lindelof, who is responsible for HBO’s Lanterns and many of the biggest geek properties that have been ruined and are currently being ruined, recently revealed in an interview that this is how he views the people who pay his bills. Here’s the clip from Lindelof, watch what happens when he gets too comfortable and the mask drops.
This is all part of the now-decades-long Hollywood trend of making content for itself rather than its viewers. You’re viewed as pay pigs, a captive audience forced to eat their slop.
That results in a Green Lantern show that won’t have anything green in it. It also won’t do any Green Lantern things. Instead, as explained by the trailer, the plot seems to revolve around a horrible old white man getting out of the way so a hot dude with the kind of skin color Damon Lindelof approves of can take over.
The old, white man who has to get out of the way in the Lanterns trailer.
What does this have to do with a superhero comic about an organization of intergalactic guardians? Nothing. All that space stuff costs money to make and effort to coordinate. They don’t have to go to all the trouble because you’re just a pay pig, and they’ll use the Green Lantern logo. Eat your slop.
Everything’s Terrible Because You Aren’t Respected
Hollywood’s lack of respect for its audience is why every show seems to be doing musical episodes or childish drama, because the people behind them are a bunch of theater kids who enjoy doing stage plays and don’t care about, and in some cases are actively repulsed by, what the audience wants. It’s why everything pushes a political agenda that has nothing to do with the show; it’s why everything looks cheap and lazy. Modern entertainment is made for the people making it, not for you.
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It’s not incompetence. They see you as beneath them and believe they can take your money from you without putting in any effort. You’re a pay pig, and you’re being farmed. It’s a Ponzi scheme, and you’re the elderly grandma they’re ripping off.
Star Trek’s recent musical episode.
The worst thing about it is that they aren’t wrong in their approach. Modern society is now overrun with zombified slop eaters, who will watch anything that shows up on screen with the right logo in front of it. There’s no incentive for them to respect their audience. People have been so thoroughly screenwashed that manipulating them has become easy, and they don’t have to try anymore.
So why put in all that effort on something you don’t care about? Give the slop eaters their slop, collect your paycheck, and laugh at them on the way home. It’s easy to imagine that’s what Damon Lindelof does, and he’s not the only one.
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Following the premiere of Marshals, the latest spin-off in Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone universe, audiences seem to be sending clear signals about what they want. Marshals marks the franchise’s first entry to be released on the CBS network rather than the Paramount+ streaming platform, and the reason is clear. Unlike previous installments, which were told on perhaps the biggest scale attempted on the small screen, Marshals appears to be a procedural in the vein of old-school network TV. Immediately after the first episode’s premiere on March 1, audiences flocked to the two previous Yellowstone spin-offs, giving them a massive spike on the viewership charts.
Sheridan’s Yellowstone debuted in 2018 and quickly became one of the most popular shows in the country. However, clashes between Sheridan and his lead, Kevin Costner, led the show to an abrupt end after five seasons in 2022. By then, Sheridan was already working on his two mega-budget prequels, the first of which premiered in 2021. The show, 1883, told the story of how the Dutton family came to Montana from the perspective of John Dutton III’s grandmother. She was played by Isabel May, who returned to serve as the narrator in the franchise’s second spin-off, 1923. This show ran for two seasons and concluded only last year. It told an epicGodfather-inspired tale of a prodigal son’s return to defend his family against enemies. 1923 was headlined by Helen Mirrenand Harrison Ford, with Brandon Sklenar emerging as its breakout star.
Can you answer these movie questions, wherein each correct response begins with a successive letter of the word “Collider”?
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Taylor Sheridan’s Magnum Opus Will Continue With ‘1944’
According to FlixPatrol, 1923jumped by an incredible 15 spots on the domestic iTunes charts following Marshals‘ premiere. 1883 followed not too far behind. Both shows were written in their entirety by Sheridan, with 1923 holding a 94% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The website’s consensus for the first season reads: “Distinguished by the ineffable star power of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, 1923 is another solid if unrelentingly grim addition to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe.” With Marshals having disappointed audiences and the upcoming The Madison reportedly no longer a part of the franchise, fans will now look forward to 1944 — the third prequel in the series.
You can watch every installment of the Yellowstone franchise on PVOD and Paramount+.Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
“The Princess Bride” star honored the late Hollywood icon with a heartfelt social media post Friday … on what should have been Rob’s 79th birthday.
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Of course, Rob and his wife, Michele were stabbed to death in their home back in December … and their son, Nick Reiner, is charged with their murders.
Cary posted a throwback photo of him and Rob, who directed the epic classic ‘Princess Bride’ back in the day.
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The actor captioned the Instagram post, “Today would have been your 79th birthday. Still hard to believe you’re gone. Missing you so much #robreiner ⚔️💔.”
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It’s Rob’s first birthday since his murder … so it’s clear folks who adored him are hurting big time today.
“A little over a year now and the dog bite that took my cheek and upper lip out is PRETTY MUCH HEALED,” Spara, 36, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, March 5, alongside a new selfie. “BONJOUR, AMEN.”
In a follow-up slide, Spara offered a “before” photo of her facial injuries.
“RIP SCARESSSSSSSSSS,” the actress captioned her pic, in which she had stitches underneath her left eye and in two places near her top lip.
The Good Doctor series finale ended with a heartfelt farewell to its fans — and the team behind the ABC series are answering any remaining burning questions. After premiering in 2017, the medical drama series concluded its run during the Tuesday, May 21, episode. Viewers watched as Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) processed the return […]
Spara has not shared further details from the dog attack. She’s also a puppy parent herself, often posting snapshots of dog Sally via social media. (It’s not clear whether Sally is the canine that bit Spara in the face.)
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“I make a cup of coffee and journal to empty my brain,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in 2022 of her daily morning routine. “[Then], I take Sally out for a long walk around the seawall in Vancouver while I talk to my momma.”
After her morning walks with Sally, Spara headed to the set of ABC’s The Good Doctor. She played Lea Dilallo from 2017 to 2024.
“Even though we’re filming emotionally draining scenes, I’m the happiest when we are all together,” Spara told Us.
The medical drama, which wrapped in 2024 after seven seasons, also starred Freddie Murphy, Antonia Brown, Fiona Gubelmann, Noah Galvin and Hill Harper.
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“I love working with Hill so much,” she added at the time. “He keeps me on my toes with his ideas and I love talking life with him between setups.”
Paging Paige Spara! The actress plays Lea Dilallo on ABC’s medical drama The Good Doctor — and is loving every minute of it. “Even though we’re filming emotionally draining scenes, I’m the happiest when we are all together,” Spara, 33, revealed in the latest issue of Us Weekly. The Kevin From Work alum has acted on The Good Doctor since its season […]
The Good Doctor followed Shaun Murphy (Highmore), a doctor on the autism spectrum, throughout his medical training. Elsewhere on the show, Shaun fell in love with Lea before they eventually got married and welcomed a baby.
“One of my best friends is on the spectrum and that definitely drew me to [the role],” Spara previously told NewBeauty in October 2022 of joining The Good Doctor. “I really wanted to be a part of the conversation of someone who’s on the spectrum and someone who’s not on the spectrum can come forth and have a relationship.”
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She added at the time, “I really wanted to explore what that looks like and what that can be like and put that out there in the world as part of that. I was really excited to be a part of that for sure.”
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