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10 Best John Wayne Westerns Ever
John Wayne is the definitive Western movie star, and probably still the actor who is most closely associated with the genre. That’s not to discount other actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, such as Gregory Peck or Burt Lancaster, who also played many gunslingers, sheriffs, and cowboys; Clint Eastwood is also responsible for creating the modern “spaghetti Western” craze with his performance in “The Man With No Name” trilogy and the many Westerns he directed.
However, Wayne is synonymous with what a Western character feels like because of the groundbreaking work he did with director John Ford, with whom he formed one of the greatest actor-director partnerships in the history of cinema. Although he’s a more versatile actor than he is often given credit for, “The Duke” will forever be known as cinema’s greatest frontiersman. Here are the ten greatest John Wayne westerns, ranked.
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‘Red River’ (1948)
Red River is one of the darkest Westerns that Wayne ever starred in because he was playing a more villainous character in a much bleaker story. As was the case with many of the films that he made with director Howard Hawks, Red River offered a more authentic depiction of the issues that arose during western expansion, and specifically the relationships between those who chose to live the lonely lives of cowboys.
Red River is a visual achievement first and foremost that features some of the most luscious cinematography of the ‘40s, but the film is best remembered for its famous ending, which saw Wayne going toe-to-toe with Montogmery Clift in a fiery confrontation. Although he is sometimes accused of always playing the same character in every movie, Wayne showed in the concluding moments of Red River that he had the ability to transform and subvert his persona.
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‘True Grit’ (1969)
True Grit has what Wayne considered to be the single best performance of his career, and is also notably the film that finally earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Although he had previously been recognized with nominations for Best Actor for Sands of Iowa Jima and for Best Picture for The Alamo (which he both produced and directed), but True Grit finally gave the Oscars the opportunity to celebrate one of the most famous stars of all-time with a prize given to him by his peers.
True Girt was a perfect role for the end of Wayne’s career because Rooster Cogburn is an older, grizzled character who has come to regret some of the choices in his life. As emotional as the film’s ending was, True Grit also features a healthy amount of humor that showed Wayne’s comedic sensibilities.
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‘The Shootist’ (1976)
The Shootist was the last film that Wayne ever made and remains one of his most underrated performances. Although it was the story of a grizzled, older gunslinger returning to his old line of work, The Shootist was much darker than True Grit; the film was directed by Don Siegel, a brilliant filmmaker who also helmed the first installment in the Dirty Harry franchise.
Wayne has great chemistry in The Shootist with a young Ron Howard, who plays a young man who is taken under the protagonist’s wing and taught to avoid the path of violence that had become so destructive for him. The film also featured a cameo from James Stewart as a doctor who attends to the wounds of Wayne’s character; it was a heartfelt way of paying tribute to the many films that the two men had starred in together, and because they developed a friendship in real life.
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‘Stagecoach’ (1939)
Stagecoach is the film that started it all for Wayne because it was the first film he made with Ford and is considered to be the first “modern” Western. The now iconic scene in which Wayne emerges as “The Frisco Kid” for the first time set the template for how to characterize a movie hero, and has served as an inspiration for such adventure films as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Big Trouble in Little China.
Stagecoach was ahead of its time in exploring how the Wild West drew in characters of different social classes, and what that meant for America during a checkered period in the nation’s history. It’s also one of the few action films from the era that holds up just as well today, as Ford’s techniques for creating suspense have stood the test of time.
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‘3 Godfathers’ (1948)
3 Godfathers is one of Wayne’s most heartfelt and moving films, and it also doubles as a great Christmas classic. Loosely inspired by the story of the three wise men from the Bible, 3 Godfathers tells the story of three cowboys who become tasked with protecting the infant child of a woman who dies during childbirth.
3 Godfathers showed why Ford’s touch as a director was unparalleled, as he was able to tell a powerful story of faith, redemption, and harmony that didn’t feel saccharine. While it’s a film that is sentimental in a good way, 3 Godfathers still has the rip-roaring action that one would expect from one of Wayne’s pictures; while at the time it didn’t get the same awards traction as some of Ford’s other films, 3 Godfathers has aged well because of how well-rounded of an ensemble it has.
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‘El Dorado’ (1966)
El Dorado is quite simply one of the coolest movies ever made because Howard Hawks was interested in making a “hangout” story that wasn’t as concerned with plot. Of all the co-stars that Wayne has had in his various films over the years, Robert Mitchum is perhaps the only one who could match him in terms of gravity and pure charisma. However, El Dorado also featured a breakthrough performance from a young James Caan six years before he would become renowned for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather.
El Dorado was a decidedly old-fashioned Western that came out in an era in which revisionist and spaghetti films were beginning to take a hold of the genre, which made its traditionalist perspective feel like such a breath of fresh air in comparison. It also may, line for line, be the most quotable film Wayne has ever been in.
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‘Hondo’ (1953)
Hondo was a groundbreaking Western in many ways because of its eye-popping visuals and stylized approach to the genre, as it even earned a select release in 3-D. The film also marked one of the rare occasions in which Wayne had a female co-star who was just as awe-inspiring as he was; Geraldine Page gave such a memorable, feisty performance that she actually earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, an honor that is not often bestowed upon Westerns.
Wayne has the capability to be a compelling romantic lead, but most of his best love stories have been in non-Westerns like The Quiet Man. With Hondo, he was able to merge the two aspects of his career with a unique film that proved there were still ways to innovate with a genre that was just beginning to show its age for the first time in its history.
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‘Rio Bravo’ (1959)
Rio Bravo is a bonafide classic that is well-respected among famous directors, as both John Carpenter and Quentin Tarantino count it among their favorite films of all-time. It’s another Western adventure that doubled as a “hangout film” because the most important aspect of Rio Bravo is the undeniable chemistry between Wayne, Dean Martin, and Ricky Nelson.
Rio Bravo was produced in response to High Noon, a film that Wayne and Hawks hated because it depicted the main character played by Gary Cooper as being sensitive and reticent to fulfill his responsibilities as a sheriff. High Noon is a masterpiece in its own right, but Rio Bravo’s depiction of three rugged, brave lawmen who survived against incredible odds was a fun alternative that became a great character study in its own right. Even before the terrific final shootout, Rio Bravo is a dialogue-driven story with the intimacy of a stage production.
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‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ (1962)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Vallance was a powerful response to the end of the Western era that reflected on the decline of gunslingers in favor of more traditionalist justice. Wayne starred as a no-nonsense lawman who is tasked with the protection of an idealistic politician, played by Jimmy Stewart, who has been tasked with helping a small town grow to be part of the established Union.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance examined why Western mythology had become engrained as part of American culture, and showed why these ideals are still clung on to by people who have abandoned the ways of the Wild West. The film’s shocking plot twist, and the iconic final line that accompanies it, were a thoughtful challenge to the history of Westerns that served as a great summation of the work that Wayne and Ford did together.
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‘The Searchers’ (1956)
The Searchers is one of the greatest films ever made and features what is likely Wayne’s best character in Major Ethan Edwards, a former member of the Confederate Army that begins a ruthless search for the Native American tribe that kidnapped his niece (Natalie Wood). Although it starts off as a rip-roaring adventure with very clear morals, The Searchers becomes a dark character study because Ethan is an obsessive, dangerous psychopath who has used the disappearance of someone he cares about as an excuse to fulfill his violent fantasies of xenophobic conquest.
The Searchers was a condemnation of racism and manifest destiny that utilized Wayne’s star power to make a searing statement about how the cycle of violence continues. While the film is admired for its gorgeous visuals (including one of the best closing shots of all-time), it was Wayne’s performance that solidified its place in cinematic history.
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May 26, 1956
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119 minutes
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John Ford
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Frank S. Nugent
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C.V. Whitney
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Jeffrey Hunter
Martin Pawley
Jania Meshell shares strong messages amid blasting a social media page for “lying” about NBA YoungBoy allegedly being abusive to her.
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Jania Meshell Shares Strong Messages After Social Media Page Spreads Claim About NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Being Abusive To Her
On Friday, March 6, Jania Meshell took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share an initial message, which read, “People only hide behind fake pages fake numbers fake etc cause they p***y asf and they mama never loved them so it makes sense…”
Then, she followed up with, “I have over extended my niceness so fuck anybody that feel like they can play with me GO to hell”
From there, Meshell reposted a tweet that featured an apparently old clip of her alongside the caption:
“Jania Meshell speaks on NBA Youngboy losing money and being abusive to her and says one time Montana stole $400k from him and he broke her jaw ‘I’m too grown for that lil boy , I moved on to bigger and better things’”
Meshell apparently wasn’t here for the false news and immediately called out the false information.
“Listen and listen to me good whoever adding these captions to old videos needs to be PUT DOWN CAUSE WHY TF YOU LYING BITCH,” she reposted alongside the tweet, which had garnered over 55,000 views.
From there, Meshell shared a few more strong words for those who were in the comment section of the tweet, apparently believing the lies.
Peep her initial tweets, the false viral tweet and video, and her follow-up messages by swiping below.
To note, the X account that shared the false tweet has previously been called out by Skai Jackson and Yaya Mayweather for spreading false information. Both stars apparently threatened lawsuits against the account — Jackson for it apparently spreading false information about her and her son’s father, and Mayweather for the account spreading a false rumor about her and NBA YoungBoy.
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Social Media Reacts To Her Strong Messages After Social Media Page Spreads Abusive Claim
Social media users weighed in on the false rumor about NBA YoungBoy allegedly being abusive to Jania Meshell and her response to the false tweets in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @reagannn.__ wrote, “honestly that’s real af because these pages are getting out of hand with these captions”
While Instagram user @terrisrenee added, “Nene said who yall feeling like!!????? 😂😂”
Instagram user @michellelewis_1_ wrote, “That page has lied so many times on Skye and her baby daddy too.😂”
While Instagram user @bigmamaxoxozz added, “Yall need to leave the girl tf alone 😂😂😂 damn”
Instagram user @_kamillahd wrote, “And that’s the page that made up the lies about Gigi STAY FOCUSED”
While Instagram user @amarushakurr_ added, “I think she really upset bout that yb and nique bs lol girl let it go”
Instagram user @sheslikrllypretty wrote, “There’s no way she don’t know how to ignore social media like seriously u damn near 30 block them an move on”
While Instagram user @inkmychina69 added, “That page did the samething to @indiaroyale they need to sue it and have it shut down”
Jania Meshell & NBA YoungBoy Previously Made Headlines
To note, Jania Meshell and NBA YoungBoy have previously made headlines. According to TMZ, in February 2018, footage captured YoungBoy apparently body slamming Meshell in a hotel hallway before “dragging” her into his room. Meshell reportedly alleged she and he were just playing, and ultimately declined to testify against him.
Ultimately, YoungBoy pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery family violence, was sentenced to 12 months probation, and was ordered to have no violent contact with Meshell.
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A PR expert has warned that Meghan Markle‘s lifestyle brand As Ever may face issues despite growing website traffic.
While visits rose by 36% between October and January, experts claim online interest alone does not guarantee long-term success, stressing the importance of sales conversions, repeat customers, and clear product planning.
Experts have also suggested that the Meghan Markle brand needs a stronger structure and alignment with her husband, Prince Harry‘s, public image.
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PR Specialist Flags ‘Strategic Issue’ For Meghan Markle’s As Ever Brand Amid Website Growth
A public relations expert has weighed in on the progress of As Ever, warning that the venture may face a significant “strategic issue” despite signs of growing online interest.
The lifestyle brand, launched by the Duchess of Sussex in April 2025, has released several product collections since its debut and has gradually expanded its online presence.
Recent data suggests that traffic to the brand’s website has been increasing. According to analytics from SimilarWeb reported by Newsweek, the site recorded around 196,800 visits in October before climbing to roughly 268,200 by January. The rise appeared steady over the months in between, with December bringing in about 246,000 visits.
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However, while those numbers indicate “solid growth,” PR and branding specialist Renae Smith cautioned that growing website traffic does not necessarily translate into long-term business success.
Speaking to the Daily Express, Smith said that a 36 percent increase in visits is a promising sign for a relatively young brand that does not operate through traditional retail channels.
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Expert Says The Duchess’s Brand Needs’ Rhythm’ To Become A Serious Lifestyle Brand
Smith emphasized that visitor numbers alone are not the most meaningful metric.
According to the expert, factors such as how many visitors actually purchase products, whether customers return for additional orders, and how inventory is managed will ultimately determine the brand’s sustainability.
“We’ve seen items sell out in minutes, including the recent bookmark that reportedly went in under a minute. That can mean high demand, but it can also mean extremely limited stock,” Smith said. “Without context, a one-minute sellout is just a headline.”
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From a branding perspective, she explained that scarcity can sometimes be used intentionally to create excitement around a product launch. But if shortages happen repeatedly, it can begin to look less like a marketing strategy and more like a logistical challenge.
Smith also suggested that the brand still needs a clearer structure to develop into a fully established lifestyle label.
She pointed out that a successful and “serious lifestyle brand needs rhythm,” including scheduled product launches, consistent engagement with their audience, and a well-defined identity.
“Right now, it still feels reactive rather than disciplined,” the expert noted.
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PR Expert Warns Meghan Markle’s As Ever Brand Must Align With Prince Harry’s Global Image
Another potential challenge, Smith added, could be the broader narrative surrounding Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry.
“If Harry is doing humanitarian travel and Meghan is scaling a commercial lifestyle brand, those two narratives need to feel complementary, not parallel,” she said.
Despite those observations, sources close to the brand say its team is pleased with how things are developing so far.
According to the Daily Express, those involved with As Ever view the growth as encouraging and believe the brand still has significant room to expand.
The Duchess Of Sussex Is Committed To Building Her Lifestyle Brand
Insiders say Meghan remains committed to refining the business as it evolves, learning from early challenges while continuing to build momentum.
The brand’s team also believes the steady increase in interest reflects genuine engagement from its audience.
A source connected to As Ever told the news outlet that while the brand is still in its early stages, its trajectory so far has been encouraging.
They added that the focus remains on building the business carefully and sustainably while continuing to listen to the community that has supported it.
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Meghan Markle’s As Ever Products Reportedly Given Away To Netflix Staff At Los Angeles Offices
Meanwhile, last month, reports suggest the As Ever products have also been circulating within the offices of Netflix in Los Angeles.
According to Page Six, staff at the streaming company were able to take home items from the As Ever range that were stored at the company’s headquarters.
One source claimed that two storage rooms at the campus were filled with products from the brand, adding that employees had been allowed to take items home.
“They’re literally just giving it away to employees,” the source said, alleging that one staff member left with around ten products.
Items reportedly kept at the offices include jars of jam, candles, wine, and Meghan’s well-known flower-petal sprinkles.
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The products were said to be stored in rooms located in the Icon Tower and Epic buildings on Netflix’s Hollywood campus. “There’s so much overstock,” confirmed a second source.
However, it is understood that the brand’s main inventory had already been moved to a separate warehouse some time ago.
According to the report, the remaining items at the Netflix offices are intended primarily for gifting, sampling, and promotional purposes, which is why employees have been able to take some products home.
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Days of our Lives: Lexie Resurrected from the Dead – Major Consequences Coming for Salem!
Days of Our Lives confirms Lexie Carver is the woman in the person pod, as we suspected. And they have recast the role. It was Renee Jones that played the role but they’ve dialed back Lexie’s age by 15 years. Now, she’s just 8 years older than her brother EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel).
And when Lexie turns up alive, there’s going to be epic fallout that affects all of Salem. We’re going to dive into when Lexie wakes up and what soapy drama comes in the fallout of this huge move EJ and Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) made with Gwen Rizczech’s (Emily O’Brien) help.
Days of our Lives: Lexie Carver Resurrected
We suspected all along that EJ and Dr. Rolf’s mystery lady was going to be none other than the DiMeras’ presumed dead sister, Lexie Carver. Who is of course, wife and soulmate of Abe Carver (James Reynolds). And mom to Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson).
Ok, so recently, Rolf and EJ revealed the woman in the tube to Gwen and she predicted bringing Lexie back would turn many lives upside down. But EJ said it’ll be in wonderful ways. But not wonderful for everyone. Especially not Paulina Price (Jackée Harry), who’s a major thorn in EJ’s side.
So, we’ll see Lexie’s face soon when they finally show fans who’s in the person pod. And then she’ll wake soon, about 14 years after she died of an inoperable brain tumor. Despite how much hate he gets from other DiMeras, you may recall EJ was one of the few DiMeras Lexie trusted.
EJ’s Love for Lexie on DOOL
EJ helped Lexie fulfill her bucket list when she learned there was no hope for surviving her brain tumor. EJ always felt guilty about the DiMera tunnel toxins causing her death. So, it’s no surprise that EJ has Rolf resurrecting his favorite sister.
Dr. Rolf said Lexie should be waking up any time now. She’s back to the land of the living and her brain function is good. They just need her to open her eyes. This week, EJ’s spending time with his sleeping sister, tenderly touching her head. And he introduces someone to Lexie.
That’s the first place to start with the epic fallout ahead from this wild thing that EJ, Rolf and Gwen have done—this life giving miracle. A perfected resurrection serum that hopefully avoids all the side effects of some of the prior versions Rolf developed.
Paulina Price’s Marriage to Abe in Jeopardy on Days
So first, let’s talk about negative consequences to Lexie’s resurrection. Primarily this will hit Abe’s current wife, Paulina. By the end of this week or early next week, I suspect EJ shows a stunned Paulina who he’s got in the person pod.
She knows Lexie’s resurrection will likely end her marriage to Abe. How could it not? Right now, he’s happy with the life he has with Paulina and their blended family of Lani Price (Sal Stowers), Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens), and Theo. But Lexie and Abe were soulmates, madly in love at the time of her death.
For Abe, it’s been 14 years. For Lexie, it’ll feel like 14 minutes. She’d expect Abe to be with her. And I bet Lexie will fight for her man. But Paulina has to know this is bad for her marriage. And if she tells Abe that EJ resurrected Lexie to ruin their marriage, I’m not sure Abe will care.
Or he might not like Paulina making this about herself. Bottom line is EJ’s resurrecting Lexie because he loves her. But EJ will also enjoy hurting Paulina because she’s been a pain in his backside for a long time and gets to see his son and grandson when EJ’s banned.
Abe Carver Torn Between Two Loves on Days of Our Lives
As for the fallout on Abe’s life, it’ll be super complicated—a mixed blessing type of situation. He’s happily married to Paulina, but Abe’s been a bit upset with her because she encouraged Theo to pursue being CEO of DiMera Enterprises.
Abe knows Lexie wouldn’t have wanted Theo to work for her father’s company but Paulina wasn’t swayed by that. Bringing Lexie back to life is part of EJ’s elaborate plan to oust Theo from DiMera and try to keep his own son, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), around to run the show as CEO.
While Lexie might also want Theo out at DiMera, I’m not sure how she’ll feel about EJ and Abe conspiring. But then again, she may not mind if it keeps Theo safe on Days of our Lives. I expect to see Abe torn because he loves Paulina but he’d still be with Lexie if she hadn’t died. This’ll be hard on Abe.
Theo Carver Gets His Mom Back
And of course, huge fallout’s coming from Theo. He was just nine years old when his mom Lexie died. And while he really likes working for Stefano DiMera’s (Joe Mascolo) company and representing the DiMeras, Theo might quit if Lexie asked him to.
Since Theo almost died because of his uncle, Peter Blake (Dan Gauthier), he may decide to treasure his time with his resurrected mom and if Lexie wants him out at DiMera, Theo might walk away. And I’m sure Lexie’s going to be impressed with how Theo’s dealt with his autism and other struggles.
EJ’s Motives Will Be Questioned on DOOL
Now, let’s talk about the mastermind of all this—EJ orchestrated this research and resurrection to bring his sister Lexie back to life. But EJ can’t know how Lexie will react to being resurrected. I’m sure she’ll be glad for more time with Theo and Abe.
But Lexie also won’t like being a pawn in a DiMera power play. So, while I’m sure EJ presents this as him wanting to have his favorite sister back and wanted her to have a life with her son, Lexie will probably sniff out that EJ has other motives, some of them nefarious.
The Carver-Price Family Overwhelmed on Days of Our Lives
Finally, the entire Carver-Price household is going to be overwhelmed. Lani and Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) are moving back to Salem soon, probably ASAP once they find out Lexie is alive. Lani loves both of her parents. But knows how much Abe grieved Lexie until he fell for Paulina.
Plus, Chanel’s in a high-risk pregnancy and wants her and Johnny to have nothing to do with EJ. And even though Chanel may be thrilled for Theo, I’m sure she will tell Johnny that EJ orchestrated all this to target her mom Paulina.
I can’t wait until we see Lexie open her eyes and begin her second chance at life in Salem! Hopefully she’s got no amnesia and it’ll be like she nodded off to sleep then woke back up, ready to resume her life. Which is going to cause ripple effects in many other lives. It starts soon!
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Lana Condor to reunite with “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” costar on “XO, Kitty” season 3
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Timothée Chalamet has unexpectedly found himself at the center of a heated cultural debate.
The Hollywood star sparked backlash after making remarks about ballet and opera during a public conversation about modern audiences.
What began as a discussion about shrinking attention spans quickly ignited strong reactions from artists, critics, and fans who accused the actor of dismissing centuries-old art forms.
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Timothée Chalamet Comments During Industry Conversation
The controversy traces back to a February discussion between Timothée Chalamet and fellow actor Matthew McConaughey for Variety. During the conversation, the pair explored how modern entertainment competes with increasingly short attention spans.
McConaughey raised the issue first, asking, “In this day of shorter attention spans, vertical 12-second spots, are we losing attention?”
He pointed out that studios sometimes restructure movies to get to dramatic conflict faster, suggesting that audiences may struggle with slower storytelling.
Chalamet responded by noting that there is still strong demand for slower-paced cinema among younger viewers. However, he also reflected on how filmmakers often feel pressure to convince audiences to support certain types of projects.
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“It does take you having to wave a flag of, ‘Hey, this is a serious movie,’ or something, and some people do want to be entertained and quickly,” he said.
He added that he feels conflicted about the idea of campaigning for audiences to support certain genres.
Chalamet said, “I’m really right in the middle, Matthew. I admire people, and I’ve done it myself, who go on a talk show and say, ‘Hey, we’ve got to keep movie theaters alive, we’ve gotta keep this genre alive,’ and another part of me feels like if people want to see it, like Barbie, like Oppenheimer, they’re going to go see it and go out of their way to be loud and proud about it.”
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Timothée Chalamet’s Opera And Ballet Comment Draws Criticism
The backlash erupted after Chalamet referenced classical performance arts as part of his explanation.
“I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera where it’s like, ‘Hey! Keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.’”
He quickly tried to soften the remark, laughing as he added, “All respect to the ballet and opera people out there. I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I’m taking shots for no reason.”
Once the clip circulated online, performers from the opera and ballet world began responding publicly. Many felt the comment dismissed art forms that have endured for centuries and require intense discipline.
The Independent reported that opera singer Isabel Leonard was among the first to respond, sharing a lengthy critique.
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She wrote, “Honestly, I’m shocked that someone so seemingly successful can be so ineloquent and narrow-minded in his views about art while considering himself as artist as I would only imagine one would as an actor.”
She continued by arguing that artists should support one another rather than undermine different forms of creative expression.
Leonard added, “To take cheap shots at fellow artists says more in this interview than anything else he could say. Shows a lot about his character. You don’t have to like all art, but only a weak person/artist feels the need to diminish; in fact, the VERY arts that would inspire those who are interested in slowing down, to do exactly that.”
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Artists Defend Classical Art Forms
Other members of the classical arts community also voiced their disappointment.
Canadian mezzo-soprano Deepa Johnny described Chalamet’s remarks as a “disappointing take,” stressing that artists across disciplines should work together to strengthen the arts rather than undermine them.
Visual artist Franz Szony went even further in criticizing the actor’s comments.
He said, “Two classical art forms that have been around for hundreds of years, both of which take a massive amount of talent and discipline, this man will never possess.”
He added, “Speaks volumes about his taste level for him to say this… also, saying ‘no disrespect’ after saying something disrespectful actually translates to ‘I disrespect art I don’t understand.’”
Members of the ballet world also stepped in to defend their craft. Choreographer Martin Chaix insisted the art form remains vibrant and culturally significant.
He said, “If anything, in a world where AI is reshaping cinema faster than most realise, the unmediated human presence of ballet and opera becomes more essential, not less. I hope he finds his way into a theatre.”
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Timothée Chalamet Debate Highlights Cultural Influence Of Opera And Ballet
Cultural institutions also weighed in on the broader conversation.
A spokesperson for the Royal Ballet and Opera emphasized that classical performance traditions have long influenced modern entertainment, including cinema.
“Ballet and opera have never existed in isolation – they have continually informed, inspired, and elevated other art forms,” the spokesperson said.
They added that the impact of these disciplines extends across numerous creative industries.
The statement concluded, “Their influence can be felt across theatre, film, contemporary music, fashion, and beyond. For centuries, these disciplines have shaped the way artists create, and audiences experience culture, and today millions of people around the world continue to enjoy and engage with them.”
Fans Join The Timothée Chalamet Backlash Online
The debate also spilled onto social media platforms, where fans expressed a wide range of opinions about the actor’s comments.
On Reddit, one frustrated user wrote, “He’s such a little twerp, he really lacks any self-awareness, and his ego is out of control. What kind of artist looks down on other art forms? Especially ones that require extensive training and dedication like ballet and the opera? With the way AI is going, he’s more likely to be out of a job before them! Ugh, I can’t stand him.”
Others defended the endurance of classical arts regardless of celebrity criticism. One commenter noted, “Ballet and opera outlived empires. I think they’ll survive this take.”
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Another user pointed out a personal connection to the art form, reminding readers that Chalamet’s “mom and sister were ballet dancers…”
Meanwhile, a fourth critic wrote, “My opinion of this dude dropped SO quickly the last year or so. I went from not really caring about him, but thinking he was pretty okay, to getting annoyed every time I see his face. He seems very egotistical, shallow, and entitled.”
As the online debate continues, the moment has sparked a wider conversation about the place of classical arts in modern culture and the responsibility artists have when discussing the creative work of others.
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Met Opera beefs with Timothée Chalamet after his controversial comment about the performing arts
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Chalamet drew criticism for suggesting that ballet and opera are disciplines that “no one cares about.”
Aaron Rodgers‘ wife remains a mystery, and while the quarterback appears unbothered by the secrecy, a former player has described the situation as bizarre.
The marriage first became public when Rodgers was spotted wearing a wedding band during a training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. Although his wife’s name, Brittani, is known, as Rodgers has mentioned her a few times in interviews, the quarterback has yet to make any public appearances with her.
Aaron Rodgers has also not shared any photos of her or images from their private wedding, previously explaining that she prefers to live a quiet and private life.
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The Former NFL Player Responded To Aaron Rodgers’ Criticism About The Attention On His Mysterious Wife
Earlier in the week, Aaron Rodgers appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and took a swipe at those trying to uncover the identity of his mystery wife, Brittani.
The quarterback described the “obsession” as “f-cking bizarre,” explaining that his wife prefers to live a private life, a point he has also made in previous interviews.
However, his remarks this time sparked backlash from former National Football League player Emmanuel Acho, who addressed the situation while appearing on the “Speakeasy” podcast, per Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
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“You are a public figure. When you are a public figure, people care about who you are in a relationship with,” Acho said about the veteran quarterback. “Rodgers, why you act like people trying to figure out your mystery wife is bizarre? Your behavior with this mystery person is bizarre.”
He added, “The only thing that’s actually bizarre, Aaron Rodgers, is that you randomly got married to some random person and are randomly keeping it the most random secret. That’s what’s bizarre. We’re not the crazy people, Aaron Rodgers. You are the one that’s behaving out of the norm.”
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The NFL Star’s Close Circle Has Yet To Meet His Mystery Wife
Interestingly, McAfee, whose show Rodgers appeared on, and who is reportedly close friends with the player, has yet to meet Brittani.
“I have not,” McAfee told the outlet after he was asked if he had met Rodgers’ wife. “But I am, once again, happy for him… and if I get a chance to meet her, that’ll obviously be cool.”
Fox Sports reporter Jen Hale, who also claimed to have a close relationship with Rodgers, also admitted to not having met the mysterious wife back in January.
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“I’ve never met her. I don’t know her,” Hale said of Brittani. “Aaron has become a friend over the years, so I wish him the very best. I think he’s happy. And that’s all you want for your people — you want them to find their comfort zone and their happiness.”
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Aaron Rodgers Described His Mystery Wife As ‘Incredible’
Despite keeping his wife’s identity private, Rodgers has not been shy about expressing his love for her.
In a July 2025 interview, he heaped praise on Brittani, pointing to the positive impact she has had on his life since they first met.
“When you meet the right one, and you’re with the right one, your whole world changes in a second. And to have that person that unconditionally loves you behind the scenes, there’s no better feeling in the world, and I have the most incredible wife,” Rodgers said in an interview at Steelers training camp.
Aaron Rodgers Said ‘Brittani’ Has Been His ‘Rock’
Praising his private wife further, Rodgers called Brittani his “rock” and thanked his lucky stars that he has her in his life.
“I just really love her, and I’m so thankful to have her by my side at the end,” the football star said about his mysterious spouse.
He continued, “When you have that stability and that rock behind you at the house, you feel like you can do anything.”
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The Quarterback Said There’s No New Contract From The Steelers Yet
With free agency set to officially open on March 11, speculation has once again surfaced about what the next step in Rodgers’ career will be.
The veteran quarterback previously signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers and could either secure a contract extension, move to another team, or decide to hang up his cleats.
In the meantime, Rodgers has claimed that he has not received any offers from the Steelers.
“There’s no contract offer or anything, so there’s nothing that I’m having to debate between. I’m a free agent. I’m enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the offseason,” Rodgers said, per the New York Post. “I think there’s conversations to be had down the line, but right now there hasn’t been any progressive conversations.”
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General Hospital: Ethan Lovett Returns to Port Charles – Looking for Love or Seeking Revenge?
General Hospital reveals Nathan Dean is coming back to GH as Ethan Lovett after a six-year absence and we’re so excited to see him return.
We’re going to talk about what could be bringing Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) and Holly Sutton’s (Emma Samms) son back to Port Charles. Plus, it’s cool they got the original actor back in the role.
OG Ethan Lovett Returns to General Hospital!
Ok so, first off, I just want to mention when I saw this news, I was like who the heck is Nathan Dean—because when he was last on GH and when he was on The Originals and Roswell, New Mexico, he went by the name Nathan Parsons.
His full name is Nathan Dean Parsons by the way. The character was briefly recast once in 2023. But now the OG Ethan is back and this should be exciting. Nathan’s return is in April and although we don’t have his first airdate yet, May sweeps kicks off April 23rd.
With General Hospital‘s bloated cast, I’d be surprised if Ethan was coming back to stay. Plus Frank Valentini said Nathan Dean’s back “for a story” so he may be doing a limited arc for this particular story and we’ve got some ideas on why he’s coming back.
He could be back for a tragedy or a hot romantic pairing and maybe a little mystery. Let’s get right to it!
Ethan Returns to GH for Robert Scorpio’s Funeral
So first, there’s a chance that Holly’s son might be back for Robert Scorpio’s offscreen death and funeral. Sadly, Tristan Rogers passed away in August 2025 and his character Robert’s death will be coming in the next few months. It’ll obviously be offscreen.
So, Ethan could come back on his mom Holly’s arm to escort her to Robert’s funeral. Or if for some reason Emma Samms can’t be back to film funeral scenes, they could use Ethan as her representative.
If you recall, Holly first claimed Robert was Ethan’s father before admitting that he’s Luke’s son. So, I think Ethan would definitely want to be there to support Holly as she grieves Robert. So, that’s a perfect reason for Ethan to return to Port Charles.
Ethan & Kristina Corinthos Reunion Romance Ahead?
Second, if Ethan is coming back for romance, the question is who might he be paired with. Most of his past love interests aren’t on General Hospital anymore, but one is. One that Ethan’s got a contentious past with.
That’s Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi). She had a major crush on Ethan back in her late teens but then she did him dirty. When her abusive boyfriend Kiefer beat Kristina severely, Ethan actually took her to the hospital. But then Kristina lied and said Ethan assaulted her.
Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) threatened to kill Ethan and he was arrested and made into a town pariah. Kristina later apologized and Ethan forgave her even though she nearly ruined his life. That happened 16 years ago.
And we know Kristina hasn’t had a romance in quite some time. And while her last couple of romances were with women, she’s sexually fluid and also dates men, so Ethan’s a possibility, especially because of their twisted history.
Ethan’s Cassadine Connections and Potential Intrigue on General Hospital
Ok the next reason Ethan may come back is that he has ties to the Cassadine family because Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy) kidnapped him a few years back and put him up for sale at an auction where the winner would get to kill him. Thankfully Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) bought him and he was saved.
Plus he had a thing with Helena Cassadine’s daughter, Irina Cassadine AKA the woman in white (Alyshia Ochse). So, Ethan could wind up involved with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) or Cesar Faison’s (Anders Hove) final project on cold fusion.
Although, I don’t think Ethan would be involved with Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), the WSB, or Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). But Ethan is known to get into trouble quite often so you never know, it is a possibility he could be involved in something shady. But since the Marco-Sidwell-Cullum stuff is supposed to wrap in May, the timing aligns.
Ethan Reunites with Sister Lulu and Grieves Luke Spencer
Another reason they may bring back Ethan is for him to see his sister Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) and to also grieve the loss of his dad, Luke, with her, Tracy, and others. Although we just had a tribute episode for Anthony Geary who passed in December 2025, I’m sure Ethan will discuss his grief once he’s back.
Also, our GH leaker recently mentioned that Frank Valentini wanted Jonathan Jackson to come back as Lucky Spencer, but he declined to return for anything more than a very short stint, because he doesn’t want to be too far from his home and family in Nashville for too long.
So, GH might have decided to bring Ethan back to do whatever storyline they had in mind for Lucky. That way, Lulu at least has one of her brothers there to support her. She’ll be thrilled to see Ethan, and he and Lulu will have a lot to catch him up on.
GH Shocker: Ethan Teams Up with Josslyn to Take Down Sonny?
The final possibility is that Ethan may end up plotting with Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) to take down Sonny. This week, Josslyn raged at Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) and claimed that she joined the WSB because she wants to take down Sonny and everyone like him once and for all.
If you recall, Josslyn mentioned taking down Sonny when she first signed up with the WSB. But then GH hasn’t circled back around to it. But Ethan definitely could be holding a grudge since Sonny was going to kill Ethan back in the day because of Kristina’s false accusation.
It’s understandable since Sonny thought Ethan had beaten Kristina. But Ethan was arrested and Sonny could’ve let the justice system do its job. Instead, he almost had Ethan killed. And he and Josslyn are cousins so I’m sure they’ll cross paths because they’re family.
While Ethan might come back to Port Charles for a different reason, he could wind up conspiring with Josslyn if they figure out they both have taking down Sonny in common. But no matter why Ethan’s back, I can’t wait to see what GH has in store for him!
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