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10 Forgotten Fantasy Movies That Are Perfect To Watch in 2026
Fantasy might very well be the oldest genre of storytelling. It is used to describe stories that take place in fantastical worlds where monsters, magic, and legendary heroes are present. From there, it can be further broken down into various sub-genres, like the more heroic high fantasy or the grittier dark fantasy. The genre is limited only by the imagination of the storyteller, and oftentimes, fantasy stories are used to teach morals and lessons by representing human fears and anxieties as horrific beasts to be overcome and cast down.
Fantasy movies are pretty much as old as cinema and have expanded quite a bit over the years as new technologies were invented. Naturally, a lot of fantasy movies get overlooked or forgotten about, but if one looks hard enough, there are plenty of hidden gems that represent the genre at its best and most compelling.
‘Ladyhawke’ (1985)
Phillipe Gaston (Matthew Broderick) is a thief known as “The Mouse,” who escapes prison just before his execution on the order of the Bishop of Aquila (John Wood). He is aided by the Bishop’s former guard captain, Etienne of Navarre (Rutger Hauer), and his hawk companion. Etienne coerces Phillipe into helping him take down the Bishop, but during their travels, Phillipe notices that Etienne seems to vanish at night, where he runs into a mysterious woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) accompanied by a black wolf.
Ladyhawke was a box-office bomb on release, but it holds up pretty well today as a fairy tale love story. The romance works thanks to the charisma and believable chemistry between Hauer and Pfeiffer, as well as the mystery surrounding their characters. Phillipe is perhaps the weakest part of the film, since he is more of an observer to the lovers than a proper protagonist, but Broderick still gives a fun performance, especially whenever Phillipe asks God for help.
‘Fire and Ice’ (1983)
The sorcerer rulers of Icepeak, Queen Juliana (Susan Tyrrell) and her son, Nekron (Stephen Mendel), use their power to extend glacial ice southward as the vanguard of their invasion force, driving humans closer to the equator. Soon, only the volcanic citadel of Firekeep stands against them, so Juliana has its princess, Teegra (Maggie Roswell), kidnapped to be Nekron’s bride. Teegra escapes her captors into the wilderness, and finds allies in Larn (William Ostrander), a warrior whose village was destroyed by Nekron, and Darkwolf (Steve Sandor), a mysterious wanderer who is committed to killing the sorcerer king.
Fire and Ice is a beautiful example of 1980s dark fantasy from the mind of Ralph Bakshi. It is structured much like a pulp fiction story, with fast-paced action and a grim world that makes great use of the clash between fire and ice in its backgrounds and landscapes. It also makes great use of rotoscoping to give the characters more lifelike movements, which makes the action sequences feel all the more brutal.
‘The Golden Voyage of Sinbad’ (1973)
After acquiring a golden amulet from a mysterious flying creature, Sinbad the Sailor (John Phillip Law) arrives in Marabia, ruled by its disfigured Grand Vizier (Douglas Wilmer) since the Sultan died without a king. The Vizier tells Sinbad that the amulet is part of a set that can lead the way to the mythical Fountain of Destiny, and Sinbad agrees to come along on an expedition to find it. However, the group is pursued by Koura (Tom Baker), an evil sorcerer who wishes to use the fountain’s power to claim rulership of Marabia.
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad is the second of three Sinbad films made with stop-motion creatures by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. From an animated statue of Shiva that duels our hero to a ferocious centaur that guards the fountain, the creatures stand out thanks to their unique designs and how seamlessly they are blended into the film, at times looking like they are physically interacting with the actors. The story is not quite as well put together as the earlier The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, but it’s still a solid fantasy adventure film, and Baker gives an unforgettable performance as the villain.
‘Legend’ (1985)
With the help of her forest-dwelling companion, Jack O’ the Green (Tom Cruise), Princess Lili (Mia Sara) meets the last two unicorns in the world. Unfortunately, she was followed by the goblin Blix (Alice Playten), who, on the orders of her master, Darkness (Tim Curry), kills the stallion and steals its horn. The crime plunges the world into a dark winter, and Jack and Lili must protect the mare and get the horn back, lest the world never know sunlight again.
Legend tells a simple fairy tale story about good vs evil, but it does it really well. The success is thanks in large part to impressive sets and use of practical effects, which completely transform the actors into mystical creatures, such as Curry’s iconic devilish appearance as Darkness, or Robert Picardo as the foul swamp-hag Meg Mucklebones. If you’re going to watch the movie, try to find the director’s cut, which has additional footage that makes the story and character arcs feel more complete, and music by Jerry Goldsmith.
‘The Adventures of Baron Munchausen’ (1988)
As the Ottoman Empire besieges an unnamed European city in the Age of Enlightenment, Baron Munchausen (John Neville) interrupts a play based on his life’s adventures and criticizes its inaccuracies. He claims that the reason for the attack is due to a bet he made with the Grand Turk, Sultan Mahmud I (Peter Jeffrey), but also claims that he can save the city if he finds his old associates, each of whom possesses superhuman gifts. He is joined on his search by Sally Salt (Sarah Polley), the daughter of the theater troupe leader, but the journey is full of all sorts of perils, while the Angel of Death is always following after the Baron.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen was the final film in Terry Gilliam‘s “Trilogy of Imagination,” with themes focusing on aging and maintaining one’s relevance as the world seems to progress around them. There is a strong contrast with the film’s extravagant sets and costumes: while the heroes travel through the fantastical world, they can never escape the hard truths of reality and must make peace with them if they hope to move forward. It’s also got a surprise cameo from Robin Williams, who has a non-credited role as the King of the Moon, and it’s as hilarious as any of his best performances.
‘The Last Unicorn’ (1982)
A unicorn (Mia Farrow) overhears two hunters talking about her kind and wonders if she might be the last unicorn in the world. A passing butterfly (Robert Klein) tells her that the unicorns were herded north long ago into the kingdom of King Haggard (Sir Christopher Lee) by a demonic Red Bull. Thus, the unicorn sets out to learn the truth for herself, and receives help from a bumbling magician named Schmendrick (Alan Arkin) and Molly Grue (Tammy Grimes).
The Last Unicorn is unique among fantasy movies thanks to its melancholic tone. The story touches on mature themes like regret, loss, the power of memory, and identity, all told via the interactions with an immortal unicorn who does not know these emotions and humans who do. It also boasts a beautiful art style that looks like a tapestry come to life, haunting songs by America, and a fun fantasy world that leans so heavily into the genre that the familiar tropes are literally part of the world.
‘A Monster Calls’ (2016)
Conor O’Malley (Lewis MacDougall) is a young boy living with his terminally ill mother (Felicity Jones), who is upset both with her worsening condition and the possibility of having to live with his strict grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). One night, he spots a yew tree growing near a church transforming into a monster (Liam Neeson) before seeking him out. The monster tells Conor that it will visit him again and tell him three stories; afterward, Conor must tell the monster a fourth story based on his recurring nightmares.
A Monster Calls is based on the book of the same name by Patrick Ness, who also wrote the screenplay. It’s a brutal and raw film that explores themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of the human experience, told both through Conor’s struggles at home and school and the monster’s stories. Everyone gives their all in this hidden gem masterpiece, but MacDougall in particular stands out thanks to how perfectly he captures Conor’s turbulent state, from cold detachment to raw, unfiltered rage and sadness.
‘Dragonslayer’ (1981)
Galen Bradwarden (Peter MacNicol) is the young apprentice to the last great sorcerer, Ulrich of Cragganmore (Sir Ralph Richardson). One day, his master is approached by an expedition from the kingdom of Urland asking for his help in killing the ancient dragon Vermithrax Pejorative, who has terrorized the kingdom and devoured many young maidens. Ulrich dies when trying to demonstrate his magic powers, but his magic amulet chooses Galen as its new master, so Galen offers his services against the dragon.
It’s amazing to think that Dragonslayer was coproduced by Disney, because a gritty dark fantasy movie is so far removed from the Mouse House’s carefully constructed brand image. The world is gritty, harsh, and unforgiving, with most of its characters falling into different shades of gray morality, doing horrible things in the short term to guarantee long-term stability. The star of the show is Vermithrax itself, brought to life through a diverse array of special effects including stop-motion puppets and massive animatronics, resulting in perhaps cinema’s best dragon.
‘The Adventures of Prince Achmed’ (1926)
Desiring the local Caliph’s daughter, a sorcerer offers a magical flying horse in exchange for her hand in marriage. The Caliph’s son, Prince Achmed, objects to the offer, so the sorcerer lets him test the horse. Unfortunately, he doesn’t tell Achmed how to control the horse, so it whisks the prince away to a far-off land, forcing him to find a way back home.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed has the honor of being the world’s oldest surviving animated film, and is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Every frame was made through meticulously placing pieces of cardboard against bright backgrounds to create a style reminiscent of shadow puppetry, while still perfectly displaying whatever emotions the characters are experiencing. Though few people today have seen The Adventures of Prince Achmed, its influence can be felt throughout modern adaptations of the One Thousand and One Nights, and the shadow puppet style inspired the Tale of the Three Brothers in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1.
‘The Secret of Kells’ (2009)
As Viking raiders swarm across Ireland, Cellach (Brendan Gleeson), abbot of Kells, oversees the construction of a great wall, and instructs his young nephew, Brendan (Evan McGuire and Michael McGrath), to stay close to the abbey. One day, the abbey is visited by Brother Aidan (Mick Lally), a master illuminator who is working on the Book of Iona. He recruits Brendan to help him with the illustrations, but as Brendan goes into the woods to find dyes, he meets a fairy named Aisling (Christen Mooney).
The first in a trio of Irish mythology films from Cartoon Saloon, The Secret of Kells is best described with one word: magical. Its art style is enough to hook you in, with stylistic character designs and bright colors that make it feel as if it’s a medieval painting come to life. The story is equally magical, both through the inclusion of the fairy world via Aisling’s friendship with Brendan, and with universal themes of hope, the power of artistic expression, and the dangers of pride.
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Real Housewives of Orange County’s Gina Kirschenheiter is sharing her emotional reaction to the news fellow Bravosphere star Jeana Keough is battling tongue cancer.
“The last [I saw] Gina [was] this season, and we have a very good mutual friend, so I kind of knew what was going on with her,” Gina exclusively told Us on Friday, August 6. “I just gave her really big hugs the night that I did see her.”
She continued, “You know, she has so much she’s going through right now. The last thing she needs is another housewife, you know, poking around in her business.”
Jeana’s daughter, Kara Keough, announced her mother was diagnosed with tongue cancer in July.
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Jeana Keough’s daughter, Kara, is sharing an update on her mom’s battle with tongue cancer. “Right now, Jeana isn’t talking. The tongue and throat pain, paired with the mucus from radiation on the area, is just brutal,” Kara, 37, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, July 27, […]
“A few months ago, while visiting Shane and me in Florida, my mom mentioned a painful spot on her tongue,” Kara wrote via a GoFundMe page to pay for her treatment. “She assumed a tooth had been rubbing against it and had even gone to the dentist multiple times to have the tooth filed down. I asked her how long the sore had been there. She paused, thought about it, and realized it had been nearly a year.”
On July 31, Kara shared an update on her mother’s condition in the midst of her treatment.
“Jeana is home and recovering,” Kara wrote at the time. “She’s done with chemo and only has 2 days of radiation left! After next week’s treatment, she’ll be able to start recovering.”
When speaking to Us, Gina said she was saddened to hear of her friend’s diagnosis — especially at such a happy time in the reality TV star’s life.
“What was so sad too? She met this, like, great guy [at the time] and she was, like, so excited about that,” she said. “And then this all happened, and I feel like, oh, it was just so sad to watch her get to such a good, happy place, and then have this all happen. It’s very sad.”
Jeana Keough is receiving love, support and encouragement from her Real Housewives of Orange County family after her tongue cancer diagnosis was revealed. “By now, most of you have heard my incredible friend @jeanakeough is battling cancer. Her daughter Kara explained her journey on this GoFundMe post,” Vicki Gunvalson wrote via Instagram Sunday, July 19. […]
She added, “I think that everyone rallies around, you know? Anyone who’s going through anything. It’s like a sisterhood. So we, our hearts go out to Jeana and her family, and you know, if she needs anything we’re here for her.”
In her most recent update, Kara shared that her mother’s boyfriend, Thomas, as well as her brother, Colton, have been helping to care for her in the midst of her treatment.
“Her boyfriend Thomas, Colton and I have been in a rotation of care, and she’s being monitored by at least one of us at all times. She isn’t speaking right now, or swallowing anything, but she’s making her thoughts known via texts. She’s still trying to take care of everyone else, but we’re trying to remind her that her priority needs to be her recovery.”
After years of hosting TV shows with celebrity guests, Prime Video’s The Chosen in the Wild allowed Bear Grylls the chance to be more outspoken about his faith.
“It’s like all of us in our lives. There’s times and places and relationships, and you should always adjust accordingly,” Grylls, 52, exclusively told Us about how he has navigated his faith in the public eye. “It’s emotional intelligence.”
Grylls didn’t want any guest to feel isolated.
“Sometimes on Running Wild, I never know the background to these Hollywood stars. They might be from all different cultures or faiths. So you feel your way a little bit more sensitively, and faith is only ever a small part of that journey,” he noted. “A lot of it’s hearing their life story and their battles and triumphs and all of that.”
The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls, however, allowed Grylls to “get straight into that,” adding, “And viewers I think really want that. That’s why they’re watching the show. They want to hear how has it affected you?”
Prime Video’s The Chosen in the Wild follows The Chosen‘s Jonathan Roumie, Paras Patel, Elizabeth Tabish, Noah James and Luke Dimyan as they take on challenges across forests, deserts and canyons with Grylls by their side.
“I think what I was struck by on this series is how all of these actors — they weren’t chosen because they were people of strong faith necessarily,” Grylls told Us. “Actually, many of them came from very different diverse backgrounds of faith and culture, but none of them left the same. That was a powerful bit to hear.”
He continued: “It was a lot of emotion in those characters and in that journey for them. What I love about The Chosen in the Wild is the space and time to actually talk about those things in a real way — where it’s not just a sound-bite. You can actually say, ‘Actually, tell me about that. That sounded hard.’ And you sat around a campfire or on the edge of a cliff and you hear those stories in a very raw, real way.”
Grylls, who shares three kids with wife Shara Cannings Knight, was also thrilled to be on a family-friendly program.
“I want to stand for something good and that’s going to be empowering for families to watch together,” he said before the show’s premiere on Sunday, August 9. “It’s hard sometimes as a parent to know what to watch with your kids and the values that are going to come out. I actually do pride ourselves on that.”
For Grylls, positioning faith at the forefront was a point of pride.
“That is an intentional kind of thing as a team is we try and keep integrity to what we do and true to how we are as individuals,” he explained. “Faith has been a part of my life, as is respect for the outdoors and a love of a fellow man and doing our best and all that good stuff. We try and keep those values at the heart of the show.”
Grylls concluded: “I’m proud that Chosen in the Wild is such a sort of firm, family-friendly, positive, faith-forward, family-impacting type show.”
The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls premieres on Prime Video Sunday, August 9, with all six episodes debuting at launch.
It turns out Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro’s new romantic comedy, One Night Only, was pared way down — and for good reason.
“I went through this on two movies. I have long pages of empirical data about it. … I believe it’s been a societal shift from taking nudity in adult situations and putting them on your phones at home for everybody,” director Will Gluck told Variety on Friday, August 7, of various sex scenes in big-budget flicks. “It’s more of a private, intimate thing that people don’t want to see when they’re in a shared experience. Whenever people now see nudity or very adult situations in a big theater, they get uncomfortable.”
To accommodate the viewing trends, Gluck, 47, “cut out so much” while editing One Night Only.
“There was so much nudity in this movie that we shot on the streets. I felt we needed to show the world that way,” he explained to the outlet of the original script. “As we started to show it to audiences, we felt it takes you out of the movie.”
The Easy A filmmaker added, “You’re engaged in the characters and what’s going on, and then you pan over and there’s two naked people having sex, and you watch the audience … it’s a physical thing. They turn to who they’re with and the benefits do not nearly outweigh the negatives of it. We just kept editing it out until we got a balance, and those comments went away.”
One Night Only takes place on the annual evening where premarital sex is legal, making it possible for Allie (Barbaro) to meet Owen (Turner) as they dodge the commotion of singletons hooking up across New York City. In the background of Allie and Owen’s meet-cute, the pair encounter an array of couples celebrating their so-called night of freedom.
“We cast real-life couples in various stages of relationships,” Gluck told Variety of the movie extras. “It was never like we met an extra and were like, ‘You guys are kissing.’ It was fun because there were married couples, people who broke up during the movie and people who became couples, so they could do that.”
Anyone But You director Will Gluck has seen the confusion surrounding the movie’s initial teaser trailer, and he’s not disagreeing. Fans got their first glimpse of the upcoming film starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in October, but it wasn’t what viewers expected. Gluck, 45, admitted in an interview published on Thursday, November 16, that […]
Even ahead of One Night Only’s release, the concept went viral for its comparisons to The Purge — but with sex instead of crime. (For the uninitiated, the dystopian Purge franchise takes place during a 12-hour period where all criminal activity is legal.)
“You can’t really describe this movie. [The cast] goes on talk shows and spends 80 percent of the time explaining the rules of the world, and that’s not what the movie is about,” Gluck quipped of One Night Only’s premise. “We have to just let people see it. That’s the best tool we have, especially for something that’s this crazy.”
He continued, “These characters are living [in] this little alternative world that could easily happen … but I really wanted the world to live in the background. I didn’t want the movie to be about that. It’s more about how our characters navigate life.”
One Night Only is in theaters now.
NFL legend Roger Craig made a poignant announcement during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech, revealing that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.
“Today, there’s another chapter I want to share,” Craig, 66, said in prerecorded comments on Saturday, August 8. “I have been diagnosed with vascular dementia that my doctors think may be related, at least in part, due to the concussions I experienced during my career.”
Craig was seated on stage as his prerecorded comments were played for the star-studded audience at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, during the annual ceremony. He was formally inducted into the Hall of Fame by former teammate and childhood friend, Jamie Williams, earlier in the evening.
Per the Alzheimer’s Association, vascular dementia is characterized by “a decline in thinking skills caused by conditions that block or reduce blood flow to various regions of the brain, depriving them of oxygen and nutrients.” Common symptoms include disorientation, confusion and memory loss, difficulty walking and numbness or paralysis on one side of the body. (There is currently no cure for vascular dementia.)
“The changes were gradual,” Craig said of his own symptoms. “At first, they were easy to dismiss as normal aging. Over time, my family noticed, too.”
During his speech, Craig openly grappled with the possibility that the very sport that made him a household name may have also contributed to his declining health.
“Two things could be true. Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I can imagine. It helped shape the man I became,” he said. “At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played. I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn’t feel right.”
Craig stressed that he still has much more he wants to accomplish in life because “this diagnosis doesn’t define me.”
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“I am still Roger Craig. I am still a father, still a husband, a teammate, a friend and someone who loves this game and the people who brought it to my life. If sharing my story helps even one family or one former player, then it’s worth it,” he said. “Football gave me everything: opportunity, discipline, lifelong friends and the platform to grow as a man. This honor belongs to my parents who started it all.”
Craig was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday as part of the seniors category. His fellow inductees this year included Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri.
The running back made his NFL debut for the San Francisco 49ers in 1983 and remained with the team through 1990, during which time he was named the Associated Press‘ NFL Offensive Player of the Year for 1988. The three-time Super Bowl champion later played with the Los Angeles Raiders and Minnesota Vikings before retiring in 1993.
“What means the most is knowing [I] helped expand what people thought a running back could be. None of that happens without great teammates,” Craig said during his induction speech. “What made those 49ers teams special: We weren’t selfish. We didn’t care who got the credit. We cared about winning.”
In December 1985, Craig made history as the first NFL player to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season.
Roger tied the knot with college sweetheart Vernessia Craig in 1983. They share five children.
TJ Jackson is refusing to celebrate Perez Hilton’s hospitalization despite the gossip blogger’s painful history with his famous family. The son of Tito Jackson and nephew of the late Michael Jackson revealed that he is praying for Hilton after the blogger was hospitalized following a severe mental health crisis. Although some social media users argued that Hilton’s past behavior made him undeserving of sympathy, Jackson insisted that he was not raised to find pleasure in another person’s suffering.
Jackson first addressed the situation on X after seeing widespread discussion about a disturbing livestream involving Hilton. The singer explained that he had no interest in viewing footage from the incident but acknowledged what he had heard about it.
“Everybody is talking about this Perez Hilton video. I haven’t seen it but from what I’ve heard it’s horrible,” Jackson wrote. “One thing I’ll say…He hasn’t been nice to many celebs, including my family.”
Despite Hilton’s previous treatment of the Jacksons, TJ said he still wanted him to recover. “Nevertheless, I never want to see anyone broken and in such a dark place. I am praying for his healing and his health,” the performer added.
Responses were divided between those who praised Jackson’s compassion and others who believed Hilton’s history of attacking celebrities made him unworthy of grace. When one person said they hoped never to see the video and wanted Hilton to be safe, Jackson responded that he agreed “100%.”
“And hopefully one day he will find his way and inspire others who make a living negative talking/slandering others to choose a different route and be better themselves, to lean into LOVE more,” he wrote. “That’s the way to really live life to the fullest.”
Michael Jackson’s Nephew Rejects ‘Revenge’ And ‘Karma’
After receiving continued pushback, Jackson returned to X on Thursday to explain why he would not change his position. “I’ve gotten so many comments disagreeing with my last posts on Perez Hilton that it’s actually sad to me,” he wrote.
Jackson acknowledged that Hilton had hurt numerous people, including members of his own family. However, he said his upbringing prevented him from wishing additional pain on the blogger. “Again, I know he was absolutely awful to so many (including my family), but I just wasn’t raised or taught to want worse for people. It’s just not the way,” Jackson declared. “There is no beauty in ‘revenge’ or joy in ‘karma.’”
“If you disagree, I believe you are playing the wrong game in life or at least living by the wrong set of rules… A healthy ego doesn’t need to feel justified,” he added.
Jackson also urged the public to respect Hilton’s privacy while his family navigates the crisis. “I believe he (yes, even he) deserves privacy and will pray for his healing and strength for his kids and family during this painful time and hope you all do too,” he concluded.
TJ Jackson Turns To Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Of Love
After another user applauded his decision to pray for Hilton, Jackson shared a quotation from Martin Luther King Jr. that has continued to influence him. “One of my favorite MLK quotes is ‘I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.’ And not saying it’s always been easy, but as I get older it’s clear to me… it’s the only way,” Jackson said.
His reaction carried particular weight because of Hilton’s conduct surrounding Michael Jackson’s death in June 2009. Before the King of Pop’s death was confirmed, Hilton falsely suggested that reports of the singer suffering cardiac arrest were merely part of a publicity stunt intended to promote his “This Is It” concerts in London. “Get your money back, ticket holders!!!!” Hilton wrote while alleging that the health emergency was a hoax.
The blogger also claimed that “[Jackson] pulled a similar stunt when he was getting ready for his big HBO special in ’95 when he ‘collapsed’ at rehearsal!”
Once Michael’s death was confirmed, Hilton removed the post and replaced it with a link to reporting about the tragedy. Despite that painful history, TJ made clear that he does not view Hilton’s current crisis as an opportunity for revenge.
Perez Hilton Was Hospitalized Following A Mental Health Crisis
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., was transported to a hospital Tuesday after concerned viewers contacted authorities about his TikTok livestream. Police responded to his Miami-area home and attempted to communicate with him before bringing the incident to a close.
“Mario, it’s the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, please step out of the house,” a deputy was heard saying in surveillance footage captured by a neighbor’s doorbell camera.
The livestream was eventually removed, and TikTok reportedly banned Hilton’s account. The platform subsequently faced criticism over how long the footage remained available.
Hilton was surrounded by loved ones at the hospital Wednesday, including his sister, Barbara Lavandeira.
Perez Hilton’s Family Asks For Privacy
His three children, niece and sister had reportedly been at his home shortly before the crisis began. According to a statement shared through Hilton’s website, the family “immediately fled” to prevent the children from “witnessing any further trauma.”
Hilton’s family later addressed the effect the incident had on his children and asked the public to stay away from their home. “Our family cannot express enough our continued gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement began. “The events of the past several days have been nearly unbearable for our family.”
The family explained that helping Hilton’s children recover was its immediate priority. “Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced. An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy.”
“For the children’s safety, privacy, and well-being, we respectfully ask members of the media, paparazzi, content creators, and the public to leave the area surrounding the family’s home and not return. Please allow his children the privacy and space they need during this unimaginably difficult time.”
John Goodman surprised fans with his dramatically slimmer appearance after unexpectedly crossing paths with fellow actor David DeLuise at a supermarket. DeLuise shared an Instagram selfie with the “Roseanne” star, whose transformation looked especially striking compared to his years playing Dan Conner on the beloved sitcom. Goodman previously revealed that he weighed as much as 400 pounds before making sweeping lifestyle changes that eventually helped him shed approximately 200 pounds.
Goodman became a television favorite while starring opposite Roseanne Barr in “Roseanne,” which originally aired from 1988 until 1997. His size was frequently incorporated into jokes and storylines throughout the sitcom’s original run. However, his latest appearance shows how significantly his body has changed in the decades since.
DeLuise, known for playing Jerry Russo on “Wizards of Waverly Place,” happened to encounter Goodman while shopping and excitedly documented the moment. “He was my childhood !!” DeLuise wrote alongside the selfie, adding a heart emoji. “Legend! I love that I get to say that to someone 😉 If you know you know.”
Fans could hardly believe that was Goodman in the snap with DeLuise. “Is that John Goodman???? @daviddeluise he’s unrecognizable,” one fan wrote. “Yes, he looks very different, but I bet he feels great!” another chimed in.
John Goodman’s Transformation Began After Rehab
Goodman’s health journey began with his decision to seek treatment for alcohol addiction in 2007. The actor has previously acknowledged that his drinking continued for decades and sometimes occurred while he was working.
“It was 30 years of a disease that was taking its toll on everyone around me, and it had got to the point where, every time I did it, it was becoming more and more debilitating. It was life or death,” Goodman told The Guardian in 2012. “It was time to stop.”
After entering rehab and giving up alcohol, Goodman began changing his eating and exercise habits. By 2010, he had lost approximately 100 pounds. The transformation involved removing sugar from his diet and exercising six days a week with celebrity trainer Mackie Shilstone, who has also worked with Serena Williams.
Goodman later reflected bluntly on how much of his time and attention had previously revolved around food. Being heavier, he said, had been “a waste,” adding, “It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your a-s and figure out what you’re going to eat next.”
The ‘Roseanne’ Star Adopted A Mediterranean-Style Diet
Shilstone placed Goodman on what he described as a “Mediterranean-style eating plan.” The actor’s fitness routine included using a treadmill and elliptical while working toward 10,000 to 12,000 steps each day.
According to Shilstone, Goodman remained motivated by the memory of how he had felt at his highest weight. The trainer said the actor “remembers what it feels like to be extremely heavy and it’s something he doesn’t want again.”
Goodman also credited portion control with helping him change his relationship with food. The approach represented a major shift from his former habit of “just shoving everything into my mouth.”
Even while discussing his success, the actor remained cautious about presenting himself as a weight-loss role model. “But I don’t want to be an example to anybody when the weight comes thundering back on, when I start eating Crisco out of the can with a spoon and a side of confectioner’s sugar,” Goodman joked to AARP.
Despite his concern that the weight could return, Goodman continued making progress. By 2023, he confirmed that he had lost approximately 200 pounds.
John Goodman Has Not Spoken To Roseanne Barr In Years
Goodman recently revealed that he has been out of contact with his former “Roseanne” co-star for nearly a decade. The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that he has not spoken to Barr “for about seven or eight years.”
That timeline roughly coincides with ABC canceling the “Roseanne” revival in 2018 following Barr’s controversial social media posts. The franchise subsequently continued as “The Conners,” with Goodman leading the cast after Barr’s character was removed. “I’d rather doubt if she wants to talk to me,” Goodman said of his former onscreen wife.
Despite their estrangement, Goodman remembered their early working relationship fondly and praised the chemistry that helped make “Roseanne” a television phenomenon. “We hit it off from jump street. She made me laugh, and I made her laugh, and wow, it was so much fun,” he recalled. “We’d get so many viewers for the show back then, 20, 30 million people. Things are so different now, but it was a special time.”
John Goodman Has Several New Projects Ahead
Goodman has remained busy professionally throughout his health transformation. The actor is involved in the podcast drama “Hindsight: The Day Before,” playing Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, who is associated with the famous observation that “free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing a panic.”
Goodman’s upcoming film projects include “The Hollywood Hitman,” in which he plays himself, and the horror movie “Skeletons,” starring Brie Larson and Willa Fitzgerald.
He will also appear alongside Tom Cruise and Riz Ahmed in “Digger,” an oil-industry satire directed by “Birdman” and “The Revenant” filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu. The movie is scheduled to reach American theaters in October.
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“Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin is slamming Disney for allegedly failing to include him in the rebooted series, “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” Over the last few days, the 31-year-old has voiced his frustration with the new show and, in a new post, claimed that he wasn’t even invited to the show’s 2024 premiere.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Austin played Max Russo in the original series, which aired on Disney from 2007 to 2012. The rebooted series, which stars his fictional brother, Justin Russo, played by David Henrie, premiered on the network in 2024.
While none of the OG cast members were main characters in the reboot except for Henrie, every character from the main family, including Selena Gomez, David DeLuise, and Maria Canals-Barrera, made an appearance in the first season. Austin, however, didn’t.
He voiced his frustration about the situation two days ago, according to The Blast, saying he was “disappointed” he was left out of the show. “Even though I wasn’t involved, I still have nothing but love for my former castmates and wish them continued success. Thank you to all the fans who watched over the years. The show wouldn’t be what it is without your endless support,” he added.
Henrie Denies Austin’s Claims, Says His Former Co-Star Was Asked Several Times To Join The ‘Wizards’ Reboot
Henrie denied Austin’s claims in a series of different Instagram Stories posts yesterday, August 7.
In one, Henrie said that not only would he have loved to have seen Austin’s character return, Disney executives allegedly “called him, texted, and went through his agents” to get him back.
One of the rebooted series’ showrunners confirmed Henrie’s statement, adding on X, “David Henrie is correct. Jake was asked multiple times by many people. Really wanted him back. No response.”
Austin Says He Was Left Out Of The ‘Wizards’ Reboot From Day One, Says He Wasn’t Invited To The Premiere
A day later, Austin returned to his Instagram Stories with a lengthy post, revealing how everything allegedly went down.
“I first met with Disney in 2020 to discuss returning as Max for what I was told was essentially going to be a continuation of the original series,” he wrote. Continuing, Austin said conversations stalled, and then he learned that the reboot had been greenlit to series with the rest of the world in October 2024.
“I was the only Russo family member who wasn’t invited to make a cameo appearance or visit the set by the end of season 1,” he added. “I was also not invited to the premiere.”
Austin Says He Was Asked To Return Only After The First Season Wrapped
Austin, who also appeared in “The Suite Life on Deck,” claimed that he was “kept in the dark” by Disney about the show until after the first season wrapped. After that, Austin said he received DMs from Henrie, asking if he would be interested in reprising his role in the second season.
However, by that point, Austin wasn’t “interested” in returning because he felt “dismissed” by Disney for not being invited during the first season.
Adding to the drama, Austin said he wasn’t a “fan” of where the show was heading, adding that “the whole thing felt off.”
“I feel like more of the OG Wizards cast should have been involved from the beginning, not just randomly appear for an episode or two, so I passed,” he finished.
Austin’s Fate In The Series Was Revealed
Although Austin was the only Russo to not appear in the rebooted series, Henrie and Gomez addressed his fate during the season premiere in 2024. While speaking with one of the other characters, Henrie reveals his brother had taken over their father’s chain of sub shops and become a wealthy man.
“So, you’re the guy who owns all the sandwich shops? Like, the billionaire,” the character asked Henrie’s character, Justin. “Uh, no, that would be Max,” he replied. “I’m a middle school vice principal, which some would say is much cooler than being a billionaire.”
“I would never say that,” Gomez’s character clapped back. “Nobody says that.”
Jessie Cave says her unconventional OF account has generated more money than all of her acting work combined. The 39-year-old actress, best known for playing Lavender Brown in the final three “Harry Potter” movies, joined the subscription platform with a highly specific concept: sensual content centered entirely on her long hair. What Jessie Cave initially viewed as a brief way to make extra money has since become a life-changing source of income for her family.
Cave revealed that she earned £15,000 in a single day, the equivalent of more than $20,000. “I’ve earned more, easily, than my entire acting career within one year,” she told The Times. The actress charges subscribers $6 per month but reportedly earns additional money through “paid-for messages” and customized requests.
When Cave opened the account, she had considerably lower expectations and did not anticipate remaining on the platform long-term. “I thought I’d make five grand, be on it for a few months and it would buy me time to work out what we’re going to do,” she explained. “But it’s now been over a year and a half and it’s genuinely saved our lives.”
Cave said she had reached “a point of complete desperation” because acting auditions had become scarce. She and her longtime partner, Alfie Brown, share four children and needed another way to support their household. Cave explained that traditional employment did not necessarily work for her family’s circumstances, making the flexibility and earning potential of OF especially appealing.
The Actress Keeps Her Content Focused On Her Hair
Although OF is commonly associated with explicit adult content, Cave has established firm boundaries around what she offers. “My rule is the hair is the main character,” she said. “That’s how I justify it. It’s literally about hair: the texture of hair. The fetish. It’s very, very niche.”
Cave’s unusually long light-brown hair has become the defining feature of her page. The actress revealed that it is currently “down to [her] v-gina,” adding, “I could trim it, but the truth is, the weirder the better.”
Her content focuses on activities such as brushing, swishing, and styling her hair, with the sounds and visual texture designed to appeal to subscribers interested in that specific fetish. Cave has repeatedly emphasized that she does not post explicit sexual material.
Jessie Cave Calls OF A ‘Strange New Journey’
When Cave initially announced her account, she described the decision as a “strange new journey.” In a humorous Instagram video, she brushed her hair while explaining to an off-camera voice, believed to be Brown, that her OF videos would primarily feature “stuff like this.”
When Brown apparently questioned whether hair-brushing content was an established phenomenon, Cave responded, “No.” She explained that subscribers “want to hear the sounds” of her brushing and “swishing” her hair.
“Well, don’t give it away for free!” the off-camera voice told her as she demonstrated the type of material she intended to create. “I need to tell people what I’m offering,” Cave replied.
She then attempted to describe the unusual aesthetic she envisioned for the account. “It is a fetish. I think. I hope! Slutty Mormon. I’m going for a very pure aesthetic,” she said.
When asked what she hoped to offer subscribers, Cave answered, “Just very sensual stuff with my hair.”
She also joked that the venture “could make the big bucks,” a prediction that ultimately proved accurate.
The ‘Harry Potter’ Alum Set Clear Boundaries
Cave made it clear from the beginning that certain types of content would remain off-limits. “There will be no ‘feet’ or ‘bums’ involved,” she said.
Her OF biography reinforces the narrow focus of the page while playfully referencing her “Harry Potter” history. “Former ‘Harry Potter’ actress, writer, doodler and now OF Long Hair Specialist. I do NICHE HAIR CONTENT which you may well quite like. How magical! Owl drop near daily,” the bio reads.
The promise of an “Owl drop near daily” adds a Wizarding World-inspired twist to the subscription page without making the content itself directly connected to the franchise. “If you have a hair thing, this is the place for you,” Cave told prospective subscribers.
She also encouraged them to contact her with specific hair-related requests.
OF Helped Jessie Cave Feel Visible Again
Beyond the financial impact, Cave said the account changed how she viewed herself after becoming a mother of four. “For so long I’ve just been this quirky figure,” she told The Times. “After having four kids and feeling invisible for so long that was really appealing to me.”
Her OF work has allowed her to embrace sensuality while maintaining control over what she shows, how she presents herself and which requests she accepts. The niche approach also separates Cave’s page from more traditional celebrity OF accounts. Rather than treating her acting fame as the product, she built the subscription around a distinctive physical feature and a narrowly defined audience.
Perez Hilton’s family is sharing a new update on his status amid his hospitalization, confirming the celebrity blogger will require “surgery” for the injuries he sustained during a disturbing livestream.
“Perez’s condition remains serious but stable,” his family shared via his website on Saturday, August 8. “He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days. His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday.”
The statement added, “As our family remains focused on Perez’s treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.”
The blogger alarmed TikTok followers on Tuesday, August 4, when he appeared to perform dangerous acts of self-harm during a live stream. (TikTok later banned Hilton’s account for violating its terms of service, though the platform did acknowledge that human error allowed the stream to continue for over 10 minutes.)
Perez Hilton’s team is speaking out after the blogger was transported to a hospital following a disturbing livestream. “At this time, we do not have any additional confirmed information to share regarding Perez Hilton’s condition,” Hilton’s agent Dante Rusciolelli tells Us in a statement. “Our focus remains on Perez’s health, recovery, and the privacy of […]
A Miami-Dade police spokesperson confirmed to Us that law enforcement officials received calls “regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media” and were then sent to Hilton’s Florida home for what they suspected was a “possible suicide” attempt.
In Saturday’s statement, Hilton’s family confirmed that the blogger “remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act,” which allows for people to be held for medical observation for up to 72 hours for emergency mental health evaluation without their consent.
“His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers, and others directly involved in his care. He has not communicated with the media or issued any public statements,” their statement stressed.
His family also asked the public to stay away from Hilton’s home in Miami out of respect for his children.
“There is absolutely no reason for members of the media or the public to remain outside the family’s home,” they said. “We again respectfully ask members of the media to leave the home and surrounding area, stop following family members, and cease photographing Perez’s children. We also ask photo agencies not to purchase, publish, or distribute any photographs of the children that may have been taken.”
Perez Hilton Ethan Miller/Getty Images
His loved ones clarified in a previous statement that “Perez’s [three] children, niece, and sister were inside the home” moments before his livestream started, though they quickly “fled to protect the children from witnessing any further trauma.”
“Our highest priority right now is helping the children begin to heal from what they experienced,” his family said on Thursday. “An important part of that process is allowing them to safely return home and begin rebuilding a sense of security and normalcy.”
Hilton’s podcast cohost, Chris Booker, announced on Wednesday, August 5, that their weekly entertainment news show, “The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker,” will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future and until the blogger fully recovers.
“[Perez] is very loved. I can only hope he feels it. Heal up friend,” Booker, 55, wrote via Instagram.
Prior to Tuesday’s disturbing livestream, Hilton opened up to his YouTube followers in June over the stress of moving his family from Las Vegas to Miami. (Hilton is a father to children Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, 8.)
New details regarding Perez Hilton’s hospitalization have come to light. In 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six, first responders were called to Hilton’s Miami home following an apparent “suicide attempt.” Multiple units arrived on the scene late on Tuesday, August 4, and were reportedly present for hours. Police had been notified after Hilton, 48, […]
“I fell off the wagon in every sense, but I’m back. I went to the gym this morning for the first time in weeks,” Hilton said in the June 28 video. “I also went to church today for the first time in weeks. I also read my bible today for the first time in weeks.”
He added, ”I was in a bit of a spiral because I was overwhelmed with our move to Miami, and I didn’t do these things that I know are good for me.”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
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