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10 Greatest ’80s Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made
Science fiction has always been one of the most popular and prolific genres in all of cinema, and the ’80s weren’t an exception to the rule. Several of the best sci-fi movies of all time — the best of them perhaps even among the greatest films ever made, period — came out at some point during the ’80s, a decade characterized by the rise of escapist high-concept blockbusters.
Whether it was an auteur-driven arthouse movie like Mauvais Sang or a crowd-pleasing blockbuster like Aliens, you could always rely on filmmakers during the ’80s to deliver strong sci-fi work. Imaginative, original, and taking full advantage of the technological capabilities afforded by the times, the decade’s best sci-fi masterpieces see the genre at its peak.
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‘Mauvais Sang’ (1986)
Mauvais Sang, which translates to Bad Blood, was the famous French cult auteur Leos Carax‘s second feature film. It’s set in a Paris where a deadly virus has come to infect people who have loveless sex, and in it, a lonely pariah tries to steal a potent antidote but falls for the mistress of his partner-in-crime. It’s one of the most underappreciated sci-fi gems of the 20th century as a whole, made when Carax was only 25 years of age.
Like the rest of Carax’s divisive work, Mauvais Sang may prove a bit too exotic for some, but its romantic tone, poetic story, and unforgettable visuals make it a must-see for diehard fans of science fiction. Moody, bizarre, and masterfully Godardian (a quality that has defined pretty much all of Carax’s filmography), it’s a movie that deserves far more love than it typically gets.
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‘Brazil’ (1985)
There are plenty of movie masterpieces that feel like being in a nightmare, but few push that feeling to the extent that Brazil does. Directed and co-written by Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame, this Kafkaesque, absurdist, dystopian dark comedy has been compared to George Orwell‘s 1984 many times. It’s a well-earned comparison.
The movie’s sense of satire is brilliant in how it pokes fun at bureaucracy, technocracy, and mass government surveillance, themes that are still as relevant today as they were back in the ’80s. It’s a cult classic unlike any other, filled with audacious camerawork and supported by a wild sense of humor. It’s a social farce, the likes of which only a Monty Python alum could have possibly pulled off.
Steven Spielberg has been the master of modern popcorn movies ever since he pretty much invented the concept of a summer blockbuster with 1975’s Jaws. That movie was the highest-grossing film of all time until Star Wars took its record just two years later, but in 1982, Spielberg reclaimed the record with the timeless alien invasion classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
It’s one of the best crowd-pleasing sci-fi movies ever, a family-friendly gem often recognized among the greatest and most influential American films of the ’80s. It’s a touching coming-of-age tale, a delightfully sweet alien film, and unapologetically Spielbergian. With a marvelous cast and an exciting story, this unparalleled portrait of childlike innocence is pure ’80s Hollywood magic.
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‘Akira’ (1988)
Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo and based on Otomo’s own 1982 manga of the same name, Akira is one of the most groundbreaking anime films ever made. Set in a dystopian metropolis, this cyberpunk masterpiece has a story that differs greatly from that of its source material, but in tone and in what made the manga appealing, it nails every element.
It’s also one of the most important movies that changed modern animation forever, as it is largely credited not just as a hugely influential work, but as one of the movies that helped popularize anime and Japanese culture in the West. Violent, fast-paced, and endlessly imaginative, this tour-de-force cult classic is a must-see for all those who appreciate the art of anime filmmaking.
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‘The Fly’ (1986)
Canadian auteur David Cronenberg is one of the most important horror filmmakers of all time, the father of the body horror subgenre as a whole. And as far as Cronenberg’s body horror goes, it doesn’t get much more iconic, influential, or better than The Fly. Jeff Goldblum slowly transforming into a fly-man mutation doesn’t exactly sound like an appealing premise on paper, but Cronenberg’s execution is so faultless that the movie ends up being an absolute masterpiece.
The Fly is thematically profound and has well-written characters and story beats, but of course, the majority of its charm lies in the execution of what’s on the page. It’s the jaw-dropping special effects and makeup work, Goldlum and Geena Davis‘ potent performances, and Cronenberg’s relentlessly grotesque and violent direction that make this one of the most intense movies of the ’80s.
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‘The Thing’ (1982)
John Carpenter is another filmmaker who has been crucial to the history of horror. In fact, if there were a Mount Rushmore of horror movie directors, Carpenter’s face would perhaps be the most essential to carve on the side of that mountain. To understand why, people could watch his entire filmography and have a hell of a good experience; but if they didn’t have that sort of time, a single masterpiece would suffice: The Thing, a remake of 1951’s The Thing from Another World, sticking closer to the novella that inspired both movies, John W. Campbell Jr.‘s Who Goes There?
Full of revolutionary visual effects and exceptional performances, ‘The Thing’ is still absolutely terrifying all these many years later.
Where the 1951 film was much more overtly about Cold War paranoia thematically, Carpenter went for a broader thematic study of the kind of distrust and public psychosis that characterized the era. Full of revolutionary visual effects and exceptional performances, The Thing is still absolutely terrifying all these many years later.
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‘Aliens’ (1986)
With 1979’s Alien, Ridley Scott revolutionized sci-fi horror forever. Seven years later, visionary Canadian filmmaker James Cameron came out with a sequel, this time focusing more on the action-driven storytelling that he has always specialized in. Thus, Aliens came into being, one of the few sci-fi sequels that many people consider even better than their predecessors.
It’s one of the best horror blockbusters ever, bolstered by a tour-de-force performance by the marvelous Sigourney Weaver. It works as well as it does because it first takes the time to build up the complex, entertaining dynamics between its characters. Once those have been established, Cameron jumps headfirst into the action, delivering one of the most enthralling sci-fi flicks of not just the ’80s, but the 20th century as a whole.
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‘Blade Runner’ (1982)
It wasn’t just Alien that Ridley Scott revolutionized science fiction with. There was also, of course, Blade Runner. Quite famously, this adaptation of Philip K. Dick‘s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? was a failure in every sense of the word upon release. Over time, though, it started growing a dedicated cult following. Eventually, that following grew so tremendously large, and retroactive praise for the movie grew so universal, that cinephiles today consider it a sci-fi classic as mainstream as any other.
It’s one of those classic sci-fi movies that are still masterpieces today, a richly philosophical and detailed study of what makes us human that has aged like fine wine. The villains are amazing, the dialogue is genius, Harrison Ford‘s lead performance is one of the best of his career, and the brilliant world-building makes this not only one of the best sci-fi movies ever, but also one of the best neo-noirs of all time.
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‘Back to the Future’ (1985)
Sci-fi movies don’t need to be artsy to be absolutely perfect, and Robert Zemeckis proved that in 1985 with Back to the Future. This is a popcorn blockbuster through and through, but one so impeccably made in virtually every single department that it’s difficult to find any fault in it. That makes it one of the best sci-fi movies to watch over and over again.
Where can one even begin singing Back to the Future‘s praises? Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd‘s timeless performances, the script’s perfect sense of structure and pacing, the thrilling third act, Alan Silvestri‘s iconic score — it’s all some of the best work that has ever gone into any sci-fi film. In more ways than one, Back to the Future is the poster boy of ’80s science fiction.
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‘Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980)
The Star Wars franchise is by no means pure science fiction. If anything, it perhaps belongs even more strongly to the fantasy category. But this legendary space opera has become the face of sci-fi across all of pop culture for a reason — several great reasons, in fact. Among those reasons, one stands out as the best piece of Star Wars media ever made: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back.
It’s far and away one of the best movie masterpieces of the last 50 years, a perfect example of a sci-fi epic that does things right in every single department. The visuals, the music, the acting, the characters, the story — the whole thing feels engineered in a lab for maximum entertainment, and it works wonderfully. The Empire Strikes Back is one of the most iconic Hollywood movies of all time, and it’s certainly the peak of ’80s sci-fi.
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Some thrillers vanish so quietly that even an A-list lead can’t stop them from slipping through the cracks. That’s pretty much what happened with Night Hunter, the grim 2018 crime thriller led by Henry Cavill. It never became much of a mainstream talking point, but streaming has a habit of rescuing exactly this kind of movie. Now Paramount+ viewers are giving it the sort of attention it missed the first time around.
The film has been charting on Paramount+ and was recently highlighted as one of the platform’s stronger-performing movie titles. Its ranking has moved around, but the bigger point is that it’s clearly being rediscovered. That’s not too hard to understand. Dark serial-killer thrillers tend to do well at home, and Cavill’s name gives the movie a fresh hook for viewers scrolling past it now.
The cast includes Cavill as Marshall, Ben Kingsley as Cooper, and Alexandra Daddario as Rachel. It’s a nasty, twisty movie with a much bleaker edge than some fans might expect from Cavill. But that’s also why it’s working as a sleeper hit. Paramount+ subscribers are clearly in the mood for something dark, and Night Hunter is benefiting from that.
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Simon Abrams of RogerEbert.com stated that Night Hunter is the kind of thriller that thinks being darker automatically makes it deeper. The film throws viewers into a nasty story about a serial killer, broken cops, and vigilantes, but instead of feeling tense or smart, it mostly feels ugly and exhausting. It wants to explore moral gray areas, but its version of that is mostly just making everyone unpleasant.
“The most annoying thing about a movie that’s simultaneously as preachy and grim as Night Hunter isn’t that it’s ideologically repugnant, but that it’s also dramatically inert and actively unpleasant. I, myself, am a Stanley Tucci man (he is money in the bank, except maybe in the Hunger Games movies), but even I cringed when he, as the stereotypically overworked Commish, tries to take a swing at Simon (That guy killed a half dozen of my guys, and some had families!). Testing the limits of good taste in otherwise formulaic grimdark entertainment is one thing, but pushing against those boundaries for its own sake is just tiresome.”
Night Hunter is streaming now.
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August 29, 2019
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95 minutes
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David Raymond
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Kevin Scott Frakes, Nadine de Barros, Larry Harding, Nasrat Muzayyin, Zorin Finkelsen, Francesca Dutton, James Lancaster, Mitesh Parikh, Niraj Parikh, Gaurav Talwar, Pulak Parikh, Rob Wood, Mark Catton, Rick Dugdale, Sundip K. Bhundia, Steven Ashley, Peter Aitken, James Milligan, Chris Pettit, Alastair Burlingham, Buddy Patrick, Robert Ogden Barnum, Dave Hansen, Tony Parker
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“RuPaul's Drag Race” production company announces contestant died before filming show at age 27
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Misua was set to appear on an upcoming season of the franchise: “We are heartbroken.”
Lindsay Hubbard has taken a big step forward with her ex-fiancé Carl Radke amid all of the drama within the Summer House cast.
Lindsay, 39, and Carl, 41, teamed up for an Uber Eats campaign on Saturday, April 4, poking fun at the shocking fallout of Summer House costars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirming that they are dating.
The clip plays into Amanda’s estranged husband Kyle Cooke telling a reporter this week that “Carl’s a mess” over the whole ordeal. The tongue-in-cheek ad sees Lindsay offering her former partner a tissue as he weeps over the big Summer House news.
“Is this [tissue] soft enough for you?” Lindsay asks while taking Carl’s hand.
The ad is full of Summer House Easter eggs, including a cameo appearance from Carl’s beloved zebra, Wesley Stripes.
“Can confirm, Carl is A MESS,” Lindsay joked in the caption.
As Summer House fans flooded her comment section, Lindsay revealed, “I unblocked him for this.”
The unblocking is a big step forward for the former couple since Carl confirmed to Us Weekly way back in February 2025 that Lindsay blocked him on all social media shortly after their split. (Carl announced he’d called off his wedding to Lindsay in September 2023.)
Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard in January 2026. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
“I’m blocked on social media, so I’ve kind of taken that as understood,” Carl revealed at the time. “[I’ve been] blocked since the breakup.”
Meanwhile, Amanda and West stunned the Bravoverse on Tuesday, March 31, by revealing that they are dating despite both repeatedly denying any romantic chemistry. (Amanda and estranged husband Kyle split in January after four years of marriage.)
Amanda Batula appeared to be adhering to “girl code” after Ciara Miller split from West Wilson — just months before Amanda confirmed she was dating West. Amanda, 34, exclusively told Us Weekly in January that she didn’t think West, 31, was “marriage material” — at least not for Ciara, 30. When asked whether West or […]
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” Amanda and West wrote in a joint statement. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
They went on, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling,” they added. “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”
The news sent shockwaves through the Bravoverse — with Summer House cast members past and present, Andy Cohen and other Bravolebrities all weighing in.
While West’s former love interest Ciara Miller has yet to comment on the controversy, Kyle assured fans he was “good” during an interview on Wednesday, April 1.
“I appreciate people checking in. I’m actually really worried about Amanda, if I’m being honest,” he said. “I talked to [Amanda] last night, and I understand people have all sorts of opinions, and I’m not justifying any behavior, but, like, from what I’m seeing, she’s getting cyberbullied.”
He went on, “I just feel bad. Amanda knows that what she did was wrong, and she’s trying to come to terms with it, but she is not [doing] well.”
Tiger Woods’ private jet was seen landing in Switzerland on Friday, April 3, amid his DUI arrest and recent request for overseas treatment.
According to a report from USA Today, it was unclear if Woods himself was on the jet.
On Wednesday April 1, Woods’ request to travel outside of the United States for alleged treatment was approved by a judge.
In the request, Woods’ lawyer, Douglas Duncan, argued that the pro golfer has an “urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States,” according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly on Wednesday.
“Ongoing medical scrutiny and public exposure create significant barriers to his care and would result in setbacks and an inability to fully engage in treatment,” Duncan further claimed.
Woods, 50, was arrested on March 27 in Florida after he was involved in a rollover car accident. The golfer was subsequently charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit a lawful test.
Woods refused a urinalysis test when authorities arrived at the scene, according to authorities, but did submit to a breathalyzer test. The test resulted in triple zeros, suggesting Woods was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Authorities allege Woods was under the influence of drugs, not alcohol.
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An arrest affidavit obtained by Us Weekly revealed that Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket and that he appeared “lethargic and slow,” with eyes that were “bloodshot and glassy” and “extremely dilated” pupils.
The golfer pleaded “not guilty” on March 31, the same day he announced he would be seeking treatment — though he did not specify what type of treatment.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a March 31 statement posted via X. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”
He continued, “I’ve committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”
On Thursday, April 2, Us obtained the bodycam footage from Woods’ arrest. The footage shows a police officer asking Woods if he has had any alcohol and what medications he had taken, before taking him through several tests.
Woods seemingly did not pass the tests to the officer’s liking.
The officer handcuffed Woods, saying, “At this time, I do believe your normal faculties are impaired and you’re under an unknown substance, so at this time, you are under arrest for DUI.”
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On modern television, there’s no shortage of spy thrillers. Over the years, the genre has delivered plenty of standout series filled with strong performances and the kind of tension that makes them easy to revisit. Arguably one of the best spy thrillers ever made, FX’s The Americans has all the elements of a show that holds up just as powerfully on a rewatch as it does the first time through.
Originally airing on FX and now streaming on Hulu, the Cold War drama rewards not just first-time viewers but anyone willing to revisit its layered storytelling and deeply character-driven approach. Across six tightly constructed seasons that just get better and better, The Americans reveals new emotional beats and thematic connections with each viewing, proving that its brilliance extends far beyond the spy genre.
What Is ‘The Americans’ About?
Set during the height of the Cold War, The Americans follows Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) and Philip Jennings (Matthew Rhys), two Soviet KGB officers living undercover as a married American couple in suburban Washington, D.C. To their neighbors, they’re just another family raising two kids. In reality, they’re deeply embedded spies carrying out dangerous missions on behalf of the Soviet Union.
Each episode weaves together their covert operations with the pressures of maintaining their cover, creating a constant tension between duty and identity. As they try to live as good neighbors, travel agents and parents to their two very American children, Elizabeth and Philip are always operating under the threat of exposure, not just from the FBI, but from the very lives they’ve built. That tension is heightened by their neighbor, Stan Beeman (Noah Emmerich), an FBI counterintelligence agent who is unknowingly hunting people just like them while living right across the street.
As the series progresses, the stakes become increasingly personal. Their children begin to question their parents’ lives while Elizabeth and Philip themselves grow divided in their beliefs, creating an emotional rift that adds even more tension to their already dangerous reality. What begins as a gripping espionage thriller gradually evolves into a deeply layered family drama. The show balances those two elements seamlessly, which is exactly what makes it so compelling to revisit again and again.
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‘The Americans’ Rewards Every Rewatch
What truly makes The Americans worth revisiting is how much it gains from a second — or even third — viewing. On the surface, it delivers all the hallmarks of a gripping spy thriller: disguises, covert missions, and high-stakes tension. Beneath that lies one of the most powerful family dramas ever put on television. While the espionage elements are undeniably entertaining, it’s the deeply emotional moments that stay with you, elevated by some of the most compelling performances of the modern TV era.
Russell and Rhys deliver career-defining work as Elizabeth and Philip, portraying them as fully realized, deeply conflicted individuals. Their relationship is the emotional core of the series, and it becomes even more fascinating on a rewatch when the trajectory of their story is already clear. Russell brings a steely intensity to Elizabeth, while Rhys gives Philip a vulnerability that grows more central with each season. Just as important is the writing, led by creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, which consistently prioritizes character over spectacle and builds naturally on what makes the show work.
Even years after its finale, The Americans remains one of the most complete and satisfying dramas of its era. What makes it such a great rewatch isn’t just its slow-burn pacing or meticulous storytelling, but how much more intentional everything feels the second time around. With standout performances and a narrative that rewards close attention, it’s the kind of series that doesn’t just hold up on a rewatch — it genuinely improves with one, making each return feel just as gripping as the first.
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2013 – 2018
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Joe Weisberg
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Daniel Sackheim, Thomas Schlamme, Daniel Attias, Kevin Dowling, Stefan Schwartz, Adam Arkin, Matthew Rhys, Nicole Kassell, Noah Emmerich, Andrew Bernstein, John Dahl, Kevin Bray, Roxann Dawson, Steph Green, Sylvain White, Alex Chapple, Alik Sakharov, Bill Johnson, Charlotte Sieling, Christopher Misiano, Constantine Makris, Gavin O’Connor, Gregory Hoblit, Gwyneth Horder-Payton
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Melissa James Gibson, Stuart Zicherman, Hilary Bettis, Bradford Winters, Angelina Burnett, Sneha Koorse
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Gerard Butler’s 117-Minute Adventure Is Scratching the ‘Indiana Jones’ Itch on Free Streaming
After the $650 million blockbuster success of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake, Hollywood favorite Gerard Butler is set to reprise his role as Stoick the Vast in the June 2027 sequel. Alongside several returning favorites, Butler will be joined by Cate Blanchett in Universal Pictures’ sequel, as she reprises her role as Valka Haddock from the animated movies. Butler’s place in this beloved franchise is cemented, and it isn’t the only famous series he’s been an active part of.
In 2003, Butler starred alongside Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, a sequel to the 2001 movie that adapted the beloved video game series. Directing duties were passed from the first film’s Simon West to Jan de Bont for the sequel, which is de Bont’s last directorial effort to date. Alas, the film proved a disappointment to fans and critics alike, earning just 44% from the former and 24% from the latter on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus on the site reads, “Though the sequel is an improvement over the first movie, it’s still lacking in thrills.”
At the box office, the film proved just as underwhelming, scoring just $157 million in global revenue against a reported $90 million budget. This is especially disappointing considering the $273 million earned by the first installment, which itself boasted a similar production budget. Nevertheless, almost 23 years later, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life is proving a surprise hit on a free streaming platform. At the time of writing, the film is one of the ten most-streamed on Tubi in the U.S.
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Starring Game of Thrones favorite Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, Amazon currently has the wheels in motion on their own series reboot of the beloved video game franchise. Joined by Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, and more in a star-studded cast, Turner’s Lara Croft will be crafted under the talented guidance of creator and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who serves as co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge. Sadly, production recently hit a slight delay when it was confirmed that Turner sustained a minor injury during filming.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life is streaming on Tubi. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.
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July 21, 2003
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117 minutes
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Jan de Bont
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Dean Georgaris
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Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin
New The Real Housewives of Rhode Island star Kelsey Swanson is addressing the claim she was once a sex worker.
“Had to comment on this one — never have been an escort,” Swanson wrote in the comments section of a Saturday, April 4, Instagram post claiming the upcoming reality TV star charged $2,900 for “dinner and dessert.”
“Pages were completely made up 10 years ago,” she added. “State police were involved. Thanks for sharing tho.”
The now-debunked post, shared by Housewives fan page @mrhousewives, featured alleged “screenshots” of Swanson “promoting herself as an escort.”
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“The screenshots are dated 2016 — so exactly 10 years ago — and Kelsey was going by the name Alexia Lins,” the caption reads. “In the posts, she describes herself as ‘sexy, classy, and elegant,’ offering to fulfill fantasies and even mentioning she was open to try new things.”
The post continued, “Now let’s talk about the pricing… the maximum listed was $2,900 for five hours (plus ‘dessert’), and the minimum was $500 for a one-hour ‘introduction.’ So yes.. She was making MONEY. Allegedly. The website has since been taken down — but screenshots? They live forever.”
While the post appeared to be intended to shame Swanson, many fans praised her in the comments section — regardless of the validity of the allegations.
“Honestly good for her!!! She’s hot and she better get [t]hose coins!” one fan wrote. “Haters gonna hate while she’s busy staying fabulous. Absolutely love her.”
“In this economy, $20 is $20,” another commented.
“S** work is real work,” another wrote, “it’s only illegal because they can’t tax it.”
During last year’s November BravoCon, Andy Cohen confirmed that the premiere season of the upcoming Bravo reality TV series will follow Swanson — alongside Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli and Jo-Ellen Tiberi — as she navigates the highs and lows of Rhode Island’s close-knit social scene.
“They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama? Extra large,” read a press release from the network. “As The Real Housewives hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury.”
Swanson, for her part, is a former Miss Rhode Island who “keeps a full plate as one of the state’s top makeup artists,” according to a press release.
“Kelsey has been in a 10-year relationship with one of Rhode Island’s most notable figures,” the release read, “enjoying the lap of luxury while keeping her social calendar full.”
While season 1 of the show will feature nearly all brand-new faces, The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Dolores Catania will be joining the cast as a friend.
Prince Harry took a star-studded selfie with Olympian Eileen Gu and Justin Trudeau while enjoying a recent trip to the ski slopes.
Gu, 22, was all smiles as she posed with the British royal, 41, and the former Canadian Prime Minister, 54, on a ski lift in an epic selfie that she shared as part of an Instagram carousel on Saturday, April 4.
Another photo showcased the freestyle skier with Trudeau and his girlfriend Katy Perry in front of a cozy cabin. It is not clear where these photos were taken, but Gu captioned her photo dump, “this week.”
Harry has been spending some time on the ski slopes with his family this week. On Thursday, April 4, his wife, Meghan Markle, posted a glimpse of Harry skiing with their son, Prince Archie, 6. (Harry and Markle also share a daughter Princess Lilibet, 4.)
Katy Perry, Eileen Gu and Justin Trudeau. Courtesy Instagram/Eileen Gu
The clip featured Harry leading the way down the slopes, with Archie effortlessly following along at an impressive pace.
“My boys,” Markle, 44, captioned the video. “Quick learner, Archie! So proud ❤️.”
Harry is a lifelong skier, having frequently gone on trips to icy locales with his late mother, Princess Diana, as a child.
Meanwhile, three-time Olympic gold medalist Gu recently returned from the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, where she took home gold once again in the halfpipe event.
(Gu also won two silver medals for the big air and slopestyle competitions in Milan and Cortina. She was born and raised in the U.S. but chooses to compete for China in international competitions to honor her heritage.)
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu is a five-time Olympic medalist, making her the most decorated athlete at her sport in the history of the games. That means she doesn’t have time for reporters to belittle her accomplishments. After earning a silver medal in the women’s freeski slopestyle on Monday, February 16, she met with the media, […]
Following her huge success at the 2026 Winter Games, Gu celebrated becoming the most accomplished freestyle skier in Olympics history.
“I’m the most decorated freeskier of all time, male or female,” she told reporters on February 22. “I have the most gold medals ever, male or female. That’s a testament to competitive strength, it’s mental strength. It’s being able to perform under pressure, it has nothing to [do with] if you’re a boy or a girl.”
This year’s Winter Games came at a tumultuous time for the skier. Gu announced at an Olympics press conference in Milan and Cortina that her grandmother, Feng Guozhen, died shortly after the freestyle event.
“She was a really big part of my life growing up, and someone I looked up to immensely. She was a fighter,” Gu explained. “And I think what’s so interesting is that a lot of people just cruise through life, but she was a steamship. This woman commanded life, and she grabbed it by the reins, and she made it into what she wanted it to be. And she inspired me so much.”
Gu revealed that she’d made her grandmother a special promise the last time they saw each other.
China’s Eileen Gu is sharing an update on her personal life after winning her second straight freeski halfpipe gold medal at the 2026 Olympics. “The reason I was late is that I just found out that my grandma passed away,” Gu, 22, said during a press conference on Sunday, February 22, while becoming emotional. “She […]
“The last time I saw her before I came to the Olympics, she was very sick, so I knew that this was a possibility,” she said. “I didn’t promise her that I was going to win, but I did promise her that I was going to be brave, like she has been brave, and that’s why I keep referring to this theme of betting on myself and being brave and taking risks. It actually goes back to that promise that I made my grandma.”
Gu added, “I’m really happy that I was able to uphold that and hopefully do her proud, but it’s also a really difficult time for me now.”
The Olympian subsequently shared a carousel of photos of herself with her late grandmother via Instagram, writing, “Because I promised her I would be brave like her. I love you grandma.”
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