Tom Brady may have dominated the NFL for decades, but his life off the field appears far less predictable.

After the retired quarterback was spotted chatting closely with Yael Cohen Braun at a Los Angeles party, speculation quickly erupted about his romantic life.

Now, insiders are offering a surprising glimpse into the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s reportedly awkward approach to dating.

Tom Brady Sparks Buzz After Cozy Moment With Yael Cohen Braun

Tom Brady recently found himself at the center of relationship rumors after attending a birthday celebration for fellow NFL legend Tony Gonzalez in Los Angeles.

During the event, the former quarterback was reportedly seen spending time with Yael Cohen Braun, the ex-wife of music executive Scooter Braun.

According to reports, the pair were “huddled up at the bar together,” which immediately sparked chatter about Brady’s love life.

However, a source close to the situation quickly dismissed the speculation. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the insider said, “When it comes to Tom and Yael and if they are ‘hooking up’… not so fast.”

The source explained that their connection is rooted in shared interests rather than romance. “They are friendly because of her work with her cancer prevention non-profit, ‘F*** Cancer’. She is a major health activist, and Tom might be the healthiest guy in the world, so they have bonded over that,” the insider revealed.

The connection reportedly goes deeper due to personal experiences within their families.

According to the insider, “Yael’s mom had breast cancer and Tom’s mother did as well. They both have children and were friendly with each other when she was married to Scooter.”

The source added that their discussions often revolve around health and advocacy, noting, “They are currently friends and talk about what they can do to make sure people are healthy, especially in the world of cancer. Who knows if they will ever get together romantically, but as of right now, their connection is focused on their individual health goals and health goals for others.”

Ultimately, the insider suggested that romance simply isn’t part of the picture right now.

“That is what is important for them; hooking up right now is just silly. Just talk,” they shared.

Brady’s Dating Life After Gisele Bündchen

Since his high-profile divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2022, Tom Brady has been linked to several women.

One of the most recent names associated with the former New England Patriots star is TikTok personality Alix Earle.

The two were first spotted spending time together during a New Year’s Eve celebration in St. Barths. Later, Brady was seen getting close to Earle at a party ahead of the Super Bowl in Santa Clara.

However, sources suggest the situation may not be serious.

A second insider told the Daily Mail that the retired quarterback is not actively searching for a committed relationship.

“Tom isn’t dating anyone specifically,” the source said. “He’s not really looking for that. Dating isn’t something ever on his mind.”

Tom Brady Reportedly Has ‘No Game’ With Women

Despite his fame and success, insiders claim Brady’s approach to dating is surprisingly awkward.

According to one source, the legendary quarterback doesn’t take the lead when it comes to romantic pursuits.

They shared, “He’s kind of awkward when it comes to dating. Surprisingly, he doesn’t really have great game. Usually, it’s a woman making the first move with him, which would surprise a lot of people. He lets them take the lead a lot of the time.”

The insider also clarified that Brady’s rumored connection with Earle should not be mistaken for a serious relationship.

They said, “Tom and Alix are not exclusively dating. It’s a hooking up and having fun type of thing, at least for now, but she is totally his type.”

Earle, for her part, recently ended a two-year relationship with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios.

Interestingly, Berrios once played for the Patriots during Brady’s time as the team’s starting quarterback.

Yael Cohen Braun’s Relationship Status Explained

While Tom Brady’s name has been attached to the speculation, insiders insist Yael Cohen Braun is unlikely to be pursuing anything romantic with the sports icon.

Cohen Braun separated from Scooter Braun in 2021 after seven years of marriage. The former couple shares three children: Jagger, Levi, and Hart.

Since the split, she has reportedly moved on with professional surfer Danny Fuller.

According to another insider, the pair were even seen spending the holidays together.

The source told the Daily Mail that a public relationship with Brady would be unlikely.

“She wouldn’t date someone else in the public eye like that, anyway,” they said, referencing the NFL legend.

Tom Brady Focuses On Family While Remaining Single

Although Brady’s personal life continues to attract attention, the football icon appears to be focused on family and life after retirement.

Since his split from Bündchen, Brady has been rumored to have spent time with several high-profile figures, including model Irina Shayk and actress Sofia Vergara.

However, those connections were later described as friendships rather than serious relationships.

Despite the ongoing speculation about his love life, Brady recently showed where his priorities lie.

On Valentine’s Day, instead of posting about a romantic partner, the former quarterback shared a heartfelt message dedicated to his three children.

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For now, it seems the legendary athlete may still be navigating life as one of America’s most talked-about single men.

Below Deck Down Under‘s Ellie Dubaich spoke out about the surprising offscreen divide between her and Daisy Kelliher and Jenna Woudberg.

“I was surprised because I didn’t mean to offend anybody. I was simply sharing what happened when I got the call after [stew] Joe [Caron] left,” Ellie exclusively told Us Weekly.

Ellie joined season 4 of Below Deck Down Under after some reconfiguration led to a stew position no longer being available but a spot in the kitchen opening up. After coming aboard the boat, Ellie agreed to make the move to the galley instead of interior, which caused backlash when Daisy and Jenna defended the assumption that someone’s job would have been at risk if Ellie hadn’t agreed to the swap.

“I was on my way to being a second stew because Captain Jason [Chambers] wanted to have the most experienced leadership team. I started working at sea when Jenna was in third grade in 2016. That’s not a dig. That’s a simple fact,” Ellie told Us. “It did make sense that Captain Jason would want me to be in a leadership position. [When he] asked me to change, I was happy to change. That’s all I was saying.”

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She continued: “I was happy that things worked out the way they did. But the way Jenna and Daisy responded was mean-spirited. It was unnecessary, and I was taken aback. So I think it’s going to be a little bit indicative of how the two of them approached me this season.”

Ellie called Daisy’s reaction a “one-sided” issue.

“It started this season, and we’ll see that evolve,” she teased. “But I don’t really have an issue with Daisy. She doesn’t like me. She doesn’t seem to like me for whatever reason. We’ll see how that happens. But I don’t really have an issue with her.”

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Looking ahead, Ellie made it clear there’s no bad blood on her end.

“I had no problems to begin with,” she continued. “Let’s move on — as far as I’m concerned.”

Ellie originally made an appearance on Below Deck Mediterranean before returning this season alongside Captain Jason. After having a rocky start in the franchise, Ellie called coming back again “overwhelming” since the season had already started.

“I don’t know any one of these people and they’ve already established relationships. I’m starting a new job and I didn’t even know I was going to be doing this job,” she noted to Us. “I literally found out at the airport [that I] was gonna be doing this job. So it was just so many new things happening which were out of my control. I just didn’t even have the time to overthink anything. I was just like, ‘I have to put one foot in front of the other. That’s all I can do.’ I was just doing my best.”

Below Deck Down Under airs on Bravo Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

One of literature’s greatest characters has been given a brand-new origin story in the chart-topping Prime Video series, Young Sherlock. Brought to life by Guy Ritchie, the new series sees Hero Fiennes Tiffin as an unruly 19-year-old amateur investigator before he becomes the beloved detective we know and love. Through eight episodes, Young Sherlock takes on a singular mystery that keeps us guessing until the very end.

If you’ve zoomed through the brilliant debut season, you’re likely seeking a follow-up series to scratch your itch. We have series destined to entertain. Some are inspired by the same characters Young Sherlock brings to life, and others have the same tone or vintage setting. From mysteries to dramas, these series will keep you satisfied until the potential Season 2.

‘Sherlock’ (2010–2017)

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With countless adaptations of the Doyle character, there’s one 21st-century iteration that’s widely regarded as the premier version: Sherlock. Created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the series is set in the present day. The show follows eccentric, brilliant consulting detective Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his loyal friend, army doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman), as they use modern technology to solve complex, cryptic crimes. Using many of Doyle’s stories and elements in a contemporary, rapid-fire update, Sherlock blends thriller and drama into a stylish series that earned acclaim.

Though it spanned many years, the shocking thing about Sherlock is that there were only 13 episodes, including four three-part seasons and one Victorian-set special. Nevertheless, the brilliant chemistry between Cumberbatch’s high-functioning sociopath and Freeman’s techie allowed for a compelling partnership. Gone was the pipe, exchanged for a nicotine patch. Watson helps the duo find viral fame by blogging about their cases. Sherlock’s translation into the present is seamless. Now, with Dónal Finn providing a new interpretation of Moriarty in Young Sherlock, you might see Andrew Scott‘s menacing consulting criminal Jim Moriarty in a new light. Sherlock is an easy entry point into the evolution of Sherlock Holmes and the character’s timeless appeal.

‘A Thousand Blows’ (2025–Present)

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Straying from the mystery, a series set around the time of Young Sherlock. Created by Steven Knight comes the brilliant two-season historical drama, A Thousand Blows. Lifting the real-life brutal, underground bare-knuckle boxing scene in the 1880s East End of London, the series centers around Jamaican immigrants Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall) as they navigate a violent new world. Though Hazekiah longs to be a lion tamer, he’s drawn into the boxing world, instantly forming a rivalry with seasoned boxer Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham). Meanwhile, they attempt to integrate into London society, where they come face-to-face with the all-female crime syndicate, the Forty Elephants, led by the brilliantly ruthless Mary Carr (Erin Doherty). A sensationally gritty series about survival, ambition, and the clash of class, A Thousand Blows is an underrated smash hit.

Much like Knight’s other series we’ll talk about next, A Thousand Blows is a high-stakes and stylish take on the blood-drenched, lawless streets of London. By pulling inspiration from real-life individuals and stories, A Thousand Blows feels distinctly unique. Even if the atmosphere is dark and grungy, many of the characters are intriguing enough to root for. They are literally fighting for their lives. It’s part underdog story, part sports drama, and part crime thriller. They blend effortlessly for a wonderfully strong knockout. With a starkly different atmosphere, A Thousand Blows offers a different perspective from Young Sherlock.

‘Peaky Blinders’ (2013–2022)

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Sticking with Knight’s works, we move into his utter masterpiece, Peaky Blinders. Another historical drama, the gritty British period piece follows the Shelby crime family in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Led by the ruthless Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the gang rises from street-level bookmaker to international power brokers as they battle rival gangs and law enforcement while navigating trauma, betrayal, and the transformation of British society. Revered for its stylized, cinematic visuals, blending period imagery with a modern rock soundtrack, Peaky Blinders was a series like none before.

If you’re squeamish, perhaps Peaky Blinders isn’t for you. If the raw reality of this gangster family’s fight to maintain power is your speed, Knight’s series fulfills the brief. Peaky Blinders is built around characters, especially Murphy’s. Tommy is both protagonist and antagonist. He’s an antihero of sorts, anchoring the series with his rich depth, charisma, and ability to detach himself from emotion. A brilliant ensemble from top to bottom, Peaky Blinders‘ six-season run was near-perfection. As we patiently await the upcoming movie, there’s no better time than now to binge the entire series.

‘Gangs of London’ (2020–Present)

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Sticking with the cityscapes of the UK comes the series based on the Playstation game, Gangs of London. Created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery, the high-octane thriller centers on Sean Wallace (Joe Cole) as he attempts to take over his kingpin father Finn Wallace’s (Colm Meaney) empire after his assassination. Sean must navigate betrayal, revenge, and undercover cops as the violent power vacuum of intense rivalries and international criminal syndicates battle for control. An unrelenting action-packed drama, Gangs of London is excessive violence done right.

Like many game-to-screen series today, Gangs of London smartly adapts the basic elements from the video game and crafts an entirely new universe. Even if you were unfamiliar with the game, Gangs of London stands on its own. Its visceral combat sequences are brilliant. Highly choreographed and tightly shot, whether shootouts or hand-to-hand fights, Gangs of London rivals many big-screen gangster films. With a fresh approach to the genre, Gangs of London continues to blossom. With Season 4 on its way, there is more to this sensational story to tell.

‘Grantchester’ (2014–Present)

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Moving back to the period mystery series comes the long-running Grantchester. Set in a seemingly quiet Cambridgeshire village during post-World War II, Grantchester is adapted from the James Runcie books. The series follows a vicar—first Sidney Chambers (James Norton), then William Davenport (Tom Brittney), then Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair)—who develops a sideline in sleuthing with the help of gruff, down-to-earth Detective Inspector Geordie Keating (Robson Green). Through themes of faith, morality, and social change, the buddy-crime series is about the unlikely duo’s investigation into dark crimes while balancing personal connections, relationships, and family ties.

Through ten series and counting, Grantchester is a delightfully neat, gently-paced detective series that keeps viewers engaged episode after episode. With a crime-of-the-week formula, Grantchester allows each investigation to inform the overall character development through the whodunit. With a picturesque backdrop, Grantchester may look bright, but the dark, complex narratives are highlighted through the brutality of the crimes. A comforting detective series, Grantchester is the show you never knew you needed to watch.

‘Elementary’ (2012–2019)

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If Sherlock was the modern British retelling of the classic character, Elementary was the American take. The series reimagines Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) as a recovering addict in modern NYC. He’s joined by Joan Watson (Lucy Liu), as they develop a platonic, non-romantic partnership. Blending typical procedural crime drama with a story of addiction, recovery, and human connection, Elementary excels at character development first and foremost. In turn, the seven-season CBS series subverted what we know to bring the essence of the characters into a new universe.

Unlike more stylized adaptations, this series offers a realistic approach to the detective game. As time went on, the nuanced Sherlock Holmes story still remained while the series developed its own identity. Elementary also boasted a brilliant ensemble, including Aiden Quinn as Captain Tommy Gregson and Jon Michael Hill as Captain Marcus Bell. Now, Watson wasn’t the only gender-bending character as Natalie Dormer took on Jamie Moriarty, the criminal mastermind who also posed as Irene Adler, Sherlock’s great love. A series that got better with age as it grew into itself, Elementary deserves a new lease on life through the current resurgence of Sherlock Holmes.

‘Watson’ (2025–Present)

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Speaking of the resurgence, CBS wanted to play upon the modern retelling of the Doyle character again in the new series, Watson. Set one year following Sherlock’s (Robert Carlyle) death, Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) runs a Pittsburgh clinic treating rare, complex diseases. Leading a team dedicated to treating these diseases, Watson is a modern riff on a classic concept, blending detective-style drama with a medical thriller. Watson gives a fresh premise to the beloved sidekick. Tackling the case-of-the-week formula, Watson elevates the tropes found on House to a more optimistic tone while drawing on the Doyle character through a strong performance by Chestnut.

The obvious appeal is giving Dr. Watson a place to shine on his own. Though if the dynamic is what initially appealed to you, it’s not going to be here. Instead, he’s in the lead. The ensemble surrounding him is solid, but it’s the main baddie that draws back to Sherlock, who is most appealing. Per usual, we have a James Moriarty present, this time taken on by Randall Park. He might be the most sinister version of the character in modern adaptations. When you portray him as an everyman willing to be nefarious, that’s a threat you least expect. Though the series has been met with mixed reception, it’s a wonderful watch for Sherlock Holmes fans.

‘Doctor Who’ (1963–2025)

This might seem like a wild stretch of how Sherlock’s origin story has any relation to a two-hearted Time Lord, but their tones, especially the revival series, couldn’t be more similar. Plus, a central character and their pals solving mysteries? They’re a great companion for one another. The long-running natural treasure series follows an alien Time Lord known as “the Doctor,” who travels through time and space in the TARDIS. Accompanied by a human companion or few, the Doctor explores the universe, fighting villains like the Daleks to protect innocent lives and prevent catastrophic events. A story that emphasizes using wit and intelligence over violence to solve problems, the genre-blending Doctor Who explores time periods and planets for non-stop fun.

Young Sherlock‘s energy matches Doctor Who in its oft-bright and jovial demeanor. Further, if there’s any actor who could slip into the iconic role, it’s Tiffin. The eccentric, affable, charismatic approach to Sherlock feels very similar to how Matt Smith, Jodie Whittaker, and Ncuti Gatwa played their iteration of the Doctor. Both shows have a wonderfully grounded emotional core that makes a Doctor Who binge-watch a logical next step after Young Sherlock.

‘Lucifer’ (2016–2021)

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A character from religion and literature, the late 2010s brought an urban fantasy series to life around Lucifer. Based upon the DC Comics character of the same name, Lucifer tells the story of Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), who, after abandoning Hell, runs a nightclub in Los Angeles. But his life changes when he becomes a consultant to the Los Angeles Police Department. He joins Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) to solve murders while exploring humanity, compassion, and his own identity. With angels, devils, and humans living in this shared universe, the procedural-driven crime show brings celestial and earthly conflicts to the forefront.

With a highly praised performance from Ellis, the series masterfully blends comedy and drama for an engaging premise. Beyond the detective side of the series comes a rich subplot that dives into psychology. As Lucifer’s relationships rise and fall, he goes to Dr. Linda Martin (Rachael Harris) to analyze them all. Originating on Fox before moving over to Netflix for its final seasons, Lucifer is a smart fantasy detective series that is familiar enough in format yet deviates through theme to stand on its own.

‘The Gentlemen’ (2024)

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This final entry is here simply due to the man who made it: Guy Ritchie. After the success of the 2019 film of the same name, he brought The Gentlemen to life for a whipsmart eight-part series. Expanding upon the original story, The Gentlemen follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who inherits his father’s country estate, only to discover it hides a massive, illegal marijuana empire. Eddie tries to extricate his family from the criminal underworld but is drawn into it. Navigating his dealings with gangsters, including the sharp Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario), while managing his chaotic brother, Freddy (Daniel Ings), The Gentlemen explores the tension between the British aristocracy and the criminal underworld in a stylish, entertaining manner.

The atmosphere within the series is quite precise. It’s over-the-top in all the right ways, and even when you think things couldn’t get more brazen, it does. There is a familiarity to the original film, but its extension gives it its own solid footing. James is a brilliant anchor, especially against bigger personalities like his brother. If you like violence, The Gentlemen is more than sufficient. It’s artistically graphic. At the end of the day, the series pays homage to Richie’s film for a truly fun journey.

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The Gentlemen

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2024 – 2026-00-00

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Netflix

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Stuart Carolan, Guy Ritchie, Haleema Mirza, Matthew Read

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First things first: The Lord of the Rings is the apex of cinematic fantasy. A flawless adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s literary masterpiece, Peter Jackson‘s three movies are spectacular examples of how large, epic-scale spectacle can go hand-in-hand with emotional, riveting, and deeply rewarding storytelling. The result is three movies that are not only genuine modern masterpieces but also the best examples of cinematic fantasy.

That being said, just because The Lord of the Rings is perfect, it doesn’t mean that some movies can’t be better. Think of it this way: Goodfellas is a brilliant gangster movie, but The Godfather is arguably better. In the case of fantasy, very few movies can claim to be better than Jackson’s trilogy — in fact, only three. Whether because of their approach, worldbuilding, or more affecting storylines, these fantasy movies outrank LOTR in the fantasy department, ever so slightly. It’s important to note that these fantasies cover similar topics as Jackson’s movies — after all, it would be silly to compare a high fantasy epic like LOTR to a fairy tale like Beauty and the Beast — and they might just do it better.

‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (2004)

Quite possibly the hottest take on this list, Hayao Miyazaki‘s Howl’s Moving Castle is nothing short of a modern masterpiece. A simple yet profoundly powerful statement on war and its futility, the film is Studio Ghibli’s best and one of the most faultless entries into the fantasy genre. Adapted from the eponymous novel — and I mean really adapted — the film follows Sophie (Emily Mortimer), a young hatmaker who finds herself cursed by the Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall). Now turned into an old woman (Jean Simmons), Sophie must venture into the unknown to seek the help of the powerful wizard Howl (Christian Bale).

Miyazaki created Howl’s Moving Castle in response to the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and it’s genuinely tragic how its anti-war message could perfectly resonate in 2026. Beautifully animated and ingeniously crafted, the film presents a distinct, Steampunk-influenced world with just enough lore to be compelling without overwhelming. Its message about the beauty and freedom of old age is especially resonant today, in a society obsessed with youth that discards and often forgets its elders. The characters are endearing and deeply relatable, especially Sophie, a unique heroine among Ghibli’s canon whose greatest strength lies in her empathy and warmth. Howl’s Moving Castle is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, and its message has not only aged beautifully but has also grown more important in the decades since its release.

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)

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No director has mastered the fantasy genre in the 21st century as perfectly as Guillermo del Toro. From Gothic tales like Crimson Peak and Frankenstein to subversive fairy tales like The Shape of Water and his take on Pinocchio, del Toro is the true master of modern fantasy. However, his magnum opus is undoubtedly 2006’s Pan’s Labyrinth, quite possibly the greatest dark fantasy to ever grace the silver screen. Set in Francoist Spain, the film centers on young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), a girl traveling with her pregnant mother to the countryside, where her stepfather, the sadistic Captain Vidal (Sergi López), hunts for rebels. Soon, Ofelia meets a faun, who tells her she’s the reincarnation of a princess and must undergo a series of tasks to reclaim her throne.

Overflowing with creativity and a biting, brutal approach to the horrors of war and tyranny, Pan’s Labyrinth is a masterclass in fantasy filmmaking, the likes of which we hadn’t seen before and haven’t seen since. The film is part sinister fairy tale, part war movie, and del Toro pulls no punches in portraying the ruthless nature of conflict. For their part, the fantasy elements are just as unforgiving, with Ofelia facing all manner of difficulties, most famously the sinister Pale Man. Yet, the core of Pan’s Labyrinth is all human. Del Toro explores the importance of rebellion in the face of injustice and despotism, using the premise to blur the lines between reality and fantasy and showcasing the unique and ultimately invincible power of imagination, as many of his projects do. The result is a triumph of the genre, a towering achievement that has aged like the finest of wines.

‘The Seventh Seal’ (1957)

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Ingmar Bergman is one of the best directors in cinematic history. He’s also among the most controversial, which has only made him a more fascinating, albeit understandably tricky to discuss. Among his remarkably strong oeuvre, perhaps the project that stands out the most is The Seventh Seal, his existential historical fantasy starring Max von Sydow as a medieval knight and Bengt Ekerot as the personification of Death. The two face off in a chess match, as Death comes to claim the knight’s life at the height of the Black Plague ravaging Europe.

Highly allegorical, The Seventh Seal blends religious messages with a profound examination of the nature of life and death. Although war is in the background, the Crusades are crucial to the desolate, broken world that Bergman builds here. Von Sydow’s knight is disillusioned and cynical, aiming to perform one last great deed before the end of a life he now considers aimless. Faith is also a strong theme, with Bergman pondering the concept of “the Silence of God” and the apparent futility of faith itself. Most impressively, The Seventh Seal finds just the right balance between artistic pretension and meaningful storytelling. Make no mistake, it is a pretentious movie, but there’s genuine power in its existential message about God, conviction, meaning, and the pursuit of logic in a world where nature will always win.

Jane Fonda poked fun at not being involved in Barbra Streisand’s tribute to the late Robert Redford tribute at the 2026 Oscars.

“I want to know how come Streisand was up there doing that for Redford,” Fonda, 88, quipped during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Sunday, March 15. “She only made one movie with him, I made four!”

Fonda pointed out that she has “more to say” about Redford, adding, “I was always in love with him. [He was] the most gorgeous human being and had such great values. He did a lot for movies — he lifted up independent movies.”

Streisand, 83, honored Redford with a speech and performance during the awards show’s In Memoriam segment on Sunday.

“After I read the first script of The Way We Were, I could only imagine one man in the role and that was Robert Redford. But he turned it down because he said the character had no backbone,” she recalled about Redford, who died at age 89 in September 2025. “He doesn’t stand for anything — and he was right. So many drafts later, Bob finally agreed to do it. He was a brilliant, subtle actor, and we had a wonderful time playing off each other because we never quite knew what the other one was going to do in a scene.”

Streisand praised Redford for his advocacy. “He was thoughtful and old,” she shared. “I called him a little intellectual cowboy who blazed his own trail. I miss him now more than ever.”

The actress concluded by singing “The Way We Were” from the pair’s iconic film.

When news broke of Redford’s death last year, Streisand shared an emotional statement via Instagram.

“Every day on the set of The Way We Were was exciting, intense and pure joy,” Streisand wrote in September 2025. “We were such opposites: he was from the world of horses; I was allergic to them! Yet, we kept trying to find out more about each other, just like the characters in the movie.”

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She continued: “Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever. The last time I saw him, when he came to lunch, we discussed art and decided to send each other our first drawings. He was one of a kind and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. #RobertRedford.”

Fonda, meanwhile, told Us Weekly in a statement: “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

Over the years, Fonda and Redford worked on multiple projects together, starting with the 1960 film Tall Story. The duo appeared alongside Marlon Brando in the 1966 film The Chase and in Barefoot in the Park the following year. Fonda and Redford reunited a decade later for The Electric Horseman.

Fonda and Redford also teamed up for the 2017 Netflix movie Our Souls at Night, which marked one of his final leading roles before stepping out of the spotlight.

Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale have yet to tie the knot, but their romance is still burning strong.

The duo began dating in 2012 and welcomed their first child, son Rocco, four years later. Along with sharing parenting duties, Byrne and Cannavale have worked together multiple times throughout their romance, from 2014’s Annie and Adult Beginners to 2015’s Spy.

“Making a film is an intense experience,” the actress told Who magazine months before giving birth to her eldest son. “To experience it with your boyfriend is quite fun.”

Son Rafael joined the brood in November 2017. As their family grew, the pair put marriage on the backburner.

“I keep going, ‘Let’s get around to it, let’s do it.’ And then, you know, you have a baby, and then, oh, there’s another baby,” the Neighbors star told the Sydney Morning Herald in July 2021. “It was kind of like that for us.”

Scroll down for a look back at Byrne and Cannavale’s unconventional romance:

2012

The couple began dating two years after Byrne’s split from ex Brendan Cowell.

2016

Cannavale revealed on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert that Byrne gave birth to their “beautiful” baby boy.

2017

Us confirmed the arrival of baby No. 2, another son.

2019

When asked whether she and the Sing 2 star wanted more kids, the Troy actress told Us, “I can’t even think about that, I’m so busy.”

As the couple prepared to star alongside one another in a production of Medea at Brooklyn Academy of Music, Byrne called Cannavale her “biggest champion” throughout the process. “I make half as much as she does,” he told Vanity Fair. “Down the middle. Half. I work too much in the theater, perhaps.”

2020

The Mrs. America star exclusively told Us that her little ones aren’t too interested in their parents’ careers, teasing, “They couldn’t care less about anything except whatever they keep up with at the moment.”

She also shared a sweet tribute for Cannevale on Valentine’s Day that year. “First selfie with my forever Valentine @fullyrosebyrne nearly 8 years ago,” Byrne wrote.

2021

Nearly 10 years into their marriage, the duo still hadn’t tied the knot. “I keep going, ‘Let’s get around to it, let’s do it.’ And then, you know, you have a baby, and then, oh, there’s another baby,” the Golden Globe nominee told the Sydney Morning Herald. “It was kind of like that for us.”

2023

The twosome held hands at a special screening of Martin Scorcese’s Personality Crisis: One Night Only documentary on April 11.

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The couple kept a low profile throughout 2024, only stepping out for the Ezra premiere in New York City.

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The couple made a rare joint appearance at the Blue Moon premiere.

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Cannavale held his wife’s hand as they attended the 98th Academy Awards to celebrate her nomination for If I Had Leg I’d Kick You.