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‘I felt seriously cheated’: Djimon Hounsou on the Oscars, poor pay days, stardom and struggle
From sleeping rough in Paris to being cast as a slave three times in five years, the Shazam! star is no stranger to hardship. Will Hollywood finally give him the great roles he so clearly deserves?
Chris Godfrey
16, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
‘I’m not always nice’: Hugh Jackman on anger, vulnerability and the loss of his father
X-Men made him a star; now The Son is giving him a shot at an Oscar. The actor talks about family, superheroes and the sexual misconduct claims against director Bryan Singer
Chris Godfrey
05, Jan, 2023 @8:05 AM
Hey England fans: goal celebrations are great, but the pint-chucking has gone too far | Chris Godfrey
The spectacle of a sodden fan zone feels as organic as astroturf – especially after the third goal in a dead rubber group match, says Guardian commissioning editor Chris Godfrey
Chris Godfrey
06, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
‘I come in peace to make love!’ Vanessa Feltz on the culture wars, quitting the BBC and life as tabloid fodder
The radio and TV presenter has left the corporation after the best part of two decades. She talks about dealing with ageism, racism, misogyny and ‘fattism’, joining TalkTV, and her pioneering meltdown on Celebrity Big Brother
Chris Godfrey
05, Dec, 2022 @6:00 AM
Dance like no one’s watching – and six more ways to recapture childhood fun
It’s never too late to attempt an activity you might have missed out on as a kid. Learning to dance, skip, swim, blow bubbles, play football, or go to a funfair can bring you unexpected joy, as our writers discover
Sadia Nowshin, Simon Hattenstone, Kerry Hudson, Coco Khan, Chris Godfrey, Saima Mir and Jenny Stevens
25, Aug, 2022 @5:00 AM
Mikel Arteta: ‘I don’t ask for people to like me or love me. It is who I am’ | Chris Godfrey
The Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflects on his intensity, approaches to personal development and evolving relationship with fans
Chris Godfrey
02, Aug, 2022 @9:00 PM
‘Get lost, be nice, find the nooks and crannies!’ Insider tips on how to really enjoy a festival
Stewards, medical staff and police officers reflect on how to stay safe, have fun and the art of travelling light at the festival
Chris Godfrey
26, Jun, 2022 @3:02 PM
‘I put on 40 pounds of muscle. Holy mackerel!’ Pablo Schreiber on playing Halo’s ripped hero
The videogame has finally been adapted for TV – with the former Wire actor in the lead. He talks about his lean years after the legendary show aired – and losing his Halo character the Master Chief’s famous helmet
Chris Godfrey
13, Jun, 2022 @5:00 AM
‘Redemption is a powerful concept’: Hayden Christensen on Star Wars and daring to return as Darth Vader
When he first portrayed Darth Vader in the much-panned Star Wars prequels 20 years ago, fans vented their anger at him. So why is he risking more in a new TV series? He talks about George Lucas, the pressures of fame and his love of bulldozers
Chris Godfrey
23, May, 2022 @5:00 AM
‘I made a lot of mistakes’: Jon Bernthal on machismo, his violent past and playing a corrupt cop in We Own This City
For his role in the hotly anticipated new drama from the creators of The Wire, Bernthal embedded himself in the Baltimore police force. He talks about his own brushes with the law, advice from Brad Pitt and how acting saved his life
Chris Godfrey
02, May, 2022 @5:00 AM
I almost died. But I’m still here!’ Johnny Knoxville on parties, moral panic and risking it all for Jackass
His outrageous stunt show ran for just 10 months, but became wildly popular. He tells of being inspired by his hard-drinking father, his years in therapy and suffering brain damage
Chris Godfrey
14, Feb, 2022 @6:00 AM
‘I’ve been expecting things to fall apart at any moment’: Dan Smith on 10 years of body dysmorphia, burnout and Bastille
He has found critical and commercial success, while behind the scenes the frontman has battled with his self-confidence and severe stage fright. He explains why he still loves being in the band
Chris Godfrey
11, Jan, 2022 @10:00 AM
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