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The 90s were bad for female celebrities but the 2000s weren’t much better

The early noughties were a turbulent time for women in the media, but Miley Cyrus is testament that…

By Sarah Finnan

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Brooke Shields’ new documentary is a horrifying look at the ‘practically criminal’ ways in which she was sexualised as a child

Scandalising America with her 1980 Calvin Klein jeans ad, Brooke Shields blames the media for over-sexualising her from…

By Sarah Finnan

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Jennette McCurdy is the newest in a long line of celebrities speaking out on the perils of childhood fame

In her newly released New York Times bestselling memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy details the…

By Sarah Gill

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‘Yellowjackets’ Christina Ricci embracing her strangeness after years of missing out on rom-coms roles

One of the stars of the recent hit series ‘Yellowjackets’, Christina Ricci has said that she often felt…

By Sarah Finnan

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Gaining weight for a part is good but wearing a ‘fat suit’ is bad? Unpacking the Emma Thompson backlash

Prosthetics are ok but fat suits aren't: the latest controversy surrounding Emma Thompson wearing a body prosthetic in…

By Sarah Finnan

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‘Fame is a trauma’: Cole Sprouse on how Hollywood sexualised his female co-stars growing up

“When we talk about child stars going nuts, what we’re not actually talking about is how fame is…

By Sarah Gill

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Oversexualised: Before Millie Bobby Brown, there was Natalie Portman and the Olsen twins and Mara Wilson too

‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown recently responded to ‘gross’ comments made about her coming of age… but…

By Sarah Finnan

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Saoirse Ronan’s new project is your next great read

Filming is due to begin on the project later this year. Saoirse Ronan’s next project has been announced…

By Sarah Finnan

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star Awkwafina quits Twitter amidst cultural appropriation criticism

Actor and comedian Awkwafina has officially retired from Twitter after sharing a statement addressing public criticism of cultural…

By Sarah Finnan

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Jake Gyllenhaal just interviewed Lady Gaga and there’s a whole lot to unpack

Part of Variety’s annual “Actors on Actors” series, Gyllenhaal was paired up with Gaga for what can only…

By Sarah Finnan

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Emma Thompson’s new movie covers sex and ageing how ‘And Just Like That’ should have

Emma Thompson's new movie, 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande', does what 'And Just Like That' fails to…

By Sarah Finnan

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Vanessa Kirby to replace Jodie Comer in new Ridley Scott period drama

Vanessa Kirby will star opposite Joaquin Phoenix who has been cast as Napoleon in the upcoming period drama.…

By Sarah Finnan