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House Star Hugh Laurie Firmly Backs Sophie Cunningham, Says Men Should Not Compete Against Women
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House Star Hugh Laurie Firmly Backs Sophie Cunningham, Says Men Should Not Compete Against Women

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House star Hugh Laurie has publicly voiced his support for WNBA star Sophie Cunningham while making his position on men competing against women unmistakably clear.

The actor addressed the issue during a pointed exchange on social media, as reported by Breitbart.

Laurie became involved in a dispute with British comedian, writer, producer, and anti transgender activist Graham Linehan.

The exchange intensified after Linehan demanded that Laurie state his view about transgender athletes more directly.

The discussion followed a message Laurie posted on August 9 about professional basketball and the physical characteristics of NBA players.

His post approached the broader argument with a pointed observation about height and the likelihood of reaching the league.

Laurie wrote, “Strange this whole broigus should happen in professional basketball, where 99.9% of the world are, effectively, ‘women’. Per Pablo Torre of Sports Illustrated, if you’re an American man between 20 and 40 years of age and 7 feet tall or more, there’s a 17% chance you’re already in the NBA.”

The word “broigus” is a Yiddish term meaning an argument or bitter dispute. Laurie used it while describing the controversy unfolding around professional basketball.

Linehan evidently did not believe Laurie had been sufficiently straightforward about his opinion on transgender athletes.

Therefore, he pressed the actor to explain his position more clearly rather than leaving his initial remarks open to interpretation.

Linehan demanded that Laurie directly say whether he supported transgender athletes. He also described it as “cowardly” for Laurie to “distance yourself” from the question instead of delivering an explicit answer.

That accusation drew a blunt response from Laurie, who rejected both the characterization and the idea that his position had been unclear.

He answered Linehan directly and left no doubt about where he stood on men competing against women.

“Firstly, fuck off; secondly, no, I don’t believe men should compete against women, I thought I’d made that pretty clear,” Laurie tersely replied.

The exchange did not end there, as Linehan questioned why Laurie had told him to fuck off. He also continued pressing the actor to say directly whether he supported the WNBA player at the center of the discussion.

Laurie then explained that his harsh response was prompted by Linehan having called him “cowardly.” At the same time, he gave the direct declaration of support that Linehan had demanded.

“You started it. ‘Cowardly’ to ‘fuck off’ is the going rate of exchange around here. And yes, I support Sophie Cunningham. And you, some of the time.”

That final message made Laurie’s stance explicit on both points raised during the dispute.

He said he supports Sophie Cunningham and does not believe men should compete against women, while also offering limited support for Linehan.

The social media confrontation came after Linehan faced legal trouble in the UK. Last year, Linehan was arrested by the UK over what was described as the comedian’s “hate speech” in his social media posts.

Linehan discussed the arrest on his Substack last September and criticized the authorities’ response. He contrasted the resources used to arrest him with other crimes and threats he said were affecting the country.

“In a country where paedophiles escape sentencing, where knife crime is out of control, where women are assaulted and harassed every time they gather to speak, the state had mobilised five armed officers to arrest a comedy writer for this tweet (and no, I promise you, I am not making this up),” Linehan wrote on his Substack after his arrest last September.

The latest exchange centered on Linehan’s repeated requests for Laurie to state his opinion without ambiguity.

Laurie ultimately responded in direct terms, despite taking sharp exception to the way Linehan had challenged him.

By the end of the dispute, Laurie had delivered an unmistakable answer. The House star publicly supported Sophie Cunningham and clearly stated that he does not believe men should compete against women.

Jessica Alba, 45, Sizzles in Tiny Bikini as Summer’s Final Weeks Heat Up [WATCH]
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Jessica Alba, 45, Sizzles in Tiny Bikini as Summer’s Final Weeks Heat Up [WATCH]

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Jessica Alba is making the most of the closing stretch of summer.

The 45-year-old actress shared a collection of photos capturing her August activities, including bikini moments, family time, golf outings and relaxed scenes with boyfriend Danny Ramirez, as reported by Page Six.

“August so far ,” Alba captioned the Instagram carousel. She began the post with a close up selfie that placed her summer style front and center.

 

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Alba posed indoors in an animal print string bikini as the ocean appeared through the windows behind her. She looked directly at the camera while showing off the tiger-striped swimsuit.

The “Fantastic Four” actress completed the look with layered gold necklaces, hoop earrings and narrow burgundy sunglasses. Her hair was pulled back for the striking selfie.

However, Alba did not spend all of August beside the water. Another picture showed the actress enjoying an outing on the golf course with a friend.

The pair sat together on the grass in coordinating black sleeveless golf dresses with white collars. Alba wore a black baseball cap and sunglasses while flashing a peace sign toward the camera.

Her friend complemented the matching outfit with a wide-brimmed straw hat and white sunglasses. The coordinated golf attire added another polished moment to Alba’s recap of the month.

Family time was also featured prominently in the summer carousel. One playful beach picture showed Alba relaxing in the sand with her eldest daughter, Honor, 18.

Honor stretched out on top of her mother as they rested on a board. The beach surrounding them featured lush greenery and towering cliffs in the background.

Alba appeared to be wearing a patterned bikini for the beach outing. Honor chose a green and white striped string bikini and completed her look with a baseball cap.

Honor is Alba’s eldest child with her former husband, Cash Warren. The former couple also share daughter Haven and son Hayes.

Alba offered another look at her summer through a candid picture with Ramirez. The couple laughed together while sitting at an outdoor table and holding matching bowls.

The actress wore her hair up and had gold patches beneath her eyes, along with a patterned cover up. Ramirez wore a black T-shirt and a baseball cap as the two smiled at one another.

Fresh fruit and a row of limes were arranged across the table in front of the couple. The cheerful moment joined the mix of beach scenes, family pictures and outdoor activities in Alba’s post.

Alba and Ramirez first sparked romance rumors in July 2025. They confirmed their relationship later that year when they attended the Baby2Baby Gala together.

The couple has since shared more of their relationship publicly. Alba called Ramirez “my love” in a birthday post and thanked him “for loving me through every chapter.”

Last month, Alba posted several bikini pictures from a vacation with Ramirez in Tuscany. The pair were photographed relaxing beside the water, paddleboarding and spending time together on a boat.

 

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Another beach moment appeared in video form in her latest summer roundup. Alba was filmed from behind as she walked barefoot from the sand into the ocean while wearing a white bikini.

Gentle waves rolled toward the shore beneath an overcast sky as she entered the water. The peaceful footage closed out another glimpse of how Alba has been spending the season.

The actress has also discussed how her understanding of love has evolved. “Over time, I’ve learned to embrace every version of how love can show up,” Alba told Elle in May.

“Love shows up in so many different ways, and it’s not always grand gestures. Sometimes it’s just holding space,” she continued, describing a view of love that extends beyond romance portrayed on screen.

Alba has also acknowledged the difficulties of maintaining relationships while living much of her life publicly. “I can’t control [that] everyone has a camera now and the ability to [record] you,” she told Elle.

“You kind of feel like you’re in the zoo when you’re out in the wild,” Alba added. At the same time, she said social media has given her a measure of control over what she shares.

“The one thing I’ve been able to do is try and control the narrative as much as possible through my own social media,” she said.

“I found that’s the only place where I feel like I have control over the narrative of how my life shows up.”

Martha Stewart Delivers Brutal Verdict on Meghan Markle’s Homemaking Guru Bid [WATCH]
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Martha Stewart Delivers Brutal Verdict on Meghan Markle’s Homemaking Guru Bid [WATCH]

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Martha Stewart offered a blunt assessment of Meghan Markle’s attempt to move into cooking and homemaking television after working as an actress and becoming a princess. The lifestyle expert made clear that she did not see an obvious path connecting those different roles, as reported by Page Six.

Stewart recently encountered the Duchess of Sussex at a dinner party in California. However, the cookbook author, 85, said their conversation at the gathering was extremely limited.

“I had dinner with Meghan Markle the other night. We were both guests at a dinner party in California. And she had just gotten back from the palace,” the “Martha Stewart Show” alum told People.

Stewart was referring to Markle’s recent trip to the UK with her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children. Although both women attended the same gathering, Stewart said she only exchanged a few words with the duchess.

“I didn’t talk to her really more than to say a couple words, but I know she was talking about it,” Stewart added. She did not provide further details about their brief interaction.

The conversation then turned to Markle entering the lifestyle and cooking field with her Netflix program, “With Love, Meghan.”

Stewart was asked directly for her opinion about Markle “stepping into [her] space” through the cooking show.

Stewart responded by focusing on the unusual series of roles Markle has occupied. Markle, 45, first became known as an actress before becoming the Duchess of Sussex and later launching her homemaking program.

“If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition to a princess and then from a princess into a homemaking guru on a television show,” Stewart shared.

Her response suggested that the progression did not make sense to her.

“It doesn’t sort of follow. So go from there,” Stewart added, leaving her sharp assessment there rather than offering a more detailed evaluation of Markle’s work.

Markle and the Duke of Sussex, 41, quit the royal family in 2020 before moving to the United States. Since that departure, the couple has become involved in various projects outside royal life.

Last April, the former “Suits” actress launched As Ever, a brand focused on lifestyle, cooking and hosting.

That debut arrived just weeks after her lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan,” premiered on Netflix.

Stewart was among several people who appeared to take a dig at Markle’s new endeavors.

Her latest comments also followed an earlier assessment in which she emphasized the importance of knowledge and authenticity when entering the lifestyle field.

In July 2025, the “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” alum said she hoped the mom of two “knows what she’s talking about.”

Stewart then explained the standards that she personally considers essential when discussing a chosen subject.

“Authenticity, to me, is everything, and to be authentic and knowledgeable about your subject matter is extremely important,” Stewart told Yahoo Lifestyle at the time.

The comment placed particular emphasis on both credibility and expertise.

Despite that pointed warning, Stewart claimed she did not “mind” the possibility of having successors in her field. She also wished all of those potential successors “good luck,” even as her comments about Markle’s transition remained distinctly skeptical.

Her latest verdict centered less on the existence of another cooking and lifestyle show than on Markle’s path toward presenting one. For Stewart, the move from actress to princess and then to a television homemaking guru simply did not appear to follow naturally.

Katey Sagal Recounts Final Moments with John Ritter Before His Mind Blowing Death [WATCH]
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Katey Sagal Recounts Final Moments with John Ritter Before His Mind Blowing Death [WATCH]

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Katey Sagal is looking back on the final day she spent working with John Ritter, her costar and onscreen husband on “8 Simple Rules.”

Speaking on Ted Danson’s “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast this week, she recalled how abruptly an ordinary workday became their last together, as reported by Page Six.

Sagal said she “was there” when Ritter died at age 54 in 2003. She focused on the speed of the loss, remembering that only hours separated their press duties from his death later that night.

“We were doing press pretty much at four in the afternoon on that day and then by 10 o’clock that night, he left us,” the actress remembered.

“8 Simple Rules” was still early in production on Season 2 when Ritter collapsed on the sitcom’s set on Sept. 11, 2003. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died later that evening.

The Emmy Award winner’s symptoms were initially treated as a heart attack. His death was ultimately attributed to thoracic aortic dissection, a condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta, the body’s main artery.

Sagal portrayed Ritter’s onscreen wife, Cate Hennessy, on the series. During her conversation with Danson, she explained that the connection she feels to Ritter has continued long after his death.

She described that feeling in deeply personal terms. “It’s interesting, I don’t know what your belief system is, but I feel him around a lot,” she shared. “I just feel him around. His energy and his love of laughter and life.”

Sagal said that enduring sense of Ritter is connected to the qualities she remembers most clearly, especially his humor and enthusiasm. Even as she acknowledged a more complicated part of his personality, her recollection centered on the light she associated with him.

The “Lost” star said she believes Ritter “had his darker side too,” but also said he “brought so much light that I just feel him around.” Her comments emphasized his energy, his laughter and his love of life.

Sagal also recalled the comedy Ritter created through his facial expressions while they worked together. She said the “Three’s Company” star “would make such big jokes about face acting” during their time on the sitcom.

“Because he had that rubbery face,” she continued. During the podcast conversation, Danson described Ritter as “a sweet soul.”

Following Ritter’s death, “8 Simple Rules” brought James Garner and David Spade into the cast. They played the father and nephew of Sagal’s character, respectively, as the series moved forward without Ritter.

During its first two seasons with Ritter leading the cast, the sitcom was titled “8 Simple Rules… for Dating My Teenage Daughter.”

The show, which also starred Kaley Cuoco, continued for only one more full season before it was canceled after Season 3 because of low ratings.

At the time of his death, Ritter was married to Amy Yasbeck, with whom he shared son Noah Lee.

He also had three other children, actors Jason Ritter and Tyler Ritter, and country singer Carly Ritter, with his first wife, Nancy Morgan.

In 2023, Yasbeck spoke to Fox News Digital about the ways Ritter’s four children help preserve her memories of him.

She highlighted their individual senses of humor rather than any attempts to copy their father.

“There’s no way to not keep John’s memory alive. All four kids are freaking hilarious, and they do not have to imitate their dad. They’ve all got their own thing,” she said.

Adam Carolla Demolishes Terry Bradshaw’s Attack on Aaron Rodgers Over the COVID Vaccine [WATCH]
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Adam Carolla Demolishes Terry Bradshaw’s Attack on Aaron Rodgers Over the COVID Vaccine [WATCH]

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The country has heard enough lectures about COVID, vaccines, and the decisions people made while experts issued guidance that repeatedly shifted throughout the pandemic.

The message changed from wearing masks to not wearing masks, while the isolation period was cut in half during Omicron.

Americans were also told the virus was on surfaces, that infected people did not spread it, and that vaccinated people could not get infected.

Those claims destroyed the credibility of the experts who delivered them.

Dr. Anthony Fauci even admitted in his diary that vaccinated people can become infected with COVID.

The vaccine was also forced on people in some cases.

Companies fired workers who refused to take the shot, including workers who raised religious objections.

It was a sad and authoritarian period in which civil rights were suppressed for political reasons.

Joe Biden’s victory over Trump was described as one of the key initiatives behind that push.

The people enforcing those rules wanted control, but they have since been exposed and are now mocked, denigrated, and ignored.

For a self righteous figure such as Fauci, being ignored may be the harshest outcome of all.

The public does not need these figures, does not want them, and wants accountability for what they did.

Their conduct was apparently driven by money, prizes, and flattering attention from the media.

That frustration explains why Adam Carolla had no patience for former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw.

Bradshaw criticized Aaron Rodgers over his comments about immunization.

Bradshaw directly accused Rodgers of dishonesty, saying, “Learn not to lie. Because that’s what you did, Aaron. You lied to everyone.”

Carolla rejected that framing and argued that Rodgers was placed in a position where lying became a response to overwhelming social pressure.

In his view, Bradshaw and the rest of society were trying to force Rodgers to put an unwanted substance into his healthy body.

Carolla said, “Aaron Rodgers tried to lie because you and the rest of society were FORCING him to inject a substance into his healthy body that… he knew that he didn’t need to inject it.”

He then sharpened his defense of Rodgers with another blunt declaration: “Nobody needed the vaccine less than Aaron Rodgers.”

Carolla’s larger complaint was not simply that Bradshaw called Rodgers a liar.

He objected to people creating coercive conditions and then condemning someone for responding dishonestly to those conditions.

“I hate it when people force people into lying and then go, ‘You know he lied.'”

That was the heart of Carolla’s response. He viewed the criticism from Bradshaw as an attempt to ignore the pressure placed on Rodgers while focusing only on the way Rodgers answered questions about his status.

Carolla then used an extreme historical comparison to drive home his argument about people lying under coercion.

His remarks blamed those applying the pressure rather than the person trying to avoid their demands.

“Yeah, he f**king lied… You know who lied? Every Jéw who told a Nazi he wasn’t a Jéw in 1942… You Nazis forced people to lie.”

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Carolla’s furious answer left no doubt about where he placed responsibility.

Rather than joining Bradshaw’s attack on Rodgers, he turned the accusation around on the people who demanded compliance and then expressed outrage when Rodgers did not respond truthfully.

The exchange captured the continuing anger surrounding vaccine pressure and the conduct of institutions during the pandemic.

For Carolla, Bradshaw’s lecture about honesty ignored the coercion that prompted Rodgers to conceal the truth in the first place.

Spice Girls’ Mel Chisholm Reveals Why Victoria Beckham Missed Her Wedding
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Spice Girls’ Mel Chisholm Reveals Why Victoria Beckham Missed Her Wedding

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Victoria Beckham missed Melanie Chisholm’s recent wedding, but the absence was not caused by any trouble between the longtime friends. Chisholm explained that her fellow Spice Girl was in New York with her husband, David Beckham, because of the World Cup Final, as reported by Page Six.

Chisholm addressed Victoria’s absence during an appearance on Australia’s KIIS 106.5 on Wednesday. She made clear that Victoria had wanted to attend the ceremony and was disappointed that her schedule prevented her from being there.

“Victoria was very disappointed to not be there. She was with David [Beckham] in New York, and it was the football final, the World Cup,” Chisholm said while discussing why Victoria could not join the celebration.

According to Chisholm, Victoria attempted to find a way out of attending the football event. However, the Beckham family was there, and David had commitments connected to his position as an ambassador for FIFA.

Chisholm also noted that Victoria is not the biggest football fan and would not mind that detail being shared. Despite that lack of enthusiasm, the fashion designer remained in New York with David and their family for the final.

Page Six obtained photos of Victoria and David watching Spain defeat Argentina during the World Cup Final. The couple attended the match alongside stars including Tom Cruise while Chisholm prepared to exchange vows in the English countryside.

Although Victoria could not attend the wedding in person, she still had an important part in Chisholm’s big day. The fashion designer created the dress worn by the singer for the romantic ceremony.

“Of course, she made my gorgeous dress, and she was messaging me on the day,” Chisholm said of Posh Spice. Her involvement therefore continued even while she remained far from the wedding venue.

Chisholm and those attending the celebration kept Victoria informed throughout the occasion. “We were giving her updates and sending her pictures,” the singer explained about maintaining contact with her absent friend.

Chisholm married model Chris Dingwall in a romantic countryside wedding on July 18. The couple exchanged their vows at the Country House Cumbria in England’s Lake District.

Victoria was the only fellow Spice Girl unable to attend the occasion. Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell Horner and Melanie Brown all joined Chisholm for the wedding, according to the Daily Mail.

The celebration also reportedly included Chisholm’s daughter, Scarlett, from her previous relationship with Thomas Starr. Scarlett, who was 17, reportedly served as her mother’s bridesmaid during the ceremony.

Victoria’s absence had already drawn an explanation around the time of the wedding. A source close to the fashion designer told the Daily Mail that she was disappointed about missing Chisholm’s special day.

“Victoria would have loved to have been there if she could,” the insider said. The source explained that Victoria was in the United States with David and that the World Cup arrangements had been established well in advance.

“She was sad she couldn’t be there because she’s in the US with David and of course the World Cup plans had been set for a long time. But she was wishing her all the best from afar for Mel’s special day.”

Chisholm’s comments confirmed that Victoria’s absence came down to those existing plans and David’s FIFA responsibilities. Even without attending the countryside ceremony, Victoria contributed the wedding dress, exchanged messages and received photographs and updates during the event.

Hollywood Actor Sicko Allegedly Used Bogus Casting Calls to Lure Teenage Victims
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Hollywood Actor Sicko Allegedly Used Bogus Casting Calls to Lure Teenage Victims

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Hollywood actor Shane Ryan Gledhill allegedly used bogus casting calls and independent filmmaking projects to lure teenage girls before sexually abusing them, investigators said.

The 46-year-old Lompoc resident was arrested Tuesday by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office following a five-year investigation. Authorities said the case produced 15 felony sex abuse charges against him, as reported by The New York Post.

Gledhill has assembled an extensive Hollywood resume, appearing in roughly 120 films and producing more than 150 projects, according to his IMDb page. His projects featured stars including Shelley Duvall, Richard Dreyfuss, Ed Harris and Tom Arnold.

Online, the actor cultivated an edgy image and claimed his filmmaking could raise awareness and understanding about issues such as child abuse and sexual assault. Investigators allege he instead weaponized his Hollywood credentials to target young girls.

The investigation began in 2021 after a 17-year-old girl contacted police. She reported suspicious and inappropriate conduct involving Gledhill that allegedly occurred when she was 15 years old.

As detectives continued investigating the accusations, they identified two additional survivors of Gledhill’s alleged abuse. Testimony from those three victims became a key part of the developing case.

In 2022, investigators searched Gledhill’s home on Courtney Drive in Lompoc. Authorities seized thousands of digital files from the property and examined them through an extensive digital forensic investigation.

Detectives eventually uncovered nine victims, all of whom were minors at the time of the alleged offenses. Investigators said many of the girls had been contacted through online casting calls and filmmaking projects.

After building their case, sheriff’s detectives arrested Gledhill at his Lompoc home on Tuesday. He is being held on $500,000 bail.

Gledhill faces 15 felony charges, including child molestation, rape, forcible sexual assault and contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sexual offense. The charges also include possession of child sexual abuse material and providing harmful matter to a minor.

Detectives released Gledhill’s mugshot in hopes that additional survivors and witnesses might recognize him and come forward. Authorities believe his alleged criminal activities may have spanned 25 years.

Potential victims could be from California’s Central Coast, LA, and possibly the East Coast, according to investigators. Authorities connected that possible geographic reach to Gledhill’s filmmaking and casting activities.

Police said Gledhill maintained a busy online presence under numerous handles. Those accounts included @madsincinema, @talkhardcinema, @shaneryanreid and @shaneryanreidfilms.

Gledhill’s online biography claims that he lives a straight-edge lifestyle and has worked with a large network of performers. The listed names include Coolio, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

An IMDb biography says Gledhill became controversial in his hometown after making violent films involving stories of sexual abuse. It also describes his penchant for making smut.

According to that biography, actress Lesley Ann Warren became outraged by promotional materials for one of Gledhill’s films. She successfully argued that his promotions should be banned, the biography says.

Gledhill also attempted to make a movie about human trafficking and the Stockholm Syndrome but encountered public pushback. He then pivoted to produce an apologetic film about Alyssa Bustamante, who killed her nine-year-old neighbor at age 15.

His brother is producer Jeremy Williams, who made at least one film starring Gledhill. The actor now remains jailed as detectives seek further information from possible survivors and witnesses.

Molly Ringwald Reveals Her ‘Worst’ Acting Job Was Marred by One ‘Really Difficult’ Person [WATCH]
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Molly Ringwald Reveals Her ‘Worst’ Acting Job Was Marred by One ‘Really Difficult’ Person [WATCH]

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Molly Ringwald did not hesitate when asked to identify the least enjoyable acting job from her career. The actress placed “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” at the very bottom of her personal ranking because of one unnamed person she described as difficult, as reported by Page Six.

Ringwald discussed her previous projects while appearing on Tuesday’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” During the segment, she was asked to place her favorite experience in the tenth spot and her least favorite in the first.

When the 2008 drama series came up, Ringwald first made sure she understood the ranking system. “The worst is one?” she asked before settling on her answer.

The actress then placed “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” in the lowest possible position. Confirming the choice, Ringwald said, “That was it. The worst.”

However, Ringwald made clear that her negative assessment was not directed at the entire production or its cast. “It was a hard, I mean… OK, I love the cast. I love Shailene Woodley,” the 58-year-old actress explained.

Instead, Ringwald attributed the poor experience to a single person involved with the program. She did not reveal that individual’s identity or clarify the person’s exact role in the production.

“There was one person that was really difficult. And I’m not gonna say who that one person is [but] they brought it down to a one,” Ringwald revealed during the discussion with Cohen.

The actress also did not say whether the person was another actor or someone working as part of the crew. Her comments therefore left the identity of the difficult coworker completely undisclosed.

Ringwald had a substantial presence on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” appearing in 96 episodes. The coming-of-age show ran for five seasons between 2008 and 2013.

The “Breakfast Club” star portrayed Anne Juergens, the mother of the show’s lead character, Amy Juergens. Woodley played Amy, who became unexpectedly pregnant when she was 15 years old.

The ABC Family series followed Amy as she dealt with complicated relationships involving her friends and family during her teen pregnancy. Ringwald’s character was part of the family at the center of that story.

The program also featured Mark Derwin, Ken Baumann, Daren Kagasoff, India Eisley, Francia Raisa, Greg Finley and Steve Schirripa. Despite Ringwald’s affection for the cast, the unnamed person was enough to send the entire experience to the bottom of her list.

Her feelings about “Pretty in Pink” could hardly have been more different. The Golden Globe nominee ranked the 1986 film in the highest possible spot when Cohen asked about her experience making the popular romantic comedy.

“That was pretty great… I’ll give that a 10,” Ringwald replied. That score placed the movie at the opposite end of her ranking from “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.”

Ringwald also explained that “Pretty in Pink” marked her third film working with screenwriter John Hughes. Her connection to the project was especially meaningful because Hughes created the movie specifically with her in mind.

“It was written for me. He wrote the movie for me,” Ringwald said while recalling the film. Her fond memories gave “Pretty in Pink” the top score, while the difficult experience involving one unnamed person pushed the television drama down to a one.

Michael Moore Begs Progressives to Overthrow Dem Establishment Hacks [WATCH]
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Michael Moore Begs Progressives to Overthrow Dem Establishment Hacks [WATCH]

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Filmmaker Michael Moore used an appearance on CNN’s election night coverage Tuesday to call for progressive candidates to challenge the Democratic Party establishment.

Moore spoke with host Laura Coates during a discussion about whether Michigan was ready for a progressive candidate. The exchange quickly moved into a broader argument about the party’s direction and the role of establishment Democrats, as reported by Breitbart.

Coates asked Moore what was different about the current moment and why he believed Michigan could be prepared for that kind of candidate. Moore answered by pointing directly at the party’s record against Trump.

“Well, first of all, the Democratic Party, the traditionalists, were unable to stop Trump twice.”

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Coates then pressed the issue further, raising the tension between what voters believe is possible and what some see as a need to preserve parts of the status quo. Her question focused on whether a real clash exists between establishment Democrats and more progressive candidates.

“There is a clash between what people think is possible and what they think requires the continuation of some aspect of the status quo. Do you think that there really is this striking odds between establishment and more progressive candidates on the ability to get things done? Does there require a change in the establishment and in the way things are done to effectuate the changes you want to see?”

Moore responded by saying he would plead for the kind of change Coates described. He argued that Democrats were not going to win by continuing on the same path.

“If I could get on my knees and beg, it would be for exactly what you just said, because we are not going to win the other way.”

He then referred to the 24 election cycle while continuing to criticize the party’s approach. Moore’s point was that the strategy he was rejecting had already failed.

“We lost that way when, in 24, it’s not going to happen.”

Moore said that responsibility now rested with those who want a different direction inside the party. He presented the moment as urgent and said action had to begin immediately.

“If we allow this to happen, we are in charge, and we need to get busy right now.”

He also rejected the idea that the debate should be centered on electability. For Moore, the issue was not whether a progressive candidate could win, but whether the party would continue relying on figures he blamed for past losses.

“It’s not about electability.”

Moore said he had known the candidate discussed in the segment for many years and had worked on his campaign for governor in 2018. He said Democrats would be fortunate if that candidate became a senator representing Michigan.

“Boy, we would be so lucky if he were our senator representing us and standing up for the people who are dying every day over there.”

Moore then put the responsibility back on voters and party members, saying the outcome depended on them. His criticism of the Democratic establishment became sharper as he said he would not back the people he believes brought the party to defeat.

“I will not support hacks, hacks in the Democratic Party who have led us to this Waterloo.”

He continued by saying Democrats needed to commit and do what was necessary. Moore did not frame the issue as limited to one night, saying the broader fight would continue even if the result did not arrive immediately.

“If it doesn’t happen tonight, it’ll happen another time.”

Moore closed that part of his answer with a direct warning that the current situation would not be allowed to continue. He described a coming reaction from younger Americans.

“This will not stand. This. This will not continue. The youth of America are going to rise.”

The CNN appearance showed Moore pressing for a progressive revolt against Democratic Party traditionalists. His comments were aimed at the party establishment and centered on his belief that Democrats cannot win by following the same leadership and strategy he blamed for repeated failure against Trump.


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