Sharon Stone pens candid memoir
Sharon Stone has taken on a new, real-life role — memoir writer.
“I have learned to forgive the unforgivable,” says Stone, 62, whose “The Beauty of Living Twice” comes out in March. “My hope is that as I share my journey, you too will learn to do the same.”
Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that the actor will reflect on everything from her painful childhood in Pennsylvania to such films as the starmaking erotic thriller “Basic Instinct” and Martin Scorsese’s mobster epic “Casino,” for which she received an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe award. She’ll also write about her two marriages, her nearfatal stroke in 2001, and her humanitarian work on behalf of AIDS research and other causes.
“Stone in these pages echoes the Stone who made headlines throughout her career: she is courageous, honest and outspoken, refusing to pull any punches when discussing aspects of the trauma and violence she endured as a child and how her chosen career as an actress echoed many of those same assaults,” Knopf said in a statement.
Pratt, Schwarzenegger welcome daughter: Chris Pratt, 41, and Katherine Schwarzenegger, 30, say they are “beyond thrilled” and “extremely blessed” after she gave birth to their first child together.
The actor and the children’s book author announced the birth of daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt in a joint post on their Instagram accounts Monday. The post included a photo of the hands of both parents and child and a pair of Bible verses; including Psalms 126:3: “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”
The baby is the granddaughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.
Stanfield says he is OK after alarming posts: Actor LaKeith Stanfield has released a statement reassuring the public that he is OK after a series of Instagram videos caused many to worry about his well-being.
On Monday night, the “Get Out” and “Sorry to Bother You” star posted multiple alarming clips and captions suggesting possible self-harm. After several people expressed
Aug. 12 birthdays: Actor George Hamilton is 81. Singer-guitarist Mark Knopfler is 71. Actor Sam J. Jones is 66. Guitarist Roy Hay is 59. Rapper Sir MixA-Lot is 57. Actor Peter Krause is 55. Actor Michael Ian Black is 49. Actor Casey Affleck is 45. Actor Maggie Lawson is 40. Actor Leah Pipes is 32. Actor LaKeith Stanfield is 29.
concern on social media, Stanfield’s publicity team — and later Stanfield himself — confirmed he was not in danger.
“I’m ok everyone!” Stanfield said on Instagram Tuesday morning. “I appreciate everyone checking in on me but I’m good. Im not harming myself. Much love.”
Allen, known for ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘Good Times,’ dies: Raymond Allen, 91, the actor known for his roles as Uncle Woody on “Sanford and Son” and Ned the Wino on “Good Times,” died on Monday after a battle with respiratory issues. His daughter, actress Ta Ronce Allen, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. Allen had been previously diagnosed with a bacterial infection in May, but tested negative for coronavirus.