Mirren lands ‘Beautiful Issue’ cover
Helen Mirren graces People magazine’s “The Beautiful Issue” in a cover story that touches on her thoughts of beauty and how the Oscar winner still gets nervous before filming a role. The magazine on Wednesday revealed the cover of the annual issue, which hits newsstands Friday.
Mirren, 76, said she was “gobstruck” after learning about her honor and never considered herself beautiful — especially at her age. From her perspective, the word beauty should be dubbed another word: swagger.
“I love the word swagger because I think swagger means I’m confident in myself, I’m presenting myself to the world, I’m enjoying the world around me,” said Mirren.
The actor, who has been a L’Oreal Paris spokesperson since 2014, has built an impressive acting career with more than 140 credits in 55 years.
“I think what is called the beauty industry should be called the swagger industry,” she said. “We’re giving people swagger.”
Despite her revered career, she still finds herself nervous before starting a new project.
“I get very nervous about the day-to-day process,” said Mirren. “And meeting and dealing with new people. And not knowing whether I am going to remember my lines or not. I just get very frightened until I get into the swing of things, and then I kind of relax.”
After a film wraps, Mirren said her nerves are calmed and she doesn’t read any reviews — good or bad.
Pattinson set for ‘Batman’ sequel:
Robert Pattinson will return as the titular superhero in a sequel to “The Batman.”
The new movie was announced Tuesday by director Matt Reeves at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, but the filmmaker didn’t reveal further details. The announcement comes less than two months after “The Batman” premiered to rave reviews. The first film to star Pattinson as the Dark Knight, “The Batman” has grossed more than $750 million worldwide.
A release date for the sequel has not been revealed.
Bad Bunny makes history with Marvel casting:
Sony Pictures has cast Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny as El Muerto, the first Latinx superhero to lead a live-action Marvel film.
The Latin trap artist and wrestling aficionado will play Juan-Carlos Estrada Sanchez, aka El Muerto, a masked Mexican wrestler who inherits superhuman strength from his powerful ancestors. His casting was announced Monday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
In the comic books, El
Muerto is associated with Spider-Man, Sony’s most bankable Marvel character.
“El Muerto” is slated to hit theaters Jan. 12, 2024.
Lil Nas X to tour: Music superstar Lil Nas X is going on his first tour. The artist will launch the Long Live Montero Tour in Detroit on Sept. 6. He has lined up 14 U.S. and one Canadian stop at relatively small theaters. Then he’ll make his way to Europe in early November.
On Tuesday, the rapper, 23, released the video announcement, which plays like a highlight reel of controversial moments from his nascent career.
April 28 birthdays: Actor Ann-Margret is 81. TV host Jay Leno is 72. Actor Mary McDonnell is 70. Rapper Too Short is 56. Actor Jorge Garcia is 49. Actor Penelope Cruz is
48. TV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott are 44. Actor Jessica Alba is 41. Actor Harry Shum Jr. is 40. Actor Jenna Ushkowitz is 36. Actor Aleisha Allen is 31.