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Holden and Leland, Brendan Fraser, and his sons are among the finalists of Giorgio Armani Milan Fashion Week

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 19, 2023
When he arrived at the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2024 fashion preview during Milan Fashion Week on Monday, Brendan Fraser dressed in a crisp white suit. Holden, 18, and Leland, 17, who he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith, were in good spirits as he stepped out with his two sons Holden, 18, and 17. The Whale star did not fail by donning a double breasted blazer paired with matching trousers and a grey jacket.

Brendan Fraser Is Officially an Oscar Winner: "I'm So Grateful to You"

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 12, 2023
Brendan Fraser is officially an Oscar winner! The 54-year-old actor took home the golden statuette for best actor in a leading role for his role in "The Whale" on Sunday. Fraser was up against a fierce rivalry, beating Austin Butler ("Elvis"), Colin Farrell ("The Banshees of Inisherin"), Paul Mescal ("Aftersun"), and Bill Nighy ("Life"). Brendan praised the film's cast and crew during his address before launching into a remembrance of his career. Griffin, Holden, and Leland Fraser, three sons who he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith, as well as girlfriend Jeanne Moore, all yelled out his names. The formalities for Brendan's big night were attended by Holden, Leland, and Moore.

After 20 years, Brendan Fraser makes a triumphant return to the Oscars

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 12, 2023
Brendan Fraser made a triumphant return to the Oscars on Sunday evening after 20 years. Holden, 18, and Leland, 16, whom he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith, were joined by the 54-year-old actor, who has been nominated for best actor for his role in "The Whale." Griffin, his eldest son, who lives outside of the spotlight, was noticeably absent. In 2003, Fraser attended the Academy Awards for the last time. Fraser's return to the big screen has been highly lauded, though "The Whale" has been chastised for its portrayal of fatphobia. Fraser began his career as an action hero in 1997, 1998 to 2008, appearing in the Mummy trilogy. However, his career stalled in the 2000s, and the actor has been open about his bouts with depression at that time. In 2018, he accused Hollywood Foreign Press organiser Philip Berk sexually assaulted him in 2003, and wondered if reporting the incident had resulted in him being "blacklisted" from Hollywood.

Everything We Now About Brendan Fraser's 3 Sons: Griffin, Holden, and Leland

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 7, 2023
Brendan Fraser returned to Hollywood with "The Whale" after taking a break from acting to concentrate on his mental wellbeing. Brendan portrays Charlie, a 600-pound English professor who is trying to reconcile with his estranged daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink). Critics also lauded his performance that he received the 2023 SAG Award for best actor, as well as a slew of other awards. Brendan said he was inspired by his own desire to be with his family to help him get into the role of Charlie. "Being with my children and their families, as well as our families, has shown me such love that, if ever, I would need to hold something of value up to try and translate it to what was important to Charlie," he said in a December 2022 interview.

At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith of the Whales

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 6, 2023
On Thursday, Brendan Fraser and his partner Afton Smith were photographed on the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, where the actor was honoured for his role in The Whale. Fraser, 54, walked the Palm Springs Convention Center in a black coat over a white top with a bow tie, navy blue slacks, and black shoes. Smith, 55, wore a shoulderless black dress with navy blue accents, a layer of tulle, and strapless black sandal heels.

Brendan Fraser's Teenage Sons Make a Rare Appearance For "The Whale" Premiere

www.popsugar.co.uk, December 1, 2022
At the premiere of "The Whale" in New York City on November 29, Brendan Fraser had the support of his sons. He attended the screening with his two youngest children, 18-year-old Holden and 16-year-old Leland, whom he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith. The outing marks the teenagers' first red carpet appearance with their popular father, and they sure looked like chips off the old block, with both resembling a young Fraser in his "George of the Jungle" days and revealing his blue eyes. Although Fraser kept it casual by wearing a navy pinstripe jacket over a grey turtleneck, Holden layered a suede navy jacket over a grey turtleneck, and Leland wore a patterned button-down that highlighted his orange hair color. Both Leland and Holden have signed to Marilyn Agency in New York, and Leland plays guitar for The Alligators, a rock-'n'roll jam band. Fraser and his ex-wife also shared a third son, 20-year-old Griffin, who was unable to attend the screening. Though Fraser seldom speaks about family life, the private actor recently discussed how his friendship with Griffin, who is on the autism spectrum, made him feel more connected to Charlie, the reclusive English teacher he portrays in "The Whale."

Brendan Fraser addresses his son Griffin, 20 years old, and obesity

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
Griffin, 20, Holand, 18, and Leland, 16, as his ex-wife Afton Smith, who divorced in 2007 after nine years of marriage, has three sons. Brendan underwent a physical change to play an obese man in a wheelchair (right and inset), who is trying to reconcile with his daughter (Sadie Sink). Brendan described his son Griffin, who is autistic, 'understands deeply' what it is like to know someone who lives with obesity as he discussed his role.

At the Whale screening, Brendan Fraser and his two youngest children appear on the red carpet

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
Brendan Fraser and his youngest sons are on the red carpet just weeks before his much-anticipated new film The Whale hits theaters. At a New York City screening of The Whale, the 53-year-old actor appeared on the red carpet with his sons Holden, 18, and Leland, 16. At the Tuesday screening, Jeanne Moore, his longtime partner, was also present at Alice Tully Hall.

After tearing up during The Whale premiere in Venice, Brendan Fraser smiled at JFK Airport

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2022
When Brendan Fraser landed at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday, he was yelling from ear to ear. The 53-year-old SAG Award winner for his trans-Atlantic flight from Italy was dressed in head-to-toe black clothing. Brendan is still beaming over his Hollywood comeback following the worldwide premiere of The Whale, in which he plays Charlie, a gay 600lb English teacher who wants to reconnect with his daughter.

In new film The Whale, Brendan Fraser revived his career to bring Oscar buzz

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 5, 2022
After being reduced to tears at the premiere of his latest film The Whale (inset right) at the Venice Film Festival, Brendan Fraser, 53, was reduced to tears, according to Variety. FEMAIL examines the actor's varied career throughout the decades. Fraser's career took a turn when he said he had been 'blacklisted' by Hollywood after making a claim of sexual assault against a former Golden Globes president, from being seen on televisions as a hunky hero in The Mummy (inset left) and George of the Jungle (left). Fans of his marital bliss grew more concerned with his mental stability in the years that followed his marriage before he took on more serious roles and found love again (right, with his girlfriend Jeanne Moore).