News about Judd Apatow

Introducing Malia Ann! In an attempt to shake off the stigma of nepo baby syndrome, Obama's film director daughter is using her middle name at Sundance

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2024
'The Heart,' a short film about a woman's child, directed by a 25-year-old former first daughter, has been written and directed by a woman. However, rather than using her family name in the credits, Malia Ann has chosen to ditch Obama and replace her middle name, Ann.

Iris Apatow sparkles in plunging sheer minidress alongside stunning sister Maude Apatow as they take over Prada skincare launch party in Brooklyn

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
On Saturday, Maude Apatow and her younger sister Iris Apatow stole the show at the Prada party in Brooklyn. In a sheer silver Prada gown for the label's makeup and skincare debut, the Euphoria actress, 26, looked sophisticated in her chic pink overcoat as The Bubble vet, 21, exuded glamour in her chic pink overcoat. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann's daughters carried Prada handbags; Maude's tote was black, while Iris went for a white one.

Leslie Mann shows off her incredible figure as she rolls around in the sand on the beach at sunset with her 'bff'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
Leslie Mann rolled around in the sand on the beach at sunset with her 'bff.' On Monday, the This Is 40 actress, 51, posted a video of herself rolling down the beach in a skimpy bikini on Instagram. As U2's Beautiful Day played over the video, she stood up and sprinted across the sand toward the camera. Captioned Bff', her beach blog also included a snapshot of herself and her friend, Denise Askew. Leslie, a 56-year-old actress, was embarrassed as she posed with her friend on the girls' day out.

Judd Apatow picks up a pink smoothie in Los Angeles after defending the Barbie movie as his actress wife Leslie Mann opts for a green one

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
This week, Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow stopped for smoothies at West Hollywood's trendy Urth Cafe. As they sipped their cocktails and walked along Melrose Avenue, the actress, 51, and the writer-director, 56, looked relaxed. In a grey tank top that showed a hint of her toned tummy, baggy black sweatpants, and an oversize, zip-front black hoodie, the This is 40 actress looked comfortable. With black pants and a black zip-front hoodie, the 40-year-old Virgin writer and director wore a black t-shirt with a rainbow emblem for the Comedy Cellar. Maude Apatow, 26, and Iris Apatow, 21, were married for nearly 27 years and share nepo baby daughters Maude Apatow, 26, and Iris Apatow, 21.

Barbie has been selected for Best Adapted Screenplay in the Oscars competition, according to Judd Apatow: 'There is no existing content.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 8, 2024
Judd Apatow claims that being notified for the Best Adapted Screenplay category in The Oscars is 'insulting.' On Saturday, the 56-year-old filmmaker slammed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' decision on X (formally Twitter). "It's insulting to the writers to say they were working off existing material," the writer wrote. There was no existing content or story. 'There was a specific box.' It's interesting to note that Apatow believes there were no existing products on display, as the fashion doll Barbie has been around since 1959.

Who do YOU think deserves the title of top nepo baby of 2023? Check out the celebrity kids with the most buzz this year, from Olivia Jade, who defiked mom Lori Loughlin's rise to becoming a YouTuber to Johnny Depp's daughter Lily who appeared in The Ido to Johnny Depp's daughter Lily who appeared in The Ido

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 30, 2023
A 'nepo baby' was coined by a Twitter user in 2022, who reported that Maude Apatow, director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann, were among the daughter of director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann's 2022 sparked a fierce debate about whether or not the offspring of the wealthy and famous are getting an unfair leg up. If they did get special care or not, there's no denying that since the word was popular, more nepobabies have sprung up in Hollywood, taking over both the acting and modeling industries in the last year. But who deserves the title of top 'nepo baby' of 2023? When the year comes to an end, FEMAIL put together a list of the celebrities with the most waves this year, whether it was due to a scandal or a major career achievement, so that you can be the judge.

Dakota Johnson cuts a chic figure in oversized blazer as she is honored at theĀ 17th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar in New York City

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 14, 2023
Dakota Johnson was admired in a oversized blazer at the 17th Annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. With a taupe blazer that grazed the top of her knees, the Fifty Shades of Grey actress, 34, sparked the oversized blazer trend. She paired the check with a pair of skinny black leather pants and a silky white blouse. Her black boots and a black handbag completed her sartorial look, and she wore her brown hair long with blunt bangs across her forehead. Johnson was honoured at the annual festival, which supports the charity Hope for Depression Research Foundation, for her depression research.

When enjoying holiday in Italy, Jerry Seinfeld cracks bread with fellow comedians Larry David, Judd Apatow, Amy Schumer, and others

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
Jerry Seinfeldt held a dinner that might have been one for the funny books. Although in Amalfi, Italy, the comedian, 69, who has been on vacation with his family, cracked bread with some of the best people in show business. When enjoying a meal with friends that included Larry David, Judd Apatow, Leslie Mann, Amy Schumer, and media mogul David Geffen, the comedians in Cars Getting Coffee looked casual in a black shirt and jeans.

Leslie Mann enjoys a day out at Wimbledon with daughter Iris and husband Judd Apatow

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 3, 2023
Leslie Mann enjoyed a family day out on Monday at Wimbledon's day one with her daughter Iris, 20, and husband Judd Apatow. The actress, 51, appeared to be in good spirits as she spent time mingling in the evian VIP Suite before taking a seat in Centre Court to watch Pedro Cachan face Novak Djokovic. Leslie, who wore a baby blue floral dress with Bardot sleeves that cinched in at her slender waist, appeared flawless on the outing.

Proud Parents Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow Support Maude at Her West End Debut

www.popsugar.co.uk, June 20, 2023
The Apatow family is a natural performer. Maude Apatow's first night of "Cabaret," in which she made her West End debut at the Kit Kat Club in London on June 15th. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, accompanied her eldest daughter at the afterparty that followed, who were smiling vociferously for photos. Maude and Leslie, as usual, wore matching red lipstick at the function. Maude dazzled in a sheer minidress with ribbons, while her mother wore a black top with polkadot-print trousers and her dad, a checked suit. Iris, the couple's younger daughter, was not at the octagon nor was there to attend the wedding. Leslie herself expressed her excitement for Maude on Instagram Stories, writing "Go Maudie" alongside a snapshot of a "Cabaret" poster plastered across a London bus.

Andie MacDowell is seen for the first time since turning 65 last month

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 23, 2023
When she turned 65 on April 21, Andie MacDowell became a senior citizen. On Monday, she was walking in the quiet Los Angeles suburb of Silver Lake for the first time since her milestone birthday. As she was photographed in a park, the 64-year-old actress had on light makeup and her gray hair in a casual top knot. Andie has been vocal in recent years about her Gray pride, refusing to rely on strong hair dye for a more youthful appearance. The beauty was dressed for ease in a white knitted jacket and black-and-white polka dot slacks, gold sandals, and a clutch slung over her shoulder.

After 25 years of marriage, Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow share a kiss during a romantic stroll

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 20, 2023
Leslie Mann, 51, and Judd Apatow, 55, have been married for almost 26 years, and they continue to enjoy each other's love and joking. On Thursday, the long-distance couple was discovered out for a walk in the West Village of Manhattan, yelling at something. And Iris, 20, 20's mother, Maude, paused for a moment to kiss passionately. When she auditioned for his film The Cable Guy in 1995, she met the couple. Mrs. Apatow, 'There's the future.' I had a soul connection right away. I meant it. That's why I remember it,' Apatow told Elle.

During Little Shop Of Horrors, Maude Apatow suffered a concussion by running into a WALL assault offstage

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 1, 2023
Maude Apatow received a concussion after running headlong into a wall when dashing offstage during her first off-Broadway appearance. In a new revival of Little Shop Of Horrors, the 25-year-old, whose parents are Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, is portraying leading lady Audrey. She spoke openly about fighting through her stage fright in order to play the role. 'Well, I'm just sort of in a panic,' she said, and I was running offstage and I suspect my eyes were really adapting to the sun's, and I guess I did run full speed into the wall.' 'Yeah, and I got a concussion!' She finished the evening's appearance in keeping with the show-must-goal theme, despite the fact that she looked exactly like nearly screaming throughout.

In a crop top at Puma Forever Classic, Zaya Wade dons plaid mini skirt & Iris Apatow flashes her abs

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2023
Over the weekend in New York City, Zaya Wade and Iris Apatow served as the brand's new ambassadors at the Puma Forever Classic festival. With a lavender top, the 15-year-old daughter of Dwyane Wade wore a pale, pink, and yellow plaid schoolgirl skirt. Iris, 20, who is the niece of Hollywood titan Judd Apatow, went for a sleek look in an all black outfit.

Leslie Mann bundles up & flashes a smile as she steps out with daughters Maude & Iris Apatow in NYC

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2023
On Monday, Leslie Mann walked around New York City with daughters Maude and Iris Apatow. When spending time with her children, the 50-year-old actress, who is married to Hollywood legend Judd Apatow, smiled and chuckled. The Knocked Up actor and Euphoria actress Maude, 25, stayed warm in a long black puffer coat, as did Euphoria actress Maude, 25.

At the Directors Guild of America Awards, Judd Apatow mocks Tom Cruise

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2023
While presenting the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday night, Judd Apatow delivered a witty monologue. Tom Cruise, 60, was chastised for his love of stunts, his Scientology convictions, and co-parenting with Katie Holmes, among other things. 'Remember when Tom Cruise jumped up and down on the couch and we all thought, "What a lunatic!"' Apatow referred to the actor's legendary Oprah interview in 2005, referring to the actor's infamous Oprah interview. 'And now he rides a motorcycle off a cliff and BASE jumps and we're all like, "Tom's fine!"'

Judd Apatow pokes fun at Tom Cruise, James Cameron, and Austin Butler's Elvis accent

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2023
Judd Apatow mocked some of Hollywood's most well-known celebrities as he emceed the Director's Guild of America Awards on Saturday evening. The 55-year-old filmmaker used his opportunity as the evening's host to talk to various topics and share his thoughts about various celebrities in the entertainment industry. Tom Cruise, the event's emcee, joked of A-lister Tom Cruise. According to Variety, 'he seems to be afraid of co-parenting and antidepressants.'

According to the New York Times editor, he will not tolerate' workers who offend colleagues because of the paper's trans coverage

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2023
On Thursday, Joe Kahn, the executive editor of The New York Times, wrote to staff in the hopes of settling a dispute over the newspaper's coverage of transgender issues, with staff openly chastising each other. We do not endorse, and will not allow, Times journalists' participation in demonstrations organized by advocacy organizations or attacks on colleagues on social media and other public forums,' he wrote. On Wednesday, the contest began when GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, coordinating a public letter sent by celebrities and advocacy organizations protesting the paper's "irresponsible, biased coverage of transgender people." 200 contributors to the paper had signed another letter, which was also sent on Wednesday.

Despite a staff revolt, the New York Times published an op-ed protesting JK Rowling's trans views

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2023
The New York Times has published an op-ed supporting J.K. Rowling's transgender views, a day after two anonymous letters from hundreds of its own employees and celebrities accused the paper of anti-trans 'bias.' Rowling's abuse was 'absurd,' according to a piece by Pamela Paul, an opinion columnist, and Rowling said that 'nothing Rowling has stated qualifiers as transphobic.' Paul writes in an article that was published on Thursday morning, "If more people stood up for J. Rowling, they would not just be doing right by her; they would also be campaigning for human rights, especially women's rights, gay rights, and, yes, transgender rights." They'd also be protesting for the truth.' The essay, which appeared on Thursday, came 24 hours after two open letters were sent to the Times, which criticized the newspaper's coverage of trans issues. The Times released a reaction defending its journalism and its subsequent decision to publish the pro-Rowling piece, meaning that the paper has not been swayed in dissencing a variety of viewpoints in the debate.

More than 100 Hollywood stars have sluggishly screamed for the "right to live" in NYT

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 15, 2023
The paper's open letter, delivered to the Times on Wednesday, states that it is obtaining "bias, fringe theories, and inaccurate information" in its coverage of transgender people, as well as "the lead of a far-right hate group" in its coverage of transgender issues. Nearly 170 Times contributors, some of whom are transgender, non-binary, and gender-conforming, signed the letter, which included hundreds of professionals in the entertainment industry, as well as leading advocates, activists, and organizations in the LGBTQ community.

Judd Apatow, the trainwreck director, is set to host the DGA Awards for the fourth time: "I am so honored" is the award's recipient

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2023
Judd Apatow has agreed to host the 2023 DGA Awards, which will be held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 18. Since taking the stage in 2018, 2020 and 2022, it will be his fourth time hosting the annual awards show. The Bridesmaids director, who has yet to see the bouquet, remark, "I am so honored to host the DGA awards for the fourth time." I would have stopped if I were to vote.'

Fans of musical theater are outraged over Maude Apatow's appearance in Little Shop Of Horrors

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 14, 2023
Fans of musical theater were left fuming over the casting of a revival of the classic show Little Shop Of Horrors off the Broadway stage. Maude Apatow, the daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, is making her Broadway debut as the leading lady Audrey. The remarks were posted on Playbill's Instagram account, claiming she was hired because of nepotism.

Prince Harry, according to Meghan Markle, told her to include men in the podcast

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 29, 2022
In the most recent episode, Meghan Markle, 41, of Los Angeles, confessed that Prince Harry told her she should include men on her podcast Archetypes as she spoke with Andy Cohen, Trevor Noah, and Judd Apatow. The Duchess, left, who appeared on the show's first episode ever, said she should introduce the competition, which has only limited to male participants.

Meghan Markle speaks with host Trevor and producer Judd Apatow of Daily Show host Trevor and director Judd Apatow

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 29, 2022
For the first time after Prince Harry suggested's intervention, the embarrassing moment happened today as the former Suits actress released the final episode of her Archetypes podcast starring male guests for the first time. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, who lives in Montecito, California, spoke of her passion for the Real Houswives franchise with executive producer Andy Cohen (bottom right), but said she stopped when her own personal life became more 'dramatic,' a nod to meeting Harry. Meghan claims she has encountered Mr Cohen on several occasions when she was on Suits and described as "Manifesting a Cultural Shift." But at the beginning of the interview, it became apparent that he had forgotten. 'I met you before,' she said. You'll never remember it'. He replied: 'You're joking', to which Meghan laughed and said: 'Would I joke about that? This is fantastic.' I met you twice before.' Suits were not even on the first one, yet. And then, we were in New York when we had probably season two or three.' Watch What Happens Live, her mother said, "I was so keen to be on your show because I was such a Housewives fan at the time, and I couldn't get tickets to Andy." As he regaled the tales, Mr Cohen squealed uncomfortably - and she said: 'It's not bad, it's not bad,' not bad.' Don't sweat it.' The Duchess of Sussex spoke with host Trevor Noah (top right), film producer Judd Apatow, and Mr Cohen for their discussion of "the terms and tropes that threaten women's backbones.'