News about Mira Sorvino

Mira Sorvino tearfully recalls how she stopped getting major studio film offers in 1998 after rejecting Harvey Weinstein 'for the third time'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
Mira Sorvino recalled how she stopped getting major studio film offers in 1998 after rejecting Harvey Weinstein's sexual advances 'for the third time.' I had a lot of amazing offers for a time, but Harvey Weinstein's career was stifled.' So, I stopped doing [large] studio films after 1998," the 56-year-old Oscar winner lamented to People editor-in-chief Wendy Naugle during 90s Con on Sunday. I've lost my ability as a viable movie actress.' I still did indies and television, but it was still difficult; I didn't know what was going on at the time...I wasn't sure what was happening at the time. Well, it's been a bit like fate was just not going to be on my side, but it would be just a matter of time before I got my status back.'

Susan Lucci, 76, looks half her age at the American Heart Association's Go Red event as she talks about her heart attack: 'Women helping women'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 4, 2024
Susan Lucci does not appear to age. On the red carpet this week, the soap opera actress looked radiant at 76. In New York City, the diva lit up the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Exhibition. She was wearing a scarlet red strapless gown that came in at the waist and had a mermaid finish. 'Telling my heart story at yesterday's beautiful GO Red for Women luncheon at Tavern On The Green! On Friday, such passionate leaders and survivors of such troubled lives, it's inspiring to hear their stories!' It was then all about 'women helping women,' she said. Mira Sorvino and Demi Lovato were among the attendees at the festival.

Catwalk for a cause! During the Go Red for Women concert in NYC, Mira Sorvino, Heather Dubrow, and Sherri Shepherd strut their stuff in jaw-dropping fashion

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 1, 2024
During the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection concert in New York City on Wednesday night, a slew of A-list beauties took the runway in New York City on Wednesday night. Mira Sorvino, Francia Raisa, Sherri Shepherd, Mickey Guyton, and Heather Dubrow all performed their stuff in their red frocks of choice, while pop goddess Demi Lovato belted out her biggest hits. According to the CDC, the annual Lincoln Center fundraising event raises concerns about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

Taylor Swift and Keleigh Sperry do Romy & Michele's High School Reunion!Miles Teller's wife comments they look like Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino from hit 1997 film

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 8, 2024
Keleigh Sperry, Taylor Swift's Golden Globes date, shared a series of snaps showcasing their identical sequined looks. The actress, 31, took to Instagram after the celebrity-studded gathering on Sunday to post photos of her arriving with the singer, 34, and their arms tied together at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Keleigh compared her appearances to those worn by the iconic best friend pair from the 1997 comedy film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, not Travis Kelce.

Matthew Perry, 54, is dead. Selma Blair, Olivia Munn, and Mira Sorvino are among the celebrity tributes to the beloved Friends actor after he died at his house

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 29, 2023
Selma Blair, Olivia Munn, and Rumer Willis all gathered to mourn Matthew Perry's death after the news of his death, at 54, after an apparent drowning accident at his house. The Cruel Intentions actress, 51, posted a sweet selfie with her 'oldest boy friend' as she told her followers that she 'loved him unconditionally' and was 'broken' over his death. Matty has swooning dreams.' As they both smiled at the camera, she said, 'good dreams,' she captioned the picture, which showed her leaning her head on his shoulder.' In the meantime, the X-Men: Apocalypse actress, 43, posted a snapshot of the late actor with a red broken heart emoji and the words, 'Oh no.' He suffered so much with heroin that he was reluctant to be open and honest about it.' I'm so sorry to his family and friends who are receiving this news today. Nothing less than heartbreaking. Matthew Perry,' she began in a second post,'rest in love.'

TikTok star Uncle Chris, 26, who suffered manic episode triggered by watching The Sound of Freedom reveals TRUTH behind his breakdown - which came after split from his wife and five-day casino bender that lost him tens of thousands of dollars

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 23, 2023
Chris Rooney, 26, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, rose to fame in 2020 after he began posting adorable videos of himself showing his now-four-year-old niece, Marleigh, and Jack, who now lives online. As a stressed out Chris watched on left millions around the globe in ruins and turned the three of them into internet sensations by mistakenly spilling various liquids. Many of the social media celebrities' avid followers were left worried about his health after his family reported him missing in July, but days later, they revealed that he was getting medical attention after being'sick to his core' over the film Sound of Freedom. Now, Chris has opened up about how seeing the movie resulted in him 'destroying all the items in his house,' losing tens of thousands of dollars, and then 'begging for assistance,' before heading to a hospital.

After Veep's Matt Walsh pulled out DAYS before launch, Alyson Hannigan and Mira Sorvino are under increasing pressure to quit Dancing with the Stars amid SAG strikes, leaving executives scrambling to find replacements

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 22, 2023
Mira, 55, and How I Met Your Mother actress Alyson, 49, have been chastised for failing to stand in solidarity with those in pain, as a slew of protesters has threatened to remove them like Matt Walsh. To shun the contestants for crossing the picket line, social media followers have taken to their Instagram pages.

Exclusive – Dancing With the Stars: After Veep's Matt Walsh became the first to drop out in WGA and SAG strikes, showrunners are desperately looking for celebrity REPLACEMENTS as a slew of contenders consider quitting amid WGA and SAG strikes

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 21, 2023
Demonstrators have yelled out the ABC show is under increasing pressure to let go of its Hollywood stars, with protesters calling out Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, 55, and How I Met Your Mother actress Alyson Hannigan, 49, after Matt Walsh, 37, resigned. Matt - a WGA member - could pay his show fee to the union, according to DailyMail.com. If contestants drop out, there are fears that finding replacements will be difficult in the midst of continuing picketing.

Mira Sorvino, Alyson Hannigan and Matt Walsh are targeted by WGA picketers outside Dancing With The Stars studio in LA: 'Don't dance as a scab!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2023
Many Hollywood celebrities are set to gracefully leave out of Dancing with the Stars' forthcoming season. Early Wednesday morning, writers Guild of America strikers were on the picket line, with signs naming Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, American Pie actress Alyson Hannigan, and Veep actor Matt Walsh out. According to Deadline, the trio needs to be withdrawn from the competition ahead of its debut next Tuesday.

Mira Sorvino wears a 'everything will be fine' shirts as she arrives at Dancing With The Stars' rehearsals a year after dad Paul Sorvino's tragic death

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2023
On Thursday, Mira Sorvino was seen arriving in Los Angeles' Dancing With The Stars studio. The 55-year-old Mighty Aphrodite actress put on a casual display as she prepared for the first time ahead of the forthcoming 32nd season of the ABC dance competition competition. Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Oscar winner had joined the cast for the 32nd season and was paired with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko.

During a press conference for Dancing With The Stars in New York City, Ariana Madix of Vanderpump Rules glows in a white blazer dress

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
On Wednesday, Ariana Madix appeared at a photocall for Dancing With The Stars, which took place in New York City. The 38-year-old reality television star donned a teasing smile at the event, despite wearing an eye-catching outfit. In the program's 32nd season, the Vanderpump Rules cast member, who will appear alongside actors such as Mauricio Umansky and Mira Sorvino, rocked her striking legs.

Mira Sorvino, 55, joins Dancing With The Stars a year after her Goodfellas actor dad Paul Sorvino died at the age of 83

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
Mira Sorvino has appeared on Dancing With The Stars for 32 seasons. Gleb Savchenko, a professional dancer, has been paired with the blonde beauty. On Wednesday morning, Good Morning America announced the news. The 55-year-old actress is best known for her hit films Barcelona, Mighty Aphrodite, and Romy And Michele's High School Reunion. This is one year after her father Paul Sorvino died at the age of 83. In the 1990 hit crime drama Goodfellas, he was best known for his role as Lucchese crime family caporegime Paulie Cicero.

Jamie Lynn Spears has confirmed that she will be on Dancing With The Stars, provoking backlash from sister Britney supporters

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2023
On Tuesday morning, the 32-year-old actress revealed her presence on the 32nd season of the ABC competition show, revealing that she had been joined by professional dancer Alan Bersten, 29. However, her presence on the program, alongside Bravo actor Ariana Madix, 38; Bachelorette's Charity Lawson, 27; and actress Mira Sorvino, 55, has sparked controversy among British fans who are already planning her departure early. In a video shared on both the official Dancing With The Stars and Jamie Lynn's Instagram pages, the former Zoey 101 actress said she was so excited and that she'can't wait to tell you my moves.'

Yeet Baby, the TikTok actor, reveals he has left MENTAL FACILITY after being left'sick to his bones' by the kid-trafficking film Sound of Freedom

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
Since posting adorable videos of himself teaching his now-four-year-old niece, Marleigh, and Jack, who now has the nickname TheYeetBaby, Chris Rooney, 26, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, gained notoriety in 2020. Clips of the children mistakenly spilling various liquids as a young outraged Chris spent hours on the globe watching left millions of people in ruins, and turned the three of them into internet sensations. Many of the social media stars' followers were left anxious about his wellbeing after his family reported him missing, and days later, they announced that he was receiving medical attention at a mental health facility. Now, he has confirmed he has left the company and thanked his followers for their 'thoughts and prayers.' When things settle a little, he'll be posting more videos,' adding, 'One step at a time.'

Since watching the controversial kid-trafficking film Sound of Freedom, which left him'sick to his core,' influencer Yeet Baby's family discovers he's checked himself into a MENTAL FACILITY.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 10, 2023
Chris Rooney, 35, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, gained fame in 2020 after posting adorable videos of himself teaching his now-four-year-old niece, Marleigh, and Jack, who now lives under the name TheYeetBaby. As a tumultuous out Chris spent hours on left millions around the world in ruins, and converted the three of them into internet sensations. Many of Chris' followers were left worried about his health after his family reported him missing last week, and now, they have revealed that he is receiving medical attention at a mental hospital. An unidentified family member of Chris' life told him that 'the last six months' had been'difficult' for him and that "all of his emotions came to a halt' after he went to see the film Sound of Freedom, a faith-based drama that told the harrowing true tale of a young soldier held captive by child traffickers in Columbia.

Fabian Marta, whose name appears in Sound of Freedom credits for helping crowdfund the anti-child trafficking blockbuster film, is charged with kidnapping a child

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 4, 2023
According to court documents, one of the film's funders had been arrested for kidnapping a child. Fabian Marta, 51, was one of thousands of donors who contributed to the film based on former Department of Homeland Security Agent Tim Ballard's fight against child trafficking. Last month, a St Louis, Missouri resident was charged with unlawful child abduction.

As Hollywood strikes rage, Rachel McAdams supports unions' calls on the picket line outside Netflix's headquarters as Succession's Alan Ruck and Justine Lupe call for 'No AI.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2023
In what is the biggest industry strike in 60 years, the Star-studded picket lines were pulled out on the fifth day of the SAG-AFTRA strikes and the 79th day of industrial strike by the Writer' Guild of America. Rachel McAdams (left), a Regina George actress on Mean Girls, told Deadline: 'I'm out here to support the unions.' I think what they're asking for is entirely within reason, nothing overreaching.' Both television and film staff were turned away at Netflix's headquarters for 'Bridgerton day' (bottom right) when they dressed in Regency-style costumes to draw attention to the cause. When actors and writers joined the picket outside Warner Bros, Alan Ruck (top right) and Justine Lupe (inset), who play Connor and Willa, raised questions about AI and health insurance.

AMC's accusation of faking AC outages in order to discourage people from seeing Sound of Freedom goes viral

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 14, 2023
After attending TikTok's premiere, a group of moviegoers who went to see the crowdfunded, faith-based drama, which came out on July 4 and stars Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, reported that they were left feeling "unbearably hot." In Columbia, Tim Ballard, a former government agent who resigned from his career to embark on a perplexing mission to rescue a group of children being held captive by child traffickers, is the subject of the film. According to some conspiracy theorists, AMC is attempting to 'keep its message from getting out' by making the experience 'not enjoyable' and canceling tickets. Sound of Freedom fended off the new Instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise on the first day. Since it was revealed that the movie was held out of theaters for almost a decade by studio executives and was rejected by a string of major production firms, including Disney, who didn't align with the film's values and politics, its creators' surprise box office triumph has sparked a bitter reaction against 'Hollywood gatekeeping.'

Tim Ballard of Sound Of Freedom calls the film'sick.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 11, 2023
The man behind the film's inception of Sound Of Freedom has rebutted allegations that the film has links to the American political conspiracy theory group QAnon. Alejandro Gómez Monteverde's film portrays a true life story of a former US federal prosecutor who embarks on a mission to rescue children in Colombia from violent sex traffickers. However, despite earning $14 million on its first day in the United States, analysts maintain it promotes an unsubstantiated narrative befitting QAnon, including the belief that child sex trafficking rings are operated by 'high level professionals.'

Inside harrowing true story behind Sound of Freedom, the crowdfunded thriller battling Indiana Jones

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 10, 2023
The latest film Sound of Freedom has captured the nation and left audiences around the world awe over the tale – and many will be surprised to learn that it is based on true events. Tim Ballard, a former government agent who resigned from his career to embark on a dangerous quest to rescue a number of children held captive by child smugglers in Columbia, was the crowdfunded thriller that beat out the new Indiana Jones franchise on opening day. The harrowing scenes in the film were inspired by a man named Tim, who spent 12 years in the Department of Homeland Security undercover before being told not to stand down while trying to rescue children in the South America jungle from human traffickers.

Sound of Freedom's creators claim that the success of the film will inspire other faith-based films

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 6, 2023
Sound of Freedom, a distribution firm headquartered in Provo, Utah, premiered Sound of Freedom on July 4th, beating the most recent India Jones and causing Hollywood to double check both the film and its distributor. Dailymail.com spoke with two of the Angel executives behind the success, which was in part funded by a group of studio loyalists.

Mira Sorvino slams Academy for omitting father Paul Sorvino from Oscars 2023 In Memoriam segment

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2023
Mira Sorvino has described The Academy's decision to exclude Paul Sorvino from the Oscars 2023 In Memoriam segment as "baffling beyond belief" and that she is 'hurt and stunned' by the snub. On Sunday, viewers took to Twitter to protest Sorvino, who died in July aged 83, and Anne Heche, Tom Sizemore, and Leslie Jordan did not have their photographs included in the Oscar's annual slide show devoted to actors who died in the previous year.

Ronan Vibert, the founder of Saving Mr. Banks, died after battling a'short illness' at the age of 58

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 24, 2022
According to Deadline, veteran actor Ronan Vibert died after battling with a'short illness.' The sad news was confirmed by his leadership team, according to the journal. Ronan died at the age of 58 and was known for his work including Saving Mr. Banks, Rome, Dracula, and The Snowman.

Mira Sorvino and Laura Dern attend screening of Lamborghini: The Man Behind The Legend

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 12, 2022
Lamborghini's enthralling, high-speed biopic The Man Behind The Legend is expected to debut in theaters next week. On Friday, several of the cast and crew members of CIA at Copia in Napa Valley, California, which is part of the four-day Napa Valley Film Festival, went out on the promotional trail for a special screening at the CIA at Copia. Mira Sorvino, an Oscar-winning actress, made it a family affair by arriving on the red carpet ahead of the event with her 10-year-old daughter Lucia, while Academy Award-winner Laura Dern was also on hand to give some of her star-power assistance.