Actress

'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch

Laszlo has faced controversy over supposed statements that opponents allege criticized the IDF's activities, particularly during the Israel-Hamas War.

Hana Laszlo walks the red carpet ahead of a movie showing at the 77th Venice Film Festival, September 2020; illustrative.
Catherine O'Hara arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars party during the 97th Academy Awards, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., March 2, 2025.

Catherine O'Hara, actress from Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek dies at 71 in Los Angeles home

Amanda Seyfried attends the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2025; illustrative.

Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

Cast members Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney attend a premiere for the film 'The Housemaid' in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 15, 2025.

Sydney Sweeney stuns in dress designed by Israeli fashion designer Galia Lahav


Israeli billionaire’s daughter under fire for paying celebrities to speak about family purity

Many female celebrities shared their experiences on social media, stating their reasons for keeping family purity — while being paid to participate in the campaign. 

 Israeli actress Yael Bar Zohar seen during the match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Rishon Lezion at the Final Four semi-final game in Tel Aviv, on June 10, 2019.

Will Smith's Oscar slap: What do Israelis think?

Puzzled by the ‘slap heard round the world,’ many doubt Israeli actors would have reacted this way.

 WILL SMITH and Jada Pinkett Smith pose before the 94th Annual Academy Awards – and the slap – in Hollywood, March 27.

'Seinfeld,' 'Toy Story' actress Estelle Harris dies at 93

Harris was born Estelle Nussbaum to candy-store owners Isaac and Anna Nussbaum in New York City in April 1928.

 Actress Estelle Harris poses during arrivals for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Tribute to Sophia Loren in Beverly Hills, California, May 4, 2011

Underneath all the makeup, who was the real Tammy Faye?

Opinion: "Her vulnerability and compassion give her a timelessness."

 Tammy Faye Bakker, ex-wife of television evangelist Jim Bakker, stands at the flag draped coffin of former Palm Springs mayor and Congressman Sonny Bono in 1998.

Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'

Chastain's film charted the real-life story of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.

 Jessica Chastain

Israeli TV award winners announced

The Israeli Academy of Film and Television Awards for 2021 winners were announced today and will be broadcasted Thursday night.

 Photo from Dismissed, A Kan 11 tv show

Rachel Wolfson on being the first Jew and woman on the stunt comedy team

One ‘crazy’ family: ‘Jackass: Forever’ star Rachel Wolfson is the first woman in the troupe and the first Jewish member with prominent screen time in a “Jackass” movie.

 Rachel Wolfson in an uncomfortable scene with, from left, Chris Pontius, Eric Andre, and Eric Manaka — and a scorpion — in "Jackass: Forever."

Mrs. Maisel’s Caroline Aaron plays East Coast Jews, has Southern roots

Much like Fiddler on the Roof, the show has found an audience even in countries where Jewish culture is all but nonexistent.

 Caroline Aaron attends "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" fourth season premiere in New York City, Feb. 5, 2022.

Helen Mirren speaks out about playing Golda Meir

“I do believe it is a discussion that has to be had – it’s utterly legitimate.”

 HELEN MIRREN as Golda Meir.

Tiffany Haddish shares her Jewish rituals: Shabbat dinners, hanging out with her rabbi

Haddish will appear alongside fellow Jewish actors Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Ben Schwartz and Dave Franco in her next film "The Afterparty."

Rabbi Susan Silverman officiates Tiffany Haddish's bat mitzvah December 3, 2019