Then and Now - Page 43

April 20, 2022

'Annie' star Aileen Quinn explains why she took a break from Hollywood: 'It was a blessing in disguise'

The 1982 film "Annie," directed by John Huston, starred Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Tim Curry, Carol Burnett and Bernadette Peters.

April 19, 2022

Julia Roberts says being a 'homemaker' contributed to her 20-year absence from romantic comedies

It's been 20 years since Julia Roberts starred in a romantic comedy and even the “Notting Hill” alum was surprised by that statistic.

April 18, 2022

‘Dirty Dancing’ star Jennifer Grey says she became ‘invisible’ after second nose job: ‘I was no longer me’

Jennifer Grey skyrocketed to fame after co-starring alongside Patrick Swayze in 1987's "Dirty Dancing."

April 16, 2022

'Carrie' star Piper Laurie recalls befriending Paul Newman, Rock Hudson: 'I enjoyed every moment of it'

Piper Laurie will introduce two of her films, 1952’s “Has Anybody Seen My Gal” and 1961’s “The Hustler," at this year's TCM Classic Film Festival.

April 15, 2022

Jerry O'Connell apologizes to 'Stand By Me' co-star Wil Wheaton for 'not being there' amid past child abuse

Wil Wheaton has no ill will toward Jerry O'Connell, who apologized to the actor on Thursday for being unaware of the child abuse he faced during the filming of “Stand By Me.”

April 14, 2022

‘Facts of Life’ star Lisa Whelchel talks forgetting she kissed George Clooney, relying on faith in Hollywood

"Facts of Life" star Lisa Whelchel has returned for Season 3 of "Collector's Call" on MeTV

April 6, 2022

Son of 'Happy Days' star Marion Ross recalls working with Ron Howard: 'I've always been in awe'

Jim Meskimen, actor and impressionist, is the son of Marion Ross, star of "Happy Days." He currently has three upcoming productions, including “Hunters,” Gaslit” and “The Big Door Prize.”

April 2, 2022

Cars drummer says band's brief reunion 'something we always wished for' before Ric Ocasek's death

Ric Ocasek, frontman of The Cars whose deadpan vocal delivery and lanky, sunglassed look defined a rock era with chart-topping hits like “Just What I Needed,” died in 2019.

March 31, 2022

‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells ‘embraced her character Mary Ann,’ pal says: ‘She adored her fans’

Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann among a misfit band of shipwrecked castaways on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” died in 2020 at age 82.

March 31, 2022

'Fresh Prince' actor says Will Smith and Chris Rock have 'different energies' but there was 'no animosity'

Jim Meskimen, who had a recurring character role on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," described what it was like working alongside Chris Rock and Will Smith on set.