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‘I said, put me in a corset asap’: Zawe Ashton on period dramas, pregnancy and embracing silliness

After a series of harrowing roles, the former Fresh Meat star is rediscovering her ‘joyful side’, with a Bridgerton-esque romp – and a baby on the way with Tom Hiddleston

Jonah Hill says he will no longer promote his own films to protect his mental health

Actor and director pens open letter revealing his nearly 20-year struggle with anxiety attacks, ‘which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events’

Twilight of the A-list: has the 21st century killed off the movie star?

Brad Pitt’s new film is fizzling out. Meryl Streep is doing TV. Only Tom Cruise fills cinemas – and, in the age of superheroes and streaming, his days may be numbered. So, what does the future hold for Hollywood’s big beasts?

‘Worth waiting for’: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (finally) marry in Las Vegas

Second time lucky for Bennifer who rekindled their relationship 18 years after calling off first wedding blaming ‘excessive media attention’

Nobody should be forced to come out as Rebel Wilson was, famous or not

The actor is just as vulnerable as anyone else. I know that being outed early would have severely affected my wellbeing, says author Eleanor Morgan

‘Gorgeous is my business’ … how blond billboard bombshell Angelyne became an LA icon

Mystery has shrouded Angelyne ever since her giant ads besieged LA. Now a new drama starring Emmy Rossum and Martin Freeman is telling her astonishing story – and she’s furious about it. We track down the pink-Corvette-driving star

Post your questions for Jacki Weaver

What will you ask the Oscar-nominated star of Animal Kingdom, Silver Linings Playbook and the forthcoming Father Stu?

‘It’s like young love with the brakes off’: Bennifer and the couples who get back together

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are back together after 19 years – and they aren’t the only ones. Why do some pairings work better the second time around?

Sienna Miller on taking on the tabloids: ‘It was so toxic – what women were subjected to’

After a bruising battle to expose the red tops’ dirty tricks, the actor reveals the price she paid

Liza Minnelli was ‘sabotaged’ at Oscars and ‘forced’ to appear in wheelchair, claims friend

Longtime collaborator Michael Feinstein has alleged that the manner of Minnelli’s appearance presenting best picture last month was largely against her wishes

Jennifer Lopez says she and Ben Affleck are engaged (again)

19 years after their 2003 wedding was called off, a teary Lopez shows fans her new engagement ring

What next for Will Smith after Oscars slap? Hollywood divided over the star’s future

Reaction to the Academy Awards incident has veered from acceptance to outrage – and even boredom. With an Oscar-tipped movie in the pipeline for 2023, the star has many options, including baring his soul on a chatshow

Will Smith: can his career survive – or is the Fresh Prince finished?

For three bravado-filled decades, he was box office dynamite, pulling in $9 billion. How will the star now win back the public’s esteem – and keep Hollywood onside?

Don’t mention that slap! Why no one was talking about Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars afterparty

Everyone from Larry David to Lady Gaga dodged questions or hid behind their PRs. If only their goodie bags had included a few opinions …

Monica Bellucci: ‘If your work is just about beauty, you won’t last five minutes’

She studied law, became a model, and then starred in everything from arthouse films to blockbusters. Now the multilingual Italian actor is overcoming a lifetime of stage fright to play opera diva Maria Callas

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