Movie Stars

This famous horror director once made audiences bust up laughing ... then switched genres to fill movie-goers with anxiety!

This guy broke into the horror scene in 2017 and ended up with an Oscar for best original screenplay ... on his first try!

Gabourey Sidibe’s husband -- Brandon Frankel -- has revealed he’s battling Stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer ... and he says pushing doctors to listen may have saved his life.

The husband of the "American Horror Story" actress shared the news Friday in a lengthy Instagram post, writing, “Things I never thought I’d have to post: I was diagnosed with Stage I Papillary Thyroid cancer.”

He included hospital bed selfies with Sidibe smiling by his side. According to Frankel, doctors caught the cancer early, but only because he insisted on getting an ultrasound ... which his doctor initially didn’t think he needed.

Priyanka Chopra had L.A. hooked Thursday night ... stepping out in a look that screamed Captain Hook ... and TBH, we’re still walking the plank trying to process it.

The former Bollywood star wasn’t just fishing for attention -- Priyanka was headed to a screening of her new Prime Video series "The Bluff," where she plays a former pirate ... but her outfit had us thinking she might’ve raided Neverland on the way over.

Priyanka didn’t just dip her toe in -- she went full pirate mode and reeled everyone in.

This star's not afraid to bare all ... stripping down to some tiny lingerie, showing off her sizable assets -- and, we're not talking about the massive bank account she's got!

This social media maven's a hit online ... boasting millions of followers who love her sultry snaps -- and many follow her OnlyFans as well.

While she's mainly known for her modeling -- as well as her impressive roster of exes -- she's also grabbed a few small movie roles ... appearing in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and the hit comedy "Frankenhood."

It's been over 30 years since "Tommy Boy" hit movie theaters around the country -- and Rob Lowe is just now making it known publicly he wants some damn credit!

The actor had an uncredited part as Paul in the 1995 comedy film starring Chris Farley, David Spade, Bo Derek and Brian Dennehy ... but Rob says that credit list needs to change -- pronto! -- in an open letter to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.

Rob posted the letter to his X account Thursday night ... and, we gotta admit, it all sounds like a joke. Kicking things off, Rob says among the "long-standing, important and unresolved issues" is his lack of credit on "Tommy Boy."

Bill Cosby is being forced to answer questions about whether he transferred property to his wife, Camille Cosby, amid his ongoing legal troubles ... TMZ has learned.

Following a hearing this week, Cosby was ordered to turn over financial records showing his and his wife’s net worth within the last two years, as part of the lawsuit brought by one of his rape accusers, Donna Motsinger.

The comedian was instructed to produce records showing his bank statements, retirement accounts and other financial accounts from December 2024 to December 2025.

The judge said Cosby will also have to produce any documents showing the "transfer of any property from him to his wife, or his family or any business, trust and company in which he, his wife, or family has an ownership in the past 12 years.”

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots won't have to wait long to get another crack at the Lombardi Trophy ... they'll be back next year for Super Bowl LXI, so says Mark Wahlberg!

TMZ Sports ran into the actor and Pats superfan outside of ABC Studios in New York City on Wednesday, just a week and a half removed from New England's 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

We asked Mark about the loss and Maye's setbacks -- he had three turnovers and was sacked six times -- but Wahlberg ain't sweatin' the crushing loss to the season, and their star player's struggles.

"Okay, but he went to the Super Bowl in his second season," Wahlberg said when asked about the Maye haters. "That's pretty good!"

Peter Greene fatally shot himself ... TMZ has learned.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City tells us Peter's official cause of death is a gunshot wound of the left axilla with injury of the brachial artery ... and the manner of death has been classified as an accident.

In other words, Peter accidentally shot himself in the left armpit, and the bullet damaged the artery that supplies blood to the arm, elbow, forearm, and hand.

Avan Jogia’s soooo ridiculously fine, he had our field producer Seleah Bussey falling for him -- literally (!!!) -- and yes, we got the dramatic mid-interview wipeout on camera!!

We caught up with the heartthrob in NYC to get the latest on his wedding plans with Halsey ... but the convo came to a screeching halt when Seleah suddenly stumbled backward and hit the ground in a full-blown crash landing.

Catch the clip ... Avan didn’t miss a beat, rushing to help her up like a total gentleman … even checking on her with a smooth "you okay, lovely?" that honestly could’ve finished the job. 🥰

Shia LaBeouf was back in the French Quarter, on Bourbon Street, for another night of debauchery after his arrest Mardis Gras morning ... and pretended he wasn't famous as fellow partiers approached him!

Check out the footage of him from fellow Mardi Gras attendees in New Orleans -- the former Disney star is super nonchalant as he's approached by a streamer ... and claims he's not anyone famous. Yet, he's got no problem talking to the thrilled fans eager to get a word in with him.

In other video, he's happily waving his release papers as he vibes with the crowd. Court docs obtained by TMZ confirm he was released from jail on his own recognizance ... which means he was let out of the clink without paying bail.

Jonathan Majors broke down in tears while speaking about his wife Meagan Good's unwavering support through his assault and harassment trial ... crediting her with building him up when he needed it the most.

Watch the emotional clip from his Tuesday appearance on "For The Fellas" ... he immediately tears up talking about Meagan's presence through the trial. He showers her with praise, and says she shows up for him in every way he needs, calling her his "everything."

The actor and Meagan tied the knot in 2025 ... after she stood by his side through his 2023 trial for assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend in March of that year. He was found guilty of one count of misdemeanor third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment in the domestic dispute.

Lewis Pullman has been walking the nepo baby tightrope perfectly ... admitting he couldn't achieve everything he did on his own -- but, he has been taking pride in building a name for himself.

We ran into the actor at LAX Tuesday ... and we asked him about him drawing even more buzz than his famous father, Bill Pullman.

Check out the clip to see for yourself ... you can tell it means a lot for him to hear the praise after appearing in several well-received projects -- like "Thunderbolts*," "The Testament of Ann Lee," "Outer Range" and "Lessons in Chemistry" over the last few years.

James Franco gave a friend of David Dobrik's a rude awakening ... jarring him from sleep and offering the guy a grand if he could name five of his films!

The actor appeared on Dobrik's YouTube channel to challenge his roommate John to name three flick ... but, James worries he'll just name all three 'Spider-Man' films -- and he ups the ante to five instead.

JF then wakes the roommate up ... and, he's obviously surprised to find the veteran actor sitting on his bed, asking him to start rattling off movies.

Chris Hemsworth might be all high and mighty when he’s on screen ... but he’s admitting he was worried about how his genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease would affect his career.

ICYMI ... Hemsworth dropped the news about his predisposition during a 2022 episode of “Limitless,” in which he learned he had two copies of the gene APOE4, which have been linked to an increased chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to Variety.

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative and incurable disease that destroys brain cells, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Individuals with Alzheimer’s lose brain functions, including memory and speaking skills, over time.

Hemsworth told The Guardian ... “I wondered if I was letting people too far in. Are they no longer going to believe in the action star or the Marvel character? And do I want people to know my fears and insecurities to this level?”

Hemsworth -- whose grandfather and father have both struggled with the disease -- said he’d “become more aware of the fragility of things” after learning about his genetic predisposition ... and he decided to slow down with his career as a result.

His father’s diagnosis is also the reason he’s become more selective about roles, too ... and he’s not necessarily motivated by money when he’s picking parts.

Tom Cruise craving attention? Him?! Never!!!

The movie star had all eyes locked on him Wednesday night as he rolled out of West Hollywood’s Sunset Tower Hotel -- helmet already on, like he was mid-action scene and late for a stunt as he hopped on his red Ducati motorcycle.

Tom made it crystal clear this was less meet-and-greet and more need-for-speed ... but that didn’t stop him from soaking up every ounce of movie-star energy -- slipping on his gloves, tossing out a few waves to the surrounding crowd, then revving up for dramatic effect before roaring off down the road.

Catherine O’Hara filled plenty of roles in her time ... and she earned herself more than a few fans during her career as an actress, in which she appeared in productions like "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone."

We’re going to take a look back at the performer's career and see what she accomplished professionally in the years prior to her 2026 death.

Catherine was born in 1954 in Toronto, Canada, and she grew up in a large family in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke.

She began her acting career in the 1970s, when she joined The Second City -- a historic improv comedy enterprise -- in Toronto.

Catherine started out in showbiz by filling bit parts in various TV shows and made-for-TV movies, according to her IMDb page.

Her big break came in 1976, when she started appearing in The Second City’s sketch comedy show “SCTV,” and she remained with the show for three years alongside other future stars like John Candy and Rick Moranis.

Catherine switched back and forth between TV and film work throughout her career, and she gained exposure after being featured in flicks like “After Hours” and “Beetlejuice.”

She wasn’t exactly averse to appearing in sequels, either ... because she reprised her role as Kate, the mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character from the 1990 film “Home Alone,” in the movie’s 1992 sequel.

Catherine didn’t mind waiting more than a few years for a sequel, either ... because she agreed to reprise her role as Delia from “Beetlejuice,” which was released in 1988, for its sequel -- which was released 36 years later.

And speaking of “Beetlejuice” -- Catherine met her husband, Bo Welch, on the set of the flick and Tim Burton encouraged him to ask her out ... they married in 1992, and they welcomed sons Matthew and Luke in 1994 and 1997, respectively.

Catherine’s career had always been steady ... and it received a serious boost in popularity in 2015, when she joined the cast of “Schitt’s Creek,” which was co-created by her old Second City castmate, Eugene Levy.

She filled the role of Moira Rose, a former soap opera star who was forced to deal with her family’s loss of fortune ... and she remained with the show for the entirety of its 80-episode run.

Catherine was put up for a duo of Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in the show ... and she took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2020.

It’s also worth mentioning, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy the same year.

We revealed Catherine had died at the age of 71 in January 2026 ... her cause of death wasn’t publicly revealed.