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One of Graham Greene's dying wishes was to get in contact with Kevin Costner -- but he was unable to, TMZ has learned.

The late actor's rep Michael Greene tells TMZ ... he wanted to speak with Kevin to thank him for the representation he gave native people in media over the years. His team tried their best, but were unsuccessful.

However, the "Yellowstone" star paid tribute to Graham on social media Tuesday, one day after he passed in a hospital with his wife, Hilary, by his side.

Channing Tatum’s getting raw about his messy split from Jenna Dewan ... calling it so brutal, the heartbreak actually fueled his latest gritty movie role.

The actor opened up about stepping into the shoes of real-life fugitive Jeffrey Manchester for his new movie "Roofman" -- especially the gut-punch moment when his character longs for his daughter -- admitting he could tap into that pain firsthand, thanks to his breakup with Jenna.

Channing -- who met Jenna on the "Step Up" set in 2006, married her 3 years later, before they separated in '18 -- admitted to Variety it was crushing to watch their love story unravel, especially since they were still so young when it all began.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was practically a blubbering baby after debuting his new movie, "The Smashing Machine," at the Venice Film Festival ... where he got one hell of a reaction.

Check it out ... Dwayne and his costar, Emily Blunt, wipe away tears as the audience at the film festival showers the performers with love ... including a 15-minute standing ovation. Take it in!!!

While The Rock is no stranger to public affection -- he's dominated the box office many times over his career -- "The Smashing Machine" sets up the WWE star as a possible Oscars contender for this year's awards show.

Mexican actor and producer Héctor Jiménez was 32 years old when he was cast to play Steven -- Nacho's poor and awkward wrestling partner who steals food -- in the family/comedy film "Nacho Libre" back in 2006.

Héctor shared the big screen with Jack Black as the bold and funny monastery orphanage chef who secretly becomes a wrestler, Nacho, Ana de la Reguera as the kind and compassionate nun working at the orphanage, Sister Encarnación, and Darius Rose as the adorable orphan, Chancho, who is protective of Nacho's secret identity.

Woody Allen didn't vote for Donald Trump ... but, it seems he's got support if the guy ever wants back into showbusiness -- 'cause he's a great professional actor!

The Hollywood legend stopped by Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast and opened up about directing the President of the United States in his 1998 movie celebrity.

Allen shouted out the president's professionalism ... saying he was polite to everyone on the set -- and giving his acting a thumb's up.

Denise Richards is proving she's unbothered and glowing brighter than ever -- stepping out amid her divorce to celebrate one of her most iconic roles, and she had her girls right by her side.

The actress hit the red carpet at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles Saturday night for a special screening of her 1999 cult classic, "Drop Dead Gorgeous."

Denise looked radiant in a sleek black ensemble, and she had her daughters Sami and Eloise with her for the big night.

Graham Greene -- a longtime character actor who received an Academy Award nomination -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Graham's agent Michael Greene -- no relation -- tells TMZ ... Graham passed away at a Toronto hospital Monday afternoon with his wife, Hilary Blackmore, at his side.

Michael tells us Graham loved all he did for his people and for the world ... adding he was a man of great moral character and will be missed. In a message meant for Graham, Michael says "You are finally free" adding that his former agent Susan Smith will meet him at Heaven's gate. He did not provide a cause of death.

Talk about a weapon of mass value -- Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber is about to hit the auction block ... and this bad boy’s expected to rake in Jedi-mind-blowing cash.

TMZ got Brandon Alinger, COO of Prop Store, on cam -- and he makes it clear, this isn't some random hunk of plastic ... it’s the screen-matched Hero Dueling Lightsaber used by Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."

Catch the full clip ... 'cause Brandon gives us his prediction of what he thinks it'll fetch, and the number is high, especially since the absentee bid is already over a million bucks!

Jude Law must be headed on a 'Holiday' ... 'cause he certainly took a trip -- and subsequent hard fall -- in Venice.

The actor's out in the Italian city for the Venice International Film Festival ... and, on Monday, he and his compatriots got around on one of the city's famous water taxis.

Check out the clip ... a woman steps confidently off the boat before Jude -- who then seems to go up the stairs a bit too fast and falls hard.

Joe Bugner -- a boxer who competed for more than three decades and squared off against some of the greatest to ever do it -- has died.

The former fighter died at his home in Brisbane, Australia the British Boxing Board of Control announced in a statement Monday ... sharing condolences with his family.

Bugner was born in Hungary but moved to England when he was six years old ... and, he started boxing professionally in 1967 when he was just 17.

Chloë Grace Moretz is a married woman!

The actress tied the knot with model Kate Harrison over Labor Day weekend -- marking the next chapter in their nearly seven-year romance. Vogue reports the couple said "I do" in a celebration that mixed tradition with personal touches, including fishing, horseback riding, poker, and even line dancing.

The brides both wore custom Louis Vuitton looks. Chloë stunned in a light blue gown and veil for the wedding before changing into a white jacket-and-trousers combo with a cowboy hat for the after-party. Kate opted for a classic white gown with a cathedral-length veil, later changing into a chic bodice and trousers look.

Jacob Elordi Salt-burned an employee at the Venice International Film Festival ... telling him he's going to do whatever he wants -- and, the guy needs to back off.

New video has emerged on social media capturing the movie star on the red carpet trying to take selfies with fans Saturday ... when it seems a member of the event's staff is telling him to keep it moving.

Check out the clip ... Elordi tells the guy he's just squatting down to take some selfies -- before saying quite clearly "Don't tell me what to do."

Kaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman are serving up major couple goals ... the hot new pair couldn't keep their hands off each other during a romantic night in Italy.

The supermodel and actor were spotted outside Harry's Bar in Venice on Sunday, where they cuddled up, shared smokes, and packed on the PDA like no one was watching. At one point, Lewis even gave Kaia a playful smack on her backside.

The lovebirds were so wrapped up in each other, they seemed to forget the rest of the world existed. After cozying up at the bar, they attempted to hop a water taxi back to their hotel, but we're told they hit a hilarious snag when they realized the boat didn't take Venmo.

John Cena isn't fading into retirement quietly -- he dropped Logan Paul in Paris in what could be one of the last big fights of his legendary career.

The WWE icon went head-to-head with the YouTuber-turned-wrestler at Clash in Paris on Sunday, pulling out rare moves before finishing him off with his signature Attitude Adjustment. The win marked Cena's 99th premium live event victory.

The clash came hot on the heels of SummerSlam, where Cena lost the WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes -- and got ambushed by Brock Lesnar in a shocking return after two years away. Cena launched his retirement tour on SmackDown, daring anyone in the locker room to face him. Logan answered the call, setting the stage for Paris.

Not long ago, Cena and Paul were allies during his short heel run but now the script's flipped, with Cena back as the hero and Paul the perfect villain.

Okay, not to make you feel old or anything, but "Bring It On" was released 25 years ago ... and we're marking the occasion by showing you what its stars looked like then and now!

We think the hit cheerleading flick, which starred celebs like Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union, holds up a quarter-century after its debut, especially when you consider all the iconic quotes -- and spirit fingers -- it packed into 98 minutes of runtime.

Meghan McCain says Greta Thunberg's gotta change her style if she wants to be taken seriously in politics ... 'cause right now, she's looking more like a fairy tale dictator than a voice for change.

The conservative commentator shared a clip of the 22-year-old political activist talking about a mass global uprising in the face of genocide, fascism and colonization perpetuated by governments around the world.

McCain couldn't seem to focus however ... writing on X, "I refuse to take anyone talking about politics seriously with uneven bangs and this sh***y Lord Farquaad hair."