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If you were getting all pumped about seeing Odessa A'zion in the upcoming romance drama flick "Deep Cuts," this might be a bummer -- she's dropped out of the movie's cast.

The actress explained her reasoning on her Instagram Story on Wednesday night ... and admitted she didn't realize the character she was set to play, Zoe, was of Mexican and Jewish heritage in the 2025 novel the upcoming A24 movie is based on.

Odessa's casting was announced Monday, and fans of the book started posting online about how her own background -- she's Jewish, but does not have Mexican roots -- doesn't fit with the character, according to Variety.

"Wuthering Heights" is sure to get hearts pounding when it drops right before Valentine's Day ... especially if the energy on the red carpet is any indication!

The film version of Emily Brontë's classic novel had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre Wednesday night ... with Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie taking center stage as they walked into the event.

Check out the snaps ... Elordi and Robbie gazed tenderly at each other in a preview of the quiet moments from the upcoming film.

Ads for Melania Trump's documentary "Melania" have been getting a lot of attention in L.A. ... but not in a good way. The city's public transit agency has reported a huge rise in vandalism on buses and at stops featuring the First Lady's face.

Defaced with expletives, Adolf Hitler mustaches, and references to Hitler's wife Eva Braun, "Melania" posters are getting tagged at bus stops all over the city, sending LA Metro officials into panic mode.

According to L.A.'s NBC4, the agency is scrambling to reassign buses with "Melania" posters ... bus stops featuring the promos have also been vandalized, though Metro does not oversee the stops.

Paul Dano is speaking out about Quentin Tarantino dissing him as an actor, saying he's grateful his colleagues stuck up for him.

Dano addressed the Tarantino issue Wednesday while he and his fellow cast members from the movie “Little Miss Sunshine” celebrated the 20th Anniversary of its release at the Sundance Film Festival.

Responding to the droves of people defending him online, the actor told Variety, “That was really nice. I was also incredibly grateful that the world spoke up for me so I didn’t have to."

Last December, Tarantino torched Dano during an interview with Brett Easton Ellis on "The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast."

Halle Berry came to turn heads, and mission accomplished.

The actress stole the spotlight at the "Crime 101" premiere in London on Wednesday, stepping out in a show-stopping look that was impossible to ignore.

Berry rocked a plunging black bodysuit paired with a silver, bejeweled maxi skirt that shimmered under the lights and hugged her silhouette perfectly. The bold combo struck the ideal balance between sleek and glamorous, making it clear she understood the assignment.

Rob Schneider's TV producer wife Patricia is cancelling their marriage ... because we've learned she filed for divorce.

Patricia Schneider, a Mexican actress and producer, beelined it to court last month in Arizona and filed to divorce Rob after 15 years of marriage ... according to legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Rob and Patricia have two young daughters together ... 13-year-old Miranda Scarlett and 10-year-old Madeline Robbie.

Move out of the way Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ... it's Pax's time to shine -- 'cause TMZ has learned their son is following in their movie-making footsteps!

That's right ... Pax, who was adopted by the famed actors in 2007, headed to the Sundance Film Festival in Utah for a private screening of the thriller "Self Custody" over the weekend, where he rubbed elbows with the film's co-directors Fernando Ferro and Garrett Patten.

A source tells TMZ ... Pax is getting into producing movies and has been in discussions with Ferro and Patten on a few future projects. He did not work on the film, but was invited by them and we're told the 22-year-old is doing "extremely well."

Amanda Bynes has been making the most of the sunny L.A. winter lately ... stepping out for a smoke break and getting a little cozy with her boo, Zachary!

Check the pics from Tuesday ... the former child star matched with Zachary as the two cozied up outside, with him posted up close and a hand resting on her lower back while they sat in the shade.

Judging by the fits, it was very much a laid-back day -- Amanda rocked an oversized Interstate nylon coach jacket and UGG boots while running errands with her man.

Zac Efron’s name just got pulled into an explosive federal sex trafficking trial against the wealthy Florida-based Alexander brothers ... with prosecutors claiming they used ties to famous people to lure victims.

In a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday, the government’s first witness -- testifying under the pseudonym Katie Moore -- told jurors a dream invite to a 2012 party at Zac's NYC apartment spiraled into a nightmare hours later ... when Alon Alexander -- the brother of of real estate moguls Tal and Oren -- allegedly raped her repeatedly at their home, and mocked her afterward.

Katie testified she was offered alcohol at Efron’s place and later took what she believed was Molly with Tal and her friend ... from there, she says they hit a nightclub, where she was given another drink -- and said she remembered little until waking up naked in a different apartment with Alon, also naked, standing over her.

Bruce Willis hasn't a clue he's got dementia ... and his wife, Emma Heming Willis, says she's thankful for his ignorance.

Emma opened up about the "Die Hard" star's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and how he's handling it on Wednesday's episode of the "Conversations With Cam Podcast" ... and she explains he simply "never connected the dots" and she's "really happy about that."

She says Bruce has anosognosia, describing it as a condition "where your brain can't identify what is happening to it," and consequently, Bruce thinks nothing's wrong, and his current state is his normal.

Ryan Reynolds' camp is defending his unsealed texts from the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal war ... and their position is he's a good husband sticking up for his wife.

A spokesperson for Reynolds tells TMZ … "Yes, Ryan got involved -- what husband wouldn’t support his wife and the mother of his children? He saw his wife fighting daily to stand up against sexual harassment in a private and respectful way, only to face retaliation for doing so."

The rep adds ... "If anything, Ryan feels like he wasn't angry enough. He passionately believes in and will stand up for the basic right to a safe workplace free of harassment and retaliation for his wife and others. Then, now, and always."

Denise Richards wants a judge to stop ex-husband Aaron Phypers from getting half of her hard-earned OnlyFans money ... and she says he missed an important deadline that could blow up in his face.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Denise is begging a judge to deny Aaron's request for half of the $200,000-$300,000 he says she makes every month on OF.

Denise says Aaron's request should be denied because he failed to file an updated income and expense declaration with the court. She says Aaron missed a Friday deadline and hasn't filed anything as of Tuesday.

Sydney Sweeney shouldn't get a free pass for lacing the iconic Hollywood sign with brassieres ... at least according to an artist who got arrested for changing the landmark to read "HOLLYWEED."

Zach Fernandez, also known as Jesushands, tells TMZ … when he famously altered the Hollywood sign in 2017, he got arrested for trespassing and had to pay a fine and complete community service. SS should be held to the same standard.

As we first told you, Sydney's stunt was legally dicey ... and now Zach says she should be held to the same standard as him.

There’s a troubling update on Quinton Aaron’s health after his recent hospitalization ... TMZ has learned doctors have found a rare cyst on his spine.

Family sources tell TMZ the cyst was discovered after a series of tests, and doctors are now running more exams to determine whether it’s benign.

We’re told back surgery is now on the table ... and if that happens, the 40-year-old actor will face extensive physical therapy and could be confined to a wheelchair for some time.

Djimon Hounsou's baby mama, Ri'za Marie Simpson, was arrested for alleged assault earlier this month ... but Ri'za just told a judge she's the one who needs protection from Djimon.

In court documents, obtained by TMZ, Ri'za says she was wrongfully arrested and has suffered financial abuse and an attempted illegal eviction at the hand of Djimon.

Ri'za also claims Djimon slammed a vehicle door on her left side, screamed in her face and called her names during an incident in December ... and says there was a separate incident in October when Djimon got in her face in front of their children. Ri'za claims Djimon began to "come at" her, yelling and standing nose-to-nose with her in the heated exchange.

The judge ended up granting the temporary protective order, which requires Djimon to not have any contact with Ri'za and stay 200 yards from Ri'za and the children ... at least until a hearing in early February.

Robert Ri'chard and Juliah Cheree Taylor were fatally ours this weekend ... killing it while hosting the "TMZ After Dark" tour this weekend -- and, we've got video of the exciting evening out!

The stars hopped on our bus Saturday night to take our riders to some of the best bars L.A. had to offer ... while also talking about their new movie "Fatally Yours," which is set to come out later this year.

DJ Blue played the tunes on the bus ... getting people out of the benches and dancing on the way to the Burgundy Room -- one of Hollywood's oldest and coolest bars -- where all of our riders got a complimentary green tea shot.