Billy Zane Brando's the Hottest Hollywood Heartthrob ... Glad People Think I Look Like Him!!!

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Billy Zane says the best-looking leading man is "The Godfather" himself, Marlon Brando ... which he says is an endorsement of his own A-list looks.

We caught up with the actor at LAX on Thursday and asked him about his upcoming movie "Waltzing with Brando" ... and, Billy says it was a blast to film -- and, he even stole some wardrobe from the set that he liked.

Zane says Brando sits above any star in H'wood when it comes to best-looking leading men ... wistfully saying, "What a mug" when reflecting on MB's iconic face.

'Spider-Man' Actors Through The Years 🕷️ Happy 'Spider-Man' Day !

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"With great power comes great responsibility," and that's exactly why we've got a wicked web of wonders to honor 'Spider-Man' Day! Go back in time with the starring actors who brought their superpowers to the iconic film franchise ...

Of course, Tobey Maguire is the OG star from the first 'Spider-Man' film back in 2002, but the hero has also been played and voiced by big actors like Drake Bell, Andrew Garfield and Shameik Moore ... and shoutout to Hailee Steinfeld for gracing her voice as Spider-Woman.

And A-list star Tom Holland is gearing up for his 7th go as Mr. Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" ... "Somebody's gotta look out for the little guy, right?"

Shoot your best shot at our Through The Years gallery!

Machine Gun Kelly Didn't Want to Sin with A Slur ... Turned Down 'Sinners' Audition

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Machine Gun Kelly says he nearly had a part in the hit flick "Sinners" ... but, he wouldn't cross the line when it came to using a racial slur and he lost the part.

The rapper joined "The Pat McAfee Show" from outside the NFL Hall of Fame Thursday ... and, he talked about his acting aspirations -- explaining he's not on a strict schedule when it comes to his film career, but there are a number of films he's seen where he's missed out on roles.

Take "Sinners" for example, MGK says ... he was supposed to audition for a villainous role in the flick -- but, he would've had to say the N-word during the tryout in order to get the part.

Christian Thompson In 'The Devil Wears Prada' 'Memba Him?!

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Australian actor Simon Baker was 37 years old when he played Christian Thompson -- the hot, well-known journalist who has his eye on the young assistant -- in the comedy/drama "The Devil Wears Prada" back in 2006.

Baker shared the big screen with Hollywood icons, Anne Hathaway as the aspiring nerdy journalist turned hot "Runway" assistant, Andrea Sachs, Meryl Streep as the intense editor in chief of "Runway" fashion magazine, Miranda Priestly and Emily Blunt as Miranda's 2nd assistant, who is sharp with a soft side, Emily Charlton.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is currently in production with some of the OG's -- like Hathaway and Streep making their big Prada return!

Guess what he looks like now!

Andrew Garfield Channels OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

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Cameras are officially rolling on Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated feature "Artificial" ... and sure enough, Andrew Garfield stepped onto set, fully transformed into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Catch these exclusive clips obtained by TMZ ... filming was underway in San Francisco on Wednesday, with Andrew Garfield’s costar -- and real-life GF -- Monica Barbaro on set, playing Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI.

As you can see, Monica’s front and center in the whole scene, while Andrew, rocking a full gray outfit, strolls up with a bunch of other guys in tow.

Billy Joel's Creative Director HBO Doc Was Years In The Making ... Piano Man's Kinda Shy!!!

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Billy Joel's longtime creative director Steve Cohen is explaining how the Piano Man's documentary finally came to fruition ... and he's got a health update on the music legend too.

Steve's known Billy for over half a century and he's an executive producer on the new HBO documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" ... and he joined us Thursday on "TMZ Live" to take us behind the scenes of the production.

Billy was always reluctant to film a documentary because he felt like he told his story through his music ... but Steve tells us what changed to get Billy in front of the camera.

Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Hulk Hogan Flick Not Happening ... Decision Made Way Before Wrestler's Death

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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won't be bringing part of Hulk Hogan's life to the big screen after all ... though the decision has nothing to do with his recent tragic passing.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the stars' production company, Artists Equity, isn't moving forward with the project, which hasn't been in development for some time.

We're told the decision was made a while ago -- long before Hulk's passing -- so, the two aren't related to it whatsoever.

Lizzy In 'Titanic' 'Memba Her?!

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American former actress and model Suzy Amis Cameron was 35 years old when she was cast to play Lizzy -- the caring and protective granddaughter of Rose -- in the 1997 classic romance film "Titanic."

Suzy shared the big screen with some of the greats including Leonardo DiCaprio as the optimistic and poor American seeking to become rich through his journeys, Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as the rich socialite who is seeking freedom from an arranged life, Rose DeWitt Bukater.

Cameron also appeared in films like "Fandango" and "The Ballad of Little Jo."

Guess what she looks like now in her 60s!

Check Out The Casts Of The 'Fantastic Four' Movies Through The Years!

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We're all pretty pumped to see Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and The Thing take on Galactus in the "Fantastic Four: First Steps" ... but not all of the group's movies have been exactly marvelous.

Way back in the aughts, we saw the Marvel team -- including a pre-Captain America Chris Evans -- head to the big screen in 2005, and although the first one was received well enough, its 2007 sequel didn't exactly impress studio execs, and the group was shelved.

The Fantastic Four were brought back for another round in 2015, but after the movie tanked with both critics and audience, they were quickly pushed into the background as the MCU grew in popularity.

Now we've got a fresh set of faces -- does the name Pedro Pascal ring any bells? -- filling the superheroes' roles, and they've got us feeling like it's clobberin' time!

Adam Sandler Good Genes Or Good Docs?!

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Adam Sandler's looks over the years are a hole in one ⛳️!

Here is a 29-year-old version of Mr. Sandler -- out of the sand trap and in with the thirst TRAP -- at the "Happy Gilmore" Premiere in Century City, California (left). This was just one year after his breakthrough movie, "Billy Madison."

And nearly 3 decades later, Adam has reprised his iconic role, 'Happy Gilmore', and recently brought his handsome looks to the premiere of "Happy Gilmore 2" (right).

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Box Office Glory or Superhero Slip?!! 'TMZ Movie Tea' Spills All☕

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Marvel’s "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is stretching for box office glory ... but will it have the muscle to clobber Superman’s numbers?

TMZ’s Jabeen Waheed is back, serving up a hot, fresh pour of "Movie Tea" -- and first on the menu this week? Marvel’s "first family" making a comeback in Matt Shakman's "Fantastic Four" reboot!

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are suiting up for this reboot -- but is superhero fatigue too real, or will this one actually land a knockout?!

'Happy Gilmore 2' Eminem's Character Pays Tribute to First Movie Icon ... 'Jackass!!!'

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Adam Sandler is officially back on the green after "Happy Gilmore 2" dropped on Friday ... and, while many actors from the first flick are back, the new faces in the cast -- like Eminem -- are doing their best to capture the vibe of the 1996 classic.

We now know the extent of Em's cameo -- Sandler confirmed he'd appear in the film way back in December -- and, the rap legend plays the son of a memorable character from the first movie.

Since the movie came out mere hours ago, this article is obviously full of SPOILERS ... keep reading at your own risk.

Daniel Franzese Dishes on 'Mean Girls' Castmates ... And BTW Check Out My 120-Lb Weight Loss!!!

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Get in loser, we're going to the gym! TMZ caught up with Daniel Franzese as he headed in for a workout this week -- and he filled us in on his glow up and how often he keeps up with Lindsay Lohan and rest of the "Mean Girls" cast!

Daniel -- who plays Damian in the iconic 2004 movie -- told TMZ he shed 120 pounds after he experienced a health scare this year ... adding he tried Ozempic but it wasn't the best fit for him.

Enough of his body transformation -- he sang Lindsay's praises as he spoke about how "incredible" she looks after seeing her on screen for "Freakier Friday" at its premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday evening.

Volunteer Boy In 'Jurassic Park' 'Memba Him?!

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American theatre director, writer, and actor Whit Hertford was 14 years old when he was cast to play the "volunteer kid" -- the young boy skeptical of dinasours, calling a Velociraptor a "six-foot turkey" -- in Steven Spielberg's 1993 adventure sci-fi film "Jurassic Park."

Whit shared the big screen with Laura Dern as the strong and smart paleobotanist, Ellie, Jeff Goldblum as the sarcastic and comical mathematician, Ian, and Sam Neill as the world-renowned dinosaur expert who doesn't necessarily want kids, Alan.

Hertford was also on the Fox comedy "Raising Hope."

Guess what he looks like now in his 40s!

Lindsay Lohan 'Parent Trap' Reunion at 'Freakier Friday' Premiere!!!

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Nothing freaky here -- Lindsay Lohan just had herself a 'Parent Trap' reunion at the "Freakier Friday" premiere Tuesday night ... and the pics will give you all the nostalgic feels!

Check it out ... Lindsay, who played identical twins Annie and Hallie in the classic 1998 film, looked like a princess as she posed between Lisa Ann Walter -- who starred as Nick Parker's (Dennis Quaid) housekeeper -- and Elaine Hendrix, who portrayed Meredith Blake, Nick’s easily unlikable fiancée.

As fans know, the movie revolves around the twins discovering each other for the first time at a sleepaway summer camp, and then working their magic to make their separated parents fall for each other again -- and get materialistic Meredith out of the picture.

Adam Sandler Mourns Malcolm‑Jamal Warner's Death ... Recalls 'Cosby Show' Bond

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Adam Sandler took a moment to press pause on the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere hype -- all to share his heartfelt thoughts on the tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Speaking from the NYC premiere, Adam said he couldn’t believe the news -- and reflected on the good ol' days, remembering how he got his start on "The Cosby Show" as a teen alongside Malcolm-Jamal, who was around the same age.

From taking walks to shooting hoops and hitting parties, Adam told Entertainment Tonight he and Malcolm-Jamal built a real bond while filming the series.