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Robert Redford has died ... and celebrities are reacting to the sudden loss of the legendary actor and director.

The tributes poured in Tuesday morning, with Hillary Clinton saying she "always admired" the "true American icon." She applauded him for the causes he supported, writing ... "He championed progressive values like protecting the environment and access to the arts while creating opportunities for new generations of activists and filmmakers."

Meryl Streep said in a statement to TMZ ... “One of the lions has passed. Rest in peace my lovely friend.”

Jane Fonda said in a statement to Deadline, “It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone. I can’t stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way. He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for.”

We know some authors might not exactly be the flashiest figures ... but we wanna see if you can guess who this longtime horror writer is!

We caught this writer way back in 2015, when he took a long walk through the streets of Washington, D.C. after receiving the National Medal of Arts from former president Barack Obama -- and we bet he counted the honor as one of his shining achievements!

Billy Zane and Leonardo DiCaprio recently reconnected for a mini "Titanic" reunion ... and BZ says the moment that whipped fans into frenzy felt like old times.

A camera caught up with Billy at LAX on Thursday night ... and of course, he was asked about catching up with Leo the other day at the premiere of his latest movie, "One Battle After Another."

As you can see ... Billy enjoyed every moment and it sure sounds like no time passed for the pair as they chopped it up outside the famed TCL Chinese Theatre -- 28 years after starring together in 'Titanic.'

Dakota Johnson had all of the onlookers at a New York Fashion Week event caught in her web ... catching them in her lacy black ensemble, which left little to the imagination.

The actress pulled up to the Kering Foundation's Fourth Annual Caring for Women Dinner at The Pool, a popular spot in Midtown Manhattan Thursday night.

Dakota's wearing a black slip, which appears to have lacy images in the shape of flowers over just a bra and racy underwear.

American actor Sasha Jenson was in his late 20s when he played Don Dawson -- the high school senior and football player always lookin' for a good time -- in the classic 1993 throwback film "Dazed and Confused."

Jenson shared the screen with Hollywood legends like Matthew McConaughey as David Wooderson, the suave Texas teen always ready to party and known for his catchphrase "All right, all right, all right."

Other notable players included Jason London who played Randall "Pink" Floyd, the footballer who floats between the stoners, geeks and jocks, and Ben Affleck as the high school bully, Fred O'Bannion.

Margot Robbie's fantabulously emancipating her famous posterior ... wearing a dress so sheer her entire backside was on display while she walked the red carpet!

The actress hit the "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" premiere in the United Kingdom Thursday ... and, when she turned around, we got an eyeful of her 'Bombshell' bottom.

Ya gotta see the pics for yourself ... Margot's glittering from chest to toes in a sparkling dress -- with jewels obscuring the otherwise completely sheer fabric.

Jennifer Lopez worked for weeks on her audition for the musical film "Evita" ... only to be told she lost the part to another superstar moments after she was done trying out.

J Lo recently shared the hilarious anecdote at a post-screening Q&A for her upcoming movie musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman" ... acknowledging it was kinda crazy that she's never been in the movie genre prior.

And that's when she shared her little secret ... J Lo did go out for "Evita" in the '90s -- preparing "for weeks" -- and was even told how amazing she was right after her audition. Problem is ... she was also told in that same moment Madonna already had the role.

Sydney Sweeney is taking a swing at this year's Oscar nominations with her transformative role in the boxing biopic, "Christy" ... and we've just gotten a taste of the new flick.

Check it out ... the trailer for the new drama, which covers the life of professional boxer Christy Martin, shows Sweeney heavier, sweatier, grittier and more unglamorous than we've ever seen her. All of which could be the perfect recipe for an Academy Award.

Remember, Sweeney went viral last year when she was first spotted sporting training sweats and a short brown bob ... notably beefing up to take on the physically taxing role.

American actress Clea DuVall was 21 years old when she played Graham -- the tough, cool and gay girl who is sent to conversion camp by her parents -- in the comedy/romance film "But I'm A Cheerleader" -- back in 1999.

Clea shared the big screen with Natasha Lyonne as Megan, the popular cheerleader who is a lesbian, also sent to the conversion camp, RuPaul as Mike, the formerly gay man who teaches manly "things" at the conversion camp, and Cathy Moriarty as the strict camp-director, Cathy.

DuVall's other notable works include "The Faculty" and "Girl Interrupted."

Marlon Wayans has a very personal reason why his and brother Shawn's box office blockbuster "White Chicks" will NEVER get a follow-up ... and that's because getting a full face-beat takes too freakin' long!!!

Kai Cenat had Marlon on his Mafiathon 3 stream and brought up "White Chicks 2," taking Marlon down horror memory lane, spending 7 hours in the make-up chair all to turn into a bad bish.

Marlon explained that the 7-hour makeup job was in addition to the 14 hours of the daily production and the 1 hour it took to remove the costumes.

Awkward exchange at the Venice Film Festival ... and Italian film journalist excluded Ayo Edebiri from a question about the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements in Hollywood ... and Ayo's response is going viral.

Ayo, Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield were promoting their new film "After The Hunt," Monday when a reporter, Federica Polidoro, asked Julia and Andrew "what to expect in Hollywood after the #MeToo movement and the Black Lives Matter are done?"

The Italian journalist also asked, "If we lost something with the politically correct era."

Val Kilmer finally got his grand Hollywood sendoff ... and a ton of celebs showed up to remember his life and acting career.

The late actor's celebration of life went down Sunday at the Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood ... and famous folks in attendance included Jack Black, Sean Penn, Slash, Kristin Wigg, Will Forte and Daryl Hannah.

A couple directors Val worked with in some of his biggest movies were also there ... Oliver Stone and Jerry Bruckheimer.

American actress Edith Conn AKA "Didi" was in her mid-20s when she skyrocketed to fame playing Frenchy -- the high school senior and 'beauty school dropout' who mistakenly dyes her hair hot pink -- in the 1978 musical/comedy film "Grease."

Edith shared the big screen with Hollywood legends like John Travolta as the hot and suave leader of the T-Birds, Danny Zuko, Olivia Newton-John as the new and naive girl at school, Sandy and Michael Tucci as Marty's silly, goofy boyfriend and part of the T-Birds.

Other honorable cast mentions include Stockard Channing as Rizzo!

"Beauty school dropout, no graduation day for you!"

Sydney Sweeney is receiving a heap of praise for her latest performance as former professional boxer Christy Martin ... and all the love is making her emotional!

Sydney was brought to tears Friday after she and the rest of the cast got a thunderous standing ovation at Toronto International Film Festival following a screening of her biopic, "Christy."

SS was clearly overcome by the moment ... and she told the festival crowd it was an honor to play the iconic sports figure, who joined her on stage.

Druski's viral NASCAR skit sparked a good ol' fashioned down-home racial debate across America -- totally the type of comedy the world needs, says Brandon T. Jackson.

Movie buffs remember Brandon's portrayal in the 2008 Ben Stiller-directed comedy blockbuster "Tropic Thunder" as "Alpa Chino" ... the rapper stranded in the jungle who told Robert Downey Jr.'s character -- who was in blackface -- his hijinks weren't appreciated.

TMZ Hip Hop linked with Brandon following the Druski firestorm, and he says canceling Druski would be like canceling RDJ's unforgettable performance in "Tropic Thunder" ... no dice!!!

September’s here, the air’s (kinda) turning crisp, and what better way to ease into spooky season than with a major horror franchise creeping back onto our screens?!

We’re diving into the creepiest drop of the week on "TMZ Movie Tea" with Jabeen Waheed ... Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return in "The Conjuring: Last Rites." It’s the franchise’s grand finale, so that basically means side-eyeing the screen from between your fingers.

But is it the scariest movie this year ... well, that's based on your personal horror-meter!