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1 week ago | 
closerweekly.com | Jaime Harkin |Katie Bruno
For Paras Patel, bringing the character of Matthew to life in The Chosen — the smash hit series based on the story of Jesus and his disciples — has been a transformative experience. “It’s rare to be playing someone who inspires you,” the 38-year-old exclusively tells Closer of becoming an advocate for autism since landing the role in 2017. (Matthew is portrayed as neurodivergent in the show).
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2 weeks ago | 
closerweekly.com | Louise A. Barile |Katie Bruno
After Bette Davis’ curtain call in Broadway’s The Night of the Iguana, she received an unexpected guest in her dressing room. “Joan Crawford went backstage with a copy of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? and said to Bette, ‘I think we should do this,’” Robert Dance, author of Ferocious Ambition: Joan Crawford’s March to Stardom, exclusively tells Closer.
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1 month ago | 
closerweekly.com | Katie Bruno
On Severance, Lumon corporation’s Dr. Mauer, played by Robby Benson, is the testing floor’s chameleon. “I had four wigs, aside from all of my beards and mustaches,” Robby says of the enigmatic character who is Gemma Scout’s jailer, torturer and greatest admirer. “I’m almost 70, so this is my sixth decade of working, and I’m really proud of the work I did in Severance,” he exclusively tells Closer. For fans of Robby’s starring roles in film and theater, Dr. Mauer feels like quite a departure.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Katie Bruno
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOn Severance, Lumon corporation’s Dr. Mauer, played by Robby Benson, is the testing floor’s chameleon. “I had four wigs, aside from all of my beards and mustaches,” Robby says of the enigmatic character who is Gemma Scout’s jailer, torturer and greatest admirer.
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1 month ago | 
closerweekly.com | Louise A. Barile |Katie Bruno
Few people can brag that the future Queen of England made them a cup of coffee, but it happened to former royal gardener Jack Stooks. “I was at her garden one day. She came outside and said, ‘Would you like a drink?’” he exclusively tells Closer.
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1 month ago | 
lifeandstylemag.com | Karen Aanonsen |Katie Bruno |Samantha Benitz
For more than two decades, Jack Stooks worked as a senior gardener at King Charles III’s Highgrove estate. But the reigning monarch wasn’t the only royal family member he became well-acquainted with during his tenure in Gloucestershire, England. In an exclusive interview with Life & Style, the former staffer reveals he “got to know” Prince William and his wife, Princess Kate, on a personal level as well. “They were very down-to-earth and lovely,” he shares.
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1 month ago | 
closerweekly.com | Katie Bruno
There are magicians, and then there are Penn & Teller. The stars of The CW’s long-running hit TV series, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, also remain one of Las Vegas’ most popular headlining resident acts. In the 50 years since the pair began working together as buskers on the streets of Philadelphia, they’ve risen to heights that Harry Houdini couldn’t dream of.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Katie Bruno
There are magicians, and then there are Penn & Teller. The stars of The CW’s long-running hit TV series, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, also remain one of Las Vegas’ most popular headlining resident acts. In the 50 years since the pair began working together as buskers on the streets of Philadelphia, they’ve risen to heights that Harry Houdini couldn’t dream of.
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2 months ago | 
closerweekly.com | Katie Bruno |Amanda Champagne-Meadows
Glenn Close has had many achievements in her life from starring in Oscar-nominated films, to being a three-time Golden Globe winner, two-time SAG Award winner and three-time Tony winner. But her latest treasure? A grandchild! Glenn’s daughter, Annie Starke, recently welcomed her first child, a son, with husband Marc Albu. The legendary actress opened up to Closer Weekly at the Breakthrough Prize event on Saturday, April 5, about the newest addition in her life.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Katie Bruno
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysGlenn Close has had many achievements in her life from starring in Oscar-nominated films, to being a three-time Golden Globe winner, two-time SAG Award winner and three-time Tony winner. But her latest treasure?
