Actors
Shirley Temple Black's Remarkable Second Act as a Diplomat
An unpublished memoir reveals how the world’s most famous child actress became a star of the environmental movement
The Academy Awards Museum Will Create New Exhibition on Hollywood's Jewish Roots in Response to Criticism
When the museum opened last year, industry leaders and donors expressed disappointment at what they saw as a stunning omission in the exhibition content
Iconic Andy Warhol Portrait of Marilyn Monroe Could Sell for Record-Breaking $200 Million
One of the artist’s "Shot Marilyns," the sage blue silkscreen could become one of the most expensive 20th-century paintings ever sold at auction
Who Was the Real Lucille Ball?
"I Love Lucy" is having a moment—but we're still not ready to see its star and creator clearly
The Evolution of Betty Boop
Film censorship sparked the beloved cartoon character's mid-1930s makeover
How Sidney Poitier Rewrote the Script for Black Actors in Hollywood
Smithsonian curators reflect on the legacy of the late Poitier, who starred in 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner'
The True History Behind 'Being the Ricardos'
Aaron Sorkin's new film dramatizes three pivotal moments in the lives of comedy legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
In Cemeteries Across the Country, Reenactors Are Resurrecting the Dead
Gravesite readings and performances keep the stories of the dearly departed alive for a new generation
'Reservation Dogs' Marks a Breakthrough for Indigenous Representation Onscreen
"Thor: Ragnarok" director Taika Waititi and Sterlin Harjo developed a comedy about Native American teens in Oklahoma that stars four young Native actors
'The Green Knight' Adopts a Medieval Approach to 'Modern' Problems
A new film starring Dev Patel as Gawain feels more like a psychological thriller than a period drama
Judy Garland's Long-Lost 'Wizard of Oz' Dress Rediscovered After Decades
A lecturer at Catholic University discovered the rare costume wrapped in a trash bag in a drama department office
Why a Newly Installed Statue of Marilyn Monroe Is So Controversial
In the era of #MeToo, some view the sculpture—now on view in California—as a symbol of sexism
Blackface Is Older Than You Might Think
From medieval European theater troupes to American minstrelsy, the harmful tradition has a surprisingly long history
How Black Panther Changed Comic Books (and Wakanda) Forever
The Marvel superhero pounced on the scene in the '60s and never looked back
Olivia de Havilland, Star of Hollywood's Golden Age, Dies at 104
The actress is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Melanie Hamilton in "Gone With the Wind"
Charlotte Cushman Broke Barriers on Her Way to Becoming the A-List Actress of the 1800s
In the role of a lifetime, the queer performer was one of the first practitioners of 'method' acting
Join Meryl Streep, Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl Charity Read-Along
Mindy Kaling, Liam and Chris Hemsworth, and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the celebrities collaborating to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts
Hear Daily Shakespeare Sonnets Recited by Patrick Stewart
The classically trained actor is reading a sonnet a day on Instagram
Kirk Douglas, Towering Icon of Hollywood's Golden Age, Dies at 103
A mainstay of 1950s and '60s cinema, Douglas was one of Classic Hollywood's last surviving stars
Was the 1968 TV Show 'Julia' a Milestone or a Millstone for Diversity?
Diahann Carroll's award-winning series was a hit, but it delivered a sanitized view of African-American life
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