I wrote about growing up Asian in a small town and what it meant to see Michelle Yeoh on the big screen.
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I wrote about growing up Asian in a small town and what it meant to see Michelle Yeoh on the big screen.
open.substack.com/pub/jeneller...
The response to the interview I posted with Robert Duvall the other day is phenomenal and beautiful. So here's his *second* favorite story of being recognized in Texas.
I highly recommend checking out the whole @sagaftrafound convo at: youtube.com/watch?v=xhuk...
Robert Duvall called this anecdote about being recognized in Texas "my favorite story of my whole career." Full
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career conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=xhuk...
A true legend. Tom Hagen. Mac Sledge. Robert E. Lee. The Apostle E.F. Gus McCrae. Lt. Kilgore. Max Mercy. THX. And especially Bull "The Great Santini" Meecham. Any one of these roles would have made him one the greats. But he was an icon.
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Began my Sunday with a Q&A with Erin Doherty. A few hours later, she won a Spirit Award. I took a nap.
16.02.2026 00:53 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Celebrities really are just like us! I wrote about everything we learned from Benicio Del Toro's SAG-AFTRA Foundation Career Conversation (he's up for playing Dracula!) and how the selfie and dance came together in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER.
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Benicio Del Toro talks about his real motivation behind that ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER SELFIE. Full
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Career Conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=vRrZ...
My last piece for Variety was about one of my favorite things ever - The Oatmeal's "My Dog: The Paradox" is now a wonderful short film having it's world premiere tomorrow. Thank you Matthew Inman and Rambo for this love letter to our best friends.
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Club 33 has a Valentines theme! And I inadvertently dressed perfectly!
12.02.2026 18:18 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0The James Van Der Beek SNL sketch DOG SHOW lives in my head rent-free: www.instagram.com/reels/DEO3_3...
11.02.2026 21:34 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0This was amazing: Kathryn Hahn, Ted Danson, and Martin Short talking at @sagaftraFOUND. Love Martin teasing Kathryn about being rich. "I am SO LOADED."
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I know heโs got a foot on me but I think I could take David Alan Grier.
09.02.2026 23:53 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Apparently Benicio Del Toro and I will play feuding divorce lawyers in a new drama coming to CBS this fall.
07.02.2026 20:44 โ ๐ 12 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0At last night's Q&A, Benicio Del Toro said he suggested the "selfie" moment in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER primarily because he wanted a photo with Leonardo DiCaprio.
07.02.2026 17:07 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0My friend Donnelleโwhoโs not in the businessโreminded me about this lively Catherine OโHars story. TBH, I had forgotten this happened. Not because it wasn't significant but because Catherine was always generous and kind and appreciative of everyone, every time.
30.01.2026 19:34 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Two packed Q&As for Julia Ducournaโs ALPHA, coming to theaters in March. I absolutely adored this horrifying, beautiful movie - might be my favorite of hers.
29.01.2026 20:50 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Spider-Dog
27.01.2026 20:14 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0My mom, less than 3 minutes into ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: โThat is the most beautiful woman Iโve ever seen.โ
40 minutes later: โJesus, she can act, too???!โ
Even before his shout-out at the Globes, Stephen Graham was talking about his love for Queen Latifah and meeting her with his son. From his #SAGAFTRAFoundation Career Conversation.
13.01.2026 19:44 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Just realized Rose Byrne and Rose McIver are sister-in-laws.
12.01.2026 05:45 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Again, if you want your lead to win, it helps to cast Joe Alwyn in a supporting role.
12.01.2026 04:18 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0The real winner tonight: Queen Latifah! #GoldenGlobes
12.01.2026 03:28 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Everyone looking at Seth Rogen.
12.01.2026 01:48 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Aw a win for Stellan Skargard and SENTIMENTAL VALUE - doesn't that feel nice? #GoldenGlobes2026
12.01.2026 01:21 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0At our panel Friday I told Seth Rogen if he wins at the #GoldenGlobesย , he *has* to say the line.
Seth: "Do I?"
I never loved the word but I accept it as a shorthand. There were just some "sure things" that, if you paid attention, were never happening.
07.01.2026 20:14 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0BAFTA and Oscars embrace international much more. I think he's secure.
07.01.2026 20:01 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0She's wonderful.
07.01.2026 20:00 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0I'm being dead serious when I say Amanda Seyfried in THE HOUSEMAID was one of the best performances of the year - 100% understood the assignment and pulled off what was an impossible role on the page.
07.01.2026 19:59 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Congrats to Miles Caton and Chase Infiniti from @Variety 10 Actors to Watch class of '25 for their Actor Award noms!!
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