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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' made Mia Sara a star. Leaving Hollywood has been freeing.
Though she appeared to be on top of the world as a teen star in the '80s, the truth is that Mia Sara found the Hollywood spotlight uncomfortable. Now, at 58, she's happier than ever, thanks to a quiet home life with her husband, Brian Henson, son of Muppets creator Jim Henson, and kids Dashiell Connery, 28, and Amelia, 21. And this month, the actress returned to the big screen for the first time in a decade, starring as a grandmother in an adaptation of Stephen King's novella The Life of Chuck. Best known as Sloane Peterson in the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sara enjoyed breakout success with roles in All My Children and the fantasy film Legend, later appearing alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in Timecop. But after appearing in the short film Pretty Pretty in 2013, she stepped away from acting with no intention of returning — that is, until director Mike Flanagan convinced her to sign onto Chuck. 'I love Mike Flanagan, like really adore him just as a person, and we are friends, and I'm just a huge fan,' Sara tells me for Yahoo Life's Unapologetically series. 'When we met [and had dinner], Mike said, 'Why don't you work anymore?' And I said, 'Oh, it's really complicated,' and he said, 'Would you ever work again? What if I offered you something?'' Although Flanagan joked that Sara would come to 'regret that dinner,' she feels quite differently about agreeing to star as Sarah Krantz opposite Mark Hamill's Albie Krantz in The Life of Chuck. 'It was a really healing experience,' she shares. 'Mike creates an incredibly cohesive and really terrific feeling on set. It felt like really nice closure. It did me a world of good.' The harmony and inner peace Sara felt on set mirror what she's currently experiencing in her personal life as she nears 60. 'I feel a huge pressure is off to not be comparing myself to people,' she says. Our conversation touches on the power of stepping away from the spotlight, the beauty (and, yes, some "crappy" parts) of aging and how youth isn't all it's cracked up to be. (Spoiler alert: Being 'very young' contributed to Ferris being a 'cringy experience' for Sara.) What I love about my 50s is that I feel like a huge pressure is off to not be comparing myself to people. And I love the fact that my interactions with people [are] just about me, my attitude, me as a person. I don't feel like I have to get past something anymore with people. [But] there are serious bummers to do with health and pain. So, I'm just looking forward to hopefully remaining healthy and active. I have a Connemara pony called Rory, and he is the greatest pony on the face of the earth — and I'm not the only person who thinks that. I just feel like as long as I can stay in the saddle, I'm good. And for many years now, I've been using this mindfulness app called Happier. I have found it very helpful. Sometimes, for big swaths of time, I'll do it every day, and then, sometimes, I travel a lot and I drop it for a couple of weeks, but I always return to it. I feel I'm less reactive, more present and more aware. You know, my kids have noticed. And the other really good thing about getting older is I have a sense of how fortunate I am. I have a really great life, and I'm really grateful for it. I think meditation does help with that. Oh, and lots and lots of high-quality therapy! Yes, aging comes up in therapy all the time. It's a hard thing. There are definitely really crappy aspects to it that I do grapple with in therapy and with my friends. I'm fortunate to have very dear friends for many years, and we're all going through it together, and we've supported each other through some pretty scary stuff. Scary stuff starts happening at my age. I've been lucky, but I have very close friends who've had some serious illnesses. So, all of the support that you can have to help yourself and others through [the challenges of getting older] is beneficial. A long time ago, I knew this woman, a really good friend of my ex-husband [Jason Connery]. She had been a prima ballerina. I was younger, and I was just complaining about something, and she said, "Look, certain things are not gonna get better than this moment. And you're gonna look back on this moment, at whatever physical thing you're complaining about or feeling critical or judgmental of. So, just enjoy the ride." Enjoy the ride. I haven't thought about that in years, but that's something that I would tell my daughter or my son's wonderful girlfriend. But the other thing is that I've noticed that nobody really follows advice. I feel like if you feel comfortable, you could freely give advice, but never expect them to actually [take it], because we have to learn ourselves. We all have to learn things the hard way. I do. Everyone feels critical of themselves. I've never met anyone who says, 'I'm so perfectly happy with the way I look and how I feel I'm being perceived.' One of the important things to know is that you don't have control over how people are gonna feel about you. So, the thing is to focus on yourself and how you feel about yourself and also how you treat other people. It's so much more important to be kind and to be compassionate as a human being than to focus on your appearance. And that's what my husband and I have tried to model. I would worry about it around middle school when [my daughter's friends] were all endlessly on social media, but my daughter wasn't that into it. So that was lucky. I'm really working toward trying to give myself grace. Especially because of this movie that's coming out [The Life of Chuck], and there are all these retrospective blurbs, and they put a picture of me now, and then they put like all these pictures through time, and it's like, 'I'm melting!' But when I was younger, I always found older women very beautiful. So, when I look in the mirror, I see myself, and I like the way I look. [But it can be] harder when, after a long time, I'm having to confront myself onscreen. That's a very different experience, which is a little challenging. And if you have been considered attractive and beautiful or whatever, and it's a part of your identity, it's hard to let it go. But it is actually really freeing to feel like no one's looking at me. I understand what people mean about being invisible. I don't feel invisible. I just don't feel like I have to put out anymore. It's nice. I can just present myself as myself, and my interactions with people [are] about who I am. I don't feel like I'm being judged as much because of what I appear to be. I think it's possible to feel more and more aligned with who you are as you get older. I like people not looking at me. That was not always very comfortable for me. How did you deal with that as a teen, especially when you were very much in the spotlight for ? I don't think I did very well with it. I was not comfortable. I wasn't mature enough to really take advantage of it. I was really young. I'm a very introverted person. I did not have the greatest time making that movie, because I was in the most awkward stage of my actual adolescence. I was very out of my element and depth. I didn't have that high school experience. So, I felt really out of it. I was younger than the other main cast members [Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck and Jennifer Grey], and they were all a lot more experienced than I was. And it showed in my behavior. When I look back on it, it's a very cringy experience for me. That's sadly how I feel about the movie. I absolutely recognize the durability of it, and I'm really grateful to be in it, and I appreciate the appreciation of it, but the truth is that it was a really bad moment for me.
Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix star killed in horror hit-and-run as police hunt driver
Police are hunting the driver who left Million Dollar Beach House star Sara Burack for dead. A former star of Netflix's Million Dollar Beach House has tragically died after being struck in a hit-and-run in New York. Sara Burack, 40, was hit by a vehicle in the early hours of Thursday morning in Hampton Bays. The driver fled the scene and, as of Thursday night, has yet to be traced. A police investigation remains ongoing. Sara's body was found just before 3am on Montauk Highway, near the Villa Paul Restaurant. A 911 caller reported seeing a woman lying in the road. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and found her unconscious, with injuries consistent with being hit by a car. She was taken to hospital but died later that day, reports the Mirror. Sara made her name in the luxury property world as an agent for Nest Seekers International — the high-end firm featured in the Netflix reality show following brokers selling multi-million-dollar beach homes in the Hamptons. Although she left the firm over a year ago, colleagues said she remained close to many in the industry. Geoff Gifkins, Hamptons regional manager for Nest Seekers, said: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. This is a tremendous loss.' Friend and fellow agent Paulette Corsair paid tribute to Sara's kindness and dedication. 'She was an amazing person who really cared for people,' she said. 'A hardworking agent who was loved by many and deeply close to her family.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Before entering real estate, Sara worked in her family's construction and materials business. In interviews, she spoke of her passion for property and how a stint as a summer house manager inspired her career switch. Speaking ahead of Million Dollar Beach House's release, Sara said viewers would be drawn into the glamorous Hamptons lifestyle — from luxury estates to yacht parties and polo matches. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward, as friends, colleagues and family grieve the loss of a woman remembered for her warmth, drive and generosity.
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Netflix star, 40, killed in hit-and-run as cops plead for information on driver
Sara Burack, a former luxury real estate agent and reality TV personality, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in Hampton Bays early Thursday morning Former luxury real estate agent, Sara Burack, who was known for her appearance on Netflix 's Million Dollar Beach House, died Thursday after being struck in a hit-and-run in Hampton Bays, New York. Sara was just 40-years-old at the time of her death. It has been reported the driver fled the scene and has not yet been identified. As of Thursday evening, the investigation remains ongoing. Burack's body was discovered shortly before 3 a.m. on Montauk Highway near Villa Paul Restaurant. A 911 caller reported seeing a woman lying in the road. Officers arrived to find her unconscious, with injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle. She was taken to hospital but died later that day. Burack had once been part of the high-end property firm Nest Seekers International, which operates in both Manhattan and the Hamptons. Her time with the company included being featured in the Netflix series that followed a team of ambitious young brokers chasing multimillion-dollar listings in the competitive Hamptons market. 'The competition is fierce - and the drama undeniable - as a group of young and hungry agents try to seal the deal on luxury listings in the Hamptons,' reads the show's description on Netflix. Although she left Nest Seekers over a year ago, Burack remained in contact with former colleagues. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends,' said Geoff Gifkins, the firm's Hamptons regional manager. 'Please be kind and respectful as this is a tremendous loss to her parents and close friends.' Real estate agent Paulette Corsair, a longtime friend of the Burack family, shared heartfelt memories of Sara's compassion and commitment to her community. 'She was an amazing person who really cared for people,' Corsair told Newsday. 'She was a hardworking real estate agent who was there for others. She was loved greatly by her friends and a close family.' Before turning to high-end real estate, Burack spent years working in her family's commercial construction and materials business. In an interview with she spoke about her path into the luxury market. 'I have always been intrigued by real estate projects and decided to become a broker after my experience as a summer property manager in the summer house I would rent,' she explained. Ahead of Million Dollar Beach House's release, Burack described the show as a window into a glamorous world. 'Viewers will be taken into the world of the Hamptons where they will see not only beautiful multimillion-dollar beach homes and estates, but will be shown summer in the Hamptons,' she told 'With scenes from broker open houses, polo games, yacht life and more, there is sure to be an awww from viewers!' As police continue searching for the driver responsible, friends and former colleagues are left mourning the sudden loss Sara.
NDTV
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sara Ali Khan Is The Epitome Of Chic Glam In A Black Co-Ord Set
Sara Ali Khan knows how to slay with all of her looks. For the promotional tour of Metro…In Dino, the actress has been constantly dishing out summer-friendly outfits. From lovely dresses to OOTDs with a touch of drama, Sara has already etched a special place in the fashionista columns. This time, she chose to exude effortless style and confidence in a coal black power suit. Sara Ali Khan wore a coal black co-ord set from the label Brawny Mellow. The ensemble features an eye-catching one-shoulder asymmetric design with a fitted bodice and an adjustable belt at the back. Additionally, the front button-up closure with unique angular cut lines gave girl-next-door vibes, while the scarf-style neck wrap attached to her top revealed the diva's personal style. She teamed it with a pair of matching-hued full-length, straight pants perfect for your formalwear styling. Its front pleated detailing alongside slant pockets at the sides added an edgy effect to her look. However, the relaxed fit of her pants opened up about her choice of comfort over everything. Not only effortless styling, but Sara nailed her appearance with the cheekiest accessories. She picked a classy pair of shimmery silver heels to strike the perfect contrast to her ensemble. Further, her choice of silver accents added a charm to her power dress-up. She opted for a pair of stud earrings as well as stylish earcuffs and statement rings. For makeup, the Kedarnath actress kept soft and fresh, with a dewy base. A slight touch of blush and highlighter beautifully elevated her features. Meanwhile, she opted for kohl-lined eyes with a smokey, smudgy effect on her eyelids, adding glam to her overall charm. Finally, Sara's nude lips and a low, sleek ponytail wrapped up her elegant avatar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanya Ghavri (@tanghavri) Sara Ali Khan has a knack for co-ord sets, and her wardrobe collection is proof of this. For yet another promotional event for her upcoming movie, she wore a blue one-shoulder top teamed with matching pants that exuded effortless style and confidence. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) Gold bracelets, a ponytail and subtle makeup were enough to finish off her look for the day. We are obsessed with Sara's cool aesthetics. Aren't you?
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Dragons' Den star Sara Davies reveals extreme playdate rule for her children
Dragons' Den star Sara Davies reveals extreme playdate rule for her children She keeps their phones and tablets locked away in a box (Image: Jeff Spicer - Getty Images ) Sara Davies confiscates the electronic devices of her children's friends when they come round to play. The 41-year-old entrepreneur - who has sons, Oliver, 11, and Charlie, eight, with her husband Simon Davies - keeps their phones and tablets locked away in a box so the children can have fun instead of being glued to a screen when they are together. She told the Daily Mail newspaper's Eden Confidential column: "I have a box at the front door, so when they come to my house they put their phones and iPads in the box and it stays in my bedroom. "I like to be the fun mam where the other kids come around and I get pizzas, [but] I've seen it where the kids come and have phones and iPads and one of them will withdraw and sit on their iPad." Sara - who has to give permission to her children's friends if they need to ring their parents - added: "No one complains. They're outside playing football, they merge so much better - and they communicate." The Dragons' Den tycoon fears commenting on other school parents who let their children have smartphones. Article continues below Sara explained: "I don't want the other parents to think that I'm judging them because they've let their kid [have a smartphone]. "I'm too nervous to say anything about it in the school WhatsApp group." The businesswoman - who joined Dragons' Den as its youngest-ever female investor in 2019 - revealed that Oliver was unimpressed when he first saw the BBC show as he thought she was going to be a fire-breathing creature. In an interview with the British edition of Closer magazine in February, the star shared: "At the screening party, my eldest - who was five at the time - came up to me afterwards and said, 'Well, that wasn't what you said it was going to be, Mummy. I thought you were a dragon.' "He was obviously thinking I was going to be dressed up as a dragon! I was a huge disappointment." And Sara added that her family did not support her when she said about joining Dragons' Den. Article continues below She explained: "I'll be honest, when I said I wanted to do Dragons' Den, none of my family were behind me. My mum, particularly, sees the trolling and the negativity, and she can't stand anybody being nasty to me."
