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Elle
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Simone Ashley Reveals Her Beauty Secret for When She ‘Can't Be Bothered'
Simone Ashley has had an eventful few years. Since her breakout role as Kate Sharma in season 2 of Bridgerton in 2022, the actress's career has exploded. This past March, Ashley starred alongside Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the romantic comedy Picture This, where she played a struggling photographer trying to balance her career and her love life. Now, she is switching gears—pun intended—as she prepares for the highly anticipated release of F1, a sports action movie about two Formula 1 drivers, set to release this summer. Even with such a busy schedule, Ashley manages to show up on every red carpet looking flawless. This year's Cannes Film Festival was no different. She arrived, styled in a white Vivienne Westwood gown, for the premiere of The Mastermind. At the festival, Ashley also acted as a spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris's Lights on Women's Worth Awards, her second year as an ambassador for the program. Below, ELLE caught up with Ashley for a few minutes after her red carpet appearances to talk skin care, Cannes glam, and her go-to beauty rituals. I exfoliate a few times a week, hydrate, drink lots of water, moisturize, and try not to stress. A moisturizer! Actually, I don't really make much of an effort when I'm not working. I can't really be bothered. I just put my sunglasses on. Exfoliating. That works for me, though. I think everything is personal and subjective for different people. For me personally, it's [exfoliating] and rest. I am so lucky to have my team here with me. Alex Babsky, my makeup artist, always makes me feel so confident in myself. Stephane [Lancien], who's been doing my hair—he's just amazing. That was crazy. I have a very small part, but I'm grateful to be in that movie. I got to experience many Grands Prix. I don't think I'll ever do anything like that again. It's an honor. I feel very proud. At the awards dinner, Viola [Davis] did a speech. I'm so grateful that she's an ambassador for this brand. Though I'm inspired by everyone, seeing Viola made me feel so seen, like I am capable of doing it. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt turns glam bridesmaid and undercover photographer at dreamy Spanish wedding
Following her dazzling appearances at the Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt transitioned to bridesmaid duties at her best friend's wedding in Spain. She was seen in an elegant black gown, capturing candid moments as the wedding photographer. Videos circulating online show Alia joyfully dancing to dhol beats and Bollywood hits, dressed in a vibrant lehenga, fully embracing the celebratory atmosphere. Just days after lighting up the Cannes red carpet, the Bollywood star switched from couture gowns to candid clicks as she played bridesmaid at her best friend's dreamy wedding in Spain. From dancing to dhol beats to turning an undercover photographer, Alia showed she's as committed to friendship as she is to fashion. New pictures from the wedding have surfaced on Instagram and X, showing Alia in full bridesmaid mode. Dressed in an elegant black outfit, Alia was seen doting on the bride and even turning photographer—capturing candid moments and making memories for her close friend's big day. In the pictures shared by a paparazzi account on Instagram, the actress looked stunning in a black strapless gown on her friend's big day, where the bride and groom were seen twinning in white. Alia, along with her group of girlfriends, embraced her bridesmaid duties with full flair—clicking pictures, sharing laughs, and making sure the bride had a picture-perfect celebration. In one snap, she was seen holding a white umbrella, while in another, she took a selfie with the breathtaking location as her backdrop. A video posted by a fan page on X also showed Alia gracefully walking down the stairs as a bridesmaid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo WATCH the video here: Several videos from the wedding have gone viral on social media, capturing Alia Bhatt in full celebration mode. In one clip, she is seen dancing joyfully to dhol beats, clearly enjoying the festive vibe. Another video shows her grooving with friends in what appeared to be a lively procession, matching steps to Bollywood hits like London Thumakda and High Heels. For the occasion, Alia wore a vibrant lehenga teamed with a mustard yellow blouse, perfectly complementing the energetic mood of the celebration. Alia turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival with her stunning red carpet appearances. For her much-awaited debut, she wore a striking off-shoulder fishtail gown by Schiaparelli Haute Couture to attend the premiere of The Mastermind. She wrapped up her Cannes outing with a show-stopping look at the closing ceremony, donning the first-ever Gucci saree — a shimmering ensemble adorned with Swarovski crystals that blended tradition with high fashion. On the work front, she is gearing up for her next big release Alpha, where she joins Yash Raj Films ' acclaimed spy universe. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-anticipated film Love and War in the pipeline, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal . Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Screen Talk's Winners and Losers of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
As IndieWire wraps up our Cannes Film Festival coverage — see our favorite films of the festival here and our annual critics survey here — so does the Screen Talk podcast. This week, hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the late-breaking premieres like 'The History of Sound' and 'The Mastermind,' finally get a chance to gush over 'Sentimental Value,' and speculate on what countries might submit Cannes premieres for the International Feature Oscar. Since Iran will never submit its dissident director Jafar Panahi, who's back in his home country post-Cannes despite legal battles and decades of censorship attempts by the Islamic Republic, for Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just an Accident,' we're going with Luxembourg as the country to pick this film for the Oscars. Both France and Luxembourg have production stakes in the film, though France will have plenty of other contenders to work with. More from IndieWire Cannes 2025 Films Sold So Far: Kino Lorber Buys 'Amrum' from Director Fatih Akin Ariana Grande Joins 'Meet the Parents 4' Cast with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro Norway, no question, will submit Grand Prix winner 'Sentimental Value' from Joachim Trier, which Anne says has one of the great onscreen sister bonding moments of all time shared by actresses Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. Both could be in the Oscar running with the right Neon campaign. (Check out our no-holds-barred interview with Tom Quinn on the ground here.) Anne finally saw 'Sîrat,' the French-Spanish co-production directed by Oliver Laxe, another late-festival Neon pick-up, despite watching some of it with her hands over her eyes. She compares the film to 'The Wages of Fear' and its remake 'Sorcerer' as a road odyssey in which trucks plow across the Moroccan desert. The great Sergi López stars as a father who, traveling with his young son, searches for his missing daughter amid marauding throngs of drug-fueled ravers. Ryan rewatched the film and has a better grasp of what it's trying to say now. That morning in Cannes, he just wasn't in the mood for this particularly fatalistic, dance-until-we-die apocalyptic vision. The hosts are split on Kelly Reichardt's anti-heist movie 'The Mastermind,' which rigorously stages with impeccable 1970 detail a story of a clumsy art thief (Josh O'Connor) falling down the hole of his own poorly hatched plan. Anne points out that Reichardt is 'slow as molasses' as ever, while Ryan lapped up the period elements and casting, even if the charismatic Alana Haim is gravely underused. Also, we wanted more heat (i.e. sex) from Oliver Hermanus' 'The History of Sound,' which features a great O'Connor performance as well as another moving turn from Paul Mescal. Ryan likes this film more than Anne, though they both admit it's a perhaps too handsomely made period love story. Finally, we share thoughts on the season finale of 'The Last of Us,' which ends with a soap-operatic-level cliffhanger that will keep us on edge for the show's return more than a year from of IndieWire Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear' Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 65 Films the Director Wants You to See The 19 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in May, from 'Fair Play' to 'Emily the Criminal'
Extra.ie
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Irish actress Alison Oliver packs on the PDA with Hollywood star
It seems Irish actress Alison Oliver has officially nabbed herself a Hollywood man. The Saltburn star and The Crown's Josh O'Connor were spotted putting on a loved-up display in London as they walked through the city hand-in-hand. This is the first confirmation of their relationship in the public eye, with rumours of a romance having been circulating for some time. It seems Irish actress Alison Oliver has officially nabbed herself a Hollywood man. Pic: Brian McEvoy In photos obtained by deuxmoi, the happy couple can be seen strolling through the streets with their arms wrapped around each other, even stopping at one moment to indulge in a kiss. Although this is the first time the pair have been seen packing on the PDA, they did step out together at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival premiere of Josh's new film The Mastermind. The pair posed with the actor's parents Emily O'Connor and John O'Connor on the red carpet, and boy was it adorable. Although neither Josh or Alison, who previously dated Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke, have made a public declaration of love, it's safe to say they're for keeps. While Alison has been open about her dating life in the past, Josh has only publicly discussed his over arching crush on FKA Twigs. 'I really shouldn't be saying this, but it's hilarious. I was in a band called Orange Output basically to try and get Twigs to go out with me,' he told G in 2023. 'I was the lead singer, and one of the lyrics I wrote was 'I'm addicted to crack, motherf–ker.' The closest thing I'd had to crack was Coco Pops.' 'I don't think she knows who I am,' he joked.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Crown' star Josh O'Connor dating 'Saltburn' actress Alison Oliver
'The Crown' star Josh O'Connor has confirmed his romance with 'Saltburn' actress after the couple was spotted on a romantic stroll in London, packing on the PDA. The pair, who have been linked since earlier this month, showed affection as they walked hand-in-hand through the city, as reported by E! News. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Josh O'Connor and Alison Oliver's romance became more public when they attended the 2025 Cannes Film Festival premiere of O'Connor's new film, 'The Mastermind'. They posed on the red carpet with O'Connor's parents and later attended a cocktail event together, where they were seen enjoying each other's company. This isn't the first time O'Connor has spoken about his romantic interests. As per E! News, in a 2023 interview, he revealed that he had feelings for FKA Twigs when they attended high school together in the UK. O'Connor even formed a band called Orange Output in an attempt to get Twigs' attention, but she reportedly doesn't know who he is. As reported by E! News, sources said that O'Connor and Oliver share a strong connection, with their London stroll showing O'Connor wrapping his arm around Oliver's shoulder and planting a passionate kiss on her lips. The pair have not publicly addressed their relationship, though.
