From the White House to Hollywood, check-out the latest news, trends and upcoming events. No images? Click here My Isolation Diary Thank You, Toronto By Emily Vogel Top left clockwise: Melissa Barrera, Anna Kendrick, Kiernan Shipka, Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis and Lily James (photographed by Jeff Vespa for TheWrap/Shutterstock) Dear Diary, Shoutout to Canada for giving us maple syrup, Justin Bieber, “Schitt’s Creek” and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Earlier this month, my team and I traveled up north to host TheWrap x Shutterstock’s TIFF Interview and Portrait Studio, where we were joined by stars including Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Lena Dunham, Anna Kendrick, Lily James, Evan Rachel Wood, Tilda Swinton, Kathryn Hahn and many more. Given that it was my first in-person festival since before COVID, it took me a little while to get re-socialized. On day one, Taylor Swift walked by me and told me she liked my outfit. Instead of keeping my cool and responding with something like “Thanks, I like yours too” or “Thanks, I’m a huge fan,” I stood in shock for at least seven seconds before shouting “YOU TOO!” at the top of my lungs. I could see all four of her bodyguards cringe as the sound of embarrassment echoed down the hallway. It didn’t help my cause when I saw her 30 minutes later, waved and shouted “Ya look gorgeous dah-linggg” in an off-brand Brooklyn accent that I’ve never had before. On a positive note, everything was uphill after that. Check out our studio highlights below:
Sheryl Lee Ralph Becomes First Black Woman to Win Supporting Actress in Comedy Series in 35 Years (Getty Images) Sheryl Lee Ralph has proved that the Television Academy is hot for teacher and making history in the process, with a win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of straight-laced, veteran kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard on ABC’s hit series “Abbott Elementary.” Ralph is only the second Black woman in history to take home the top prize in the category, some 35 years since Jackée Harry was first victorious for her performance as Sandra Clark in the second season of “227.” “To anyone who has ever, ever had a dream, and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t, couldn’t come true, I am here to tell you this is what believing looks like,” Ralph said during her acceptance speech. After, of course, she finished a jaw-dropping a capella rendition of Dianne Reeves’ “Endangered Species.” “This is what striving looks like and don’t you ever, ever give up on you,” Ralph continued. “Because if you’ve got a Quinta Brunson in your corner, if you’ve got a husband like mine in your corner, if you’ve got children in your corner like mine, and if you’ve got friends like everyone who voted for me and cheered for me in your corner, thank you, thank you.” Women Burn Their Hijabs After Woman's Death in Police Custody (SalamPix/Abaca/Sipa USA) The death last week of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested in Tehran by morality police – a dedicated unit that enforces strict dress codes for women, such as wearing the compulsory headscarf – has sparked an outpouring anger over issues ranging from freedoms in the Islamic Republic to the crippling economic impacts of sanctions. In this video posted by CNN, a massive crowd cheers as a woman lifts a pair of scissors to her hair – exposed, without a hijab in sight. The sea of people, many of them men, roar as she chops off her ponytail and raises her fist in the air. Iranian authorities said Wednesday that three people, including a member of the security forces, have been killed in the unrest, which has stretched into a fifth day. Human rights groups have reported that at least seven people have been killed. For the First Time in 230 years, Congress Has Full U.S. Indigenous Representation (Jose Luis Magana/AP) After beating Sarah Palin for a U.S. House seat, Mary Peltola was sworn in as the first Alaska Native in Congress last week. For the first time in more than 230 years: A Native American, an Alaska Native and a Native Hawaiian are all members of the House — fully representing the United States' Indigenous people for the first time, according to Rep. Kaiali'i Kahele of Hawaii. Now, there are six Indigenous Americans who are representatives in the House. Bringing more Indigenous representation to Congress has been slow-going over the years. Just four years ago, Davids and now-Interior Secretary Deb Haaland became the first two Native American women elected to Congress. Kahele is just the second Native Hawaiian to represent his home state. However, this level of representation may be short-lived. Peltola still needs to win re-election in November, and Kahele will wrap up his final term in Congress in 2023. Dolly Parton And Kelly Clarkson Reimagine '9 To 5' For A New Generation (HuffPost) At long last, Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton are a dreamy musical duo. The pair released a reimagined version of “9 to 5,” the title track of the 1980 comedy starring Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Clarkson’s vocals are front and center on the track, presented here as a downtempo pop ballad. The song will be featured in “Still Working 9 to 5,” a new documentary that examines women’s rights in the American workforce in the 42 years since the release of the “9 to 5” movie. Listen to Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” here. ‘Do Revenge’ Star Maya Hawke on the Messiness of High School: ‘There’s So Much Forgiveness Built Into It’ (Netflix) Maya Hawke’s role in Netflix’s new teen dark comedy “Do Revenge”is nothing short of central and dynamic, but she feels the messiness of her character Eleanor reflects the realities of teen life in high school. In the film, which was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train” (1951), Drea Torres (Camila Mendes) and Eleanor Levetan (Hawke) team up to ‘do each other’s revenge’ to their enemies after being wronged in cruel ways. Drea’s ex-boyfriend Max leaks a steamy video that she made only for his viewing, and Eleanor looks to take down a girl who outed her at summer camp after spreading a rumor that Eleanor tried to hold her down and kiss her. “So many of the classic high school movies like ‘10 Things I Hate About You,’ for example, are inspired by older stories,” Hawke said in a phone interview with TheWrap, referring to the “Taming of the Shrew”-inspired ’90s teen comedy. “And I have seen ‘Strangers on a Train’ and I love it, but I think that a part of the genre that we’re playing into is this kind of taking an old folk tale and adapting it into a teen setting.” Did We Just Become Best Friends? WrapWomen is a power base of influential women of entertainment, media, technology and brands committed to changing the face of their industries. Stay up-to-date on all things WrapWomen at www.wrapwomen.com. Join the conversation on social media! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for surprise guest takeovers and Insta live performances. Tune into our podcast "UnWrapped" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. |