Actress | Euronews

English

Culture news

Pokémon actress Rachael Lillis dies aged 46

Lillis's first Pokémon part was in 1999 in 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. She would go on to appear in 423 episodes of Pokémon between 1997 and 2015. Her fellow Pokémon performer Veronica Taylor remembers "extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing."

Culture news

New Elizabeth Taylor documentary reveals her life in lost audio tapes

A new HBO documentary, "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," reveals a vulnerable side of the iconic actress, showing her insecurities about being perceived more as a sex symbol than a serious actress.

Culture news

Shelley Duvall, lengendary star of 'The Shining', dies aged 75

Known for films like 'The Shining', 'Annie Hall' and 'Nashville', iconic American actress Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75 from complications linked to diabetes.

Cinema

Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint turns 100

One of Hollywood's last true actors of the 'golden age', Eva Marie Saint, celebrates her 100th birthday. Born on 4 July, 1924, Saint starred is classics such as 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront'.

ADVERTISEMENT

Culture news

#MeToo: French directors Benoît Jacquot & Jacques Doillon detained

The two celebrated elderly directors have been arrested over accusations of sexual violence made by at least nine actresses.

Culture news

Iconic French actress Anouk Aimée dies aged 92

Known for her roles in European arthouse films such as Jacques Demy's 'Lola' and Federico Fellini's '8½', Aimée was one of Europe's best-loved femme fatales.

Culture news

Dame Judi Dench hints at retirement after 60 years on screen and stage

Actress Judi Dench has suggested she will retire from acting because of her worsening eyesight. She currently suffers from advanced macular degeneration.

Culture news

Juliette Binoche named new President of European Film Academy

The Oscar-winning French actress takes over from Polish director Agnieszka Holland, who was the first female president of the EFA.

Cinema

Monica Bellucci receives Greece's Golden Alexander Award

In a celebration of her three-decade-long career in the film industry, renowned Italian actress Monica Bellucci has been given the Golden Alexander Award at the 64th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece.

Culture news

British stage and TV actress Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

Her career included award-winning turns in Billy Elliot The Musical, as well as roles in TV shows Drop Dead Donkey, The Windsors and The Crown.

Culture news

'Three's Company' star Suzanne Somers dies aged 76

Known for her iconic role as Chrissy Snow on "Three's Company," Suzanne Somers, the beloved actress, has died at the age of 76.

Culture news

Sophia Loren recovering after breaking her hip and leg

The 89-year-old icon is convalescing after a successful surgery following a serious fall in her Swiss villa.

No Comment

WATCH: Protestors gather in front of Spain's Football Federation HQ

Dozens of people gathered in front of the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demonstrate against chief Luis Rubiales on Friday. This comes after he refused to resign following his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.

Culture news

Jane Birkin: An icon's life in pictures

Following the Franco-British actress, singer and style icon's death at the age of 76, Euronews Culture takes a look at her fascinating life - in pictures.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Happy Birthday Meryl Streep!

22 June 1949: Happy Birthday Meryl Streep

Culture news

Who is Vogue cover star Miriam Margolyes?

The 82-year-old actress has made her Vogue cover debut as part of the magazine's 'pride and joy' edition which celebrates a number of LGBTQ+ pioneers.

Scenes

Meet the British women modernising classical theatre

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Film star Sophia Loren jailed over tax dispute

On 19 May 1982, Italian film star Sophia Loren started a prison sentence for tax evasion.

Culture news

Man charged in Wizard of Oz shoe theft investigation

A Minnesota man has been charged after an FBI investigation into the stealing of a pair of red shoes from the Judy Garland classic

Culture news

Atelier Jolie launched by Oscar-winning actress

The award winning actress, director and former UN special envoy is launching Atelier Jolie, which will use deadstock fabrics and support refugees and marginalised groups