U.S. trade deficit widens sharply in April
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2023-06-07 20:53
Umpire Makes Impossibly Bad Strike Three Call on Patrick Wisdom
Patrick Wisdom rung up on pitch that was nowhere close.
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Elle Fanning claims she didn't get a role because she was told she was 'unf***able'
Actress Elle Fanning revealed in a new Hollywood Reporter roundtable that she got turned down for a movie role at 16 for being "unf**kable". The Great star joined other female comedy actresses including Jenna Ortega, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Ayo Edebiri, and more. All are nominated for this year's Emmys. One of the topics the actresses discussed explored dealing with sexism in the industry, in which Fanning spoke about an experience she said she had as a minor whilst auditioning for a movie. "I've never told this story," the former child star said. "But I was trying out for a movie. I didn't get it. I don't even think they ever made it. But it was a father-daughter road trip comedy. I didn't hear from my agents because they wouldn't tell me things like this. That filtration system is really important because there's probably a lot more damaging comments that they filtered." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter "I was 16 years old, and a person said, 'Oh, she didn't get the father-daughter road trip comedy because she's unf**kable.'" She added. "Woah. at 16?" Lee Ralph responded in shock. "Of course, there are so many stories like this," Fanning said. "I've talked to people about this. And I can laugh at it now, like 'What a disgusting pig!'" Comedy Actress Roundtable: Jenna Ortega, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Elle Fanning, Ayo Edebiri & More youtu.be Fanning also took a moment to thank the adults around her for protecting her. She said "I have an amazing manager and agent who've been with me since I was 8 or 9." Around the age that comment was made, Fanning had featured in films such as Disney's Maleficent, as well as having a supporting role in Oscar-nominated film Trumbo. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-07 20:16
Mexico violence: Bodies found dumped in ravine are missing call centre workers
Dozens of bags containing human remains were found dumped in a ravine in Jalisco last week.
2023-06-07 20:15
Canada wildfires: Tens of millions under air quality warnings as fires burn
Wildfires in Canada briefly left some cities with the worst air quality in the world overnight.
2023-06-07 19:53
North American lobster industry confronts 'ropeless' traps after whale entanglements
By Lauren Owens Lambert MONHEGAN ISLAND, Maine An emerging technology to fish for lobsters virtually ropeless to prevent
2023-06-07 19:51
Dollarama beats sales estimates on strong demand for essentials
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2023-06-07 19:22
Factbox-Who are the Republican candidates running for president?
By Ross Colvin Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will announce his campaign to run for president on
2023-06-07 19:20
Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:17
Missouri man executed for killing two in botched jailbreak
Michael Tisius, 42, was denied clemency despite several jurors in his case speaking up for him.
2023-06-07 18:54
Pep Guardiola makes surprising claim on 2021 Champions League final team selection
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2023-06-07 18:47
UK house prices post first annual drop since 2012, says Halifax
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices dropped on an annual basis in May for the first time in
2023-06-07 18:29