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Remarkable Facts About ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Few People Know

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"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" was an American children's television series that originally aired from February 19, 1968 to August 31, 2001. This half hour show was created and hosted by Fred Rogers . During its run, 905 episodes were aired in 31 seasons. While the show was primarily aimed for children of ages 2 to 5, it was considered appropriate for all ages. Every kid that watched the show wanted to be Mister Rogers' neighbor. But do you know everything about him and his show? Here are some of the remarkable facts about "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood".

Remarkable Facts About Mister Rogers' Neighborhood!

#1 There Is A Reason Why He Talked About Stuff In Detail

One must remember that Mister Rogers had a habit of talking in detail about things. There is actually a heart melting reason behind it. Once, a young blind girl wrote him a letter asking him to explain things for her. Since then he made it his habit.


#2 His Sweaters Were Close To His Heart!

Mister Rogers wore so many different sweaters. Those sweaters weren't of some fancy brand but actually were hand knitted by his mother. She gave him and his sister these sweaters as Christmas gifts.

#3 He Couldn't Fully Appreciate Those Sweaters

Mister Rogers could never fully appreciate the sweaters that were hand knitted by his mother as he was red/green colorblind. Every time he wore a new sweater for filming, it was his way of showing his gratitude.


#4 His Original Bachelor's Degree Was In Fine Arts

Mister Rogers' got his first bachelor's degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. This Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music composition was his original degree. During his lifetime, he was awarded with 40 honorary degrees.


#5 He Named Characters Based On Real People

Mister Rogers named characters on his shows based on the people close to him in real life. The Lady Elaine Fairchild was named after his adopted sister, Elaine Crozier. He named the mailman Mr. McFeely as it was his grandfather's name and also his middle name. Queen Sara was named after his wife, Sara Byrd.


#6 He Wanted To Reveal The Man Behind Big Bird

Mister Rogers always wanted to reveal the man behind the Big Bird. He had asked Caroll Spinney a couple of times to come on the show and show children that he is the one behind the Big Bird. However, Caroll always declined this offer as he did not want to ruin the legacy of the Big Bird.


#7 There Were Many Rumors Spread About Him On The Internet

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In 1994, there were many rumors on the internet that suggested that Mister Rogers was a sniper in the military. The rumors also concluded that the reason he wore sweaters was because he had tattoos all over his body, one for each person he killed. Like the most rumors about famous personalities, these were also baseless and had no truth in them.


#8 He Did Not Just Host The Show

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Mister Rogers did not only just host the show but he also created it and composed most of the music on the show. He also did the voices on the show for many characters including King Friday XIII, Queen Sara Saturday, Henrietta Pussycat, Daniel Striped Tiger, Lady Elaine Fairchild and Larry Horse, among others.

Bonus: Michael Keaton Talks on Fred Rogers

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Sexy Celebrities With Scars, Clubbed Thumbs & Other Flaws And Physical Deformities

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People love Hollywood gossip. And over the years, actors have skyrocketed in fame due to the ever-improving quality of movies and through social media. But not all actors have that perfect face that producers seek, and some even suffer from a few so-called deformities. or misshapen body parts.

Along with a great story line, good production, and direction, what deems a movie successful is the way actors look and perform in it. Hollywood is filled with stars, and not all of them have the perfect bodies. Some were born with imperfections, while others accrued them during their lifetimes.

A deformity is something that is disfigured or misshapen. Check out a few stars who climbed the ladder to success even with not-so-perfect bodies...

1. Gerard Butler - mismatched ears

Possessed with good looks along with a mind-blowing Scottish accent, Butler has appeared in films such as "300," "Olympus Has Fallen" and most recently, "Gods of Egypt." His talent overshadows his mismatched ears, which are the result of childhood surgery to correct tinnitus. Butler didn't even notice he had the deformity until he had to get his hair cut for his role in "Tomb Raider." Check out the images below. See how his left ear curves in much differently than his right?

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2. Mila Kunis - Heterochromia

Many people reading this are probably shocked that the "Black Swan" and "Friends with Benefits" actor has a "deformity." But few people know that she actually possess different colored eyes. This condition was a result of a childhood problem in one of her eyes, which made her blind for many years. Other actresses with the condition: Kate Bosworth, Alice Eve and

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3. Karolina Kurkova - no belly button

The former Victoria's Secret Angel and model has a smooth stomach without a belly button. She shocked all the spectators in a fashion show for Victoria's Secret in 2008 when she stormed out on the stage in an ensemble that revealed her absent naval. It has been reported that an umbilical hernia operation in her infancy led to this defect.

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4. Vince Vaughn - clubbed thumb

The "Wedding Crashers," "The Internship" and "True Detective" actor has jokingly commented that his right thumb looks like a penis with a fingernail, and it actually does to some extent. Vaughn lost the tip of his right hand's thumb in an accident when he was 17.

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5. Padma Lakshmi - large scar

This successful actress and TV host experienced a bad crash in her teens, which left a long scar on her right arm. Initially depressed, she eventually cheered herself up and accepted the difference in her body. She actually considers this scar as an important part of herself as it defines who she is.

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6. Kesha - vestigial tail

One of today's hottest music sensations, Kesha has claimed that she was born with a vestigial tail (not a big one, though). She told the media that doctors chopped it off when she was very young. She told Heat magazine in 2013: "It was a tiny tail, about a quarter of an inch, then they chopped it off and stole my tail. That was when I was little. I'm really sad about that story."

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7. Megan Fox

Her inclusion on this list may seem shocking. She's a well-recognized film personality and has a condition known as clubbed thumbs. Media outlets spotlighted her condition just a few years ago. Nonetheless, Megan, has accepted her condition. She sheepishly calls her thumbs weird and fat.

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​Celebrities Who Have Struggled With Mental Health Issues​

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Believe it or not, there are many celebrities who have battled mental illness throughout the years. Some of these celebrities choose to fight their demons privately while others have chosen to share their struggles with the world.

Mental illness is not selective and affects millions of people in the world. These illnesses include anxiety and depression and have not always been easy for celebs to deal with.

Just as non-celebs learn, having a mental health disorder can flip your life upside down. While many people are able to deal with these issues and keep them at bay, there are plenty of times when these disorders take over. When this happens, people (including celebs) have to take some time off and readjust.

Check out these 20 celebrities who have battled mental health issues.

1. Demi Lovato

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It's no secret that Demi Lovato has gone to rehab for health issues in the past. A couple of years ago, the Confident singer revealed that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

"I never found out until I went into treatment that I was bipolar. Looking back, it makes sense. There were times when I was so manic [that] I was writing seven songs in one night and I'd be up until 5:30 in the morning. I feel like I am in control now, where my whole life I wasn't in control," Demi told People Magazine in 2011.

2. Owen Wilson

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The Wedding Crashers star had a pretty difficult go whilst battling depression, having suicidal thoughts and worrying his friends and family. According to People Magazine , Wilson has battled demons in the past and has also struggled with drug addiction.

3. Emma Thompson

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Emma Thompson revealed that she battled depression that got so bad, she was unable to get out of bed on some days following her divorce from Kenneth Branagh. The actress admitted that she should have sought professional help, but was able to pull herself out of a rut after meeting her second husband, actor Greg Wise.

4. Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has struggled with bipolar disorder for quite some time. In 2011, Zeta-Jones spoke out about her diagnosis, telling InStyle , "It's been an intense time, in good ways and bad. You find out who you really are and who you're married to. You find things inside yourself you never imagined were there."

5. Brooke Shields

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In 2003, Brooke Shields suffered from postpartum depression. The actress admitted that she cried for weeks and that it got so bad that she was unable to hold, or even look at, her baby.


6. Michael Phelps

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Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps has battled ADHD since he was just a boy. He turned to swimming at a young age and has said that the water made him feel a sense of peace. He was medicated as a child and has found other ways to cope with the challenges he faces as an adult.

7. Winona Ryder

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The actress has struggled with anxiety and depression throughout much of her life. For a while, Ryder needed to stop taking on major roles in film because the added stress wasn't good for her. She recently made her return to the spotlight, starring in the super-popular Netflix series, Stranger Things .

8. Nicole Kidman

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After her split from husband Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman struggled with depression. She opened up about her battle back in 2012.

"I married [Tom] really fast and really young, but I don't regret that because it got me Bella and Connor, and I did have a fantastic marriage for a long period. Then when it didn't work out, I had to really dig deep and find my way through depression, but I have no regrets about all of it. It was all a part of growing up," she told The Who Magazine (via Glamour ).

9. Jon Hamm

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The Mad Men actor has previously battled depression and has needed to be medicated to help him cope. "You can change your brain chemistry enough to think: 'I want to get up in the morning; I don't want to sleep until four in the afternoon," Hamm said to The Observer back in 2010, referring to the medication he was taking.

10. Paula Deen

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The famous chef has had her fair share of struggles over the years. She has been plagued by panic attacks and was diagnosed with agoraphobia. This condition is defined as "a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and often avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed" by the Mayo Clinic .


11. Elton John

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Sir Elton John has battled a drug addiction in the past, but he also suffers from an eating disorder. The famed musician sought help in 1990 for cocaine addiction and bulimia.

12. David Arquette

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The actor has battled depression for many years, some times worse than others. Arquette admitted that he started using drugs to try to numb the horrible feelings he had.

13. Sinead O'Connor

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The singer was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after attempting suicide 16 years ago. However, in 2013, the singer was reportedly told that she did not have the disorder. She does admit, however, to being extremely depressed after the birth of her third child.

"When my third child was 5 months old I became distressed over something extremely traumatic that happened. At the time I had not been working for some years and was taking care of the three children by myself. and doing a very good job of it too, even if I do say so myself. "I could possibly have been somewhat post-natal but I was certainly distressed because of the aforementioned traumatic event," she told the Irish Mirror in 2013.

14. LeAnn Rimes

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The country music sensation has battled depression and has gone to rehab for help coping. According to E! News , Rimes admitted to getting help a few years ago.

"I had been crying all day, staying in bed. I've had all eyes on me since I was 13, so there was a lot to sift through. I started dealing with emotions I had ignored," she said.

15. Gwyneth Paltrow

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The actress struggled with postpartum depression back in 2006, after giving birth to her son Moses.

"Luckily, [my case] was low-grade enough that I didn't have to be hospitalized, but it's a very debilitating thing, and I think there's so much shame around it, and there shouldn't be. It's something that happens; it's something that befalls many women after they have a baby; and for me, it ended up being a wonderful opportunity to explore some underlying issues that I think the depression kind of brought out. So I try to wrap [my head around] the whole thing, and even at the time, it was very difficult to go through—that it was happening. It was in my life for a reason, and I tried to use that opportunity to try to really get in there and heal some stuff," Paltrow told Entertainment Tonight in 2015.


16. Halle Berry

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After her split from beau David Justice in 1997, Halle Berry went through a very dark time. She attempted suicide shortly after the split, but thankfully managed to pull herself out from her severe depression.

17. Jim Carrey

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Funnyman Jim Carrey has battled depression on and off throughout his career. In 2009, the actor spoke out about his disorder and said that he had been taking Prozac to help him cope.

18. Drew Barrymore

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The 50 First Dates star has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and suffers from panic attacks. She tried to take her own life as a teen and has since battled drug addiction, but she has refused medication to help her cope with her demons. Drew Barrymore seems to be handling her disorder well these days, however.

19. Matthew Perry

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The Friends star has long battled demons and has also struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. He has been to rehab several times for help dealing with these issues.

"Mostly it was drinking, you know, and opiates. I think I was pretty good at hiding it, but, you know, eventually people were aware," Perry told ABC News in 2013.

20. Amanda Bynes

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The actress has suffered from untreated schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and has been involved in quite a few public incidents that have caused her to seek professional help. Her public outbursts have been concerning, but she has since gone to rehab. Many hope to see her make a comeback once she gets herself on the right treatment path.



Fantastic Bill Murray Stories That Take Being Cool To A Whole New Level

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When someone mentions the name Bill Murray, we feel a range of emotions. Most of them leave a smile on our face. We love his movies ("Ghostbusters," "Groundhog Day," "Lost in Translation," to name a few). In fact, if his name is attached to any movie it goes directly to our "must watch" list.

Leading a normal, glamour-free life, fans are curious about their favorite stars, and Bill Murray is near the top of the list. Here are some Bill Murray stories you may be shocked to hear:

1. You Don't Find Bill, He Finds You

This holds true for everyone in the film industry. He doesn't have an agent, and if directors want to cast him in a project they have to leave a message on a number that he barely uses. Directors can only hope that he shows up, and even when he agrees do a movie they have to send over the script via fax.

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2. He's A Party Crasher You Definitely Want Around

Bill is known for crashing random parties and staying there for hours. He was once known to crash a student's party and ended up washing the dishes. That's just unbelievable. He makes one of the best party crashers ever .

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3. He Gives Spontaneous Performances

If the wide variety of movies he stars in doesn't prove his spontaneous nature, this story will surely change your mind. Once while biking on the roads of Bali, Bill lost his way and entered a random village. He wound up doing a show for the locals, and nothing stopped him -- not even the fact that he didn't speak their language.

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4. He Enjoys Randomly Bartending

We would love to have Bill pour us some drinks. Once during the SXSW festival he went to the Shangri-La accompanied by the Wu-Tang clan. He randomly started bartending. No matter what the customers ordered he would just give them tequila shots. He also served shots during the grand opening of his son Brooklyn's restaurant, 21 Greenpoint.



5. He Doesn't Do Autographs But Does THIS Instead

While shooting a gig, Bill was approached for autograph, but he refused. He thinks they are impersonal so he suggested a slow-motion video of him walking with the guys down the hall, reminiscent of "Reservoir Dogs." Cool is an understatement for this guy.

6. He Danced To "Turn Down For What"

Bill Murray was invited to a birthday party by 64-year-old Marvin Larry Reynolds in South Carolina, and to our surprise Murray not only attended that party, he rocked it. He just didn't sit in the corner, eat food and go home. Instead he danced, and the chef (who was Bill's friend) recorded the video of him dancing to DJ Snake and Lil' Jon's "Turn Down For What."

7. He Crashed An Engagement Photo Shoot

This one is hilarious! Wedding photographer Rachel Gauba was shooting a couple, Eric Rogers and Ashley Donald. But instead of giving candid shots their expressions were shocking. The photographer, in utter confusion, turned around to check who was bothering them and found Bill standing with his shirt up and belly out. Bill was also tapping his belly and trying to make them laugh. That's when the photographer invited him to join some of the shots with the couple, to which he happily obliged.

8. He Gives Awesome Bachelor Party Advice

Who wouldn't want advice from Bill at a bachelor party? We have to admit, after crashing the party, he did have some poignant words to say to the groom to be.

The list doesn't end there. The actor has made out with a random girl, sung karaoke, attended NYU's dig, read poetry to construction workers and more. If ever someone opens a school on how to be cool it should be you, Mr. Murray. At 64, he occasionally bartends and continues to crash parties. We love you for the humble being that you are. Thanks for being cool -- sincerely the coolest human ever .


The Game Flaunts His Fleet Of Red Cars With Inspiring Message

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Like many children of the 1980s, rapper The Game had a poster on his wall featuring his dream cars. These luxury vehicles represented a life that seemed unattainable to a young boy who grew up in Compton, a low-income, gang-ridden neighborhood in Los Angeles.

Born Jayceon Terrell Taylor in 1979, The Game entered foster care at age 7. When he was 13, his older brother was shot and killed at a gas station. The Game moved back in with his mother at age 15, but they had a tumultuous relationship. He then resorted to selling drugs and associated with gangs.

In the early 2000s, The Game launched a hip hop career and subsequently earned millions of dollars -- enough to replicate, in part, the poster he taped on his wall as a young boy. Over the weekend he posted a photo of his fleet of red sports cars on Instagram alongside the original poster that inspired him to reach for his dreams.

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He explained: "#InspireOrRetire If you're an 80's baby then you recognize the TOP picture (even though edited a bit from the original)... it was titled "Justification For Higher Education" & your Daddy, uncle, big brother, cousin's, ya mama's boyfriend or any n**** hustlin' had this picture hangin' up in their living room.... for me it was my Uncle Greg who was a feared dope boy & Nutty Block Crip in Compton & known for ballin....

The Game credits his Uncle Greg for taking him for rides in his sports car and giving him the inspiration he needed to make his own money and achieve his dreams: "I remember riding around in his Ferrari on his lap with both hands on the wheel thinkin I was dippin' lmaooo..... well, my Uncle Greg was murdered shortly after that & my Aunt Alicia (his wife) let me take his picture off the wall & hang it in my room... for years I would lay face up on my bed shooting my basketball in the air while staring at the picture... telling myself one day, I will have a mansion & my own fleet of exotic cars to fill the driveway....... didn't know how I was going to do it, I just knew I was going to do it..... that was 1986...

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Fast forward 30 years, and The Game achieved his dream and urges others to do the same. He mentions how he has donated $5 million to help those who have struggled because he understands what they've gone through: "30 years later, its 2016 & the BOTTOM pic is my house & my cars....... I did it !!!!! See, a lot of so called stars & rich n***** will be on here flossing their cars, jewelry & money in pictures... but they never tell YOU how you can get it like they did.... that ain't me... I've given over 5 million out of my own pocket over the course of my career to helping people in whatever situations they might be going through just because I love my people, I know the struggle 1st hand & I want all of y'all to ball the f*** out...... & that is why I created @TreesByGame.... a company that will allow ALL OF US to eat together... STAY TUNED... the wave is coming. #ThisOnesForYouUncleGregRIP #TreesByGame #CribLookinLikeGTA5 #HatersWillSayItsPhotoShopped."

Most Instagram fans reacted positively to The Game's message, writing comments such as: "So inspired. Thank u," "Had that same picture up in my room fam.. salute," and "God continue to bless you ..."

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As for the business venture he mentions, Trees By Game, it involves legal marijuana products. The rapper recently became part owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Orange County, California. Other celebs who have marketed marijuana products include Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, and Whoopi Goldberg.

UFC Star Miesha Tate, Bullied For Being 'Too Buff,' Rescued A 6-Year-Old Girl With A Broken Arm

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We all judge celebrities on the their actions and appearances on the big and small screen. Subconsciously, we think their nature is similar to the roles they play. We also assume that wrestlers and professional fighters are tough on the outside but within too. It is widely believed that these formidable and intimidating people behave somewhat similar to how they are in a ring.

Miesha Tate is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Tate was the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion until UFC 200 on July 9, 2016. She lost the match to Amanda Nunes in her first title defense. This was her first loss in two and half year years. When she is not wrecking her opponents in the cage, she loves to loves to spend time outdoors and go hiking.

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Most of the times the opportunity to do something good occurs in the most unexpected places. Miesha was having a good time on a mountain trail in Las Vegas when she found herself in the position to help someone in need. The mixed martial artist was hiking on the Mary Jane Falls trail when she came across Amber Ellis and her daughter Kai.

Amber and her family, residents of Lake Havasu City in Arizona, were walking along the trail about 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas during Labor Day weekend in September 2016. Kai was playing with her sister when she tripped over a rock and landed on her arm, severely injuring it. Her mother did her best to try to take her to safety.

Then Miesha came across them and saw a "meekly built" woman carrying her daughter, who had a broken arm. Miesha offered them her help by proposing to carry Kai for the rest of the journey.

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Amber asked Kai who she wanted to help her down the trail, and the little girl picked Miesha. Amber and Miesha teamed up to get Kai safely through the trail. Miesha later mentioned the incident on Facebook and stated that she was actually surprised how fast Kai chose Tate to carry her. They learned a lot about each other during the two-mile journey. They agreed to remain strong for each other and the journey went smoothly.

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Kai inspired the mixed martial artist. Kai was brave, didn't cry, and went with the flow. The family thanked Miesha and called her "a true life saver". They posted a video showing Kai thanking Miesha, who said of the experience:

"And I just have to say this was one of the most rewarding days of my athletic career. And I also want to make a point that I have been told many times that I am "too buff" or "manly" that I should stop lifting weights, that it's "gross" and not attractive for a woman. I am so happy I never listened to the limitations others wanted to put on me and I hope that our youth knows that don't have to conform. That strength and beauty come from within!"

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Tom Hanks Crashed A Wedding In Central Park & It Was Awesome

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Weddings are probably that one occasion where the couple hardly cares about anybody else. They are happy in their bubble of love and bliss and share the most special day of their lives with best friends and family.

Some who can afford a lavish wedding spend a lot of money for their special day. They hire wedding planners, photographers, expensive florists and celebrity performers. Those on a budget work their butts off to make ends meet and have simpler ceremonies.

Then there are those who are downright lucky. Sometimes things just work out in a way in which something utterly exciting and unplanned happens. This happened to newlyweds Elizabeth and Ryan. They were being photographed by NYC photographer Meg Miller. The ceremony was held in Central Park, and duo was all smiles as they walked down the aisle.

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Everything was going as planned until the couple was getting their wedding portraits taken and an unexpected and extremely famous visitor stopped. The couple was on cloud nine. Who wouldn't be? It was Tom Hanks!

The actor, who was jogging in the park, took off his hat and glasses and shook hands to introduce himself (not that he needed to). He even offered to be the couple's minister, joking that he would take the real minister's place if the guy canceled.

Hanks told the groom, Ryan, how lucky he was to have such a beautiful wife. Hanks also had a lighthearted conversation with the bride and told her how well she had managed for herself. The couple was extremely delighted to have Hanks join them on their special day.

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Everyone enjoyed the beautiful fall nuptials. They were pleasantly surprised and happy to see Hanks and believed he was very thoughtful to come and greet them. He kissed the bride's hand and then took a couple of pictures with the newlyweds for which they were more than willing to pose.

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While the couple was busy posing for these beautiful memories, the photographer captured some beautiful and out-of-the-world pictures for the couple to remember forever.

Thanks to Hanks, the photographer and the couple became overnight stars. The photographer had 1 million hits within hours and one of her friends posted, "Photographer I know was taking pictures for a couple's wedding and someone special happened to walk by."

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Kudos to Hanks for being the sweetheart that he is. He managed to make a couple happy, gave a lifetime of memories to the newlyweds and guests, and helped a photographer make it big by his mere appearance. This gesture sure touched many hearts and once again proved what a darling the star is!

He even posted the selfie taken at the Central Park with the couple and blessed them all the happiness in the world. Wow! What a day for the newlyweds!


Shannen Doherty Honors Husband During Cancer Battle With Photo Tribute

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When actress Shannen Doherty married photographer Kurt Iswarienko in 2011 she told Us Weekly that she felt like a fairytale princess. Flash forward five years and the couple's love is stronger than ever, but not without a major challenge — Shannen's battle with breast cancer.

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The couple is just days away from celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary and Shannen made it clear in a series of Instagram photos how grateful she is that Kurt has been by her side for better or for worse.

Shannen, who is best known for her roles as Brenda Walsh in the 90s series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–1994) and as Prue Halliwell in the The WB series, Cha rmed, recently took part in a social media challenge called Love Your Spouse. For one week, Shannen shared a daily pic of herself and Kurt on Instagram for seven days, captioning each photo with words of love and gratitude.

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Shannen states that the Love Your Spouse challenge wasn't a challenge because she loves her spouse every day, but it was difficult to come up with only seven photos to showcase her love for Kurt.

The photos show the various stages of the couple's marriage, including a photo from their 2011 wedding and a more recent pic that shows Doherty's hair growing back after chemotherapy.

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"Sure, I love our wedding pictures and pictures of me with hair and eyelashes and eyebrows," Shannen captioned one photo, "but my favorite pictures are of us now."


Last month, Shannen told ET that her "fantastic" marriage has become "even better" since her cancer diagnosis. Kurt has been by her side and the couple has weathered some bad news about her health over the past year.

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"It's challenging to love thru grief, sickness, an uncertain future. It's hard to feel sexy and beautiful when going thru chemo and therefore it's challenging to allow one to love you." I imagine my husband has faced challenges during this time with me and yet here we are...stronger than ever."

Doherty's breast cancer spread to her lymphatic system in 2016, but the Instagram photos show that the couple looks incredibly happy despite her health issues. In August, Shannen revealed that she had a successful mastectomy in May 2016 and her next steps were to finish chemotherapy and then start radiotherapy.

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Not only did Shannen pay tribute to her husband in the Love Your Spouse challenge, she also gave a shout out to her mom, her friends, and even strangers who have given her support during her cancer battle.

"Am I blessed? Yes. Blessed for my friends that I have," Shannen writes. "Blessed that I have a fantastic mom and blessed that this man is in my life. Cancer gives a clarity that is unique. I've seen friends run, I've seen strangers step up, I've seen the unwavering still unwaver and I've seen @kurtiswarienko there for it all. That's friendship. That's love."

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Live Up To Your Full Princess Potential With These Must-Have Disney Items

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I'm a Disney princess. You're a Disney princess. Maybe we don't live in a castle or have our very own Prince Charming gazing at us from across the living room, but we know in our heart of hearts that somewhere along the line someone messed up.

There are tons of women out there who are 99.9 percent sure that they are Disney princesses. And there's nothing wrong with that. What is wrong is that these women aren't living up to their full princess potential. There are several really awesome items on the internet that you simply must own if you fall into the Disney princess category.

From mugs and T-shirts with funny sayings to other various household items, you absolutely have to own some (if not all) of these things to truly live up to your Disney princess potential. It's your calling. I'm just here to help you find your way.

1. Snow White Bracelet From Alex And Ani

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2. Squad Goals. Obviously.

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3. A Portrait Of Belle

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4. Snow White Decal For Your MacBook

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5. Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Searching For A Talking Bird...

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6. A Snow White Necklace

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7. YAAAAS!

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8. Gorgeous Ariel Decals For Your Cell Phone

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9. Cinderella Compact Mirror

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10. Frozen Tights!

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11. To Ordinary People, This Is Just A Fork

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12. Cozy Snowflake Pajamas

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13. This Arrow-Cuff Bracelet Looks Fit For Merida

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14. A Sleeping Beauty Nightgown

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15. A Silk Eye Mask Fit For Any Sleeping Princess

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16. This Disney-Inspired Busy Clock

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17. Well, Obviously!

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18. A Stunning Beauty And The Beast Inspired Pendant

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19. What Else Would A Princess Wear To The Gym?

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20. Rapunzel Earrings

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21. Duh!

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22. A Cinderella Bracelet Charm From Pandora

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23. It So Is!

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24. An Apron -- For The Princess Who Cooks!

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25. A Dooney & Burke Princess Bag

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26. A Set Of Glittery Princess Wine Glasses? Need.

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27. Please! And Hurry!

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28. How Cute Are These Nail Stickers?!

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29. Cinderella Wall Art

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30. Anna, Elsa, And Olaf Nike Socks

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They Photographed These Beautiful Playboy Models Decades Ago – Here Is How They Look Today

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Playboy is the most iconic and famous men's magazine. It was started by Hugh Hefner in 1953. He borrowed money from his mother to start and run the publication. It has proved to be a great platform for models and successfully launched and promoted the careers of many over the years.

Despite the insistence by many readers who claim they read the magazine "for the articles," there is no denying the fact that the men's magazine is best known for its risque centerfolds featuring nude or semi-nude models known as Playmates.

The majority of women featured in the magazine are young, and here are some of those former models who posed again after they first appeared in the pages of the Playboy in the beginning of their careers.

They clearly prove that beauty is not bound by age.

1. JANET LUPO

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Lupo, 64, was Playboy's Playmate of the month 40 years ago. She was Miss November 1975. Today she is a successful entrepreneur and a real estate agent. She is probably one of the most beautiful entrepreneurs and real estate agents around.

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Lupo today:

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2. CANDACE JORDAN

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Candace L. Collins, 60, is a model and actress. She was the magazine's Playmate of the Month in December,1979. In 2008, she worked as a fashion editor. As of 2015, she started using Candace Jordan as her name as a television host and society columnist. Even at this age she can give younger models a complex.

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Candace today:

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3. DOLORES DEL MONTE

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Dolores Del Monte, 82, was Playboy's Playmate of the Month in March 1954. After modelling, she pursued a career in public relations. But, as demonstrated in the photo below, the model in her still oozes confidence.

Dolores today:

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4. MARILYN COLE LOWNES

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Even at age of 65, Marilyn Cole Lawnes looks so attractive that she can still turn heads. She was magazine's Playmate in January 1972. She married former Playboy executive Victor Lownes and later became a journalist. She writes about professional boxing along with other subjects. She surely is a beauty with brains.

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Marilyn today:

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5. LAURA ALDRIDGE

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Laura Aldridge, 59, is a model. She was a Playmate for the magazine in February 1976. She even worked as a playboy bunny at the Chicago Playboy Club. Today she is a successful stylist and decorator. Even after so many years, she poses perfectly for the camera.

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Laura today:

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6. HELENA ANTONACCIO

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Helena Antonaccio, 65, was the magazine's Playmate in June 1969. She also worked as a Playboy bunny at the New York Playboy Club. Post-Playboy, she became a doggie day care counselor. Still, she looks amazing and seems that aging did wonders to her.

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Helena today:

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Belgian Teen Transforms Into Audrey Hepburn & Other Iconic Hollywood Stars

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The beauty of film stars excites us so much that some people fantasize about looking like them or dressing like them. While most of us accept that we might never get a chance to look as beautiful as celebrities do, there are some people who don't give up the dream and cross boundaries to satisfy this desire. We may never know how these people manage to imitate actors so well.

There's one individual who dresses up like iconic movie characters and freaking nails it. An 18 year old from Puurs, Belgium, has successfully recreated vintage Hollywood looks using makeup and different hairstyles. We guarantee you'll do a double take when you see the pictures.

Annelies van Overbeek, a fashion enthusiast and self-described "girl with big dreams and a vivid imagination," started recreating these looks a year ago. After getting a pixie cut, everyone started telling her that she looked like actress Audrey Hepburn. So she took the opportunity and started recreating the looks of Hepburn, Vivien Leigh and even Daniel Radcliffe from "Harry Potter!"

Check her out below looking like Vivien, who played Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With The Wind." Annelies created the look with absolute perfection, and the eyebrow lift is unbelievable!

The real Vivien Leigh and Annalies' amazing interpretation

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" is an iconic film, and those who have watched it have dreamed of dressing like Hepburn, who played Holly Golightly. Those jewels, dress and the crown -- we can't even talk about it without drooling over it.

Annelies as Hepburn in "Breakfast At Tiffany's" Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek

Here she is channeling Hepburn from "Roman Holiday."

Channeling Hepburn in "Roman Holiday" Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek


Here is another Hepburn-inspired look from the movie "Sabrina." Annelies didn't know much about vintage Hollywood stars until her mother and teachers complimented her, saying she resembled the iconic actress.

Anneliese looks stunning as Sabrina Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek

Here is Annelies modeling a blouse that looks exactly like the one Heburn wore in "Sabrina."

Once Annelies became familiar with the iconic actress, she fell absolutely in love with her. But she didn't limit her obsession to Hepburn. She also began creating other miraculous looks.

Here she is channeling Elizabeth Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice." Annelies collects her costumes from thrift and charity shops. In one of her interviews she mentioned that she also finds some clothing on Etsy.

A "Pride & Prejudice" recreation Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek


Here she is once again channeling Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara from "Gone With The Wind." The teen struggled to get the right eyebrow up, but apart from that it's yet another near-perfect creation.

Again, she's a dead ringer for Vivien Leigh in "Gone With The Wind" Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek

Below she is dressed like Anne Frank. It takes over a month to prepare for a new look, which involves collecting the perfect dress, accessories and planning the hairstyle.

Channeling Anne Frank Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek


As if female characters weren't enough, Annelies has also had some fun dressing like Harry Potter.

A Potter-inspired transformation Instagram/ anneliesvanoverbeek

While most teenagers spend their time in college partying and praying to pass the semester, Annelies is making a career out of being a doppelganger (and a very good one!) She will soon be starting her own Youtube channel where she will be posting makeup and hairstyle tutorials.

And below is Annelies "without makeup, fancy hair and filters." In other words, this is what she looks like in real life!

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Sexiest Female Video Game Characters

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Video games have always been a way to go explore all sorts of worlds that could only otherwise be imagined in our wildest dreams.

With a wealth of video games being released each month, it's easy for some to get lost in the mix, regardless of how good they may be, and at one point curvy, well-endowed women were used to sell games in the form of sexy and strong female lead characters.

One might think that it was a gimmick, but these games held their own, and in addition to the pretty, computer generated faces -- from the 8-bit days of Nintendo's Samus (Metroid) to the over-inflated Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) -- these leading ladies of video games have stood the test of time, with many being adapted for the silver screen and others ported over to comics and novels.

The sexy looks of several of these women won the hearts of many gamers both male and female, as can be seen at comic conventions around the world, with women gamers dressing up (cosplaying) as there heroines

strong and bold looks won many hearts and are considered some of the hottest female videogame characters.


Lara Croft - Tomb Raider series

Alison Carroll was named the model for the character in 2008 for the release of "Tomb Raider: Underworld". WENN

One of the hottest video characters of all time, this sexy character was portrayed as strong, intelligent and risk taking. She was not only loved by men around the globe but by women as well. With the movies based on the videogame, Lara Croft has gained even more recognition. She was generally seen wearing a white camisole and shorts, which complimented her well toned, athletic frame.


She got a makeover in 2013. Square Enix

Karima McAdams played Lara Croft in a documentary about "Tomb Raider" (the game) and the character. WENN


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Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft in both "Tomb Raider" feature films. Paramount Pictures


Chun-Li - Street Fighter series

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The story of Chun-Li revolves around her trying to avenge her father's death. Her clothing has been changed several times but her signature brown tights and combat boots stayed.

With strong and toned body and her impeccable personality, many guys sure have the hots for her. She has been ranked in top 10 lists of hottest female video game characters several times.


Kristin Kreuk played the character in 2009's "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" WENN

Ming-Na played Chun-Li in the first Street Fighter movie. Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia starred. Capcom

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Olivia Munn cosplayed as Chun-Li for Complex magazine Complex.com


Samus Aran - Metroid series

Samus Nintendo

When Samus Aran, the metal-bodied character from Nintendo's hit Metroid video game series turned out to be a woman, it was a complete shocker for video game fans.

She is seen as one of the hottest and sexiest female video game characters ever since her big reveal at the end of the original 8-bit game.

Soon she was featured in a blue form fitting zero suit and with her beautiful blue eyes, she looks gorgeous. It is still a debatable topic among gamer guys over whether or not she looks better with her helmet off or on. Many of us would surely prefer her helmet off -- after all who would want to hide such a beautiful face?


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Samus revealing she's a woman at the end of the first ever Metroid video game. Courtesy of VGMuseum. Copyright Nintendo (via wikimedia commons)


Cosplayers as Samus from Metroid and Link from "The Legend of Zelda" video game series. © User: Sergey Galyonkin - Wikimedia Commons (License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic)


Bayonetta

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Bayonetta, known for her sex appeal, has always been quite famous with gamers. With her slender yet curvaceous body, long hair, skimpy clothing and glasses, she is a dream woman. The mole and the leather suit add to the hotness quotient and who wouldn't love a badass girlfriend who kills demons. Her creators sure know to grab an eye or a two keep it there.

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Yuna - Final Fantasy series


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In Final Fantasy X, Yuna was seen as more focused and dedicated warrior, who was walking down the same path as her father.

She would fight all the monstrous creatures that terrorize Spira. In Final Fantasy X-2, a new and transformed Yuna comes forward. With her new look and clothes that barely cover her, she gained a lot more attention.


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Ada Wong - Resident Evil


Ada Wong is a fictional character in Resident Evil. Unlike most women on this list, Ada is 100% human and seems more relatable.

She was ranked fifth in a list of "Gamer Babes" in 2007, and in 2008, she was ranked the number four "videogame hottie" by UGO. They described her as drop dead gorgeous.

In 2009, the "kinda babe guys dream about" was featured on MSN's list of "gaming's hottest babes"


Bingbing Li played Ada in "Resident Evil: Retribution" in 2012, co-starring with Milla Jovovich. Sony Pictures

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Rayne - BloodRayne franchise

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Rayne, the main character from from the videogame "BloodRayne", is a Dhampir -- half human, half vampire. She was born when her father, Kagan, raped her mother and after that killed her entire family. In the beginning she seeks out her father to avenge her family.

When it comes to looks, many video game enthusiasts find her hot and she even won the 2005 G4 competition for most dangerous curves.

Her creator obviously had a thing for voluptuous women.



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Kristanna Loken starred as the title character in the film of the same name. Boll KG Productions


Natassia Malthe starred in the direct-to-video sequel... Majesco Entertainment


... and in the third film in the series Phase 4 Films


Joanna Dark

Joanna Dark is the protagonist in Nintendo's Perfect Dark series, which originated on the Nintendo 64 in 2000. Her short red locks and voluptuous curves made her an instant favorite among gamers, and since the video game series started she's also crossed over to comic and novel series.


Rare, Nintendo, Microsoft Game Studios

Rare, Nintendo, Microsoft Game Studios


Rare, Nintendo, Microsoft Game Studios


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Little Ruthie Camden From '7th Heaven' Is All Grown Up & Gorgeous

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Actress Mackenzie Rosman is most known for playing the adorable Ruthie Camden on 11 seasons of the popular 90s family drama "7th Heaven," which debuted 20 years ago.

Rosman landed the role at age 6 after personally shaking everyone's hand during her audition. At 27, she still sports her signature curly hair and vibrant smile.

The cast and crew of "7th Heaven" were so tight that producers made a special effort to honor Rosman's stepsister in two episodes. Katelyn Salmont battled Cystic Fibrosis and appeared on the show as herself. After successfully receiving a double lung transplant, Salmont reappeared on the program. She died at age 22 in 2008 from pneumonia and Cystic Fibrosis.

Rosman is a big supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Childhelp Inc., which helps severely abused children. She has also been involved with CureFinders, a program that helps fund a search for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Mackenzie with her brother Chandler Instagram/ mackrosman


Prior to joining "7th Heaven," Rosman appeared in several television commercials, starting at age 4. The brown eyed and curly haired star is of Cherokee and Jewish ancestry.

In addition to acting, Rosman's passion is horses. She was a competitive equestrian show jumper and has ridden in several jumping competitions. She and her stepsister rode horses together at home and on the episode "Back In The Saddle Again" for "7th Heaven."

She is still close to her former "7th Heaven" cast members. Earlier this year she sent birthday wishes to Barry Watson, who played her older brother Matt, calling him "the most sweetest person I've ever met. He's a great fake brother to have."

Mackenzie and Watson on "7th Heaven" Instagram/ mackrosman

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After leaving the long-running TV series, Rosman appeared in the 2008 film "Fading of the Cries" and 2009 film "The Tomb." She also starred in several episodes of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

In 2013 she was cast in the horror movies "Beneath" and "Nightcomer" as well as the made-for-TV movie "Ghost Shark." She also posed in lingerie for the men's magazine Maxim in 2013, surprising some fans of the wholesome family drama that made her famous.

Rosman currently lives in Los Angeles and describes herself as "a petite photographer, actress, and a horse person."

Check out more photos to see how she's changed over the years...

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Some of the "7th Heaven" gang recently reunited when former co-star Jessica Biel opened her new restaurant "Au Fudge" earlier this year. Rosman joined Barry Watson, Beverley Mitchell and Catherine Hicks at the event, writing on Instagram : "In case you guys didn't see this post yet;) ...I am SUUPER happy for Jess's new restaurant opening!"

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Brainy Celebrities Who Have Taught At The College Level

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Did you know that some stars have worked as college professors? It's an occupation that you don't hear much about during celebrity interviews -- generally speaking, an actor is more likely to tell you that he once worked at McDonald's before you hear he was a college professor. However, some of your favorite famous people have quite the resume!

Whether they taught at a college level before becoming famous or taught as a visiting professor after adding roles to their IMDb pages, here are 13 celebrities who were once college professors.

1. Alec Baldwin

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This Baldwin brother probably had you in stitches as the host of Match Game , but he also taught classes at Southampton College of Long Island University from 2003-2008. He spent every summer at the university, teaching an acting workshop.

2. Tyra Banks

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Known for her modeling skills and her role on America's Next Top Model , Tyra Banks has signed on to co-teach a class at Stanford's business school next year. The class is called "Project You: Building and Extending Your Personal Brand" and is intended to help students learn how to promote themselves -- something Banks knows all about.

3. Matthew McConaughey

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Alright, alright, alright! McConaughey may make a fierce rom-com, but did you know that he will be teaching "Advanced Producing: Script to Screen" at his Alma mater soon? He only has plans to visit the University of Texas at Austin once throughout the semester and will conduct the class through a series of pre-recorded videos.


4. James Franco

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Perhaps the least surprising name on this list, James Franco has taught in the English and Film schools at UCLA, USC, and CalArts. Franco has taken classes at has attended Yale, Columbia University, New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

5. Questlove

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The Roots drummer has some serious experience in front of a class of students. In 2012, he taught a "Classic Albums" class at NYU. In 2014, he taught a class about the late, great Prince.

6. Spike Lee

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Oscar-nominated director Spike Lee was named Artistic Director of the Graduate Film Program at NYU in 2002. Over the years, Spike Lee has taught numerous graduate film classes, almost all of which filled up -- and then some!


7. Kevin Spacey

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The House Of Cards star taught at Oxford University back in 2008. The actor was named the visiting theater professor, replacing another famous person -- Sir Patrick Stewart.

8. Oprah Winfrey

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The former queen of daytime talk has also been a college professor. In 2000, Winfrey taught a second year MBA class called "Dynamics of Leadership" with her longtime boyfriend, Stedman Graham.

9. Jesse Ventura

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The professional wrestler taught at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University in 2004.


10. Bun B

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The rapper taught "Religious Studies 331: Religion and Hip-Hop Culture" at Rice University. The already-established class saw a huge rise in attendance once Bun B started teaching!

11. J.K. Rowling

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The Harry Potter author taught English as a Second Language in Portugal in 1990 -- before becoming one of the best-selling authors to ever live. It was during this time that she started writing Harry Potter .

12. President Barack Obama

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Before becoming the POTUS, Barack Obama taught constitutional law at University of Chicago's Law School from 1992-2004.

13. Kanye West

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Surprised to see this name on our list? In 2014, Kanye taught a class at the LA Trade Technical College. It was actually part of his community service fulfillment -- but he made the most of it. He taught students all about fashion.

Harry Potter Cast: Then & Now

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The big stars of the Harry Potter franchise have been busy since completing the iconic film franchise in 2011. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry) and Emma Watson (Hermione) have successfully starred in several films and other projects. Rupert Grint (Ron) has also appeared on the big screen several times.

But what about the other, lesser well-known stars of the popular films? Many of them joined the franchise as children and are still involved in creative pursuits.

Check out what the stars of the film have been up to in recent years:

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)

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Daniel was able to transcend his child star status by appearing in films such as "The Woman In Black," "Horns," and "Kill Your Darlings." He also played the lead in the British TV series "The Young Doctor's Notebook." He has a full slate of films in production. The actor recently revealed he hasn't touched the nearly $100 million he made from the Harry Potter franchise. He told the Daily Telegraph: "I'm very grateful for it, because having money means you don't have to worry about it, which is a very lovely freedom to have. It also gives me immense freedom, career-wise."

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Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)

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Emma was definitely one of the breakout stars of the series. She has acted in several films, including "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "The Bling Ring," "This Is The End," and"Noah." She stars in the anticipated live-action film "Beauty and the Beast" in 2017. She graduated from Brown University in 2014 and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, promoting gender equality and female empowerment.

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Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)

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Rupert will star in the 2017 streaming series "Snatch." He has appeared in several films and made his stage debut in the play "Mojo" in 2013. He appeared on Broadway in 2014 in "It's Only A Play" alongside Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane.

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Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)

Warner Bros.

Tom played Harry's nemesis in the popular films, and he has gone on to star in several movies and small-screen productions. He has appeared in the TV series "Murder In The First" and "The Flash" as well as the films "From The Rough," "In Secret" and "Risen." He is a talented singer and is one of the founders of Six String Productions, a record company that works with young musical artists.

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Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)

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Evanna played the quirky Luna, who was close friends with Harry and his pals (Harry and Ginny even named one of their children after her: Lily Luna Potter.) The actress is a model and has appeared in several fashion spreads. She has also created her own fashion accessories.

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Katie Leung (Cho Chang)

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This Scottish-born actress played one of Harry's love interests in the popular films. Following the end of the franchise, she appeared in a handful of TV projects, including "Run," "Father Brown" and "One Child."

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Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)

Chris has channeled his on-screen talent to behind-the-scenes work. He was an assistant production coordinator on BBC's massively popular series "Downton Abbey" as well as the "Atlantis" series.

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Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas)

Warner Bros.

After appearing in two Shakespeare plays and making a handful of TV appearances, Alfred landed a starring role in the popular ABC series "How To Get Away With Murder."

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Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown)

Jessie played Ron's love interest (before he wound up with his true soulmate, Hermione). She has appeared in several films, including "Tale of Tales," "Great Expectations" and "Pride." She founded the website Pindippy.com and authored a book, "Love Sick." She recently appeared in the British TV series "Trollied."

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Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle)

Warner Bros.

Josh played one of Draco Malfoy's lackeys, and now he's an amateur mixed martial artist. "I chose MMA because I love the sport. It's raw, exciting and unpredictable," he told Addicted MMA On the Road last spring.

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Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan)

Warner Bros.

Luke's character was best friends with Fred and George Weasley. He was also a Quidditch commentator, and a member of Dumbledore's Army. He has parlayed his film career onto the small screen, appearing in the shows "Community" and "Galavant."

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13 Of The Dirtiest Movies You Can Stream On Netflix

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Everyone's done it -- you're up late at night while the rest of the house has gone to bed and you can't sleep, so you check out what kind of adult content is available to stream on Netflix.

Gone are the days of flipping over to skinemax to check out the nightly cheesetastic soft-porn offering, because the top streaming video service has lots to choose from in the ways of sex and nudity -- with some actual fiber.

Here are a dozen-plus films currently streaming on Netflix that feature lots of explicit adult content but with much better production values and some actual stories to go with them (well, most of them!)

Next time you can't sleep, check out one of these dirty flicks...


The Guest House

Okay, so this one's got some mixed reviews, but "The Guest House" centers on 18-year-old Rachel, a goth musician who lives with her dad and who recently got dumped by her boyfriend. Her dad's assistant, Amy, moves into their guest house, and while he's away she and Amy hook up. There's a great hot tub scene as well.


Y Tu Mamá También

This 2001 Mexican drama is about two teenage boys who take a trip with an older woman to a mythical beach with lots of sexual twists. There is lots of explicit sex, cheating, affairs and a little drug use to go along with it. The 2001 film received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for director Alfonso Cuaron, who wrote the screenplay with his brother, Carlos Cuaron. The film's English translation is "And Your Mother Too."


Sirens

All you need to know is that this Hugh Grant-starring film centers on a group of bohemian artists and models in Australia, which basically means lots of nudity -- nude bathing, nude frolicking, voyeurism, etc.


A Perfect Ending

Things get pretty steamy when a woman in a somewhat broken marriage gets set up with a call girl by a couple of her lesbian friends. Things work out well for both of them physically and emotionally, but one of them has a big secret she's hiding.


10 Rules For Sleeping Around

If you're looking for pure schlock, check out the screwball sex comedy "10 Rules for Sleeping Around", which is about two couples in open relationships and their [see title]. It's got a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has a 1% rating on Metacritic, but it should be enough to satisfy those looking to get their fill of raunchiness.


Eating Out 4: Drama Camp

A gay couple goes on a trip to an acting camp called "Dick Dickey's Drama Camp", where all sorts of debauchery occurs in this GLBT comedy.


Sex and Lucia



While this film by Julio Medem features an intricate, heartbreaking story line, it also features a lot of unsimulated sex acts, including footage of penetration and fellatio in an adult, film which was made by one of the characters. It also features lots of nudity and unsimulated cunnilingus.


Nymphomaniac Part I & II

Lars Von Trier's four-plus, hour-long film (split into two parts) is the story of a middle aged man who finds a beaten woman in the alley behind his apartment. He takes her in and she, the (self-diagnosed) nymphomaniac of the film's title, tells him about her life's sexual exploits, which are shown in flashback form.


Sex Of Angels

A struggling dancer with a healthy love of his girlfriend meets a male street dancer and falls for him, setting off a steamy love triangle in this Spanish film.


Room In Rome

A Spanish tourist in Rome meets a younger Russian coed at a nightclub and brings her back to her hotel room on her last night of vacation. The younger woman claims she's straight, but is seduced by the 30-something tourist and a long night of passion ensues.


Love

Gaspar Noé's erotic romantic drama was filmed in 3D and features numerous unsimulated sex scenes. The story centers on a student who cheats on his girlfriend of two years and gets another girl pregnant while doing so. He leaves her because of the pregnancy and ends up getting a call from her mother years later explaining that she's gone missing. He recalls their relationship in the form of several graphic flashbacks for the remainder of the day. The film even begins with a full-frontal unsimulated mutual masturbation scene.


Romance

A woman who is deeply in love with her boyfriend has a difficult time accepting the fact that their relationship lacks intimacy on his part, so she begins a series of sexual relationships in order to coax him into being more sexual with her. Directed by Catherine Breillat, the film features unsimulated sex acts, including both male and female masturbation, oral sex, vaginal penetration, ejaculation, and bondage.


Blue Is The Warmest Color

Adele, a high school student who is confused with her sexual identity breaks up with her boyfriend and falls for art student Emma, who has blue hair. The two hook up after meeting in a lesbian bar and embark on a passionate relationship, moving in together soon after. They begin growing apart and Adele sleeps with a male colleague and Emma finds out. Time passes and the spark is still there, with Adele longing to get back together with Emma, although Emma has moved on from her, leaving Adele heartbroken.


Kylie Jenner Nails Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' Look For Halloween

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Kylie Jenner absolutely nailed Christina Aguilera's look from the video for the singer's 2002 hit single "Dirrty", all the way down to the smallest details, like Xtina's nose and chin piercings and blue eyes.

The reality star/makeup mogul, 19, shared several photos and videos of herself preparing for her night out on Saturday, Oct. 29, on her Instagram and Snapchat accounts.

"Can I be XTINA forever," she captioned a video clip of herself dancing to the hit single from Christina's "Stripped" album.


Aguilera got the news about her famous fan's costume and totally approved, too.

"YAASSSSS".....Killin it @kyliejenner yes to dirrty 2016!! Get It girrrl!!!" the pop star captioned a repost of the below image on her own Instagram page.



Naturally, Kylie wasn't the only star to dress up for Halloween this year. Keep going to see more photos of her sexy costume and shots of other stars, including Lindsay Lohan nailing Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn, the cast of NBC's "Today" show and Heidi Klum's 2016 costume!


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Kelly Ripa and Lindsay Lohan both did their best Harley Quinn from this summer's "Suicide Squad" -- but who did it better?


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Kylie's sort-of brother-in-law Scott Disick mailed it in this year at a 1Oak party in Las Vegas.

Aubrey O'Day and her boyfriend, Jersey Shore's DJ Pauly D (yes, they're actually dating, ew).

Emily Ratajkowski as the sexiest Cleopatra ever.

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Joanna Krupa as either the Greek or Roman "Goddess of Showing as Much Skin as Possible."

Actress Maitland Ward, best known for 45 episodes of "Boy Meets World" from 1998-2000 and pretty much nothing else but showing skin at Comic Con, did a Little Red Riding Hood photo shoot for Halloween.


The cast of NBC's "Today" show always makes a big deal of Halloween. Here they are on Monday morning as the 'Best of the 90s' (as if anyone wanted to relive any of that decade).

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Savannah Guthrie is pregnant, so she went as Demi Moore's nude and pregnant Vanity Fair magazine cover, Tamron Hall and Wellie Geist as Uma Thurman and John Travolta from Pulp Fiction, Al Roker as Steve Urkel, Regis Philbin (he made a cameo apparance Monday morning), Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb as Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford, Carson Daly as the Terminator , Matt Lauer as Jerry Seinfeld from the "Puffy Shirt" episode of Seinfeld and Bryant Gumbel, who interviewed Jerry in that Seinfeld episode, made a cameo to reprise that role.

Tara Reid getting her holidays mixed up (hopefully she ate something at the party she went to).

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Charli XCX as a sexy devil at the Kiss FM Haunted House Party at Wembley Arena in London.

...And Heidi Klum's 2016 Halloween Costume? Heidi Klum! Times six! The Project Runway host was accompanied by five models who were made to look like her clones.

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Khloe Kardashian's Halloween Costume Draws Criticism For Not Being Accurate Enough

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Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson showed some serious PDA over the weekend. The reality star and her Cleveland Cavaliers center boyfriend dressed as Marvel characters Storm and Black Panther and danced the night away on Sunday night during a Halloween party.

Khloe wore a skintight black bodysuit and cape, painted her hair white and accessorized with blue contact lenses and glittery make-up. Tristan wore a bodysuit and mask.

While many thought Khloe looked fierce in the get up, she was also criticized for not accurately portraying the super-heroine, who can control the weather.

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Since Storm is an African-American character, Khloe's costume drew some ire. Robert Longfellow from HipHopWired.com wrote, "At least it wasn't Blackface, but Khloe's outfit is still trash. For the record, Storm does not have a silver forehead, bruh. These are our heroes, either give them a proper depiction, or none at all."

Evan Narcisse of Gizmodo.com added, "There are only a few black super-heroines who are household names and dressing up like one feels like thirsty, conspicuous grab for attention done completely wrong. The silver make-up is nothing like Storm has ever looked like and is actually insult on top of injury: Marvel's mutant mistress of weather has never been a freak. If you're trying to distract from the fact that you don't look like and don't know the character, this is a terrible way to do it."

Khloe posted several photos of her costume on social media, and many fans praised her look. She included one of her boyfriend, writing on Snapchat: "Storm and my boo black panther." In another shot, Tristan is featured pulling up his mask and kissing his girlfriend.

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Dressing up as Storm wasn't the only thing that Khloe did over the holiday weekend that people found offensive. She also posted a picture of herself with superimposed rainbow dreadlocks, claiming she liked the dreads but the rainbow color was too much. Some fans lashed out at her for appropriating black culture.

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And in a shot on Instagram, she was pictured with a friend dressed as a sheik, which some thought was culturally insensitive because many believe traditional clothing shouldn't be turned into a costume.

Nobody complained about the black Joker though. khloekardashian

Emma Watson Looks Magical​ As Belle In Live-Action 'Beauty And The Beast'

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Emma Watson will play Belle in the upcoming remake of Disney's Beauty and the Beast next year and the first photos from the much-anticipated movie have just been released. As expected, Emma doesn't disappoint when it comes to portraying one of Disney's most popular princesses.

Last month, the first video sneak-peek (below) of the film was released and, on Wednesday, seven new photos of the Beauty and the Beast cast were released by Entertainment Weekly ,with Belle gracing the cover of the magazine that hits newsstands on Friday, November 4.

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Not only does Emma look magical dressed up as Belle in that oh-so-famous yellow dress, her co-stars look amazing as well. Gaston (Luke Evans), Plumette (Gugu Mbatha-Raw ), Cogsworth (Ian McKellen), La Fou (Josh Gad), Mrs. Potts (Emma Thompson), Lumière (Ewan McGregor), and the star of the show, the Beast/Prince Adam (Dan Stevens) all made their first appearances with Belle in the new photos.

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Fans of the Disney's 1991 animated classic can count on Emma Watson to do an incredible job as Belle. She tells EW that she loved the original movie as a child and "can't even think" how many times she watched while growing up. She admits that she knows all the words to the songs by heart, something that will obviously serve her well while she plays the role of Belle.

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And yes, Emma will sing the songs she knows so well, something that's new for her.

"I sing, so that's really unexpected," Emma tells EW . "I've never had to do that for a film role before, and I think people will be interested to see me do something very different like that."

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Beauty and the Beast is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 17, 2017. While you wait, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly on November for inside information about the new film.

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If that's not enough, head to the store to pick up the 25th-anniversary re-release of the animated original film that was released on Blu-ray and DVD in late September — there are some great new features in the movie including the original theatrical cut, and several exclusive interviews.

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11 Real Houses Inspired By Cartoons

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Cartoons have been a part of nearly everyone's life since the early days of animation, and no matter how old you are they've kept changing with the times, but looking back on the classics its easy to understand how some fans could become obsessed. Case in point: the places our favorite animated characters call home.

No matter what a person's age, there are certain cartoon characters that remain someplace in their hearts, be it the way they speak, the way they dress, the way they eat or the place where they live.

There are some people who were so fascinated with the cartoon characters' homes that they couldn't overcome their desire to live in one by themselves. These photos shows the extent to which some fans idolize their favorites, with loose recreations or flat-out replicas of the homes they live in...



Flintstones-like Houses

This stone house is inspired from the one in 'The Flintstones' and looks amazingly similar to the one in the cartoon. In spite of its unusual look, given by the huge spherical boulder on the uphill side and scoop-shaped end, it is like most contemporary homes on the inside. It has a front door, some windows, and a roof. This house is located in Nas Montanhas de Fafe in Portugal.


Late TV producer Dick Clark built his own Flintstones-style house in Malibu, California. The story goes that a wildlife conservation group didn't want Clark to build on the land, which abuts the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area. Clark was very adamant about doing so, but then his architect was able to help both sides reach a compromise when he suggested building a home that looked like a natural rock formation.


This home (above) is actually called "The Flintstone House" and is in Hillsboro, Calif. It can be seen from the Interstate and was once even more prehistoric-looking before the orange paint job.




The Simpsons' House

The Simpsons' house exists for real and is an exact replica of the house in the cartoon series, inside and out. This house was built by Fox in 1997 to promote the show as part of sweepstakes they ran with Pepsi. The winner opted for a $75k cash payout instead of the house, which was valued at the time at $120k. Since then it has been repainted and stripped of all the interior decorations and converted into a regular house. It is located in Henderson, Nevada.




Minnie Mouse's House

Minnie Mouse doesn't have one, but she has two houses that exist for real. Both the houses have been created by Disney, and, of course, one of them is in Disneyland in California and the other is at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. However, the Disney World version is no longer open to the public, but the one in The Disneyland is. This pink and lavender house not only looks cute on the outside but is fully equipped on the inside as well.




Snoopy's House

This is a giant and exact version of Snoopy's house which has been used as an information kiosk for a baseball field complex, part of the Charles M. Schulz Museum, in Santa Rosa, California.



Hobbit House

This amazing and real version of Bilbo Baggins' Hobbit House was built by Simon Dale. He isn't an architect and was never a construction worker, but with the help of his father-in-law and some passers-by, he built this beautiful home. It took them just four months to finish and cost around 3000 pounds. He, for real, turned his dream into reality. Don't forget, the first version of Bilbo's house actually was from a cartoon!




Hello Kitty House

Hello Kitty is probably the most famous kitty in the world and fans are usually rabid when it comes to what kind of merchandise they can get their hands on. This Hello Kitty house (yes, there's more than one!) is a hotel and follows the theme of pink entirely. The house above is located in Taipei, Taiwan.



Heidi's House

Okay, so it's not from a cartoon, but this mountaintop home looks way too similar to Heidi's grandfather's house. The house looks really lovely with the breathtaking scenery in the background.



Batman's Mansion

This house was built with Batman in mind. The house looks all mysterious and gothic and is a clear reminder of the most famous mansion in Gotham city. Of course, It's not that far of a stretch to recreate Bruce Wayne's mansion. What we'd really like to see is a real life Batcave.




Barbie's Dream House

This modern Barbie house was created by interior decorator Jonathan Adler on the eve of Barbie's 50th birthday. In March 2009, he decked out a real-life 3,500-sq ft. pad overlooking the Pacific Ocean to look like the famous doll's home. The Barbie's Real house is located in Malibu, California.



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Snow White Cottages

On the theme of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, these little fairy-like cottages has been designed in Los Angeles. These cottages are given on rent and are almost the exact replicas as in the Disney movie.




Up House

'Up' is one of the best animated movies ever made. And a Utah-based builder was so fascinated by the movie that he built an exact replica of the house. The house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, but, unfortunately it didn't include any balloons! The house sold for $400,000 in 2011.



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