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Meryl Streep Stunned After Receiving Emotional Video Message From Actress Who Played Her Daughter In 'Sophie's Choice'
Apr 28, 2026
Some roles never really leave an actor. For Meryl Streep, one of them resurfaced in a deeply personal and completely unexpected way. The three-time Oscar winner was visibly moved during a recent appearance on the French news program Journal de 20 heures, where she sat down alongside Stanley Tucci to promote The Devil Wears Prada 2.
At the end of the interview, host Laurent Delahousse handed Streep a tablet. As the camera lingered on her face, her expression changed from polite curiosity to shock.
On screen was Jennifer Lejeune, formerly credited as Jennifer Lawn, reflecting on her time filming Sophie’s Choice and her bond with Streep:
"Amazing how it stays with you. I even told my mother that [Streep] was my favorite mother, because Meryl Streep was always nice to me and playing with me."
Lejeune was just 4 when she played Eva, the young daughter of Streep’s character in the 1982 drama. It was her first and only acting role, but the bond she formed with Streep clearly never faded.
As the message continued, Streep appeared increasingly overcome, lifting a hand to her chest and tilting her head back in disbelief as the realization of who she was watching set in.
Lejeune concluded by recalling the emotional intensity of filming one of the film’s most devastating scenes:
"I think if she wasn't able to build that bond with me, there's no way we would ever have had that kind of reaction on set.”
Turning to Delahousse, Streep asked in astonishment, “That's the child?” When the host confirmed that it was indeed Lejeune, all grown up and living in Paris, Streep responded emotionally, "Oh my God, that's amazing."
Moments later, still processing the surprise, she thanked Delahousse for the gesture:
"Well, that's amazing. That's very beautiful, thank you for that. What a gift. Journalists never give me gifts!"
You can view the emotional interview below:
Laurent Delahousse shows Meryl Streep a message from Jennifer Lawn, the actress who played her daughter in ‘SOPHIE’S CHOICE’ pic.twitter.com/oF5wGQ4jBl
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) April 26, 2026
Adapted from William Styron’s 1979 novel, Sophie’s Choice remains one of the most devastating films of Streep’s career. Set in postwar Brooklyn, the story follows Sophie, a Polish immigrant haunted by an unthinkable decision she was forced to make at Auschwitz.
At the center of that story is one of the most searing scenes in modern cinema, when Sophie is forced to choose which of her two children will live. The moment hinges on the bond between mother and child, making Lejeune’s performance essential to its emotional impact.
That connection, as Lejeune later recalled, was very real.
In a 2014 Blu-ray commentary, she described filming the tear-filled separation scene, which ultimately required multiple takes:
"I totally thought it was the end of the world. Absolutely. People tried to explain it to me, but I had such a bond with Meryl, so I think I got into the whole emotional part of it. Just as she was getting more emotional and scared, so was I."
Decades later, that connection came rushing back and bridged one of the most emotionally demanding roles of Streep’s career with the present day.
The clip quickly spread online, with viewers revisiting the film’s legacy and reacting to the reunion:
Streep is currently stepping back into the red-bottom heels and sunglasses of one of her most iconic roles. In The Devil Wears Prada 2, she reprises her role as Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, as she navigates a rapidly changing media landscape. The sequel reunites her with Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt.
The film premieres this Friday, and the trailer offers a first look at the highly anticipated sequel:
- YouTube 20th Century Studios
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Jimmy Kimmel Has Advice For Melania After She Tried To Get Him Fired For Calling Her An 'Expectant Widow'—And People Are Applauding
Apr 28, 2026
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel had advice for First Lady Melania Trump after she demanded his firing for referring to her as an "expectant widow" days before the shooting that disrupted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Kimmel's joke came days before a security scare at the Washington Hilton, where the Trumps and senior officials were quickly moved to safety after shots rang out outside the ballroom. Investigators believe the suspect fired one or two rounds. The Secret Service returned fire but missed, and the suspect was later apprehended near a staircase leading into the ballroom.
He said, while roasting the Trumps during a mock White House Correspondents' Association dinner segment:
"Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at her, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow."
You can hear what he said in the video below.
Mrs. Trump later condemned Kimmel's "hateful and violent rhetoric" in a post on X, saying his joke "is intended to divide our country." She called his words "corrosive," and called on ABC to "take a stand" beccause he "shouldn't have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate."
Responding to her post, Kimmel said on his program that the joke was about the "age difference" between her and the president, who turns 80 in June. He pointed out he could not have called for the president to be assassinated when he made the joke several days before the dinner and subsequent shooting took place.
He said:
"It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he's almost 80 and she's younger than I am. It was not by any stretch a call to assassination and they know that I've been very vocal for many years, speaking out against gun violence in particular."
"I am sorry that you and the president and everyone in that room on Saturday went through that. I really am. Just because no one got killed doesn't meant it wasn't traumatic and scary. And we should come together and be best. We really should."
"But if you want us to believe that a joke I made three days before this dinner had any effect on anything that happened, well maybe you should look into this psychic lady, too."
Kimmel then showed a clip of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joking in a Fox News interview ahead of the Correspondents' dinner that there would be "some shots fired in the room tonight."
And he addressed Mrs. Trump's criticism of his "hateful and violent rhetoric":
"I agree that hateful and violent rhetoric is something we should reject. I do, and I think a great place to start, to dial that back, would be to have a conversation with your husband about it."
You can hear what he said in the video below.
Many concurred.
Melania Trump's call for Kimmel to be fired is just the latest twist in Kimmel's relationship with the White House.
In September, ABC announced it would end its suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! just a week after Trump pushed to get Kimmel off the air following comments Kimmel made about the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. ABC had had internal discussions with Disney, which saw a wave of subscriber cancellations in the wake of Kimmel's suspension.
When Kimmel returned, he called out the government interference that led to his suspension, saying that Trump "celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke" and is now "openly rooting for NBC to fire Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers and the hundreds of Americans who work for their shows who don’t make millions of dollars.”
Critics have noted that although Trump has portrayed himself as a champion of free expression, his second term has featured efforts to settle scores with critics—highlighted by his public celebration of Stephen Colbert’s show not being renewed by CBS and the removal of Kimmel from the air.
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MAGA Dragged After Misinterpreting Ben Stiller's Post Celebrating Knicks Win As Reaction To Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Apr 28, 2026
Actor and director Ben Stiller found himself at the center of MAGA outrage after he posted "Got it done" following the New York Knicks' playoff win on Saturday, only for supporters of President Donald Trump to accuse him of celebrating the shooting that disrupted the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
On Saturday, the Knicks bested the Atlanta Hawks 114–98 in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs. The series heads into the pivotal Game 5 back at Madison Square Garden tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Stiller, a Knicks fan, had been posting about the game for hours and posted "Got it done" to celebrate the team's victory.
Stiller’s post followed a security scare at the Washington Hilton, where Trump and senior officials were quickly moved to safety after shots rang out outside the ballroom. Investigators believe the suspect fired one or two rounds. The Secret Service returned fire but missed, and the suspect was later apprehended near a staircase leading into the ballroom.
The president's supporters attacked Stiller without evidence, accusing him of celebrating the shooting, which resulted in no casualties.
People jumped to Stiller's defense and knocked the ridiculous MAGA outrage.
Trump grew defensive during an interview on 60 Minutes after journalist Norah O'Donnell read from the suspect’s alleged writings, which did not mention him by name but referred to “a pedophile, rapist and traitor.”
Trump told O’Donnell she “should be ashamed” and called her “a disgrace” for reading the passage on air, before insisting, “I’m not a rapist” and “I’m not a pedophile,” adding that he was being linked to “stuff that has nothing to do with me” and claiming he had been “totally exonerated.”
O'Donnell responded:
"Oh, do you think he was referring to you?"
The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California, will appear in court today, per the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C.
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Matthew Lillard Shares Sad Theory For Why He's Working So Much Now—And Fans Aren't Having It
Apr 28, 2026
Matthew Lillard's acting career has made a massive resurgence in the past few years, including Five Nights at Freddy's and Five Nights at Freedy's 2 in 2023 and 2025, Stephen King's The Life of Chuck in 2024, and Scream 7 in 2026.
While sitting down on the Phase Hero podcast, Lillard spoke at length about his career, where he sees himself going, and of course, his love for various comic book universes.
Because of his lengthy involvement in the Scooby-Doo universe, Lillard has a solid relationship with James Gunn. He's eager to be involved in the DC Universe alongside Gunn, but he feels that all of the parts that he would get to play have already been given to bigger-name actors than him.
But Lillard also doesn't believe his career resurgence and any possible involvement in future projects are due to his talent. Rather, he attributes it to nostalgia and a collective coping mechanism in today's world.
Lillard reflected:
“'Scooby-Doo' one and two are more popular now than they ever were when they came out."
"So I do think there’s a weird nostalgia thing happening in our industry and in the zeitgeist because I think that people are longing for ye olde times."
"I think that’s one of the reasons I’m having this moment, to be honest, is because I was identified in that moment, so people are hiring me again.”
“I think that’s why I’m working. I don’t think anyone really likes me. They just miss the old times.”
Lillard's assumption became popular on X, where fans were eager to reassure him about how they actually feel about him.
You can watch the full podcast episode here:
- YouTubeyoutu.be
Lillard is one of those actors who comes across as well-balanced, immersing himself in roles and creating likeable, deeply memorable characters, while also appearing grounded and realistic as a human being.
It's great that he recognizes the nostalgia of Scooby-Doo and the massive weight that the Five Nights at Freddy's fanbase carries, but he needn't minimize how much his talent contributes to his ongoing success.
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Cyndi Lauper Epically Unloads On Heckler During Opening Night Of Her Las Vegas Residency In Viral Video
Apr 28, 2026
Anyone who is even slightly a fan of Cyndi Lauper knows that she likes to talk, and she brings her love of gab to the stage with her.
Funny, charismatic, and a natural storyteller, Lauper often does an introductory bit at the beginning of her show, which is either comedic in nature or an interesting life story. In between songs, she also talks to her audience, engages with them, and tells a little bit of the story behind the song and how it came to be.
For true fans of Lauper, this is a dream come true, as they not only get insider information from her, but they also get a little more time with her than if she were to just walk out, sing her songs, and depart.
But on the opening night of her Las Vegas residency, it appears there was someone in the audience who either was new to her music and performance style, or they were pulled along for the experience. Either way, they were not having a good time.
As Lauper set up her song, "Sally's Pigeon," the person could be heard yelling something from the audience, likely urging the singer to hurry up and sing.
Lauper let the person go on for a moment before giving an eyeroll, sighing an "Okay..." and adjusting her microphone.
Quick on her feet as ever, Lauper clapped back:
"I don't know what the f**k you're saying, hon."
"Please remember where you are, okay?"
"'Cause if you're trying to shade me, b***h, I'm going to come for you."
"I'm from Brooklyn, and I wanna f**king talk, I will do a tap dance if I f**king want."
"Sorry, that, of course, is not part of my people skills."
You can watch the moment here:
@extra_tv #CyndiLauper shut down a heckler at her Las Vegas opening night: “If you’re trying to shade me, b***ch, I will come for you.” 👏 @Cyndi Lauper (🎥: jpasc24)
The incident became popular on the "Entertainment" subReddit as well as the "Pop Culture Chat" subReddit, where Lauper fans questioned why anyone would go to a Lauper show if they didn't enjoy music and good conversation.
"Who goes to this just to heckle Cyndi Lauper tho? Like why???" - Good_Daughter67 / PopCultureChat
"SERIOUSLY, who buys a ticket to heckle someone? An open mic night, I MIGHT get, you don’t know who the comedians are going to be. But a ticketed show in Vegas?" - revolvingpresoak9640 / Entertainment
"Whenever there's a room full of women enjoying themselves, there's always at least one man desperate to get in there and steal everyone's joy." - rumande / PopCultureChat
"People think it’s their right to inject themselves into whatever they bought a ticket for. It’s the same people who think it’s cool to scream over the music at a concert." - blind2141 / Entertainment
"Imagine trying to heckle Cyndi freaking Lauper." - Darkdragoon324 / Entertainment
"She’s earned her dues. People are so f**king uncivilized and can’t appreciate anything." - Sufficient-Bid1279 / Entertainment
"What do hecklers get out of it? Like, what’s the usual driving factor?"
"A need to have attention on them? Feel included? Have been raised by wolves (no, that's an insult to wolves? Main character syndrome?" - hillojumpingbeans / Entertainment
"Why the h**l would you heckle Cyndi Lauper? She's a national treasure. 'Time After Time' in particular is a great song." - QuiGonColdGin / Entertainment
"Of all the people to be s**tty to, this idiot had to pick Cyndi Lauper."
"The woman has walked the talk and funded many worthy initiatives throughout her entire career. She’s a real one. I saw her on tour in November 2024, and it was one of the best shows I’ve been to."
"I feel bad for Cyndi that she still has to put up with this shit after all these years, but I'm glad that she’s bada** enough to stand up." - CanuckChick1313 / Entertainment
"People forget that she is a hard-core New Yorker… Cyndi don’t take no sh**!" - Specialist-Neck-7810 / PopCultureChat
Lauper's clapback also became popular on X, where X users pointed out that talking is part of her charm.
No matter what brought that person to the show, why interrupt an entertainer that the rest of the audience paid for and wanted to see? If talking in between songs isn't your thing, go do something else!
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