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Jane Fonda And Meryl Streep Lead Hollywood Tributes To Robert Redford After His Death At 89
Sep 17, 2025
The world lost an acting legend yesterday with the announcement that Robert Redford had passed away in his sleep in his home in Sundance, Utah, at the age of 89.
Redford was well-known for his performances in films like The Sundance Kid, The Way We Were, The Horse Whisperer, The Natural, and The Great Gatsby; his production of The Old Man & The Gun, American Epic, and Chicagoland; and most recently, his advocacy for sustainability and climate change.
Redford was involved in the founding and creation of the Sundance Film Festival, named for his love of Utah, and designed to promote and invigorate independent cinema.
Jane Fonda was among the very first celebrities to pay tribute to the late actor, as she and Redford were frequent companions on the big screen, from Barefoot in the Park to The Chase to The Electric Horseman and Our Souls at Night, as well as close friends.
Fonda stated:
"It hit me hard this morning when I read that Bob was gone."
"I can't stop crying. He meant a lot to me and was a beautiful person in every way."
"He stood for an America we have to keep fighting for."
Fellow acting powerhouse Meryl Streep also came forward to pay tribute to her Out of Africa co-star.
"One of the lions has passed."
"Rest in peace, my lovely friend."
Fonda and Streep paying their respects seemed to open the floodgates, as countless actors, film production companies, and even politicians paid tribute to Redford on Instagram and Twitter (X).
Barbra Streisand talked about Redford and their shared time on The Way We Were.
"Every day on the set of 'The Way We Were' was exciting, intense, and pure joy."
"We were such opposites: he was from the world of horses; I was allergic to them! Yet, we kept trying to find out more about each other, just like the characters in the movie."
"Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting, and one of the finest actors ever."
"The last time I saw him, when he came to lunch, we discussed art and decided to send each other our first drawings. He was one of a kind, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him."
Up Close and Personal co-star Michelle Pfeiffer shared a brief tribute.
"Until we meet again, my friend."
Julianne Moore confided the emotional connection she had with Redford.
"He was the first movie star that I ever loved."
"My sister sent me this photo this morning from Sundance; it was very hard for me to behave normally in his presence."
"RIP, Robert Redford. We will all miss you."
Demi Moore wished for one more dance after their time filming Indecent Proposal.
"The world has lost an incredible actor, director, husband, father, friend…"
"Robert’s legacy will live on forever in so many ways, and I will carry the many memories we share close to my heart."
"What I would do for just one more dance."
Morgan Freeman was grateful for multiple opportunities to work with his friend.
"There are certain people you know that you’re going to click with. After working with Robert Redford on 'Brubaker' in 1980, we instantly became friends. Working with him again in 'An Unfinished Life' was a dream come true."
"Rest peacefully, my friend."
Leonardo DiCaprio paid tribute to Redford and his advocacy.
"Actor, activist, passionate environmentalist, and champion of the arts. His unwavering commitment to protecting our planet and inspiring change matched his immense talent. His impact will endure for generations to come."
Kiefer Sutherland recognized Redford as the best of the best.
"My heart goes out to Robert Redford‘s family. He was one of the kindest people I’ve ever worked for. A perfect example of the best we have to offer."
Ethan Hawke said that the film industry was changed forever because of Redford.
"Robert Redford, our ultimate champion of independent film, relentless advocate for authentic storytelling, and fiercely passionate environmentalist."
"Robert’s legacy remains ingrained in our culture, transformed by his artistry, activism, and the founding of Sundance Institute and Film Festival."
Young Sheldon actor Iain Armitage wrote about his time on Our Souls at Night.
"Thinking of the work families and especially the real family of Robert Redford today."
"Almost a decade ago, I got to work with him on a small movie filmed in Colorado Springs. The whole experience felt like a dream. It’s hard to explain how important watching legends like Jane Fonda and Robert Redford was to me, but even at that age, I knew it was crucial."
"The crew called him Bob, but that seemed too informal, so I stuck with 'Mr Robert.' My main memory, though, was that he was kind to me. I was a lucky kid who got to roast marshmallows, go fishing, play baseball, and assemble toy trains with Robert Redford in a beautiful part of the world. I am grateful for it and will never forget it."
And Stephen King paid tribute.
"Robert Redford has passed away. He was part of a new and exciting Hollywood in the 70s and 80s. Hard to believe he was 89."
Multiple film production companies also paid their respects to the late actor and his contributions to the industry.
Paramount Movies wrote:
"Robert Redford was a titan of this industry, whose legacy will continue to endure and inspire for generations to come."
"He was the consummate movie star and an Oscar-winning director, but his greatest role was as a visionary whose impact is immeasurable. He will be missed as both an artist and a humanitarian."
Filmmaker Edgar Wright sang Redford's praises.
"Robert Redford was so much more than just a movie star. He was a great actor, director, and producer, and, through the creation of the Sundance Film Festival and the founding of the Sundance Institute, a tireless champion of independent cinema. He supported countless fledgling filmmakers and helped launch many remarkable careers."
"But also… boy, what a movie star he was. Stunningly handsome and a wonderfully naturalistic actor, he moved effortlessly between drama and comedy. He chose his projects with intelligence, using his marquee power to champion groundbreaking scripts and often finding ways to play against his matinee-idol image."
Searchlight Pictures also wrote:
"Remembering Robert Redford (1936-2025), a Hollywood icon and founder of the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival. Redford gave the world timeless stories, and supported artists and storytellers everywhere. His legacy will live on as a true giant of cinema whose artistry and vision shaped film history. He will be missed by us all."
The Russo Brothers were honored to know Redford.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of the incomparable Robert Redford, a true legend whose acting and directing inspired us throughout our careers."
"His legacy will live on through his extraordinary films, his incredible performances, his tireless activism, and the profound influence that Sundance has had on the trajectory of the industry, and the lives of thousands of filmmakers."
"There are very few people who have impacted modern storytelling as significantly as Robert … and we are deeply grateful for our time with him."
Even politicians spoke about Redford's impact as an actor and as an advocate.
Governor Spencer Cox of Utah tweeted:
"Decades ago, Robert Redford came to Utah and fell in love with this place. He cherished our landscapes and built a legacy that made Utah a home for storytelling and creativity. Through Sundance and his devotion to conservation, he shared Utah with the world."
"Today we honor his life, his vision, and his lasting contribution to our state."
Hilary Clinton wrote:
"I always admired Robert Redford, not only for his legendary career as an actor and director but for what came next."
"He championed progressive values like protecting the environment and access to the arts while creating opportunities for new generations of activists and filmmakers. A true American icon."
Redford was a legend in the film industry, from acting to producing to advocating for smaller productions and performers, and beyond. It's incredible to see how much he touched the industry.
Hopefully those closest to him will find solace in how much he's being celebrated.
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Cory Booker Epically Shuts Down FBI Director Kash Patel During Shouting Match In Congress
Sep 17, 2025
New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker sparred with FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting yesterday when Patel attempted to silence Booker for speaking after his time was up, prompting Booker to repudiate Patel for his behavior throughout the proceedings.
Booker criticized Patel for mass firings of career staff that he said stripped the bureau of leadership and expertise, remarks that came as Patel also faced Republican criticism over his handling of the FBI following the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk.
Booker said:
"Because of your failures of leadership, I don’t think you’re fit to lead the bureau. Here’s the thing, Mr. Patel, I think you’re not going to be around long. I think this might be your last full oversight hearing."
"As much as you supplicate yourself to the will of [President Donald Trump] and not the Constitution of the United States of America, Donald Trump has shown us in his first term and this term he is not loyal to people like you."
"He will cut you loose. This may be the last time I have a hearing with you because I don't think you're long for your job."
"But I'm going to tell you this: I pray for you. I pray for you that you can step up and defend your oath, defend the Constitution and do a much better job of defending this country."
Patel then criticized Booker's "rant of false information" that doesn't "do anything to bring this country together," adding:
"It's my time, not yours."
Patel attempted to speak over Booker when Booker recoiled, telling Patel:
"My God, if you want to talk about dividing this country, I follow you on your social media posts that tear this country apart. For you to try to not take responsibility for what you've said—"
Patel repeated "It's my time" only for Booker to respond:
"Sir, you don't tell me my time is over. The people of New Jersey tell me my time is over. You can't lecture me. I'm not afraid of you."
The clash proved so abrasive that the Senate had to be called to order.
You can watch their exchange in the video below.
Patel was criticized after footage of the exchange went viral.
Republicans defended Patel while Democrats accused him of undermining the credibility of the FBI. Patel, in turn, charged Democrats with grandstanding, sparking other heated exchanges.
For instance, Patel referred to California Senator Adam Schiff as "the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate," branding him "a disgrace" and an "utter coward." Schiff responded that "you can make an internet troll the FBI director, but he will always be an internet troll."
Amid these exchanges, Patel highlighted what he described as efforts to reduce violent crime, protect children from abuse, and disrupt fentanyl trafficking. He also pointed to the FBI’s swift arrest of a suspect in Kirk’s assassination, though he was pressed on confusion stemming from his social media post claiming “the subject” was in custody.
"The subject" in question was later cleared of involvement. Patel insisted the post was meant to show transparency and insisted it wasn’t a mistake, though he conceded his wording could have been more precise.
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Chris Pratt Roasted For Pretending To Close His Eyes While Praying In Viral Video
Sep 17, 2025
Chris Pratt is being roasted once again for what many consider yet another bit of performative Christianity.
Pratt, like many religious types, has been seizing the ongoing social media discourse about Charlie Kirk's death as an opportunity to highlight his faith.
Recently, he posted a video of him inviting followers to pray with him on social media—but people couldn't help but notice one telling detail.
Pratt was unable to keep his eyes closed.
Pratt said in the video:
“Hey guys, just stop real quick and pray with me."
He then quoted Psalms 46:10, which reads, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
He then launched into a lengthy prayer about turning away from "distractions" of the news cycle, turning to God, and making an effort to "choose what gives life" instead.
When he wrapped up the prayer, he then told his fans:
“OK, now you can continue scrolling, or you can turn your phone off and go outside.”
Fine, whatever. But the message was overshadowed by the fact that Pratt couldn't keep his own eyes closed.
Again and again throughout his prayer, Pratt can be seen opening his eyes to slits and peeking at the screen, presumably to read the prayer off a piece of paper or teleprompter app.
It kind of blew the image that the prayer was extemporaneous, off the top of his inspired head.
And the internet couldn't help but laugh at what many saw as Pratt's desperation to seem like an inspirational faith leader.
Pratt's outspoken faith has long been a bone of contention with many given the anti-LGBTQ reputation of the churches he has been associated with.
The controversy began in 2019 over the infamously homophobic Hillsong church, which Pratt denied ever attending after fellow actor Eliot Page called him out about the church's homophobic stance.
The church Pratt said he does attend, however, Zoe Church, modeled itself on Hillsong and has taken anti-LGBTQ stances as well.
Suffice to say, this isn't the first time Pratt has been caught bending the truth where his faith is concerned. Oops.
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Trump Ripped After Griping About 'Sissy' New NFL Kickoff Rule In Unhinged Rant
Sep 17, 2025
President Donald Trump was criticized after he complained about the NFL's new "Dynamic Kickoff" rule that is designed to make playing football safer, calling it "sissy" football in a Monday morning post on Truth Social.
Under the previous rules, kickoffs began at the kicking team’s 35-yard line, with the goal of sending the ball as far as possible to pin the opposing offense deep in its own territory. The receiving team would try to advance the ball, which would often lead to high-speed collisions as players sprinted directly at each other.
The new format still starts from the 35, but now all players on the kicking team—except the kicker—must line up with at least one foot on the opponent’s 40-yard line. No players can move until the ball touches the ground or is handled by a returner inside the 20.
Additionally, kicks caught or landing in the designated “landing zone” must be returned. Any kick that falls short of that zone is ruled a touchback, giving the receiving team the ball at its own 40. If the ball hits the landing zone and then enters the end zone, the receiving team must either return it or down it.
The result is that players start much closer together, reducing the speed and force of collisions and making kickoffs considerably safer—which Trump isn't happy about, given what he wrote:
"The NFL has to get rid of that ridiculous looking new Kickoff Rule. How can they make such a big and sweeping change so easily and quickly. It’s at least as dangerous as the 'normal' kickoff, and looks like he’ll. [sic] The ball is moving, and the players are not, the exact opposite of what football is all about."
"'Sissy' football is bad for America, and bad for the NFL! Who comes up with these ridiculous ideas? It’s like wanting to 'roll back' the golf ball so it doesn’t go (nearly! ) as far. Fortunately, college football will remain the same, hopefully forever!!"
You can see Trump's post below.
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Trump is well known for complaining about anything and everything—but his latest angry social media post was mocked profusely considering it comes as the country grapples with far more important things like increased rates of political violence.
One wonders what will come up next on Trump's spinning wheel of things to complain about.
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Political Commentator Epically Fact-Checks Vance's Baseless Claims About Political Violence
Sep 17, 2025
In the wake of far-right activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, Vice President JD Vance has stepped up his attacks on leftists, this time by baselessly claiming that the far-left is more likely to commit political violence than the far-right.
Vance hosted a special episode of Kirk's podcast to attack what he referred to as “the lunatics in American politics" and said without any evidence that the suspect in Kirk's killing was motivated by far-left ideology.
He also alleged that the left bears more responsibility for political violence:
"In a country of 330 million people you could of course find one person of a given political persuasion justifying this or that or almost anything but the data is clear: People on the left are much likelier to defend and celebrate political violence."
"This is not a both sides problem. If both sides have a problem, then one side has a much bigger and malignant problem and that is the truth we must be told. That problem has terrible consequences."
"The leader of our party, Donald J. Trump, escaped an assassin's bullet by less than an inch. Our House Majority Leader, Steven Scalise, came within seconds of death by an assassin himself. Now, the most influential conservative activist in generations, our friend Charlie, has been murdered."
You can hear what Vance said in the video below.
Shortly afterward, journalist Medhi Hasan, founder of Zeteo, went on Chris Cuomo's show on News Nation to counter Vance's lies. Hasan said the country is experiencing "a very macabre moment" and called out the far-right for using Kirk's death to "crack down on free speech." Hasan went after Vance's remarks in particular.
He said:
“JD Vance lied today on ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ when he said the statistics are clear that this is a left-wing problem. It’s the exact reverse, right? Exact reverse. You look at the ADL center for extremism, which looked at 444 people killed by extremists between 2013 and 2022 — 75% of them by the right.”
“You look at the University of Maryland study that was done for their terrorism center, which found that from 1948 to 2018, right-wing extremists were more likely to carry out violence than left-wing extremists."
"You look at the head of the FBI who [President] Donald Trump appointed, Chris Wray, who said the No. 1 domestic terror threat in this country comes from religious and racially motivated extremists — specifically white supremacists."
“You can keep going, the National Institute for Justice found that the majority of instances since 1990, violent terroristic acts, were right-wing extremists. The single-biggest day of political violence, Chris, in our lifetimes, in this country, was Jan. 6, 2021, when right-wing extremists attacked the Capitol, injured police officers. They were ideologically motivated."
“So it’s bizarre for Vance to go on TV or go online and say the exact opposite of what both the official statistics say and the think tanks say, all of our evidence tells us.”
Hasan also brought up the murder over the summer of Minnesota state Democratic Representative Melissa Hortman, adding:
“I mean, there was a Democratic lawmaker, Chris, I don’t know how many times we have to say this, who was murdered in her home with her husband in June, by a Trump supporter. And Donald Trump today said, ‘Who?’ when he was asked about it.”
You can hear Hasan's remarks in the video below.
Hasan was right.
The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism indeed confirmed his claim that 75% of extremists who killed people since 2013 were members of the far-right.
Additionally, a University of Maryland study confirmed that members of the far-right committed more acts of political violence since 1948 than any members of the far-left. The National Institute of Justice had also confirmed that the far-right committed most acts of "violent terrorism" since 1990.
And indeed, shortly after Hortman and her husband were murdered by a far-right extremist, President Trump told reporters he would not be calling Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the shootings, calling it a "waste" of time—which makes his "Who?" response even more cruel.
Many have echoed his criticisms of Vance.
The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on left-wing groups they hold responsible for Kirk's assassination.
Attorney General Pam Bondi drew heavy criticism this week after vowing to “absolutely target” protesters engaged in “hate speech” and asserting she had the power to investigate businesses that declined to print memorial posters for Kirk.
It remains unclear what authority Bondi could use to pursue such “hate speech” cases, given the First Amendment’s broad protections for speech that does not directly incite violence.
The backlash against Bondi's remarks has been considerable, even from MAGA. Bondi later said on social media that “hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is NOT protected by the First Amendment," calling it "a crime."
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