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• New Study Reveals the 20 Stars People Want to See at the Movies & Only 1 Celebrity Is Under 40 Years Old (Plus, See Where Zendaya, Tom Holland & More Rank)

  25-04-2023 16:31 via justjared.com
  
  Who do you most want to watch in a movie theater? A research group polled consumers and asked which movie stars they would actually go to the movies, in person, to see a film live in the theater.The list is interesting to executives because the top 20 actors and actresses chosen are almost entirely above the age of 40 (with the exception of 1 name.) Respondents were able to choose 5 names when asked.
  The results of this poll have allegedly called into question the power that younger stars have
  
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• Morgan Freeman Says Black History Month & the Term 'African American' Are Insults

  17-04-2023 18:04 via justjared.com
  
  Norgan Freeman is opening up about identity and race.
  The 85-year-old legendary actor got candid in an interview with The Sunday Times.
  During the conversation, he spoke out about Black History Month, and the term “African American.”
  Keep reading to find out what he said…
  “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like. Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?” he explained.
  “Also, ‘African American&rsqu
  
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• ‘A Good Person’ Review: Zach Braff’s New Chapter

  23-03-2023 12:00 via nytimes.com
  
  The filmmaker behind “Garden State” has created a fully drawn female character in Florence Pugh’s grieving addict. But this recovery drama often has too heavy a hand.
  
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• Margot Robbie Makes Surprise Appearance at Oscars 2023 to Present with Morgan Freeman

  13-03-2023 02:42 via justjared.com
  
  Surprise – Margot Robbie is at the Oscars!
  The 32-year-old two-time Oscar nominee took to the stage with Morgan Freeman at the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 12) held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Margot Robbie
  Margot stunned in a black sequin dress as she and Morgan, 85, paid tribute to Warner Bros. Pictures.
  Margot didn’t receive a nod for her role in Babylon, but the film is nominated for production design, music, and costume
  
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• Morgan Freeman's Hand: There's a Reason He Wears a Glove on His Left Hand

  13-03-2023 02:34 via justjared.com
  
  Morgan Freeman just made an appearance on stage at the 2023 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 12) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
  Fans on Twitter grew concerned when they saw him wearing a glove on one of his hands.
  Well, it turns out, this is common for Morgan. He often wears a glove on his left hand and it’s for an upsetting reason.
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  In 2008, Morgan was involved in a serious car accident.
  “They had to use the jaws of life [hydraulic cutters] t
  
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• Olivia Wilde & Pedro Pascal Joined Florence Pugh, Paul Mescal, & More Stars at CAA's Pre-Oscars Party

  11-03-2023 16:22 via justjared.com
  
  CAA is kicking off Oscars weekend with a star-studded-party!
  The talent agency hosted their annual Pre-Oscars Party on Friday night (March 10) held at the Sunset Towel Hotel in Los Angeles.
  Stars in attended included Olivia Wilde, Pedro Pascal, Zoe Kravitz, Cate Blanchett, Allison Janney, Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield, Halle Bailey, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Sperry, Chloe Grace Moretz, KiKi Layne, Elton John and husband David Furnish, Sandra Bullock, Brian Tyree He
  
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• Florence Pugh Stars in Zach Braff's New Movie 'A Good Person' - Watch the First Trailer!

  16-12-2022 00:44 via justjared.com
  Florence Pugh is starring in the next movie directed by Zach Braff and the first trailer has been released!
  The two stars are a former couple who split back in early 2022, though a recent comment on Instagram has fans thinking they could be back together.A Good Person was written, produced, and directed by Zach, who has previously directed 2004′s Garden State, 2014′s Wish I Was Here, and 2017′s Going in Style.
  Here is the synopsis: “Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought tog
  
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• ‘Paradise Highway’ Review: A Test of Loyalty

  28-07-2022 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  A truck driver’s brother asks her to deliver a girl to sex traffickers in order to save his life in prison.
  
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• Morgan Freeman Trends After Being Banned From Russia & Fans Are Questioning Why

  24-05-2022 01:50 via justjared.com
  
  Over the weekend, Russia released a lengthy list of people who are indefinitely banned from entering the country’s borders.
  In addition to President Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton, the list also included Morgan Freeman – and his inclusion has fans very confused as to why.
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  Morgan took the #840 spot in the 963 long list, and his banishment might pertain to him lending his iconic voice to a PSA he filmed in 2017.
  The country said that Morg
  
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• Bradley Cooper, Caitriona Balfe, & More Represent Their Movies at AFI Awards 2022

  12-03-2022 00:46 via justjared.com
  
  Stars from most of the movies on AFI’s Top 10 Films of the Year list stepped out for the 2022 AFI Awards.
  Bradley Cooper, Caitriona Balfe, and Benedict Cumberbatch were all in attendance at the event on Friday (March 11) at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, Calif.Bradley‘s movie Nightmare Alley and Benedict‘s movie The Power of the Dog are both on the Top 10 list while Caitriona‘s film Belfast is receiving a special honor as it didn’t meet the requirements for the
  
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• Helen Mirren To Join New Movie 'Sniff' With Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino & Danny DeVito

  08-09-2021 00:50 via justjared.com
  
  Helen Mirren will be back in front of the camera once again in a new movie, set to be directed by her husband, Taylor Hackford.
  According to The Wrap, the flick, called Sniff, will also star Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino and Danny DeVito.
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  Sniff is described as a “stylish reinvention of the film noir about a series of deaths at a retirement community.”
  Here’s the plot line: When two residents at a retirement community die under sus
  
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• 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' Debuts at No. 1 at the Box Office!

  20-06-2021 18:08 via justjared.com
  
  The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is a hit!
  The movie debuted at No. 1 at the box office over Father’s Day weekend as of Sunday (June 20), Variety reported.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Salma Hayek
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  The sequel to the 2017 action-comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard brought in roughly $17 million in its starting weekend.
  The movie stars Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, and is exclusively in theaters – one of the first f
  
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• Weekly Health Quiz: Calories, Exercise and Guess Who Turned 80?

  21-05-2021 21:55 via nytimes.com
  
  Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
  
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• Weekly Health Quiz: Calories, Exercise and an 80th Birthday

  20-05-2021 18:15 via nytimes.com
  
  Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds & Samuel L. Jackson Fight to Stay Alive in New 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' Trailer - Watch!

  14-05-2021 07:50 via justjared.com
  
  A new trailer for The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard has been released!
  Lionsgate dropped a new trailer for their action-packed comedy starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek.
  Here’s the synopsis: The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more vol
  
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• Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren & Morgan Freeman Star in the 'Solos' Trailer - Watch Here!

  10-05-2021 18:34 via justjared.com
  
  Amazon has just dropped a new trailer for their upcoming anthology series Solos!
  The show features a star-studded cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, as well as Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu.
  Find out more about the show inside…
  According to Deadline, the series will “explore the deeper meaning of human connection through the lens of the individual.”
  Solos will tell unique character-driven stories, each fr
  
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• 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' Trailer Debuts & Is Jam-Packed with Action - Watch Now!

  13-04-2021 15:42 via justjared.com
  
  The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard trailer is finally here!
  Here’s a synopsis: The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two
  
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• Morgan Freeman Stars in a New COVID-19 Vaccine PSA - Watch Here!

  05-04-2021 21:10 via justjared.com
  
  Morgan Freeman is urging members of the public to get their COVID-19 vaccines in a new PSA.
  The 83-year-old actor has teamed up with The Creative Coalition and the National Blue Ribbon Task Force for the new video, which is the first piece in a campaign to reassure hesitant Americans of the vaccine’s safety and efficacy.“I’m not a doctor, but I trust science. And I’m told that, for some reason, people trust me,” Morgan says in the PSA. “So here I am to say I
  
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• Florence Pugh to Star in Boyfriend Zach Braff's Film 'A Good Person'

  26-02-2021 18:53 via justjared.com
  
  Florence Pugh is starring in a new movie!Deadline has announced that the Oscar-nominee will be starring in the upcoming film A Good Person, which is written and directed by her boyfriend Zach Braff.
  The movie will also star Morgan Freeman, who previously worked with Zach in 2017′s Going with Style.According to Deadline, “The film will follow Allison (Pugh), whose life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. In the following years, it is the unlikely relationship s
  
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• Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, & More to Lead 'Solos' Series for Amazon

  02-02-2021 08:24 via justjared.com
  
  Amazon has landed a star-studded cast to lead the upcoming dramatic anthology series Solos.
  The new series is being developed by executive producer and showrunner David Weil, who created the show Hunters for Amazon.Oscar winners Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, and Helen Mirren are all part of the series, along with Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu.
  Solos is a dramatic and thought-provoking seven-part anthology series that explores the deeper meaning of hum
  
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• 21 Savage Hits No. 1, With an Assist From Morgan Freeman

  12-10-2020 19:35 via nytimes.com
  
  The rapper’s “Savage Mode II,” with the producer Metro Boomin, features Hollywood-style narration from Freeman’s voice-of-God baritone.
  
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• Sean Penn & Star-Studded Cast to Lead 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' Table Reading

  14-08-2020 09:03 via justjared.com
  
  A star-studded virtual table reading of the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High is taking place next week and it’s going to be great!
  The 1982 movie starred Sean Penn, was directed by Amy Heckerling, and was written by Cameron Crowe. While Sean will be participating in the table reading, he will not be reprising his role as Jeff Spicoli.
  Dane Cook is presenting the “Feelin’ A-Live” fundraiser to benefit the emergency relief nonprofit CORE, which was co-founded by Sean, as
  
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• 2002: When the Rock Went Hollywood and Movie Stars Still Ruled

  30-04-2020 18:33 via nytimes.com
  
  Two decades ago, the box office glittered with Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Jodie Foster and a certain pro wrestler. Now it’s all about the franchise.
  
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• Tiffany Haddish, John Legend & More Help Honor Dave Chappelle at Mark Twain Prize Ceremony!

  28-10-2019 17:35 via justjared.com
  Tiffany Haddish is gorgeous in a gown while hitting the red carpet at the 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor held at The Kennedy Center on Sunday (October 27) in Washington, DC.
  The 39-year-old actress was joined at the event by John Legend, SNL‘s Colin Jost and Michael Che, Chance the Rapper, Common, Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman, Chris Tucker, Morgan Freeman, Nancy Pelosi, Marlon Wayans, Kenan Thompson, Michelle Wolf, Jon Stewart and the man of the night himself, Dave Chappelle.
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• Johnny Depp & Joe Manganiello Buddy Up at Seminole Hard Rock's Guitar Hotel Grand Opening!

  25-10-2019 16:10 via justjared.com
  Johnny Depp and Joe Manganiello happily pose for a photograph together while hitting the red carpet at the grand opening of the Guitar Hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday (October 24) in Hollywood, Fla.
  The 56-year-old entertainer was also joined at the event by his Hollywood Vampires bandmate Joe Perry, as well as guests Morgan Freeman, Miguel, Andy Cohen, Jeremy Piven and Pete Wentz.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Johnny Depp
  A three-year, $1.5 billion renovation lit up th
  
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• Emmett Till Memorial Has a New Sign. This Time, It’s Bulletproof.

  20-10-2019 22:48 via nytimes.com
  The sign, which is the fourth to replace others that were vandalized, is made of steel and weighs 500 pounds.
  
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• ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Bumps ‘Good Boys’ From Its Box-Office Lead

  25-08-2019 19:49 via nytimes.com
  The third installment of Gerard Butler’s “Fallen” action series brought in about $21.3 million in its opening weekend.
  
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• ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Review: Returning to Grace, One Bullet at a Time

  22-08-2019 13:00 via nytimes.com
  The hero of “Olympus Has Fallen” and “London Has Fallen” finds himself on the run in a sequel steeped in today’s headlines.
  
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• Jada Pinkett Smith, Morgan Freeman, & Piper Perabo Step Out for 'Angel Has Fallen' Premiere!

  21-08-2019 06:33 via justjared.com
  Jada Pinkett Smith strikes a pose on the red carpet at the premiere of Angel Has Fallen on Tuesday (August 20) at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif.
  The 47-year-old actress flashed her toned midriff in a black crop top and coordinating long, skirt as she attended the premiere alongside co-stars Morgan Freeman, Piper Perabo, and Gerard Butler.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jada Pinkett Smith
  Fellow cast members at the premiere included Danny Huston, Nick Nolte, Michael Landes
  
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• Gerard Butler & Jada Pinkett Smith Join 'Angel Has Fallen' Cast at Photocall

  17-08-2019 08:30 via justjared.com
  Gerard Butler and Jada Pinkett Smith are ready to share their new film Angel Has Fallen!
  The co-stars stepped out at a photocall for the movie on Friday afternoon (August 16) at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gerard Butler
  They were also joined by their co-stars Nick Nolte, Morgan Freeman, Piper Perabo and director Ric Roman Waugh.
  Angel Has Fallen follows a Secret Service Agent who is framed for the attempted assassination o
  
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• ‘Brian Banks’ Review: Falsely Accused, and Fighting Back

  08-08-2019 13:00 via nytimes.com
  A potent performance from Aldis Hodge elevates this formulaic film about a football player seeking redemption.
  
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• 'Shawshank Redemption' is Returning to Theaters for 25th Anniversary

  01-08-2019 01:24 via justjared.com
  The Shawshank Redemption is headed back to theaters!
  The 1994 drama, starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, is returning to theaters in honor of its 25th anniversary, EW reports.
  Fathom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics are re-releasing the movie in September.
  The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont, tells the story of two imprisoned men who bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
  It was nominated for seven Oscars, incl
  
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• Gerard Butler & Morgan Freeman Star in 'Angel Has Fallen' - Watch the Trailer!

  26-07-2019 14:28 via justjared.com
  Gerard Butler stars in the new trailer for Angel Has Fallen, which you can watch right here!
  The movie also stars Morgan Freeman.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Gerard Butler
  Here’s a plot summary: when there is an assassination attempt on U.S. President Allan Trumbull (Freeman), his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Butler), is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and ou
  
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• Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx Hit The Stage at Denzel Washington's AFI Tribute!

  07-06-2019 16:00 via justjared.com
  Julia Roberts is all smiles as she hits the stage at the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Denzel Washington held at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday (June 6) in Hollywood.
  The 51-year-old Oscar-wining actress was joined at the event by Jamie Foxx, Frances McDormand, Jennifer Hudson, Morgan Freeman, Spike Lee and Antoine Fuqua.
  “I met Denzel Washington over half my life ago, while we made The Pelican Brief,” Julia expressed during her speech (via USA Today). “Work
  
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• Review: ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Is Fine and Forgettable

  01-11-2018 01:00 via nytimes.com
  Don’t expect this latest take on the holiday classic to become a yearly tradition.
  
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• Mackenzie Foy & Misty Copeland Are Fresh in Floral at 'Nutcracker & the Four Realms' Premiere

  30-10-2018 07:31 via justjared.com
  Mackenzie Foy and Misty Copeland look stunning at the premiere of their new movie The Nutcracker and the Four Realms!
  The co-stars, ages 17 and 36, hit the red carpet at the event held at the Roy Dolby Ballroom on Monday (October 29) in Los Angeles.They both donned floral-inspired gowns that matched the theme of the backdrop.
  They were joined by their co-stars Morgan Freeman, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Jack Whitehall, Lil Buck, and director Lasse Hallstrom.
  Also in attendance were Nigel Lythgoe, Jay
  
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• Katharine McPhee & David Foster Spend the Week in Italy for Celebrity Fight Night

  10-09-2018 23:11 via justjared.com
  Katharine McPhee and David Foster pose for a photo while attending the week-long Celebrity Fight Night event in Italy.
  The engaged couple were among the many celebs who spent the week in Italy to help raise funds for the Andrea Bocelli Foundation and the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.
  Other stars included Kristin Chenoweth, Reba McEntire, Josh Groban, Pia Toscano, Brian McKnight, Richard Gere, Morgan Freeman, Chris Tucker, and many more. Andrea Bocelli was of course in attendance and he perform
  
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• Morgan Freeman Gets Emotional While Receiving Deauville Film Fest Career Honor

  08-09-2018 01:12
  In his first festival appearance since he was accused of inappropriate behavior earlier this year, Morgan Freeman accepted a career tribute at the Deauville Film Festival on Friday. read more
  
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• Screen Actors Guild Lets Morgan Freeman Keep Achievement Award

  07-09-2018 00:41 via nytimes.com
  The union said Thursday that it had investigated accusations that Mr. Freeman had behaved inappropriately toward several women, and that it would not rescind his honor.
  
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• France's Deauville Film Festival to Honor Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker

  23-08-2018 14:32
  Freeman will get a career homage from the Deauville Film Festival just months after a news story accusing him of sexual harassment. read more
  
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• 'The Nutcracker and The Four Realms' Trailer: Mackenzie Foy Leads Disney's Star-Studded Cast

  08-08-2018 16:44
  Disney released the second official trailer for 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms,' a live-action retelling of the classic Russian ballet. Lasse Hallstrom and Joe Johnston's film, out Nov. 2, stars Mackenzie Foy, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and Misty Copeland.read more
  
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• Suzanne Somers Defends Morgan Freeman as 'Big Flirt' Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

  04-07-2018 19:31 via justjared.com
  Suzanne Somers is speaking out to defend Morgan Freeman after he was accused of inappropriate behavior.
  The 71-year-old Three’s Company actress showed her support for the 81-year-old Going in Style actor while appearing on Fox’s The Ingraham Angle on Tuesday night (July 3).
  “Well, this probably won’t be real popular, but I think that women…I totally understand the [Harvey] Weinstein and Bill Cosby, that’s like, of course,” she said. “But you know
  
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• Suzanne Somers Defends Morgan Freeman as "Big Flirt," Hopes #MeToo Doesn't Stop "Seduction" in Hollywood

  04-07-2018 14:09
  Suzanne Somers defended Morgan Freeman as "a big flirt" on Fox News on Tuesday. The 'Three's Company' star said she hoped there would be "nice medium" to the recent #MeToo movement exposing sexual harassment. read more
  
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• ‘Inappropriate’ Behavior Could Mean a Faux Pas — Or a Crime

  19-06-2018 11:00 via nytimes.com
  It’s the one category broad enough to make tiny mistakes sound like grave errors, and terrible violations sound like simple misunderstandings.
  
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• CNN Fires Back at Morgan Freeman's Lawyer After Retraction Demand

  31-05-2018 19:30
  CNN called a letter from Morgan Freeman's attorney "rife with empty speculation, overheated rhetoric and in some instances plainly false assertions."read more
  
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• Morgan Freeman’s Team Demands Retraction From CNN Over Sexual Harassment Report

  29-05-2018 23:25 via nytimes.com
  A lawyer wrote that the reporter, who said she was herself harassed by Mr. Freeman, lacked “impartiality and objectivity.” CNN stood by the report.
  
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• Morgan Freeman's Lawyer Demands Retraction of CNN Expose

  29-05-2018 16:29 via justjared.com
  Morgan Freeman‘s lawyer is demanding that CNN issue a retraction of their story alleging sexual misconduct against the actor.
  In a letter to CNN, which has been republished by Deadline, lawyer Robert M. Schwartz listed numerous complains about the article.
  “It has been said that ‘A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on.’ In just the few days since CNN published the article on Mr. Freeman, it has traveled all the way around the world and
  
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• Morgan Freeman's Lawyer Demands CNN Retract Sexual Harassment Story

  29-05-2018 15:50
  Morgan Freeman has since issued two statements about CNN's report of sexual harassment allegations against him.read more
  
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• James Caan Speaks Out in Support of Morgan Freeman

  26-05-2018 21:53 via justjared.com
  Here’s what James Caan said in support of Morgan Freeman – TMZ
  These young actresses just graduated high school together – Just Jared Jr
  Lucy Liu has debuted a new hair color – Lainey Gossip
  Whitney Houston‘s cousin is disgusted by Kanye West‘s album cover for Pusha T album – TooFab
  Solo: A Star Wars Story is struggling at the box office – The Hollywood Reporter
  
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• She Went to Interview Morgan Freeman. Her Story Became Much Bigger.

  26-05-2018 17:40 via nytimes.com
  After Mr. Freeman spoke to a CNN reporter, Chloe Melas, in a way she considered inappropriate, she tracked down other women who said the actor had mistreated them.
  
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