Brendan Fraser on Movie-Star Comeback: 'I'm Waiting for Someone' to 'Tell Me That the Jig Is Up'

"I know I'm doing what I love. I'm really happy to be able to do that," the actor said

Brendan Fraser is reflecting on the emotional standing ovation he got when The Whale debuted in September at the Venice Film Festival.

During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers Wednesday, the actor, 54, opened up about the movie and the audience reactions to it.

"I just broke out crying. That solved all the problems," Fraser said of the reportedly six-minute standing ovation. "I think it depends on who's holding the stopwatch to tell you the truth," Fraser joked in reference to the varying reports of how many minutes of applause. He received a similar response in October at the London Film Festival.

I feel like I'm still waiting for someone to walk in and tell me that the jig is up, you know," he added.

Delving more into the film, Fraser said he "felt that there was a real story to be told about someone who's locked behind closed doors," explaining what drew him to playing the character.

 Brendan Fraser Gets Emotional During Standing Ovation for The Whale in London.

I absolutely felt, you know, 'sign me up,' " he said of the Darren Aronofsky–directed film, going on to mention his love for prosthetics that enabled him to play the character: "I love the craft of filmmaking and all the elements that go into it."

Fraser's role in the movie details the life of a reclusive professor who is struggling to reconnect with his estranged teen daughter, played by Sadie Sink.

At the top of the show, host Seth Meyers got up and walked over to Fraser, giving him a hug and handshake amid loud cheers from the audience. Meyers recalled collaborating with Fraser in 2008 on Journey to the Center of the Earth, saying he was "incredibly gracious and kind" and complimented his "deserved" achievements since.

Following The Whale's Venice Film Festival screening in September, actor Nick Kroll gushed to Meyers on a Late Night appearance that Fraser was simply amazing in the film. He said, "This is his big comeback. The movie finishes, he gets an eight-minute standing ovation. He's crying. You can feel him being like 'I'm back, baby. It's the Oscars. Here we come.' "

Fraser earned a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a drama. The Oscar nominations will be announced later this month.

"I know I'm doing what I love," Fraser told Meyers Thursday. "I'm really happy to be able to do that.

The Whale is now in theaters.

 

Photos show Princess Diana and Charles' relationship wasn't as bitter as it seemed in 'The Crown'

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• Charles and Diana's 15-year-long marriage was portrayed in the Netflix series "The Crown."
• Diana's former chef Darren McGrady previously told Insider the show misrepresented the couple.
• Photos show the couple's happier moments that weren't portrayed in the show.

The breakdown of Charles and Diana's relationship was shown in "The Crown," but the series appears to skim past the happy aspects of their relationship.

he fifth season of "The Crown," which aired on Netflix in November, portrays the breakdown of the relationship between Charles (Dominic West) and Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) during the 1990s. 

In real life, the couple separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996 after both of them admitted to being unfaithful during their relationship, the BBC reports. That being said, the couple shared happy moments before and after their separation that weren't shown in the series.

Diana's former chef Darren McGrady said "The Crown" misrepresented the couple's relationship.

They tied the knot in July 1981, and became the first royal couple to share their first kiss with the public on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

There were many light-hearted moments in their relationship that weren't always witnessed by the public. For instance, they appeared to share a laugh as they departed for their honeymoon in August 1981.

The couple showed some PDA during their honeymoon at Balmoral, Scotland.

After their wedding, Princess Diana became a working royal and accompanied Charles at events across the world. Here, they danced at a formal event in Melbourne, Australia, in 1985.

Although the couple separated in 1992, they appeared to be on good terms when attending public engagements together. Here they were at a public engagement in 1993.One year before their divorce was finalized in 1996, Charles and Diana attended a public engagement with their sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, in May 1995.

Khloe Kardashian’s Ex-Husband Lamar Odom Makes Bombshell Claims About Kris Jenner in New Documentary

The former NBA star is opening up about his relationship with the momager.

Lamar Odom is opening up about his past with his ex-wife, Khloe Kardashian's mom, Kris Jenner.

During his new Fox TV special Sex, Drugs and the Kardashians, the former NBA star, 43, revealed a major bombshell regarding his relationship with his ex-wife's mom, who used to manage him during his days as a basketball player. 

“I used to call her 'Ma.' She showed a lot of love. She was cool. I loved her. We all got into business. It was a family business. I’m comfortable enough [for her to manage my money]. I’m happy enough to do it…I made some money. I came out on the positive," he said, praising her for her management skills. 

He continued: “I don’t think people really give them credit for their family dynamic. Family is going to go through shit and I think that they’ve handled their shit phenomenally good.”

Although he had nothing but nice things to say about Jenner and the family's work ethic and dynamic, he did claim that Jenner set him up to be caught by paparazzi just after the former couple signed their divorce papers in Aug. 2015, which led to some hurt feelings. 

TMZ reported the incident back when it happened, claiming that Odom touched Kardashian's arm to which she screamed at him, "Get off of me, get off of me. Stop. Stop." An eyewitness asked the reality star if she wanted the cops to be called, but Odom screamed, "You're not going to call the cops on Lamar Odom." Kardashian later asked Odom how he knew she was there, but he didn't give a clear answer.

“As far as I can remember — I’m a little foggy — but as far as I can remember, she kind of hooked it up for me to meet Khloe down at SoulCycle. I get down there and she kind of treated me like she didn’t know me, which was hurtful a little bit," Odom said during his special.

"She was kind of, like, making a scene and then, like, paparazzi came out of nowhere. So I’m hurt by that. Then it kind of came out that I tried to put my hands on her or something like that. And then I’m really hurt and defensive. That’s where that incident happened.”

Kardashian and Odom met in 2009 and dated for just a few weeks before tying the knot later that year. They were married for four years before ultimately splitting up in 2013.

 

Jeremy Renner Speaks Out for First Time Since Accident, Shares Photo from Hospital Bed

The actor shared on Instagram that he's currently "too messed up now to type"

Jeremy Renner is thanking fans for their support two days after suffering serious injuries in a snowplow accident.

The Hawkeye actor, 51, broke his silence on Tuesday, sharing a photo from his hospital bed on Instagram.

"Thank you all for your kind words. 🙏. Im too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all," he wrote in the caption.

Renner sustained blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries after being involved in a snowplow accident on his property in Reno, Nevada, on New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan. 1, and was airlifted to a hospital. He underwent surgery on Jan. 2, and afterward, he remained in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition at the time.

A rep told PEOPLE Tuesday that Renner was "moving snow from his driveway on Sunday so that his family members could depart his home after spending New Years together. He was also helping clear out the snow of his neighbor's home as everyone up there had been without power for 24 hours and there had been a large snowfall."

"So he was helping everyone in trying to clear out the snow so people could get out," the rep added.

In a previous statement from that day, Renner's rep said, "Jeremy's family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve and the Carano and Murdock families. They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans."

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Renner is dad to daughter Ava Berlin, 9, whom he shares with ex-wife Sonni Pacheco.

The actor was the only party involved in the incident, according to local authorities. Following the accident, a rep told PEOPLE that "his family is with him and he is receiving excellent care." Shortly after, a source said Renner's injuries were "extensive," while a rep said he remained in "critical but stable condition."

Renner is best known for playing Avengers hero Hawkeye in the popular Marvel movies, as well as roles in 2012's The Bourne Legacy, 2013's American Hustle and 2015's Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. He earned Academy Award nominations for his performances in The Hurt Locker (2008) and The Town (2010).

 

5 French beauty essentials, according to the ‘Emily in Paris’ makeup artist

Filled with more juicy drama, avant-garde fashion and bold beauty, the new season of “Emily in Paris” dropped on Netflix on Dec. 21, just in time to give us plenty of style inspo for the new year.

Within the first two minutes of the series’ third installment, we see Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, make a drastic beauty change as she chops her hair into bangs. The new fringe sets the tone for the beauty looks of the season — a little more French, and a lot more dramatic.

“We wanted to make the makeup evolved in a way that brings more fun and more French glamor,” says the show’s lead makeup artist Aurélie Payen. “We had to make some statements in hair and makeup to show that she has changes happening Emily’s new hair not only shows her embrace of Paris — bangs, according to Payen, bring some “French cool attitude” — but also keeps her bold lipstick as the center of her makeup. “[Emily] is very vocal. She has a lot of things to say. So we needed to keep that focus on the mouth,” Payen explains. Vibrant lip colors were present in seasons one and two, but they become even more emotive and especially lean into powerful red tones in season three.

Likewise, the audience sees an evolution for Emily’s friends Mindy (played by x) and Camille (played by Camille Razat). As Mindy secures a gig performing at a jazz club, her center-stage fashion and makeup become super flashy. Meanwhile, we see Camille working at an art gallery, where her style matches the creative setting and her beauty looks get an added edge with graphic liner.

To create the dynamic beauty looks, Payen relied on a bevy of French products. From Parisian staples like Payot and Talika to worldwide favorites from L’Oreal and Lancôme, the makeup and skin care used on set added an extra dose of French flair.

Here, Payen shares eight French beauty products used behind-the-scenes. Consider them un petit plaisir (“a little treat”) and add them to your own routine to achieve that effortless French-girl style.

          PAYOT RETAIL QUARTZ ROLLER

Skin prep is essential for makeup looks that will last through the long days of filming. "I really love to do a massage before applying any makeup because it's really relaxing for the skin," Payen shares. This quartz roller was a favorite beauty tool on set for massaging and depuffing.

Talika Eye Therapy Patch

 

Payen loves these reusable eye patches from Parisian brand Talika. They're great for refreshing tired eyes as they deliver ceramides and shea butter to plump and moisturize the under-eye area.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum

For Collins' skin, Payen would finish with this luxe serum that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and bifidus prebiotic, which helps balance the skin's microbiome.

 Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick

Collins' makeup looks were all about the lips this season. The makeup artist used this long-wearing matte lipstick in the 

shades French Idol, Rouge Pigalle and Mademoiselle Lupita to make her lips pop. "I love to work with matte shades, because these are the ones that bring more deepness," Payen says.

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Super-Slim Liquid Eyeliner

Camille's character is the "quintessence of the French girl," according to Payen, which we see in her effortless approach to style. She's never too done up, but her looks become more experimental in both fashion and beauty.

"When we do 'Emily in Paris,' we are very into the fashion right now, what we are living right now and what can also be avant-garde," Payen says. Reflecting the adventurous spirit of current trends, Payen translates this into bold, graphic eyeliner for Camille with this precision tip pen.

 

Bad Bunny defends throwing a fan's phone into the water after she tried to get a selfie

• Bad Bunny defended throwing a fan's phone into the water after she tried to get a selfie with him. 
• "Those who come to put a phone in my face I will consider it for what it is, a lack of respect."
• Bad Bunny was the most streamed artist on Spotify in 2022 with 18.5 billion streams.
• Bad Bunny has defended throwing a fan's phone into the water after she tried to get a selfie with him. 

• Footage surfaced on Twitter on Monday showing the music superstar walking with his entourage in the Dominican Republic when a fan tried to take a photo with him.

  The 28-year-old then snatched the phone from the fan's hand and threw it into a nearby body of water.

  Responding to the video, Bad Bunny wrote on Twitter: "The person who comes up to me to say hello, to tell me something, or just to meet me, will always receive my attention and respect.

• Those who come to put a fucking phone in my face I will consider it for what it is, a lack of respect, and I will treat it likewise.

• Bad Bunny was the most streamed artist on Spotify in 2022 with a record 18.5 billion streams.

• He was also the most streamed artist on the platform in both 2020 and 2021. No other artist has ever held that spot for three consecutive years.

The Puerto Rican's fourth studio album, "Un Verano Sin Ti," which was released in May 2022, spawned a string of smash-hits including "Me Porto Bonito," "Tití Me Preguntó," and "Moscow Mule."

At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards in November, the album won best urban music album, while at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, it is the first Spanish-language album to earn a nomination for album of the year. The Grammys take place in February.

 

Jeremy Renner was clearing driveways prior to snow plowing accident

Hawkeye" star Jeremy Renner was near his home, clearing driveways prior to his snow plowing accident, according to a representative for the actor.

Renner was moving snow from his driveway on Sunday, so that his family members could depart his Nevada residence after they celebrated the holidays together, Samantha Mast, Renner's publicist, told CNN on Tuesday. Members of Renner's family were with him when the accident occurred.

The Reno Gazette Journal reported on Monday that Renner had been assisting a stranded motorist at the time of the accident, citing Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. Mast said he was helping clear a neighbor's driveway.

More details about what led to the accident will be shared by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at a press briefing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, Mast said. Renner remains hospitalized under intensive care. He is recovering from surgery after suffering "blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries," a spokesperson for Renner previously told CNN.

The 51-year-old actor has so far undergone two surgeries to address injuries he sustained in the accident, a source close to the actor told CNN.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has said its deputies responded to a "traumatic injury" involving Renner in the area of Mount Rose Highway in Reno.

Deputies found Renner injured and coordinated his transport to an area hospital, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release, adding that the actor was the only person involved in the accident.

At the time of the accident, parts of western Nevada were covered with snow. The Reno area received around 6-12 inches of snow at elevations below 5,000 feet between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and up to 18 inches at higher elevations, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Renner has shared multiple videos and photos on his verified social media accounts showing him in snowy conditions, including one Instagram video posted two weeks ago in which the actor appears to be driving a snowplow.

Renner's family released a statement Monday evening thanking hospital staff and first responders as the actor remained hospitalized.

"Jeremy's family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, Washoe County Sheriff, Reno City Mayor Hillary Schieve and the Carano and Murdock families," a statement from his spokesperson read. "They are also tremendously overwhelmed and appreciative of the outpouring of love and support from his fans."

Renner stars in the Paramount+ series "Mayor of Kingstown" and is best known for his role as Hawkeye in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

His "Avengers" co-star Mark Ruffalo asked for prayers of support for Renner on Monday.

"Prayers up for our brother @jeremyrenner on a full and speedy recovery," Ruffalo posted on his Instagram stories. "Please send healing goodness his way."