Jake Lloyd, the former child star who played Anakin Skywalker in the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, has emerged for the first time in over a year … after previously seeking treatment for schizophrenia at a mental health facility. The retired actor appeared to be doing well during a recent outing in Los Angeles, where he

Simu Liu is standing firm in his decision to call out one business for cultural appropriation … after facing off against the owners on a “Shark Tank”-esque show. The actor, who is Chinese-Canadian, appeared on a recent episode of CBC’s “Dragons’ Den” … where businesses pitch their ventures to potential investors. Waiting for your permission

Play video content TMZ.com “The Apprentice” director Ali Abbasi isn’t sweating Donald Trump‘s harsh criticism of his flick … in fact, he’s encouraging 45 to keep posting about the biopic. We caught up with the filmmaker on “TMZ Live” Monday, where we got Abbasi’s honest reaction to Trump blasting “The Apprentice” on his social media

Kevin Spacey is ready to giddy up and get back to work … over a year after he was acquitted in his sexual assault trial in the UK. The actor gave a glimpse of his new role Friday, posting on X a photo of himself sitting on a horse on the set of his new

Play video content C-SPAN Dennis Quaid doesn’t just play former presidents, he also campaigns for them … stepping up to the mic during a Donald Trump rally in SoCal’s Coachella Valley, and declaring it’s time “to pick a side.” Fresh off his starring role in “Reagan” — who Dennis called his favorite prez of the

Donald Trump wants a ‘Full Metal’ military … playing a video at last night’s rally calling out Kamala Harris for wanting a “woke military” — and playing clips from Stanley Kubrick‘s “Full Metal Jacket.” The former POTUS was in Coachella, California Saturday night when he started talking military … and, he played a video which

Play video content TMZ.com Hilary Duff may have a number of chart-topping hits on her resume, but her kids are all about another pop star these days … 2024’s breakout sensation, Chappell Roan. We caught up with the former Disney Channel star at LAX, where she confessed her kids are the ones controlling the music

Hugh Jackman is using his platform to assist in the search for missing Broadway dancer Zelig Williams … who hasn’t been seen in more than a week. The actor, who performed with Williams on his 2019 tour, “The Man. The Music. The Show.” posted on his Instagram Stories about his peer’s disappearance … asking anyone

Play video content BACKGRID T.I. has said his days of sweating on stage performing are OVER … a conclusion that just so “happens” to coincide with winning a $71 million judgment!!! T.I.P. chatted it up on Friday as he, Young Dro and Hustle Gang marauded through NYC,  and he insists his career switch-up is more

Adam Sandler is getting back into character as “Happy Gilmore” and working on his golf game … taking swings at a driving range on the set of the much-anticipated sequel. The Sandman was spotted filming scenes for “Happy Gilmore 2” with a golf club in hand … hacking away with an iron at a golf

Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti are sticking to popular European transport back stateside … riding bikes through the Big Apple and hanging with a member of Leo’s fam. The actor and his model girlfriend hit the New York City streets Saturday … with the two hopping on bicycles and flying down the streets — Leo

Lupita Nyong’o is taking some time away from the dating scene … confirming she and Joshua Jackson aren’t together anymore — and, saying she’s focused on another little guy in her life. The actress sat down for an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, published Tuesday, in which she confirms she’s no longer involved with Jackson

Donald Trump is getting trolled by the film he fought tooth and nail to prevent from being released … and marketers for the flick are rubbing it in his face at one of his rallies. Trump held an event Wednesday in Reading, Pennsylvania … and midway through, the people behind “The Apprentice” pulled a publicity

Jussie Smollett had another brush with the law — only this time the crime was for real, and it involved one of his closest family members! Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Jussie’s mom, Janet, had her L.A. home nearly burglarized by a couple of would-be thieves Monday night — and her actor son

Play video content TMZ.com Matthew McConaughey is making sure his 16-year-old son, Levi, is doing alright, alright, alright on the set of his big break … TMZ has learned. In video footage obtained by TMZ … the Oscar winner is seen reassuring his and Camila Alves‘ son, who is on set at Mission Beach in

Play video content BACKGRID Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock had an epic reunion … rolling up for a special 30-year anniversary screening of their iconic film, “Speed.” Yes, it’s hard to believe it’s been 3 decades since the action thriller launched Sandra into stardom — and she looked just as stunning as she did back

A major Australian airline is apologizing after showing a sexually explicit movie on every single screen during a 10-hour flight … horrifying passengers who had no say in their in-flight entertainment. The movie on this flight was “Daddio” … which stars Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn and features graphic nudity, sexting and tons of profanity.

Austrian–American actress Sybil Danning was in her mid-30s when she played Ariadne — the evil eye candy and princess planning to rule the world with her magic — in the 1983 adventure movie “Hercules.” Danning played opposite Lou Ferrigno as the bulky and enormously strong Hercules and Ingrid Anderson as the most beautiful queen who

Play video content TMZ.com Chris Brown will be tried in the court of public opinion when ID airs its ‘History of Violence’ documentary about him on October 27 … a criminal assault on the truth, claims his longtime producer Roccstar!!! TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Roccstar outside the Living Legends Foundation Awards, and he

Ben Affleck‘s father-son outing took a detour when his vehicle, an electric Ford Bronco, ran out of juice … while on a Los Angeles freeway this weekend. The actor and his son, Samuel, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, were enjoying a drive in the Tiffany blue vehicle Saturday … when they found themselves

Alec Baldwin‘s film “Rust” is gearing up for its world premiere at Poland’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Cinematography Film Festival next month … but it’s being slammed as tone-deaf by industry peers of the late Halyna Hutchins. Many are raising concerns about whether it’s appropriate to showcase the controversial Western at an event that Hutchins, who was

Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti are getting super serious … because they’re going out to public dinners together with their parents. The actor and his model girlfriend broke bread Wednesday night over in Italy with Vittoria’s mother and Leo’s stepfather … sitting down for dinner at Pierluigi in Rome. The party of four seemed

Hidden behind this mashed-up photo is an actor and celebrity who’s been around the block since the 80’s, and he’s no joke! Put your celeb knowledge on the line, or better yet walk the line … do you think you’ve got what it takes to outrun this unknown star? Commonly recognized by his pronounced ‘brows,

Salma Hayek is aging like a fine wine, because she just keeps looking better … and her fellow celebs are noticing, including Jeff Bezos‘ fiancée. The actress just posted a bunch of new photos on social media, exuding beauty and sex appeal at 58 … and Lauren Sanchez is giving her major probs. Waiting for

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix don’t seem to be enough on their own to make the ‘Joker’ sequel a hit … and the early returns are anything but promising. “Joker: Folie à Deux” is stumbling out of the gate … making only $20 million at the domestic box office Friday, and that’s not even the

The famed haunted house from “Poltergeist” is getting revived following a recent sale … and it’s coming back as a short term rental. Christian Melgar and Zo Amilee with Coldwell Banker Realty Westlake Village tell TMZ … the Simi Valley, CA house sold Friday for $1.28 million, which was $100,000 over the asking price. We’re

Transgender model Sidney Starr and “Family Matters” alum Darius McCrary have been putting on a strong public front for months, and their union just got a whole lot tighter … and Sidney says it’s all thanks to gender-affirming surgery!!! The two lovebirds recently paid Adam22 a visit at “No Jumper” … where Sidney jumped at

Melania Trump is pro-choice, Will Smith is gassy and Rashee Rice‘s mom is being accused of sticky fingers … all this on today’s TMZ TV Hot Takes. TMZ Live Play video content TMZ.com First up on “TMZ Live,” Harvey and Babcock break down where Melania stands in relation to her husband on the issue of

Former actor Sean Frye was just a teen when he rose to stardom playing opposite Henry Thomas as Elliot’s older brother — the sunglass-toting friend in the blockbuster classic “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” back in 1982. Sean was on the supernatural set with Henry Thomas as the 10-year-old boy who loves “Star Wars” and baseball, Elliot,

Chris Pine is the latest celeb to have cops descend on his home … for no legit reason. Someone called 911 and claimed a person sexually assaulted him at an address that matched Pine’s home. When LAPD cops arrived, Chris answered the door … clearly surprised to see the officers. Officers spoke with Chris and