actor

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The former “Cosby Show” actor became the subject of viral job-shaming, with critics mocking him for working retail decades after his television success.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

She’s the kind of actor we desperately need right now, someone who isn’t afraid to challenge themselves or risk their viewership with a daring role.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Last June, the same judge dismissed a defamation claim by Baldoni and his associates against Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Before filming his first episode, Cudi binged several podcasts and tapped people like writer, producer and actor Lena Waithe, whose guidance helped him navigate hosting and connect authentically with his guests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He’d written a mediocre poem but had performed like a trained actor, which made his mediocre poem sound excellent.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith