January 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She may not be a household name yet, but after making moviegoers swoon for her adorable character in Mike Leigh’s most recent film, “Happy Go Lucky,” Sally Hawkins is on her way.
The 32-year-old Brit, and AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star, is currently up for a Golden Globe this coming weekend for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, for bringing to life a plucky optimist named Poppy.
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December 23, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Dev Patel burst onto the international film scene in a big way in 2008 with a stellar performance as a young man in Mumbai, India searching for love in the most unlikely way — on India’s version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” in the Danny Boyle-directed, “Slumdog Millionaire.”
With award season in full swing, Dev and “Slumdog” have garnered a slew of accolades including a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2009 Screen Actors Guild awards and the film nabbed a Best Picture nomination at the Golden Globes.
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December 1, 2008
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Some people have to change their college majors once or twice before they decide on a career. For Joel Moss Levinson, it took 40 jobs to find his true calling – winning YouTube video contests.
In the last year, he’s won 12 contests thanks to the votes of thousands of fans and his brand of raunchy, catchy musical comedy – earning him over $200,000 in cash and prizes. His wins have landed him on the front page of the New York Times, on NBC’s “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” – and now, he’s AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star.
Meet Joel inside!
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November 13, 2008
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
With her dark hair and fine features, Kristen Stewart could make a great vampire — but in “Twilight,” she only dates one. Kristen plays Bella, the human Juliet to Edward’s vampire Romeo, in the teen romance, and the way she bites into the role has helped make her AccessHollywood.com‘s latest Rising Star.
Read on to meet Kristen Stewart!
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October 30, 2008
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Olga Kurylenko may win the heart of Daniel Craig in the November release “Quantum of Solace,” but she’s more than just a Bond girl — she’s AccessHollywood.com‘s new Rising Star!
Read on to meet the Ukrainian-born model and actress.
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October 9, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
To catch a glimpse of AccessHollywood.com’s new Rising Star, you better have a fast eye! Not only does this 26-year-old play the fastest woman on television, she is on her way to super stardom on NBC’s “Heroes,” as Daphne Millbrook, better known to fans as The Speedster.
Meet Brea Grant!
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September 25, 2008
Jolie Lash
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
There are two things a person notices immediately when they meet Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the comedy duo behind and starring in HBO’s new series, “Little Britain USA.”
Find out what those two things are and a whole lot more about AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Stars.
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September 12, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
For Anna Torv, landing the lead in J.J. Abrams’ new show, “Fringe,” about a FBI agent working with an eccentric scientist to solve unexplained phenomenon, was just the break she had been dreaming about — but what made the Aussie actress nervous about working in America?
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August 28, 2008
By David Greenwald
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It’s a tale as old as Brenda – An innocent young girl moves to Beverly Hills and enters a world of drama she never knew existed. For Shenae Grimes, it’s a story of art imitating life as she takes on the role of Annie, a Kansas high schooler who transfers to West Beverly Hills High in The CW’s new “90210” – recalling one Brenda Walsh’s arrival from Minnesota on the original series.
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July 31, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It’s mid-day and Charlotte Sometimes is taking AccessHollywood.com’s phone call from the back of a moving vehicle.
“I’m sorry, we’re in a cab and people keep talking,” she sighs. “I keep trying to concentrate on my thoughts and I keep hearing like, ‘Where are we supposed to be going?’”
With a slot on the summer’s Warped Tour and her debut album, “Waves and the Both of Us,” being touted by everyone from VH1 to the New York Times, life is pretty busy for AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star.
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July 18, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
You might recognize Amanda Seyfried as a member of “The Plastics” from 2004’s “Mean Girls” or as part of the unconventional Henrickson clan in HBO’s “Big Love,” but the world is about to see — and hear-- a whole new side of the young actress.
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June 19, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
When Disney’s latest teen film, “Camp Rock,” premiers Friday, the fans will be screaming for the Nick, Joe, and Kevin, better known to millions of ‘tweens as the Jonas Brothers. But there’s also a budding actress receiving accolades for the project — Demi Lovato.
Far from just another ‘tween sweetheart in the making, Demi boasts an impressive background in television, film and music. She is an accomplished pianist, drummer, guitar player, and singer; not to mention a popular YouTube star; along with fellow Disney pal Selena Gomez.
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June 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Cindy Crawford’s masculine facial bone structure made her the supermodel of the late ‘80s. In the ‘90s, there was no one bigger than waif-thin Kate Moss, whose tiny frame and sunken eyes prompted writers to coin the phrase “heroin chic” just to describe her. In recent months though, a new model has claimed “face of the decade” – Access Hollywood Rising Star, Agyness Deyn.
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June 4, 2008
by Eric Anderson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Emma (who most will recognize as Jonah Hill’s crush, Jules, from “Superbad) has quite a busy summer ahead of her, starring opposite Rainn Wilson in “The Rocker” and alongside Anna Faris and friends in “House Bunny.”
Where did she get her big break and what’s her ultimate Hollywood dream?
Emma opens up to AccessHollywood.com!
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May 22, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
When “Saturday Night Live” returned to the air following the writer’s strike, a hilarious fresh voice was heard from the stage of Studio 8H coming from the sketch show’s newest cast member, Casey Wilson.
Her breakout performances and envelope-pushing characters have legions of “SNL” viewers reaching for the rewind button on their DVRs. So it’s no wonder why Casey, who is AccessHollywood.com’s new Rising Star, is on the verge of leaping from featured player to seasoned regular, both on “SNL” and the big screen.
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May 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Kate Voegele may look a little familiar.
This season, the pretty Ohio lass with the pin-straight dark brown hair, those shy, flickering eyes, and her perfectly plumped lips joined the cast of “One Tree Hill” in a multi-episode arc as singer-songwriter Mia.
At first, fans of the show saw her as the shy, piano-playing backing member of Jason’s (Kevin Federline) band. As his ego grew, however, and her talent was observed by Peyton (Hilarie Burton), Jason was dropped and Mia was dragged out of her shell, eventually becoming a super successful music star in the fictional “One Tree Hill” world.
Now, this AccessHollywood.com Rising Star is poised to do the same thing in real life.
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May 8, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Ben Barnes might not be a household name just yet, but landing the lead role as Prince Caspian in Disney’s second installment of “The Chronicles of Narnia” franchise is about to change everything for the young actor.
Fans might recognize Ben from his role in the fantasy romp “Stardust,” and theatergoers lucky enough to catch him in the London West End production of “History Boys” already have a taste for the talents of AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star.
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April 30, 2008
by Eric Anderson
NEW YORK, New York --
The socialites of New York’s Upper East Side have officially been put on notice – there’s a new developing diva in town and you can just call her “Little J.”
So far on the new season of “Gossip Girl,” viewers have watched as young Jenny Humphrey (played by rising star Taylor Momsen) stepped out of the shadows and firmly into the forefront as a new fierce force to be reckoned with.
But how exactly did this 14-year-old Hollywood up-and-comer from St. Louis make it on to one of the hottest shows on TV?
Actually, it all started with chicken.
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April 17, 2008
Jolie Lash
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Earlier this week, funnyman Russell Brand took a break from a Los Angeles set where he has been filming a part in Adam Sandler’s upcoming movie, “Bedtime Stories,” to share some side-splitting tales a person usually has to pay good money to hear.
The lanky actor, stand-up comedian and British TV and radio host plays Sandler’s sidekick in the film and while that is no small feat, by the time “Bedtime Stories” hits the theaters, you’ll already be quite familiar with Access Hollywood Rising Star Russell Brand.
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April 3, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Henry Cavill opens up about what’s in store for his fans this season on “The Tudors,” and what to expect from his big screen endeavors.
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March 20, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
With a breakout role embodying a character inspired by a Beatles song, Hollywood was bound to take notice of Jim Sturgess. Currently starring in the casino caper “21,” this actor’s star power is only getting brighter.
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March 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She’s already conquered her native Britain, and now, Rising Star Leona Lewis is ready to take over America.
And take over she will, especially if “American Idol’s” Simon Cowell has his way. The “American Idol” judge has had a heavy hand in her short-lived, but already monumental career, which is beginning to take flight stateside.
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February 20, 2008
Jolie Lash
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Two years ago, Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” became the song that closed "Idol" each evening. Last year it was Chris Daughtry’s compelling tune, “Home.”
And this year, for Hollywood week anyway, “American Idol’s” theme belonged to another new artist — 25-year-old Ferras — and his anthem, “Hollywood’s Not America.”
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February 12, 2008
Jolie Lash
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
While plenty of America’s favorite shows were forced to shut down production due to the Writer’s Guild of America strike, the primetime schedule hasn’t fully become immersed in reality thanks to shows like Fox’s "Terminator: The Sarah Conor Chronicles."
Making the show one to watch, is sci-fi beauty and Access Hollywood Rising Star Summer Glau, who takes on the "Terminator" role first made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. This time around though, the terminator is teenage and female.
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January 29, 2008
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Get to know Saoirse Ronan, the young actress Hollywood is taking notice of. Access Hollywood's
latest Rising Star has nabbed an Oscar nomination for "Atonement,"
putting her in a league of acting icons. Meet the girl who Peter
Jackson chose as the lead in his next film.
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January 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Meet plucky young British chanteuse Kate Nash!
Naughty girls who need new anthems about bad boyfriends and make-out sessions need to look no further than plucky London chanteuse Kate Nash, Access Hollywood’s latest Rising Star.
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December 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
McCord’s portrayal of the troubled, sexed-up young girl has made fans of the show both love and hate her all at once.
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November 30, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Ellen describes her newest film as a ” hilarious, wonderful, corky, fantastic, story.” Juno also stars Michael Cera of “Superbad” fame, along with Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman.
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November 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
She had a role in the Samuel L. Jackson fronted “Coach Carter,” and starred opposite perky blonde, Hilary Duff in the emotional, teenage tale, “Raise Your Voice.” In the 2004 film, Davis, who played scholarship music kid Denise Gilmore, used her own musical abilities as part of her role.
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October 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It’s thanks to O’Loughlin though, that new fans are flocking to the show as weeks pass. For starters, the one time contender for the role of James Bond (which went to Daniel Craig) is playing a heroic guy, caught up in plenty of action. He’s also involved in plenty of shirtless scenes as Access Hollywood found out when we interviewed the arousing Aussie.
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October 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Shahi’s character, Rees, has plenty of troubles of her own. In the first few episodes, viewers learn Rees got stuck with Crews because of a previous drug problem that sent her to rehab. Her character might also be a sex addict too.
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September 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, there is the all too sticky matter of who killed Chuck, to deal with.
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September 13, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 13, 2007) – She’s best known for playing Bridget in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” but in a matter of days, actress Blake Lively will be your favorite “Gossip Girl.”
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August 29, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
And after an intense cliffhanger last year, what can fans expect to see as Season Three unfolds?
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August 9, 2007
NEW YORK, NY --
A sample lyric from Kingston’s infectious summer song? How about these curse-word free lines:
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July 26, 2007
NEW YORK, NY --
The funny film is poised to capture the attention of young America, looking for laughs and an on-screen love interest, which pairs Samberg opposite Australian beauty, and Sacha Baron Cohen’s soon-to-be missus, Isla Fisher.
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July 11, 2007
NEW YORK, NY --
Though she auditioned for the Broadway version of the musical, longing to give her take on Tracy to the world, she was sadly, shot down. Trolling the Internet one day not long after, the wannabe actress stumbled across an ad looking for auditions tapes from potential new Tracy’s for the big screen adaptation of the teen’s tale.
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June 18, 2007
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She’s barely 21, but the July 3rd
release of “Transformers” has turned Megan Fox into a major star.
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June 5, 2007
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Two summers ago, Seth Rogen was the one who
outed budding movie star Steve Carell as a "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." But now
this summer, it's Seth who is breaking out with big laughs, a lot of heart and
as people who see "Knocked Up" can attest to — a little skin.
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