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Cynthia Erivo vs. Idina Menzel: Height, Age, ‘Defying Gravity,’ and More

Matt Moore — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:52:34 +0000

Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel are two of the most iconic voices in Broadway and film, both becoming synonymous with the role of Elphaba in Wicked. As Erivo brings the Wicked Witch of the West back to the big screen, comparisons are inevitable.

Each star has a unique background and career highlights, using their physical talents to make a path in the entertainment industry. Whether you’re a die-hard Wicked fan or just curious about these two extraordinary performers, here’s how they compare.

‘Wicked’ actors Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Kristin Chenoweth | Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images

Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel: Age, height, and Zodiac sign

Cynthia Erivo (born Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo) is a British actor and singer originally from Stockwell in South London. Her parents were Nigerian immigrants who also gave birth to Erivo’s sister, Nicolette.

Erivo was born on Jan. 8, 1987, making her 37 years old in 2024. It also means Erivo’s Zodiac sign is Capricorn. Such individuals are said to be pragmatic, ambitious, disciplined, and loyal friends.

Erivo is 5 feet, 1 inch tall. That puts her at the same height as her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande.

Idina Menzel (born Idina Mentzel) is an American actor and singer. Born in Manhattan, New York, Menzel grew up in New Jersey and Long Island and has a younger sister named Cara. Menzel changed her name to better reflect the pronunciation her family adopted upon immigrating from Russia.

Menzel was born on May 30, 1971, making her 53 years old in 2024. The singer was 32 years old when she debuted as Elphaba on Broadway. Her Zodiac sign is Gemini, which is typically associated with curiosity, humor, and impulsivity.

Menzel is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, according to the actor herself.

Cynthia Erivo	Idina Menzel
37 years old	53 years old
Capricorn	Gemini
5’1″	5’6″

Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel: Net worth and career highlights

Cynthia Erivo has been active in the entertainment industry since 2010. After graduating from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2010, she began working on British television series.

Erivo eventually began appearing in British stage productions, gaining critical praise for her work in productions of The Color Purple (reprising it on Broadway), I Can’t Sing!, and Dessa Rose.

She made her film debut in 2018’s Bad Times at the El Royale, followed by the title role in 2019’s Harriet Tubman biopic Harriet. Erivo’s other credits include the films Widows, Pinocchio, and Luther: The Fallen Sun, as well as the HBO series The Outsider.

For 2024’s Wicked, Erivo earned a reported $1 million. However, Universal denied the figure and claimed Erivo and Grande were compensated “equally.”

As of 2024, Erivo’s net worth stands at an estimated $3 million.

Idina Menzel’s career began in 1995. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1992. By 1996, she made her Broadway debut in a production of Rent.

In 2003, Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in the musical version of Wicked. The part earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

Menzel’s film and television career began in 2001. Notable credits include Glee, the Frozen franchise, and Uncut Gems.

During a 2006 production of Wicked in London, Menzel was the highest-paid performer in West End history with a reported salary of over $30,000 per week. Her Frozen 2 salary isn’t available, but the animated sequel earned over $1 billion at the box office. Suffice it to say Menzel will be appropriately compensated for Frozen 3.

Menzel’s estimated net worth stands at $16 million in 2024.

Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel: ‘Defying Gravity’

“Defying Gravity” is the signature song from Wicked, primarily performed by the character Elphaba. The Stephen Scwartz composition features lyrics in which Elphaba declares her intent to confront the Wizard of Oz and embraces her power as an outsider.

Menzel’s version during the original Broadway run helped the actor stand out even more. The mezzo-soprano singer made the song her own in more ways than one. Menzel also released a pop remix of the song on her 2007 album I Stand.

Cynthia Erivo proved more than capable of taking on the iconic song in the Wicked movie. Her take on “Defying Gravity” is a high point of not only the film, but the official soundtrack.

Erivo’s task may have been even more difficult than Menzel’s. The film version had to stand apart from the Broadway original while still paying homage to Menzel. Erivo accomplished that goal in the film, winning Menzel’s approval along the way.

Net worth estimates via CelebrityNetWorth.com

5 TV Dream Homes: Could the Actors Who Lived There Really Afford Them?

Matt Moore — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:30:44 +0000

When it comes to TV dream homes, it’s easy to get envious of the stunning apartments, houses, and even mansions characters call home. But while these settings may seem like the epitome of luxury, we’re often left wondering how the characters can afford them. The answer typically requires us to suspend disbelief for the sake of the plot. So let’s ask the next logical question: Could the actors who lived in these iconic spaces actually afford them in real life?

From the Peaky Blinders mansion to the chic penthouse in Gossip Girl, we’re taking a closer look at five of the most famous TV residences to see if the actors’ net worths would realistically align with the high cost of living in these dream homes.

Cillian Murphy and the ‘Peaky Blinders’ mansion

At the peak (no pun intended) of his power and influence, Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) sets up his family at Arrow House in Warwickshire, England. The gangster’s home with wife Grace is actually Arley Hall and Gardens in Northwich, Cheshire.

The mansion boasts eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms. With an estimated value of $5.4 million, affording Arrow House requires a net worth of just over $5 million.

That makes it an easy buy for Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy. The Irish actor’s net worth is an estimated $20 million thanks in part to his role in the period crime saga. Murphy and his family currently live in Dublin, Ireland after spending 15 years in London.

Tom Ellis and the ‘Lucifer’ penthouse

Lucifer ran for six seasons, charming audiences with a blend of fantasy and police procedural. The series, inspired by DC Comics characters, imagines Lucifer giving up his throne in Hell to instead run a nightclub in Los Angeles.

In LA, Lucifer calls Hollywood Boulevard home. His penthouse is accessible via an elevator from Club Lux, adding to the property’s estimated $6 million value (apparently in Lucifer’s budget). The price would necessitate a net worth of about $5.6 million.

Lucifer star Tom Ellis just barely meets that threshold with an estimated net worth of $6 million. The Welsh actor’s most recent credits include the 2024 Netflix film Players and the upcoming Washington Black TV series and The Thursday Murder Club movie.

Candace Cameron Bure and the ‘Full House’ house

It’s hard to watch Full House and not wonder how Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), Uncle Jesse (John Stamos), and Joey Gladstone (Dave Couiller) managed to afford the Victorian home on Broderick Street in San Francisco.

But it was the kind of house necessary to tell the story of three men raising three girls (and more as the series went on). The house returned to the spotlight with Netflix’s reboot, Fuller House. By then, it was DJ Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure) who owned the house.

The 5-bedroom and 4-bathroom house carries a $6.5 million price tag, requiring a net worth of $6.1 million and an annual income of just over $1 million. Bure’s net worth is an estimated $14 million. The Hallmark Channel star could easily afford the home for her husband, former hockey pro Valeri Bure, and their three children.

Leighton Meester and the ‘Gossip Girl’ penthouse

So much of what happened on Gossip Girl required viewers to suspend disbelief and truly believe that these high school kids were living such luxurious (and dramatic) lives. That included seeing Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) living in a New York City penthouse.

Located on 5th Avenue, the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom penthouse requires a $17.7 million net worth. Even combining her assets with her husband Adrian Brody leaves Meester short; the couple’s combined net worth is estimated at $16 million.

Both actors have worked steadily since the days of Gossip Girl. Brody co-stars in the breakout Netflix hit Nobody Wants This. Meester starred in 2023’s EXMas and will feature in The Buccaneers Season 2. In 2019, the celebrity couple spent $6.5 million on a nearly 6,000-square-foot home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

However, Meester’s Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively could easily afford the penthouse. Her character, Serena van der Woodson, lives there in season 5. Lively boasts a $30 million net worth on her own thanks to her film career and business ventures. Her husband, Ryan Reynolds, carries a $350 million net worth.

The ‘Downton Abby’ cast and Downton Abbey

Few television homes are as expensive as the one on Downton Abbey. Home to the aristocratic Crawley family, the castle features over 300 rooms. Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England stood in for Downton Abbey for exterior shots, the grounds, and some interior shots.

The Downton Abbey castle has an estimated value of $400 million. In other words, it requires an annual income of $98 million and a net worth of $376 million.

Unsurprisingly, no member of the Downton Abbey cast can touch that net worth, making the property unaffordable for all involved. Dame Maggie Smith had a $20 million net worth at the time of her death. Michelle Dockery ($4 million), Hugh Bonneville ($8 million), and Elizabeth McGovern ($4 million) also remain far from the necessary income to afford Downton Abbey.

So who could afford the castle? If King Charles gets bored of Buckingham Palace, his $700 million net worth would make moving to Downton a little easier. Or, unofficial British royals David and Victoria Beckham could foot the bill. The celebrity couple holds a combined net worth of $450 million.

House valuations via Evernest
Net worth estimates via CelebrityNetWorth.com

3 Times Taylor Swift Showed Off Her Billionaire Status

Matt Moore — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:28:19 +0000

Taylor Swift’s net worth reached new heights in 2024. The pop star’s bottom line stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making her the wealthiest female singer in the world.

And while the Eras tour pushed Swift into billionaire status, her decades-long career has steadily built up her net worth. The singer also hasn’t been shy about showing off her wealth and proving that she’s worth every penny of the $1.6 billion.

Taylor Swift’s 90-year-old mansion cost $25 million

Celebrity real estate is an easy way to measure a star’s net worth. Elaborate mansions and multiple homes let celebrities like Taylor Swift flaunt their wealth.

In Swift’s case, the best example may be the nearly century-old mansion she purchased in September 25. Swift paid $25 million for the Samuel Goldwyn Estate in Beverly Hills, California, and has since spent years renovating the former home of film legend Samuel Goldwyn.

Swift’s California home features four bedrooms, a guest suite, and a curved patio sitting area along with a swimming pool, tennis court, and a cabana. It’s part of a real estate portfolio that includes Swift’s residences in Nashville, Tennessee, New York City, and Rhode Island.

Inside Taylor Swift’s private jets

Like any billionaire, Taylor Swift travels in style. That includes only flying in her private jets as she crisscrosses the globe for concert tours, vacations, and boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football games.

In 2011, she purchased a Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900. According to StyleCaster, Swift paid $40 million for the plane.

Swift sold the Falcon 900 in January 2024 and began flying in her other private jet, a Dassault 7X. The Dassault can carry up to 16 passengers and is designed for longer flights. A pre-owned craft typically costs between $18-20 million.

Swift’s private jets may show off her wealth, but many critics argue her jet use has become excessive over the past few years. The singer’s carbon footprint far exceeded that of any other celebrity.

Taylor Swift’s $30 million security bill

How do you protect a billion-dollar asset? Spend $30 million, if you’re Taylor Swift.

According to an Eras tour source, Swift paid upwards of $30 million for security during the tour. Considering the concert series was estimated to generate over $4 billion, that security tab is just a drop in the bucket.

The source told The Sun Swift hired 20 people to provide security for the singer and her team during the tour’s European leg. Each security personnel earned $1,100 daily for 100 days of the tour. Security camera rentals, walkie-talkies, clothing, monitors, and associated travel costs were added to the bill.

It’s a small price to pay for a billionaire like Taylor Swift to feel secure. Swift’s security measures came to light following an alleged terrorist attack plot that forced her to cancel three shows in Vienna, Austria.

Diddy and Cassie: 3 Times Sean Combs Was a Hypocrite

Matt Moore — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:01:52 +0000

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie’s relationship was tumultuous and a focal point of the hip-hop mogul’s scandal. The pair dated for years, ending with an out-of-court settlement after Cassie accused Diddy of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking.

The relationship, which ended in 2018, went back under the microscope following Combs’ September 2024 arrest on charges related to racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for purposes of prostitution. While other celebrities raised red flags about Combs, his hypocrisy toward Cassie provides an unsettling look at his behavior.

Cassie raised questions after Diddy reunited with ex Jennifer Lopez

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jennifer Lopez broke up in 2001 after a relationship that had its share of controversy and scandal. But the two remained relatively close, even after Lopez married and Diddy began dating Cassie.

Cassie’s 2023 lawsuit claimed Diddy raped and abused her when she tried to leave the relationship. However, Diddy appeared to have a different perspective on fidelity in his comments about reuniting with Lopez at the 2015 American Music Awards.

In Diddy’s interview with The Breakfast Club, he claimed Cassie didn’t have a problem with his being friendly toward an ex. But at the same time, he suggested Cassie wasn’t initially thrilled.

“She had some questions,” Diddy said. “She had some questions but not, not…you know, Casper [Smart, Lopez’s boyfriend] was there. Me and Jennifer, people gonna be friends, man, people gonna grow, and, any of my exes, they smile and they’re happy to see me, and that’s all that was about. And, you know, I answered the question and we kept it moving.”

Diddy’s claim that any of his ex-girlfriends are happy to see me certainly didn’t apply to Casandra Ventura.

Diddy had approval over Cassie’s love scenes in a movie

Cassie’s career extended beyond music. She also has a handful of acting credits on her resume, including the 2016 romantic comedy The Perfect Match.

Cassie’s co-star Terrance J reached out to Diddy prior to filming. The actor wanted to get the hip-hop mogul’s approval regarding love scenes with Cassie.

In a 2016 interview with The Breakfast Club, Diddy claimed he wanted Cassie’s love scenes to feel as real as possible. “I wanted him to know that it’s a movie, man, go do your thing. I respect the art,” he said.

But Diddy changed his tune later in the interview, sharing that he wasn’t always comfortable watching Cassie’s performance. “I was a little bit sick. I was watching the movie and I’m like, ‘This is the third love scene.’ I’m tapping her, I’m like, ‘Yo, you really in the movie.’

“They had a little screening for me, Terrence had a little screening for me. Because they were like, ‘Puff, we want to make sure that everything’s cool.’ So, I’m looking at her like, ‘Yo, you getting smashed three times in the joint and you ain’t even say nothing.’ I’m like, ‘Where the arc in your character?’ And she’s just like, ignoring me.”

Considering Diddy once admitted that his partners should expect him to cheat and lie “25% of the time,” it’s hypocritical for him to get defensive over a movie.

Diddy’s apology after leaked video showed him abusing Cassie didn’t seem sincere

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney denied Cassie’s allegations of domestic violence outlined in her 2023 lawsuit. But a leaked video proved there was some truth to Cassie’s claims.

The 2016 video shows Diddy physically assaulting Cassie in a hotel. It came just a year before Diddy rebranded himself as “Love,” a hypocrisy not lost on anyone who saw the leaked footage.

Diddy’s 2024 apology video was met with skepticism and criticism. One source claimed Diddy believes the video didn’t tell the whole story. A body language expert told Showbiz Cheat Sheet the apology sounded too rehearsed and lacked authenticity.

How to get help: In the U.S., call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

How to get help: In the U.S., call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.

3 Times Usher Warned Us About Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Matt Moore — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:05:08 +0000

The September 2024 arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on charges related to racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for purposes of prostitution appears to be the culmination of years of allegations, rumors, and red flags. But despite the scandals that followed him, Combs remained prominent in hip-hop, reality TV, advertising, and more.

Among Diddy’s closest connections in music was Usher. The R&B singer began as a Diddy protege before striking out on his own and becoming one of the biggest stars in the world. Along the way, Usher raised multiple red flags about Diddy’s behavior behind closed doors.

Usher saw ‘very curious things’ living with Diddy

Usher lost his voice during the lead-up to releasing his self-titled debut album in 1994. Record producer LA Reid contemplated dropping Usher and canceling the album. Instead, Reid sent Usher to live with Sean Combs for a year of what Reid called “Flavor Camp.”

So in 1994, a 13-year-old Usher lived with Diddy in New York City. He recounted his experiences during a 2016 interview with Howard Stern.

“In the ’90s, do you understand what that’s like?” Usher explained. “It was curious. I got a chance to see some things. I went there to see the lifestyle. And I saw it.”

Usher continued, hinting at what he saw while living under Diddy’s roof. “It was pretty wild,” he added. “It was crazy. … There were very curious things taking place, and I didn’t necessarily understand it.”

Usher wouldn’t let his kids around Diddy

Usher provided more details about life with Diddy, some of which were strikingly similar to the allegations from Diddy’s 2024 arrest.

“There was always girls around,” he told Rolling Stone in 2004. “You’d open a door and see somebody doing it or several people in a room having an orgy. You never knew what was going to happen.”

It was an atypical experience for a teenager, even one in the entertainment industry. Now as a father, Usher admitted he wouldn’t let any of his children go off to have similar experiences with Sean Combs.

When asked if he would let his children live with Diddy at “Puffy Camp,” Usher responded with a resounding “hell no.”

Usher said Diddy turned his back on him

The allegations against Diddy paint a picture of emotional abuse, physical harm, and bullying. There are also stories of how the rap mogul demanded loyalty from those around him or used his lavish lifestyle to influence and control others.

Living with Diddy gave Usher a front-row seat to how the record producer lived. But when Usher needed a favor, his one-time mentor wasn’t willing to share the wealth.

“I looked up to Puffy, but he turned his back on me,” Usher told The Times in 2004. “I went to him once when my record company wasn’t doing me so well, when I was about 17, and I’m like, ‘Yo, Puff, you know, I need some money, I don’t have any money, man, and can I borrow $5,000?’ And he’s like, ‘Nah, man, I haven’t got it.’ And yet he was walking Versace, you know?”

Celebrity Net Worth estimates Diddy to be worth $600 million in 2024. So it’s safe to assume he could afford to lend Usher $5,000 in 1995. It was just a year after he launched Bad Boys Records and signed the Notorious B.I.G.

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Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Tonight, Sept. 21?

Matt Moore — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:26:21 +0000

Saturday Night Live’s new season got a major update from NBC this week. Following news of a cast shakeup, the sketch show announced its initial schedule for SNL Season 50.

Sarah Sherman and Colin Jost | Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images

‘Saturday Night Live’ won’t be new tonight, Sept. 21

Unfortunately, Saturday Night Live won’t be new tonight. The new season isn’t set to kick off until Sept. 28.

Instead, NBC will reair a season 49 episode tonight during SNL’s normal timeslot. Tune in at 11:30 p.m. ET to see host Ryan Gosling and musical guest Chris Stapleton.

The episode earned Gosling an Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series Emmy nomination, partly thanks to the wildly popular “Beavis and Butt-head” sketch. Gosling lost out on the trophy to The Bear’s Jon Bernthal.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 50 kicks off with 4 consecutive episodes

Saturday Night Live has made sure it’s worth the wait for its historic 50th season. Four straight brand-new episodes are scheduled, beginning Sept. 28. Another episode is scheduled for Nov. 2, just in time for the presidential election.

Hacks star Jean Smart will host the season 50 premiere. She’ll make her SNL debut and be joined by musical guest Jelly Roll.

Then, comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5. It’s the second time in less than a year for Bargatze, who will be supported by Coldplay as the music act.

Ariana Grande returns to SNL on Oct. 12 to promote Wicked. Stevie Nicks will be the musical guest. This is her first time back on SNL in more than 40 years.

The Oct. 19 episode will be led by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton. Pop star Billie Eilish will also be there as the musical guest.

John Mullaney will host Saturday Night Live’s election episode on Nov. 2. Chappell Roan will perform, adding to the night’s excitement.

3 new cast members will make their SNL debut

Three new comedians join the Saturday Night Live cast for season 50. They replace departing cast members Molly Kearney, Punkie Johnson, and Chloe Troast.

Ashley Padilla comes to SNL from The Groundlings improv group. She’s also appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Night Court.

Emil Wakim is a stand-up comedian who has opened for Nikki Glaser, Roy Wood, Jr., and Neal Brennan. In 2022, he debuted on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Jane Wickline made a name for herself in comedy thanks to TikTok. She’s amassed 45 million followers on the platform, where she performed on the sketch show Stapleview.

Saturday Night Live Season 50 premieres Sept. 28 on NBC.

Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight, Sept. 7?

Matt Moore — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:49:39 +0000

The calendar has flipped over to September, and that usually means new Saturday Night Live episodes are on the way. The combination of SNL’s 50th season and an election year has also created the most anticipation for a new Saturday Night Live season in recent memory.

‘Saturday Night Live’ season 49 cast | Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC via Getty Images

Saturday Night Live schedule for Sept. 7

Saturday Night Live will not air a new episode tonight, September 7. The 50th season of the sketch comedy show won’t start until September 28.

Instead, NBC will reair an episode of Saturday Night Live during the show’s regular 11:30 p.m. ET timeslot. Tune in to revisit the season 49 episode hosted by Emma Stone with musical guest Noah Kahn.

The episode was a memorable one for Stone as she entered the famous Five Timers Club. The 35-year-old Oscar winner is the youngest celebrity to host Saturday Night Live, something highlighted when Tina Fey and Candice Bergen made cameos during the episode.

Saturday Night Live will return with some cast changes

When Saturday Night Live does return for the season 50 premiere later this month, things will look a little different around Studio 8H.

The SNL cast is already one of the largest in the show’s history. However, repertory player Punkie Johnson (who made history when she joined) and featured player Molly Kearney will not return. Both performers found it difficult to make a noticeable impact on SNL despite a willingness to play a range of characters.

As of now, Lorne Michaels and SNL have not announced any new additions to the cast. Maya Rudolph will be back in a guest role as Vice President Kamala Harris. The show is still on the search for an actor to play Tim Walz after Steve Martin turned down the role.

Perhaps most importantly, a host for the season 50 premiere has yet to be announced. Regardless of who is chosen, the excitement around season 50 and SNL’s election coverage should bring a palpable buzz to the show.

Saturday Night Live Season 50 premieres on Sept. 28 on NBC.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Character Guide: Roles for Scarlett Johansson and More Explained

Matt Moore — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:39:58 +0000

The Jurassic World Rebirth cast is ready to bring the world of dinosaurs back to the big screen. Director Gareth Edwards has assembled an all-star collection of actors to continue the multi-billion dollar franchise.

Taking place five years after 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, the new installment will put Scarlett Johansson in a world that has become largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. But humans and dinosaurs face off again when the creatures are found to be the key to a life-saving discovery.

Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett

Scarlett Johansson admitted that she’s been trying to join the Jurassic Park franchise for at least 15 years. Now that her Marvel Cinematic Universe obligations are over, the Oscar nominee now looks to lead a new franchise.

In Jurassic World Rebirth, Johansson plays Zora Bennett. She’s a covert ops expert hired to lead an expedition into isolated environments meant to recreate the ideal conditions for dinosaur survival. Bennett aims to extract DNA from the three largest dinosaur species that are still standing.

Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid

The Jurassic World Rebirth cast features Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali as Duncan Kincaid. He’s described as Bennett’s most trusted team leader and a partner to the covert ops expert.

Ali’s participation in the latest Jurassic Park installment is something of a surprise, given the actor’s resume. His selectivity is well-known in the film industry. But with his Blade role pushed back, Ali took the opportunity to join Johansson in the 2025 blockbuster.

Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis

Jonathan Bailey trades in the historical romance of Bridgerton for the science fiction of Jurassic World Rebirth. He’ll play paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis.

Official production stills from the movie show Bailey alongside Johansson, suggesting that Dr. Loomis will be brought along on the dangerous mission as the team’s dinosaur expert.

It will be Bailey’s biggest film role yet. He’s coming off a supporting role in Wicked and will return to the movie musical’s sequel in 2025.

Rupert Friend as Martin Krebs

Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) also features in the Jurassic World Rebirth cast. He’ll play Martin Krebs, a drug company representative who hired Bennett for the risky expedition.

It’s described as a starring role for Friend. Whether he’ll be sympathetic to Bennett’s team or play the greedy businessman archetype remains to be seen. The film reunites Friend with his Asteroid City co-star Scarlett Johansson.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Reuben Delgado

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays a crucial role in the film. He plays Reuben Delgado, the father of a family stranded on an island after a dinosaur capsizes their boat.

Garcia-Rulfo is best known for being Mickey Haller in the Netflix legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer. Now, he’ll inhabit a role that has become a Jurassic Park staple: A civilian on the run from dinosaurs.

The rest of the ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ cast and characters

Zora Bennet’s team will consist of Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF), and Ed Skrein (Deadpool, Rebel Moon).

The Delgado family will also include Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez).

Franchise stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum are not expected to appear.

Jurassic World Rebirth arrives in theaters on July 2, 2025.

Isabel May: Relationship Status, Social Media, and Net Worth

Matt Moore — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:55:13 +0000

Isabel May has been acting for a while, but her breakthrough role as Elsa Dutton in 1883 has raised her profile in the entertainment industry. And with that rise comes increased interest in her relationship status, net worth, and more.

May, born Nov. 21, 2000, has always been open about discussing her work on TV and film. But revealing details about her personal life isn’t exactly May’s style.

Isabel May’s relationship status, on- and off-screen

Isabel May’s relationship status has remained under wraps since the actor joined the spotlight. She has not publicly discussed any romantic partners or shared details on social media.

Rumors once circulated that May was in a relationship with her Alex & Katie co-star Barrett Carnahan. However, Carnahan’s marriage to longtime girlfriend Nina Kubicki debunked that speculation.

In 2022, May told TheWrap that she isn’t exactly a romantic. However, she hopes for a future relationship that mirrors the one between co-stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. “I certainly hope I have something like that in the future because that is the ideal marriage for sure.”

In terms of co-star friendships, May has been much more open about how she gets along with castmates. She once revealed that listening to Sam Elliott share stories from the Tombstone set was “pretty damn cool.”

McGraw and Hill, May’s TV parents, have also become close to the actor. She praised the celebrity couple’s marriage while also admitting that they have become like a second set of parents to her.

Is Isabel May on Instagram?

Don’t look for Isabel May to share any personal details on Instagram or any social media, for that matter. The actor deactivated her Instagram account and does not manage any other profiles.

No official Isabel May profiles exist on X, Facebook, and TikTok.

Isabel May’s net worth

Isabel May’s net worth will likely increase over the next few years. In 2024, it stands at an estimated $400,000 (via Celebrity Net Worth).

May’s net worth comes from her salary in 1883 and 1924. Previously, she earned paychecks from Young Sheldon and Alex & Katie. In 2024, May’s credits included American Masters and Masters of the Air.

On film, May’s net worth benefited from her roles in I Want You Back and The Moon & Back. She came close to earning superhero money when cast as Jayna in a planned Wonder Twins movie opposite KJ Apa. However, Warner Bros. canceled the DC Extended Universe film.

In 2023, May was cast alongside Jurnee Smollett to co-star in Sunflower. It will be the feature debut from director Misha Green and another starring role for May.

Other upcoming projects for May include the horror/sci-fi movie Menace and the romance Falling (co-starring Apa).

Rolling Loud Miami 2024 Headliners Ranked by Net Worth

Matt Moore — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:46:37 +0000

The Rolling Loud music festival comes to Miami, Florida, on Dec. 13-15 at the Hard Rock Stadium. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the concert, returning to the city where it began 10 years ago.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rolling Loud, festival organizers have assembled a worthy lineup. Some of the biggest (and richest) names in rap will be on hand, trying to ensure the Miami shows match the star power on display at Rolling Loud Los Angeles earlier this year. And just as impressive as the lineup is the individual net worths of each Rolling Loud Miami headliner for 2024.

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3. Playboi Carti

Rapper Playboi Carti comes in third on the list of the richest headliners for Rolling Loud Miami 2024. The Atlanta, Georgia, native is worth an estimated $9 million.

Playboi Carti’s net worth stems from sales of his two studio albums, Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red. A third album is expected later this year.

Beyond his music releases, Carti also founded the record label and rap collective Opium to add to his bottom line. Five headlining tours and some modeling work have also expanded Playboi Carti’s net worth.

2. Future

Future will also headline Rolling Loud Miami 2024. The 40-year-old rapper (born Nayvadius DeMun Cash) has a net worth of $50 million.

Future became a professional rapper when he signed his first record deal in 2011. Since then, countless hit singles and chart-topping albums have inflated his net worth.

Tours with Drake, Metro Boomin, and Meek Mill further lined Future’s pockets. Thanks to his music career and endorsements, Future purchased a $16 million mansion in Miami in 2023.

1. Travis Scott

Travis Scott has the highest net worth among Rolling Loud Miami 2024 headliners. The rapper boasts an estimated net worth of $80 million.

It didn’t take long for Scott, 33, to make a name for himself in hip-hop and start earning millions. His first major-label recording contract came in 2011 with Epic Records. He also became a producer for Kanye West’s GOOD Music and signed a record deal with T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records.

In 2018 alone, Scott earned $20 million from record sales, streams, touring, and a shoe deal with Nike. His Astroworld tour grossed $65 million in 2019, and a year later, he signed a $20 million endorsement deal with McDonald’s.

Scott has put that net worth to use, making several real estate purchases over the past few years. He bought a $23.5 million mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles in 2020. Scott and then-girlfriend Kylie Jenner bought an L.A. mansion for just over $13 million in 2018 before selling it for $22 million in 2022.

Source: Celebrity Net Worth