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Audrey Rock

Audrey Rock has a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Utah and has been writing about the Entertainment industry with a focus on film since 2001. She is inspired by the way visual storytelling has no limits and how movies can temporarily transport you out of the worst situations and give you hope.
At Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Audrey focuses on celebrities with her Britney Spears, Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Aniston, and Matt Damon coverage.
Audrey is a founding member of the Utah Film Critics Association and was published in Newsweek’s My Turn column. In her free time, Audrey is a volunteer mentor at WriteGirl, a Los Angeles-based organization that promotes creative writing as a way to empower teen girls.
Find more of Audrey’s work on The Hollywood Times and The FireWire.

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Celebrity

Mena Suvari Becomes a Mom at 42—’I’m a Badass’

Mena Suvari became famous in teen roles in 'American Pie' and 'American Beauty.' Now, as she's just given birth to her first child with husband Michael Hope, the actor says that having a baby removes any sense of control, but it also has made her a 'badass.'
Movies

Disney and Pixar Owe Hayao Miyazaki Films a Massive Thank You

Pixar chief John Lasseter hasn't been shy about his admiration for anime master Hayao Miyazaki. Lasseter, who helped translate some of Miyazaki's films for American audiences, told attendees at the 2014 Tokyo International Film Festival that the works of Miyazaki have served as inspiration for the movies he oversaw at Disney and Pixar.
Movies

4 ‘Final Girls’ You Shouldn’t Mess With

Laurie Strode wasn't just another horror character. She was a 'final girl'--the lone surviving character, always a female, most often a virgin, who survives to the very bloody end of a slasher movie. These chicks just won't die, and they've been making horror movies worthwhile since at least the 1970s.
Celebrity

Megan Fox Quit Alcohol—Here Are 7 Other Celebrities Who Did the Same

In an interview with Who What Wear, Megan Fox recently opened up about exactly why she quit drinking. And she's not the only one talking about it. Celebrities across the board are sharing their experiences with addiction, how they've dealt with them, and why they've made the ultimate decision to quit.
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Here’s What Happened When Emily Blunt ‘Ghosted’ The Rock

Emily Blunt didn't mean to ghost The Rock, per se. She simply didn't realize he was going to be "sensitive" about it. When Dwayne Johnson made a video to convince her she was the only actor he wanted for the role of Dr. Lily Houghton, she said it was sweet, then set it aside.
Celebrity

Everything Ryan Reynolds Has Said About His ‘Lifelong Pal,’ Anxiety

Ryan Reynolds has both compassion and empathy for anyone experiencing anxiety. He hasn't been shy about discussing his own experiences. And although he admits to suffering from sleeplessness, overthinking, overanalyzing, overworking, and overscheduling, he also says that anxiety, if properly channeled, can be "useful." Still, it's a "dangerous tightrope walk."
Movies

Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli Films Feature Unparalleled Girl Power

Hayao Miyazaki's use of strong female lead characters sets him apart from the crowd. Often they're young; not so often, they fall in love; but not before they find themselves, save their communities, save their male counterparts, or go on immensely difficult journeys. From Princess Mononoke to Chihiro, Miyazaki's girls are immensely empowered.
Celebrity

9 Celebrity Moms Who Had Babies After 40, From Gwen Stefani to Nicole Kidman

Whether having a first child or adding to their families, pregnancies are no longer something that women worry about putting off. An increasing number of celebrities, especially, are finding that motherhood doesn't agree with them until later in life. Among these past-40 mothers are superstars like Gwen Stefani, Nicole Kidman, and Halle Berry.
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Studio Ghibli Voices: 12 A-Listers Who Dubbed Favorite Characters

The English dubs of Hayao Miyazaki's timeless anime classics feature a host of A-list actors. 'Howl's Moving Castle,' 'Nausicaä of the Vallety of the Wind,' 'Ponyo,' 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' 'Castle in the Sky,' 'Princess Mononoke,' and the list goes on. Respected actors are drawn to Miyazaki because of his masterful storytelling and gorgeous art.
TV

‘Kim’s Convenience’ Star Says This ‘Eroded’ the Show

Actor Jean Yoon, who played Umma on CBC's 'Kim's Convenience,' thought the show was on the right track. But as the seasons progressed, so did her disillusionment. Yoon is one of several cast members who spoke out about the show's lack of authentic representation and the writers' apparent refusal to accept creative input.
Celebrity / Movies

Why Ashton Kutcher Got Paid 3x Natalie Portman in ‘No Strings Attached’

Natalie Portman is known for being outspoken about gender issues in Hollywood. She called out the Golden Globes for not nominated more female directors, and she spoke out about being paid three times less than her 'No Strings Attached' co-star, Ashton Kutcher. The gender pay gap is part of a much bigger problem.
Celebrity / Movies

Jessica Chastain Earned Millions Less Than Her Male Co-Star for This Iconic Role

To be clear, Jessica Chastain wasn't paid anywhere near what her co-star Matt Damon was for the same film, The Martian.' The dramatic pay gap of millions underscores a problem. Regardless of the fact that many of these women are just as bankable, and sometimes more critically acclaimed than their male co-stars, they're not being paid as much.