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'M3GAN' Allison Williams as Gemma sitting on the ground in front of curtains, looking terrified

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‘M3GAN’: Allison Williams Revealed an Acting Trick She Learned From Jordan Peele’s ‘Get out’

'Get Out' actor Allison Williams revealed how a helpful piece of acting advice from Jordan Peele came in handy while filming 'M3GAN.'

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 15 cast wearing race-themed looks

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15 Premiere Preview Teases the End of ‘Best Friends Race’

Early 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 15 premiere footage already shows the shady potential of the new season, breaking the 'best friends race' streak.

'M3GAN' Amie Donald as M3GAN wearing a brown jacket looking blankly ahead

Movies / Reviews

‘M3GAN’ Movie Review: The Internet’s New Favorite Killer Doll Embraces Its Hilarious Absurdity

'M3GAN' blends horror, comedy, and drama into a highly-rewatchable rollercoaster ride that further proves Akela Cooper and James Wan to be a formidable pair.

'Gunsmoke' Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell sitting in a wooden chair with her hands on the arms of the chair

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‘Gunsmoke’: Amanda Blake Revealed Angry Fan Letters Changed Miss Kitty Russell’s Career to ‘Entrepreneur’

Actor Amanda Blake once said that 'Gunsmoke' fans wrote letters wanting Miss Kitty Russell to have a different job, so they followed suit.

'The Shootist' John Wayne as J.B. Books in a black-and-white picture wearing a cowboy hat

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John Wayne Responded to Preemptive Outrage Over Not Getting ‘The Shootist’ Oscar Nomination

'The Shootist' was one of John Wayne's best performances, but he didn't earn an Oscar nomination. Here's how he responded to those initially outraged by the lack of acknowledgment.

'Gunsmoke' actor James Arness smiling in a black-and-white promo image wearing a suit and tie

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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor James Arness Turned Down a John Wayne Epic to Keep Playing Matt Dillon

James Arness took his role on 'Gunsmoke' so seriously that he turned down a part in an Oscar-winning John Wayne movie.

'Gunsmoke' actors Ken Curtis and Milburn Stone in a black-and-white picture giving exaggerated expressions to each other. They're both wearing suits and ties.

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Ken Curtis Revealed His Favorite ‘Gunsmoke’ Episode That Made Him Closer Friends With Milburn Stone

'Gunsmoke' actor Ken Curtis always had a strong friendship with Milburn Stone, but his favorite episode further deepened their connection.

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John Wayne Felt ‘Ashamed’ Starring in Westerns and Deeply Wanted a Gutsy Career Change

Actor John Wayne's name is closely associated with Westerns, but he felt "ashamed" to star in them for quite some time, wanting to make a career change.

'Gunsmoke' Burt Reynolds holding his thumb under his chin in front of a blank background

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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Burt Reynolds Thought Playing Quint Asper Became Incredibly ‘Boring’

Actor Burt Reynolds once looked back at his 'Gunsmoke' days and said that playing Quint Asper grew to become rather 'boring.'

John Wayne and Grant Withers, who played a prank on each other. Wayne is lighting a cigarette with another cigarette in front of a red background. Withers is in a black-and-white picture posing with a dark shadow behind him.

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John Wayne Foiled Grant Withers’ Prank and Scared a Prop Man Into Never Coming Back to Set

Movie star John Wayne knew a good prank when he saw one. He turned one from Grant Withers right back against him.

'The Alamo' John Wayne wearing an animal fur hat while he looks onward

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John Wayne’s ‘The Alamo’ Oscar Campaign Was the ‘Greatest Disappointment of His Career’

Movie star John Wayne put everything that he had into making 'The Alamo,' but he came to regret one serious decision during the Oscar campaign.

'Gunsmoke' Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell in a black-and-white picture leaning back on the top of a piano in front of a staircase

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Here’s Who Took Miss Kitty Russell’s Place on ‘Gunsmoke’ After Amanda Blake Left

After Amanda Blake left 'Gunsmoke,' here's a look at who replaced Miss Kitty Russell as the owner of the Long Branch.

Dean Martin and John Wayne in a black-and-white picture holding a Golden Globe award with both men dressed in tuxes.

Movies

John Wayne Hilariously Ripped Into Dean Martin With Roast Jokes About Co-Starring as Love Interests

'True Grit' star John Wayne was invited to take part in Dean Martin's celebrity roast, where his segment resulted in an absolute laugh riot.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in a black-and-white picture holding a horse saddle over his back

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James Arness Refused to Make 90-Minute ‘Gunsmoke’ Episodes

Actor James Arness refused to allow CBS to make 90-minute 'Gunsmoke' episodes for very logical business and personal reasons.

'El Dorado' actor John Wayne in a promo photo with a Western costume in front of a yellow background

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‘El Dorado’: John Wayne Put Ed Asner Through His First Day ‘Roast Test’

Movie star John Wayne once put his 'El Dorado' co-star, Ed Asner, through a first-day 'roast test,' but it didn't change his opinion of him.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Matt Dillon in a black-and-white picture in his Western uniform, holding out his gun

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‘Gunsmoke’: How Much Money James Arness Made Playing Matt Dillon on the ‘Most Perennially Profitable’ Show Ever

Here's a look at how much actor James Arness made off of 'Gunsmoke,' which ran a staggering 20 seasons long.

John Wayne and John Ford. Wayne is wearing an Army uniform and Wayne is wearing a hat looking at the camera.

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John Ford Explained How He Took John Wayne From Prop Man to Movie Star

Movie star John Wayne and director John Ford became one of Hollywood's most iconic duos. Here's a look at how the filmmaker gave him a platform to show his talent.

'Gunsmoke' actor Burt Reynolds on 'Riverboat' set smiling in a button-up shirt and leaning on sandbags

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‘Gunsmoke’ Actor Burt Reynolds Said 1 Previous Co-Star Tried to Destroy His Career on ‘Riverboat’ Set

Actor Burt Reynolds starred on 'Riverboat' before securing his role on 'Gunsmoke,' where a co-star tried to sabotage him on the set.

'Gunsmoke' net worth Milburn Stone as Doc Adams, Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen, Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell, Burt Reynolds as Quint Asper, and James Arness as Matt Dillon in a publicity photo surrounding Blake, who is sitting down.

Net worth / TV

The ‘Gunsmoke’ Actor With the Highest Net Worth Quit the Show Early

'Gunsmoke' boasted an impressive cast including James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, Dennis Weaver, and others, but the one with the highest net worth may surprise you.

John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Wayne is posing in a chair wearing a coat. Eastwood is wearing a suit and tie from 'Dirty Harry'

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John Wayne Realized He Made a ‘Terrible Mistake’ Rejecting an Iconic Role That Went to Clint Eastwood

Actor John Wayne felt terrible regret after turning down an iconic movie role that ultimately went to fellow Western star Clint Eastwood.