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Johnell Gipson

Johnell Gipson has been writing about the entertainment industry since 2013, and joined Showbiz Cheat Sheet in 2020. He loves learning about the people that inspire and entertain us and sharing that information, which is often delivered in his articles as little-known celebrity facts and behind-the-scenes movie trivia.

Johnell earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Georgia State University. In his spare time, he enjoys watching interviews with artists and entertainers — some of which provide interesting ideas for articles his readers enjoy. See more from Johnell on Muck Rack and his online portfolio.

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Nicolas Cage Doesn’t Know If He’ll Ever Return To Hollywood — ‘It Would Be Terrifying’

Nicolas Cage’s latest film, Pig, is a far cry from the more conventional movies he’s previously starred in. The indie film’s story centers around a truffle forager who loses his truffle-finding pig. Thus far, critics have been raving about Cage’s performance in the film, which proves the talented movie star never really lost his edge as an actor. Even though Cage has certainly proven that he still has the chops for the big screen, he isn’t necessarily interested in returning to Hollywood. He recently admitted that nothing about the mainstream film industry — and the lifestyle that comes with it — appeals to him.
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Scarlett Johansson Learned an Important Life Lesson From ‘Black Widow’ Co-Star Florence Pugh

As accomplished as superstar actor Scarlett Johansson is, it’s easy for fans to assume that she’s got life all figured out. The Black Widow star is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and recently married Saturday Night Live writer Colin Jost, so it’s an understandable sentiment. Yet, despite all of her success, even Johansson still has a few things she can work on. In fact, she recently revealed that her Black Widow co-star Florence Pugh revealed a major life lesson to her, particularly in regard to her relationship with herself.
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LeBron James and Zendaya Both Starred in This Animated Movie Before ‘Space Jam’

Many diehard Space Jam fans were excited to find out that the classic film was getting a reboot, Space Jam: A New Legacy. Released on July 16, A New Legacy has a star-studded cast that includes LeBron James, Don Cheadle, and Zendaya, as well as a litany of popular NBA players. While A New Legacy is James and Zendaya’s most well-known production together, it’s actually not the first animated film the two have worked on. They both starred in a critically acclaimed musical comedy several years ago, although many might be unaware of it.
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Why Scarlett Johansson Thinks ‘Black Widow’ Co-Star Florence Pugh Is a ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh have developed quite a friendship over the last few years. The two initially connected while working on Marvel’s latest movie, Black Widow, and have remained close since the conclusion of filming. Even though Johansson wasn’t sure what to expect when she first met Pugh, she now admits that she adores the young actor. Pugh’s infectious personality and lighthearted personality made filming Black Widow a joy for Johansson, and she openly admits that Pugh made her job easier on set.
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‘Black Widow’: Florence Pugh Says She ‘Smelled Like a Suitcase’ When She First Met Scarlett Johansson

Black Widow is anchored by its strong female leads, Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, the latter of which is a Marvel newcomer. Prior to working on Black Widow, the two actors didn’t know each other, but they formed a close relationship while working together on set. Today, the two are close friends, but their first interaction was quite awkward. In fact, Pugh jokingly recalls “smelling like a suitcase” when she first met Johansson, which surely didn’t help things.
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‘Black Widow’: Scarlett Johansson’s Daughter Had to Keep Delivering Ice Cream to Florence Pugh While Filming in Sweltering Budapest Heat

While promoting Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh have been unveiling a bunch of little-known stories about their time together on set in Budapest, Hungary. One of the more interesting tales is that Johansson’s daughter had to keep bringing ice cream to Pugh because of the intense Budapest heat during their summer production schedule.
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Florence Pugh Added an Off-Script Joke To ‘Black Widow’ in Response To a Sexist Line

For many years, Marvel’s films have been overtly male-leaning in their tone, storylines, and perspectives. This, in turn, has resulted in many of the studio’s films including misogynistic and sexist dialogue and imagery, much to the dismay of its female audience. Even Black Widow, which revolves around women, has its moments, particularly when David Harbour’s character, the Red Guardian makes a sexist joke toward his daughter Yelena. However, emerging talent Florence Pugh was able to add her own snappy retort in response to the tasteless line.
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‘Black Widow’: Scarlett Johansson Reacts To Becoming the First Marvel Actor to Executive Produce Their Stand-Alone Film — ‘In Many Ways, It’s My Greatest Accomplishment’

Scarlett Johansson has been known for being one of Hollywood’s biggest actors for many years, but she recently added a new title to her resume. In her latest film, Black Widow, Johansson is not only the lead actor, but she’s also the movie’s executive producer. By taking on the job, Johansson made history by becoming the first Marvel actor to both star in and executive produce their own stand-alone film.
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Scarlett Johansson Cried in the Shower When She Found Out Black Widow Was Going To Die in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ — ‘I Was Heartbroken About It’

Even though Scarlett Johansson’s latest film, Black Widow, was just released, her character, Natasha Romanoff, actually dies in the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame. Natasha’s death is a controversial subject for many diehard Marvel fans, many of whom think it didn’t make any sense. Johansson herself was also a bit upset when she first found out that Natasha was going to die in Endgame, recently admitting that she cried in the shower after getting word.
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‘Black Widow’ Star Florence Pugh Once Screamed To Paolo Nutini That She Would ‘Have His Babies’

Even though Florence Pugh has recently garnered considerable fame, it wasn’t long ago that she was just a normal person who freaked out when she saw famous entertainers. In fact, when she was only a teenager, Pugh had an unforgettable outburst when she saw Paolo Nutini performing live at a music festival. Pugh recently admitted that she told the chart-topping British singer that she would have his children while he was mid-performance.
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‘The Suicide Squad’ Star Margot Robbie Says She Needs a Break From Playing Harley Quinn, Doesn’t Know When She’ll Reprise Role — ‘She’s Exhausting’

Margot Robbie made a name for herself in Hollywood starring in big-budget flicks such as The Wolf of Wall Street and The Legend of Tarzan but has become an icon among DC Comics fans thanks to her work in the Suicide Squad film series. She’s starred in all three of the franchise’s movies, with the most recent being The Suicide Squad (set to release on August 6.) Even though Robbie has garnered significant wealth and recognition from her role as Harley Quinn in the DC extended universe, she’s grown exhausted from playing the character. She recently admitted that she needs a break from playing Quinn, and stated that she’s not sure when she’ll go back to the role.
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‘Black Widow’: Scarlett Johansson Explains Why Natasha Romanoff Is a Great Role Model For Young Girls

Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow character Natasha Romanoff doesn’t fit the traditional standard of a superhero or a role model, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t one. Natasha, who’s been a recurring character in several of Marvel’s biggest films to date, has gone through a ton of changes, and fans get a closer look at her evolution in the studio’s newest film. Even though Natasha’s past as an assassin is likely not something most parents would find admirable, Johansson still believes that she has a bevy of qualities that make her a great role model for kids.
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Scarlett Johansson Says Marvel’s ‘Male Writers’ Created a Strange Black Widow Outfit That Got ‘Quickly Killed’

Black Widow is a historic film for Marvel Studios, as it’s their first that features a women-led cast and director. It’s a far cry from the male-dominated films Marvel has produced in the past, and Scarlett Johansson has acknowledged on several occasions that Black Widow’s storyline speaks more realistically to the female perspective. While promoting the newly released film, Johansson recently looked back on the evolution of Natasha’s appearance and how it’s historically been sexualized, revealing that male writers once gave the character a silly costume that had to quickly be removed from the Captain America: The Winter Soldier script.
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‘F9’ Han Actor Sung Kang Reveals What His Favorite Car in the ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise Is — That’s the Car That Really Connected Me To Brazil’

Many Fast & Furious fans were pleasantly surprised to find out that Han, portrayed by Sung Kang, was going to be included in the franchise’s latest release, F9. A fan favorite, Han originally dies in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, but is miraculously brought back to life for the most recent installation of the series. Han is one of the most enduring characters in the Fast & Furious universe, having been in five of the franchise’s films. Throughout his time playing the role, Kang has developed a deep passion for cars and recently revealed which Fast & Furious car is his favorite.
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‘Fast and Furious: Sung Kang Explains Why Han’s Hair Is Shorter in ‘F9’

Many Fast & Furious fans were thrilled to find out Han was returning to the franchise for F9. Played by Sung Kang, Han had initially died in The Fast and the Furious: Toyko Drift but was brought back after fans started the #JusticeForHan movement petitioning for his return to the series. In F9, Han has a different appearance from previous films. Most notably, his hair is shorter, and he looks more aged. .According to Kang, the decision to shorten Han’s hair was an intentional decision he came to with the Fast & Furious production crew.