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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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‘Black Widow’: Scarlett Johansson Says ‘Iron Man 2’ ‘Hypersexualized’ Natasha Romanoff

Over the years, Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow character has evolved in many ways. A few of the most notable differences are how she’s presented to the audience, as well as the way her on-screen peers speak about her. Back in 2010 when she starred in Iron Man 2, it appeared that the primary focus with Black Widow was her sexuality, which Johansson was not fond of. Johansson recently criticized the representation of her character in the film, noting that Black Widow was “hypersexualized” throughout the entire movie.
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The Director of ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Got Kicked Out of the Studio Because He Couldn’t Stop Laughing While Filming

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard has an all-star cast that keeps the laughs coming. Featuring A-list actors such as Samuel Jackson, Salma Hayek, and Ryan Reynolds, the movie was bound to be a laugh a minute. However, sometimes when a production crew is working on a film as funny as The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, the nonstop joking can be a problem; when everyone keeps laughing, it’s hard to get a useable take of a scene for the final cut.
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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Ryan Reynolds Says Samuel Jackson ‘Was Eased Out of the Womb’ Saying ‘Motherf*cker’

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard has been distinguished by the large number of expletives it contains. Samuel Jackson is well known for using profanity in many of his films, but even he ends up using far more swear words than viewers are used to hearing. Reynolds is also infamous for cursing a lot in Deadpool, but he was personally moved by Jackson’s affinity for swearing. In fact, he joked that Jackson came out of his mother’s womb saying his most famous curse word, “motherf*cker.”
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Tom Hiddleston Reveals What He Loves the Most About Playing ‘Loki’

Tom Hiddleston has played Loki for 10 years now, so it’s safe to say that he knows the character inside and out. Hiddleston has been able to explore new parts of the god of mischief in his new Disney+ series, Loki, which is set after the events of Endgame. The talented actor recently shared what he’s enjoyed the most about playing such an unusual and layered character.
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‘Loki’: How Old Is Mobius? Here’s What Series Director Kate Herron Says

One of the biggest questions 'Loki' fans currently have is how old Wilson’s character, Mobius M. Mobius, really is. There are a few fan theories floating around the internet with differing ages, but nobody knows for sure. However, Loki’s director Kate Herron has a theory of her own about how old he might be.
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Tom Hiddleston on Marvel Faking Loki’s Death in ‘Thor: The Dark World’ To Keep Fans Happy – ‘It Was Bizzare’

Loki was originally supposed to die in 2013’s Thor: The Dark World, but Marvel executives ended up changing the storyline after viewers rejected the film’s ending during test screenings. The studio made sweeping changes to the script and ended up keeping Loki alive for several more films until he died in Avengers: Infinity War. Tom Hiddleston recently looked back on the experience, noting that although the process was fun, it was very bizarre having to rework a plotline with such far-reaching implications.
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‘Eternals’ Star Salma Hayek Got Herself an Owl After Seeing One in Her Dreams

Salma Hayek has an array of unique pets that include dogs, horses, alpacas, rabbits, and chicken, but it seems that her favorite might be her pet owl. For the average person, an owl might seem like an unusual pet. But the bird has a deeper meaning to Hayek, who felt compelled to get one after she saw them in her dreams at night.
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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Salma Hayek Taught Samuel L. Jackson How To Curse in Spanish

A sequel to 2017’s 'The Hitman’s Bodyguard,' 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' features Salma Hayek, Samuel Jackson, and Ryan Reynolds reprising their roles from the original. However, Hayek has a much larger speaking role, with many of her lines containing profanity. In order to prepare for her role, Hayek previously admitted that she practiced her curse words in the mirror. But she also managed to teach Jackson a few Spanish curse words in the process.
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‘Loki’: Owen Wilson Says Mobius Felt ‘Betrayed’ After Surprise Ending To Episode 2

Things took a surprising turn at the conclusion of episode two when Loki decides to go through a time portal against the wishes of Mobius, the Time Variance Authority representative who’s responsible for him. The moment is a bit shocking given the fact that Loki had started to build somewhat of a trusting relationship with Mobius, and the episode left fans wondering what could possibly happen in episode three. Both Hiddleston and Wilson shared their thoughts on the scene and future Loki episodes during a recent interview.
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‘Loki’ Episode 2: Tom Hiddleston and Head Writer Michael Waldron Discuss ‘Lady Loki’ Reveal, What’s To Come in Future Episodes

One of the biggest surprises within the Loki's first two episodes was the reveal of “The Variant” who later turned out to be a female version of Loki. After the big reveal, most viewers were left with more questions than answers, but Loki head writer Michael Waldron and series star Hiddleston both discussed the shocking revelation during a recent interview.
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Salma Hayek, Samuel Jackson, and Ryan Reynolds Improvised Most of Their Lines in ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’

Alongside Salma Hayek, Samuel Jackson and Ryan Reynolds star in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, which is a sequel to the 2017 film The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Even though Hayek was a part of the cast of the original film, she had very few lines in the film. This time around, she and her castmates were given complete freedom to say pretty much whatever they wanted while filming.
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Tom Cruise Has Always Loved Doing Stunts, Even As a Child — ‘I Was That Kid That Would Jump Off the Roof’

Tom Cruise is known for being one of the most intense actors in Hollywood. Even though he’s starred in dozens of movies, he’s arguably best known for his role in the action movie franchise Mission Impossible. He’s done death-defying stunts in every one of the films, leaving audiences amazed. Believe it or not, Cruise’s interest in stunts goes way back to before he was even acting. According to Cruise, he was just as daring when he was only a child.
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‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’: Salma Hayek Says She Practiced Cursing So She Could Impress Samuel Jackson

Salma Hayek’s newest film, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, combines both action and comedy and features her starring in her first leading action movie role. Hayek shares the screen with Hollywood heavyweights Samuel Jackson and Ryan Reynolds, both of whom also starred in the 2017 film, The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Hayek recently admitted she had to practice cursing so that she could impress Jackson.
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‘Loki’ Star Tom Hiddleston Really Loved Playing the Villain in Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ Movies

Tom Hiddleston has played the same role for a decade. After being cast as Loki back in 2011, he’s managed to deliver some unforgettable performances in Marvel’s Thor and Avengers films. Many actors often say playing a villain is a lot more fun than playing a hero. Since villains are often very complex characters with fewer rules, actors are able to experiment a bit more and take bigger risks, and Hiddleston agrees.
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‘Loki’: Owen Wilson Thought Mobius Had Super Powers When He First Signed on For the New Disney+ Series

While Tom Hiddleston is a familiar face that everyone expected to see on Loki, Owen Wilson was a new addition that surprised many. When he first joined the cast, Wilson had very little knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Loki’s background, which required him to do a deep dive into Loki lore with Hiddleston. Wilson was also pretty clueless about his own character, Mobius M. Mobius. In fact, when he first agreed to join Loki’s cast, he wrongly thought Mobius had superpowers of his own.
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Jay-Z on Ghostwriting Lyrics For Bugs Bunny in ‘Space Jam’ — ‘I Was Acting Like a Rabbit’

Many people might not know it, but Jay-Z is also one of the best ghostwriters in the music industry. He’s written the lyrics to several hit records, most notably Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s 1999 single “Still D.R.E.” He also wrote “Buggin’”, a record from the Space Jam soundtrack that was performed by Bugs Bunny. Years later, while looking back on the experience, he claims he had no idea the moment would become so iconic.
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‘Loki’ Director Says New Disney+ Series Is a ‘Love Letter’ To Sci-Fi

Loki is directed by Kate Herron, a writer and director who originally made a name for herself while working on the Netflix TV series Sex Education. Herron put a lot of time and energy into crafting a very specific aesthetic for Loki, which can be seen when observing the show’s technology, props, and themes. Her commitment to creating a world that looked as authentic as possible was about more than just doing good work; Herron has a deep love for sci-fi films and wanted Loki to pay homage to classic movies in the genre.
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Tom Hiddleston Reveals Loki’s Final Thoughts During ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Scene With Thanos

One of Loki’s most memorable scenes occurs in Avengers: Infinity War, when he sacrifices his life to protect his brother, Thor, from Thanos. The heartbreaking scene has been a topic of discussion ever since Infinity War came out, as it marked a major turning point for Loki as a character. Years later, Hiddleston has decided to take a look back on the moment and share Loki’s final thoughts during the unforgettable scene.