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Austin Butler's career has taken off in huge ways in the past year with his role in Elvis, which just earned him his first Oscar nomination... but he's still using a charmingly-outdated bio on IMDB.The 31-year-old actor was just 16 when his parents, David and Lori Butler wrote an adorable 'mini-bio' for their son in 2007.The bio shared a number of details about their son's first roles in the early 2000s, which comes after Butler opened up about how he would break down in tears every night following his mother's death in 2014 from cancer.  Bio: Austin Butler's career has taken off in huge ways in the past year with his role in Elvis, which just earned him his first Oscar nomination...

Austin Butler would like to thank… Vanessa Hudgens.

Austin Butler is crediting ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens for manifesting his career-defining Elvis Presley portrayal... before Baz Luhrmann's biopic was even announced.The actor, 31 - who is up for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe for playing 'The King' - originally told THR it was a 'friend' who had encouraged him to pursue the role.Butler received backlash for seemingly downplaying his nearly nine-year relationship with Hudgens.But now, in a new interview with the LA Times, he confirmed that the 'friend' was in fact the actress/singer, 34.

They’re all shook up! Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens have both recounted the story of how his Elvis biopic role came to be — but fans have noticed some subtle differences in the tales.

Manifesting his success. Austin Butler spoke his Oscar nomination into existence — and his former costar and good friend Ashley Tisdale has the receipts to prove it.

Brendan Fraser has been hailed as a comeback king after dominating the 2023 awards season following his acclaimed performance in The Whale.The actor, 54, has been praised by critics for his 'sensational' comeback starring as 600lb English literature lecturer who wants to reconnect with his teenage daughter.The emotional film received a standing ovation at Venice Film Festival and has dominated the awards season, catapulting Brendan back into the limelight in what fans have called a 'Brenaissance'. Sensational: Brendan Fraser has been hailed as a comeback king after winning Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards (pictured) following his acclaimed performance in The Whale Comeback: The actor, 54, has been hailed by critics for his 'sensational' comeback starring as 600lb English literature lecturer who wants to reconnect with his teenage daughterHe has already picked up the Best Actor gong at the Critics Choice Awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe, but missed out to Austin Butler for his performance as Elvis Presley.Continuing to rise to acclaim, Brendan has also received a Best Actor nod for the 2023 BAFTAs and has most recently scored a nomination in the same category for this year's Oscars.

On Tuesday, Austin Butler officially became an Oscar nominee for his onscreen portrayal of Elvis Presley.

By At long last, are here—and to no one’s surprise, topping the list for best actor is Austin Butler for his role as the titular character of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. Butler has been a serious awards contender ever since Elvis first debuted back in June, and his transformation into the real-life rock star is exactly the kind of performance the Academy likes to recognize. earlier this month, Butler explains that it was a friend (emphasis my own) who got the bug in his brain that he should play Elvis after hearing him sing a Christmas song by the legendary artist.

Austin Butler wishes Lisa Marie Presley was 'here to celebrate' after the film based on the life of her legendary father, Elvis, received eight Oscar nominations.Butler, 31, who was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of The King, remembered Lisa Marie following her tragic passing at age 54 as he spoke with The Hollywood Reporter shortly after the nominations were announced.'[This role] seemed as though it was this impossible mountain to climb in front of me,' he told THR. 'There were so many pitfalls and so I just was focusing on one step at a time.

Elvis scooped up eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Austin Butler in the title role. The good news dovetailed neatly with the birthday of director Baz Luhrmann’s wife and producing partner Catherine Martin, and their wedding anniversary, and yet tragically, it also comes just two days after the pair attended the funeral service for Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

After landing his first Oscar nomination on Tuesday for his starring role in the Baz Luhrmann-directed Elvis, Austin Butler spoke with Deadline about the breakthrough, as well as the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, upcoming roles in Dune: Part Two and Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, and his goals as he moves forward.

They’re officially Oscar hopefuls. The 95th annual Academy Awards nominations are here, and these stars are feeling thankful for the recognition.

Kaia Gerber looked ready to do some business while leaving a studio in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon.The 21-year-old supermodel stepped out in a large black blazer and matching pants.Her appearance came after she attended Lisa Marie Presley's memorial at Graceland on Sunday, where her boyfriend Austin Butler — who portrayed the late singer's father Elvis Presley — joined her.Kaia dressed down her business-ready look with black Adidas sneakers, and accessorized with a matching black handbag. Business boss: Kaia Gerber looked ready to do some business while leaving a studio in Los Angeles on Monday afternoonShe parted her silky brunette locks down the middle, and the ends of her hair brushed the top of her shoulders.  She looked intently at her cell phone as she made her way down the street in the City of Angels.Gerber was seen without her boyfriend Austin Butler on Monday, but they spent the weekend together while attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial.Butler, 31, had a close relationship with the daughter of the King of Rock 'N' Roll after portraying her father in the acclaimed Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis.  All black: The 21-year-old supermodel stepped out in a big black blazer and matching pants Memorial: Her appearance out came after she attended Lisa Marie Presley's memorial at Graceland on SundayLisa Marie suffered cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home, and died at a hospital in Los Angeles on January 12.

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were pictured attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial service together at Graceland on Sunday.Butler, 31, had a close relationship with the daughter of the King of Rock 'N' Roll after portraying her father Elvis Presley in the acclaimed Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis.Lisa Marie suffered cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home, and died at a hospital in Los Angeles on January 12. She was 54.  Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were pictured attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial together at Graceland on Sunday Before her untimely death, Lisa Marie lauded Butler for his moving performance in the film.On her Instagram account she shared, 'Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart and soul beautifully.

Vanessa Hudgens appears to be throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after he got ruthlessly mocked over keeping his accent for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.Butler, 31, has been roasted ever since he spoke in a thick Memphis drawl just like Elvis Presley when accepting his Golden Globe award, despite the fact he is originally from Anaheim, California.Hudgens – who was first linked to Butler back in September 2011 – commented on a post about whether his accent was ‘genuine’ that joked: ‘He went to the Lady Gaga school of Oscar campaign acting.’ Roast: Vanessa Hudgens appears to be throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after he got ruthlessly mocked over keeping his accent for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic Ex-flames: Vanessa and Austin were in a long-term relationship from 2011-2020 Fans were quick to notice that 34-year-old Hudgens replied underneath that she was ‘crying,’ perceived as crying with laughter at the jibe.The post came from social media influencer Ryan Scott, who boats nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram.The joke is a reference to the over-the-top lengths that Lady Gaga went when campaigning for an Oscar nomination for her role in House of Gucci, which did not fare well for the pop singer. His caption calls back to the way the A Star is Born actress was notoriously mocked for her subpar Italian accent while portraying Patrizia Reggiani.At the time, a dialect coach who worked on the film with her costar Salma Hayek noted that the New York-raised Gaga's accent sounded 'more Russian.'And much like Butler, Gaga — real name Stefani Germanotta — insisted in a British Vogue profile that she 'lived as [Reggiani] for a year and a half.

Vanessa Hudgens is making it clear how she feels about her ex Austin Butler‘s accent change!

Totally in character! Vanessa Hudgens couldn’t help but take a playful swipe at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler while chiming in on the debate surrounding his Elvis voice.

Austin Butler's voice coach defended his Elvis accent, after the actor baffled fans at recent Golden Globes by continuing to speak in the King's famous Memphis drawl.Irene Bartlett, who trained the 31-year-old star for his role in Elvis, revealed the reason why Butler still sounds like the late superstar, and that his accent might remain 'forever.' 'What you saw in that Golden Globes speech, that's him. It's genuine, it's not put on,' Irene said on ABC's Gold Coast on Monday, referring to Austin's acceptance speech after he picked up his first Golden Globe Award for role in music icon's biopic.

Not an act. Austin Butler’s voice coach Irene Bartlett addressed how the actor’s voice changed since playing the iconic Elvis Presley.

Austin Butler looked crestfallen as he lost out on the Best Actor gong to Brendan Fraser at Sunday's Critics' Choice Awards - days after the death of Lisa Marie Presley.The Elvis leading man, 31, appeared stoic when Fraser was announced as winner at the show, which came just three days after the shocking death of his friend Lisa Marie Presley at 54.Lisa Marie had been on hand to cheer on the Anaheim, California native when he collected a Golden Globe award last Tuesday, just two days before her death at a Los Angeles-area hospital Thursday. Stoic: Austin Butler looked crestfallen as he lost out on the Best Actor gong to Brendan Fraser at Sunday's Critics' Choice Awards - days after the death of Lisa Marie PresleySome users on Twitter shared their interpretations of the blank reaction Butler had to Fraser's victory, with one writing, 'Oh Austin Butler is not happy.'Another said Butler was 'completely unable to hide how mad' he was in missing out on the honor in a neck and neck award season race opposite Fraser, who has been lauded for his performance in The Whale.

Three days after Lisa Marie Presley died after going into cardiac arrest, Austin Butler appeared at the Critics’ Choice Awards, where he is nominated for his portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.