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Jessica Lange’s days of making a killing on “American Horror Story” are over.The actress, 75, starred on Ryan Murphy’s FX horror anthology series for five seasons between 2011 to 2018. Now, Lange is getting candid on whether or not she would ever return to the chilling show.Despite her time on “AHS” winning her a pair of Emmys, Lange doesn’t want to come back.“Oh Christ no!” she told radio station Spin 1038 at the Dublin International Film Festival premiere of her new project “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.”“I mean, I haven’t done it for more than 10 years, 12 years, so, no, I’m not doing it.”The “Feud” star doubled down when asked if Murphy, 59, or any other of the creators offered her another role.“No,” Lange responded with a laugh.Lange joined the franchise with its first season, “American Horror Story: Murder House,” playing Constance Langdon, the neighbor of the haunted home belonging to Vivien Harmon (Connie Britton) and Dr.

Will Win, Should Win: “Anora”The sensational stripper Cinderella story has won a convincing combo of lead-up prizes: The Cannes Palme d’Or, Producers Guild, Directors Guild, Writers Guild and Critics Choice. Possible upset “Conclave,” about the election of a new pope, took the BAFTA and SAG, yes, but it’s the colder, thinkier movie of the two. Will Win: Demi Moore, “The Substance”In recent years, the Oscars have loved feel-good career awards. Think Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser. This would be 62-year-old Moore’s first Oscar ever, and she hasn’t been shy about that. The one thing going against G.I. Jane is the divisiveness of her body-horror flick. That could swing it to Madison or even Torres.Should Win: Mikey Madison, “Anora”The 25-year-old phenom is pure magic in a performance that, while surrounded by superb actors, carries the movie of the year.Will Win, Should Win: Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown“The 29-year-old actor winning the SAG Award felt like a big deal. Eighteen of the last 20 have gone on to win the Oscar. Yes, the also-excellent Adrien Brody of “The Brutalist” has gobbled up everything else, but those honors have been from critics and overseas voters (the Globes are more pinky-out than ever). It’s a toss-up, but I can’t help but feel that the 80% domestic Academy voters are somewhat indifferent to Brody’s movie.Will Win, Should Win: Zoe Saldana, “Emilia Pérez”“Emilia Pérez” has been hit by controversy after controversy. But well-liked Saldana has kept winning regardless. She gives an intense and deeply felt turn as a lawyer whisked on a musical (and soap-operatic) journey. Will Win, Should Win: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain“The quick-talking “Succession” star is sublime as a charismatic cousin

before her tragic death at age 39.The actress was found by her mother around 8 a.m. Wednesday at One Columbus Place, the Post exclusively confirmed.

Mikey Madison. The 25-year-old actress has been garnering recognition during the 2025 award show season thanks to her critically acclaimed role in the 2024 film “Anora.”Madison took home a BAFTA for Best Actress for her portrayal of the exotic dancer Anora and was also nominated at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Academy Awards.Speaking with the Los Angeles Times in December about how her life has changed since her rise to fame, the star admitted, “I think some of it doesn’t seem super genuine.”“Like old friends coming out of the woodwork.

controversial social media posts resurfaced in January.“The Academy does not condone hate speech — I want to be very clear about that,” Kramer told The Hollywood Reporter. “Karla’s nomination is historic. That’s really important.

Gene Hackman, who died at age 95 on Wednesday under strange circumstances.“He was a tough nut, Gene Hackman. But he was really good,” Murray, 74, said in an interview with the Associated Press. The “Ghostbusters” star added, “And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy.

Warning — spoilers below. The “Once Upon a Time” actress, 45, directed the fourth episode of “Yellowjackets” Season 3, titled “12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis,” which saw the survivors in the wilderness put Coach Ben (Steven Krueger) on trial for kidnapping Mari (Alexa Barajas) and burning down their cabin.In the present day, Lottie (Simone Kessell) is shockingly murdered in a major cliff-hanger.In an exclusive interview with The Post, Morrison revealed the Oscar-nominated film that inspired her directorial work shooting Coach Ben’s trial, how she learned about Lottie’s death from producers, and what viewers can expect from the next episode she directed.New York Post: How did you end up directing two episodes of Season 3?Jennifer Morrison: As they were going into Season 3, they had some slots open up and were willing to meet with some new directors.

controversial social media posts resurfaced in January.Carol Leifer, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer who has also worked on “Seinfeld” and has written for the Oscars for many years, weighed in on how this year’s host Conan O’Brien and his team of writers might handle the scandal.Leifer, 68, is prohibited from revealing details about Sunday’s ceremony, but notes, “it really comes down to whoever’s hosting, whether they want to shine a light on that, or they want to sidestep it.”After Gascón came under fire for her old social media posts, Netflix reportedly ditched the actress from the campaign. “‘First out trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination is a massive bigot’ feels like a Ryan Murphy subplot,” one person joked on Twitter amid the controversy.

substance. Dennis Quaid, who starred in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film “The Substance” with Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, is confident that Moore will win big at the Academy Awards on Sunday. “I knew it like my second day working on that movie.

“Arroyo Grande” podcast Raymond Arroyo told Fox News Digital.“I think most people haven’t seen any of these movies to be excited about them,” he continued, citing films like “Emilia Perez,” “Anora,” and “The Brutalist” as some of the contenders bringing in awards at other shows this season that haven’t drawn the kind of excitement from regular viewers.“‘Wicked’s’ really the only movie that’s been a box office success that’s nominated for best picture. All these other films, they’re small arthouse movies at best,” Arroyo said.Per BoxOfficeMojo, only two of the best picture nominees, “Wicked” and “Dune: Part Two,” cracked the top ten in ticket sales last year.

was found dead on Wednesday at the age of 95. He is survived by the three children he had with his ex-wife, Faye Maltese: Christopher, 65, Elizabeth, 63, and Leslie, 58.On Thursday, Elizabeth and Leslie and Hackman’s granddaughter, Annie, released a statement confirming his passing.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy,” the family told The Post.“He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa,” they continued.

his death at age 95.The actor had a catalog of iconic roles, which earned him five Academy Award nominations and two wins. Hackman took home his first Oscar for “The French Connection” in 1972 and his second in 1993 for “Unforgiven.”In 1999, the star opened up about the one regret he had in his decades-long career.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg’s death was ruled “undetermined” Thursday morning after her family objected to an autopsy, according to a spokeswoman for the city medical examiner’s office and sources.The office said it’s obligated to honor the family’s request due to the state’s public health law, the sources said. This confined the medical examiner to conducting an external examination, which limits what can be determined.Trachtenberg, 39, was found by her mother around 8 a.m.

was found dead Wednesday at 95.The actor’s wife of 34 years – pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63 – and dog were also found dead with him in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. The sheriff’s office said the “exact cause of death has not been determined,” and initially noted that foul play was “not suspected as a factor.” His daughter told TMZ she suspected her father and stepmother died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

her viral fight with former “Boy Meets World” co-star Danielle Fishel.In an exclusive interview with The Post, Ward, 48, said she believes her heated argument with Fishel, 43, on the “Pod Meets World” podcast was “orchestrated” by Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong.Furthermore, Ward said she’s especially hurt by Friedle, 48, since he invited her on the show and she considered him her “friend.”“What’s really hurtful about the situation is, maybe she was mad or whatever, and she wanted to bring it up like that, but Will had presented this show to me before like it was going to be so much fun. We’re going to talk about all times.

the late Gene Hackman. After Hackman, 95, his wife,Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, celebrities paid tribute to one of their own.Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred alongside Gene Hackman in the 1992 western, “Unforgiven,” told Variety in a statement on Thursday: “There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive.

was found dead at age 95 inside his Santa Fe home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog on Wednesday, won Academy Awards in 1972 and 1993. His first win, which was presented to him by Liza Minnelli, was for Best Actor for his role in the action thriller “The French Connection.”“Thank you very much,” Hackman said on stage at the start of his speech.

the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.The couple and their dog were found dead inside their Santa Fe, Mexico home by Santa Fe County police on Wednesday afternoon. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office told NBC News Thursday that there’s “an active and ongoing investigation” into Hackman and Arakawa’s deaths.According to a statement from the county sheriff’s public information officer, Denise Womack Avila, deputies were called at about 1:45 p.m.

following his death inside his New Mexico home alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog on WednesdayThe 95-year-old actor had been off the big screen for over two decades after he retired from acting because his heart was not in a condition to continue the lifestyle.“The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York,” Hackman told Empire in a 2009 interview.“The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress,” he added.Hackman’s last role was in the 2004 film “Welcome to Mooseport” where he played a former US president who retired to Maine and ran for mayor in the small fictional town opposite Ray Romano.He alluded to his retirement with Larry King in a July 2004 appearance on the host’s talk show, but didn’t make it official until 2008.“I haven’t held a press conference to announce retirement, but yes, I’m not going to act any longer.

according to TMZ — before finding her unconscious and unresponsive around 8 a.m. Wednesday at her luxury apartment in Manhattan’s Central Park South neighborhood, as first reported by The Post.Despite health concerns after a liver transplant within the last year, the actress had maintained an active life, and went out with her friends to Sartiano’s Italian restaurant in Soho last Thursday, TMZ reported.Michelle’s body may have rejected the vital organ after the transplant, according to sources, who said she died of natural causes.

died alongside their dog at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. No foul play is suspected, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, citing police.The Hollywood legend, 95, and classical pianist, 63, were pictured together for the last time on March 28, 2024 during a sighting at Pappadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen in New Mexico.Hackman, who had resided in Santa Fe with his wife since 2004, was seen holding onto her arm for balance as well as a cane during the outing.In images obtained by The Post, Hackman wore khaki cargo pants, trail shoes, and a zip-up vest atop a check shirt.