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Best of FameCrawler - Week of May 29th

Whit Honea — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Mike Tyson's 4-Year-Old Daughter Dies

Madonna Dishes on A-Rod and Kate Hudson

Confirmed - Gisele is Pregnant With Tom Brady's Baby!

Nicole Richie, Dad Lionel & Daughter Harlow (PHOTOS)

Sneak Peek! Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season Premiere

Kelly Rutherford, Lies and Videotape

Amy Mickelson's Breast Cancer Battle

Michelle Williams and Daughter Matilda Support Their Local Coffee House

Angelina Jolie: Madonna Adopts For Fame

Jon & Kate - Who Are The Kids Happier With? (Photos)

Slumdog Kids Finally Get A Home!

Brian Grazer's Prenup Still Makes Wife Rich

Best of FameCrawler - Week of May 22nd

Whit Honea — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Gosselins are Good for a Gander

Katie Holmes Sets a Bad Example For Suri

Mormon Marie Osmond Supports Her Gay Daughter!

Stars Come Out For American Idol Finale: Brad Garrett and Kids Max and Hope

Barbara Walters To Interview John Edwards' Mistress Rielle Hunter!?

Bristol Palin and Son Tripp Cover People

Angelina Catches Brad and Jen Aniston Together!

Kate Gosselin Blogs Her Troubles Away

Matt Damon: Bourne to Be a Dad

Pregnant Lauren London & Lil Wayne Will Raise Baby Together!!!

Kelly Clarkson Looks Like She's Pregnant!

Caption This, Julia Roberts (or Don't)

Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Edward Furlong?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:03:00 GMT

His real name is Edward Furlong, but many people still think of him as John Connor, the kid destined to save mankind in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." Furlong made his film debut at the age of 13 in that iconic James Cameron action flick. While those who kept track of the actor -- or just monitor movie news in general -- may know what happened to Furlong after that, others may be fuzzier on the details. So with Christian Bale set to become the adult version of John Connor in "Terminator Salvation," now seems as good a time as any to find out ... whatever happened to Edward Furlong?

This is one Rich or Rehab installment that, unfortunately, actually does involve some rehab. But first things first ... after his life-changing role in "T2," Furlong continued acting, scoring prominent roles in such films as "Little Odessa," "Pecker," "American History X" and "Detroit Rock City." But the kid was troubled.

For starters, he was tugged in multiple directions during ongoing custody battles between his mom and his aunt and uncle, who acted as his guardians for several years in the early '90s. He later was involved in a romantic relationship with his tutor, who sued him for some of his earnings after they split. Along the way, he developed addictions to drugs and alcohol, became a regular on the party circuit and even dated the Party Queen herself, Paris Hilton, for a while. He bounced in and out of rehab, and even managed to get arrested for DUI and, in a separate incident, attempting to free lobsters from a grocery store. (You gotta admit, he was creative.)

These days, Furlong seems to have straightened himself out. He married actress Rachael Bella in 2006 and is now the father of a two-year-old son named Ethan. He's also still working steadily even if his movie projects aren't exactly high-profile. He has recently starred in "Kingshighway" and several horror flicks, including "Night of the Demons" and the reportedly soon-to-shoot "Forever," opposite Dennis Hopper. Hopefully these are all signs that he'll stay on the right track.

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Best of FameCrawler - Week of May 15th

Whit Honea — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Tom Cruise Pressuring Katie For Another Baby?

Dirk Nowitzki's Fiance Arrested?

Comedian Wanda Sykes & Wife Alex Welcome Twins!

Jada Pinkett Smith a Lesbian?

Julie Bowen Welcomes Twin Boys

Mary Stuart Masterson Has Reason to Smile!

Manny Ramirez Busted!

Chyler Leigh Welcomes Daughter Anniston

Sean Penn Still Dating Natalie Portman, Robin is Pissed!

Kate Gosselin's Heartbreak: Jon & I May Separate

Look, Look, It's Another Octomom Story

Jon Gosselin Shelled Out Big Bucks To Buy Mistress Presents

Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Staci Keanan?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Children of the '80s, surely you remember the girl who had "My Two Dads." Her name was Staci Keanan and for three seasons on NBC, she played sitcom daughter to Paul Reiser and Greg Evigan. Presumably, many of you have spent many sleepless nights wondering what happened to the young actress. Well, here's the update. Consider your insomnia cured.

After her stint on "My Two Dads," Keanan popped up on a few other series here and there until she landed a more permanent gig on that other sitcom that made her famous, "Step by Step." After that comedy ended its run in 1998, the Pennsylvania native's bio gets a bit ... vague.

According to imdb, she majored in art history at UCLA. But I coudn't dig up any information about when she graduated. What is apparent is that Keanan eventually returned to acting. She appears to have done some theater and, in recent years, a few more movie credits have appeared on her resume. Among them: a pair of recent roles in Christian-themed films slated for release this year: the comedy "Holyman Undercover," scheduled to come to DVD in September, and a film that ChristianCinema.com describes as "pro-life", "Sarah's Choice."

It's unclear what's on tap next for Keanan, but she seems to be working semi-steadily. Meanwhile, "My Two Dads" made its DVD debut earlier this year. You can catch her reminiscing about the experience on the box set's special features. Who knows? Perhaps a "My Two Dads" renaissance is just around the corner.

Here's a semi-recent picture of Keanan, proof that the 33-year-old has aged pretty well.

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to the Banks Children?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:58:00 GMT

They were the children with enough candor to ask for a nanny with "rosy cheeks, no warts!" They were ("sincere-lyyyy") Jane and Michael Banks, the delightful British tots who had the good fortune to be left in the care of the umbrella-wielding, bottomless bag-carrying Mary Poppins. So whatever happened to Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber, the two young actors who starred alongside Julie Andrews in that 1964 Disney classic?

Let's start with the story of Garber, since his tale is the more tragic of the two. After "Mary Poppins," Garber appeared in one additional Disney feature, 1967's "The Gnome-Mobile," also with Dotrice. His acting career ended there. Sadly, Garber died a mere decade later, at the age of 21. According to information on the Reel Classics Web site, the circumstances surrounding Garber's death were unknown for many years; no obituary was published and even the people at Disney Studios weren't sure what had caused his untimely death. In 2004, Fergus Garber, Matthew's younger brother, confirmed in an interview that his sibling died of pancreatitis, which he apparently contracted after eating "bad" meat while visiting India.

The story of Garber's "Mary Poppins" sister, Karen Dotrice, is thankfully less upsetting. She continued to pursue an acting career post-"Poppins," landing her highest-profile parts in the British series "Upstairs, Downstairs" and a 1978 remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Thirty Nine Steps." Although she did some voice work and theater and made an occasional TV appearance in the years that followed, Dotrice more or less retired from acting in the early 1980s.

She got married twice, first to Alex Hyde-White (they divorced in 1992), then in 1994 to her current spouse, Ned Nalle, a man who has previously served as an executive for Universal Studios and the Playboy Entertainment Group. According to Wikipedia, she has three children, one from her marriage to Hyde-White and three with Nalle.

Back in 2004, she was named a Disney Legend by the studio. It was an honor she shared with her co-star, Garber, who received the designation posthumously.

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Skippy From 'Family Ties'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:02:00 GMT

He was the nerdy kid next-door who worshipped at the altar of Mallory and tagged along after Alex like an adorable, bespectacled puppy. He was Skippy Handleman, the resident dork on TV's "Family Ties," and he was portrayed by actor Marc Price.

Of course, after seven years of playing second fiddle to various members of the beloved Keaton family, Price grew up and eventually moved on to other things. Not sure what those other things were? Then read on and find out exactly where Price is now.

For starters, let's just say Price did not have the world's most sizzling acting career outside of "Family Ties." His resume -- courtesy of imdb -- features such highlights as the ridiculous rock 'n' roll horror flick "Trick or Treat"(co-starring Gene Simmons, Ozzy Osbourne and "Desperate Housewives" star Doug Savant!), an afterschool special and "Killer Tomatoes Eat France!," which apparently was released on video solely in Japan.

Fortunately, Price -- who is now 41 -- hasn't relied exclusively on acting credits to pay his bills. For several years, he hosted "Teen Win, Lose or Draw" on the Disney Channel. He has produced shows such as E!'s "Star Dates" and the game show "National Lampoon's Funny Money." These days, according to this recent profile in the Calgary Herald, he still lives in the L.A. area and co-runs a production company called Say Something. But above all else, he continues to work as a stand-up comedia n, a profession he inherited from his funnyman father, Al Bernie.

Just last week, in fact, he did a series of dates in Calgary. And this weekend, he brings the funny to the Washington D.C. region. Price acknowledges that some people may view him as washed-up, but he isn't so sure that he needs to be a celebrity. "There is this obsession that people have, " he told the Herald. "They want you to want to be famous. You ask yourself if 15 more minutes is that important. I grapple with that, but people don't. They are sure of it. They're sure I should want to be really famous and upset that I'm not."

Regardless of how you perceive him, Price certainly seems to be doing what he loves. I suspect even Mallory, in her aloof way, would be impressed by that.

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to the 'Small Wonder'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Here at Strollerderby, we've been bringing you Rich or Rehab for more than a year. But clearly we have been remiss since it's taken more than 365 days for us to pose the following question: exa ctly what is up with Tiffany Brissette, the '80s child star who played Vicki (or V.I.C.I.) the robot on the sitcom we all knew and loved (okay, at least knew), "Small Wonder"? With absolutely no assistance from any robots, here is the info we managed to dig up.

After perfecting her signature staccato line delivery during four seasons of "Small Wonder," Brissette snagged a handful of small TV parts after the show folded in 1989, including one appearance opposite previous Rich or Rehab subject, Corin Nemec, on "Parker Lewis Can't Lose." But by the early 1990s, the acting prospects dried up.

At that point, and here I quote from the Tiffany Brissette Fan Club Web site, "In 1990 Tiffany appeared in a Christmas videotape, Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect. In autumn 1991 she was a co-hostess on The 700 Club where she sang 'Say Yes (to Jesus).'"

A follow-up question on my part: After "Say Yes (to Jesus)," shouldn't Tiffany have sung another song, "Jesus, Why Aren't Christmas Trees Perfect?" I mean, it kind of seems like the obvious question to ask under the circumstances. Just wonderin'.

Anyhoo, that fan club Web site also reports that sometime around the year 2000, Brissette was working as a missionary and youth counselor in the San Diego. More recently, though, she's been living in Boulder, Colo., and pursuing another noble calling: nursing.

Earlier this year she appeared on The Morning Show With Mike and Juliet where, during a somewhat rushed interview and a few awkward reunions with her "Small Wonder" co-stars, she shared a few more details about what she's been up to. Feel free to watch the embedded clip below. As far as I am concerned, anyone who can be a good sport about starring in "Small Wonder" -- and who went from playing a non-human on TV to someone who potentially saves human lives -- must be doing something right.

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Rich or Rehab: What Happened to Millie From 'Freaks and Geeks'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:28:00 GMT

In this week's attempt to track down child stars of yore, we turn to "Freaks and Geeks," one of the finest, truest shows about high school life to ever air on television. So, naturally, NBC canceled it in 2000, in the middle of its first season. But the freaks and the geeks have managed to get the last laugh; virtually every kid who played a student at Michigan's McKinley High has gone on to greater stardom.

James Franco. Seth Rogen. Linda Cardellini. Jason Segel. All of them have built notable TV and movie careers since the final "Freaks" flag flew back in 2000. Even "geeks" like Martin Starr ("Adventureland") and Samm Levine (soon to be seen in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglorious Basterds") have done pretty well.

Still, a few of the show's supporting players have maintained lower profiles. Which brings us to a question every "Freaks and Geeks" fan may be asking, when they're not inquiring as to the whereabouts of Mr. Rosso: Whatever happened to Millie, the perpetually ethical Mathlete who had the guts to bust out this little number in the middle of a beer bash?

That actress was Sarah Hagan, who scored a part on the Judd Apatow-produced series at the age of 15 and has stayed in the acting business ever since. Her roles have mostly remained in television, sometimes been memorable and usually qualified as small. She had a recurring gig as Amanda on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"; she also scored guest appearances on "Judging Amy," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Medium."

Now Hagan is 24 and still sticking with that acting career. She recently starred opposite Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch and Parker Posey in the comedy "Spring Breakdown," which screened earlier this year at Sundance and will release on DVD in June. It's unclear what's next on her agenda. Personally, I think she should hook up with Jason Segel and take that "Jesus Is Just Alright" routine on the road. That's pure, musical gold.

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Harold From 'Harold and Maude'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:58:00 GMT

"Harold and Maude" didn't make a particularly huge splash at the box office when it was released back in 1971. But the quirky May-December (really May-December) love story about an elderly woman (Ruth Gordon) and a jaded teen (Bud Cort) has since become a cult classic that influenced numerous filmmakers.

Sadly, as many may recall, Gordon died in the mid-1980s. But everyone may not know what became of Cort, even though they've probably seen him in numerous other movies and TV shows over the years. TMZ recently caught up with him at an event in Hollywood, snapped his photograph and offered a brief update on his life. But surely you want more details. So what is the story with Harold?

After getting his show business start as a teenager who popped up here and there on various TV shows, Cort broke into movies in the early '70s, with roles in Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H*," "Brewster McCloud," and, of course, "Harold and Maude." (For the record, he was 22 when he played the part of Harold. So from a child star perspective, I am cheating a little in this Rich or Rehab installment. But the baby-faced Cort still assumed the role of a teen back then so, you know, that counts for something.)

After his memorable turn in that iconic film, life took an unfortunate detour. Cort nearly died in a car accident on the Hollywood Freeway in 1979 and, as TMZ noted, fully recovered after years of surgery and physical therapy.

Meanwhile, he kept acting, amassing a heap of credits during the past two-plus decades. Without even realizing it, you may have spotted Cort in "Dogma," "Coyote Ugly," "Pollock," "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou," "Ugly Betty" or playing himself in an episode of one of TV's greatest comedies ever, "Arrested Development":

Other Cort fun facts: He lived off and on in Groucho Marx's mansion. And he provided the voice of the computer in "Electric Dreams," an '80s romantic-comedy-thriller that myself and maybe two other people on the planet probably remember.

The guy is clearly a survivor. Some of the lessons Maude taught Harold about embracing life -- lessons that, of course, were further emphasized by the sweet sounds of Cat Stevens -- must have rubbed off on Cort, too

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Rich or Rehab: What Happened to the Kid From 'Close Encounters'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:28:00 GMT

The sense of desperation and anguish that a mother feels after her child has been abducted by aliens is indescribable. I mean, we've all been there, right?

Of course, when I say "been there," what I really mean is that we've all probably seen "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," the 1977 Steven Spielberg blockbuster in which a single mom strives to get her son back after he disappears in a massive UFO. That mom was played by Melinda Dillon, an actress who would later secure her place in the Movie Mother Hall of Fame by raising Ralphie and Randy in "A Christmas Story." And young Barry, the wide-eyed little boy so entranced by the multicolored lights of a spaceship? He was played by Cary Guffey, which naturally raises the question ... whatever happened to him?

After making his movie debut at the age of 4 in "Close Encounters," Guffey spent the next few years getting roles in memorable (and not-so-memorable) TV shows and movies. The more notable additions to his resume included parts in "The Sheriff and the Satellite Kid," "Stroker Ace" and the miniseries "North and South." That miniseries marked his final acting gig; in 1985, at the age of 13, Guffey's acting career came to an end.

Naturally, he moved on with his life, finished high school, earned a marketing degree from the University of Florida and, later, an MBA from Jacksonville State University. If imdb's information remains accurate, Guffey is now married with two kids and working in Birmingham, Ala., as a financial planner. Hey, the "Close Encounters" kid went to outer space and back. Maybe now he can help each of us dig our way out of our financial sinkholes.

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of March 13th

Whit Honea — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Katie Holmes is Beautiful Again

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Jade Goody's Funeral: Public?

Paramedics Called to New Octomom House

Michael J. Fox is Positive

Angelina Caught Brad With The Nanny!

Gospel Singer BeBe Winans Arrested For Assault

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Tia From 'Witch Mountain'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:42:00 GMT

Moms and dads who grew up in the 1970s may have fond -- or at least pleasantly fuzzy? -- memories of the "Witch Mountain" movies, the Disney flicks about a pair of orphaned siblings with extraordinary powers. This weekend, Disney -- with a little help from The Rock -- attempts to revive that franchise with "Race to Witch Mountain," an updated version that casts Alexander Ludwig as Seth (a character called Tommy in the original movies) and AnnaSophia Robb in the role of Sara (the superpowered sister formerly known as Tia).

Of course, before there was Ludwig and Robb, we '70s kids had Ike Eisenmann (a former subject in Rich or Rehab) and Kim Richards, a pretty young child star who, in addition to doing her "Witch Mountain" time, appeared in the series "James at 15" and another sitcom that stands as one of the finest of its era: "Hello, Larry." (Okay, I was exaggerating with that "finest of its era" line. But, um, I remember the theme song.) So whatever happened to Richards? And is it possible she may show up in the new "Witch Mountain"?

To answer that first question, Richards continued acting for a while, doing guest stints on TV shows like "CHIPS," "Magnum, P.I." and "The Dukes of Hazzard." In the mid '80s, she also made appearances in the films "Meatballs, Part II" and "Tuff Turf," which also starred James Spader, Robert Downey Jr., and their respective heads of moussed-up '80s hair. (Watch this totally awesome clip, and revel in Kim's fashionable headband, as well as Spader's singing talent.)

If imdb is to be believed, Richards decided to take a long hiatus from acting to raise her four children. But she made a comeback a few years ago by playing the role of Christina Ricci's mom in "Black Snake Moan." And as the above teaser implied, she and her old "Witch Mountain" bro Eisenmann do indeed pop up in this new "Witch Mountain" movie.

It's unclear if she has any other projects in the works, but I can share this fun fact that connects her to yet another previous Rich or Rehab subject: she is the sister of Kyle Richards (another former child star best known for her role in "Halloween") and Kathy Hilton, which makes her Paris Hilton's aunt. So does that mean that, by the transitive property of child stars who played people with otherworldy powers, Paris Hilton also has otherworldly powers by association? I'll let you make that call.

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of March 6th

Whit Honea — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Anna Chlumsky?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:28:00 GMT

It's okay. You can admit that you cried during "My Girl," the bittersweet 1991 story of two kids discovering the meaning of friendship and the very bad things that sometimes happen because of bee stings. You also can admit that you were thoroughly charmed by Anna Chlumsky, the young girl who played the role of Vada in the coming-of-age drama and its sequel, the creatively titled "My Girl 2."

Sometime in the mid-1990s, you may have lost track of Miss Chlumsky. So whatever happened to her and, more importantly, is she still friends with old pal Macauley Culkin?

The answer to that second question appears to be no; she told People Magazine in 2007 that she didn't have her former co-star's address. But there are plenty of good things happening to "our girl" lately.

After earning a degree in international studies from the University of Chicago in 2002, she moved to New York where she worked for Zagat and a division of Harper Collins. But after a few years, she decided to return to acting, based on advice she received from both a psychic and Roberta Flack, who she ran into at a nail salon. (Note to self: Next time a psychic AND Roberta Flack tell me to do something, I will follow their instructions to the letter.)

The decision seems to have paid off. She has since appeared in episodes of "30 Rock" and "Law & Order" and co-starred with James Gandolfini in "In the Loop," which was acquired by IFC earlier this year at Sundance. In addition to all that career success, Chlumsky, now 28, last year married an Army Reservist named Shaun So. (Feel free to view several lovely photos from their wedding.)

So the child star seems to be making a comeback. Who knows? She might even agree to do a "My Girl 3" one of these days.

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of February 27th

Whit Honea — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Wedding Bells: Dying Jade Goody Gets Her Wish On Sunday

Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston - The Oscar Throw Down

Jade Goody - Her Story

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the Oscar

Cruz Beckham Celebrates 4th Birthday in Costume

Naomi Watts Says Sasha is a Total Daddy's Boy

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of February 20th

Whit Honea — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Jade Goody in Her Wedding Dress - Photo

Octuplets Mom Nadya Suleman Abuses Her Children?

Alfie,13, May NOT Be The Father, Will Take DNA Test!

Jack P. Shepherd Welcomes "Coronation Street" Baby No. 3

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American Idol: Single Mom Alexis Grace Makes It To the Top 12

Wanda Opalinska Welcomes "Coronation Street" Baby No. 4

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Keisha Castle-Hughes?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Plenty of kids have been nominated for Academy Awards. In fact, a couple of them -- including Justin Henry and Haley Joel Osment -- have been covered right here in Rich or Rehab. With this year's Oscars just a few days away, it seemed natural to track down yet another young former Oscar nominee for your reading pleasure.

Which brings us to today's R or R subject: Keisha Castle-Hughes, who, at age 13, became the youngest Best Actress nominee in Oscar history when she earned a nod in 2004 for her role in "Whale Rider." In this weeks running up to the Academy Awards, she became something of a media darling, praised for her moving performance as a Maori girl attempting to buck tradition and become the leader of her tribe. She even got to meet one of her idols, Johnny Depp, in a live, televised moment that -- through no fault of Keisha's -- was totally awkward. (Let me put it this way: Billy Bush insisted on introducing her to Depp during the pre-Oscar show. I'll leave the rest to your imagination.)

So what happened to this Australian talent in the years after she basked in Oscar's glow? After losing the statuette to Charlize Theron, Castle-Hughes rebounded just fine, taking a small part in "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" and a starring role in "The Nativity Story." Ironically, shortly before the release of that biblical drama -- in which Castle-Hughes played Mary in the days leading to Jesus's birth -- the actress announced that she was pregnant.

Her daughter, Felicity-Amore, was born in April of 2007. After an understandable break from the business, Castle-Hughes has gotten back into the movie-making game. She co-starred last year alongside Toni Collette in an Australian indie called "Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueberger."She also reunited with her "Whale Rider" director, Niki Caro, for a movie called "The Vintner's Luck," which is slated for release in the UK, Germany and France later this year.

So kudos to Keisha Castle-Hughes for taking on the challenges of motherhood and still finding the time to work. The good news for her? Since she earned her first Oscar nomination at such a young age, she has plenty of time to find a role that could earn her a second.

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of February 13th

Whit Honea — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Jonah From 'Sleepless in Seattle'?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:02:00 GMT

It's Valentine's Week, otherwise known as prime time for viewing chick flicks. And in that spirit, we devote this week's Rich or Rehab to a young boy who appeared in one of the chickiest flicks of all time, "Sleepless in Seattle."

For those of you who have erased the details of this gooey Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan charmer from your memory, here's a quick summary: Tom Hanks loses wife to cancer. Meg Ryan gets engaged to blatantly boring guy. Meg Ryan hears Tom Hanks on a radio show, which his young son called because he wants Dad to find a new wife. Meg Ryan is touched by Tom Hanks' love for his deceased wife, writes him a letter, obsesses about him for roughly two hours and ultimately meets Tom Hanks on top of the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day, where the two of them fall in love at first sight, even though they should really know better after starring together in "Joe Versus the Volcano."

But let's back-up a second and talk about the young son I mentioned earlier. His name in the movie was Jonah and he was played by 9-year-old actor Ross Malinger, a kid who had previously made appearances in the movie "Kindergarten Cop" and on TV shows such as "Who's the Boss?" and "Roseanne." After "Sleepless" became a big hit, Malinger continued to work steadily, mostly in television and the occasional movie. He showed up in the Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle "Sudden Death," the "Serenity Now" episode of "Seinfeld," several installments of "Party of Five" and as the voice of T.J. in the cartoon "Recess."

The most recent credit on his acting resume, at least according to IMDb, is a guest spot on "Without a Trace" from back in 2006. So where is Ross Malinger today?

Reportedly he owns Automotive Legends, a Malibu, Calif., Porsche dealership that specializes in rebuilding classic luxury cars. With a business like that, one would imagine that young Jonah is doing pretty well for himself cash-wise. Unfortunately, I couldn't find much other information about him, but I did stumble upon this photo of a guy who looks a lot like Malinger on the Automotive Legends Web site. It's too bad he didn't own this business back in 1993. He could have driven to New York in style to track down Meg Ryan on Tom Hanks's behalf instead of having to fly.

Image: Daily Mail and Automotive Legends

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Ramona Quimby Hits the Big Screen

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

There’s a Ramona movie coming out, and all I have to say is, Hollywood better not ruin the books, or they'll be hell to pay. Then again, of course they'll ruin the books and they'll probably just make a ton of money doing it. Sigh.

My older sister and I were obsessed with Beezus and Ramona. After my dad finished reading us every Ramona book, we started reading the books out loud to each other. We bought two goldfish just so we could name them Romana and Beezus.

So I’m not thrilled about the forthcoming Ramona movie, if Jezebel’s predictions prove accurate. The actresses playing Beezuz and Ramona are two cute-as-a-button child stars, who bear no resemblance to the real--endearingly awkward--Quimby sisters. And early publicity seems set on pegging Ramona as “wacky.” The real Ramona is just your average spunky, messy eight-year-old. That’s what is so great about the books—the characters are completely relatable, and yet completely engaging.

Of course, there may be no reason to be such a sourpuss about Hollywood's Ramona revival. Lots of girls might see the Ramona movie and end up dying to read the hilarious Beverly Clearly series. Fingers crossed.

Photo: cinematical.com

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Whit Honea — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

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Rich or Rehab: Whatever Happened to Parker Lewis?

Jen Chaney — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:58:00 GMT

You remember that Fox TV show, "Parker Lewis Can't Lose"? No? You sure?

It aired in the early 1990s, was clearly a rip-off of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and starred the young man you see pictured here, an actor named Corin Nemec, who earlier made his mark as a child star with a series of appearances on "Webster."

As Lewis, Nemec was cute, kind of funny in a Matthew Broderick sort of way and, for a brief while, somewhat popular with the preteen and teen TV viewing set. So whatever happened to Nemec?

He's still an actor and has worked steadily in the industry, appearing before the cameras and behind them as a producer and, occasionally, a writer. Most of his roles have consisted of bits parts in minor movies and on TV shows, including "Stargate," "CSIs" of both the "NY" and "Miami" variety and "Ghost Whisperer."

Lately, though, it's his friendship with another former child star -- David Faustino of "Married With Children" -- that has garnered him a little more attention. The two have paired up to appear in an online series called "Star-Ving," a comedy based exceedingly loosely on Faustino's real life. You can catch short episodes -- featuring cameos by Coolio and Christina Applegate -- at crackle.com.

Clearly both of these guys have a sense of humor about their status as formerly famous dudes. As the intro to the series says of Nemec, he's the former star of TV's "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" who "did lose." Hey, the guy's still working and he can laugh at himself. Sounds to me like he didn't lose at all.

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