BY ABBEY WHITE, The Hollywood Reporter.
Being a superhero wasn’t part of Lauren Ridloff’s plan. The Eternals star wanted to be a children’s book author before an American Sign Language tutoring gig for the director of Broadway’s Children of a Lesser God led to a starring role in the show’s revival. Continue reading Next Big Thing: ‘Eternals’ Star Lauren Ridloff on Becoming Marvel’s First Deaf Superhero
By Brady Rhoades
If you were to read Amy Purdy’s medical history, you’d be introduced to a journey that, for many, could feel incredibly daunting. Continue reading Amy Purdy–Living Beyond Limits
Cornelia Duryée’s ‘Heartfelt and Sensitively Drawn’ film Language Arts, starring Ashley Zukerman & Sarah Shahi, takes viewers on a powerful journey of connection and redemption. Continue reading Poignant new film, “Language Arts,” reflects a reality for the parents of people with autism that is infrequently told
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For several months now, Facebook execs have been kicking around an eerie product idea few people seem to want: Instagram for Kids. Given the negative mental-health outcomes the app’s youngest users already report, lots of parents, lawmakers, and almost all the nation’s attorneys general have lobbied the company to please not. Continue reading Instagram Knows Just How Damaging It Is for Teen Girls
By Bill Cooney, Dexerto
During a stream on September 11, Asmongold shared a candid moment with viewers where he discussed his struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts. Continue reading Asmongold opens up on mental health struggles in candid Twitch stream
By The News International
Hollywood superstar Zendaya got candid about her mental health and how she learnt to prioritize it while growing up in the spotlight.
In a sit-down with British Vogue, the Dune actor, 25, spoke about going to therapy and recommended everyone to give it a try as well.
“Of course I go to therapy. I mean, if anybody is able to possess the financial means to go to therapy, I would recommend they do that. I think it’s a beautiful thing,” said the Euphoria actor.
“There’s nothing wrong with working on yourself and dealing with those things with someone who can help you, someone who can talk to you, who’s not your mom or whatever. Who has no bias,” said the former Disney star.
The actor also spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that subsequently followed led her towards feeling persistent existential sadness.
“[It was the] first kind of taste of sadness where you wake up and you just feel bad all day, like what the [expletive] is going on? What is this dark cloud that’s hovering over me and I don’t know how to get rid of it, you know?”
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By BBC News
The 49-year-old American, known for films like Cruel Intentions, Hellboy and Legally Blonde, was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 2018. Continue reading Selma Blair: Actress says she’s in remission from multiple sclerosis
By CBS News
She was just 21 years old when she won Hollywood’s most coveted prize – the Oscar, for Best Actress – for her first movie, “Children of a Lesser God.” “You have to understand that I was a girl from Chicago who appeared on the scene out of nowhere,” said Marlee Matlin. Continue reading “CODA” actress Marlee Matlin on making noise
By MANDALIT DEL BARCO, NPR
The new film CODA premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and a record-breaking distribution deal with Apple. One aspect of the film that awed both audiences and critics was the supporting performance by actor Troy Kotsur. Continue reading How Troy Kotsur Broke Barriers As A Deaf Actor, On Stage, On Screen And Now In ‘CODA
The I Love Me and My Disability Fashion Event promises to be just that, an organizer said this week. Continue reading Fashion show — called ‘I Love Me and My Disability’ — will celebrate everyone, organizer says
