• Microsoft has approximately 228,000 employees worldwide.
• Microsoft is one of the most sought-after workplaces in the tech industry, so jobs are competitive.
• Here's what to know about the various jobs at Microsoft, skills you'll need, and the best salaries.

Since its 1975 founding, Microsoft has grown into one of the largest companies in the world, and its software has changed the way the world uses computers and other devices.

Currently, Microsoft employs roughly 228,000 people, globally.

A publicly traded company since early 1986, the multinational business has long been a darling of investors, and it has been a much sought-after workplace by people in the tech world.

Getting a job at Microsoft is much easier said than done, though.

Is Microsoft hard to get into?

Anyone hoping for employment at Microsoft should expect to compete against a flood of other highly qualified applicants at any given time. There are usually multiple rounds of interviews — as many as five in some cases, depending on the position — and different positions require different types of experience.

For technical roles, Microsoft's hiring process includes things like testing you on problem-solving skills and coding.

All jobs at Microsoft require at the minimum a college degree, usually in an applicable field, such as data science or mathematics, or demonstrable experience in a directly related position elsewhere. Some positions require several years of relevant experience, and others require more advanced degrees.

Experience at other large tech companies can be a huge bonus. One former Microsoft product manager who shared his resume with Business Insider said he believed his experience at Facebook, plus his entrepreneurial experience, gave him a competitive edge.

It is, in short, hard to get a job at Microsoft, but a rejection upon your first application is no reason not to try again. Many people are hired by the software giant only after applying multiple times, with their persistence and commitment seen as a positive sign by the company.

What types of jobs can you get at Microsoft?

Microsoft is a massive organization, being a software maker, and has a number of divisions that often have job postings, like the cloud-computing software Azure, the productivity suite Microsoft 365, or the legacy operating system Windows. The list of jobs one could potentially get at Microsoft is long and varied.

But Microsoft also owns a number of companies, and it may be worth expanding your job search to workplaces like GitHub, Skype, or LinkedIn.

At Microsoft or its companies, you could work in everything from data analytics to hardware engineering to digital sales to legal and corporate affairs. There are software designers, marketers, supply chain specialists, and so many more different roles needed to keep the company working.

On the software side, specifically, Microsoft often has openings for developers, software engineers, product managers, and more.

How to get a job in Microsoft?

If you have the requisite education and experience, and have done your research on the role and perfected your resume, you can start by applying online at the Microsoft Careers page.

Microsoft offers internships for those early career job-seekers lacking in experience, and, of course, it's always a good idea to network with anyone you know who works there before you apply. Note that Microsoft often implements hiring freezes, so don't try to join up during one.

Like any massive company, sometimes Microsoft has to restructure itself, and Microsoft layoffs can be massive, with thousands of employees dismissed at the same time. The post-pandemic period has been particularly brutal at Microsoft, with multiple rounds of job cuts throughout 2023 and 2024 in divisions like Azure, Xbox, and Activision Blizzard.

Know as you are going in that even if you do an excellent job in your role with Microsoft, your job may be cut in the future. The tech industry is in a period of flux, so it's always wise to have a Plan B.

What is the highest paying job at Microsoft?

The CEO of Microsoft makes nearly $50 million in total each year when you count the cash, stocks, and other compensation, and that makes being the boss the highest paid job at Microsoft.

Other very well-compensated jobs — compared to regular salaries, not the CEO's package — are Corporate Vice President, which has a salary around $650,000 plus stock compensation.

But even non-executive roles at Microsoft are widely known for their high salaries. For example, the role of Principal Software Engineer, typically pays about $215,000 plus stocks, and that of Senior Data Scientist, pays just under $200,000 annually.

Federal data from 2020 showed some of Microsoft's highest-paying jobs, including up to $240,000 for a research role, $220,000 for a program manager, and $204,000 for a hardware engineering role.

Zac Efron has enjoyed many adventures with his family over the years — and luckily he documented the special bonding moments.

Efron — who is an older brother to Dylan, Olivia and Henry — has recalled how his siblings and parents supported him throughout his career.

“My family’s my rock. I know that they’re not going anywhere. More and more I rely on my little brother to keep me grounded,” he shared during a 2013 interview. “I know my family’s always going to be there, and then there’s also some times when life changes, they can’t always be there for you in the way that you need, so I rely on my friends.”

Years later, Efron revealed the important life lessons that he learned from his family.

“My parents love me in very different ways. But they checked every box. My dad always taught me to be driven,” he told Elle in 2016. “I was always the shortest kid at school. Always the worst kid on the team. I’d come home after practice and my dad would build a basketball hoop. Then we’d go out and shoot 100 free throws. Pretty soon every time I got fouled I would make my free throws.”

While he loves his own family — and is a great older brother — Efron admitted he’s not quite ready to have children of his own.

“I have a healthy respect for parents, very grateful for them all,” he said during a May 2022 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I love you so much, Mom.”

Scroll down for the sweetest photos of Efron and his family over the years:

Stephen Baldwin wasn’t on Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test for the right reasons — at least if you ask soldiers and stars Billy Billingham and Rudy Reyes.

“I think he’s a classic example of, ‘Oh, my God, this is real.’ He was not expecting that. He liked when he was doing something that looked James Bond–ish,” Billingham said in a joint interview with Reyes at Us Weekly’s NYC studio on Thursday, January 9.

“[Or] heroic,” Reyes added.

While Baldwin, 58, was the first to exit during the Wednesday, January 8, premiere, he did find brief success on the Fox show while completing the first task.

“Diving onto a helicopter, yeah, he did well on it. Great, well done. But when it comes to the rest of it, carrying the [military backpack] and running, being wet, he did not wanna know [anything about it],” Billingham told Us. “When he got uncomfortable, he was looking for excuses. We’ve heard a million excuses. We hear it all the time. He was looking for an easy way out where he didn’t have to embarrass himself by saying, ‘This is too hard.’ And the truth is, it was too hard. He’s 50-something years old, but I mean, I’m older than him.”

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Baldwin was part of the Wales production for less than 24 hours when he started to complain about a potential injury to the show doctor. When the doctor offered to examine him, however, Hailey Bieber’s dad had a bizarre breakdown about a future role that he could not get injured for.

“What’s awesome about this program, Special Forces, is it really is a window into military life,” Reyes told Us. “When you watch military movies, it’s combat, it’s badass, it’s heroic. Most of military life is disciplined or hurrying up as fast as possible to make a timeline. It’s cleaning, it’s taking orders and it’s going on long hikes and walks. It’s uncomfortable. It’s not glamorous. Our course is the same way. Of course, we do some really badass helicopter work, ocean work, things from heights and cliff assaults, things of that nature. And that’s the more exotic stuff. But the day-to-day is showing up where you’re supposed to show up, listening to what needs to get done and then executing it.”

Billingham added that some cast members, like Baldwin, are not “used to being called out.”

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“I don’t think he likes being called out. At the end of the day, what we say is what we see,” he explained. “He’s getting shouted at for a reason. He’s getting pushed for a reason. And he didn’t like it. He’s used to stopping when he wants, doing what he wants. That didn’t happen. And that reality kicked in quickly with him. And not only was he fighting the elements and what we were pulling through, he’s finding his own mind of how he’s portraying himself and how he’s gonna work his way out of this. We see it a million times, you can tell straight away. And it’s generally the men that do it. Women just go [with the] mindset, ‘We’re getting on with this.’”

Billingham went on to note that Baldwin is a “smart guy” but didn’t want to admit he was in too deep.

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“He must have done his research. Apparently he’s done quite a bit [of military training] before [for roles]. Must have spoken to people who’ve been on the show. So he knew what he was coming into, but the reality of thinking he knew and then turning up, that’s what caught him,” he said. “And he was like, ‘Oh, how do I work my way out of this?’”

Baldwin officially exited after a bizarre confrontation with the show doctor, in which he got visibly angry about not wanting to risk injury for an upcoming role.

“I think after that conversation with the doctor, the doctor had PTSD,” Billingham concluded with a laugh.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test airs on Fox Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

Getting kids into the habit of properly brushing their teeth can be tough, but the Willo AutoFlo+ Fully Automated Kids Toothbrush Starter Kit is one solution you might not have tried yet. Created by a team of oral health experts, it’s the world’s first children’s toothbrush that uses fully automatic brushing, doing the hard work for your little ones without the extra stress. This futuristic system was specifically made to help kids — but wouldn’t blame you if you felt tempted to snag one for yourself, too.

“For many families, toothbrushing is an all-too-familiar daily struggle,” Willo explains. “Parents find themselves locked in a routine that requires constant reminders, supervision and time spent ensuring their children maintain good oral hygiene.”

This high-tech toothbrush, which looks similar to a mouth guard surrounding the teeth, is meant to make the process a bit easier. With 34,000 optimally positioned bristles and an OptiClean brush head that gently cleans around each tooth, the kit is clinically proven to remove “seven times more plaque in the hard-to-reach areas than a manual toothbrush.” Just one push of an easy-to-use button and the AutoFlo+ automatically dispenses the perfect amount of toothpaste. There’s also a continuous suction to remove any liquid accumulated during the process and the toothbrush head comes in three different sizes, ensuring it will fit your little one’s mouth.

Parents who have purchased this toothbrush continue to wonder how they ever lived without it.

“I know the price is high, but so are other electric toothbrush brands,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “We spent my son’s whole life fighting to brush teeth. He has no issue with using this. No gag reflex and no sensory issue, it’s been well worth it for our family.”

“As a mom of an autistic boy, this is a lifesaver,” another noted. “I recently switched to Willo, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. It’s truly a game-changer in oral hygiene! First, it ensures even coverage across all my kid’s teeth and gums. I love how effective it is at cleaning.”

Parents of more than one child say that while morning and nighttime routines used to be “a total hassle,” the Willo set changed that.

“I’d constantly be nagging them to brush, and even then, I had to double-check if they were actually brushing or just fooling around in the bathroom,” one person admitted. “It took up so much time! But ever since we got the Willo toothbrush, everything’s changed. The kids actually love brushing now, and I don’t have to hover or worry if they’re doing it right. My youngest even insists on brushing multiple times a day! This toothbrush is a game-changer for any parent!”

If your kiddos hate brushing their teeth, add the Willo AutoFlo+ Fully Automated Kids Toothbrush to cart now. The switch allows them to have fun while practicing good oral hygiene, and you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they’re getting a deep clean.

Zach Bryan is coming to his friends’ defense after claiming they’ve been attacked online following his split from Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.

“All of you f—in weird couch warriors attacking and belittling my friends on the internet because you’re assuming I have a girlfriend are weird as hell and should be studied for science,” Bryan, 28, wrote via a lengthy Instagram Story rant on Thursday, January 9. “Everyone wonders why I quit touring and don’t want to be attached to music anymore, meanwhile you’re calling my friends ugly and harassing them?”

Bryan added that he wasn’t searching for “sympathy” but wanted to condemn the “low and messed up” actions of going after his pals.

“Apparently I’ve [had] four different girlfriends in like two weeks, meanwhile my friends and me are just laughing and hanging out like we always have,” he wrote before clarifying his current relationship status. “I don’t have a girlfriend and don’t plan on having a girlfriend, however I do have normal friends that I love very much and would go to the ends of the earth for.”

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Bryan continued his rant by encouraging others to “go give your attention and time to the literal city burning down,” seemingly referring to the ongoing Los Angeles fires.

“Stop being so sad and fickle and childish through screens. Last thing I’ll ever say on this. Insane I even have to,” he wrote. “You do not know me. You never will know me. Stop acting like you do.”

The singer added that instead of attacking people in his inner circle, his critics should speak about him instead because he can handle it.

“I am allowed to have love, laughter and good people in my life. No matter how bad of a person you think I am, go ahead and come for me. I can take all the hatred because I’m not a child,” he wrote in a subsequent Instagram Story. “But do not come for my friends who do nothing but love and care for me. Everyone wants you to have fun and make great music but you guys are making it really hard to do that with my friends getting insulted and death threats everyday.”

Bryan shared that he’s “worked really hard” for his success, but the constant chatter from social media makes him want to remain out of the spotlight.

“Whether you think I deserve it or not. Whether you think I suck or not. Stop being such sad and fat fingered internet sleuths to my friends,” he wrote. “We’re all humans and I’m so tired of people thinking social media is a way to have a moral high ground on people THEY’VE never met? Guess people aren’t humans any more since they can hide behind screens? Weird a–holes man ok I’m done.”

Bryan, in fact, was not done. He shared one more note stating that he didn’t want others to give him tips on how to “handle something or things they’ve never coped with” themselves.

“I lost my mother, I’ve been in war zones and I’ve battled this whole fame thing for five years. Respectfully, I don’t need your unsolicited advice, I am a grown man. I promise I can get through some little bullies on the internet,” he wrote. “I am so terrifyingly unphased by the fake s— people say about me online but coming for people I love and care for is my line and final straw.”

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Bryan ended his rant by stating he was “hopping off” of social media “for a bit.”

Bryan made headlines late last year following his dramatic breakup from LaPaglia, 25. In October 2024, Bryan shared that he and the Barstool Sports personality called it quits after dating for more than a year. LaPaglia claimed that she was “blindsided” by the musician’s public announcement.

LaPaglia took a break from social media following the breakup, and Bryan has been laying low. One month after the split, LaPaglia returned to her “BFFs” podcast, where she gave insight into her dynamic with Bryan and claimed she was “emotionally abused” by the musician. (Us Weekly reached out to Bryan’s team at the time and received no response.)

As the number of prominent female reporters continues to grow across the NFL, Prime Video’s Kaylee Hartung gushed about the supportive community they have created with one another. 

“It’s so cool,” Hartung, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of Prime Video’s first-ever playoff game broadcast between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, January 11. “It’s the most special group of women I’ve ever gotten to consider myself part of. I feel so lucky.”

Hartung is joined on the sidelines for Prime Video’s NFL coverage by Taylor Rooks, with Charissa Thompson anchoring the network’s coverage during pregame, postgame and halftime. 

“It’s so genuine among us,” Hartung explained. “Charissa, Taylor and I all have very different skill sets. We have very different personalities. I think we’re able to work together and support each other in a way that is so special. There’s no competition. We are each other’s biggest cheerleaders.”

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Across the networks, other female reporters in places of prominence include Fox Sports’ Erin Andrews and Pam Oliver and CBS’ Tracy Wolfson and Kay Adams, who anchored Netflix’s inaugural Christmas Day coverage.

“We all just really get along and like each other,” Hartung told Us. “Charissa and I were friends before we were ever on Thursday Night Football together. I had never met Taylor before the first time everyone got together. But it was instant for all of us.”

Hartung, who also works as a contributor on NBC’s Today show, counts Sunday Night Football sideline reporter Melissa Stark as another encouraging colleague. When the duo worked together during the NFL Divisional Round playoff game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit’s Ford Field in January 2024, Hartung had a full circle moment of gratitude.

“We were sitting in the shuttle [on the way to the stadium] and I teared up in the cheesiest, silliest, most completely raw, emotional way,” Hartung recalled. “15-year-old me never could have imagined this. Melissa has been so supportive of me and I just appreciate that I can call her a friend. We’ll compare notes if I’ve got a team before her or if she’s got one before me.”

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Hartung also shouted out NBC’s Maria Taylor and ESPN’s Laura Rutledge, with whom she helped launch the SEC Network in 2014.

“I feel so lucky that our friendships have all endured,” she said. “I hope that we set an example for women younger than us. It’s such a competitive environment and there are only so many opportunities. But there is enough to go around.”

Hartung added, “At the end of the day, one of the things we all have in common is that we are all nice, welcoming, good people who are excited for each other’s successes and excited to cheer each other on.”

Hartung will be on the sideline for Prime Video’s first-ever playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, which streams live on Saturday, January 11, at 7:30 pm ET. 

From the critically acclaimed The Last Showgirl to Bridget Jones: About a Boy, 2025 is transforming January from an infamous movie dead zone into a time for appointment viewing.

Historically, the start of each year isn’t the most exciting time for new releases. Studios tend to save their smaller budget films — ones that, say, might not make it to awards season — for the colder months, when the holidays are over, people are tired and staying in sounds much more appealing than shivering in a dark theater.

This year, however, things have seemingly shifted. January 2025 is starting off strong with the release of the already critically acclaimed The Last Showgirl, a film that is being lauded as star Pamela Anderson’s comeback and the greatest role of her career. The story follows Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.

“I can relate to it on so many different levels. As a mother, as a person in this industry,” Anderson told Deadline in September 2024. “Most of my career has been about the external, and not the soul of what really happens behind the superficial qualities that people even hire you for, or know you for. And you’re always just like, there’s so much more to me than what people see and I don’t know if you’re ever gonna get the chance to show that, so that was really why I was so excited about this movie… I feel like a new baby in this industry in this film and I feel like it’s just the beginning.”

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February, meanwhile, features the return of Bridget Jones with the highly-anticipated About a Boy just in time for Valentine’s Day. The next installment of the franchise sees Renée Zellweger reprising her role as the titular character navigating life after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth).

The quality movie options this winter are endless. Keep scrolling for the 22 best films to look forward to this season:

‘The Last Showgirl’ 

Starring: Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka

Release Date: January 10

Logline: A poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, the film stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.

‘Unstoppable’

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome

Release Date: January 16

Logline: Based on the life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg and won a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University.

‘One of Them Days’

Starring: Janelle James, Keke Palmer, Katt Williams, Gabrielle Dennis, Maude Apatow

Release Date: January 17

Logline: When best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa  (SZA) discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact

‘Wish You Were Here’ 

Starring: Jennifer Grey, Mena Massoud, Kelsey Grammer, Isabelle Fuhrman

Release Date: January 17

Logline: Julia Stiles’ directorial debut follows a woman (Isabelle Fuhrman) searching for a spark finds a whirlwind night of romance with a man (Mena Massoud) only to discover he is terminally ill. As a result, she commits to helping him spend his last days living life to the fullest.

‘Both Eyes Open’

Starring: Gail Bean, Taye Diggs, Joy Brunson, Tristan Mack Wilds, , Michael Olyede, Christie Leverette, and Carla Fisher

Release Date: January 17

Logline: Both Eyes Open follows a woman named Ally (Gail Bean) who emerges from a domestic violence shelter only to be haunted by persistent hallucinations of her abuser. Mysterious cryptic messages further suggest that her past might be lurking in the distance.

‘Presence’

Starring: Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Eddy Maday

Release Date: January 24

Logline: A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs.

‘Flight Risk’

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, Michelle Dockery

Release Date: January 24

Logline: A pilot (Mark Wahlberg) transports an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ 

Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Sam Richardson, Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl

Release Date: January 24

Logline: Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, and must face the sins of her past.

‘You’re Cordially Invited’ 

Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell

Release Date: January 30

Logline: A woman (Reese Witherspoon) planning her sister’s wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of another bride-to-be discover that they are double-booked for their destination wedding so both parties decide to share the venue, but chaos and disaster await.

‘Dog Man’

Starring: Isla Fisher, Ricky Gervais, Poppy Liu, Pete Davidson, Billy Boyd

Release Date: January 31

Logline: When a faithful police dog and his police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve — and fetch, sit and roll over.

‘Love Me’

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun

Release Date: January 31

Logline: A buoy (Kristen Stewart) and a satellite (Steven Yeun) meet online long after humanity’s extinction and fall in love.

‘Valiant One’ 

Starring: Chase Stokes, Lana Condor

Release Date: January 31

Logline: With tensions between North and South Korea looming, a U.S. helicopter crashes on the North Korean side. Now, the survivors must work together to protect a civilian tech specialist and find their way out without U.S. military support.

‘Kinda Pregnant’

Starring: Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey

Release Date: February 5

Logline: Jealous of her best friend’s pregnancy, Lainy (Amy Schumer) wears a fake baby bump — and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.

‘Love Hurts’ 

Starring: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose

Release Date: February 7

Logline: Marvin Gable (Ke Huy Quan) is a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where “For Sale” signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead — and she’s not happy.

‘Heart Eyes’

Starring: Mason Gooding, Olivia Holt, Devon Sawa

Release Date: February 7

Logline: For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe.

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ 

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson

Release Date: February 13

Logline: Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant). Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe — just maybe — her son’s science teacher.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ 

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Liv Tyler, Harrison Ford

Release Date: February 14

Logline: After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam (Anthony Mackie) finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

‘The Gorge’ 

Starring: Anya Taylor Joy, Miles Teller, Sigourney Weaver

Release Date: February 14

Logline: Two highly trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor Joy) grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.

‘Paddington in Peru’ 

Starring: Ben Whishaw, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman

Release Date: February 14

Logline: Paddington (Ben Whishaw) returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton), who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

‘The Monkey’ 

Starring: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood

Release Date: February 21

Logline: When twin brothers Hal and Bill (Theo James and Elijah Wood) discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts occurring all around them. The brothers decide to throw the monkey away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. But when the mysterious deaths begin again, the brothers must reunite to find a way to destroy the monkey for good before it takes the lives of everyone close to them.

‘Old Guy’ 

Starring: Lucy Liu, Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman

Release Date: February 21

Logline: Aging contract killer Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz) still believes he’s the best at what he does. Stuck in a boring “desk” assignment while pining for the love of spunky club manager Anata (Lucy Liu), Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field — but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg (Cooper Hoffman), a prodigy assassin with a bad attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate a competing crime syndicate but uncover their employer’s true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover.

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‘Last Breath’ 

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole

Release Date: February 28

Logline: A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.

Madison LeCroy has offered words of support for her Southern Charm costar Craig Conover in light of his recent breakup with Paige DeSorbo.

“I don’t need to give him any advice.I just told him, ‘You’re going to be a great husband [and] you’re going to be a great dad one day. You have so much to look forward to, like, just be lucky you didn’t already have those things and then go through a breakup,’”  LeCroy, 34, said during a Thursday, January 9, Amazon Live broadcast. (LeCroy shares 10-year-old son, Hudson, with a past partner and is now married to Brett Randle.)

She added, “I’m here to hype him up when he’s down — and I’ll do that for anyone really. But, they’re still good and I think everything’s going to be fine. I think you guys are taking it a lot harder than they are. I don’t know.”

DeSorbo, 32, announced late last month that she and Conover, 35, called it quits after three years of dating.

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“Craig and I have decided to no longer be together,” DeSorbo said on a December 2024 episode of her “Giggly Squad” podcast. “I love him, I think he loves me. I think we will remain friends. No one did anything. It wasn’t a bad thing.”

She continued, “I think we both were just being really mature and saying what we want and what we didn’t want, and I think that’s extremely powerful to be able to voice how you’re feeling in real-time and what you want for your future.”

Weeks later, Conover claimed that the breakup was “very unexpected.”

“I guess I gotta start living again, whatever that looks like. Whatever my new normal looks like — I have to start,” he said in a Tuesday, January 7, Instagram Story video. “‘Gratitude will get you through this, with time comes clarity’ – all of the advice, I’m trying to listen to. “But, yeah. [It happened] right before the holidays. I was very shocked. And it’s OK.”

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Conover was also aware that “it takes two people to be in a relationship.”

“You can’t control other people, you can only control how you react to it,” he continued. “Remember to be kind to Paige and me and yourselves and all of that good stuff. … [It’s] a 3-year relationship, it’s your best friend who you talk to all day every day, and then they’re just gone. So, you know, one day I’ll be able to talk more on it.”

Conover and the Summer House star met while filming Winter House season 1 in 2021, making their public debut as a couple at Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s wedding that September. While appearing on each other’s shows, they navigated a long-distance relationship as Conover is based in Charleston and DeSorbo lives in Manhattan.