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Naomi Watts Says Late Director David Lynch 'Put Me on the Map'
Naomi Watts is remembering her friend and former collaborator David Lynch after his death at age 78.
“My heart is broken. My Buddy Dave,” Watts, 56, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 16. “The world will not be the same without him. His creative mentorship was truly powerful. He put me on the map. The world I’d been trying to break into for ten plus years, flunking auditions left and right. Finally, I sat in front of a curious man, beaming with light, speaking words from another era, making me laugh and feel at ease. How did he even ‘see me’ when I was so well hidden, and I’d even lost sight of myself?!”
Watts noted that Lynch’s “wisdom, humor, and love” impacted her as much as his art. “Every moment together felt charged with a presence I’ve rarely seen or known. Probably because, yes, he seemed to live in an altered world, one that I feel beyond lucky to have been a small part of,” she gushed. “And David invited all to glimpse into that world through his exquisite storytelling, which elevated cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers across the globe.”
The actress concluded her heartfelt post by stating that she “just cannot believe that he’s gone,” adding, “I’m in pieces but forever grateful for our friendship. I’m yelling from the bullhorn: Godspeed, Buddy Dave! Thank you for your everything. — Buttercup xox.”
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Watts’ post featured a sweet snap of herself kissing Lynch on the cheek, as well as a clip of them on the set of the 2017 Twin Peaks revival. “No, come on. Slap me. You’re pissed off. Slap me,” Lynch told Watts while rehearsing. Watts replied, “No, I don’t want to,” after which the director embraced her for a hug.
After starting her career in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Watts scored her breakout role in Lynch’s 2001 mystery thriller Mulholland Drive. She portrayed lookalikes Betty Elms and Diane Selwyn, the former of which worked to help a woman with amnesia named Rita (played by Laura Harring) unravel the truth of her identity.
Watts teamed up with Lynch again for the 2017 revival of his hit show Twin Peaks as Janey-E Jones, the wife of Kyle MacLachlan’s Dougie Jones. She also had a voice-over role in Lynch’s last directorial feature, 2006’s Inland Empire.
Lynch’s family confirmed the filmmaker’s death in a Facebook post on Thursday following his battle with emphysema. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time,” the statement read. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
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In addition to posting her own tribute, Watts shared MacLachlan’s reaction post via her Instagram Story with several broken heart emojis. “Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big budget movie,” MacLachlan, who starred in Lynch’s original film adaptation of Dune as well as Twin Peaks, captioned pics of them from over the years on Thursday. “He clearly saw something in me that even I didn’t recognize. I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision.”
He continued: “I will miss him more than the limits of my language can tell and my heart can bear. My world is that much fuller because I knew him and that much emptier now that he’s gone.”
Lynch is survived by his four children — daughters Jennifer and Lula and sons Austin and Riley — whom he shares with his ex-wives.
Disgraced ‘Grey's Anatomy’ Writer Defends Personal L.A. Fires Fundraising
Disgraced Grey’s Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch got slammed for attempting to privately fundraise for L.A. wildfire relief efforts after previously lying about a cancer diagnosis.
Finch announced on her private Facebook page earlier this month that she was collecting funds directly to her Venmo account to “avoid GoFundMe fees.”
“This is just me. Boots on the ground. It was challenging enough getting dog food while evacuated and I was at a safe place,” read Finch’s alleged post that circulated around on social media. “So this is for people who have virtually nothing and have pets with basic needs.”
Actress Jamie Denbo called Finch out by sharing a screenshot on Thursday, January 16, of her request, adding, “This person is a SCAMMER and a LIAR. It is well documented in the Peacock series Anatomy of Lies. Unless you want to send her donations of 69 cents for her ‘cancer treatment’ (she doesn’t have cancer) or perhaps ‘in memory of her late brother’ (he’s alive) or any thing else she has lied about (everything). DO NOT DONATE to Elisabeth Finch!!!”
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Hours after the latest drama made headlines, Finch released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter about her good intentions.
“I recognize, given my history, people might be skeptical of my fundraising efforts,” she told the outlet. “I’m trying to make amends in as many ways I can, including helping my community — especially during these difficult times. So many organizations are calling for gift cards because they are overwhelmed with physical donations, and I didn’t want peoples’ pet needs to get lost in the shuffle.”
Denbo, meanwhile, replied to The Hollywood Reporter with a text message. “Elisabeth continues to scam, deceive and produce incredible material for comedians like myself to use and mock her relentlessly,” she added. “I can’t thank her enough! (For just the last thing.) Keep it up, Finch!”
Finch previously made headlines after Vanity Fair published an exposé in 2022 that called many of her claims into question. The former screenwriter alleged in various publications that she had a rare form of bone cancer, helped clean the remains of her friend’s body from the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh after the 2018 shooting, lost a kidney and part of her leg and allegedly endured abuse by a male director during her time on The Vampire Diaries.
Finch was subsequently placed on administrative leave while Disney investigated the allegations that she fabricated her medical and personal history. Finch ultimately resigned from Grey’s Anatomy in 2022. She later admitted she never had any form of cancer. Finch took back all of her statements except her sexual harassment accusation against the TVD director and her claims that her brother abused her when they were younger.
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“I’ve given no one any reason to believe a word I say. I lied about so much that so many people have been devastated by in real life. ‘I’m sorry’ feels like the smallest words compared to what I’ve done, yet they are the truest,” Finch wrote via Instagram on in October 2024 after Peacock released their three-part docuseries about her scandal. “I trapped myself in the addiction of lies, betraying and traumatizing my closest family, friends, and colleagues.”
Finch apologized to those affected by her lies over the years.
“I’m making amends and expressing my genuine remorse as best I can when people are ready. And I’ve accepted the fact that some may never be,” she noted. “I’ve been receiving mental health treatment for nearly three years, and I work hard every day to sustain a life where the truth matters more than anything.”
Benji Madden Celebrates 'Queen' Cameron Diaz's New Movie After Anniversary
Cameron Diaz is back in action on the big screen — and her husband, Benji Madden, is her No. 1 fan.
“This is my QUEEN I celebrate this BADASS WOMAN. Wife, mommy, friend, partner, boss and lover,” Madden, 45, wrote via Instagram on Friday, January 17. “We just hit 10 YEARS married on January 5th and every year only gets more fulfilling. It’s special. Never perfect — always real [and] always reliable.”
He added, “Every day getting to have my best friend with me ride or die. What a beautiful life — I am GRATEFUL!!! and ANOTHER MiLESTONE happening TOMORROW!!! We are SO happy to see you…. BACK IN ACTION!! … Congrats baby!!.”
Madden further encouraged his social media followers to “go watch” Back in Action on Netflix, which stars 52-year-old Diaz and Jamie Foxx, who previously shared the screen in 2014’s Annie.
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Madden also uploaded a sweet pic of the couple posing on a beach. In the fresh-faced selfie, Diaz wrapped her arm around the Good Charlotte rocker while he snapped the photo.
Back in Action is Diaz’s first acting role in a decade. She previously took a step back from Hollywood in 2018 to focus on her family. Diaz and Madden, who got married in 2015, welcomed daughter Raddix in 2019. Son Cardinal followed in 2024.
“Being a wife and a mother has been the most … fulfilling part of my life so far,” Diaz said during a February 2021 appearance on SiriusXM’s Quarantined With Bruce show. “I waited for this … so I didn’t have any distractions. Like, I can’t imagine [working now]. As a mother with my child, to have to be on a movie set that takes 14 hours, 16 hours, of my time away from her — I just couldn’t.”
She continued at the time, “I personally feel like I wouldn’t be the mom that I am now had I chosen to do that at any other time in my life.”
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During her film hiatus, Diaz felt like she was “trying to stay alive just like every other mother.”
“I’m just trying to keep it going,” Diaz explained in an Instagram video shared via Netflix’s account on Wednesday, January 15.
A source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month that Madden “cheered her on every step of the way” when she decided to star in Back in Action.
“They’re a team,” a second insider told Us. “They’re always lifting each other up and prioritizing each other’s happiness. Benji’s a very hands-on dad and extremely helpful.”
Back in Action is now streaming on Netflix.
Renee Zellweger Recalls Awkward Moment When She Ripped Oscars Dress
Renée Zellweger revealed that she accidentally ripped her 2005 Oscars dress — and had to break into her own home to change out of it.
Zellweger, 55, reflected on the red Carolina Herrera gown she wore to the 77th Academy Awards during an interview for British Vogue’s Life in Looks segment on Thursday, January 16.
“First of all, this is an incredible dress – I love this dress,” the actress began.
Zellweger’s gown had a strapless neckline and a mermaid-style train, which she said ripped when somebody stepped on it after the ceremony.
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“I remember as we were leaving that night, a gentleman had stepped on the train, and I kept walking in the other direction, and it ripped right off my dress from right beneath my booty,” she added.
Zellweger said she went home to change outfits before going to an afterparty, but quickly realized she had forgotten her keys.
She continued: “I had to climb up the balcony to the second floor, and climb in through a little bathroom window in that dress, with a hole under my booty.”
Zellweger’s most recent interview comes ahead of the release of her new film, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, which premieres on February 13 on Peacock.
It’s the fourth instalment in the film franchise following the release of Bridget Jones (2011), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), and Bridget Jones’ Baby (2016).
In a discussion with costar Hugh Grant for British Vogue, Zellweger opened up about her six-year hiatus from acting, which lasted from 2010 until 2016.
“I was sick of the sound of my own voice,” she said.
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“When I was working, I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, listen to you. Are you sad again, Renée? Oh, is this your mad voice?’ It was a regurgitation of the same emotional experiences.”
Zellweger’s break was far from leisurely. Zellweger, who has been dating Ant Anstead since 2021, told the publication that she spent her time writing music, studying international law, and focusing on her health, among other ventures.
“I built a house, rescued a pair of older doggies, created a partnership that led to a production company, advocated for and fundraised with a sick friend, and spent a lot of time with family and godchildren and driving across the country with the dogs. I got healthy,” she said.
Most Shocking TikTok Star Deaths: Chris O'Donnell and More
The deaths of several online stars have shaken the TikTok community — and broken the hearts of fans — over the years.
Taylor Rousseau Grigg died in October 2024 at the age of 25 after battling undisclosed medical issues. Her husband, Cameron Grigg, announced her death via social media, revealing she’d been “in and out of the hospital since we got married” in 2023.
Two months before her death, Taylor celebrated her first wedding anniversary with Cameron. “Happy one year to us. I love you, Cameron!! ,” she wrote via Instagram in August 2024, posting footage from their special day.
Earlier in 2024, TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth died at the age of 36. Her cause of death was not immediately known, but fans honored her legacy upon the news.
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“I know I never met Kyle in real life, but I really felt like I knew her,” actress Julia Fox wrote in the comments section of Kyle’s sister Lindsay Roth’s announcement that April. “I’m so devastated and have been crying ever since the news leaked on TikTok. I really hope she did it suffer and I hope she knew how much she touched our lives. She was a ray of sunshine and I will miss her deeply.”
Scroll down for a look back at some of the most shocking TikTok star deaths:
Timothy Hall
Hall, who was known on social media as “Timbo the Redneck,” was killed in August 2021 after being in an accident involving his pick-up truck. He was 18. Hall was doing donuts in his vehicle when the truck flipped and he flew out of the driver’s seat, according to a video posted by a family friend named Tony. The truck landed on Hall and killed him.
Hall’s mother confirmed his death on his TikTok account saying, “He won’t be making any more videos, no more videos at all. My son was in a bad accident yesterday and didn’t make it, and I want to thank everybody for all the fans that he had.”
She added, “He loved TikTok and just believed in all the fans and everybody that supported him and it meant a lot to him. Sometimes he wouldn’t listen to me, he’d say, ‘I gotta do this TikTok!'”
Cooper Noriega
Us Weekly confirmed in June 2022 that Noriega died at the age of 19. Noriega was found dead in a parking lot, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Six months later, the coroner determined that his death was due to the combined effects of fentanyl, lorazepam, which is used to treat anxiety, and alprazolam, also known as Xanax. The medical examiner added that Noriega’s recent use of clonazepam, another anxiety medicine, was a separate factor in his death.
Prior to his death, Noriega, who was also a model, opened up about struggling with mental illness and substance use. “I’ve been struggling with addiction since I was 9 years old, you may think that’s crazy but that’s the life I’ve been dealt,” he said in a TikTok video days before his passing, revealing he created a Discord server for his followers to share their stories.
“One of the many things I’ve learned while struggling with addiction was that surrounding yourself with negative people will only bring you down,” Noriega added. “For that reason, Discord is meant to bring us all together and create a safe space where people can vent and help others through their tough times.
In November 2023, two men, one of whom is Erick Oved Estrada, were arrested for their alleged connection to Noriega’s death. Prosecutors alleged that one of Estrada’s associates distributed “fentanyl-laced oxycodone” to Noriega, which caused a fatal overdose. All parties involved pleaded not guilty and a trial was set for January 2024, but has since been rescheduled for November 2024, according to the Simi Valley Acorn.
Kyle Marisa Roth
Kyle’s mom, Jacquie Cohen Roth, announced her daughter’s death in April 2024 via LinkedIn, writing, “My daughter Kyle has passed away. She touched some of your lives personally and some of your lives via her immense life on another platform. … Nothing makes sense now and we’ll understand more in the next few days. Be kind to one another please.” Kyle was 36 at the time of her death.
In August 2024, Maryland’s Chief Medical Examiner’s report revealed that Kyle’s death was caused by a cardiac arrhythmia due to myocardial fibrosis. Kyle’s toxicology report showed traces of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine such as Benadryl, as well as mitragynine, which is often used for pain management, according to the report obtained by TMZ.
Kyle previously told her followers about her journey to overcome colon cancer as well as multiple surgeries that led to “lots of bad ass f—ing scars.” She shared in July 2021 via X that she’d had “three major abdominal surgeries, one reconstructive shoulder surgery” was “missing” three internal organs and experienced “over a dozen broken bones.”
Jainer Moises Pinedo Vargas
Vargas, who was known as the “Dancing Engineer” on TikTok, died in August 2024 due to complications of dengue fever. He was 34. Vargas contracted the mosquito-borne disease while in Condorcanqui Province, Peru, one month prior.
After going to the hospital in Bagua, Peru, Vargas was transferred to a larger facility in Chiclayo when doctors discovered fluid around his lungs. His condition continued to worsen and Vargas was put on a ventilator. Doctors later found that Vargas had Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which Department of Health Deputy Minister Ricardo Peña told Peru21 likely contributed to his death.
Caleb Graves
Graves died in September 2024 at the age of 33 after running in the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon. The TikTok star reportedly received medical assistance shortly after he crossed the finished line in Anaheim, California. The Anaheim Police Department public information officer Sergeant Matt Sutter told Us in a statement that one of the workers noticed Graves “clutching his chest” and “noticed he was going into cardiac arrest.”
Sutter continued: “He was quickly transported to the nearby Anaheim Global Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead approximately an hour later.” An exact cause of death has not been revealed.
Graves, who gained over 18,000 followers on TikTok for sharing content about the Disney parks and films, revealed one day prior to the race that he was “worried” about the California heat for the marathon. He recalled walking his dog outside for 20 minutes in the heat and then “10 minutes after I got back in, I just passed out, fell asleep, no control over my body. It was heat exhaustion, ’cause it’s only happened once to me before.”
Taylor Rousseau Grigg
Taylor’s husband, Cameron, confirmed her death in October 2024, revealing it was “so sudden and unexpected.” The TikTok star, who also owned online boutiques Geaux Savage and Sauvage and Beauty, was 25.
“No one ever expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age,” Cameron wrote via Instagram. “This past year Taylor has dealt with more pain and suffering than most people do in a lifetime. And in spite of that she still has been such a light and always brought joy to everyone around her.”
He continued, “She is the most brave and strong woman I know, and her confidence in the Lord outweighed every other circumstance she’s faced, even in her darkest hours. I know she’s saved my life and so many others out there. Her earthly body is still here with us being run by machines to keep her organs viable for donation.”
Taylor’s cause of death was not revealed, but she previously told her followers that she was dealing with several undisclosed medical issues.
Rachel Yaffe
Yaffe died on October 11, 2024, following a battle with fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare form of adolescent liver cancer.
“It made me feel super fatigued, tired, weak. I had some other complications and symptoms going on,” she previously said in an August 2024 TikTok video, detailing her treatment. “I finally started to feel a little bit strong enough to come back to New York [City], where my support system of friends are and where I also feel more inspired to go on walks and strengthen my body a little bit.”
Bella Bradford
In a video uploaded weeks after the influencer died on October 15, 2024, she announced her own death. She was 24.
“I have terminal cancer and unfortunately, by now, my life has come to an end, and I’ve passed away,” she shared in the video uploaded on October 31. “But I wanted to do one final Get Ready With Me because I love doing these, and I love fashion. Thank you for following me on this fun journey, and yeah, I hope you will back on all my videos and find a little bit of joy in your day if you ever needed to feel.”
Bradford died following a battle with a rare type of cancer in her jaw muscle. She was diagnosed in 2021.
“Thank you guys so much for this wild and wonderful ride,” Bradford also told followers. “I hope you all have beautiful and amazing lives, and I wish all the best for every single one of you. Lots of love.”
Chris O’Donnell
O’Donnell, best known as Creeohdee, died at the age of 31 in January 2025, according to his online obituary. A cause of death was not confirmed in the obituary, though E! News reported that his death was ruled a suicide by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s office.
“Chris, I’ll love you forever. You’ve been a light in my life since we met in 2016. I wish we would’ve moved to CA together in 2021 like we talked about,” O’Donnell’s friend Morgan Ballou wrote in a message on the obituary page. “I wish we kept in touch more than just online every few weeks. I have so many wishes. In the end, I wish you peace. My heart is broken. All the love and thoughts in the world to your family and Blue.”
Everything to Know About Jared Padalecki’s Possible 'Fire Country' Spinoff
Fire Country doesn’t just have one — but two — spinoffs in the works.
The town of Edgewater was originally introduced when Fire Country premiered in 2022 with inmate Bode (Max Thieriot) returning home and volunteering for the California Conservation Camp Program during season 1 of the hit show. By season 2, a backdoor pilot introduced the world of Sheriff Country, which received a straight-to-series order with Morena Baccarin at the helm.
Fire Country didn’t stop there as Jared Padalecki was introduced in season 3. At the time, multiple outlets reported that Padalecki’s character, Camden Casey, was being set up for a potential spinoff, which star and executive producer Thieriot didn’t deny.
“Who knows where this character goes down the road? That’s all kind of just TBD [To Be Decided]. But in the meantime, we just wanted to create a really exciting and fun character arc for him on this show,” Thieriot exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2024. “We also wanted to introduce him as somebody who’s a part of this world but feels different than our world. Somebody who comes from a different part of the state — a different part of California — and somebody who has a totally different vibe.”
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Padalecki’s character will “open up the world” for viewers. “Not every firefighter is from small country towns, but they can be from all over,” Thieriot noted.
When viewers last saw Camden, he was coming to terms with how unaddressed trauma was influencing his professional life. He subsequently returned home to find himself — and that opened the door for a show of its own.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about Fire Country‘s spinoff Fire Country: Surfside:
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CBS hasn’t yet officially ordered Fire Country: Surfside, which is in contention after the success of Fire Country and upcoming spinoff Sheriff Country. Padalecki is set to reprise his role as Camden Casey after a three-episode arc on Fire Country.
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Padalecki was a guest star during the first half of Fire Country season 3 as Bode attempted to pass fire camp after his release. Camden didn’t make it easy on Bode and his time on the show ended with the seasoned firefighter admitting he was still mourning the loss of his younger brother. Camden ultimately headed back to Southern California to be closer to the beach — and to face some unfinished business.
Before Padalecki made his highly-anticipated appearance, multiple outlets reported that Fire Country: Surfside would check back in with Camden as he continued his journey to healing.
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After Padalecki worked with showrunner Anna Fricke on Walker, they reunited on an untitled series for CBS about a headstrong country doctor practicing a unique style of improvisational medicine. The show is in development as part of Padalecki’s ongoing first-look deal but shouldn’t conflict with Fire Country: Surfside.
Deadline reported in January 2025 that any possible spinoff would not move forward before the debut of Sheriff Country spinoff, which would allow Padalecki to star in two shows at one network.
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Bode is the most obvious choice for a crossover on Fire Country: Surfside.
“Jared and I have been friends for a long time and have always just been friends in a personal way. We never had the opportunity to work together,” Thieriot exclusively told Us in October 2024. “So this was a big thing where he and I were just really excited to be able to finally get to work together. We really do have a lot of fun and our families have a great time together.”
Thieriot added: “When I knew that Jared was a little bit of a free agent for five minutes, I was like, ‘All right, now’s the time. Let’s do something.’ For us, it was also just finding an impactful way to introduce him into the show. I know Jared’s a great actor and he has such a presence on screen.”
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Before talk of Fire Country: Surfside, CBS greenlit Sheriff Country in early 2024, which is centered around Sharon’s (Diane Farr) stepsister Mickey (Baccarin). The new drama isn’t expected to premiere until the 2025-2026 season.
“I think there’s still a lot of room to explore. There’s more room to explore in Edgewater and outside of Edgewater,” Thieriot teased to Us in May 2024. “When I started, I was always putting the cart before the horse. In my head, I had probably at least three other versions outside of Fire Country. Whether any of those ever see the light of day — we’ll see. But I certainly have at least a couple more ideas for this world.”