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He was a great friend, he would do anything for you, he was a family man, he was a real man’s man and it was wonderful to have him in this world with us and be sent here to do whatever God wanted him to do – My Blog

Ninety-four years have not diminished Maureen O’Hara’s wonderful lilting voice or her unfiltered worldview. The Irish-born actress appeared on film in such classics as The Quiet Man (1952), A Miracle on 34th Street (1947), and the original The Parent Trap (1961). Though she never received a single Oscar nomination, on November 8 she will receive an Honorary Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

“The Oscar [is like] having a hug, having somebody put their arms around you and say ‘Congratulations’ and say you are wonderful,” she says by phone.
When the Academy called to let her know, O’Hara cried. “How do you explain the reaction to something you wished you had won?” she says. “It was wonderful. I was thrilled every time I won a prize in life for acting.” Her grandson, Conor FitzSimons, was also on the phone and explained that O’Hara still has the first prizes she ever won as an actress. They are Ireland’s Feis Awards and they can still be found on the mantle in her house.
With this award O’Hara becomes only the second actor (along with Myrna Loy) to receive an Honorary Oscar without ever having been nominated for one during her career. “It would have been wonderful to be able to stand up there on the platform and thank them for something I really wanted,” she explains. “To thank them for something I really wanted, hoped I was going to win, didn’t know I was going to win and did win.”

O’Hara is probably best known for John Ford’s The Quiet Man, in which she played opposite John Wayne. “I loved everything about it,” she says. “The story, the film, the characters, John Wayne, all the actors who were in the movie. I loved it. And John Ford. When he gave his limited praise, it was heaven to me. That in itself was equal to more than one Academy Award.”
Of her co-star Wayne she says, “He was a great friend. He would do anything for you. He was a family man. He was a real man’s man and it was wonderful to have him in this world with us and be sent here to do whatever God wanted him to do.”
Late in her career O’Hara starred opposite John Candy in the 1991 Chris Columbus-directed film Only the Lonely. Conor spoke up and said that Candy and O’Hara would see each other at church and he’d say they should do a film together. “I loved him because he thought I was a magnificent soprano,” offers O’Hara. “It’s only human nature that I would love him for that.”
These days O’Hara spends quite a bit of time following soccer. “I love soccer. I really do,” she says with a glorious laugh. Her favorite team remains the Shamrock Rovers Football Club, which was partially owned by her father Charles FitzSimons at one point. She’s been a fan since childhood.
With the help of Conor, O’Hara has recently begun work on her acceptance speech. Though she wouldn’t reveal any tidbits, expect some of it to reflect the religious roots of her Irish birthplace. “What’s the most important thing,” she says, “is whatever I gather together when I die, I hope in God’s name it will be acceptable and God will be fine with it.” She asks if I’ve seen The Quiet Man. I have and I adore the movie. “Please keep adoring it. I might be dead and gone someday, but I’ll hear it in heaven if you don’t .

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell discuss chemistry
After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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Sophia Loren timeless beauty

Enjoy in timeless beauty of Sophia Loren:

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3738621 Sophia Loren (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sophia Loren (b.1934) Italian actress); © SZ Photo; .

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