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Robert Redford didn’t mince his words when voicing concern about his and Barbara Streisand’s on-screen chemistry

Robert Redford’s brutal assessment of why it would ‘never work’ with Barbra StreisandRobert Redford didn’t mince his words when voicing concern about his and Barbara Streisand’s on-screen chemistry.

Redford, who takes on the role of Bryson, was hands-on during the production of A Walk in the Woods, acting as a producer.

The 86-year-old has made a habit of getting involved with the other side of the film process, often taking on the roles of director and actor, including in 1980’s Ordinary People, which saw him claim a Best Director Oscar gong.

With such an involvement, Redford has often made no mistake of voicing his opinon on the cast and other Hollywood stars. Nowhere was this more clear than during the production of the 1973 romance drama The Way We Were, where he had a few choice words about on his co-star Barbra Streisand.

He said he felt Streisand had a “controlling” reputation, and as such questioned whether they would be compatible on-screen together. It is a clash that is discussed in Robert Hoflers upcoming book The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen.
According to the book, Redford told the film’s director Sydney Pollack: “She will direct herself. It’ll never work.”
He was also concerned about Streisand’s musical background, expressing doubt over whether musical numbers may be included in the film: “She’s not going to sing, is she? I [don’t] want her to sing in the middle of the movie.”
Pollack, who won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1985 for Out of Africa, also questioned his actress, reportedly claiming that she had “never worked with a really strong leading man”.
He continued: “She has a tendency to take over a picture, just by the size of her talent and larger-than-life presence. It’s hard for a co-star to stay in the same ring with her.”
But Pollack argued that Redford would be the one star able to handle Streisand, herself an Oscar winner, adding: “In acting, you have to sense that there’s a reserve somewhere, that you’re seeing the top of the iceberg.
“Redford makes you come to him as a performer. He holds his ground, and you either enter his turf or you don’t get it. Period. He will not court you … I spent literally eight months beating him to death in order to get him to do it. I would not let him off the hook.”
Following the film’s success, a sequel was touted, provisionally titled The Way We Changed, but Redford denied ever getting involved with the film. He did, however, note that Streisand had held talks about the film.
More recently, Streisand was back in the public eye following an interview with The Guardian, discussing her career, as well as the correct way to say her name. She noted that many people call her “Strei-zand” as opposed to the actually pronunciation of “Strei-sand”.
She said: “It’s the funniest thing to me that people still can’t seem to get my name right,” she said. “Even today, I had to correct my new assistant.”
Meanwhile, A Walk in the Woods was originally floated as becoming a film in 2005, when Redford first announced his interests in it. Among those reportedly linked to the flick included directors such as Chris Columbus, Barry Levinson and Larry Charles.
Redford had originally wanted fellow Hollywood icon Paul Newman to co-star with him, but following his death temporarily abandoned the project, believing he was unable to fill the role.
However, he would later say of the project: “It’ll be fun. I don’t know when I’ve read a book that made me laugh so loud. Also, it’s a chance to take a look at the country… The backdrop is pretty terrific; if you stop to think of all the visuals that are possible as they go along that trail.”
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Baby called ‘hideous’ is a gorgeous little girl now

Every person is beautiful in their own way, and the same goes for the newborn babies.

When a baby girl named Angelica was born in 2018, her family was overjoyed. She had beautiful facial features and a heart-shaped port wine stain which made her even more special. Sadly, not everyone saw the beauty of her unique mark.

According to Angelica’s mom, her family accepted her the way she is and even love her birthmark, but there have been those who give themselves the right to comment on this girl’s looks.

“The worst comment online that I’ve gotten is when someone asked if her face had been pushed onto a skillet. Basically, saying her face looked grilled,” Angelica’s mom, Marianna Bowering told the Mirror.

Marianna further said that there were times when her daughter was labeled “hideous” and a “defect.” This affected the family in a negative way and only added to the challenged they faced, but they were determined to overcome the negative effects of the mean words and comments.

No matter what others said, Angelica’s family taught her to love herself the way she is.

In order to help her daughter feel better, Marianna decided to paint her face with what resembled a birthmark just like the one of Angelica.

“I got the idea from vascular birthmark awareness day, where they encourage people to paint a heart on the cheeks,” the mom said, according to The Epoch Times. “Initially I just did the heart with my makeup look but then I thought why don’t I go all out and do Angelica’s port wine stain.”

Whenever someone tried to ‘comfort’ Marianna that her daughter’s mark would eventually fade away or that she could hide it with makeup once she gets older only crushed this mother even more as she couldn’t help but wonder if Angelica would be forced to hide her natural beauty instead of embracing it.

It was a reminder that societies have these norms about what a person needs to look like in order to fit the group and be accepted.

 

Her family has always told Angelica that she should love herself for who she is. There were times when Marianna would cover her daughter’s wine port stain with glitter so that it could shine bright.

“Thankfully, we’ve done tests and Angelica is totally healthy,” Marianna said of her girl, referring to the fact that children with these types of birthmarks can develop other health conditions. “We just need to have regular check-ups, especially for her eyes as glaucoma can be a concern.”

 

We are glad Angelica is taught how to love herself and embrace her birthmark.

She is a very beautiful young lady, don’t you agree?

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After 20 Years in Captivity, See a Circus Lion’s Emotional Reaction to Freedom (VIDEO)

The Sad Story of Mufasa: A Circus Lion’s Path to Freedom
For more than twenty years, a magnificent lion called Mufasa endured a life filled with unimaginable suffering. While part of a traveling circus in Peru, he found himself stuck in the back of an old, rusty pickup truck, chained up in a way that represented not just his physical confinement but also the freedom that had been taken from him. Mufasa went through some tough times that really stripped away the dignity and peace he should have had.

His story hit the headlines back in 2015 when Animal Defenders International (ADI) found him during a major rescue operation aimed at shutting down illegal circus activities in South America. Peru just put a ban on wild animals in circuses, but the enforcement is dragging, and a lot of animals are still suffering behind the scenes. Mufasa was among the final animals that ADI liberated through this initiative.

When the rescuers came across him, Mufasa was tied up tight in a truck bed, his body showing the toll of years of neglect and mistreatment. The truck had pretty much been his prison for most of his life, and he carried the scars from that tough experience. His story really highlights the harsh reality of how animals are often mistreated just for our entertainment.

But, sadly, his freedom didn’t last long. In late 2015, just a few months after being rescued, Mufasa sadly passed away from kidney failure and issues related to his old age and years of neglect. His rescuers were really upset, but they found some comfort in knowing that his last months were filled with care and compassion, something he hadn’t had for a long time.

Mufasa’s story really highlights the harsh reality of exploiting wild animals for our entertainment. Even though he went through a lot, his rescue and short experience of freedom really shine a light on how crucial groups like ADI are and the worldwide push to end the use of wild animals in circuses. His journey and freedom keep sparking demands for tougher safeguards and better enforcement against animal exploitation.

Rescuing them was quite the challenge. The circus folks were pretty hesitant at first, not wanting to let go of the lion they had been using for years. After weeks of back-and-forth and some serious legal maneuvering, ADI finally managed to get him out. After being freed, Mufasa was taken to a wildlife sanctuary, where he could enjoy his remaining days in a natural setting—so different from the chains and confinement that had marked his life before.

Mufasa’s first moments in the sanctuary are captured on video, showing him carefully checking out his new digs. After decades without it, he finally felt the grass under his paws, the trees providing shade, and the vast open sky overhead. His eyes, which used to look so dull and resigned, now sparkled with a fresh sense of curiosity and peace. After more than two decades, Mufasa finally got to live the life that every wild animal should enjoy.

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They are waiting at the bus stop

A husband and wife, accompanied by their nine children, wait at a bus stop. Shortly after, a blind man joins them. When the bus arrives, it’s overcrowded, allowing only the wife and the nine kids to board. As a result, the husband and the blind man decide to walk.

As they walk, the husband becomes irritated by the tapping sound of the blind man’s stick on the sidewalk. He suggests, “Why not put a piece of rubber at the end of your stick? That ticking sound is driving me crazy.” In response, the blind man retorts, “If you had put a rubber at the end of YOUR stick, we’d be riding the bus, so shut the hell up.”

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A woman is at the grocery store with her two kids when a man walks up and says, “Wow, you’ve got your hands full!” The woman replies, “You think that’s full? You should see my shopping list!” The man chuckles and says, “Maybe you should have put a rubber on the end of that list!” The woman smirks back, “If I had done that, I wouldn’t be here arguing with you in the first place!”

A man is jogging in the park when he sees a woman walking her dog. He smiles and says, “Nice dog! Does he bite?” The woman laughs and replies, “No, but if you had put a leash on your ambition, you wouldn’t be running in circles!” The man grins and shoots back, “If I’d put a rubber on my ambitions, I’d be sitting at home instead of getting fit!”

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