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Wayne didn’t earn a nomination for his lead performance, but it provided another look at his talents away from the Western and war genres that moviegoers associated with him

The Quiet Man was a passion project for John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, and John Ford. However, they had to jump through some hoops and shoot Rio Grande as a part of the deal to get financing for their Irish romance. Take a look at this gorgeous behind-the-scenes moment between Wayne and O’Hara that has fans remembering this classic motion picture.

The story follows Sean Thornton (Wayne) after he retires from his work boxing in America. He decides to return back to the small Irish village in the 1920s, which he once called home. Sean intends to reclaim his family’s home and enjoy the rest of his days. He meets a fiery woman named Mary Kate Danaher (O’Hara) and quickly falls in love with her. However, he will have to deal with her difficult brother (Victor McLaglen).
The romance between Wayne and O’Hara blossoms under director Ford’s direction. They share numerous passionate scenes, with the one kissing in the rain scene at the top of the list.
The official John Wayne Facebook account shared a behind-the-scenes look at The Quiet Man. It shows a beautiful, green landscape with picturesque mountains in the background. Wayne is down on one knee in front of O’Hara, in the midst of proposing. Their costumes from the film are instantly recognizable as Sean and Mary Kate.

The Facebook post status wrote, “John Wayne proposing to Maureen O’Hara in Cong, County Mayo, a village in the Republic of Ireland, during a scene from The Quiet Man (1952).​​​​​​​​”
While the characters marry in the film, the fans in the comments confirm that this scene was never in the final cut. Rather, Sean simply tells Mary Kate that they’re getting married, and there was no official proposal scene.
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However, this image suggests that such a scene once existed, or it was just for fun. Either way, it’s a breathtaking shot that captured a perfect moment
The Quiet Man was one of the best films Wayne ever made in his film career. It won two Oscars for Best Director and Cinematography. Additionally, it was nominated for another five – Best Picture, Supporting Actor for McLaglen, Screenplay, Art Direction, and Sound.
Wayne didn’t earn a nomination for his lead performance, but it provided another look at his talents away from the Western and war genres that moviegoers associated with him. The same could be said about Ford, who also took a leap from his typical work, but it paid off.
Wayne demonstrated true chemistry with O’Hara and made audiences around the world swoon, as a result. He collaborated with her once again on Andrew V. McLaglen’s McLintock!, which added a comedic edge to the Western flick that global audiences continue to enjoy.
The film also earned a spot in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural significance.

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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’.

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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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