The Inquisitr - News

December 12, 2021 Administrator

The Inquisitr - News

NBA Rumors: Russell Westbrook Fires Bold Take About The Lakers' Struggles

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 10:05 PM PST

Most NBA analysts predicted that the Los Angeles Lakers will struggle to find any sort of rhythm this season.

Adding Russell Westbrook to a team featuring Anthony Davis and LeBron James raised several questions. They needed more shooting, not another ball-dominant guard.

Fast-forward to today and it's clear that Frank Vogel's side is far behind what they'd expected to be at this point in the season.

Moreover, it's not only how they've executed the game plan but the mindset they're showing on the court.

Westbrook Says The Lakers Will Get Everyone's Best Shot

Westbrook opened up about that and stated that the Lakers are the team to beat and will be treated as such by the rest of the league:

"We know what we're supposed to do," Westbrook said in his press conference. "We know when we're supposed to take and win games, regardless of who's playing. But this is the NBA, and these guys are professional, just as well as us. We gotta do a better job of taking on the challenge because we know that when everybody's playing the Los Angeles Lakers, we're going to get everybody's best shot. We know that from the start of the year. We understand that, but we gotta be able to own our s***, simple as that."

Anthony Davis Says They Need To Play Like Underdogs

Anthony Davis seems to agree with Westbrook's statement.

He urged the team to play with an underdog mentality and start fighting as hard as they can to close out games.

"We gotta play like we're the underdogs," Davis told the press. "Which, now, at this point in the season, the way we're playing, in a lot of games we probably are. We gotta be able to have that mindset and we gotta come in and be scrappy and be the more physical team and play like we're the underdogs."

Lakers Need To Find Consistency, Says Davis

The Lakers have struggled to string solid efforts together and you never know what version of them you'll get.

Davis knows that inconsistency has been a major issue and a point of emphasis for them going forward:

"That's our biggest problem right now: consistency," Davis said. "We come out certain games and don't play how we're supposed to play. Then, games like Boston, we come out and play great. We gotta be a more consistent team if we want to truly compete for a championship. It's a mindset thing."

LeBron Urges The Team To Take Better Care Of The Ball

Even LeBron James, who recently recorded his 100th career triple-double; has struggled to be at his best.

He had five turnovers against the Grizzlies and acknowledged that they're not going to win many basketball games unless they take better care of the ball:

"Tonight, turnovers killed us," James said after the loss to the Grizzlies. "We've been doing a hell of a job over the last seven games averaging only 12.5 turnovers, but tonight we had 22 for 27 points. That's been our Achilles heel before the last seven games and tonight it bit us in the bud."

It's still early in the season but Frank Vogel's sit is getting hotter and he needs to find an answer ASAP.

]]>

Jennifer Aniston Stuns In Strapless Jumpsuit With A Little Gucci

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 09:50 PM PST

Jennifer Aniston has been muscling up with the double G and making fashionistas look back to an accessory named after Princess Diana. The sitcom star is fresh from her appearance at an event hosted by The Hollywood Reporter, and it was strapless jumpsuit action, plus a designer injection from The Morning Show actress.

Jennifer is now topping In Style's Look of the Day section, with the magazine dedicating quite the praise to the bag choice that's got #Royal vibes. Check it out below.

Stuns In Strapless Jumpsuit

Scroll for photos, ones showing Aniston flaunting her toned upper body while in a chic, black, and strapless jumpsuit. The girl behind Rachel Green accessorized her one-piece with an elegant gold belt, also donning the Gucci Diana Bag - the Italian label's bag is named after the late Princess Diana. Aniston had donned the purse earlier this year while heading out in L.A.

The bag retails for $3,300. Aniston was, of course, later seen clutching the award she won. More after the snap.

Snagging Another Award

Jen, 52, walked away with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, telling the crowd:

"If I went back in time to my 19-year-old self, waitressing tables in New York and auditioning for every off, off, off, off, not-even-close-to-Broadway show and someone came up to me and said, 'One day, you'll be receiving The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award,' I would've looked at them like they were crazy and said, 'Who's Sherry Lansing?'"

The ex to Brad Pitt also called the award an "honor of the highest magnitude."

'Late Bloomer' Talk

Aniston, known for earning $1 million per episode on 1994-2004 series Friends - it's now $2 million a pop on The Morning Show, also made headlines for her "late bloomer" comment.

"Maybe I haven't done my best work yet, as an artist or as a human being," she continued. "Maybe I am just beginning. So, I started to embrace this idea of being a 'late bloomer' … of, just beginning."

Aniston and her five Friends co-stars got together this year for the much-anticipate reunion special, hosted by Brit James Corden.

All About The Gucci

Anyone not eyeing up celebrity fashion these days might be getting their Gucci overload via House of Gucci. The new movie starring Lady Gaga and Salma Hayek has also brought the two actresses dripping in the designer brand for promo events - Gucci this year also snagged 29-year-old singer Miley Cyrus to front its fragrances.

Other celebrities donning Gucci in 2021 have included "bad guy" singer Billie Eilish, actress Olivia Wilde, plus supermodel Emily Ratajkowski. For more from Aniston, follow her Instagram.

]]>

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s Passion For Dancing Gets Serious

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 05:14 PM PST

When Shiloh Jolie-Pitt went Viral for dancing to Missy Elliot's Get Ur Freak On, we thought that was a peak moment. Alas, the oldest biological Jolie-Pitt scion isn't stopping anytime soon. The viral TikTok was only the tip of the Iceberg because Shiloh had been taking dancing lessons long before then.

Her high profile made her keep her nose mask on during rehearsals but that didn't deter determined fans. One TikTok user zoomed in on her in a video of the class dancing to Jennifer Lopez's Get Right. Although she was partially recognizable in her black hoodie and shorts, you couldn't miss her long legs.

Dancing To Dj Snake, Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion And LISA From Blackpink

Another video shows the young dancer flexing to DJ Snake's new song. This time, Shiloh opted for a loose pink sweatpant and black hoodie. She tied her hair back to keep and kept her mask on (maybe she's not hiding but observing Covid-19 protocols.) The fan who posted the video acknowledged that she was getting better at her dancing. This comes weeks after the first sneaky recording, and the angle is better because Shiloh is in front of the class.

Shiloh Loves K-Pop Too

This one time, Shiloh deviates from religiously wearing her black Nike shoes as she slides to butter in black socks. She's wearing all black including her biker shorts and t-shirt but doesn't look like she's feeling the routine.

Perhaps the recorder caught her at the end of the class because she looked tired in the video. The 15-year-old only had energy for the first part of the 15 seconds clip before getting up and slowly shuffling away.

Taking It Slow

It appears Jolie-Pitt is also into the slow groove as she dances to Tinashe's X. True to her Montenegro style (christened so by famous mom Angelina Jolie,) Shiloh wears a burgundy sweatpants, black sports bra, and grey jacket.

The lady really can move and her parents couldn't be prouder. Though she's taking a different entertainment route unlike her actor parents, Brad Pitt and Angelina support her passion.

Proud Parents

Shiloh's celebrity parents support her passion for dancing. Her mother, Angelina Jolie, mentioned several times that she nurtures her children's individual interests, rather than impose her will on them. As for Brad Pitt, he loves that Shiloh's trying out new things and expressing herself how she deems fit.

InTouch Weekly reported that Brad trusts "Angie's decision" regarding their kids despite their drawn out custody battle. Like a good parent, he worries about the effects of Hollywood in the long run but he's optimistic.

]]>

Here's Why Pete Davidson Is Getting Rid Of His Tattoos

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 05:00 PM PST

American comedian Pete Davidson always seems to be in the news for attracting some of the hottest women in the showbiz industry, but lately, he has been making headlines for a somewhat different reason: his tattoos.

With 104 tattoos, the Saturday Night Live star is considered one of the most heavily-inked celebrities in Hollywood. But last year, Davidson revealed that all of his tattoos will be gone by the time he turns 30.

Continue reading to find out why he took such a drastic decision.

Tired Of Hiding Them

Last year, while speaking to film critic Mike McGranaghan during a Q&A session for The King Of Staten Island, the actor had said he would remove all of his tattoos because he is tired of hiding them.

According to Life & Style magazine, McGranaghan tweeted about the development and revealed that since it requires Davidson to spend three to four hours in the makeup chair to cover the tattoos for his shootings, the actor thinks that getting them removed altogether is a better option.

"It would be easier to get them burned off," Davidson told the film critic. The actor has decided to go ahead with the tattoo removal treatment despite knowing that the procedure is more painful than getting a tattoo in the first place, per Life & Style magazine.

Speaking during the American chat show Late Night With Seth Meyers earlier this year, Davidson had admitted: "Not only are they [laser beams] burning off your skin, but you're wearing these big goggles, right?"

The Reason He Got Inked

Despite having 104 tattoos on his body, the 28-year-old comedian did not decide on a whim that he would like to get inked.

In 2019, Davidson opened up about his struggles with mental health and told Inked magazine that he used to engage in self-harm in the past — something that left scars on his chest.

"I cut my chest. That's why I started getting tats on my chest, to cover them. It's just a release, if you can't get a tattoo... When [I'm] so manic and upset, sometimes that's the only thing that will work for me," he had said.

When Inked questioned him about why he would usually get a tattoo following a breakup, the Big Time Adolescence star said getting inked was a "way for him to exchange emotional pain with physical pain."

Most Famous Tattoos

Pete Davidson's extensive collection of body art also features some prominent ones, which always kept him in the limelight.

According to Body Art Guru the actor has Hillary Clinton's portrait tattooed on his right leg — one which he got in 2016 during the US Presidential Election to show support.

Since he hails from Staten Island in New York, he has a picture of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge inked on his left shoulder. "Never forget where you came from," the actor had said about his tattoo.

Per the publication, he also expressed his love for fun and candies by getting a 'Willy Wonka' tattoo on his left forearm. Willy Wonka is a fictional character in Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

The actor has also paid a tribute to his late father — a firefighter who died during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack — by getting the tattoo of a firefighter on his left arm.

Fans Are Upset

Even though Davidson knows best what he wants to do with his body or his tattoos for that matter, his fans seemed to be quite upset with his tattoo-removal decision.

According to Page Six, when the actor first made the announcement, many fans took to social media and shared their dismay.

"Pete Davidson is apparently getting his tattoos all removed so if you see me crying tonight ..mind your own business but that is why," one of his fans had tweeted, per the publication.

Meanwhile, another one of his devotees had said: "Learning that Pete Davidson is removing ALL his tattoos might give me the same feelings a divorce would give me."

]]>

How Zodiac Compatibility Between Noah, Miley Cyrus Make Them The Best Siblings

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 04:51 PM PST

It's no secret that American singer Miley Cyrus and her sister Noah Cyrus — who is also a singer and actress — share a strong relationship.

Both have opened up about their feelings for each other, the similarities they share, and the struggles they have faced while growing up together.

However, little is known about their compatibility as siblings when seen from a zodiac sign perspective. Miley's star sign is Sagittarius, while Noah was born in early January, which makes her a Capricorn.

People sharing the two zodiac signs are likely to have very different personalities, but they tend to get along well. Keep reading to find out more.

Understanding Each Other

As a Sagittarian, Miley Cyrus — who is eight years older than Noah — has a curious, lively, active, and boisterous personality. According to Pinkvilla, people with the Sagittarius star sign love to travel to different places, meet new people, and socialise with them.

As a celebrity, Miley also had to be away from home for extended periods throughout her career. But instead of drifting apart, the distance brought the two sisters closer and increased the understanding between them.

In 2017, Miley told Teen Vogue that over the years, Noah started understanding how difficult it is to be traveling all the time and fame is not only about having fun but it comes with a price tag.

"Now having someone that really understands how hard it can be when you're away from home for a month, me and my little sister have a new bond over that," she told the publication. "She loves me more now that she knows I do something. She always thought I do nothing and that I went to put two wigs on."

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Noah has been so understanding; after all, Capricorns — according to Cosmopolitan — are known for being supportive of their friends and loved ones.

Strengths And Struggles

Despite growing up with famous parents, Miley and Noah have had their fair share of struggles, but both know how to cope with them well, thanks to their stars as Capricorn and Sagittarius are among the most powerful zodiac signs.

As a result, the Cyrus sisters seem to be gifted with the trait of self-control and dedication, according to Your Tango. Last year, Miley opened up about her emotional struggles and admitted that she healed through traveling and meeting more people.

"I've gone through a lot of trauma and loss in the last couple years: I had a house fire in Malibu where I lost my house and went through a divorce recently, my grandma super close with, I lost," she told Vanity Fair.

"[...But] I heal through movement. I heal through traveling and meeting new people. As you lose one person, another person comes into your life."

Akin to that, Noah has revealed that growing up, she found it overwhelming to live in Miley's shadow.

"Being born in the family I was in, everybody gave me such a hard time for having a hard time being Miley's little sister, but, you know, I always felt like I was that person that no one gave a sh*t about due to what people said to me online. It was absolutely unbearable."

But irrespective of the emotional hardships the two sisters faced, their bond only became stronger with time.

Having Each Other’s Back

Just like people having a Capricorn star sign always support their loved ones, The Pagan Grimoire explains that Sagittarians are also kind and supportive toward their friends and family members.

In 2020, Noah said that having Miley as her big sister is a blessing.

"I'm so proud that Miley is my big sister, and to be able to go to these big radio shows and hang out with her. Of course, no one wants to be compared to another person. But it's like, if a person can only see me for my sister, then that's really their problem," she had said, per Lady First magazine.

Similarly, while wishing Noah a happy birthday on her 21st birthday last year, Miley had admitted in an Instagram post that her baby sister was there for her during tough times, especially when she lost her dog.

"You were such a rockstar thru the experience of losing Mary Jane. I couldn't have gotten here without you. You lead me to making the hard but right decisions."

Strong Self-expression

The Cyrus sisters have a similar stance when it comes to self-expression, as both are well-known for their bold and chic sense of style.

Per Stitch Fix, Sagittarians go for everything polished and genuine but opt for anything never prim. Speaking about being authentic and true to herself, Miley told Vogue that she always tries to bring out her inner child whenever she gets dressed.

"Fashion to me is kind of flipping yourself inside out. It's like wearing your heart, wearing your guts, wearing your values, wearing your identity, wearing your pain, wearing your joy."

As for Noah, she believes in wearing whatever she wants without paying heed to what anyone else thinks.

This holds true for Capricorns, who believe in evolving their styles every year and take pride in their fashion sense, as explained by Stitch Fix.

When Noah was called out for wearing a see-through bodysuit at the CMT Music Awards 2020, she snapped back at critics on Twitter and said: "My body my choice, b*tch."

]]>

Jamie Lynn Spears M.I.A. Amid Britney Wedding Drama

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 01:38 PM PST

Jamie Lynn Spears is missing in action amid reports that sister Britney Spears isn't inviting a single member of her family to her wedding. The 40-year-old pop princess continues to make headlines following both her conservatorship ending and getting engaged to boyfriend Sam Asghari - 30-year-old sis Jamie Lynn might wait forever for her wedding invite to arrive, though.

Britney, who has revealed that Donatella Versace is busy designing her wedding dress, is all over Instagram right now, but JLS is big shtum. Check it out below.

Not Inviting Anyone

Scroll for more photos. Britney, engaged to 27-year-old personal trainer and actor Sam, is said to be shunning her family at her upcoming nuptials. A source tells Us Weekly that the "Toxic" singer has no plans to invite family members - these include mom Lynne Spears, father Jamie Spears, plus Zoey 101 alum sister Jamie Lynn.

The last time Jamie Lynn updated her Instagram was on Thanksgiving as she shared family snaps with husband Jamie Watson, plus daughters Maddie and Ivey. More after the photos.

See More Photos Below

Shortly before the weekend, a US Weekly source dished: "Britney can't wait to get married and truly start her life," adding: "They've already begun planning, and she is so happy she gets to finally make these decisions."

They continued: "As of now, there will be none of her family who is invited to wedding." Britney had announced her engagement by flaunting her custom-made Cartier ring in home selfies as she told fans: "I can't f–king believe it." Scroll for more after the jump.

'Let Down By Her Family'

Britney has made 2021 headlines for lashing out at her family and claiming they weren't there to support her when she needed it the most. Meanwhile, sources at Hollywood Life have claimed:

"Britney is continuously let down by her own family. It's sad because Britney has a heart of gold. All she ever wanted was to support her family before [the conservatorship] began." Britney has also shaded Jamie Lynn over her 2021 book release news, sarcastically joking about writing her own.

Releasing Her Book

Jamie Lynn faced backlash as her reported initial book name was said to have swiped Britney's lyrics, but now Things I Should Have Said is getting official press. Jamie Lynn shared the cover, telling her IG followers:

"For the first time I am opening up about my own mental health, because this process challenged me to have to be painfully honest with myself, and face a lot of hard things, that I normally would have just glossed right over, like I was taught to."

]]>

Justin Bieber All Priest In Sleek Black Balenciaga

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 01:27 PM PST

Justin Bieber is getting pretty "Holy" while repping the fastest-rising label around. The Canadian pop singer is now signed to luxury Spanish brand Balenciaga - also big-time shouting out the designer this fall has been 41-year-old makeup mogul Kim Kardashian. While KKW Beauty founder Kim hasn't announced any promotional deal with Balenciaga, Justin is Mr. Poster Boy, and his latest look went full priest, alongside being sleek and pretty futuristic.

Check out the "Peaches" singer's Balenciaga get-up, plus more photos below.

Priest Vibes For Balenciaga

The November look brought Justin posing by gray brick and in a minimalist look favored by the likes of Rick Owens (also adored by Kim K). The husband to supermodel Hailey Bieber posed in a floor-length and robe-like black coat, one boasting simple front buttons, deep pockets, plus massive and oversized sleeves.

Justin also wore a long key necklace as he held a small purse attached, with giant, rubber-soled, and chunky black boots completing the ensemble. Scroll for more photos after the snap.

'As Good As We Expected'

Throwing high praise at Balenciaga's choice of celebrity spokesperson has been Harper's Bazaar. The magazine is quoted as saying: "Now, after releasing a new Runner sneaker, the brand has found an unlikely campaign star in Justin Bieber—and the result is as good as we expected."

Meanwhile, Justin's wife Hailey is landing the biggest brand deals around as she fronts denim giant Levi's, luxury French label YSL, lingerie brand Victoria's Secret, plus beauty giant Bare Minerals. Hailey and Justin married in 2018.

Hailey On Marriage To Justin

Hailey this year made headlines for seemingly being ill-at-ease with Justin wanting to "squish out a nugget" soon. The two have no kids. Speaking to Elle about marrying Bieber young, Hailey revealed:

"We'd have conversations when we were younger, [and] we always knew if we ever do get back together, it will be with the intention of getting married. We used to say that to each other and talk about that. I don't think it was that surprising for us. I don't know if I ever thought it would be that soon."

Married At #21

The blonde continued: "I didn't think I'd be getting married at 21. I always used to think in my head, 'Oh, if Justin and I ever get back together, we'll be a little bit older and it'll be later in life,' and God was like, 'Yeah, that's really funny because here's you at 21.'"

Justin might be repping Balenciaga, but he's also raking in cash via his own Drew House clothing and accessories line, known for its iconic yellow emoji logo.

]]>

Gemma Chan And Swarovski – A Match Made In Heaven

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 12:41 PM PST

After featuring in so many interesting movies, we can see why the British actress always has a Red Carpet appearance. While we always look forward to Gemma Chan's Red Carpet appearances for her outfits, we had a new reason this year. The British actress has an enviable relationship with Swarovski crystals which took her outfits from beautiful to spectacular. We've curated some of the best Gemma-Swarovski moments in 2021, from the Eternals premieres to a family event.

Dripping In Diamonds At The British Fashion Awards

Gemma's white cocktail two-piece dress from the just concluded British Fashion Award was stunning. The British actress shared a late post of her wearing the Shushu Tong dress to her 2 million Instagram followers. Her caption included a tribute to the late Virgil Abloh for his innovative style and contribution to the fashion world.

Talking about the dress, the interesting bow detail on the top wasn't the show stopper but the rain of Swarovski crystal on the applique cape. Gemma pulling her hair back into a low bun and leaving two tendrils in front gave the outfit a perfect finish. Shushu designed the rain of Swarovski into a bold bow to arrest our attention, and she succeeded.

Keeping It Simple At The Cannes Festival

Gemma's Cannes Festival look proved she would remain the center of attention even when she's subtle. You can't miss the bold Swarovski choker that adorned her slender neck, and the accessory highlighted the sequin bandeau she wore like an extension of sorts.

The Eternals actress wore a straight maxi skirt with pockets – very chic yet functional! We can't blame the paparazzi for fawning over her.

Making A Bold Statement At The Eternals London Premiere

As an "Eternal", you have years to plan your outfit, so when the Marvel Cinematic Universe calls for a premiere, you show up and show out! Gemma Chan understood the assignment in this Zuhair Murado embellished black dress, and she looked every bit of a goddess from head to toe.

The dress is a two-piece featuring a hood embellished in Swarovski diamonds from head to shoulder and a sheer skirt. The skirt also has some Swarovski scattered around and a bold silver buckle belt. We can't get over this bold statement of a look!

The Curious Champagne Purse

Gemma again blows us away with her festive green Oscar de la Renta mini dress featuring a side bow with a long train. That's not the punchline though, it's the Swarovski choker and Judith Lei Berny bedazzled champagne-style purse! The accessories blended quirky and haute-couture in a way only Gemma Chan can. The dress shows off her silky-smooth legs.

]]>

Nicki Minaj Shows Off Her Birthday Suit In Barbie Pink Hair

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 11:33 AM PST

Stand up, everybody, because the Queen has arrived! On Dec. 8, the Queen of Rap Onika Tanya Maraj (a.k.a Nicki Minaj) set Instagram on fire with her birthday pictures. The Seeing Green rapper turned 39 and blessed her 164 million Barbz with outtakes from her birthday shoot.

The risqué pictures left the internet with jaws dropped, trended on Twitter all day, and garnered over 7 million likes on Instagram. Scroll for a full view of the stunning pictures.

The Pinkprint

Minaj always maintained she's the pink print (blueprint) for female rappers. She chose the word pink because that's been her color since she came into the game in 2007. When you look up the color pink in the dictionary, you'll probably see Nicki Minaj's picture.

Her love for the color pink is so profound that this birthday picture isn't the first time she's wearing a ''Barbie pink'' wig. The Yikes rapper's studio is pink, so are some of her properties – a Lamborghini, an iPhone from fellow rapper Young Thug, and so much more.

Nicki The Harajuku Barbie

Like her song Itty Bitty Piggy states, Nicki Minaj is "the boss, the Ninja, and the Harajuku Barbie." Of all her alter egos, she has the most fun with Harajuku Barbie because she dresses up in bright pink colors, looking like a doll.

In honor of her favorite hue, the Real Housewives Of Potomac wore shades of pink for their reunion, which Minaj co-hosted. Although it started as a joke when the housewives remixed Minaj's classic Moment For Life, longtime host Andy Cohen invited her to co-host an episode, and it worked out.

Birthday Suit In Pink Hair

The pictures in question feature the Queen rapper, skyrocket high platform heels, pink rolled-up hair, and a giant teddy bear. The first pose has her in a waitress-style position hoisting a cake with candles in one hand and holding her boobs with the other. We're not surprised she nailed the pose since she mentioned working at Red Lobster in her MTV documentary.

In the second picture, the mom of one is sitting on the teddy while turning back to look coyly at the camera. Although she opened her comment section to receive well-wishes from friends and fans alike, the Crocodile teeth rapper closed it again after seven million-plus birthday wishes.

Diamond Certified Nicki Minaj

Minaj continues to break records in the rap game as the RIAA certified her 2010 single Superbass Diamond for selling over 10 million copies. She also received the MTV EMA 2021 award (fan-voted) for Best Female Rapper.

Nicki Minaj is one of the only artists to boast devoted fans following as her Barbz are ever-ready to ride for her. Other artists with enormous followings include K-pop boy group BTS, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce.

]]>

Kate Beckinsale Is The Master Of Clapbacks

Posted: 11 Dec 2021 10:36 AM PST

Kate Beckinsale may be one of the most gorgeous women in Hollywood (and on earth) but she also happens to be one of the wittiest and smartest – there's ample proof of that in her interviews and on her Instagram.

In fact, the 48-year-old British actress sees her superior IQ as somewhat of a disadvantage in her career, telling Howard Stern in an October 2021 interview, "Every single doctor, every single person I've ever come across has said, 'You'd be so much happier if you were 30 percent less smart.' It's no good to me, though. It's really not helpful to me in my career. I just think it might have been a handicap actually."

Beckinsale received criticism for this statement but clapped back in a major way on an Instagram post. See below.

She Won’t Dumb Herself Down

"Are we really jumping on women for answering a question truthfully about their intelligence or education? Are we really still requiring women to dumb themselves down in order not to offend?" the Pearl Harbor star responded. "When I said it has been a handicap in Hollywood it's PRECISELY because being female AND having an opinion often has to be quite carefully packaged so as not to be offensive or, as in this case, deliberately twisted into signifying one's perceived superiority or arrogance."

This wasn't the only time the film star has shot down sexism. She also talked about double standards in a May 2020 interview with Women's Health. See the details below.

On Double Standards

"I witness men constantly doing whatever they like, whether that's in relationships, or deciding to buy a motorbike, or getting a tattoo," the Underworld star said. "It hasn't been interpreted as, 'Why hasn't he had more children?' or 'Is he ever going to decide to become a parent?' or 'Why has he had so many girlfriends?' ... It can feel like a little bit of a political act to be a woman over 32 who's having any fun at all."

However, not all of Beckinsale's clapbacks have been this serious. She's come up with a ton of funny ones as well.

Right Back At You, Trolls!

For example, when a wannabe fashion critic slammed her 2018 GQ Men of the Year Awards dress as the "most hideous" they'd ever seen, she shot back with her own commentary on the person's outfit. "I wear what pleases me. In a similar vein carry on with your orange t shirt [sic] and expression of startled agony."

And when a troll expressed disappointment in her "dating choices," the Serendipity actress retorted, "Fairly let down by your wonky beard but thought possibly rude to say."

There was also that time a troll body-shamed her for being "dreadfully thin." Beckinsale commented, "You're wearing speedo goggles — it might be hard for you to be entirely confident about what you're seeing — much less comment about it."

Genius With An Attitude

Someone once called the star's daughter a "future problem child" on IG because of what she was wearing – except that girl on the post was actually Beckinsale. "Ummm she's neither skimpily dressed nor jumping around. Did you eat a lot of cheese and then have a nap? And oh s—t ps that's me jumping around and skimpily dressed. So in fact I'm the problem child. But say that to my mum at your peril," she hilariously replied.

And when someone thought Sarah Silverman was her daughter? "Granddaughter. We are very proud of her," she clapped back. Told you – genius with an attitude!

]]>

 

NOVA CELEBS © 2015 | Distributed By My Blogger Themes | Designed By Templateism.com