Eddie Murphy avoids awards shows because 'everybody's dressed and acting and fake'

Eddie Murphyskips award shows forthe same reason he avoids funerals. His tendency to absorb the vibes of a space leaves him susceptible to others' emotions.

He's always been able to "read a room," Murphy tells USA TODAY. InNetflix's "Being Eddie" documentary(streaming Nov. 12), Murphy reflects on his career spanning more than four decades. The 64-year-old suspects he's an empath.

"That's one of the reasons why I don't go to award shows and stuff, the feeling of being in a room full of famous people who all want win some trophy, that feeling is such a s----- feeling," he says with a laugh. "Everybody's dressed and acting and fake … just being in a room full of famous people is just a weird − I don't like it."

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Murphy spurred headlines in 2007 when he left the Academy Awards right after losing best supporting actor. "Murphy Storms Out Of Oscars After Losing,"HuffPost reported. "Eddie Murphy Loses Oscar, Bolts From Show"Fox News wrote. Murphy, nominated for his role as singer James "Thunder" Early in "Dreamgirls," lost to Alan Arkin for his portrayal of the encouraging grandpa in "Little Miss Sunshine."

Murphy addresses the 2007 Oscars in "Being Eddie," explaining that he would've preferred to take the hit on the chin at home.

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" I've always liked to stay around the house," Murphy tells USA TODAY. "The people I know that do stand-up comedy ... they do it because they love it. They love it. They get something from getting on that stage and feeling the energy and all, and I'm the exact opposite.

"My batteries get recharged in a quiet setting when I'm at home, or I'm somewhere where everything can slow down, that's where I get energized. The crowd saps my energy."

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Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer's 'Some Bright Nowhere' for book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere," her first novel in a decade, isOprah Winfrey'slatestbook club pick.

Published on Tuesday, "Some Bright Nowhere" is the story of a long-married couple and the questions they confront when the wife becomes terminally ill and makes a dying wish that two close friends care for her instead of her husband.

"This beautifully written story is going to get you thinking about some things that really matter," Winfrey said in a statement. "The story leaves you questioning the obligations of marriage and the difference between male and female friendships, and one of the most significant of questions: How do you want to spend your last days?"

Packer, 66, is best known for her highly praised novel, "The Dive from Clausen's Pier," which came out in 2002. She has also published the novels "Songs Without Words" and "The Children's Crusade" and the short fiction collection "Mendocino and Other Stories." Likeother authors selected by Winfrey,Packer learned she had been chosen through an unexpected telephone call.

"I don't think I've ever said 'Oh my God' so many times in so few minutes," Packer said in a statement.

Tuesday's announcement continues Winfrey's partnership with Starbucks. She and Packer spoke recently at a Starbucks in New York City, and their conversation is airing on Winfrey's YouTube channel and other podcast outlets.

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Oprah Winfrey chose Ann Packer's novel "Some Bright Nowhere" as her November book club pick.

Reader's Guide QuestionsThe novel opens with the cessation of Claire's treatment, immediately positioning her at a threshold. How does Packer use the landscape of illness to explore Claire's interiority and her assertion of agency over her own narrative?Eliot's displacement as primary caregiver is a central conflict. To what extent is his struggle about love for Claire versus a loss of control and identity? Discuss the novel's commentary on gender roles within caregiving.Claire's decision to spend her final days with Holly and Michelle, rather than her husband, is a radical act. What does this choice suggest about the different forms of intimacy and support she requires? How does it challenge conventional notions of marital duty?Consider Eliot's recurring tendency to "concede" rather than agree in his marriage. How does this dynamic, established over decades, inform his actions and reactions during the crisis of Claire's illness?The title,Some Bright Nowhere, is a phrase from a poem that is sent to Eliot by a friend that he then shares with Claire. Analyze this phrase. How does it function as a metaphor for death, acceptance, or the existential space the characters inhabit?Packer intricately weaves past and present, using memory to illuminate character motivations. How do objects and memories shape the narrative's emotional resonance? How do specific spaces evoke both the past and the present?Analyze the role of setting, from the cluttered intimacy of the family home to the stark beauty of the Maine coast. How does the physical environment reflect the characters' internal states and the shifting dynamics between them?Eliot's act of breaking into Holly's email and later throwing the chair in Maine are moments of profound transgression. What do these actions reveal about his character arc? Are they acts of desperation, violation, or a painful breaking point leading to self-awareness?The novel resists a simple, sentimental depiction of dying. Claire herself notes, "Just because it's the end, that doesn't make it bigger." How does the narrative balance the gravity of death with the mundane, often messy, realities of life?Reflect on the novel's ending and the final moments between Claire and Eliot. Does their reconciliation feel earned? What does the quiet resolution suggest about the nature of love, forgiveness, and the legacy we leave behind?

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Since breaking onto the scene with his eponymous label in 2017, Ludovic de Saint Sernin has made a name for himself dressing some of this generation's coolest It girls, actresses, and musicians, whether it beKylie Jenner,Laura Harrier,orCharli XCX. (His personal favorite?Hunter Schaferdonning a barely-there feather and slip skirt from his Ann Demeulemeester fall/winter 2023 collection to theVanity FairOscar party.) The designer is famed for his BDSM-inspired garments steeped in sex appeal—his dresses are often made from leather straps and accenting metal grommets that snatch the body, and he draws inspiration from boundary-breaking artists like Robert Mapplethorpe, whose imagery he directly referenced in his fall/winter 2024 collection in official partnership with the Mapplethorpe Foundation.

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2025 has been quite the year for the French phenom, too. In January, de Saint Sernin was the final guest designer to create a collection forJean Paul Gaultier couture. "Can you believe it was just this year?" he tells ELLE. The designer calls the experience one of the "biggest privileges" of his existence. "It truly was a magnificent time in my life—the research, the fittings, the atelier, the teams, the creative collaborators, the garments, the models, the celebrities—it was all perfect!"

Though the last batch of projects has been a self-described whirlwind, de Saint Sernin is now bringing his creative energy to Zara for an equally sultry collaboration. "There have been so many incredible moments in the last couple of years where I had to pause for a sec, take a breath, and realize I am making a dream come true," he says. From start to finish, the collection—and the campaign, starringAmelia GrayandAlex Consani,shot by Gordon von Steiner—was yet another "pinch me" moment.

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"From the storyboard, to being on set in New York City, to closing Wall Street and strutting with my girls while wearing a collection I designed for Zara that's going to be available worldwide and will reach so many people, I feel very lucky that I get to do this," says de Saint Sernin. "I invited my mom to join so she could share this experience with me, and seeing the look in her eyes while this was all happening is a memory I'll never forget."

The collaboration evokes now-signature codes for de Saint Sernin, including low-slung leather pants, a black transparent dress with a leather bra top, a classic black leather trench, and a chain mail two-piece set perfect for party-hopping on New Year's Eve. The designer began sketching over a year ago, pondering how to bring his distinct silhouettes to the global retailer, and eventually decided that the campaign needed to be set in NYC. "It's a city that means so much to me but also feels global the way Zara does—it's for everyone who has a dream." says de Saint Sernin. "And that's what this collection is, a dream."

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The lineup, as a result, mirrors much of his own personal style, though in his day-to-day life he says that he tends to dress more "French" than anything else. Explains de Saint Sernin, "I like to be chic, timeless, and comfortable. But when it comes down to going out, I like to have fun, be bold and hot, 'cause I don't know how long I'm gonna look the way I do now, so I want to enjoy it while I can and have no regrets. I want to try everything once."

The collection will be available for purchase on November 17.

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  • Pride & Prejudice premiered on Nov. 11, 2005

  • The hit romance adaptation starred Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen

  • Twenty years later, the stars have continued to have successful acting careers

Twenty years later,Pride & Prejudiceis still a beloved romance film.

The story revolves around the Bennet family and Mrs. Bennet's mission to find husbands for her five daughters. The 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel was directed by Joe Wright and featuresKeira Knightleyin the heroine role of Elizabeth Bennet andMatthew Macfadyenas her brooding love interest, Mr. Darcy.

The rest of the cast was rounded out with both legends and newcomers-turned-stars, includingRosamund Pike,Carey Mulligan,Jena Malone,Donald SutherlandandJudi Dench.

This adaptation ofPride & Prejudicegrossed more than $120 million worldwide, according to theSanta Barbara International Film Festival, and has become a cult-classic movie for romance fans everywhere. Other iterations of the story include the 1995 BBC miniseries starringColin Firthand the 2016 horror filmPride and Prejudice and Zombies.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary ofPride & Prejudice, the film returned to movie theaters in April 2025, giving some fans a chance to experience it on the big screen for the first time.

Here's everything to know about where thePride & Prejudicecast is now.

Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet

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Knightley played the lead role of Elizabeth inPride & Prejudice. Her portrayal of the second-oldest Bennet sister earned her Golden Globe and Oscar nominations.

"Pride & Prejudice was so amazing because I had been so obsessed with it since I was about 8," Knightley toldBBC Radio 1in January 2019. "Also it was the first time that I'd worked or been around a load of people of my own age ... so I think that was really fun because it was this group of girls that were all together and that was amazing."

At the time, Knightley had already starred in a few cult-classic films, includingBend It Like Beckham,Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlandLove Actually. She has gone on to star in several other successful films such asAtonement,Anna KareninaandThe Imitation Game.

Off-screen, Knightleyhas been marriedto her husband James Righton since 2013. The coupleshare two daughters: Edie and Delilah.

Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy

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Macfadyen had his breakout role inPride & Prejudice,playing Mr. Darcy, the intense love interest of Elizabeth.

While the character is one of his most famous roles, Macfadyen revealed onCBS Morningsin July 2024 that he "didn't really"enjoy his time making the film.

"There were moments I had a good time, but I wish I'd enjoyed it more," he said. "I wish I was less worried about it. I just felt a bit miscast or I'm not dishy enough or I'm not, you know ... but it worked out."

Macfadyen later worked with Knightley on two other projects,Anna KareninaandThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms. He's best known for his role as Tom Wambsgans onSuccession, which ran for four seasons andearned him a Golden Globe.

The actor has been married to his wifeKeeley Hawessince 2004. They share two children: daughter Maggie and son Ralph. Hawes also has a son, Myles, from her first marriage.

Rosamund Pike as Jane Bennet

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Pike portrayed the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, inPride & Prejudice.

She rose to fame with her role as Bond girl Miranda Frost inDie Another Dayand has starred in several other films since then, includingAn Education,Jack Reacher,A Private WarandSaltburn.

The actress earned an Oscar nomination in 2014 for her role inGone Girlandwon a Golden Globein 2021 for her performance in the Netflix seriesI Care a Lot.

She shares two sons,Solo and Atom, with her longtime boyfriend,Robie Uniacke, whom she has been linked to since 2009. Pike was previously engaged to the director ofPride & Prejudice, Wright.

Simon Woods as Mr. Bingley

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Simon Woods had a few TV acting credits under his belt before landing his role of Mr. Bingley inPride & Prejudice.

Woods went on to star in projects such asPenelope,RomeandCranfordbefore transitioning to working as a writer and director. Woods' debut play,Hansard,premiered at the National Theatre in 2019, and his short film,Such A Lovely Day, was released in 2024.

The former actor married his husband, fashion designer Christopher Bailey, in 2012. The couple share two daughters: Iris and Nell.

Talulah Riley as Mary Bennet

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Talulah Riley's role as Mary Bennet inPride & Prejudicewas one of her first acting jobs.

She's since starred in several films and TV series, includingInception,Bloodshot,WestworldandPistol. Riley also wrote and directed her first film,Scottish Mussel, in 2015.

The actressmarried herPistolcostarThomas Brodie-Sangster in 2024. She waspreviously marriedtoElon Muskfrom 2010 to 2012 and 2013 to 2016.

Carey Mulligan as Kitty Bennet

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Mulligan's first film role was inPride & Prejudiceas Kitty Bennet.

"I mean, it was the dream job," she toldIndie Wirein March 2025. "I felt lucky at the time, obviously, but I look back now and think, 'You lucky f-----, that you managed to land that as your first gig.' It's extraordinary. And then what a cast to have gotten to learn from."

Mulligan went on to star in several other successful films, includingAn Education,The Great Gatsby,SaltburnandThe Ballad of Wallis Island. She received an Oscar nomination in 2021 for her lead role inPromising Young Womanand again in 2024 forMaestro.

The actresshas been marriedto her husband,Marcus Mumford, the frontman of Mumford & Sons, since 2012. They share three children: daughter Evelyn, son Wilfred and a second daughter whose name hasn't been revealed.

Jena Malone as Lydia Bennet

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Malone had already been nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance inHopebefore she portrayed the youngest Bennet sister, Lydia, inPride & Prejudice.

Most fans know Malone for her role as Johanna Mason inThe Hunger Gamesfranchise, but the actress has also starred in projects such asSucker Punch,The Neon Demon,Nocturnal AnimalsandLove Lies Bleeding. In 2023, Malone performedher first-ever stand-up comedy routine.

She waspreviously engagedto photographer Ethan DeLorenzo. They share one son, Ode Mountain.

Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennet

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Sutherland portrayed the patriarch of the Bennet family, Mr. Bennet, inPride & Prejudice.

Beforehis death in 2024at age 88, Sutherland had an extensive film career starring in projects such asM*A*S*H,Klute,Casanova,Horrible BossesandAd Astra. One of his most famous roles was as President Snow inTheHunger Gamesfranchise, where he reunited on-screen with Malone.

The actor also had several TV credits, includingThe UndoingandSwimming with Sharks.

Sutherlandhad two children, son Kiefer and daughter Rachel, with his ex-wife Shirley Douglas. The actor also shared three sons, Roeg, Rossif and Angus, with his wifeFrancine Racette, whom he married in 1972.

In 2016, Sutherlandworked with his son Kieferon the western filmForsaken.

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  • Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer tell PEOPLE what the secret to the Netflix series' mega success has been over the last decade

  • The brothers, who also wrote and directed the series, describe the season 5 premiere in L.A. as "surreal"

  • Ross tells PEOPLE that fans' ability to "relate to these characters" has contributed to the show's success, while Matt says the cast has "become a big family"

Matt and Ross Dufferare revealing the secret to the magic ofStranger Things.

At the Los Angeles premiere of the Netflix hit series' fifth and final season on Nov. 6, the twin brothers told PEOPLE it felt "surreal" to be marking the momentous occasion. They also reflected on the series' massive impact.

"I think a lot of the success of the show is, people can relate to these characters, and they can relate to these actors. They're good people," Ross says. "And I think it comes through in their performances."

The fans "see themselves in [the characters] and they see the challenges they go through, and watching them overcome it gives them hope," he adds. "So, I think that's a big part of the success."

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From Matt's perspective, the key ingredient is the cast, who he says "has become a big family."

"For the younger cast, the kids who are no longer kids, it's been 10 years, it's half their lives," he says, referring toMillie Bobby Brown,Finn Wolfhard,Noah Schnapp,Caleb McLaughlinandGaten Matarazzo.

"They're all very, very close. And I think the real-life bond that they have translates into the show."

While the brothers previously teased thatthe final season is the "biggest it's ever been in scale," it will still stay true to the heart of the show: "Everyone's back together in Hawkins, interacting the same way they were in season 1."

Ross also teased that "there's no time for a ramp-up. It's going to be intense from beginning to end."

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Season 5 picks up in the fall of 1987,a time jump from the end of season 4, which took place in the spring of 1986.

Per the official description, in season 5, "Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding."

"As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they've faced before. To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time."Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Stranger Thingsseason 5 premieres with Volume 1 on Nov. 26, followed by Volume 2 on Dec. 25 and the finale on Dec. 31.

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The Best Or Worst Star Outfits At The 'Wicked: For Good' London Premiere Red Carpet, You Decide

TheLondon premiereofWicked: For Goodgave fans a heavy dose of fashion drama as the film's leading stars descended on thered carpet.

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey,and others showed up ready to make an impression at the event on Monday, November 10.

Wicked: For Goodis the sequel toWicked,which was released last year and landed Oscar nominations for both Ariana and Cynthia.

The second installment will hit the big screen on November 21, taking fans back to the land of Oz.

Ahead of the theater release, stars arrived at theCineworld London Leicester Squareon Monday for the London premiere.

Here's a round-up of five of the night's most talked-about outfits, and it's time for you to be the judge of who was the best-dressed or a big mess.

Vote, comment, and tell us who wore it best or worst!

Ariana Grandeditched the traditional pink Glinda wardrobeand wore a 73-year-old dress to the London premiere.Styled by Law Roach, the 32-year-old actress brought Old Hollywood couture to the red carpet with a Gilbert Adrian one-shoulder princess gown from 1952.The pop diva spoke about theWickedchapter coming to an end."It feels beautiful…," she toldBBC News. "This project will always be part of our lives."Fans said theSide to Sidesinger was giving real-life "princess" vibes."Ariana Grande's main character energy, now in gothic mode," one said, while another called her "the most beautiful princess ever.""The most perfect glinda the world has ever seen. we love her so much," commented another.Others said they were "not feeling the dress!" and scrutinized her appearance."Can someone tell her that other hairstyles besides bun also exist?" one asked."Ozempiciana Grande," commented another.

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Jonathan Bailey put on a show on the red carpet, wearing a gray wool button-down and matching trousers, topped off with a black wool coat.Notably, he had a red flower pinned to his lapel in honor of the U.K. holiday Remembrance Day.The British actor, who plays love interest Prince Fiyero in the film, was recentlycrownedPeople's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.He made history by becoming the first openly gay man to hold the title. But when asked who was the sexiest man of the year for him, he instantly named the director ofWicked: For Good."Jon M Chu," he toldBBC News."Because his genius, and his compassion, knows no end."Fans called him "wickedly handsome" on the red carpet."We're completely under that spell," said one fan, while a second commented, "Forever spellbound by Johny's perfection.""If I saw him out in public i would walk against a lamp post," a third wrote, "how does this level of beauty exist?"

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Cynthia Erivo made agrand arrival on the red carpetin a blue and black Prada gown, steering away from her iconic green shades.The actress, who plays Elphaba in the film, had her look put together by Jason Bolden.The floor-sweeping gown featured a sculpted bodice, a belted waist, and off-the-shoulder sleeves.When asked if the London premiere felt like a "full-circle moment," the Tony-winning actress said it did."It really does because it's like my hometown," she said during a red carpet interview. "We're here again to finish this wonderful journey that we began a while ago."Fans said they were "obsessed" with her outfit, calling her outfit "gorgeous and stunning.""This is my favourite look so far," one fan said.On the other hand, a critic asked, "Why are her eyebrows wearing the invisibility cloak?"

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Michelle Yeoh was another showstopper at the London premiere, showing up in a custom black velvet gown from Self-Portrait.To complement her role as the malicious Madame Morrible, the actress showed support for Malaysian designer Han Chong of Self-Portrait and chose pearl pieces from MIKIMOTO as for her accessories.She also wore a dazzling watch from Richard Mille on her wrist."She was so breathtaking in real life," a fan commented, while another quipped, "She's so morribly gorgeous.""The pearl and diamond combo with her accessories!!" read another comment. "And they pop so beautifully against the black dresss!"

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Jeff Goldblum stayed in character on the red carpet, wearing an emerald green waistcoat, a green shirt, a matching tie, and a brown trench coat to complete the look.Theveteran actor played the fraud Wizard, who seizes power and wants to use the magic of others for his own selfish agenda in the film.He smiled away on the red carpet while standing beside his wife Emilie Livingston."My crush," one fan called him.Another said, "Best wizard tbh.""He's so wonderful I'd cry if I met him and never leave," commented another.TheThor: Ragnarokstar said he stopped eating meat after taking on the role of Wizard of Oz in the film adaptations."It's changed me," he said on Monday on theThis Morningshow."After doing this movie we talked about the animal cruelty," he continued. "I stopped eating meat and poultry. So this Christmas and Thanksgiving, I may be having another something else."

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A fitting choice for the actor who played Boq in the film, Ethan Slater came to the premiere dressed in a silver metallic-looking suit.But more than his outfit choice, fans were curious about why he barely had any interaction with Ariana Grande at the event, apart from posing for a group photo with several of their co-stars between them.Ethan and thePositionssinger have been romantically linked since 2023, but the pair haven't been pictured together since April this year.Sources claimed to theDaily Mailthat they have been "on and off" for several months.While fan speculation about their relationship status continues, the pair seemed to show support for each other with a healthy amount of Instagram likes on each other's posts.

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Frankie Grande surprised hislittle sister Arianaby attending the London premiere this week.The 42-year-old musician turned heads by showing up shirtless, wearing a black leather jacket and matching pants.Frankie previously said he hadn't seen his sister for about two years while she was filming the first installment of theWickedmovies."That is completely unlike the way we've lived our lives. If we don't see each other, like, at least every week, it's like the weirdest thing ever. So the fact that she was gone for two years basically was so strange," he said on theZach Sang Showin June.

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