'I knew I needed help. I knew it was over': Anthony Hopkins on alcoholism, anger, Academy Awards " and 50 years of sobriety by Steve Rose

As the actor approaches his 90th year and publishes an autobiography, he reflects on his early years on stage, being inspired by Laurence Olivier, becoming a Hollywood star and conquering hi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12am on November 4, 2025☆⚑

'I was only able to go on stage hammered': David Harewood on acting, racism and his new role at Rada by Steve Rose

He had barely started his career when abuse left him mentally ill. But he went on to phenomenal success " and has just been made president of the UK's leading drama school This is the first …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:12am on April 23, 2024☆⚑

'I make dreams come true' " the star-maker who shot Letitia Wright, John Boyega and more to glory by Steve Rose

As Wright pulls on the Black Panther catsuit, we meet Femi Oguns, whose acting school for black Brits " started two decades ago with a handful of flyers " is now Hollywood's go-to talent hot…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 2:06pm on November 9, 2022☆⚑

Veteran British actor David Warner, star of The Omen and Tron, dies aged 80 by Steve Rose

The stage and screen veteran's multi-faceted career included roles in Titanic, Time Bandits and Straw Dogs, as well as a renowned Hamlet for the RSC The veteran British actor David Warner ha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:42am on July 25, 2022☆⚑

Julie Felix: the brilliant Black ballerina who was forced to leave Britain by Steve Rose

She was told there was no room for a 'brown swan' in the London Festival Ballet, so she went to the US. There she found enormous success, dancing for everyone from Michael Jackson to Prince …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:18am on March 4, 2021☆⚑

Sarah Silverman: 'I cringe at material I did 10 years ago' by Steve Rose

The comic's career is littered with controversies. So what would she delete from her history? As she stars in Ralph Breaks the Internet, Silverman discusses 4chan, Trump and bad gags Modern …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:06am on December 1, 2018☆⚑

Cuba Gooding Jr: 'I had 10 years in the wilderness' by Steve Rose

Life was all private jets and limos after his Oscar win. Then came a decade of bad roles and flop films. Now, he's making up for lost time"Somebody asked me backstage, when I won the Oscar: …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:30am on March 31, 2018☆⚑

How Kevin Spacey brought Hollywood to the West End by Steve Rose

Artistic director of the Old Vic will receive an Olivier award next month for reviving the theatre's fortunes. But when he took over in 2004 he had no idea the gamble would pay off…Kevin S…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:45am on March 6, 2015☆⚑

One Night with Joan " review by Steve Rose

Leicester Square theatreCollins delivers a strong night of old-school gossip, shameless name-dropping and celebrity score-settling that will delight her fansNot many celebrities garner admir…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:08am on February 3, 2014☆⚑

Jessica Chastain: Ascent of a woman by Steve Rose

Last year, Jessica Chastain was a complete unknown. Now she's in everything " with everyone. She tells Steve Rose about working with Pitt, Pacino, Fiennes, Redgrave …There's nothing we lik…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:32pm on September 27, 2011☆⚑

Drawn together: Jude Law and Quentin Blake by Steve Rose

Quentin Blake has drawn 20 murals for a children's theatre. For the unveiling, he'll be interviewed by life-long fan Jude Law. The pair speak to Steve RoseThis Saturday, Jude Law and Quentin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:01pm on November 17, 2010☆⚑