Morgan Freeman Donates $1 Million to Obama
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies,
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The Dark Knight Rises actor joins the likes of Bill Maher and DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffery Katzenberg in delivering millions of dollars to the operation, and Morgan has praised the Democrat president's history of working on "tolerance."
"He ended combat operations in Iraq, put in place sensible reforms of Wall Street, saved the auto industry and protected the health care of every American. He has led our nation to be more tolerant and placed impressive, accomplished women on the Supreme Court. In return, he is the target of hundreds of millions of dollars from right-wing sources. I am proud to lend my voice - and support - to those who defend him. Priorities USA Action is doing a great job of protecting the values I believe in. I am happy to help them and I hope others will join me."
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Morgan Freeman: Joker Role Didn’t Kill Heath
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drugs, Obituaries, Rumors,
The 28-year-old actor died in January 2008 from an accidental drug overdose and while some people believe he was struggling to cope with the intensity of playing the maniacal character, co-star Morgan isn't convinced the role played any part in his untimely passing.
"Well, it's a downer when anything happens to an actor in mid-production. In fact, he didn't die during production, his part was wrapped up, but the movie itself wasn't out yet. People connected the character to his death because the character was so ... evil. People imagine that the role leaks into the man or something. And I don't think that was the case at all," Morgan said, speaking of Heath's tragic death.
Morgan - who has reprised his role as Lucius in new Batman film The Dark Knight Rises - also revealed he has no intention of retiring from acting even though he's 75: "What keeps anyone going? I have work. I have things to do. I prefer working to idleness. And I like my job. I'm lucky, I'm not working because I have to; I'm working because I love to."
Celebrity Chatter: Christina Aguilera’s Divorce, Morgan Freeman’s Affairs
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Break-ups, Divorce, Weddings,
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-Christina Aguilera is looking to make her separation from husband Jordon Bratman a bit more permanent. Aguilera officially filed for divorce on Thursday. The singer is asking for joint legal and physical custody of son Max.
-Colin Farrell and actress Alicja Bachleda are no longer a couple. Bachleda -- Farrell's costar in Ondie -- is also the mother of his 1-year-old son, Henry. Colin also has a 7-year-old boy from a previous relationship.
-Actor Morgan Freeman will reportedly have to pay about $400 million in cash and property to his ex-wife. The National Enquirer claims the 73-year-old had affairs with a former school teacher and his step-granddaughter.
-On a happier note, Brothers & Sisters star Dave Annable wed Odette Yustman last weekend. Annable had been dating the You Again actress for over two years.
Morgan Freeman Seriously Injured
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Breaking News,
UPDATE: The actor, who is reportedly in good spirits now, is suffering from a broken shoulder, broken elbow and shoulder damage.
As they say, bad luck comes in threes.
First there was Heath Ledger’s death. Then there was Christian Bale’s arrest. Now we’re learning of a serious accident for The Dark Knight‘s Morgan Freeman.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the actor and one other passenger were involved in rollover accident late last night. A vehicle the Oscar winner was driving reportedly left the roadway and flipped several times. Although the circumstances are still being investigated, it is not believed that drugs or alcohol were in any way involved.
Freeman - who was was heard talking and joking at the scene - was flown to the Regional Medical Center in Memphis where the 71-year-old is listed in serious condition. No status has been given for the other patient who was also airlifted.
Associated Press
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