Scarlett Johansson, 39, actress, is a distant cousin of colleague Michael Douglas, 79. As a guest on the television show “Finding Your Roots”, in which celebrities’ DNA is examined for connections, Douglas learned about the relationship. His reaction: “Oh, that’s incredible!” He’s looking forward to seeing Scarlett again soon. The show previously revealed that actors Edward Norton and Julia Roberts are distantly related, as are actor Bob Odenkirk and King Charles.
Suki Waterhouse, 32, actress and singer, and actor Robert Pattinson, 37, have become parents. The mother posted a Polaroid photo on Instagram of herself holding the wrapped baby in her arms with the words: “Welcome to the world, angel.” The model and the “Twilight” actor have been a couple since 2018. The child’s date of birth and gender are not known. Paris Hilton, among others, congratulated under the post.
Michael J Fox, 62, actor, would like to be back on the film set. Four years ago, the “Back to the Future” actor, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, announced his retirement from Hollywood. Now he can imagine a comeback: “I would act if something came along in which I could bring my experiences, my challenges – if I could succeed,” he told the US portal Entertainment Tonight. Working on his documentary “Still,” which was released last year, was “a big kick” for him. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 at the age of 29. In 2020 he announced his retirement, citing, among other things, the long working days and the laborious memorization of his roles. Over time, the priorities in his life changed, Fox explained. “I think my biggest goal was to start a family. We have four wonderful children and that was the most important thing.”
Reinhold Messner, 79, mountaineer, keeps fit with cake. Although he takes long breaks between meals and usually only eats in the evening – lots of vegetables, meat, few carbohydrates – he also likes fruit cake, he told the magazine Outdoors. Apple strudel, for example. “I can’t get past a cake counter.” Apart from that, the main way he stays in shape is by walking – and rather slowly. “For me, walking is relaxation because I go at the pace that suits the day.”