Full Coverage: Young Hollywood
Explore our latest stories and interactives about Hollywood’s rising stars, younger behind-the-scenes talent and newest faces.
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In a run of work to make anyone both envious and exhausted, French Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan has made five features in five years.
Jan. 17, 2015
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I like movies that are specific.
Dec. 18, 2014
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Arriving on the dot for coffee and a chat in Los Feliz, 32-year-old actress, stand-up comedian, writer and one-woman multimedia phenomenon Jenny Slate lines up for her caffeine in an elegant cream-colored summer dress accented with bright flowers.
Nov. 20, 2014
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In the brutal World War II action movie “Fury,” Logan Lerman plays a raw draftee thrown into battle, enduring a 24-hour crucible of death and destruction.
Nov. 20, 2014
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There’s something about 22-year-old actress Shailene Woodley that speaks to her wisdom beyond her years.
Nov. 15, 2014
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I can still hear my dad lumbering down the hall, searching for me. “Amy,” he called.
Nov. 14, 2014
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Steaming bowls of pasta, a taco bar, jars overflowing with M&Ms and jelly beans — that’s what Jena Malone remembers about being on a movie set as a kid.
Nov. 14, 2014
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Four rising stars in the movie business will come together at AFI Fest on Friday for The Times’ fifth annual Young Hollywood roundtable.
Nov. 5, 2014
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Emma Watson dedicated her Britannia Award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles on Thursday to her late hamster Millie.
Oct. 31, 2014
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Out to lunch, over the top and tongue-in-cheek are just a few ways to describe the eclectic, eccentric horror fable “Horns.”
Oct. 30, 2014
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Not long ago, Kristen Stewart was the face of one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises.
Oct. 8, 2014
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Emma Watson has been making headlines since uttering the F-word — feminism — at the U.N. several days ago.
Sept. 23, 2014
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High-fashion model Cara Delevingne is taking a bit of an unusual leap — she’s headed off the runway and into “Paper Towns,” the latest film adaptation of a novel by “The Fault in Our Stars” writer John Green.
Sept. 16, 2014
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Thirteen-year-old Australian actor Ed Oxenbould brings to life the lead in Disney’s ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.’ Except for the eating Vegemite part.
Sept. 5, 2014
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First there was a play. Then the YA film ‘If I Stay.’ For fall, Chloë Grace Moretz, 17, is a prostitute in ‘The Equalizer’ and a teen in ‘Laggies.’ Pretty heady stuff, but she takes it all in stride.
Sept. 5, 2014
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Chloë Grace Moretz has played such outsize characters as a foul-mouthed adolescent assassin, a telekinetic teen outcast and a deceptively fresh-faced vampire, but this weekend she returns to theaters in quite a different role: a normal girl.
Aug. 22, 2014
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Jesse Zwick originally had no interest in filmmaking, but his writing flair led to a job on ‘Parenthood.’ Now there’s ‘About Alex,’ a film similar to his dad’s old series ‘Thirtysomething.’
Aug. 19, 2014
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Kristen Stewart is on the verge of breaking rank in the first trailer for the military drama “Camp X-Ray,” unveiled by IFC on Friday.
Aug. 8, 2014
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Everyone is ignoring Daniel Radcliffe.
Aug. 5, 2014
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With Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell as his parents, acting seemed a good fit for Wyatt Russell. But he loved hockey. Years later, the bug bit. Turns out he’s a natural, especially in ’22 Jump Street.’
June 23, 2014
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The actor from Cleveland skimmed San Pedro in a banged-up Kia.
June 13, 2014
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The Nylon + BCBGeneration Young Hollywood Party went down in style Thursday night at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.
May 10, 2014
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These days, studios are increasingly looking to turn popular young adult books into movies.
Nov. 22, 2013
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“I’m definitely wearing a bikini top as a shirt,” Jenny Slate said, looking down at her body as if she were observing it for the first time that day.
June 9, 2014
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She didn’t want to cry. It was her mom’s birthday, and she didn’t want to distract from the party.
June 6, 2014
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The Actors: Known for her period films, Keira Knightley reveals her musical skills in playing a modern singer-songwriter opposite Adam Levine.
April 25, 2014
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The Newcomers: As Augustus Waters in the film version of bestselling ‘The Fault in Our Stars,’ Ansel Elgort of ‘Divergent’ finds himself on a new level of fandom.
April 25, 2014
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Fashion brands scramble to get their wares on celebrity Coachella regulars like Kate Bosworth, Vanessa Hudgens, Alessandra Ambrosio. It can set the stage for bigger sales.
April 17, 2014
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For anyone in Hollywood or the heartland who didn’t fall in love with Lupita Nyong’o’s talent after seeing her performance in best picture winner “12 Years a Slave,” or was somehow unmoved by the supporting actress’s heartfelt acceptance speech Sunday night -- which will stand as one of Oscar’s most memorable moments -- here are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about what comes next.
March 3, 2014
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Shirley Temple, the Depression-era child star, opened doors for other young performers. But today early celebrity brings many more pitfalls.
Feb. 12, 2014
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A New Jersey haven for young mothers inspires a feature film about people in need and those who help them. Vanessa Hudgens immersed herself in the lead role of one such mom-to-be.
Jan. 24, 2014
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Kristen Stewart says the Guantanamo-set ‘Camp X-Ray,’ in competition at the Sundance Film Festival, has everything she looks for in a project.
Jan. 17, 2014
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Ansel Elgort is poised to break out in coming months, along with Gia Coppola, Natalie Dormer and Diego Boneta.
Dec. 27, 2013
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In high school, my bedroom wall served mainly as a canvas for displaying ‘90s teen heartthrobs.
Dec. 2, 2013
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A strong online presence has become vital for Hollywood stars such as Channing Tatum, Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez, who often hire tech-savvy fans to help handle activities on social media.
Nov. 15, 2013
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Recognized largely for his work on ‘The Wire,’ Michael B. Jordan says ‘Fruitvale Station’ was his chance to prove himself.
Nov. 7, 2013
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Lupita Nyong’o had just graduated from Yale when she began ’12 Years a Slave.’ Now she’s impressing on screen and on the road to promote the film. Turns out, she’s uniquely suited to fame.
Oct. 23, 2013
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His career since ‘The O.C.’ might appear random, but he’s more focused on ‘interesting’ than ‘being the lead.’ Current example: ‘Baggage Claim.’
Sept. 27, 2013
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Although perhaps an unusual choice, director Morgan Spurlock enjoyed being a ‘fly on the wall’ as the boy band One Direction conquered the world, and he kept it family-friendly.
Aug. 30, 2013
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How the making of the movie ‘The Canyons,’ a low-budget, ‘post-theatrical’ experiment, went very, very awry. After much chaos, publicity and drama, it’s now seeing the light of day.
Aug. 2, 2013
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‘Parks and Recreation’ actress Aubrey Plaza, known for a sarcastic, deadpan demeanor, is eager to spread her artistic wings, and her new film is a start.
July 25, 2013
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Michael B. Jordan, who stars as Oscar Grant in ‘Fruitvale Station,’ discusses police attention — and Academy Award buzz.
July 11, 2013
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As the Sofia Coppola film starts getting buzz at Cannes and elsewhere, a real-life protagonist ponders her former chaotic life.
May 24, 2013