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Actor Adam Driver is hot off the success of “Paper Tiger” at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by James Gray, the film tells the story of two brothers who become entangled with the Russian mafia while pursuing the American Dream. Since early reviews are praising Driver’s acting ability, it’s no surprise that he’s been tapped to star in Kenneth Lonergan’s latest feature.

Adam Driver To Star In Kenneth Lonergan’s Drama ‘Tomorrow Is A Drag’

Kenneth Lonergan earned an Oscar for best original screenplay for 2016’s “Manchester by the Sea.” The film also gave Casey Affleck a best actor win. Lonergan’s latest film might just give Driver another shot at an Oscar, as he received consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for playing a Jewish police officer infiltrating the KKK in 2018’s “BlacKkKlansman” and Best Actor for his role as a theater director going through a divorce in 2019’s “Marriage Story.”

In Kenneth Lonergan’s latest film, “Tomorrow Is A Drag,” Driver will reunite with his “Megalopolis” costar Aubrey Plaza, as reported by Variety. Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick are also attached to the project. Plot details are being kept under wraps for now, although Lonergan previously worked with Driver on the off-Broadway play “Hold On to Me Darling.”

‘Paper Tiger’ Gets A 10-Minute Ovation At The Cannes Film Festival

According to Deadline, James Gray’s new film “Paper Tiger” drew in a ten-minute standing ovation at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, and director Pawel Pawlikowski were some of the A-list stars leading the applause.

Emotional director James Gray thanked the crowd, saying, “There’s much more gray now in the beard, not just the name, but the beard. And I have learned finally to appreciate. But more I appreciate you, without you, there is no cinema, cinema needs you. And cinema needs you guys more than ever. Really. This is really an important time and Cannes is so important for that reason and you are important for that reason. So, it moves me greatly to see you here in this theater where I have many great memories. And I love you all, what can I say, I’m going to leave soon, so I can hide.”

‘Paper Tiger’ Stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson

The film stars Adam Driver and Miles Teller as two brothers. Driver’s character is a divorced ex-cop with ties to the Russian mafia, and Teller plays a more straight-laced father to his two sons, while his wife, played by Scarlett Johansson, hides a secret of her own when her health struggles catch up with her.

NEON has acquired the rights to the film, which was first announced at last year’s Cannes market. The last time Gray was at Cannes was with 2022’s “Armageddon Time.” That coming-of-age film was widely praised upon its release, and it seems that Gray’s latest story about the American Dream will be no different. Reviews that have been coming out of Cannes have been overwhelmingly positive, with Driver’s acting drawing considerable praise.

Scarlett Johansson Opens Up About Working With Adam Driver

Although she was married – and divorcing – Driver’s character in “Marriage Story,” Johansson is married to Miles Teller’s character in “Paper Tiger.” Even though she shared a few scenes with Driver, she told The Hollywood Reporter that she would have loved to work with him more on the project.  

“I would’ve loved to have had even more scenework with him, I love working with him,” she told the publication. However, that’s not to say she didn’t enjoy working with Teller.

“He’s so unexpectedly tender. I went away for a couple of weeks to do the press for Jurassic — I felt crazy to leave, but I had to go — and when I was gone, I’d get photographs of my makeup station from Miles and he’d be like, ‘Where’s Hester?’” she said of working with the “Top Gun: Maverick” alum.  

The “Avengers” actress also told PEOPLE magazine that she had a “great” experience working with the actor back in 2025. “I love Adam as a person and he is an absolutely extraordinary actor,” she said at the time. “If I could make every movie with Adam Driver, I would.”

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Actor Adam Driver and his wife, Joanne Tucker, stepped out in style at the premiere of his new movie, “Paper Tiger,” at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 16. The “Star Wars” actor stars in the film alongside his “Marriage Story” costar Scarlett Johansson and “Top Gun: Maverick” star Miles Teller.

Adam Driver and Wife Joanne Tucker Hit The Cannes Red Carpet

Adam Driver and his wife, Joanne Tucker, attended the 79^th Cannes Film Festival to promote his new movie, “Paper Tiger,” directed by James Gray. The film focuses on the story of two brothers, played by Driver and Teller, who become entangled with the Russian mafia while pursuing the American dream.

Driver stepped out in a black suit and bowtie, while his wife wore a strapless black dress. Tucker wore her long blonde hair down, brushing it back to reveal silver dangling earrings. Driver was all smiles, occasionally waving to photographers on the Cannes red carpet while he posed for photos with his wife and Teller. Johansson was unfortunately absent from the film’s premiere due to a scheduling conflict.  

Inside The Couple’s Private Relationship

The “Marriage Story” actor and his wife are notoriously private. They met while attending Juilliard and co-founded the non-profit charity Arts in the Armed Forces in 2006. The organization’s goal is to bring artistic experiences to those in the U.S. military.

They tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed their first child, a son, in 2016. They welcomed their second child, a girl, in April 2023, although they have done their best to raise their growing family out of the spotlight.

Joanne Tucker Is Also An Actress

Although she is not as well-known in Hollywood circles, Tucker is also an actress who has appeared in a few different TV shows and movies over the years. She shared the screen with her husband in 2019’s “The Report” and even made an appearance in “Girls.”

She is also an avid runner and ran the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon to support the Arts in the Armed Forces. “It’s my favorite way to explore and get my bearings in a new place, and I’m passionate about it because it demands that your whole physical self participate,” she said in a quote on the AITAF Instagram page. “You can do it anywhere at no cost, and it provides dedicated time and space to think and reflect.”

Joanne Tucker Taught Adam Driver Some Important Life Lessons

Driver spent a little over two years serving in the Marine Corps before he was medically discharged due to a motorbike injury. During his first semester at Juilliard, he had a bit of trouble adjusting to his new environment.

“I made three people cry my first semester,” he told Broadway.com in 2009. “I was used to a very aggressive way of talking to people. I would consider it having a discussion, but I guess others didn’t see it that way!”

He revealed that Tucker helped him adjust to life in New York City, joking, “She taught me what Gouda cheese is. And that you shouldn’t talk with your mouth full and spit on the sidewalk.”

In a separate interview with The New Yorker, he explained that he was impressed with her when they first met because “she read a lot of books” and “knew a lot of sh-t.” He went on to say that, “She was very composed.”

Juilliard teacher Richard Feldman, who officiated their 2013 wedding, told the publication, “She doesn’t take any nonsense.”

Adam Driver Joked About Being A Father On ‘Saturday Night Live’

The “Star Wars” actor managed to keep the fact that he had welcomed a son a secret for the first four years of his life. He finally revealed that he had welcomed a child during his “Saturday Night Live” hosting appearance in 2020, saying, “I’m a husband. And a father. It’s in that order, though. I’ve been very clear with my son about that; he’s second in everything.”

After he welcomed his second child, he told host Mark Consuelos during an appearance on “Live with Kelly & Mark” that he wasn’t getting much sleep because of his then-8-month-old daughter, as per PEOPLE magazine.

“But I’m remembering this time that I have to enjoy it more. This first time, it went too fast, and I was so anxious for him to kind of develop so he could communicate and tell me what was wrong,” Driver said. “And now I’m more patient with her. I’m trying to enjoy it more.”

Although his children are still too young to hit the red carpet with him, Tucker has regularly appeared alongside her husband at everything from the Oscars to the Golden Globes. She has supported her husband at nearly all of his movie premieres and screenings, and it remains to be seen if his latest role in “Paper Tiger” will earn him yet another Academy Award nomination.

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Randy Jackson has fans talking after his recent return to “American Idol” sparked concern online. The former judge appeared on the Fox competition series earlier this month alongside fellow original Idol star Paula Abdul to mentor Season 24 semi-finalists, but some viewers quickly shifted their attention from the contestants to Jackson’s noticeably slimmer appearance.

Randy Jackson Sparks Concern During ‘American Idol’ Return

Jackson returned to “American Idol” as a guest mentor, reuniting with Abdul in a nostalgic moment for longtime fans of the singing competition. However, viewers took to social media shortly after the episode aired, with some expressing concern over Jackson’s appearance after noticing he looked significantly thinner.

The music producer appeared seated in a chair while greeting contestants, with some fans pointing to his slimmer frame, gaunt facial features, and raspy voice. Several social media users questioned whether the former judge was feeling well, with some describing him as looking “weak and frail.”

Others wondered whether the star’s dramatic weight loss had impacted his overall health. “He lost a bit too much weight,” one user claimed as another chimed in with, “For phex’s sake, Randy, you were ok the way you were. You look awful Bro. I hope you can save yourself.”

Jackson Previously Lost More Than 100 Pounds

Jackson has been open for years about his health journey after receiving a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2003. At the height of his fame on “American Idol,” Jackson revealed in his 2008 memoir, “Body with Soul,” that his weight climbed to 350 pounds before he decided to make a major lifestyle change.

Following his diagnosis, Jackson underwent gastric bypass surgery, a decision he has previously described as a “jump starter” rather than a long-term solution. “It’s a great jump starter. You lose a bunch of weight really fast, but maintaining is another thing,” Jackson told PEOPLE in 2022. “You get there and your mind tells you, ‘OK, phew. I’m here now. I can start to party and bring out the cheesecake.’”

Randy Jackson Says Keeping The Weight Off Took A Mindset Shift

Jackson previously revealed that he ultimately lost 114 pounds and has focused on maintaining his health through lifestyle changes rather than extreme dieting. At the time, he said he prioritized eating healthy, avoiding crash diets, and paying closer attention to gut health.

“I hate the word diet. I don’t use that anymore,” Jackson explained. “Anybody that’s lost weight, you lose it and then you start eating and drinking more and it all starts coming back.”

The former “American Idol” judge admitted he eventually realized he had to completely rethink his relationship with food. “You have to change the way you think about food,” he said. “You have to almost have a complete divorce break up … and start back bit by bit and find out the things that work with your body.”

Jackson Made Rare ‘American Idol’ Return

Jackson’s recent appearance marked a rare return to “American Idol,” bringing longtime fans a nostalgic reunion with one of the show’s original judges. The music veteran returned to the competition to mentor Season 24 contestants Hannah Harper, Jordan McCullough, Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, and Chris Tungseth during the episode’s “Class of 2006” theme night.

Offering advice to contestant Chris Tungseth, Jackson reflected on his time behind the judges’ table while encouraging the aspiring singer to stay focused on the competition. “As a guy that was a judge on this program a long time ago,” Randy told Chris, “I always ask the question, ‘Are you in it to win?’”

For Tungseth, the moment proved surreal. “I grew up watching ‘American Idol,’ so I’m a little starstruck,” the Minnesota native told Jackson. “I love you.”

Paula Abdul And ‘American Idol’ Favorites Joined Randy Jackson’s Return

Jackson was not the only familiar face making a comeback that evening. Fellow original judge Paula Abdul also returned, joined by former contestants Kellie Pickler, Elliott Yamin, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington, and Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks for the nostalgic celebration.

Jackson’s nostalgic return came just days before “American Idol” officially crowned its newest champion. After weeks of competition and a nationwide fan vote, host Ryan Seacrest revealed Harper as the winner of “American Idol” 2026, officially earning the title after edging out her fellow finalists.

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