Most kids are looking forward to a weekly allowance, but Amirah Johnson, who plays Xan on “Shameless,” is getting close to some huge paydays … ‘cause her immediate future is filled with stacks of cash. According to Amirah’s minors…
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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Friday, August 31, 2018
Emmy Rossum Stuns Fans, Announces Departure From Shameless
Emmy Rossum appears to be moving on.
The veteran actress, who has portrayed the main character of Fiona on Showtime’s Shameless since the very beginning of this mega hit, shared a lengthy post on Facebook today.
And it certainly makes it sound as if Rossum’s time on the series has come to an end.
“The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift,” Rossum writes in one section of her message, continuing as follows:
“There are few characters – female or otherwise – as layered and dynamic. She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated.
“She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed. She is resourceful. She is loyal. She is brave.
“I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special. … Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life.”
Including with her post a photo of many cast and crew member, Rossum made a point to single them out toward the end of her message, writing:
“I can say for certain that this cast and crew, who I’ve been have truly honored to work alongside, are world class. I am proud and I’m filled with gratitude.”
Shameless Season 9 premieres on Sunday, September 9 on Showtime.
It will be comprised of 14 episodes, as opposed to the typical 12, and divided into two parts; part two will debut on January 20, 2019 and include the show’s 100th installment.
Without coming specifically out and confirming her depature in exact words, Rossum – who made headlines recently for slamming Kim Kardashian and for publicizing her weight – concluded her post like this:
“I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family.
“Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.”
The Golden Globe-nominated actress did not announce what she’ll be doing next.
And Showtime has not yet commented on this surprising piece of news.
But we’ve posted Rossum’s entire Facebook post on the subject below and we’ll let Shameless fans read it for themselves:
It’s hard thing to put into words, feelings. But I’m going to try.
This business is always an adventure, full of travel and opportunities to tell stories.
Usually as an actor, every few months, you travel to a new place, start a new project, build a new character, learn new rhythms, new inside jokes with your crew, make new friends.
Until “Shameless” came into my life 8 years ago, I led that kind of transient wonderful life of an actor.
And I never realized how much I actually craved the kind of continuity that this show has given me. And given all of us in the crew.
Season after season I’m amazed that our same crew comes back.
And it’s not just because it’s a wonderfully written, wonderfully layered show. There are these real connections, real friendships that bring us back season after season after season.
See, in real life, unlike Fiona, I’m an only child. I never had a big family. Being ensconced in that messy Gallagher family love is something I’d always dreamed of.
But even off set, it feels real. We’ve watched the kids grow up into the strong, talented, independent human beings that they are. I taught Emma to shave her legs. I was there when Ethan learned to drive.
Shanola and Jeremy and Joan and Bill danced at my wedding in New York last year. Our fearless leader John Wells thankfully held Sam and me up on those rickety chairs during the hora.
I’ve spent the Jewish holy days in temple with David Nevins and his wonderful wife and kids.
It really feels like a family.
This kind of stability, this family, has nurtured me and made feel safe enough to stretch and grow creatively.
The way John Wells has shepherded me as an actress, and more recently how he’s encouraged me wholeheartedly as a director and a writer, has been an honor and a privilege.
We have made over 100 hours of television. That’s no small feat.
There’s a new study that says it takes 100 hours to become friends with someone. The Gallaghers have been in people’s living rooms for 100 hours. So, it makes sense.
We can feel your connection to us, to these characters.
In the airport, in restaurants, on the street, when people call out “Hi Fiona” “Oh my god, it’s Lip” or “Screw you Frank!”… it feels good.
The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift.
There are few characters — female or otherwise — as layered and dynamic. She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated.
She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed.
She is resourceful. She is loyal. She is brave. I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special.
I tirelessly prepped the audition with my coach Terry Knickerbocker. I walked to the appointment in the rain so I looked disheveled.
During my third audition, when I got the part IN the room, I literally jumped up and down screaming in joyous relief and disbelief.
Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life.
Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to become truly good at something. To become world class. Well by my calculation, 100 episodes, 7 days per episode (plus Chicago weeks), 12 hour days, we’re just at about 10,000 hours.
So I guess we’re finally good at this.
I can say for certain that this cast and crew, who I’ve been have truly honored to work alongside, are world class. I am proud and I’m filled with gratitude.
I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.
With love, always.
Showtime Confirms: Yes, Emmy Rossum is Leaving Shameless
For Emmy Rossum, all good things must come to an end.
In fact, one incredible thing already has:
The actress is finished filming Shameless.
In a stunning Facebook post Rossum shared on Thursday afternoon, the Golden Globe nominee explained her decision to leave this Showtime hit after nine seasons.
(Season 9, which will be comprised of two halves and 14 episodes, premieres on Sunday, September 9.)
Rossum thanked the cast and thanked the crew and said she knew the moment she read the first script that she wanted to play a woman as “resourceful, loyal and brave” as Fiona Gallagher.
“The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift,” Rossum wrote, adding:
“There are few characters – female or otherwise – as layered and dynamic.
“She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated. She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed. She is resourceful.
“She is loyal. She is brave. I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special…
“Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life.”
Technically, Rossum did not come directly out and say she was done with the series — but now Showtime has done that for her.
“We were saddened when Emmy Rossum let us know that the upcoming ninth season of Shameless would be her last,” Showtime Networks President of Programming Gary Levine said in a statement this evening.
He added:
“But we are filled with an overwhelming sense of joy and gratitude for Emmy’s inspired work on our series, of course in front of the camera but also behind it.
“Fiona Gallagher will always be one of Showtime’s iconic characters, and we applaud Emmy for bringing this character to life in such a natural, touching and fearless performance.
“On behalf of everyone at Showtime and her millions of fans, we thank you Emmy!”
Fiona basically served as the matriarch of the Gallagher household, due to the drinking problems and general behavioral problems of William H. Macy’s Frank.
As for why Rossum made this decision, she said the following to Entertainment Weekly in a follow-up interview:
I will never be saying goodbye to Fiona.
Fiona is a part of me and has been like every character is a part of you and you are a little bit part of them.
My Shameless family is really my second family and I’ve spent so much time with them – 10,000 hours – that it really feels like we’ve all grown up together.
I started on the show when I was 23 and now I’m not. [Laughs.] And it’s a wonderful, wonderful amount of time and I feel incredibly proud of everything we have created.
I’m just filled with gratitude for everyone’s hard work.
It sounds like it was simply time for Rossum to leave.
Nine seasons and 100-plus episodes is a very long time on a series, especially when you’re the lead.
This is how Rossum wrapped up her emotional Facebook post:
I can say for certain that this cast and crew, who I’ve been have truly honored to work alongside, are world class. I am proud and I’m filled with gratitude.
I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.
With love, always.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Lil Xan Brings "Shameless" Doppelganger Out Onstage
Rapper Lil Xan made the crowd at his L.A. show see double, and prescription drugs had noting to do with it … it was all about his celebrity look-alike, Ethan Cutkosky. Seriously, the “Shameless” star is a dead ringer for the Cali…
Thursday, January 11, 2018
"Shameless" Star Ethan Cutkosky Cops DUI Plea Deal
Ethan Cutkosky — who plays one of the troubled Gallagher kids on “Shameless” — is in a lot less trouble after his DUI charge was dismissed … TMZ has learned. Ethan’s lawyer, Troy Slaten, tells us … the Burbank City Prosecutor agreed to drop…
Friday, November 24, 2017
"Shameless" Star Ethan Cutkosky Officially Charged with DUI
Ethan Cutkosky — who plays Carl Gallagher on “Shameless” — has officially been charged with DUI … but it doesn’t look like the kid was boozing. The Burbank City Attorney filed charges against Cutkosky this week. He’s facing one count of…
Thursday, November 9, 2017
William H. Macy Defends "Shameless" Son Ethan Cutkosky After DUI
William H. Macy’s paternal concerns aren’t limited to his real life kids — he also cares deeply about Ethan Cutkosky, his TV spawn who just got busted for DUI. We asked the “Shameless” dad about Ethan’s arrest, and he immediately went to bat…
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
"Shameless" Star Ethan Cutkosky Arrested for DUI
The guy who plays one of the troubled Gallagher kids on “Shameless” ran into some real life trouble off set — ‘cause “Carl” got busted for a DUI … TMZ has learned. 18-year-old actor Ethan Cutkosky — who plays William Macy’s second youngest…
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Floyd Mayweather Shamed By "Shameless" Star Over Donald Trump Defense
When Floyd Mayweather says Donald Trump’s ”locker-room talk” is A-OK, no one should listen … CAUSE HE’S ILLITERATE — this according to “Shameless” star Cameron Monaghan. We got Cam leaving Catch … and the actor came…
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
"Shameless" Kid Stars Grow Up Sooo Fast, Then Pull Awesome Pranks (VIDEO)
“Shameless” stars Emma Kenney and Ethan Cutkosky have gone from grade schoolers in braces to legit celebs hanging out in Hollywood … in the blink of an eye. We got the teens, who play Gallagher kids #4 and #5 on the Showtime hit, kicking it with…
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Sarah Palin Says Kaepernick"s Meals On Wheels Donation Is Shameless "Political Stunt"
Sarah Palin ain’t impressed with Colin Kaepernick’s $ 50,000 donation to Meals on Wheels … labeling the move as a cheap “political stunt.” The former Alaska governor just put her seal of approval on an anti-Kaep article posted on her website,…
Sarah Palin Says Kaepernick"s Meals On Wheels Donation Is Shameless "Political Stunt"
Sarah Palin ain’t impressed with Colin Kaepernick’s $ 50,000 donation to Meals on Wheels … labeling the move as a cheap “political stunt.” The former Alaska governor just put her seal of approval on an anti-Kaep article posted on her website,…
Monday, October 24, 2016
Watch Shameless Online: Check Out Season 7 Episode 5
Wondering what took place on Shameless Season 7 Episode 5?
You’ve come to the right place to find out!
On this installment of the Showtime hit, Frank learns that a billionaire philanthropist has bought the homeless shelter and that he and his clan can stay.
Interesting, right?
Elsewhere, Fiona receives solid financial advice from a Tinder hookup; and Ian struggles with his feelings for Trevor.
In what way? Use the video above to watch Shameless online and get the answer now!
Monday, October 17, 2016
Watch Shameless Online: Check Out Season 7 Episode 3
Shameless Season 7 Episode 3 was titled “Home Sweet Homeless Shelter.”
Scroll down for a look at what transpired:
On this installment of the Showtime favorite, Kevin, Veronica and Svetlana stared a topless maid service. For real.
Elsewhere during the episode, Frank made new pals at the shelter to replace his family, while Debbie’s new lifestyle came to an abrupt end.
Also this week: Carl got a syphilis scare; Ian struggled with a breakup; and business at Patsy’s hit the skids. A LOT went down!
Click on the video above to watch Shameless online and learn more.
Watch Shameless Online: Check Out Season 7 Episode 3
Shameless Season 7 Episode 3 was titled “Home Sweet Homeless Shelter.”
Scroll down for a look at what transpired:
On this installment of the Showtime favorite, Kevin, Veronica and Svetlana stared a topless maid service. For real.
Elsewhere during the episode, Frank made new pals at the shelter to replace his family, while Debbie’s new lifestyle came to an abrupt end.
Also this week: Carl got a syphilis scare; Ian struggled with a breakup; and business at Patsy’s hit the skids. A LOT went down!
Click on the video above to watch Shameless online and learn more.
Monday, October 10, 2016
Watch Shameless Online: Check Out Season 7 Episode 2
Shameless Season 7 Episode 2 was titled “Swipe, F**k, Leave.”
Ready for a quick look at what took place on the episode?
Frank, prepared to disown his family, went ahead and took Liam under his wing this week, starting a new life, barricaded on the top floor of the Gallagher house.
Meanwhile, Fiona began running Patsy’s Pies on her own terms… and Debbie found herself in trouble in the stroller business.
Also, Ian tried out heterosexuality; and Carl found himself forced into abstinence.
Intrigued? Confused? Curious to find out more? Go ahead and do so when you watch Shameless online via the video above.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Khloe Kardashian Shares "Shameless" Selfie, Quotes the Bible
Khloe Kardashian has shared a new photo on Instagram, one that shows off her impressive rear end.
She’s also referenced God to shoot down an influx of haters.
The reality star, who recently gushed over nephew Saint West, first shared the above selfie belfie on Instagram, writing as a caption to the revealing image:
“Shameless bathroom gym selfie.”
Hey, at least she admits it!
Khloe then went on a rant against haters, presumably those who shamed her body in the photo posted here.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star called out haters for their hypocrisy, even quoting the bible at one point and referencing God in numerous messages.
Here’s a look at what she had to say to critics:
- The greatest part about miserable peps is that they post all of this BS on your page. They attack with words behind their private pages.
- Try to shame you or verbally bully your spirit. So I click on their pages and their bios say “believer in God” “Put God first” etc.
- But how is judging and spreading hate being a child of God? Being a child of the Lord means spreading love and uplifting one another.
- Why don’t you drink your own kool-aid and uplift yourself. Stop spending ur energy hating on others. It’s only destroying ur own soul.
- “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone” John 8:7
Pretty well said, no?
We’d love to see the figures of the idiots behind their keyboard who lash out at stars such as Khloe online.
Coming off the self-proclaimed worst year of her life, let’s hope Khloe has a bright 2016 ahead of her.
She’s easily our favorite Kardashian sister.
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