Celebrity Extra: Demi Moore
By Dana Jackson
Q: Is that Demi Moore I see in the new “Feud” series? Is this her first acting role since she deserted Hollywood a few years ago? -- K.H.
A: When Demi Moore ("Indecent Proposal") and her husband at the time, actor Bruce Willis ("Die Hard"), started their family in the late 1980s, they would eventually escape Los Angeles for the peaceful mountain town of Hailey, Idaho. They had three daughters, but ended up splitting a decade later. Moore stayed in Idaho and took a break from acting, especially after starring in back-to-back box-office disappointments -- "Striptease" and "G.I. Jane."
Demi Moore (Upcoming in "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans"). Photo Credit: Depositphotos
When Moore tried to ease back into acting, the roles were few and far between. In an interview with Red magazine back in 2007, Moore said that "there aren't that many good roles for women over 40. A lot of them don't have much substance, other than being someone's mother or wife."
But if you look at Moore's list of credits, there really isn't that much of a gap between projects. She has had numerous roles over the past two decades; it's just that they're not very high-profile.
Her autobiography, "Inside Out," was published in 2019. During the pandemic, she quarantined in Idaho with her girls and Willis. It was eventually revealed that Willis was suffering from a neurological disorder. He and Moore remain close, along with Willis' current wife, Emma.
Now Moore is part of a terrific ensemble group of women over 40 in the new FX series "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," based on a true story set in the 1960s. Moore plays one of the socialites that author Truman Capote ("In Cold Blood") betrayed in a tell-all book. Molly Ringwald ("Sixteen Candles"), Naomi Watts and Calista Flockhart co-star, with Tom Hollander playing Capote.
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Q: Where have I seen football commentator Kyle Brandt before? I read that he was on the MTV reality show "The Real World," but I didn't watch that. He looks familiar to me. -- Z.I.
A: Kyle Brandt, one of the hosts of "Good Morning Football" on the NFL Network, was part of "The Real World: Chicago" on MTV in 2001. My guess is that you recognize him from his brief acting career where he played Philip Kiriakis on "Days of Our Lives" from 2003-06.
He's definitely found what he's good at, which is talking about football. His high-energy, hilarious segment called "Angry Runs," in particular, will definitely jolt you awake on "Good Morning Football" weekday mornings.
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Q: Is "Bridgerton" returning to Netflix anytime soon? I've read all the books, so I know there is more story to tell. -- B.P.
A: Yes, "Bridgerton" will be back on Netflix on May 16 with part 1 of the third season. The second part of the season will premiere on June 13.
New cast members include Daniel Francis ("Once Upon a Time") and Sam Phillips ("The Crown"). Phoebe Dynevor, who starred as Daphne in the first two seasons, will be sitting this one out, but hopes that her character will return in the future.
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