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Kayleigh Donaldson is a critic and pop culture writer for Pajiba.com. Her work can also be found on IGN, Slashfilm, Uproxx, Little White Lies, Roger Ebert, and other publications. She lives in Dundee.

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Adrien Brody Gave the Worst Oscar Speech of All Time

'I'LL BE BRIEF'

“The Brutalist” star’s endless thank yous checked off every box of what not to do at an awards show. How does it stack up against past iconically horrendous speeches?

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Mar 03, 2025

The Misogyny Demi Moore Overcame to Make This Huge Comeback

POPCORN ACTRESS

The actress’s Golden Globes win and poignant speech just catapulted her to Oscar-frontrunner status. It’s gratifying, but doesn’t make up for the sexism she faced in her career.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Jan 07, 2025

Joshua Jackson Joins the Y2K-Era Heartthrob Renaissance

THE CREEK IS THRIVING

Millennials nostalgic for their teen crushes are thriving. First Josh Hartnett starred in “Trap.” Then Adam Brody made us all swoon in “Nobody Wants This.” Now it’s Jackson’s turn.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Oct 15, 2024

MrBeast Is the Monster That YouTube Created

EXTREMELY ONLINE

As the YouTube giant scrambles amidst myriad controversies and scandals, we wonder if this was an inevitable outcome in today’s flawed, problematic content creation industry.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Aug 12, 2024

The Josh Hartnett Renaissance Is Finally Here

LEADING MAN

Members of Gen X and millennials are swooning over their former hearthrob’s resurgence with his role in “Trap.” It’s proof that Hartnett is far more gifted than he got credit for.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Aug 06, 2024

Is Paul Mescal the Indie Version of Pete Davidson?

‘NORMAL’ PEOPLE

Tabloids have started tracking the love life of the Irish actor with a fervor not typically reserved for a critics’ darling indie actor. Why are we so intrigued by who he’s dating?

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Jul 01, 2024

With Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Is Finally in a Power Couple

PUTTING ON THE RITZ

Taylor Swift has a famous history of dating celebrities, but no one has risen to her level of fame, influence, and enthusiasm like Travis Kelce—and she’s never seemed happier.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Jun 25, 2024

Glen Powell Wants to Sell Out—and That’s a Good Thing

THE A-LIST

The fast-rising “Hit Man” star made waves by admitting that he wants to be a movie star and work on films that actually make money. Some are irked by this. We’re celebrating!

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Jun 13, 2024

All Hail Austin Butler’s Weirdo Star Turn in ‘Dune: Part 2’

SPACE PRINCE

Completely bald and with skin the color of old milk, Butler leaves his “Elvis” transformation behind for a delicious performance proving his movie-star potential.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Mar 05, 2024

Stop Trying to Get The Rock to Run for President!

BAD IDEAS

The whole #TheRock2024 discourse is back after an interview the actor gave this week. But let’s be real: The reason we want him to run would end the moment he actually does.

Kayleigh Donaldson | Published Nov 10, 2023

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