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Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen Roasts Royal Family: Queen Was ‘Quite Rude’

LETTING LOOSE

The legendary actor said King Charles was “clearly damaged” and added that he was “most definitely on Harry’s side” in the royal rift.

Vivian Ho | Published Sep 06, 2024

Sir Ian McKellen Is Crediting a Fat Suit for Protecting Him

UNLIKELY HERO

The British actor fell while performing Shakespeare on London’s West End in June.

Clay Walker | Published Aug 20, 2024

Ian McKellen Won’t Return to Tour After Falling on Stage

ON THE MEND

Reps for the famed British actor said he needs more time to recover.

Josh Fiallo | Published Jul 03, 2024

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Sir Ian McKellen Breaks His Silence Following Nasty Fall

APPLAUSE!

In a statement following the incident, Sir Ian thanked fans for their “kind messages,” and said he was “indebted” to the care of staff from Britain’s National Health Service.

Tim Teeman | Published Jun 18, 2024

Sir Ian McKellen Taken to Hospital After Falling Off Stage

STATUS UNKNOWN

The 85-year-old was in the middle of a performance of Henry IV when he lost his footing during a fight scene.

Brett Bachman | Published Jun 17, 2024

Ian McKellen: Hopkins, Connery Turned Down Gandalf First

YOU FOOLS

The classically-trained actor says he hopes his contemporaries “feel silly” for passing on the role now.

AJ McDougall | Published Sep 07, 2023

Sir Ian McKellen, and the Art of the Perfect Vaccine Selfie

Smile!

Sir Ian McKellen took a few understated, humble photos when he got his coronavirus vaccine. We know most celebrities will not be so low-key.

Alaina Demopoulos | Published Dec 18, 2020

The ‘CATS’ Movie Is a Disaster Filled With Joyless Pussies

MEOW

The last thing anyone thought the movie version of “CATS” with Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson would be is a snooze. Yet that’s just the biggest disappointment of the film’s mess.

Kevin Fallon | Published Dec 18, 2019

Ian McKellen Bows Out With a Shakespearean Masterclass

Regal

Sir Ian McKellen is stunning London audiences with a moving and powerful ‘King Lear,’ which opened Thursday in the West End. It will be his last Shakespearean role, McKellen says.

Nico Hines | Published Jul 26, 2018

McKellen on Disney’s ‘Gay Extravaganza’

Out

The British actor, one of the most iconic faces of gay advocacy, saluted Disney’s new ‘gay extravaganza’ at Monday’s premiere. But is ‘Beauty and the Beast’ really breaking any molds?

Tom Sykes | Published Mar 14, 2017

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