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AWARDS SEASON FINALE

The Only Oscars Moments That Made Us Actually Feel Something

From Michael B. Jordan’s victory over Timothée Chalamet to a devastating In Memoriam, these were the Oscar moments that hit hardest.

Owen Mason-Hill

Jon Hamm at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
LOVE-HATE

Jon Hamm Reveals Weird Obsession With ‘Worst Movie’ Ever

The “Mad Men” actor can’t keep himself away from this “fascinating” and “weird” movie.

Owen Mason-Hill

Margot Robbie attends the "Wuthering Heights" Photocall at Spencer House on February 04, 2026 in London, England.
TAKING NOTES

Margot Robbie Reveals the Actress Who Inspired Her Career

Robbie credits a fellow actress for helping her obtain roles.

Meera Navlakha

Rachel McAdams in Send Help.
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

The Bonkers Horror Movie Set to Smash Melania’s Huge Flop

“Evil Dead” and “Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi’s latest is a Rachel McAdams-led thrill ride.

Nick Schager

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TIME TO VENT

How Dare They?! 18 Most Shocking Oscar Snubs and Surprises

From the shock over Greta Gerwig missing out for “Barbie” to our desire to give Dominic Sessa and Andrew Scott big hugs, the Obsessed team yells about this year’s nominees.

The Daily Beast

A photo including Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams, and Lindsay Lohan in the films Mean Girls
A TRUE GEM

We’ll Never Get Another Teen Comedy as Big as ‘Mean Girls’

OK, you should never say “never”—but since “Mean Girls” premiered, dark forces have conspired to make recapturing that magic nearly impossible.

Laura Bradley

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WE MUST!

Are You There, God? It’s Me, 2023’s Most Underrated Movie

Rachel McAdams deserves an Oscar nomination, and so many of you deserve the joy and emotional catharsis of watching this brilliant, undersung film.

Fletcher Peters

Still of Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan, and Amanda Seyfried in Walmart 'Mean Girls' commercial.
SO FETCH

The ‘Mean Girls’ Reunite for…a Walmart Commercial?!

There is a 30 percent chance you already love this opportunistic exploitation of nostalgia.

Fletcher Peters

Britney Spears in her audition tape for "The Notebook."
SHE CAN ACT!

See Britney Spears’ Emotional Audition for ‘The Notebook’

In newly released footage, a 21-year-old Spears crumbles into tears as she auditions for the role of Allie alongside Ryan Gosling as Noah.

Helen Holmes

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WE MUST! WE MUST!

‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Is a Movie Miracle

Judy Blume has been wary of Hollywood adapting her beloved books. She picked the right time to do it, as this retelling of her 1970 classic is an instant coming-of-age masterpiece.

Fletcher Peters

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NOT GROOL

Why Is Paramount Reportedly Lowballing the OG ‘Mean Girls’?

The original “Plastics,” including Lindsay Lohan, were reportedly down to do a new film, but now they might just fake-cough into the phone and say “I can’t go out; I’m sick.”

Laura Bradley

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