Actor Reveals Harrowing Survival Story of Encounter with Serial Killer Gacy
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Actor Jack Merrill breaks his silence about surviving a terrifying 1978 abduction and assault by notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy. In a powerful personal essay, the 65-year-old actor shares how he managed to escape and eventually found healing through acting.
Queen Latifah Reveals Her Chicago Character Was Inspired by Her Grandmother, Not Sophie Tucker
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Queen Latifah shares that her Oscar-nominated role as Matron 'Mama' Morton in Chicago was based on her grandmother rather than director Rob Marshall's suggested inspiration. The actress drew from memories of her grandmother's commanding presence on cruise ships instead of referencing vaudeville star Sophie Tucker.