Mar. 15, 2025
John Lithgow; Lord Farquaad in ‘Shrek’.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
John Lithgowwould happily step into Lord Farquaad’s boots again.
In the new issue of PEOPLE, the 79-year-old actor says he would “say yes in a minute” to joining the voice cast for the upcomingShrek 5movie to reprise his role as the ruthless ruler of the fairytale kingdom of Duloc.
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As for whether Farquaad could make some kind of return — perhaps in flashbacks — the six-time Emmy winner says “they haven’t approached me” about the latest installment in the blockbuster animated film franchise.
Mar. 15, 2025
Steve Martin and John Mulaney, pictured.Photo:Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty
Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty
InterpretingJohn Mulaney’sjoke is no laughing matter.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the standup comedian, 42, turned his attention to the star-studded crowd at theSNL50: The Anniversary Specialafter roasting comedianSteve Martin, 79, as part of a monologue. Mulaney joked that the audience was filled with “some of the most difficult people I have ever met in my entire life” before poking fun at others who flirted with a criminal record.
Mar. 15, 2025
John Mulaneyis opening up about his addiction recovery journey — and the support he is receiving along the way.
TheSaturday Night Livealum, 42, who was revealed asGQ’s 2024 Man of the Year on Tuesday, Nov. 12, spoke candidly to the publication about his whirlwind year as a new father of two, as well as his ongoing recovery from addiction.
“There was a time when I would have told you that I could not fly, sleep, or perform unless I had a Klonopin,” Mulaney told the outlet.
Mar. 15, 2025
John Mulaney and Malcolm.Photo:Olivia Munn/Instagram
Olivia Munn/Instagram
John MulaneyandOlivia Munn’sson stole the show during their wedding.The comedian, 42, appeared onJimmy Kimmel Live!on Monday, March 10, and shared details about his summer wedding to Munn, which included an appearance from their then-2-year-old son Malcolm. Mulaney explained that the toddler, who was still wearing diapers at the time, had a hilarious announcement to the crowd halfway through the event.“He turned 3 in November,” Mulaney said of Malcolm.
Mar. 15, 2025
John Oliver at the 2024 Emmy Awards.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
John Oliver’s 2024 Emmy awards speech featured his late dog and his son — sort of.
Oliver’sLast Week Tonightwon outstanding scripted variety series at the76th annual Emmy awardson Sunday, Sept. 15. While accepting the win, Oliver gave a speech thanking his team and family — but one slip up brought extra laughs from the audience.
“Thank you so much,” he began.