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UPDATED 2/12/2024 The quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a famous one: “Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?” No better intro to such a classic Christmas film than that‚ huh? The National Lampoon Film franchise has become a powerhouse collection‚ with one of the most famous being National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — and also being my personal favorite. Written by the great John Hughes‚ who penned such classics as The Breakfast Club and another holiday favorite‚ Planes‚ Trains and Automobiles — this one does not disappoint.  There’s just something about watching the pressurized chaos of a father trying to create the perfect Christmas memories when nothing will go right. Today we’re checking out the cast of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to see what they got into after having to take down all the Christmas lights‚ ’cause after all‚ “the little lights are not twinklin’‚ Clark.” 1. Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold) Chevy Chase / Everett Collection Clark Griswold is brimming with excitement to give his family the perfect Christmas at home — something everyone can relate with. And his begrudging family is forced to accompany him on all the necessary traditions‚ like cutting down your own behemoth of a Christmas tree‚ high-speed sledding‚ and of course‚ decorating the house so it’s visible from outer space. Most people know Chevy Chase from The Not Ready for Prime Time Players‚ aka‚ Saturday Night Live’s inaugural cast. RELATED: Johnny Galecki Reunites With ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Cast Two years before SNL‚ in 1973‚ Chevy was part of National Lampoon’s Television Show: Lemmings Dead in Concert‚ along with John Belushi and Christopher Guest. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION‚ Chevy Chase‚ 1989‚ (c) Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection After SNL‚ Chevy had some major film successes‚ starting with 1978’s Foul Play‚ which earned him two Golden Globe nominations! Then it was 1980’s golf wise-cracker Ty Webb in Caddyshack that ultimately catapulted Chevy to multiple franchises‚ among them Fletch and‚ of course‚ National Lampoon’s Vacation in 1983. Chase’s life hasn’t been as happy-go-lucky as Clark Griswold’s though. He was plagued by drug addiction in the ‘80s‚ actually being admitted to a hospital for his addiction to prescription painkillers. A back injury during SNL being the initial cause. Then in 2016‚ he was once again hospitalized for his alcoholism. Thankfully‚ Chevy has been sober since 2018!  One of his more successful recent jobs was back on the tube‚ being part of a stellar acting core in the comedy series Community. Today at 80‚ he’s not really slowing down‚ one of his last projects was a 2019 Netflix buddy comedy starring him and Richard Dreyfuss called The Last Laugh‚ as well as the 2020 film The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee. 2. Beverly D’Angelo (Ellen Griswold) Beverly D’Angelo / Everett Collection / Wikimedia Commons Ellen Griswold‚ the perfect complement to Clark‚ and has a bit more common sense than her optimistic husband. But we can’t rid her of all blame‚ after all‚ it is her cousin Eddie who comes to wreak festive havoc and fill the sewers up with combustible poo-fumes. But her deadpan flipping through the magazine as her sap-covered fingers adhere to each page‚ exemplifies her comedic talents. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION‚ from left‚ Beverly D’Angelo‚ Chevy Chase‚ 1983. © Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection After getting her start on Broadway‚ being a talented singer‚ she transitioned to films in the mid-’70s with a breakthrough role being 1978’s Clint Eastwood-led film‚ Every Which Way but Loose. Then she earned a Golden Globe nomination portraying the legendary Patsy Cline in 1980’s Coal Miner’s Daughter. She has since appeared in over 60 films‚ with her Ellen Griswold leading the way – but she also has dramatic chops‚ and she showed those off playing Ed Norton’s mother in American History X. Later in her career‚ she had a recurring role as a domineering Agent in HBO’s Entourage and just recently co-starred with Sigourney Weaver in the film‚ The Good House. One thing’s for certain‚ at 72 years old‚ Bev is far from done‚ as evidenced by her feisty turn as a family matriarch in 2022’s Violent Night. 3. Johnny Galecki (Rusty Griswold) Johnny Galecki / Everett Collection Rusty Griswold is in Christmas Decoration Hell as he untangles endless lights and is constantly being beckoned‚ with a loud‚ “Russ” — even if he is right next to him. Galecki‚ 48‚ started acting in 1987 and immediately got two Holiday Classics: In addition to his Russ‚ he also was part of 1989’s Prancer.  Johnny Galecki / Warner Bros. Then Galecki turned his attention to TV‚ and never looked back. You will certainly remember him as David Healy from 1992’s Smash hit‚ Roseanne. And from one monumental show to another‚ in 2006‚ he helped make The Big Bang Theory one of the most-watched TV shows of all time through its’ 12 season run.  In 2018‚ Forbes estimated he was the world’s second-highest-paid TV actor‚ earning $25 million. No wonder he wasn’t impressed by Grandma’s “Whole Quarter”. 4. Juliette Lewis (Audrey Griswold) Juliette Lewis / Warner Bros. / Wikimedia Commons Audrey Griswold is the moody teenager who is not thrilled‚ relegated to sharing a room with Russ while their grandparents are visiting. She freezes solid while picking out the family tree. So funny.  Juliette Lewis is the daughter of character actor Geoffrey Lewis‚ and she began acting on TV at just 14 years old. Audrey Griswold was a huge film break for the young actress‚ and she further supplanted her star-status gaining an Oscar nod for Martin Scorsese’s remake of Cape Fear in 1991.  Juliette Lewis / Warner Bros. The 90s were good to her‚ with starring roles in popular films like 1994’s Natural Born Killers and ‘96’s From Dusk Till Dawn. Aside from her acting chops‚ she also has a musical side‚ as she went on to form the rock band Juliette and the Licks in 2003. She even has her own solo material as well with her most recent studio album being released in 2017 called Future Deep.  Today‚ at 50‚ she really does it all‚ including supporting Little Kids Rock‚ a nonprofit organization that works to restore and revitalize music education in disadvantaged U.S. public schools. 5. Randy Quaid (Cousin Eddie) Randy Quaid / Warner Bros. / Wikimedia Commons Gotta love cousin Eddie. Oblivious to all social cues and impervious to embarrassment‚ what a character. Many of his characteristics‚ like the clicking of the tongue‚ were based on a guy that Quaid knew from his Texas Youth. Quaid got his start in 1971 with The Last Picture Show and followed that with an academy award-nominated role in 1973’s The Last Detail. He took home an Emmy in 1987 for his portrayal of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson in LBJ: The Early Years.  Randy Quaid / Warner Bros. Brother of actor Dennis Quaid‚ he has always stood out playing some truly wacky types‚ from Cousin Eddie to his Alien-believing fighter pilot in the 1997’s blockbuster‚ Independence Day. In recent years‚ though‚ he’s had some run-ins with the law. He and his wife were arrested on multiple occasions for crimes like fraud‚ burglary‚ and even deportation after seeking asylum in Canada. He hadn’t acted since 2009 until 2018 with a film called All You Can Eat. Today at 73 years old‚ he and his wife have apparently made a permanent home in Vermont. But we shall see. 6. Miriam Flynn (Cousin Catherine) Miriam Flynn / Everett Collection / The Second City Cousin Catherine proves there is someone out there for everyone. The Chicago Second City alum is no stranger to comedy and got her start as a regular cast member on The Tim Conway Show. But many will recognize her voice alone‚ as Grandma Longneck in The Land Before Time franchise.  Miriam Flynn / Warner Bros. She also had a nice recurring role on the 2005 sitcom‚ Grounded For Life as ‘Sister Helen’. Now 71‚ She has been keeping very busy‚ both acting and voice acting regularly. Most recently‚ in an episode of the popular CBS sitcom‚ Mom and she was seen in the film Extracurricular Activities.  7. John Randolph (Clark Sr.) John Randolph / YouTube Screenshots Clark Sr. is a sweet father and grandfather for the family‚ always proud of Clark. Randolph was a gifted stage and screen actor‚ who although served in the Air Force in WWII‚ was also blacklisted from Hollywood in the 40s and 50s. John Randolph / YouTube Screenshot Thankfully that didn’t last forever‚ because he gave us incredible performances like co-starring with Pacino in 1973’s Serpico. Randolph passed away in 2004 at age 88‚ but was acting up until the previous year. What a professional. 8. Diane Ladd (Nora)‚ National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Diane Ladd / YouTube Screenshots Nora was the loving mother of Clark‚ who excellently played dead when the family was attacked by the killer squirrel. Ladd is a powerhouse actor‚ nominated for three Oscars‚ first in 1975 for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore‚ then in 1991 for Wild at Heart‚ and the following year once again for Rambling Rose. Diane Ladd / Warner Bros. Today she is 88 years old and still very much at it‚ She recently starred in the Hallmark Channel series Chesapeake Shores. 9. E.G. Marshall (Art)‚ National Vacation’s Christmas Vacation E.G. Marshall / YouTube Screenshots The intimidating and gruff ‘Art’‚ was tough on Clark‚ but heck‚ that’s an in-laws job‚ isn’t it?  Marshall had quite a career‚ widely known as the lawyer‚ Lawrence Preston‚ on hit ‘60s show‚ The Defenders. E.G. Marshall / Warner Bros. Not just a TV star‚ Marshall was also Juror #4 in the legendary courtroom drama‚ 12 Angry Men.  He died at 84 years old in 1998 from lung cancer. 10. Doris Roberts (Francis)‚ National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Doris Roberts / YouTube Screenshots Ellen’s mother‚ Francis‚ was a perfect addition to this all-star cast. with a career that spanned 6 decades‚ she is best known as the hilarious ‘Marie’‚ from Everybody Loves Raymond.  Another standout TV role was in the 80s Pierce Brosnan-led show‚ Remington Steele.   Doris Roberts / Warner Bros. Doris passed away at 90 years old in 2016‚ but we will forever remember her in her massive body of work. Wow‚ what a cast. And we didn’t even get to the too-cool for school neighbors‚ played by the incredible‚ Julia Louis Dreifus. But do you know who played the male counterpart? None other than Christopher Guest’s younger brother. Nicholas Guest. These two were perfect‚ and we actually kind of felt bad for them‚ and for their carpet. What’s your favorite part of this hilarious holiday classic? Do you like any of the other National Lampoon films? Who was your favorite character? I have to say‚ my favorite is Aunt Bethany‚ who couldn’t hear a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant. Let us know in the comments‚ we read them all. Click for next Article The post ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Cast Then And Now 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Jane Kenney

Gwyneth Paltrow shared a stunning photo from one of the rooms in her Montecito mansion while wearing a white top‚ matching Crocs‚ and a pale blue denim mini skirt. The Goop founder looked youthful and preppy in the simple but chic outfit as she held her phone to the mirror for a selfie. Her toned legs stole the show‚ proving that her workouts by Tracy Anderson‚ which she swears by‚ are working out. “This lady has been keeping me healthy for fifteen years!!! But it’s still really hard‚” Paltrow once gushed on her Instagram stories. The mother of two also rocked a pair of aviator glasses and styled her hair in a straightened middle part while staying makeup-free. Speaking of hair‚ Paltrow recently shared her hair care routine‚ which involves the Goop salt scrub‚ the Goopglow Restore + Shine Hair Serum‚ daily shampoo and conditioner‚ and Viviscal. “My hair has been through a lot. Bleach‚ irons‚ and hot tools on sets and shoots have done their fair share of damage over the years‚” she revealed on social media last month. “But now‚ I finally have a clean hair-care routine that truly nourishes and restores my hair— leading to shiny‚ bouncy‚ healthy-looking results.” Gwyneth Paltrow rocks adorable mini skirt Instagram Paltrow shared many more mirror selfies showing off her toned body in different outfits‚ including a brown suit‚ pajamas‚ cute two-pieces‚ and a black outfit. “It was a relaxed January‚” her caption reads‚ with her photos proving that the month was indeed restful as she was out of the office at the time. With the post getting over 73‚000 likes and hundreds of comments‚ one can tell her followers found the photos delightful. “Good Lord‚ every single one is actual PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” singer-songwriter and Hank Williams Jr’s daughter‚ Holly Audrey‚ gushed. Another fan said it was “refreshing” to see Paltrow bare-faced and relaxed. “So refreshing to see no make up. Natural beauty at its best!!” they exclaimed. “Always young and vibrant‚” someone else added. RELATED: Gwyneth Paltrow Looks Stylish As Ever In Plunging Red Dress The actress shared this carousel nearly two weeks after her appearance at the Giorgio Armani show for Paris Fashion Week. She wore a fitted matte black jacket with shiny detail and matching trousers for the event‚ with her center-parted hair sitting straight on her shoulders. She opted for a light makeup look and cute stilettos. “Thank you for having me‚ Mr. Armani. The collection was so beautiful Au revoir‚ Paris‚” her caption reads. Paltrow shared what inspires her wardrobe and a few hacks to build one like hers in a 2021 interview. “I dress like myself. I express myself and cultivate my presentation more sartorially than through any other expression‚” she revealed. Instagram Paltrow’s first step in creating her preferred style was to define it. She loves classic outfits‚ creative accessories‚ cashmere sweaters‚ wide-leg pants‚ and seasonal clothing. “I’ve always gravitated towards these pieces‚ and I feel most like myself when I wear them‚” she explained. She also avoids impulsive buying and prefers window shopping to inspire more creativity rather than purchasing based on feelings. “For me‚ visiting a store is almost like walking through a gallery. It’s a form of entertainment to me‚ because I feel so inspired by what I see in stores‚” the Goop founder added. “But it doesn’t necessarily mean buying something new.” Paltrow‚ who is turning 52 this year‚ is not afraid to age and is embracing the changes that come with it while living a consistent‚ healthy lifestyle. “Wellness pillars like sleep‚ hydration‚ breath‚ walking‚ meditation‚ eating whole‚ unprocessed foods‚ all of those things‚ have such a big impact on how you look‚” she revealed. Why is Gwyneth Paltrow popular? Instagram As she turned 51 last September‚ Paltrow learned that getting older was not as bad as she thought it to be as a 40-year-old. “Fifty was great. I was concerned I was going to feel a lot of grief or fear because I remember when I turned 40‚ the anticipation… I really flipped out‚” she told Bustle. “I didn’t have that at all at 50. I was like‚ ‘I love my friends. I love my husband. I love my kids. Yeah‚ my job is hard. But this is good.’” In addition to having a great family and career‚ Paltrow has grown thick skin against the societal pressure on women her age. “I don’t give a f— what anyone says about me‚ thinks about me. This is who I am‚” she continued. “I felt like 50 was a deepening into myself. And‚ apparently‚ that just keeps getting better.” Instagram She also embraced her graying hair last year as she asked her followers whether to “go gray or keep my highlights.” She opened up about looking up to “Andie MacDowell‚ with her beautiful gray curls” regarding silver hair‚ especially in a world that deems it bad for aging women. “It’s handsome to go gray as a man‚ but for women‚ it’s like‚ ‘What do you plan to do about your wrinkles and your aging skin?’” she complained last year. “There’s definitely a double standard.” As with most famous people‚ Paltrow has been a subject of public backlash on several occasions‚ especially for her lifestyle‚ which involves controversial routines and eating habits. Her wellness advice‚ as well as products like the yoni egg‚ which she said helps to “increase chi‚ orgasms‚ vaginal muscle tone‚ hormonal balance‚ and feminine energy in general‚” have been under public scrutiny after health professionals debunked her claims. “I have seen a ton of Gwyneth Paltrow stuff on the internet the last few days‚ and I just don’t understand it‚” a social media user said per one of her items. “Lots of people shill unscientific pseudo-medical garbage. Why do we care so much what she does?” Instagram Aside from being criticized and called an “almond mom” for her limited diet consisting of bone broth‚ dates‚ coffee‚ and vegetables‚ Paltrow has also been tagged a “nepo baby” due to her celebrity background‚ which has given her some leverage. She clapped back at the label‚ which she considered an “ugly moniker” against kids of famous people. “Now there’s this whole nepo baby culture‚ and there’s this judgment that exists around kids of famous people. But there’s nothing wrong with doing or wanting to do what your parents do‚” she told Bustle in an interview. “I just hope that my children always feel free to pursue exactly what they want to do‚ irrespective of what anybody’s going to think or say.” Click for next Article The post 51-Year-Old Gwyneth Paltrow Proves Age Is Just A Number As She Rocks Mini Skirt appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

The Kansas City Chiefs might have won Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday after a tense overtime‚ but Reba McEntire won the hearts of viewers with her country spin on the national anthem. Before the match between the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers kicked off‚ McEntire took to the field and delivered a performance that had both sides of the field united in their love for her rendition. This isn’t McEntire’s first rodeo when it comes to singing the national anthem – in fact‚ part of her discovery story as an artist was some 50 years ago when she sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the 1974 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma. But the over 100 million viewers who watched Super Bowl LVIII witnessed McEntire’s first time singing at the big game – and for a first-timer‚ she’s gotten big ratings! Reba McEntire makes an explosive debut singing the national anthem for Super Bowl LVIII Reba McEntire put her own country twist on the national anthem for Super Bowl LVIII / YouTube screenshot 68-year-old McEntire had viewers – in the bleachers‚ on the field‚ and at home alike – emotional with her country spin on the national anthem. She wore a sleek black shirt under a beige blazer; both items were simple big flatting. But the real embellishment was with her pants‚ made of black fabric and delicate silver detailing forming a shimmering meshwork of vines and flowers. RELATED: Reba McEntire Performs Tribute To Her Late Mom On ‘The Voice’ When McEntire sang‚ her performance matched the glamorous look. While her delivery and bearing were both powerful‚ the footage of the rest of the stadium told an equally powerful story of just how well she was doing. Clips of other players showed several of football’s finest brought to tears‚ including defensive tackle Chris Jones whose face was shining with tears. Footage of Chris Jones shows a similar reaction. The NFL shared clips of these emotional responses on social media‚ along with captions noting “Emotions running high.” All new frontiers on the field Emotions running high for Chris Jones pic.twitter.com/jU0FSt4Lup — NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) February 11‚ 2024 Online‚ fans are still gushing about McEntire and her country spin on the national anthem. “I had goose bumps. #Reba did a good job‚” one viewer praised. Another agreed‚ “Reba McEntire proving why she’s a living legend. No gimmicks needed.” A different comment proposed‚ “Reba! Should have been the halftime show!” For how awed viewers were watching McEntire‚ McEntire was just as wowed to be where she was. McEntire was honored to perform at the Super Bowl for the first time / Andrew Eccles / © Fox Television / Courtesy Everett Collection “I have never sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl‚” she said in a Thursday press conference on Thursday. “I am honored beyond words to be chosen to get to sing it. It means that I get to sing a very special song for all Americans‚ people all around the world who have really worked so hard for our freedom and to give us peace.” It almost wasn’t to be‚ though‚ and we have McEntire’s boyfriend of four years‚ Rex Linn‚ for getting her to do the gig. This match enjoyed quite a bit of hype leading up to it‚ as it was a rematch from 2020 that saw the Chiefs win in a 31-20 victory. With an estimated 113‚055‚000 viewers‚ Super Bowl LVIII has the second-highest viewership rating of the last 15 years‚ behind only 2015 with some 114 million viewers. Click for next Article The post Reba McEntire’s National Anthem Named ‘One Of The Best’ In Super Bowl History appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

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