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Rufus Sewell on Balancing Life as a Dad to His Two Children 

Being a father sometimes reminds Rufus Sewell of his father.

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Rufus Sewell On Balancing Life As A Dad To His Two Children
Rufus Sewell On Balancing Life As A Dad To His Two Children

Rufus Sewell will soon be on television with Kaleidoscope. The actor is famous for playing roles in ancient legends such as Charles II in Charles II: The Power and The Passion also as Hotspur in Henry IV, Part 1 in 1995, Fortinbras in Hamlet, and the title role in Macbeth.

Sewell, Laurence Olivier Award winner for the best actor in a play in the film Rock’ n’ Roll, has also been a great father to his children.

He is the father of two kids, William Douglas Sewell, aka Billy, born in 2002, and his daughter, Lola, born in 2013.

Both of his children are from different mothers; hence, they may not be forever with him, but he still balances his life for his kids.

Rufus Sewell is a loving father to his children

Sewell’s first marriage was to Australian fashion journalist and his long-time girlfriend Yasmin Abdallah in 1999. Still, the couple divorced less than a year later and did not have children together.

Then he married producer and scriptwriter Amy Gardner, who gave birth to his son, Billy. Later they, too, got divorced. And his daughter Lola is from his girlfriend, Ani Komai, the founder of the girls’ magazine Bright Lite.

Speaking to The Telegraph on November 5, 2003, he opened his deep personal happiness with his then one-year-old son and wife, Gardner being there for him.

“Having Amy and Billy there was the main reason I felt so at ease,” he said.

“They would come and have lunch with me every day and I would go home to them at night. I guess it was a bit like having a regular job in that it felt very stable.”

Further, he appreciated the feeling of being a father. He said that being a father is just lovely. He adores his son as a funny, cheeky, beautiful boy and loves being with him.

“Parenthood is terrifying, though. I can barely walk past a building without panicking that it’s going to collapse on his head,” he said.

He has also expressed gratitude for being a dad to his son with The Guardian. “I did realize I wanted to be around for [Billy] more and be a good dad. I love it,” he said. 

Fifty-five years old actor is very affectionate toward his daughter too. During the lockdown period during the COVID pandemic, Lola had to split her time between her parent’s homes.

Talking to Helen Brown in an interview with The Telegraph, he said, “[He was] either looking forward to having a day off or looking forward to having her[Lola] back.”

In one of the art shows, he admitted his daughter was most important to him, and he would not have taken that show if his young daughter had not been able to join him in London for Christmas.

“I couldn’t have taken the job if that hadn’t happened,” he told the BBC on December 2016, “It’s the most important thing for me.”

Earlier in October 2017, the Hamlet actor had shown a sweet gesture by sharing a tweet of an image of a recent school project completed by his young daughter with the caption, “Just re-discovered this. From my daughter’s school project earlier this year. She was three.”

Rufus Sewell shared Lola’s school project. (Photo Credit: Twitter)

This shows an immense love of a father for his children. He has managed to express his love towards both of his children. Among all these things, he also recollects the memories of his childhood.

Being a father makes him remember his father

Spending time with his son makes the Darkside actor remember his father. While asking about that, he said to The Telegraph, “Sometimes it does. But it was such a long time ago. Of course, it’s sad that he won’t see Billy grow up, but then he didn’t see me grow up either.”

Sewell had a difficult childhood. His father, William John Frederick Sewell, an animator and former builder’s laborer died when he was 10. His parents divorced when he was 5, and his mother worked in a pub as a waitress and sold vegetables to support him and his brother single-handedly.

No doubt, the 55-year-old actor is a great parent to his children, and also he often misses his parents and remembers his childhood in the phase of raising Billy, who is 20 years old, and Lola, who is nine years old now.

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Is Ty Doran Gay — What Is His Sexuality? Inside Manifest Actor Relationship History

Ty Doran has a girlfriend!

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Unveiling Ty Doran’s Sexuality — Is ‘Manifest’ Actor Gay?

Ty Doran, a talented actor known for his work in American Crime, recently joined season 4 of the hit series Manifest.

While he has captivated viewers with his role as Cal Stone in the series, he has garnered attention beyond his on-screen presence, with questions surrounding his sexuality.

Ty Doran is not gay — but supports the gay community

Doran is not gay, and his sexuality is straight. 

While the actor has mentioned he might have found inspiration from Harrison Poe, a gay former drag queen, and portrayed the younger brother of a gay character on-screen, it’s important to distinguish between his personal and professional lives. 

In an interview with The Kinkaid Falcon, Doran shed light on his portrayal of Peter Tanner in the series American Crime.

Ty Doran.

Ty Doran. (Source: tydoran/Instagram)

Peter Tanner attends a private high school where his older brother happens to be a member of the winning basketball team and is gay.

When discussing his role, Doran mentioned, “Without giving away too much, I’d like to think that we are similar in the way that I have a brother too, I happen to be the older brother… Peter is the younger brother.” 

However, the rising actor quickly clarified that he does not share Peter’s prejudices toward his older brother’s sexuality. 

Doran also expressed he strives to distance himself from any biases and prejudices portrayed by his character, highlighting his open-mindedness and acceptance in real life.

Ty Doran is dating his girlfriend, Harley Kirchhoff

Doran has been in a relationship with his girlfriend, Harley Kirchhoff, although the couple has chosen to keep their romance relatively private. 

On February 28, 2020, Doran made their relationship public by featuring his girlfriend for the first time on his Instagram. 

Ty Doran with his girlfriend Harley Kirchhoff.

Ty Doran with his girlfriend Harley Kirchhoff. (Source: tydoran/Instagram)

Alongside two pictures, he wrote, “Thank you for always being willing to be sweaty, sandy, sunburnt, and smiley with me, even if you don’t show your teeth.”

Since then, Kirchhoff has often made appearances on Doran’s Instagram. For instance, on November 1, 2022, Doran shared several pictures of himself and his girlfriend, expressing his appreciation for their memorable weekend in New York. 

The most recent picture the Manifest actor posted featuring his girlfriend, Kirchhoff, dates back to March 15, 2023.  

Ty Doran started acting in the theater when he was 8

Doran told People that he first started acting in theater productions at the age of 8. He made his theater debut as a changeling child in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

After completing his studies at the esteemed Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas, Doran decided to explore on-camera work, which he described as a “whole different beast” compared to theater. 

Despite the new challenges and excitement of working in front of a camera, his passion for acting remained steadfast. 

The actor decided to further his education at Northwestern University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Theater in 2020.

Ty Doran followed his father’s path

Doran was born on October 29, 1997, in Houston, Texas, to his father, Justin Doran, and mother, Robin Schreyer Doran. 

His journey into acting was influenced by his father, who is also an actor and director. His very first role in A Midsummer Night’s Dream was under the direction of his dad.

Ty Doran with his brother and sister.

Ty Doran with his brother and sister. (Source: tydoran/Instagram)

Doran expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support he received from his parents as he pursued a career in acting via People.

His father would prepare him for auditions and shows, working on scenes together and even sharing the stage in productions. 

The father-son bond was boosted by their mutual love of theater and the arts, which also helped them better understand one another as artists.

Growing up, he had the company of two siblings: a brother named Jackson Doran and a sister named Caleigh Doran.

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Sean Blakemore Opens up about Being an Actor of Color in Hollywood

Racism is still rampant in the Hollywood industry.

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Sean Blakemore Talks About Being A Black Actor In Hollywood

Racism is rampant to date despite people being aware of how wrong it is. 

Every single day we hear news about hatred and discrimination rooted in racism, especially against Black people. The Hollywood industry is no different. 

Many people of color have spoken up about being discriminated against in the industry. Recently, Sean Blakemore shared his experience about being a black actor in Hollywood and typecasting on the basis of race. 

He sat down with People in June 2023 and talked about the upcoming season of Cruel Summer. During the conversation, he revealed how he still needed to fight for opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Sean Blakemore on typecasting and Hollywood

Blakemore told People how people of color still had to fight for equal pay. Moreover, typecasting according to race was extremely prominent.

He pointed out how people of color do not have voice equality “to not play certain roles or be typecast in certain types of roles because we are beyond that.” “We are everything,” he asserted.

He shared the importance of being able to play various characters rather than being stereotyped. He gave an example of himself as a black actor and noted, “To be a diverse actor as an African American male — tall, I’m 6’1, 220 [pounds], dark skin — they can very easily want to lock you in the box.”

Sean Blakemore talked about being a black actor and typecasting in Hollywood.

Sean Blakemore talked about being a black actor and typecasting in Hollywood. (Source: Twitter)

Unfortunately, because of typecasting based on race, Blakemore has to fight the stereotype. “And you have to fight that. And you have to make sure that you’re seen as a vast character, not just a strong image,” he said.

The actor hoped that typecasting would decrease in the future and that black actors could break stereotypes in Hollywood. He encouraged the audience to look beyond race since there were many layers he, as well as other people of color, possessed.

Blakemore emphasized being able to partake and play various characters that would not lock him inside a stereotype. He said, “So I’m not [just] a Black actor. I love being a Black man — let’s be clear — but I’m an actor, so it’s [more] about: ‘Can this person portray the role, period?’”

He understood that if race had something to do with a particular role, then it is understandable. But apart from that, people of color should not be forced into just playing a stereotypical role.

He claimed, “But even then, can he or she do the role? Because it should be based upon your skillset, not your skin tone.” All in all, Blakemore simply wants a safe space for people of different races in the Hollywood industry.

Sean Blakemore’s career

Blakemore is an American actor with a recurring role as Shawn Butler on the ABC daytime program General Hospital. He started playing the part on January 21, 2011. 

For his work on General Hospital, Blakemore was nominated in 2012 for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He later won the award in 2016. 

He left the show in 2015, and later, he returned to it for guest appearances in November 2015 and April 2016. In April 2021, Blakemore reprised his role as Butler once more.

Blakemore has made an appearance in episodes of shows including ER, Monk, The Shield, Cold Case, NCIS, and Bones. In recognition of his depiction of Ric Jackson in the indie romance movie Big Ain’t Bad, he received the Auds award at the Hollywood Black Film Festival.

Additionally, Blakemore starred in the TV movies Motives 2: Retribution and Blackout as well as the 2002 movie Dahmer.

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Sang Heon Lee Didn’t Want Sister Gia Kim on Set While Filming Kissing Scenes in ‘Xo, Kitty’

Some things are simply not meant to be seen by siblings.

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Sang Heon Lee On Filming Kissing Scenes In Front Of Sister

Ever since the premiere of XO, Kitty, the stars Sang Heon Lee and Gia Kim have gained quite a fanbase. This happened especially after it was revealed that they were siblings in real life.

The pair have delighted fans with their adorable moments together both on and off-screen. From various interviews and heartfelt birthday tributes featuring nostalgic photos to relatable carpool karaoke sessions — the two have shared a lot of moments with their fans and followers.

During those interviews, Lee and Kim showcased that they have a very close bond with each other. However, despite being close to each other, there are certain boundaries they are unwilling to cross, particularly in Lee’s case.

Recently, Lee candidly shared his most awkward and embarrassing experience on the set of XO, Kitty, and it all centered around his sister’s presence. During an interview with Netflix, the actor confessed that his sister being on set while he filmed a particular scene made him uncomfortable and cringe to an unimaginable extent.

Sang Heon Lee did not want his sister on-set 

When Lee had to do a kiss scene with Jocelyn Shelfo in XO, Kitty, he did not want his sister on set with him. He started, “I didn’t want her to be there, and, oh my gosh, it was just so awkward.”

Kim knew what her brother was about to say, so she started giggling and teasing Lee, who was cringing remembering the set and the scene. While filming his kiss scene with Shelfo, Lee saw Kim behind the DJ booth set.

He then asked her to go away while he filmed the scene, only for Kim to decline him. He said, “She was like, ‘No!’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean, no?! You want to see your brother kiss someone?’ I think that was my foremost awkward and embarrassing moment.”

Kim reassured her brother and confessed that she did not actually see him kiss Shelfo. Regardless, Lee was still awkward from the incident and said, “It’s just wrong, isn’t it? Yeah, like it was so awful.”

Gia then humorously responded, “It’s okay, darling. I have watched everything.” The video snippet was shared by Xo, Kitty’s Instagram account, @xokittynetflix.

Sang Heon Lee commented with facepalm emojis on a video of him and his sister.

Sang Heon Lee commented with facepalm emojis on a video of him and his sister. (Source: Instagram)

They captioned the post, “Sang Heon Lee says filming the kissing scenes in front of his sister, Gia Kim, is his most embarrassing moment.” Lee took to comment to emphasize the discomfort he experienced using several facepalm emojis.

Sang Heon Lee and Gia Kim in ‘Xo, Kitty’

Lee and Kim’s role in Xo, Kitty is quite iconic. The two are not siblings on the show and do not interact much in the show.

Kim portrays Yuri, the It girl of the show. She is confident, well-dressed, and effortlessly elegant… even if she isn’t always permitted to be that person. 

Early in the first episode, we learn that Yuri is still grieving from her parents discovering a love relationship between her and her closest friend Juliana, which caused Juliana to switch schools. 

A devastated adolescent girl lurks underneath the confident veneer of Yuri. Lee’s character is no less than that of his sister.

He plays the role of Min Ho, who is like the “It boy.” He is somewhat of an arrogant schoolboy who ignores Kitty, claiming not to understand English.

But in reality, he is just a guy with a tough surface and a golden heart.

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