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Mike Flanagan and Wife Kate Siegel Celebrate 8th Wedding Anniversary
Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel have been married for eight years!To mark the special occasion, the duo took to Instagram to celebrate their eighth…
Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel have been married for eight years!
To mark the special occasion, the duo took to Instagram to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary. Siegel uploaded a photo of the duo from the set of the 2016 movie Hush.
The movie was directed by Flanagan, which he co-wrote with his wife. In the captions, Siegel wrote, “Marry your best friend, the rest is confetti. Happy anniversary @flanaganfilm.”
Flanagan did the same and posted three pictures with his wife. In the captions, he penned that he got married to his best friend eight years ago.
He wrote, “Eight years ago today I married my best friend. Thank you @katesiegelofficial for being the collaboration of my life.”
The couple were met with congratulatory comments, wishing them the best for their relationship on their eighth wedding anniversary. Actor Aaron Paul wrote, “Happy anniversary you two love birds,” with a red heart emoji.
Similarly, Mark Hamil, who worked with the couple on The Fall of the House of Usher, commented, “Congratulations to one of the most delightful young couples I know. Look like it could be a keeper!, mh”
All in all, people were as happy for the couple as they were on their wedding anniversary.
Talking about their wedding, Flanagan tied the knot with his wife on February 5, 2016. The two dated for around three years before getting married.
Flanagan and Siegel met while working on the 2013 horror film Oculus. Flanagan created and directed the film, which was his first theatrical release.
In the film, Siegel portrayed the role of Marisol, a phantom woman who stalks the protagonists. Soon after the movie, their love blossomed, and the duo started dating.
The pair dated for several years before getting married in early 2016. Despite keeping things low-key, they were referred to as “newlyweds” in a joint interview with Dread Central at SXSW in March 2016.
Mike Flanagan celebrated his eighth wedding anniversary with his wife, Kate Siegel, in 2024. (Source: )
Not much is known about their wedding ceremony, and there is just a photo on the internet related to their marriage. The couple tied the knot at a beach wedding where Siegel wore an off-shoulder white wedding dress with minimal makeup and red lipstick.
She wore red flowers in her hair, which was designed in a half-up-do style. Flanagan wore a beige suit with a boutonniere made of the same flowers his wife donned.
The pair have two children together. Their son Cody was born in November 2016, a couple of months after their wedding ceremony.
Their daughter, Theodora, arrived in 2018. Flanagan and his wife were inspired by Shirley Jackson’s work The Haunting of Hill House and, therefore, chose to name their daughter after a character from the book.
Siegel was pregnant during the filming of the Netflix adaptation of the novel, and Flanagan was in the director’s seat when the idea hit them.
Before Siegel, Flanagan was in a relationship with Courtney Bell and had a son, Rigby Flanagan-Bell, with her.
Flanagan’s relationship with his wife, Siegel, is one of a kind. The two are not only best friends or partners who have been married for years but also business collaborators.
Siegel mostly works on projects her husband directs or writes. This comes off as no surprise to the fans and followers of the couple, who met while working on a horror movie.
To date, the couple often work together on the same genre. As said before, the two co-wrote the 2016 film Hush, in which Siegel stars and Flanagan directs. Siegel also appeared in Ouija: Origin of Evil later in 2016 and Gerald’s Game in 2017 — both of which were directed by her husband.
Furthermore, Siegel is a key member of the ensemble cast that has appeared in practically all of Flanagan’s Netflix films. Siegel played Theodora, the middle Crain sibling, in The Haunting of Hill House in 2018 and then returned to play the haunting Viola Willoughby in the anthology’s next installment, 2020’s The Haunting of Bly Manor.
In 2021, she starred in Midnight Mass as Erin Greene, and in 2023, she is one of several siblings, Camille L’Espanaye, in The Fall of the House of Usher. Flanagan has often noted how much he loves working with his wife.
Looking at their relationship now, it won’t be a surprise if the husband-wife duo continues to collaborate on various projects of the horror genre in the near future.
James Gunn’s much-anticipated Superman reboot is set to hit theaters on July 11, but the buzz leading up to the release has taken a political turn. In a recent interview, Gunn described Superman as “an immigrant’s immigrant,” reinforcing the character’s longstanding metaphor for hope, kindness, and the American dream. But this framing hasn’t sat well with everyone.
Right-wing commentators and political figures have criticized the film for what they perceive as a “woke” reinterpretation of the superhero. Among them, Fox News contributors and conservative commentators have taken aim at the film, calling it overly ideological. Former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway even predicted it would “bomb worse than Snow White did,” referencing the poorly received Disney remake.
Despite the backlash, Gunn remains firm in his creative direction. “This film is for everyone,” he said, “and it’s about kindness—not politics.” His brother, actor Sean Gunn, also defended the vision, explaining that the film’s message aligns with Superman’s origins as an alien finding belonging on Earth—a narrative deeply rooted in immigration and acceptance.
Early screenings have reportedly received positive feedback, especially for David Corenswet’s performance as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane. Whether the film will rise above the political noise remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Gunn’s Superman is already a cultural flashpoint before its official release.
Veteran actor Michael Madsen, renowned for his gritty performances in films like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill Vol. 2, has passed away at the age of 67. His manager, Ron Smith, confirmed that the actor died of heart failure on July 3, 2025, at his home in Malibu, California. Longstanding health issues, including heart disease and a history of alcoholism, were cited as contributing factors. Authorities confirmed that no foul play was involved, and an autopsy was not performed.
Madsen, whose filmography spans over three decades, was known for playing tough, unpredictable characters with a unique emotional depth. His portrayal of Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs became an instant cult favorite and cemented his place in Hollywood’s hall of fame for antiheroes.
In the wake of his death, colleagues and fans alike have poured out tributes. Rob Zombie, who directed Madsen in CSI: Miami, praised his dedication and raw talent, noting that while Madsen had a reputation for being intense, he always delivered on screen. His sister, actress Virginia Madsen, described him as “a poetic soul in a fighter’s body.”
Beyond acting, Madsen was also a published poet and had been working on a reflective book titled Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems. His passing marks the end of an era for a generation of cinema that thrived on raw, unfiltered performances.
Lena Dunham, the creator and star of Girls, has spoken out about the harsh scrutiny she’s faced throughout her career, calling the body-shaming in Hollywood “merciless.” In a candid interview with Variety, Dunham reflected on how the criticism persisted no matter what size she was — whether thinner due to illness or simply aging naturally.
“Whether I was a size 4 or a size 16, there were always opinions about my body,” she shared. “Hollywood remains merciless toward body image.”
Dunham revealed that part of her decision to step away from acting was influenced by the toll this scrutiny took on her mental health. While the body positivity movement once gained momentum, she believes it has lost visibility in recent years.
Currently, Dunham is focused on her new series Too Much, where she serves as showrunner and mentor to rising star Megan Stalter. She says protecting her cast from the kind of criticism she endured is a top priority.
“I can handle people coming for me, but I won’t stay quiet when they come for someone just trying to do their job,” she added.
Her words come at a time when Hollywood is again being called to reflect on its standards, its messaging, and how it treats women of all sizes — especially those behind the scenes and in positions of creative power.
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