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Then & Now
November 21, 2025Brendan Fraser's Physical Transformation for 'The Whale' Nearly Killed Him—But Saved His Career
The story behind Brendan Fraser's Oscar-winning performance in The Whale: the 6-hour makeup, the 300-pound suit, and the emotional toll of embodying Charlie.
By David Thompson5 min read
Untold Stories
November 20, 2025He Was the 90s' Biggest Action Star Making $25 Million Per Film—Then Reported His Sexual Assault, Got Blacklisted, Disappeared for 15 Years, and Won the Oscar
From The Mummy superstar to HFPA president's assault, divorce, depression, weight gain, career death, and the tearful Whale comeback that won him everything.
By Marcus Rodriguez7 min read
Then & Now
November 19, 2025Hollywood Destroyed Him and He Disappeared for 12 Years - His Comeback Made Grown Men Cry
How Brendan Fraser went from action hero movie star to complete Hollywood exile after alleged sexual assault, a devastating divorce, and health destruction—then returned to win an Oscar.
By Emily Parker9 min read
Untold Stories
November 19, 2025He Made $12 Million Playing The Mummy—Then Got Blacklisted for Speaking Out About Sexual Assault, Lost Everything, and Came Back to Win the Oscar at 54
From $100 million action star to Hollywood exile to Oscar winner—featuring alleged sexual assault by a powerful executive, depression, divorce, physical destruction from stunts, and the 600-pound role that brought him back from oblivion.
By Sarah Mitchell10 min read