Minority Mindset

I remember reading in Diane Keaton’s memoir, *Let’s Just Say it Wasn’t Pretty*, that she really disliked the word “pretty.” She explained how even as a kid growing up in Los Angeles, she cringed whenever someone – like her mom or a teacher – told her she looked “pretty.” She felt like “pretty” was somehow lesser than “beautiful.” To her, “pretty” was something simple and superficial – like a nice dress from a department store or someone like Sandra Dee. She thought “pretty” just… faded. But “beautiful”? That was something else entirely. She described it as something deeper, something that made you think and wonder, something vast and amazing. She said she’s been striving for *that* kind of beauty ever since, and honestly, I totally get it!

Given his impressive career, Keaton has collaborated with many leading figures in the entertainment world. Francis Ford Coppola recently shared a heartfelt memory of working with him, posting a tribute on Instagram. He wrote:

Amy Poehler isn’t promoting a new project; she’s here to talk about her popular podcast, *Good Hang with Amy Poehler*, which launched earlier this year. She playfully joked that becoming a podcaster might be a sign of the times. During a lighthearted introduction, she fondly remembered watching *Saturday Night Live* and even playfully feuded with Tilly Norwood, an AI performer. Poehler maintained that positive and engaging energy throughout the entire episode, regardless of how the jokes landed.

Charli D’Amelio’s recent appearance sparked speculation that she was subtly addressing several ongoing disagreements at once. People noticed she was wearing a t-shirt referencing Max’s Kansas City, a famous New York City club. Some wondered if this was a pointed message to Taylor Swift, referencing Swift’s recent song and alluding to a contrast between them – Swift representing Kansas City, and Charli aligning herself with the edgy, artistic history of Max’s Kansas City. Charli is known for using clothing to make statements, but this might not have been one of them. It turned out Role Model wore the same shirt during promotional appearances earlier in the week as part of Charli’s performance as Sally. It seems she’s intentionally crafting a story, playing into her persona as an actress.

Tina Fey proved she still has her knack for spot-on impressions during her recent appearance on Saturday Night Live with Amy Poehler. She flawlessly impersonated Kristi Noem, the Director of Homeland Security, in a sketch that began with Poehler playing Attorney General Pam Bondi. When questioned about ICE activity in Chicago, Bondi deflected, mentioning Noem, … Read more