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The iconic actor—who earned his first-ever Oscar nomination in early 2019 for 'A Star is Born'—has some advice for staying grounded: "Shovel sh*t, man."

Jake Rossen




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If you adore felines, you’re in good company: Many of history’s most famous figures—including Florence Nightingale, Pope Paul II, Mark Twain, and the Brontë sisters—all owned, and loved, cats.

Kirstin Fawcett