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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Bryce Dallas Howard attends the World Premiere of

‘Nepo baby’ stars in her own happy days

As the daughter of Ron Howard, Bryce Dallas Howard grew up in Hollywood surrounded by stars – until her sister hit Steve Martin with a shoe. But she’s making her own way in a competitive world.

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Director Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or for the film 'It Was Just an Accident', during the awards ceremony of the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Lewis Joly/Invision/AP)

Dissident Iranian filmmaker wins Palme d’Or

Banned from making films and jailed for “propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” Jafar Panahi drew on his time in Tehran’s Evin Prison for It Was Just an Accident — a darkly comic tale that has taken top honours at Cannes.

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