In the 1990’s, Hunt was a household name with her breakout TV performance in the hit comedy series Mad About You, where she starred opposite Paul Reiser, who later starred in the Netflix series, Stranger Things.
She won four back-to-back Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes for her comedic portrayal of one half of a newlywed couple. She also directed some episodes, including the series finale in 1999.
Speaking with People, Hunt shared about her daughter and Reiser, “… My daughter loves Stranger Things so now when he calls she’s excited. She’s never seen an episode of Mad About You but she’s super psyched about Stranger Things!” Hunt has one daughter, born in 2004, with Matthew Carnahan, her partner of 16 years.
Hunt is also known for playing a storm chaser in the adrenaline-fueled movie Twister (1996), her Academy Award-winning role in 1997’s As Good as it Gets, starring next to Hollywood royalty, Jack Nicholson, and 2000’s Cast Away and What Women Want.
More recently, she plays a journalist in BBC’s World on Fire and has a recurring character on Blindspotting. She’s also loaned her skills as a director to shows like Californication, House of Lies and This is Us.
In 2021, she revealed she was working on a Twister reboot with a diverse cast of storm chasers “from HBCU [historically Black college and university],” but the story was rejected.
“I tried to get it made,” Hunt said in 2021. “I was going to direct it… We could barely get a meeting, and this is in June of 2020 when it was all about diversity. It would have been so cool.”
Universal Pictures is releasing Twisters, without Hunt, in July 2024.
Over the years, Hunt, who’s collected numerous awards and nominations, has been a staple in Hollywood culture with her timeless performances and beauty.
As one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood–a face that through the years has matured, she’s recently been the topic of many conversations.
With a career spanning more than four decades, it’s common, and expected, that there would be natural physical changes but, as a celebrity, Hunt is not immune from unfiltered opinions coming from the public.
Speculation that she had plastic surgery started after an accident in 2019, where the SUV she was a passenger, was t-boned by another car, causing it to rollover. She was briefly hospitalized but fully recovered, and within one week, she was back to work filming the limited series reboot of Mad About You.
Speaking with People about reprising her role, Hunt said, “It was a very loving piece of work. We loved it. It would be fun to work on something that’s really about love. We’ll be older though — I hope people are prepared for that. I’m not prepared for it!”
Shortly after, Radar Online, posted an article suggesting the star too much plastic surgery. In the story, she’s referred to as “ageless,” followed by “mannequin-like” and “…her expression more static than usual.”
Fans however were quick to defend her. One wrote, “I’m not an expert on spotting facelifts and that but to me Helen Hunt today still looks like Helen Hunt from Mad About You, just older. Which is what happens when 3 decades pass, people get older.” Another wrote, “I think we are so used to seeing women who have puffed up their lips and lifted both eyes and forehead, that a woman who is aging normally looks odd to us.”
Tight-lipped about the rumours that she’s had a nip and tuck to smooth the wrinkles on her face, it’s possible that Hunt benefits from a makeup artist, who can achieve the same results with some magical strokes of their brush.
In fact, there are many Hollywood beauty secrets that keep celebrities looking ageless. Pairing a healthy diet and exercise with pricey non-surgical spa treatments have proven results!
Hunt is very active and isn’t shy about showing off her fit physique. In an interview, she explained “As a general rule, I tend to move. I don’t go to a gym ever. I don’t diet ever. I used to diet, but sometime after the eighties, it made me miserable, but I do like to walk, run, and I do like to surf when I can just to warm it up, and I do enjoy doing yoga when I can get there.”
As we all know, being a woman in Hollywood can be quite a challenge.
In a 2019 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hunt discussed how she has experienced being objectified throughout her career and how she hopes to help create a more inclusive.
“What are the great movies for younger women where they’re the protagonist [being] made now? You know what I mean? The whole thing — there’s no equal rights amendment. We’re fucked,” Hunt told Huffington Post in 2015.
Over the years, Hunt has been involved in various advocacy and philanthropic efforts to support women’s rights and empowerment – speaking up against objectification of women.
”I certainly drive around and I’m tired of the billboard where she’s barely in her underwear and they’re selling, you know, a watch or something,” Hunt said.
”I’m over it, to be honest.”
Facing judgements from the public can’t be easy, especially for celebrities who are out there doing their jobs, which is entertaining us.
A Proud Father’s Joy: Hazel Moder at Cannes Film Festival
A Lovely and Encourageing Evening
Hazel Moder, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder’s talented daughter, made an unusual appearance at the renowned Cannes Film Festival in July. Even though the family often keeps their children out of the spotlight, Hazel attended the function to support her father’s choreography for the movie “Flag Day,” starring Sean Penn. And trust me when I say that she was the star of the show thanks to her amazing attractiveness.
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That Hazel drew notice at the festival makes sense. With her gorgeous blonde hair, striking blue eyes, and laid-back personality, she surely inherited some of her parents’ best traits. While some believe she has her mother’s nose, others notice a strong resemblance between her and her gorgeous father. Either way, she was obviously the center of attention.
A Chic Display of Grace Hazel’s choice of attire further accentuated her attractive appearance. She wore a beautiful yellow lace gown that was elegantly paired with black Mary Jane pumps. The hairstyle she wore emphasized her youthful beauty. The modest makeup brought out her natural features, giving her an older-than-actual air of refinement. She truly radiated grace and elegance; she was a young woman in every sense of the word.
A Satisfied Father’s Remark
Danny Moder could not control his pride as he spent the entire evening by Hazel’s side. The father-daughter duo was so loving and devoted that the atmosphere was one of excitement and happiness. It was amazing to witness their friendship and the joy they shared.
Building Grounding and Humility
In a culture when being famous often means losing one’s privacy, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder have made a conscious effort to keep their children out of the spotlight. Despite having a huge career and wealth, Roberts stays grounded and modest. This perspective includes her children as well.
Roberts admitted in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar that her children first struggled to comprehend her fame. As parents, Roberts and Moder acknowledge that they have no idea what it’s like to grow up in today’s world. When their children ask questions, Roberts honestly admits that she doesn’t know enough about their generation, but she makes a commitment to research it and discover the answers. Seeing parents who are willing to learn with their children and humble in their guidance is heartening.
A Ordinary Life Outside of Hollywood’s Glamour and Glamor
Their reasonable and grounded parents keep Hazel and her siblings out of the spotlight. Ensuring their well-being and providing them with an opportunity to lead normal lives away from the glitz and glitter of Hollywood are top priorities for Roberts and Moder. Hazel and her siblings get to experience the beauty and simplicity of an ordinary childhood instead of being thrust into the fast-paced and usually superficial world of the entertainment industry.
The fact that Julia Roberts and Danny Moder prioritize their children’s happiness and health above all else in a culture that sometimes places an excessive importance on celebrity and wealth is heartening. By keeping their children out of the spotlight, they are teaching their children the value of having humble and grounded lives. Furthermore, it’s evident from what we saw of Hazel Moder at the Cannes Film Festival that she is an exceptional young woman ready to take on the world with style and grace thanks to her parents’ love and care.
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