Ashley Judd Calls Out Her 1997 Movie ‘Kiss the Girls’ for ‘Making Entertainment Out of Sexual Torture’ Against Women: ‘It’s Traumatizing’ and ‘Why Is It Profitable?’

This week in entertainment, we saw a mix of reflection, celebration, and anticipation. Actress Ashley Judd took to Instagram to reconsider her role in the 1997 movie "Kiss the Girls," while other celebrities gathered for the annual Desert Smash tennis tournament. Meanwhile, fans of the Mario franchise got a glimpse of the new cast for the upcoming "Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Here's a rundown of the latest developments:

Reflections on Past Roles

Ashley Judd's Instagram post sparked a conversation about the portrayal of violence against women in media. Judd, who starred in the 1997 thriller "Kiss the Girls," expressed her discomfort with the film's depiction of male sexual violence and the torture of women's bodies. "It's traumatizing," she said, questioning why such content is profitable.

Predicting Oscar Winners

As the Academy Awards approach, one question on everyone's mind is: who will take home the top prizes? Using a statistical model, one expert has calculated the odds of each nominee winning in each category. This year's Oscars are set to feature a record-breaking 11 head-to-head battles between two films, "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners."

Celebrity Events

The Desert Smash tennis tournament brought together celebrities like Lily Collins, Ted Danson, and Naomi Osaka for a philanthropic event supporting the USTA Foundation. Collins, who recently announced her role as Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming movie project, participated in the tournament alongside her husband, film director Charlie McDowell.

New Movie Casts

The "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has added new cast members, including Donald Glover as Yoshi and Luis Guzman as Wart. The animated sequel, which follows Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as they head to space, also features returning cast members Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black.

Key Facts

• Who: Ashley Judd, Donald Glover, Lily Collins
• What: Reflections on past movie roles, new movie casts, celebrity events
• When: This week
• Where: Social media, Desert Smash tennis tournament, upcoming movie releases
• Impact: Sparking conversations about media portrayal, predicting Oscar winners, supporting philanthropic causes

What Comes Next

As the entertainment world continues to evolve, we can expect more reflections on past roles and their impact on society. With the Oscars approaching, fans will be eagerly awaiting the winners, and new movie casts will be announced. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest developments in the world of entertainment.