Ellen Burstyn

Gena Rowlands, the wife and muse of director John Cassavetes, passed away on Wednesday (August 14) at the age of 94.

Rowlands died surrounded by family members at her home in Indian Wells, California, according to TMZ. A representative for her son, writer-director Nick Cassavetes, confirmed her death. She had been battling Alzheimer’s since 2019.

The Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova won an award at the London Critics' Circle. Bakalova was named supporting actress of the year for her role in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, The Guardian reported.

Maria Bakalova was nominated alongside Ellen Burstyn (Pieces of a Woman) and Amanda Seyfried (Mank).

The 51st Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival opened this weekend in the southern province with a presentation of a lifetime achievement award to Oscar-winning U.S. actress Ellen Burstyn.