“Love Story” Actress Dree Hemingway Says She Wrote a Letter to Daryl Hannah Before Portraying Her on TV

Dree Hemingway explains why she previously sent Daryl Hannah a letter

NEED TO KNOW

• In Love Story, the 38-year-old actress plays a younger version of the 65-year-old star who dated the late John F. Kennedy Jr. before his marriage to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

• "I didn't want to make her feel awkward if that were something that she didn't want to do or something," Hemingway said of the letter

Dree Hemingwayis making her appreciation forDaryl Hannahclear.

In an interview withNylonpublished on March 4, the 38-year-old actress, who portrays a younger version of Hannah, 65, inRyan Murphy'sLove Story, said she reached out to the actress and activist through a letter.

"It was really just a love note to her saying how much I admired her, how much I've admired her as an actress and a woman, prior to even being cast as Daryl. How much I really just fell in love with her as a human being," Hemingway explained, referring to a conversation she previously had withThe Hollywood Reporter.

For the FX series, Hemingway plays a dramatized role of theSplashactress during her relationship with the lateJohn F. Kennedy Jr.,before and during his whirlwind romance with wifeCarolyn Bessette.

"I watched interviews and that feeling of really spending time with somebody you've never spent time with, but researching," she continued. "That was really the note, and just not like, 'Hey, I want to meet you or talk to you.' Just, like, 'It was really an honor of my lifetime to be able to portray you and research you.' "

While Hemingway toldNylonshe would have loved to speak directly to Hannah, her "nerves" likely would have gotten the best of her.

"I also didn't want to intrude in any way. I didn't want to make her feel awkward if that were something that she didn't want to do or something," she said.

At the time the interview was published, Hannah reportedly had not responded to Hemingway, which the actress said she's okay with as she just wanted to show her admiration for the person she saw as "a person, a philanthropist."

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"I also think [she needs] her own time. The show's just come out; I'm sure there's a lot to digest there and stuff like that," Hemingway said. "What I really want to emphasize is that this is a dramatization. We are not exactly portraying her or how something went down. There's a fiction involved in all of this. With any person that you loved and you were dating, I'm sure it's a hard thing. So, I think that it's nice to respect that and her."

Just two days after Hemingway's interview withNylonwas published, Hannah shared her feelings about her portrayal in the "tragedy-exploiting television series" in an op-ed with theThe New York Times.

"The choice to portray her as irritating, self-absorbed, whiny and inappropriate was no accident," she wrote, linking out to an interview with one of itsproducersabout why she was not consulted regarding the show.

"The character 'Daryl Hannah' portrayed in the series is not even a remotely accurate representation of my life, my conduct or my relationship with John," she continued, denying the use of cocaine, pressuring Kennedy into marriage, and desecrating family heirlooms, as portrayed in the series.

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"When so many people watch a dramatization that uses a real name, real-life consequences follow," Hannah said in her lengthy piece, later adding, "Real names are not fictional tools. They belong to real lives."

A rep for Hannah did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

Love Storyis now streaming on Hulu.

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Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect Indicted on Attempted Murder and 10 Assault Counts After AR-15 Attack, Faces Life in Prison

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, of Orlando, Florida, allegedly fired approximately 10 shots at Rihanna's Beverly Crest home on March 8, 2026, while the singer, A$AP Rocky, their children, and others were inside.

Summary

• Ortiz faces one count of attempted murder, 10 felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling — and could face life in prison if convicted.

• A judge issued a protective order barring Ortiz from contacting Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their neighbors, and any associated work addresses.

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, has been formally charged with attempted murder after allegedly pulling up toRihanna's Beverly Crest home on March 8 andopening fire with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed Tuesday that if convicted as charged, Ortiz faces up to life in state prison.

Ortiz was chargedwith one count of attempted murder, 10 felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper. Her arraignment has been set for March 25 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. She is currently being held on $10.2 million bail.

According to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office, on March 8 at approximately 1:20 p.m., Ortiz is accused of driving up to the front of Rihanna's home on the 9500 block of Heather Road and firing a semiautomatic weapon multiple times. And this wasn't an empty house.

The Fenty Beauty founder, her partner A$AP Rocky, and their three children were home at the time, along with Rihanna's mom and two staff members — a total of eight people inside the property. Two additional people were inside a neighboring home, which accounts for the remaining assault charges. Miraculously, no one was struck.

According to an LAPD radio dispatch cited by CNN, the woman fired off "approximately 10 shots." Aerial footage showed multiple gunshot holes in the gate surrounding the property, in an Airstream trailer parked outside, and at least one bullet hole on the actual exterior wall of the home.

Witnesses and surveillance footage indicated the suspect fled the area in a white Tesla with paper license plates. A car matching that description was later spotted in nearby Sherman Oaks, where officers made a traffic stop and arrested the suspect.

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Los Angeles County District AttorneyNathan J. Hochmandid not mince words in a statement following the charges. "Opening fire in any populated neighborhood is extremely dangerous, puts lives at risk and will be fully prosecuted,"Hochman said. "Thankfully, no one was injured in this shooting, but this careless violence will not be tolerated in our community. Such shooters will find their next destination to be our jails and prisons."

A motive has not been officially established, but investigators aren't exactly starting from zero. Detectives are reviewing social media posts attributed to Ortiz, and in one post, a person using Ortiz's name wrote: "Listen Rihanna, when you die, God is taking me to my future."

Another post, dated February 23, reads: "@badgalriri — Are you there? 'Cause I was waiting for your AIDS 5-head self to say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you're talking to me where I'm not at."

It's the kind of language that makes the $10.2 million bail feel almost reasonable.

LAPD ChiefJim McDonnellnoted that the high bail amount was set in part because 10 people were in the home during the shooting. He also confirmed that authorities believe Ortiz drove from Florida, though it remains unclear exactly how long she had been in Los Angeles before the incident.

A judge also issued a protective order for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, meaning Ortiz must stay away from the couple, their neighbors, the property, and any work addresses associated with either of them.

The case is being prosecuted byAlexander Bottof the Major Crimes Division and remains under active investigation by the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division — the same unit that handles the city's most serious violent crimes. The fact that it landed there tells you everything you need to know about how seriously law enforcement is taking this woman shooter and what she allegedly did on a quiet Sunday afternoon in Beverly Crest.

Rihanna's representatives have not commented publicly. Neither hasA$AP Rocky's camp.

The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. But the charges and the potential sentence are as real as it gets.

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Tilly Norwood, the AI 'actress,' responds to backlash in music video

ActressTilly Norwoodcontinues to turn heads in Hollywood, now as a musician. But she's still not human.

After causing a stir among actors, the fictional character made with artificial intelligence and created by the England-based company Particle6 has ventured into music with a new song and video.Titled "Take The Lead," the track encourages listeners to appreciate the human connection to the technology that led to its existence, with the central lyric "AI's not the enemy, it's the key."

"When they talk about me, they don't see the human spark, the creativity, behind the code, behind the light, I'm just a tool, but I've got life," the opening lyrics read. "I didn't come from nowhere, no, A story's always told, you know, It's not a glitch, it's taste and time, A human touch, a grand design."

The video features a plethora of AI-generated visuals of the singer at a massive arena show, entering a limousine, and many pink flamingos, Norwood's signature aesthetic. There are also various playful nods to its lack of humanity, from failing a CAPTCHA test to a concertgoer holding a sign reading "Tilly, I'll eat all your cookies."

The video opens with a disclaimer that "the following production was made by 18 real humans - from production designers to costume designers to prompters, editors and an actor."

Norwood also teased an appearance at the2026 Academy Awardson Sunday, March 15, with the video description reading "Can't wait to go to the Oscars! Does anyone know if they have free valet parking for my flamingo?"

Who is Tilly Norwood?

Norwood is the "World's first AI Actress," according to itsInstagram page,with over 115,000 followers. Initially promoted as an up-and-coming actress trying to make it in the business, Norwood has posted "screen tests" and "stills" from its "latest work."

A July 30 video showcased its "first ever role," in "AI Comissioner," a comedy sketch from Particle6 that was entirely AI-generated.

Following backlash from the SAG-AFTRA union, Norwood's creator andParticle6 founder Eline Van Der Veldendefended the fictionalized character as "a creative work."

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"To those who have expressed anger over the creation of our AI character Tilly Norwood: she is not a replacement for a human being, but a creative work — a piece of art," Van Der Velden wrotein her own statement on Instagramon Sept. 27. "Like many forms of art before her, she sparks conversation, and that in itself shows the power of creativity.

"I see AI not as a replacement for people, but as a new tool − a new paintbrush," she continued. "Just as animation, puppetry, or CGI opened fresh possibilities without taking away from live acting, AI offers another way to imagine and build stories. I'm an actor myself and nothing − certainly not an AI character − can take away the craft or joy of human performance.

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How has Hollywood welcomed Tilly Norwood, AI at large?

The entertainment industry has not welcomed Tilly Norwood with open arms, with several stars expressing concerns about its existence and the SAG-AFTRA union blasting its creation, "using stolen performances to put actors out of work, jeopardizing performer livelihoods and devaluing human artistry."

"To be clear, 'Tilly Norwood' is not an actor, it's a character generated by a computer program that was trained on the work of countless professional performers — without permission or compensation,"SAG-AFTRA's Sept. 30 statement reads. "It has no life experience to draw from, no emotion and, from what we've seen, audiences aren't interested in watching computer-generated content untethered from the human experience."

AI was already a concerning flashpoint in Hollywood before Norwood's debut, though some talent have embraced the technology.

In 2022,Ben Affleckfounded Interpositive, an AI-powered tool company built by and for filmmakers, whichNetflix announced it had acquired on March 5. In November,Matthew McConaugheyandMichael Caine partnered with voice-cloning company ElevenLabs, which uses AI to replicate voices.

"ElevenLabs gives everyone the tools to be heard," Caine said in astatement. "It's not about replacing voices; it's about amplifying them, opening doors for new storytellers everywhere. I've spent a lifetime telling stories. ElevenLabs will help the next generation tell theirs."

Contributing: Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY

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Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna’s Home in Act of ‘Careless Violence’ Faces Life in Prison

Ivanna Ortiz, the woman who allegedly fired multiple shots at Rihanna's Beverly Hills, Calif., home, has been charged with the crime and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted

NEED TO KNOW

• The 35-year-old faces one count of attempted murder, in addition to multiple other charges

• Rihanna and her family, including partner A$AP Rocky and their three children, were not physically harmed

The woman accused of shooting atRihanna's Beverly Hills home could face life in prison after she was charged with 14 felony counts, including attempted murder.

Ivanna Ortiz, 35, was charged Tuesday, March 10, with one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said in a press release.

If convicted as charged, Ortiz faces up to life in state prison. Her arraignment is scheduled for March 25.

"Opening fire in any populated neighborhood is extremely dangerous, puts lives at risk and will be fully prosecuted," District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in the release. "Thankfully, no one was injured in this shooting, but this careless violence will not be tolerated in our community. Such shooters will find their next destination to be our jails and prisons."

Ortiz appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday in a blue inmate uniform with her blonde hair in braids. She spoke to a lawyer through the glass, perCoast Reporter.

Her attorney, Deputy Public Defender Jamarcus Bradford, entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. However, he later withdrew it until her arraignment later this month, the outlet reported.

When contacted by PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office said it "has been appointed to represent Ivanna Ortiz, who has been charged in connection with an alleged shooting incident near the residence of Rihanna."

"Because this matter is pending before the Court, our Office cannot comment on the allegations at this time," the spokesperson continued. "As in every case, we will work to ensure that our client receives the full protections guaranteed under the Constitution."

Hochman confirmed that the home belongs to Rihanna duringa news conferenceannouncing the charges on Tuesday.

Rihanna, 38, lives at the residence with her partner, rapperA$AP Rocky, and theirthree children, sons RZA, 3½, Riot, 2½, and 6-month-old daughter Rocki.

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Ortiz is accused of driving up to the front of Rihanna's home and firing a semiautomatic weapon multiple times at the house. Eight people, including the Fenty founder, A$AP Rocky and their three children, were home at the time of the incident. Rihanna's mother and two employees were also present.

Ortiz also allegedly fired at a neighboring home where two individuals were, rounding out the 10 felony counts against her, Hochman said.

It's unclear where each bullet is located, he added.

Ortiz then allegedly fled the scene but was arrested shortly after in Sherman Oaks. Her bail has been set at $1,875,000, per Hochman.

The accused is a Florida resident with a history of prior arrests, theLos Angeles Timesreported.

After the shooting,a source told PEOPLEthat the incident was "terrifying" for the star, but "thankfully everyone is safe."

AFacebook profileappearing to belong to Ortiz features more than one post referencing Rihanna, including one from Feb. 23, in which she told the singer, "say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me."

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It is not clear if Ortiz has any personal connection to Rihanna.

A rep for Rihanna did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's previous request for comment.

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Suki Waterhouse Marks Daughter’s 2nd Birthday With Super Rare Photo

Suki WaterhouseandRobert Pattinsonhave always been quite protective of their daughter's privacy, but Waterhouse recently shared a rare photo from the little girl's Elmo-themed birthday party on Monday — and it spoke volumes about their sweet relationship.

The singer-actor shared the black-and-white picture on her Instagram Stories, revealing that her daughter turned two on March 9. In the wholesome photo, Waterhouse is crouching and smiling beside an Elmo mascot, seemingly talking to her 2-year-old toddler.

Suki Waterhouse celebrates her and Robert Pattinson's daughter's 2nd birthday with rare photo

Suki Waterhouse shared a photo from her and Robert Pattinson'sdaughter's2nd birthday party, and it is the kind of rare glimpse that says more than enough about their relationship. Along with the photo, Waterhouse shared a message, writing, "My princess is 2, she's the light of my life."

Waterhouse announced her pregnancy during a November 2023 performance at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico, telling the crowd, "I'm extra sparkly today because I thought it might distract you from something else that's going on," as she revealed her baby bump.

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In the months that followed, cameras caught her on red carpets as she held the baby bump before she eventually welcomed her daughter with Pattinson in March 2024. However, the singer shared the news weeks after the birth. Since then, the couple has kept most details private and refrained from sharing much about their daughter publicly.

However,Waterhousedid open up about parenting in a past interview, tellingTodayabout a daily routine she and Pattinson enjoy with their child, revealing, "We have a routine of putting her in the swimming pool and jumping in and out of the pool." She added, "That's just always the most fun. End of the day, 5 p.m., we all get in the pool and be silly. It's amazing."

Suki Waterhouse's photo from her and Robert Pattinson's daughter's birthday party offers a rare glimpse into their family life while still protecting their privacy.

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Hilaria Baldwin Shows Off Rice-A-Roni Portrait as She and Alec Try to Sell $20M Hamptons Home

Hilaria Baldwin is sharing an inside look at the $20 million Hamptons home she is trying to sell with husband Alec

NEED TO KNOW

• Inside, a large painted portrait of Hilaria in front of a wall of Rice-A-Roni hangs above the mantel

• The artwork, created by Brendan O'Connell, is inspired by a paparazzi photo taken inside a bodega near the family's West Village apartment

Hilaria Baldwinis showing off the $20 million Hamptons estate she is trying to sell with husbandAlec Baldwin, offering an inside look at a peculiar wall decoration inside.

On Monday, March 9, the fitness instructor, 42, took toInstagramto share an update on the sale of their home, which they first listed in December 2025 for $21 million. The price then decreased to $19,995,000 at the beginning of the year.

Included in her carousel of property photos was a look inside the couple's grand living room. Hung above the mantel and fireplace, a portrait of theDancing with the Starsalum sits in plain view for all visitors to see. The portrait depicts Hilaria in front of a wall of Rice-A-Roni, a popular boxed food dish.

The painting, which has popped up time and time again as the couple tries to find a buyer for their home, was created by contemporary artist Brendan O'Connell. It's inspired by a paparazzi photo of Hilaria taken inside a bodega near the West Village, N.Y., apartment that serves as the family's primary residence, the couple toldThe New York Timesin August 2025.

"I have to admit that I'm extraordinarily embarrassed that there is a gigantic painting of me in this room," Hilaria told the outlet. "It's like, 'Welcome to my living room. Here is a painting of me.' "

She added that her husband, 67, had the idea for the painting and its placement. "Alec really likes Rice-A-Roni, so Brendan put Rice-A-Roni in it," she shared. "But, Alec, I've never seen you eat Rice-A-Roni," to which the comedian shrugged.

The30 Rockstar first purchased the property for $1.75 million in 1995, theTimesreported. At first, he was skeptical about the location, but learned to "love" it.

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Alec later expanded it with a 20-by-50 foot pool installed in the backyard in 1996. Aftermarrying Hilaria in 2012, they added another 1,400 square feet of space.

Today, the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home features a grand eat-in kitchen, dining room, a home movie theater and a private wood-paneled library. Outside, there isample entertainment and living spaces, along with a pool and spa, fireplace and five acres of land to enjoy.

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Scott Bradley of Saunders & Associates currently holds thelisting.

In November 2022, Alec and Hilaria listed the home for $29 million before taking it back off. They later accepted an offer in 2024, but changed their minds.

"We keep coming back here because the kids are very happy," Alec told theTimes. "They love it here. When I go up to the kids and go, 'Want to sell the house?' they go crazy." He added: "It's a kid's home that I never want to leave."

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Inside the “Today” Show's Temporary Host Plans as Savannah Guthrie's Mom Remains Missing After 6 Weeks

Hoda Kotb will continue anchoring Today as Savannah Guthrie remains off-air amid her mother's disappearance

NEED TO KNOW

• Sheinelle Jones and other anchors will occasionally join Kotb in the rotation, PEOPLE can confirm

• Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 38 days, and Savannah remains focused on supporting her family

Hoda Kotbwill remain at theTodayshow anchor desk as the search forSavannah Guthrie's missing mother,Nancy Guthrie, continues.

PEOPLE can confirm Kotb will cover for Savannah, as other anchors, includingSheinelle Jones, will take turns rotating in when needed.

Kotb, 61,has been co-anchoringTodayalongsideCraig Melvinsince Feb. 6 after Nancy disappeared in the early morning hours of Feb. 1. Jones sat beside Melvin during the first week of Savannah's absence.

Savannah has remained off the air since her mom's disappearance. She traveled to Tuscon, Ariz., for the first month of the investigation before returning to New York City last week.

On March 5, aTodayspokesperson confirmed in a statement that Savannah "stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank herTodaycolleagues. While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home."

Guthrie's return does not have a date. Her mother has been missing for 38 days.

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On Friday, March 6, Carson Daly and hisTodaycolleagues Laura Jarrett, Dylan Dreyer,Al RokerandCraig Melvin— all of whom continue to wear yellow ribbon pins in support of the Guthrie family — reflected on Savannah's set visit the day before.

Daly said the visit "wasn't planned," noting Savannah came to the studio, spoke "from the heart" and greeted the "entire crew" atToday.

"[She] said the most perfect words you could ever imagine and looked every one of this family in the eyes," he said.

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Daly added, "I don't think it can be said enough. People watch this show and think, 'Oh, these are people who have to like each other for a few hours and they call themselves a TV family.' But we do life together and there is something very special about this group. And yesterday was one of the most special days, not just in our lives professionally, but personally."

Anyone with information about Nancy's disappearance is asked to please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department 520-351-4900.

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