Name: Forest Whitaker
Birth Name: 
Forest Steven Whitaker
Birth Date: 
July 15, 1961
Birth Place: 
Longview, TX
Occupation: 
Actor
Relationship Status: 
Married to Keisha Nash
Celebrity Ranking # 690
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First Trailer for "The Butler" Released: Watch Here!

Posted Thursday May 9, 2013 12:30 AM GMT

Featuring an all-star cast portraying some of the most recognizable names in American history, the trailer for "The Butler" hit the web on Wednesday (May 8).

Directed by Lee Daniels, the film follows the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents in the White House from 1952-1986.

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Forest Whitaker Falsely Accused of Shoplifting

Posted Saturday February 16, 2013 7:00 PM GMT

When all he wanted was something to eat, Forest Whitaker got more than he bargained for at a New York City deli on Friday (February 15).

The “Last Stand” actor was accused of stealing an item off a shelf by an employee of Milano Market, and was frisked in front of other patrons.

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Photo Credit: Getty Images

Celebrity Moms Celebrate Mother’s Day

Posted Monday May 14, 2012 10:24 AM GMT

Enjoying their family blessings, Tinseltown moms made the most of the Mother’s Day holiday yesterday (May 13).

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2009 Academy Awards Nominees Announced

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009 4:29 PM GMT

We’re getting to the culmination of awards show season, and earlier today the nominees for the 2009 Academy Awards were announced. And there weren’t many surprises.

Brad Pitt’s latest opus “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” nabbed the most nods - 13 total. In a close second, the sleeper hit of the year “Slumdog Millionaire” scored 10 nominations.

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Photo Credit: WireImage.com, Wenn.com

Renee Zelleweger, Jessica Simpson Hit LAX

Posted Thursday February 28, 2008 1:07 AM GMT

As should be expected, Los Angeles International Airport is full of celebrity sightings the week after the Academy Awards. And so far, today has been no different.

Spotted making their way past security and aboard their flights were Blonde Ambition actress Jessica Simpson and Bee Movie babe Renee Zelleweger.

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Jessica Biel: New Movie, New Look

Posted Monday August 6, 2007 2:55 PM GMT

Fresh off of the success of her latest movie, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," Jessica Biel is already back on the set. Sporting a darker hairdo, Ms Biel showed up as scheduled on Monday (August 6) to begin filming the drama "Powder Blue."

Co-starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and Ray Liotta, the Timothy Linh Bui directed film is about "four desperate individuals intersecting in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve."

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Forest Whitaker Deals With Jessica Biel

Posted Friday May 18, 2007 5:39 PM GMT

Justin Timberlake is dating her. Guys all over the world are in love with her. Jessica Biel is the “it” girl these days. And Forest Whitaker is about to become the envy of many; it looks like he’ll be working with the beautiful actress in the days ahead.

Powder Blue is a new film project that is in the works. Oscar winner Whitaker has signed on to star, alongside Jessica Biel. The film is not scheduled to shoot just yet, but the press has already started humming.

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Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker Nab NAACP Awards

Posted Saturday March 3, 2007 4:33 PM GMT

After they both nabbed Oscars last Sunday, Forest Whitaker and Jennifer Hudson kept bringing home the hardware after wins at the 38th annual NAACP Image Awards.

Hudson, a former "American Idol" finalist, garnered a best supporting actress award for her role in the musical "Dreamgirls," the same category she won at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

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