Little Molly In 'Annie' 'Memba Her?!

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Former child actress Toni Ann Gisondi was just 6 years old when she was cast to play Molly -- the youngest foster child and Annie's energetic best friend -- in the 1982 film version of the musical "Annie."

Joining Toni included Aileen Quinn as the friendly, caring and optimistic foster child who's making the best of her life Annie, Carol Burnett as the drunk and lazy orphanage caretaker who hates children, Miss Agatha Hannigan, and Tim Curry who chases Annie after she escapes, Daniel Francis aka "Rooster."

"It's the hard-knock life for us!"

Guess what she looks like now in her 50s!

Chris Hemsworth Shredding Waves With Shredded Abs ... Swell Time Down Under

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Actor Chris Hemsworth was soaking up the last days of summer Down Under last week ... out surfing near his hometown of Byron Bay, Australia.

The Aussie clearly knows his way around the water, ripping waves on his shortboard, catching a few 4-footers on his twin-fin. Check out the vid ... He looked great laying rail on his cutbacks, even catching a little tube time.

Afterward, the Hollywood hunk shed his wetsuit top, looking shredded after he finished shredding, trotting up the sand in his little star-covered trunks.

'Air Bud' Creator Kevin DiCicco Hospitalized ... Battling Severe Pneumonia

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Kevin DiCicco, the man who owned Buddy -- star of the popular "Air Bud" movies -- and helped create the film series, is being treated by medical professionals as he battles a severe bout of pneumonia that landed him in the hospital ... TMZ has learned.

Kevin tells TMZ ... he contracted severe pneumonia two weeks ago and has been hospitalized in San Diego. He tells us the pneumonia is bad and he's currently being treated with an arsenal of antibiotics.

Kevin -- who found future dog-actor Buddy near his Yosemite cabin and took him in back in the day -- tells us amid his hospitalization for pneumonia ... he's still battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which he believes he got from his use of medical marijuana.

Tony Todd Family Fuming Over Oscars Snub ... Why No In Memoriam?!?

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Tony Todd's family is fuming at the Academy Awards ... and it's all because the late actor's name wasn't included in an annual segment honoring those who died.

The "Candyman" star's widow, Fatima, tells TMZ ... she's angry the Oscars snubbed Tony from the In Memoriam tribute.

Tony's widow believes there's a racial element at play here too ... telling us she feels like people of color and women are often ignored as much as possible when it comes time for the Academy to honor the dead.

Michelle Trachtenberg Wrote A Screenplay Before Death ... Interest From Major Studio

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Michelle Trachtenberg was on the verge of closing a deal for a screenplay she had been shopping for years before her death, TMZ has learned.

Director and producer Casey Tebo tells TMZ the late actress wrote one of the best screenplays he's ever read -- "Toy Monster," based on the book of the same name -- and they had been close to landing studio support in the weeks before she died.

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The biopic-drama follows the controversial life of Jack Ryan -- who left a job designing missiles for the Pentagon during the Cold War to become chief engineer for Mattel during the creation of the Barbie doll, Chatty Cathy and Hot Wheels. Apparently Ryan had a naughty side -- living a life of excess as he was making some of the most significant toys of the century.

Shannen Doherty Oscars In Memoriam Snub Disappointing A Hollywood Vet, Rep Says

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Shannen Doherty’s death last year was a devastating loss to the industry ... so it came as an even bigger shock that she wasn’t honored in the Oscars 'In Memoriam' segment, her loved ones tell us.

A longtime rep for Shannen tells TMZ it was really disappointing not to see her included in the tribute Sunday night, especially since she had been a part of the Hollywood community for over 45 years.

Fans were shocked by the snub too, calling out the Academy for ignoring her death -- some called it "disrespectful," while others said even if she wasn’t honored, Shannen would always be in their hearts.

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Paloma Diamond A Message For The Academy ... 'It's You, Not Me'

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Paloma Diamond* -- the super famous Hollywood actress -- suffered another disappointing loss at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, marking her 20th Oscar nomination gone up in flames.

TMZ caught up with the sad-eyed Paloma outside NYC's iconic Dakota apartment building, where John Lennon was fatally shot in 1980 (yikes!), to grill the film sensation on what went wrong for the umpteenth time at the Oscars.

Well, at first, Paloma tried to stay mum on the ugly sitch, but we pressed her until she finally spilled her guts ... telling us the Academy needs to "look into itself," when it comes to voting. And, she gave the Academy even more hell, but you'll have to watch the clip to catch it all.

Jeff Bezos Crashes Hot Oscars Trio ... 220 Billion Ways to Ruin a Fantasy!!!

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Sofia Vergara pulled off an absolutely smoking Oscars night snapshot -- Jessica Alba, Sydney Sweeney and herself ... well, she almost did, until Jeff Bezos got in the way!

Sofia was rocking a gown with some dangerous peek-a-boo cutouts at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, and she made the rounds taking tons of pics with her very attractive friends ... including Heidi Klum and Ricky Martin.

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She managed to get those hot shots cleanly -- no interference from bystanders -- but when the group shot of every guy's fantasies started to take shape, things went south.

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Demi Moore 'The Substance' Comes to Life!!! Oscar Loss Echoes Plot

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Demi Moore’s Best Actress Oscars loss was a jaw-dropper -- but people are saying the icon losing to much-younger Mikey Madison was the ultimate insult, especially since her movie "The Substance" explored the very clash of new versus old.

The 62-year-old played an aging, insecure actress who turns to a black-market drug to become a younger, more perfect version of herself -- and viewers couldn’t help but see the cruel example on Hollywood’s biggest night when it was 25-year-old Mikey up onstage, the embodiment of everything Demi's character feared.

While Demi had dominated awards season, picking up accolades at the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice, and SAG Awards, it wasn’t enough for the Oscar win -- and reactions poured in thick and fast online.

Oscars 2025 Stars Flood After-Parties ... Vanity Fair and Beyond!!!

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The 2025 Oscars was only the start of the celebration of cinema Sunday night ... as the biggest stars flooded Hollywood after-parties to continue the festivities -- including the iconic Vanity Fair shindig, of course.

A-listers brought their A-game to the renowned VF red carpet ... with Julia Fox wowing the crowd with a completely mesh dress from Dilara Fındıkoğlufor. She covered her assets with extra-long hair extensions that strategically cascaded down the barely-there gown.

Olivia Wilde also took a note from the nearly-naked playbook ... sporting an ethereal sheer dress from Chloé Spring/Summer 2025 collection that used ruffles on its plunging neckline to cover her chest.

Oscars 2025 All-Female Team For Best Short Doc ... Stay On The Train, Ladies!!!

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The Oscars weren’t just about the big-time names -- celebrations were widespread, and we caught up with the winners of one major category who seized the moment to drop some solid advice for the next gen.

Check it out -- Molly O'Brien, Lisa Remington, and the rest of the crew were all smiles, proudly dangling their Oscar out of their car window, shouting to us from the rooftops that they won Best Documentary Short Film for "The Only Girl in the Orchestra."

They told us they were an all-women team, making their win even more historic -- and you’ve got to check out the vid, because they also dropped some major wisdom on what it takes for female filmmakers to thrive in the industry.

2025 Academy Awards No Oscars For Fashion ... But A-Listers Bring Their Best Anyway!!!

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The 2025 Academy Awards mark the end of another exciting awards season ... and, the A-listers in attendance brought their best to the biggest night in Hollywood.

Oscar nominee Demi Moore stunned in a sleeveless silver gown ... glittering under the bright lights of the carpet -- while Selena Gomez looked like a golden statue herself in a rose gold gown. Miley Cyrus showed off her slender frame in a black dress.

Timothée Chalamet brought a bit of sunshine in a handsome yellow suit while Ben Stiller dressed in a much more traditional black one. Jeff Goldblum showcased his own unique style in a white dinner jacket and a colorful, feathery undershirt

JULIA FOX Or Is that Bianca In Boob-Baring Dress? ... Turns Heads At VF Bash

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Julia Fox is doing her best Bianca Censori impression ... wearing hardly anything and leaving little to the imagination at an Oscars after-party.

Fox made a jaw-dropping entrance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, stunning everyone in a completely see-through dress.

While Julia is wearing practically nothing, her body is somewhat covered by her wavy brown hair, which, through the help of hair extensions, shields parts of her breasts and groin area. Julia was reportedly channeling Botticelli's "Birth of Venus."

Adrien Brody Experiences Chewing Gum Emergency ... After Snagging Academy Award

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Adrien Brody had to overcome a sticky issue involving chewing gum after he was announced the winner in the Best Actor category at the 2025 Academy Awards.

Brody attended Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood with his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, who saved the day after her man won the huge honor.

Check out video, which shows the moment Adrien walks toward the stage to accept his Oscar statue after Cillian Murphy announced his victory for his leading role as architect László Tóth in the film, "The Brutalist."

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Michelle Trachtenberg Snubbed From Oscars in Memoriam Days After Shocking Death

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Michelle Trachtenberg was left out of the in memoriam segment of the Academy Awards just days after her shocking death -- and, fans aren't happy about it.

The in memoriam segment -- which kicked off with a touching tribute from Morgan Freeman to the recently deceased Gene Hackman -- paid tribute to many people who did pass away last year ... including Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and David Lynch.

However, Michelle wasn't included among their ranks ... and, social media users are outraged by the snub.

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Diane Warren Loses 16th Oscar ... Ties Greg P. Russell for Most Losses Without Win

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Diane Warren has just joined an exclusive club she probably never wanted to be in ... 'cause she just tied the record for most Oscars losses without a win -- with a catch.

The singer-songwriter -- who was given an Honorary Academy Award back in 2022 -- was up for Best Original Song for her track "The Journey" from "The Six Triple Eight" ... but, she lost to "El Mal" from "Emilia Pérez."

The loss marked the 16th of Warren's career ... which ties her with sound engineer Greg P. Russell for most official nominations lost without ever winning a golden statue.