Vivien Leigh ca. late 1940s. Vivien Leigh movies: now controversial 'Gone with the Wind,' little-seen '21 Days Together' on TCM Vivien Leigh is Turner Classic Movies' star today, Aug. 18, '15, as TCM's “Summer Under the Stars” series continues. Mostly a stage actress, Leigh was seen in only 19 films – in about 15 of which as a leading lady or star – in a movie career spanning three decades. Good for the relatively few who saw her on stage; bad for all those who have access to only a few performances of one of the most remarkable acting talents of the 20th century. This evening, TCM is showing three Vivien Leigh movies: Gone with the Wind (1939), 21 Days Together (1940), and A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). Leigh won Best Actress Academy Awards for the first and the third title. The little-remembered film in-between is a TCM premiere. 'Gone with the Wind' Seemingly all...
- 8/19/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Dennis Hopper 's widow, Victoria Hopper , has settled part of her beef with Dennis' Estate ... TMZ has learned. According to legal docs filed with the court and obtained by TMZ ... the Estate will sell the extensive art collection and 40% will be put in trust for their 7-year-old daughter, Galen . The docs don't say who gets the remaining 60%. And a house in a really expensive area of L.A. will also go in trust for Galen.
- 11/17/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dennis Hopper's widow wants million from the actor's estate. Victoria Hopper, whom he actor was in the process of divorcing before he succumbed to cancer in May, has filed a creditor's claim against his estate.
According to the documents acquired by TMZ, Victoria says she is entitled to the staggering amount from the hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer's fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old daughter Galen Grier, and a cut of Dennis' property.
She claims that part of that amount, .26 million to be precise, is for the loss of her income while she was married to the "Easy Rider" director and star. She also wants million for suffering defamation of character during their divorce.
Dennis filed for divorce from his fifth wife in January this year, months after he announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. They were married in 1996.
According to the documents acquired by TMZ, Victoria says she is entitled to the staggering amount from the hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer's fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old daughter Galen Grier, and a cut of Dennis' property.
She claims that part of that amount, .26 million to be precise, is for the loss of her income while she was married to the "Easy Rider" director and star. She also wants million for suffering defamation of character during their divorce.
Dennis filed for divorce from his fifth wife in January this year, months after he announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. They were married in 1996.
- 10/13/2010
- icelebz.com
Washington, Oct 13 – Victoria Hopper, widow of Dennis Hopper, has reportedly filed 45-million-dollar creditor’s claim against the estate.
As for how Victoria gets 45 million dollars, there are pages of claims, which include hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer’s fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old child and a cut of the property Dennis owned, reports TMZ.com.
Victoria also claims she suffered a loss of income while she was married to Dennis, to the tune of 2.26 million dollars.
Victoria also wants a cool 10 million dollars for defamation of character during the heated divorce battle.
And.
As for how Victoria gets 45 million dollars, there are pages of claims, which include hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer’s fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old child and a cut of the property Dennis owned, reports TMZ.com.
Victoria also claims she suffered a loss of income while she was married to Dennis, to the tune of 2.26 million dollars.
Victoria also wants a cool 10 million dollars for defamation of character during the heated divorce battle.
And.
- 10/13/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Dennis Hopper Widow Files Behemoth Claim
Dennis Hopper's widow, Victoria Hopper, has just filed a $45 million creditor's claim against the estate.
As for how Victoria gets $45 mil, there are pages of claims, which include hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer's fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old child and a cut of the property Dennis owned.
Victoria also claims she suffered a loss of income while she was married to Dennis, to the tune of $2.26 million.
Victoria also wants a cool $10 million for defamation of character during the heated divorce battle.
And there are expenses for the horse, of course of course, to the tune of $4,000.
It all adds up.
Source: TMZ...
Dennis Hopper's widow, Victoria Hopper, has just filed a $45 million creditor's claim against the estate.
As for how Victoria gets $45 mil, there are pages of claims, which include hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer's fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old child and a cut of the property Dennis owned.
Victoria also claims she suffered a loss of income while she was married to Dennis, to the tune of $2.26 million.
Victoria also wants a cool $10 million for defamation of character during the heated divorce battle.
And there are expenses for the horse, of course of course, to the tune of $4,000.
It all adds up.
Source: TMZ...
- 10/13/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Dennis Hopper 's widow, Victoria Hopper , has just filed a $45 million creditor's claim against the estate. As for how Victoria gets $45 mil, there are pages of claims, which include hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer's fees, costs of raising their 7-year-old child and a cut of the property Dennis owned. Victoria also claims she suffered a loss of income while she was married to Dennis, to the tune of $2.26 million. Victoria also wants a...
- 10/13/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The ongoing battle between the widow of actor Dennis Hopper, Victoria Hopper, and his trust continue. Victoria and Dennis were in the middle of a nasty divorce when Dennis succumbed to cancer.
Now Victoria claims that the actor's trust, composed of Dennis' eldest daughter Marin and his attorneys, wants her out of the million Venice compound that they once shared. She also says that the trust is attempting to force her into a "hovel" near a manure-filled horse stable.
The trust would like to sell the property to pay off Dennis' debts and have offered to move Victoria into the Brentwood neighborhood, a fancy area located in the East Bay area of San Francisco.
But according to TMZ, Victoria is arguing that the neighborhood has some big problems. One of those problems include the fact that the house is a 1,176 square feet on a parcel that's only 1,423 square feet, a property that's tiny for Brentwood.
Now Victoria claims that the actor's trust, composed of Dennis' eldest daughter Marin and his attorneys, wants her out of the million Venice compound that they once shared. She also says that the trust is attempting to force her into a "hovel" near a manure-filled horse stable.
The trust would like to sell the property to pay off Dennis' debts and have offered to move Victoria into the Brentwood neighborhood, a fancy area located in the East Bay area of San Francisco.
But according to TMZ, Victoria is arguing that the neighborhood has some big problems. One of those problems include the fact that the house is a 1,176 square feet on a parcel that's only 1,423 square feet, a property that's tiny for Brentwood.
- 9/27/2010
- icelebz.com
Victoria Hopper: I Won't Live Around Horse Crap
Dennis Hopper's widow claims the actor's trust is trying to force her out of the family homestead and into a hovel near a manure-filled horse stable.
Victoria Hopper is currently living on Dennis' $6 million Venice compound but his trust -- which includes Dennis' eldest daughter Marin -- wants to sell the property, so they've offered to move Victoria into the fancy schmancy Brentwood neighborhood.
But Victoria says there are big problems with the Brentwood home:
-- The house is 1,176 square feet on a parcel that's only 1,423 square feet -- tiny for Brentwood
-- It's right next to a stable with 15 horses that produce piles of manure
-- It's on a hairpin curve on Sunset Blvd. where a car recently crashed into the house -- Buzz kill!
So the standoff continues.
Source: TMZ...
Dennis Hopper's widow claims the actor's trust is trying to force her out of the family homestead and into a hovel near a manure-filled horse stable.
Victoria Hopper is currently living on Dennis' $6 million Venice compound but his trust -- which includes Dennis' eldest daughter Marin -- wants to sell the property, so they've offered to move Victoria into the fancy schmancy Brentwood neighborhood.
But Victoria says there are big problems with the Brentwood home:
-- The house is 1,176 square feet on a parcel that's only 1,423 square feet -- tiny for Brentwood
-- It's right next to a stable with 15 horses that produce piles of manure
-- It's on a hairpin curve on Sunset Blvd. where a car recently crashed into the house -- Buzz kill!
So the standoff continues.
Source: TMZ...
- 9/27/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Dennis Hopper 's widow claims the actor's trust is trying to force her out of the family homestead and into a hovel near a manure-filled horse stable. Victoria Hopper is currently living on Dennis' $6 million Venice compound but his trust -- which includes Dennis' eldest daughter Marin -- wants to sell the property. A source close to Victoria says the trust has no legal right to sell the property. The trust has now offered to...
- 9/27/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Oksana Grigorieva has just the left the offices of one of the most prominent family law attorneys in Los Angeles -- after meeting with him for two hours in her ongoing custody war with Mel Gibson . We've learned Oksana has just met with Sorrell Trope -- considered one of the toughest family law attorney in the divorce biz. In the past, Trope's firm has represented the likes of Brooke Mueller, Victoria Hopper, Anna Nicole Smith and Britney Spears.
- 9/11/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Oksana Meets with Top Family Law Attorney
Oksana Grigorieva has just the left the offices of one of the most prominent family law attorneys in Los Angeles -- after meeting with him for more than two hours in her ongoing custody war with Mel Gibson.
We've learned Oksana has just met with Sorrell Trope -- considered one of the toughest family law attorney in the divorce bid. In the past, Trope's firm has represented the likes of Brooke Mueller, Victoria Hopper, Anna Nicole Smith and Britney Spears.
So far, Oksana has not been able to squeeze more money out of Mel Gibson since she signed the settlement agreement with him back in May -- a settlement she is now trying to disavow.
Oksana is currently getting $5,000/month in child support for baby Lucia. TMZ broke the story ... her current lawyers are asking the judge to up that to more than $40,000/month,...
Oksana Grigorieva has just the left the offices of one of the most prominent family law attorneys in Los Angeles -- after meeting with him for more than two hours in her ongoing custody war with Mel Gibson.
We've learned Oksana has just met with Sorrell Trope -- considered one of the toughest family law attorney in the divorce bid. In the past, Trope's firm has represented the likes of Brooke Mueller, Victoria Hopper, Anna Nicole Smith and Britney Spears.
So far, Oksana has not been able to squeeze more money out of Mel Gibson since she signed the settlement agreement with him back in May -- a settlement she is now trying to disavow.
Oksana is currently getting $5,000/month in child support for baby Lucia. TMZ broke the story ... her current lawyers are asking the judge to up that to more than $40,000/month,...
- 9/11/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Dennis Hopper Estate to Victoria -- Get Out
The administrators of Dennis Hopper's trust want to sell off his multi-million dollar compound in Venice, CA -- but first they need the court to force Dennis' estranged wife Victoria Hopper off the property.
The Hopper trust recently filed a petition -- in L.A. County Superior Court -- to recover possession of the real estate from Victoria.
In the documents, the trust -- which includes Dennis' eldest daughter Marin -- claims Victoria is "wrongfully possessing and withholding ... control" of the compound, which is valued at just over $6 million.
According to the papers, Victoria was offered a different home in Brentwood -- which she already co-owns with the Hopper trust -- but she refused to move out of the Venice property.
The trust administrators say they need to sell the property in order to pay off Dennis' debts, according to the papers.
The administrators of Dennis Hopper's trust want to sell off his multi-million dollar compound in Venice, CA -- but first they need the court to force Dennis' estranged wife Victoria Hopper off the property.
The Hopper trust recently filed a petition -- in L.A. County Superior Court -- to recover possession of the real estate from Victoria.
In the documents, the trust -- which includes Dennis' eldest daughter Marin -- claims Victoria is "wrongfully possessing and withholding ... control" of the compound, which is valued at just over $6 million.
According to the papers, Victoria was offered a different home in Brentwood -- which she already co-owns with the Hopper trust -- but she refused to move out of the Venice property.
The trust administrators say they need to sell the property in order to pay off Dennis' debts, according to the papers.
- 8/4/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
The administrators of Dennis Hopper 's trust want to sell off his multi-million dollar compound in Venice, CA -- but first they need the court to force Dennis' estranged wife Victoria Hopper off the property. The Hopper trust recently filed a petition -- in L.A. County Superior Court -- to recover possession of the real estate from Victoria. In the documents, the trust -- which includes Dennis' eldest daughter Marin -- claims Victoria is...
- 8/4/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A dogfight is shaping up over Dennis Hopper's estate ... and an unintended victim could be his 7-year-old daughter Galen. We've learned lawyers for Victoria Hopper and Dennis' estate met last Friday to try and hash out an agreement -- to no avail. We're told the people in control of the estate -- the trustees -- want to kick Victoria and Galen off of Dennis' roperty immediately, but Victoria refuses to go. As for dividing up the spoils of the estate, we've learned Dennis Hopper drafted an amendment to his estate plan back in March, in which he effectively tried to cut down Galen's share from 40% to 25%. Under California law, however, the amendment may not be valid, because changes to an estate plan are severely restricted when a divorce is pending. And we've learned the lawyers have already drawn the battle lines over Victoria's cut in the estate -- she...
- 6/17/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
A dogfight is shaping up over Dennis Hopper 's estate ... and an unintended victim could be his 7-year-old daughter Galen . We've learned lawyers for Victoria Hopper and Dennis' estate met last Friday to try and hash out an agreement -- to no avail. We're told the people in control of the estate -- the trustees -- want to kick Victoria and Galen off of Dennis' property immediately, but Victoria refuses to go. As for dividing...
- 6/16/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
New York, May 31 – Late actor Dennis Hopper’s wife has plans of fighting for a share of his estate in court even though he had tried desperately to divorce her before he died.
Hopper, who had died due to complications from prostate cancer, had signed a prenuptial agreement with his wife Victoria Hopper that would leave her a bequest only if they were still married and living together at the time of his death.
According to TMZ, Victoria is planning to take the matter to court, because even though they lived in separate houses at the time of his death, her house was on his property, which as.
Hopper, who had died due to complications from prostate cancer, had signed a prenuptial agreement with his wife Victoria Hopper that would leave her a bequest only if they were still married and living together at the time of his death.
According to TMZ, Victoria is planning to take the matter to court, because even though they lived in separate houses at the time of his death, her house was on his property, which as.
- 5/31/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
Dennis Hopper -- Probate Battle Brewing
Dennis Hopper may have died peacefully, but TMZ has learned a war is about to erupt over his estate -- partially because Dennis died a married man.
Dennis had been desperately trying to divorce Victoria Hopper -- he filed in January -- but the clock ticked too quickly, and the divorce was not final when he died this morning.
Why the race to split up? Under the prenup, Victoria gets 25% of Dennis' fortune and a $250,000 life insurance payout -- but only if they were married and living together when Dennis died.
That 'living together' part is critical because Victoria has been living in a separate house, on the same property as Dennis. Sources tell us Victoria will argue that since she was on the property, she was living with Dennis -- and is therefore entitled to the big payout.
Dennis' high powered attorney Joe Mannis isn't surprised,...
Dennis Hopper may have died peacefully, but TMZ has learned a war is about to erupt over his estate -- partially because Dennis died a married man.
Dennis had been desperately trying to divorce Victoria Hopper -- he filed in January -- but the clock ticked too quickly, and the divorce was not final when he died this morning.
Why the race to split up? Under the prenup, Victoria gets 25% of Dennis' fortune and a $250,000 life insurance payout -- but only if they were married and living together when Dennis died.
That 'living together' part is critical because Victoria has been living in a separate house, on the same property as Dennis. Sources tell us Victoria will argue that since she was on the property, she was living with Dennis -- and is therefore entitled to the big payout.
Dennis' high powered attorney Joe Mannis isn't surprised,...
- 5/30/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Hollywoodnews.com: Hours after Dennis Hopper passed away, there is news brewing that there will be a battle over his estate with his wife Victoria Hopper.
Prior to this death, Dennis tried to divorce Victoria, filing in January. However, it was never finaled. Under the prenup, TMZ reports that Victoria is to receive 25% of Dennis’ worth, plus a $250,000 life insurance payout – but only if they were married and living together.
Per TMZ:
That ‘living together’ part is critical because Victoria has been living in a separate house, on the same property as Dennis. Sources tell us Victoria will argue that since she was on the property, she was living with Dennis — and is therefore entitled to the big payout.
Hopper’s attorney Joe Mannis expects Victoria to challenge the estate.
Prior to this death, Dennis tried to divorce Victoria, filing in January. However, it was never finaled. Under the prenup, TMZ reports that Victoria is to receive 25% of Dennis’ worth, plus a $250,000 life insurance payout – but only if they were married and living together.
Per TMZ:
That ‘living together’ part is critical because Victoria has been living in a separate house, on the same property as Dennis. Sources tell us Victoria will argue that since she was on the property, she was living with Dennis — and is therefore entitled to the big payout.
Hopper’s attorney Joe Mannis expects Victoria to challenge the estate.
- 5/30/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Dennis Hopper, who died Saturday (May 29) from complications of prostate cancer, has been trying to divorce his wife of 12 years -- Victoria Hopper -- since January. But his death at age 74 -- before the divorce could be made final -- will now leave his estate up for grabs.
Under the prenup, Victoria stands to get 25% of Dennis' fortune and a $250,000 life insurance payout if they were still married and living together when Dennis died.
TMZ reports that Victoria has been living in a separate, although connected, house on Hopper's property, as allowed by the court. She will no doubt argue in the upcoming probate hearings that they were therefore legally living together. The couple has a daughter, Galen Grier Hopper, born in 2003.
It's sad that this marriage came to such a bitter end. When the Dish Rag talked with Dennis in 2001, when he had been sober for 18 years, he told...
Under the prenup, Victoria stands to get 25% of Dennis' fortune and a $250,000 life insurance payout if they were still married and living together when Dennis died.
TMZ reports that Victoria has been living in a separate, although connected, house on Hopper's property, as allowed by the court. She will no doubt argue in the upcoming probate hearings that they were therefore legally living together. The couple has a daughter, Galen Grier Hopper, born in 2003.
It's sad that this marriage came to such a bitter end. When the Dish Rag talked with Dennis in 2001, when he had been sober for 18 years, he told...
- 5/30/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Dennis Hopper may have died peacefully, but TMZ has learned a war is about to erupt over his estate -- partially because Dennis died a married man. Dennis had been desperately trying to divorce Victoria Hopper -- he filed in January -- but the clock ticked too quickly, and the divorce was not final when he died this morning. Why the race to split up? Under the prenup , Victoria gets 25% of Dennis' fortune and a...
- 5/30/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dennis Hopper, an iconic movie figure thanks to the biker movie Easy Rider and David Lynch’s nightmarish Blue Velvet, died today at his home in Venice, in the Los Angeles area. Hopper, who was 74, had been suffering from prostate cancer. The revelation that Hopper (b. May 17, 1936, in Dodge City, Kansas) had been terminally ill was made public about two months ago, when his attorney declared that the actor-director could not be questioned by his wife’s attorneys in a deposition. Dennis and Victoria Hopper had been in litigation since the former filed for divorce in January after 14 years [...]...
- 5/29/2010
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Dennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood wild man whose memorable and erratic career included an early turn in "Rebel Without a Cause," an improbable smash with "Easy Rider" and a classic character role in "Blue Velvet," has died. He was 74.Hopper died Saturday at his home in the Los Angeles beach community of Venice, surrounded by family and friends, family friend Alex Hitz said. Hopper's manager announced in October 2009 that the actor-director had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.The success of "Easy Rider" and the spectacular failure of his next film, "The Last Movie," fit the pattern for the talented but sometimes uncontrollable Hopper, who also had parts in such favorites as "Apocalypse Now" and "Hoosiers." He was a two-time Academy Award nominee and in March was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.Tributes...
- 5/29/2010
- Filmicafe
Dennis Hopper died at his Venice, Calif., home on Saturday, his estranged wife, Victoria Hopper, confirmed to Access Hollywood.
The Hollywood legend was 74.
He was surrounded by all of his children at the time of his death, Victoria told Access.
The star had quietly battled prostate cancer for over nine years, with the disease taking a turn for the worst in recent months.
In March, a frail Dennis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he was introduced by Viggo Mortensen and honored by his "Easy Rider" co-star, Jack Nicholson.
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The Hollywood legend was 74.
He was surrounded by all of his children at the time of his death, Victoria told Access.
The star had quietly battled prostate cancer for over nine years, with the disease taking a turn for the worst in recent months.
In March, a frail Dennis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where he was introduced by Viggo Mortensen and honored by his "Easy Rider" co-star, Jack Nicholson.
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- 5/29/2010
- by AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff
- Access Hollywood
Dennis Hopper's wife isn't particularly moved by the idea that he's too sick to answer a few questions. Despite his illness, he's still an active guy, claim Victoria Hopper's attorneys in new court documents filed in response to the Hopper camp's claim that the cancer-stricken actor is too weak to sit for a deposition in their ongoing divorce proceedings. If he was healthy enough to make medical-marijuana runs every week, he could have certainly shown up to be deposed, the filing argues. A declaration from one of Victoria's attorneys, Tara L. Scott, states that their side has been perfectly willing to schedule a deposition at a time that would be most comfortable for Hopper and...
- 5/12/2010
- E! Online
Dennis Hopper's Wife -- He's Not That Sick
Dennis Hopper's estranged wife filed legal docs, claiming the actor is not as infirmed as he claims to be.
Victoria Hopper's lawyer, Mirka Royston from Trope and Trope, argues that Dennis is not fully leveling with the court when he says he's too ill to sit for a deposition in the divorce case.
Royston claims Dennis has traveled by private jet to New Mexico, accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and makes medical marijuana runs every week.
Royston claims -- although Dennis is terminally ill with cancer -- he should be required to sit for his depo so Victoria can establish a record before he passes.
Interesting note -- the docs say Dennis spends anywhere from $329 to $713 at marijuana shops each week.
Source: TMZ...
Dennis Hopper's estranged wife filed legal docs, claiming the actor is not as infirmed as he claims to be.
Victoria Hopper's lawyer, Mirka Royston from Trope and Trope, argues that Dennis is not fully leveling with the court when he says he's too ill to sit for a deposition in the divorce case.
Royston claims Dennis has traveled by private jet to New Mexico, accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and makes medical marijuana runs every week.
Royston claims -- although Dennis is terminally ill with cancer -- he should be required to sit for his depo so Victoria can establish a record before he passes.
Interesting note -- the docs say Dennis spends anywhere from $329 to $713 at marijuana shops each week.
Source: TMZ...
- 5/12/2010
- by tmz
- Gossipvita
Dennis Hopper 's estranged wife filed legal docs, claiming the actor is not as infirmed as he claims to be. Victoria Hopper 's lawyer, Mirka Royston from Trope and Trope , argues that Dennis is not fully leveling with the court when he says he's too ill to sit for a deposition in the divorce case . Royston claims Dennis has traveled by private jet to New Mexico, accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,...
- 5/12/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dennis Hopper, who is fighting prostate cancer and dealing with a divorce, is now saddled with another burden: a $12,000-a-month payment to his estranged wife. A judge ruled Monday that Hopper, 73, must pay Victoria Hopper $8,000 a month in spousal support and $4,000 in child support. Against the actor's wishes, the judge also ruled that Victoria can live on the Hopper compound in Venice, Calif., until their divorce case is resolved. All three grown Hopper children - Marin, Ruthanna and Henry Lee - showed up in court to support their father, though they didn't speak. Related: A Frail Dennis Hopper Receives Hollywood...
- 4/6/2010
- by Ken Lee
- PEOPLE.com
A frail Dennis Hopper received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday morning.
The actor, currently battling prostate cancer, received approval from his doctor to attend the ceremony. "Everyone here today that I've invited, and obviously some that I haven't invited, have enriched my life tremendously," he said, adding, "They've shown me a world that I would never have seen being a farm boy from Dodge City, Kansas, and learning things I would never have learned.
The actor, currently battling prostate cancer, received approval from his doctor to attend the ceremony. "Everyone here today that I've invited, and obviously some that I haven't invited, have enriched my life tremendously," he said, adding, "They've shown me a world that I would never have seen being a farm boy from Dodge City, Kansas, and learning things I would never have learned.
- 3/26/2010
- Extra
Actor-Director Dennis Hopper, 73, known for his spectacular performances in movies like Easy Rider and David Lynch's Blue Velvet, is reportedly on his deathbed. The actor, terminally ill from prostate cancer, is not able to undergo chemotherapy, according to his attorney in a statement contained in a court filing.
Attorney Joseph Mannis claimed that Hopper, who is locked in an ongoing divorce battle with his wife Victoria after 14 years of marriage, would find attending the deposition hearing too much to handle on account of his grave condtion. Victoria Hopper has stated in court filings that Hopper filed for divorce to cut her out of her inheritance, a charge the actor has refuted.
It should be noted that a court ruling earlier has mandated Hopper and his wife to stay at least 10 feet away from one another until the divorce case is over.
Above: Dennis Hopper with his wife Victoria.
Attorney Joseph Mannis claimed that Hopper, who is locked in an ongoing divorce battle with his wife Victoria after 14 years of marriage, would find attending the deposition hearing too much to handle on account of his grave condtion. Victoria Hopper has stated in court filings that Hopper filed for divorce to cut her out of her inheritance, a charge the actor has refuted.
It should be noted that a court ruling earlier has mandated Hopper and his wife to stay at least 10 feet away from one another until the divorce case is over.
Above: Dennis Hopper with his wife Victoria.
- 3/26/2010
- by MovieCola.com
- MovieCola
Dennis Hopper, Isabella Rosselini in Blue Velvet Dennis Hopper, a late ’60s icon thanks to the biker movie Easy Rider, is terminally ill with prostate cancer, according to reports. The revelation was made public after his attorney declared the 73-year-old actor-director could not be questioned by his wife’s attorneys in a deposition. Dennis and Victoria Hopper have been in litigation since the former filed for divorce in January. The couple had been married for 14 years. In court filings, Victoria has claimed that her husband wanted the divorce so as to cut her out of her inheritance. Hopper denies that. With his doctor’s permission, Hopper is scheduled to be present at a ceremony celebrating his new star on the Hollywood Walk of [...]...
- 3/25/2010
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Dennis Hopper's divorce is epic nasty ... and now we've learned Dennis' lawyer has pulled out his most potent weapon -- a chocolate bunny rabbit.We've learned Victoria Hopper's lawyer, Sorrell Trope, fired off a letter to Dennis' hired gun, Joe Mannis, demanding the return of various items, including a toothbrush, dog bowls and coffee mugs.According to official documents obtained by TMZ, Mannis sent Trope a gift basket filled with sardonic goodies, including a chocolate bunny rabbit,...
- 3/10/2010
- TMZ
Dennis Hopper's wife swiped a whole junkyard worth of crap out of the actor's home since their epic divorce saga began -- this according to hilarious divorce docs filed today in L.A. Superior Court.Victoria Hopper's lawyer fired off a letter to Dennis' lawyer on March 8 -- informing him his client's estranged wife had entered his home and taken several items she claims were hers ... including a laundry basket, some children's toys,...
- 3/9/2010
- TMZ
The Dennis Hopper divorce was back in court today, and it's apparent Victoria Hopper, Dennis' estranged wife, will not leave her home without a fight.According to court docs, Victoria must leave Dennis' compound on March 15. But in legal papers filed today and obtained by TMZ, Victoria claims the prenup she signed does require her to vacate one of the homes on the property, but she says she's living in a different, freestanding home on...
- 3/9/2010
- TMZ
By all accounts, Dennis Hopper is a seriously sick man. By his account, his estranged wife isn't helping his health. A Los Angeles judge has sided with the Easy Rider star and barred Victoria Hopper from coming near him after he accused her of being "inhuman," "extremely volatile" and "insane and out of her mind." The 73-year-old actor has been confined to his Venice compound, struggling with prostate cancer. Per today's order, Victoria cannot come within 10 feet of her husband, his adult children or his assistant. Dennis, meanwhile, was granted permission to visit with his and Victoria's 6-year-old daughter, Galen, for two hours a day. And Victoria was allowed use of the...
- 2/11/2010
- E! Online
TMZ was in court this morning in the Dennis Hopper/Victoria Hopper divorce case, where the judge just ruled Victoria must stay 10 feet away from Dennis, his adult son, Henry, his daughter, Marin and his assistant, Emily Davis.The judge also ruled Victoria may not enter the main Dennis Hopper residence in Venice, CA or any other portion of the property other than the unit where Victoria is currently living. The judge ruled Victoria can...
- 2/11/2010
- TMZ
Dennis Hopper has been forced into filing for divorce, his wife has reportedly claimed. Showbiz Spy reports that the ailing 73-year-old actor has been persuaded by his older children and advisors. "Over the past few weeks [Hopper] has stated to me that he has been 'pressured' by his advisers and adult children from other relationships to file for dissolution of our marriage," Victoria Hopper said. (more)...
- 1/26/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Dennis Hopper's soon-to-be ex-wife claims he smokes pot in front of their six-year-old daughter. Victoria Hopper filed legal papers requesting the sole custody of their kid, Galen, after the cancer-stricken actor filed for divorce from her.
According to the declaration filed by Victoria and obtained by The Daily Beast, aside from the pot allegation, the actor's fifth wife also claims that Dennis threatened her life if she divorced him, saying "Something bad is going to happen to you [Victoria] and you won't see it coming."
The 73-year-old "Easy Rider" star also keeps loaded firearms in their bedroom, which are easily accessible to Galen.
In addition to the allegations, Victoria also claims that Dennis, who is critically battling prostate cancer, doesn't want to divorce her at all, but his other family members, including his 47-year-old daughter Marin, pressured him to do so to cut her off financially.
According to the declaration filed by Victoria and obtained by The Daily Beast, aside from the pot allegation, the actor's fifth wife also claims that Dennis threatened her life if she divorced him, saying "Something bad is going to happen to you [Victoria] and you won't see it coming."
The 73-year-old "Easy Rider" star also keeps loaded firearms in their bedroom, which are easily accessible to Galen.
In addition to the allegations, Victoria also claims that Dennis, who is critically battling prostate cancer, doesn't want to divorce her at all, but his other family members, including his 47-year-old daughter Marin, pressured him to do so to cut her off financially.
- 1/26/2010
- icelebz.com
Following the news earlier this month that actor Dennis Hopper had filed for divorce amid his battle with cancer, his estranged wife is now seeking full custody of their daughter. Victoria Hopper filed divorce documents on Monday citing irreconcilable differences behind their split and asking for full custody of their 6-year-old daughter. She is, however, asking that visitation rights be granted to the star. Dennis' divorce petition, obtained by "The Insider" and filed on January 14, indicated that he was seeking joint custody of his daughter and asked that the judge award his wife spousal support. News broke in October 2009 that Dennis is battling prostate cancer.
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- 1/26/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Dennis Hopper allegedly smokes pot in front of his six-year-old daughter and once threatened to kill his soon-to-be ex-wife ... this according to legal docs in the couple's divorce.Victoria Hopper has had legal papers drafted in an attempt to get custody of the couple's daughter, Galen, plus child and spousal support.In the docs, Victoria claims Dennis is very sick from his battle with prostate cancer and has been smoking medicinal marijuana ... sometimes in front of Galen.
- 1/25/2010
- TMZ
Dennis Hopper, who is reportedly facing his 'final days surrounded by family and friends,' filed for divorce yesterday from his wife of 14 years, Victoria Hopper, the mother of their six-year-old daughter Galen. Victoria is wife number five, but this marriage has far outlasted the previous four, which included the 8-day marriage to Michelle Phillips. He and Victoria have been together for 18 years. So what happened? Adding to the confusion, a family friend told Huffington Post that Hopper is mentally incapacitated from the enormous amounts of medication he is on given his state. A long time friend of the couple said, "It's truly a tragedy, and sadly its all about the money and who inherits what. This is about getting Victoria out of the will, nothing more, nothing less." Hopper has three grown children, Marin, Henry and Ruthiana, although he reportedly has not...
- 1/15/2010
- by Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Hollywood is preparing to decamp for Denver for what could be the frothiest showbiz participation in a political convention ever.
There will be almost as many invite-only events featuring Hollywood stars and studio bigwigs at the Democratic National Convention as there will be proceedings planned for the podium or parties for the faithful. This go-round will rival if not surpass the star power of the 1960 and 1992 conventions, where glitzy candidates John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton attracted an unusually large contingent of their Tinseltown friends and supporters. But both of those confabs were held in sprawling, distracted Los Angeles; in the much narrower confines of Denver, the impact of the Hollywood heavyweights might be even more noticeable.
Sen. Barack Obama's own rock-star status no doubt also will ratchet up the sizzle factor.
Celebrities expected to attend at least some of the events in the Mile High City include Ben Affleck, Josh Brolin, Annette Bening, Spike Lee, Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, Richard Schiff and Kerry Washington.
Among the likely execs on hand will be Sony's Michael Lynton, DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg, Endeavor's Ari Emmanuel, producer Lawrence Bender and Comcast's Jeff Shell -- all of whom have served on Obama's National Finance Committee.
And because it is in Denver, the home of the country's key coterie of cablers, companies like Starz are among those that intend to make the most of their host perch.
Prominent figures from entertainment, mainstream and new-media and literature will be part of what the John Malone-backed cable conglomerate has dubbed the Starz Green Room, a venue just steps from the main convention hall in the Pepsi Center.
Stressing that it is "a topical but nonpartisan undertaking," Starz organizers are positioning their initiative as a complement to the official events of the convention, which runs Aug. 25-28. The schedule ranges from socially themed films and panel discussions to an online film competition discussing the meaning of democracy. The program is being produced by Starz Entertainment and its partners SeaChange Communications, founded by Jamie McGurk and Victoria Hopper; the Impact Film Festival, founded by Jody Arlington, Jamie Shor and Kimball Stroud; and the Denver Film Society, based at the Starz FilmCenter in the Tivoli.
Among the participants at one Starz event or another are Brolin, Affleck, Charlize Theron and Morgan Spurlock, who will either cross paths with or interface with such politicians as Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and assorted other city, state and national elected officials. Pundits, bloggers and activists on hand will include Arianna Huffington, John Podesta, Hilary Rosen, Walter Isaacson and Dennis Prager.
Panel topics planned for the SeaChange Ideas Forum range from how high-profile friends help politicians succeed to the increasing role of viral videos and social networks in political debate and an examination of the role of faith-based voters and alternatives to military solutions for solving global crises.
The Impact Film Festival is presenting such contemporary films as "Flow," "Battle in Seattle," "Trouble the Water" and "The Black List," which will be followed by conversations with the filmmakers and others associated with the projects. Also included are "The Visitor" and "Henry Poole Is Here" from Overture Films, the theatrical division of Starz.
Another organization fielding a sizable Hollywood contingent in Denver is the nonprofit Creative Coalition, which with Target is sponsoring a gala featuring a benefit performance by the Black Eyed Peas on Aug. 27 at the Fillmore Auditorium.
The Creative Coalition is focused on bringing Hollywood star power to bear on such issues as health care and education reform, public funding for the arts and affordable housing. The Creative Coalition neither endorses nor raises funds for political parties or candidates and also will be present at the Republican National Convention.
Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, said that what matters most at these conventions is not star power itself but how such power can draw attention to the issues.
"We have a great track record of bringing substance with splash," she said.
In addition to hosting the Wednesday night gala, the Creative Coalition will host a luncheon honoring Bening and the 14 female senators of the 109th Congress. A Screen Media Films documentary about the senators and narrated by Bening, "14 Women," will get its close-up at the morning reception at Earl's restaurant in Denver.
"14 Women" is one of several films that Screen Media and the Creative Coalition will be showing during both the Democratic and Republican conventions.
The "Spotlight Initiative" highlights films -- "Skid Row," "Big Rigs," "Honeydrippers" and "14 Women" -- that have a social message.
Robert Baruc, president of Screen Media Films, said Monday that the films' messages are key.
"We feel they address important issues," Baruc said. "Here is a platform where we will have the eyes of important people in politics."
Lee will be honored Sunday night, just before the convention's opening, at a reception sponsored by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, the Creative Coalition and Eli Lilly. It's to honor the accomplishments of black leaders in the field of public policy. "Gospel Hill," a film by Giancarlo Esposito starring Danny Glover and Angela Bassett, will unspool Monday morning at a brunch in Denver.
Elizabeth Guider reported from Los Angeles; Paul J. Gough reported from New York.
There will be almost as many invite-only events featuring Hollywood stars and studio bigwigs at the Democratic National Convention as there will be proceedings planned for the podium or parties for the faithful. This go-round will rival if not surpass the star power of the 1960 and 1992 conventions, where glitzy candidates John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton attracted an unusually large contingent of their Tinseltown friends and supporters. But both of those confabs were held in sprawling, distracted Los Angeles; in the much narrower confines of Denver, the impact of the Hollywood heavyweights might be even more noticeable.
Sen. Barack Obama's own rock-star status no doubt also will ratchet up the sizzle factor.
Celebrities expected to attend at least some of the events in the Mile High City include Ben Affleck, Josh Brolin, Annette Bening, Spike Lee, Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, Richard Schiff and Kerry Washington.
Among the likely execs on hand will be Sony's Michael Lynton, DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg, Endeavor's Ari Emmanuel, producer Lawrence Bender and Comcast's Jeff Shell -- all of whom have served on Obama's National Finance Committee.
And because it is in Denver, the home of the country's key coterie of cablers, companies like Starz are among those that intend to make the most of their host perch.
Prominent figures from entertainment, mainstream and new-media and literature will be part of what the John Malone-backed cable conglomerate has dubbed the Starz Green Room, a venue just steps from the main convention hall in the Pepsi Center.
Stressing that it is "a topical but nonpartisan undertaking," Starz organizers are positioning their initiative as a complement to the official events of the convention, which runs Aug. 25-28. The schedule ranges from socially themed films and panel discussions to an online film competition discussing the meaning of democracy. The program is being produced by Starz Entertainment and its partners SeaChange Communications, founded by Jamie McGurk and Victoria Hopper; the Impact Film Festival, founded by Jody Arlington, Jamie Shor and Kimball Stroud; and the Denver Film Society, based at the Starz FilmCenter in the Tivoli.
Among the participants at one Starz event or another are Brolin, Affleck, Charlize Theron and Morgan Spurlock, who will either cross paths with or interface with such politicians as Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and assorted other city, state and national elected officials. Pundits, bloggers and activists on hand will include Arianna Huffington, John Podesta, Hilary Rosen, Walter Isaacson and Dennis Prager.
Panel topics planned for the SeaChange Ideas Forum range from how high-profile friends help politicians succeed to the increasing role of viral videos and social networks in political debate and an examination of the role of faith-based voters and alternatives to military solutions for solving global crises.
The Impact Film Festival is presenting such contemporary films as "Flow," "Battle in Seattle," "Trouble the Water" and "The Black List," which will be followed by conversations with the filmmakers and others associated with the projects. Also included are "The Visitor" and "Henry Poole Is Here" from Overture Films, the theatrical division of Starz.
Another organization fielding a sizable Hollywood contingent in Denver is the nonprofit Creative Coalition, which with Target is sponsoring a gala featuring a benefit performance by the Black Eyed Peas on Aug. 27 at the Fillmore Auditorium.
The Creative Coalition is focused on bringing Hollywood star power to bear on such issues as health care and education reform, public funding for the arts and affordable housing. The Creative Coalition neither endorses nor raises funds for political parties or candidates and also will be present at the Republican National Convention.
Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, said that what matters most at these conventions is not star power itself but how such power can draw attention to the issues.
"We have a great track record of bringing substance with splash," she said.
In addition to hosting the Wednesday night gala, the Creative Coalition will host a luncheon honoring Bening and the 14 female senators of the 109th Congress. A Screen Media Films documentary about the senators and narrated by Bening, "14 Women," will get its close-up at the morning reception at Earl's restaurant in Denver.
"14 Women" is one of several films that Screen Media and the Creative Coalition will be showing during both the Democratic and Republican conventions.
The "Spotlight Initiative" highlights films -- "Skid Row," "Big Rigs," "Honeydrippers" and "14 Women" -- that have a social message.
Robert Baruc, president of Screen Media Films, said Monday that the films' messages are key.
"We feel they address important issues," Baruc said. "Here is a platform where we will have the eyes of important people in politics."
Lee will be honored Sunday night, just before the convention's opening, at a reception sponsored by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, the Creative Coalition and Eli Lilly. It's to honor the accomplishments of black leaders in the field of public policy. "Gospel Hill," a film by Giancarlo Esposito starring Danny Glover and Angela Bassett, will unspool Monday morning at a brunch in Denver.
Elizabeth Guider reported from Los Angeles; Paul J. Gough reported from New York.
- 8/18/2008
- by By Elizabeth Guider and Paul J. Gough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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