As TV/Movie producer Sonny Grosso, The French Connection detective once noted, most of us are lucky if we meet one famous person in our lives, let alone have dinner with them.

An eye for perfection. Detail oriented. An excellent negotiator who’s also observant and inquisitive. How’s that for starters?

“Great photos and videos serve as a touchstone, and sometimes they can be more powerful than words, and create memorable storytelling. Contemporary society is fast-paced, with a vast amount of information flooding the internet and the real world. However, people are increasingly attracted to vivid images and footage, so for my clients in the current media environment, I collaborate with them to quickly capture people's attention. Compelling photos and videos can accomplish their purpose in the shortest amount of time without requiring people to spend more time reading. Once attention is captured, those who are interested will delve deeper and conduct further research.”—Jiayi Liang

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, co-starring Chris Hemsworth as the messianic figure Dementus and Anya Taylor-Joy as the equally driven Furiosa, rocked the worldwide box office with almost $60 million in receipts when it opened, and with solid reviews.

Charming Jude Law, 51, is father to seven children but manages to balance his career and family life.

"Winning an Oscar for Best Makeup is my dream and goal. The special effects makeup in the movie ‘Poor Things,’ particularly on actor Willem Dafoe, is nothing short of spectacular—this multiple Oscar winner earned Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling. And, actor Dafoe's transformation is astounding, as the makeup seamlessly blends with his natural features to create incredibly realistic and sometimes unsettling characteristics. From intricate prosthetics to meticulous detailing, every aspect of the special effects makeup adds depth and authenticity to the characters, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. Dafoe's ability to embody these roles with such authenticity further highlights the brilliance of the special effects makeup team's work, showcasing their skill in bringing characters to life on the screen.”—Makeup Artist Xurui Zhang

Canadian-born superstar actor Ryan Gosling has gone from playing Ken in the mega box office hit movie, Barbie, to singing “I’m Just Ken” at the recent Oscars, and now is jumping off burning buildings and rocking it with Emily Blunt in their new action flick The Fall Guy.

What lengths will we go to please our own Mothers, eh?

“With my work on ‘Solitudes in Motion,’ which happily earned me NYX, Platinum Hermes Creative, MUSE Creative and VEGA Digital awards, my primary responsibility was the creation of the poster design. However, the impact of the design extended beyond just the poster itself. The design was leveraged across various aspects of the event, including the event program and all advertisements. By maintaining consistency in design across these different touchpoints, we were able to create a cohesive and immersive brand experience for attendees.”—Award-winning activist graphic designer Mackenzie Costa

“In the various commercials I’ve done, directors and clients have told me they appreciate my ability to tell a story without dialog and also my unpredictability and my comedic timing aspect. For example, I made it my own in Amazon’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ holiday commercial, which caught director Wayne McClammy’s attention at the audition. Then during this shoot, as with others, it’s not so much that I’ve been able to offer any suggestions. But it’s been about me making bold non-verbal choices and then the director chooses those bold choices for the final cut of the commercial. Overall, I’ve been told that I follow directions really well, and I also create my own ideas to add to the performance and make the role better.”—Linda Grasso, actor/writer/producer