Jon Hamm Gave Up 60 Percent Of His Salary To Make ‘Confess, Fletch’ Happen

By As a Clark Atlanta University student, Kennedy Whisenant, 21, does not take it for granted that she’s enrolled in an HBCU. She grew up watching the adventures of students at the fictional Hillman College on Cosby Show spin-off A Different World, and says the environment at Clark Atlanta University isn’t far off. Between her professors and being a proud member of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., her college experience has nurtured her and provided her with a robust support system.

By There’s an old adage that says, “You don’t choose HBCUs; HBCUs choose you.” For Kennedy Orr, that couldn’t have been more true. “I knew that in my heart I wanted to go to an HBCU,” the 19-year-old says.

By For a young woman with more accomplishments than you could imagine, you might be surprised to learn, Winslyn Parrish embraces failures like an old friend. Whether it’s serving as sophomore class president during her time at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee or leading membership recruitment and retention for national community-service-based organization SISTUHS, Inc., following the coronavirus pandemic, every win in her life comes in the face of professional and personal loss.

By When Karyn Onyeneho was 31 years old, her grandmother Caroline passed away. Her death was premature, and the doctors said it was from type 2 diabetes complications. A naturally inquisitive and compassionate person, Karyn researched the disease to learn more about it.

By Noella Williams is a Pisces sun, Pisces Moon, and Libra rising—thanks for asking. Her hobbies include lounging around with her Animal Crossing–themed Nintendo Switch, talking about Loki, the fictional character played by Tom Hiddleston, who’s an “acquired thirst,” and yelling at old men who are trying to control women’s bodies.

By As a college junior, Evolone Layne has spent every summer since getting accepted to Howard University, a prestigious HBCU in Washington DC, interning at companies including Apple and NASA because of her passion for STEM.She holds an interest in artificial intelligence after a trip to urgent care for a mystery bruise that was treated with Advil. Wouldn’t it be better, she thought, if health care practitioners could go to a computer that’s programmed to know what’s going on with our bodies?In addition to her commitment to science, Layne has a deep love of music, having once dreamt of being a vocal coach.

By Activism often means going big—organizing a march for justice or starting a social media campaign—but for Maisie Brown, activism starts locally. In response to the ongoing Mississippi water crisis, the 21-year-old sophomore and political science major at Jackson State University—one of the largest HBCUs—is leading the effort to deliver drinking water to residents who can’t make it to the city’s distribution centers.The grassroots activist is dedicated to community-driven social change focusing on local issues requiring a local solution.

Lifestyles of the rich and famous! This week’s episode of “The Kardashians” was less about the drama and more about the eccentric as Kris Jenner went in for her hip replacement surgery.

Naman Ramachandran The 35th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA, Nov. 9-20), will open with the world premiere of Iranian-Dutch filmmaker Niki Padidar’s “All You See.” The festival has also revealed the titles in its competition lineups. In all, 277 titles will be screened at the in-person festival. Artistic director Orwa Nyrabia said: “Here’s an eclectic lineup that is united only by originality. Through the subjectivities of these filmmakers, an image of a world in pain emerges – a humanity that is trying hard, that is vulnerable and sincere, that is complex and persistent. The diversity of artistic forms is astonishing, and there are no boundaries when it comes to tackling the biggest powers or inventing new grammar.”

Ed Meza @edmezavar Cohen Film Collection is continuing its restorations of classic Merchant Ivory productions, among them 1963’s “The Householder,” the first film collaboration between Ismail Merchant and James Ivory. The classics label of Cohen Media Group, Cohen Film Collection is lining up the restorations of four titles that also include the 1977 episodic romantic drama “Roseland,” with Teresa Wright and Christopher Walken, and two films directed by Merchant, “In Custody” (1994), featuring Shashi Kapoor, and “The Proprietor” (1996), starring Jeanne Moreau. Tim Lanza, Cohen Film Collection vice president and archivist, says he chose “In Custody” – Merchant’s feature directorial debut — and “The Proprietor” in particular “because James Ivory was keen to have a rerelease of some of the films that were directed by Ismael Merchant himself.”

The Trafford Centre is hosting a Christmas gift and essential items donation point to help ease the cost of living and energy crisis on residents of the borough.

Manchester United have defended their policy of paying out annual dividends to shareholders after being questioned on the approach by supporters.

Ken Barlow is set to find himself reunited with another former flame as Coronation Street announced the return of Stephanie Beacham. The actress will reprise her role of Martha Frazer in the ITV soap next month, it was revealed on Thursday (October 10).

Talks are now to take place over a call for night trams for workers, lone women and revellers in Salford. A debate on whether to ask Transport for Greater Manchester to introduce trams until 2am on weekdays and 4am at weekends stalled at a Salford city council meeting because of lack of time.

Stray Kids singer Seungmin has dropped a brand-new single titled ‘Close To You’ as a contribution to the Love In Contract official soundtrack.The release of Seungmin’s new track was first announced by representatives of South Korean cable network tVN on October 19, via Daum News. The song was subsequently released on all major music platforms on October 20 at 6pm KST.Described as a song that “showcases Seungmin’s outstanding vocal ability”, ‘Close To You”s lyrics “contains feelings of love that have already occupied a large space in the heart”.

AOA’s Seolhyun has parted ways with longtime label FNC Entertainment after 10 years, as confirmed by the agency.The announcement from FNC Entertainment was made via South Korean news outlet Sports Kyunghang. The label shared that “after [a] long conversation and discussion with Seolhyun, FNC Entertainment has agreed to end our management work [with Seolhyun]”, as translated by Soompi. It remains unclear whether the Korean idol will remain part of AOA following her departure.“Since her debut in 2012, Seolhyun has impressed in many different fields as an artist who represents FNC Entertainment,” the notice read. “We convey our gratitude to Seolhyun for trusting us and being with us for a long time, and we express our gratitude to all the fans who always send love and support without holding back.”FNC Entertainment then wrote that it will continue to “sincerely support Seolhyun’s activities going forward”.

James Corden following his recent ban from a New York restaurant.On Monday (October 17), Balthazar owner Keith McNally announced that he was banning The Late Late Show host from his restaurant due to his “abusive” behaviour towards staff members.The ban was lifted hours later, after Corden reportedly apologised for his behaviour. “James Corden just called me and apologised profusely,” McNally wrote on Instagram.

Jennifer Aniston holds on tight to a cute purple dog stuffed toy while filming night scenes for season three The Morning Show in New York City on Wednesday (September 28).

Jon Hamm's role in "Bridesmaids" was legendary, but it turns out that he was only in the film as a favor to a friend. That friend? Kristen Wiig. In discussing his Ted character in the 2011 film on SiriusXM's "Pop Culture Spotlight with Jessica Shaw," Jon revealed that he signed on without a script, without a financial agreement or without even talking to his agents."I did that movie before there was a part, before there was a script, I said 'yes' to it. And [my] agents went, 'Oh, well, s***.

Jennifer Aniston is back in action and looking better than ever! She is back in New York City filming the latest installment of The Morning Show, and she has a new co-star by her side. The star has returned to all her Alex Levy glory, looking like the ultimate girlboss on set.MORE: Jennifer Aniston excitedly reveals truth behind viral shower photoShe was spotted filming in the streets of downtown New York City in a stylish outfit, and with her was Mad Men star Jon Hamm, whose casting in the hit Apple TV Show was announced earlier in the summer.The former Friends star was spotted looking chic as ever as she donned a black turtleneck and a cropped, double breasted black blazer with sharp lapels and tortoise buttons, which she paired with figure-hugging bootcut jeans and black suede booties.WATCH: Jennifer Aniston pays emotional tribute to her father as she makes surprise apprearanceMORE: David Schwimmer hilariously replicates Jennifer Aniston's latest shower photoShe topped the look off by letting her iconic golden locks shine, and accessorizing with silver aviator glasses.However, there was one more accessory that really topped the cake, and Jennifer showed off not only her style but her impossible coolness by effortlessly hopping on a silver vintage Porsche Targa, which was convertible to boot.Jon later joined in on the fun, hopping into the luxury sports car next to his co-star, looking smart in black jeans and a gray t-shirt layered under a black army jacket.

Jennifer Aniston offers Jon Hamm a ride in her Porsche while filming scenes for the upcoming season of The Morning Show in New York City on Monday (September 26).

Jon Hamm was fully invested in his new movie, Confess, Fletch.

SiriusXM’s latest episode of “Pop Culture Spotlight with Jessica Shaw.” And that’s why he’s uncredited in the 2011 Paul Feig comedy, in which he opened the film with a hilarious sex scene with Wiig as her soon-to-be ex-boyfriend.The “Mad Men” star explained to Shaw that he simply couldn’t turn Wiig down after they hit it off during his “SNL” hosting stint. “We were in a couple sketches together and got along like a house on fire, and she said, ‘Will you please be in my movie? Please be in my movie.’ You know, nobody knew it was gonna be the global success that it was.

Emmy winner Jon Hamm seems like one of the good guys in Hollywood. In 2022, he gave up 60 percent of his salary to finance an extra three days of filming for the indie comedy Confess, Fletch which must mean he’s in a pretty secure position to make that sort of investment. Which leads fans to wonder what Jon Hamm’s net worth is and how much he made while filming Mad Men as Don Draper, one of his most legendary roles.

Zack Sharf How committed was Jon Hamm to getting “Confess, Fletch” made? Director Greg Mottola revealed to Uproxx (via IndieWire) that the “Mad Men” Emmy winner gave back 60 percent of his salary to help finance three extra days of filming on the indie project. Mottola also gave up a portion of his own salary to extend the shoot. According to Mottola, the money that Miramax executive Bill Block was able to put up for the film only covered 27 days of shooting. When Mottola and Hamm went out to find extra funding to bring the shoot to 30 days, they were rejected by every financier. “Everyone said, ‘I don’t know that this kind of comedy works in this day and age,'” Mottola said. “They just had a kind of like, ‘Who’s Fletch? I don’t think anyone cares anymore.’

Jon Hamm is setting the record straight! After years of chatter, the actor finally cleared the air on the rumor that he goes commando.

Jon Hamm has worn underwear "every single day of [his] life". The 51-year-old actor was previously the subject of rumours that the wardrobe department on 'Mad Men' had to force him to wear pants because his massive member was visible in the 1960s suits he wore on the show but he's insisted that's not true and he has never gone commando.

Naman Ramachandran Joachim Back’s “Corner Office,” featuring “Mad Men” star John Hamm, will open the 30th edition of London’s Raindance Film Festival (Oct. 26-Nov. 5). Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg’s “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game” will close the festival. To mark its 30th anniversary, Raindance will screen iconic independent films that had their U.K. premieres at the festival, including “Pulp Fiction,” “Memento,” “The Blair Witch Project” and “Oldboy.” Special screenings of new films include the world premiere of Stephen Moyer’s “A Bit of Light” (U.K.), starring Anna Paquin and Ray Winstone; director Moshe Rosenthal will take part in a Raindance masterclass and present the U.K. premiere of “Karaoke” (Israel); and the world premiere of Dilshad Husain’s British Asian feature “Banglatown.”

Jon Hamm has been working with a therapist to "unpack" his trauma. The 51-year-old actor lost his mother to cancer at the age of ten, and Jon admits that he needed to work on his mental health before he was able to truly commit himself to his girlfriend Anna Osceola. The Hollywood star shared: "I'm in a relationship right now and .

Jon Hamm is "very much" in love with his girlfriend Anna Osceola. During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show on Monday, host Howard asked the Mad Men actor whether he was "in love" with his partner. "I, very much so, am," he replied.

Jon Hamm has love on the brain! The actor, who has never been married, told Howard Stern that he is in a space in his life where he is ready to settle down. “I’m in a relationship right now and it’s comfortable,” the 51-year-old actor said on Stern’s SirusXM radio show about his relationship with Anna Osceala. “It’s a feeling of taking care of someone else and being taken care of.«The star said that his relationship is a result of working on himself and doing the work to unpack trauma — which includes his mother's death at a young age -- so that it can continue to be successful. “And it’s also been a process of working on myself, my mental health and unpacking all of that trauma, my realizing that, you know, when you lose somebody that’s so important to you like a mother so early, that creates a wound that blocks a lot of that emotional accessibility, that blocks a lot of that availability, and vulnerability,» he shared.Hamm noted that he's thought about taking his relationship to the next level.