Inside Gene Hackman’s Second Career as a Novelist: ‘My Way of Staying Relevant’

Gene Hackman and the cover of his novel ‘Pursuit’.Photo:Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage; Pocket Books Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage; Pocket Books Gene Hackman, whowas found dead on Feb. 26at age 95, alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and one of their three dogs, was an acclaimed onscreen presence for decades. The two-time Oscar winner had memorable roles in iconic films likeBonnie and Clyde,The French Connection,Superman: The Movie,UnforgivenandThe Birdcage.But Hackman also had a second career as a novelist, and he published several works of fiction throughout his lifetime.

Inside Jelly Roll’s Weight Loss Journey: Everything the Singer Has Said About Losing Over 100 Lbs. — and Which Goal He Wants to Hit Next

Jelly Roll attends The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee, In this image released on December 12, 2024, Jelly Roll at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.Photo:Sara Kauss/FilmMagic; Scott Legato/Penske Media via Getty Sara Kauss/FilmMagic; Scott Legato/Penske Media via Getty Jelly Rollinspired fans with his public dedication to improving his health — and has hit some major milestones in the process. “I think that people who become as big as I became, when they lose the weight, they’re kind of ashamed,” he said on Bunnie’sDumb Blonde Podcast.

Inside Judge's Emotional Scolding of Mom Who Fatally Stabbed Her 13-Month-Old Daughter: 'You Did a Horrible Thing'

Chloe Driver, Hannah Nicole Driver.Photo:Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (2) Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (2) A Georgia judgescoldeda mother who fatally stabbed her 13-month-old daughter, calling the crime “heinous” and “unfathomable.” “You did a horrible thing,” Cherokee County Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea told 24-year-old Chloe Driver during hersentencing on Thursday, Dec. 12. “This was a heinous offense with evidence that was so graphic and so traumatic that I began to do research on what kind of support and help we could give the jurors who were having to consider it,” she said.

Inside Justin and Hailey Bieber's 'Romantic' Wedding Weekend Vacation in Costa Rica (Exclusive Source)

Hailey and Justin Bieber in December 2024.Photo:Justin Bieber/Instagram Justin Bieber/Instagram Justin BieberandHailey Biebergot away for some fun in the sun. A source tells PEOPLE that Justin and Hailey —who have been married for six years— traveled to Costa Rica this weekend for fashion consultant Lauren Perez’s brother’s wedding. “They attended a wedding but also had special alone time,” the source says of their “romantic” getaway. “They seemed very happy.” Hailey and Justin Bieber in December 2024.

Inside Katt Williams' 'Effortlessly Funny' Surprise Role inOne of Them Days: He 'Goes All Out' (Exclusive Video)

Katt Williams made a lasting impression on theOne of Them Dayscast.In the buddy comedy,Keke PalmerandSZAplay best friends who need money fast, and Williams pops up as Lucky, an odd stranger warning them about the risks of payday loan providers.Williams, 53, is “just effortlessly funny,” says costar Patrick Cage II in a behind-the-scenes clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE.In the video, director Lawrence Lamont, as producer Issa Rae laughs, applauds Williams for the “way he lives and breathes and, like, goes all out to be the character.