Josh Gad Says He Missed Out onAvatarRole Because CGI Version of Him Looked Like 'a Tall, Overweight Smurf'

Josh Gad and character from 2009’s Avatar.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; WETA Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; WETA Josh Gadis sharing why he never took a trip to Pandora. In Gad’s new memoirIn Gad We Trust, the actor recalled that he auditioned forJames Cameron’s firstAvatarmovie in the mid-2000s while he was in the middle of hisdebut Broadway runin the musicalThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Gad, 43, said he auditioned forAvatarafter striking an agreement with the musical’s producer that he could leave the production if he booked a job with a film or television series.

Josh Groban Says David Foster Told Him He Was a 'Little Flat' the First Time He Met Him at 16 (Exclusive)

BeforeDavid FosterandJosh Grobanbecame friends and frequent collaborators, they crossed paths when Groban was only 16 years old. “I met David Foster through a voice teacher I was working with in L.A.,” Groban, 43, tells Gad of Foster, 75. “David Foster called him at one point and said, ‘I’m in a real jam. I’m doing a a concert for the new governor of California and Michael Crawford fromPhantom of the Operahad just backed out.

Josh Groban Says He Tried to Recreate His L.A. Family Christmas in N.Y.C. Last Year: 'A Fun Memory' (Exclusive)

Josh Groban.Photo:CBS CBS While Los Angeles and New York may have totally different December climates, wherever the Groban family gathers for the holidays brings magic.Josh Grobanchatted with PEOPLE at Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry event on Oct. 4, sharing his favorite recent holiday memory.Groban says he always celebrates Christmas at his parents’ house in Los Angeles. Last year, however, his family had to make an adjustment while the 43-year-old played his Tony-nominated titular role inSweeney Toddon Broadway.

Josh Hall Reflects on 'Tough Year' amid Christina Haack Divorce: 'Realized Who Is Really There for You'

Christina Haack and Josh Hall before their July 2024 split (left) and Josh Hall’s reflective post amid their ongoing divorce (right).Photo:Christina Haack/Instagram; Josh Hall/Instagram Christina Haack/Instagram; Josh Hall/Instagram Josh Hallis taking a moment to reflect on his difficult 2024. The Tennessee-based real estate professional, 44, opened up about the highs and lows of the last twelve months in anInstagrampost on Jan. 1. “2024 was a tough year but it’s taught me a lot,” he begins the caption.

Josh Peck and Wife Paige O'Brien Expecting Baby No. 3: 'I Finally Get a Minivan'

Josh Peck and Paige O’Brien Peck.Photo:Josh Peck/Instagram Josh Peck/Instagram Josh Peck’sfamily is growing! In the mirror selfie, theGood Guysco-host smiled as he placed a hand on his wife’s stomach while O’Brien stood sideways to highlight her bump. “I finally get a minivan.#3,” Peck wrote in his caption. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.