Ben Stiller and Judd Apatow CelebrateHeavyweights’30th Anniversary: 'An Incredibly Fun Summer'

Ben Stiller and the cast of ‘Heavyweights’ in 1995.Photo:United Archives GmbH / Alamy United Archives GmbH / Alamy Ben StillerandJudd Apatoware celebrating the 30th anniversary of their cult favorite Disney movie,Heavyweights. On Monday, Feb. 17, Apatow shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the 1995 film on Instagram — including one of himself with a youngKenan Thompson— along with promo pics of the cast and stills from the film itself. In the post’s caption, theKnocked Updirector noted that the date of the movie’s 30th anniversary coincides with NBC’s celebration ofSaturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary.

Ben Stiller Feels 'Grateful' to Be Back with Wife Christine Taylor After Separation: 'So Much More Appreciation'

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor on Aug. 27, 2024.Photo:Gotham/GC Images Gotham/GC Images Ben Stilleris explaining how reconnecting with wifeChristine Taylorafter a separation made them value their marriage more.The actors — who married in 2000 andshare two kids, daughter Ella, 22, and son Quinlin, 19— separated in 2017 but reconciled sometime during the pandemic, when they’d moved back in together.In a newinterview withThe New York Times, Stiller, 59, explained how the time apart ended up making their relationship stronger.

Ben Stiller Mourns Death ofRoyal TenenbaumsCostar Gene Hackman: 'He Was a Giant'

Ben Stiller and Gene Hackman.Photo:Christina House/getty; Ron Davis/Getty Christina House/getty; Ron Davis/Getty Ben Stilleris still mourning the loss ofGene Hackman. “Growing up, the movies that he made -French Connection,Scarecrow, going all the way throughHoosiers, so many films,” Stiller, 59, said. “For me, he was someone I looked up to as just one of the most authentic, real, charismatic and honest actors, and what moviemaking was in the ’70s that he represented, that tone.

Ben Stiller ThinksZoolander 2Was Misunderstood by Critics:'Hard to Think It Was That Bad'

Ben Stiller in ‘Zoolander 2’.Photo:Wilson Webb/Scott Rudin Prods/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock Wilson Webb/Scott Rudin Prods/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock Ben Stilleris standing behindZoolander 2. The actor, 59, opened up about the negative reception the 2016 action comedy flick received from critics while appearing on an episode ofHot Onesreleased on Dec. 5. “Oh, man, I don’t know,” Stiller replied. “I mean, look, it’s very hard to analyze why critics like something or don’t. I’m always surprised when critics love something and I’m always surprised when they hate something because it’s so subjective.

Ben Stiller Tried to Get Former President Barack Obama Involved inSeveranceSeason 2 — Find Out What He Said!

Ben Stiller; Barack Obama.Photo:Tracey Biel/Variety via Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage Tracey Biel/Variety via Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage Ben Stillerwas really reaching for the stars while creatingSeveranceseason 2. In fact, former PresidentBarack Obamawas Stiller’s first choice, he said onJimmy Kimmel Live!on March 3 — and he really put in the work to try to make it happen. “I didn’t ask him in person, I knew someone who knew his lawyer and his lawyer said I can relay the request if you write an email,” Stiller recalled.