French writer Christine Angot has written many books, but Incest (1999) is arguably the one she is most famous for. Variously defined by Angot and others as a novel but also a work of autobiographical non-fiction (some call it “autofiction”), it features a protagonist also named Christine who, just like Angot, has a daughter named Leonore, an ex-husband named Claude, and a biological father who started raping Christine on weekends and holidays when she was 13 years old. The tome, quite experimental in places, triggered a contentious reception in the French literary world and was not translated into English until 2017, but it’s seen as a hugely influential contribution to the discourse all over the world about sexual trauma, especially in childhood, and especially where incest is involved.
Now in her 60s, Angot has directed her first documentary film, A Family (Une Famille), although this isn’t her first foray into cinema.
Now in her 60s, Angot has directed her first documentary film, A Family (Une Famille), although this isn’t her first foray into cinema.
- 2/22/2024
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Billy Joel has a new girlfriend. The "Piano Man" singer, who split from third wife, chef Katie Lee Joel last year, is reportedly dating 29-year-old Alexis Roderick, who works for Morgan Stanley bank in New York after meeting her in a restaurant.
"He was going to dinner. I wasn't," Alexis told the New York Daily News newspaper when explaining how they met. "And we were friends for a while before we started dating."
The pair were spotted together in September but this is the first time Alexis has acknowledged the relationship. Billy was also previously married to his business manager Elizabeth Weber Small and supermodel Christie Brinkley, with whom he has a 24-year-old daughter Alexa Ray Joel.
Alexa revealed last year she was helping her 61-year-old father get over the ending of his third marriage and claimed he found it hard to trust people. She said, "He was the first person that told me,...
"He was going to dinner. I wasn't," Alexis told the New York Daily News newspaper when explaining how they met. "And we were friends for a while before we started dating."
The pair were spotted together in September but this is the first time Alexis has acknowledged the relationship. Billy was also previously married to his business manager Elizabeth Weber Small and supermodel Christie Brinkley, with whom he has a 24-year-old daughter Alexa Ray Joel.
Alexa revealed last year she was helping her 61-year-old father get over the ending of his third marriage and claimed he found it hard to trust people. She said, "He was the first person that told me,...
- 12/9/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Billy Joel is single no more as a representative for him has confirmed that the music star is now dating actress Alex Donnelley, who is best known for originating the role of Diane Jenkins on the popular daytime soap opera "The Young and the Restless." The confirmation comes a month after Billy and his third wife Kate Lee confirmed their separation.
While the representative doesn't elaborate on Billy and Alex's romance, New York Post reports the twosome first met through friends backstage at his recent Washington, DC, concert. "The two hit it off immediately," an insider tells the publication. And since that time, Alex has been visiting Joel at his home in Sag Harbor, "where they go boating or ride around on Joel's custom motorcycles."
Billy Joel is a rock musician, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. He has one daughter named Alexa Ray Joel from her marriage to second wife Christie Brinkley.
While the representative doesn't elaborate on Billy and Alex's romance, New York Post reports the twosome first met through friends backstage at his recent Washington, DC, concert. "The two hit it off immediately," an insider tells the publication. And since that time, Alex has been visiting Joel at his home in Sag Harbor, "where they go boating or ride around on Joel's custom motorcycles."
Billy Joel is a rock musician, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. He has one daughter named Alexa Ray Joel from her marriage to second wife Christie Brinkley.
- 7/23/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Billy Joel (or William Joel, if you’re Gwyneth Paltrow) has officially separated from his third wife Katie Lee Joel. Their joint statement announced that it’s a mutually agreed-upon decision, though they didn’t cite any particular reasons why (though their much-written-about age difference might have been the culprit). I’ve got a theory, though. Joel retired from pop music more than a decade ago, but came out of retirement in 2006 to record the song “All My Life” for his then-bride. And if Joel has learned anything from history, it’s that he should never write a song about one of his wives.
In 1977, Joel recorded and released “Just the Way You Are,” which was dedicated to his then-wife (and business manager) Elizabeth Weber. “Just the Way You Are” is a classic ballad, where he insists that the love of his life “don’t go changing” and that no matter what,...
In 1977, Joel recorded and released “Just the Way You Are,” which was dedicated to his then-wife (and business manager) Elizabeth Weber. “Just the Way You Are” is a classic ballad, where he insists that the love of his life “don’t go changing” and that no matter what,...
- 6/19/2009
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Billy Joel has split from his third wife. The 'Piano Man' singer - who was previously wed to his business manager Elizabeth Weber Small and supermodel Christie Brinkley - and chef Katie Lee Joel have ended their marriage but insist the break-up is amicable. Billy's spokeswoman said: "After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate. The decision is the result of much thought and consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with admiration and respect for each other." She also denied claims 27-year-old Katie's close friendship with fashion designer Yigal Azrouel was the reason behind the split from Billy, 60. The spokeswoman added: "Their break-up has nothing to do with Yigal. Their decision to...
- 6/18/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Billy Joel has split from his third wife. The "Piano Man" singer - who was previously wed to his business manager Elizabeth Weber Small and supermodel Christie Brinkley - and chef Katie Lee Joel have ended their marriage but insist the break-up is amicable.
Billy's spokeswoman said: "After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate. The decision is the result of much thought and consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with admiration and respect for each other."
She also denied claims 27-year-old Katie's close friendship with fashion designer Yigal Azrouel was the reason behind the split from Billy, 60.
The spokeswoman added: "Their break-up has nothing to do with Yigal. Their decision to separate was absolutely unrelated to Yigal."...
Billy's spokeswoman said: "After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate. The decision is the result of much thought and consideration. Billy and Katie remain caring friends, with admiration and respect for each other."
She also denied claims 27-year-old Katie's close friendship with fashion designer Yigal Azrouel was the reason behind the split from Billy, 60.
The spokeswoman added: "Their break-up has nothing to do with Yigal. Their decision to separate was absolutely unrelated to Yigal."...
- 6/18/2009
- icelebz.com
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