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Singer and actor Marvin Lee Aday was better known by his singular stage name, Meat Loaf. But where did the unique nickname come from and what does it actually mean16:45, 07 Aug 2025Fans are only just learning what Meat Loaf’s name comes from (file)(Image: Keystone, Getty Images)Despite his five-decade-long career as a renowned musician and actor, fans are still puzzled about the origin and meaning of Meat Loaf’s name.The American-born singer first made waves in the music scene with his band, Meat Loaf Soul, debuting in California in 1968. Concurrently, he also embarked on an acting career, primarily featuring in various musicals. Throughout his successful career, Meat Loaf released 12 studio albums, which included chart-topping hits like ‘I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)’, ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’. Having sold over 100 million records globally, he ranks among the best-selling music artists of all time.The singer passed away at the age of 74 in January 2022. Although no official cause of death was disclosed, reports suggest that he had contracted COVID-19 earlier that month.Born Marvin Lee Aday and later known as Michael Lee Aday, the performer is universally recognized by his unique stage name. But what’s the story behind this name, and what does it signify?A user on Reddit’s ‘Today I Learned’ forum was keen to share the alleged backstory of the singer’s name.”TIL according to the singer Meat Loaf (born Marvin Lee Aday), when he was born his father thought looked like ‘nine-and-a-half pounds of ground chuck’ and nicknamed him ‘Meat’,” the post read. “Years later, when he was a heavyset teenage football player, the players and coaches expanded the name to ‘Meat Loaf’.”Over the years, Meat Loaf has given various explanations for his unique name and even told The Guardian in 2003 that “names and ages piss me off. So I just continually lie.”Despite the ever-changing backstory of his name, it seems Meat Loaf started using the nickname long before his music and acting career took off.Meat Loaf claimed he got the first part of his name from his father shortly after birth. He said on Oprah Winfrey’s Where Are They Now series in 2016 that he was “born bright red,” explaining that his dad told the hospital to put a “Meat” tag on his crib because he “looked like nine-and-a-half pounds of ground chuck” as a newborn.He told Winfrey he got the “Loaf” part of his nickname in eighth grade when he “stepped on a coach’s foot and he screamed, ‘Get off my foot, you hunk of meatloaf!’ “.However, the singer gave a different version of the story to PEOPLE decades earlier in 1978. He said then that his name was inspired by his size while growing up in Dallas, stating he couldn’t remember ever weighing less than 185 pounds.Article continues belowHe also spun another yarn about how he got his name, according to The New York Times, which reports that the artist also claimed an incident with a Volkswagen was responsible for his nickname.”Meat Loaf … told numerous stories about how he got his stage name, including one about a high school stunt in which he let a Volkswagen run over his head,” the Times reports. “Afterward, a child shouted, ‘You’re as dumb as a hunk of meat loaf.'”. More

And Just Like That… it’s all over. The Sex and the City follow-up is no more, after three years of critical pastings. But was it as bad as the all-time worst spin-offs?Tom Stichbury16:41, 07 Aug 2025Updated 17:07, 07 Aug 2025And Just Like That has been cancelled after three seasons(Image: HBO)After three seasons, Sex and the City’s shocking sister show And Just Like That has been cancelled. But the question remains: how on earth did it last that long?Putting the ‘no’ in Manolo Blahnik, the cheek-gnawingly cringey escapades of Carrie and co became an addictive hate-watch that risked damaging the legacy of the show’s ground-breaking predecessor. Or at least, that’s what I think.I couldn’t help but wonder about other spin-offs that were declared dead, or dud, on arrival…JOEY (2004-6)Matt LeBlanc reprised his role as Joey for a Friends spin-off(Image: Justin Lubin/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)How you doin’? Erm, not great, actually. Friends fave Matt Le Blanc bagged his own solo show after the seminal sitcom wrapped.Shenanigans switch to LA as loveable Joey tries to become a movie star – but it was shelved after two seasons when viewers decided they wouldn’t be there. You could say he really did need his other friends. That said, I’m still pining for a spin-off where Phoebe opens a shelter for smelly cats!AFTERMASH (1983-5)The M*A*S*H sequel failed to capture the masterclass magic of the original(Image: 20th Century-Fox TV/Getty Images)It is sod’s – or spud’s – law that this M*A*S*H sequel failed to capture the masterclass magic of the original. The chips were down from the get-go as we followed the post-Korean War exploits of Col. Sherman Potter (Harry Morgan), Sgt. Maxwell Klinger (Jamie Farr) and Father John Malcahy (William Christopher) at a Missouri hospital.Canned after 31 episodes, co-creator Larry Gelbart pointed to the absence of Alan Alda’s Hawkeye and Wayne Rogers’ Trapper, conceding: “The series needed a top banana, and we didn’t have one.”BAYWATCH NIGHTS (1995-7)Baywatch Nights didn’t last too long(Image: All American TV Inc)Baywatch sure did jump the shark with its after-dark exploits, which made a splash for all the wrong reasons. Inexplicably, lifeguard Mitch Buchananan, played by the legendary David Hasselhoff, starts moonlighting as a detective, alongside a forensics expert – Angie ‘Law & Order’ Harmon in her debut telly role – and a psychic called, yes, Destiny Desimone.In the swansong second season the action dives into the supernatural, with Mitch and co wrestling with sea monsters and demonic possession. The makers should’ve stuck to slo-mo bouncing boobies…THE GIRL FROM U.N.C.L.E. (1966-7)Critics took aim at “ill-suited” Powers, describing her acting abilities as a “trifle limited”(Image: Getty Images)This carry-on from classic spy caper The Man from U.N.C.L.E. wildly missed the mark. American Stefanie Powers was caught in the crosshairs for her turn as Agent April Dancer making all the wrong moves in her fight against THRUSH – the villainous organisation, not the common yeast infection.Critics took aim at “ill-suited” Powers, describing her acting abilities as a “trifle limited,” and barking plots, including one episode involving a dog whose fleas could cure a deadly drug. The Man… starring Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, was axed the following year.JOANIE LOVES CHACHI (1982-3)Joanie and Chachi were played by Erin Moran and Scott Baio, respectively(Image: Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)Ironically, un-Happy Days were ahead for this treacly, tone-deaf offshoot of the cockles-warming comedy. Creator Garry Marshall struck a rare bum note when he decided to chart the excruciating efforts of Joanie and Chachi – played by Erin Moran and Scott Baio, respectively – to become rock’n’roll stars, with each episode featuring an eardrum-insulting music performance.Even the occasional pitch-perfect guest appearance from the Fonz, aka Henry Winkler, couldn’t prevent the series from getting the chop.THE GOLDEN PALACE (1992-3)The Golden Girls spin-off wasn’t as gold(Image: CBS via Getty Images)All that glitters isn’t gold – as the Golden Girls follow-up sadly proved. After the original series retired in ‘92, beloved biddies Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Bea Arthur (well, kinda) staged a brief reunion. When Dorothy (Arthur) remarries and moves away, pals Rose (White) and Blanche (McClanahan) open a hotel with Dot’s tart-tongued mum Sophia, played by Estelle Gerry.Diehard devotees had their reservations, unable to overlook the void left by veteran Arthur, who only popped up in two episodes.THE TORTELLIS (1987)The Cheers spin-off got cancelled after a handful of episodes(Image: NBCUniversal via Getty Images)Don’t bother raising your glass to this half-baked side order from crowd-pleaser Cheers. Thirsts were far from quenched as we tagged along with Nick Tortelli, played by Dan Hedaya, ex-hubby of witty waitress Carla (Rhea Perlman). The series regular moves to Las Vegas in a bid to win back blonde bimbo Loretta (Jean Kasem) and, less thrillingly, open a TV repair business.Last orders were called after a measly 13 episodes. Of course, the bar was considerably raised with Kelsey Grammar’s scene-stealer shrink Frasier, whose show ran from 1997 to 2004, before a revival in ’23.THE BRADY BRIDES (1981)The Brady Bunch’s spin-off was originally intended to be a film(Image: Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)Long-running sitcom The Brady Bunch spread a borderline criminal amount of cheddar-y cheer from 1969 to ’74. However, no amount of goodwill was able to save this mighty misfire that you really had to (rictus) grin and bear.Producer Sherwood Schwartz and his son Lloyd unveil their plan to marry off grown sisters Marcia (Maureen McCormick) and Jan (Eve Plumb) – to a slobbish salesman and neat-freak professor, respectively – and stick them in the same house together.Article continues belowIt was initially intended as a film before being expanded. Viewers weren’t wed-dy, and the sorry saga lasted just six episodes. More

Spice Girls met up at a recent Oasis concert as the ultimate tribute to the nineties and posted an adorable picture online to show fans what they’d been up to16:01, 07 Aug 2025Two of the the Spice Girls met up at a recent Oasis gig(Image: Getty Images)Spice Girls had an unexpected reunion at a recent Oasis concert.Mel C and Geri Horner met up at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium nearly three decades after reported tensions between both bands. The pair were among the many fans enjoying the rock band’s show as part of their Oasis Live ’25 tour.Mel, 51, and Geri, 53, were spotted in the stands and Sporty Spice paid tribute to Geri on Instagram writing: “Happy Birthday darling @gerihalliwellhorner, our Ginger Spice. Have an amazing day, love you to pieces.”The post included photos of them over the years, including one of Mel and Geri standing together at Wembley Stadium with Mel sporting an Oasis lanyard.Mel and Geri posed for a picture at the Oasis concert(Image: melaniecmusic/Instagram)Mel wore a blue top and trousers while Geri wore a white jumpsuit, which appears to be the same outfit she wore in a photo with England footballers Alex Greenwood, 31, Hannah Hampton, 24, and Alessia Russo, 26, at the Oasis concert.Although there have long been reports of a “feud” between the Spice Girls and Oasis dating back to the 90s, Mel has previously stated that there is “no beef” between them, reports the Mirror.The Gallaghers are currently on their 2025 reunion tour(Image: Lewis Evans/Big Brother Recordings)The speculation stemmed from the BRIT Awards in 1997 when both bands were going head to head. Hinting at a problem with the Spice Girls, Liam reportedly said he wouldn’t attend as he would “smack them” if he encountered them.During the Spice Girls’ acceptance speech for British Single of the Year, awarded to their debut single Wannabe over Oasis’ song Don’t Look Back in Anger, Mel had a message for Liam. She declared on stage: “I just wanna say, Liam, come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough!”.Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

GB News presenter Andrew Pierce was forced to intervene as guests Carole Malone and Jonathan Lis clashed over the migrant crisis, with Malone fuming “how dare you”14:00, 07 Aug 2025GB News presenter Andrew Pierce was forced to intervene and plead with his guests to “please calm down” as they erupted in a furious row over illegal immigration and small boat crossings.Panellists Carole Malone and Jonathan Lis engaged in a heated on-air battle regarding the migrant crisis, with Lis maintaining it’s merely a “problem” that won’t “not lead to societal collapse”.During the programme, Carole raged: “This scheme is never going to work, we knew weeks ago it was never going to work. It’s going to be 35,000 in, 2,000 out maybe. The 50 in, 50 out… we know the 50 here are going to make human rights claims and be held up here. They’re not going to go. We knew that two weeks ago and now it’s been confirmed it’s happened.”She continued her attack: “The bottom line is history has taught us there’s going to be societal collapse with the amount of people coming in.”Carole Malone and Jonathan Lis got into a heated argument(Image: GB News)Carole pressed on: “There’s no deterrent here. There was a figure today that it’s 16 to one against it working, that’s a 6% chance that you’ll be one of the people to stay”, reports the Express.Jonathan interrupted to challenge her: “So that’s not a deterrent?” prompting her angry response: “Let me finish the sentence!”.The exchange became even more explosive when she confronted Lis directly: “Do you not think it’s a crisis?” only for him to fire back: “It’s a problem. 25,000 people arriving on boats is a problem, it’s an issue that has to be dealt with, it is not societal collapse. Nigel Farage is playing this up.”Carole interrupted him, citing the statistics: “50 hotels of the 250 hotels we have migrants in were looked at and from those 50, 425 criminal offences have been committed. Of those, 109 were violent offences, 40 were sexual offences and four alleged counts of rape.”Andrew Pierce was forced to step in(Image: GB News)Lis retorted: “Asylum seekers are human beings, human beings do do bad things sometimes. You can’t expect people. No, Carole, not everyone who comes over here is going to be a saint”.Malone interjected, seething: “You can’t be allowed to say it’s okay to rape someone! How dare you.”As Lis erupted: “How dare you say that, I would never say that”.A flustered Andrew Pierce attempted to defuse the situation, pleading: “Hang on, can we calm down?” but Lis continued: “I would never say it’s okay to rape. What I’m saying is some people who come here will commit crimes and they should be dealt with in the normal way. It doesn’t mean we have to close down the asylum system.”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Charli XCX recently performed at Sziget Festival and showed off her incredible figure in a bright yellow ensemble, complete with matching boxers and a super small crop top13:16, 07 Aug 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreCharli XCX is getting hotter by the minute.For her performance at Sziget Festival, Charli wore a bright yellow crop top with a matching pair of men’s boxers, paired with a black bra, black thigh high boots and chunky black sunglasses.The Party 4 U singer was soaked through, at one point flicking her hair over her shoulder as she sang into the microphone. At one point she kneeled on the stage and held her mic up in the air as the crowd joined in.The chart-topping songstress recently tied the knot with The 1975 drummer George Daniel during a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall. Their lowkey event was attended by just 20 people.Charli wore a skimpy yellow outfit to perform to crowds at Sziget festival(Image: WireImage)After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their loved ones went to an Italian restaurant before throwing a party at a local pub. A source spoke to The Sun about the affair and confirmed it was a “very cool” and personal celebration of their love.They said: “Charli’s wedding reception was the epitome of Brat. Her and George wanted to keep it very cool, so they shunned cars and walked down Hackney High Street to get to Dalla.”The crowd whooped and cheered as she sang hits from her Brat iconic album(Image: WireImage)”The restaurant had closed for them and they had a massive family-style meal with loads of pasta and champagne. People walking past were stunned when they saw Charli and George having a cheeky pre-dinner cigarette outside.””Charli and George then went to a nearby hotel to get changed before they went to Ellie’s for a party,” where guests enjoyed £8 martinis.Charli, real name Charlotte Aitchison, recently got married to The 1975’s George Daniel(Image: WireImage)Charli is also said to have switched from her £3,300 Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini dress into a second white outfit, apparently as a precaution against drink stains.The source continued: “To get in you just had to walk up to the front and say ‘Charli’. Once inside Charli and George had laid on a free bar and there were trays of cigarettes lying around for the smokers.””There was a ‘no social media policy’ so no one posted any of the pictures from the reception online. It went on until around 4am when everyone crashed out and went home.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Katie Price has shared her upset over her ‘ban’ from Princess Andre’s new TV show, as she hit out at Peter and Emily Andre for keeping her away from her eldest daughter12:34, 07 Aug 2025Updated 12:45, 07 Aug 2025Katie Price has emotionally expressed that she feels she is “always going to be the baddie” as she criticised her daughter Princess Andre being kept away from her.The 47-year-old former glamour model made a heartfelt confession about her family, revealing she’s “very, very upset” with the distance between them.Princess, 18, is currently featuring in her own ITV2 documentary series, The Princess Diaries, as she establishes her own career. She joined her father Peter Andre’s management to create the show and moved in with him for two months while filming commenced.However, the same management, CAN Group, severed ties with Katie following her split from Peter in 2009 and Katie alleges they “think she’s trash”.This follows Katie Price causing concern among fans with her appearance in a family photo after discussing weight loss. In the latest episode of the Katie Price Show podcast, Katie disclosed she was “banned” from appearing in Princess’ new show, resulting in the pair not seeing each other as much.Emily Andre, Junior Andre, Princess Andre and Peter Andre(Image: WireImage)She confessed she has been left “very, very upset” by the situation, even missing Princess’ 18th birthday due to it being filmed.The mother-of-five stated she even offered to participate in Princess’ show ‘for free’ but her generous offer was bluntly rejected. Criticising the management team, Katie explained: “I’ve always said, over my dead body would I ever want her to manage my kids because she doesn’t like me and Pete and me don’t talk. ” Katie expressed her distress, stating: “I am very, very, very upset that Princess has signed with them when she was 16.I wasn’t asked to look at any contracts so I don’t know what Princess has signed because it’s all to do with that side. “Later in the podcast, Katie shared her perspective on the alleged rift between her and Princess, dismissing the claims but criticising Peter and his wife Emily for their involvement in the TV series.Concluding the episode, Katie reflected: “That was a good thing, I’ve cleared a lot of things up.This is what’s interesting, let’s see how it’s twisted and turned again, just to let you all know, whatever happens, is always going to be my fault. “”I’m always going to be the baddie, it’s always going to be my fault, reports the Mirror.Katie Price has been left hurt by Princess’ career move(Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge Union)But just remember, we’ve got proof of everything, so there you go. “When Katie’s sister Sophie inquired about her current emotional state, Katie replied: “I have worked so hard on myself, also, with Princess, she did have therapy and I know that she had therapy after our hijacking thing.””Now, she’s got to remember, this was shut under the carpet, it would have affected the kids when me and Pete split too. ” Katie addressed claims that Princess required therapy following her tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Kieran Hayler. She stated: “Yeah it was turbulence between me and Kieran but Princess didn’t have therapy because of me and Kieran,”. It comes after Katie Price worries fans with appearance in family photo after explaining weight loss.In the latest episode of the Katie Price Show podcast, Katie revealed she was “I know that Pete got her therapy because she was losing weight or something but of course I’ll get the blame for that because I always do.Article continues below”I know that she definitely had therapy for the hijack that we had and I know when she had therapy before, that was because Emily and Pete were pushing her to have therapy, that was nothing to do with me splitting up with Kieran. “”It’s funny how things change. I’m always going to look the bad cop everyone but tides are changing, I’m not having it anymore because I’ve got a voice.”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Miley Cyrus has ditched her clothes to pose for a brand new magazine cover, showing off everything as she explained that being nude makes her “powerful”11:35, 07 Aug 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreMiley Cyrus feels “powerful” without any clothes on.For a recent photo shoot in Perfect magazine, Miley posed completely naked while one hand over her breast as she gazed toward the camera. She styled her iconic blonde locks in loose, beachy waves and opted for minimal makeup to show off her natural beauty.Fans can also take a closer look at the singer’s tattoo collection – a motorbike on her bicep, a dream catcher on her ribcage, patterns on her fingers and the outline of a woman’s figure just to name a few.She told the publication: “Even if I’m wearing nothing there still feels like a level of power to it.””I feel like right now I’m in that kind of God pocket, everything is just flowing and there’s a real harmonious relationship between me and what I’m wearing. It still feels like skin.”Miley posed totally nude for the Perfect cover photo(Image: Paolo Roversi/Lynette Garland/Perfect)”I don’t feel like it ever overpowers, I don’t feel like it’s wearing me,” she said before reflecting on her iconic Grammy Awards look, branding the experience “intense” and crediting fashion designer Bob Mackie for her incredible outfit.Her drop-dead gorgeous cover snaps come soon after she recently made a gruesome confession about her health.The pop star landed herself in the intensive care unit after filming on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and told Jimmy Kimmel that she’d “caught something” while rolling around on the floor.The singer recently ended up in hospital after her leg began to “disintegrate”(Image: Variety via Getty Images)The Grammy Award winner revealed that after filming she wound up in the hospital with an infection and even had a stint in the ICU “for a moment” since the accident and emergency department was swamped.She explained: “I filmed this video in October and by November at Thanksgiving I was put in ICU for a moment. Just for a moment, but it was mostly because it was Thanksgiving. There was a lot of people in the ER y’know, people choking on turkey legs or whatever.”Cyrus spoke to Kimmel about the horrifying health scare(Image: Jimmy Kimmel Live/YouTube)”My leg began to disintegrate within some way around the kneecap area. The doctor goes: ‘You have any idea why you would have such a brutal infection on your kneecap?’ and I just saw myself [dancing] and I had to tell them.””To have a surgeon look at you and say: ‘Yuck,’ like they open up like cadavers! Like they see inside the gut of humans and they’re looking at me telling me I’m disgusting, and they do brain operations.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Lily James stuns fans with a cryptic nude Instagram post from a remote beach, sparking wild theories as she wraps filming on her mysterious new thriller Harmonia.11:20, 07 Aug 2025Updated 11:21, 07 Aug 2025Lily James shared a Instagram dump online(Image: Variety via Getty Images)Lily James has left fans scrambling to understand her latest social media move after sharing a fully nude shot.The Downton Abbey star posted an Instagram dump with one poignant image to mark the wrap of filming on her new thriller, Harmonia, which was shot amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Vancouver, Canada.In the photo, Lily shared a shot of unclothed women on a secluded beach, but fans are unsure whether she is in the snap. The mystery deepens with Lily’s caption, or lack thereof.The actress offered no explanation for the bold photo, leaving her followers guessing what the photo is all about. The post has already racked up thousands of reactions, from supportive “iconic” comments to puzzled messages asking, “What’s going on here?” and “Is this even real?”Fans were baffled by the snap(Image: INSTAGRAM)Her upcoming 2026 film, Harmonia, set in the 1980s, promises to be a gripping ride. Written by director Guy Nattiv and already tipping the scales with its cult-based storyline, the thriller features a mesmerising performance from Lily as a spiritual commune leader.With co-stars like Carrie Coon, Bella Ramsey, and Odessa Young, the film explores the insidious hold of extremist beliefs and looks visually captivating but haunting throughout.Some fans pointed out that the shot could be a teaser for Lily’s character arc and may be a visual metaphor for shedding identity and stepping into something a little more primal.She also posted a windswept selfie (Image: INSTAGRAM)There is not much else revealed about the film as of yet but Lily has previously spoken about her career and her biggest inspirations.The star commented: “I feel like a sponge who gets to absorb all those incredible little secrets that are part of what makes those actors so great. I learnt so much from Cate Blanchett. She told me that I should try to find roles that frighten me because those are the experiences that will challenge you and make you a better actor.”She added: “I’m interested in anything that’s a challenge. I feel confident in my choices now. I kind of know what I want and what I don’t want. I’m really excited to see what comes my way or have projects that I really fight for.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More