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Billy Crystal reveals he wasn’t Rob Reiner’s first choice for When Harry Met Sally

Billy Crystal reveals he wasn’t Rob Reiner’s first choice for When Harry Met Sally

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in When Harry Met Sally… is one of Billy Crystal’s most iconic roles, but he almost didn’t get the part. The 78-year-old acting legend recently revealed that late filmmaker Rob Reiner initially hesitated to cast Crystal, his close friend, as Harry Burns opposite Meg Ryan’s Sally Albright in the beloved 1989 romantic comedy. “I was not Rob’s first choice for Harry,” Crystal admitted in an interview with People published Wednesday. “I said, if he wants me, then he wants me, but I know he’s seeing other people.” He continued, “Then the call came: ‘I always knew it was you.’ He said, ‘Please read it.’ I said, ‘Someone snuck it to me. Guess what? I don’t like it.’ We laughed and laughed. He said, ‘We’ll start tomorrow.’” When asked who Reiner had first chose for the part, Crystal recalled Albert Brooks, Tom Hanks and Michael Keaton being considered. However, he added with …

Rob Reiner’s death changed Billy Crystal’s relationship with God

Rob Reiner’s death changed Billy Crystal’s relationship with God

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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Billy Crystal is sharing how his faith has been changed after a series of tragedies, including the loss of his Palisades home in the Los Angeles wildfires and the December 2025 death of his close friend Rob Reiner. During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the 78-year-old actor admitted to correspondent Tracy Smith that he no longer has conversations with God, which he had previously chronicled in his 2004 Tony-winning one man show 700 Sundays. “No, because I — I don’t trust him,” Crystal told Smith when asked if he still talks to God. Smith asked if he was being serious, to which Crystal responded: “Yeah. Too many bad things have happened.” “The Earth is in bad shape, this is a weird, scary time,” he said. “So no, not anymore.” Billy Crystal (left) and Rob Reiner were longtime collaborators and worked together on the classic film ‘When Harry Met Sally’ …

Rob Reiner’s son Jake ‘marries’ stunning girlfriend 8 months after parents’ brutal murders

Rob Reiner’s son Jake ‘marries’ stunning girlfriend 8 months after parents’ brutal murders

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Jake Reiner has found some happiness following the brutal murders of his beloved parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, on December 14, 2025. Eight months after the famed director, 78, and his producer wife, 70, were found stabbed to death in their California home, Jake has reportedly married his fiancée, Maria Gilfillan. The 35-year-old and Maria tied the knot in a small ceremony in early August, according to TMZ, though no further details have been shared. The couple has kept their romance out of the spotlight, and it is unclear how long they have been together or how they met. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Jake Reiner gives first TV interview since parents’ deaths Jake did give a glimpse inside their relationship last October when he shared several loved-up photos with Maria at a friend’s wedding in Las Vegas. Jake’s wedding was a bittersweet day, as he revealed in April his anguish that his parents wouldn’t be there to see him get married. © InstagramJake and Maria reportedly married in early August “I was robbed of …

Rob and Michele Reiner’s Son Jake Marries Longtime Girlfriend

Rob and Michele Reiner’s Son Jake Marries Longtime Girlfriend

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Rob and Michele Reiner‘s son Jake Reiner is a newlywed. According to TMZ, Jake wed Maria Gilfillan in a small ceremony at the beginning of August. The news outlet noted that Jake was wearing what appears to be a wedding band when he gave an interview to Los Angeles’ KABC earlier this month about the brutal murder of his parents on Dec. 14, 2025. Jake’s brother, Nick, has been charged with and pleaded not guilty to murdering his parents. He is currently in jail awaiting trial for the double murder. “Nobody really understands what it’s like to go through something like that until you’re living it,” Jake told KABC. “It’s been eight months. It feels like eight years at the same time. And it also feels like eight minutes. Because every moment that I wake up, I’m reminded of my reality.” Jake did not discuss Nick much during that interview apart from saying: “[Nick]’s in jail. It’s like, I physically lost my parents, and then Nick was arrested. Now it’s just me and [my sister], Romy, and …

Rob Reiner’s son Jake says his late parents ‘never stopped wanting to help’ jailed brother accused of murder

Rob Reiner’s son Jake says his late parents ‘never stopped wanting to help’ jailed brother accused of murder

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Rob Reiner’s son Jake says his parents had “unconditional love” for his brother Nick, who is accused of their murders. Rob, the beloved director behind classic films including The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally and This Is Spinal Tap, was found murdered along with his wife Michele Singer Reiner at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles last December. In his first sit-down interview since his parent’s deaths, Jake Reiner told ABC News that the last eight months have been a “living nightmare.” Jake, who works as a local news reporter, went on to recall the day of the murder and said his sister “Romy told me our dad was dead, and then she said, ‘I can’t find mom.’ I immediately went into shock.” He added: “As a reporter, I did it for 10 years, I came up …

Rob Reiner’s son Jake reacts to brother Nick’s arrest for parents’ shocking deaths in first TV interview

Rob Reiner’s son Jake reacts to brother Nick’s arrest for parents’ shocking deaths in first TV interview

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For the first time since their shocking deaths in December 2025, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son Jake Reiner is speaking out on live TV. Jake, 34, sat down with Los Angeles-based KABC-TV, with the interview airing on Good Morning America on Thursday, August 27, his first televised interview about the deaths of his parents. “Nobody really understands what it’s like to go through something like that until you’re living it,” he emotionally told anchor Marc Cota-Robles. “It’s been eight months. It feels like eight years at the same time. And it also feels like eight minutes because every moment that I wake up, I’m reminded of my reality.” © Getty ImagesRob and Michele Singer Reiner’s son Jake Reiner (far left) sat down for his first TV interview since the deaths of his parents Jake and his youngest sibling, sister Romy Reiner, have since put on a united front after the passing of their parents, even appearing at a Dodgers game together to throw the ceremonial first pitch earlier this month. “[Our dad] had …

Emmy nominations: From Rob Reiner’s nom to shocking snubs for TV’s biggest night

Emmy nominations: From Rob Reiner’s nom to shocking snubs for TV’s biggest night

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The critically acclaimed drama “The Pitt” dominated this year’s Emmy nominations with an impressive 25 nods, marking a formidable sophomore season, while the beloved comedy “Hacks” received a record-setting 24 nominations in its final run. These totals position HBO Max at the forefront of both drama and comedy categories, with “Hacks” surpassing the previous record for most nominations for a comedy series, jointly held by “The Studio” last year and “The Bear” in 2024. Overall, HBO Max led all outlets with 122 nominations, boasting three shows vying for both best drama and best comedy series. Among the 118 Primetime Emmy categories announced on Wednesday, several notable figures received recognition. The late Rob Reiner earned a nomination for his guest acting on “The Bear,” Bad Bunny was acknowledged for his Super Bowl halftime show, and newlywed Taylor Swift secured a nod for …

Rob Reiner’s incarcerated son Nick demands .5m inheritance while awaiting trial for his parents’ murders

Rob Reiner’s incarcerated son Nick demands $1.5m inheritance while awaiting trial for his parents’ murders

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Nick Reiner is demanding access to a $1.5 million trust set up by his late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who he is accused of murdering in their home in December 2025. The 32-year-old is currently awaiting trial after he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his parents to death. At an arraignment at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 23, he pleaded “not guilty” to the charges. Nick filed a petition on Monday, June 8, requesting half of the money from the trust fund established in his name, which he claims was supposed to be paid “outright when he turned 30.” The remainder would be paid when he turned 35. However, according to the court documents, Nick claims the trustee has not released the funds. “The terms of Nick’s Trust are not complicated, and they are not subject to reasonable dispute,” the document stated, according to The Wrap. © Getty ImagesNick Reiner is awaiting trial for his parents’ murders “Nick’s parents left unambiguous instructions about when the funds in …

Rob Reiner’s son Jake breaks silence on his parents being ‘ripped away’ in heartbreaking essay

Rob Reiner’s son Jake breaks silence on his parents being ‘ripped away’ in heartbreaking essay

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Jake has opened up about both of his parents being “ripped away” from him when they were found dead at their Los Angeles home. Award-winning film director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were found dead with stab wounds on December 14. Their son Nick, 32, was arrested later that day, and in February, he pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and the use of a dangerous weapon. In his first extensive public statement since his parents’ death, Jake, 34, reflected on receiving a phone call from his sister Romy, who found their parents at the scene. “I was robbed of so many things that day. My parents won’t be at my wedding, they …

Rob Reiner’s son Nick pleads not guilty to murder of his parents | US News

Rob Reiner’s son Nick pleads not guilty to murder of his parents | US News

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the actor-director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner’s lawyer, deputy public defender Kimberly Greene, entered the plea on his behalf as he appeared behind glass in court in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old, the third of Rob Reiner’s four children, has been held without bail since his arrest hours after the 78-year-old director and his wife were found dead at their home in the Brentwood area of LA on 14 December. You need javascript enabled to view this content Enable javascript to share Share Moment Nick Reiner arrested over parents’ murder Reiner, who was in court with his head shaved and wearing brown jail clothes, talked briefly to his lawyer before the hearing and spoke only to answer yes to a question from the judge. Image: Rob Reiner with his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Pic: AP The judge told Reiner to return to court on 29 April for the scheduling of a preliminary hearing, where prosecutors …