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Actress’ Lawsuit Puts Focus on Age as Job Barrier

A million-dollar lawsuit by an actress who claims her job prospects were damaged when she was outed online as a 40-year-old has run smack into conventional wisdom: If Sandra Bullock, 47, and Helen Mirren, 66, are getting steady work, bias …

Actress Sues Amazon for Revealing her Age Online

An anonymous actress claims in a million-dollar U.S. lawsuit that her offers for roles dropped sharply after the popular Internet Movie Database published damaging personal information: her age. The actress, identified as a Texas resident of Asian descent, claims she …

Jury Can Hear Statements from ex-‘Melrose’ Actress

Jurors will hear statements made to authorities by an actress who appeared on the “Melrose Place” TV series at her aggravated manslaughter trial in New Jersey. A judge ruled Amy Locane was able to understand the consequences of waiving her …

‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Actress Files Lawsuit Against Mattel in Louisiana

The actress who played Elly May Clampett on the hit television series “The Beverly Hillbillies” is suing toy manufacturer Mattel Inc., claiming the company used her name and likeness for a Barbie doll without her authorization. The federal suit filed …

California Judge Clears ‘Housewives’ Firing Lawsuit for Trial

A judge says Nicolette Sheridan’s wrongful termination lawsuit over her firing from “Desperate Housewives” should go to trial. With the actress looking on, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth White said Tuesday there were issues a jury should decide about …