Clint Eastwood is pleased he waited until he was older to have children - because he was too driven by his hormones when he was younger.

The now 79-year-old actor was in his mid-30s when he started his family and believes it was the perfect moment because his lifestyle had calmed down.

Hilary Swank wants to star in a musical.

The 35-year-old star - who won an Oscar for her role as a true-life transgender teen in 'Boys Don't Cry' and another in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby' - would "never say never" to a new challenge.

Morgan Freeman will be monitored round-the-clock by a private doctor on his new movie.

Producers on 'The Human Factor' are concerned about the health of the 71-year-old actor - who plays Nelson Mandela in the film - and director Clint Eastwood, 78, and have flown a private doctor out to the African set to care for the ageing stars.

Angelina Jolie says her Oscar nomination is "a privilege beyond any expectation." The 33-year-old actress - who has been named in the Best Actress category for her role in "The Changeling" - added her year has been "exceptional" and credited the movie's director Clint Eastwood for helping her gain the Academy Award nod.

She said: "Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime. To receive a nomination from the Academy on top of that is a privilege beyond any expectation.