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"Zootopia 2" is off to a roaring start at the box office, earning $39.5 million in its first full day of release.

And the Disney animated sequel isn't the only follow-up film feasting at the Thanksgiving box office. "Wicked: For Good" brought in $17.2 million, bringing its stateside gross to $194.6 million. Unsurprisingly, Universal, which brought the Broadway musical to the big screen, has said it wants to find a way to extend the franchise and make more movies about Oz. "Wicked: For Good" should add more than $90 million to its haul to push its domestic total to nearly $270 million.

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Tracy Morgan has donated more than $200,000 to feed 19,000 families in need
The comedian and actor works with the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation
The SNL alum tells PEOPLE that life is "better when you give it back"

Tracy Morgansays one of the greatest joys in his life today is giving back.

"I fed 19,000 families," Morgan, 57, tells PEOPLE exclusively while promoting his new Paramount+ sitcomCrutch. The actor and comedian has donated more than $200,000 to support vulnerable households through his work with the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation.

"It's fun to get the love and support, but it's better when you give it back," he says reflecting on his career. "That's what I want to teach my children. More than a great education, I just want [Maven] and her brothers to be empathic."

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TheSaturday Night Livealum's focus on giving back and his family reflects his priorities these days. "At this point in my life, spending [time] with my children. That's it. I don't care about nothing else in this world," he says, referring to 12-year-old daughterMaven Sonae(whom he shares with ex-wife Megan Wollover) and sons sons Gitrid, 39, Malcolm, 38, and Tracy Jr., 34, whom he shared with ex-wife Sabina Morgan, who died of cancer in 2016.

His perspective was shaped in part by a2014 highway crashthat left him in critical condition and killed his friendJames McNair. He remembers waking in the hospital and hearing his grandmother's voice: "Just when you thought you was doing bad, there's people out there doing worse," Morgan says. "So I feel fortunate."

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That same grateful approach influences the work he chooses. "Anything with a heart. If it doesn't have a heart, I don't wanna do it," he says.

Morgan stars inCrutch, a spinoff of the CBS hit comedyThe Neighborhood,starringCedric the Entertainer(streaming now on Paramount+). Morgan plays Cedric's cousin, Francois "Frank" Crutchfield, a brash but beloved Harlem shop owner whose life shifts when his highbrow son and free-spirited daughter move back home.

Next he'll reunite with his30 RockcostarTina Fey, who's producing a new NBC comedy,The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, starring Morgan as a disgraced former football player oppositeDaniel Radcliffe. "You gotta have fun," he says of deciding on projects.

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Reflecting on his decades-long career, Morgan says the work feels even more meaningful now. "I love everything that I've done," he says. "I'm an older man now, so it's that much fun. It's getting even better now that I have the experience. You can't see how big the mountain is if you're right up on it. You have to step back and look at it and go, 'Wow, that mountain is big.' Now I see how big this mountain is. Now I'm gonna climb it. And I'm gonna climb it just because it's there."

These days, he walks two and a half miles daily, trains regularly and has switched fromOzempicto Mounjaro. "I'm just trying to live good," he says. "I'm not worried about how I'm [going to] die. I'm just trying to worry about how I live. I'm living good."

When asked what advice he'd offer his younger self, Morgan says, "Keep doing what you're doing. You're doing fine."

Crutchis streaming now on Paramount+.

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20 Celebrity Transformations That Left Us Speechless In 2025

2025 has brought new hits, beloved films and shows, and also plenty of celebrity transformations that left fansdoing a double takeon their favorite stars.

Some A-listers impressed with their toned physiques, while others sparked plastic surgery speculation or challenged beauty norms by aging gracefully in front of the world.

In other cases, iconic actors made rare public appearances that left jaws dropping at how much they had changed.

Without further ado, here's a list of20 stars who made headlines for their physical transformations this year.

Many netizens agreed that Susan, who rose to fame onBritain's Got Talentin 2009,looked "unrecognizable"when she appeared at the Pride of Britain Awards in October.The Scottish singer, now 64 years old, debuted a blonde bob, ditching the natural curly locks she rocked on the talent show."Looking as beautiful as ever, Susan. Whenever I see your photo, my brain singsI Dreamed A Dream,"one fan said, referencing the song Susan auditioned with—the one that drastically changed her life.Since appearing onBritain's Got Talent, Susan has sold more than 25 million records and received two Grammy nominations. Her debut album was the best-selling album internationally in 2009.

Maggiedecided to challengesocietal beauty standards for women and proudly embraced her gray hair this year.The 63-year-old actress, best known for her role as the iconic Janice Hosenstein onFriends, attended an anniversary event forEverybody Loves Raymond, in which she played Linda Gruenfelder.Maggie glowed in a shimmering golden suit, with the jacket styled over a white blouse."She looks radiant! I love that," one fan said, while a second user added, "Maggie was stunning then and still is now."

In 2025, Lindsay reprised her role as Anna Coleman inFreakier Friday, theFreaky Fridaysequel that premiered twelve years after the original Disney film.In the movie, the 39-year-old appeared blonde, and her signature freckles were nowhere to be seen."I want whatever she's been doing to her face. She looks AMAZING," one fan said."I need a Lindsay Lohan makeover," shared another netizen.Despite plastic surgery speculation, Lindsay has consistently denied going under the knife. She has revealed, however, thatshe has received Botoxinjections and laser treatments.

Meghan became world famous for her 2014 hitAll About That Bass, in which she celebrated her curves and said she refused to be a "stick figure silicone Barbie doll."This year, the songstresslost a significant amount of weightthrough physical exercise, dietary changes, and weight-loss jab Mounjaro."I've worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy," the 31-year-old star shared in April.Meghan began her transformation in 2022, tellingEntertainment Tonightthat she had lost 60 pounds (approx. 27 kg) through diet and exercise.She also underwent breast augmentation surgery this year, confirming the operation last May by singing on stage, "It's pretty clear, I got some new b**bs," instead of "It's pretty clear, I ain't no size two."

The actress and singer turned heads at the 2025 Inspiration Awards in October, with many fansspeculatingabout possible cosmetic procedures that may have altered her natural features.Mandy is known for portraying Rebecca Pearson inThis Is Usand for starring in Nicholas Sparks' romanceA Walk to Remember."I can't figure it out how this can be the same person. Mandy Moore was such a natural beauty, why get work done to the point of being unrecognized?" one confused fan asked."What the hell happened to Mandy Moore? Is it even the same person?" echoed another.

Oliver was picturedlooking significantly slimmerin a rare public appearance while walking in Manhattan last June.The 65-year-old actor is known for starring inFlatlinersalongside Julia Roberts and for portraying psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Charles inChicago Med. You may also recognize him for Hulu'sThe Bear,in which he plays Jimmy "Cicero" Kalinowski.The father of three sported a casual outfit that included a gray collared shirt, jean shorts, and tennis shoes.He also attended a dinner for the cast and producers ofThe Bearthat month.

Dominic famously played Lincoln Burrows in the TV seriesPrison Break, which ran between 2005 and 2017. At the time, the actor sported a clean-shaven look with his hair also shaved.However, the 55-year-old Aussie considered it was time for a change anddebuted a long, white bearded lookthis year."For a second, I didn't recognize you," one fan said of Dominic's new look."Rocking that beard, mate!" complimented another.

David stunned viewers when he unveiled his "insane" body transformation after a two-year hiatus on YouTube.The content creator, who boasts 17 million subscribers, returned to the platform in January with a 14-minute video documenting his physical transformation."This is crazy that I look like this. I don't know what happened," said David, who focused on reducing his body fat with personal trainer Ilya Fedorovich.By the end of his health journey, David's body fat percentage had dropped to 13.1% and he had gained 10.5 pounds of muscle.

Many fans said Christina appeared to have turned to weight-loss jabs when shepromotedthe arrival ofBurlesquein London's West End.They claimed the star had a hollowed look to her face with sunken eyes, which is described as a potential side effect of weight-loss injections, according to Harvard Health.After the 44-year-old hitmaker donned a tight olive dress in Britain, one user commented, "Western nonsensical beauty standards strike again! Smh.""Christina doesn't even look like Christina anymore," typed another.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Christopher, began his fitness journey in 2020. This year, heimpressed everyone with his resultswhen his sister, Katherine, shared a family photo for National Sibling Day.The 27-year-old appeared looking much slimmer after "working out and making better food choices," according to a source close to the star.Unlike siblings Katherine and Patrick, Christopher is not in show business. Still, his proud father enjoys featuring him in his social media posts."Between your boxing classes, your weightlifting classes, your stretching classes, your cycling classes, and on and on, I can't even keep up with you!" Arnold shared in honor of Christopher's birthday.

The 92-year-old actress made herfirst major public appearancein a decade to accept the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.Kim is best known for starring in Alfred Hitchcock'sVertigo,considered one of the greatest films of all time. She retired from acting in 1991 after a "painful" experience filmingLiebestraum."She's one of the best actresses to ever grace the screen," one viewer said after seeing Kim at the prestigious film festival this year."Why so much cosmetic surgery? She'd be better without it," added another.Kim reacted to the public scrutiny surrounding her appearance, writing in 2014, "After my appearance on the Oscars this year, I read all the jabs. I know what Donald Trump and others said, and I'm not going to deny that I had fat injections in my face."The US President had posted on social media that Kim "should sue" her plastic surgeon."They seemed far less invasive than a facelift," she said of the injections, which she got in 2012 for a TCM interview special. "In my opinion, a person has a right to look as good as they can, and I feel better when I look better."

Demi did not go unnoticed when she attendedParis Fashion Weekthis year after admitting to using anti-wrinkle injections at 33."There are times I like to get glam and times when I don't like to wear makeup at all, and this gives me the confidence for both," the Disney alum said of Xeomin, a Botox-like substance."It's all about what makes you feel like your best self. Don't listen to naysayers. Do what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin."After seeing her photos at the event, many commenters noted that theSkyscrapersinger appeared to be "aging backwards."

TheGame of Thronesactress attended theGlobal Gift Galaon November 1, debuting what many suspected to be a physical transformation.Emilia stunned in a floor-length Alexander McQueen gown, but netizens focused on her face, claiming she appeared to have received fillers."She's lovely but I worry she's doing cosmetic things that she doesn't need to do," one user wrote, while others said the 45-year-old had lost her natural features and now had a stereotypical "Hollywood face."Emilia said she uses wrinkle-correcting serum and other preventive skincare products and that she's not interested in getting "serious stuff done," explaining, "I can't do my job if I can't move my face."

Lily alarmed fans when she stepped out forNew York Fashion Weekin September, sporting a crop top and low-rise skirt that revealed her slender midriff."This cannot be real," one netizen commented."The era of extreme thinness has really returned. That's scary. (Not the fact that she's thin, but the glorification of it)," a separate viewer pointed out.TheEmily in Parisactress previously opened up about her past struggles with an eating-related disorder that caused her to stop menstruating for years, as detailed in her memoir,Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me."I wanted to reach this image of what I thought perfection was," she toldHarper's Bazaarin 2017. "As I grew older, I realized that perfection doesn't exist and my priorities have shifted because I want a family one day."

Bradley was one of many stars who facedplastic surgery speculationin 2025.The 50-year-oldSilver Linings Playbookactor was pictured with 30-year-old supermodel girlfriend Gigi Hadid after herVoguecover party.According to plastic surgeon Dr. Rian Maercks, Bradley may have undergone a face lift to achieve a firmer jawline. In contrast, analyzing his photos, plastic surgeon Dr. John Diaz attributed the recent changes in his appearance to the natural aging process.

Jessica returned to the small screen with her first acting role in 15 years in Ryan Murphy'sAll's Fair, where she played a woman whose husband forced her to undergo plastic surgery.But some fans believe theIrresistiblesinger actually got work done, claiming that she "bought a new face" and looked like "AI Jessica" after watchingher appearanceat the 2025 MTV VMAs.The 45-year-old, who returned to music this year after more than a decade, previously revealed that she had undergone two tummy tucks after having three children.

In August, a tweet comparing older photos of Jenna with her appearance at the Paris premiere ofWednesdaywent viral."Stop the buccal fat removal!" the user wrote, suggesting the 23-year-old may havegone under the knifeto achieve a slimmer face and highlight the hollowed-out area between her cheeks and jawline."Imagine the brainwashing it would take to convince someone to do that to their face," commented someone else.Many fans focused on other parts of Jenna's look, including her bleached eyebrows and her dramatic Vivienne Westwood gown.

Eliza sparked health concerns afterwalking the red carpetof the premiere of the Netflix seriesThe Residenceback in March.Many fans said the actress, known for her role as Denisse Mahoney in the medical sitcomScrubs, looked worryingly thin compared to her past appearances."Wow, I can't believe how much she's changed in 15 years," wrote one fan."She has the face and body of someone who has made bad decisions," commented another.In 2017, Eliza toldBon Appétitthat she was "an actress with food issues and body image issues."

Krisbecame the talk of the web after undergoing a facelift that made her look like one of her daughters."Kris' surgeon did WONDERS," one comment summed up, capturing the overall sentiment after her transformation.The "momager," who manages the careers of the billionaire Kardashian-Jenner clan, was so pleased with the results that she invited her plastic surgeon,Dr. Steven Levine, to her lavish 70th birthday party."If you feel comfortable in your skin and you want to age gracefully – meaning you don't want to do anything – then don't do anything. But for me, this is aging gracefully," she said of the procedure.

Rapper Bhad Bhabiedebuted a blonde hairdoamid her feud with Alabama Barker, the daughter of Travis Barker and stepdaughter of Kourtney Kardashian.At the beginning of the year, the rapper swapped her natural dark hair for a blonde wig and posted a video seemingly imitating Alabama, who is blonde.The two reportedly started feuding when Bhad Bhabie—born Danielle Marie Bregoli— accused the 21-year-old of trying to steal her now-ex boyfriend and father of her child, Le Vaughn.Bhad Bhabie became famous for saying "Catch me outside, how about that?" during a 2016 interview onDr. Philwhen she was 13.

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Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace, during his first apostolic journey, in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday, November 27. - Yara Nardi/Reuters

Pope Leo XIV warned of "conflict on the global level" in an impassioned address to civic leaders and lawmakers in Turkey, against the backdrop of several wars in the region.

"We are now experiencing a phase marked by heightened level of conflict on the global level, fueled by prevailing strategies of economic and military power. This is enabling what Pope Francis called a Third World War fought piecemeal," Leo told the assembly at the Presidential Palace in Ankara.

Leoarrived in Ankara – where he was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – on Thursday for a six-day trip which includes Lebanon. He was expected to emphasize the key themes of his fledgling pontificate, and follow in the footsteps of his predecessor Francis, who used his platform to draw attention to conflicts around the world.

Leo issued a stark assessment of the world order being destabilized by "ambitions and choices that trample on justice and peace" Thursday, on his first diplomatic tour abroad since becoming the leader of the Catholic world in May.

"We must in no way give in to this," the first American pope said. "The future of humanity is at stake."

Erdogan echoed that Leo's visit to Ankara came at a "highly critical time" amid wars in the region, referencing Israeli forces' ongoingattacks in Gaza, and a deadly Israeli strike on the only Catholic church in the Palestinian enclavein July.

He praised Leo's "strong stance" on advocating for Palestinian dignity and human rights. "The ceasefire reached in Gaza must be reinforced, the safety of civilians must be guaranteed, and humanitarian aid much reach Gaza without any interruptions," Erdogan told diplomatic leaders.

Pope Leo XIV addresses authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps at the National Library of the Presidential Palace, in Ankara, Turkey, on November 27. - Yara Nardi/Reuters

Earlier Thursday, Leo wished Americans a happy Thanksgiving on board his papal plane and thanked journalists for their work as he traveled to Turkey.

"To the Americans here, happy Thanksgiving," Leo said as he greeted reporters flying from Rome.

Leo thanked journalists "for the service that you offer," adding that "it's so important today that the message be transmitted in a way that really reveals the truth and harmony that the world needs."

Focus on 'unity' and 'peace'

His visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Leo said, is focused on "unity" and "peace," and "to look for the ways all men and women can surely be brothers and sisters in spite of differences, in spite of different religions, in spite of different beliefs."

After touching down in the Turkish capital, Leo met Erdogan at the Presidential Palace on Thursday afternoon local time. The pope emerged from a black car and stepped onto a blue carpet, before shaking hands with Erdogan at the palace entrance.

Leo is visiting two countries with a majority Muslim population but that are home to ancient Christian communities. His visit to Beirut comes several days after bombing by Israel's military on the Lebanese capital.

On board the plane, Leo greeted each of the roughly 80 journalists on board individually, including CNN, after receiving gifts of two pumpkin pies and a pecan pie, traditional Thanksgiving desserts. As he received the dishes, Leo said he planned to share some of the pumpkin pies.

Pope Leo XIV greets reporters aboard a flight on his way to Ankara. - Domenico Stinellis/AFP/Getty Images

Among the other gifts presented to the pope were a baseball bat once used by Nellie Fox, the legendary Chicago White Sox baseball player – which is Leo's team – and some White Sox slippers and socks.

Leo, a keen Wordle player, recently revealed that he opts for a different starter word of the popular online puzzle game each day. When asked by the Associated Press how he had got on today, Leo said he had completed the puzzle in three attempts.

Before he circulated among reporters, the pope was also greeted by Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki, whose first papal flight was in 1979 with John Paul II. Alazraki stressed that although Leo might feel like he's going into the lion's den by meeting journalists he had "nothing to fear." She presented him with an icon of the Virgin of Guadalupe, beloved by Catholics from across North and South America.

Pope Leo XIV lays a wreath during a visit to the Atatürk Mausoleum on Thursday. - Burak Kara/Getty Images

The first day of Leo's trip also saw him lay a wreath at Ataturk's mausoleum, the resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of Turkey.

He departed Ankara for Istanbul later Thursday, after visiting the Diyanet, the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Turkey, and meeting the country's chief rabbi.

Although a constitutionally secular state, Turkey has a predominantly Muslim population and is home to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who is considered the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church and has his headquarters in Istanbul.

Leo is due to meet with him on Friday and take part in celebrations of an important church landmark: the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which formulated core Christian beliefs. The celebrations are taking place in modern-day Iznik, northwestern Turkey, where the council was held in 325 AD.

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