Funny Girl review – Beanie Feldstein struggles in Broadway revival
The actor brings pathos (and celebrity) as the vaudeville legend Fanny Brice in the much-hyped musical revival – but not the singing chops
February 2022
‘The sober fairy gave me one more chance!’ Glee’s Jane Lynch on alcoholism, ambition and the return of Mrs Maisel
The 61-year-old scene-stealer and gay icon is back! She talks about her triumph over sexism, shame and self-doubt
May 2020
TV review
Space Force review – Steve Carell parody fails to reach orbit
Unfunny, nowhere near as bonkers as the real thing and saved only by John Malkovich, who knows what planet the makers of this Trump-adjacent satire were on
October 2014
Film blog
Lady Ghostbusters: who am I gonna cast? Hadley Freeman picks her team
Paul Feig’s female Ghostbusters is green-lit. So which actors ought to be dodging the slime and being careful with their streams? Hadley Freeman rifles through her rolodex
June 2013
Shortcuts
Hollywood's latest craze: the over-40 female actor
The film industry usually only has eyes for younger actresses, but a new report indicates that nine out of 10 top earners are over the age of 37
February 2013
Grins, gowns and gaffes at the 2013 Oscars afterparties - in pictures
From Elton John's annual Aids Foundation bash to the Governors Ball and the Vanity Fair afterparty, the stars stayed out in force after Oscar said goodnight
January 2013
Out100: the world's most inspirational gay people - in pictures
Sundance film festival 2013: week two - in pictures
July 2012
Lesbian Super Pac to spend big in fight for gay and women's rights
Billie-Jean King and Jane Lynch among stars backing LPAC, which says it will back candidates who share its equality mission
May 2012
Oliver Burkeman column
2012's 'best' commencement speeches. So far
Oliver Burkeman: Should you say yes to life? Follow your passion? Dare to dream? Alice Cooper and Oprah Winfrey have the answers
September 2011
Downton Abbey wins four Emmys in strong night for British talent
Drama wins best miniseries, directing, writing and supporting actress, while Kate Winslet recognised for Mildred Pierce
Jane Lynch: 'I came wired with extra angst'
The Emmy awards host is best known for playing 'angry, scary, lonely women' from Best in Show to Glee. But she's a lot happier in real life – happily gay, happily married, and beating the guys to the best roles
This much I know
Emmys 2011: Host Jane Lynch on Glee, projectile vomiting and homophobia
As she gears up to present tonight's Emmy Awards show, the Glee star talks about her journey to sobriety, being a gay woman in Hollywood and the best piece of advice she ever had
May 2010
TV and radio blog
Who should Glee's Sue Sylvester cover next?
Tim Lusher: Fresh from her triumphant Madonna turn, Jane Lynch has taken on Olivia Newton-John – so what's the next dance step?
April 2010
Glee star Jane Lynch swaps tracksuits for Madonna's conical bra
Gym-teacher-with-attitude Sue Sylvester shocks viewers with Vogue rendtition
January 2010
TV and radio blog
Your Glee primer – who's who at William McKinley High
Anna Pickard: Excited about the all-singing, all-dancing Glee? Do your preparation ahead of the show – no dog-ate-my-homework excuses allowed…
Jane Lynch: 'I'm just a goof'
The openly gay star of hit TV show Glee, tells Danielle Berrin about finally making it in Hollywood
Why Glee will rock you
An all-singing, all-dancing high-school musical show with Jane Lynch, geeks, jocks and Journey, Glee is in danger of making family viewing interesting again
November 2009
Lost in showbiz
Do lesbians rule Hollywood? Ask Jane Lynch
The Glee star is one of only a few gay women on our screens
