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Billy Crystal, one of Hollywood’s cherished comedic legends, has been at the center of more than one headline this past week, mixing nostalgia with both celebration and some heartbreaking news. The most talked-about moment by far was his highly-anticipated Oscars reunion with Meg Ryan, where the two When Harry Met Sally stars, who defined a generation’s idea of romantic comedy, walked out to “It Had to Be You” and stole the show presenting the Best Picture award to Anora. Their comedic timing was as sharp as ever, with Crystal, aged 76, joking about his long Oscar hosting legacy and smirking about his IMDb profile still listing him at 47 years old. He then delivered a new twist on his iconic line, reminding the world why he remains a perennial favorite at award shows. This surprise pairing, which first reunited recently for a Super Bowl Hellmann’s commercial recreating their famous Katz’s Deli scene, lit up social media and fueled a flurry of nostalgic appreciation across Twitter and Instagram. According to AOL, both stars trended in the U.S. after the event, with fans begging for another collaboration and Hollywood insiders lauding the Oscars for pulling off one of the season’s biggest feel-good moments.
Behind the sparkle of the red carpet, however, Crystal revealed devastating personal news. PEOPLE Magazine reports that he and his wife Janice lost their family home of 46 years in the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Crystal released a deeply personal statement expressing heartbreak over the loss of the Pacific Palisades residence where their children and grandchildren were raised, thanking friends, neighbors, and first responders, and reflecting on the resilience of the community. The news drew an outpouring of sympathy and support on social media, with fellow celebrities and fans sharing memories and words of encouragement. Despite the tragedy, Crystal, ever the optimist, insisted he and Janice would rebuild and move forward with the help of loved ones.
In lighter news, talk show appearances featuring Crystal resurfaced in clips across TikTok and YouTube, including his recent retelling on Stephen Colbert’s show of the wild night he filled in for Johnny Carson, and an anecdote about persuading Jack Palance to join City Slickers, recounted on Jimmy Kimmel Live, which reignited fond memories among film buffs. While no current business ventures or new productions have been officially announced this week, industry blogs and fan accounts are speculating about possible new projects or at least further charity work related to fire relief, though there are no confirmed reports yet. For now, Billy Crystal remains front and center in the public eye, balancing the laughter he has always brought with a touch of very real, very human resilience.
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