Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Rarely does the son of a music idol acquire his celebrity parent’s singing voice or appearance. As a result, most offspring of great singers gravitate to other pursuits such as the arts, painting, acting, or something altogether different. Furthermore, there are very few singers whose voices are so distinct that you can tell who they…

Susan Sarandon has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. The actress has a reputation for being forthright in both her professional and personal life. So when others began to doubt her judgment, she resolved to give them a lesson. Susan Sarandon is still going strong after a long and successful career in…

These days, we often forget about the elderly among us, which perhaps why so many old people live alone and are isolated. But just because a person turns 65 or retires doesn’t mean that they don’t have feelings or opinions. And just because they’ve lived a long life, doesn’t mean they couldn’t use more friendship…

It’s rare to encounter a celebrity nowadays who hasn’t had work done, especially given the pressure that renowned women often face. It’s challenging to be a woman in Hollywood, but Sally Field has resisted most of the “rules” placed, even at 76. We adore Sally Field’s performances in films such as Forrest Gump and Steel…