600-pound man

Brendan Fraser plays 600-pound man in his latest film, "The Whale" – Photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org

Celebrity, Pop Culture, Popular

Brendan Fraser’s transformational new role reminds us exactly how far he’s come in acting and in life

Jacalyn Wetzel

8/2/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026