Andra Day Thought She 'Retired' from Acting After Playing Billie Holiday: 'I Was Out of My Depth'

Andra Dayis the darling of awards season as a first-time Oscar nominee for her revelatory performance as the titular musical icon inThe United States Vs. Billie Holiday. But as the Grammy-nominated singer tells PEOPLE, she wasn’t fully confident in her performance. In fact, Day presumed she “was retired” from acting altogether after completing the Lee Daniels-directed film.“I truly was definitely out of my depth the entire time,” Day, 36, recalls of making the film ahead of Sunday’s 93rd Oscars ceremony.

Andre Agassi Reveals His Most Prized Possession Is a Necklace His Son Made Him: 'Never Taken It Off'

Steffi Graff and Andre Agassi attend the Keep Memory Alive foundation’s “Power of Love Gala” in 2012.Photo:Ethan Miller/Getty Ethan Miller/Getty Andre Agassialways has a reminder of his son with him as he steps onto the tennis court.In an interview withWSJ. Magazine, the tennis pro, 53, was asked about his most prized possession, revealing that he treasures a necklace his 22-year-old son Jaden had made for him.“I have a necklace my son made for me.

Andre Agassi Says His and Steffi Graf's Children Understand Their Fame Is 'Not all That' (Exclusive)

Photo:Ethan Miller/GettyAndre AgassiandSteffi Grafmight be the ultimate tennis couple, but to their kids, they’re just plain old mom and dad.Jaden Gil Agassi, 22, and Jaz Elle Agassi, 20, have parents with 30 combined Grand Slam wins, so Andre says he understands why people might think they had a moment where they realized their mom and dad are stars.“I can imagine how somebody looks at that from the outside,” Agassi, 53, tells PEOPLE exclusively at a press conference on Saturday forThe Netflix Slamtennis match in Las Vegas.

Andre Braugher, Suzanne Somers and Matthew Perry Honored in 2023 Emmy Awards' In Memoriam Tribute

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP; ADRIAN SANCHEZ-GONZALEZ/AFP via Getty; Angela Weiss/Getty Andre Braugher,Suzanne SomersandMatthew Perrywere among the stars highlighted in the awards show’s annual “In Memoriam” tribute, which pays homage to luminaries who have left an impact on the industry. Other stars who were honored during the tribute includedNorman Lear,Bob Barker,Paul Reubens,Treat Williams,Angus Cloud,Len Goodman,Leslie Jordan,Tommy SmothersandCindy Williams. Perry, whosedeath in Octobersent shockwaves through Hollywood and the world, closed out the the tribute.

Andre Braugher,Homicide: Life on the StreetandBrooklyn Nine-NineStar, Dead at 61

Andre Braugher has died at the age of 61. The actor, known for his roles on acclaimed crime series such asHomicide: Life on the StreetandBrooklyn Nine-Nine, died on Monday after a recent illness, his representative confirmed to PEOPLE. Braugher played Det. Frank Pemberton inHomicide, earning his first Emmy win in 1998. He played another police officer, the no-nonsense Capt. Raymond Holt, in the comedyBrooklyn Nine-Nine, picking up four Emmy nominations. He earned11 Emmy nominationsin his career, including a second win for the 2006 miniseriesThief.