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life can be so silly at times, especially in this business. we can work multiple projects at a time and be so busy we can't remember what day it is, or we can go through dry spells where no work is coming in. i started this year off with no real work lined up with a future that was very unclear, but now i can proudly say that i'll finally hit the big screen in 2027 in the godzilla vs. kong sequel! it's currently unnamed and very much still in development, but i am so thankful for this blessing. let me hear some 2025 surprises you've all gotten. let's celebrate these wins together. @hfrpstarters
i think so. i think that's when it starts to feel real for most people, unless mama feels the active kicks all the time. how far along is she? how much time do you have to prepare? oh, they are very lucky. i'm gonna be sending so many care packages.
that is probably really true. i think when i hear that heart beat it will start to feel more and more real. how lucky are we to have auntie alycia spoiling our newest little nugget? very lucky so lucky
i couldn't even imagine trying to do anything like that with 3G. i'd throw my hands up and forget about it at that rate. at least you are trying to make your voice known. most artists, at least from where i stand, don't really seem too vocal about their fans being literally robbed with ticket prices. or maybe it's happening behind closed doors, who knows. i just know it's not fair to the artist or the fans that they are pocketing money off of someone else's lively hood. that is exciting! i should be home around that time for the holidays, so i can make it a whole debnam-carey family affair. i know my brother and my father would love to go. my mum isn't big on crowds, but she does love your music so maybe i could convince her as well. he does a lot of blues music mostly? he is very old school with the type of music he plays. my brother on the other hand is in a pop group called cosmic spice, and it sort of gives off the fun, 80's pop music vibe.
God, I don't envy people who have 3G and are trying to make Ticketmaster happen, that's for sure. I'm doing my best to make my voice heard but with everything else going on, sometimes things just get delegated to someone else and... yeah, that's my explanation, at least. I'll send you over the dates! We just announced we'll be in Aus in December, actually, I cannot wait. It's going to be hot as hell but that's what the ice baths afterward are for. What kind of music does your dad perform? I have all of the questions about fellow musicians, be ready.
i hope so. i have been fortunate enough to work with some really big names on these last few projects so i'm hoping that kind of helps toss my name into the pot of potential contenders. if not then i'll just keep pushing on until something happens. at least it gave me time to finish my first script. i've also wanted to move more to the behind the scenes stuff. i dipped my toe into the directing pool and i sort of fell in love with it. i love to hear that! i certainly cannot wait for season four. ted lasso is such a guilty pleasure show. i love that! you two always make me want to get a farm. i know i could never keep up, but the urge is there.
Well that's a shame. But you're right, such is the nature. I'm sure something will pop up soon, I'm banking on it. Lucky for me, I always have production projects on the go, even if I'm not actively working myself, I'm overseeing things and working on behind the scenes stuff, writing for other people. But aside from the brand new wife and the beautiful baby I'm currently in the midst of writing Ted Lasso season 4, getting things prepared for filming later in the year, and we've also started planning Big Slick and Thundergong. My broody hen has been hiding eggs from me so I became a grandrooster of three at some point in the last week The joys of living on a farm.
that is sweet. i don't have any sort of hope that i'll ever make it big enough to join the MCU, but if it ever does happen i'll owe all of that to you for being my biggest hype man. it is a nice dream to transform into a superhero, though. right? i loved how fear was the first spin-off of the series, and it was original and it showed the decline of civilization, which after the original series you got to see a little more of the story. everything beyond that is just trash. i love jeffrey, lauren, and everyone involved in the spin-off's at the moment, but at what point do you realize you are just slinging shit at this point? i'll even repay you with a lead spot if my script ever makes it to film. been working real hard on my debut project, so if it ever see's the light of day i'm calling you first.
you say that, but let’s be real — the day marvel doesn’t notice you is the day they've failed. you’ve got that aussie fire, the screen presence that could silence a whole comic-con hall, and let’s not forget — deadly creatures recognize their own. if netflix is your playground, then marvel should be sending flowers and fan mail just for the chance to get in line. and yeah, you’re right again — it’s heartbreaking when these stories that meant something start to feel like conveyor belt content. the walking dead was lightning in a bottle at one point, and then suddenly it became “how many spin-offs can we throw at the wall before people notice it’s the same formula with new haircuts?” it’s exhausting watching something that once felt epic turn into an obligation. i hope they pull it together too. i really do. if we get the next spidey script and it feels like that, like something with soul again? i’ll know someone in the room actually cared. and trust me, if that day comes — i’ll be fighting to make sure your name ends up on that cast list. hell might freeze over, but maybe that’s just what we need to wake the industry up.
alycia: the realest. you act like i live in australia full time. 🤣 but yes i did have to run off to europe. i had a special friend waiting on me, and the vacation was very much needed. gonna have to respectfully decline that facetime request. i'm sorry.. alycia: how is the little one doing? i know it must be difficult dealing with that chaotic toddler stage. i bet she has you wrapped around her tiny little finger.
abel: are you for real? damn you really had to run in europe as if australia wasn't far enough. I take facetime request, tho abel: and hey, I appreciate the hype. Truth is, half the time I am dead to the world—just with a toddler climbing on my back like I’m her personal jungle gym. But it’s worth it. She’s the boss now, I just follow orders y'know.
alycia: the idea of arguing with you in a playful debate just seems so appealing to me? i bet you are a fun person to debate with, especially with all the hand movements involved from both of us. i'm very argumentative with my hands. that's good. you should be spoiled on your birthday. alycia: they wouldn't have anything to report if it wasn't sex related, so anytime you look in the direction of a woman they have to automatically assume that you are fucking her. i normally never had that problem until one of those one direction dudes started following me and would constantly like my posts. his fans would send me so much hate because they thought we were dating, but in reality i've never met the guy in real life. it was wild. alycia: you mean they are gonna top season one? that's gonna be difficult, but i'll report back as soon as i've seen the entire season and let you know if that statement holds true. it's called 'liked' and basically it's where two friends trade places on social media to try and hook up with a girl, but the one who's catfishing ends up falling for the girl aka me. i appreciate that. i'm a little scared about how unknown the future is, but i'm excited for a little break.
pedro: in that case, you can argue away and i'll just have to match your energy. i'm latino, i've never backed down from an argument in my life. i felt so much love on my birthday, really couldn't have asked for anything better. pedro: it's infuriating, especially since it relies on those bullshit assumptions that men and women can't be friends without sex being involved in the equation. if only tmz knew that the majority of my closest friends are women and i love them all dearly and platonically. what a concept, eh? i feel especially bad when people get hate because of me and those shitty lies. pedro: this season might be even better than season 1 honestly. that's exciting! what's the movie about? where did you film it? there's always slow points but i know you'll bounce back from it quickly. besides, a few weeks of vacation isn't the worst thing in the world.
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alycia: hello friend! i've been doing well! been all over the place promoting my latest project. life has finally started to slow down for me and i'm able to breath again. what about you? i've been snooping your insta and saw you've had a few things going on. so proud of you! alycia: i saw you came out with your own condiment line! i'm not exaggerating when i say i wanna try them all. i'm gonna have to grill myself a fat steak to try all of them.
glen: alycia! how've you been friend? we need to hang out soon because it's been too long. glen: also, you need to send me your address because i have some smashin' condiments i need to send you. // @alyvas
there is a reason australia is home of some of the most deadliest creatures— and i don't just mean the animals. we're feisty. let's just hope i can actually put that level of fear into them when i give them a stern talking to. it's so sad when they turn something so beautiful into a cash grab. they started doing that with the walking dead universe, and after a while i knew i needed to walk away because the quality of the writing just wasn't there anymore. they just did enough to form some resemblance of a plot and tried to make it a gold mind. i hope marvel can get it together and the next film surpasses all the others. you deserve nothing but the best scripts. the day marvel actually notices me is the day hell will freeze over. i may never make it past netflix level stardom and i'm okay with that.
you know what, you’re absolutely spot on. aussie hell is the final boss of all hells — polite yet terrifying, delivered with a charming accent and a side-eye that could melt steel. if i were those execs, i’d be cancelling brunch plans and prepping apologies immediately. and yeah, it did feel like they were squeezing every last drop from the marvel juice box — and somewhere in the chaos, a bit of that heart went missing. i mean, i love being part of it, but even i can admit some of the films felt like they were made on autopilot. we need that spark back, you know? the real magic. don’t tempt me. don’t you dare tempt me. you’d steal the scene the moment you showed up — the internet would go feral. you say you don’t know if it’ll ever happen, but listen… if aussie hell can move mountains, maybe it can get you into the mcu too.
girl, if you want to try pilates then let me know. i have this adorable studio that i go to and the ladies who teach it are the best. they snatched my waist so quick. exactly. i don't know what's going on, but if you need someone to vent to then i'm here. odds are i've probably been in the same boat as you, so we can swap war stories.
i think i should try pilates because i have been seeing people's results and they look fantastic. yeah i've been eating and drinking them today, but tomorrow it's back to the gym and working on my businesses. can't let one thing stop me from working on what i love.
alycia: i do think it's hot. it gives me all the warm fuzzies knowing that i am the only girl you would get jealous over. i'm not too keen on sharing that spotlight with anyone else. kinda sounds like you have a crush on me. 🤭 alycia: i don't like to brag but i think i look amazing in my little black dress. how deep into the spooky abyss are we looking to go? do we want something mild or do we want to have the pants scared off of us? i can work with both. i hope you still feel that way after a month of me being attached to you like velcro. i would happily tag along to the uk. i don't have much going on at the moment work wise, so my schedule is pretty wide open. you don't have to cancel the hotel on my accord. i'm content with sharing a king sized bed with you and over taking your tiny little closet with all of my girly things. 😋
Jamie: You think it's hot? Well, that's good to know. But I'll say I'm not used to getting jealous, just over you, it would seem. I hope you know I can say the same about you, right? Some of my best times are with you. Jamie: That sounds perfect to me, plus you always look so enticing in little black dresses. I can't wait to see what you come up with as well, darling, and I love that you looked while waiting in the airport. I'm glad you're up for sticking around for a while, that makes me pretty happy, as I already knew I'd not look forward to saying goodbye anytime soon. We do have a lot of time to make up for, and you can take up as much of my time as you like. Once I finish in Prague, I need to head to the UK to film, you're welcome to come along if you're not busy. I'll even rent a better place for us so we're not cooped up in a hotel the whole time. I'm sad it's not closer to my place in London or we could just be at home there.
can't blame the world for being excited about euphoria. it's been a little too long since the last season, and we were kind of left with a cliffhanger. it's amazing to see you so booked and busy though, because it's well deserved. i did see all of the photos from your safari and i had serious fomo. i have always wanted to go on one myself, so it was definitely added to my bucket list of activities. i think my annual birthday trip. i don't know where i want to go yet, but i always travel for my birthday so i'm looking forward to that.
everyone's been talking to me about ❛ euphoria ❜ lately i've been living my best. yes, work is happening, but i'm also enjoy things right now. i went on a safari recently and it was amazing — just seeing different animals living their lives. it also got me thinking of going to zoos and such — so what's some of your favourite spring and summer activities you're looking forward to enjoying this year? i'll say now, always try to make time for yourself. ( @hfrpstarters )
that is so exciting! i think it's a dream of every star wars fan to land a role in that universe. i couldn't imagine the excitement you must have felt when you learned you had gotten that role. i think it's beautiful that the universe as a whole is opening up to more people of color, especially women. i love to see that. oh gosh— i don't know how to answer this? i think when i landed fear the walking dead is when i had that moment of 'i made it!'
Andor Season 2 is dropping so soon, and honestly? I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been a massive Star Wars fan for as long as I can remember, so stepping into that galaxy, into that universe, still feels surreal. If I could go back and tell my younger self that one day she'd be part of a story like this, that Hollywood would start making space, real space, for Latinas on this scale? She wouldn’t believe it. I’m curious now, how did you first break into your industry? Was there a project or moment when you thought, “Okay, I made it”? / @hfrpstarters
i can't say i've heard of that show, but it sounds pretty interesting. i'll keep it in the back of my mind if i ever decide i want to try something new. i'll be honest i'm not watching anything too crazy at the moment, aside from season three of white lotus and 911. those have been my consistent shows at the moment. also the righteous gemstones, but i know shows like that aren't everyone's cuppa tea.
Right now I'm into the most random of shows. It's called The Amazing World of Gumball and if you know, you know. It just gives me randomness but also it's really funny and I'm just weirdly so into it, you know? So, as I figure out what I'm doing with myself at the moment - tell a girl of some of your favorite watches. I'll enjoy it all! Oh, and I'm Cree, if you don't know me. I'd say the shows Mr. Iglesias and Game Shakers as well as the movie Turtles All The Way Down were what got me most known, but the career is still young. || @hfrpstarters
i think hitting the gym is such a healthy outlet for stress. i am in the best shape of my life at the moment because i've channeled all of my stress and anxiety into pilates. i think you should allow yourself to eat your feelings for day one, and then once it's over you find something that makes you feel good and you focus on that.
some things just never change and that’s me hitting the gym to solve all my problems. when kylie and i fell out i hit the gym and had one of the biggest transforms of my life. i know it didn’t really solve my problems but it helped me out. any suggestions i can do before i eat myself into a vanilla salted caramel ice cream coma? @hfrpstarters
alycia: you can. i think it's hot when you get a little jealous, but i promise you are my one and only muse. we do have a lot of great memories. some of the best times i've had have been with you, and i cherish those moments. alycia: i'll bring one of the many little black dresses to fit with the vibe. i always wanted to tap into my inner morticia. i'm excited to see what you come up with. i've been looking at a few places myself while i was waiting in the airport and i'll share them with you once i get there. i would love to stick around for a while as long as you want me to. i feel like we have a lot of time to make up for, and i kind of want to be selfish and take up all of your time.
Jamie: Can I admit to being mildly jealous at the idea of you finding another muse? And you can't argue with that logic. I'm glad we agree on that, darling. Plus, I'm all too happy to hear those are your favorites as well, and we've got a lot of great memories like that. Jamie: I love that for us too, and I'm already picturing the photoshoot we can have! You know I'll never turn down a spooky place to explore, especially one with you. I'll start researching now. It really has been far too long for my liking as well, and believe me when I say that I didn't want this much time to pass. I miss you a whole lot too, there's no denying that. I don't want to miss you anymore than I have to either, darling. Maybe you can stick around for a while with me, what do you think?
aussie hell is the worst kind of hell to find yourself in, so the studio should be shaking in their boots. i feel like that's why my love for marvel isn't as much as it used to. i feel like they were trying to milk that cow as along as they could, and after a while the quality started to go down— at least for some films. i love that for you, because if that title doesn't invoke fear into the studio then i don't know what will. i would love to marvel in a spiderman movie, but i don't know if that will ever come.
alright, alright — message received loud and clear. i’m honestly a little scared for the studio now... aussie hell sounds intense, and i fully support it. you’re absolutely right though — if they hadn’t been off making seventeen different spin-offs and squeezing every drop out of the multiverse, maybe we’d already be swinging through another film by now. but hey, i admire the commitment. i’ll consider this your official application to be the voice of the people — and if i do end up in those meetings, i’ll just casually drop, “alycia debnam-carey is not impressed and she’s sharpening her boomerang,” yeah? also, side note — if you ever want to cameo and show them how it’s done, i’m just saying… you'd make a killer addition to the spider-verse.
i have been very booked and busy the past couple of years, but i'm afraid that well has run dry at the moment. i have nothing booked so far, so the future is kind of unclear for me, but such is the nature of this beast. i hope something good comes my way soon. what about you? aside from the brand new wife and beautiful baby.
Tell me about all the projects you got going on at the moment. Y'always seem to be a busy little cherub. | @alyvas
alycia: i'm actually on my way to prague to spend some time with a friend. guess you gotta base the taste of those cookies from pure memory alone. alycia: i couldn't imagine. all the props to you being able to handle a toddler with your schedule. i would be dead to the world.
abel: Nice, glad to hear. When are you making your way to me then? I’m definitely looking forward to eating those cookies. abel: I never recovered — in fact, I’m still stuck in Sydney time. It’s been fun being a night owl… especially with a toddler who wakes up at dawn, y'know. right when I feel like crashing.
ALYCIA DEBNAM-CAREY ph. Martin Rusch Story + Rain, March 2025
i'm afraid it won't seem real until you hold that beautiful baby in your arms, but once you do that instinct will kick in. plus you have a whole army of people behind you to help you, myself included. auntie alycia is excited to spoil the little nugget.
i really appreciate that so much. i keep having to pinch myself to remind me that i'm not dreaming. i didn't see this happening this year but yeah now i am so excited for it.
alycia: it's good that you do, otherwise i'd have to find another and i'm not sure i could find someone as qualified as you. well when you put it like that how can i argue with that logic? i have to admit that those are some of my favorites as well, simply for the memories that are attached to them for that reason. alycia: i love that for us. photoshoot at some gorgeous, gothic places? yes please. maybe we can find some spooky places to explore as well. you know me and my thrilling need to find all the spookiest places. it's been a little too long for my liking. we gotta make sure this much time doesn't pass next time, because i'm realizing now just how much i miss you, and i don't want to have to miss you anymore than i have to.
Jamie: I love being your favorite muse, just throwing that out there. Oh god no, darling, those are my favorite photos of you. Why would I get rid of them? Those are where you look the most beautiful, if you ask me, or the ones where I'm the reason you're looking a mess. Those are my favorites. Jamie: I'm glad to help you have some fun then, love, and I'm sure we'll find some great places to explore too. This city has a ton of old, gothic places that are right up both our alleys. Oh, I knew you'd be sold once I told you about the balcony view. And don't worry, I've already thought about a few of those things we can do on that balcony as well. It has been a long time after all. 😉
alycia: are you talking about yourself, because i agree. i just think it would be so cool to see someone related to nikki try and help her reclaim what is hers. so let's have the appropriate people get together and discuss this, because i need it to happen now.
Joey: Have you? Look, you're beautiful and talented. The idea of working with you would be such an honor and I'd love to! Let's make it happen, please! Yes, that'd be the best and I could be an amazing sister for Nikki. High time the world gets more amazing sequels, right?
alycia: you have and will always be my favorite muse. am i? please tell me you got rid of all the ones where i've just woken up and my hairs a mess. if those ever got out my reputation would be ruined. ☺️ you always know what to say to me to make me feel like the most beautiful girl in the room. alycia: been looking for something fun to do and exploring an unknown city with you sounds like the best way to spend my off time. you had me sold at balcony view. could think of a million things to do on that balcony with you. 😝
Jamie: You're going to make me blush, darling. Though I feel pretty good knowing that you've got so many photos of me on your phone, I can say the same about you on my phone. And we both know I'd much rather look at you too, since you always look stunning. Jamie: It's never too bold for you to show up, love, because you know I always want to see you. And seeing the sights of Prague sounds a lot better with you anyway, it would have been boring if I'd done it alone. I'll be seeing you soon then, and I'll send you my hotel information. I think you'll enjoy the place I'm staying in, the view from the balcony is pretty amazing.
ALYCIA DEBNAM-CAREY Styled by Tamara Rappa, photographed by Martin Rusch, hair by Sami Knight, makeup by Mai Quynh, set design by Finley Harlocker for Story + Rain, March 2025
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i'm sure once it fully sinks in you are going to be over the moon. i have no doubt that you won't be the most amazing father. sometimes things happen in life that we don't expect, but everything has a time and a purpose, and this is yours.
thank you so much! i'm feeling excited, nervous for sure but after the shock of it wore off the excited has gotten so much more! It's super unexpected but i totally cant imagine it not happening now. i really hope that i am, i'm a great uncle so i hope i going to be good at this new role.
right? i remember when buying tickets was so easy. the only struggle you had was getting to the will call station before they ran out of tickets. now you have to wait in some stupid queue, and if you have shitty internet? you are toast. i wish artist had more power as well. i feel like it's one of those things they should be in control of, or at least those who help put the tour together. would make life so much easier for everyone. i would love to go! just tell me where you will be and i'd love to go. isn't she? the world wasn't ready for her, but i am so glad we got her. i bet that was a dream to perform with them. my dad is a musician and his music has always had a heavy metallica influence, so he's super excited.
It was very different in my concert-going days. I mostly just stood in line at a physical ticket office for hours, even overnight, which I guess some people are still doing some version of for the pit but mostly fighting that war online. It does suck, and believe me when I say that artists wish they had more power. Thank you so much! I hope to see you there? I have a few tickets set aside for anyone who missed out, or who just didn't think they'd get a chance to go. Sabrina is incredible, isn't she? Haven't seen her in concert but have at an award show and she is something special. Oh, wow, you should be excited. I performed with them at the Grammy's one year and they're an elite talent. Enjoy, lovely! Both of you!
ugh— 2026 is too far. i feel like they could have done this a little bit quicker. had they not made their millionth avenger film, or whatever else marvel dipped their toes into then we would have it by now. i suppose if i have to wait i will, but i won't be happy about it, nor will i be silent. so feel free to patch me into those studio executives. i'll unless aussie hell on them.
oi, alycia — 2026. that’s the word. i know, it feels like ages away, and i can already hear your aussie sass coming for me. and no, i’m not counting the avengers films either — i hear you loud and clear. if it were up to me, you'd have had three more by now, but apparently these things take “time” and “planning” or whatever. if you're really ready to give the studio a proper aussie talking-to, say the word — i’ll patch you in. maybe you’ll get it moved up sooner.