It's always fascinating to learn about different roles that actors once decided to turn down earlier in their careers, especially when those decisions pulled them away from films that went on to win ...

Mykelti Williamson, who played Bubba in Forrest Gump, opened up about why he's never been to the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurants Williamson said he's never been "properly invited" to the chain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Forrest Gump—starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally ...

You might love the shrimp at Bubba Gump Shrimp, but their namesake has never tasted them. Mykelti Williamson, who played Bubba in 1994’s Forrest Gump, opened up about his decision to never go to the ...