John Waters.
American filmmaker, actor, comedian and writer (born 1946)
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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A musical production is underway, inspired by film, involving Francis and featuring upbeat tunes provided by Marc Shaiman.Some support2 reports
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John Waters continues his career, utilizing Provincetown for annual performances and collaborating with Divine, while also maintaining ties with the Boston Globe.Some support1 report
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John Waters used Donald Trump as a political foil in a specific political interaction.Some support1 report
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Around John Waters this week
News at the entities that move John Waters most-
Donald Trump Mentioned togetherThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves John Waters
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Francis OperationalFrancis conducted a review of the Island's regulatory body in Prince Edward Island.Moves John Waters
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Boston Globe TransactionalArticles from the Boston Globe inspired the Spotlight film, which is represented by UTA.Moves John Waters
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Divine OperationalDivine addressed Supreme Court precedent and issued a sentencing opinion in Missouri.Moves John Waters
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Al Pacino Mentioned togetherA film project is underway where agents are sent to Easter Island, and Al Pacino is involved in a role discussed by McDonagh and Mamet.Moves John Waters
Connections
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Francis Operational
Francis is involved in a current stage production that draws its inspiration from John Waters' film work.
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Boston Globe Transactional
A maintains an ongoing paid subscription to B.
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Provincetown Operational
John Waters utilizes Provincetown as the setting for his annual performance circuit.
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Al Pacino Mentioned together
The two individuals were observed together at the Academy Museum restaurant.
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RuPaul Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by a shared cultural aesthetic, specifically irreverent camp.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
John Waters has referenced Donald Trump as a political foil in his work.
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Divine Operational
Divine served as a muse and collaborator in John Waters' films.
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RDS Transactional
John Waters attended a conference held at an RDS facility.
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Leslie Jordan Mentioned together
Both individuals were noted as stars participating in the same festival.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
3 events- A musical production is underway, inspired by film, involving Francis and featuring upbeat tunes provided by Marc Shaiman.
- John Waters and Leslie Jordan were welcomed as stars to a festival on June 26, 2026.
- A film project featuring RuPaul was directed by Mike Ruiz and draws heavily on the irreverent camp aesthetic of John Waters' work.