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‘May December’ Explores Aftermath of Scandalous Relationship

Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and Charles Melton Deliver Acclaimed Performances in Todd Haynes' Latest Film

  • ‘May December’ is a new film by Todd Haynes that explores the aftermath of a scandalous relationship between a woman and a teenage boy, now her husband, twenty years later.
  • The film stars Julianne Moore as Gracie, the woman at the center of the scandal, and Natalie Portman as Elizabeth, an actress portraying Gracie in a movie.
  • Charles Melton plays Joe, Gracie's husband, who was a teenager when they started their relationship.
  • The film is a three-way character study that explores the complexities of their lives and the lingering effects of their past.
  • The film has been praised for its performances, particularly those of Moore, Portman, and Melton.
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