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Adele makes bold acting debut in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven'

November 17, 2025

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AFTER taking a break from her singing career, Grammy Award-winning British singer Adele is ready to make her mark in acting.

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

Adele makes bold acting debut in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven'

WRITER and director, Tom Ford.

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According to online reports, the 37-year-old Rolling in the Deep hit-maker will star in the film Cry to Heaven, an adaptation of Anne Rice's famous 1982 novel.

Ever since she wrapped up her Weekends with Adele concert series in 2024, she has been out of the spotlight. She announced that her intention to take "a big break" is to explore "other creative things just for a little while".

With her biggest album,

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