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- Inside Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Low-Key Relationship
- Bachelor Nation Couples Who Have Split in 2021
- Katie Thurston Wore Her Engagement Ring Days Before Blake Moynes Split
- Kane Brown Sings Through the Pain After Ankle Injury
- Why Shawn Mendes Deleted TikTok
- Clare, Andrew S. and More React to Katie and Blake's Split
- Katie and Blake Spent Weeks Apart Before Split: Signs It Was Over
- Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Were 'Winging' Relationship Days Before Split
- Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
- Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes' Relationship Timeline
- Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Split 2 Months After Engagement Airs
- Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz’s Relationship Timeline
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- Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Relationship Timeline
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| Inside Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Low-Key Relationship Posted: 25 Oct 2021 05:40 PM PDT From Fargo to family! Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead brought their onscreen romance into the real world after working together on the FX series. The pair appeared on season 3 of the anthology crime drama, which debuted in April 2017. McGregor portrayed twins Emmit Stussy and Ray Stussy, while Winstead played Nikki Swango, Ray’s fiancée. “Fargo is such a dream because it’s everything you want,” the 10 Cloverfield Lane actress told Glamour in April 2017. “It’s the best material. I knew just from the history of the last couple seasons that every single female role [on this show] has been so rich and layered and fascinating. … Most of my career I’ve been considered an up-and-comer, which is sort of funny sometimes when you’re an up-and-comer after 15 years. But I’m very grateful to still be rising.” Playing Nikki helped Winstead become “more confident” in herself both on and off the screen. “It’s taken me a lot of time to get to that place — my confidence and being comfortable in my own skin and my body and being able to play a role like Nikki that’s sexy,” she told the outlet, referring to her character as being “sexy but she’s also a billion other things.” One month later, the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World star announced via social media that she split from husband Riley Stearns, whom she wed in 2010. She later told Glamour UK that going through her divorce was “a scary, crazy thing,” noting in January 2020, “I was starting anew as an adult for the first time.” Following her split from Stearns, the Spectacular Now actress was spotted on a PDA-filled date with McGregor in London. An eyewitness told Us Weekly in October 2017 that the pair were affectionate and “seemed relaxed in each other’s company.” The Trainspotting actor was previously married to Eve Mavrakis, with whom he shares four children. They welcomed daughters Clara and Esther in February 1996 and November 2001, respectively. They also adopted daughters Jamyan and Anouk. After the Emmy winner was spotted getting cozy with Winstead, fans began to wonder about the status of his marriage. In January 2018, TMZ confirmed McGregor had filed for divorce, listing May 2017 as the date of the pair’s separation. The proceedings were finalized in August 2020. While McGregor and the Sky High actress have kept their romance relatively private, the relationship has raised eyebrows — even among family members. In August 2018, his daughter Clara apologized for calling Winstead a “piece of trash” in a previous interview. “It wasn’t the most mature way to go about things, but I was angry and upset,” she told The Times. “There had been a lot building up to it and a lot to deal with — not to make excuses or anything — but, yeah, it wasn’t my finest moment.” Scroll down to see more of McGregor and Winstead’s whirlwind romance:  The duo sparked a romance while playing onscreen lovebirds in season 3 of Fargo. Courtesy of YouTube  Seven years after tying the knot, Winstead split from Stearns. "Sitting here with my best friend who I love with all my heart. We have spent our lives together and it has been full of joy and warmth every day. We've decided to move on from our marriage, but we will stay best friends and collaborators for all our days," the actress wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post. "We are still ride or die, just in a different way now. I love you always, Riley." Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  Winstead and McGregor were spotted packing on the PDA in London, with an eyewitness telling Us at the time, "They were deep in conversation and were there together for more than an hour." TMZ later revealed that McGregor and Mavrakis had separated in May 2017. Andrew H Walker/Shutterstock  After being announced as the Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television winner at the 75th annual Golden Globes, McGregor thanked his Fargo costar. "There would have been no Ray without Mary Elizabeth Winstead," he gushed. David Fisher/Shutterstock  McGregor supported his girlfriend on the set of her movie Gemini Man. Allison Cobb/MEGA  Clara seemingly threw shade at her father while calling out "a—hole men" in a birthday post dedicated to her mom. She later clarified on social media, "Let's make one thing clear. I was not attacking my dad or calling him [an] a—hole. I was simply saying [my mom] deserves someone who isn't one." Masatoshi Okauchi/Shutterstock  McGregor made a rare comment about his romance with Winstead, telling Men's Journal that he felt "lighter" than he did in his previous relationship. "I am better. I am happier. I think that's true," he added. Sam Bagnall/Shutterstock  The August: Osage County actor held hands with Winstead on a brisk New York City stroll after starring together in DC's Birds of Prey. LRNYC/MEGA More than two years after he filed in January 2018, the Doctor Sleep star settled his divorce with Mavrakis. Two months later, Us confirmed the exes would be splitting McGregor's Star Wars royalties. Andrew H Walker/Shutterstock  The duo welcomed their first child together, McGregor's fifth. "Congratulations to my Dad and Mary — this is the greatest gift," his daughter Clara captioned an Instagram slideshow. LRNYC/MEGA  While accepting the win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the 73rd annual Emmys, the Halston star gushed, "Mary, I love you so much. I love you so much. I'm gonna take this home and show it to our beautiful little boy, Laurie." Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The two appeared virtually at the 2021 GO Gala and sang a duet of Townes Van Zandt's “If I Needed You.” Go Gala  |
| Bachelor Nation Couples Who Have Split in 2021 Posted: 25 Oct 2021 05:30 PM PDT Black roses. Bachelor Nation has weathered many storms and made some strides throughout its two-decade run — including a historic 25th season of The Bachelor with the first Black lead in Matt James, which premiered in January. Not every couple, however, gets their happy ending, including season 16 Bachelorette Clare Crawley and fiancé Dale Moss. After a whirlwind romance in 2020, the pair called it quits in January, before giving their love another shot the following month. Us Weekly confirmed in September that the twosome separated less than one year after reconciling. "It was best for them to go their separate ways at this time," an insider told Us at the time before things got messy between them. "They will still support each other and have love for each other no matter what." The former couple made headlines after their romance resulted in the hairstylist leaving The Bachelorette two weeks into filming, following a proposal from Moss, which aired in November 2020. By the new year, however, the pair had hit a bump in the road and opted to end their engagement for good in September. Following the second breakup, a source exclusively told Us that Crawley is ready to move on with her life. "Clare has seen everything by now for what is needed for her to have closure and not look back. She's done with Dale for good," the insider said in October. "This past week has proven to her that he's not someone who full-heartedly cares about her. He's putting on an act for the public because he's all about himself and his public image." Earlier in the year, The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart season 1 winners, Bri Stauss and Chris Watson, announced their split. After finding love on the spinoff series, which premiered in April 2020, the duo called it quits in early January, telling E! News in a joint statement: "We will always look back on our journey with deep fondness and will continue to support each other both personally and professionally." The pair, who sparked breakup speculation in December 2020 after being noticeably absent from one another's social media accounts, released two albums before ending their relationship. Scroll down to see which Bachelor Nation couples went their separate ways in 2021:  The former bank marketing manager got engaged to the wildlife manager while filming The Bachelorette season 17 finale in April. The duo’s proposal aired on TV in August of that year and just two months later, they confirmed they had gone their separate ways. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently,” the stars wrote in a joint announcement which they shared via their respective Instagram accounts. “We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  Us exclusively confirmed in September that the season 21 Bachelor alum and her beau split after less than two years of dating. “We broke up about two months ago. I wish her nothing but the best,” Fratantoni told Us in a statement at the time. “I don’t wish anything bad about her and [I] don’t have anything bad to say about her.” Photographer Group/MEGA  Us confirmed in January 2021 that Crawley and Moss called it quits, two months after their TV proposal aired on The Bachelorette in November 2020. Us reported at the time that the duo were trying to work through their “serious issues,” but ultimately the relationship “caused friction with Dale’s friends and family.” The former football player confirmed the breakup the same day, saying it was “the healthiest decision” for both of them to separate. The two briefly rekindled their romance in February, but Us confirmed seven months later that they had parted ways for a second time. ABC/Craig Sjodin  The pilot met Flanagan ahead of his time as the Bachelor and while they connected during filming, he sent her home ahead of hometowns. While Weber proposed to Hannah Ann Sluss during the 2020 finale and briefly romanced his runner-up, Madison Prewett, after they split, he turned his attention to Flanagan in April 2020. However, the duo called it quits in December 2020, with Weber announcing the breakup on New Year’s Eve. The exes got back together in January, but by Valentine’s Day the following month, they were officially broken up. “We had a great Valentine’s Day together. And then, again, there were just like little things. … It ended really badly,” Flanagan said on a March episode of the “Off the Vine” podcast. “I essentially went off on him. I ended up leaving New York and going to one of my girlfriend’s houses and hanging out with her. He texted me, I didn’t respond and then found some news out that I wasn’t happy about. We still had each other on Find My Friends. … I went off and essentially said, like, ’Get the hell out of my life.’ It ended really badly.” The pair have since publicly feuded over what went wrong in their relationship. Courtesy Kelley Flanagan/Instagram  The pair, who met while filming Listen to Your Heart, which debuted in April 2020, announced their split in January. “With deep admiration and respect for one another, we have decided to end our relationship and go our separate ways,” the former couple said in a joint statement at the time, noting they hope to continue to collaborate musically. “We look forward to sharing more updates with you all as we navigate our future making music together.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  |
| Katie Thurston Wore Her Engagement Ring Days Before Blake Moynes Split Posted: 25 Oct 2021 05:15 PM PDT  Days before announcing her split from Blake Moynes, Katie Thurston was spotted wearing her Neil Lane-designed 3-carat engagement ring. During her appearance at Whitney Cummings' Touch Me Tour on Friday, October 22, the oval-shaped diamond was in full display as Thurston, 30, exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about making a long-distance relationship work. “The short version is we're figuring it out,” the season 17 Bachelorette lead told Us at the time. “We don't know. This is very new to us still. I'm just focusing on myself. He's focusing on him, and if we work doing that, great.” The former bank marketing manager noted that she was “totally winging” her life as she juggled her day-to-day in San Diego while Moynes, 31, stayed in Canada in-between trips all over the world. Most recently, he was in Africa for the majority of October. Thurston added that she was looking forward to no longer “traveling back and forth” when it came to seeing the wildlife manager. Several days later, the duo confirmed that they had called it quits. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently,” Thurston and Moynes captioned their individual posts via Instagram on Monday, October 25. “We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision.” Fans got to see Thurston and Moynes fall in love during season 17 of The Bachelorette, which ended with the pair walking away engaged. Following the finale, the Washington native confirmed that Moynes was her first choice out of all her contestants. "I think everyone can agree that this is exactly who I was supposed to be with," she said during the After the Final Rose special in August. "He fought to be here for me and chose to stay even when I'm telling him to his face that I considered leaving. That he was confident enough to hold both of us till the end, I'm just so lucky. I love him so much." Thurston also gushed about Moynes’ decision to crash the ABC series during the fifth week of her season. “It's actually probably the most romantic thing someone's ever done," she said about Moynes, who previously appeared on Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams‘ season of the Bachelorette in 2020. "I know you question it in the beginning. I know a lot of people did, but knowing that I could've turned him away and he would've looked dumb, he took all these risks for me and no one's ever believed in me like that. So for him to just trust in us early on, it just means everything."  |
| Kane Brown Sings Through the Pain After Ankle Injury Posted: 25 Oct 2021 05:03 PM PDT Take a look back at Reese Witherspoon, David Beckham, Halle Berry and other stars who have had minor injuries that have made headlines.  Just weeks after revealing she suffered a broken knee, a hairline fracture in her ankle and a torn ligament, the Emmy winner broke her ankle at a screening of Black Widow in the Hamptons, New York. "My summer look," she joked via Instagram in July 2021 alongside a photo of her bandaged feet. Courtesy of Mariska Hargitay/Instagram; Inset: Shutterstock  The hospitality expert revealed in June 2021 that she'd undergone a three-hour surgery for an Achilles tendon rupture that didn’t heal on its own.“Recuperating at home I have been ordered to lay still with leg elevated for two weeks. After that another two to four weeks of crutches. Then maybe some more normal activity,” she wrote via Instagram. “Most such ruptures occur when dancing or playing sports. Mine was caused by a surprise step into a hole in the dark getting out of the car. Thank you NYU for attempting to make me whole again.” Shutterstock; Courtesy of Martha Stewart/Instagram  The former Bachelorette shared that she was “nauseous” from pain after sustaining a painful neck injury in June 2021. “Send some prayers and healing energy my way!” she wrote via her Instagram story. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Law & Order: SVU star revealed details of her hospital stay in May 2021. “#ThatFeelingWhen, you go to the doctor, get an MRI and find out that you have a broken knee, a hairline fracture in your ankle, and a torn ligament,” she wrote via Instagram. “It’s always a good idea to go to the doctor. Immediately. #ListenToYourBody #TrustTheExperts #StayStrong #InOtherKneeNews #BustingPerpsWithBustedKnees #BraceYourself #NotTheBeesKnees #TheQueenBeesKnees Great news is I don’t need surgery🙏🏻 💃🏻 #YouShouldSeeTheOtherGuy😜.” Courtesy Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  The Old Dominion frontman revealed in May 2021 that he suffered a collapsed lung and broken rib after falling off a ladder. "How many OD members does it take to change a lightbulb? Well, after a broken rib, collapsed lung, and various scrapes and bruises, I found out the answer is 'More than one,'" he joked via Instagram after getting medical attention. “Back home and recovering now with all the fun pills.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The model posted an Instagram photo of herself with a bloody nose in April 2021. “I baby sat two 7 year old boys for 45 minutes and it went like… #birthcontrol,” she explained in the caption. Courtesy of Ireland Baldwin/Instagram  The Wonder Woman star recalled cutting off the top of her finger during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, telling Jimmy Kimmel in April 2021, "I cooked a lot, too much. I drank probably too much. You know the early days of pandemic when you start drinking mimosa or sangria or whatever at 11 a.m.?" During one of those days, the actress said she made cabbage salad and while chopping the vegetable, “I chopped the top of my finger [off]." Gadot noted that her husband, Yaron Varsano, panicked and “threw it into the garbage” so she ended up losing part of her finger, because “there was nothing to sew on.” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  The sports broadcaster recalled how she was once hit by a baseball while reporting from the sidelines. Her security guard ducked, leaving her only enough time to turn her head to the side. “It smacked me clear as day in the mouth,” she said while on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “It bounced off my face and landed behind me, but I was fine! Doctors said I had a jaw of steel,” Andrews said proudly. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The NBA player was injured in March 2021 during a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Atlanta Hawks. He suffered a rare type of ankle sprain when Hawks player Solomon Hill collided with him while diving for the ball early in the game. James spoke out about his injury via Twitter, expressing his disappointment. "Nothing angers and saddens me more than not being available to and for my teammates! I'm hurt inside and out right now," he wrote. "The road back from recovery begins now. Back soon like I never left." Seth Browarnik/Startraks  The Firefly Lane star revealed in March 2021 that she was dealing with a "health crisis" with the help of her husband, Josh Kelley. "First trip since the start of the pandemic is back to L.A. to deal with a herniated disk in my neck," Heigl captioned an Instagram video of Kelley singing along with the coffee maker in their hotel room. "Thank God for @joshbkelley for not only coming with me to hold my hand but for providing me with some very much needed comedic relief! I mean...only Josh can or would harmonize with the coffee maker!" In a second post, she showed her husband pretending to be a doctor in an exam room while looking at imaging of her neck. "Well, ma'am, I've got some bad news, your brain is absolutely gorgeous!" he said as the Grey's Anatomy alum laughed. "Another @joshbkelley gem," Heigl captioned the post. "This is definitely the guy you want by your side during a health crisis. Though...I don’t think I’d bring him to the OB with me. Those jokes would just be too far." MEGA  The Hills alum revealed in March 2021 that she has lingering symptoms after suffering a traumatic brain injury two years ago. "2 years ago in March I suffered a traumatic brain injury I didn’t tell you guys about,” she captioned an Instagram video that showed her working out. "I was at a restaurant in lower Manhattan (which shall remain nameless bc accidents happen) and while sitting in a banquet had one of the swinging kitchen doors fall off its hinges and on to my head. I was in the hospital and suffered a moderate to severe concussion for months." "I took weeks off work and the road to recovery was long," Bosworth continued. "I remember visiting a friend a few weeks later and feeling totally lost on 3rd avenue and 21st street, not knowing which direction to walk in. I still struggle to recall words from time to time and get my thoughts out coherently 2 years later." The former reality TV star added that she also battled mononucleosis at the same time and spent "months and months" in bed while still continuing to work full-time and admitted it took a year before she "could even consider exercising with regularity." "This post is dedicated to my health and your health — precious and sometimes taken for granted," she concluded. "If you have it, take advantage of it." Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  The Jane the Virgin alum revealed in February 2021 that she was recovering after breaking her femur. Shields shared a video on Instagram wearing a hospital gown as she practiced walking with crutches. "Broke my femur," she wrote. "Beginning to mend. No matter what your challenge is, make a positive choice, for yourself, to move forward. #BeginningisNow." Her celeb friends posted messages of love and encouragement. "Oh crap honey I’m so sorry let me know how you’re doing," Sharon Stone wrote. "R u home out west I can bring food." Helena Christensen commented, "So glad I got to see you baby you looked so well and beautiful and I know this is a tough one." "Get better soon," Kyle Richards added, while Bridget Moynahan wrote that she was "sending lots of healing energy!!!" "Brooke! So sorry! Courage…it's in your blood. Sending love," Glenn Close commented while Stephanie March, Marla Maples and Lipstick Jungle author Candace Bushnell also sent well wishes. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The model revealed her badly swollen bottom lip in February 2021 in what appeared to be an allergic reaction. "You're all just going to think that I got lip fillers, but I didn't get lip fillers between last night and now," she said in a series of clips on her Instagram Stories. "I, like, bit an orange to try to open it and I think there must have been a pesticide or something on it." She then flicked her lip with her finger, saying, "Look how bouncy it is." Teigen posted some additional videos and pics that showed her protruding pout in profile writing, "Nose is swollen too lol" and adding, "I feel like it's getting bigger." It's unclear if the star sought medical treatment as she followed up those posts with pics of a pepperoni pizza and cute shots of her two kids, Luna and Miles, who she shares with husband John Legend. Courtesy Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a photo of herself on crutches in January 2021 and revealed she'd injured herself while playing pickleball with her family. "I gave 2020 the boot—and 2021 returned the favor! 4-6 weeks to be exact. Starting Monday because apparently foot fractures are all the rage and there’s not a boot in all of LA!" she wrote on January 1 after twisting her ankle. "The silver lining: it’s called a 'dancer's fracture' so I'm basically a ballerina now. Pickle Ball: 1. Teddi: 0." Mellencamp later shared a video message to her husband, Edwin Arroyave, via her Instagram Stories, asking him to carry her upstairs because he wasn't responding to her text messages. In a subsequent Story, she thanked him for being "Mr. Mom" all day with their kids while she was laid up in bed. Courtesy Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram  "When you see my second video for this album, don’t think that the fact I’m wearing a cast is symbolic for anything other than thinking I was still a pro figure skater," the singer wrote via Instagram on December 27, 2020. "I wiped out on my beautiful skates before the video even began after a long day of figure eights and jumps in the twilight of the dezert. Anyways my fracture isn’t that bad kind of goes with my new bucket hat. Thanks to my beautiful family for my gifts." Courtesy of Instagram/Lana Del Rey  The singer revealed in December 2020 that she'd fractured her ankle after battling coronavirus alongside her son, Jameson, earlier in the year. "As if surviving covid wasn't enough for this poop sandwich of a year!" she captioned an Instagram photo of herself wearing a face mask in a hospital room while giving a thumbs-up. "Well, I got my stitches out from drying that wine glass, that went well. Then I recovered from my very first staph infection for no reason (cry for help?) (right knee was lonely?) so I thought I'd fracture my ankle! Later tonight I'm gonna climb inside a raw chicken and see if I can't check out what salmonella's like! 2020 is the gift that keeps on giving." Courtesy of Pink/Instagram  The Grammy winner revealed in December 2020 that she injured herself on the set of her namesake talk show. “Well, this is our first holiday show, woo! I was really excited about it, and we were running late,” the singer said on The Kelly Clarkson Show, as she sat while elevating her leg. “I don’t like to be late. So, I was running in my heel, which was a bad decision because apparently, I turned a corner and possibly did something to my ACL. So fun! So, 2020, just the gift that keeps on giving. It’s a really good year.” Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Superman star was injured on the set of his Netflix drama The Witcher in December 2020. Deadline reported that he suffered a minor leg muscle injury during production of the series in London. The website added that he will be "sidelined for a short period of time" while the show continues shooting around him. The Sun, which first reported the accident, claimed that Cavill hurt his leg while he was on an assault course, 20 feet high in trees while wearing a safety harness at Arborfield Studios. Broadimage/Shutterstock  “I was putting up my Christmas decorations and an iron rod that’s supposed to be a sculpture, which I don’t even like, fell on my foot,” the actress said in an Instagram video in December 2020. “It hurts. Happy Sunday.” Courtesy of Catherine Zeta-Jones/Instagram; Inset: Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The TV personality revealed she hurt her eye in November 2020 after having a makeup mishap. “When your makeup artist says, 'Don't move,' don't move. Don't move at all," Osbourne said in an Instagram Story video, covering one eye with her hand. "I'm currently on my way to the eye doctor because I scratched my f--king eyeball on a mascara wipe." The British star later shared another video of herself wearing an eyepatch over her left eye. “This is some 2020 s—t,” she said in the clip, which also showed her wearing a face shield over the patch. Courtesy Kelly Osbourne/Instagram  In November 2020, the “Mom Brain” podcast host revealed that she injured her ankle. “I broke my ankle yesterday because, you know … 2020. I went for a run and a car passed fast on this patch or [sic] road with no shoulder where there was a berm,” she wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of herself resting in bed while breast-feeding son Eduardo. “I ran up on to the berm to avoid the car and as I was returning to the road, I fell and broke my ankle. It was silly and I’m frustrated and sad … but I’m determined to be positive and heal as quickly as possible.” Baldwin continued, “It’s hard because I can’t carry my babies — amongst so many other things. Reminder: if you are on a country road: don’t speed and please slow down around runners, bikers, children and go around. It’s worth the extra few seconds it takes you 🤍. Thank you to John … the kind man who stopped and helped me up from the road and waited with me until Alec came — forever grateful 💫 .” Courtesy of Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram  "Reading US election results while on the stairs = bone break," the Charmed alum captioned an Instagram photo in November 2020, putting her arm cast on full display. "It cost $250 in Mexico for my emergency room visit, compared to a likely $10k hospital bill in California for the same accident. USA is not the land of the free, it's the land of the overcharged. #bigpharma #usa #mexico OUCH." Courtesy of Rose McGowan/Instagram  "We ain't playin' tiddlywinks and we ain't reciting nursery rhymes - it's called the #ironparadise for a reason and things get extremely intense," the Moana actor captioned a video from the gym in October 2020, showcasing a bloody cut on his temple. "Threw around my 50lb chains ⛓ for a drop set - I got lumped up and need stitches 😂🧵. Taste your blood, keep training and stitch up later - rules of the house. And I can confirm my blood tastes like Teremana, calluses and BlaMoan (black and samoan) Hot Sauce 🩸🤣😈💪🏾." Courtesy of Dwayne Johnson/Instagram  Four months after being spotted wearing an arm sling and a cast, the This Is Us star revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he tore his bicep while working out at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I felt, like, a little grain of sand and then it turned into a pea and then a marble and then a golf ball and then a tennis ball and then a softball and then a watermelon," he said in October 2020. "It just kept feeling like it was huge, like a human head was in there." Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.  The actress revealed in October 2020 that she was recovering from an accident that required surgery. “[Husband] Alan [Hamel] and I took an unfortunate fall while coming down the stairs at our home. I had an intense amount of pain after the fall that was not resolving – even after having tequila! After several scans, it was determined I had 2 vertebrae out of place which was causing pressure on nerves and creating that tremendous pain,” she wrote via Instagram. “The good news is that I had neck surgery to correct these issues and now I am on the mend! I need a bit more time to recover before I can join you again at the bar for our virtual cocktail parties. … As always, I so appreciate your love and support. Be back soon!” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Cake Boss star shared an Instagram photo of himself lying in a hospital bed with his arm in a cast in September 2020. “I was involved in a terrible accident a few days ago…” he captioned the post. “What do you think of my new accessory? #recoveryjourney #positivevibes.” Valastro's rep later confirmed to Us Weekly the baker impaled his hand in a bowling accident at his home. Courtesy of Buddy Valastro/Instagram  The Claws star broke her foot in three places in September 2020, just weeks after she secretly tied the knot with wife, Jessica Betts. "Here's my broken foot. Broken in not one, not two, but three places," Nash explained in an Instagram video. She captioned the post, "B R O K E N. I cried like a baby #PrayForMe. a sista can’t fly with one wing #Ifell #clumsey." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Niecy Nash/Instagram (Inset)  The Grammy winner suffered bruises and swelling to her face and a black eye after an accident with her electric scooter. "Rihanna is completely fine now but flipped over on an electric scooter last week and bruised her forehead and face," the Fenty Beauty founder's rep told People on September 5, 2020. "Luckily there were no major injuries and she is healing quickly." John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The America’s Got Talent judge fell while testing his electric bicycle at his Malibu mansion in August 2020. “Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family,” a spokesperson for Cowell confirmed to Us. “He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital. He’s doing fine, he’s under observation and is in the best possible hands.” According to the spokesperson, he had surgery following the incident. MEGA  The Riverdale star suffered a head injury while on the set of Songbird in July 2020. “I split my head open yesterday,” he explained on his Instagram Story. “I don’t know if you guys can see that, but I have two stitches in there — metal stitches.” Courtesy of KJ Apa/Instagram  The professional skateboarder revealed that he suffered injuries to his hand after a skating accident in a pool in June 2020. “The session was fun until I did a backside smith stall as a set up for a backside blunt, and suddenly found myself on the flat bottom with my fingers bending in new directions,” he explained via Instagram. His fingers experienced “extreme circulation loss,” but thanks to “expedited” hospital care, they were “back in place” within 30 minutes. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The singer revealed in May 2020 that she broke her ankle after tripping over her open dishwasher door. "I was loading the dishwasher and I pulled the door down to load the dishwasher,” she said during an interview on Capital Breakfast. “And the kitchen floor was wet and I tripped over the dishwasher door. And after, you know, 2,000 live shows, where I’m jumping around for two hours, I finally fractured my ankle. In the kitchen. At my house." She later clarified via Twitter: “I tripped over the open dishwasher door cause the kitchen floor was wet when I was loading the dishes and slammed my ankle bone into the metal and fractured it hahaha. … I was doing okay till I broke 2 toes on the other foot. So now I have a cast on left foot and 2 broken toes on right foot. Waddling like a penguin.” She went on to post a pic of her ankle via Instagram on May 25, and wrote: “I took my brace off my ankle cause it was itchy and now I need to put it back.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The Bachelorette alum suffered a broken ankle while playing tennis with friends in February 2019. The injury required surgery to fix a broken tibia, torn ligament and syndesmosis tear. "Broken ankle and slits for eyes, but a heart SO full of gratitude for the care and generosity of my family and friends that it tends to roll onto my cheeks a lot lately," Sutter wrote via Instagram. "It shouldn’t have to, but sometimes it takes something drastic (and really freaking painful!) to shine a light on what makes this life worth living...and that’s the people and the connections and the love. I’ve already said it but it can’t be said enough...thank you. Thank you thank you thank you." Courtesy of Trista Sutter/Instagram  The Bachelorette alum was injured in a skiing accident while in the Swiss Alps in December 2019. “I was sending just a liiiiitle too hard and took a nasty spill which ultimately put me here,” he captioned an Instagram photo of himself from a hospital bed on December 23. “The swiss mountain rescue blew my mind today. It took me about an hour to flag someone down for help but once i did, i was airborne and in surgery in less than an hour.” BBroadimage/Shutterstock  The actress posted Instagram photos of a large welt on her forehead and a black eye following a fall in November 2019. “A little slip = concussion, fractured nose, banged up knee,” she wrote. Courtesy of Susan Sarandon/Instagram  The actor sustained a knee injury on the set of the Netflix series Cowboy Bebop in New Zealand and was flown to Los Angeles for surgery and "extensive rehabilitation." Netflix announced production would shut down for seven to nine months while the star recovers from his injury. "‘Water can flow or it can crash.’ – Bruce Lee Thanks for all the well wishes everyone. Gonna be back and flowing in no time!” Cho tweeted to his fans on October 18, 2019. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The actor-comedian sustained serious back injuries after his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda veered off a highway and landed in a ditch in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles in September 2019. His friend Jared Black was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. Hart successfully underwent surgery later that week and was subsequently transported from the hospital to an in-patient rehab facility to recover. DAN HIMBRECHTS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The youngest Hanson brother was hospitalized in October 2019 after a motorcycle accident in Oklahoma. The band tweeted that Zac “ended up with three broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a cracked scapula” but was expected to make a full recovery. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 star revealed on Instagram in August 2019 that he went blind in one eye after a freak accident. “Thanks for all the messages and support I’ve got over the last couple days they’re all very much appreciated!” he wrote. “So yeah basically 2 eye surgeries later after a really unfortunate accident, I’ve lost all vision in my right eye as it got split in half, who would have thought a champagne cork would be the end of me.. But I still have 1 eye left, looking at the bright side of things.” Courtesy of Theo Campbell/Instagram  In January 2019, Rent Live actor Brennin Hunt, who portrayed Roger Davis in the show, broke his ankle during the rehearsal run-through, the night before the live show. Therefore, Fox was forced to air rehearsal footage instead of putting on a live production the following night. Hunt, 33, appeared for the final number with his foot in a cast, resting on a chair. He also posted a video to his Instagram Story, saying, “I love these people so much They’ve showered me with love and kindness which is the essence of this musical. I am just truly honored and blessed to be part of this rent family.” Kevin Estrada/FOX  The talk-show host announced that she had suffered a hairline fracture on her shoulder on a December 18, 2018, episode of her series, The Wendy Williams Show. Though she finished out the week of filming, a previously planned week-long hiatus of the production was extended so that she could heal. Williams has since delayed her return to the show multiple times.  The Full House alum was hospitalized for a hand injury in December 2018 after she and brother Kirk Cameron got into a go-carting accident. “Our fun family day ended up with me in the emergency room. I got into a go-carting accident and my brother ran me over,” Bure told her fans via Instagram before she showed them a photo of her swollen hand. “We got the X-Rays back and I’m fine, I’m just really bruised, which is amazing to me.” Courtesy of Candace Cameron Bure/Instagram  The Teen Mom 2 star was transported to the hospital in October 2018 after she called 911 to accuse husband David Eason of attacking her at their home after a night of drinking. “He pinned me down on the ground in the yard, and I think I heard my f–king collarbone crack and I can’t move my arms,” Evans sobbed during the call, obtained by Radar Online. Although an ambulance was requested, it was later canceled and no police report was filed. She later told E! It was “a drunk and dramatic misunderstanding.” The TV personality also posted a video where she insisted to fans, “I’ve been in so many domestic violence situations in the past that I would not put up with it now. So I don’t know why you guys would think that I would continue to say in this relationship if I was being abused.” Courtesy Jenelle Evans/Instagram  The country singer slipped outside of her home in Nashville in November 2017, which resulted in a broken wrist and having to get 40 to 50 stitches in her face. “I’m still healing and not quite looking the same. I honestly don’t know how things are going to end up but I do know this: I am grateful,” Underwood advised her fan club members. “I am grateful that it wasn’t much, much worse.” John Shearer/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM  The singer had to cancel two shows after he suffered an injury in June 2017. "Phil suffers from 'drop foot' as a result of a back operation which makes it difficult to walk," his team stated in a Facebook post at the time. "He rose in the middle of the night to go to the toilet and slipped in his hotel room, hitting his head in the fall on a chair. He was taken to hospital where he had stitches for a severe gash on his head close to his eye and is recovering well. He will be kept under observation for 24 hours." Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images  The Twilight actress donned crutches to the 2013 Academy Awards after cutting her foot on a piece of glass. "She had sliced her foot and everyone was worrying about would she wear heels or flats or one heel, crutches or no crutches," manicurist Ashlie Johnson told Us. "She tried so many options, she was really a trouper." George Pimentel/Getty Images  The Lucky One actor had a bandage on his right hand at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. It was a stupid accident," an insider told Us of the injury that occurred on the set of his movie Townies. "He had it looked at. He's hoping it will heal fast -- he's got a lot of work to do." Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com  The Victoria's Secret model was spotted wearing a neck brace after being injured in a minor car accident in March 2013. bauergriffin.com  The "Born This Way" singer didn't let her hip surgery in March 2013 cramp her style! Gaga used a Louis Vuitton wheelchair to get around while recovering. G/Splash News  The singer injured her leg after falling at home in February 2013. "Never, ever, ever, EVER let your roommate clean your hardwood floors with Pledge . . . " she tweeted. JB Lacroix/WireImage.com  The American Idol winner broke his right wrist and required surgery on it after being involved in a head-on car collision January 2013. Courtesy of Kris Allen  The French model suffered multiple injuries to his face after getting into a fight with ex-girlfriend Halle Berry's fiance Olivier Martinez in November 2012. Splash News  Pregnant with her fourth child, the actress had to use a wheelchair to get around after injuring her foot in July 2012. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  The Les Miserables actress was spotted wearing a sling around NYC in May 2012. Her rep told Us that she "had a minor accident over the weekend and injured her wrist." Elder Ordonez/INFphoto.com  The Hunger Games actor was photographed wearing a bandage on his nose in Beverly Hills in May 2012. After reports surfaced that Hutcherson went under the knife, the actor explained it was for a "broken nose." National Photo Group  The "Can't Be Tamed" singer injured her finger in a blender in April 2012. "I'm all stitched up and have a splint so I'm good," she tweeted. "Curse you blender!" StarFeine.com/Splash News  The father of six walked with a cane at the 17th annual Critics Choice Movie Awards in L.A. on Jan. 12, 2012. "I was carrying my daughter [Vivienne Jolie-Pitt] down the hill and I slipped and it was either her or me," Pitt told Us of his injury. "It's my ACL," he added of the knee injury, but added that no surgery is planned. "I think I will be alright!" Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic  The Gossip Girl star visited the ER in October 2011 after injuring her arm. "Cut my arm open on a glass vase, the word klutz doesn't even begin to cut it. Pun intended." Rob Kim/Getty Images  Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick's son hurt his nose in September 2011. "He's good! He's fine," his mom told Us of her bandaged-up little boy. Bruce Glikas/Getty Images  The Oscar-winning actress was seen using crutches in September 2011 after breaking her foot while working on the set of Cloud Atlas. INFphoto.com  The Oscar-winning actress sported a black eye and bandaged forehead after the she was struck by a car while driving in September 2011. Todd Seligman/WireImage  Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's son Zuma had a "freak" fall in June 2011. The tot (then 2 years old) tumbled off a countertop at their home and broke his arm. "It was probably one of the worst nights of our life," Rossdale told Us. Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images  The Jersey Shore star got into a fender bender while driving in Florence, Italy in May 2011. bauergriffin.com  Tori Spelling's son Liam gave his mom quite a scare in Jan. 2011. Liam (then 3) fell off the kitchen table and hit the back of his head. When he began throwing up, Spelling rushed him to the hospital. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images  Eddie Cibrian's ex-wife made her debut on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2011 sporting crutches. "I do admit it is a pretty silly look to be rocking a stiletto with a crutch," she wrote on her Bravo blog, "but I do everything in heels and a little broken leg isn't going to stop me!" Donato Sardella/Getty Images  The soccer star tore his Achilles' tendon during a AC Milan vs. Chievo Verona game in March 2010. XPOSUREPHOTOS.COM  After the actress was photographed with a black eye in December 2009, her rep explained in a statement that she had surgery to remove early-stage cancer from her face. She later underwent treatment to have basal cell carcinoma removed from her nose in September 2017. BuzzFoto/FilmMagic  The Olympic skier had to undergo surgery repair two torn ligaments in her right leg following a February 2013 accident during the Alpine Ski World Championships in Austria. Akpanudosen/FilmMagic; Courtesy of Lindsey Vonn  |
| Why Shawn Mendes Deleted TikTok Posted: 25 Oct 2021 05:02 PM PDT Seeking solace, ASAP! For some celebrities, the best way to find peace is to take a hiatus from cyberspace, where total chaos reigns. Stars including Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian and Sarah Hyland have taken breaks from social media in order to refresh their minds, their mentions and their search history. The “Bad Liar” songstress, who at one point was the most followed person on Instagram, is a huge fan of stepping away from the internet when trolls get her down. "I have not, personally, in two years had any social media on my phone,” she said during an Instagram Live in October 2020. "I use the platform, I make sure I approve and write things I want to write, but I don't look at it and it's not on my phone.” Though the former Disney star had plenty of fans following her, she also had her fair share of haters, who made it difficult for her to enjoy the apps. "I just felt like every day I woke up and I was like, 'Why am I doing this?'" she explained. “These words hurt and they add nothing to my life and the truth is they're lies. So, that is how I handled it, by saying, 'You know what? I'm going to step out of this because I don't think it's helping me at all.'” Even Kardashian, a veritable Instagram queen, has taken brief breaks from the app. After she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October 2016, she didn’t return to her accounts for three months. Since then, the Skims founder has changed how she posts and no longer adds Instagram Stories in real time. “I learned from a bad experience I had when I was robbed that people really knew my every move,” she explained during a New York Times conference in November 2019. “They knew what I had, they knew where I was, what I was doing and that, to me, really changed the things that I post.” Now, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star waits a beat before sharing her life with her fans. “I still want people to feel like they’re on that journey with me,” she said. “But I might video something, then post it 30 minutes later when I’ve left the location, more for privacy.” Keep scrolling to see which celebrities stepped back from social media:  The “Treat You Better” singer said he loves his apps a little too much — and that’s why he had to leave TikTok in October 2021. Luckily, he’s just on a little hiatus. “TikTok is great. I have extreme social media addiction, so I have to really balance myself out,” he explained to Audacy at the time. “I have to delete those apps every now and again.” The Canadian confirmed that he is “on a TikTok break right now.” He continued, “But when I have it, it’s everything … I am a child of Vine. They’re different, TikTok is much more advanced.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  Following the birth of her third child, the Party of Five alum took to Instagram in October 2021 to announce she was taking a social media breather. Hewitt said she needed “at least a week, maybe two away” so that she could transition from “scrolling time” to “active time” with her family. The 9-1-1 star explained that being on the apps made her feel “bad” about her postpartum body. “Like I’m not enough. Doing enough. Getting my body back fast enough. Giving enough. All of it,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Jennifer Love Hewitt/Instagram  The Paramore crooner wrote a lengthy statement via Instagram, announcing her social media pause. “I’ve been on the internet and more specifically, social media, since I was 15. Maybe even younger. It started with the blog sites … then Myspace. Then Paramore became a thing and social media wasn’t even just for my own personal use anymore but it was part of the job,” she wrote in the post. “It has been a useful and mostly beautiful part of the job. I crave connection and the internet is a pretty good tool for that when it’s not tearing us apart.” She continued, “As for my own personal experience with social media, I just don’t want it anymore. I’ve carefully considered this decision for almost a year now. Now I know for sure that my desire to move away from personal accounts (yes, even my finsta) is based on nothing more than my interest in keeping a boundary between a public and a private life and wanting to spend more time looking up and out, rather than down.” Williams added that professional updates moving forward can be found via the band’s account. Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  The "Video Games" songstress deactivated her social media accounts in September 2021 after sharing a video with fans about why she needed a break from the internet. "Hi guys, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow, we are going to be deactivating our social media accounts, my social media accounts," Del Rey said in the clip. "And that is simply because I have so many other interests and other jobs I'm doing that require privacy and transparency." She noted that she was still on track to release her eighth studio album, Blue Banisters, in October 2021. "I'm still present and I love what I do," she explained. "And I'm absolutely here for the music, and I'm also just going on some different endeavors. And I want to say thank you so much for all the support, and I do hope you like the record. It's a compilation of older songs and a few newer songs, some written by family and friends and mostly old collaborators, and there will probably always be more to come." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "I got rid of Twitter, I got rid of Instagram, I blocked YouTube, that was a big one," the "Solar Power" singer told James Corden in August 2021. "But now my social network is the New York Times cooking app. ... That's become a source of community for me." One month later, the New Zealand native went into more detail about her reason for stepping back from social media in Vogue’s October 2021 cover story. “I think I was known for having my finger on the pulse, so it was actually a huge decision philosophically for me to step back from that. But I started to see the phone as a portal,” Lorde explained. “I can’t keep going through that portal, in the same way that I wouldn’t just take mushrooms all these moments of a day. It’s too deep a tunnel.” She added: “I could sense that it would be very bad for the work and for me if I stayed online. I don’t think I’ve met too many people for whom social media is a net positive. It’s producing crazy chemicals, forming crazy neural pathways that are not rooted in positivity. … But I think we’ve got to be upfront about the things that are making us sick as a society.” PA Images/INSTAR  In August 2021, the model told her followers that she needed some time away from her apps to focus on herself and her health. "On social media, we see what people want us to see. I want you to see that I'm not perfect," she wrote via Instagram. "For a long time, for many reasons, I didn't take my physical and mental health seriously. ... Right now I must prioritize my physical and mental health although I do feel weirdly guilty doing so. It's starting to get a bit scary so if I'm not as present on social media, if I don't meet deadlines, if I don't respond to messages, this is why. I'm sorry to everyone, but for me, I need to take this break to save my energy and use it to heal." Jason Mendez/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The music manager deactivated both his Twitter and Instagram accounts in July 2021, days after he filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Yael Cohen Braun. Shutterstock  After receiving backlash for a TikTok in which she questioned a dance popularized by Black choreographers, the Ned’s Declassified alum revealed she was taking a break from social media in a teary Instagram Story video. "I just have to say right now that the hate in my inbox is not OK," she said in July 2021. "I did not mean anything in any kind of way. I am learning every day, as I think everybody is. And this kind of hate just needs to evaporate from the planet, no matter who it's directed towards. Crocodile tears? No, dude — this is like my soul out there. If you know anything about what I stand for or what I believe in, you know that it's not this." The actress continued, “For my own mental health, I needed to take a step back from social media anyway. But I'm not here to offend or belittle anybody. ... The intention wasn't that serious. I gotta just go off here for a little while. But I appreciate you, I love you and I'll be back. And I hope that I know more, and I hope we all have a little more compassion and understanding." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  While commemorating the one-year anniversary of her YouTube channel in July 2021, the Captain Marvel star announced that she decided to put her social media project on hold for the moment. “So I did not think that I would hit the one-year mark on this, to be quite honest," she said in a video message to her followers. "I didn’t know how I’d feel putting myself out there weekly in this way. I think some of you know that I started this channel, I started thinking about it before the pandemic, and it was because I needed to just, like, I needed to shake it up. I needed to feel like I could just be silly and normal.” The Oscar winner explained that because film production had resumed more regularly after the coronavirus lockdowns of 2020, she would have less time to spend on her vlog. "I can’t keep up on doing videos weekly," she added. "I’ve got to go back to my job. My first job. My acting job.” YouTube  The Crikey! It's the Irwins star announced she’d be taking a month-long break from the apps in June 2021, almost three months after giving birth to her daughter, Grace Warrior. “I feel tremendously grateful to share our life and conservation work with you but I need some time to focus on the happiness that is my family (both human and animal). You can keep up with our adventures by following my family and Australia Zoo on social media. 💙,” she wrote via Instagram. “Recently, I’ve had many people reaching out to share their own stories of working hard to protect their mental health. Thank you for sharing and speaking your truth. To my friends who are dealing with depression, anxiety and other battles every day — I see you. These issues are very real and deserve to be discussed and addressed. Surround yourself with the light of people who genuinely care about you and will support you during the good times and the hard times. Remember there are helplines available. Mental health deserves more understanding and support instead of being dismissed or patronised. You are absolutely worthy of love and kindness.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Harley Quinn actress hadn’t been on Instagram for six weeks when she announced that she was officially taking a break in June 2021. “Jumping off social media for the time being - check out @luckychapentertainment if you’re interested in what we’re up to, otherwise ciao for now!” the Aussie revealed via Instagram. Along with the statement, she posted a picture of herself and some colleagues from Lucky Chap, her production company, celebrating their latest hit film, Promising Young Woman. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In June 2021, the Real Housewives of New York City star announced that she would be stepping away from social media for "about two weeks" because of difficult RHONY episodes that were about to air. "Tonight’s episode and next week’s episode are really intense and really important … and I want you to lean into them and I want you to watch them," she said in an Instagram video. "It's different this season. You're right. We're in a pandemic, we're in the middle of the most dynamic call to action around racial reconciliation, certainly in our generation, and we're in the heartbeat of it all in New York City. So we're doing a heavy lift here." Sophy Holland/Bravo  After frequently showcasing her slimmer figure online throughout her "year of health" in 2020, the Pitch Perfect actress decided to take a step back to focus on her career. "I'm going to sign off for a bit because I'm filming a movie here in the U.K. that needs my full attention," she said in a March 2021 Instagram video. "It's a very different type of role for me, so I've really got to immerse myself in it. ... It's time for me to work my ass off, once again." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I don't even have a Twitter anymore because there was never really a time where I would go on there and it didn't feel like it was a very toxic environment," the model explained during a March 2021 YouTube video featuring psychiatrist Jessica Clemons. "The thought of even opening the app gives me such bad anxiety that I feel like I'm gonna throw up. ... I want everyone to like me, it's like, my downfall at times and I'm working through it. I think one thing I've had to come to the conclusion of is trying not to feel like I owe everybody an explanation or owe anybody anything, and really just try to correct what I need to correct personally behind closed doors." Baldwin also made some changes to her Instagram feed, restricting comments in order to create a more "encouraging and uplifting" environment. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Scandal alum announced in a Twitter video in March 2021 that she was “going to be gone for a few weeks” because she needed a break from social media. “I love you guys. … Miss you already,” she captioned the post. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The actress opened up about her decision to quit Twitter in September 2020, explaining that anytime she'd tweet her feelings, it would become a headline. "It would be, like, ‘Evan Rachel Wood goes on a rant!’ or ‘Evan Rachel Wood attacks this person!’” she told Variety. “Honestly, I think [deactivating my account is] one of the best decisions I ever made! Really." Photo by Bad Robot/HBO/Kobal/Shutterstock  The TV presenter announced his plans to take a break from social media in August 2020. “The world is crazy right now. And for all the good things social media has it also carries a toxic element,” he wrote via Instagram. “I have blocked over 100 people in the last few days. Humans are lashing out. And it saddens me! So I am going to take a little break! Use the time to pamper the wife, annoy the kids, eat a vast about of carbs and watch movies that were made in the 1980’s! Be kind to each other and seeya. Can Nguyen/Shutterstock  The Riverdale star took a break from all platforms in June 2020 after being accused of sexual assault by an anonymous Twitter user. He denied the allegation before returning to Instagram the following month, writing, “Know I’ve been off of social media for a while. Decided to take a much needed mental health break. I’ve never been the most active user of social media, but even the minor amount I had been engaging during quarantine had become a bit too taxing.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The YouTuber announced in June 2020 that she would be taking a step back from her channel after apologizing for past racist videos. “I’m not sure that I want to continue doing stuff on this channel,” she told her followers, after saying sorry for the use of blackface and more offensive sketches in her catalogue. “I don’t want to put anything out in the world that’s gonna hurt anybody. I need to be done with this channel for now or forever, I don’t know.” Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The actress returned to social media in March 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. “So, I’ve been on a social media break for a while,” Barrymore wrote at the time alongside a series of memes. “I just haven’t known what to say... But here are some things my friends sent me that made me laugh this week, helping me remember the inventive comedy that lives in the wild world of social media ❤️” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Though his account is still up and running, the Marvel star revealed to E! News in February 2020 that he had to delete the Instagram app from his phone entirely. "It was taking over my life, and I was becoming obsessed by it," he explained. "Like, 'How many likes did I get?' and 'What did people say about my picture?' and who's doing this and who's doing that. I found myself focusing more on my Instagram life than I was on my real life ... Now that I've taken a step back and I've started to focus on Tom and the future of what Tom is gonna be. I’m just working on myself, and I feel really great for it." Shutterstock  The “Juice” singer started off the new year with a bang — and a break from Twitter. On January 5, 2020, the “Good as Hell” artist told her followers that she is done with social media — for now. “Yeah I can’t do this Twitter shit no more … too many trolls,” she tweeted at the time. “I’ll be back when I feel like it.” When it comes to Instagram, however, the musician is still active. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The "Beautiful People" singer revealed his New Year's resolution a little early in December 2019. "The Divide era and tour changed my life in so many ways, but now it's all over it's time to go out and see some more of the world," the British songwriter wrote in an Instagram statement. "I've been a bit nonstop since 2017 so I'm just gonna take a breather to travel, write and read ... I promise to be back with some new music when the time is right." He previously took a social media break in 2016. Emmi Korhonen/Shutterstock  When the Magic Mike star announced his break from social media in August 2019, he said that he wanted to leave “for a minute” to focus on his creativity. In an Instagram statement, the actor wrote: “To be honest, I don’t really feel, or at least I haven’t felt very creative on social in the last couple years now. I’m gonna go and be just in the real world for a while and off my phone.” Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer paused her social media activity for several months following her July 2018 drug overdose. After seeking treatment in a rehab facility for three months, Lovato returned to Instagram for a good cause in November — to encourage people to get out and vote on Election Day. “I am so grateful to be home in time to vote!” she wrote alongside a shot of her at the booth. Lovato said goodbye to Twitter again in February 2019 after she was slammed for saying her "favorite part" of Super Bowl LIII was looking at memes about 21 Savage, who was arrested by U.S. immigration officials the morning of the big game and faces deportation. The Disney Channel alum clarified that she would never joke about "anyone getting deported," but still deactivated her social media account. She later wrote on her Instagram Story: "This break couldn't last long enough tbh." Lovato announced another Instagram break in July 2019 after showing support for her manager, Scooter Braun, amid his feud with Taylor Swift over his purchase of the "Shake It Off" singer's master recordings. "Taking a break for a while," Lovato wrote on her Instagram Story. "Be kind." INSTAR Images  The Big Bang Theory star announced he was “taking a break from social media for a while” in June 2019, nearly one month after the series finale aired. “Before I go, I wanted to leave you with this: I used to think that the opposite of fear was courage. But I realized that the opposite of fear is actually love. Love is the opposite of fear,” he wrote on Instagram. “So if you’re feeling anxious, or panicky, or fearful- just focus on being the most loving, compassionate, and empathetic human that lives inside of you. Today when you are out and about- smile at a stranger, hold open the door for someone, help a friend or a loved one in need. Because when you become the epitome of love, when you truly become love itself, fear can no longer exist. I promise you this. With all my heart... good bye for now. #namaste.” Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images  The "Fancy" rapper deleted her Instagram and Twitter pages in May 2019 a day after topless photos of her began to surface. Azalea did not speak out about the leaked pics at the time. JB Lacroix/Getty Images  Saying he was “sad, mad, confused,” the rapper announced his social media hiatus in April 2018, shortly after revealing in an interview that he was “50/50” about whether fiancée Annie Smith had faked her pregnancy and miscarriage. “I Love you guys no matter what tho and to all the haters feel free to use me as a punching bag for your own insecurities,” he wrote on Instagram at the time. “Going mia for awhile,need to get away from the devil (social media) but if you see me on the street say wassup.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billboard  The SNL star explained why she quit Twitter during a SXSW Q&A for her movie Shrill, "It's a bad space," she explained, "I think the thing that shocked me about it — and it’s really the reason I got off Twitter — was every time I played Sarah Huckabee Sanders … every time I did it, I would get a ton of tweets and 50 percent of them would be conservative people who would be like, ‘You are a fat disgusting pig who should not play this strong, independent woman.’ And the other 50 percent were like, ‘Aidy is too beautiful to play this fat, disgusting liar.’” Mike Jordan/Getty Images for SXSW  The “Money” rapper left social media in February 2019 after she faced backlash for winning the Best Rap Album Grammy over the late Mac Miller. Shortly before she deactivated her Instagram account, she posted a cryptic message that read, “I used to want this s—t foreva. Ya can have it back!” Cardi was only off Instagram for two days before she came “back from retirement” to promote her latest collaboration with Bruno Mars. Amy Sussman/FilmMagic  The Black Mirror: Bandersnatch star chose to “take a step back” from Twitter in January 2019 following the release of the interactive Netflix film. “As we all know there is a balance to be struck in our engagements with social media. There are positives to enjoy and inevitable negatives that are best avoided. It’s a balance I have struggled with for a while now and in the interest of my mental health I feel the time has come to change my relationship with social media,” the actor wrote on Twitter at the time, noting that he would continue to post on behalf of organizations with which he partners. “I am privileged to have this platform. I hope that this shift to reduce my personal expression and increase the focus on issues that matter will result in a better outcome for everyone. This is not the end. Consider it an alternative path.” Netflix  The singer announced in January 2019 that she was taking a step back from social media. “Starting my new year with some unexpected heavy personal stuff has only made me want to be more present in my life. Spending more real time with people I love and some time with myself. When sadness hits it’s important we embrace it, so it doesn’t define us and it’s for sure surfaced some emotions and things i need to work on with all my attention and love. I have to practice on myself what I talk about [on] stage and in my music too. In a good way :),” she penned via Instagram. “So I am taking a break from all social media for a while. Not forever, but for a while.” She concluded: “For now, anything posted will be work related by my team. Want to live in the moment as much as I can, and not through my phone. I love you all. Happy new year. The year of LIVING THE best life for YOU. See you soon.” Andrew Benge/Redferns  The Breaking Bad star revealed in December 2018 that he was stepping back from cyberspace for the time being. “I have decided to take a break from all things social media,” Paul tweeted at the time. “Keeping my head up and phone down for a little while. Need some time to focus on work and family. Can’t thank you all enough for the love and support. Much love to you all.” Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic  The Riverdale actress was sick of getting hate from "online trolls," so she kissed Twitter goodbye. Reinhart announced the departure in a series of pointed messages posted to her Instagram Story in December 2018. “Do people on twitter ever get tired of being so negative and disrespectful to literally everyone and everything? Are they really that miserable? There’s hate everywhere. But especially twitter," she wrote at the time. "it’s like a cesspool for evil 15 year olds who don’t know what the hell they’re talking about and have nothing better to do. Taking a break from that toxic site and the people on it who feel the need to constantly attack me, my cast mates, my relationship, and Riverdale. Hate to break it to you online trolls: Spreading your hate and overall negativity online won’t make you any less miserable.” Emma McIntyre/Getty Images  The "Wolves" singer took a hiatus from social media in September 2018 after her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, married Hailey Baldwin at a New York City courthouse. “As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given,” Gomez wrote alongside a photo of herself on Instagram. “Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings.” That wasn't her first time stepping away from the social media spotlight: The Disney Channel alum did the same in 2016 as well. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  The Modern Family actress announced in December 2018 that she’d be staying “offline for a while” after she received backlash for crowdfunding donations for her family after her 14-year-old cousin was killed by an alleged drunk driver. “You guys finally did it,” she wrote in December 2018. “Your horrible negative ignorant words have broken me.” INSTAR Images  After the reality star was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October 2016, Kardashian went MIA on her social media accounts — and in the public eye — for three months. She later rang in 2017 by returning to Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat with family-oriented photos: one with her mother and another with husband Kanye West with their son, Saint. INSTAR Images  The Orange Is the New Black actress deleted her Twitter account in August 2018 after it was announced she would be playing Batwoman in CW's Arrowverse — and fans were none too pleased. Rose slammed critics for questioning why she was the right fit for the role before tweeting, “I am looking forward to getting more than 4 hours of sleep and to break from Twitter to focus all my energy on my next 2 projects. If you need me, I’ll be on my Bat Phone.” INSTAR Images  The Saturday Night Live star has a love-hate relationship with the internet. During his whirlwind romance with Ariana Grande during the summer of 2018, he deleted his page, explaining he didn’t “want to be on Instagram anymore. or on any social media platform.” He returned to Instagram in September to promote the upcoming premiere of Saturday Night Live, noting, “f–k the internet tho….” Davidson once again wiped his account clean in October after news broke that he and the “God Is a Woman” singer had ended their engagement. He later returned and, while keeping his posts to a bare minimum, the comedian did advise haters in December, “No mater how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t.” NBC  The Stranger Things star deleted her Twitter account after memes that attributed homophobic comments to her alongside a hashtag #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown went viral in June 2018. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images  The Dancing With the Stars pro announced in March 2018, “I'm dealing with some personal things right now and need to take a break from social media. Thanks for understanding and remember to tell the people who are important to you just how much you love them each and everyday." She returned to Instagram a few days later to post a sweet tribute to her father, Stephen Burke, who died March 9. Presley Ann/Getty Images  The “Ghost Town” rapper is no stranger to deactivating his social media accounts. In October 2018, West deleted his pages after he made headlines for his pro-Donald Trump rant on Saturday Night Live and calling to abolish the 13th amendment on Twitter. He later returned to social media while on vacation in Uganda that same month but continued to keep a low profile. A year earlier, West shut down his Instagram account with a source explaining to Us, “It wasn’t a healthy outlet for him.” Roy Rochlin/Getty Images  |
| Clare, Andrew S. and More React to Katie and Blake's Split Posted: 25 Oct 2021 04:59 PM PDT Bachelor Nation to the rescue! Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes received an outpouring of support from their fellow reality stars, including exes Clare Crawley and Andrew Spencer, after announcing their split on Monday, October 25. "It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways," the pair wrote via Instagram in a joint statement. "We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently." The pair, who got engaged in April while filming the season 17 Bachelorette finale, asked for "kindness and privacy" as they navigate the breakup. "Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision," their statement concluded. The former bank manager, 30, connected with Moynes, 31, before she began filming her Bachelorette season earlier this year. The Canada native previously vied for both Crawley, 40, and Tayshia Adams' hearts on season 16 of the ABC dating series before sliding into Thurston's DMs in January after she made her Bachelor debut on Matt James' season. Moynes recalled in July during an episode of the "Click Bait" podcast that Thurston "didn't open up her dialogue in any way" when he tried to chat with her on social media. However, after he joined her season of The Bachelorette a few episodes in, their chemistry was hard to deny. Fans watched the Blake Moynes Shop cofounder get down on one knee during the August finale of the show, following a dramatic end to Thurston's relationship with Greg Grippo that resulted in the Washington native later calling Grippo, 28, a "gaslighter" for how he exited the show. "I always thought you showed up late, but if there's anything I've learned during our journey together, it's that love shows up when it wants, regardless of time, tradition, expectations, and that's why we're standing right here in this very moment," Thurston told Moynes before he proposed and she happily accepted. "You showed up exactly when you were meant to show up. I'll forever be thankful that you fought to be here." The twosome made their relationship Instagram official the same month in celebration of the wildlife manager's birthday. Earlier this month, Thurston expressed concern over being in a long-distance relationship, telling her Instagram followers that she was "lonely" while Moynes was away in Africa for work. The TV personality exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, October 22, that she was "winging" it when it came to her romance and personal life. "The short version is we're figuring it out," she told Us. "We don't know. This is very new to us still. I'm just focusing on myself. He's focusing on him, and if we work doing that, great." Scroll down to see who from Bachelor Nation reached out to Thurston and Moynes following their split:  The season 17 Bachelorette contestant, 26, sent Moynes love via Instagram posting two black hearts on his split announcement. ABC  “Sending you love ❤️,” the former Bachelorette commented on Thurston’s post. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Sacramento, California native, shared a red heart emoji in support of Thurston’s announcement. Craig Sjodin/ABC  The season 14 Bachelorette contestant commented on Moynes’ post, writing, “Here for you buddy ❤️.” Paul A Hebert/Shutterstock  The season 17 Bachelor winner commented on the fellow Washington native’s post with two red heart emojis. Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  “Much love to you both,” the season 16 Bachelorette alum commented via Instagram. Courtesy of Ivan Hall/Instagram  “Sending you so much love,” the Bachelor in Paradise alum replied on Thurston’s message. Courtesy of Tammy Ly/Instagram  “Classy and well written brotha! Proud of you,” the fellow season 17 contestant comments on Moynes’ announcement. Craig Sjodin/ABC  “Sending you both love,” the Canada native, who won Nick Viall's season of the show in 2017 before separating seven months later, replied via Instagram. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  “❤️❤️ so sorry lovie,” the season 20 Bachelor alum wrote via Instagram on Thurston’s post. Courtesy of Olivia Caridi/Instagram  |
| Katie and Blake Spent Weeks Apart Before Split: Signs It Was Over Posted: 25 Oct 2021 04:13 PM PDT Bachelor Nation saw it coming? Katie Thurston confirmed she and Blake Moynes split, ending their engagement just as the signs things were over for the Bachelorette couple were starting to add up. After her stint on Matt James' season of The Bachelor, ABC named the 30-year-old Washington native the season 17 lead. Moynes, 31, for his part, competed for Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams on season 16 of The Bachelorette in 2020 before crashing the 2021 season. Us Weekly broke the news in April that Thurston's journey wrapped early. When the show aired during the summer, fans watched her get engaged to Moynes after two of her top four — Greg Grippo and Michael Allio — quit the show. Following the August finale, Thurston admitted exclusively to Us that she wasn't sure whether she and Moynes would still be together if he didn't propose. "You go through so much and you want to take this very seriously — and a proposal and engagement is very serious. I didn't come here to find a boyfriend. I can do that on a dating app," she said at the time. "It's hard to say if we would have survived just as a dating couple, but the fact that we're both committed to each other as future husband and wife, it just says a lot about our confidence in our relationship." As the twosome began to date post-show, it was clear they weren't in a rush to walk down the aisle. They also opted not to live in together as Moynes traveled to Africa for work and Thurston moved to San Diego. "We need to see each other's lifestyles and our passions, our interests, and then try to see where our anchor spot will be, where all those things can kind of align and make sense for both of us," Moynes told Us in August. "We're going to jump around for a bit and experience what works best for us." Less than three months later, however, she announced they called off their engagement. "It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently," she wrote on Monday, October 25, via Instagram. "We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision." Scroll through for the signs that a split was coming:  “It can feel lonely moving to a new state,” Thurston admitted on October 11 before thanking fans for joining her via Instagram Live. “And last night truly felt like a hangout in my living room with you all virtually. Whether you stayed for two hours or just a short moment, thank you!” ABC/Craig Sjodin  Thurston got defensive when social media users speculated that there was trouble in paradise because Moynes hadn’t been “liking” her posts. “Imagine your fiancé has been on his Stories for weeks in Kenya working his ass off and yet this is what some people notice,” she tweeted on October 15. Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  Thurston told Us on Friday that the duo still had no plans to live together. Courtesy of Katie Thurston/Instagram While she wore her ring for her stand-up debut on Friday, Thurston hinted at signs of trouble while chatting with Us. “The short version is we’re figuring it out. We don’t know. This is very new to us still. I’m just focusing on myself, he’s focusing on him, and if we work doing that, great. If not —" she said before Whitney Cummings stepped in. ABC/Craig Sjodin  |
| Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Were 'Winging' Relationship Days Before Split Posted: 25 Oct 2021 03:50 PM PDT Hinting at trouble? Days before her split from Blake Moynes, Katie Thurston admitted that long-distance romance came with some complications. “I’m, like, totally winging my life right now,” the former Bachelorette, 30, told Us Weekly while backstage at Whitney Cummings' Touch Me Tour on Friday, October 22. “I literally leave tomorrow in San Diego at, like, six in the morning.” Just days later, the Washington native announced that the duo called it quits less than three months after their televised engagement. "It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,” Thurston wrote via Instagram on Monday, October 25. “We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently. We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision." Moynes posted an identical statement on his own Instagram. The former bank marketing manager and the Canada native, 31, got engaged during the season 17 finale of The Bachelorette following a whirlwind romance. After filming wrapped, Thurston moved to San Diego while Moynes returned to Canada. His job, however, requires a lot of travel, including a recent trip to Africa. “The short version is we're figuring it out,” Thurston told Us on Friday when asked how the former duo were making long-distance work. “We don't know. This is very new to us still. I'm just focusing on myself. He's focusing on him, and if we work doing that, great.” The reality star, who was wearing her ring during Friday’s event, added that she was most looking forward to “not traveling back and forth” to see Moynes in the future, but it seems her most recent trip may have been her last. Earlier this month, Thurston clapped back after an Instagram user asked her why she and her then-fiancé hadn’t been liking each other’s posts. "Imagine your fiancé has been on his stories for weeks in Kenya working his ass off and yet this is what some people notice,” she tweeted on October 15, adding a laughing face emoji. After their engagement, the former couple told Us that they planned to maintain a long-distance romance while they figured out where they wanted to live together. "We need to see each other's lifestyles and our passions, our interests, and then try to see where our anchor spot will be, where all those things can kind of align and make sense for both of us," Moynes explained in August. "We're going to jump around for a bit and experience what works best for us."  |
| Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year Posted: 25 Oct 2021 03:09 PM PDT Heartbreak club. Not all celebrity couples got the fairy-tale ending they were hoping for in 2021, including Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley. Us Weekly confirmed on January 7 that the Even Stevens alum and the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress had split after one month of dating. The pair's breakup came amid LaBeouf's legal trouble with ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, who accused the actor in December 2020 of "relentless abuse" while they were together. The Peanut Butter Falcon star said in a statement to The New York Times that "many of these allegations are not true" but accepted "accountability" for his past mistakes. Us confirmed on January 18 that Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas had called it quits after dating less than a year. The Deep Water costars were first linked in March 2020 after meeting on the set of their upcoming film. "Ben and Ana were so close to each other," a source told Us following the breakup. "They have their issues, but still want to remain on good terms and keep a friendship." Couples who met on reality TV shows also experienced heartache in 2021, with The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart winners Bri Stauss and Chris Watson announcing their split on January 19. Love Island season 2 winners Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew separated the same month. Their breakup came three months after the show's finale aired. Alice Evans, meanwhile, shocked many fans when she claimed in a since-deleted tweet on January 26 that her husband of 13 years, Ioan Gruffudd, told her "he is to leave his family" without any further explanation. The Titanic actor and Evans later shared a joint statement to Us, saying, "As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family and we remain committed to our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy." The Mentalist's Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg called it quits after 29 years of marriage in late January, saying in a joint statement that they "remain close friends and our three children will always be the most important focus of our lives." And after finishing her "year of health" in December 2020, Rebel Wilson revealed via an Instagram post in February 2021 that she was single after dating Jacob Busch for more than a year. "They talked all throughout the holidays and had excellent communication, but then, all of a sudden, she got really quiet and broke up with him via text message about two or three weeks ago," a source exclusively told Us on February 4, confirming the breakup. Scroll down to see which stars called it quits this year.  The season 17 Bachelorette announced via Instagram on October 25 that she and Moynes called off their engagement less than three months after their proposal aired on TV. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,” Thurston wrote at the time. “We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently.” Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  Us confirmed the 90 Day Fiancé season 7 alums called it quits in October after two years of marriage and four years together. “Some rumors are true — #SingleLife New Season was announced and yes I am single, @syngin_colchester is single — we’re all single!!" the Connecticut native wrote via Instagram at the time. "Now don’t go all at once to his DMs ladies or he’ll never be able to sort them all out." The bartender, for his part, confirmed that he will be participating in season 2 of 90 Day: The Single Life, which premieres in November. Courtesy Tania Maduro/Instagram  After a whirlwind engagement in June, the Orange Is the New Black alum split from the musician, Us Weekly confirmed in October. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Anne Cline/Instagram  Us confirmed on September 28 that the Real Housewives of Orange County alum and Lodge called off their two-year engagement. "Steve broke up with Vicki while she was filming the [Real Housewives] spinoff show in the Berkshires,” a source exclusively told Us. “After he told her this, she was traumatized. It ruined her. … She's in terrible shape. She still loves him.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The singer and his model wife announced their separation in September after 17 years together and less than three years of marriage. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Bachelorette season 16 duo called it quits for the second time after more than one year together. Us confirmed the split on September 28. Courtesy Clare Crawley/Instagram  Us broke the news that the Challenge couple split after nearly two years together. “I’ve always tried my best to be an open book and after seeing everything circulate over the internet, I felt like I should let you all know that Johnny and I are no longer together,” Willett said in a statement on September 28. “While I feel heartbroken, I’m thankful to know the truth. Johnny is someone I loved & respected very much and so I will be taking some time to heal and process it all. Thank you to everyone for the support and when I’m ready to share more, I will. For now, I’m just focused on spending time with my family.” Courtesy of Morgan Willett/Instagram  The Tesla Motors CEO revealed on September 24 that he and the "Entropy" singer were "semi-separated" after three years together. "[We] still love each other, see each other frequently and are on great terms," Musk noted in a statement at the time. The pair welcomed their son, X Æ A-Xii, in May 2020. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "Jena and I have decided to part ways. She is an amazing mother but we feel being apart at this time will allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and the best parents we could be. Pls respect our privacy in this time," the performer tweeted on September 23. The exes started dating in March 2020 and welcomed their son the following year. Courtesy Jena Frumes/Instagram  The former couple finalized their divorce in September 2021 after initially filing in October 2020, according to court documents obtained by Us. They got married in 2013 and share daughter Nova and son Ozgood. The parents have joint custody, waiving both child and spousal support and agreeing to split tuition costs. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "Life is full of many chapters and it's important to recognize when it's time to end and begin again," Missie wrote via Instagram Story on September 9. "While our romantic relationship has come to an end, we're forever connected and focused on being the best for our son. Thank you all that have supported us through this journey. Xoxo." Courtesy of Rachel Missie/Instagram  Multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly in September that the pair had split less than one year after beginning their romance. While the breakup came after Kourtney Kardashian's ex Younes Bendjima shared alleged messages sent by Disick, the separation "wasn’t related to the messages Scott sent about Kourtney," one source told Us. "This breakup was coming regardless. Amelia was the one to end things." Shutterstock  A source confirmed to Us on September 3 that the Gossip Girl alum and the model split after nearly two years of dating. David Fisher/Shutterstock; Hannah Young/Shutterstock  Less than three months after celebrating their third anniversary, the 8 Simple Rules alum and the equestrian called it quits. "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions," they said in a joint statement on September 3. "We have both shared so much of our journey publicly so while we would prefer to keep this aspect of our personal life private, we wanted to be forthcoming in our truth together. There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Us exclusively confirmed on September 2 that the pair, who were first linked in December 2019, called it quits two months prior. "They weren't meant to be," an insider revealed. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Courtesy Corinne Olympios/Instagram  The Survivor: Micronesia winner cited “irreconcilable differences” when she filed for divorce from Fincher, according to documents obtained The Blast on August 24. The two were introduced by fellow Survivor alum Ethan Zohn in 2013 and married in 2017. Shallow and the Survivor: Samoaalum share daughter Alma, 3. Courtesy of Parvati Shallow/Instagram  Us confirmed in August that the duo, who were first linked several months prior, had officially called it quits after realizing "they aren't great romantic partners." Shutterstock (2)  Us confirmed on August 16 that the Saturday Night Live star and the Bridgerton actress called it quits, with a source revealing the “distance put a strain on the relationship.” Shutterstock (2)  The “Jack and Diane” crooner amicably split from realtor Natasha Barrett in August 2021, a source told Closer at the time. The pair dated for a few months and made their public debut in May, when they were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Malibu, California. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Natasha Barrett/Instagram  The DJ split from his girlfriend of seven years in August, shortly after she opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The YouTuber confirmed via her Instagram Story on August 12 that she and the singer split. “R u single?” a fan asked, to which she responded, “I am indeed.” Us broke the news in May 2019 that the pair had broken up over the college admissions scandal involving her parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, but they were back together by August of that year. MEGA  Us confirmed in August 2021 that the Bachelorette alum and the model split after eight months together. “Things were going well until they weren’t,” a source said. “Friends were surprised things ended so quickly.” Shutterstock; Courtesy of Camila Kendra/Instagram  The According to Jim star filed for divorce from Sloan after more than 23 years of marriage, according to paperwork filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court in August 2021, Us Weekly can confirm. Sloan previously filed for divorce in March 2018 before the duo reconciled. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Blue Crush star announced in August 2021 that she and the director had decided to split after a decade together. The pair tied the knot in 2013 after meeting on the set of the movie Big Sur, in which Polish directed Bosworth. "Our hearts are full, as we have never been so enamored and deeply grateful for one another as we do in this decision to separate," she wrote via Instagram. "Together, over the last ten years, Michael and I have chosen love, every time. We hold hands as tightly today as we entangled fingers on our wedding day." Shutterstock  The “Ride Wit Me” rapper and his girlfriend of six years appeared to have called it quits. Jackson seemingly confirmed the news via an Instagram comment in July 2021. After a follower commented on a recent post to ask if the couple was still together, the model succinctly replied, “No we’re not ….. Just friends.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  After previously sparking split rumors, the model confirmed on July 29 that he and Moakler had called off their romance, telling Life & Style that he "broke up with Shanna months ago" and felt "happier" than ever. Bauergriffin.com/MEGA; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram  The Chrisley Knows Best alum announced on July 27 that she and her husband of nine years had separated. “Will & I have mutually decided to end our marriage. We maintain the greatest respect & love for one another, & we're so grateful for our time together,” she wrote via Instagram. “We will continue to remain friends & be devoted parents to our son whom we both love very much. Personally, I am focusing on the new beginnings ahead & a fresh space with the move this week." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; USA  The Jersey Shore star confirmed on July 26 that she called off her engagement to Biscardi, who proposed in March 2019. The pair, who were first linked in 2017, previously postponed their nuptials in April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy Sammi Sweetheart Giancola/Instagram  The music executive filed for divorce from his wife of seven years in July 2021, days after Us confirmed that they called it quits. “They are still currently living together, but eventually Scooter will be moving out,” an insider said at the time, adding that the pair “are remaining amicable for the sake of the kids.” The duo share three children: Jagger, born in 2015, Levi, born in 2016, and Hart, born in 2018. Shutterstock  The model confirmed via Instagram on July 20 that she and the West Wing writer had split after making their public debut at the Oscars three months prior. "I'm so grateful for his presence in my life. He helped heal me and reclaim myself," she wrote, noting that the social media upload would be "all I'll ever say on the subject." Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S./Shutterstock  The couple announced in July that they were calling it quits after seven years of marriage. “After much thought and with great sadness, we have decided to end our marriage. We continue to care and have respect for one another and share eternal love for our daughter and her well-being,” they said in a statement to TMZ. “We ask for personal privacy for ourselves and our daughter as we navigate these new steps as a family.” Us Weekly confirmed in February 2014 that the duo were engaged after seven years of dating. They first met in 2007 when Pantenburg worked as a backup dancer for the “When Can I See You” singer. Shutterstock  ”We have decided jointly that we are going to take a few months apart," the RHOC alum said during an Instagram Live on July 12. She added that she will be moving to Hawaii for the summer while Sean will remain in California. Courtesy Braunwyn Windham-Burke/Instagram  People reported on July 12 that the Southern Charm alum and the doctor split after moving to New York City together earlier in the summer. The pair sparked breakup speculation after Olindo deleted her photos with Shah from Instagram in early July. Courtesy Metul Shah/Instagram  Us confirmed on June 21, that the former couple “broke up a few weeks ago [but] remain amicable toward each other and will continue to coparent,” after rekindling their romance in August 2020. “There was no drama that broke them up, things just didn’t work out between the two of them,” a source told Us, one day after Kardashian revealed during part two of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion that she was taking it “day by day” with Thompson regarding her trust of him following past cheating issues. Larry Marano/Shutterstock; Brian To/Shutterstock  The Think Like a Man star filed for divorce from the NBA player on June 17. The pair, who got engaged in 2004, wed in July 2010 in a ceremony that was filmed for the VH1 series La La's Full Court Wedding. "They have been separated for a while now and will remain friends," a source told Us exclusively of the split. "They both want to make sure that the divorce goes as smoothly as possible for their son, [Kiyan]." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  In June 2021, Messner filed for divorce from the Fleetwood Mac musician, Us confirmed. They were married for over 20 years and share three children together. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The singer revealed that the pair, who confirmed their engagement in August 2020, split in June 2021. "I feel like more than anything at this point, I'm more disappointed in myself that I keep on hurting people. That annoys me," he said on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast. "I've just not been very good at relationships." David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Friends alum announced the end of his engagement to the talent manager on June 2, six months after proposing. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock; YouTube  The couple announced their split via social media on May 30 after 27 years of marriage and three kids. "It has truly been a beautiful journey," the duo noted. "Our proudest achievements are our three incredible children. Three souls to which God entrusted us. We continue to be awed & humbled by the blessings of parenting. We have always put their best interests first & will continue to do so. We will continue to be the best of friends and coparents and have the utmost respect for one another as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, separately." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Following a low-key romance, Us Weekly confirmed on May 16 that the South Africa native and Friday Night Lights alum split after confirming their relationship nine months earlier. “They’ve been dating for a while, well before quarantine started,” an insider revealed in September 2020. Shutterstock (2)  Us Weekly broke the news that the Dawson’s Creek alum and her beau had split in May 2021 after dating for less than one year. “The pair have parted ways amicably but remain friends,” a spokesperson for the actress told Us exclusively at the time. An insider added that Holmes wanted to focus on parenting and her career. “Katie and Emilio really enjoyed their time together — it just simply didn't work out,” they noted. Shutterstock; Courtesy Emilio Vitolo/Instagram  Mulaney split from Tendler after six years of marriage on May 10. "John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work,” his spokesperson said, while hers responded, "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage. I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery." Greg Allen/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the duo, who tied the knot in 1994, wrote in a joint statement via Twitter on May 3. "Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a believer in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life." Elaine Thompson/AP/Shutterstock  The longtime couple called it quits in April 2021 after nearly eight years together. Mixter announced the news in an Instagram caption accompanying a selfie of the duo. “It is odd to write about the end of a relationship, especially when the friendship that still exists is so full of life,” she wrote. “But change happens and we made the decision quite a while ago to let ourselves grow away from what our relationship had been and into what it was becoming.” Shutterstock  In April 2021, the One Tree Hill vet filed for divorce, Us Weekly confirmed. "I just can't fight any longer. It's time to heal. Thank you for all the love, heart, and support, in many ways you have fought on this journey alongside me, and for that I am grateful," she wrote via Instagram at the time. "I'll always encourage you to continue the good fight, but you can't fight it alone." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  In April, Efron's friend Kyle Sandilands confirmed that the actor and the model had split. "It's only recent, but not, like, yesterday recent. But they've gone their separate ways," the host, 49, said on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. "No drama, but it's done." Shutterstock; Courtesy of Vanessa Valladares/Instagram  One month after sparking breakup speculation, the singer and the former professional baseball player announced their split on April 15, calling themselves "better as friends." They told Today in a joint statement: “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Project Runway season 4 champ filed for divorce from Walsh on April 13, requesting to legally dissolve their marriage. The former couple tied the knot in 2016 and initially announced their separation two years later. Henry S. Dziekan III/WireImage.com  Us exclusively confirmed on April 5 that the controversial pair had called it quits four months after their PDA pics made headlines. "Larsa decided to distance herself from the drama," a source revealed, adding that "many people assumed" the relationship "was serious when in fact it was not." MEGA  Us confirmed on April 3 that the model and the Chainsmokers member had called it quits one month prior. Their breakup was “amicable," Taggart's rep said. Courtesy of Chantel Jeffries/Instagram  The Riverdale star and the photographer reportedly split in March after nearly a year of dating. Courtesy of Camila Mendes/Instagram  After three years of marriage, the Tiger King stars announced they are getting a divorce on March 26. "For the last two and a half years, we have been apart. I’ve always stood by his side and will continue to always love and support him," Passage wrote via Instagram. "Joe and I are seeking a divorce. This wasn’t an easy decision to make but Joe and I both understand that this situation isn’t fair to either of us." Netflix  The “Tap In” rapper confirmed via Twitter on March 19 that she split from the Migos member after they dated for nearly three years. “I’m single. I’ve endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character,” she tweeted. “Presents don’t band aid scars and the love isn’t real when the intimacy is given to other women.” Saweetie wrote in another tweet, “I emotionally checked out a long time ago and have walked away with a deep sense of peace and freedom. Excited for this new chapter of elevation.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of New York City alum’s ex-fiancé confirmed the news of their split on March 18, one year after she left the Bravo show to move to Chicago with him. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, but it is one that I believe is best for both of us,” Kluth said in a statement to Us. A source, meanwhile, said that the businessman “completely blindsided” Mortimer by calling off their engagement. Courtesy of Tinsley Mortimer/Instagram  "Over the past 5 and half years, Andrew and I have shared some incredible times together. I have a tremendous amount of respect and love for him and will always cherish the memories we made. However, we have made the difficult decision to officially separate at this point in our lives. We are both so grateful to have experienced a relationship that allowed us to grow and learn so much," Mi Li, who appeared on season 1 of Bling Empire, wrote via Instagram on March 9. "Andrew and I plan to continue working on becoming the best versions of ourselves individually." Courtesy Kelly Mi Li/Instagram  The Love Island couple announced their split on March 6. "Some of you have been wondering about us and our relationship, so we want to help you to understand where we are right now," they wrote in a joint statement shared on Instagram. "We are both young and in the early stages of our careers, and sadly those careers are keeping us in two different places. One of us is in Pittsburgh and the other is in Tucson, and neither one of us will be able to move anytime in the near future." "So over the last couple of weeks we have started having some difficult conversations about our future. Ultimately we both realized that our lives are moving in different directions. We have both made commitments to cities that are over 2,000 miles apart," the pair, who met on season 2 of the show in 2020, added. "This was not a decision we took lightly. We both have so much love for each other and had hopes that we could make this work, but relationships are all about timing, and this is just not our time." "We are unsure of what the future holds for us, but one thing is for certain, we will always have each other," they concluded. "And we will forever be grateful that Love Island brought us together." Courtesy of Mackenzie Dipman/Instagram  The Selling Sunset star and professional dancer called it quits in February 2021, shortly after spending their first Valentine's Day together. An insider told Us, "She broke up with him earlier this week. There were multiple things that lead to the breakup. Keo's super upset over this and still trying to process it." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  After weeks of speculation about the state of their marriage, the reality star filed for divorce from the "Gold Digger" rapper on February 19. The pair tied the knot in May 2014 and share four children: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on February 3 that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum's wife filed for divorce shortly after the pair marked their 10th wedding anniversary. The duo wed in Los Angeles in January 2011 following their May 2010 engagement. Mediapunch/Shutterstoc  "Lots on my mind...aghhhhhh...#single-girl-heading-to-Super-Bowl!" the Pitch Perfect star captioned an Instagram post on February 2, hinting that she and the Anheuser-Busch heir had called it quits. POOL MONACO/SIPA/Shutterstock  The Mentalist alum split from his longtime wife 29 years of marriage. “Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage,” the pair said in a statement on January 29. “The longtime couple quietly split last April and have jointly stated, ‘We remain close friends and our three children will always be the most important focus of our lives.’” Steven Markham/Shutterstock  The actor filed for divorce from his wife on January 27. While it is unclear when the estranged couple married, they went public with their relationship in early 2018. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Us Weekly confirmed on January 27 that the Summer House star and her boyfriend split after more than one year together. They were first linked in the summer of 2019, and their romance began during season 4 of the Bravo series. Courtesy Stephen Traversie/Instagram  The actress announced in a since-deleted tweet on January 26 that her husband of 13 years told her "he is to leave his family." Evans told fans that she and the estranged couple's daughters, Ella and Elsie, were "very confused and sad" and had not "been given a reason except that he 'no longer loves me.'" Gruffudd did not immediately comment. The pair later issued a joint statement about their separation, telling Us, “As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family and we remain committed to our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy.” Gruffudd filed for divorce on March 1. Niviere/Villard/Sipa/Shutterstock  Daly confirmed his and the Real Housewives of Atlanta star’s second split on January 23. “After recently attending mediation, Kenya and I have agreed to end our marriage,” he said in a statement. “I will always have great care for her and look forward to amicably continuing to co-parent our daughter Brooklyn with an abundance of love and wisdom.” The pair, who tied the knot in June 2017, initially broke up in September 2019 but later attempted to reconcile. Vince Flores/Startraks  The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart season 1 winners announced their split on January 19, after nearly one year of dating. "With deep admiration and respect for one another, we have decided to end our relationship and go our separate ways,” the pair said in a joint statement. “We will always look back on our journey with deep fondness, and will continue to support each other both personally and professionally." ABC/Craig Sjodin  The Teen Mom 2 star denied cheating on his ex-fiancée on Tuesday, January 19, after she confirmed their relationship is over after three years together. “I have dealt with my fair share of betrayal and pain my whole life, but what I learned today, what I found out today — from the kids none the less — just makes me feel like the last three years, they’ve just been waiting for this to happen,” she said in a since-deleted Instagram Story video, claiming Marroquin cheated with his ex-wife Kailyn Lowry. Courtesy Javi Marroquin/Instagram  On January 18, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the pair, who were first spotted together in March 2020, amicably split. "She was the one who called things off. Ben and Ana were moving in different directions in their lives and stopped seeing eye to eye," the insider said at the time. "The two couldn’t work through their differences and have decided to end their relationship." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Love Island season 2 winners announced their split three months after the finale. “This is extremely difficult for me to express but out of respect for those of you who supported me, and rode for me, I want you to know that Caleb and I are no longer together,” Ndiba wrote via Instagram on January 16. “I do ask for time as I continue to go through the process of heartbreak and healing as this has all been very hard for me. I cannot thank you all enough for the love and support to this point and I hope that it may continue as we move forward as individuals.” Adam Torgerson/CBS Entertainment  The Beauty & the Beast actor confirmed his split from the former footballer after less than a year of dating in an interview with The Times. "It is what it is," Evans told the British newspaper on January 8 about speculation over his relationship status. Courtesy of Rafa Olarra/Instagram  The Love Island USA stars announced on January 9 that they had broken up. "Because you've all been such a close part of our relationship, I wanted to share with you that Johnny and I are no longer together," Vazquez, who appeared on season 2 of the show with Middlebrooks in 2020, tweeted. "While our relationship has been public from the start, I do ask that you respect this decision and our privacy during this time. There is no reason to speculate, I am so thankful for our time together, but not it's simply time for each of us to focus on our own personal journey. I hope that you continue to support each of us individually as we move forward, heal and continue to follow our dreams." Middlebrooks shared Vazquez's tweet on his Instagram Story along with videos of the couple and wrote, "Thank you so much for everything. I'm appreciative of the time we spent together on this unforgettable journey. I will forever cherish the fun we had, the laughs we shared, and the memories we created. Thank you to all of the fans who loved and supported us the whole way through. Much love." Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment  A source confirmed to Us on January 7 that the Disney alum and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress had split. The pair, who starred in Qualley's sister Rainey's NSFW music video for "Love Me Like You Hate Me," called it quits amid the Peanut Butter Falcon's star legal trouble with ex-girlfriend FKA twigs. The singer is suing LaBeouf, accusing him of "relentless abuse" including sexual battery, assault and emotional distress. He said in a statement to The New York Times that "many of these allegations are not true" but accepted "accountability" for his mistakes. Snorlax/MEGA  News broke on January 2 that the couple had called it quits after less than two years of marriage. Us confirmed via court records that the Big Little Lies star filed for divorce in New York from the Love actor on December 23, 2020. The pair, who began dating in 2016, secretly married in May 2019 and tied the knot for a second time in Paris the following month at her father Lenny Kravitz's French home. Jason Mendez/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  |
| Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes' Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Oct 2021 03:07 PM PDT Third times the charm! Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes' road to romance certainly had its bumps — but they found a happy ending after meeting on season 17 of The Bachelorette. Katie’s unconventional journey — which was cohosted by Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe after Chris Harrison stepped down amid controversy — featured many twists and turns. Blake’s late arrival, for example, threw some contestants for a loop, but Katie never wavered on their strong connection. While Blake didn't show up until the fifth week of the season, he previously slid into Katie’s DMs after romancing both Clare Crawley and Tayshia on season 16 of the dating series. "I definitely knew who he was, which also Tayshia's ex-boyfriend! So that's weird," the former bank marketing manager exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2021. "We had chatted before, but usually what happens is, like, the guys will reach out to the women once they're eliminated and be like, 'Good luck, you did great.' Like, very generic, you know? And so to see him, I was like, 'Why is he here?' Like, 'What's happening?'" The shock of Blake’s arrival quickly wore off and the wildlife manager became a clear frontrunner. After first impression rose winner Greg Grippo surprised Katie with his abrupt departure following their hometown date, she was forced to regroup and reassess her remaining relationships. The Washington native got the clarity she needed after her fantasy suite date with Blake, which aired as a part of the three-hour season finale in August 2021. Despite some hesitation on the Canadian’s part when picking out the perfect engagement ring, the couple got engaged during the finale and couldn't stop smiling as they made their first official appearance together on the After the Final Rose special. “It's actually probably the most romantic thing someone's ever done," Katie gushed during the special, reflecting on Blake’s choice to crash her season. "I know you question it in the beginning. I know a lot of people did, but knowing that I could've turned him away and he would've looked dumb, he took all these risks for me and no one's ever believed in me like that. So for him to just trust in us early on, it just means everything." Katie made it clear that she was confident she’d found The One — despite some fans’ skepticism about their connection. "I think everyone can agree that this is exactly who I was supposed to be with," she noted during After the Final Rose special. "He fought to be here for me and chose to stay even when I'm telling him to his face that I considered leaving. That he was confident enough to hold both of us till the end, I'm just so lucky. I love him so much." Katie announced in October 2021 that the pair had called it quits just months after fans watched her proposal play out on TV. Scroll down to relive the couple's road to romance:  Blake vyed for the hearts of both Clare and Tayshia on season 16 of The Bachelorette, which aired in 2020. Katie, for her part, was a contestant on Matt James’ season of The Bachelor. ABC/Craig Sjodin  The Blake Moynes Shop founder first connected with his fiancée while she was competing on season 25 of the dating show, which premiered in January 2021. “When I actually reached out that first time, after the first episode, her responses were very cold back,” he revealed during a July 2021 episode of the “Click Bait” podcast. “She was nice, but she didn’t open up her dialogue in any way. It was shut down right then and there.” The former Bachelorette contestant noted that he reached out to Katie after she brought a vibrator with her to meet Matt. “She came out of that limo with that vibrator, I was like, ‘Yeah, I like what she’s about,'” he explained, clarifying that it wasn’t about the vibrator itself, but rather how confident she was bringing it with her. “It’s the fact that she had the balls to have fun with it, and go with it, and go with the flow.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  Blake joined season 17 during the July 5, 2021, episode. Tayshia informed the remaining 14 suitors that the Canada native would be joining them at Katie's request, which didn’t sit well with some of the men. Blake later noted that he could feel the tension when he showed up, but insisted he would have started the journey earlier if possible because he’d never met anyone like Katie. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Blake scored a on a one-on-one date as soon as he arrived on the July 5 episode. The pair went horseback riding and quickly learned they had a lot in common. During the dinner portion of their date, Blake asked how Katie became so sex-positive, prompting her to opened up about surviving sexual assault and wanting to take back her power. After the intimate moment, Katie gave him a rose. ABC/Craig Sjodin  The wildlife manager shared some of his favorite Canadian treats and activities with Katie during their hometown date on the August 2, 2021, episode of the ABC series. Their playful outing included eating syrup, playing hockey and riding a mechanical moose. Blake told his family — and the cameras — that she was The One as well as the cameras but couldn’t muster up the courage to tell Katie in the moment. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Katie was blindsided by Greg after he decided to take himself out of the competition. Following his departure, both the Bachelorette and Blake questioned what would happen next with their own relationship. “If Katie is still hung up on Greg, there’s no point,” Blake said during the finale episode before their fantasy suite date cemented their status as a couple. Kate then sent runner-up Justin Glaze packing, leaving only Blake in New Mexico to meet her family. “Definitely my feelings were growing, and I knew each time we saw each other it was just getting stronger and stronger, and it was just so easy. Like, we picked up right where we left off. Time didn’t matter,” she explained during the August 2021 After the Final Rose special. “Every day our love continues to grow stronger and stronger. We are not even the same couple that you guys just saw go down on one knee. We are so much more already, and we’re just really excited to start our lives together.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  Blake freaked out during the August 9, 2021, finale episode as he looked at engagement ring options. Although he was confused as to whether it was the right time to commit to Katie, she was confident that he was The One. “I always thought you showed up late, but if there’s anything I’ve learned during our journey together, it’s that love shows up when it wants, regardless of time, tradition, expectations, and that’s why we’re standing right here in this very moment,” she gushed before Blake's proposal. “You showed up exactly when you were meant to show up. I’ll forever be thankful that you fought to be here.” Though it seemed like Blake wasn’t ready to get down on one knee when he first started to speak, he ultimately popped the question. “I can’t give you what you came here for because you deserve a lot more than that,” he said. “You deserve the world, and I’m excited to support you and be there for you every day moving forward.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  The lovebirds revealed during the After the Final Rose special that they are happily engaged. Katie told the audience that she wasn't fazed by Blake's hesitation. “I’m glad that he took the time to take it seriously,” she said. “It is an engagement. Yes, we didn’t have a lot of time with each other, but it does show just how serious he was taking this and he actually was maybe unsure for a moment. It just makes it that much more special that he meant it.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  “So excited to start our best f--king life! You’re a rock. My rock,” Blake wrote via Instagram in August 2021 after the season 17 finale aired. “A mature, nurturing, supportive & loving partner who continues to impress me every day. We have an adventure called life ahead of us and I hope you know I’ll do everything I can to help, push and encourage you to make the most of every little bit of it! I love you buggy.” Courtesy Blake Moynes/Instagram  “Happy f--king birthday honey bear! 🐻💕What a wild couple of months it has been. I couldn’t have done this without you,” Katie wrote via Instagram in August 2021 shortly after fans watched her Bachelorette journey conclude. “I’m so ready to leave these bubbles and start living our life!” The Washington native praised her fiancé, adding, “I couldn’t ask for a better partner. You are kind, patient, understanding, and your advocacy for the planet and animals is remarkable. I’m so lucky to call you my fiancé 💍. My best friend. My confidant. We are just two weirdos laughing our way through life together. Cheers to the upcoming adventures!” Courtesy Katie Thurston/Instgram  The Washington native shared footage ahead of her Bachelor journey via Instagram in September 2021, before noting her gratitude for the reality series that gave her close friendships with her fellow contestants and even a fiancé. “I really can’t grasp that it was exactly 12 months ago that I left for The Bachelor,” she captioned her post. “I had no idea how quickly life was going to change in such a short amount of time. I'm thankful for @bacheloretteabc and all it has provided. … I am thankful for @blakemoynes. I left a year ago in search of love. And because of him, the fight, the sadness, the tears, the pain … it was all worth it as it led me to him. The first few months of our relationship was unnatural but we made the most of every secret moment we were able to spend together.” She continued, “We supported each other while watching back my many relationships. We made it out at the end of it all, stronger [and] happier than ever. Now our real life together can begin. It will have its own challenges as we relearn what our new norm gets to be but I’m ready. Ready for this next chapter. 💕” Courtesy of Katie Thurston/Instagram  In October 2021, Katie owned up to feeling "lonely" while her fiancé spent time in Africa for work and thanked her Instagram followers for being a supportive community when she gets down. She later gushed over Blake's dedication to his career, writing in an Instagram Story, "So proud of @BlakeMoynes for following his passions and being a voice for the animals." Courtesy Katie Thurston/Instagram “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently,” Katie wrote via Instagram in October 2021, confirming that she and Blake had split. “We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision.” Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  |
| Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes Split 2 Months After Engagement Airs Posted: 25 Oct 2021 03:03 PM PDT It’s over. Following their whirlwind romance on season 17 of The Bachelorette, Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes have called it quits. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently,” Thurston, 30, captioned an Instagram post on Monday, October 25. “We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision.” Ahead of their split, the season 25 Bachelor alum revealed that she was “totally winging [her] life” as one half of a long-distance couple. While Thurston moved to San Diego following her Bachelorette journey, Moynes, 31, was still based in Canada and his job brought him all over the world, including a recent trip to Africa. "We're figuring it out," she told Us Weekly while backstage at Whitney Cummings' Touch Me Tour on Friday, October 22, about making her relationship work while Moynes was traveling. "We don't know. This is very new to us still. I'm just focusing on myself, he's focusing on him, and if we work doing that, great." Viewers watched the pair grow closer throughout Thurston’s season of the hit ABC show, which ended in August. Moynes originally appeared on Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams‘ season of the Bachelorette in 2020 before he made a second attempt at finding love with the Washington native. However, the duo later revealed that they had been in contact before filming began. "I definitely knew who he was, which also Tayshia’s ex-boyfriend! So that's weird," the former bank marketing manager exclusively told Us in June about her future fiancé sliding into her DMs. "We had chatted before, but usually what happens is, like, the guys will reach out to the women once they're eliminated and be like, 'Good luck, you did great.' Like, very generic, you know? And so to see him, I was like, 'Why is he here?' Like, 'What's happening?'" During the season finale in August, Moynes got down on one knee to pop the question, which Thurston wasn’t sure would actually happen. “In the moment — because there was a moment where I didn’t think he was proposing — I was just happy to leave with him. I knew that was going to happen no matter what, [but] it’s hard to say the impact of that in the real world [if he didn't propose]," she shared with Us during a joint interview with the Canadian after the proposal aired. "You go through so much and you want to take this very seriously and a proposal and engagement is very serious. I didn’t come here to find a boyfriend. I can do that on a dating app." The wildlife manager, for his part, told Us that the pair planned to "hop around" and focus on traveling before settling down together. "We need to see each other’s lifestyles and our passions, our interests, and then try to see where our anchor spot will be, where all those things can kind of align and make sense for both of us," Moynes added at the time. "We’re going to jump around for a bit and experience what works best for us."  |
| Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Oct 2021 02:20 PM PDT Sparks flying on set! Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz are the latest celebrity couple to taking their working relationship to the next level. The actor previously found love with his Step Up costar Jenna Dewan while filming the 2006 movie. The twosome subsequently wed in 2009 and welcomed daughter Everly in 2013. Five years later, fans were surprised to learn the pair were going their separate ways, with the former couple finalizing their divorce in 2019. "We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now," the actors said in a statement at the time. "There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision — just two best friends realizing it's time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible. We are still a family and will always be loving, dedicated parents to Everly." While Tatum went on to date Jessie J on and off from October 2018 to April 2020, Dewan started seeing Steve Kazee and welcomed son Calum with her fiancé in 2020. Kravitz, for her part, married Karl Glusman in May 2019 after three years of dating. The High Fidelity alum and the Greyhound actor called it quits after less than two years of marriage in December 2020. Us Weekly confirmed in August 2021 that their divorce was finalized — the same month she was spotted getting cozy with Tatum. Earlier that summer, the X-Men: First Class actress opened up about Tatum being her first choice to star in her directorial debut, Pussy Island. "[He was the one] I thought of when I wrote this character," she told Deadline in June 2021. "I just knew from Magic Mike and his live shows, I got the sense he's a true feminist and I wanted to collaborate with someone who was clearly interested in exploring this subject matter." Tatum added at the time, "When Zoë called me about this, I was shocked. … I'd watched her in movies, knew she produced High Fidelity and had seen that, but I didn't know she was creating on a level like this, where she wanted to direct. This came out of nowhere and the subject matter made me say, 'Wait, why are you thinking about me for this?' No one gives me a chance to play a role like this, everybody throws me down a different alley and expects me to do a certain thing. It was scary and liberating, just to be able to have a free conversation, where I was allowed to mess up, and say the wrong things." A source told Us in August 2021 that "things turned romantic fast" between the pair after "working together so closely." Scroll through for a timeline of their romance:  According to a source, Tatum and Kravitz had crossed paths before she tapped him to star in Pussy Island. The duo both had voice roles in 2017’s The Lego Batman Movie. YouTube; Shutterstock  Shortly after news broke of Kravitz’s divorce, several outlets, including E! News, denied social media speculation that she was romantically linked to Tatum, noting that the pair were planning to work together soon. Shutterstock (2)  News broke that Kravitz was set to direct Tatum in Pussy Island. During a joint interview with Deadline, the pair joked about the actress calling him out for his fashion choices. “When someone can just come out and tell me I should not be wearing Crocs, and is so adamant about it, she completely convinced me and I never wear Crocs anymore,” he said to which Kravitz replied, “I was just trying to be a good friend, Chan!” The Magic Mike actor added, “I get it, but I totally loved Crocs for a hot second, and in one hang she was like, ‘You can’t ever do that again.’ And I said, ‘OK, fine.'” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Big Little Lies alum tagged Tatum in her dad Lenny Kravitz’s Instagram in July 2021. "You auditioning for MM3?" she joked, referring to Tatum’s stripper movie franchise. “Oh s—t!! Doing the lords work i see!!” Tatum replied. “Will be calling you shortly to get into your schedule my friend. Hehehe.” In addition to telling his daughter he’s “been ready,” the rocker responded to Tatum, writing, “@channingtatum Peace my man.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock  During their first public outing in August 2021, Kravitz held on tight to Tatum while they wrote on his black BMX bike through New York City. Days later, they were seen laughing while drinking iced coffees and picking up groceries together. Shutterstock (2)  Tatum seemingly confirmed their romance by following several fan-run Instagram accounts decided to Kravitz, including “zkluv,” “zoekravitzinc,” “zoekravitzsource” and “kravitzupdate.” Ralf Muller/DDP/INSTARimages.com; Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com  After the pair stepped out for a lunch date in NYC in late August, Us confirmed their romantic status. “They both have a lot in common, they’re both very active and love outdoor sports and being in the outdoors,” a source said. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock  After walking the red carpet separately, Tatum and Kravitz were spotted leaving the Met Gala together. While he wore a black Versace suit, she rocked a barely-there, diamond-encrusted dress designed by Saint Laurent. Diggzy/Jesal/Shutterstock  The couple were spotted holding hands while on a stroll through New York City. Shutterstock (2)  |
| Peter Hermann Says Mariska Hargitay ‘Astonishes’ Him After ‘SVU’ Milestone Posted: 25 Oct 2021 02:15 PM PDT Mariska Hargitay should thank Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for more than decades on the air. The hit NBC drama also introduced her to husband Peter Hermann. The couple, who tied the knot in August 2004, began their lasting relationship after the Younger star made a guest appearance on the show during season 3 in 2002. Hermann continued his role as Trevor Langan to Hargitay's Olivia Benson throughout the series' run, popping in from time to time as their offscreen romance thrived. Two years after their wedding, the pair welcomed son August in June 2006. They kept expanding their family in 2011, adopting daughter Amaya and son Andrew within months of each other. While the actors remain private the majority of the time, Hargitay opened up to Us Weekly in June 2018 about balancing her professional success with motherhood. "It's hard. I'm not going to say it's easy, it's hard. I'm learning to [balance]. I try to be super present with where I am," she explained. "When I'm at work, I'm at work. When I'm with my kids, I'm with my kids." Still, the Emmy winner knows how to make it all work — with help from Hermann, of course. "There are days I go home and just cry. There have been days when I didn't see my kids. Those are the days I'm like, 'Maybe I'm done [filming Law & Order: SVU],'" she admitted. "But now, this is a gift of doing something for 20 years. We're such a well-oiled machine. I go in there and I'm like, 'Guys, I've got a kids thing. I'm out.' They're like, 'Got it, boom.'" Hargitay also knows the importance of alone time with the actor, whom she frequently jets away with on travels around the world. Scroll to relive the duo's relationship timeline!  Hargitay met her future husband when he guest-starred as Trevor Langan in the Law & Order: SVU season 3 episode “Monogamy,” which aired in 2002. The actor continued to appear throughout the long-running drama. Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  The couple tied the knot in Santa Barbara, California, after two years of dating. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  Hargitay welcomed her first child, son August, with Hermann on June 28. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The pair adopted daughter Amaya in April 2011. “I basically pulled Amaya out,” the actress told Good Housekeeping in May 2012 of being involved with the birth. “Peter and I held her, and then the birth mother and I hugged for a long time. That was profound. That was one of the most meaningful moments I’ve ever had in my life.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  Months after adding their second child to the family, Hargitay and Hermann adopted son Andrew. “It was one of those things that we were not expecting at all and my husband and I looked at each other and have never been more sure about anything,” she said during an April 2012 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The Joyful Heart founder raved about her home life in June 2012. “I get very excited about my double stroller,” she told Us at the time. “Every time I look at it, I get a shot of adrenaline and joy because I think, ‘This is real!’ I have everything I need. Our house is very joyful.” Paul A Hebert/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Hargitay and Hermann showed off their brood in October 2015 when they sported family Halloween costumes inspired by Inside Out. The actor was a spot-on Fear, while the ER alum perfectly embodied Joy. Courtesy of Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  The duo, who often give fans a peek at their worldwide travels, cuddled up while on a vacation to Hawaii. “#JoyfulWeekend,” she captioned the sweet Instagram pic. Courtesy of Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  Hargitay gushed about Hermann while discussing her work-life balance. “I have an incredible support system with my husband. He’s an actor so he also understands,” she told Us. “I try to keep it organic. The kids come to set all the time. I have worked out my schedule a bit that I have a little more flexibility. I have a great time behind me.” Sebastien Nogier/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Round two! The Hermanns dressed in their best Avengers ensembles for their 2018 family Halloween costume. “#FamiliesThatAvengeTogetherStayTogether,” she wrote on Instagram. “#InfinityLove.” Courtesy of Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  Hermann said “there is no secret” to her successful marriage with Hargitay. “We’re all just working through it — whether it’s a relationship that exists in the public eye to some degree or doesn’t,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “Our son plays basketball and his coach says, ‘Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals,’ and I think when it comes to relationships, the fundamentals, in the end, are not that complicated.” Shutterstock  On Today With Hoda & Jenna, Hargitay opened up about why she got emotional after her first date with Hermann. “I cried because I was feeling something that I’d never felt before, but I kind of knew what it was and I always say people, well, you know, when you’re a little girl, your parents and your grandparents and everyone goes, ‘When you’re in love, you’ll know.’ And I did,” she explained. “And before I did I’d never felt that. And so when I was sitting in church, it was so hilarious, because Peter was like, ‘Oh my god, she’s so moved.’” Shutterstock  Hargitay posted a selfie of the duo from their time at Super Bowl LIV in Miami, writing: “So happy to be LIVing together.” Courtesy Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  Hargitay shared a cute photo of the duo enjoying date night. “In step with Peter Hermann @atlantictheater,” she wrote, calling her hubby a “#SilverFox.” Shutterstock  The two celebrated their anniversary amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Thank you for all your beautiful wishes for our 16th wedding anniversary,” Hargitay wrote via Instagram. “In this time of so much uncertainty this sure feels good. #Sweet16.” Courtesy Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  Hermann raved over Hargitay as a new season of Law & Order: SVU debuted. “Here’s looking at you @mariska! Congrats on tonight’s premiere of Season 22—TWENTY-TWO!!!!—of @nbcsvu,” he tweeted. “You’re the enduring backbone, determined heart and bright, shining spirit who makes it all possible. I love you, I’m so proud of you…. and your smile just slays me. #SVU.” Later that month, she posted a cuddly Instagram photo of them for Thanksgiving, gushing: “Grateful.” Courtesy Mariska Hargitay/Instagram  Hermann celebrated his wife after she reached 500 episodes on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. “You astonish me. We met in episode 54. Best 447 episodes of my life,” he tweeted. “Congratulations, you beautiful life force. I love you. #SVU.” Courtesy of Peter Hermann/Instagram  |
| Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Oct 2021 02:08 PM PDT Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may not have started dating until 2012, but the pair have a rich history. “I met him I think in 2002 or 2003,” Kardashian told Ryan Seacrest during Keeping Up With the Kardashians 10th anniversary special, which aired in 2017. “He was recording a song with Brandy, and I was her friend. I vividly remember hanging out with him, and then they did a video together, so I'd see him a few times. He was asking his friends: ‘Who is this Kim Kardajan?’ He didn't know what my name was.” While both Kardashian and West dated different people throughout the '00s, they remained friends and even appeared onscreen together for the first time in 2008. The KKW Beauty creator shared throwback pics in 2015 from a pilot they filmed called Alligator Boots. “In honor of Star Wars: The Force Awakens being released today, I wanted to share these old pics of Kanye and me from years ago!” Kardashian wrote at the time. “We worked together on a pilot for a show called Alligator Boots back in 2008 and I played Princess Leia. We had met before this project (back in 2003), but I would say this is when we first really connected." Three years later, Kardashian married Kris Humphries in August 2011. After only 72 days of marriage, however, the reality TV personality announced she and the NBA pro were calling it quits. Kardashian later revealed that her divorce from Humphries helped her discover her feelings for West. "Right before I got married to Kris Humphries, [Kanye and I] were talking, and I just went a different direction,” she recalled on the aforementioned KUWTK anniversary special. "I think I had to go through that to figure out what I wanted. After my breakup, I was feeling really low and down and he said, ‘Just come to Paris and see my fashion show.’ He jokes that he put on this whole fashion show just to get a date with me. So I went there and I stayed with him, and that's where we started dating. I swear from the moment I landed, I fell madly in love with him and I thought, ‘Oh, my God, why didn't I do this sooner?’ Like, this is what real life is like — love and fun and real support." After facing a challenging year in their relationship in 2020, Us confirmed in January 2021 that Kardashian is "done" with their marriage and that the longtime pair had "been living separate lives for many months now." A second source revealed that they "had a big fight" in December 2020 that caused the reality star to become "really upset" after the rapper "blew up" at her. Kardashian secured high-powered attorney Laura Wasser to aid in her divorce settlement before formally filing, a third insider told Us. Wasser "has been on retainer and actively working for Kim since last summer," the source said. The source added that Kardashian "wants the divorce settlement finalized" before she files against West. One month later, Us confirmed that Kardashian filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. Scroll through for a timeline of Kardashian and West's relationship.  West and Kardashian took their relationship public in the spring of 2012. That April, the Grammy winner released “Cold,” which name-dropped Kardashian. "And I'll admit, I had fell in love with Kim / Around the same time she had fell in love with him,” he rapped. “Well that's cool, baby girl, do ya thang / Lucky I ain't had Jay drop him from the team." Getty Images  After a whirlwind romance, Us confirmed in December 2012 that Kardashian was pregnant with her first child. West celebrated the news at the time by referring to the E! star as his “baby mama” on stage at his Atlantic City concert. Getty Images  Four months after becoming parents, West popped the question in front of Kardashian’s family and friends at the San Francisco Giants baseball stadium, AT&T Park. “PLEASE MARRY MEEE!!!” the stadium screen read. Getty Images  West and Kardashian stunned on the cover of Vogue in wedding attire in March 2014. A then-9-month-old North was also featured inside the issue. Annie Leibovitz for VOGUE  The twosome exchanged vows in Florence, Italy, in front of their family and friends on May 24, 2014. Getty Images  Nearly two years after welcoming North, Kardashian struggled to get pregnant with baby No. 2. During a March 2015 episode of KUWTK, the reality star told sister Khloé Kardashian that she and West have “been having sex 500 times a day” to try and conceive.  Kardashian announced in May 2015 that she was pregnant with the couple’s second child. Getty Images  Kardashian gave birth to son Saint in December 2015. "Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West welcomed the arrival of their son this morning," a statement on her site read at the time. "Mother and son are doing well." Getty Images  Reports surfaced in late 2016 that Kardashian and West were facing marital issues after the musician was hospitalized. “She’s being a supportive wife,” an insider told Us at the time, noting that Kardashian did not want to make any major decisions until West fully recovered. A month later, another source told Us that Kardashian was standing by West after he “swore he was going to continue with intense therapy.” Getty Images  After suffering from preeclampsia during her first two pregnancies, Kardashian and West turned to surrogacy to expand their family. Us confirmed in July 2017 that their surrogate was three months pregnant. Getty Images  The duo welcomed daughter Chicago in January 2018. “We are incredibly grateful to our surrogate who made our dreams come true with the greatest gift one could give and to our wonderful doctors and nurses for their special care,” Kardashian penned on her app at the time. Getty Images  West and Kardashian hit another rough patch in mid-2018 after the rapper made headlines for a series of controversial comments and bizarre Twitter rants. The reality star’s mom, Kris Jenner, told Us exclusively in August 2018 that the pair were “solid” after facing some “hiccups.” “They’re so connected, and they love each other very much, and they have a family that they’re committed to. They’re committed to one another, and people, you’re not always going to agree with each other forever,” Jenner explained. “You’re going to have differences. You’re going to have things that pop up.” Getty Images  Us broke the news in January 2019 that Kardashian and West’s surrogate is pregnant with their fourth child, a baby boy. An insider told Us that the couple waited until he was in the “best state of mind while they were trying for another child.” Getty Images  West and Kardashian welcomed their fourth child via gestational carrier on May 10, 2019. “He’s here and he’s perfect!” the makeup mogul announced on Twitter. Raymond Hall/GC Images  West raved about falling in love with his wife on Kardashian’s E! True Hollywood Story special. “Anytime I was around her or I saw her, it was a magnetic attraction to this force of energy,” he recalled in the special. “She was good, pure, happy, loving, brave, courageous, strong.” Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  Kardashian and West renewed their vows shortly after welcoming their fourth child, Psalm, in May 2019. “I just want to plan something special and take charge of this. So, I thought let’s just do something fun and sweet in our backyard and just make more of a memory,” the KKW Beauty CEO told the camera during an October 2019 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “Kanye always talks about how, at our wedding, we had really traditional vows. At that time in front of all those people, I didn’t even think I could get it together to say original vows.” While the couple opted not to show the intimate ceremony on KUWTK, Kardashian read part of her vows to their son Saint on the series: “You are my husband. You are my best friend. My biggest believer and my one true love.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  West talked about his “successful celebrity marriage” in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1 in October 2019. “I have five years of marriage under my belt. What I learned from five years of marriage is, it is the greatest bond, it is a God bond to be able to have someone that you can call on, someone you can call out, someone that can call on you and call you out,” he explained. “Equally yoked. Someone to complain to and someone to grow with as we grow and raise our children.” MEGA  Kardashian opened up about how West has become “more strict as a dad” as their children get older. “He’s very cautious of what we have in the house,” she said on The Real in November 2019. “He got rid of TVs in the kids’ rooms and removed makeup from North’s room.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The family of six posed for a rare photo together at Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi’s 2nd birthday party in February 2020. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  After Forbes named West a billionaire in April 2020, a source told Us exclusively that he has been more “focused on creating” than parenting. “Kim and Kanye have been arguing a lot during [the coronavirus] quarantine,” the source told Us. A second insider, however, noted that the power couple have “had more time together to talk about their feelings, about the kids, her law career goals and his business ideas.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  Kardashian paid tribute to West on Father’s Day, writing: “Happy Fathers Day to the best dad!!!! Thank you for making life so much fun! You give our kids the most awesome life! I love you so much!!!” Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram  Kardashian praised West over his Yeezy brand’s partnership with Gap. “If anyone knows Kanye, they know how much the Gap and Yeezy means to him so this partnership is his dream come true,” she tweeted. “I am so proud of him. You guys are going to love what they have in store for everyone! From working at the Gap to this partnership is so inspiring #WestDayEver.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After Kardashian sold stake in her KKW Beauty brand to Coty, Forbes stated that her net worth now sat at $900 million. West, in turn, congratulated his wife for “officially becoming a billionaire.” “You’ve weathered the craziest storms and now God is shining on you and our family,” he tweeted along with a picture of fresh produce and flowers. “So blessed this is still life. So I made you this still life. We love you so much.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  West surprised Kardashian by transforming her bathroom into “an enchanted forest.” Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  After West confirmed his 2020 presidential campaign, he shared a personal detail about his family during his first rally in South Carolina. The rapper claimed that he nearly “killed” the pair’s daughter, North, via abortion. The next day, he tweeted that Kardashian was flying to Wyoming with a doctor to lock him up after his erratic behavior at the political event. A source told Us that Kardashian has begun to feel “helpless.” Her family “feel as though he’s really crossed a line by talking negatively about them publicly and sharing private family matters with the public,” the insider added. MEGA  Sources told Us in August 2020 that the couple were in a “better place” after a family vacation. “Kanye knows speaking about Kim’s family wasn’t the right thing to do,” one source said, noting that they “agreed” not to talk about politics for now. A second source added that Kardashian is “focused on healing” their relationship. “She has been helping and supporting him a ton while he’s been struggling with his mental health and wants him to know and feel that she is there for him through thick and thin,” the source said. “Their marriage definitely faced some hardships and was just hanging on with Kanye not being able to fully be present for their family, but ultimately Kim wants to keep everyone together and work things out for their kids.” Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; MEGA  West shared a sweet tribute for Kardashian on her 40th birthday with a throwback pic of their 2013 engagement. “Been doing empty stadiums. Happy 40th birthday!!! I love you so much,” he tweeted. YouTube  The reality star thanked West for getting her a hologram of her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., for her 40th birthday. “Kanye got me the most thoughtful gift of a lifetime. A special surprise from heaven. A hologram of my dad. ✨🤍,” she wrote via Instagram. “It is so lifelike and we watched it over and over, filled with lots so tears and emotion. I can’t even describe what this meant to me and my sisters, my brother, my mom and closest friends to experience together. Thank you so much Kanye for this memory that will last a lifetime ✨.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  Kardashian honored the 10th anniversary of West’s 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, by unveiling a poem he had penned for her while working on the record. “For those that don’t know the story behind ‘Lost In the World’…Kanye couldn’t come up with some of the lyrics but then realized he had them in a poem he had written me that was my birthday card he gave me for my 30th birthday,” she shared via Instagram. “He took the poem he wrote me and made it the song. I keep everything!” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  Us confirmed that Kardashian is “done” with her six-year marriage to West. “They have both been living separate lives for many months now,” a source told Us exclusively. “Kim and Kanye haven’t been on the same page for a while now.” The businesswoman, who was last spotted wearing her wedding ring in November 2020, had not been on the same page with the rapper for a while. “She has grown up a lot this past year and is studying the law so she can really make change and provide a better world for her kids,” a second source told Us. “Kanye isn’t as focused and doesn’t live in the real world, their world views no longer line up.” MEGA; RB/Bauergriffin.com The KKW Beauty founder filed for divorce from West in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. Her filing comes after weeks of reports that the duo were headed for a split after "a big fight" took place in December 2020. Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock  West responded to Kardashian’s divorce filing nearly two months after she moved to end their marriage. Both requested joint legal and physical custody of their four children as well as termination of the court’s ability to award spousal support. Shutterstock  Kardashian supported West at his Donda album launch party in Atlanta. She was photographed at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the pair's four children. Dana Mixer/MEGA(2)  The KKW Beauty mogul surprised fans by appearing at West's third Donda listening party in Chicago, donning a Balenciaga gown and veil for a recreation of their wedding. "Kim supports Kanye and was happy to be on stage in a wedding dress," a source told Us at the time. "She has always respected his art and ideas and was all in for the performance." According to sources, Kardashian is “deeply conflicted” about her current status with West after publicly supporting his Donda album. “Kanye wants to get back with Kim,” one source told Us. “He sees the two of them together and wants to make that a reality now. He has been trying to get back in her good graces again and it seems to be working. The kids are also a huge factor. Kim would love to bring their family back together.” A second insider added, “These past few months have made Kim’s decision to end the marriage even more difficult because Kanye has been very present in the relationship.” Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  After West seemingly hinted in his song “Hurricane” that he cheated on Kardashian following the birth of their son Saint in 2015, a source told Us that the track is his way of “taking accountability” for their marriage woes. "Kanye is alluding to all the problems he caused in his and Kim’s marriage," the source said. "The song is a testimony from Kanye about everything that went wrong. The lyrics really speak for themselves." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After Us confirmed that the reality star paid West $23 million for ownership of their Hidden Hills home, Kardashian reflected on where their relationship stands. “Kanye will always be the most inspirational person to me,” the beauty mogul said during an interview with Wall Street Journal Magazine in October 2021. “He has a piece of Skims himself and gives [the team] inspiration but also information. I think he enjoys the process." John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  |
| Love in the Fast Lane! Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Get Cozy at US Grand Prix Posted: 25 Oct 2021 02:04 PM PDT Something just like this! Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have shown Us what true love is all about since they started dating in 2007. The A-listers — who share daughters Lincoln and Delta — got engaged in 2009 and tied the knot in 2013. They've been open with fans about their lighthearted, loving relationship and have spoken out about making their marriage work despite the challenges they may face. Shepard made headlines in December 2018 after Julie Andrews' granddaughter Kayti Edwards claimed that she had an affair with him in late 2009 while he was dating Bell. However, the Parenthood alum denied the rumors on Instagram shortly after. The following year, the pair celebrated their five-year wedding anniversary in October 2019 and continued to show their strength as a couple. "To get to wake up next to someone who has put hard work, respectful fights, patience, understanding and gratitude into your relationship is the definition of love," the Good Place alum wrote via Instagram in honor of the marriage milestone. "I will never remember the date of our anniversary @daxshepard, and I know you won't either. And that's just one more thing I love about us." The duo faced another hardship 11 months later when Shepard revealed that he had relapsed after 16 years of being sober. The Bless This Mess actor shared in October 2020 that he had fallen off the wagon a month prior after taking pain killers following a motorcycle accident. Despite the setback, the couple have remained committed to each other and Shepard's sober journey. "He was like, 'I don't want to risk this family, and I did, so let's put new things in place to make sure it doesn't happen again,'" the Frozen actress told Ellen DeGeneres at the time. "We're going back to therapy. … And I will continue to stand by him because he's very, very worth it."  The actors rode the California Screamin' roller coaster at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park in Anaheim, California. "He's so funny that it's overwhelming," Bell told Us in April 2008 of Shepard. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images  The lovey-dovey duo walked hand-in-hand during a morning stroll in L.A. "We're very frugal," Bell told Flaunt in September 2008. "We're hillbillies at heart, and I'm not f-cking ashamed of that." NATIONAL PHOTO GROUP  The Good Place actress and Shepard joined Bell's pal and Couples Retreat costar Jason Bateman for a yacht tour around Sydney Harbour in Australia in September 2009. Bell told Vegas at the time they can spend "every waking moment together" and do "not get sick of each other. We are the couple who can do that." Flynet  Bell and her then-boyfriend splashed around in the Pacific Ocean during a Hawaiian vacation. "We nauseate ourselves with how mushy we are," she told Women's Health in June 2009. MAP/Splash News  Shepard played one of Bell's many suitors in the rom-com When in Rome. "We were trying to one-up each other," Bell told Women's Health of their costarring roles in January 2010. "That's what we do at home, too. It's like, 'Wait -- watch me do this funny bit.' 'No, watch me do this funny bit!'" Myles Aronowitz/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection  Bell sat in Shepard's lap as they caught up with mutual pal Justin Long at Starbucks in Studio City, California. "Your partner should hear your most embarrassing insecurities," Bell told Women's Health in October 2010, "because once you say them out loud, you've created a safe zone." NATIONAL PHOTO GROUP  The engaged actors looked lovingly at one another while walking the red carpet at The Hangover: Part II premiere in Hollywood. "I feel sexiest when he looks at me, when he makes eyes at me," Bell told Us in May 2011 of Shepard. "Just because I feel desired." Lester Cohen/WireImage  The pedaling pair shared a sweet kiss while riding their bikes in L.A. "I can barely walk in a straight line, let alone move in one when I'm on a vehicle that has wheels. Dax grew up as a dirt biker. He's always doing tricks that terrify me," she told Self in October 2011. "Even so, we ride to brunch or dinner or ice cream all the time." LIMELIGHTPICS.US  Animal lover Bell and her fiance watched over their two rescue dogs at a Hollywood park. "When the dog sleeps in the bed he thinks it's too crowded," Bell told Us in January 2012, "but we don't exactly bump heads about it." GSI Media  The Hit and Run costars dressed to the nines at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York City. Engaged since January 2010, the couple has no immediate plans to tie the knot. "The ring is on my finger," Bell told Us in May 2012. "That's all I care about." Kevin Mazur/WireImage  When cameras stopped rolling, Shepard gave Bell a quick peck before she resumed co-hosting the CMT Music Awards. "When people have patience with me, I feel so loved," she told Self in June 2012. "Dax is extremely patient with me." Jason Merritt/Getty Images  The duo make sure to put their relationship first. “We have a family calendar and it’s how everybody runs. In truth, there’s no trick to balancing it. If you look at the calendar and you’ve seen you’ve gone 10 days without a date night, you know you need to prioritize more,” Bell exclusively told Us in March 2015. “That’s how we work! We’re very mathematical about our relationship.” Christopher Polk/NBC/NBC via Getty Images  During her appearance on Conan in October 2016, the Veronica Mars alum addressed her hubby’s joke about them being swingers and noted that he’s a “free spirit.” Kevin Mazur/WireImage  The Parenthood alum helped his wife meet her crush! “I saw [Riz Ahmed] first and I thought she might be too shy to go up to him, so I’m going to break the ice,” he told Ellen DeGeneres in January 2017. “I said to [Ahmed], ‘Hey, my wife has a huge crush on you. I would love to introduce you to her.’” Kevin Mazur/VF14/WireImage  So in love! In January 2017, Bell shared a sweet snapshot from her wedding day, writing, “#tbt to when I cried at our wedding and @daxshepard thought it was really funny.” Gregg DeGuire/WireImage  “We went to therapy early on to learn what our pattern of arguing was and where we needed to stop that,” Shepard said on Good Morning America in January 2017 of working through marriage problems. “It’s great too, because you go to the therapist and he listens to you talk for 30 seconds and then he’s, like, ‘I got it.’” Jason Kempin/Getty Images for The People's Choice Awards  “On a daily basis, he just makes me laugh all the time,” Bell gushed to Us of her man in August 2017. “He’s obsessed with attention, so he’s constantly making jokes to try to get me to give him more attention or to get me to giggle. And, you know, he was a stand-up comedian, so I’m living with a comedian.” Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic  The couple are pros at switching off parenting duties. “I think what’s on my plate is mathematics and science. I think Kristen has got being a good person handled and singing and all that stuff. My job is more mathematics and history and science,” he told Us in September 2017. “But I do want them both to ride motorcycles because my greatest fear in life is that they will be attracted to someone like their dad and date a young dude with a motorcycle … But, I know if they ride themselves, they’ll never be passengers. This is my antidote.” Steve Granitz/WireImage  In November 2017, Shepard appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and revealed that his daughters once walked in on him and Bell in action! “OK, they didn’t walk in while I was, like, pounding mom,” he clarified. “We put on the TV in the living room — we’re bad parents — and then we stole away for a minute, afternoon delight, but we were just under the sheets when they walked in. It was more just explaining why we were taking, like, a nap in the afternoon while they were loose.” Kevin Mazur/WireImage  Shepard spoke candidly about his marriage in December 2017. “We don’t believe in The One. We don’t believe in the fairytale. We don’t believe that you can meet someone and you have perfectly matching personalities,” he told Us. “We are opposites and it has taken a tremendous amount of work and therapy for us to coexist. My only fear is that people see us and think, ‘Oh, I just need to find my Kristen Bell.’ That’s not true. You’ll find your Kristen Bell, but guess what? Now the work starts. Relationships are labor intensive. If you want them to last, they are labor intensive.” Todd Williamson/Getty Images  No regrets! “When we first started dating, I had more money than her and I owned the house that I lived in. And she said to me at one point, ‘Would you like a prenup?’ I said, ‘No, I don’t want a prenup,’ but I really wanted a prenup, really bad,” Shepard admitted on Conan in April 2018. “The joke is on her now because she’s become much more successful than me and has much more money than me!” Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Baby2Baby  Bell is proud of Shepard for getting sober before they met. “We celebrate his sobriety birthday much, much, much bigger than his birthday,” she told Us in September 2018. “I’m happy he was born, but I’m incredibly excited about the fact that he’s alive. … He did 99.999 percent of the work himself, but I tried to fill in that little hole of what he needed.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Turner  “We make an effort to cuddle and remain physical with each other," Bell told Us in September 2018 of saying close to her guy. “You find you’re often cuddling with your girls, but then you realize you haven’t touched your partner on the back of the neck or put your arm around him in a week. It’s just paying attention to things like that that I think will keep you connected.” John Parra/Getty Images  The couple kicked off the new year by hitching a ride on a golf cart in Miami. "He constantly keeps me laughing: when I'm sad, mad, frustrated, annoyed," Bell told Us in December 2018 of her then-beau. "Regardless of what it is he can lighten the mood. He'll do anything that the mood requires." bauergriffin.com  The couple proved their relationship is stronger than ever in December 2018 after Edwards claimed that she slept with Shepard in 2009, two years after he began dating his now-wife. The Parenthood alum slammed the claim, explaining that the photos of him and Edwards kissing were actually taken before he started dating the Good Place star. A source later told Us Weekly that Bell "believes Dax" and added, “Dax denied the allegations publicly because he wanted the world to know that Kristen is his one and only. They’re solid. There is absolutely no strain — their marriage is strong.” Getty Images  In March 2019, the Bless This Mess star revealed that he almost passed on the role of Crosby Braverman on Parenthood in order to make things work with his now-wife. “I chose her, which blew my mind,” the actor said on his podcast “Armchair Expert” at the time. “I got offered Parenthood — I hadn’t acted in a long time, no one was offering me anything — and they said, ‘This show shoots in Philadelphia,’ and I said, ‘There’s no way I can be in this relationship and move to Philadelphia.” The show eventually decided to change its filming location to Los Angeles, so Shepard’s sacrifice for love was rewarded! Courtesy of Dax Shepard/Instagram  The actor knows how to bring the laughs and love with his birthday tributes to his wife year after year. “Happy Birthday Buddy!!! I've been with you on a third of your ride, and I hope I'm lucky enough to burp/throw-up/suffer/thrive with you for all the rest,” he captioned a hilarious video that showed the pair suffering from eating something spicy together on July 18, 2019. “Best Mom, best wife, best friend, longest story teller. You're everything to me and more." Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram  The lovebirds celebrated their five-year wedding anniversary in October 2019, but according to Bell they didn’t even remember it until their family and friends pointed it out. “In truth, neither of us remember which day,” the Veronica Mars star revealed via Instagram on October 21. “That’s because we have been living the celebration of our commitment every moment since.” She added: “To get to wake up next to someone who has put hard work, respectful fights, patience, understanding and gratitude into your relationship is the definition of love. I will never remember the date of our anniversary @daxshepard, and i know you wont either. And thats just one more thing i love about us.” Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram  The Frozen 2 star reflected on the first time she met her husband during an interview on Sunday Today With Willie Geist in November 2019, and her recollection is priceless. “The only thing I remember is that he talks so much,” Bell said at the time. “I was like, ‘This guy can talk!’ I didn’t know who he was … There were no sparks whatsoever.” Two weeks after they met at a dinner for a mutual friend, Bell’s opinion about her now-husband began to change. Now she describes her husband as “bold,” adding, “he knows what he’s doing and that was my kind of person. Starting it off with a really good joke that makes me feel butterflies.” Courtesy of Dax Shepard/Instagram  The "Armchair Expert" podcast host told Us in July 2020 that Bell gets turned on when he tips their server at a restaurant. “I'll tell you exactly how I do [keep the romance alive], and it's my wife's favorite joke,” Shepard said. “Whenever I'm about to tip somebody — a waiter at a restaurant — she always says, 'Make me horny.' My wife loves when I overtip people, so that's pretty much my strategy. So it's costly, but I think it's worth it.” Shutterstock  Bell honored her husband’s 16th year sober in September 2020, writing via Instagram: "Thank you for dedicating your life to the hard and wonderful work of sobriety, so that we could share it with you." Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram  The actress vowed to support her husband in October 2020 following his relapse a month prior. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Bell revealed that Shepard was “doing really great” after falling off the wagon and taking pain killers in September following a motorcycle accident. “The thing I love most about Dax is that he was able to tell me and tell us and say, ‘We need a different plan,’” the actress explained to Ellen DeGeneres. “Like, we have a plan. If he has to take medication for any reason, I have to administer it. But he was like, ‘So, we need a stronger plan. I was faltering, and I have to do some sort of emotional work to figure out why I wanted to use again.’” She explained that after he realized he’d gone too far, he rededicated himself to a sober life and to his family. “He was like, ‘I don’t want to risk this family, and I did, so let’s put new things in place to make sure it doesn’t happen again,’” the Frozen 2 actress said. “We’re going back to therapy. … And I will continue to stand by him because he’s very, very worth it.” Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.  “Well, it's that time of year again. The anniversary of the day each year when we say to each other ‘wasn't our anniversary last week at some point?’” Bell joked in October 2020, on the couple’s seventh wedding anniversary. “I love you, @daxshepard, and I always will.” Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram  The "Armchair Expert" podcast host showed off his and Bell's Halloween costumes via Instagram on November 1, posing for a mirror selfie in goth glam. The same day, the Veronica Mars alum shared a festive snapshot with Shepard and their daughters. "Barely passable family picture," she teased in the Instagram caption. Courtesy of Dax Shepard/Instagram  The Michigan native opened up about his relapse into pill addiction in December 2020, three months after falling off the wagon, crediting Bell as his saving grace. “I can’t imagine having to admit that to other people and feeling as safe as I did that you guys wouldn’t hate me. I hated me at that point and so, to be able to tell you guys and feel unconditionally loved and that I would be accepted was really special,” Shepard said during an episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast, thanking Bell and his cohost, Monica Padman, for their support. “It saved my life.” Bell echoed her husband’s gratitude for Padman, who helped Shepard through his emotional revelation in September. “I would like to thank all parties involved because I am so appreciative of being able to go through every flavor of emotion with Monica and also to have you, the father of my children, be so able to be honest, even at your most shameful moments,” she said. “Nobody saved you but you and your courage and boldness to say, ‘I feel like I’m slipping’ or ‘I did slip and I need to be honest before it gets worse,’ and I’m just grateful to all parties involved. I think we did a really good job, team.” Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  “The Christmas Queen with her trusty Guard Hound,” Shepard wrote alongside a photo of his wife gearing up for the holidays in December 2020. Courtesy Dax Shepard/Instagram  Bell paid tribute to her husband as he celebrated his 46th birthday in January 2021. "It's my favorite day of the year!" she captioned a selfie of the pair on Instagram. "When I get to celebrate the birth of my very favorite human on earth, and spoil him till he rots! The one who's commitment to growth is astounding, who's honesty is admirable, and who makes me laugh more than anyone. I love u so dearly, @daxshepard." Courtesy of Kristen Bell/Instagram  After an internet troll commented that the couple "constantly fight," Bell politely shut them down. “We adore each other, we just try to always be honest about how marriage or companionship in any form is hard sometimes,” the When in Rome star replied in February 2021. “You can’t always be in control, or right, and it’s important to us that we lead with honesty of your ‘perfect match’ being a myth. You gotta work hard to love yourself, and love other humans. Xo.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  For Mother's Day 2021, Shepard shared a photo of his love doing yoga in the nude (save for a pair of knee socks). “Mom’ing has changed since I was a kid … and I’m here for it," he wrote via Instagram. "Look at this specimen: kind, patient, nurturing, hilarious, Uber talented, generous, hard AND soft. My girls and I hit the MegaMom Lottery. We are so grateful and so in love with you @kristenanniebell." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  During a June 2021 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Shepard's podcast cohost, Monica Padman, joked that the couple are in a "three-way marriage" with her. When asked if the quip was meant in a sexual way, Shepard replied, “Unfortunately not. It’s all the responsibilities of two wives without the sex.” Shutterstock (2)  The couple headed to Austin, Texas, in October 2021 to watch the US Grand Prix. They got up close and personal with the race car drivers and hung out with some of the pit crew before the race. Bell later shared photos from the “absolutely incredible day” with her man via Instagram. Courtesy Kristen Bell/Instagram  |
| Tori Spelling Feels ‘Trapped’ in Dean McDermott Marriage Amid Divorce Rumors Posted: 25 Oct 2021 01:55 PM PDT Weathering the storm? Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's marriage has hit another bump in the road, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 48, who has been married to McDermott, 54, since May 2006, "wants a divorce, but she feels trapped right now," the insider says. The couple, who share five children — Liam, 14, Stella, 13, Hattie, 9, Finn, 9, and Beau, 4 — recently had a "fight" after the Pretty Hard Cases actor "went missing" for two days following an argument, the source explains. When he returned, he allegedly said he would sue her for alimony and child support. The insider says the "90210MG" podcast cohost pointed out that McDermott signed a prenup before they got married, which means he won't get any money if they divorce. However, the source adds that Spelling recently learned that McDermott could still sue her for child support if they split. "She went ballistic" and is "pissed" at her attorneys, the insider tells Us.
The most recent fight left the Spelling It Like It Is author "very upset," especially since the duo "have tried counseling" from time to time. According to the insider, Spelling and McDermott "constantly fight and break up," but this argument was "really serious." While Spelling is "miserable" with her husband, she has remained in the marriage "for the kids," the source explains. The Scary Movie 2 actress "sucked it up" when she went to Disneyland with McDermott and their children on Thursday, October 21, because their kids "have no idea what's going on," the insider adds. Through all the duo's ups and downs, "money is an issue and it's always been an issue," the source tells Us, adding it's one of the reasons Spelling "feels trapped." The actress fueled divorce speculation earlier this month when she was photographed holding a notepad that read "assets," "support" and "custody" while standing outside an attorney's office on October 18. Earlier this year, the BH90210 alum revealed that she and McDermott were sleeping in different bedrooms, sending up another red flag for some fans. "Right now, my kids and dogs sleep in my bed," Spelling told Jeff Lewis in June, adding that her spouse was sleeping "in a room" at their house after returning home from filming a project overseas. "Since he left — this is not good, you guys — but since he left [and] he was gone for six months filming in another country, they all stayed with me," she continued. "So I currently still have four in the bedroom with me who have yet to go back to their rooms, yes." Two months later, the Uncharted TerriTORI author told Us that the kids were "transitioning back" to sleeping in their own beds, but the pair continued to make headlines after being spotted without their wedding bands on separate occasions. McDermott addressed his wife not wearing her ring during a September appearance on the "Feminine Warrior" podcast saying, "It's just weird that people need to know. Why do you need to know that? How is that going to affect your day?" As for why he was seen without his band, the Slasher alum explained that he took it off while playing a round of golf and lost it when it later fell out of his pocket on the course. "I lost my utility ring and then somebody saw that. 'He doesn't have his ring,'" he recalled. "So, now, everybody's in a titter, so I'm like, 'Forget it, I'm not going to replace it. Just let them think it.'" With reporting by Andrea Simpson  |
| 'BiP' Is for Lovers! Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs’ Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Oct 2021 01:47 PM PDT Third time’s a charm! Becca Kufrin found love with Thomas Jacobs after deciding to give romance on reality TV another shot. The former Bachelorette, who was previously engaged to Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Garrett Yrigoyen, returned to Bachelor Nation during season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, which premiered in August 2021. Despite being a little gun shy at the thought of falling in love on a reality show following two failed engagements, Kufrin arrived on the beach five days into filming. While it wasn't love at first sight, she eventually fell for Jacobs, who fans met during season 17 of The Bachelorette earlier that year. "We talked for maybe five minutes and at the end of the conversation he said something along the lines of … he called me a declined credit card," the Bourdon founder recalled during an October 2021 appearance on the "Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation" podcast of meeting Jacobs for the first time. "He was, like, trying to flirt and be kind of smooth and funny and it just came out wrong." The pair were able to overcome their awkward first encounter and form a strong relationship while filming in Mexico. After a brief breakup during the show's finale, the two made up off camera and started dating outside of the spotlight. "We came back [home] and had to explore that on our own away from the cameras but in that moment [on the beach during the finale], I think that was game-changing for me," Kufrin explained. "Because I have really never had somebody fight, I would say, like, tooth and nail to want to keep a relationship with me." The "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast cohost later revealed that she called her mom shortly after connecting with the California native and told her how hard she fell for Jacobs. "I was like, 'Mom, I think I want to marry this guy,'" she told listeners during her joint podcast interview in October 2021. "It's the first time I've ever actually said that out loud." Jacobs, for his part, said he has asked Kufrin in "multiple text messages" about the type of ring she would want when he proposes. "It's something we’ve talked about," he said at the time. "I mean, I don’t want to spend my life with anybody else." The lovebirds didn't give an exact date as to when they rekindled their romance after leaving Mexico, but both stars confirmed they were back on after the show's October 2021 finale aired. "I feel safe with you. As if nothing could ever go terribly wrong," the real estate broker wrote via Instagram. "Thank you for being someone who I can put my trust in, someone who would never hurt me, someone who would never push 'us' away." Scroll down to relive the Bachelor in Paradise alum's relationship highs and lows:  Fans met Kufrin on season 22 of The Bachelor. During the season finale, Luyendyk Jr. proposed to the former public relations specialist, but later called off the engagement and moved on with runner-up Lauren Burnham. The race car driver married Burnham in 2019 and they have since welcomed daughter Alessi and twins Senna and Lux. Kufrin, for her part, became the Bachelorette on season 14, which premiered in May 2018. She got engaged to Yrigoyen during the finale but confirmed in September 2020 that they split. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Jacobs joined Bachelor Nation during season 17 of The Bachelorette. He was painted as a villain by the men in the house and cut by Katie Thurston for allegedly being there for “the wrong reasons.” Kufrin, however, didn’t know much about the San Diego, California, resident before meeting him on Bachelor in Paradise. “I had only seen, I think, the first two episodes of Katie’s season — it was before things got really bad for him,” she explained during an October 2021 appearance on the “Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation” podcast. “It was kind of like this weird mind [f—k] if you will because I was getting to know him for him on that beach and seeing how he interacted with everyone and seeing how everyone got along really well. And then when I would watch the show, I’d be like, ‘This isn't what I'm seeing, what's going on here?’ It was really, it was, like, this weird warp in my mind.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  The former college athlete popped up during the second episode of Bachelor in Paradise season 7, which premiered in August 2021, but filmed earlier in the summer. Kufrin made her Paradise debut one week later. Although Jacobs initially pursued Tammy Ly, sparks quickly flew between him and the Minnesota native. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Despite having serious chemistry during BiP, Kufrin broke up with her love during the show’s finale, which aired in October. At the time, Kufrin told Jacobs that she had doubts about his sincerity. “I feel like you’re so good at being supportive and positive and surprising me in all of the best ways, but I feel like sometimes it’s too good to be true and that scares me,” she said. “I’ve been here twice now before, and I couldn’t leave here and feel OK about leaving with somebody that I don’t 100 percent fully know.” Jacobs tried to reassure her that he was all in, saying, “Everything inside of me screams that I’m falling in love with you,” to which Kufrin replied, “But I haven’t seen any of that.” After showing their breakup on TV, ABC announced that the twosome had since gotten back together. “They are happy and in love,” the title card read at the end of the episode. ABC/Craig Sjodin  “We chatted until, like, three or four in the morning some nights and just talked about any and everything,” Kufrin said during an October 2021 appearance on the “Talking It Out With Bachelor Nation” podcast of the couple’s off-camera reunion. “The second I saw him — because I flew back to L.A. and then drove down to San Diego — I think right away he picked me up and kissed me and then we just had unlimited time to explore what this could be.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  “You know what they say … Third time’s a charm,” the B the Label designer captioned a video montage of her sweetest moments with Jacobs, confirming they are still dating after briefly calling it quits on the BiP finale. “I’m sorry for breaking up with you on national television, but I’ll take every day to make it up to you, Tommy. Thanks for making my heart smile far more than it ever has. Now time to start this real life @thomasajacobs.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  “Should I start following him on the gram yet or what?” Kufrin captioned a series of photos with her boyfriend at Blended Festival in San Diego, California, which they attended with fellow Bachelor Nation stars, including Blake Horstmann, Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour. Jacobs also shared snaps from the festive weekend, captioning them, “Memories a lot clearer than these photos. Kind of. #LoveMyPeople.” Courtesy of Becca Kufrin/Instagram  |
| Has Kim Kardashian Passed the Bar Exam? What We Know Posted: 25 Oct 2021 01:39 PM PDT Kim Kardashian, esquire? The reality TV personality has been open about her journey to become a lawyer after registering with the California State Bar to study law in 2018. Kardashian spoke publicly about her plans for the first time in her April 2019 Vogue cover story, explaining she blocked out 18 hours of supervised study alongside lawyers Jessica Jackson and Erin Haney each week. "First year of law school you have to cover three subjects: criminal law, torts, and contracts," she told the magazine. "To me, torts is the most confusing, contracts the most boring, and crim law I can do in my sleep. Took my first test, I got a 100. Super easy for me. The reading is what really gets me. It's so time-consuming. The concepts I grasp in two seconds." At the time, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star's goal was to take the bar in 2022. However, she has to pass the First-Year Law Students' Examination a.k.a. the "baby bar" before she can continue her education. During a May 2021 episode of her family's former reality show, she revealed she failed the baby bar after her first attempt in the summer of 2020. “If you are doing law school the way I’m doing it, it is a four-year program instead of your typical three-year program. And after year one, you have to take the baby bar. This one’s actually harder, I hear, than the official bar," she said on the E! series at the time. Several weeks after her first try, Kardashian was signed up to try again. While studying in October 2020, she learned she tested positive for COVID-19. That didn't stop her from attempting to pass again, but she ultimately scored lower than the first time. Kardashian previously cited her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., as her inspiration for wanting to be a lawyer. "We talked about it for sure when I was in college, but I wasn't that serious," she told Wall Street Journal magazine in October 2021. "Hopefully one day I can start a law firm where we can help people pro bono and hire people who were formerly incarcerated. I don't see me floating on a yacht. I think I'll always feel good when I'm working." Scroll through for more on Kim's law journey:  The Skims founder revealed that she secretly “registered with the California State Bar to study law” one year prior. “I’ve seen some comments from people who are saying it’s my privilege or my money that got me here, but that’s not the case,” she wrote via social media at the time. “One person actually said I should ‘stay in my lane.’ I want people to understand that there is nothing that should limit your pursuit of your dreams, and the accomplishment of new goals. You can create your own lanes, just as I am. The state bar doesn’t care who you are. Everyone can take this route if you live in a state where this is allowed.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Kim scored a 474 when she took the bar for the first time. 560 is a passing score. Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock  During her second attempt, the beauty mogul was battling coronavirus. She scored a 463. Brian To/Fox/PictureGroup/Shutterstock  After taking the baby bar for the third time, Kim told Kristen Bell and Monica Padman on their “We Are Supported By…” podcast that she would start to “question” herself if she failed again. “I think I did well,” she said. “So if I don’t pass, I am going to be so f—king pissed, you have no idea.” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  She revealed to Wall Street Journal magazine that she still hasn’t passed the exam, noting, “I do have a ways to go.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  |
| Everything Olivia Jade Has Said About Moving On From Admissions Scandal Posted: 25 Oct 2021 01:16 PM PDT Trying her best to move forward. In March 2019, Olivia Jade Giannulli and sister Bella Giannulli landed in the middle of the college admissions scandal when their parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, were arrested and accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to the University of Southern California in order for their daughters to get into the school as members of the crew team. After initially maintaining their innocence, the couple eventually pleaded guilty to fraud charges in May 2020. They served separate sentences in prison and paid a total of $400,000 in fines. In December 2020, Olivia Jade spoke out for the first time, joining Facebook’s Red Table Talk for an open conversation about what happened. "I feel like a huge part of having privilege is not knowing you have privilege, and so when it was happening, it didn’t feel wrong," the YouTube star shared during the special. "I also felt very misunderstood. The picture that has been painted of me, I feel like, is not who I am. I'm not this bratty girl that doesn’t want to change anything. Also, I understand why people are angry and understand why people say hurtful things and I would too if I wasn’t in my boat. … When you read it, you realize that there’s like some truth. I understood that people were upset and angry, and maybe it took me a little bit longer to understand what for, but man, am I glad I did realize.” Olivia Jade added that she took her “privilege and all my blessings for granted” and never thought twice. "We were talking about being in the public and being publicly shamed, and I was like, 'Well, my situation doesn't even compare, I'm not even going to start to compare it to yours,’" the YouTube star explained during a March 2021 TikTok video. "And she looked at me, and she said, 'Olivia, it doesn't matter if I'm drowning in 60 feet of water and you're drowning in 30, we're both still drowning.' I think about that quote every day because I think it's so true and it's such a bigger message to our world right now. I think we're all very quick to judge. I think we're all very quick to put people down." The influencer stepped even more into the spotlight when she joined season 30 of Dancing With the Stars in September 2021, and was ready to show the world an entirely different side of her. That month, the Full House alum also made headlines as GAC Family announced that she would be reprising her When Calls the Heart role in season 2 of When Hope Calls. While Bella has appeared on Dancing With the Stars to support her sister, Loughlin has not made an appearance. Scroll through the gallery below for everything Olivia Jade has said about moving on following the scandal:  Olivia first spoke out on Red Table Talk in December 2020, explaining that she is not making an excuse for her part. "On paper, it’s bad — it’s really bad. But I think what a lot of people don’t know is my parents came from a place of just, ‘I love my kids I just want to help my kids — whatever is best for them — I worked my whole life to provide for my family.’ I think they thought it was normal," she said at the time. "There is no justifying or excusing what happened because what happened was wrong, and I think every single person in my family can be, like, ‘That was messed up. That was a big mistake.'" Facebook Watch  During Red Table Talk, the beauty guru said she was "too embarrassed" to return to college after the scandal broke, adding, "I shouldn’t have been there in the first place, clearly." Facebook Watch  During the Dancing With the Stars premiere in September 2021, she opened up about letting the public back in. “For the past few years, I guess you can say I’ve been wrapped up in a scandal. After everything happened, I did step back from social media and just soak in what everybody was saying," she said at the time, while chatting with partner Val Chmerkovskiy. "I’m not trying to pull a pity card, but I just need to move forward and do better. ... I just want to show people that I have a different side to me, I have a strong work ethic." Courtesy of Olivia Jade Giannulli/Instagram  Olivia Jade revealed during the first episode of her "Conversations With..." podcast in October that she worries about seeing her name in the media following the scandal. "I’m so scared of looking at my name and something bad is happening and I’m the face of it and it's going to be this big thing that blows up in my face again," she explained on the October 25 episode. "You live your life a little bit differently in my opinion. You kind of start to believe what people are telling you, like, you don’t deserve a second chance, and there is no room for growth and you feel like, not to sound super dark, but how do you bounce back? I want to be alive, I still want to grow up." Courtesy of Olivia Jade Giannulli/Instagram  "I’m not trying to victimize myself, but I also am trying just by being and having this personal experience, I really do understand how different of a persona I've become because of it — and not entirely in a good way sometimes," she added during the "Conversations With..." premiere episode. Courtesy of Olivia Jade Giannulli/Instagram  "I would be crazy to not have learned anything from this situation of constant guilt and stress that I've given to myself and waken up every day for almost two years straight seeing something written about you," she explained during the episode, during which she was joined by psychologist Hillary Goldsher. "I'm not saying this to throw myself a little pity party. It's circumstantial and obviously, we really messed up. I don't want that to be taken out of context. Speaking as a human, with my own mental [health], it's so much harder for me to be forgiving of myself because I feel so unforgiven by what feels like the entire world to me. It's just [feels] like everybody hates me." Courtesy of Olivia Jade Giannulli/Instagram  |
| RHONJ's Melissa, Joe Gorga Make Predictions About Teresa's Wedding to Luis Posted: 25 Oct 2021 12:17 PM PDT Getting ready for the big day! Following Teresa Giudice's engagement to Luis Ruelas, Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga are already predicting that the wedding will be one of a kind. “It’s going to be so Jersey and so fabulous!” Melissa, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while at Mohegan Sun’s 25th Anniversary Celebration at TAO inside Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. During the joint interview, the “On Display” singer hinted that her sister-in-law, 49, will probably only have her daughters in her bridal party, but she’s still excited to witness the milestone event. “I didn’t go to the first one so at least I never attended one of her weddings before. This [will] be my first,” Melissa noted to Us. Us confirmed in November 2020 that the Standing Strong author was dating Ruelas, 47, and the twosome later revealed that they got together the previous July. Teresa was previously married to Joe Giudice for 20 years before they called it quits in December 2019. The exes share daughters Gia, 20, Gabriella, 17, Milania, 15, and Audriana, 12. With this being the Celebrity Apprentice 5 alum’s second wedding, her brother, 42, and Melissa hinted that the ceremony will be a simple celebration of the engaged couple’s love for one another. “She’s been through enough. This is easy breezy,” Melissa added, noting that she isn’t sure whether it will be filmed for The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Teresa originally announced that she got engaged earlier this month during a romantic getaway trip to Greece alongside her former RHONJ costar Dina Manzo and her husband, Dave Cantin. “My Fiancé you are such a beautiful person inside and out. I love everything about you especially your heart and the way you treat me and my daughters. You are amazing in so many ways one thing I admire about you is what a great Dad you are,” the cookbook author wrote on Saturday, October 23. “I am so lucky to have found you thank you for coming into my life. I know my parents sent you to me from that day I prayed to them on Bay Blvd. I adore you endlessly. You are the love of my life, my soulmate and my everything. I Love you  Following the news, the Gorga Guide to Success author opened up about how excited he was to see his sister find The One. “He’s living up to everything he’s talking about, so I’m just so happy that they’re in love,” Joe told Us at the time. “She’s ecstatic. She loves him. She’s really, really happy. She always wanted to be loved, like, really loved, and he loves her.” Teresa’s costar Margaret Josephs, who was also in attendance at Mohegan Sun’s 25th Anniversary Celebration event, teased that she expected the wedding to be “filled with love.” “I think [the wedding] is going to happen soon. I mean the engagement, they’re together a year, they got engaged,” Josephs, 54, shared with Us. “I’m sure the wedding will not be far behind.” With reporting by Diana Cooper  |
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