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- Twin Updates! Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung's Twins Meet Grandparents, Sexes Revealed
- Stelena Forever! Nina Dobrev Sees 'Vampire Diaries' Costar Paul Wesley 'A Lot'
- Robert Downey Jr. Shares ‘Eternal Vow’ to Wife Susan Downey on Her Birthday
- Pamela Anderson and Ex Tommy Lee Reunite at Son Brandon’s Fashion Event
- Ed Sheeran’s Daughter Lyra Also Tested Positive for COVID-19
- Maria Shriver Tells Chris Pratt to ‘Rise Above Noise’ After Online Criticism
- Hallmark Channel Stars’ Dating Histories: Candace Cameron Bure and More
- 8 Dead After Travis Scott's Astroworld Tragedy: What to Know So Far
- Another One? Shailene Woodley Shares Cryptic Post Amid Aaron Rodgers Drama
- Why Kim Kardashian’s Friends Told Her to ‘Go for It’ With Pete Davidson
- Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke's Relationship Timeline
- Rob Thomas Says Wife Marisol Maldonado's Brain Surgery Helped Him 'Appreciate' How 'Lucky' They Are
- Ann Dowd: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me!
| Twin Updates! Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung's Twins Meet Grandparents, Sexes Revealed Posted: 06 Nov 2021 06:12 PM PDT  Double the fun. Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg both shared updates about their twins on Saturday, November 6. The couple, who married in October 2015, took to Instagram to reveal some news. “It's been really sweet to have both sets of grandparents meet the babies this week,” Chung, 38, captioned an Instagram photo of her family gazing lovingly at the newborns, who were laying on a pillow.  The Dexter actress, who was candid about the egg freezing and family planning process, also noted that she’d received some baby presents recently, including books from Scribd and shoes from DSW. Greenberg, 42, shared a snap of the two pairs of tiny Timberland boots. “My boys will be ready for NYC,” he captioned the photo via his Instagram story. That’s the first time either Chung or Greenberg has noted the babies’ sex.  Based on his caption, it seems Greenberg is ready to take his twin boys to New York City. The Nebraska native moved to Manhattan in 1996 when he started college at New York University. He and Chung split their time between Los Angeles and New York, so the babies will be bicoastal. The It’s Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong stars, who started dating in early 2012, never revealed they were expecting new additions. Instead, the One Tree Hill alum announced the arrival of their twins on October 24 with a simple video showing the babies on his chest. "We got double the trouble now @jamiejchung On October 27, the Once Upon a Time alum shared a snap of one of her sons rising on her chest, simply captioning it, “x 2.” An insider told Us Weekly earlier this month that the new parents are thrilled with their growing family. "Both Bryan and Jamie have their hands full and are busy with their new little ones but are loving it and are very excited for this adventure," a source exclusively told Us at the time. The insider also noted that the Real World alum "will still be taking on acting roles," adding, "She flew to New York for a day to go to the Dexter premiere [on Monday, November 1], and flew back home. She wants to be part of the twins' life as much as possible in their early stages!"  |
| Stelena Forever! Nina Dobrev Sees 'Vampire Diaries' Costar Paul Wesley 'A Lot' Posted: 06 Nov 2021 05:00 PM PDT  Undying friendship! The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley still see each other regularly despite the show ending in 2017. While answering Google autocomplete questions, the Canadian, 32, found people were looking up: “Are Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley still friends?” The star of Netflix’s Love Hard was happy to answer affirmatively. “Yes, my friends. I would like to report that the Dubs and I are homies,” she told Wired in an interview published Tuesday, November 2. Not only are they still friendly, but the two actually make time to see each other. The Brother’s Bond Bourbon cofounder, who married Ines de Ramon in 2019, hangs out with his former onscreen flame and his real life spouse. Even their dogs are buddies. “I love his wife. My dog and his dog play like best friends that have known each other forever,” Dobrev said. “And I actually see him a lot. Love that guy.” Though Dobrev left The Vampire Diaries in 2015 (and returned for the 2017 series finale), she still isn’t going to answer the age-old question: Stefan or Damon? Her character, Elena, was caught in a love triangle between the vampire brothers, and while Damon (Ian Somerhalder) ultimately won her heart, Dobrev still doesn’t want to offend her passionate fans. “You know I’m not gonna answer [that question] because I don’t want to alienate half of my amazing, loving fans,” the Fresh Vine Wines cofounder said.  Though Wesley and Dobrev are on great terms now, they didn’t bond right away on the Atlanta set of TVD. The Degrassi alum, who is now dating Shaun White, opened up about their tension while on a June 2019 episode of Candice King and Kayla Ewell's "Directionally Challenged" podcast. "Paul and I didn't get along at the beginning of the show. I respected Paul Wesley, I didn't like Paul Wesley," the actress recalled at the time. "I remember everyone would walk up to me after the show aired and they'd be like, 'Are you and Paul dating in real life?' Everyone thought that we had such good chemistry. I realize now that there's a fine line between love and hate and we despised each other so much that it read as love but … We really just didn't get along the first five months of shooting." She added that they eventually got over their differences and wound up being the closest of the main cast members. “We ended up getting to a good place and it was fine,” Dobrev added. “Of everyone, I think I probably see him the most and hang out with him the most. We're probably the closest. We hang out a lot. We're really good friends. I love his wife. It's so funny how time changes everything because I never thought he would be one of my best friends.”  |
| Robert Downey Jr. Shares ‘Eternal Vow’ to Wife Susan Downey on Her Birthday Posted: 06 Nov 2021 02:21 PM PDT  A gushing tribute! Robert Downey Jr. penned a thoughtful birthday message to wife Susan Downey with one specific caveat included. "Adjusting the halo on my heaven sent partner," the Iron Man star, 56, tweeted on Saturday, November 6, alongside a snap of the married couple. "Mrs D … you are my everything, and November 6th, Always a day of gratitude, for your blessed birth." He then added a postscript in his message: "I will never watch ahead on a co-viewed streaming show … That is my eternal vow." The Avengers: Endgame actor wed the producer, 48, in August 2005 before welcoming son Exton, 9, and daughter Avri, 7. (The New York native also shares son Indio, 28, with ex Deborah Falconer.) The Sherlock Holmes star previously confirmed in July 2014 that they were expecting their second child together, his third. "Um. I don't know if it's a 'man's world,' but I'm certain women run it," he wrote via Facebook at the time. "Susan and I are therefore delighted to announce we are expecting a baby. Girl. November. rdj." Upon Avri's birth that November, the accomplished actor couldn't help but gush over his partner's delivery and their new bundle of joy.
"After 9 months of intensive development, Team Downey is pleased to announce our 2014 fall/winter project," he wrote via Facebook in November 2014. "Principal photography commenced 11-14 and will continue until she says, 'Dad! You are embarrassing me…I'm 30, this has gotta stop.' Yep… Avri Roel Downey joined the party @ 3:22 a.m. on November 4th… she's 7lbs even, spans 20 inches, and is accompanied by a variety of Susan's traits that have seemingly overwritten my 'junk DNA.' I'll post pics here + there when I'm not too busy staring." Two years earlier, the pair welcomed son Exton, and the actor opened up about his desire to be a good father during an April 2012 interview with Esquire. "Does any new parent, even if you're not a first-time parent, ever really know what to do?" he told the outlet at the time, shortly after Exton was born. "Only thing you have to do, the only requirement, if you can hack it, is to not transfer your own discomfort in the moment to this fresh soul, right?… You got to be mindful." The couple initially met on a film set in 2003, and the Judge star attempted to ask out the producer three times before she eventually agreed. "We were up in Montreal prepping for Gothika, and we had lunch with the director and Halle Berry," Susan recalled her first impression of the actor to the Hollywood Reporter in October 2014. "Everybody else ordered Japanese, but Robert told us how oatmeal was the 'superfood.' He brought his own packets of oatmeal to have at lunch. And he had this box of various herbs and stuff. And then he started doing these yoga moves. I mean, he was interesting but weird."  |
| Pamela Anderson and Ex Tommy Lee Reunite at Son Brandon’s Fashion Event Posted: 06 Nov 2021 02:15 PM PDT Talk about a whirlwind! Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson tied the knot after being together for just four days — and their relationship was anything but a breeze. The twosome met in December 1994 and took a vacation to Cancún six weeks later. Only 96 hours into their getaway, they got married, but their carefree romance quickly soured when they returned to California. In 1995, Rand Gauthier, a scorned electrician who was fired from a job at the Mötley Crüe artist's home, stole a sex tape that the couple made while staying on a houseboat at Lake Mead. While the footage wasn't able to spread around the internet like it would have today, copies were available for purchase — and viewed by thousands. Anderson and Lee filed a $10 million lawsuit to attempt to prevent the tape from being published, but the suit was eventually dropped. Two decades after its release, the Baywatch star admitted she'd "never seen" the tape. "I made not one dollar. It was stolen property. We made a deal to stop all the shenanigans," she said during a 2015 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Five years later, she clarified during another conversation with Andy Cohen that it wasn't a sex tape, but was instead "a compilation of vacations that we were naked on." Before they called it quits in 1998, the former couple welcomed sons Brandon and Dylan. The drama surrounding their infamous video put a strain on their relationship. "Not being able to do anything … about [the tape] was adding so much frustration and stress to our relationship," Lee said during a 2014 episode of 20/20. "It was just consuming us." Tensions quickly escalated between the pair, and in 1998, the rocker was arrested after an altercation with his then-wife. He was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading no contest to felony spousal battery. "I couldn’t understand why Pamela had followed through with pressing charges,” Lee wrote in his band's 2001 memoir, The Dirt. “She was probably scared and thought I was some crazy, violent monster; she probably thought she was doing the right thing for the kids; and she probably wanted an easy way out of a difficult situation. As much as I loved Pamela, she had a problem dealing with things." In 2008, the duo decided to give their romance its "801[st]" try, with the "Sunday" artist telling Rolling Stone that Anderson and their sons had moved back in with him. However, the reunion was short-lived, and the twosome split for good in 2010. Anderson was also married to Kid Rock from 2006 to 2007, and to Rick Salomon from 2007 to 2008 (and again from 2014 to 2015). She fell into a whirlwind romance with Jon Peters in 2020, and although there were rumors of a marriage, Us Weekly reported in February 2020 that they never obtained a marriage license. She wed Dan Hayhurst in December 2020. Lee, for his part, was married to Elaine Starchuk from 1984 to 1985 and Heather Locklear from 1986 to 1993. In 2019, he wed Brittany Furlan. Scroll down to relive Anderson and Lee's tumultuous relationship:  The duo crossed paths and shared a drink at Sanctuary, a Hollywood club, on New Year’s Eve. Alan Davidson/Shutterstock  Six weeks after they were introduced, the pair went on their first date: a trip to Cancún. Four days into the getaway, they got married, tattooing each other’s names on their ring fingers. Alan Davidson/Shutterstock  Anderson moved into Lee’s home, which was being renovated, when they returned from Mexico. After being fired from the job, an electrician swiped a sex tape of the couple, later making copies of the tape and destroying the original. Keith Butler/Shutterstock  Brandon Thomas, the pair’s first child, was born in June 1996. Mark J Terrill/AP/Shutterstock  Just 18 months later, they welcomed son Dylan Jagger. Shutterstock  After a heated fight at their home, Lee was arrested and Anderson filed for divorce. The musician pleaded no contest to felony spousal battery and was sentenced to six months in jail, which would become three years if he violated his probation. He was also ordered to attend counseling, finish 200 hours of community service and donate money to anti-domestic violence resources. Nick Ut/AP/Shutterstock  When Lee was released from jail, the duo briefly reunited, but eventually called it quits. Patrick Rideaux/Shutterstock  Lee told Rolling Stone that he and Anderson were giving their relationship another shot. “Pamela and the kids have moved in with me," he said. "It's awesome, man. It's definitely working. You can tell on the kids' faces — they're happy when we're together.” The reunion didn’t last long, with the couple parting ways again in 2010. Kevork Djansezian/AP/Shutterstock  While millions of people have viewed her infamous sex tape, Anderson revealed that she’d “never seen it” during a September 2015 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “I made not one dollar. It was stolen property,” she said. “We made a deal to stop all the shenanigans.” Babiradpicture/Shutterstock  Deadline confirmed in December 2020 that a series based on the leaked tape — starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan — was in the works at Hulu. Hulu  |
| Ed Sheeran’s Daughter Lyra Also Tested Positive for COVID-19 Posted: 06 Nov 2021 01:40 PM PDT The novel coronavirus has made its rounds worldwide after first emerging in the Wuhan, Hubei, province in China in December 2019 — and today's biggest stars are not immune. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the first high-profile names to test positive for COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the Academy Award winner shared the symptoms the couple experienced during their time in Australia, where Hanks was working on pre-production for Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic. "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches," the Forrest Gump actor said of he and Wilson. "Rita had some chills that came and went." On March 16, 2020, Us Weekly confirmed that Hanks and Wilson were released from the hospital. The pair, who have been married for 30 years, rented a home in Australia before flying back to the U.S. Nearly a week after Hanks and Wilson's diagnosis was confirmed, Idris Elba announced that he contracted the virus as well. He revealed via Twitter on Monday that he decided to get tested after learning that an individual he was in contact with tested positive on March 13, 2020. The day after speaking out, the English actor shared that Hanks' confession inspired him to speak about his own condition. "I'm really proud of Tom Hanks, who is also someone in the public eye who came out and said they have it and has been public about it," the Cats actor said in a Twitter livestream video. "I was really motivated by Tom's move there." Scroll down to see all the stars who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.  News broke in November 2021 that the Green Bay Packers quarterback would miss the November 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs after testing positive for the virus. The athlete, who is considered unvaccinated by the NFL, is under investigation, as is his team, amid questions that he could have broken COVID-19 protocols. Aaron Gash/AP/Shutterstock  The Aquaman star revealed via an Instagram Story that he "got hit with COVID" after the Dune premiere in October 2021. Momoa said he was "doing fine" and was quarantining with a roommate — professional skater Erik Ellington — in the U.K. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The “Living on a Prayer” crooner tested positive for the coronavirus shortly before an October 30 performance in Florida, CNN reported. According to the outlet, the musician is “fully vaccinated and feeling fine,” and has been self-isolating. Drew Gurian/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After previously testing positive for the disease in 2020, the reality star revealed in October 2021 that both she and her daughter, True, contracted COVID-19. "Luckily I have been vaccinated so all will be ok. We will be over here in quarantine and following current guidelines," she tweeted. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Seyfried revealed that she couldn't celebrate her first Oscar nomination the way she planned after testing positive for COVID-19. “I turned my phone off the night before because I was like, ‘If anyone’s going to tell me I got an Academy Award nomination or didn’t, I want it to be my mother,'” the Jennifer's Body star shared about the nomination for her supporting role in Mank. “But I was also sleeping in because I had a tough case of COVID.”Seyfried, who got vaccinated two days before testing positive, admitted that dealing with the virus was "one of the worst moments of my life."“It’s great to have both, apparently. Hybrid immunity,” she joked. Chris Pizzello/Pool/Shutterstock  The season 30 Dancing With the Stars contestant revealed in September 2021 that he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in one year — just days after his professional partner, Cheryl Burke, announced she contracted the virus. “To properly rest and recover as well as avoid exposing others, I will be taking a break in the coming days,” he captioned an Instagram video at the time, noting his symptoms are “mild” thanks to getting vaccinated. “I appreciate all your support and I'll be back as soon as I am ready.” ABC  Brown tested positive for the coronavirus and subsequently announced his plans to put the Zac Brown Band’s “Comeback” tour on pause. “Despite taking precautions, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” the country crooner explained via Instagram in September 2021. “I am deeply disappointed this has happened, as touring is our life and performing live for our fans is the best part of our job. The bottom line is that I want to take every precaution to put the health and safety of our fans and crew first. We will resume the tour as soon as I have finished the CDC-mandated quarantine and it is safe for our band members and crew to do so.” Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock  "Honestly, y'all, I'm feeling straight. The only thing I'm dealing with is no taste, no smell, which is the worst part of it," Booker said on Twitch in September 2021. "I'm about a week in. I'mma be back in no time, no time. ... Having no smell, no taste it makes your day dry. It makes your day grey. It makes it grey, for real." He went on to add, "I'm not gonna tell you guys if I have the vaccine or not, but you could still get COVID with the vaccine, for anybody that's saying that. Educate yourself." Sophie Sahara  The Dancing With the Stars pro tested positive for the coronavirus despite being “fully vaccinated,” telling her Instagram followers in September 2021: "I feel so bad for [my partner], Cody [Rigsby], I feel like I’m letting him down. I just feel like s—t to be quite honest, and it’s so overwhelming because it’s Sunday and the show’s tomorrow. … I just hope I didn't spread it. For those of you who don't think COVID is a real thing, it's f—king real, dude. … I don't know what to say. I'll be in bed. God, I can't believe this happened.” Courtesy of Cheryl Burke/Instagram  As Selling Sunset halted production in September 2021, the HGTV star's rep confirmed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, but "had no symptoms." El Moussa was quarantining with fiancée Heather Rae Young "out of an abundance of caution," the rep noted at the time. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The comedian confirmed in May 2021 that he received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but Rock revealed he had a breakthrough case in September. “Hey guys I just found out I have COVID," the Spiral actor shared via Twitter. "Trust me you don't want this. Get vaccinated." Scott Kirkland/FX/Picturegroup/Shutterstock  The 57-year-old star announced in September 2021 that she tested positive for COVID-19 while dealing with “ongoing health issues” earlier in the month. “To allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover and to ensure that our production abides by all SAG/AFTRA and DGA Covid protocols, we expect to begin the 13th season of The Wendy Williams Show on Monday, October 4,” the talk show said in a statement via Instagram at the time, noting the show would be pushed from its original September 20 premiere date to October. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed in September 2021 that he contracted the Delta variant three months prior after traveling for work. "It was pretty bad. I came back [from the trip] and I felt like crap," he said on the "Pretty Messed Up" podcast. "I went [to get tested] and it was negative. I went the second time, it was negative. I was dying. Literally dying. I felt like I couldn't breathe. It was just bad." A third test showed positive COVID-19 results and after spending two weeks at home, Savchenko got vaccinated. "Everybody who's not vaccinated, go get vaccinated 'cause that sucks. It sucks," he said. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The quarterback confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus in February 2021, shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a boat parade. Brady confirmed the news during an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, which was published in September. “And I think [COVID-19] going to be challenging this year,” he told the newspaper at the time. “I actually think it’s going to play more of a factor this year than last year, just because of the way what we’re doing now and what the stadium is going to look like and what the travel is going to look like and the people in the building and the fans." Kevin Sabitus/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian announced via an Instagram video on September 1, 2021 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I got back from the road Saturday night and was feeling very weary. I had a headache, and I just felt rundown," he shared, adding that he isolated himself from family after getting "fevers and sweats" that night. Shutterstock  Although both were vaccinated, the KISS bandmates tested positive for COVID-19 in succession and experienced mild symptoms in August 2021. Stanley tweeted on August 30 that he recovered, writing, “My COVID symptoms were MILD compared to many others and let me tell you... It kicked my ass.” The next day, Simmons tested positive, forcing KISS to postpone at least four concerts while the band quarantines. "While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that he has recovered from COVID, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms," the band said in a statement. "The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Slipknot musician canceled his upcoming appearance at the “Astronomicon” convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. “I wish I had better news,” he shared via a video posted on the event’s official Facebook page. “I woke up today and tested positive, and I’m very, very sick. So I’m not gonna be able to make it this weekend. And I am absolutely devastated. I am so sorry. I hope everyone has a good time, and I promise you I will absolutely try to get back there as soon as I can. I should be okay.” In the video, Taylor acknowledged that he’s vaccinated and “not worried.” He added, “I certainly wouldn’t want to spread it to anyone else. So, everybody be safe out there. And thank you so much. And I will see you again, I promise.” Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Younger alum confirmed in August 2021 that she had tested positive for the Delta variant of the coronavirus days after she began shooting How I Met Your Father for Hulu. “That delta... she's a little bitch. Symptoms: bad headache. No taste or smell. Sinus pressure. Brain fog,” she captioned an Instagram Story. "Happy to be vaxxed." Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram  "I am vaccinated and I got COVID, and it's bad," the actress explained in an August 2021 Instagram video. "It's weighing on my chest. It's hard to breathe. One of my kids, I think, has it so far. I'm praying that the other ones are OK. ... I'm just scared and sad and disappointed in myself and some of our leaders. I just wish I'd done better, so I'm asking you guys to do better. Protect your families. Protect your kids." Courtesy of Melissa Joan Hart/Instagram  The rapper didn’t reveal when he was diagnosed with coronavirus, but his struggle with the illness affected his hair growth. When a fan commented via Instagram they were “stressed” over the hairstyle in August 2021, Drake explained that he was dealing with a COVID-19 side effect. “I had Covid that s--t grew in weird I had to start again,” the “Hotline Bling” rapper replied with a laughing emoji. “It’s coming back don’t diss.” Shutterstock  "My family and I have recovered from COVID and we're all good now," an image shared via Instagram in August 2021 read. "God is the greatest! God love us and we love God!" The DJ shares hares sons Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months, with wife Nicole Tuck, but he didn’t say exactly which family members were diagnosed with coronavirus. He thanked his support system and his doctors, and he shared a message to fans. “Please be safe out there! Please take care of yourself,” he added. Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock  "It's not fun to get this. I did get it. Rex and I got it and it's not fun," the country singer said via a TikTok video in August 2021. "You don't feel good. We were both vaccinated and we still got it, so stay safe, stay home, and be protected the best you can." Courtesy Rex Linn/Instagram  After the 16 and Pregnant alum’s family vacation to the Dominican Republic in August 2021, she and her four children contracted the coronavirus. Lowry’s son Lincoln’s dad, Javi Marroquin, subsequently tested positive. Courtesy of Kailyn Lowry/Instagram  The TV personality announced that she tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. “I’m telling you this so that you understand that the pandemic is very much NOT over,” the former E! News anchor shared via Instagram in July 2021. “Delta is relentless and highly contagious and grabbed ahold of me even after getting vaccinated. I was caring for someone who contracted Covid (although at the time we thought it was just the flu) - so I did come into close contact with the virus, but I wore a mask, and again I’m fully vaccinated. I assumed I would be fine. Well I’m not.” Sadler added that her symptoms include a fever, headache and "serious congestion." Courtesy of Catt Sadler/Instagram  During a May 2021 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the SKIMS founder shared that she secretly battled COVID-19 months prior. She explained that she tested positive after getting it from her son Saint, who originally contracted the virus from someone in his school. Todd Williamson/Shutterstock  The actress revealed in May 2021 that she was diagnosed in the early days of the pandemic and that she chose at the time to keep it a secret. “My doctor begged me to go to the hospital because it was so bad. I said, ‘No, thank you. I’d rather die at home,’” Hayek told Variety. The Hitman's Bodyguard star was isolated from her family for seven weeks in another room in their house and was even put on oxygen at one point. Hayek has since returned to work but explained that she still doesn't have all her energy back. “It was not a lot of time,” she said. “It was easy. It was the perfect job to just get back into it. I had started doing Zooms at one point, but I could only do so many because I would get so tired.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  HBO announced that Real Time With Bill Maher won't be taping an episode of the show following the host testing positive for COVID-19. “Bill tested positive during weekly staff PCR testing for COVID. He is fully vaccinated and as a result is asymptomatic and feels fine,” the network wrote in a statement in May 2021. “Real Time production has taken every precaution following COVID CDC guidelines. No other staff or crew members have tested positive at this time. The show will be rescheduled at a later date.” Maher thanked his fans that same day for their outpouring of support and reflected on missing his first episode in almost 30 years. “Thanks to all wishing me get well - hard to do since I feel perfectly fine, but I appreciate it!” he wrote via Twitter. “Most upset about ending my streak going back to 1993 of never missing a Politically Incorrect or Real Time episode. Oh well, even Cal Ripken had to sit one out at some point.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The 90 Day Fiancé couple announced in April 2021 that they tested positive for COVID-19 while living in India. "Thank you all for praying for us," Singh wrote via Instagram. "Thank you all for hoping best for us and for wishing us good health and stay safe. Sorry to inform you all that we both are Covid positive." He added that they're both "doing okay" and "hoping to recover" as soon as possible. Courtesy of SumitJenny/Instagram  Sweet's bandmates announced on April 15 that he contracted the virus and wouldn't be joining Little Big Town at the 2021 ACM Awards. "Well, Philly's not feeling good. We might as well break the news, he's got the COVID," Jimi Westbrook revealed during an interview on Audacy. "He seems to be holding off the really bad stuff, just a little not feeling great." Karen Fairchild added, "Over the hump today, he's hoping. ... He is, unfortunately, so sad and missing out on this whole ACM week. But he'll be back soon." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  The country singer announced in April 2021 that he would miss the first live episode of American Idol season 19 because he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I'm sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight's first live @AmericanIdol show," he tweeted. "I tested positive for COVID but I'm doing well and look forward to being back at it soon." Original Idol panelist Paula Abdul stepped in as a replacement judge for the episode. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Benedict Cumberbatch opened up in April 2021 about his fear that he was "patient zero" in bringing the coronavirus to the United States. The actor explained that while shooting a film in South Africa he became “terribly ill with what he believes now was COVID-19." “I was incredibly ill, to the point that when all this COVID stuff suddenly broke in the new year, I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, was I actually patient zero?’” Cumberbatch revealed. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  After the Big Ang alum contracted coronavirus, she died at the Staten Island University Hospital in April 2021. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in March 2021 that he former governor of Alaska tested positive for COVID alongside some of her family members, including her 12-year-old son Trig. She said in an Instagram Story that the “worst thing” about contracting the virus was, “When you’re not feeling well, don’t you still just want your mom?” Palin detailed her symptoms in a statement to People, revealing that she had “bizarre” feelings like loss of taste and smell, which made her assume “unmistakable COVID caught me” before she tested positive. "I strongly encourage everyone to use common sense to avoid spreading this and every other virus out there," she said in the statement. "There are more viruses than there are stars in the sky, meaning we'll never avoid every source of illness or danger ... But please be vigilant, don't be frightened, and I advise reprioritizing some personal time and resources to ensure as healthy a lifestyle as you can create so when viruses do hit, you have at least some armor to fight it." Colin Young-Wolff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Open Book author revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day she sat down to write her new essay, Take the Lead. “This past year has been especially intense for me and so many of you. I started writing this essay on the same day I received a positive test result for COVID-19. I decided instead of being driven by fear, I would manifest a hopeful conversation with you,” Simpson wrote in March 2021 via Instagram. “I felt strong, resilient, and God-inspired through my pen teaching me as I was sharing with you ways to get to the other side of fear.” Cindy Barrymore/Shutterstock  The model recalled her coronavirus health scare during an interview with Babe by HATCH in March 2021. “At first, finding out I had COVID while pregnant was unnerving, especially as I didn’t know anybody who had it while they were pregnant,” she explained. “The first night I was a little scared but went into full-on mama-bear mode. I had to stay vital for everyone. I was pregnant with three guys quarantined in our apartment, and no help.” The former Victoria’s Secret model noted that she cleaned and cooked every day, making fresh juices to “boost our immunity” all while being sick herself. “Fortunately, none of us had symptoms outside of being a little achy, but it was still intense. We did our best to make it fun [for the kids] and lived upside down for a while because I felt terrible for the kids,” she explained. “The sofa turned into a trampoline, and I had to let go of my love of organization! Now, as a bonus, it looks like the baby will have antibodies which is such a relief.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The American Idol alum announced via social media on March 20, 2021, that she was canceling a concert after coming down with coronavirus. “I am so sad to say I will not be at the acoustic show in Lexington, Kentucky tonight,” she wrote in a statement. “I tested positive for COVID yesterday. I am quarantining and trying to get better! Please know I can’t wait to be back — when it is safe for all of us.” She ended her message by asking fans to “cheer me up” by sending her videos and photos from the concert, which also features Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Travis Denning and Priscilla Block. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Prodigal Son actor revealed on March 8, 2021 that he “spent the last few weeks laid low by COVID.” His girlfriend confirmed that both she and the couple’s 17-month-old daughter, Lyra, had been battling the virus as well. “It's been very challenging for all of us but luckily we're all much better now than we were,” the Swedish actress wrote via Instagram. “Thankfully I was lucky to only have relatively mild symptoms, which meant that I could keep focusing on Lyra and Michael.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum revealed on March 2, 2021, that she and her husband had "tested + for Covid A few days ago," writing via her Instagram Stories that their battle had "been a hell of a ride!" Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed on February 27, 2021, that she was battling coronavirus when she gave birth to her son, Leo, a month earlier. "So I've debated sharing this or not… but yes we did have Covid when Leo was born," Carson replied to a fan on her Instagram Stories who asked if she had tested positive. "We gave it to my parents on Christmas Eve. They weren't out of quarantine yet & had to meet their grandson for the first time through a window literally broke my heart into pieces," she added along with crying emojis as she shared a video of the moment. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  "The Queen and I have now tested twice," Yearwood’s husband Garth Brooks wrote in a statement posted on his Facebook page February 24, 2021. "Officially, she’s diagnosed as ‘on her way out of the tunnel’ now, though, which I’m extremely thankful for. … Anyone who knows [Yearwood] knows she's a fighter and she's been doing everything right, so I know we’ll walk out the other side of this thing together.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Oscar winner detailed her quiet coronavirus battle via her Goop website in February 2021. “I had COVID-19 early on, and it left me with some long-tail fatigue and brain fog,” she wrote on the wellness site. “In January, I had some tests done that showed really high levels of inflammation in my body. So I turned to one of the smartest experts I know in this space, the functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole. After he saw all my labs, he explained that this was a case where the road to healing was going to be longer than usual.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After going “MIA for a week,” the Sonny With a Chance alum told her Instagram followers on February 14 that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19. “My week has consisted of lots of snot filled tissues, vitamin c, d and zinc, Tylenol for body aches, chills and fever, a z pack for extreme congestion, soup that I can’t taste and a vaporizer/humidifier as my only friend in the quarantined guest room I’ve been hanging out in,” she wrote via Instagram. “Not quite the way I wanted to spend my 35th birthday today but hey, I’m definitely feeling better today than the start of the week so I’ll take it. Happy Valentine’s Day my peeps!” Courtesy of Tiffany Thornton/Instagram  The reality star announced on February 14 that she was quarantining away from her family after testing positive. “Happy Valentine’s Day! This ones a bit different.... I have Covid,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’ve been isolated in my room since I found out. My family & I have been super cautious & careful, so this is super scary.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Variety reported on February 3 that the Masked Singer host tested positive for COVID-19 and would therefore be replaced by Niecy Nash for the first few episodes of season 5 of the Fox series. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  "Got my results back today and they came back positive for COVID,” the Olympic gymnast wrote on her January 30 Instagram Story. “Not going to lie … I’m nervous knowing I’m positive. It's been a long two weeks of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) with [my daughter], Drew, and now this. My body is exhausted. ... So far, I have a cough, terrible sore throat and headache. Fatigue for sure but that's pregnancy haha. Not looking for any kind of pitty [sic] party. Just a reminder to take care of yourself. Drink an extra water tonight and wash your hands.” Courtesy of Shawn Johnson/Instagram  The Chappelle Show creator was forced to bow out of a series of shows in Austin, Texas in January after testing positive for COVID-19. His rep confirmed the news in a statement to TMZ, saying, "Dave Chappelle is quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. His remaining shows at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, have been cancelled and ticket holders should contact their point of purchase for refund." John Salangsang/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The reality star opened up about his diagnosis during an episode of Dr. Oz on January 14. He got bloodwork done and received a variety of recommended treatments while he stayed in a “packed” emergency room earlier in the year. “My stepdaughter, Jordan, Colleen [Conrad]‘s daughter, took me to the hospital and I had a 104.8 [degree fever]. I was in a wheelchair. I had to wait in the ER. It was packed, like, the hospital was full and then they put me on a gurney and put me in the hallway in the waiting room, so I could get a temporary room,” he revealed at the time. “All of a sudden, I’m getting antibiotics, steroids and a plasma antibody transfusion for COVID. It happened really fast. Then they moved me … up to another room, a more permanent room. Then I just remember sleeping and it was just surreal. Like, ‘What?’ I didn’t even realize why I was there until, like, three days later.” ZoCo Productions, LLC  The actress opened up about her battle in an Instagram post on January 15. “Reunited with my loves … what a wild 2 weeks,” she captioned a pic of herself hugging her kids Sailor, 5, and Lula, 4, while wearing a mask. “I’m such a private and shy person and usually don’t share such things but this is a big one and I feel we all need to share our stories, to share information, to gather facts and awareness and mostly to know we are not alone in this.” Tyler tested positive on New Year’s Eve. “S–t, I had made it all the way through 2020 keeping myself and my family safe. Doing everything I could to protect my wolf pack and follow the rules to protect others,” she continued. “They sent me little messages and drawings under my door. Reminders of what’s on the other side. What to get better for.” Courtesy Liv Tyler/Instagram  The Minnesota Timberwolves player revealed he tested positive on January 15. “Prior to tonight’s game, I received yet another awful call that I tested positive for COVID. I will immediately isolate and follow every protocol,” he wrote via Instagram. “Continue to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions.” Towns’ mother and six other family members have died from complications related to the coronavirus. “I’ve seen a lot of coffins in the last seven months, eight months,” he told reporters in December 2020. “But I have a lot of people who have — in my family and my mom’s family — who have gotten COVID. I’m the one looking for answers still, trying to find how to keep them healthy. It’s just a lot of responsibility on me to keep my family well informed and to make all the moves necessary to keep them alive.” Courtesy of Jordyn Woods/Instagram  The British athlete tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Australian Open. The tennis organization revealed the news on Twitter, confirming that he was isolating at home and would not immediately fly Down Under to compete in the Grand Slam championship. Nick Wass/AP/Shutterstock  "I’ve had COVID (still recovering but I’m doing good today!!) so today is the day I’ve worn makeup,” the Bravo personality wrote on her January 13 Instagram Story. "Still quarantining (in the salon LOL) but have Zoom meetings all day. I’ve been beyond bored for awhile so if anybody has any suggestions on what to watch on Hulu or Netflix, please let me know because I am running out of things to do up here in the salon. Very bored. … I’m gonna test again to see how I’m doing because I think I’ve had it for almost two weeks now." Courtesy of Brielle Biermann/Instagram  "Yes, Austin and I both tested positive for COVID last year,” the Counting On star wrote via Instagram in January 2021. "I was still pregnant with Evelyn. We both had body aches, slight fever and lost our taste and smell. Thankfully, we recovered quickly!” Courtesy of TLC's Counting On  After the Harry Potter star tested positive for the coronavirus in December, her son, Tenn, contracted COVID and stayed in the hospital for a few days. When the infant returned home, the actress told Lorraine Kelly on January 12 that her boyfriend, Alfie Brown, was battling COVID after a "weird delay" and was "doing OK." Courtesy of Jessie Cave/Instagram; Inset: Courtesy of Alfie Brown/Instagram  The singer revealed on January 9 that she was diagnosed with coronavirus. "Finally got COVID but weirdly enjoying the Dayquil fever dream 2021," Grimes wrote on her Instagram Story as she shared the cover photo of SZA's "Good Days." Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  “Unfortunately, my family and I closed out 2020 learning that we had contracted Covid while in California over the holidays,” the U.S. women’s national soccer team player tweeted on January 5. “We are all in good spirits and recovering well. My body is fully recovered, and I can join my teammates back on the field soon. Be safe and happy new year.” Courtesy Alex Morgan/Instagram  The veteran talk show host was hospitalized in Los Angeles as he battled coronavirus, multiple outlets reported on January 2. Milla Cochran/Startraks  The Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star revealed on December 31 that she tested positive for the virus after waking up with a high fever on Christmas morning. “It’s been a rough week to say the least,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories, noting that “multiple members of [her] family are also infected.” Bennet told fans that she “always wore a mask, social distanced, and took all the necessary precautions” but still got sick, adding, “If it can happen to me it can happen to you.” Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  The Miami Dolphins quarterback tested positive for COVID-19 on December 31, one day after practicing with his team. “It hurts. He’s a leader on our team. He brings energy,” safety Eric Rowe later told reporters. AP/Shutterstock  After telling her Instagram followers on December 24 that her stepsons, Cade and Jack, had tested positive for COVID-19, the Office alum, her husband, Joshua Snyder, and their daughter, Isabel, were also diagnosed with the virus. “I knew the odds were against me since I was living with 4 Covid positive people. I really tried to quarantine and not get it,” Kinsey wrote via Instagram on December 29. Courtesy Angela Kinsey/Instagram  "Cheers to the New Year with some Hydralyte for Covid-19. Drew tested positve [SIC] day 4 and @firstladyoflove is negative," the TV star wrote via Instagram in December 2020, captioning a photo of himself and wife Susan Sailer Pinsky. "#2020 #covid19 #youlive. Drew is home, under survelliance [SIC] and fever is down. Thanks Dr. Zelenko, Dr. Yo and Dr. Jeff for the superior care and advice. Drew is feeling better and will hppefully [SIC] get well soon." Courtesy of Instagram/Dr. Drew  The S.W.A.T. star revealed on December 23 that he tested positive for COVID-19 after thinking he had a bad case of food poisoning. “[I] had chills and aches all day today … still can smell, taste, no cough, no runny nose,” he wrote via Instagram. “I have to accept test results … I feel fine now … but I have to be responsible!!!!” The Criminal Minds alum noted that his Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are “clearly not gonna be the best,” before explaining, “My last year and a half has not be the best … but I WILL BE OKAY!!!” He concluded: “This is a hard time for ALL OF US … the WORLD!!! But … I BELIEVE in the sun shining through the rain!!! Stay safe and appreciate everything and everybody you have and had!! MUCH LOVE!!!!” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Bachelor Nation couple announced they had tested positive on December 24. "Jason and I had been trying to quarantine before seeing family. We thought we were making a responsible decision to have ONE person over, who had been tested daily for work. Negative tests 4 days in a row. The day we saw her, she became positive which we all found out the next day. Now, like many, we will spend Christmas by ourselves," Bristowe wrote via Instagram. "We just want to let everyone know that we thought we were being safe, but covid is bigger than us. Today, We are thinking of everyone who is spending the holidays alone, anyone who is sick or overcoming something, (as 2020 has taught us to overcome a lot), and all of the healthcare workers who have been away from family, taking care of others for months, and months now. We will be ok!! Be safe and happy holidays!!" AFF-USA/Shutterstock  "2020 has been a crazy/twisted year for all of us. Recently I tested positive for Covid-19, I was lucky enough to catch the news before being around and infecting my loved ones (friends, family, significant other). I quickly isolated myself and started my quarantine process alone," Britney Spears' personal trainer boyfriend revealed via Instagram on December 23. "This is where my healthy lifestyle helped a lot, I only had 1 day of common cold symptoms day 2 after testing positive but 24 hours later I was perfectly normal. I continued my workouts and clean nutrition at home as usual. 10 days later I was no longer contagious, and tested negative twice and was cleared by doctors to end quarantine and return to my loved ones." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "I wanted to share that I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” the Talk cohost announced via Instagram on December 14. “After a brief hospitalization, I’m now recuperating at a location away from [my husband], Ozzy [Osbourne], (who has tested negative) while The Talk is on a scheduled hiatus.” Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The singer revealed on December 12 that she had been diagnosed with coronavirus hours before her Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole was set to take place. "Hey y'all I can't believe I'm saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19," she wrote. "I'm ok and not in any pain. I'm actually down to do the verzuz from my house… we're trying to figure it out!!!" The webcast series later announced in an Instagram post that the event had been postponed and rescheduled for January 9, 2021. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star confirmed via her Instagram Story on December 10 that she tested positive. "After a long, grueling, two weeks (due to COVID), the kids and I were able to spend the first night of Hannukah together, and I couldn't be more grateful," she captioned a pic with her children, Phoenix and Jagger. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Southern Charm stars revealed that they tested positive during the December 10 episode of the Bravo series. "Craig and I thought we were invincible," Kroll said on the show. "It's really weird to be a part of a statistic. Like, s--t, I am one of them." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  The Talk cohost missed the December 10 episode of the talk show after testing positive for COVID-19. After her fellow costars announced her positive diagnosis, she confirmed the news on Instagram, saying, “I’m home with some symptoms and will be sequestering as per the CDC guidelines, resting and taking care of myself.” She asked everyone to “stay vigilant” amid the holidays, noting that despite strict protocols at work “it still found its way to me.” Inaba also noted that she has a “fever and bad cough and lots of aches and pains” as a result of the illness. ABC/Kelsey McNeal  The singer revealed via Instagram that she tested positive in December 2020. "I'm all good but will be isolating for a little bit to protect those around me," she wrote at the time, noting that she's hoping to still finish her upcoming album in time for a 2021 release. "Trust me, I'm doing everything I can. ... I have to make sure I'm being safe first." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Ellen DeGeneres Show host announced on December 10 that she tested positive for COVID-19. “Fortunately, I am feeling fine right now,” she shared via social media. “Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified and I am following all proper CDC guidelines.” The comedian added that she will see her fans again “after the holidays” and reminded everyone to “please stay healthy and safe.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Twilight star contracted the virus while filming the Christmas movie Happiest Season in Pittsburgh in February. "COVID was on our set. Kristen got sick, but we didn't know," her costar Aubrey Plaza revealed on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on December 4. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced on December 5 that she and her daughter Sophia tested positive for COVID after production was suspended on the Bravo show. "I love these people so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Some of you may have heard I have COVID. I got it after these photos were taken," Richards captioned a family Christmas portrait. "Since I was diagnosed I have been separated from my family in order to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, Sophia also got it. We will stay in isolation until it's safe to see the family and others again. I can't wait to hug them. John Tsiavis/Bravo  "I did end up getting it, the big, dreaded COVID-19. It got through my whole family," Siwa told Entertainment Tonight in December 2020, sharing that she was diagnosed after her brother, Jayden Siwa, and parents found out they were infected. "We had headaches, we were tired, we had shortness of breath, we had all the things. All my family actually lost their taste and smell, but all have it back. But I never did. ... Everyone who gets this virus, it's gonna affect them differently. We were all, like, three days apart." RHTY/starmaxinc.com/Shutterstock  The singer revealed on December 1 that she battled COVID-19 in November after coming in contact with a maskless fan at a restaurant in October. “I just wanted to share with you the fact that I was in quarantine and the one day I went out and met with one person that was not wearing a mask — I even held my breath, quite honestly, through their talk — something must have happened,” she explained in an Instagram video, noting that her only symptoms were “the loss of smell and taste and a little bit of a cough.” Evan Falk/Shutterstock  Perez contracted the coronavirus in December 2019, while filming HBO Max's The Flight Attendant in Thailand. “We had two and a half more episodes to do. We got shut down in the middle of episode six. I had told everybody, ‘We’re going to get shut down,'" Perez told Uproxx in an interview in November 2020. "I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, they were saying it’s a new respiratory tract infection. It’s a virus that’s going around. We don’t really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body." She also recalled telling her manager, "Don't let me die in Bangkok," and he responded by telling her how scared she was making him. "The head of the ICU says, ‘You should be scared, sir. This is serious. We’re going to have to put her in a separate room.’ Because it was new. [This] was in December," Perez added. "I remember the doctor saying to me, ‘The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too.’ And I haven’t forgotten it. But anyway, we got shut down and it was tough because it was a good gig for a lot of hard-working people." Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  The former Bachelor revealed his diagnosis on November 26 as he celebrated a socially-distant Thanksgiving with wife Lauren Burnham and their daughter, Alessi. "I actually tested positive for COVID ... like, nine days ago. Tomorrow I get to go in and see if I'm all clear. It's been rough, I've gotta say. It's not been easy," he said in an Instagram Story. The following day, he shared his testing experience with his social media followers. Courtesy of Arie Luyendyk Jr/Instagram  After missing the 2020 American Music Awards without explanation, the reggaeton singer announced on November 23 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. imageSPACE/Shutterstock  A spokesperson for President Donald Trump’s eldest son confirmed to Bloomberg on November 20 that the businessman tested positive for COVID-19. He began isolating four days prior and was asymptomatic. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Catfish host revealed on November 17 that both he and his wife, Laura Perlogno, battled COVID-19 in March and have since made a “full recovery.” He detailed the experience on Instagram saying that “for over three weeks, my constant fatigue, headaches and difficulty breathing was awful and the stress of wondering if my symptoms would worsen was horrifying.” He added: “With all the fear, uncertainty, and unrest that has followed it’s been a roller coaster of emotions for all of us.” MJ Photos/Shutterstock  The Dear Evan Hansen star revealed via Twitter on November 15 that he contracted COVID-19 in March. "It was like an awful flu that lingered for 3 weeks or so. Thankfully made a full recovery. So many haven't been as lucky and will continue not to be," the Tony winner wrote. As fans sent him their well-wishes, Platt reassured them that he was feeling healthy. "I'm totally fine now you sweet bb's keep distancing and masking!" he tweeted. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Orange County alum revealed her diagnosis on November 15. “I tested positive for Covid,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “I have been safe while traveling but I had an exchange on Tuesday where I did not protect myself and this is when I had to have been infected. I have been safe with distancing and masks since Tuesday including when I went to dinner solo and stayed distant and wore a mask at Hayes’s soccer. My kids have been at their father’s but Hayes will quarantine due to brief (1 hour) proximity to me. I have contacted everyone and will isolate for 10 days minimum per CDC guidelines. My children will have to stay with my parents as they cannot stay at my house while I’m sick.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  On November 13, the Real Housewives of Miami alum revealed in a since-deleted Instagram Story that she had been experiencing symptoms of the novel virus for roughly a week. Pippen's rep later confirmed the news, telling Us, "She's been battling it for a week with a hard time breathing. She's had horrible body aches. We're hoping she starts feeling better soon." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Sons of Anarchy alum revealed during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on November 6 that he'd tested positive for coronavirus "earlier this year." He explained that his case "wasn't particularly acute" but he lost his sense of taste and smell "for about 10 days and had a little bit of fatigue." Hunnam said he knew something "wasn't quite right" when he was grinding coffee beans in the morning "and realized I couldn't smell at all." His girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, couldn't taste the coffee either. Since it was early in the pandemic, loss of taste hadn't been revealed as a COVID symptom, so the British star thought he and his girlfriend were "simultaneously having a stroke." During his interview, the Jungleland star said he was feeling sick, with a fever, dry cough and fatigue and was concerned "it could be COVID" again. He added that he hadn't left the house "in six months" apart from taking his new cat to the vet. The feline was also diagnosed with coronavirus. Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock  The Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman tested positive in the middle of Game 6 of the 2020 World Series on October 27. After his team clinched the title, Turner joined them in celebrating on the field and came under fire for removing his face mask. “I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine,” he later tweeted. JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Arrow alum revealed on the October 27 episode of the “Inside of You” podcast that he contracted the coronavirus in the middle of production for his Starz show Heels. “When I got the positive test, for me it became, ‘Holy f--k. I just destroyed this show because I’m No. 1 on the call sheet, and I work every day more or less,’” he said. “I’m in my head going, ‘S--t, they’re going to have to shut down the production. We’re not yet done with the first block of two episodes. Did I just ruin this?’” Broadimage/Shutterstock  On October 13, the Portuguese Soccer Federation confirmed that the pro athlete is "doing well, without symptoms and in isolation" after testing positive for the novel disease. Ronaldo, who was set to take the field against Sweden the following day, was released from the team's training facility out of an abundance of caution. "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result," the federation said in a statement. Frank Augstein/AP/Shutterstock  The “Bottoms Up” crooner revealed his coronavirus diagnosis via Instagram on October 5. “I’ve taken many tests as I’ve been out protesting, food drives, of course I have a very young son at home, so I get tested periodically and, this time, unfortunately it came back positive,” Songz said in a video. “I will be taking it seriously, I will be self-quarantining. I will be in my house until I see a negative sign.” Courtesy Trey Songz/Instagram  The Yeezy designer’s wife, Kim Kardashian, disclosed his COVID-19 battle in Grazia USA on October 6. “Kanye had it way at the beginning, when nobody really knew what was going on,” the businesswoman told the publication. “It was so scary and unknown.” Kardashian also explained how she nursed West back to health, adding: “I had to go and change his sheets and help him get out of bed when he wasn’t feeling good. It was a challenge because it was so unknown. Changing his sheets with gloves and a face shield was really a scary time.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The New England Patriots quarterback tested positive for coronavirus, ESPN reported on October 3. "Late last night, we received notice that a Patriots player tested positive for COVID-19," the team said in a statement on Twitter. "The player immediately entered self-quarantine. Several additional players, coaches and staff who have been in close contact with the player received point of care tests this morning and all were negative for COVID-19." Broadimage/Shutterstock  "Tonight I tested positive for COVID-19," the former White House advisor tweeted on October 2. "My symptoms are mild (light cough) and I'm feeling fine. I have begun a quarantine process in consultation with physicians. As always, my heart is with everyone affected by this global pandemic." Shutterstock  “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,” the president tweeted on October 2 after downplaying the virus for months. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Andrew Harnik/AP/Shutterstock  During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Parsons revealed that both he and his husband, Todd Spiewak, recovered from their coronavirus battles. “We had it. Todd and I both had it early on. It was, like, middle of March,” he told Jimmy Fallon on September 28. “We didn’t know what it was. We thought we had colds, and then it seemed less likely, and then, finally, we lost our sense of smell and taste.” The Big Bang Theory alum added, “It defied the descriptions for me. I didn’t realize how, completely, taste and smell could be gone. And when you're in quarantine, and there is really nothing to do but eat — Oh, my God. That was brutal.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock  “My sister has been diagnosed with a severe case of COVID-19 and was hospitalized Thursday night after having trouble breathing,” the Basketball Wives star's sister, Jayde, told The Shade Room on September 26. “We would like to ask everyone to please keep her in your prayers as she continues to fight through this. We love you all and please stay safe!” Instagram/Brandi Maxiell  The entertainment reporter revealed on September 20 that she wouldn’t be hosting the Emmys red carpet, explaining, "As part of E! and NBCUniversal's very strict testing guidelines, especially before an event like this, I did find out that I tested positive for COVID-19. Now as much as I didn't want to hear that, I'm very thankful I heard it before I traveled and possibly could have exposed other people. So for that, I'm thankful." David Fisher/Shutterstock  “I am terribly sorry I cannot be with my E! family tonight,” the Empire alum announced in a September 20 statement ahead of the Emmys red carpet. “Unfortunately, I have tested positive for the coronavirus, so in an abundance of caution, I am isolating myself at home. During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that we follow all safety and health rules and guidelines to protect ourselves and each other." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  The couple and their twins "have antibodies and are feeling good" after suffering from the coronavirus "very early" in the pandemic, the How I Met Your Mother alum said on the Today show in September 2020. "We want to make sure everyone's doing their best to slow this down every way possible." Courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram  The former Biggest Loser trainer detailed her experience with COVID-19, which she didn’t realize she had for six days, during an interview with Fox Business on September 8. “If you are afraid of COVID, you should not go to the gym,” Michaels explained while revealing she had contracted the virus earlier in the year. “And I actually am a person who let my guard down. I haven’t even spoken about this publicly, really, and a very close friend of mine gave me COVID several weeks ago.” The Los Angeles native explained that she “was able to get on the other side of it pretty quick” but noted that not everybody “is that lucky, as we know.” Michaels urged her fans to stay away from gyms during the pandemic adding that “I literally let my guard down for an hour with one of my best friends who does my hair and makeup and got it. It’s just that simple.” Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian revealed during a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci on August 31 that she had tested positive for COVID-19. "I was working on a movie and someone in the movie contracted coronavirus," the 40-year-old told the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. "I was not in direct contact with them, but they sent all of us home, we stopped the movie. They suggested I go get tested." Haddish said she initially tested negative, but a second test revealed that she "did have the coronavirus." Although she didn't have any symptoms, the Like a Boss actress said she quarantined with her dogs until she tested negative. "I've been tested 12 times now because I've been working and everything," she said. Shutterstock  The Guardians of the Galaxy actor revealed on September 4 that he'd been battling coronavirus. "If y'all aint figured it out by now why I've been isolating in this crazy awesome Airstream of mine, let me help y'all out by saying I've been fighting off COVID-19. and I have to let y'all know it has been quite a battle. And as in any war, ALL is fair," the 65-year-old wrote in a Facebook post as he shared a negative test result. "And IN the middle of this epic battle I've come to the conclusion that there aint a whole heck of a lot one can do externally, to fight off COVID-19 once it has gotten into your body. This is my personal opinion, definitely not the conclusion of some scientific study. The real battle takes place internally, on a cellular level." The Walking Dead alum wrote that he "made the decision not to take any extra medicines or vitamins or supplements." "I felt that if my immune system was not already prepared for this battle loading up with all this extra stuff would only do me damage as kidneys and liver would have been gravely stressed," he continued. "In the process of fighting off COVID-19, I could feel and see the results of those daily battles, by how I felt and looked the next day. I was either feeling like crap, or pretty dang good, semi human in fact. So, just so y'all know the end result of all those daily battles has come to an end. My body has won the WAR! Covid put up a pretty good fight... but bottom line, it ended up getting its ass knocked out! buy [sic] my immune system. 1,2, punch to the head, 2 body shots and a left hook right upper-cut combination. End of story..... Rooker out........" Shutterstock  After Warner Bros. announced on September 3 that production on The Batman had been "temporarily paused," Vanity Fair and The New York Times reported that the Twilight star tested positive for the coronavirus. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/DC Comics  The Jumanji: The Next Level actor shared an Instagram video with his fans on September 2 and revealed that he and his wife, Lauren Hashian, and their two daughters, all tested positive for COVID-19. "I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn't, it was my entire family, so this one was a real kick in the gut,” he said in the 11-minute video. “But I am happy to tell you guys that we as a family are good. We're on the other end of it, we're on the other side. We're no longer contagious, and we are, thank God, we are healthy." Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  |
| Maria Shriver Tells Chris Pratt to ‘Rise Above Noise’ After Online Criticism Posted: 06 Nov 2021 12:40 PM PDT  Supportive family. After the ongoing criticism following Chris Pratt's online tribute to wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, his mother-in-law has shared her support for the Marvel actor. "I want to remind you today what a good man you are," Maria Shriver commented on his original Instagram post on Saturday, November 7. "What a great father you are to Jack [his son with ex-wife Anna Faris] and Lyla [his daughter with Schwarzenegger], what a great husband you are to Katherine [and] what a great son in law you are to me and what a great sense of humor you have!!" The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement founder, 66, added in her post, "I love you Chris, keep being your wonderful self, rise above the noise. Your kids love [you,] your family loves you [and] your wife loves you. What a beautiful life, I'm proud of you xo." The Parks and Recreation alum, 42, previously shared a gushing tribute to his wife on Wednesday, November 3, writing, "Guys. For real. Look how she's looking at me! I mean. Find you somebody that looks at you like that!! You know!? We met in church. She's given me an amazing life, a gorgeous healthy daughter, she chews so loudly that sometimes i put in my ear buds to drown it out, but that's love!" He continued at the time, "She helps me with everything. In return, periodically, I open a jar of pickles. That's the trade. Her heart is pure and it belongs to me. My greatest treasure right next to my Ken Griffey Jr Upper Deck Rookie card. Which if you know, you know is saying a lot. It's her birthday in about 6 weeks. So if I don't get her anything, I'll tell her to look back on this post. Love you honey. At the time, his better half chimed in, commenting, "Oh wow. It's only when I'm eating CEREAL but i love you," while her brother Patrick Schwarzenegger added, " Shriver initially posted a sweet response of her own, commenting, "This is so sweet now show us how you look at her," and “I can't agree more! Shortly after Pratt posted his reflective Instagram message, several social media users started criticizing him, thinking his message about having a "gorgeous healthy daughter" was a dig at Faris — with whom he was married to from 2009 to 2018 — and their 9-year-old son Jack, who was born with several health conditions. Jack was born premature, nine weeks early. "He was three pounds, 12 ounces," the actor recalled at the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies Hollywood Luncheon in December 2014. "Anna got to hold him for a moment and then it was off to the NICU — the neonatal intensive care unit. Three pounds, 12 ounces. That's a decent size bass. Very small for a human. He would need a lot. He had jaundice, so they put a blindfold on him and he slept beneath [a] creepy light and he had a PICC line, which is an IV that runs up his arm into his heart. He had a feeding tube and just wires in and out, and he lived in that incubator. That was his first crib." He continued in his speech, "He was hooked up to these monitors and to us it meant that the machine started beeping because he stopped breathing over and over. … My little boy was laying across my neck and chest feeling my heartbeat and feeling my love, and I played him country music and I sang to him and I made him promises just about what kind of dad I wanted to be, and I just prayed that he'd be here long enough and he was going to let me keep him." Faris’ name trended on Twitter earlier this week about his post. One year after he split from Faris, 44, the Guardians of the Galaxy star later started dating the Gift of Forgiveness author in 2018, one year after he split from the Mom alum. After a whirlwind six-month engagement, the couple tied the knot in June 2019. They later announced they were expecting their first child together in April 2020, and daughter Lyla was born four months later.  |
| Hallmark Channel Stars’ Dating Histories: Candace Cameron Bure and More Posted: 06 Nov 2021 12:00 PM PDT They love love! Hallmark Channel is known for its romantic movies, and the actors who star in them hold special places in fans' hearts. Watching them find their happy endings over and over again on screen makes viewers wonder what their personal lives are like off screen. Candace Cameron Bure, for her part, met her soulmate when she was young, marrying Valeri Bure in June 1996 when she was 20. She has since opened up about the keys to their lasting relationship. "We're apart a lot," the actress exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2018. "Because I travel a lot, that's the secret! Because, you know, being away from each other makes the heart grow fonder." Candace also noted that respect goes a long way in a marriage. "You really try to, I always say, put your spouse on a pedestal," she added. "And in return, you're hoping, which my husband does, we have the same respect for one another … and some days neither of us deserve it, but we do it because we honor one another and respect each other. You hang in there, you're always going to come back on the upswing if you're in a low spot." While the Full House alum once thought distance was important to keep the romance alive, she changed her mind during the quarantine caused by the coronavirus pandemic. "When you're all in a house together for [over a year], you have to start talking about the things you kind of avoid because of work and travel and all that stuff," she told Us in April 2021. "We just pushed through some of the things that were eating away at both of us." Although the process was not easy, it yielded positive results. "There's hurt feelings for a minute. And then there's pouting for a minute and there's anger for a minute. And then you kind of go, well, 'How are we going to figure it out? And what decisions are we going to make? How do we come to a compromise in a way that you feel good?'" the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries star continued. "So, that's just what we did. And that's what marriage is really all about, but it was kind of thrown in your face during quarantine." While Candace seems to be on solid footing in her real-life relationship, she is looking to make a change in her Hallmark Channel romances by not waiting until the end of her movies to kiss her costars. "I just feel like we've done so many where we wait till the end," she explained to Us in August 2021. "I just think that we got to sneak one in and then maybe that's where it's like, 'Oh, maybe it didn't work!' But no, it really does work by the end of it!" Scroll through the gallery below to find out what is going on in Hallmark Channel stars' love lives!  The Mean Girls star married David Nehdar in December 2013 — three days before Christmas. The couple welcomed daughter Julia in September 2016. Frank Micelotta/FOX/PictureGroup/Shutterstock  Cole and producer Cameron Larson tied the knot in June 2020 after meeting on the set of a Hallmark Channel movie. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The actor is married to Cassandra Troy. They are parents of sons West and Wolf, born in July 2015 and December 2019, respectively. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The actress wed former quarterback Rodney Peete in June 1995, and they welcomed twins Ryan and Rodney Jr. in October 1997, son Robinson in August 2002 and son Roman in February 2005. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Hynes has yet to give fans a glimpse into his personal life, but based on his social media activity, he seems to be single. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The Wonder Years alum married composer Mike Verta in March 2009, and their first child, son Draco, arrived in 2010. She filed for divorce in June 2012. McKellar moved on with lawyer Scott Sveslosky, whom she wed in November 2014. Dave Allocca/StarPix/Shutterstock  Paevey was previously linked to his General Hospital costar Kirsten Storms and model Jessa Hinton. He told Extra in May 2018 that he was single, noting that he is a “workaholic.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Candace married Valeri in June 1996, and the couple went on to welcome daughter Natasha in August 1998, son Lev in February 2000 and son Maksim in January 2002. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  McNally keeps his personal life under wraps, but fans believe he is dating his The Sweetest Heart costar Julie Gonzalo based on social media clues, including photos they shared that showed what appeared to be his dogs posing in similar locations. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Penny has been married to his wife since August 2010, and they share two children. He has chosen to keep all of their names private. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Spy Kids star was married to film producer Sean Covel from 2010 to 2012. She tied the knot with Carlos PenaVega in January 2014. They welcomed son Ocean in December 2016, son Kingston in June 2019 and daughter Rio in May 2021. NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The O.C. alum wed director Jesse Warren in May 2009. The pair welcomed sons Finneus and Dashiell in May 2011 and November 2013, respectively. She filed for divorce the following year. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Matter tied the knot with Sara Bradley in July 2016, and they are parents of two children. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The actor married Cami Elliott in 2011. They share two kids. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Lilley tied the knot with Jason Wayne in May 2007. They adopted sons Kayden and Jeffrey from foster care in 2019 and 2020, respectively, and she gave birth to daughter Julie in July 2019. The actress announced in October 2021 that she is expecting again. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The actor and Shantel VanSanten began dating after starring in 2017’s Love Blossoms together. They got married in October 2021. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  |
| 8 Dead After Travis Scott's Astroworld Tragedy: What to Know So Far Posted: 06 Nov 2021 11:56 AM PDT During Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival, at least eight attendees were pronounced dead and more injured after a crowd rushed the stage. While the 29-year-old "Sicko Mode" rapper performed in Houston, Texas, on Friday, November 5, the crowd surged forward and caused a mass accident. "This is a tragic night," Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña said during a news conference early on Saturday, November 6. "We know that we had at least at least 8 confirmed fatalities tonight and we had scores of individuals that were injured here in this event." Peña noted that nearly 50,000 individuals attended the music festival, explaining that around 9:00 p.m. the crowd had "began to compress toward the front of the stage," which caused panic and injuries. "At the start of the mass casualty incident, when it was triggered … We transferred 17 patients to the hospital," Peña added at the time. "We won't know the cause of death of the eight that were confirmed until the medical examiner has completed his investigation, but we are in the process — Houston Police Department — is sending units to the hospitals to identify these patients." The incident took place at the sold-out outdoor festival, which was held at NRG Park. The crowd surge “was from panic because people were running for safety,” a source close to the investigation tells Us Weekly. “The quick response from Astroworld security and staff on site undoubtedly saved even more people from being hurt or worse." During the show, Scott paused his performance multiple times to ask what had happened. "He asked for everybody in the area to go help them and bring them to the front," an insider told Us. "As soon as they were made aware of what was happening, they ended the performance in the interest of public safety.” The event's official social media page shared a statement of support early on Saturday, writing, "Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight — especially those we lost and their loved ones. We are focused on supporting local officials however we can." In the statement, it was confirmed that the festival's Saturday lineup had been canceled. "As authorities mentioned in their press conference earlier, they are looking into the series of cardiac arrests that took place," the social media statement read. "Thank you to our partners at the Houston Police Department, Fire Department and NRG Park for their response and support." Scott's partner, Kylie Jenner, shared footage from the concert hours earlier via Instagram Story, having attended alongside sister Kendall Jenner. The 24-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder posted snaps of a trailer with 3-year-old daughter Stormi's name on it alongside concert videos during the rapper's set. In Jenner's Instagram videos, the packed crowd was seen jumping during her beau’s performance, which was complete with pyrotechnics on stage. The musician's annual festival completed a week's worth of "Astroweek" programming, which he described via Instagram in October as "a wild week." "But injecting the city with inspirational features and activities for charity is a must," Scott wrote at the time. "Join us thru out the week for a bunch of Scroll below to learn more about the incident so far:  The sold-out crowd in Houston, Texas, rushed the stage during Scott’s set at 9:30 p.m., which caused mass panic and hysteria and led to numerous accidents and injuries. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Houston police confirmed that eight concert attendees had died and even more were injured. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The local police force’s investigation is still ongoing as Peña noted during the media conference that they planned to look into "what caused the issue of the crowd surge and what prevented people from being able to escape that situation.” HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  While the festival was initially planned as a two-day event, the organizers canceled its second night on Saturday, November 6, amid the investigation. KEN MURRAY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  After the model and the pregnant Kylie Cosmetics founder shared snaps while watching Scott’s set on Friday, a source confirmed to Us that the sisters were not harmed during the incident. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night,” the rapper tweeted a statement on Saturday. “My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.” He continued in his post, “I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support. Love You All.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “We had more security over there than we had at the World Series games,” Houston mayor Sylvester Turner explained to The New York Times. “The Houston Police Department provided hundreds of officers, in addition to what I’m told were 240 or 250 non-police security that were there.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Several people were trampled, and investigators are still looking for answers regarding why the surge happened. “I’m sending investigators to the hospitals because we just don’t know,” Finner said, according to the New York Times. “We’re going to do an investigation and find out, because it’s not fair to producers, to anybody else involved, until we determine what happened, what caused the surge.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Chief of Police Troy Finner addressed reports that people were being drugged without their consent at a press conference on Saturday. "One of the narratives was some individual was injecting other people with drugs. We do have a report of a security officer, according the medical staff that was out and treated him last night, that he was out and reaching over to restrain or grab a citizen, and he felt a prick in his neck," Finner said via CBS. "When he was examined, he went unconscious. They administered Narcan. He was revived, and the medical staff did notice a prick that was similar to a prick that you would get if someone was trying to inject you." He noted that other individuals were trampled and families were still being notified. Live Nation is cooperating and told authorities that they would give any video they had. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  |
| Another One? Shailene Woodley Shares Cryptic Post Amid Aaron Rodgers Drama Posted: 06 Nov 2021 08:07 AM PDT  Following Aaron Rodgers' revelations over skipping the COVID-19 vaccine, fiancée Shailene Woodley has seemingly shared insight into her relationship with the football player. Woodley, 29, reshared a social media post from Co-Star Astrology via Instagram Story on Friday, November 6, regarding what each astrological sign "expects their partner" to do. The horoscope website's initial post noted, "Venus enters Capricorn today; time to raise your standards," as it listed off each star sign and a key trait about relationship expectations. In the Big Little Lies alum's post, she succinctly added, "Yep." Woodley's astrological sign is Scorpio, which Co-Star's Friday entry explained that such individuals expect their partner to "be able to spend extensive periods of time apart while remaining obsessed with them." The 37-year-old football player, for his part, is a Sagittarius. The entry for his sign is that they often expect their significant other to "let them roam." While Woodley played coy about which statement she particularly agreed with, her seemingly positive support of their relationship came hours after she shared another cryptic message on her page. At the time, Woodley posted a quote via Instagram that read, "Calm seas may bring you peace, but storms are where you'll find your power," according to Page Six. The post has since been deleted. Both of the Secret Life of the American Teenager alum's social media messages came after her fiancé made headlines over his recent claims that he "didn't lie" about his vaccination status after previously testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month. "The league was fully aware of it upon my return to the Packers," the quarterback explained during an episode of "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday. "It wasn't some sort of ruse or lie, it was the truth. Had there been a follow-up to my statement that I'd been immunized, I would have responded with this: I would have said, 'Look, I'm not some sort of anti-vax-flat-Earther. I'm somebody who's a critical thinker.' I march to the beat of my own drum. I believe strongly in bodily autonomy, [in the] ability to make choices for your body, not to have to acquiesce to some woke culture or crazed group of individuals who say you have to do something." During the lengthy interview, the NFL athlete detailed his reasoning for skipping the shot, which included an allergy to an ingredient in the vaccine and infertility claims, noting his future fatherhood hopes. Rodgers and Woodley first sparked dating rumors in July 2020 before Us Weekly confirmed in February that the pair were an item. Days later, he revealed that they were engaged amid their whirlwind romance. "2020 was definitely a crazy year filled with lots of change, growth, some amazing, memorable moments, 180 straight days of having my nose hair scraped, playing for very little fans or no stands the entire season," Rodgers announced the news during the NFL Honors awards in February, even shouting out his fiancée. "I got engaged and I played some of the best football in my career. So I'd like to thank, first and foremost, my teammates for their support, their inspiration, protection, incredible play on the field … off the field I've got a great group of people that support me, so I'd like to thank my team."  |
| Why Kim Kardashian’s Friends Told Her to ‘Go for It’ With Pete Davidson Posted: 06 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PDT With a little help from her friends! Kim Kardashian decided to pursue Pete Davidson on the advice of her inner circle, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. "One of the first things Kim did was to get her family and friends' advice, and they all encouraged her to go for it,” the insider says of the Skims founder, 41, and the Saturday Night Live star, 27. “It's been very obvious for a while now that she's been missing some fun and laughter in her life, and of course Pete offers that in abundance.” The KKW Beauty mogul and the comedian were first spotted together in October when they joined Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker for a group outing to Knott’s Berry Farm just before Halloween. Just days later, they had dinner together two nights in a row — first in Davidson’s native Staten Island, and then in Manhattan with friends. Though the Selfish author is enjoying spending time with someone as “witty and laid back” as the Suicide Squad star, the source adds that her friends have reminded her to take it slow. "People are happy for Kim, but at the same time they're urging her not to get too carried away or ahead of herself,” the singer explains. “Pete has this heartbreaker reputation for a reason, and while his intentions might be honorable, there's a slight fear that Kim could be setting herself up for a vulnerable situation.” The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum is still settling the details of her divorce from Kanye West after their February split. The estranged duo share North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2, and they both have previously requested joint legal and physical custody. Though Kim seems to be moving on, the 44-year-old rapper recently said he wants to give their marriage another shot. "SNL making my wife say 'I divorced him' on TV because they just wanted to get that bar off and I never have seen the papers. We're not even divorced," he said on Friday, November 5, referring to Kim’s October hosting gig on the show. "[It's] no joke to me, my kids want their parents to stay together. I want their parents — I want us to be together." Us confirmed in February that the reality star filed for divorce after six years of marriage to the Grammy winner. Last month, she paid the Yeezy designer $23 million for his share of the Hidden Hills, California, estate they shared before their split. Amid the ongoing drama of the divorce, Kim’s friends are happy that Davidson can offer her a welcome distraction. “It's so refreshing for Kim to be dating someone who's almost the total opposite of her previous relationships,” the insider tells Us. “Pete's just chill and doesn't sweat the small stuff at all, which Kim finds really sexy.”  |
| Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke's Relationship Timeline Posted: 06 Nov 2021 07:00 AM PDT So nice they did it twice! Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke found their happily ever after — and even celebrated it with two wedding ceremonies. Badgley and Kirke initially sparked romance rumors in 2014. Four years later, the doula admitted that their early relationship didn’t feel too serious. "I was sort of getting used to being a single mom, maybe a little too used to it. I had a really good thing with my kid and we were like this little team. Penn and I were dating, but it wasn't nearly as serious as it is now, of course,” Kirke, who shares son Cassius with ex Morgan O'Kane, told Hey Mama in 2018. “I didn't think marriage was in the cards for us. So I was sort of just chugging along, surviving and getting through the days, and I think the difference now is that I'm really living." The couple, who tied the knot twice in 2017, announced that they were expecting their first child together three years later. "On the road again," the musician captioned a close-up photo of her baby bump via Instagram in February 2020. "Pregnancy after loss is a whole other thing. After two miscarriages in a row, we were ready to call it. I stopped trusting my body and started to accept the fact that I was done. As a birth attendant, I've seen and heard it all. It takes everything I've got to detach lovingly from the losses I've been present for and be in my own experience." At the time, Kirke reflected on how her view of motherhood shifted over the years since welcoming Cassius in 2009. "When I was pregnant at 25, I knew nothing. I had no community. I dove in blissfully unaware about birth and its mysteries,” she noted. “Now, with 10 years worth of experience to pull from, I treasure my birth community and the knowledge I have. You're already teaching us how to stay in the day in a way we've never had to, little one. Thank you." The “Ordinary World” singer confirmed in September 2020 that she and Badgley welcomed a baby boy. Kirke previously Us Weekly that she knew the Gossip Girl alum would be a wonderful parent because he was already such a "good stepdad” to her firstborn. "It's really nice,” she exclusively told Us in October 2019. “The stepparent thing is definitely unchartered territory for me 'cause I didn't grow up with one, but … he takes care of him really well." Scroll down to relive the romance between Badgley and Kirke:  Us confirmed Badgley and Kirke's romance after they were spotted together in New York, with a source noting at the time, "They have a number of mutual friends. It is a very mature and free relationship. Domino is a great girl for him, being a musician. Their interests align." Courtesy of Domino Kirke/Instagram  The couple quietly tied the knot at a Brooklyn courthouse in February 2017. Courtesy of Domino Kirke/Instagram  "You only get married twice, once I love you @pennbadgley," Kirke captioned a since-deleted shot of the You star following their second wedding ceremony in June 2017. Greg Allen/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  During an interview with Hey Mama in 2018, the U.K. native revealed why the pair decided to have two weddings, saying, "My first wedding was more of a civil ceremony with about 40 people that was able to join us in a pinch. The second one was more planned. 200 people came from all over the world. It just felt necessary to have both." Broadimage/Shutterstock  Kirke told Us that because the Maryland native doesn't have to fit the traditional dad role for her son, Badgley gets to "have more fun with him." Courtesy of Domino Kirke/Instagram  “Happy birthday, Dom,” Badgley captioned an Instagram tribute for his wife. “A super-brief review of your invisible qualities: A truly radiant soul, you seem to spark alight almost everyone you meet, like a 99% success rate. It’s really impressive, and quite mysterious. You encourage others to be honest, and brave, and gentle, and expansive. Your great capacity for empathy is obvious, something anyone can get warm by like a glowing stove. Your desire to be of service to others is miraculous. It is in your DNA. In pictures as a very young child, you exude it—a great care and sweetness; an invitation.” He added: “You make others happy by you. For me, it is a joy to witness you when you are happy. For you, I always hope to be a source of joy. I’m really glad we’re married.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  During a conversation with former costar Chace Crawford, Badgley revealed that the last time he watched Gossip Girl was with his wife. “It would be very interesting to watch it now,” he explained in an “Actors on Actors” interview for Variety in June 2020. “I watched with my wife, with Domino, before we got married. It must’ve been six months after we met. She had never seen it, and that’s the last time I can remember seeing an episode.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Kirke announced via Instagram that the duo had welcomed their first child together, writing, "His heart shaped home ❣️ #40dayspostpartum." She also shared an Instagram Story of her newborn on the bed with her. Courtesy of Domino Kirke/Instagram  |
| Rob Thomas Says Wife Marisol Maldonado's Brain Surgery Helped Him 'Appreciate' How 'Lucky' They Are Posted: 06 Nov 2021 06:00 AM PDT Two decades of experience. Rob Thomas has been married to Marisol Maldonado for over 21 years — and after she was diagnosed with several disease following brain surgery, he realized how thankful he is for their life together. The Matchbox Twenty singer, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly that he doesn’t have a big secret to a long-lasting marriage. He just really loves Maldonado, 51. “We’re friends. Above everything else, she’s my best friend,” Thomas told Us. “She’s the one that I like to spend the most time with. If something’s happening and she doesn’t know about it, it doesn’t feel like it’s happening.” While discussing his new holiday album, Something About Christmas Time, the Germany-born singer joked that they’re “very codependent” — but he assures Us it’s nothing for his therapist to worry about. “We just rely on each other a lot,” he explained. The couple has faced other struggles, however, as Maldonado, a retired model, battles several severe health issues. After brain surgery to remove a lesion in 2015, she was diagnosed with several tick-borne diseases, including Neurologic Lyme Disease, Babesiosis and Bartonella. Those infections are believed to have triggered Hashimoto's disease and Lupus-like symptoms, as well as Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia (often nicknamed “suicide disease” because the attack of the facial nerves is so painful). Thomas said his wife is pushing through as best she can. “It’s a lifelong thing that she’s kind of [dealing with]. We’re in the mode of trying to control things more than try and cure them,” he explained to Us. The musician revealed that her condition has taught them to cherish the good times. “We’ve learned a lot of perspective on those things,” he noted. “When you don’t have as many good days, when you have them, you really appreciate them, and you really know what to do with them. And maybe what would have been a bad day doesn’t seem so bad sometimes. We kind of realized that there’s certain things that we have, and that we’re really lucky.” Thomas added that he is grateful that he was able to work during the coronavirus pandemic, giving him something to focus on amid the chaos. He wrote “Move” with Carlos Santana, 22 years after their collaboration “Smooth” hit the airwaves, and he finally had time to record the Christmas album he always said he wanted to make. “With everything that’s been happening, that we’ve all been experiencing as a community over the last year and a half, we realize how fortunate we are,” the “Small Town Christmas” crooner stressed. “I have a job that I was able to work during this whole time. I never worried about losing my house or losing my job. We had food on the table. So with everything that was going on recently, I think we even realized how more, how lucky we are in with the relationship that we have and how we can take care of each other.” Plus, Thomas and Maldonado survived quarantine without killing each other. “We’ve been locked down. It’s just been the two of us in the house, and we still like each other,” he quipped. “So that, I think, that says a lot.” Thomas will perform tracks from Something About Christmas during an exclusive livestream concert on StageIt, presented by VNUE, on Monday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET. Proceeds benefit Sidewalk Angels Foundation, an organization founded by Thomas and Maldonado that benefits no-kill animal shelters.  |
| Ann Dowd: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me! Posted: 06 Nov 2021 05:00 AM PDT Ann Dowd is a household name with roles in projects such as Garden State, Side Effects and Hereditary. Her role in the 2012 film Compliance earned the Massachusetts native a National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her pivot to the small screen includes iconic roles on shows such as The Leftovers, Good Behavior and Search Party. Now, many recognize Dowd as Aunt Lydia from the hit series The Handmaid’s Tale, a role she has portrayed since 2017. Her performance has earned her critical acclaim and an Emmy award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. From her first meeting with her now-husband to her connection to theatre, Dowd sat down with Us Weekly to share a variety of fun facts about herself. Keep scrolling to learn 25 things about Dowd: 1. The Sound of Music was the first play I ever saw. It was magic. 2. I was Adelaide in Guys and Dolls in high school. I loved every minute of it. 3. I greatly admire families who foster and adopt children and give them love and care. 4. I once ran away from kindergarten. 5. I kicked the principal when she came after me. 6. I love cacti. 7. Thrift shops thrill me. 8. I still don’t understand social media. 9. As a kid, I once stole my friend’s bike out of her garage. 10. I told her mother to “look the other way” when she asked me what I was doing. 11. I love to paint rooms and then decorate them — without anyone else chiming in!  12. I was a member of the Next Theatre Company in Chicago. 13. I enjoy watching children play. 14. I love all actors! 15. I was a pre-med student in college. 16. I have a very poor sense of direction. 17. I worked in a pet shop when I was pregnant with my first child at age 35, and the air conditioning kept going off. I nearly went mad. 18. I love teaching what I know about acting. 19. I met my husband, Lawrence Arancio, in acting school. I knew I’d marry him before we even said hello. That was 43 years ago. 20. My favorite saying is, “I can, and I will!” 21. I think swimming is the best. 22. New Hampshire is my favorite place on earth. 23. Roller-coasters terrify me. I once tried to climb out of one mid-ride. It didn’t go well! 24. I once hit a wave wrong while driving a Boston Whaler boat (way too fast!) with my three friends in it. We all fell out. The police were not amused. 25. I’m so grateful for my life.  |
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