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| Ben Affleck: My Kids' Opinions of Me Are the Only Ones That Matter Posted: 18 Dec 2021 02:30 PM PST Amicable as ever! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been coparenting pros since announcing their split in June 2015. The exes, who share Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, haven't shied away from addressing their family life and close friendship. "Ben and Jen have immense love and respect for one another," a source exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2018. "They still coparent together and that will always come first. He will always be supportive of any decision she makes and ultimately just wants her to be happy." The pair met in the summer of 2001 and got married in June 2005. They announced their split in June 2015 via a joint statement, reading, "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to coparenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding." Their divorce was finalized in October 2018. Affleck made headlines in February 2020 when he admitted that his failed marriage to Garner was "the biggest regret of my life." He even grew emotional recalling that he "didn't want to get divorced" or "be a split family with my children." Amid his frank confessions about the breakup, a source revealed to Us that their coparenting relationship is "always a work in progress," despite how friendly they seem. "Things come up between them, but they are committed to doing the best they can for the kids," the insider said. "They stay on top of things and have a lot of meetings and check-ins. They want to be the best parents they can for the kids. If they have differences, they keep it to themselves and don't let it have an impact. They always put on happy faces for the kids and put their well-being first." An insider told Us in May 2020 that Garner and Affleck "have worked hard to get in a good place with each other." Scroll down to revisit their most heartfelt quotes since ending their 10-year marriage.  “I am a giant fan of Jennifer. She’s just a fabulous person. She’s just a wonderful person,” the Gone Girl star told CBS This Morning in March 2016. “She’s a great mother. She’s a real talent. She has set such a good example and a lead that I follow. She’s somebody that I admire and respect and remain excellent friends with.” Stav/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  “Jen is a superhero mom,” Affleck gushed to E! News in March 2016. “She is an amazing mother and I’m really lucky to have her as a partner to coparent these kids with. We try our best, we put them first and that’s what we do.” Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  The 13 Going on 30 star opened up about her divorce in a candid interview with Vanity Fair in March 2016. “I didn’t marry the big, fat movie star. I married him and I would go back and remake that decision. I ran down the beach to him and I would again. You can’t have three babies and so much of what we had. He’s the love of my life. He’s the most brilliant person in any room, the most charismatic, the most generous,” she raved. “He’s just a complicated guy. I always say, ‘When his sun shines on you, you feel it.’ But when the sun is shining elsewhere, it’s cold. He can cast quite a shadow. … It’s not Ben’s job to make me happy. The main thing is these kids — and we’re completely inline with what we hope for them.” Jason Merritt/Getty Images  “Jen’s great. She’s a great person,” the Justice League actor told the New York Times in March 2016. “We’re on great terms.” Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  Affleck told Ellen DeGeneres in March 2016 that he and Garner are “good friends.” He added: “We’re doing our best and our kids are fabulous and we’re working our best for them. And what else are you gonna do?” Jeff Vespa/VF14/WireImage  “We are definitely a modern family,” the Miracles From Heaven actress dished to Today in August 2016. “We’re doing really well. … He and I are great friends. It has to be [about being a team]. You don’t have a choice.” Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  “We do our best. We try our best,” Affleck told Entertainment Tonight in October 2016, noting that his “areas of expertise” with his kids are “spotty at best. Not homework.” Jim Spellman/WireImage  Garner sent Affleck love on Father’s Day in 2018. “Our kids are lucky to have a dad who looks at them the way you look at them and loves them the way you love them, @benaffleck. #happyfathersday #threeluckykids #haveagreatday,” she wrote via Instagram. Courtesy Jennifer Garner/Instagram  “Looking back on that, I really feel the stress of it. I really — I could cry talking about it,” Garner admitted on CBS Sunday Morning about the end of her marriage playing out in the public eye. “What I think I’ve learned is that the scrutiny in your private life puts a pressure to make something happen. You feel a pressure to hurry up and get married, ‘cause you think that’ll end the, ‘Are they engaged? Are they not?’ And that’s true in reverse, as well. If you are — if there is any inkling of trouble, or if the tabloids decide there’s trouble, it can create trouble. But to be honest, public scrutiny, everyone says, ‘Oh, you’ve had to go through this in public.’ The public isn’t what’s hard. What’s hard is going through it.” CBS  Affleck told Hoda Kotb that he “of course” still loves Garner in March 2019. “She’s wonderful. Somebody’s the mother of your kids, they’re going to be the most important, central person in your life, and that’s good,” he said. NBC News/NBC'S TODAY  Affleck paid tribute to Garner and his mother, Christine Anne Bold, on Mother’s Day in 2019. “Happy Mother’s Day to the two incredible mothers who have shown me the meaning of love,” he wrote via Instagram. Broadimage/Shutterstock (2)  “The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” Affleck told The New York Times in February 2020. “Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame. It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing.” Jason Szenes/EPA/Shutterstock  Affleck got candid about how his substance abuse impacted his split from Garner during an interview on Good Morning America in February 2020. “I never thought that I was gonna get divorced. I didn’t want to get divorced. I didn’t want to be a divorced person. I really didn’t want to be a split family with my children,” he told Diane Sawyer. “And it upset me because it meant I wasn’t who I thought I was. And that was so painful and so disappointing in myself. … Divorce is very painful and alcoholism is very painful. They just are.” He continued: “If there’s something that your child is suffering, that’s a level of pain that is not easily gotten past, not easily forgiven, not easily forgotten. And it’s hard. You’re not going to avoid causing your kids pain, all pain. Pain is part of life. I take some comfort in that.” Sawyer also read a note that the actor wrote about Garner at the end of the interview, which read, “What I want to say publicly and privately is, “Thank you. Thank you for being thoughtful, considerate, responsible, and a great mom and person.” GMA  Garner initially told Vanity Fair in February 2016 that she had “lost the dream of dancing with [her] husband at [her] daughter’s wedding” following her divorce. However, five years later, she signaled that things had changed. “When our kids get married, we’ll dance, I know that now,” she said in a Hollywood Reporter cover story. “We’ll boogaloo and have a great time. I don’t worry about that anymore.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  Affleck paid tribute to his ex-wife in honor of Mother’s Day. “So happy to share these kids with you. Luckiest parents in the world. Thanks for all the good you do,” he gushed via Instagram. “Happy Mother’s Day. Love, their Dad.” John Shearer/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  During an interview with Howard Stern, Affleck said that he and his ex-wife mutually decided to end their marriage, despite what reports at the time may have indicated. "The truth was, we took our time, we made a decision, we grew apart," the actor explained. "We had a marriage that did not work. This happens. It is somebody I love and respect, but to whom I should not be married any longer." Despite the fact that their romantic relationship ended, the director said the pair still maintained "respect" for one another. "Did we have moments of tension? Did we have disagreements over the custody? Was stuff difficult for us? Did we get angry? Yes," he continued. "But fundamentally it was always underpinned with respect. I knew she was a good mom. I hope that she knew that I was a good dad. I was. I had to get sober — I knew that too — and I acknowledged that. I said, 'You're right. I've got to quit drinking.'" Shutterstock (2) |
| Holiday Spirit! Stars Who Are Great at Gift-Giving Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:30 PM PST What makes a great gift? It all depends on who you ask. For stars such as Kylie Jenner and Kanye West, more is definitely more. Money is no object for the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum and the rap mogul, who shower their friends and family members with extravagant goods. The Kylie Cosmetics founder has given everything from a Ferrari to Louis Vuitton handbags to those in her inner circle. The Yeezy designer, for his part, has donated $1 million to his then-wife Kim Kardashian's favorite charity in honor of her birthday and also had a one-of-a-kind Hermès Birkin bag hand-painted for her. The KKW Beauty founder's 40th birthday celebration in October 2020, proved that Kardashian is also a great gift giver. The Skims founder flew her closest friends and family to a private island for a week of festivities and fun activities, including dancing, bike riding, movies on the beach and big dinner. "I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now," she wrote via Instagram, referencing the coronavirus pandemic quarantine restrictions at the time. "So in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is. #thisis40." Others, such as Once Upon a Time alum Josh Dallas and musician Stevie Nicks, have shown their love and admiration for their nearest and dearest with inexpensive-yet-personal presents straight from the heart. "I have this incredible book that Stevie Nicks gave me in 2013 when my boyfriend [Cory Monteith] died," Lea Michele told Billboard in January 2017. "She gave me this art book of hers that she put notes in over the years and song lyrics, and then she rewrote personal notes for me that say things like, 'Keep singing, and have faith.'" Taylor Swift has also become a gifting guru, sending special presents to her new mom friends over the years. The "Lover" singer hand-embroidered a blanket for Katy Perry's first child, daughter Daisy Dove in September 2020. "Hope it's one she drags around for years till it becomes an unrecognizable shred that she keeps in her pocket as a teenager," Perry captioned a photo of the sweet gift. Scroll through to see which Hollywood A-listers know how to nail it when it comes to finding just the right thing for any gift-giving occasion!  “The kids are big now. I like to give them stuff that [is] more meaningful now in the financial world — and in the investment world — so I probably will give them some cool NFTs this Christmas and get them into the art world,” the rapper told Page Six in December 2021. “I want to get my kids into the NFT space. I think I want to do that for them this Christmas [because] it’s cool and different. It is an investment, stuff that they can have to watch and grow with them as they are getting older because it’s gonna be a great investment.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum shared the early holiday present she had gifted her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., in December 2021 via Instagram Story. Gellar was in awe of the self-watering and self-fertilizing Lettuce Grow farmstand, which can be used to grow kale, spinach, arugula, broccoli and romaine leaves. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Bruce Concepcion and Jeremy Marinas took to social media to show off their special gifts from Reeves following the end of filming on John Wick 4. “Got that new new thank you bro KR,” Concepcion captioned a post via his Instagram Stories in October 2021. Each watch had a custom engraving on the inside of the clock from the actor. Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  "Surprise @shariawash! We love you!!!😘❤️," Vanessa captioned an Instagram collage in June 2021 alongside snaps of the late Kobe Bryant's sister Sharia Washington. "Tesla Tunnel, here she comes!! Vegas to Cali ☀️🌴 #BoringTunnel." Courtesy Vanessa Bryant/Instagram  The guitarist set a very high bar after giving his wife, Heidi Klum, a piece of the Berlin Wall for her 47th birthday. "It's the German wall! It's the Berlin German Wall," the model gushed about the present during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in May 2021. "My husband was actually born in East Berlin, and I've been there many, many times. Obviously, I love Germany. This is where I'm from, even though I've been [in the United States] longer than I've been in Germany. So he gave this to me for my birthday." Klum said the gift now sits in her garden, adding, "I loved it. It's beautiful. I mean, it's beautiful that it's broken and it's not standing there anymore doing what they intended it to do, so I love it as an art piece in the garden." Shutterstock  The KKW Beauty founder jetted off to a private island in October 2020 for her 40th birthday and brought her best friends and family along for the ride. “For my birthday this year, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than with some of the people who have helped shaped me into the woman I am today,” she wrote via Instagram at the time, adding that she surprised her “inner circle” with the trip. The reality star added: “We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more.” Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  The Grammy winner sent Katy Perry’s daughter Daisy Dove a hand-embroidered blankie after her arrival in August 2020. The sentimental gift had a daisy embroidered on it as well as the inscription, “Baby Bloom.” Swift (or “Auntie Taylor”) also gifted Gigi Hadid’s daughter a blanket that she made when she was born. The model shared a photo of the present alongside a glimpse of her little one on social media in September of that year. Shutterstock; Courtesy Katy Perry/Instagram; Courtesy of Gigi Hadid/Instagram  The "Clout" rapper loves to shower his wife, Cardi B, with plenty of bling. He gave the Grammy winner an Audemars Piguet watch adorned with diamonds and two Birkin bags for a lavish Mother's Day present in May 2019. On Cardi's 27th birthday in October 2019, Offset presented her with a heart-shaped diamond ring known as the Titanic diamond. He doubled down on the lavish Mother’s Day gifts in May 2020, spoiling the rapper with two Hermès handbags and more than 20 boxes of luxury rose arrangements in shades of purple, gold and red from Rose Box NYC. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The "Follow God" rapper went beyond the material for Kardashian's 39th birthday — by donating $1 million to her favorite charities. "I got amazing gifts from my whole family and Kanye for me the most amazing bags," she wrote via Twitter in October 2019. "But he also donated $1 million to my favorite charities that work so hard on prison reform on my behalf from him and the kids. This makes my heart so happy!" Kardashian revealed on her Instagram Story that West's generous donation was to four criminal justice reform charities: Cut 50, Buried Alive Project, Equal Justice Initiative and Anti-Recidivism Coalition. Michael Wyke/AP/Shutterstock  The Jumanji: Next Level star brought his mother, Ata, to tears when he gifted her a house of her choice in December 2018. "This one felt good," Johnson captioned the heartwarming video of his mom's reaction. "I told her to treat this card like it’s 'Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket' because she gets to choose any home she wants — anywhere she wants."He added, "I always say, if you got a good mama, then you gotta pretty good shot at becoming a decent human being. And somehow, somewhere along the line I became one lucky SOB to be able to make stuff like this happen." PIERRE VILLARD/SIPA/Shutterstock  Dallas knows that the best gifts come from the heart. His wife, Ginnifer Goodwin, told Us Weekly and other reporters at the Tamara Mellon Palisades Village Opening Party at Blue Ribbon Sushi in Los Angeles in December 2018 that her husband often sends her sweet gifts while on the road — including fruit preserves. “He sends a lot of flowers, or jam because I like jam.” Getty Images  The TV personality has a long history of bestowing her loved ones with high-priced goods. For mom Kris Jenner’s 63rd birthday in November 2018, Kylie gifted her with a $250,000 red 488 Gran Turismo Berlinetta Ferrari. The Life of Kylie alum also presented her former best friend Jordyn Woods with a new Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe in September 2017. Ex-boyfriend Tyga was the recipient of a $60,000 bracelet from the makeup mogul in November 2016 and her No. 1 fan, Johnny Cyrus, was the birthday recipient of a $2,000 Louis Vuitton bag from the reality star in May 2018. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Snapchat  Kylie’s not the only one doling out fancy cars: The “Butterfly Effect” rapper presented Kylie with the ultimate 21st birthday present in August 2018: a vintage Rolls-Royce. The entrepreneur also revealed the gold-wrapped box her former boyfriend had waiting for her under the tree labeled “Wifey” in early December 2018. Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Snapchat  Miley Cyrus’ ex-husband showed his lady with beautiful baubles over the years. She showed off a pair of rainbow-studded earrings and a matching necklace bearing her pet name for him, “LiLi,” on Instagram for her 25th birthday in November 2017. The Aussie native has also given Cyrus a pair of hoops and several stunning finger baubles in years past. Getty Images  The former motocross competitor ditched the usual diamonds many new moms are gifted as a push present when wife Pink gave birth to the couple’s second child, Jameson, in December 2016, opting for something a little more rugged. “Thanks @hartluck for the push present,” Pink wrote on Instagram in May 2017. “I give you babies and you build me motorcycles. Some girls like diamonds, I like heavy metal and carbon-fiber and chrome.” Courtesy of P!nk/Instagram  The momager proved mother really does know best in December 2016, when she got the perfect thing for daughter Khloé Kardashian: two original photographs of Marilyn Monroe shot by legendary artists Bert Stern and Richard C. Miller. “If anyone knows me, they know I have a true obsession with Marilyn Monroe and my mom gave me for Christmas two … original photographs from Marilyn Monroe,” the Good American designer told fans in an Instagram video on Christmas Eve that year. “I mean, can you not die? They’re signed by the photographers.” Getty Images  The “All of Me” crooner got his wife, Chrissy Teigen, the perfect something-something for Christmas 2015: a giant cheese wheel. “John got me my lifetime dream for Christmas!” the cookbook author wrote on Instagram of the thoughtful surprise. “A cheese wheel to dump pasta and risotto in for years to come! My tableside serving game is bout to be liiiiiit!" Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Nicks gave pal Lea Michele something extremely personal after her boyfriend, Cory Monteith, passed away. “I have this incredible book that Stevie Nicks gave me in 2013 when my boyfriend died,” the Glee alum told Billboard in January 2017. She gave me this art book of hers that she put notes in over the years and song lyrics, and then she rewrote personal notes for me that say things like, ‘Keep singing, and have faith.’” Getty Images  The “Ultralight Beam” rapper tends to go all out, particularly when it comes to Kardashian. In 2012, the Yeezy designer gave his then-spouse a Cartier bracelet worth $35,000 for her birthday. One year later, she received a one-of-a-kind Hermès Birkin bag handpainted with nude artwork by renowned artist George Condo. He got even more romantic for Mother’s Day 2015, arranging for a string quartet to greet the reality star in São Paulo, Brazil, with a Sam Smith song. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  In December 2012, the Mr. & Mrs. Smith actress gifted her then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt, with an actual waterfall in California, as both a Christmas and birthday present (the actor turned 48 on December 18 of that year). According to the Daily Mail, it was a longtime dream of Pitt’s to build a home around a waterfall in the style of the 1939 Frank Lloyd Wright Pennsylvania property Fallingwater. Getty Images  Shepard went to great lengths to make wife Kristen Bell’s 31st birthday special in 2011: The Without a Paddle actor rented a sloth! “At that time, it was nearly impossible to procure a sloth,” he later told Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April 2014. “They’re not on every corner like they are today. There were like two guys in the country that had access to a sloth and they’re very particular about what type of home owner’s insurance you have.” Getty Images  Kim’s Birkin had nothing on the albino Nilo crocodile Himalayan version soccer stud Beckham reportedly gave wife Victoria Beckham in 2008, which featured 18-karat gold hardware and roughly 245 diamonds. Getty Images  The 90210 vet revealed in her 2008 memoir, sTORI Telling, that father Aaron Spelling once gifted her and brother Randy Spelling with a snow machine! “My dad hired a snow machine to blow out so much powder that it not only filled the tennis court, it created a sledding hill at one end of the court,” she wrote in the book. The Mother, May I Sleep With Danger star reportedly did the same for her own children with husband Dean McDermott one year later. Getty Images  There’s no shortage of the luxe riches the Grammy winner has bestowed upon his wife, Beyoncé, and his children, Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir, but the gift he reportedly gave to Bey for her 29th birthday in 2000 takes the cake: According to Hello! magazine, the “Empire State of Mind” rapper dropped $4 million on a private island in the Bahamas so the family could enjoy more time together. Getty Images |
| Marvel Stars Who Dated Each Other Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:00 PM PST Marvel movies aren’t exactly known for sweeping romantic moments, but there are a handful of iconic couples who manage to keep love alive while saving the world: Pepper Potts and Tony Stark, for example, or Vision and Wanda Maximoff. The film and TV empire also boasts a few off-screen love matches too, though many of them happened before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was firmly established. Before Iron Man kicked off Phase 1 in 2008, there was 2003’s Daredevil, starring Ben Affleck as blind superhero Matt Murdock. The movie wasn’t a critical hit, but it was the place where the Argo director fell in love with Jennifer Garner, who played Elektra. The former couple first met while filming 2000’s Pearl Harbor, but the Oscar winner later said that they didn’t really hit it off until 2002 when they were filming Daredevil. “That's where I found my wife," he told Playboy of the movie in 2013. The duo tied the knot in June 2005 and were married for 10 years before calling it quits. The twosome share three children: daughters Violet and Seraphina and son Samuel. Another real-life Marvel couple met before either party was ever involved in one of the beloved comic-book movies. Three years before she took on the role of Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson started dating Ryan Reynolds, who would later play Marvel antihero Deadpool. The duo were wed from 2008 to 2011. Reynolds, for his part, went on to marry Blake Lively, who he actually did meet on the set of a comic-book movie: Green Lantern (which is DC, not Marvel). "I met Blake on the darkest crease in the anus of the universe called Green Lantern,” the Free Guy star joked during a July 2021 episode of the “SmartLess” podcast. “We were friends and buddies, and about a year and a half later, we went on a double date, but we were dating separate people." After taking a train ride to Boston together, their fate was sealed. Once Reynolds realized that his friendship with Lively could evolve into something more, he said it was like “one of those silly moments out of a fairy tale.” After one year of dating, the couple tied the knot in September 2012. The pair share three daughters: Inez, James, and Betty. “They are the most capable people I know,” the Canada native told Access of his wife and kids in November 2020. “So I think if anything got crazy or scary in my life, they are the first people I would lean on because they have wisdom and strength and they're calm under fire.” Keep scrolling for a look back at Marvel stars who once dated:  Before making her way in the Marvel world, the Lost in Translation star started dating the future Deadpool actor in 2007. The duo separated in December 2010 after two years of marriage. Shutterstock (2)  The Iron Man star briefly dated Tomei in 1994 after they starred together in the movie Only You. The My Cousin Vinny actress later went on to play Aunt May in the Tom Holland Spider-Man films. Moviestore/Shutterstock  After years of denying a romance, the Spider-Man costars made things official in 2021. "Zendaya and Tom started off as really great friends and stayed that way for a long while before things turned romantic,” a source told Us Weekly in July 2021. Holland shared a photo of him and Zendaya for her birthday in September 2021, marking their first shared photo since they were outed as a couple. The snap was liked over 19 million times. "It's crazy, but something we try not to think about all that much," Holland said of the response in a December 2021 interview with PA Media. "You know, we're here to do a job, we're here to promote a movie that we love and we're proud of, and we're very lucky that we have fans that are so supportive and so invested in our lives." He added that Zendaya approves everything he posts, revealing, "We're very careful with how much of our personal lives we share, so everything is something that goes through, not planning, but, like, you're like, 'Hey, can I post this?' And you're like, 'Let me just have a look.'" Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The WandaVision star was briefly linked to Hiddleston, who plays Thor's brother Loki, in 2015. In addition to sharing the screen in the MCU, the duo played husband and wife in the 2015 Hank Williams biopic I Saw the Light. Brian Patterson/Shutterstock  Pratt, now known for playing Peter Quill (a.k.a. Star-Lord) in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, dated VanCamp from 2004 to 2007 after they played brother and sister on the TV series Everwood. The Revenge alum plays Sharon Carter, the great-niece of Peggy Carter, in the MCU. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The Labyrinth star appeared as Betty Ross in 2003's Hulk, which isn't technically part of the MCU. She has been married to Bettany, who plays Vision, since January 2003. The couple share two children. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  While the Oscar nominee doesn't appear on screen in any Marvel movies, he does provide the voice of Rocket Racoon, who is one of the Guardians of the Galaxy. He dated Saldana, who plays Gamora, in 2012 after they met on the set of the movie The Words. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The Last Duel star and the Alias alum were wed from 2005 to 2018. Affleck later returned to the world of comic books, albeit the DC universe, when he played Batman in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Mark J Terrill/AP/Shutterstock  The Deep Water actor dated the Goop founder from 1997 to 2000 after meeting on the set of Shakespeare in Love. In the MCU, Paltrow plays Pepper Potts, wife of Tony Stark. Shutterstock (2)  Evans is now known for playing Captain America, but his first Marvel movie was 2005's Fantastic Four, in which he played the Human Torch. He dated Biel, who starred in 2004's Blade: Trinity, off and on from 2001 to 2006. Shutterstock (2) |
| Hollywood Hits Pause on Filming, Tours and More Over COVID-19: See the List Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:55 PM PST The coronavirus outbreak, which hit the U.S. in early 2020, has had major implications on the well-being of all humans — and it's continuing to have a major impact on Hollywood. Movies, including Mission: Impossible 7 and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Red Notice, paused production and sent casts and crews home amid the initial breakout. Films such as James Bond's No Time to Die, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mulan have either postponed or canceled their China runs altogether in last year. According to a February 2020 report from Business Insider, the outbreak could result in more than $1 billion of lost revenue for the film industry. "There are so many moving parts and implications, not just for movie theaters but for public spaces in general," Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian told Business Insider at the time. "The uncertainty is the one thing that is certain. At the end of the year, box-office numbers, particularly regarding China, are going to have an asterisk." The rapid spread of the virus also resulted in the cancellation of music events and shut down production on several TV shows. Green Day and BTS were among the musical acts who were forced to pushback tour dates in Asia in 2020. Talk shows initially filmed episodes without TV audiences, but later opted to shut down for weeks before gradually making a return to hosting live audiences. The Amazing Race pumped the brakes on its shoot, while filming of Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette was delayed until the summer of 2020. As global safety regulations have slightly lessened, the industry began the process of returning to semi-normalcy with caution. The Batman returned to set in London in September 2020 after closing up shop six months prior, but production briefly shut down for the second time after star Robert Pattinson reportedly contracted coronavirus. Casts from Grey's Anatomy, The Conners, Mom, Riverdale and Supernatural have also made their way back to set. Meanwhile, talk shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show have utilized virtual audiences to make their return a bit smoother before bringing back fans. Some movies made it into theaters across the world in late 2020 and early 2021, but restrictions are still in place within the entertainment industry as the COVID-19 crisis continues. "When shooting during a pandemic, you have to connect with your costars in different ways," Reese Witherspoon joked via Instagram in September 2021, sharing photos of herself wearing a face shield and posing with photos of her Morning Show costar Jennifer Aniston. While some concerts have resumed their touring schedule, others, including Post Malone's Posty Fest, postponed dates once more in 2021, pushing events to 2022 in hopes that the coronavirus numbers will again go down. Scroll down below to see a list of all the entertainment events that's been impacted by the coronavirus.  “We regret that we are unable to continue the Christmas Spectacular this season due to increasing challenges from the pandemic,” a statement on the Rockettes' official website read in December 2021. “We had hoped we could make it through the season and are honored to have hosted hundreds of thousands of fans at more than 100 shows over the last seven weeks. We have loved bringing back this cherished tradition that helps usher in the holiday season in New York City and look forward to welcoming fans back to Radio City Music Hall in 2022.” Craig Ruttle/AP/Shutterstock  As positive COVID-19 cases in New York City rapidly increased, several Broadway shows canceled performances in December 2021. Tina, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme, Mrs. Doubtfire and Ain't Too Proud all scrapped performances because at least one member of the cast or crew tested positive for coronavirus. Evan Agostini/AP/Shutterstock  The Broadway production canceled its September 29, 2021, performance after “breakthrough COVID-19 cases” were detected within the musical company. The official Twitter account for the show confirmed the news that day, writing, “Because the wellness and safety of our guests, cast and crew are our top priority, tonight’s performance, Wednesday, September 29th, is canceled,” noting that all tickets would be refunded and further details about future performances would be announced later. Courtesy Aladdin the Musical/Twitter  The five-member boy band announced their holiday album would be postponed until 2022 while their Las Vegas show, A Very Backstreet Christmas Party, would be canceled. "The past 6 months we have been hard at work on our next creative endeavor, a BSB Christmas album,” the band said in a statement via Instagram in September 2021. “We are so excited and proud of what we have and the way it's all coming together. We feel that this is one of our best creations yet and that this creation deserves the best possible scenario and set up for success. The statement continued, “With the current state of the world still limiting our travel and causing small things in these processes to take much longer, we have decided to wait until 2022 to release our Christmas album and subsequently will be canceling our limited Las Vegas run of Christmas shows.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  The alt-rock group announced in August 2021 that they would not be going on the road the following month as originally planned. "Regretfully, we announce today that we are canceling our 11-date U.S. September run," the band, which is made up of Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering and Paz Lenchantin, wrote in a statement. "We have determined that with the current surge in COVID cases — made worse by the Delta variant — that this is the right decision for our fans and crewmembers' safety, as well as our own. We ask that our fans stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you all soon. La la love you." RMV/Shutterstock  Dan and Eugene Levy announced the cancelation of their Schitt's Creek: The Farewell tour after initially postponing it months earlier amid the pandemic. “When we postponed the Schitt's Creek: The Farewell tour, we had every hope and intention of traveling to see you later this year,” the show creators wrote via a statement on Instagram in August 2021. “However, despite our best efforts to reschedule while keeping your health and safety at the forefront, we’ve found that state and local mandates vary too widely to do so in the near future. So, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all tour dates that were scheduled pre-pandemic.” Cbc/ITV/Kobal/Shutterstock  Frontman Tyler Hubbard announced that the band canceled their fall tour via Instagram in August 2021. “We’ve been faced with one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make it a while,” the statement read. “Due to the rising COVID cases and risk of putting our family, band and crew, friends, and fans in harm's way, we’ve decided it’s best to cancel the fall tour. This breaks our hearts as we were so excited to get back our and throw a party for the fans. We are so disappointed.” Debby Wong/Shutterstock  The country crooner confirmed in August 2021 that he was canceling the remainder of his stadium tour. “Since restarting the tour in July, The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour has entertained over 300,000 fans across the first 5 cities,” a statement on his website read. “Now, with a new wave of the Covid-19 virus spreading across the nation, the tour has arrived at the very difficult decision of canceling and refunding approximately 350,000 tickets in the tour's next 5 cities.” Concerts were canceled in Ohio, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts and Tennessee. At the time of the announcement, Brooks' team noted that they were seeking new tour dates in 2022. Kevin Wolf/AP/Shutterstock  New York City’s Broadway shows have now been affected by coronavirus closures. On March 12, Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League, announced that all performances have been suspended, effective immediately. They hope to resume shows on April 13. "Broadway has the power to inspire, enrich and entertain, and together we are committed to making that vital spirit a reality,” she said in a statement. “Once our stages are lit again, we will welcome fans back with open arms so that they can continue to experience the joy, heart, and goodwill that our shows so passionately express every night." After already being extended more than once, the Broadway League confirmed in October that the shutdown would continue through May 2021. "With nearly 97,000 workers who rely on Broadway for their livelihood and an annual economic impact of $14.8 billion to the city, our membership is committed to re-opening as soon as conditions permit us to do so. We are working tirelessly with multiple partners on sustaining the industry once we raise our curtains again," St. Martin said in a statement to Deadline at the time. Shutterstock  After 833 shows, the team behind Mean Girls announced via Twitter on January 7, 2021, that the "the time has come for us to say, 'Goodbye' to Broadway as we will not be reopening upon its return." The statement promised that a national tour and Paramount Pictures' film adaptation of the musical are still in the works. "Thank you for helping us make fetch happen," the team added. Michael Zorn/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Universal Pictures’ Candyman was pushed back from its October 16 debut to an unknown date in 2021. YouTube (2)  New York Comic-Con producer ReedPop announced on August 11 that the event will no longer occur at Javits Center. The event will instead be streamed on YouTube from October 8-11. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  The wait for the upcoming Tom Holland threequel is far from over. Sony pushed back the franchise’s third installment from November 5, 2021 to December 17, 2021. Shutterstock  In addition to Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 being delayed, Tom Cruise’s other summer blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, was postponed amid the pandemic. It was initially scheduled to hit theaters on June 26, 2020, but was pushed back to December 23, 2020. The anticipated sequel was delayed once more to July 2, 2021. Broadimage/Shutterstock  MTV put an indefinite hold on production of the reality show’s second season, Page Six reported on July 16. The cast had filmed three episodes of the new season before it was shutdown. The network has yet to publicly address the delay. Ellen von Unwerth/MTV  "2020 is a year like no other. We are in a pivotal time in this nation's history. Collectively, we are fighting parallel pandemics, Covid-19, systematic racism and police brutality,” Made in America wrote in a statement on their website on July 1. “Now is the time to protect the health of our artists, fans, partners and community as well as focus on our support for organizations and individuals fighting for social justice and equality in our country. Therefore, the Made In America festival will be rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend 2021." Jay-Z’s music festival usually takes place in Philadelphia over the holiday weekend. Rmv/Shutterstock  CBS announced on July 14 that the reality series has been pulled from its fall lineup as the network waits to resume production. Amazing Race, which finished production on season 32 before the pandemic hit, will take its place. “Producers for Survivor, the Network’s perennial Wednesday 8:00 p.m. series, are continuing to work with officials in Fiji on the appropriate time to start production on its next edition, with health and safety matters the top priority for everyone involved,” the network wrote in a press release. Robert Voets/CBS  Production was halted on the seventh installment of Tom Cruise’s popular action series, which was scheduled to film in Italy amid the rise of coronavirus. “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our cast and crew, and efforts of the local Venetian government to halt public gatherings in response to the threat of coronavirus, we are altering the production plan for our three-week shoot in Venice, the scheduled first leg of an extensive production for Mission: Impossible 7,” a Paramount spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on February 24, adding that they wanted to be "mindful of the concerns of the crew and are allowing them to return home until production starts." In October, Cruise and costar Hayley Atwell were spotted on set in Rome, one month after director Christopher McQuarrie confirmed via Instagram that production was back on. The film is set to be released on November 19, 2021. Stephen Vaughan/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock  Though season 4 was supposed to drop in the Fall of 2020, Hulu announced in June 2020 that the season was officially pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic. Courtesy of George Kraychyk/Hulu  Fox announced on June 18 that the dance competition series will “not be moving forward due to health and governmental restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” While the studio hoped to air season 17 of the show this summer, the format doesn’t make it possible to “meet the standards we’ve set for viewers and contestants.” FOX  The "Hello" singer's manager, Jonathan Dickins, told Music Week on June 22 that her highly anticipated fourth album will be delayed. "It [the album] isn't coming in September, it’ll be ready when it’s ready," he said. "We’re all in the same boat, you’re doing stuff and then all of a sudden, the world stops." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The CBS soap opera announced on June 17 that it was halting production for a second time to expand its COVID-19 testing. "We have paused very briefly to modify our testing protocol to better accommodate the large volume of testing needed. Safety remains our top priority as we continue to move forward with the production of the Bold and the Beautiful. B&B filmed with cast and crew today and it was a successful first day back at work,” a spokesperson for the show’s producer Bell-Phillip Television said in a statement per Variety. Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip TV/CBS  Season 10 of the horror anthology will be pushed back until 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. “A lot of what I was going to shoot was dependent on a very specific moment,” creator Ryan Murphy told The Wrap in May. “It was a weather-dependent show. So now I don’t know. I don’t know what we’re going to do. I don’t know what I’m gonna do next with that show. I don’t know if I’ll accelerate another season or wait till next year to shoot this one.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The fourth Matrix installment was in production in Germany before the pandemic hit, but its release is now being moved back from May 21, 2021, to April 1, 2022. Instead, Warner Bros. will release Godzilla vs. Kong in the Matrix film’s original May 2021 slot. Production on the Matrix 4 resumed in June. Warner Bros/Village Roadshow Pictures/Kobal/Shutterstock  CBS announced on April 29, via TV Line, that season 32 of the competition series would no longer be premiering on May 20, as originally planned. Instead, it will arrive later in 2020, but no date has been set. The network previously revealed on February 28 that production on the reality show would halt amid coronavirus fears. “No Racers or anyone on the production team travelling with them have contracted the virus, or shown symptoms, and we are not aware of anyone being exposed to it,” CBS said in statement to Variety at the time. Elizabeth Morris/CBS  On May 15, the “Girls Like You” band announced that they will postpone their summer 2020 tour due to the pandemic. The new dates will be scheduled for 2021. “We want everyone to take care of themselves this summer and we really look forward to being back out with all our fans healthy and happy next year,” frontman Adam Levine said in a statement, per Billboard. Mark Humphrey/AP/Shutterstock  “Right now, it’s important that we all continue to look out for one another by upholding the guidelines set forth by the experts, leaders and front-line heroes working tirelessly to get us all through this difficult time,” Chip and Joanna Gaines said in a statement via Entertainment Weekly on April 21. “With this as our top priority, we’ve decided to delay Magnolia Network’s launch until we can safely resume production." The original October 4, 2020 launch date has been postponed to an unknown date. In the meantime, the couple announced that they will air a preview of what’s to come from their future venture on April 26. Brian Ach/AP/Shutterstock  The “Shake It Off” singer announced on April 17 that she was cancelling all of her shows and appearances in 2020 due to the virus. "I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision," she wrote on Twitter. "Please, please stay healthy and safe. I'll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what's important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us." Previously scheduled tour dates for her “Lover” tour will be rescheduled for 2021 and refunds for the US shows will be available May 1. Shutterstock  The Friends reunion special will not be available when the streaming platform launches due to the pandemic, Variety reported on April 10. HBO Max announced that the cast will return to shoot the reunion on the Warner Bros. Studio lot once the production shutdown ends. Courtesy of TV Land  The singer announced on April 10 that his rescheduled tour will begin in October 2020 following nationwide shutdowns due to coronavirus. “I’m happy to announce that my tour dates have been rescheduled and ticket on sales will be available soon. Let me know what city you are planning to attend and what song you want me to play,” David wrote on Instagram. The dates have since been rescheduled for early 2021. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Organizers for the art event announced on April 11 that Burning Man, which was scheduled to take place in August, was canceled due to coronavirus. The event will now take place online. Shutterstock  Season 5 of the Showtime series will still premiere May 3, but after seven episodes, Billions will be off the air for an undecided length of the time. Jeff Neumann/SHOWTIME  The Showtime comedy will go on hiatus six episodes into season 2 beginning April 12. Nicole Wilder/SHOWTIME  The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in April that the highly anticipated adaption of the Broadway musical will be “redated at a later time” amid the pandemic. Walter McBride/INFphoto.com  The new Minions movie will be released on July 2, 2021, a year later than it’s initial premiere date. As a result, Sing 2, which was set for July 2021, won’t hit theaters until December 22, 2021. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS  The Fox musical drama’s sixth and final season will be cut short amid the coronavirus pandemic. Production on Empire halted due to the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the planned series finale not being filmed. Empire will now end on April 21 with episode 18 instead of its intended 20th episode. According to a report from Deadline on April 1, the series finale will “likely” use footage that was shot for episode 19, which wasn’t finished shooting due to the outbreak. Chuck Hodes/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock  The heiress announced during an Instagram Live chat on March 30 that her YouTube documentary, which was set for a May release, has been postponed. “We have delayed the release of my film,” she told her followers. ''It was supposed to debut at [the Tribeca Film Festival] and go into theatres afterwards, but because Tribeca is delayed, and the theatres are not open, we decided it was best to wait, because it's an incredible film and I'm so proud of it.'' This Is Paris arrived on YouTube on September 14. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were supposed to kick off on July 24, have been postponed to July 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. On March 30 the International Olympic Committee revealed that the new dates will be July 23 to August 8 next year and the Paralympic Games will switch to August 24 to September 5, 2021. KIMIMASA MAYAMA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Varsity Spirit announced on March 15, that the NCA Collegiate Cheer Championship, which was scheduled for April 8 to April 12, in Daytona, Florida, was canceled. Several cast members of Netflix’s docuseries Cheer reacted to the devastating news, including coach Monica Aldama who shared her “heart is breaking.” Guy Bell/Shutterstock  Producers for the Waitress musical’s London production confirmed that the show will not re-open after the coronavirus pandemic. “It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of our beloved London production of Waitress the Musical,” the producers declared via Twitter on March 27. “As you’ll be aware, we’ve had to temporarily lower the curtain at the Adelphi Theatre and it’s now unlikely that the diner will reopen once this period of uncertainty is over. If things do change and there is a world in which we believe we could continue a run at the Adelphi before 4th July, we will be in touch.” Dan Wooller/Shutterstock  Stassi Schroeder previously announced on her podcast, “Straight Up with Stassi,” that the Vanderpump Rules reunion show would be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Though the special was originally scheduled to air during the first week in April, it debuted the following month. Tommy Garcia/Bravo  "Anyone who knows me, knows that performing has always been my favorite part of working in music," the former One Direction member said in a Twitter statement on March 24 after pushing back his April, May and June European performances to 2021. "However, during times like these, the safety and protection of touring crew, fans, and everyone else around the world is an immediate priority ... I can’t wait to see you out on the road as soon as it’s safe to do so. Until then, treat people with kindness. H." Shutterstock  Ahead of schedule, The Walking Dead season 10 will conclude with its 15th episode on April 5. While lockdowns have "unfortunately made it impossible" for the team behind the AMC series to finish producing the season finale they had planned, the first half of the current season will be available to stream online for free until May 1. AMC  The "Stupid Love" singer took to Twitter to announce that she came to the conclusion that postponing the release of her upcoming album, Chromatica, was the right thing to do in this uncertain time. "First of all, I want to make sure everyone is staying safe and practicing social distancing. Please know that I'm thinking of all of you," Gaga began on March 24. "This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us, and while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn't feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic." Gaga also noted that a run of performances in Las Vegas in late April and early May had been canceled, and revealed that she had planned a secret Coachella set before the festival was ultimately put on hold. "I hope you can see that when the album does come out, I want us to be able to dance together, sweat together, hug and kiss each other, and make it the most bombastic celebration of all time," the Grammy winner concluded. "I can't wait to be dancing with you all!" Chromatica, however, was later released on May 29. Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  The band revealed the release of their third album, Women in Music Pt. III, would be postponed on March 23. "Due to everything that is going on with covid-19 and the changing nature of travel policies and quarantines across the world, we've decided it is best to postpone the release of women in music pt. iii, to later this summer," HAIM wrote in a statement via Twitter. "This wasn't an easy decision for us at all … We can't wait to reschedule everything we had in mind for you all and we can't wait to see all of you on the road when it's 100% safe to do so. in the meantime, we are gonna be dropping some new tunes." The forthcoming record dropped on June 26. imageSPACE/Shutterstock  The "Havana" singer announced on March 24 that she was "truly heartbroken" over having to postpone her upcoming Romance tour, which was schedule to kick off in Norway at the end of May. "With all the news constantly coming out and so much that is really unknown, we're also taking extreme precautions to protect ourselves, our team, our dancers, our band, our crew and ultimately you guys," she told fans via Instagram. "We can't start rehearsals without putting people at risk and with so much up in the air with no real and definitive end in sight, I feel this is the responsible thing to do. We will do our best to reschedule as soon as we are able to ... I love you so much." Shutterstock  The Riverdale star announced on March 22 that her upcoming poetry book, Swimming Lessons, would no longer be released in May. “[It is] now being pushed to later this year, in the fall,” Reinhart told her followers. “It’s a bummer, but it’s just the way it is right now, and right now there are much more important things going on in the world than a poetry book. … I wanted to say I’m sorry for those who had pre-ordered and were looking forward to it. It’ll come eventually. Thank you for being patient.” Reinhart’s book was published on September 29. RINGO CHIU/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  After Andy Cohen confirmed his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 20, he announced that he would postpone production on his Bravo talk show. “As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better,” he said via Instagram. After making a full recovery, he began shooting his show from home on March 30. Courtesy of Andy Cohen/Instagram  Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley biopic, starring Austin Butler, has been forced to pump the brakes on its pre-production phase after one of its stars, Tom Hanks, along with his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for the virus. The Oscar winner and Wilson were down in Australia for the upcoming movie when they came in contact with coronavirus. “Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches,” Hanks confirmed via Instagram on March 11. “Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.” His statement continued, “Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We’ll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves! Hanx!” Months after recovering from COVID-19, Hanks returned to Australia in September right before production resumed. Hollywood Photo Archive/Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The country singer admitted to her fans via Instagram that the week leading up to the release of her new album, kelsea, was going to "look a lot different" than what she had hoped. "I really wanted there to be so many moments and opportunities for me, face to face, to play these songs for the first time," she said on March 16. "But what I care about more than that is everyone staying safe and staying healthy ... The silver lining is that I really believe that music can bring a lot of peace when things feel unsettled, and it can make you feel calm when life feels chaotic." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  On March 17, Deadline reported that the ABC singing competition was sending its competitors home and halting performance rehearsals due to concerns over COVID-19, two weeks before the live shows were set to begin. Season 18 later resumed filming remotely and aired its first-ever virtual finale in May. ABC/Eric McCandless  "In light of the recommendations of federal, state, and local government officials, and of experts from the WHO and other organizations, we have decided to postpone the opening of ModelLand," a statement from Banks and her team said as they pushed back the planned May 1 grand opening of the fashion and beauty theme park. "During this uncertain time, please take care of yourselves. Find ways to connect with your loved ones digitally and utilize this time to organize and prepare for the unexpected. We will see you on the other side of this!" Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  For the first time in 75 years, the annual horse racing competition will not take place on the first Saturday in May. Instead, the Churchill Downs association confirmed that the derby will be pushed back until September. "Our team is united in our commitment to holding the very best Kentucky Derby ever and certainly the most unique in any of our lifetimes," the statement read on March 17. "While we are always respectful of the time-honored traditions of the Kentucky Derby, our Company’s true legacy is one of resilience, the embracing of change and unshakeable resolve." The event resumed on September 5. Shutterstock  The Very Cavallari star announced via Instagram on March 18 that the Nashville, Chicago and Los Angeles locations of her jewelry and home goods store, Uncommon James, would be closing. "The health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities are priority at this time," the reality star said. "We hope everyone is staying safe and making the best of the situation." Both Chicago and Nashville locations have since reopened. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which stars Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, will no longer hit theaters on May 1. As of March 17, Disney has not yet announced a rescheduled release date, according to Variety. It is now set to be released on May 7, 2021. Jay Maidment/Marvel/Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock  "Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week — and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty, this is now our only viable option," Glastonbury music festival's founder, Michael Eavis, said on March 18, confirming that the legendary U.K. event would return in 2021. "The cancellation of this year’s festival will no doubt come as a terrible blow to our incredible crew and volunteers who work so hard to make this event happen." Shutterstock  TVLine reported on March 16 that the sketch comedy series halted production on season 45 amid the virus. The decision led to the cancelation of an upcoming episode scheduled for March 28, which would have featured John Krasinski as the host and Dua Lipa as the musical guest. NBC is holding off on confirming plans for its five additional remaining episodes. SNL will return for season 46 on October 3. Will Heath/NBC  Amid the "uncertainty" of the coronavirus crisis, the beloved Eurovision Song Contest is being postponed until 2021. "The current situation across Europe is likely to remain uncertain for the coming months and at this stage we cannot guarantee we would be able to stage an event of this size with this many stakeholders later this year," a statement from the European Broadcasting Union read on March 18. "The unique format of the Song Contest as an international live event means that it is not possible to identify any realistic alternative. We therefore have no choice other than to cancel the show." Shutterstock  On March 16, the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed that the 2020 Met Gala scheduled for May 4 will be postponed over coronavirus fears. The announcement comes four days after the Met said it would remain closed for the time being after two staffers showed coronavirus symptoms. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The studio announced that Invisible Man, Emma and The Hunt would be available to view through on-demand on March 20, which is months ahead of schedule. Trolls World Tour, meanwhile, would opt for an on-demand run beginning on March 20 instead of delaying it for a theatrical release. The upcoming Trolls installment was supposed to hit theaters on April 10. “Universal Pictures has a broad and diverse range of movies with 2020 being no exception. Rather than delaying these films or releasing them into a challenged distribution landscape, we wanted to provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable,” Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal CEO, said in a statement on March 16, per Variety. “We hope and believe that people will still go to the movies in theaters where available, but we understand that for people in different areas of the world that is increasingly becoming less possible.” Mark Rogers/Universal  The legendary crooner announced on March 16 that the North American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour will be rescheduled. "This tough decision has been made with the safety and well-being of his fans put to the fore, at a time when health services are under increased pressure and with the concern that these gatherings risk accelerating the spread of the Coronavirus [COVID-19]," read a statement obtained by Billboard. Dates affected include shows from March 26 through May 2. However, performances for May 22 through July 8 remain as scheduled. John announced the new 2022 dates for his North American and European tours in September. PPE/SIPA/Shutterstock  The former One Direction announced that he would postpone his tour amid the pandemic. “Can’t believe I’m having to write this, but I’m very sad to say that after two incredible shows so far, the rest of my mainland European tour shows have been rescheduled to August,” he wrote on March 12. “I can’t wait to see you all soon. Louis x.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The annual awards show, which was originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 29, at The Shrine Auditorium, is officially postponed. iHeartRadio said in a statement on March 16, "As you may know, the Shrine in Los Angeles recently announced that it is officially closed for events through March 31 the earliest — which includes the iHeartRadio Music Awards scheduled to air on FOX, Sunday, March 29. The safety of our guests, employees, artists and partners is our main priority. iHeartMedia and FOX will plan to reschedule at the appropriate time and will provide more information and relevant updates as they become available. Refunds are being issued to ticketed guests." The ceremony took place on September 4. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Netflix shut down production on all of its U.S. and Canada-filmed shows over growing coronavirus concerns, earlier this year, including Stranger Things. The series announced on October 1, that the cast has resumed production for season 4, teasing the return to work with a photo of a clock behind a scene slate. “Meanwhile in the upside down…” the tweet read. Netflix  Fans will have to wait just a little longer for the Real Housewives of Atlanta. When a Twitter user asked Andy Cohen on March 13 if the special would be “cancelled or postponed,” Cohen quickly put an end to the mystery. “Postponed,” he wrote. “Omg we all need something to look forward to. And you will get it!” The reunion special, which was held virtually via Zoom, aired in May. Tommy Garcia/Bravo  The Rock revealed in an Instagram post on March 14 that production on his Netflix movie Red Notice, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, was being shut down for two weeks. Johnson shared a video that showed him addressing the crew. “It’s my privilege to speak eye to eye with our entire crew to help give a little clarity and guidance, as the most important thing right now is for us to get everyone home to their concerned families,” he captioned the clip. “Gotta protect our babies, spouses, loved ones and elderly. We’ll continue to monitor and assess this situation closely to make the best decisions for our families first and then our businesses. We’re a resilient nation who ultimately, will always rise to the occasion to be accountable and work together to overcome whatever hardship lies in front of us. Our country will do its job, as the rest of the world will do theirs. Everyone please stay healthy, vigilant, safe and let’s protect one another. We’re all in this — together. DJ.” After Johnson revealed his own coronavirus battle in August, he returned to the set of Red Notice later that following month. Shutterstock  Warner Bros. announced in a statement on March 14 that it was pausing production on the film starring Robert Pattinson, which has been shooting in London. “Warner Bros. Pictures feature production of The Batman will hiatus filming for two weeks beginning today,” the studio said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “The studio will continue to monitor the situation closely.” Filming resumed in September but was halted for the second time after Pattinson reportedly contracted coronavirus. Weeks after the reports of Pattinson’s health condition surfaced, the cast and crew went back to the London set again. Shutterstock  The 55th ACM awards, which were to be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 5, were rescheduled for September. “The ACM Awards is a tentpole event for our Country Music industry, and the Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on so that we can honor our artist community,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said in a statement on March 15. “This decision involved many partners, stakeholders and the industry who we have been in constant conversations with over the past several days as the situation has developed. We look forward to identifying a future date that we can celebrate with our Country community safely.” Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  After halting filming on her talk show, the American Idol winner announced on March 13 that she was delaying her Las Vegas residency. “As you may know, production on The Kelly Clarkson Show was temporarily shut down late last night and out of concern and care for everyone’s safety, we have chosen to postpone the April 1st opening of my Las Vegas residency, Invincible, until July,” she tweeted. “Details regarding ticket replacement are forthcoming and I can’t wait to see you this summer. For now, please keep your loved ones close, safe and healthy.” Shutterstock  “We love you guys and we are praying for everyone’s safety and wellness. We’ll see you soon,” the trio captioned a statement that they shared on their social media accounts on Friday, March 13. “Hey guys, we’ve been monitoring the situation and after careful consideration and growing concern for our fans, touring staff, and families’ wellness we regret to announce that our April 1 – 18 Las Vegas residency at Park MGM is being cancelled,” the statement read. “We did not make this decision lightly. We were so excited for the opportunity to share an amazing show with you guys, but nothing is more important than everyone’s health and safety. We are so sad to disappoint you guys, but it’s important for everyone to do what we can to keep everyone healthy.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  On March 13, Ellen DeGeneres announced that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be suspending production completely until March 30. “We just want to take every precaution to ensure that we do our part to keep everyone healthy,” DeGeneres wrote via Twitter. “I love you guys, and can’t wait to come back. I’m already bored.” The news came one day after she revealed that her talk show would be moving forward without a studio audience. On March 12, the Today show suspended the use of a live audience, as did The Kelly Clarkson Show. Nathan Congleton/NBC  The ABC show shut down production on March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Out of an abundance of caution, production is postponed on Grey’s Anatomy effective immediately,” showrunner Krista Vernoff, director Debbie Allen and line producer James Williams said in a letter to the Grey’s cast and crew on March 12. “We are going home now for at least two weeks and waiting to see how the coronavirus situation evolves. This decision was made to ensure the health and safety of the whole cast and crew and the safety of our loved ones outside of work, and it was made in accordance with Mayor Garcetti’s suggestion that we not gather in groups of more than 50.” ABC/Christopher Willard  The superstar singer announced on March 12 that she would be postponing the North American leg of her world tour, which was scheduled to take place in 14 cities throughout March and April. “I’m so sorry for disappointing my fans in Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh," Dion said in a statement on March 10, about two of her concerts that she will be rescheduling. "I hope everyone understands." Larry Marano/Shutterstock  NBC and CBS suspended production on two late-night programs, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers, on March 12. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions about future shows as we get closer to the start of production,” NBC said in a statement. CBS announced that the network would stop production of three original Seth Meyers broadcasts scheduled for next week and move into a hiatus through March 30. Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel later began filming at-home versions of their shows. However, Fallon made his way back to his late-night set in July, and Meyers did the same in early September. Kimmel also returned to the studio on September 21 after taking a hiatus during the summer. Andrew Lipovsky/NBC  The West Hollywood festival, which was scheduled to run from June 12-14, was cancelled on March 12. "Due to the concerns of COVID-19, [event organizer Christopher Street West] will postpone all events related to the 50th Anniversary of LA Pride that were scheduled for June 2020," a tweet from the festival’s official account read. "Organizers are assessing the situation. More information to be provided around the postponement as details become available." Ronen Tivony/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  Several reality and game shows produced by Fremantle, including America’s Got Talent, The Price Is Right and Family Feud, have suspended filming or chosen to film without a studio audience, according to a statement released by the company on March 12. “Due to the ongoing global situation around Covid-19, we have been working closely with our production teams and network partners to take measures to help minimize the risk of exposure to our cast, crew and live audiences,” the statement read. “Effective immediately, we will refrain from filming in front of live audiences for our current productions America’s Got Talent and Family Feud. As live audiences are integral to the format of The Price Is Right, we will be suspending production for the short term.” Eric McCandless/CBS  The talk show host announced on March 12 that The Wendy Williams Show would be shutting down production indefinitely due to the virus. “To our dedicated Wendy Show staff,” a statement released to the team read, “the safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Considering the current escalation of the Coronavirus, production will be put on hold, indefinitely. However, the office will remain open for you to pick up any materials or personal items.” Williams initially began filming her show from home, but she returned to the studio on September 21 for season 12. Evan Falk/Shutterstock  Disneyland in Anaheim, California, as well as Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resorts closed their doors in March due to the virus. Downtown Disney reopened on July 9, but the park remains closed. Disney World reopened its doors in Florida on July 11, nearly four months after being shut down. HongKong Disneyland, which was also closed, reopened in June only to close again on July 15. Disney is set to lay off 28,000 park employees after struggling amid COVID-19 closures. Marc Rasmus/imageBROKER/Shutterstock  The New York-based film affair, cofounded by Robert DeNiro, announced on March 12 that the week-long event would be postponed amid the outbreak. It was scheduled for April 15 to April 26. “We founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to heal our community after the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. We were determined to overcome our fear and anxiety by joining together. It is in our DNA to march forward while caring about our community,” Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, said in a statement. “We have made the difficult decision to postpone the 19th Tribeca Film Festival (April 15-26) based on the announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that events of 500 people or more are banned due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.” Rosenthal added, “We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public while also supporting our friends, filmmakers and storytellers who look to Tribeca as a platform to showcase their work to audiences. We will be back to you shortly with our plans.” Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock  The $200 million Disney live-action remake was officially postponed on March 12. Before the delay announcement was made, Liu Yifei — who plays the titular character — told The Hollywood Reporter on February 26, “I’m really hoping for a miracle and that this will just be over soon.” Mulan was later released to Disney+ on September 4. Disney  On March 12, NCAA president Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors cancelled the men’s and women’s college basketball games in addition to its winter and spring NCAA championships. Before reaching this conclusion, the NCAA decided to not go through with its postseason tournaments. “This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities,” a statement from the NCAA read. Nati Harnik/AP/Shutterstock  The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fam induction ceremony, originally scheduled for May, has been postponed, Vulture reported on March 12. “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” Hall of Fame president Joel Peresman said in a statement. “Our first concern is to the health and safety of our attendees and artists and we are complying to the direction of the local and state authorities and common sense. We look forward to rescheduling the ceremony and will make that announcement at the earliest convenience.” Shutterstock  “With the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, Warner Bros. Television Group is halting production on some of our 70-plus series and pilots currently filming or about to begin,” Warner Bros. Television Group told Us Weekly in a statement on March 13, revealing they were delaying season 16. “There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any of our productions, but the health and safety of our employees, casts and crews remains our top priority.” The statement concluded: “During this time, we will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control as well as local officials and public health professionals in each city where our productions are based.” As far as Bachelor Summer Games goes, they are still keeping an eye on whether or not it will happen at all. “Nothing official has been announced. But, a key component of that is getting foreigners in our country,” host Chris Harrison explained. “All these people coming in, that's going to be much harder, and I'm not sure we're going to be able to do it. So, nothing official, but it's probably highly unlikely at this point that we could pull this off.” The Bachelorette resumed production in July at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California, and the season set to premiere on October 13. Meanwhile, The Bachelor is set to begin filming season 25 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, at the end of September. John Fleenor/ABC  The Morning Show, which is currently filming its second season on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, announced on March 12 that it would be going on a two-week hiatus due to coronavirus fears. “In concert with our dedicated partners at Apple, we have concluded it would be prudent to take a two-week hiatus to assess the situation and ensure the safety of the incredible people who make this show,” Michael Ellenberg, Founder and CEO of Media Res., which is the studio making the series in conjunction with Apple TV +, said in a statement via Deadline. Media Res/Apple TV+/Kobal/Shutterstock  John Krasinski revealed on March 12 that he would be postponing the release of his film, A Quiet Place Part II, until it was safe for fans to see in theaters. “One of the things I’m most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together. Due to the ever-changing circumstances of what’s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that,” he wrote via Twitter. “As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie…I’m gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together. So here’s to our group movie date! See you soon!” The film was initially moved to September 4, 2020, but it was delayed again to April 23, 2021. Paramount  On March 12, the franchise told fans via Instagram that the upcoming film would be pushing its original May 2020 global release to April 2021. It will now open on April 2, 2021 in North America. “While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration,” the statement read. “Moving will allow our global family to experience our new chapter together. We’ll see you next spring.” Shutterstock  The National Hockey League announced on March 12 that the remaining 189 games of the season will not be played in order to keep fans and players safe. “Following last night’s news that an NBA player has tested positive for coronavirus — and given that our leagues share so many facilities and locker rooms and it now seems likely that some member of the NHL community would test positive at some point — it is no longer appropriate to try to continue to play games at this time,” the NHL said in a statement. “Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup. Until then, we thank NHL fans for your patience and hope you stay healthy.” Shutterstock  Major League Baseball announced on March 12 that it’s delaying 2020 opening day, which was scheduled to take place on March 26, by at least two weeks. It has also cancelled the remaining spring training games effective as of 4 p.m. ET. “This action is being taken in the interests of safety and well-being of our players, Clubs and our millions of loyal fans,” the press release read. The organization will continue to monitor the situation as it impacts the rest of the regular season. Shutterstock  The band confirmed that they have cancelled their upcoming tour dates in Japan, including the Download Festival Japan, which was set to take place in March. “The promoter of our Japan shows suggested that we postpone the shows in Japan for the safety of the public, and we are heeding that advice,” the band say in a statement on their Twitter account. “Please know we are working on rescheduling shows and will try to announce those soon.” Shutterstock  The NBA will suspend its current season after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus. A statement from the NBA was issued to Twitter on the matter on March 11. “The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of tonight’s game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena,” the statement read. “At the time, tonight’s game was canceled. The affected player was not in the arena.” The NBA’s statement continued, “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.” Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock  As concern over the outbreak spreads, St. Patrick's Day festivities across the nation have been put on pause. With nearly 50 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York City, the New York Post reported on March 11 that the city's annual holiday parade would be scrapped. Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot followed suit, canceling the downtown Chicago parade and rescheduling the annual dyeing of the Chicago River for the sake of "the health and safety of Chicago's residents." Shutterstock In response to the virus, production on Survivor was postponed by CBS on March 11. “Due to concerns and uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19 globally, CBS and the producers of Survivor have taken the precautionary measure to delay production on the 41st season, which was set to begin filming later this month in Fiji,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement, per Deadline. “Pending worldwide events, the plan is to return to production on May 19th. The health and safety of the castaways and production members is our top priority.” Robert Voets/CBS  On March 11, the comedian announced that he would be postponing his March comedy tour dates due to the virus concerns. “Hey you guys. We've been looking forward to this upcoming tour for a long time, but after a lot of thought we have decided to postpone the March dates,” the actor wrote via Twitter. “Health officials say that large gatherings should be avoided to help stop or prevent the spread of the coronavirus, so we will reschedule the dates once things are back to normal. Stay safe, wash your hands, don’t make out with Schneider, and we will get through this like champs. Look forward to having a great night with you soon.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  On March 10, the a cappella group announced that they would push back the start of the European portion of their world tour. “Regretfully, we will be postponing the forthcoming European leg of our world tour,” Pentatonix tweeted. “Despite our best efforts and intentions, it is, simply, no longer possible for us to execute this tour the way we’d want to: safely, confidently and completely.” The group continued, “While we continue to gather information and work to reschedule each one of the dates, please hold on to your tickets, as we will follow up as soon as possible with information on each show. We are still very much excited to return and perform for you all, and, in the meantime, please stay safe and keep yourselves as healthy as possible. <3 PTX.” Shutterstock  The 2020 United Airlines New York City Half Marathon was canceled on March 10 amid the outbreak. The event was scheduled for March 15. “We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and the cancellation of the NYC Half is disappointing news to many, but the resources necessary to organize an event with 25,000 runners on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan have become strained during this difficult period,” a statement from the New York Road Runners group read. “Over the past week the NYRR team worked hard to adjust plans, implementing modifications and accommodations to alleviate crowding and facilitate social distancing. Unfortunately, it has become clear that we will be unable to proceed in the manner that our runners have come to expect at NYRR events, where the safety and security of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners, and spectators are our main concern.” Shutterstock  The Wendy Williams Show, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Dr. Phil all announced in March that they would temporarily stop filming their episodes in front of a live studio audience duo to coronavirus concerns. Talk shows including Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Tamron Hall Show and The View followed suit, airing the show without audiences. As of March 16, both Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Late Show With James Corden will no longer have audiences as a “precautionary measure.” VicaomCBS previously announced that Comedy Central’s Lights Out With David Spade and Tosh.O will not have audiences as of March 16 as well, as did CBS for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The same rule is being applied to NBC shows, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers. The Daily Show With Trevor Noah has also joined the group and will no longer have fans on hand during its tapings. Shutterstock  The singer backed out of his appearance on The ‘80s Cruise in March. “Unfortunately the Bret Michaels special event performance on March 13 and 14 have been cancelled due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak,” a statement on his official website read. “As of Sunday, March 8, 2020 it has been advised by the Centers for Disease Control that cruise ship travel be deferred for those with compromised immune systems. Bret Michaels, a life long type1 Diabetic, falls under the category of those that run the extreme high risk of contracting this illness. Even if this illness is not contracted by Bret, he runs the risk of being quarantined on the ship with fellow music fans that might fall ill. Once again, being a Type 1 Diabetic, this would pose a problem of having enough insulin and supplies on hand for his survival for an undetermined amount of time.” Shutterstock  While the new streaming service was set to have a launch party in Los Angeles on April 5 before the official launch the following day, the party was called off “out of an abundance of caution.” Shutterstock  The NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS closed locker rooms to reporters in March. The sports organizations are also exploring closed games without fans, but LeBron James made it clear that he isn’t playing without an audience. “We play games without the fans? Nah, that’s impossible,” James told The Associated Press. “I ain’t playing if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd. That’s who I play for. I play for my teammates, and I play for the fans. That’s what it’s all about. So if I show up to an arena and there ain’t no fans in there, I ain’t playing. They can do what they want to do.” Shutterstock  The traditional Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame, which kicks off the Olympics season in Greece each year, will take place without spectators on March 12. Shutterstock  The musician announced she would no longer be traveling to Melbourne, Australia, to headline the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert. As a result, the March 13 event was canceled. “Australia: Due to the recommendations of local, state, federal and international government authorities, including the Center for Disease Control, to reduce potential health risks in response to the current global health crisis, we are no longer traveling to Aus for the show,” Cyrus tweeted. “I am so disappointed to not be there, but I have to do what is right to protect the health and safety of my band and crew. I will still be making a donation to help the victims of the Australian bush fire. I’m sorry to miss everyone in Australia, but I will be back soon.” Shutterstock |
| Brutally Honest! Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom Critique Each Other’s Style Posted: 18 Dec 2021 11:40 AM PST A teenage dream! Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's high-profile relationship, which started in January 2016, has included a dance-off, a nude paddleboarding session, a meeting with the pope and just about everything in between. The singer and the actor dated from January 2016 to March 2017 before briefly calling it quits. They were officially back together by February 2018, and one year later, he proposed on Valentine's Day. While the duo had big plans for their nuptials, they were forced to postpone first in late 2019 because of a problem with the location and then again in early 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Amid their ever-changing wedding plans, Perry announced in March 2020 that she was expecting their first child — a baby girl. "Well, it wasn't an accident," she told SiriusXM's Mikey Piff at the time. "I'm so grateful for everything that I have been able to do and achieve, all the goals I've been able to check off my list, the life I've lived thus far. I've just been trying to create this space in my own life where I'm not running myself too ragged and creating space for something new to happen like this." Perry added that she and Bloom were "both looking forward to this new interval of life and sharing this." Their daughter, Daisy Dove, arrived in August 2020. The California native revealed the secret to her relationship with the Brit in September 2019, while also showering her beau with compliments. "He is the kindest soul. He is the kindest man I've ever met," she gushed during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "He shows up and he's such an encouragement spiritually, emotionally and physically. I do not care to work out and he's like, 'Let's go work out! Let's go do hot yoga!' That's kind of our love language is all things spiritual and working out." Bloom, for his part, raved to The Sunday Times in March 2020 that Perry is "very surprising." He elaborated: "She's witty and smart and intelligent. She's charismatic, but she's direct too, and this dynamic was intriguing to me." Scroll through for a timeline of the couple's love story so far!  The couple were first linked after they attended back-to-back Golden Globes afterparties together. “Katy and Orlando had a total dance-off — it was the best part of the party,” a source told Us Weekly after CAA’s bash at Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood. “Katy literally dropped to the floor and was waving her booty around, beckoning Orlando.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company  Perry and Bloom saw a production of The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey in Culver City, California, and posed for a photo backstage with the show’s star James Lecesne. Courtesy of James Lecesne/Instagram  After Us confirmed that the pair were hooking up, they tried to avoid being spotted together inside the amfAR Gala during the Cannes Film Festival in France. They even went so far as to sit at different — but adjacent — tables. Still, an eyewitness told Us that Perry and Bloom turned around and whispered to each other. Gisela Schober/Getty Images for amfAR  The “Roar” singer made her new romance official on Instagram when she shared a hilarious photo of herself and the Pirates of the Caribbean star sprawled on the steps of Cannes’ Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. “we cannes’t,” she captioned the post. Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram  Bloom made headlines for going nude while paddleboarding with Perry on vacation in Italy. “It was extremely surprising,” he later told Elle UK about being photographed in his birthday suit. “I wouldn’t have put myself in that position if I’d thought it would happen.”  The lovebirds turned heads on Halloween when the Grammy nominee dressed as Hillary Clinton and the actor stepped out as Donald Trump ahead of the 2016 presidential election. LA/INFphoto.com; Inset: Vince Flores/startraksphoto.com  Perry and Bloom debuted their matching, newly dyed blond hair. It didn’t last long, though. Just a few weeks later, the Lord of the Rings star returned to his natural brown color. Noam Galai/WireImage(2)  Us broke the news that the duo pressed pause on their romance. “Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time,” their reps said in an exclusive statement to Us. Two days later, Perry tweeted, “U can still b friends & love ur former partners!” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company  The American Idol judge ranked her famous exes’ performances in bed during her 72-hour YouTube livestream. From best to worst, she said John Mayer, Bloom and Diplo. Donato Sardella/Getty Images for UGG  Perry and Bloom reunited and took a motorcycle ride to Ed Sheeran’s L.A. concert. A month later, she said on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mashup, “I think people are in and out of your life. It’s nice to keep people you love around you.” Palace Lee/INSTARimages.com  Us exclusively revealed that the couple were officially back together. Perry later told Entertainment Tonight, “I have been spoken for … and I’m very happy!” Dave M. Benett/VF17/WireImage  The “California Gurls” songstress swooned over a photo of her boyfriend’s abs on Instagram. “Oh hey! I was actually looking for a washboard to do me laundry on,” she commented. Courtesy of Orlando Bloom/Instagram  Perry and Bloom met Pope Francis during the United to Cure conference at the Vatican in Italy. Earlier in the day, she called the actor her “darling” on Instagram. ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images  After dating on and off for more than two years, the pair finally made their red carpet debut together at the Gala for the Global Ocean in Monaco. Daniele Venturelli/ Getty Images  A source told Us that “getting engaged is definitely a possibility in the future” for Perry and Bloom. “Obviously, they’re both very busy, but they prioritize communicating and working their schedules around each other,” the insider added. “They are very much in love, so an engagement wouldn’t be a surprise.” A second source noted that the couple are “also planning for a little one.” (Bloom already shares son Flynn with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, to whom he was married from 2010 to 2013.) Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Perrier-Jouët and Absolut Elyx  Bloom proposed to Perry on Valentine's Day, the "I Kissed a Girl" singer's mom, Mary Hudson, announced via Facebook. Perry confirmed the news by showing off her pink engagement ring via Instagram. "Full bloom," she captioned a selfie of the couple with red heart balloons in the background. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor shared the same picture on his Instagram page and wrote, "Lifetimes." Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram  Perry revealed to Us exclusively that watching American Idol has become a family affair on the weekends. “Orlando, myself, my sister, my parents, my brother … it’s like cuddling up with the kids, and we usually watch Idol on Sunday night and have dinner,” she said. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Carnival Row actor and his fiancée are always looking for ways to make their relationship as strong as possible. "You have to do the ground work together, create a feeling of trust and safety so that you can spend time apart and do everything that you need to do, and still feel tethered to that person," Bloom said at the Television Critics’ Association’s press tour. Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  The “Never Really Over” singer opened up about how helping her fiancé with his son, Flynn, has helped her finally grow up. “I guess this has definitely matured me. I guess this is adulting,” she said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I used to not wake up until 11 a.m. and now I’m in bed like a normal person at 10 p.m., just, like, falling asleep.” Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.  The “Teenage Dream” singer brought Bloom and 60 friends to Egypt to ring in her 35th birthday and marvel at the Pyramids of Giza. “It’s like looking out over the entire cosmos — Egyptian magic got my heart open to a download of love for my Scorpio’s wonder women both celebrating their #birthday,” the Lord of the Rings star wrote on Instagram. Michael Buckner/Variety/Shutterstock  After a source told Us exclusively in October 2019 that the pair were hoping to tie the knot by the end of the year, a second insider revealed that Bloom and the Grammy nominee were forced to reschedule. “They changed the timing due to the location they want,” the source said at the time. “They’re going to have one local wedding party, and the other will be a destination wedding party.” Agostino Fabio / MEGA  Perry explained to Vogue India that she and her partner “pull the poison” out of each other in order to thrive. “I’ve never had a partner who was willing to go on an emotional and spiritual journey like Orlando,” the Brit Award winner said. “It’s challenging, because you’re facing all the things you don’t like about yourself. It’s like a never-ending cleanse.” Greg Swales/Vogue India  In celebration of Bloom's 43rd birthday, Perry gushed via Instagram, "I am in constant awe and wonder of how such a loving/kind/compassionate/supportive/talented/deeply spiritual/did I mention incredibly good looking/James Bond of a human being can actually exist in the flesh! There’s a reason why all animals and children run straight into his arms... It’s his heart, so pure. I love you Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom. Happiest 43rd year." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Perry announced in the music video for her song "Never Worn White" that she and Bloom are expecting their first child together. The pregnant star revealed her baby bump at the end of the visual and later confirmed on Instagram Live that she is due in the summer. YouTube  Perry admitted that her romance with Bloom is not perfect. “There’s a lot of friction between my partner and I,” she explained during an episode of On Air With Ryan Seacrest. “But that friction breeds something beautiful. It can breed a lot of light.” MCPIX/Shutterstock  “It’s a girl,” the “Smile” songstress captioned an Instagram photo of the Screen Actors Guild Award winner with pink frosting on his face. Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram  Us exclusively reported that their relationship had “changed since she got pregnant.” According to a source, “Orlando and her are having some ups and downs right now. Katy is dealing with the nerves of being a first-time parent, and Orlando is stressing about having a baby in their lives at this time.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Schneider-Press/John Farr/SIPA/Shutterstock  Perry confessed that things were not always smooth as they quarantined together during the coronavirus pandemic. “He’s seen it all and, God bless him, he’s still here which is amazing and commendable because I have definitely tested him,” she told SiriusXM’s Hits 1 n chill. “[I’ve] been like, ‘Oh, yeah? Oh, yeah, you think you can handle me? Let’s see it.’” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock; Paul Zimmerman/BAFTA/Shutterstock  The “Small Talk” singer reflected on her 2017 breakup from Bloom. “My career was on this trajectory when it was going up, up and up and then I had the smallest shift, not that huge from an outside perspective. But for me it was seismic,” she said on the Canadian radio show Q on CBC. “I had broken up with my boyfriend, who is now my baby-daddy-to-be, and then I was excited about flying high off the next record and the record didn’t get me high anymore. … The validation didn’t get me high, and so I just crashed.” Shutterstock (2)  Perry opened up about the evolution of her romance. “We have been through f—king hell,” she told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. “We have been down to the mat and come back up again so far. … Now it’s a relationship, but it’s work. Dating is different than real relationships. You’ve got to make a choice every day to be in this relationship and to work hard on yourself with someone that’s mirroring you so intensely. Like, he doesn’t let me rest. He’s not Katy Perry’s biggest fan. He’s here for Katheryn Hudson. He’s here for building.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  Perry and Bloom announced on August 26, 2020, that they were “floating with love and wonder” after welcoming their daughter, Daisy Dove. Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram; Inset: Greg Deguire/January Images/Shutterstock  Bloom joked about how their life has changed as new parents amid the coronavirus pandemic as Perry celebrated her 36th birthday on October 25. "Happy Birthday my love," he captioned four pics on Instagram. "Oh the places we’ll go..." The post began with a photo of them in Egypt seeing the pyramids and ended with the pair reclining in bed together, with Perry smiling, sans makeup. He also shared a video to the birthday girl from Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen), calling it her "dream come true birthday message." Courtesy Orlando Bloom/Instagram  “Orlando has made Daisy his priority and slashed a lot of his work time to stay home for the holidays,” a source exclusively told Us in November 2020, noting the British actor is “super involved” with the couple’s daughter. “Orlando is so happy about being a new dad again. He has been doing the night feeds and helping out however he can.” The insider added that Perry and Bloom have grown “closer” since welcoming Daisy. Courtesy of Orlando Bloom/Instagram  The Carnival Row star announced in November 2020 that the couple adopted a new puppy named Buddy after the loss of Bloom’s dog, Mighty, four months prior. “Nothing can replace Mighty man, but fostering this little guy has really filled my heart,” he wrote via Instagram at the time. “If you’ve never fostered or are considering, I’d highly recommend it — it leaves two beings better off & remember what they say never judge a book by its cover.” Courtesy of Orlando Bloom/Instagram  The “Chained to the Rhythm” singer wore an ‘80s rock star wig alongside her love to ring in the new year. “Hello 2021,” Bloom captioned the dress-up snap via Instagram in January 2021. Courtesy of Orlando Bloom/Instagram  “Happiest 44th to my love, brilliant father of my Dove & a shimmering mirror that sees and reflects to me what I can’t yet see,” the “E.T.” singer captioned a series of photos of the pair in celebration of Bloom’s birthday in January 2021. “Thank you for always going back down to the mat with me and never tapping out ... So glad my moon found its sun, love you whole world doe♥️.” Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram  The duo snuggled up to each other while exploring Venice, Italy, in June 2021. “🍕dump and a kiss under the bridge for good luck 🍀,” Bloom captioned a series of photos from the Italian getaway, including one of the pair kissing under a bridge and riding a gondola. Perry also posted snaps from the couple’s romantic trip, highlighting a visit to a glass blowing warehouse, a ride on a boat with her puppy and the city’s famous canals. Courtesy Orlando Bloom/Instagram  The couple made their first onscreen appearance together in a short film called Transmissions From the Future. The video was produced to raise awareness about the For the People Act, which would expand voting rights across the United States and change campaign finance laws, among other things. In the movie, the pair played older citizens from the year 2055 warning people in the past to "save democracy while you can." Bloom also gave a shoutout to the duo's then-9-month-old daughter, saying, "Tell Daisy we love her." RepresentUs/YouTube  Perry and Bloom packed on the PDA while soaking in the views at the Six Senses Kaplankaya resort in Turkey. “♥️ infinity & beyond♥️,” the musician captioned the vacation snaps. Courtesy of Katy Perry/Instagram  When Bloom shared a handful of snaps from the couple's summer getaway in Italy, the "Never Really Over" songstress couldn't help but notice something was left out of the upload. "You forgot to tag me daddy," she commented. Courtesy of Orlando Bloom/Instagram  "I love her," Kerr gushed of Perry in an August 2021 "Moments With Candace Parker" podcast episode, saying that she likes the singer "more" than Bloom. "He's, like, to me right now, a brother. And most of the time, an annoying brother. So she helps me deal with him. And I'm so grateful that she's there because it takes the pressure off me." Shutterstock (3)  The pair couldn't keep their eyes off one another while attending Variety's Power of Women event. During the event, the American Idol judge called up her beau to help her “undo my corset” ahead of her musical performance. Bloom, for his part, hustled onto the stage to loosen her shapewear as Perry noted, “Pull it all the way down. I have [a] girdle in here. All the way down!” After the Lord of the Rings actor unzipped her ball gown, he gave her a quick kiss on her shoulder and returned to his seat. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Elizabethtown actor shared a sweet tribute to his love for her 37th birthday. "We do life we do love and it’s fun," he wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the duo enjoying dessert. "I’ll celebrate you today and everyday. I love you." Courtesy of Orlando Bloom/Instagram |
| Chris Lane Jokes ‘COVID Finally Got Me’ After Positive Omicron Test Posted: 18 Dec 2021 11:35 AM PST 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.  “Well, COVID finally got me,” the country crooner explained via a December 2021 Instagram Story. “It finally got my behind.” Lane, who was wearing a bandana over his nose and mouth, captioned his post, “Omnicron Man. Praying the rest of the family doesn’t get it.” Courtesy of Chris Lane/Instagram  "Hey everyone. I tested positive for Covid this morning. I'm not feeling amazing but I think the worst is behind me. I write you this update, feeling like complete ass, in hopes that you will be safe and careful this holiday season," the singer tweeted in December 2021. "Love you and I'll speak to you very soon." Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock  "I'm sad to share that I just tested positive as well and will no longer be able to perform on the rest of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour," the musician wrote in a statement via Instagram in December 2021, after revealing that members of her production team tested positive for the virus days prior. The “Kiss Me More” singer added: "I'm doing OK and look forward to recovering and getting back out there as soon as I can! The rest of the tour stops have some really great lineups — wish I could be there. Much love xo.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Pirates of the Caribbean actress told The Telegraph's Stella magazine in November 2021 that she was "feeling pretty rubbish" while recovering from the virus along with her daughters, Edie and Delilah. Knightley's husband, James Righton, was not showing symptoms at the time but had also tested positive. "[He is] being very smug about it — he is convinced it's because he's one of those cold-water swimmers and I'm not," the Neverland alum joked. Richard Young/Shutterstock  "Here I am, just arrived in Milano, and I've tested positive for the second time in a month for Covid," the Canadian musician wrote via Instagram in November 2021. "So it's off to the hospital for me. Thanks for all your support 🙏🏻 #sohappyithurts." Adams previously tested positive for the virus in October 2021, which resulted in him canceling his planned performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The Blackpink singer (real name: Lalisa Manoban) tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2021, according to a press release from her production company. After her diagnosis, the other members of Blackpink underwent PCR tests as well. Steve Cho/Penta Press/Shutterstock  The former Little Mix member revealed via her Instagram Story in November 2021 that she "sadly tested positive" for coronavirus after "feeling unwell" for several days. "I'm now self-isolating, following government guidelines," she wrote, confirming that her appearance on the U.K.'s Hits Live radio show would be cancelled. "Apologies to any of my fans who bought tickets and I'm so sorry I can no longer be there. I hope you all have an amazing night, stay safe and I can't wait to see you all soon love you all so much." Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock  The Dancing With the Stars judge revealed in November 2021 that he tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. "I just found out and I feel OK. I feel strong,” Hough said in an Instagram video at the time, just one week before the season 30 finale of the ABC series. He continued: “[I’m] taking advice from medical professionals to get better as fast as I can. I'll make sure to keep you guys all updated with what's going on. But I just want to send my love out there to all. Stay safe." ABC  The “Bad Habits” crooner confirmed the news via Instagram in October 2021, “Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following government guidelines.” The England native added, “It means that I’m now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I’ll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone x.” After the “Thinking Out Loud” crooner tested positive for the virus, he learned his daughter Lyra was also diagnosed with it. “My wife [Cherry Seaborn] was away, so, I was there with my daughter … She had it, too, so it was kind of heavy," he revealed on “The Howard Stern Show” in November 2021, noting that three days were “really bad” for the father-daughter pair. Anthony Ghnassia/SIPA/Shutterstock  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 |
| ‘Tis the Season! Best Celebrity Holiday Cards of 2021: Photos Posted: 18 Dec 2021 11:20 AM PST Sending Christmas wishes! Tori Spelling, Ashley Tisdale and Melissa Joan Hart are among the group of celebrities who got into the holiday spirit this year by sending out festive cards. "This year has been so exciting for our growing family, and I can't wait to spread the joy we feel with our new @minted Holiday cards!" Tisdale wrote via Instagram in November, kicking off the season with a sneak peek at her 2021 custom cards by Minted. The Young & Hungry executive producer — who welcomed her first child, daughter Jupiter, in March — noted how "happy" she is to "have this milestone documented as a keepsake" in the form of a card for years to come. Spelling, on the other hand, raised a few eyebrows with her photo choice for her family's annual Christmas card. The Troop Beverly Hills actress unveiled her Christmas picture via a sponsored Instagram post in November. The snap included Spelling with her and husband Dean McDermott's five children: Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn and Beau. The Slasher actor, however, was nowhere to be seen. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that even the sweet message on the Simply to Impress card didn't give McDermott a shout-out. "With Love, from our farm to your home! Xoxo, Tori & Family," the inscription read as the group smiled amongst their farm animals. Spelling previously sparked divorce rumors earlier in the year after she was seen without her wedding ring during the summer. She was later spotted outside an attorney's office in October with papers that read "support" and "custody," fueling split speculation. However, the California native insisted that McDermott's absence in the holiday card was due to his busy work schedule. When one fan joked that the Canada native "must be 'working' out of town" to have missed the photo shoot, Spelling replied, "@imdeanmcdermott was filming his new feature film in Canada." While Spelling's card caused a stir among her fans, other stars, including Kyle Richards and Ashley Iaconetti, chose to keep things simple with their festive fliers. Scroll down to see which celebrities documented their year in a holiday card:  The High School Musical alum gave fans a glimpse at her playful photo card via Instagram on November 17, highlighting her and husband Christopher French’s daughter, Jupiter. Photo by Christopher French  The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared her family card via Instagram on November 22. The festive photo featured Spelling with her and McDermott’s five children and their farm animals. Her husband, however, was missing from the snap. Courtesy Simply to Impress  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posed with her husband, Mauricio Umansky, and their four daughters in matching white tops and jeans for their annual Christmas card. She shared the Simply to Impress final product via Instagram on November 23. Courtesy of Kyle Richards/Instagram; Courtesy Simply to Impress  The Bachelor Nation couple, who are expecting their first child, shared a kiss via Instagram on November 24 while showing off their Minted card, which featured their pup, Lois. Courtesy of Ashley Iaconetti/Instagram  “Sharing the magic of Christmas is something near and dear to my heart,” the Sabrina the Teenage Witch alum wrote via Instagram on December 1, noting she used Simply to Impress for her family memento. “It was easy to showcase our rustic farmhouse family photo. Our cards turned out beautifully, perfect for putting on display!” Courtesy Simply to Impress  The social media star teamed up with The Original Donut Shop for a sponsored holiday card on December 2. Courtesy of Dixie Amelio/Instagram  “Repurposed vacation photo 🎄#fbf #holiday #fam,” the Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost wrote via Instagram on December 3. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  “First Holiday season as an official family 🥰 ❤️🎄,” the Selling Sunset star captioned an Instagram post on December 17. “We’ve been doing Christmas photos together since Tarek and I started dating, it’s a little tradition I brought with me but doing them this year as the El Moussa family felt extra special 🤍 and thank you hubby for letting me dress you in whatever I want 😂❤️.” Stefanie Marie Photography |
| Mini Hawkeye! Chris Hemsworth Cheers on Son After Archery Attempt Posted: 18 Dec 2021 11:20 AM PST Family forever! While Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's whirlwind romance was always something special, their relationship continued to bloom after they welcomed their three children. The Marvel star and the model tied the knot in 2010 after less than a year of dating. Two years later, they became a family of three with the birth of their daughter, India, in May 2012. Prior to welcoming their baby girl, Pataky accompanied her husband on the red carpet for The Avengers' U.K. premiere, where he sweetly rubbed her baby bump. “She’s so proud of Chris and he’s proud of her,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. “They are an adorable family already!” Less than two years later, the family grew even more when they welcomed twin boys, Tristan and Sasha, in March 2014. The following year, the Extraction actor noted that watching the Spain native take on motherhood caused him to fall even deeper in love with her. “Once we had kids we were like, ‘We’re in it, this is it.’ All of a sudden I had a greater appreciation for my wife, she kind of came into her own when we had kids," he told WHO magazine. "She certainly keeps me sane. I complain about things, she gets on with it.” Amid the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020, Hemsworth shared that he'd always struggled to balance his career with other things that were important to him. "I've spent probably 15 years in what felt like a marathon, a constant workload," he told GQ Australia at the time. "So much of my energy has been geared toward that, and then having kids at the same time, I've been constantly trying to find the balance. … For a little while, you don't think the kids notice and then you realize they do." The Star Trek actor continued: "I absolutely want to continue to make films that I'm proud of, but that can also wait. Now what's more important is my kids are at an age I don't want to miss. And I'd hate to look back in 20 years and go, 'Right, let's get to work as a parent,' and I've missed it all." Scroll to see Hemsworth and Pataky's sweetest moments as a family of five:  After Pataky asked fans to pick who was the cutest in a photo of her and her husband holding koalas with one of their children in 2018, commenters responded that they simply couldn’t choose. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  The couple hilariously swung a jump rope for India in a March 2018 Instagram video. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  Boo! The family looked scary adorable for Halloween in 2018. Courtesy of Elsa Pataky/Instagram  “Some like it plaid!” wrote Pataky alongside a December 2019 photo of her children in matching outfits. Courtesy of Elsa Pataky/Instagram  The father of three shared a sweet Instagram tribute to his wife for Mother’s Day in 2021. “Happy Mother’s Day to all the brilliant, hardworking, kid carrying, bar raising, husband-putting-up-with-ing woman [SIC] out there!! We salute you 👏💗🙏,” he wrote alongside a photo of the Fast Five actress carrying all three of their kids. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  Pataky shared a sweet snap with one of the twins, showing the mother-son pair snuggling while she tried to read a book. “When my ME moment becomes US moment,” she captioned the June 2021 Instagram post. Courtesy of Elsa Pataky/Instagram  “My wife and I designed the ultimate family workout. All you need is a child, a skateboard, a horse and a Can Do attitude,” Hemsworth wrote via Instagram in July 2021. Alongside the caption, he shared a pair of videos. In one, he held hands and ran with India while she stood on a skateboard. In the second, Pataky ran alongside their daughter while she rode a pony. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  “Don’t try this at home,” the Avengers: Infinity War star wrote via Instagram in December 2021 as his son shot a rubber arrow over his head to tip over a water bottle. The tiny archer didn’t hit the mark on his first try, though. The actor added, “Took 63 shots in the back of the head before nailing it. Worth it. This stunt was performed by a couple lunatics with complete disregard for their own safety.” Courtesy of Chris Hemsworth/Instagram |
| Chris Noth’s Sexual Assault Allegations: Everything to Know Posted: 18 Dec 2021 10:38 AM PST Less than one week after Chris Noth made headlines regarding his brief return to the anticipated Sex and the City revival, he has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. Shortly after the HBO Max premiere of And Just Like That, two women came forward in December 2021 with claims that the Equalizer alum had previously assaulted them. One of the alleged victims, who went by the moniker of Zoe in a Hollywood Reporter profile, claimed that the actor "raped her from behind" in 2004 after they met during a high-profile Los Angeles event. Zoe, who was 22 at the time, claimed that the Wisconsin native flirted with her before inviting her to his West Hollywood apartment. There, Zoe claimed that he kissed and assaulted her, even laughing when she asked him to wear a "condom" amid the "painful" experience. "I realized there was blood on my shirt. I got out of there. I went to my friend's apartment [in the same building]," Zoe allegedly recalled to the outlet, noting that she later went to the hospital. "I had stitches. Two police officers came. I wouldn't say who it was." A second woman, Lily, also accused him of misconduct in the THR report after the pair met while she was working at a New York City nightclub in 2015. She claimed that the actor invited her back to his apartment after a night of drinking. "He said marriage is a sham. Monogamy is not real," Lily claimed, revealing that the next thing she knew was that Noth "was having sex with me from the back in a chair. We were in front of a mirror. I was kind of crying as it happened. … I went to the bathroom and put on my skirt. I was feeling awful. Totally violated. All of my dreams with this star I loved for years were gone." One day later, a third alleged victim came forward, telling the Daily Beast that she was sexually assaulted by the Golden Globe nominee while working as a hostess and lounge singer at New York's Da Marino restaurant in 2010 when she was 18. "At first, it felt as though I was the only person in the universe who could hear me saying no," the woman, who is referred to as Ava, recalled to the newspaper, claiming that her limbs hurt the next morning. "He wasn't hearing 'no,' but he heard me when I said 'not here' and convinced him that I would meet him somewhere else." Amid the allegations, the Good Wife alum has continually denied the claims. "The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false," Noth told Us Weekly via a statement at the time. "These stories could've been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago — no always means no — that is a line I did not cross. The encounters were consensual. It's difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out. I don't know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women." Following the recent headlines, Noth — who has been married to Tara Wilson since 2012 — had been dropped by his talent management firm, A3 Artists Agency. Additionally, Noth's collaboration with Peloton following his SATC character's death has since been scrubbed from the fitness company's social media. "Every single sexual assault accusation must be taken seriously. We were unaware of these allegations when we featured Chris Noth in our response to HBO's reboot," Peloton, who teamed up with Ryan Reynolds for the commercial, told Us via a statement shortly after the news broke. "As we seek to learn more, we have stopped promoting this video and archived related social posts." If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Scroll below to learn more about Noth's sexual assault scandal:  Noth was accused of sexual assault by two women via a December 2021 THR report, shortly after his well-publicized role in the SATC revival earlier that month. Marion Curtis/StarPix for HBOmax/Shutterstock  Shortly after the allegations made headlines, the Perfect Man actor rebutted the claims, noting that the encounters were “consensual.” Matthew Taplinger/Starpix/Shutterstock  Following Noth’s character death in And Just Like That, he shot a brief Peloton ad with the Green Lantern star and fitness trainer Jess King. The video, which debuted shortly after the HBO Max premiere, has since been removed from the brand’s social media amid the allegations. Earlier this year, Noth’s tequila brand, Ambhar, was in negotiations regarding a potential sale. However, in light of the scandal, it has since been terminated. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  One day after the THR article was published, a third allegation was made via a Daily Beast report. The third alleged victim told the newspaper that she was initially starstruck upon meeting Noth: “I remember how electrifying his hand, the hand I watched hold Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, felt grabbing me.” After their encounter, she instead found him “sloppy,” “heavy” and “strong.” Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Amid the scandal, Zoe Lister-Jones publicly called out her former costar via an Instagram statement. “Last week, my friend asked me how I felt about Mr. Big’s death on And Just Like That, and I said, honestly I felt relieved,” the Life in Pieces alum wrote via social media. "He asked why and I told him it was because I couldn’t separate the actor from the man, and the man is a sexual predator. My friend was alarmed at my word choice. And to be honest so was I. … On the few occasions he would show up, he was consistently sexually inappropriate with a fellow female promoter. That same year I was a guest star on Law and Order and it was his first episode returning as a detective after SATC. He was drunk on set.” She further alleged, “In one take he got close to me, sniffed my neck, and whispered, ‘You smell good.’ I didn’t say anything. My friend at the club never said anything. It’s so rare that we do.” Sophia Bush, Helen Hunt, Anna-Sophia Robb and more celebrities have rallied around the New Girl alum in the wake of her social media message. Shutterstock (2) |
| Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 18 Dec 2021 09:00 AM PST Relationship bliss! Following her high profile relationship with Scott Disick, Sofia Richie has had a more low-key approach to her romance with Elliot Grainge. Richie and Disick started dating in 2017 following his breakup from Kourtney Kardashian. The model and the Talentless cofounder broke up briefly in March 2020 before getting back together two months later. The twosome called it quits for good in August 2020 following tension with Kardashian. According to a source, Disick was the one who decided to end the relationship. “Friends attributed their 15-year age difference becoming an issue,” an insider revealed to Us Weekly at the time. “[Scott’s] in a very much different place in his life, really focused on a more quiet lifestyle, his kids and his investment businesses and Sofia … is really still trying to figure what she wants to do, which drove them apart over time.” One month later, a second source noted that Richie’s family “think[s] she is way better off without [Scott].” “She has been separating herself from the equation and it has been the healthy thing for her and her family,” the insider added at the time. The New York native, who shares son Mason, daughter Penelope and son Reign with the reality star, later admitted that Richie was feeling “neglected” due to his close connection with the Poosh founder. "I think people come into our lives and think it's maybe easier than they think … to be with you or with me. But it's very true that we do come with a lot of baggage. And it's definitely not easy that we see each other, work together and are friends," Disick told the California native during an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians in March 2021. "The truth is, anybody dating somebody is going to feel neglected when their significant other is spending more time with their ex than with them." Richie, for her part, sparked dating rumors with Grainge after they were spotted together in January. They confirmed their relationship two months later and another insider detailed how their friendship turned into more over time. "They started out as friends before they became a couple, and are now getting serious. Their relationship took off and they have been getting closer and closer and spend practically every day together,” the source shared with Us in April. "He's super sweet and a really cool guy — her friends and family approve!" Scroll on to relive Richie and Grainge’s sweet romance:  After being spotted hanging out together, Richie shared a sweet shot via Instagram of her and Grainge in an elevator together. Courtesy of Sofia Richie /Instagram  The duo became Instagram official when Richie shared a series of Instagram pics which included a snap of them kissing. Courtesy of Sofia Richie /Instagram  An insider exclusively told Us that Richie loves that her boyfriend is "low-key and isn’t someone who craves the spotlight." "They like to be homebodies but also enjoy going out together," the source added at the time. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  Richie and Grainge posed for several photos, which Richie captioned with a single white heart emoji via Instagram. Courtesy of Sofia Richie /Instagram  "Marco&Maya," Richie wrote alongside a glamorous snap of the couple via Instagram in October 2021. Courtesy of Sofia Richie /Instagram  In honor of her boyfriend's birthday, Richie shared a photo of them locking lips via Instagram, writing, "You are everything to me. I love you, happy birthday babe." Her sister Nicole Richie commented on the post, replying, "Elliot i love you more than you love instacart," while her husband Joel Madden added, "my brother." Courtesy of Sofia Richie /Instagram |
| Jeff Garlin Allegedly Joked About ‘Goldbergs’ Future Before Show Exit Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:36 AM PST  Another new development? Following the recent headlines that Jeff Garlin would exit The Goldbergs amid its ninth season, he apparently had a few choice words about the prospect of being fired. Before it was announced that the Curb Your Enthusiasm alum, 59, would leave the long-running ABC sitcom in the middle of the season amid an HR investigation into his behavior, he allegedly complained about the working environment, according to Variety. During a November 24 stand-up comedy performance in Los Angeles, a reporter for the outlet attended the show, noting that most of the set focused on "how much he hated The Goldbergs." At the time, Garlin allegedly told the Hollywood Improv audience — repeatedly — that he "despised" the comedy and did not want to discuss it further, claiming he was only involved for the paycheck. During the performance, Garlin allegedly addressed the recent HR investigation into his behavior, noting that he was "fed up" with ABC, claiming that the network didn't approve of his on-set commentary, including the use of the word "vagina" while speaking with his fellow employees. The actor, for his part, asserted it was meant as a tongue-in-cheek comment.  It was previously announced on Thursday, December 16, that Garlin would exit the series shortly after an investigation into his working behavior made headlines. "No, I was not fired from The Goldbergs. I have not been fired from The Goldbergs," the Babylon actor told Vanity Fair earlier this month following speculation that he allegedly engaged in a "pattern of verbal and physical conduct that made people uncomfortable." At the time, Garlin claimed, "There was no… Nothing physical by any stretch of the imagination. And the verbal part was a joke that was completely missed — because I like this guy. I like his wife. I've worked with them for years. How I suddenly wake up one day and I don't like them — I don't get that. I will say the joke was missed and I apologize to him. If someone misses a joke, that's unfortunate to me. I don't like it." While the Illinois native continually asserted that "there is no story" about an alleged misconduct incident, he did confirm that the network had investigated his behavior for three years. "If I said something silly and offensive, and I'm working at an insurance company, I think it's a different situation," Garlin told the magazine. "If I, as the star of the show, demanded a gun range and on set, and I was firing guns every day and I was a little bit loose — to me, that's an unsafe work atmosphere. If I threatened people, that's an unsafe work atmosphere. None of that goes on ever with me. That's not who I am. I am sorry to tell you that there really is no big story. Unless you want to do a story about political correctness." The Arrested Development alum has appeared as Murray Goldberg in nearly 200 episodes of the ABC series since its 2013 premiere before telling Vanity Fair that he had no intention of leaving the show. "We're trying to come to a place where we come to an agreement," Garlin told investigative reporter Maureen Ryan at the time. "Either I can behave the way [they want] or not. We'll see, but I'm not being fired and I've not been fired. We're in the middle of talking about what we're going to do, but there will not be a firing. I will work more on The Goldbergs, just to let you know, I'm in contact with Sony. I will be shooting more days on the show. When I do shoot more days, just to make it go smooth, I will not be doing any of my silly stuff or anything, out of respect. I'm just going to keep it on the QT, because you know why? They're my bosses. And they have every right to have the set be the way they want." Amid the investigation, Sony — who produces the series — previously addressed the complaints via a statement. "The well-being of our cast and crew is of utmost importance to us," a spokesperson for the production company told People in December. "This is an employment matter and it is being addressed by HR and production." |
| Chris Noth Accused of Sexual Assault by 3rd Woman, Dropped by Agency Posted: 18 Dec 2021 07:36 AM PST  Shortly before a third woman came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Chris Noth, he was dropped by his talent agency. A3 Artists Agency, who previously represented the 67-year-old Sex and the City alum, confirmed to Deadline on Friday, December 17, that they had parted ways with the actor amid the allegations. Shortly after the news broke, Noth — who signed with the talent management firm several months earlier — had been accused of misconduct by an alleged third victim. The woman, who is described as a tech executive, claimed that she was sexually assaulted by the Equalizer alum while working as a hostess and lounge singer at New York's Da Marino restaurant in 2010, according to a Friday report in the Daily Beast. She claimed that was 18 at the time of the alleged attack while Noth was 55. "At first, it felt as though I was the only person in the universe who could hear me saying no," the woman, who is referred to as Ava, recalled, noting that her limbs hurt the next morning. "He wasn't hearing 'no,' but he heard me when I said 'not here' and convinced him that I would meet him somewhere else." Shortly after the new claims made headlines, a rep for Noth revealed the "story is a complete fabrication" in a statement to People on Friday. "As Chris stated yesterday, he has and would never cross that line." Days earlier, the Wisconsin native was accused of sexual assault by multiple women via a Thursday, December 16, The Hollywood Reporter article. One of the alleged victims, who went by Zoe in the profile, claimed that Noth "raped her from behind" in 2004 after meeting at a high-profile Los Angeles event. "I realized there was blood on my shirt. I got out of there. I went to my friend's apartment [in the same building]," Zoe told the outlet. "I had stitches. Two police officers came. I wouldn't say who it was." A second woman, Lily, revealed to THR that she met the actor when she was 25, working at a New York City nightclub in 2015. She alleged that he invited her back to his apartment after a night of drinking. "He said marriage is a sham. Monogamy is not real," Lily claimed, revealing that the next thing she knew was that Noth "was having sex with me from the back in a chair. We were in front of a mirror. I was kind of crying as it happened. … I went to the bathroom and put on my skirt. I was feeling awful. Totally violated. All of my dreams with this star I loved for years were gone." The Good Wife alum, for his part, has denied the claims, telling Us Weekly in a statement: "The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false." Noth, who has been married to Tara Wilson since 2012, continued, "These stories could've been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago — no always means no — that is a line I did not cross. The encounters were consensual. It's difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out. I don't know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women." Peloton and Ryan Reynolds, who recently teamed up with the actor for a commercial following his character's surprising And Just Like That death, removed their collaboration from social media amid the allegations. "Every single sexual assault accusation must be taken seriously. We were unaware of these allegations when we featured Chris Noth in our response to HBO's reboot," Peloton told Us via a statement on Thursday. “As we seek to learn more, we have stopped promoting this video and archived related social posts." If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). |
| A Complete Timeline of Brad Pitt's Star-Studded Dating History Posted: 18 Dec 2021 06:04 AM PST Brad Pitt is considered one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors — and he has the lengthy list of former flames to prove it. The Hollywood superstar may not have caught the public's eye until starring as a cowboy hitchhiker in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise, but his handsome features and irresistible charm were already a staple in the industry dating pool long before then. In 1984, Pitt was linked to British-American singer Sinitta, whom he dated off and on for two years. The "Love and Affection" singer later revealed during a stint on the U.K.'s I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here that the young Pitt was "beautiful with the most amazing body” and "very sweet" while they were together. Following a series of brief relationships with costars from his guest appearances on TV shows like Dallas and Head of the Class, the Inglourious Basterds star popped the question to Cutting Class actress Jill Schoelen in 1989. Their engagement lasted only eight months before Schoelen reportedly found a new man while shooting a movie in Hungary. Nearly 10 years later, Pitt was engaged once again — this time to Se7en costar Gwyneth Paltrow. The two were viewed as Hollywood's next It Couple before calling it quits in 1997. In 2015, Paltrow opened up to Howard Stern about the "devastating" end of her relationship with Pitt. “I was such a kid," the Politician star said at the time. "I wasn’t ready, and he was too good for me.” After a brief stint with actress Claire Forlani, Pitt was set up on a blind date with Jennifer Aniston in 1998. The two quickly hit it off and were dubbed Hollywood's latest golden couple. The Morning Show star tied the knot with Pitt in 2000, and her man made a guest appearance on Friends the following year. Although Aniston had revealed hopes of starting a family with the Fight Club star, their union ended before they had the chance. In January 2005, the couple formally announced their separation. "We would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any speculation reported by the tabloid media,” the pair said at the time. Their divorce was finalized nine months later. Aniston wasn’t the last woman to steal Pitt’s heart. After meeting on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2004, the actor struck up a romance with his costar Angelina Jolie. Pitt eventually adopted Jolie’s kids, Zahara and Maddox, in 2006 before welcoming daughter Shiloh the same year. The couple also share adopted children Pax, Vivienne and Knox. All of their kids accompanied Jolie and Pitt to their dreamy French wedding in 2014. Two years later, the beloved couple split. Scroll down to learn more about Pitt’s star-studded love life!  The British-American singer and Pitt dated on and off between 1984 and 1986. Following Pitt’s split from Jolie in 2016, the “So Macho” singer insisted that the Hollywood hunk wanted to reignite their old flame. Chris Brandis-Islandpaps.com/MEGA  After appearing on four episodes of Dallas as McCall’s boyfriend, the two were rumored to have taken their romance off-screen between 1987 and 1988. The next year, the Dallas actress tied the knot with Trent Valladares and never looked back. Chris Barham/ANL/Shutterstock  Legend has it that Givens and Pitt were caught in bed together by Givens’ ex-husband Mike Tyson before the couple finalized their divorce in 1989. In June 2019, however, the Head of the Class actress denied the affair during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  You never forget your first fiancée. Pitt and his Cutting Class costar were engaged for eight months in 1989, but their flame burned out when the two rendezvoused in Budapest, Hungary. In 2011, the Fight Club star reportedly told The Sun, “She told me that she had fallen in love with the director of the film. I was so shocked I said, 'I'm outta here.'" ITV/Shutterstock  Pitt escorted the Married...With Children star to the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, but she infamously ditched him for another man during the event. Applegate has never revealed specifically who the mystery man was, she confirmed to Andy Cohen in 2015 that the person was not an actor. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The PeeWee’s Big Adventure star was rumored to have been the one to console a heartbroken Pitt following his 1989 split from Schoelen. Shutterstock  The costars began dating after meeting on the set of Too Young to Die in 1990 when then 27-year-old Pitt was a decade older than Lewis. While filming Kalifornia together in 1993, Lewis told the Los Angeles Times, “We're at the point in love, where we just like to see each other every single day and we don't get bored with each other, so it's really, really nice.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  According to Pitt’s former housemate, Jason Priestly, the legendary Thelma & Louise love scene inspired a real-life romance between Pitt and Davis in the early 1990s. Arthur Mola/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Interview With the Vampire star had previously admitted to Entertainment Weekly that the only good thing that came out of working on the 1994 film was his “love affair with New Orleans.” However, a love affair with Newton was also rumored to emerge from the movie. James Veysey/BAFTA/Shutterstock  This iconic mid-'90s couple were head over heels for each other after meeting on the set of Se7en. While accepting his Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in 1996, Pitt thanked his “angel” and called Paltrow the love of his life, only to call it quits with the Emmy winner a year later. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Following his split from Paltrow, Pitt was rumored to move on with his Meet Joe Black costar. The pair made their red carpet debut at the 50th annual Writers’ Guild of America Awards in 1998. Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The one that got away. Aniston and Pitt were set up on a blind date by their agents in 1998, and the two instantly became one of the most high-profile celebrity couples of the era. However, Hollywood’s golden couple formally announced their separation in January 2005 after five years of marriage. They have since become friends again. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  Sparks flew on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2004, and the rest is history. Following a two-year engagement, the actors finally tied the knot in 2014. Jolie filed for divorce two years later, citing irreconcilable differences. Massimo Insabato/Shutterstock  In 2019, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor was rumored to be dating Arrested Development alum Alia Shawkat after being spotted together at an art exhibition in Los Angeles. However, a source told Us at the time that the two are “just friends.” James Veysey/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in August 2020 that Pitt was dating the German model after they were spotted at Le Bourget airport outside of Paris. Pitt and Poturalski kept a low-profile as they made their way to the actor’s chateau in the South of France. Just two months later, however, Us confirmed that Pitt and Poturalski called it quits. “Brad and Nicole have been over for a while now,” an insider revealed at the time. “They had a short-lived relationship that was never too serious.” Courtesy of Nicole Poturalski/Instagram |
| Supermodel Nina Agdal: A Day in My Life! Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:00 AM PST Nina Agdal‘s daily routine is a lot more relatable than some might think! The supermodel, 29, enjoys some self-care before focusing on her work and personal obligations. Every morning, the Denmark-born star takes time out to do a workout on her The Agdal Method app. "It includes everything from full-body cardio to specific [exercises] for abs or legs," she exclusively says in the new issue of Us Weekly. The app is focused on "happiness in movement, fulfillment in nourishment, practicing mindfulness and self-love," according to its official Instagram page. "I like to follow my workouts with a facial, or sometimes a new treatment from FaceGym," the Victoria's Secret model tells Us. After getting her glow on — and working hard — Agdal likes to unwind with group dinners and special events, such as her Friendsgiving celebration in November. "It's time to have fun," she says of the holidays, noting she partnered with Belvedere Vodka to host her own party. "I even created my own cocktail, the Holiday Honey, using Belvedere's new organic infusions flavors!" Agdal previously spoke about the inspiration behind her The Agdal Method app and overall healthy lifestyle, telling W Magazine in July, "I wanted to create The Agdal Method to start spreading the word that it's not about how long you spend in the gym, going to a workout for 60 minutes and torturing yourself, or only drinking green juices and eating lettuce." The wellness guru, who launched her app in March 2020, noted that everyone's life circumstances have to be taken into consideration. "What's going on in your personal life, and your relationships, your finances, has to do with what's going on your plate and how much exercise you're getting in on a weekly basis," she said. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model explained that the idea of a "hot girl summer" or a "summer body" can be "extremely triggering" for many and only hurts one's chances at achieving a healthier body long term. "[Those terms] put pressure on us to get in shape for the season coming up, and that's extremely hard on our mental health and our self-esteem," Agdal continued. "I really believe in finding something that can be a lifestyle and a healthy habit that makes you happy." Want to know how else Agdal spends her time? Scroll down to see what a typical day in her life as a model of the move looks like:  The Danish model jump starts her mornings with a workout from her fitness app. “Today it’s a full-body burn!” she says. Courtesy of Nina Agdal  The health guru gets her facial glow by tending to her skin at the FaceGym. Courtesy of Nina Agdal  Agdal’s beauty squad arrives at her New York City apartment to help her get ready for a special evening with some of her close friends. Courtesy of Nina Agdal  Party time! The nutrition coach celebrates the holidays by hosting a dinner for her pals in the Big Apple. Courtesy of Madison McGaw |
| Who Works the Hardest? Jason Oppenheim Tells ‘Selling Sunset’ Secrets Posted: 17 Dec 2021 05:00 PM PST What it's really like! While faithful Selling Sunset fans only see a portion of the Oppenheim Group agents' career and personal lives on the Netflix series, Jason Oppenheim is opening up about some behind-the-scenes set secrets — including whether or not they are actually all in the office together. "Every single person [in the office] is not often, usually it’s just subsets of people," the Oppenheim Group cofounder, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly in November. "[Because], you know, chances of every single woman not doing a showing or listing or an open house or working from home or something like that is — out of, like, 15 people — is pretty unlikely, but sometimes. I'm probably in the office the most, and then it's just, you know, Mary [Fitzgerald] and Chrishell [Stause], Emma [Hernan] and Nicole [Young], who's not on the show, but they're in here a lot, and then it totally varies. My brother's [Brett Oppenheim] in." The University of California, Berkeley alum also noted that, despite being surrounded by strong women on the Netflix series, he works with several other male agents, too. (One of whom, Peter Cornell, made headlines earlier this month after Us revealed he had dated both Christine Quinn and the Emma Leigh & Co founder, 30.) "There are more female agents in the office than male agents, but there are male agents," Jason explained to Us. "And then in the Orange County office, it’s probably, like, 50/50. So, I think you’ll see more of a gender mix in Orange County." Not only does the California-based real estate agency feature a diverse range of employees, but the former attorney couldn't but gush over everyone's work ethic. "I mean, Mary works really hard, sometimes, like, too hard on small deals," Jason revealed. "I'm like, 'Take it easy.' Chrishell works really hard. Yeah, I’d say Mary, Chrishell and Emma. But I mean, I can’t rank the full [team]. … I'm not surprised how well [Emma] did [as a show newcomer], but I’m very happy with how she did on camera [and] off camera. I mean, she’s a very impressive woman." The fourth season of the reality series — which premiered on the streaming platform in November — introduced the Oppenheim associates to two new hires: Hernan and Vanessa Villela. While most of the OG stars were quick to embrace the newbies, the Massachusetts native soon found herself embroiled in a feud with the How to Be a Boss Bitch author, 33, after the realization that the pair both romanced the same man. "It did come to my attention to some degree," Jason previously admitted to Us that he was aware of the drama between the women before taping season 4. "It was not a complete surprise to me, each [woman's] respective opinions and stories on all that whole situation. It was not a complete surprise to me, but definitely, I learned some things watching the show actually." To find out more cast secrets, including who Jason would trust as a broker on his behalf and if any parts of the show are scripted, watch the video above! |
| Inside Lindsay Lohan and Fiance Bader Shammas’ Private Romance: Pics Posted: 17 Dec 2021 04:00 PM PST Forever kind of love! Lindsay Lohan surprised fans when she announced her engagement to Bader Shammas in November 2021 — after keeping their relationship very private for two years. The Mean Girls star was first linked to the businessman in 2019 after relocating to Dubai five years prior. Lohan opened up about what her dream man looked like in 2019 but didn't say whether she had already found someone who fit the bill. "I want to date a guy that's a businessman — doesn't have Instagram, doesn't have social media, and is completely off the grid in terms of that kind of stuff," the Georgia Rules actress told Howard Stern at the time. "I think it will happen when it's meant to happen." It wasn't until February 2020 that Lohan shared a photo of her man via social media. "Such a magical night," she wrote alongside a snap of her, Shammas and a group of their friends. The photo has since been deleted. Two months later, the Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen star's mom, Dina Lohan, confirmed to Us Weekly that Lindsay was in a solid place romantically. The "Listen to Me, The OG Mama D With Dina Lohan and Chanel Omari" podcast host exclusively told Us that Lindsay was dating a "wonderful guy," but noted that she was in "no rush" for her daughter to settle down. Lindsay, who was previously engaged to Russian businessman Egor Tarabasov from 2016 to 2017, officially debuted her relationship with Shammas in November 2021. At the time, she revealed that he had popped the question and she said yes. "My love. My life. My family. My future. @bader.shammas #love Her brother Dakota Lohan was quick to respond to the happy news, writing, "My best friends!!!" The model later reshared his sister engagement photos via his Instagram Story, captioning them, "I'm not crying, you're crying." Scroll down to relive the former Disney star's sweetest relationship moments with Shammas over the years:  The Parent Trap actress publicly acknowledged her romance with the business after attending a festival in Dubai with some of their friends and her little sister, Ali Lohan. “@aliana lovely night with sister and my boyfriend bader❤️" Lindsay wrote via Instagram in a since-deleted post. Courtesy of Lindsay Lohan/Instagram  “Lindsay is dating a wonderful guy right now,” Dina exclusively told Us of her daughter’s new man. “But that’s neither here nor there. When she’s ready to talk about her personal life, [she will].” Steven Ferdman/Shutterstock  The Freaky Friday announced the couple’s engagement via Instagram on November 28. Courtesy of Lindsay Lohan/Instagram  “Based on what has been released by Lindsay so far, all I’ll say is that I’m so happy for her and Balor,” Lindsay’s dad, Michael Lohan, told HollywoodLife after news broke of the proposal. “[I’m] proud of all she’s doing in life. God bless them.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  “No1 else I’d rather freeze with ❤️❄️❤️,” the Get a Clue actress captioned a snowy photo with her love via Instagram. Courtesy of Lindsay Lohan/Instagram |
| Katie Thurston Regrets Her ‘12 Days of Messy’: I Wouldn’t Do It Again Posted: 17 Dec 2021 03:30 PM PST  Regrets? Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston has a few — including her recent "12 Days of Messy" challenge, which was meant as a loving gesture toward her new boyfriend, John Hersey, not a diss against her ex-fiancé, Blake Moynes. Last month, Thurston, 30, reminisced about the contestants on her season of The Bachelorette, which aired earlier this year, by assigning each of them a song off of Taylor Swift's new album, Red (Taylor's Version). The Bachelor season 25 alum kicked things off on November 11 by dedicating "We Are Never Getting Back Together" to Moynes, 31, before poking fun at her other former suitors including Aaron Clancy, James Bonsall and Mike Planeta. She celebrated the final day of the challenge by teasing a new romance with former contestant Hersey, 27, who she had sent home during week two of her season, which started filming in March. However, in a Thursday, December 16, Instagram Live video via Hersey’s account, Thurston said that she regretted her decision to put the list out into the world knowing how much backlash it received. "If I could go back in time and not do the '12 Days of Messy,' I would not, to be honest," the Washington native said. After talking to former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin who unfollowed her after she threw shade at her boyfriend, Thomas Jacobs, she learned a lot about how people perceived what she thought was a harmless joke. "What I'm learning is, I can view things in my way … like light and funny [but] there's everyone's own personal experience," she said via Instagram Live. The most disappointing response Thurston got from the "12 Days of Messy" video though was from those who couldn't believe she was dating Hersey. "What I didn't like was the amount of people who thought there was no way John and I could have a connection," the TV personality explained. "That John is so friend zoned." "I loved that," Hersey chimed in as he sat next to her during the Instagram Live. "That was so hilarious." Thurston, however, didn't see the humor in it, telling her followers that her intention was "to really show that, like, to me, John is my world. John is handsome, John's romantic, John is everything. I wanted to make a big grand gesture to show that." The reality TV star was criticized for moving on so quickly after ending her engagement with Moynes in October — but Thurston doesn't think that's fair. "Look, [John and I] talked about that. We talked about giving Blake a heads up," she explained on Thursday. "But here's the thing that I think people forget … we're just normal people trying to live normal lives. When have you ever had to tell an ex that you're seeing someone new? And how would you tell them that?" Thurston wonders whether she would have received less online hate if she had told Moynes — but it was never her intention to hurt her former fiancé.  "All I know is, in the moment [I did the '12 Days of Messy'] I was, and am still, the happiest I've been," Thurston said. "I wanted to make a big grand statement about where I'm at and who I'm with. That's all I can do is live my truth, live my happiness and, you know, people who want to be there and support us, great. If you don't, that's fine, too." At the People's Choice Awards on December 7, Thurston exclusively told Us Weekly that she was in the "honeymoon phase" with Hersey. "We're good, really," she said of the status of her relationship with the 27-year-old bartender. "It's very easy to just enjoy and live my life — and that's kind of what we're doing. We're not holding back for anybody." For his part, Moynes has hinted that he's ready to start dating again — but isn't all that interested in a certain red flower. "Hey, I'm alllll for people coming to say hi!" he wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, December 14. "But let's leave the roses out of it – those things just stress me out now lolll |
| Celebs Visit Disney Theme Parks Posted: 17 Dec 2021 12:10 PM PST The love for Disney Parks is universal! Celebrities are just as obsessed with Disney World and Disneyland as anyone else — and these photos prove it. When Hollywood's most famous wish upon a star, they just might end up at one of Mickey Mouse's theme parks. However, some celebs have been making trips to Cinderella's castle long before they were well known. "I grew up in Orange County, so I grew up going to Disneyland all the time," Milo Ventimiglia explained during a February 2018 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, noting that he spent an eventful 12th birthday at the park. "Growing up at Disneyland, I mean, it was one of those places that you'd go and you'd fall in love, but you'd also like go and like get in real trouble." Drew Barrymore experienced something most parents are familiar with when she took her daughters — Olive and Frankie, whom she shares with ex-husband Will Kopelman — to Disney World. The actress noted that her kids were on "a big puffy princess cloud" … until they weren't. "If you've ever taken your kid to Disneyland or Disney World, it all ends at some point in mayhem," she admitted on Late Night With Seth Meyers in February 2017. "That is a legitimate picture of my daughter just losing it on the floor." The image she showed had her little one experiencing a full-on tantrum while dressed up like a fairytale character. The pattern repeated itself during another visit. "This is her losing it at Disneyland — because it all ends up there," Barrymore said. "You push it enough because you're like, 'I'm here! Let's skip the nap! Let's go, go, go!' You want to maximize it. This is how it always ends for me." On the other hand, some stars worry their children won't enjoy Disney as much as they do. "We've gone to [Disneyland] probably a bit more than is healthy," Ginnifer Goodwin admitted to Disney Twenty-Three in February 2016. The Once Upon a Time alum and husband Josh Dallas' son Oliver is set to follow in her footsteps, but the actress still has her doubts. "He cries when we take him away from the characters instead of what most toddlers do, which is cry when the characters come to them," she elaborated. "I have a couple deep, dark fears about childbearing — like they won't love Disneyland because I'll oversaturate them." However, kids aren't the only ones who love riding Space Mountain again and again. Ryan Gosling has admitted he's a full-on Disney adult. The former Mouseketeer told Esquire in August 2011 that he "went through puberty in a theme park." While that might sound like a bad thing, the Remember the Titans actor admitted it was "grateful," telling the magazine, "That place was a landscape to me. I had adventures every day. … Backstage at Disney World, there are stories. Mickey Mouse with his head off, drinking coffee on break. Pirates on the phone. Ghosts in line for food. It just made me see things.” Keep scrolling to see celebs visiting Disney Parks through the years:  "First family Disney trip. It was dreamier than we could have imagined," the Just Go With It actress captioned a family photo at the park via Instagram in December 2021. Courtesy of Brooklyn Decker/Instagram  "Most magical place on earthhhhh 🥰🥰🥰🥳," the High School Musical star wrote alongside a compilation of Instagram photos from her visit in December 2021. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Dawson’s Creek alum jetted off to Walt Disney World in June 2021 with husband Mark Silverstein and their kids, Birdie and Cricket, for multiple days of family fun. “Humid-est Place on Earth! Oh @waltdisneyworld it was so so nice to be back!❤️” Philips captioned photos from the group’s first day at the park. She later shared a squad snap in front of Epcot, joking, “And for at least these pictures, they were both having fun at the same time.😂” Courtesy of Busy Philipps/Instagram  The La La Land actor is a Disneyland aficionado — but he’s not a fan of The Haunted Mansion ride during holiday time. “I’m very upset about the Christmastime situation,” he told fans in a throwback clip that resurfaced in October 2020. “They bring Christmas into Halloween, that’s a terrible idea.” Marksman / MEGA  The “Make Me” singer was spotted hanging out at Disneyland in October 2021 with Minnie Mouse. KCS Presse / MEGA  The late night host spent the day at the California park with his family in October 2021. Marksman/Snorlax / MEGA  "Wishing upon a star ," the Jennifer's Body star captioned a June 2021 Instagram pic from her trip to Disneyland, complete with a doughnut-themed mouse headband. Courtesy of Megan Fox/Instagram  The former Bachelorette had the "best day ever" visiting the Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World in October 2021. Fedotowsky munched on a Mickey Mouse-shaped ice cream treat while wearing festive ears and a Citizen's Disney watch during her trip. Courtesy of Ali Fedotowsky/Instagram  "We had so much fun at Disney World! All the rides were amazing but oh my gosh, y’all, Pandora and the Star Wars rides are where it’s at!" the "Behind These Hazel Eyes" singer captioned a July 2021 Instagram photo with her two children. "Thank you for a magical vacation, Disney.” Courtesy of Kelly Clarkson/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pro documented her daughter Sage's first Disneyland visit in July 2021. Courtesy Lindsay Arnold/Instagram  The duo marked a sweet trip to Walt Disney World with matching photos. "Even at Disney World you’re all I see. I could never get enough of you. ,," Burgess wrote alongside a photo of her kissing her boyfriend on the cheek via Instagram in July 2021. The actor captioned his own photo at the time, writing, "It’s been a really long time since I’ve been with someone I can truly share life with. ," Courtesy of Sharna Burgess/Instagram  The Friends alum documented her Disneyland food tour in June 2021, which included cotton candy, a dole whip and a turkey leg. Courtesy of Courteney Cox/Instagram  The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and the Blink-182 drummer took their kids to the Happiest Place on Earth in May 2021, four months after Us Weekly confirmed they had been dating for a few months after being friends for years. Marksman / MEGA  The Big Little Lies alum and her NFL quarterback fiancé channeled their inner child while visiting Disney World in April 2021, Woodley wearing rainbow Minnie Mouse ears and Rodgers donning a Star Wars tee. The couple packed on the PDA while wandering the park. Walt Disney World News/Screengrab  The actress looked like ever the Minnie Mouse fangirl at Disney World on January 25, 2020. Shutterstock  Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas embraced the force at Disney World’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge on August 8, 2019. Shutterstock  Katie Holmes attended the Lion King and Jungle Festival parade at Disneyland Paris on June 29, 2019. Shutterstock  Eva Longoria rang in son Santiago’s birthday at Disneyland on June 20, 2019. Shutterstock  Edie Falco visited Disney World’s popular Animal Kingdom attraction Pandora — The World of Avatar on April 22, 2019. Shutterstock  Miley Cyrus had a tea party with Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Pluto at Disneyland on April 2, 2019. Shutterstock  For their one-year wedding anniversary, John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh returned to Disneyland — where he proposed — on February 7, 2019. Shutterstock  Tina Fey hung out with Vampirina at Disney World on October 8, 2018. Shutterstock  Melissa Joan Hart and son Tucker visited Cars Land at Disneyland on September 30, 2018. Shutterstock  David Hasselhoff and wife Hayley Roberts celebrated her birthday at Disneyland on September 19, 2018. Shutterstock  Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin enjoyed the Mad Tea Party ride at Disney World on June 13, 2018. Shutterstock  Vanessa Williams buddied up to Daisy Duck at Disney World on June 12, 2018. Shutterstock  Tom Hardy — complete with mouse ears — posed next to Mickey Mouse at the Disneyland Paris Season of the Force launch on January 21, 2017. Shutterstock  What a beautiful family! Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen took their sons — Jack and Benjamin — to Disneyland on July 2, 2013. The foursome took a cute snapshot with Red the Fire Truck at Cars Land. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images  What a handful! Melissa Joan Hart and her musician husband, Mark Wilkerson, brought their three children — Mason, Braydon and Tucker — to Disney on March 9, 2013. The adorable family posed with Jake of Jake and The Never Land Pirates at Disney Junior: Live On Stage. Scott Brinegar/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Cute little munchkins! Ellen DeGeneres' favorite girls — Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland — took a picture with Daisy Duck while taping segments for the 2012 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade on November 10, 2012. Larry Hack/Disney Parks via Getty Images  A Backstreet Boys Christmas! Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough posed for an adorable snapshot with Santa Goofy and Pluto in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland on November 4, 2012. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Rapunzel, meet Rapunzel! Mandy Moore posed with the Disney character at the park on October 15, 2012, the same year she played the blonde beauty in the animated film Tangled. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Old buds! Glee star Matthew Morrison posed with a Halloween-themed Mickey Mouse at Disneyland on October 13, 2012. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  So cute! Former Office star Steve Carell made a new friend in Donald Duck when he visited Disneyland during Halloween Time on September 29, 2013. Larry Hack/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Snooki and her boys! Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jionni LaValle brought their son Lorenzo to Walt Disney World on September 27, 2013. The family posed inside the Italy pavilion in Epcot. Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Pumpkin lovin'. Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and his wife, Lauren Parsekian, celebrated Halloween Time at Disneyland on September 17, 2013. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  About to pop! A very pregnant Halle Berry took some time out from preparing for her son's arrival by meeting Mickey Mouse at the new live musical show, Mickey and the Magical Map, at Disneyland on July 22, 2013. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Best buds! James Franco had some fun alongside Walt Disney — a bronze statue of him! — and Mickey Mouse at Disneyland on March 28, 2013. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Disney lovebirds! Two months after Olivia Wilde confirmed the news of her engagement to actor Jason Sudeikis, the two tried their luck at reopening the "Sword in the Stone" on March 26, 2013. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  The married I Know What You Did Last Summer costars took their daughter, Charlotte, to meet Tangled's Rapunzel at Disneyland's Fantasy Faire attraction on March 6, 2013. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney/Getty Images  Vroom, vroom! The famous husband and wife were in good spirits when they scoped out the Cars Land attraction at Disney's California Adventure on July 27, 2012. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks/Getty Images  Spooky, indeed! True Blood star Ryan Kwanten couldn't resist posing at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland on July 12, 2012. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Mother and daughter bonding! Vanessa Williams brought her daughter Sasha to Disneyland on May 18, 2012, to celebrate her 12th birthday. The two posed with Merida from Brave during their special outing. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images  Cowabunga! The Modern Family actor and Donald Duck hit the beach at the Typhoon Lagoon water park at Walt Disney World Resort on April 13, 2012. Gene Duncan/Disney Parks/Getty Images  The superstars posed with Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship at the christening gala in New York City on March 1, 2012. Kent Phillips/Disney Parks/Getty Images  Bonjour! The American Idol champ posed with Beast and Belle (from Beauty and the Beast) near Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on February 19, 2012. Todd Anderson/Disney Parks/Getty Images  The Knocked Up actor went wild with Rafiki from The Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom on November 26, 2011. Phelan Ebenhack/Disney Parks/Getty Images  The Kick-Ass star and Minnie Mouse threw their arms up in the air during Disneyland's Halloween Time celebration on October 24, 2011. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks/Getty Images  The America's Next Top Model judge taught Minnie Mouse how to be fierce when she visited Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios on August 30, 2011. Gene Duncan/Disney Parks/Getty Images  Big kids at heart! The parents of four girls posed with Mickey Mouse in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on April 22, 2011.  Bad apples! The "Born This Way" singer stood beside The Evil Queen from Snow White at Disney World on April 16, 2011. Todd Anderson/Disney/Getty Images  The Beastly actress cozied up to her favorite Beauty and the Beast character at Walt Disney's Hollywood Studios on February 13, 2011. Todd Anderson/Disney/Getty Images  Surf's up! The Hawaii Five-0 actor mellowed out with Lilo from Lilo and Stitch at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios on December 28, 2010. Kent Phillips/Disney/Getty Images  Happy holidays! The acclaimed actors took son Dylan and daughter Carys to see the Christmas tree at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park on November 24, 2010. Kent Phillips/Walt Disney World/Getty Images  The Jersey Shore star fist-pumped with Goofy at Magic Kingdom on October 22, 2010. Diana Zalucky/Disney/Getty Images  Spooky spouses! The country singer and the Playboy Club actor got into the spirit during Disneyland's Halloween Time celebration on October 8, 2010. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney/Getty Images  He's a real boy! The Glee actor was all smiles went he met his favorite character, Pinocchio, at Disneyland on July 2, 2010. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland/Getty Images  The "Wide Awake" singer and the Nashville actress modeled Minnie Mouse ears while posing with the beloved character at Walt Disney World on April 25, 2009. Gene Duncan/Walt Disney/Getty Images  Princess power! The 30 Rock actress and the actor met Belle, Cinderella and Snow White inside Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom on March 23, 2009. Kent Phillips/Walt Disney World/Getty Images  She can fly, she can fly, she can fly! The Wizards of Waverly Place star posed with Peter Pan's Tinkerbell at Disneyland on June 11, 2007. Scott Brinegar/Disney/Getty Images  Off with their heads! The Veronica Mars star stood dangerously close to the temperamental Queen of Hearts during Alice in Wonderland's Mad Tea Party at Walt Disney World on October 16, 2005. John Shearer/Disney/WireImage.com |
| Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's Relationship Timeline Posted: 17 Dec 2021 12:03 PM PST Sorry, Beliebers — there’s only one girl Justin Bieber has eyes for! After facing plenty of ups and downs in their relationship, the heartthrob finally sealed the deal with Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin), and the pair have been going strong ever since. The couple tied the knot in September 2018 at a New York City courthouse and held a second, more traditional ceremony with friends and family in South Carolina a year later. Two years before tying the knot privately, the “One Less Lonely Girl” crooner predicted that he might have found The One. “What if Hailey ends up being the girl I’m gonna marry, right? If I rush into anything, if I damage her, then it's always gonna be damaged,” he told GQ in the magazine’s March 2016 cover story. “It's really hard to fix wounds like that. It's so hard. … I just don't want to hurt her.” The pair separated as Justin rekindled his on-off relationship with Selena Gomez in late 2017, but they found their way back to each other in June 2018 during a cozy vacation in Miami. One month later, the pop star confirmed that he and the model were engaged. “Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you!” he wrote via Instagram at the time. “So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY. I promise to lead our family with honor and integrity letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make. My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first! You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn't want to spend it with anybody else.” One month before their courthouse wedding, an insider told Us Weekly that Hailey was a positive influence in the Grammy winner’s life. “Hailey has calmed Justin down a lot, and she has changed him as a man. He thinks she is his forever and considers her his best friend and soulmate,” the source said in August 2018. “Justin is over his crazy phase, and is more approachable and has been talking to lots of fans when he's out. He's happy to show the world that Hailey is his girl and he feels at ease with her.” Scroll down to relive the Biebers’ fairy-tale romance!  The couple may not have sparked a flame until 2015, but they were introduced way back in 2009 — by the model’s father, actor Stephen Baldwin. Following news of their relationship, a Vine video resurfaced that showed the two meeting for the first time. With a hair flip and handshake, Baldwin made her mark on Bieber’s heart. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archives via Getty Images  Though Bieber was rumored to be hooking up with Kourtney Kardashian at the time, the "Love Yourself" singer didn’t bat an eye when it came to showcasing his PDA with Baldwin in an Instagram picture as they celebrated New Year's Eve in 2015. Justin Bieber/Instagram  In a March 2016 cover story for GQ, the Canadian native reflected on his newfound love with Baldwin, and how he wasn't looking to jump the gun by taking the next step too soon. "What if Hailey ends up being the girl I'm gonna marry, right? If I rush into anything, if I damage her, then it’s always gonna be damaged," he said at the time. "It’s really hard to fix wounds like that. It’s so hard. … I just don’t want to hurt her." Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com  Bieber’s high-profile relationship with Selena Gomez didn’t stop the singer from checking in with Baldwin. While Bieber and Gomez were giving their relationship a second shot and Baldwin was linked to Shawn Mendes, a source told Us Weekly in December 2017 that the two exchanged texts.“They’ve both moved on,” the insider told Us. “The messages were platonic, and friendly.” PC / MEGA  Days before Us Weekly confirmed that the two were officially hooking up again, Bieber and Baldwin were spotted getting cozy and holding hands together at the W South Beach Hotel in Miami. MEGA  The pair wasted no time planning epic outings following news of their rekindled romance. During one date in late June, Baldwin and Bieber enjoyed a relaxing spa date followed by dinner at New York City’s Cipriani restaurant. Following dinner they headed for a drink at The Bowery Hotel and as they were leaving the two “were very touchy-feely and were hugging,” an onlooker told Us at the time. MEGA  Five days before Bieber popped the question, the couple encountered a slight road bump while in the Hamptons. they were cruising through Montauk, New York, when the singer’s Mercedes broke down, but they were able to shake it off. “The two ended up smiling and laughing about it after knowing they were safe … They looked happy and together. The car was eventually towed,” an eyewitness told Us of the incident. MATT AGUDO/INSTARimages.com  Bieber confirmed that the duo are engaged two days after he proposed. “Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you!” he wrote on July 9, 2018, alongside two black-and-white Instagram photos of the couple. “So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY. I promise to lead our family with honor and integrity letting Jesus through his Holy Spirit guide us in everything we do and every decision we make. My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first! You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn’t want to spend it with anybody else. You make me so much better and we compliment eachother so well!! Can’t wait for the best season of life yet!. It’s funny because now with you everything seems to make sense! The thing I am most excited for is that my little brother and sister get to see another healthy stable marriage and look for the same!!! Gods timing really is literally perfect, we got engaged on the seventh day of the seventh month, the number seven is the number of spiritual perfection, it’s true GOOGLE IT! Isn’t that nuts? By the way I didn’t plan that, anyways My goodness does feel good to have our future secured! WERE GONNA BE BETTER AT 70 BABY HERE WE GO! “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains FAVOR from the Lord!” This is the year of favor!!!!” Nicole Salgado  Shortly after Bieber confirmed their engagement, Baldwin tweeted about the happy news. “Not sure what I did in life to deserve such happiness but I am so utterly grateful to God for giving me such an incredible person to share my life with!” the model wrote on July 9, 2018. “No words could ever express my gratitude.” FZS/MEGA  The couple showed off PDA on several occasions following their engagement news in the summer — especially in NYC. They visited Frankel’s in Brooklyn and stopped by Barry’s Bootcamp in Tribeca. In late July, Bieber hinted that he would marry Baldwin before he made new music. MEGA  The future spouses were photographed getting emotional during a bike ride in August 2018. The singer explained his tears to TMZ when he stepped out in NYC the following day. “You got good days and you got bad days. It’s not real if it doesn’t have any bad days," he said while holding a copy of The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment With the Wisdom of God. MEGA  “Hailey actually is running the show and has a lot of control in their relationship,” a source told Us in August. “Justin really listens to her and trusts her.” A second insider claimed the two were planning to tie the knot “really soon,” adding, “The venue they had their heart set on wasn’t available for this fall so they’re waiting for other options. They didn’t put pause on anything. They just want to make sure their day is perfect and exactly what they want.” Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images  An insider told Us in August about the effect the romance has had on Bieber’s life: “Hailey has calmed Justin down a lot, and she has changed him as a man. He thinks she is his forever and considers her his best friend and soulmate … Justin is over his crazy phase, and is more approachable and has been talking to lots of fans when he’s out. He’s happy to show the world that Hailey is his girl and he feels at ease with her.” ames Devaney/GC Images  A source revealed the couple’s plans to leave the States in a September issue of Us: “He wants to make his full-time home in Canada. He needs to get out of the L.A., NYC scene.” The pal added that Bieber is “trying to climatize what a normal life should look like” and he “feels most at peace at home.” ames Devaney/GC Images  Bieber and Baldwin were spotted at marriage license courthouse on September 13, 2018. The following day, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the twosome secretly tied the knot during their visit. However, after multiple reports, Baldwin debunked the speculation in a tweet later that day. “I understand where the speculation is coming from,” she tweeted. “But I’m not married yet!” James Devaney/GC Images  The newlyweds jetted off to London five days after getting legally married at a New York City courthouse. Bieber and Baldwin kissed and cuddled as they took a stroll on September 17, 2018. The following day, the pop star serenaded his wife as he performed for a half hour in front of Buckingham Palace. The Mega Agency  Though the pair hadn’t yet publicly announced their marriage, Bieber slipped up while visiting the Stratford Perth Museum in Ontario, Canada, when he referred to Baldwin as his wife. The museum documented the occasion in an Instagram post and revealed that “Justin very graciously introduced Hailey as his wife.” Ricky Vigil M/GC Images  Bieber and Baldwin were spotted on a romantic breakfast date in Los Angeles. An onlooker told Us Weekly that the lovebirds noshed on pancakes, a breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito and iced coffees. The pair sat at a communal table and at one point, the singer reached over to feed the model a bite of his food. BG015/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  The couple was spotted in a vehicle in October 2018 where the “Sorry’ crooner appeared to look distraught as his wife looked on. A source told Us at the time that “Justin has become a recluse and a changed person. He has no interest in being a celebrity and an artist. He has withdrawn again, much like he did a couple years ago. He started recording music, but just stopped.” Mega Agency  It's official! The couple finally confirmed to fans that they are married during a date in Los Angeles. "I asked them if they were married and they simultaneously said yes!" Nona Melkoni, who dined next to the pair at Joan’s on Third in Studio City on October 16, told Us. An insider added that Bieber is "totally infatuated" with Baldwin, who registered the trademark "Hailey Bieber" for the motive of a clothing line. BG005/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  Baldwin embraced her husband’s surname in court documents obtained by The Blast, which showed she had filed to trademark the moniker Hailey Bieber for an impending clothing line. MEGA  Instagram official! The Drop the Mic host took things one step further by changing her official handle for the social media platform from Hailey Baldwin to Hailey Bieber. MEGA  Their first family pet! Bieber and Baldwin adopted a dog, Oscar, in honor of Christmas. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  A source told Us Weekly that Baldwin was acting as a pillar of support for Bieber as he sought therapy for depression, trust issues and anxiety. “Hailey is not going to leave Justin and he won’t leave her either,” the insider explained of their loyalty to each other. “She’s been so supportive of him throughout this process.” Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Bieber shared a candid Instagram post about bettering himself for his wife and their future children. “I have been looking, seeking, trial and error as most of us do, I am now very focused on repairing some of the deep rooted issues that I have as most of us have, so that I don’t fall apart, so that I can sustain my marriage and be the father I want to be,” Bieber explained of why he won’t be going on tour anytime soon. “Music is very important to me but Nothing comes before my family and my health.” An insider told Us Weekly in January that “Hailey can’t wait to be a mom” and the two “are excited about the next chapter of their lives together.” Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  The pair came under fire after they staged pregnancy photos and jokingly announced they were expecting their first child as an April Fools’ joke. Bieber later apologized for the inconsiderate post. “I didn’t at all mean to be insensitive to people who can’t have children,” he wrote. “A lot of people I know, their first go to prank on April fools is telling their parents they are pregnant to get a big reaction. But I will apologize anyway and take responsibility and say sorry to people who were offended.” Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  The duo expanded their family with two kittens, Sushi and Tuna. “Becoming a crazy cat man,” the singer captioned a sweet post of the spotted felines. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Bieber and the model celebrated one year of marriage on September 13, 2019. The couple obtained their marriage license at a New York City courthouse on September 13, 2018. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Days before Bieber and Baldwin were set to celebrate their nuptials in a second wedding, the model stepped out for a bachelorette party organized by pal Kendall Jenner. “Kendall was the one in charge of all the preparation. She arrived at Hailey’s house earlier, picked her up, took her to the restaurant, the club after and then took her home after. She was the one taking care of the bride the entire night,” a source told Us at the time. “Kendall was spotted earlier that afternoon picking up party props from Hustler in West Hollywood.” Stephen Lovekin/WWD/Shutterstock  The couple checked into the Montage Palmetto Bluff hotel in Bluffton, South Carolina, on September 29, and had a wedding rehearsal dinner later that day. Twenty-four hours later, they tied the knot again in front of guests including Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Jaden Smith and Scooter Braun. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Days before Christmas, Justin revealed what he was most thankful for during the holidays: his wife. "My gift this year," he captioned a steamy black-and-white snapshot on Instagram, showing off his Calvin Klein underwear as Hailey leaned in for a kiss. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Though he had a feeling he wouldn't be turned down, Justin was still "extremely nervous" to propose to Hailey before they tied the knot. "I was more nervous about, 'Am I able to make this commitment as a man and be able to honor what I say?'" he said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in January 2020. "Because that’s a serious commitment, when you say you’re gonna love someone for better or for worse and be faithful." Courtesy of Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.  TMI alert! During a fan Q&A after his performance at London's Indigo at The O2, the "Yummy" crooner didn't hold back any details about his and his wife's "crazy" intimate moments. "So when I’m with my wife, we like to ... you guys can guess what we do all day," he teased. "It gets pretty crazy. That's all we do. ... We like to watch movies, we like to Netflix and chill, but we definitely do more of the chilling." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  During a telling game of "Burning Questions" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the "Stuck With U" singer revealed that they have the same pet name for each other. "She calls me a bunch of weird things. She calls me 'Goo Goo,' which is kind of weird but I like it," he said at the time. "'My little Goo Goo.' It's weird, but I like it. ... We're both each other’s 'Goo Goos.' Yeah, it’s pretty cute." Courtesy of Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.  While speaking to Natalie Manuel Lee for Hillsong Channel, Hailey got candid about what made her give her now-husband a second chance after all of their ups and downs. "I think I always knew if we did ever work things out and get back together, it was going to be a situation where it was very serious and we were gonna get married or [it] was going to lead to that," she said in May 2020. "I didn’t necessarily know what the timeline was gonna be. I just trusted and I think [it] was such a huge leap of faith. ... I’ve known him for a really, really long time and I just knew. I don’t know, it’s hard to explain." The same month, Justin admitted that he would change "a lot of things" about his behavior before settling down. "If I could go back and not have to face some of the bad hurt, I went through I probably would’ve saved myself for marriage," he said on an episode of The Biebers on Watch. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Baby makes three? The happy couple joked about how they were staying busy at home amid the coronavirus pandemic — but admitted that they weren't ready to expand their family just yet. "We didn’t make any babies," Hailey teased at PaleyFest LA in August 2020. Later that month, however, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson predicted that the Biebers would be parents by 2021. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  The couple marked their two-year wedding anniversary on September 13, 2020. "2 years today @haileybieber .. xoxo," the singer captioned a video of his wife on Instagram, marking the date of their secret NYC court nuptials. The model later shared two photos from their laid-back celebration, which included a picnic featuring a variety of dips, chips, salad, sandwiches, and chocolate for dessert. Courtesy Justin Bieber/Instagram  Bieber celebrated the first anniversary of their second wedding by sharing an adorable photo of the couple at the South Carolina ceremony. “Hailey Bieber. I am so lucky to be YOUR husband! You teach me so much everyday and make me such a better man,” he wrote. “I am committed for the rest of our lives to empower you to be the woman God has called you to be! My heart is to enable you to achieve all of your wildest dreams! I promise to always put you first, to lead with patience and kindness!! Happy anniversary my beautiful sweet girl." In the comments section, Baldwin wrote that Bieber was her “person.” The model also shared several photos from their special day to Instagram along with a heartfelt message that read: “1 year ago we had the best wedding. Wish I could live this day over and over 🤍🕊.” Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Hailey snuggled up to a shirtless Justin on their steamy October 2020 Vogue Italia cover.  After plenty of speculation around the start of her relationship with the "10,000 Hours" crooner, Hailey cleared the air about any overlap with his romance with Gomez. "People don't know, too, we had been talking for a while before we got back together," the model said during an episode of Ashley Graham's "Pretty Big Deal" podcast at the time. "Contrary to popular belief, he had been single for a while and I had been single and we were kind of just trying to figure life out." Laurent Vu/SIPA/Shutterstock; Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  The singer posted a loving tribute to his wife as she celebrated her 24th birthday in November 2020. "My eyes are 4 you. My heart is 4 you. My soul is 4 you. My love is 4 you," he captioned seven photos on Instagram. "I am Home wherever you are. You are my safe place. I am completely and utterly obsessed with who you are. My biggest dream is growing old with you. I can't believe you are mine forever. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY." Courtesy Justin Bieber/Instagram  The lovebirds made headlines in December 2020 when Justin dropped a NSFW comment about Hailey via Instagram after she wrote that her jaw was “on the floor” watching him rehearse for his New Year’s Eve concert. He responded, “Ur jaw is other places too lets be honest.” Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  As 2020 came to an end, Hailey participated in the viral “Post a Pic of …” challenge on Instagram. When a fan asked her to share the “first time [she] knew [she was] in love with jb,” the model uploaded a throwback snap of her and her now-husband slow dancing outside. Courtesy Hailey Baldwin/Instagram  The Biebers enjoyed some fun in the sun during a trip to Hawaii at the beginning of the new year. Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  Justin revealed that his marriage with Hailey wasn't easy and required the twosome to really work on things. “The first year of marriage was really tough because there was a lot going back to the trauma. There was just a lack of trust,” he told GQ in April 2021. “There was all these things that you don’t want to admit to the person that you’re with, because it’s scary. You don’t want to scare them off by saying, ‘I’m scared.’” Although the pair faced obstacles in their relationship, the Canada native added that it was all worth it. “We’re just creating these moments for us as a couple, as a family, that we’re building these memories. And it’s beautiful that we have that to look forward to. Before, I didn’t have that to look forward to in my life,” he added at the time. “I didn’t have a significant other. I didn’t have someone to love. I didn’t have someone to pour into.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  After a clip went viral of Justin seemingly speaking very loudly to his wife as they left a club together, the Arizona native took to social media to clarify that her husband wasn't yelling at her. “Reminiscing on how amazing last weekend was. Had the best time surrounded by so much love,” Hailey wrote alongside a photo of her kissing the singer via her Instagram Story. “Any other narrative floating around is beyond false. Don’t feed into the negative bulls--t peeps.” TheBigShotApp/Shutterstock  "I look over here and I see my beautiful wife and I just want to say I love you so much," the "Peaches" performer gushed about his wife while accepting a Moon Person for Artist of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Kevin Mazur/MTV VMAs 2021/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS  The duo celebrated their three-year wedding anniversary by attending the 2021 Met Gala. The model wore a black YSL gown, which the musician matched with a classic black suit in honor of the theme, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Drew House founder posted a bikini pic of the model via his Instagram Story on September 22, captioning it, “Sweet n sexy.” Courtesy of Justin Bieber/Instagram  "My intention for 2021 is to continue to set goals and have fun while doing them. Make sure I put my family first and hopefully we squoosh out a nugget," the Grammy winner told his wife during Amazon Prime Video's Justin Bieber: Our World, clarifying that he'd want to "start trying" for a baby at the end of 2021. In the same documentary, Justin gushed about how "good" his marriage has been for his mental health. "Now that I have a partner to be able to spend my life with, it’s been really good ... for my heart, my spirit," the "Holy" singer said. "We could be traveling all across the world and if I'm with her, then I feel like I'm home." Photo Image Press/Shutterstock  Hailey opened up about why she hesitates to dole out relationship advice, telling The Ellen DeGeneres Show guest host Yvonne Orji that she's no "expert" when it comes to maintaining a healthy marriage. "I'm newly married. I got married quickly. I'm still taking it a day at a time and I'm still learning a lot," Hailey explained. "Having the time to be on your own and having the experience to be single and just, like, travel and having had that time I think was the most important thing. That was the biggest thing for me was that I had my own life experience before I joined my whole entire life with somebody and had my own identity and comfortable in my own skin." Earlier that month, the model said on the "In Good Faith with Chelsea & Judah Smith" podcast that Justin's struggle with sobriety was hard on her as a partner. "I know for a fact that I’ve loved this person for a very long time and now would not be the time to give up on him. I just wouldn’t do that to him," she said at the time. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  In honor of his wife's 25th birthday, the Canada native penned a precious tribute for his longtime love, gushing via Instagram, "To my beloved birthday squish. My heart belongs to you. My eyes belong to you, my lips belong to you. I am yours. I am so blessed to be yours." He continued: 'Life has never made more sense until you became my wife. I will never stop loving you, I will never stop holding you, and I will never stop protecting you. You my queen are more than enough for me and I will spend everyday [sic] making you feel like the queen that you are." Courtesy of Justin Bieber  "London Town wif my baby @haileybieber," Justin captioned several photos of the couple's adventure overseas via Instagram. Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
| Christina Haack, Fiancé Joshua Hall Go on a Double Date With His Sister Posted: 17 Dec 2021 11:51 AM PST Far from a flop! Christina Haack and Joshua Hall's sweet love story has captivated fans since they first announced their relationship in July 2021. Following her divorce from Ant Anstead, the Christina on the Coast star was spotted with a handsome stranger who Us Weekly subsequently confirmed was Hall. Soon after, Haack opened up about her new relationship in a lengthy Instagram post, noting she wanted to "protect" her new beau from all the hard parts of life in the spotlight. "I met Josh when I wasn't in a state of fear or fight-or-flight. … The synchronicities hit us so hard and fast they were impossible to ignore," she wrote on July 8, 2021. "I felt immediately crazy protective over him and wanted to keep him for myself and get to know each other before the tornado (media attention) hit." The HGTV star then detailed how her relationship had progressed since the pair officially got together. According to a source, they'd first met years earlier during a real estate conference. "We've had a few solid months of just us getting to know each other and I've loved every second of it," Haack wrote. The Wellness Remodel author also slammed critics who said the relationship came along too soon. "Yes 'another relationship' and guess what. I'm 38 — I'll do what I want," she added. "The synchronicities hit us so hard and fast they were impossible to ignore." Before her marriage to Anstead, Haack was married to her Flip or Flop costar Tarek El Moussa. The California native seems to approve of his ex-wife’s new relationship, having told Entertainment Tonight in July 2021 that he's met Hall "a few times" through real estate work. The Tarek's Flip Side host also said that he thinks Hall "seems like" a good guy. "[I] don't really know him, but I sure hope so," he added. The former costars share two children: daughter Taylor, born in 2010, and son Brayden, born in 2015. Haack also shares son Hudson, born in 2019, with Anstead. "I never thought I would have one divorce let alone two," Haack wrote via Instagram in September 2020 to announce her second split. "I never thought I would have 2 baby daddies – but sometimes life throws us curve balls. Instead of getting stuck in these 'setbacks' I choose to look at these challenges as opportunities to grow. So while some may judge me and throw around rumors about me, most of you support me. And that says a lot about this world and where we are headed. I'm messy, I'm real and I'm working on healing. … We are all a work in progress." Scroll to see a timeline of Christina Haack and Joshua Hall's love story:  A source told Us in July 2021 that the duo met briefly for the first time during a real estate conference “a few years” before reconnecting in Spring 2021. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  The couple reunited in Tennessee. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  Haack's divorce from Anstead was finalized just nine months after filing. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Us confirmed that Haack and Hall had been “dating for a few months” on July 7, 2021. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  The reality star made her romance Instagram official on July 8, 2021. “The most whimsical/romantic dinner,” she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time alongside a photo of the couple seated side by side. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  Shortly after making her relationship Instagram official, Haack clapped back at trolls who criticized her for moving on. “I met Josh when I wasn’t in a state of fear or fight-or-flight … I had taken time off social, hired a spiritual coach and smoked a Bufo toad (which basically reset my brain and kicked out years of anxiety in 15 mins),” she wrote via Instagram on July 8, 2021. “I may be a bit crazy and im definitely not perfect but I will never live my life based on other peoples judgments or opinions. We pride ourselves on never judging others and always wanting others to be happy and we wish others would have the same respect. Josh doesn’t have social media, but I want to thank him for whisking me away on a romantic tropical vacation he planned entirely on his own. ❤️✈️.” MEGA  The reality star shared more photos from her Mexico getaway with the real estate agent. “Thank you to my man for kicking off my 38th with a whimsical dream vacation ❤️🔒 🗝,” she wrote via Instagram on July 11, 2021. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  The designer gave her man a shout-out for sticking by her side amid reports that she and ex-husband El Moussa were feuding on the set of their HGTV series, “Ride or Die." Some people are lucky enough to get forever the first time but no one should be shamed for things not working out and no one knows what goes on behind closed doors,” she captioned a selfie with Hall. “Remember that before making judgements and assumptions … and this woman/mama is still lucky enough to have this man choose me.❤️.” Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  "Beach daze with all my babes," Haack captioned a series of photos of herself with Hall and her children by the water. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  The TV personality called Hall her “hunky Disneyland date” while enjoying at day at the happiest place on Earth. Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  The lovebirds packed on the PDA while dining at Mastro’s restaurant in Newport Beach, California. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  “Boat day with friends, my man and his pretty mama,” Haack captioned an Instagram snap with Hall and his mother while riding around in Newport Beach. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  "Representing," Haack captioned a photo via Instagram Stories of her wearing a Texas Longhorns T-shirt, a possible nod to her boyfriend's home state. Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  Haack shared a birthday message for her man via Instagram. "Happy birthday baby. 🎉 ❤️," she captioned a photo of them on the beach on September 19. "You give me that teenage kinda love vibe and manly protection. It’s a combo for a lifetime of happiness + success. Thank you for reminding me what life and love are like when you put down the technology. I love you Josh." Christina Haack/Instagram  The duo announced their engagement alongside photos from their trip to Mexico on September 20. The sparkling diamond ring on her left hand was clear as she posed with her the realtor, and she captioned the photos with emojis: "❤️♾🔒🗝 💍" Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  The newly-engaged couple dressed up for a ‘70s-themed party to kick off the Halloween season. Courtesy of Christina Haack/Instagram  Hall cozied up to his fiancée in a black-and-white photo on the beach after making his Instagram profile public. His profile simply has a lock emoji next to Haack’s social media handle. Courtesy of Joshua Hall/Instagram  “E.T. phone home,” Haack captioned a Halloween snapshot of her son and new fiancé dressed as characters from the 1982 Steven Spielberg movie. Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  The lovebirds enjoyed a weekend away from Haack’s kids in Napa, California, following Thanksgiving. “In this week of giving thanks, I’m thankful for this amazing woman who always makes me a priority. With so many other priorities in her life, she makes each one seem as if it’s the only one,” Hall captioned a series of photos from the couple’s getaway via Instagram. “Thank you for always making me feel special and another badass weekend together just being us. I love you. 🍷 ❤️.” Courtesy of Joshua Hall/Instagram |
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