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| Celebrity Weddings of 2021: Stars Who’ve Tied the Knot Posted: 19 Dec 2021 07:00 PM PST Even a pandemic can't stop wedding bells from ringing. As the world slowly began to open back up in 2021 following the COVID-19 crisis, stars were eager to exchange vows. First came Alexander Ludwig and Lauren Dear, who announced they'd eloped in Utah following a one-month engagement on January 4. Next up, Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody wed on January 9 after a two-week engagement. “I’m still in complete shock but I'm humbled and honored to introduce you to Mrs. Moody,” the bluegrass musician wrote via Instagram at the time. “Now more than ever, I am able to truly admire and appreciate everything she is. I’ve never met anyone so kind and generous to people she knows as well as complete strangers. Without even knowing it, she teaches me how to be a better person every day that I am with her. I can't believe I got to marry my best friend … Jennifer, now I stand before the world a brand new man because of the love you've shown me. From this moment on you will never walk alone.” Another 2021 trend? Secret weddings! Aubrey Plaza subtly revealed on May 7 that she and her longtime beau, Jeff Baena, tied the knot by referring to him as her "darling husband" in an Instagram post. "Whoa!!!! Just took in the word husband and I am sending you both love and congratulations and blessings!!!!! Just over a week later, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez got married in a secret ceremony. "It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people," Grande's rep told Us Weekly on May 17. "The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn't be happier." Us confirmed the pair's engagement five months earlier. "Ariana is beyond excited. She has really enjoyed getting to know and falling in love with Dalton out of the spotlight, something she didn't get to do in her past relationships," an insider said in December 2020. "They are so in love and committed to spend the rest of their lives together." Other 2021 newlyweds included two Duggar brothers — Justin Duggar and Jed Duggar — who married Claire Spivey and Katey Nakatsu, respectively. "We are overjoyed about adding another daughter-in-love to our family," Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar wrote via Instagram to celebrate one of their son’s weddings. "Jed and Katey have enjoyed a quiet, low-key relationship that has allowed them to prepare for a beautiful life together. Congrats to this wonderful couple on their wedding day! We are excited to see how their story continues to unfold in the future." Scroll through the gallery to see the other lucky lovebirds who tied the knot in 2021:  The Band Perry singer revealed in December that she tied the knot with Costello in June. "Wishing everyone a very MARRIED Christmas," Perry shared via Instagram. "Today my love, @juannycostello, and I are celebrating 6 months since 'I do!'. On June 17th we hit the road from LA to Las Vegas in a black corvette and got married at midnight. It was wild and wonderful and reminded me all over again that God is the most glorious creator and the master of the most beautiful blueprint for our lives! I love you Johnny and can't wait for forever." Courtesy of Kimberly Perry/Instagram  The Riverdale star wed Basara during a romantic ceremony on December 18. Several of his CW costars attended, sharing social media snaps throughout the evening. Courtesy of Casey Cott/Instagram  Months after secretly tying the knot in New Mexico, the comedian revealed on December 8 that he and Modling quietly exchanged vows on July 31. “Because a lot of my closest friends work on MacGruber with me. They were already in Albuquerque, so we just decided very last minute, 'Let's just have this wedding, surprise my parents.' They didn't even know until they pulled into the parking lot. And we just had this really fun, delightful wedding, pretty small, in the back of Jorma Taccone's house,” Forte told People. “It was just a delightful day. My parents were totally surprised. It was so stressful, the two weeks where we were planning. I can't imagine having a year or more to stew over wedding plans. … It's fun to say, 'Wife.’ I've never worn any jewelry in my life and it's fun to wear a wedding ring. It already felt like we were married before. It doesn't feel a lot different, but it's still fun and exciting to say, 'Wife.’” The couple also became parents in 2021, welcoming daughter Zoe in February. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The pregnant Challenge contestant married her longtime love in December shortly after announcing they have a baby on the way. Dark Roux Photography  The coupled tied the knot in a romantic wedding on December 3 at a Tennessee ceremony with 400 guests, the couple exclusively confirmed to Us Weekly. “We know we owe a huge debt of gratitude to those that worked long hours behind the scenes and to those who traveled to attend and to those who prayed for us on this day," the newlyweds said in a statement to Us. "We feel especially blessed and loved. We also feel a little bit overjoyed with excitement about our future together as Mr. and Mrs. Clark!” Darian Kaia Photography  The Amazing Race season 32 winners married on December 3 in New Orleans, Us Weekly confirmed. “This moment has been a long time coming and it’s such a relief to FINALLY be married and call ourselves husbands,” the couple told Us. “The best part is having everyone we love in the same space to be a part of this special moment. It’s going to take some getting used to saying ‘my husband’!” Sonja Flemming/CBS  The MLB athlete wed his longtime love on December 1, according to social media footage from the occasion. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock  The Trading Spaces alum, who previously proposed to Merrell in July, tied the knot with his love four months later. Pennington shared wedding photos of the pair via Instagram on November 28, captioning the snaps, “We did it 💐💍.” Three Lines Creative  The Floribama Shore star shared a photo of “Mr and Mrs Gazda” after her November 21 ceremony in Florida. Courtesy of Nilsa Prowant/Instagram (2)  The couple exchanged vows on November 11 in California less than one year after Reum's February proposal. "My forever begins today... 11/11 #JustMarried," the Simple Life alum wrote via Instagram. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The For All Mankind actress and the Motherland: Fort Salem star tied the knot three times in 2021. The couple shared their story with Brides on November 9, revealing their first wedding was at Pasadena City Hall in California on August 9, which is VanSanten’s grandparent’s wedding anniversary. After the passing of her grandfather, who was set to walk her down the aisle, the former One Tree Hill actress chose to tie the knot in their honor. The pair’s second ceremony took place in Napa, California, two months later. The final nuptials were held in VanSanten’s home state of Minnesota in October. “Through all of this, the biggest lesson Victor and I have learned is the resiliency of the human spirit and our hearts,” the Shooter alum told Brides. “As I looked at my side, when the world felt like it was falling apart, there stood my rock, my home, my husband.” Courtesy of Shantel VanSanten/Instagram  The Young and the Restless actress star married Duell on October 23 in an outdoor wedding in Malibu, California. Instagram  The Bringing Up Bates star made a grand entrance at his October 23 wedding by skydiving in with his groomsmen. The bride, meanwhile, arrived by horse-drawn carriage. Courtesy of Isaiah Garrido  The Flip or Flop star and Selling Sunset cast member married on October 23 surrounded by friends and family. Tarek El Moussa/Instagram  After getting together in 2012 and getting engaged in 2019, the "Beautiful Soul" singer finally tied the knot with his longtime love in a rustic California ceremony on October 23. Katie Peterson/Instagram  Paul Walker’s daughter announced on October 22 that she married Thornton-Allan. Us confirmed that her late father’s Fast and the Furious costar Vin Diesel walked her down the aisle at the wedding, while Jordana Brewster was also in attendance. Courtesy of Meadow Walker/Instagram  The Siesta Key stars wed on October 21, one year after their engagement. Courtesy of Madisson Hausburg/Instagram  The Schitt’s Creek alum and the producer got married in October 2021 — but it was her brother, Dan Levy, who broke the news of the nuptials on Instagram with a photo of him dancing with the bride. “My sister got married this weekend,” he captioned the black and white shot on October 18. “This is absolutely not a photo of us screaming the lyrics to 'S Club Party' on the dance floor. Love you, @sarahplevy.” Courtesy Sarah Levy/Instagram  The Sweet Magnolias alum tied the knot with Rowland (né Kenny) on October 16. The two shared a few snapshots from their big day on Instagram. “Husband & wife,” she captioned her wedding photo gallery to which her new husband responded, “I love you.” Courtesy Chrissy O'Neill & Co./www.chrissyoneill.com  The daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates tied the knot with the equestrian in an upstate New York ceremony on October 16. Courtesy of Nayel Nassar/Instagram  The Kitchen’s Alex Guarnaschelli shared photos from the wedding ceremony on Saturday, October 16, more than a year after the the Worst Cooks in America host and ad sales manager got engaged in April 2020. “The bride and groom @chefanneburrell and @stuartclaxton LETS HEAR IT FOR ANNE!!!! Congrats GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” she captioned a photo via Instagram of the Food Network star dancing with her new husband. JD Images/Shutterstock  The rock star got married for the fifth time in October as he exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Kamilah Chavis. "I'm so happy, finally a keeper," Waters wrote via social media alongside several photos from the ceremony. "A very happy man. A very beautiful bride." David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Girl Meets World alum announced on October 11 that he quietly married singer Taela — while also revealing that they’re expecting their first child. Both shared a carousel of photos via Instagram, including three wedding photos and a sonogram. "Alright I have to get sappy with you for a minute," Meyer captioned the snaps. "I had 100 million reasons to never get married. I always hated the concept of marriage. But all I needed was one reason to conquer all those reasons... And that one was you. I’m so grateful for our little family, it has changed my life forever. You changed me forever. I love you. (To all the dads out there please send ya boy some tips 😂)." Courtesy Kurt Ozan Photography/www.kurtozan.com  The Awkward alum married her longtime beau in a private ceremony in October 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, but she was able to have the wedding of her dreams one year later. Reed revealed in an October 3 Instagram post that she and Shannon got hitched again — this time with friends and family surrounding them. "Happy national boyfriend day to my husband who’s also my fiancé who also takes me on dates like my boyfriend. Let’s get married… again… shall we?" Rose captioned a photo of her and Shannon kissing [via Instagram in October]*CUT just ahead of their big day. Courtesy Jill Rose Reed/Instagram  The Whiskey Myers drummer married his longtime girlfriend in October. "Congrats @jdhogg_drums and Staci!" the band’s official account tweeted. Courtesy Ashley Howland Photography/www.ashleyhowlandphotography.com  The former Bravo star married Joe Biden’s nephew in Pennsylvania on October 11 after a whirlwind romance. “Our love for and commitment to each other, and our family — each of our families, and the new very large and very tight family that we were bonding together by getting married. That’s it,” she gushed to Brides. Brides/Jeremy Fraser of LA Exposures  The couple, who got engaged in 2019, tied the knot on October 9 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Two months after announcing they were expecting a baby together, the Casper actress and the hairstylist tied the knot. They announced the news with a selfie via Instagram on October 9. “Mr. and Mrs.,” Ricci captioned the snap. Courtesy of Christina Ricci/Instagram  The country singer married her boyfriend of three years, she announced on October 9. “I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I love you so much @tylergraham02,” she captioned her wedding photos via Instagram. Sarah Jordan Photography  The actress revealed that her October wedding to her Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta costar wasn’t exactly what she intended her big day to be like. “It wasn’t the large destination wedding we were originally planning,” she shared via Instagram. “Instead, it was intimate, whimsical, full of love, laughter and joy… Absolutely perfect!! Maybe one day I will share the events that inspired our change of plans. However, for now I can say God makes no mistakes & the joy is in the journey.” JanetHowardStudio.com  The Libertines frontman and the film editor tied the knot in September, just days after the duo announced they were engaged. The pair started dating in 2012 and have also collaborated in the band the Puta Madres. Courtesy of Katia deVidas/Instagram  Netflix’s Lucifer showed Lavi’s character, Eve, tie the knot when season 6 dropped on September 10, and the actress had a real-life wedding just days later. Lavi married her businessman beau in their native Israel on September 13. The bride wore three custom dresses created by designer Daniella Hajaj throughout the night. “We literally crafted it on my body from scratch. It was amazing,” Lavi told Brides. “We started pulling out strings and tying up ribbons until we found the design we all loved. It was so creative and free, which happens to be the spirit of the wedding.” People Photography/Brides  The Army Wives actress married the celebrity tennis coach in Santa Barbara, California, in a September ceremony. "The most magical day of my entire life!" McLemore said of the big day via Instagram. Courtesy of Elle McLemore/Instagram  Us confirmed on September 26 that the pair exchanged vows less than one year after Dunham made their relationship public. James Veysey/Shutterstock  The Summer House stars tied the knot on September 25 in Batula’s parents’ backyard in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Several of the couple’s Summer House costars attended the celebrations, including Carl Radke, Paige DeSorbo, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson, Danielle Olivera and Ciara Miller. Winter House personalities Austen Kroll, Craig Conover and Andrea Denver were there as well. Melissa Marshall  The Younger actress married her longtime love in September at The Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York, according to her Instagram. The duo announced their engagement in January 2020. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Hacks co-creators made their newlywed status official during the 2021 Emmys. While accepting the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series on September 19, Aniello said, "To Paul, I'm in love with you, which is why I married you last weekend.” After the couple won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Downs joked backstage that the wedding “wasn’t as good as this,” referring to their big Emmy night. “This is really very wild and very special,” he said, according to E! News. “The wedding was beautiful, it was great." Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple announced via Instagram that they tied the knot on September 4. Courtesy of Instagram  The Riverdale star called his September 4 wedding “the best day of [his] life” via Instagram. Photo by Olivia Van Dyke; Courtesy of Jordan Connor and Jinjara Mitchell  The Are You the One? stars tied the knot on September 4 in Chicago, one year after their engagement. Courtesy of Clinton Moxam/Instagram  After delaying their wedding twice due to the pandemic, the Teen Beach Movie star and screenwriter finally tied the knot on September 4. hrhblakeknight/Instagram  The comedic actress married her husband on Friday, September 3, at the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn, New York. The Other Two star shared photos from her big day via her Instagram Story. Their big day was held just around the corner from Grand Army, where they had their first date in February 2019, according to their wedding website. The two got engaged earlier this year on Valentine’s Day. Courtesy of Jake Wilson/Instagram  The actress, who is Meryl Streep’s daughter, married the Oscar-winning music producer sometime in 2021. After months of rumors about an engagement and secret wedding, Ronson finally confirmed the news on his 46th birthday by sharing a snap from their ceremony. “To my truest love...out of nowhere, you made 45 hands down the greatest year of my life,” he captioned the photo via Instagram. “And i'm sure it took me 45 years to become the man worthy of your love. I hope I spend every one of these birthdays by your side til my last day. And beyond. Forever and ever yours ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (and yes, we got married).” Shutterstock (2)  "Took my best friend out to the desert with both of our families and friends and got married 🤍👰♀️💍🏜🌵🐫 I love you my husband @aquinomarlon 😍😍😍," the actress wrote via Instagram on August 31. "It was the most magical night I have ever had. It took my breath away, it brought me to tears (tears of joy)." Courtesy Marlon Aquino/Instagram  Drew Barrymore’s ex-husband tied the knot for a second time, marrying Michler on August 28. The couple’s Nantucket, Massachusetts, nuptials were officiated by Kopelman’s sister, Jill Kargman, while his and Barrymore’s daughters, Olive and Frankie, served as flower girls. Courtesy of Will Kopelman/Instagram  The Little People, Big World alum wed her longtime beau at Roloff Farms in Hillsboro, Oregon, on August 28. "I can’t believe we’re just a few short hours till Chris and I are married. 💍,” she wrote one day earlier via Instagram. “The rehearsal is done (complete with bridal shower ribbons bouquet! 🎀💝), and now all that’s left is to meet Chris at the altar tomorrow! I’m so thrilled and excited to be his wife.” Courtesy of Amy Roloff/Instagram  The America’s Next Top Model alum wed the musician on August 24. “Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin,” he captioned the pair’s official wedding photos on August 28. The pair tied the knot on her parents’ anniversary, he noted via Instagram at the time. Courtesy of Liane V/Instagram  Us confirmed on August 20 that the Bachelor alum wed the businessman in Montreal. The pair’s ceremony was held in their hometown at the Le Mount Stephen Hotel and was attended by their immediate family. Courtesy of Vanessa Grimaldi/Instagram  The Ginny & Georgia star married lawyer Matt Ziering on July 24 in Palos Verdes, California. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Instagram  The Bachelorette alum married Stacy Santilena in a romantic ceremony on July 24, in Napa, California. The couple announced their engagement in August 2019. Kandace Photography  The Insecure actress married longtime boyfriend Louis Diame on July 25, at the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a commune in the South of France. She revealed the news by sharing photos in her stunning Vera Wang gown via Instagram. Shutterstock  The Glee alum tied the knot to her longtime love in July 2021 during an outdoor ceremony in Los Angeles. “We were elated and so grateful that we didn’t have to push our wedding and that we got to have the day of our dreams,” the Broadway performer told Brides Magazine at the time. “It was such a gift that we were able to share it with our friends and family.” Courtesy of Brides Magazine/For The Love of It  The niece of Princess Diana married her partner of two years in a lavish Italian ceremony in July 2021. The nuptials were held at Villa Aldobrandini outside of Rome. Lady Kitty donned at least four custom Dolce & Gabbana gowns throughout the evening, each designed to “celebrate the beauty of the bride, the passion for #AltaModa and the absolute joy of the occasion,” the fashion house shared via Instagram at the time. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Mom alum spilled the beans about her secret elopement on a July 2021 episode of her “Unqualified” podcast, revealing she and Barrett exchanged vows at a courthouse in San Juan Island in Washington state. “We eloped … I’m sorry. I didn’t know … I’m sorry, honey. I just blurted that out, but it just feels [like] I can’t say fiancé anymore,” she said, adding that “everything about it just felt right.” MB/MEGA  Following an October 2020 engagement, the American Idol mentor and Parker tied the knot on July 17. “Greatest night of my life . . Love you @caitcparker,” Bones wrote via Instagram the following day. Courtesy of Bobby Bones/Instagram  The singers tied the knot on July 3 in Oklahoma, during a wedding officiated by The Voice host Carson Daly. Broadimage/Shutterstock  During a June appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, guest host Wanda Sykes confirmed that Cheadle told her he and his longtime partner tied the knot during the coronavirus pandemic. After the comedian joked she didn't know they weren't already married, the Oscar nominee replied, "Yeah, I mean, that's understandable, given that we've been together 28 years before we got married." Katy Winn/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The SVU actress, whose character became the first officer on the series that is part of the LGBTQ community, married the Right Stuff actor on June 27 during the Pride parade in New York City. Shutterstock  The Southern Charm alum revealed her and Appel's secret wedding — and pregnancy — in June 2021. Photography by @Logic413  The Duck Dynasty alum announced via Instagram that she and Mayo tied the knot on June 5. "#MARRYMEMAYO," she captioned a photo of the couple on their special day. @AndrewAbajian  After postponing their wedding twice, the Bachelor alum married Burrello on May 30 in Sarasota, Florida. Stephanie Sunderland  Gale teased her wedding celebration to the ACM Award winner via her Instagram Stories in May 2021, including photos of the couple celebrating with their loved ones. Courtesy of Alexis Gale/Instagram  90 Day Fiancé couple Armando Rubio and Kenneth Niedermeier confirmed that they tied the knot in an Instagram post shared in May 2021. "Mr. & Mr. Niedermeier-Rubio," Rubio captioned a photo of the pair kissing at the altar. Courtesy Kenneth Niedermeier/Instagram  Just one day after the Young & the Restless alums walked the red carpet together at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in May 2021 while wearing matching rings, E! News reported that the couple tied the knot in secret after one year of dating. The pair first sparked marriage rumors earlier in the month when they were spotted wearing the aforementioned bands on their left hands for the first time while hanging out in Malibu. Courtesy Sofia Pernas/Instagram  Us Weekly confirmed on May 17 that the “7 Rings” singer married Gomez over the weekend at her home in Montecito, California. “It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people,” Grande’s rep said at the time. “The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.” Courtesy of Ariana Grande/Instagram  The longtime couple revealed they’d secretly tied the knot when Plaza posted an Instagram photo referring to Baena as her “darling husband” on May 7. While the post focused on their upcoming film Spin Me Round, fans were mainly interested in the “husband” word choice in the comment section. “UM HUSBAND HOLD ON THERE,” one fan wrote. “HUSBAND,” multiple others added. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Bachelor in Paradise alum, who got engaged in June 2019, tied the knot on April 16. Courtesy Raven Gates/Instagram  The Counting On star married Nakatsu on April 4, he announced via Instagram. "For a long time, I have prayed for my future spouse, not knowing who that person would be. God answered my prayers far beyond what I could have ever imagined in Katey," he captioned their wedding photo. "We have enjoyed quietly developing our relationship over the past year and every moment together has been amazing!" Photo by Kelsie Jo Photography; Courtesy of Jed Duggar/Instagram  The Real cohost and the rapper wed on March 27 — the one-year anniversary of their engagement. The couple tied the knot at their Atlanta home with only immediate family and friends in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After getting engaged in 2019 and postponing their wedding due to COVID-19, Us confirmed on March 16 that the Challenge costars tied the knot in Michigan on March 13. Courtesy of Jenna Compono/Instagram  Two months after they tied the knot, Lim shared the first pic from her wedding day via Twitter in March 2021. The California native later told E! that she and Rhodes, who proposed in September 2020, exchanged vows in her parents' backyard. Courtesy Erin Lim/Instagram  Cage and Shibata secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas in February. The following month, the National Treasure star told Us on March 6, "It's true, and we are very happy." According to a rep for the couple, they exchanged vows in a "small and intimate wedding" after about one year of dating. Cage's ex-wife Alice Kim was in attendance along with their son, Kal-El. LRNYC/MEGA; Courtesy of The Wynn Hotel  The Counting On star and his bride confirmed that they tied the knot on February 26, sharing the exciting news in a statement to Us. “Today we have started a journey together that God crafted long before we ever knew it was meant to be," the couple announced. "We are so thankful for the love of Christ that has brought our lives together and teaches us what real love looks like. There is no greater joy than marrying your best friend. We are thankful for the prayers and support so many have shown us through our engagement and look forward to this new chapter of our lives together as husband and wife.” Lori Blythe Photography  The daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Kathy Wakile married her longtime love on February 13 after postponing their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Kosmidis,” Victoria captioned a stunning photo from the ceremony via Instagram. Photo by Courtney Simpson Photography  The Real World and Challenge alum tied the knot with the baseball pitcher in Kiln, Mississippi, on February 6. She shared a photo of her diamond wedding band on her Instagram Story alongside a “Just Married” sticker. Courtesy of Jessica McCain/Instagram  The American Idol alums, who auditioned as a duo on season 18 in 2020, wed on January 15 at Cactus Creek Barn in Dickson, Tennessee. "OFFICIALLY MR & MRS GEORGIA," Luna captioned a photo on Instagram on January 16, referring to her husband by his stage name, Alex Georgia. "I cannot believe that I can finally say I married my best friend! Since the first day I met you I knew you were the one. You are my protector, my superhero, my husband, and most importantly the one I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with! I love you baby let’s do this!♥️ #married #husbandandwife #forever #wedding." Courtesy Kat Luna/Instagram  The Runaway June singer wed fellow crooner Austin Moody on January 9. "I got to marry my favorite person in the world last night," Wayne announced via Instagram on January 10. "I'm still in complete shock but I’m humbled and honored to introduce you to Mrs. Moody," the bluegrass musician wrote on his own Instagram post. "Now more than ever, I am able to truly admire and appreciate everything she is. I've never met anyone so kind and generous to people she knows as well as complete strangers. Without even knowing it, she teaches me how to be a better person every day that I am with her. I can’t believe I got to marry my best friend.. Jennifer, now I stand before the world a brand new man because of the love you’ve shown me. From this moment on you will never walk alone." The pair wed less than two weeks after their engagement. Courtesy Jennifer Wayne/Instagram  The Vikings star announced on Instagram on January 4 that he and his fiancée of one month had eloped and married at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection in Wanship, Utah. "My wife, my best friend, the future mother of my children, my everything. @laurendear," Ludwig captioned a photo of the couple standing on a wooden deck with the snow-dusted countryside behind them. "Thank you @blueskyutah #reverandcraiggordon @gabriellasantosphotography and of course #yam for being our witness. We decided to elope. It has been such a crazy year but it certainly put things into perspective. Life is too short And I didnt want to spend another day without calling this beautiful woman my wife. Of course when things settle down we will have a proper celebration with our friends and family but for now- the love of my life, our dog yam, a yurt on a mountain top in the middle of nowhere sounded like the perfect beginning." Gabriella Santos Photography |
| Surprise! The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry Secretly Married Johnny Costello Posted: 19 Dec 2021 04:45 PM PST Their best-kept secrets! From Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner‘s Las Vegas vows to Niecy Nash‘s hush-hush ceremony, some celebs have hidden their wedding days from the public eye. The Jonas Brothers singer and the Game of Thrones alum tied the knot two times in 2019: first during a private ceremony in Las Vegas and again in France in front of friends and family. Clips from their Vegas nuptials were shared online by Diplo and took everyone by surprise — even Jonas’ parents. “Well, in my mind, you know, that was the legal portion of the marriage,” the DNCE singer said during a radio interview in June 2019. “So I was thinking, like, ‘Look, this is not the most important day. There’s an important day, I mean, I’ll keep private, but ahead of us. So we were, like — this is, like, just whoever’s in town.” The former Disney star later revealed that his mom and dad, Denise and Paul Kevin Jonas, learned about their son’s legal ceremony secondhand. “[My parents] have an amazing restaurant in North Carolina and I think, like, a couple of their staff walked up and were, like, ‘Congratulations! I saw.’ And then they had to find out,” he said, teasing that he was “doing a lot of apologizing” in the aftermath. The Jonas family aren’t the only ones who’ve been late to the party. Some celebs have made their big announcements solely via social media, leaving fans and followers shocked by the reveal. “Mrs. Carol Denise Betts,” Nash wrote via Instagram in August 2020 alongside a photo from her wedding to singer Jessica Bettes. In a separate post on her Instagram Story, the Claws star joked, “#PlotTwist.” Niecy was previously married to Don Nash from 1994 to 2007 and to Jay Tucker from 2011 to 2019. In February 2020, the When They See Us star tearfully discussed the end of her second marriage, admitting that she and Tucker were “better friends than life partners.” “The one that made me laugh the most was an ode to him being attractive. [They said] ‘Well, you never had to put a sack on his head to sleep with him,'” she said of her family’s reaction to her divorce. “I replied, ‘What about my happiness?'” Scroll down to see more stars who married in secret!  After the Pretty Little Liars alum gushed over his beau while celebrating their 18th anniversary together, Ross let it slip that the pair had secretly tied the knot. The artist reshared footage of the pair’s nuptials via an Instagram Story in December 2021, writing, “We’re married too.” Courtesy Julian Morris/Instagram  “We’re already married,” the Slumdog Millionaire actress said during an October 2021 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, revealing that she and her now-husband eloped amid the COVID-19 crisis. “When we got engaged, we thought we’d have this most magical wedding. It was going to be something in Big Sur [in California]. Then COVID happened, and it’s still happening, and we just realized we’re going to be planning this for the rest of our lives and probably never doing it.” The then-pregnant star continued: “So we decided one day to go to the Honda Center in Anaheim, [California], and [tie the knot]. This was perfect. We got married and then we got to go home and take an afternoon nap.” Courtesy Freida Pinto/Instagram  The Succession alum and the Australian comedian got married in February 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I got locked down in Melbourne with one of my best mates and we fell in love,” Snook revealed in an October 2021 interview with Vogue Australia. The two had been friends since 2014 and had “lived together, traveled together, always excited to see each other, but totally platonic,” she said. “We’ve just never been single at the same time.” After the Steve Jobs actress proposed to Lawson, the two married in her Brooklyn backyard. The small ceremony was attended by a few friends including her Succession costar Ash Zukerman, who was the couple’s witness. Matt Baron/Shutterstock The co-creators of Hacks quietly married before the 2021 Emmy Awards. When Aniello won the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, she decided to share the happy news with everyone watching. "To Paul, I'm in love with you, which is why I married you last weekend,” she said, before joking that she "would love to just say my vows again," but the teleprompter was telling her to wrap it up. Later, when Hacks star Jean Smart won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, she congratulated the couple and apologized for not attending their wedding. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Orange is the New Black star revealed her wedding with a September 2021 selfie on social media, but her caption indicated that she married the filmmaker in 2020. "For some, it feels like we wait our whole lives for our someone. My love, I’m so happy my life started last year with you ❤️," she wrote at the time. Courtesy of Uzo Aduba/Twitter The music producer confirmed that he married the American Horror Story actress, who is Meryl Streep’s daughter, in 2021. After rumors swirled about an engagement and secret wedding all summer, Ronson finally confirmed the news on his 46th birthday by sharing a snap from their secret ceremony. “To my truest love...out of nowhere, you made 45 hands down the greatest year of my life,” he captioned the photo via Instagram in September. “And i'm sure it took me 45 years to become the man worthy of your love. I hope I spend every one of these birthdays by your side til my last day. And beyond. Forever and ever yours ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (and yes, we got married).” Shutterstock (2)  In August 2021, Us confirmed that the Pretty Little Liars alum wed his longtime girlfriend nearly two years ago. Fans began to speculate that the couple had secretly tied the knot after Harding posted an Instagram photo that showed him wearing what seemed to be a wedding band on his left hand. In March 2021, the Odd Birds author shared a photo of himself with Hart, calling her "the funniest talent bomb there ever was" in his caption. Courtesy of Ian Harding/Instagram  In August 2021, Corbett revealed that he and his longtime partner tied the knot in December 2020 after nearly two decades together. “After 20 years we decided to get married," he said during an appearance on The Talk. "We didn’t want 2020 to be that thing that everybody looks back at and hated. We thought, 'Well, let’s get one nice thing out of it.'" Jason Merritt/Radarpics/Shutterstock The Insecure star revealed she got married in July 2021, sharing multiple photos of herself in a Vera Wang wedding gown via Instagram. They tagged the location as France. Shutterstock The “Unqualified” podcast host announced in July 2021 that she and Barrett secretly tied the knot. “Everything about it just felt right. … It was, San Juan Island up in Washington state … which is just the most magical place on earth,” Faris explained after blurting out the news on her show. MB/MEGA  "Mr and Mrs Jones," the Spice Girls singer captioned her wedding reveal in June 2021, posing in white alongside her now-husband. The couple began dating in 1998 and got engaged in 2011. They share sons Beau and Tate. JM Enternational/Shutterstock The longtime couple, who began dating in 1992, confirmed in June 2021 that they secretly wed during the coronavirus pandemic. They share two daughters, Imani and Ayana. Katy Winn/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Weeks after sparking speculation that she and the Milo Greene singer had privately tied the knot, Us confirmed in June 2021 that the couple exchanged vows one year prior. The duo got engaged in July 2019 after two years of dating. Shutterstock; Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The This Is Us star, 44, “recently” married the actress, 31, various outlets reported in May 2021. They were spotted wearing matching rings on their left hands earlier that month and made their red carpet debut on May 16 at the MTV Movie and TV Awards with the same bands. The two were first linked in May 2020, but they met years earlier in 2015 when they worked together on The Young and the Restless. Kevin Mazur/2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS  Us confirmed in May 2021 that the Grammy winner and her boyfriend tied the knot in a “tiny and intimate” ceremony at Grande’s home in Montecito, California, after getting engaged in December 2020. The ceremony included less than 20 people, the musician’s rep told Us at the time, adding, “The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.” Courtesy of Ariana Grande/Instagram  In May 2021, Plaza announced that she and her longtime boyfriend Jeff Baena tied the knot in an Instagram post where she subtly referred to the filmmaker as her “darling husband.” Prior to the big reveal, the pair had kept their decade-long love story fairly private. “I don’t like … talking super personal about our relationship, honestly,” the Parks and Recreation alum told MovieFreak.com in July 2017. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The E! journalist played coy about her newly married status via Twitter in March 2021, teasing, "Oh ya so like," alongside a snapshot from her January nuptials. The duo got engaged in September 2020 after meeting at church two years prior. Courtesy Erin Lim/Instagram  The Bloodline alum revealed via Instagram in March 2021 that she exchanged vows with the Croatia native one year earlier. "Married on a Monday, March 9th 2020. Happy one year anniversary my love 💍," Sevigny wrote alongside a snap from the special day. The pair welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, two months after their wedding. Courtesy Chloe Sevigny/Instagram  The National Treasure actor's rep confirmed to Us that he married Shibata in a "small" Las Vegas wedding on February 16, after about one year of dating. "The date was chosen to honor the birthday of the groom's late father," Cage's rep revealed in a statement. Cage further confirmed the union, telling Us, "It's true, and we are very happy." LRNYC/MEGA  During a February 2021 interview on The Howard Stern Show, the Saturday Night Live alum revealed that she and Rothman had tied the knot amid the pandemic. "I'm very lucky about having these two babies and my husband. They make it all better. It's changed my life," she gushed at the time. Us confirmed in August 2019 that the pair got engaged after three years of dating. In June 2020, they welcomed twins via surrogate. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  Surprise! In January 2021, the Nightcrawler actor told Louis Theroux on his “Grounded” podcast that he married the novelist in a quarantine ceremony. The couple initially met when they sat next to each other at a New York cafe years earlier. Although he kept her identity a secret at first, he later revealed her name during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Shawn Goldberg/Shutterstock; Janet Mayer/Startraksphoto.com  During a lengthy recap of his 2020 experience, Van Ness revealed via Instagram that he exchanged vows with his "best friend" in secret. "Yay!! That was a hard secret to keep!! love you Mark and Johnny! ," Queer Eye costar Bobby Berk teased on New Year's Eve. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Mark Peacock/Instagram  Taissa Farmiga secretly tied the knot to screenwriter and director Hadley Klein in August 2020, the pair revealed via Instagram in November. "Married my best friend. 08.08.2020," the American Horror Story vet at the time. Her husband posted the same photo on Thanksgiving Day, adding, "Still feeling thankful this year." Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  In October 2020, Meals on Wheels announced via Instagram that the Marriage Story actress and the comedian quietly tied the knot. “We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and love ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC,” the post read. “Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting @mealsonwheelsamerica. Please consider donating to celebrate the happy couple.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Us Weekly confirmed that the couple quietly tied the knot in Tampa, Florida, on October 12, 2020. One day before the news broke, the actor and former wrestler posted a message about happiness. “’I will be happy if I only get (x).’ This is a great way to mold an entire life spent chasing happiness and never finding joy,” he tweeted. The couple were first linked in March 2019. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Curb Your Enthusiasm creator and the producer wed in Southern California in October 2020. The couple met through mutual friend Sacha Baron Cohen at the Borat actor’s birthday bash in 2017 and dated for three years before exchanging vows. David was previously married to activist Laurie David from 1993 to 2007. The pair share daughters Cazzie and Romy. Alex Berliner/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In August 2020, Niecy Nash revealed she secretly married singer Jessica Betts. "Mrs. Carol Denise Betts," the Claws actress captioned a wedding still via Instagram. "#LoveWins." Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock; Courtesy Jessica Betts/Instagram  The British royal and the property tycoon quietly married at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England, in July 2020 after postponing their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their 20-person guest list included Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The actor and the doctoral student tied the knot in front of only their pastor in Santa Barbara, California, on June 2, 2020, after one year of dating. MEGA  The Cheetah Girls actress confirmed via Instagram that she and her partner exchanged their vows in a low-key backyard ceremony in June 2020. "I got married to a woman who understands me from trigger to joy, from breakfast to midnight snack, from stage to home," Symoné captioned her first photo as a married woman. "I love you Mrs. Pearman-Maday!" Courtesy Raven-Symoné/Instagram  The former Insatiable actress and the Twenty One Pilots artist announced in May 2020 that they secretly tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in 2019. After dating off-and-on beginning in 2013, Dun proposed to Ryan in December 2018. The duo planned their Austin wedding in 28 days. “We began to flirt with the idea of having a destination party celebrating the new decade,” she told Vogue at the time. “Then [we] decided in December to get married [in Austin] on New Year’s Eve, and just keep dancing until after the ball dropped.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in March 2020 that the Dawson’s Creek alum and the director secretly wed as they awaited the arrival of their first child together. The news came three months after they announced their engagement. Rob Latour/Variety/Shutterstock  30 years after they dated, split and got back together, Pamela Anderson and film producer Jon Peters tied the knot in a private ceremony in Malibu on January 20, 2020. The duo never even publicly revealed they were dating again. They split less than two weeks after the wedding. BabiradPicture/Shutterstock; Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The couple tied the knot in a low-key backyard wedding in December 2019, saying “I do” in front of close family and friends. Duff and the music producer first met in 2015 while working on her album Breathe In Breathe Out. Together, they share daughter Banks. John Salangsang/January Images/Shutterstock  The Master of None alum announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in November 2019 that she quietly wed her longtime love at a San Fransisco courthouse. “We snuck and did it,” she said. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The couple surprised fans in October 2019 by announcing they secretly tied the knot after a decade of dating. Reports previously claimed that Burton and Morgan, who share son Gus and daughter George, wed in 2014. “I’d say words... but there aren’t any,” the Walking Dead star captioned a photo from the wedding via Instagram. “Mrs Morgan.... I love you. Thank you for making me the luckiest man in the world. Xojd.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  After months of rumors, the singer finally confirmed that he quietly wed his longtime love. He called her his “wife” in his song “Remember the Name,” explaining in an interview that he actually wrote the track “before me and Cherry got married and I knew that we’d be married by the point that the song came out.” Stephen Pond/Getty Images  Us Weekly confirmed in July 2019 that Klum and Kaulitz tied the knot after quietly obtaining a marriage license. The couple began dating in February 2018 and announced their engagement in December of that year. David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images  The son of former vice president Joe Biden reportedly married the South Africa native in a secret Los Angeles ceremony on May 16, 2019. The news came shortly after his split from Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter’s late brother, Beau Biden. Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for World Food Program USA  The 100 costars kept their nuptials under wraps until June 2019 when they revealed they had already wed. "Recently I married my best friend and soul mate @WildpipM We are very happy and ask that you keep your comments kind and respect our privacy at this time," Taylor captioned a photo at the time, with her husband sharing a similar sentiment. "It is with such a full heart that I call @MisElizaJane my wife This is something we both cherish very deeply and are beyond happy," he wrote. Courtesy of Eliza Taylor/Instagram  Us broke the news in May 2019 that the Big Little Lies star and the Love actor are “legally married.” The private couple got engaged in February 2018, but waited eight months to share the proposal story. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic  Us exclusively revealed in November 2018 that the Game of Thrones star and the Jonas Brothers member were planning to tie the knot in France in summer 2019. However, the duo decided to throw caution to the wind and get hitched in Las Vegas after the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on May 1. The pair said, "I do," in front of an Elvis Impersonator, who later revealed that he was booked for the ceremony a week prior. Jonas and Turner's French extravaganza will likely still take place, but will serve as a celebration for the newlyweds. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation  Not only was the country singer's wedding a surprise — the fact that she's even been in a relationship was a complete shock. After declaring herself "happily single" in August 2018, Lambert unexpectedly revealed on February 16, 2019, that she said "I do" to a mystery man named Brendan Mcloughlin. "In honor of Valentine's Day I wanted to share some news. I met the love of my life," she wrote on Instagram at the time. "And we got hitched!" Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for SiriusXM; NY Midtown NYPD/Twitter  The Mission: Impossible – Fallout actress revealed in January 2019 that she and partner Rory — whose last name she has never shared publicly — secretly married in a cottage over the holidays. Ferguson wore a “wedding skirt” in lieu of a traditional dress while guests sported “Wellington boots and big woolly socks and big ruggy jumpers” and celebrated with games. The couple share a daughter. The Greatest Showman star is also the mother of son Isaac with ex-boyfriend Ludwig Hallberg. Edward Berthelot/GC Images  2018 was a busy one for Ballinger. "This year i got pregnant, engaged and married, all in the same year. Yeah, we got married ... woops, forgot to tell you that one," she told viewers in an end-of-year review video posted on her YouTube channel in December 2018. The former Haters Back Off star didn't reveal any other details about her wedding to Stocklin, whom she met on the set of the now-cancelled Netflix show. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images  Cyrus and Hemsworth sparked wedding speculation on Christmas Eve in 2018 after photos of the twosome cutting a cake in front of “Mr. and Mrs." balloons surfaced. Two days later, the Disney alum confirmed that they’d tied the knot by sharing multiple black-and-white pictures of the couple dressed up in formal attire. Cyrus captioned one of the sweet snaps, “10 years later…” (Cyrus and Hemsworth dated on and off for nearly a decade after meeting on the set of The Last Song in 2009.) Courtesy of Miley Cyrus/Instagram  The actress quietly married the entrepreneur at the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California, on August 28. She opened up about the "stunning private community" and shared wedding photos with Vogue. "It was timeless. There is just no other way to describe it. I was overwhelmed with such gratitude and thanks to be marrying the man of my dreams and to see all the people we love together in the middle of such a profound setting. It was truly a dream come true," she gushed. Her maid of honor was best friend Mariska Hargitay. Getty Images  Williams tied the knot with the musician in a secret ceremony in the Adirondacks, the actress revealed in a Vanity Fair cover story published in July 2018. Only a small group of their friends and their two daughters were present for the exchange of vows. The Manchester by the Sea star said of falling for Elverum a decade after the death of partner Heath Ledger: “I never gave up on love.” Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com; Jordi Vidal/Redferns via Getty Images  Comedian Daniel Tosh secretly married Carly Hallam — a writer on his Comedy Central show, Tosh.0 — at a private ceremony in Malibu, California, on April 15, 2016, TMZ reports. Hallam has written for the Comedy Central series since 2012 and also writes for NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  The rappers secretly married in Atlanta on September 20, 2017, according to a marriage license obtained by TMZ the following June. The Migos member, who referred to the “Bodak Yellow” rapper as his “wife” at the 2018 BET Awards, did not publicly propose to Cardi until October 2017, one month after they wed. John Parra/Telemundo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  The Grey's Anatomy star, 44, announced in a post on his website on March 2, 2018, that he and the private chef had wed and were expecting their first child together. "Arielle and I are so happy to announce our marriage and new baby, who is soon to join our growing family," the Trainspotting star, 44, wrote. "Close friends and family came together with my Grey's family to share in our celebration day – an intimate, low key gathering culminating in a Scottish Ceilidh dance." Kevin McKidd/Instagram  Surprise! Multiple sources confirmed exclusively to Us Weekly that the actress and chef tied the knot in Malibu on February 13, 2018. The pair first were spotted out as a couple while dining at Café Altro Paradiso in New York City just three months earlier. Image Press/BACKGRID; Bruce Glikas/WireImage.com  A Blaine County, Idaho marriage license filing gave away the Scandal actress' secret wedding to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. The couple tied the knot on June 24, 2013, but have yet to confirm the marriage themselves. PHOTOS: Most Over-The-Top Celebrity Weddings PHOTOS: Stars Who Wore Vera Wang Wedding Gowns PHOTOS: Celebrity TV & Movie Weddings Amanda Edwards/WireImage; Maury Phillips/Getty Images  The Green Lantern costars didn't give any warning when they said "I do" in a surprise, ultra-private ceremony on Sept. 9, 2012 at Boone Hill Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. A source told Us that Lively, who wore a custom-designed dress by Marchesa, "was a creative bride with a clear vision of what she wanted." PHOTOS: Most Over-The-Top Celebrity Weddings PHOTOS: Stars Who Wore Vera Wang Wedding Gowns PHOTOS: Celebrity TV & Movie Weddings Eric Charbonneau/WireImage  A source confirmed to Us in April 2013 that Norton secretly wed his longtime love Shauna Robertson before they welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, in March. PHOTOS: Most Over-The-Top Celebrity Weddings PHOTOS: Stars Who Wore Vera Wang Wedding Gowns PHOTOS: Celebrity TV & Movie Weddings Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images  In late December 2012, the Titanic actress' UK rep confirmed that Winslet married Rocknroll in New York "earlier this month in a private ceremony attended by her two children and a very few friends and family." The two had been engaged "since the summer," but never made a formal announcement. PHOTOS: Most Over-The-Top Celebrity Weddings PHOTOS: Stars Who Wore Vera Wang Wedding Gowns PHOTOS: Celebrity TV & Movie Weddings Reuters/Tyrone Siu/Landov  Eight months after announcing their engagement, the Hunger Games actor revealed he secretly tied the knot with Blunt in August 2012. The couple is reportedly planning, however, a second, more formal wedding ceremony with their loved ones. PHOTOS: Most Over-The-Top Celebrity Weddings PHOTOS: Stars Who Wore Vera Wang Wedding Gowns PHOTOS: Celebrity TV & Movie Weddings Jason Kempin/WireImage  The Canadian actress and British actor wed in a romantic, Valentine's Day ceremony at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara in March 2011. "We didn't tell our parents for a few days afterwards," Henstridge told the UK's Hello! magazine. "We wanted to be together and enjoy it for awhile. It was really spontaneous." PHOTOS: Most Over-The-Top Celebrity Weddings PHOTOS: Stars Who Wore Vera Wang Wedding Gowns PHOTOS: Celebrity TV & Movie Weddings Frazer Harrison/Getty Images  Five months after the fact, Myers confirmed that he quietly married longtime girlfriend Tisdale in a private ceremony in NYC in March 2011. Jim Spellman/WireImage  One month after announcing their engagement, the Lord of the Rings actor secretly married the Victoria's Secret model in an intimate ceremony in July 2010. One month later, Kerr announced she was pregnant with their first child, son Flynn. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images  To the surprise of their fans, the rapper announced on Twitter that he married the model on July 8, 2013, four months after welcoming their son Sebastian together. "Me and Amber got married today," Khalifa tweeted. "Wedding's this fall. Thought I'd let y'all know." Steve Granitz/WireImage  Only close family members were invited to Cruz and Bardem's small ceremony at a friend's house in the Bahamas in July 2010. Though they kept the wedding hush-hush, Crus went all out with a Dior Haute Couture gown designed especially by John Galliano. Valerie Goodloe/Picture Group  The longtime couple tied the knot on the beach in Hawaii with Green's son, Kassius, as their witness on June 24, 2010. Steve Granitz/WireImage  The Runaway Bride actress and Moder invited their close family and friends over to their ranch in Taos, New Mexico under the impression they were celebrating the 4th of July in 2002, but the couple also had a surprised wedding planned. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  The Skyfall actor pulled off a secret wedding to the actress in upstate New York in June 2011. "I did it secretly -- I can't tell you how I pulled it off," he told Access Hollywood. "My private life is incredibly important to me, and certainly that aspect of it is more than incredibly important to me." Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images  The superstar couple played coy about their marriage in New York City on April 4, 2008. Beyonce revealed the marriage in a video montage during a listening party for her third album, I Am . . . Sasha Fierce, in October 2008. Larry Busacca/Getty Images  The Daredevil costars quietly married in Turks and Caicos on June 29, 2005, while Garner was pregnant with their first child. The guest list was tiny, but Affleck's good pal Matt Damon made the cut. Jason Merritt/Getty Images  The Facebook founder invited less than 100 friends and family members to celebrate Chan's graduation from medical school in May 2012. What their guests didn't know, however, was that Zuckerberg and his Harvard sweetheart were also tying the knot at their Palo Alto, Calif. home. AP Photo/Facebook/Noah Kalina Photography  After dating for over eight years, Ford and Flockhart exchanged vows in an ultra-private ceremony in June 2010 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. "I was 60 when I fell in love with Calista," Ford told Hello! in 2009. "What surprised me most was that I was still capable of establishing a long-lasting relationship, making a serious commitment." Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images  The musical couple tied the knot in quiet ceremony in Savannah, Georgia in March 2009, just the way Moore wanted it to happen. "Hopefully, it can happen and slip by unnoticed by everybody," Moore said of her dream wedding. "I guess we have to be sort of sneaky about it, but I'll see what I can accomplish." Kevin Mazur/WireImage  No family members were invited to the Coldplay rocker and actress' surprise nuptials in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Dec. 5, 2003. At the time, Paltrow was pregnant with the couple's first child. Val Malone/WireImage  Bait-and-switch! The actress/model invited some friends and family to have dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in California, but instead transported them by boat to Catalina Island to witness her exchange vows to TV writer Chris Henchy on April 4, 2001. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images  With extra security measures in place to keep the ceremony private, Smith married Pinkett at the Cloisters, a mansion near her hometown of Baltimore on Dec. 31, 1997. George Pimentel/Getty Images |
| Olivia Jade Giannulli Gushes Over Mom Lori Loughlin’s Acting Return Posted: 19 Dec 2021 02:45 PM PST  Supportive family! After Lori Loughlin returned to acting on When Hope Calls, her two daughters were two of her biggest cheerleaders. "Yaaaaa baby SHE BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN for all u hearties out there," Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 18, while reposting a message from her sister's account. Bella Giannulli, for her part, wrote on Saturday: "If you have GAC, be sure to check out this wonderful woman's performance tonight. It also airs on IMDB & Amazon." The Dancing With the Stars season 30 alum, 22, also shared a second message of support, gushing over the 57-year-old Full House alum's talents. "Check out the 2-hour holiday special of WHEN HOPE CALLS tonight on the new GAC Family Network! 8pm ET/ 5pm PT," the influencer wrote via a second Instagram Story snap. "Mom doesn't have Instagram so I've made the decision that I will be taking it upon myself to promote for her because I love her and she is a wonderful woman and actress. That's all! Tune in weeeeee. #hearties #gac family #whenhopecalls." She jokingly added in her post, "See I know the fandom name and the hashtags and everything. Where’s my check?"  Loughlin, for her part, acted for the first time since her prison sentence after her involvement in the nationwide college admissions scandal, reprising her When Calls the Heart role on the When Hope Calls spinoff. During the Saturday premiere of the GAC Family series, the 90210 alum reprised her role as Abigail Stanton during the two-part episode, titled "A Country Christmas." Loughlin was originally cut out of the Hallmark Channel series, which she starred on from 2014 to 2019, after she was indicted that March. Amid the scandal, the historical drama went on hiatus to edit her scenes out. When the Hallmark fan-favorite show returned, her character was written off in a May 2019 episode to take care of her ailing mother back East. Two years later, the actress' character returned to Hope Valley with her adopted son, Cody (Carter Ryan Evancic). She reunited with Lillian (Morgan Kohan), who's now the sole owner of the New Hope Orphanage. Elsewhere in the episode, Loughlin's Abigail got a special visit from Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing). While Jack had previously died during season 5, he appeared in an emotional dream sequence during Saturday's episode to deliver a message to his wife, Elizabeth (Erin Krakow). "Will you let her know that I am happy that she is moving on with her life?" Jack asked Abigail during the episode. "And let her know that she is doing a fine job with little Jack, and I cannot be more proud of both of them. … And one more thing: You tell her that true love never dies. I know that now more than ever." Loughlin's character tearfully replied, "Oh, Jack. There is so much that she wants to tell you." The New York native and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were previously accused of paying bribes to secure their daughters’ admission to the University of Southern California. The duo later pleaded guilty to fraud charges in May 2020 before each serving a prison sentence. Loughlin was released in December 2020, and Us Weekly confirmed in September that she would return to the WCTH universe for her first acting gig since the scandal. "Lori can't wait to get back to work, she has been waiting a long time to get back on set," an insider exclusively told Us at the time. "Lori is looking forward to the future and is ready to get back to filming When Hope Calls." Olivia Jade, for her part, recently finished up competing on DWTS, often gushing about her mom's own invaluable support. "Literally right after we got off the stage, I called her! She's the biggest support ever. She's really proud of me and I love her so much," Olivia Jade told Us Weekly and other reporters in October. "She's, like, my hero. So it's really nice to know she's watching and she's really proud. … Mama bear! She's excited." |
| Drakeo the Ruler Dead at 28 After Fatal Stabbing During Los Angeles Concert Posted: 19 Dec 2021 01:46 PM PST  Rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died following an alleged altercation during a Los Angeles music festival. He was 28. During the incident, the "Thank You For Using GTL" crooner (real name Darrell Caldwell) was fatally stabbed, his attorney confirmed on Sunday, December 19, to the Los Angeles Times. "We spent the hardest two years together fighting for his freedom, facing life, before walking out a free man just over a year ago," John Hamasaki told the outlet. "Through it, we became friends and then like family. I don't even know how to start processing this." The California native was assaulted when he attended the Once Upon a Time in LA concert on Saturday, December 18. The festival was also scheduled to feature performances from Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ice Cube. However, upon Drakeo's death, the event was canceled. "The Once Upon a Time in LA fest is ending early," a statement on the event's official Instagram read on Saturday. "All performances are now over. Please head to the closest exit and head eastbound on MLK."  Per the California newspaper's report, a fight broke out behind the main stage before the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived on the scene, noting that the victim was severely injured by a suspect who had a sharp-edged weapon. After being transported to a local hospital, Drakeo later died from his injuries. No arrests have been made. The 50-year-old "Gin and Juice" rapper, who jointly put on the festival with Live Nation, shared a somber statement after news broke on Sunday. "I'm saddened by the events that took place last night at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival," the Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party alum wrote. "My condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Drakeo the Ruler. I'm not with anything negative as one of the many performers, I was there to spread positive vibes only to my city of LA." He continued in his post via Instagram: "Last night I was in my dressing room when I was informed about the incident and chose to immediately leave the festival grounds. My prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy. Please take care, love one another and stay safe y'all. I'm praying for peace in hip-hop." Caldwell had been releasing mixtapes since 2015 before his debut album, The Truth Hurts, was released in February. His "Thank You for Using GTL" mixtape was lauded after his bars featured lyrics that were recorded while he was held at L.A.'s Men's Central Jail after he was arrested in connection to a 2016 murder. The musician was released from prison in November 2020 after reaching a plea deal. He was acquitted of felony murder and attempted murder charges. The "Stinc Team" performer is survived by his son, Caiden, and his brother, rapper Ralfy the Plug. |
| Celebrity Deaths in 2021: Stars We've Lost Posted: 19 Dec 2021 01:40 PM PST It's never easy to say goodbye. Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a battle with stage IV small cell carcinoma. "He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution," his rep told Us Weekly in a statement at the time. "Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful." The actor's Saved by the Bell costars paid tribute to him after news of his death. "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends," Mark-Paul Gosselaar told Us in a statement. "Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade." Mario Lopez, meanwhile, wrote via Instagram: "Dustin, you will be missed my man. The fragility of this life is something never to be taken for granted. Prayers for your family will continue on." Tiffani Thiessen echoed Lopez's sentiments in an Instagram post of her own. "I am deeply saddened by the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing," she captioned a photo of Diamond. "Life is extremely fragile and it's something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin." Later that month, fans lost an iconic figure in Christopher Plummer, who died at age 91. "Chris was an extraordinary man who deeply loved and respected his profession with great old fashion manners, self deprecating humor and the music of words," his longtime manager said in a statement to Us on February 5. "He was a National Treasure who deeply relished his Canadian roots. Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure for all generations to come. He will forever be with us." The Oscar winner's Sound of Music costar Julie Andrews honored him after his death. "The world has lost a consummate actor today. And I have lost a cherished friend," the actress told Us in a statement. "I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine, and his daughter Amanda." Scroll down to see Us' tribute to the celebrities who died in 2021.  The rapper (real name Darrell Caldwell) died after an alleged altercation during the Once Upon a Time in LA festival on December 18, where he was stabbed. He was 28. “We spent the hardest two years together fighting for his freedom, facing life, before walking out a free man just over a year ago,” his attorney, John Hamasaki, confirmed the news to the Los Angeles Times. “Through it, we became friends and then like family. I don’t even know how to start processing this.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The 90 Day Fiancé alum’s sister announced on December 15 that he died in the ICU of a Florida hospital the day before after battling coronavirus. He was 45. TLC  The Grammy winner died on December 12, four months after he was hospitalized following a fall that left him on a ventilator in the ICU. Fernandez’s team announced the news via Instagram. Translated to English, the post read, "It was an honor and a great pride to share with everyone his great musical career. He gave everything to his audience. Thank you for continuing to applaud, thank you for continuing to sing.” Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan were among the Latin music stars to pay tribute to Fernandez at the time. Claudio Cruz/AP/Shutterstock  The Days of Our Lives alum died at age 60 after battling ovarian cancer. She also appeared on The West Wing, Charmed, ER and Shameless. "I am heartbroken to have this extremely talented actress who was kind in every way-leave so soon, not only as a client but as a friend. She had just finished working on Tyler Perry’s Ruthless which she had an amazing experience on and was on a resurgence in her career," Stubbins White's manager Valerie McCaffrey told Fox News. Courtesy of Rhonda Stubbins White/Facebook  The former Denver Broncos wide receiver died at age 33. “We are devastated and completely heartbroken by the sudden, tragic passing of Demaryius Thomas,” a statement from the Denver Broncos read on December 10. “D.T. was beloved by our entire organization, his teammates and coaches and our fans. Recently retiring as a Bronco, we were very music looking forward to celebrating Demaryius for years to come as one of the greatest players in franchise history.” AP/Shutterstock  The America’s Got Talent alum’s Mettal Maffia bandmates confirmed the news via Instagram in November. “It is with great sadness we inform you all of the loss of our bandmate/brother/and friend @jayjayrocks,” the group’s statement read. “It still doesn’t feel real and we would give anything to change it. Please respect the family, as well as our wishes as we take our time to grieve and process this detrimental loss. We miss you brother, every second of every minute, of every day. Thank you for teaching us all to laugh a little more. Rock in Paradise 💚.” NBC/YouTube  The Tony nominee, best known for playing Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley, died at age 69 on November 27. "It is with deep regret that we share with you the passing of our beloved Eddie Mekka," read a statement posted to the actor's official Facebook page. "We welcome you to share your memories of Eddie and your condolences to his family on this fan page."Cindy Williams, who played Shirley on the iconic sitcom, paid tribute to her former costar via social media. "My darling Eddie," she tweeted. "A world-class talent who could do it all. I love you dearly. I'll miss you so much. But oh the marvelous memories." MEGA TheMegaAgency.com  The Broadway songwriter died on November 26 at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his friend and lawyer F. Richard Pappas announced. He was 91. Sondheim is best known for writing the lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy and more iconic musicals. Film adaptations of his work include Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and Merrily We Roll Along. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The TikTok star and mother of four died on November 18 after battling lymphoma. She was 37. Courtesy of TikTok  The Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and Flower actor died on November 21. He was 28. "It was a shock and devastated all of us who loved him. He will be dearly missed,” his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. “We hope everyone understands how painful this is for his loved ones and can respect boundaries and allow them to grieve in private." Steven Ferdman/Shutterstock  The former Saturday Night Live writer died at the age of 66. His death was announced on the November 20 episode of the NBC series via a title card that read, "Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021." Courtesy Saturday Night Live/Twitter  The actor, known for his roles as Babe Ruth in The Sandlot and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams, died at 78 in November, his wife, Shelley LaFleur, confirmed. "After a 10-year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away," Shelley shared via Facebook. "He brought laughter to so many people as Babe Ruth in The Sandlot, The Tooth Fairy in The Santa Clause 2 and 3, and Chick Gandil in Field of Dreams to name just a few. He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was for his family and friends." Newscom/MEGA  The legendary rock 'n' roll photographer, known for his work with David Bowie, Queen, Iggy Pop and many more, died in November. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side,” read a statement posted to his official Twitter account on November 18. “Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit know that Mick was always so much more than ‘The Man Who Shot the 70s.' He was a photographic poet — a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved, always in his own delightfully outrageous way.” The U.K. native was the artist behind tons of iconic album covers, including Lou Reed's Transformer, the Stooges' Raw Power, Bowie's Pin Ups and Queen's Queen II. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The “Get Paid” rapper was shot and killed on November 17 in Memphis, Tennessee, Billboard and Fox13 reported. He was 36. Larry Marano/Shutterstock  Heath Freeman died at age 41, his manager confirmed in November. He was best known for his role as Howard Epps on Bones from 2005 to 2007. He also appeared on ER, The Closer, Raising the Bar and Torchwood. A cause of death was not announced. He was filming a movie called Terror on the Prairie opposite Gina Carano days before his passing. "Heath truly was so special, so fierce and precious, protective gentle and brave," the Mandalorian actress shared in a tribute via Instagram. "He made me feel safe. He took care of everyone around him. I am so blessed to know him for the time I did. Rest In Peace Heath Freeman.. my sweet, passionate friend. I'll be missing you and praying for your loved ones." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Happy Days alum died in Bath, England, on September 15. He was 70. The actor’s brother, Cormac O’Herlihy, confirmed Gavan’s passing on November 12. “RIP Gavan,” Ron Howard tweeted of his former Happy Days costar. “I knew him as the 1st of 2 Chucks on #HappyDays & then as Airk in #Willow where I had the pleasure of directing him. A talented actor with a big free spirit.” ITV/Shutterstock  The character actor, best known for his role as Piney Winston on Sons of Anarchy, died in October at age 80, a close friend confirmed via Facebook weeks later. "Bill truly was a 'lion,' and his memory will always be a blessing!" the November 2 social media post read. At the time, a cause of death was not revealed. Nikki Nelson/WENN.com Newscom/(Mega Agency)  The oldest surviving former Miss America, who won during World War II, died on October 18. She was 97. Her son Peter Stoneham confirmed the news to the New York Times, telling the outlet, “There was a definite Dickensian aspect to her story,” while noting her life, “was absolutely crammed with wonderful characters.” Glasshouse Images/Shutterstock  “Rest In Peace to Huey Ha,” read a post on the YouTube star's official Instagram on October 27. “Huey Ha passed away October 25, 2021. He loved and appreciated every single one of his supporters.” Although no details were given about his cause of death, the announcement mentioned that Haha was survived by his daughter. Courtesy Huey Haha/Instagram  The actor, best known for playing Gunther on Friends, died on October 24. Earlier this year, he revealed he’d privately battled prostate cancer since 2018. Though treatment initially helped him go about his life, the disease progressed recently, he told Today during a June appearance. “I missed going in for a test, which was not a good thing,” Tyler said at the time. “So the cancer decided to mutate at the time of the pandemic, and so it’s progressed. … Next time you go in for just a basic exam or your yearly checkup, please ask your doctor for a PSA test. It’s easily detectable. … If it spreads beyond the prostate to the bones, which is most prevalent in my form, it can be a lot more difficult to deal with.” Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The Bosom Buddies and Newhart alum died on October 22 at age 66. He had battled cancer for two years. Paul Buck/EPA/Shutterstock  The Oscar-winning songwriter died on October 19 at the age of 90. Bricusse was best known for penning the theme song for the James Bond franchise’s Goldfinger, Willa Wonka’s “Candy Man” and Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.” The composer’s son, Adam Bricusse, confirmed his death via Facebook, writing, “My dearest father passed away peacefully this morning. Please raise a glass for him. Love. Forever. RIP Dad.” Piers Allardyce/Shutterstock  The Dragon Ball voice actor died on October 18 at the age of 56. Ayres’ girlfriend, Krystal LaPorte, confirmed his passing via Twitter, saying her world “went dark” when he died. “Christopher Owen Ayres passed away peacefully, held close by his mother, brother, and girlfriend,” she tweeted. The anime actor’s cause of death wasn’t immediately released, but he had been battling end-stage cardiac obstructive pulmonary disease since 2017. Guillermo Proano/WENN/Newscom/MEGA  The first Black secretary of state died at age 84 on October 18, his family revealed in a statement via Facebook. They shared that while he was vaccinated, his death was caused by "complications from Covid 19." Sipa/Shutterstock  The Andy Griffith Show alum "died peacefully" on October 16, "after a brief illness," the Andy Griffith Museum shared at the time on their website. She was 95. Moviestore/Shutterstock  The actress, who played the Merchant Tribe Elder in Black Panther and the forthcoming sequel, died on October 15. She was 95. “It's with a Heavy heart I announce this morning Dorothy Steel transitioned this morning in her hometown of Detroit. That is what she wanted to be home,” her agent, Cindy Butler, confirmed the news via a Facebook post. “Thank you Ms. Dorothy for giving me the opportunity to ride this wave with you. Thank you for all the Casting Directors who hired Ms. Dorothy. Thank you to the world for loving on her from afar. I received calls from all over the world wanting to interview or do a Bio pic of her life. She was very selective. … WAKANDAFOREVER.” Steve TV/YouTube  The actor, who appeared on Shameless, Insecure, Last Comic Standing and more, died at age 40, his agent announced on October 12. He contracted COVID-19 weeks before his death. His cause of death has not been confirmed. “Ricarlo was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and a joy to work for. He will be missed dearly,” Stu Golfman of KMR Talent told Deadline. Courtesy of Ricarlo Flanagan/Instagram  The Disney animator died on October 10 at the age of 111. Tompson was a pioneer for the studio, working as an illustrator and storyboard planner on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood and The Aristocats among others. Shutterstock (2)  The actor, who portrayed Zahir Arif for six seasons on HBO's Oz, died at age 58 after battling cancer. The show's creator, Tom Fontana, confirmed the news via social media on October 10 after previously helping set up a GoFundMe to help Adams cover the costs of his treatment. Shutterstock  The 2017 Chopped Junior champion died at age 17 following a 13-year cancer battle. Magical Elves, the production company behind Top Chef Junior, confirmed the news via Instagram on October 6. “We are devastated after hearing about the loss of our Top Chef Junior alum, Fuller Goldsmith,” the social media post read, alongside photos from Goldsmith’s culinary competitions. “He was an incredible chef and the strongest kid we've ever met. From the minute he was introduced to us, we knew he would make an impact on everyone around him and be a positive force in cooking world. To his family, we give all our love as they mourn the loss of someone truly special. 💜” Courtesy of Fuller Goldsmith/Instagram  The MMA fighter's death was confirmed on October 4, more than one month after he was knocked out during the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in Mississippi. He was 38. Facebook  Known for working with David Letterman on CBS' The Late Show, the announcer died on October 4 in Stamford, Connecticut, at the age of 78. Per The Hollywood Reporter, his wife, Peggy, and daughters were by his side. Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Bridgerton crew member died at 53 after contracting the coronavirus, Nicola Coughlan confirmed via social media on October 4. One month prior, Pilcher and his collaborators won the Emmy for Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling. Courtesy of Nicola Coughlan/Instagram  The TikTok star died on September 26 at the age of 19 following a police chase. Salazar was behind the wheel during the fatal crash that killed him and three other people. A GoFundMe page was created by Chris Vazquez to assist Salazar's family. "I don't know what's real and not real anymore. We couldn't believe it the moment we found out," Vazquez wrote. "Don't really want to get into details because it's so hard for us to even talk about the pain he went through. Never expected this happen but now you're watching over us." Courtesy of Gabriel Salazar/TikTok  The Old Yeller child star died in September 2021 at the age of 79. “My friend of many decades, Tommy Kirk, was found dead last night. You will surely recall his string of Disney movies; Shaggy Dog. Ol’ Yeller, etc.,” former child star Paul Petersen wrote via Facebook, confirming the news of his friend's death on September 29. “Tommy was intensely private. He lived alone in Las Vegas, close to his friend … and Ol Yeller co-star, Bev Washburn ... and it was she who called me this morning. Tommy was gay and estranged from what remains of his blood-family. We in A Minor Consideration are Tommy’s family. Without apology. We will take care of this. Please know that Tommy Kirk loved you, his fans. You lifted him up when an Industry let him down in 1965. He was not bitter. His church comforted him. May God have mercy on his soul.” Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock  The YouTube star and makeup artist died on September 26 at age 35. “We lost a beautiful soul,” her husband, Puffin Thompson, wrote via Instagram, adding that he had answered "so many texts of people just checking in on her without even knowing of her passing. It’s great to see how loved she was. And she loved all you right back. I’ll continue to love her and miss her forever.” Courtesy Mel Thompson/Instagram  The Notting Hill director died at the age of 65 on September 22, his family confirmed in a statement released by his publicist. The 1999 film's star, Julia Roberts, paid tribute to the late director, calling him "a kind and gentle man" who she felt "so fortunate" to have worked with. "He always had a sweet grin on his face and a perfect piece of direction to share," she said in a September 23 statement via E!. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  The Sex and the City alum died at age 57, his family confirmed on September 21. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "It is with great sadness that Tom Ford announces the death of his beloved husband of 35 years, Richard Buckley," Ford's reps said in a statement to Us on September 21. "Richard passed away peacefully at their home in Los Angeles Sunday night with Tom and their son Jack by his side. He died of natural causes after a prolonged illness." The well-known fashion editor, who worked with publications such as Vanity Fair, Italian Vogue and New York Magazine, died at the age of 72. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The singer and former member of R&B trio Labelle passed away on September 20 at the age of 76. “We were just onstage together on Saturday and it was such a powerful and special moment,” Patti LaBelle tweeted at the time. “Sarah Dash was an awesomely talented, beautiful and loving soul who blessed my life and the lives of so many others in more ways than I can say. I could always count on her to have my back. That’s who Sarah was … a loyal friend and a voice for those who didn’t have one. She was a true giver, always serving and sharing her talent and time.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian, known for his work in Friday and House Party, died on September 6 at age 55, his rep, LyNea Bell, confirmed to Deadline weeks later. "The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again," Bell noted at the time. "Our BH Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony 'A.J.' Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold." The statement continued, "We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward 'Peanut' Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss." Courtesy Flaqko/YouTube  The actress, best known for her Golden Age musicals, died at the age of 92 on September 16. Powell starred in hits including A Date With Judy, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Royal Wedding and Hit the Deck. Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The Saturday Night Live alum’s manager announced his death on September 14, after the comedian’s nine-year private battle with cancer. He was 61. “He was most proud of his comedy,” Macdonald’s longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra told Us in a statement. “He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him. Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that ‘a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.’ He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly.” Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The actor, best known for his role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, died on August 31, his publicist confirmed on September 8. He was 94. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Boardwalk Empire alum died at age 54, The Hollywood Reporter reported on September 6. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The former Girl’s Aloud crooner died in September after battling cancer. She was 39. Her mother, Marie Hardman, confirmed the news via a statement on the singer’s Instagram. “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away,” the statement read. “Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day. She slipped away peacefully this morning. I’d like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year. It meant the world to Sarah and it gave her great strength and comfort to know she was loved. I know she won’t want to be remembered for her fight against this terrible disease — she was a bright shining star and I hope that’s how she can be remembered instead.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  The former Today weatherman’s death was announced by Al Roker. “We lost a beloved member of our @todayshow family this morning. Willard Scott passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by family, including his daughters Sally and Mary and his lovely wife, Paris,” Roker captioned a photo of him and Scott on September 4. “He was truly my second dad and am where I am today because of his generous spirit. Willard was a man of his times, the ultimate broadcaster. There will never be anyone quite like him.” Before he was a weatherman, he was a clown. Scott was known as Bozo the Clown in Washington, D.C., and he was also the original Ronald McDonald. Ivan Nikolov/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency  The husband of NeNe Leakes died on September 1 at age 66 after a battle with colon cancer. "Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife Nene Leakes,” a representative for the family said in a statement. “We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very very difficult time.” The real estate investor was first diagnosed in June 2018 but was declared cancer-free 11 months later. In June 2021, NeNe revealed that Gregg's cancer had returned. Two months later, she told fans at her Linnethia Lounge that he was dying. "My husband is transitioning to the other side,” she said in August. “You don’t know what we’re dealing with right now." Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Mary Tyler Moore Show alum died peacefully in his home on August 29 at age 91. “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully,” a statement on his official Twitter account read. “Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head — Goodnight dad. We love you.” Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former child actor died on August 28 after he was reported missing two days earlier, days after starting college at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. The university confirmed the news via Twitter, writing, “It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University.” The statement continued, “A search had been underway for Matthew since Thursday, after he was reported missing. Matthew was found deceased this morning, Saturday, August 28, in Manor Township near campus.” An official cause of death was not announced. Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Dynasty alum’s wife, Jodi Lister, confirmed on August 25, that Nader died at home in California after battling an untreatable form of cancer. The actor, who was also known for his role on All My Children, was 76. “With a heavy heart, I’m sharing the news of the passing of my beloved, Michael. We had 18 wonderful years together with the many dogs we fostered and adopted,” Lister said in a statement to MichaelFairmanTV.com. “Recently, Michael was so thrilled to reconnect with his friends from the cast of Dynasty during Emma Samms virtual event to help raise funds for Long-Covid research. He was a beautiful and fascinating man with many talents and skills. I will miss him forever.” Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock  News broke on August 24 that the So You Think You Can Dance alum had died. He was 33. His cause of death was not publicly announced. Paul A Hebert/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Everly Brothers performer died at the age of 84 in Nashville, a family spokesperson confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on August 21. “Don lived by what he felt in his heart,” a statement to the outlet read. “Don expressed his appreciation for the ability to live his dreams … with his soulmate and wife, Adela, and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The Sherlock actress, who played Mrs. Hudson on the series, died on August 12 at the age of 84. “Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times,” the family said in a statement after Stubbs’ agent confirmed to Deadline that the English actress passed away following an illness. Dan Wooller/Shutterstock  The former child star died at age 95 on August 7, her daughter Kendall Errair confirmed in a statement. Withers was known for her work in the 1934 film Bright Eyes, which also starred Shirley Temple, and later made a name for herself in commercials. Alan Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  The comedian, who was a co-founder of comedy group The Whitest Kids You Know, died Friday, August 6. He was 41. Moore’s manager confirmed his death to Deadline, who only listed the cause as “an accident.” Moore is survived by his wife Aimee Carlson, son August and other extended family members. His loved ones issued a statement: “We are devastated by the loss of my husband, best friend and the father of our son. He was known as a writer and comedian to millions, and yet to us he was simply the center of our whole world. We don’t know how we’ll go on without him, but we’re thankful for the memories we do have that will stay with us forever. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving.” Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The Night Court actress died Saturday, August 7, after a nearly four-year battle with cancer. She was 70. Post’s career began in 1979 with classic shows like CHiPs, The Love Boat and Cheers. She also had a memorable role as Cameron Diaz’s mother in the 1998 film There’s Something About Mary. In recent years, she appeared on Scrubs, 30 Rock and Chicago P.D., and she even made Lifetime’s Four Christmases and a Wedding and ABC’s The Kids Are Alright between rounds of chemotherapy. The actress is survived by her husband, Michael A. Ross, daughters Kate Armstrong Ross and Daisy Schoenborn, son-in-law Bryce Schoenborn and a granddaughter, 5 months. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas died in August 2021. A spokesperson said via NBC News the saxophone player died in his sleep. He was 70. Brad Barket/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The My 600-Lb. Life star died at home in New Jersey on August 1 after documenting her journey on the TLC reality show. She was 30. Discovery+  The soap star died on Friday, July 30, at the age of 60, his costar Jim Heffel confirmed via Facebook. “Yesterday I lost a good friend and the world lost a great person,” Heffel wrote. "Jay Pickett decided to ride off into the Heavens. Jay died sitting on a horse ready to rope a steer in the movie Treasure Valley in Idaho. The way of a true cowboy. Jay wrote the story and starred in it. He was also coproducer with myself and Vernon Walker. He will be truly missed. Ride like the wind partner [sic].” The movie’s director, Travis Mills, shared a note of his own via the movie’s Facebook page on Sunday, August 1. He wrote, “Many of you have already heard about the tragedy that happened two days ago. Jay Pickett, our leading man, writer, producer and creator of this movie passed away suddenly while we were on location preparing to film a scene. There is no official explanation for the cause of his death but it appears to have been a heart attack. Everyone present tried as hard as they could to keep him alive. Our hearts are broken and we grieve for his family who are so devastated by this shocking tragedy.” Courtesy Jay Pickett/Instagram  The TikTok star, known by his username @itsanthonymichael, died on July 31 due to his injuries from a shooting five days earlier, police confirmed. The 19-year-old was in a Corona, California, movie theater watching The Forever Purge when a shooter opened fire. While another victim died immediately, Barajas spent days on life support before succumbing to his injuries. A suspect is in custody. Courtesy Anthony Michael/Instagram  The Lone Ranger actor died in his sleep of natural causes at a private care facility in Hollywood on July 28. He was 85. “His motto in life was always respect one another and don’t talk about one another in a negative way,” Grant’s publicist, Lani Carmichael, told the Associated Press. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The remaining ZZ Top members confirmed the death of the bassist and cofounder on July 28 via Facebook. Hill was 72. "We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas,” the statement read. “We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top.’ We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C.' You will be missed greatly, amigo. Frank & Billy." Hill’s passing comes just five days after he suffered a hip injury that resulted in him stepping back from one of the rock band’s 2021-2022 North American tour stops. Larry Marano/Shutterstock  The Emmy- and Tony-winning comedian died peacefully on Saturday, July 24 in Manhattan at the age of 93, his lawyer confirmed to The New York Times. Mason, who was a master of the “Borscht Belt” style of comedy, had been hospitalized for two weeks prior with difficulty breathing. Stuart Clarke/Shutterstock  The Gladiator actor died after a heart attack while on a boat in Turkey. He was 65. The bodybuilder, who also appeared in Braveheart, is survived by wife Denise Mitchell and their children. YouTube  The “She Rates Dogs” podcast host died on Saturday, July 18 following a hit-and-run collision in Los Angeles. He was 26. George’s cohost Michaela Okland confirmed the news via Twitter. “I would rather you guys here this from me than a news article,” she wrote at the time. “Mat was killed in a hit and run last night. I don’t really have any other words right now. I wish I could contact everybody who knows him personally but the news is already out and I just can’t do it right now.” Courtesy of Mat George/Instagram  The “Just a Friend” rapper died on July 16 at age 57 following complications from diabetes, which the performer had suffered from for more than a year. Markie (real name Marcel Theo Hall) died in a Baltimore hospital with his wife, Tara Hall, at his side. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time,” a rep for the rapper told TMZ at the time. “Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter.” Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  The star of 1980’s Any Which Way You Can died at age 88 on July 5. His wife, Joanne Cervelli Smith, did not reveal his cause of death but said he passed at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was known for his work on TV in Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) and Hawaii Five-0 (1979-80) as well as films such as The Losers (1970), Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Red Dawn (1984). He is survived by his wife and his children, William E. Smith III and Sherri Anne Cervelli. Aip/Kobal/Shutterstock  Robert Downey Jr. confirmed his father’s death on July 7. “RIP Bob D. Sr. 1936-2021,” the Iron Man star wrote via Instagram. “Last night, dad passed peacefully in his sleep after years of enduring the ravages of Parkinson’s. He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout. According to my stepmoms [sic] calculations, they were happily married for just over 2000 years. Rosemary Rogers-Downey, you are a saint, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.” The late actor and director was 85. Damian Dovarganes/AP/Shutterstock  "Suzzanne Douglas a beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. This beautiful soul was my cousin," the When They See Us star's cousin Angie Tee posted via Facebook in July 2021. She continued: "I can remember growing up, there weren’t very many black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in Tap starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. She also performed with Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The Inkwell, Jason's Lyric and so much more the list goes on. The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever. Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane you will be missed RIP." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender died on July 4 after suffering a head injury in Michigan following an Independence Day incident, police said, noting there was a “fireworks malfunction” where Kivlenieks fell while “escaping a hot tub.” He was 24. “We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his mother, Astrida, his family and friends during this devastating time," Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson, said in a statement on July 5. "Kivi was an outstanding young man who greeted every day and everyone with a smile and the impact he had during his four years with our organization will not be forgotten." Courtesy Matiss Kivlenieks/Instagram; Kathy Willens/AP/Shutterstock  The Everybody Loves Raymond actor and father of the show's creator, Phil Rosenthal, died at age 95, his son confirmed via Instagram on June 27. "As heartbroken as we are, we are so grateful that he was our dad, our grandpa, our friend, our favorite and funniest TV star, and the role model for how to live 95 years while being sweet, gentle, kind, compassionate and really really funny . Will have more to say, later. Lost the biggest influence in my life. I know you loved him too and I’m sad for all of us today," Phil wrote. "I love you Dad. You live on forever in us, your family, and the friends you’ve made around the world." Courtesy of Phil Rosenthal/Instagram  The former Skid Row singer died in June at age 55, a month after revealing he was struggling with liver failure. Band members announced his passing on Instagram, "We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger," the official account shared. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans. Godspeed Singo." Solinger replaced Sebastian Bach as the frontman in 1999, and he left the band in 2015. UPI Photo/Roger Williams/Newscom/Mega  The Gone Girl actress, whose long television and stage career led her to appear in shows such as One Life to Live, Royal Pains and Nashville, died on June 13 due to injuries sustained after a hit-and-run scooter accident in New York City. She was 65. Victoria Will/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Deliverance actor died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on June 13 in Los Angeles. Beatty was 83. The star appeared in films such as Nashville (1975), All the President’s Men (1976) and Superman (1978). In his later years, Warren starred in Charlie Wilson’s War (2007) and voiced Lotso, the main villain in Toy Story 3 (2010). Beatty is survived by wife Sandra Johnson as well as his children from his previous relationships: Blossom, Doug, twins Charles and Lennis, Wally, Jon, Thomas and Dorothy. Shutterstock  The actor’s family confirmed on June 9 that he died of cardiac complications in Los Angeles on June 3. His wife, Elaine Lively, and his children, Lori, Jason, Robyn, Eric and Blake, were by his side. He was 74. Henry Lamb/BEI/Shutterstock  The Mod Squad alum died on June 6 after battling colon cancer, his manager confirmed to CNN the following day. He was 81. Williams was best known for playing Lincoln “Linc” Hayes on the crime drama from 1968 to 1973. He also starred on Mystery Woman and had a recurring voice role on American Dragon: Jake Long. His film credits include Purple Rain, The Butler and American Nightmares. The actor is survived by his sister Sondra Pugh, daughter Jamey Phillips, niece Suyin Shaw, grandnephews Elliot Shaw and Ese Shaw and grandniece Azaria Verdin. Alexandra Wyman/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Chicago native, known for her roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D., died on May 31 at age 85. Her family told The Hollywood Reporter that Golonka suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died at a California memory care facility. United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock  The Face/Off actress’s son, director/actor Morgan Krantz, announced her death via Instagram, captioning a series of photos, “Rip Mom. I love you." She died after suffering cardiac arrest at age 57. Courtesy Morgan Krantz/Instagram  The Texas-based rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died at age 20 on May 31. A cause of death was not determined at the time, per NBC News. Courtesy Lil Loaded/Instagram  The Grammy winner, known for hits like "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head," died on May 29 at his Arlington, Texas, home. His reps said complications from lung cancer caused his death. Mark Reinstein/Shutterstock  The Love Boat star died on May 29, according to Ron Celona, artistic director of the Coachella Valley Repertory. MacLeod, who played news writer Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, was 90 at the time of his death. Adam Scull/Shutterstock  The actor, best known for his role as Freddy Jones in 2003's School of Rock, died on May 26 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. He was 32. Courtesy of Kevin Clark/Facebook; Shutterstock  The actor died at age 74, according to a Facebook announcement from the town of Montgomery, New York. Wright voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid in 1989, signing Oscar-nominated hits such as “Kiss the Girl” and “Under the Sea.” He enjoyed a long stage career, even originating the part of Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, and cofounding the Hudson Valley Conservatory. “Sam and his family have impacted countless Hudson Valley youth always inspiring them to reach higher and dig deeper to become the best version of themselves,” the town said in the statement. “On top of his passion for the arts and his love for his family, Sam was most known for walking into a room and simply providing PURE JOY to those he interacted with. He loved to entertain, he loved to make people smile and laugh and he loved to love.” Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  Born Paul Gladney, the comic died on May 19 in his Oakland, California, home at age 79, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. His writing credits included hits such as Sanford and Sons and Good Times, and he acted on screen as Sam Cooke in the 1978 film The Buddy Holly Story. He also made several appearances on Chappelle’s Show. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Beethoven actor died on May 18 at the age of 86. His son, Nicholas, confirmed the news to The New York Times, telling them he died at home in Connecticut of bone marrow cancer Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  The 59-year-old actress, best known for her role as the iconic video vixen in several 1980s Whitesnake music videos, was found dead on May 7. “We just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and friends, for always showing her such support and love. You gave her life everyday. We miss her and love her and we know her legacy will live on forever,” daughters Wynter Finley and Raine Finley announced on May 8. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The former NASCAR driver's fiancée, Keira Brinegar Tibbs, confirmed via Facebook on May 2 that McClure had died at age 42. "Eric, I will love you until my last breath....please wait for me until then," she wrote. "I love you more." NASCAR also issued a statement via Twitter the same day, writing, "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former driver and owner Eric McClure. NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends." Courtesy Eric McClure/Instagram  "My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City," the Moonstruck star's brother Apollo wrote via Facebook on May 1. "After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [late husband] Louis [Zorich]." Broadimage/Shutterstock  Crawford, who was one of the original Mouseketeers, died on April 29 at the age of 75. His family confirmed his passing, saying he “slipped away peacefully” with his wife, Charlotte, by his side. While he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had contracted both COVID-19 and pneumonia, his cause of death was not specified. The actor was best known for his time on The Mickey Mouse Club, starring in Matinee Theatre and playing Mark McCain on The Rifleman for five seasons, which earned him an Emmy nomination at the age of 13. Shutterstock  The philanthropist and wife of late Kirk Douglas died in her Beverly Hills home on April 29, the family confirmed. "She brought out the best in all of us, especially our father," stepson Michael Douglas told Variety. "Dad would never have had the career he did without Anne's support and partnership. ... She will always be in our hearts." Anne and Kirk were married for 65 years before his February 2020 death and shared two sons: Peter and Eric. Capture Pix/Shutterstock  The iconic rock songwriter and producer died on April 19 at age 73. Steinman composed Meat Loaf's 1977 debut album, Bat Out of Hell, considered one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold. He also wrote many popular songs, including Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and Meat Loaf's "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)." The Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed Steinman's death to Variety but did not announce the cause of death. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former vice president, who worked alongside President Jimmy Carter, died on April 19 at the age of 93. The politician, who ran for president in 1984 against Ronald Reagan, passed away at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by family, spokesperson Kathy Tunheim confirmed at the time. "As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we know that our father's public policy legacy is so much more than that,” the family said in a statement via CNN. AP/Shutterstock  The lead guitarist for the Kingsmen died on his 77th birthday on April 16. Mitchell (L) cofounded the band in 1959, and they became best known for their rock cover of “Louie Louie.” His cause of death was not announced. He is survived by two children, Samantha and Max. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Survivor alum died on April 18 after a long battle with esophageal and ovarian cancer. The reality TV star previously beat breast cancer, eight years before revealing she had been diagnosed with two forms of the disease in June 2020. Courtesy of Sunday Burquest/Instagram  The actor, who wore a full-body hair suit and hat as Cousin Itt in the original The Addams Family series, died on April 16 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84. Shutterstock  The Peaky Blinders actress' husband, Damian Lewis, revealed via Twitter on April 16 that McCrory had died after battling cancer. She was 52. "She died as she lived. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote in his "heartbroken" tribute. "God, we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you." Ian West/PA Images/INSTAR  The Vine star, best known for his popular “Welcome to Chili’s” video, died on April 11. He was 24. His twin brother Patrick Perkins announced the news, saying, “I can’t even really put into words what this loss means for me,” he wrote via Instagram. “I’m often asked the question, ‘What’s it like to be a twin?’ and my response is usually, ‘What’s it like to NOT be a twin?' ” He continued: “Being a twin is a very central part of my identity. It’s all I’ve known. And I’m struggling to find the words to explain what it will be like for me to live in this world without him. My best friend.” Courtesy of Adam Perkins/Instagram  The financier, who was the mastermind behind an investment scheme that defrauded thousands of clients, died of natural causes on April 14, per the Associated Press. Madoff was serving 150 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges in 2009. He was 82. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The star of the reality docuseries Baldwin Hills died on April 11 at age 30. A cause of death was not released. BET released a statement about Taylor's passing, saying, "The entire BET family mourns the passing of one of our own, Ms. Ashley Gerren Taylor, beloved star of Baldwin Hills. The untimely passing of such a young, bright light is difficult to process. BET’s thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley’s friends and family during this time." Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Sopranos star died on April 11, following a battle with colon cancer. He was 64. “I was by his side when my dear father passed away this morning, peacefully, in his beloved Treehouse,” Siravo’s daughter, Allegra Okarmus, wrote on Instagram. “We are both so lucky to be so intensely loved. I am so immensely grateful to have had him here on earth and I know that he hasn’t gone very far. He had many credits, but his favorite one by far was that of Nonno Joe.” Siravo was best known for playing Johnny Soprano in The Sopranos and Angelo DeCarlo in the First National Tour of Jersey Boys. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Big Brother UK star died on April 9 after a lifelong battle with anorexia. "Nikki Grahame was a much loved housemate and a huge part of the Big Brother family. We are shocked and saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with her family," a statement posted on the British reality show's official Twitter account read. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock |
| Forbidden Romance! Tom Holland, Zendaya Told Not to Date on 'Spider-Man' Set Posted: 19 Dec 2021 12:56 PM PST Forbidden romance! Tom Holland and Zendaya‘s instant chemistry on the Spider-Man set left executive producer Amy Pascal concerned that her leading actors would start a real-life romance — so she told them not to date. “I took Tom and Zendaya aside, separately, when we first cast them and gave them a lecture,” Pascal, 63, revealed in a Friday, December 17 interview with The New York Times. Of course, romance rumors have long swirled around the couple until they were photographed packing on the PDA in July. Snaps of Holland and Zendaya, both 25, kissing in a car in Los Angeles finally confirmed that they were in a relationship. Pascal, however, warned them back in 2016 before they filmed Spider-Man: Homecoming to keep the chemistry onscreen. “Don't go there — just don't. Try not to,” Pascal recalled telling them. The producer also warned Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone about set romances when they played Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man, which was released in 2012. The couple dated for four years, until they split for good in 2015, a year after their final Amazing Spider-Man movie hit theaters. “I gave the same advice to Andrew and Emma. It can just complicate things, you know?” the producer explained. “And they all ignored me.”  Pascal, who has worked on every Spidey flick, might have some experience with the complicated side. While Stone and Garfield didn’t split until after their franchise wrapped, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst started dating while making their first Spider-Man film and split before filming the second. “They apparently began dating with each other, I think, in the middle of the first movie … although I didn’t know it at the time … but definitely they eventually broke up before the second movie,” director Sam Raimi told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2007 as the third film in the Maguire-led franchise was released. Raimi continued, “I was concerned they wouldn’t get the same chemistry back, but it was just me worrying. They really like each other, I think, very much. And that relationship probably just added to their ability to trust each other.” Clearly, Holland and Zendaya didn’t have trouble working together. The England native is even campaigning to work with his love again on another project, HBO’s Euphoria. "Listen, I have been petitioning for this for a long time, and it has not happened yet," Holland told IMDb in response to a fan question about when he would make a cameo on the teen drama. "I must have come to visit Euphoria at least 30 times this season," he added. Season 2 started filming in Los Angeles in the spring before wrapping up in November, but Holland stayed off camera — much to his dismay. “I want to be in Euphoria," the Marvel star whined to his costar. Zendaya, who won an Emmy for her role as teen addict Rue Bennett on the show, told him she’d work on landing him a spot . "Let me talk to some people," she said. "HBO, let's get them on the phone." For now fans can see the couple on the big screen as Peter and MJ in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which hit theaters on Friday, December 17. |
| Bah Humbug! Larry David, Miley Cyrus and More Celebs Who Hate Christmas Posted: 19 Dec 2021 12:55 PM PST Bah humbug! The holiday season is the most magical time of the year for a lot of people, but some celebrities have more in common with Scrooge than Santa Claus. Miley Cyrus has been candid about her struggles around Christmas and wants her fans to know they aren’t alone. The “Prisoner” singer shared a “Sad Christmas Song” in December 2019, which she penned during a lonely period in her life. “A sad Christmas song I wrote a few years back right before the holidays,” Cyrus wrote via Instagram at the time. “Was feeling like s–t cause I couldn't be with the one I loved. Even with a house full of family and friends I still felt alone. In ways that still feels relevant and someone reading this right now could possibly relate!” She added, “If you feel lonely this season just know YOU ARE COMPLETELY MADE OF MAGIC! You are as special as a snowflake, beautifully unique and I hope inside your soul feels light, hope, peace, and joy knowing how singularly amazing YOU are! Love always wins!” One year later, Cyrus revealed she wanted to have a “goth Christmas” vibe for the holiday season. “I want an all-black tree this year,” she explained on the KISS FM Breakfast Show in November 2020. “I wanna do, like, goth Christmas. I think instead of a garland do, like, rosaries, like, upside-down studded crosses and like, yeah, very goth, medieval kinda vibes.” The Hannah Montana alum added that Christmas with her family always ends in “fistfights, and usually with each one of us removing ourselves and slamming the door in some way and a lot of apology texts." Cyrus added, "I mean we’re all kind of conspiracy theorists and I remember one year we got onto the topic of, like, aliens and it ended with my brothers not talking for a week and my mom crying." Colin Firth isn’t the biggest fan of Christmas cheer either. The actor told the Daily Mail in November 2009 that he has a “profound loathing” of the holiday. “At this time of year, I am careful not to switch on the radio because those novelty jingles make me homicidal and plunge me into the heart of Scrooge territory,” he said at the time. “I think Christmas turns us all into Scrooge. Everyone is trying to throw happy stuff at you, and that's when I come over all humbug." Keeping scrolling to see more celebrities who hate Christmas:  “I’m a creature of habit and can’t tolerate anything that throws me off my normal routine,” the Seinfeld creator wrote in a December 2021 Air Mail essay. “That’s why I detest all holidays, but none as much as Christmas. There’s the loathsome music. The movies with their ridiculous, treacly sentiments. The presents—thinking about them, shopping for them (never without resentment), and the attendant pile of garbage that accumulates from opening them, an environmental disaster simultaneously taking place in living rooms across the country.” Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The "Wrecking Ball" singer shared her melancholy thoughts on Christmas via Instagram in 2016. “Call me the grinch but Christmas always makes me feel deeply sad," she wrote at the time. “It is filled with so much excessiveness & greed. I just hope everyone gives the gift of love and acceptance this year to not only their own family but those around the globe who don’t get everything they wished for due to life’s unfair circumstances! My parents always made Christmas about others. And I hope you find it in your heart to do the same!” Shutterstock  The "Crazy Train" singer admitted in December 2009 that he's not a fan of the consumerism behind Christmas. "I have to unravel all these f--king presents. What a f--king waste of paper,” he told Express at the time. “I f--king hate Christmas. I f--king hate it. Everything stops. When I used to drink, it was a good excuse to get f--ked. Now, I just hate it.” Shutterstock  The 'Rain on Me" singer took out her aggression around the holiday season when she bit a Santa toy during a concert in 2010. “I hate the holidays. I’m alone and miserable, you f--king stuffed little toy,” she said on stage at the time. Shutterstock  The Love Actually star revealed in 2009 that he tries to avoid celebrating Christmas. “The last few years, I have taken Dad to a Muslim country to escape it completely. We both hate Christmas,” he told the Mirror at the time. Shutterstock  The Inception actress admitted that she’s “not a Christmas person” during a 2016 appearance on Live With Kelly. “That was from a very young age,” she said. “I remember fighting with my mum because I didn’t want to get presents. … She was very mad at me and it was a fight every year because she couldn’t stand having me amongst the kids not having a present. And I was like, ‘I’m fine, I don’t need anything, I don’t want it.’” COOLMedia/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The Mamma Mia! star told the Daily Mail in November 2009 that he isn't interested in Yuletide celebrations. "I have a profound loathing of Christmas," he said at the time. "It’s sad really. At this time of year, I am careful not to switch on the radio because those novelty jingles make me homicidal and plunge me into the heart of Scrooge territory. I think Christmas turns us all into Scrooge. Everyone is trying to throw happy stuff at you, and that’s when I come over all humbug.” Shutterstock  The No Time to Die star admitted he didn't even want Christmas to exist during an interview with Backstage OL in 2014. When Waltz was asked what he wanted that year, he replied, “No Christmas. That’s my biggest wish, no Christmas.” Shutterstock  The Friends star now throws an annual tree-trimming party for her friends — but she used to despise her family’s yuletide traditions. “When I was a kid, they used to make me belly dance. On Christmas Eve,” she told Entertainment Weekly in 2016. “My dad’s whole side of the family is Greek, so I would dress up as a little Greek girl and then on Christmas, after taking belly-dancing classes, I would do that. It had nothing to do with Christmas, even. It was just, ‘Let’s humiliate Jen on Christmas.'” Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story actor told Celestrellas in 2010 that Christmas didn't feel authentic to him. "I hate the wave of consumerism and the feeling that you have to do things that you normally don't have to do at any other time of the year," he said at the time. Shutterstock  The Oasis singer doesn’t just hate Christmas, he hates it “with a passion.” In a 2017 speech, he referred to what many consider the most wonderful time of the year as a “f–king stain on society” that includes “too much food, too much ‘We Are The World,’ the jumpers, the TV presenters, the s–t adverts, the f–king weather.” Tell us how you really feel, Noel. David Fisher/Shutterstock |
| Hannah Brown’s Brother Patrick Is Engaged to Jed Wyatt’s Ex Haley Stevens Posted: 19 Dec 2021 12:09 PM PST  A Bachelor Nation-adjacent engagement! Jed Wyatt proposed to Hannah Brown on the Bachelorette, and though they didn’t work out, they can now celebrate a different engagement. Hannah's brother, Patrick Brown, is set to marry Haley Stevens, who is Wyatt’s ex-girlfriend. "12.18.21 The celebratory moment took place in Mentone, Alabama, as the duo was surrounded by all of their parents. The groom-to-be's sister, who lives in California, was not in the photos nor has publicly reacted to the news yet. However, the God Bless This Mess author, 27, shared her approval of her sibling's new love last month. "I love my brother and I'm just so thankful for all the changes that he's made in his life," the former Bachelorette exclusively told Us Weekly in November. "Because that just really impacted the way that our family dynamic is. Both of us have kind of gone on our own journey of healing." She continued, "About his love life — I don't choose who my brother loves and who he wants to be with, but I love him and want him to be happy." At the time, the former Dancing With the Stars champ gushed over brother, noting that they were the first in their family to seek therapy amid their respective struggles, telling Us, "That's really cool, and I'm really proud of him for that."  The former Miss Alabama — who's currently dating Adam Woolard — was previously engaged to the country singer, 27, after he proposed during the 2019 finale of the ABC reality TV series. However, the duo split amid allegations that Wyatt was already dating Stevens. While Wyatt — who's since moved on with Ellen Decker — continually asserted that he was single when he joined the show, Stevens later shared alleged text messages, in which the Nashville resident said "I love you" to her shortly before filming began. Earlier this year, Stevens was first linked with the younger brother of the Bachelorette season 15 star after they posed together in social media snaps. "Ready to celebrate you this weekend … Bud," Patrick wrote via Instagram Story in February, adding winking and kissing emojis. He also included Ashley McBryde's song "American Scandal" and lyrics to the track, such as, "Don't tell me the world couldn't handle a good old-fashioned American scandal / Hold me baby." Stevens, for her part, replied, "Can't Wait Bro." |
| MAFS’ Jamie Otis Shares Touching Holiday Tradition to Honor 'Angel' Son Jonathan Posted: 19 Dec 2021 11:00 AM PST Always in their hearts! Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner gave Us Weekly an exclusive tour of their RV holiday decorations and revealed how they honor their "angel" son Jonathan every year. "This is the first year that we're going to celebrate Christmas in an RV," Hehner, 38, exclusively told Us of the couple's digs, which they moved into earlier this year to work on their marriage. After picking up their two children — daughter Henley, 4, and son Hendrix, 19 months — from school, Hehner and Otis, 35, treated the little ones to a decorating party. They all worked together to put up a third tree inside the vehicle, in addition to other festive items like a snow rug, pinecones and a light-up fox and squirrel. "Because every RV has to have a light-up fox," Hehner joked. The Married at First Sight alums, who recently visited Otis' family, also brought back their daughter's Elf on the Shelf to kick off the holiday excitement. Hehner then enlisted the help of his eldest child to start decorating the mini fake tree, before pointing out a special ornament that they make sure to put on display. "Jamie and I tried to get a lot of ornaments that were relevant for this year. Henley got her ballerina," he said, before holding up the angel wings for their late son, Jonathan, who was stillborn in 2016. "He was our firstborn [who] was too good for earth. So we always have angel wings to put on the tree for Jonathan." Otis chimed in, "He went to heaven to be an angel," hence the sweet ornament. The Bachelor alum explained that the family makes sure to "buy presents for little boys who would be Jonathan's age" every year and donate them in his honor. The New York native previously reflected on the loss of Jonathan on Rainbow Baby Day in August. "I've never wished for my children to stop growing up or to stay little forever," Otis captioned throwback photos from her pregnancy with her daughter in 2017. "I thank God every. single. day that they have been able to grow big and strong because their older brother, Johnathan, wasn't able to. I'll always wish there had been *something* I could have done to protect Johnathan and keep him safe so he could be here with us." The Hanging With the Hehners YouTube star noted that her pregnancy loss was the "sharpest pain" she's experienced mainly because she had to go into labor with him at 17 weeks and then deliver him. "[I] didn't want to let him go. If they would've let me walk out of that hospital with him, I would have," she continued. "Instead, I just held him, kissed him, and rocked him until they took him from me." The Wifey 101 author, however, believes that Jonathan is "looking down watching over his little sister and baby brother making sure they're safe, healthy, and strong." She added that Johnathan will "forever be my baby boy and I will never, ever stop honoring you or talking about you to anyone who will listen." The couple, who wed in 2014, have been vocal about their relationship ups and downs, including their desire to live in closer quarters to try and help bring them back together. "We are moving our family of 4 into an RV and we are hoping that by decluttering & simplifying our lives we will be able to strengthen our marriage & focus on what's most important in life: family & love," Otis wrote via Instagram in October. To see Otis and Hehner's full-decorated TV — including lights and an outdoor wreath — watch the exclusive video above! |
| Party Time! 'Riverdale' Stars Attend Casey Cott's Wedding to Nichola Basara Posted: 19 Dec 2021 10:59 AM PST Celebrating with family and friends! During Casey Cott's romantic wedding to fiancée Nichola Basara, he made sure to invite many of his Riverdale costars — who couldn't stop gushing over the special event. "And of course to @caseycott and @nicholabasara Tanner, who plays Fangs on the CW hit, shared footage of Cott, 28, wearing a sleek black tuxedo, while the bride, also 28, opted for a princess-style white gown. Throughout the clip, Tanner and his fellow wedding guests can be heard cheering loudly for the happy couple. Tanner, 29, wasn't the only Riverdale star in attendance. The costars, who all sat at adjoining tables, gushed over their pal's big day via their respective social media pages. Stars including Vanessa Morgan, KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Madeleine Petsch and Charles Melton also attended the festivities, per Instagram snaps from Saturday. In one clip, the Amazing Race Canada alum, 29, teased a snippet of the groom's older brother, Broadway star Corey Cott, giving a speech about his sibling, telling the crowd: "Listen, it's good to be here. So, I have three boys under 4 [with wife Meg Cott], so this is unbelievable. We'd be sitting in the middle of a field in the rain and this would be the best …" Throughout his speech, Morgan panned her camera around her costars' seats. The Carnegie Mellon alum, for his part, later confirmed the pair's nuptials with a sweet selfie of the duo showing off their rings via Instagram Story. The Katy Keene alum, who proposed to Basara in December 2020, previously teased his fellow CW stars' roles in his wedding. "They've been asked," Casey exclusively told Us Weekly in August. "They're aware of their responsibilities coming up. … Luckily, we kind of planned a lot in the very beginning, and now we're into the details, which is fun and exciting and stressful. But we're having a blast. We are in full-blown planning mode. We may or may not be doing our food tasting this week." At the time, the actor revealed that the pair anticipated having a small ceremony amid the coronavirus pandemic. "My family lives in the States, obviously, and her family, they're Canadian," he told Us. "So we're hoping the border [situation] works out and everyone can pop up here [and my brother Corey is] going to marry us, which is really cool. So we're really excited that he's going to be very involved. We're really close with all of our siblings, and we figured that'd be a good role for him. And he always knows your role when he gets cast. So we cast him." Keep scrolling to see how Casey's Riverdale pals celebrated his wedding:  Morgan and the Chemical Hearts star posed for a quick selfie during the wedding festivities on Saturday night. Courtesy of Vanessa Morgan/Instagram  “Moms night out while Riv & Sash are asleep,” the Disney Channel alum captioned a snap with the New Zealand native’s partner, Clara Berry, while referencing their respective sons, River and Sasha. Courtesy of Vanessa Morgan/Instagram  Tanner happily cheered on the newlyweds as they made their official debut as husband and wife during the reception. Courtesy of Drew Ray Tanner/Instagram  Per Tanner’s story, Casey gave the crowd of well-wishers high fives and hugs upon his entrance. Courtesy of Drew Ray Tanner/Instagram Shortly after the festivities concluded, the groom snapped an Instagram Story with his bride, showing off his new wedding ring while they smooched for the camera. Courtesy of Casey Cott/Instagram |
| 'Riverdale' Cast's Dating History: Inside Their Offscreen Love Lives Posted: 19 Dec 2021 10:46 AM PST Archie just thinks his personal life is complicated! Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinart, Camila Mendes and Vanessa Morgan are among the Riverdale stars whose offscreen relationships have made headlines over the years. Reinhart and Sprouse won over fans as lovebirds Betty and Jughead on the CW drama, which premiered in January 2017. So viewers were ecstatic to discover the duo were a real-life couple when they were first linked in July 2017. After dating on and off for more than two years, the costars called it quits in 2020. "Lili and I initially separated in January of this year, deciding to more permanently split in March," Sprouse explained via Instagram in August 2020. "What an incredible experience I had, I'll always feel lucky and cherish that I had the chance to fall in love. I wish her nothing but the utmost love and happiness moving forward. All I'll say about it, anything else you hear doesn't matter." As for the Chemical Hearts star, she revealed that she felt like she was "dying" during the aftermath of the split. "It was f—king rough, and there's no other way through it than just through it," she told Refinery29 that same month. "I've seen a lot of people when it comes to heartache and grief and breakups, and they try to get that void filled with sex, with coke, with food, with drinking, [but] the void is still there. I took the road less traveled and just dealt with my s—t. I had to face my own pain head-on." Sprouse and Reinhart were not the only Riverdale stars to pair up off screen. Mendes also dated Charles Melton from 2018 to 2019. "I write letters to my girlfriend," the Sun Is Also a Star actor exclusively told Us Weekly in 2019. "I mean, I don't think that's the most romantic but, you know, it's the little simple things that I've done for her." The cast support each other's relationships too. Madelaine Petsch exclusively divulged to Us in May 2019 that she and Mendes were "double daters, officially." Amid thriving love lives, multiple stars from the show took the next step by starting families. Morgan welcomed son River with Michael Kopech in January 2021, while Apa announced in May 2021 that he and girlfriend Clara Berry are expecting their first child together. Scroll down to discover everything there is to know about the Riverdale stars' dating history!  The New Zealand native was linked to model Corrine Isherwood in 2017. The rumored romance sparked controversy since she was 16 at the time while he was 20. Us broke the news in July 2019 that Apa was dating his A Dog’s Purpose and I Still Believe costar Britt Robertson. The two were spotted kissing and holding hands at Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con party. The actor later received attention from Paris Hilton in August 2019 when she “was super flirty with him” at a house party, according to an insider. Apa then sent fans into a frenzy in February 2020 when he posted an Instagram photo of himself locking lips with model Clara Berry. In August 2020, she declared her love for him via Instagram and the pair announced her pregnancy in May 2021. Shutterstock  The Hustlers star was first linked to Sprouse in July 2017 after they were spotted showing PDA at Comic-Con. They kept their romance mostly private, with Reinhart telling Harper's Bazaar in July 2018 that she was "not OK talking about my relationship." Multiple sources confirmed to Us in July 2019 that the pair had split. Reinhart revealed in September 2019 that they were back on. However, the Disney Channel alum shared in August 2020 that they “initially separated in January of this year, deciding to more permanently split in March.” Amid her on-off relationship with Sprouse, the actress came out as a “proud bisexual woman” in June 2020. Shutterstock  Sprouse called actress and dancer Alyson Stoner his “girlfriend” in a 2004 interview with Access Hollywood. He has also been linked to Bree Morgan, Victoria Justice, Sophie Oda, Katelyn Pippy, Erin Barr and Maiara Walsh. The former child star dated Reinhart on and off from July 2017 to March 2020. Sprouse sparked dating rumors with model Kaia Gerber in April 2020, prompting him to speak out about his love life. “When I first stepped into a public relationship this was one of the foreseeable consequences,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. “And while I truly never intended to indulge any part of my private life to the ravenous horde, it’s clear my restraint in updating them has allowed them to push their own agenda onto my habits and lifestyle. Please eat my delectable plump ass.” The former Disney Channel star sparked dating speculation with model Ari Fournier in February 2021 when the pair stepped out together in Vancouver, Canada, and were spotted holding hands. Shutterstock  The actress dated childhood friend Victor Houston in 2018. “We went to neighboring high schools in Florida,” she exclusively told Us in July of that year. “It’s going well, yeah. I’m very happy.” Mendes confirmed her relationship with Melton in October 2018. She clapped back at a troll the following month, retorting that she was "happier" than she had ever been. However, the costars split in 2019 after more than a year together. She made her romance with photographer Grayson Vaughan Instagram official in September 2020. They were first linked in February 2020. The pair split in March 2021. Shutterstock  Petsch dated musician Travis Mills from 2017 to 2020. They met via Facebook after he congratulated her on the success of Riverdale. The rapper wrote on Instagram after their split that he was “so incredibly grateful to have shared the last 3 years with someone as compassionate, smart & wonderful as Madelaine.” Shutterstock  Morgan married baseball player Michael Kopech in January 2020, but he filed for divorce in June 2020. The actress announced in July 2020 that she was pregnant with their first child. Morgan announced their son’s arrival in January 2021 and gave her estranged husband a shout-out when revealing their little one's name. “The most challenging, beautiful experience of my life. On January 29th, Michael & I Welcomed our beautiful baby boy River into the world,” she wrote via Instagram in February 2021. “Words cannot describe this kind of love. We are enjoying this time home with him, being present, & giving him all the lovin in the world🤍👶🏼 Becoming parents is the most rewarding gift in the entire world." Shutterstock  The actor was linked to actress Stephanie Styles from 2016 to 2017. Though he prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye, Cott announced his engagement to Nichola Basara in December 2020. The pair tied the knot in December 2021. Shutterstock  Melton dated Mendes from 2018 to 2019. “365 days,” she captioned an anniversary post in August 2019. “I love you.” He reciprocated on his Instagram account: “I love you.” Shutterstock  Ulrich was married to Georgina Cates from 1997 to 2005. They welcomed twins, Jakob and Naiia, in 2001. He was married to Amelia Jackson-Gray from 2012 to 2015, and briefly engaged to Rose Costa from 2016 to 2017. In 2020, Ulrich was linked to model Megan Blake Irwin until they split in the fall of that year. In February 2021, he was spotted kissing Lucy Hale. Us confirmed the following month that the pair had been “dating for a little over a month” and were spending a “lot” of time together. A source told Us that the duo’s age gap didn’t “bother them,” but their fling fizzled out by April 2021. 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| J. Lo Responds to Claims She Was 'Angry' at Ben Affleck's Jen Garner Comments Posted: 19 Dec 2021 09:33 AM PST  Setting the record straight! Following Ben Affleck's controversial remarks regarding his marriage to Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez has denied claims that she was upset with what her boyfriend said. "This story is simply not true,” the Marry Me star, 52, told People on Saturday, December 18. "It is not how I feel. I couldn’t have more respect for Ben as a father, a coparent and a person." The Grammy winner's denial came days after the Argo director, 49, opened up about his previous relationship with the 13 Going on 30 star, also 49. "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," Affleck — who wed the Denison University alum in 2005 — said during an episode of The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday, December 14. "I was like, 'I can't leave because of my kids, but I am not happy. What do I do?' What I did was drink a bottle of scotch on the couch, which turned out not to be the solution." After the Massachusetts native admitted that he "would probably still be drinking" had the exes not gotten a divorce, noting, "And then we said, 'You know what? We tried. We tried because we had kids.'" At the time, Affleck — who shares children Violet, 16, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, 9, with Garner — noted that the pair, who separated in June 2015, had an amicable breakup. “Did we have moments of tension? Did we have disagreements over the custody? Was stuff difficult for us? Did we get angry? Yes,” he told Howard Stern. “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.'” Shortly after Affleck's radio show appearance, he faced backlash over his comments about their former marriage. "Because the movie [The Tender Bar] is about family and all this stuff that is meaningful to me, [Howard and I] talked a lot about my family and divorce and alcoholism and struggling with real things and how you have to be accountable and loving and how I work with my ex-wife and how I'm so proud of the way that we work together for our kids," the actor addressed the criticism during a Wednesday, December 15, appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! "The irony is I was really happy with it."  Affleck — who was sweetly supported by the "Let's Get Loud" songstress during the late-night show — continued: "I had gone on and said how much we respect each other and cared about each other and cared about our kids and put them first and went through our stuff. They said that I blamed my ex-wife for my alcoholism and that I was trapped in this marriage and just made me out to be the worst, most insensitive, stupid awful guy. … I would never want my kids to think I would ever say a bad word about their mom." The Oscar winner and Lopez previously rekindled their 2000s-era romance earlier this year after her April split from ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez. "Jen and Ben are both very happy with each [other] and are excited to see where the relationship goes," a source exclusively told Us Weekly in May. "They are full-on dating and very happy together." Since then, Lopez — who shares 13-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony — and the Good Will Hunting star's romance has continued to flourish as they've blended their families. The couple even spent Halloween alongside Garner and their children this year. "Everyone's focus was on all of the kids having a great holiday," a second source exclusively told Us last month. "All the parents were very civil with each other, everyone was happy that they could bring the kids together because all the kids get along so well with each other.” |
| Date Night! Kim K., Pete Davidson Go to the Movies Amid Downsized ‘SNL’ Posted: 19 Dec 2021 07:54 AM PST  Back in Staten! As Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian's romance has continued to heat up, the pair indulged in a low-key date night at the movies. The Freak Brothers star, 28, was photographed inside a local movie theater in his native Staten Island, New York, on Saturday, December 18, alongside the Skims mogul, 41, via Page Six. While few details about the pair's date night have been revealed, they were also spotted alongside Scott Disick. The 38-year-old Talentless founder — who shares children Mason, 12, Penelope, 9, and Reign, 7, with the Selfish author's sister Kourtney Kardashian — was also seen at the same cinema.  The pair's Staten Island date night made headlines shortly after Saturday Night Live, in which Davidson is a featured player, announced a smaller cast and crew amid rising coronavirus concerns. "Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight's taping of Saturday Night Live and the show will have limited cast and crew," a spokesperson for SNL told Us Weekly via a statement on Saturday. "The show continues to follow government safety guidelines in addition to a rigorous testing protocol." While the show aired pre-recorded sketches and past favorites, the King of Staten Island star made a splash during his "Night With Pete" skit. In the taped segment, Davidson played an older and accomplished version of himself while teasing his sex symbol status (though he didn't reference his recent romance with the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum) and longtime friendship with rapper Machine Gun Kelly. The newly dating couple, who first connected on the NBC set in October after her hosting debut, made headlines earlier this week after Kim played coy about her favorite member of the NBC cast.  "What a setup, what a setup, Bari," the mother of four — she shares North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2, with estranged husband Kanye West — revealed on the Thursday, December 16, episode of the "Honestly With Bari Weiss" podcast, while seemingly alluding to the comedian. "You know who it is." After the pair's initial meeting (and stage kiss) during her SNL hosting gig, they seemingly confirmed their romance weeks later during several NYC dates before holding hands in Palm Springs, California. "The past few years of Kim's life have been super intense a lot of the time, so this is a real positive transition for her," a source previously told Us last month of the duo’s romance. "She's learning to move past day-to-day stresses and focus on the fun and sexy things." |
| Relive Kardashian-Jenner Christmas Eve Parties Through the Years Posted: 19 Dec 2021 06:01 AM PST Oh, what fun it is to attend a Kardashian Christmas Eve party! The famous family is known for throwing an extravagant bash every year. The tradition began with Kris Jenner, but Kim Kardashian and sister Kourtney Kardashian have since picked it up for their mom. When the momager passed the baton on a June 2019 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians to Kim, she broke down in tears. "I want you guys to be able to do this until you're my age and one of your kids takes over. That's the joy," the In the Kitchen With Kris author told the KKW Beauty creator at the time. "It's just the thought of actually not doing at my house. … I'm getting emotional. It makes me sad. It does. It makes me so sad. It's just that magic that you can make, and make everybody feel so amazing on one night a year. It's that love." Jenner added: "It's not just a party. It's changing of the guards." After getting her mom's "blessing," Kim went on to explain her decision to take over the party planning. "Our Christmas Eve party was always this fun party that I just remember being friends and family and my grandparents and cousins. It was just the best night ever," the Selfish author said in a confessional. "But my mom's been doing it for so long that it's turned into something different. It's kind of a party just for my mom and mostly her friends. We want it to be a place that we can just have fun and it's all of our friends and definitely family and my mom's friends, too. But a good mix of both so we can have a good time and really just enjoy each other." From Kim reuniting with Paris Hilton one year, to North meeting Santa Claus, the bash is always a memorable one for lucky guests. The famous bash, however, doesn't always go off without a hitch. Khloé Kardashian announced in December 2020 that the family's beloved celebration would not be happening for the first time in 40 years amid the coronavirus pandemic. "The Covid cases are getting out of control in CA," she said via Twitter. "So we decided that we're not doing a Christmas Eve party this year. It's the first time we will not be having a Christmas Eve party since 1978 I believe." Scroll down to take a look back at some of the family's most iconic Christmas parties over the years — and see how they've evolved.  Khloé announced in December 2020 that due to COVID-19 cases “getting out of control” in California, the family decided not to host their annual party. It will be the first time since 1978 that the family has not thrown a big bash for the holiday. YouTube  Celebrity guests, including Hilton and Jennifer Lopez, enjoyed a hot dog stand, sledding, a John Legend concert and an Instagram-worthy light tunnel. Jenner gushed over the party on Larsa Pippen’s Instagram Story. Clockwise from top left: Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram; Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram; Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Instagram; Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram  Not only was this Khloé's first year rocking a baby bump, but Christina Aguilera attended and Toni Braxton performed Christmas favorites with Babyface. Clockwise from top left: Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Snapchat; Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Instagram; Courtesy Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Snapchat; Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Snapchat  Kim and Hilton reunited for the first time in years with the Simple Life star writing on Instagram, “Lovely evening celebrating the holidays with @KimKardashian.” Courtesy Paris Hilton/Instagram  Kim’s eldest was all smiles meeting Santa and enjoying a gingerbread house at the 2015 holiday bash. Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram  Malika Haqq sat on Saint Nick’s lap this year while Khloé, Kylie and Kendall Jenner showed off monochromatic looks. Clockwise from top left: Courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram; Courtesy Kris Jenner/Instagram; Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram; Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  After visiting the L.A. Children’s Hospital, the E! stars posed for photo booth pictures. Courtesy Kim Kardashian  Brody Jenner joined this year’s festivities, falling asleep with a Santa Claus decoration in his arms, as well as a bottle of Jameson. Courtesy Brody Jenner/Instagram |
| Tinsley Mortimer: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me! Posted: 19 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST  She’s just like Us! Tinsley Mortimer revealed 25 fun facts that even the most hardcore Real Housewives of New York City fans don’t know — and they’re (mostly) shockingly relatable. Mortimer, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly about her favorites, including her favorite snacks and preferred deodorant, which might already be in your house. The Southern Charm author doesn’t hold back — even revealing what kind of underwear she prefers. Like most of America, the Bravo alum tuned in for HBO Max’s Friends reunion in May. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer all returned for the special to share special memories and shed some tears. They weren’t the only ones in need of a tissue. Mortimer reveals her emotional reaction to the TV special below. The Virginia native’s funnier revelations are her quirky shoe preferences. Mortimer claims she will “actually feel angry” when she sees people wearing a common summer style, but she also has requirements for her high heels. Of course, Mortimer isn’t quite the average dog owner. She feeds her dogs three times a day, and they might eat better than we do. Keep scrolling to learn 25 things about Mortimer: 1. I can't live without Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers. |
| Trevor Noah Files Lawsuit After Alleging Doctor Botched 2020 Surgery Posted: 18 Dec 2021 06:15 PM PST  Going to court. Trevor Noah has filed a lawsuit against a New York City-based orthopedic surgeon and hospital after an allegedly botched operation in 2020. The Daily Show host, 37, filed a complaint last month, citing negligence after having "serious personal injuries" upon his recovery from surgery. According to the court docs obtained by Us Weekly, the Born a Crime author alleges that such ailments left him "rendered sick, sore lame and disabled.”. Per the complaint, the South Africa native further claimed that he also "sustained severe nervous shock, mental anguish, severe emotional distress and great physical pain" amid his recovery, noting that he was "confined to bed and home for a long period of time" and has been "prevented from engaging in his usual occupation." The docs also alleged that "since some of his injuries are of a permanent nature, he will continue to suffer similar damages in the future." Noah claimed that the defendants — including the Hospital for Special Surgery — were "negligent and careless in failing to treat and care for [him] in a careful and skillful manner." Details about what type of surgery the TV host had and why remain private. In response to the comedian's suit, the hospital has denied any claims of wrongdoing. "HSS received a complaint filed on behalf of Mr. Trevor Noah. We have shared with Mr. Noah's attorney a detailed rebuttal to the claims, which are meritless," a representative for the hospital told Law & Crime via a statement earlier this month. "Due to HIPAA, we are restricted by law from addressing publicly specific aspects of the treatment of any patient. HSS is committed to excellence in the care we provide to each of the more than 150,000 patients we treat each year. This commitment has made HSS the world's leading academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, consistently ranked #1 in orthopedics globally and nationally." Per its website, HSS is one of the oldest orthopedic hospitals in the United States. "HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health," a description on its website read. "At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 12 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report (2021-2022). HSS has also been among the top-ranked hospitals for both orthopedics and rheumatology for 30 consecutive years." While Noah, for his part, hadn't publicly addressed his 2020 surgery, he aired a late-night episode on November 19 before his November 23 operation. After seven days off, he later returned to the show on November 30.
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| Charli XCX Cancels 'SNL' Performance, Show Has 'Limited Cast' Amid COVID-19 Concerns Posted: 18 Dec 2021 02:53 PM PST Live from New York, it’s a much smaller Saturday Night Live. NBC confirms to Us Weekly that the cast will be downsized and live audience removed amid concerns about the rise in positive COVID-19 cases. “Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight's taping of Saturday Night Live and the show will have limited cast and crew,” a spokesperson for SNL said in a statement to Us on Saturday, December 18. “The show continues to follow government safety guidelines in addition to a rigorous testing protocol.” The announcement was made at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, less than seven hours before the broadcast. It isn’t clear which cast members will be included in season 46, episode 9. Paul Rudd is set to host from Studio 8H, marking his fifth time hosting, but musical guest Charli XCX has announced her performances — which would have included special guests Caroline Polacheck as well as Christine and the Queens — were canceled. “Due to the limited crew at tonight’s taping of SNL my musical performances will no longer be able to go ahead. I am devastated and heartbroken,” the singer, 29, shared via Instagram on Saturday afternoon. “Myself, Caroline, Christine and all of our crews and teams have worked so hard all week alongside the SNL team to bring the most amazing musical performance to live. It can’t happen this time, but I’ll be back! I am verdantly safe and healthy but of course very sad. Please look after yourselves out there and make sure you get vaccinated if you haven’t already. Lots of love, Charli.” SNL’s scaling down comes amid skyrocketing positive COVID-19 cases in New York City have forced various other productions to close their doors. Broadway shows including Hamilton, Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill and more have gone dark amid breakthrough cases of the delta and omicron variants. Even The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes unexpectedly closed. MSG Entertainment announced on Friday, December 19, that the Rockettes took their last bow for 2021 more than two weeks ahead of schedule. "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," MSG Entertainment said in a statement. "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." After the downsized December 18 episode, the Saturday Night Live cast will go on their traditional holiday hiatus. The comedy is expected to return to NBC in January. |
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