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- Getting Festive! How Celebs Celebrated Christmas 2021
- Did Pete Davidson’s Mom Attend the Kardashians’ Christmas Eve Party?
- Time to ‘Reflect’! Tayshia Adams Takes Solo Trip After Zac Clark Split
- Splits! Engagements! The Biggest Kardashian-Jenner Moments of 2021
- Jon and Ygritte Forever! Kit Harington and Rose Leslie’s Relationship Timeline
- Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About These Leather Backpacks
- In Love! Bachelor Nation Couples Celebrate Their 1st Christmases Together
- She Said Yes! JoJo Is Engaged to ‘Most Thoughtful’ BF Dexter Darden
- Amy Duggar Tests Positive for COVID-19 During Christmas Holiday
- Inside the Kardashian-Jenner Family's Christmas Celebrations
- Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's Relationship Timeline
- So Merry! Lily Collins, Charlie McDowell Celebrate 1st Christmas As Newlyweds
- The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Lisa Barlow: A Day in My Life
- Queen Elizabeth II Honors Late Prince Philip in Christmas Address
- Feeling Festive! How Celebrity Newlyweds Spent Their 1st Christmas
- How BiP’s Ashley and Jared Honored 'The Bachelor' at Their Coffee Shop
- Jake Paul: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me!
- Music Moment! Duchess Kate Plays Piano During Christmas TV Special
- Ariana Grande Deactivates Twitter Account
- Alec Baldwin Thanks Supporters Amid ‘Tough Time’ After ‘Rust’ Shooting
| Getting Festive! How Celebs Celebrated Christmas 2021 Posted: 26 Dec 2021 11:00 AM PST 'Tis the season! It's no surprise that stars love to celebrate Christmas just like Us. From cooking with their families to wearing matching pajamas, celebrities embrace the joy of the holiday season and share photos from the festivities when December 25 rolls around. Prior to Christmas, Jana Kramer got real about marking the holiday for the first time since her divorce from Mike Caussin. (The duo — who share daughter Jolie, 5, and son Jace, 3 — split in April after nearly six years of marriage and finalized their divorce in July.) "I wanted to start a whole new tradition since this year's the first one making new traditions [since my divorce]," the actress, 38, exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month. "So, I decided to put a tree in the master as well because trees just make me smile." Kramer noted that she wanted to include her children in the creation of new traditions. "What I'm looking forward to the most this Christmas is just making new memories with my kids. Enjoying every single minute and being truly blessed that it's us three. And we're happy and healthy," she continued. "We're also going to make some cookies because that was always a tradition growing up with my mom too." The One Tree Hill alum told Us in November that she was not ready to scrap all of the customs that she and Caussin, 34, had with the kids. "I'm looking forward to it, but I'm scared of it too," she explained at the time. "I want to do some of the same things that we've always done with the kids, which is, like, they [bake] cookies and decorate the tree together and open one gift on Christmas Eve." All in all, Kramer — who spent Thanksgiving apart from her children as they celebrated with the former football player — knew the holidays would be difficult for her post-divorce. "I can honestly barely talk about it without getting emotional," she confessed. "It's going to be rough." As for Reese Witherspoon, she revealed her one Christmas wish during her Wednesday, December 22, appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. "We're just doing the regular stuff. We're gonna be with my mom and hanging out with the whole family. Oh yeah, we dress up," she shared. "Trying to get all the family members in one picture is really my goal for the year." Witherspoon, 45, then quipped: "All I want for Christmas is all my kids in one photo. Smiling. Hopefully, smiling." Scroll through the gallery below to see how stars celebrated Christmas this year.  “Sending some love from us ❤️☃️💚,” the Umbrella Academy star captioned an Instagram selfie with his dog on Saturday. Courtesy of Elliot Page/Instagram  The This Is Us star celebrated her son Gus’ first Christmas alongside husband Taylor Goldsmith, writing, “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Goldsmiths.” Courtesy of Mandy Moore/Instagram  The “Hotline Bling” rapper’s son Adonis couldn’t resist climbing all over his musical papa on Christmas Day. Courtesy of Drake/Instagram  “Merry Christmas from the pRat King and the Pratt Fam,” the Hills alum captioned a family photo with Montag and their son, Gunner, while all dressing up as characters from the Nutcracker. MEGA  The former Bachelorette celebrated her first Christmas with boyfriend Adam Woolard in matching striped pajamas. Courtesy of Hannah Brown/Instagram  “Merry Christmas everyone. From our family to yours,” the Jonas Brothers performer kissed his wife’s cheek as they cuddled up with their three dogs in front of a Christmas tree. Courtesy of Nick Jonas/Instagram  Cole Tucker scooped up the Princess Switch star in his arms for a cute Instagram snap on Saturday. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Stranger Things star cuddled rumored boyfriend Jake Bongiovi in front of a well-decorated Christmas tree via a Saturday Instagram post. Courtesy of Millie Bobby Brown/Instagram  The Grease actor read daughter Ella and son Benjamin a Christmas story on Saturday night. Courtesy of John Travolta/Instagram  “Fosse but make it Christmas 💃🏼🎅🏼,” Hyland captioned an Instagram snap with fiancé Wells Adams on Sunday, December 26. Courtesy of Sarah Hyland/Instagram  "Annual Christmas onesies except now we have a lil Santa 🥺," the Bachelor alum captioned an Instagram photo with the country crooner and their son, Dutton, on Saturday. Courtesy of Lauren Lane/Instagram  The Riverdale star posed with son River in front of their decorated Christmas tree, writing via Instagram, "Merry Christmas from your two fav Christmas party crashers 🎄." Courtesy of Vanessa Morgan/Instagram  "Feliz navidad!!!! 🎄 Celebrating Jesus and family today!!! ❤️❤️❤️ May your day be blessed and full of love!!! 🙏🏼," the Spy Kids star shared a holiday photo with the Big Time Rush singer and their three kids: Ocean, Kingston and Rio. Courtesy of Alexa PenaVega/Instagram  The Sweet Magnolias star had a busy Saturday to celebrate the holiday, complete with "tea with Teddy," ice skating with friends and a church service alongside her brood. Courtesy of Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram  "Merry Xmas from mom and dad," the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum captioned a selfie with her husband on Saturday. Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Geller/Instagram  The Bachelor in Paradise alum shared a photo with daughter Bella and son Charlie in front of their Christmas tree, writing, "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my crazy bunch!!!! 🎄" Courtesy of Carly Waddell/Instagram  The Coming Out Colton star shared a sweet snap with his boyfriend, Jordan C. Brown, and his pet dog on Christmas Eve. Courtesy of Colton Underwood/Instagram  "Merry Christmas from our fam to you! ❤️🎄❤️," the Bachelor in Paradise alum captioned a Friday snap with his husband and their three kids, all wearing matching holiday pajamas. Courtesy of Jade Roper Tolbert/Instagram  The "Bodak Yellow" rapper showcased her elaborate Christmas setup on Friday via Instagram, which included multiple large trees. Courtesy of Cardi B/Instagram  "Merry Christmas Eve! 💚🎄❤️ I love the tradition of family, one gift, and dad reading the Christmas story," the pregnant TLC personality captioned an Instagram photo. Courtesy of Tori Roloff/Instagram  The Emily in Paris star gushed over the pair's first festive celebrations since their nuptials earlier this year, writing on Saturday, December 25, "A very Merry first married Christmas from our lil fam." Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pro dancer donned matching pajamas with husband Carson McCallister and their son, Leo, via an Instagram Story snap on Christmas Eve. Courtesy of Whitney Carson/Instagram  "Santa came," the Pitch Perfect actress captioned an Instagram Story pic in front of her Christmas tree. Courtesy of Rebel Wilson/Instagram  "Soaking wet rats at the carnival! Merry Christmas Eve! I know not everyone can be with their loved ones right now but prayers for a happy Christmas and better year ahead. sending love to you all," the Cravings founder wrote via an Instagram post, alongside a selfie with the Grammy winner. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  "Merry Christmas ✨ ❣️ enjoying our last quiet Christmas Morning," the fashion entrepreneur wrote via Instagram on Saturday, cradling her baby bump. "Next year will look a lot different 🥰 & we couldn't be more excited!" Courtesy of Raven Gates/Instagram  The Trainwreck actress donned a red onesie as she hung up ornaments on her family tree. Courtesy of Amy Schumer/Instagram  "Attempting a family photo after waking up at 4:45am on Christmas Day looks like," the former Bravo personality captioned a Saturday Instagram photo with daughter Aspen and sons Hart and Hayes, while they opened up presents. Courtesy of Meghan King/Instagram  Akins, 32, posted a photo of the couple’s four daughters — Willa Gray, 6, Ada James, 4, Lennon Love, 22 months, and Lillie Carolina, 1 month — in matching dresses as they stood in front of a tree decorated with lights. “Merry Christmas y’all,” she wrote on Friday, December 24. Courtesy of Lauren Akins/Instagram  Kramer and her kids wore matching pajamas to celebrate Christmas Eve with their loved ones. Courtesy of Jana Kramer/Instagram  “Very Christmasy over here,” the athlete, 46, wrote via Instagram on Friday. “Coffee & wine (I promise the wine was yesterday) Happy Christmas eve who’s more excited me or the kiddies? @victoriabeckham.” Courtesy of David Beckham/Instagram  Witherspoon got her wish when daughter Ava, 22, and sons Deacon, 18, and Tennessee, 9, posed for a sweet photo in front of the Christmas tree. “Where I want to be. With my family. By a fire. Laughing. Enjoying each other’s company,” she captioned a series of Christmas Eve photos. “Sending you & your dearest HUGE holiday hugs! From our family to yours.” Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram (2) |
| Did Pete Davidson’s Mom Attend the Kardashians’ Christmas Eve Party? Posted: 26 Dec 2021 08:13 AM PST  It's safe to say Pete Davidson is officially keeping up with the Kardashians. Kim Kardashian's comedian beau’s mom was rumored to have attended the family's annual Christmas Eve party on Friday, December 24. While the 28-year-old Saturday Night Live star was not pictured at the festive gathering, eagle-eyed fans speculated that his mom, Amy Davidson, might have made the coveted guest list. The 41-year-old Skims mogul’s sister Khloé Kardashian posted an Instagram gallery of her silver party dress on Friday, and several fans thought they saw Amy, 52, in the background of one of the snaps. Social media users started flooding the 37-year-old Revenge Body host’s comments, discussing the merry party’s special guests. “IS AMY DAVIDSON (PETE'S MOM) W/ THE KARJENNER'S ON XMAS EVE !?,” an Instagram user speculated, as several other fans agreed. While the reality TV stars have not confirmed the final guest list for their soiree, other social media followers weighed in that the woman in question was either wedding planner Mindy Weiss or the Kardashians’ cousin Cici Bussey. The KKW Beauty CEO has been linked to Davidson since late October, the same month she hosted SNL. The romance came 10 months after she filed for divorce from Kanye West, with whom she shares daughters North, 8, and Chicago, 3, and sons Saint, 6, and Psalm, 2. Amid the 44-year-old rapper's public pleas to get Kardashian back in recent months, the reality star filed a petition to be declared legally single on December 10.  "Kim knows Kanye is a good person and respects him. She was surprised by his comments about wanting to get back together," an insider told Us earlier this month, adding that Davidson "is not worried about Kanye trying to get back with Kim" as "he's very laid-back and understanding." The source added, "Pete's mom really likes Kim and thinks she's very sweet. Kim and Pete are still having fun, but things are really heating up." Prior to the Christmas Eve bash, Kardashian was spotted in Davidson's native Staten Island for a movie date on Saturday, December 18. Another source subsequently told Us that she's "loving" spending time in his neck of the woods because it's "more low-key than L.A." The twosome were also spotted in New York City earlier this week. "Kim and Pete are in the infatuation phase," a third source told Us. "They have so much fun with each other, he makes her laugh and they're having fun right now.” The Kardashian-Jenner family has been holding their annual Christmas Eve party for decades, with Kris Jenner handing over the hosting duties to her kids in 2018. "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," Kim said in a KUWTK confessional in 2019. "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." |
| Time to ‘Reflect’! Tayshia Adams Takes Solo Trip After Zac Clark Split Posted: 26 Dec 2021 07:04 AM PST  Taking it all in. Nearly one month after Tayshia Adams and fiancé Zac Clark called it quits on their engagement, she is taking her first post-split holiday in stride. "Beautiful, serene morning. Merry Christmas, everyone," the former Bachelorette season 16 star, 31, said via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 25, while standing on an empty beach in Laguna Beach, California. "And, it's honestly raining. It's full-on raining, right now. It's so magical." The ABC series cohost wore a cozy fleece-lined jacket and a red beanie, captioning her Story slide, "Merry Christmas to you & yours."  In a second caption, she opened up about how she was feeling in the moment, writing, "No better place to give gratitude, pray & reflect." Hours earlier, the California native was all smiles as she spent Christmas Eve with her family — laughing alongside her brothers. Nearly one month earlier, the former phlebotomist and the New Jersey native, 37, ended their engagement nearly one year after their proposal aired in December 2020. The duo, who first met on season 16 of the ABC series, "couldn't fully commit to each other," a source previously told Us Weekly in November. "They eventually realized it wasn't going to work and their relationship ran its course," the insider added, noting that they hadn't begun wedding planning. "It's going to be a hard breakup for the two of them." Weeks after their split, the Bachelor in Paradise alum admitted she was "heartbroken" amid the breakup when she and Kaitlyn Bristowe cohosted season 18’s Men Tell All special. "Tayshia, that day, was beside herself. I'm so proud of her for being so professional and being able to show up and put a smile on her face and do a great job hosting while going through it," Bristowe, 36, recalled on Us Weekly's "Here for the Right Reasons" podcast earlier this month. "I know she was just really struggling that day because the news had broke, and she was really upset." Adams, for her part, wasn't completely ready to discuss her public breakup shortly after filming the MTA special, in which she walked off the stage to collect her thoughts. "I really said all I had to say on that stage," the lifestyle influencer explained on the December 7 episode of the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast. "I don't really have anything to add to it just because I'm still going through it all. And yeah, I spoke my peace. And one day, when I feel like I have more to say, I'm sure we can talk about it all." Adams continued, "It was just very heavy, but I had a job to do at the same time, and so I'm really happy I was able to be surrounded by all of you guys and be supported by that. But it doesn't make any of that easier." |
| Splits! Engagements! The Biggest Kardashian-Jenner Moments of 2021 Posted: 26 Dec 2021 07:00 AM PST Can’t stop keeping up! The Kardashian-Jenner family stayed booked and busy throughout 2021, sharing their highs and lows with the world, from breakups to engagements. The year started with a jaw-dropping divorce as Kim Kardashian ended her six-year marriage to Kanye West. Before news broke of their split, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the duo had a “big fight” that left the Skims CEO feeling “done” with the relationship. “Kanye blew up at Kim and she was really upset,” the insider noted at the time, adding that things between the pair seemingly never “healed” after the argument. As Keeping Up With the Kardashians came to an end, Kim broke her silence on the struggles she was facing at home. “I just honestly can’t do this anymore,” she said during a June episode. “Why am I still in this place where I’m stuck for years? Like, he goes and moves to a different state every year. I have to be, like, together so I can raise the kids. He’s an amazing dad, he’s done an amazing job.” The reality star believed West “deserves someone who will support his every move and go follow him all over the place and move to Wyoming,” which wasn’t something she was willing to do. “I feel like a f–king failure,” she said. “It’s my third f–king marriage. Yeah, I feel like a f–king loser. But I can’t even think about that. I want to be happy.” The Yeezy designer, however, made it clear that he wasn’t giving up on his marriage, frequently attempting to get Kim back throughout the year. A source told Us in December 2021 that the California native was “surprised” by West’s comments, but she didn’t see a way to salvage the relationship. Kim wasn’t the only family member whose love life made headlines in 2021. Her sister Kourtney Kardashian caught fans’ attention with her and Travis Barker‘s PDA-filled romance before they got engaged in the fall. The Poosh founder’s relatives gushed over the romantic proposal, which took place on a beach in Malibu in October 2021. “Congratulations to the most beautiful, adorable, affectionate, fabulous, made for each other couple in the world!” Kris Jenner captioned an Instagram slideshow at the time. “Love you guys!!!!!” Kourtney and the musician continued to give fans glimpses of their life together, from red carpet appearances to family getaways with their kids. (The E! personality shares Mason, Penelope and Reign with ex Scott Disick, while Barker shares son Landon and daughter Alabama with ex-wife Shanna Moakler.) Scroll down for a recap of the year’s most memorable Kardashian-Jenner moments:  The couple lovingly referred to as Kimye called it quits at the beginning of the year, with the makeup mogul filing for divorce in February. Both parties requested to share joint legal and physical custody of their four children: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. By December, Kim requested to be declared legally single and to restore her last name, claiming in court docs that her marriage was “irremediably broken.” West, however, made multiple attempts to win his estranged wife back, even dropping her name during a December benefit concert. The public plea came shortly after Kim confirmed her romance with Pete Davidson. (The musician, for his part, was briefly linked to Irina Shayk.) Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Kylie Cosmetics founder confirmed in September that she was expecting another child with Travis Scott, weeks after multiple sources revealed the pregnancy news to Us. “She has always wanted another kid close to [her daughter] Stormi’s age,” one insider noted. Another source told Us the duo, who welcomed Stormi in 2018, were thrilled to be expanding their family, adding, “The baby has absolutely brought them even closer together.” BeautifulSignaureIG/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in January that the longtime friends had taken their relationship to the next level, and nine months later, the drummer popped the question. The milestone was captured on camera, with a source adding, “Travis spent forever getting the details right. Kourtney was very surprised at the timing. They both have talked about their wedding and engagement before but Kourtney was very surprised.” Ciao Pix/Shutterstock  After they got back together in the summer of 2020, Us confirmed in June that the on-off couple called it quits once again. The pair, who share daughter True, wanted to “remain amicable toward each other and will continue to coparent,” a source revealed at the time. Six months later, however, things became messy as Maralee Nichols sued the NBA player for child support, claiming he fathered her son. An insider later told Us that Thompson told Khloé about the child himself as news of the paternity suit made headlines. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; MEGA  The Talentless cofounder’s feelings toward his ex and the Blink-182 drummer raised eyebrows in September as Kourtney’s former flame Younes Bendjima exposed alleged Instagram DMs from Disick slamming the couple’s major PDA. The New York native was “definitely embarrassed” his comments went viral, a source told Us in September 2021, adding, “He DMed him when he was in a heated moment and was just looking for him to react the same way being that they both dated Kourtney.” Shortly after the drama made headlines, Disick split from then-girlfriend Amelia Gray Hamlin. Kcr/Shutterstock; Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Scott and some of the Kardashian-Jenner family sparked backlash after an incident at the rapper’s Astroworld Festival caused the deaths of 10 audience members. Kendall and Kylie both shared footage from the November 2021 concert via social media, causing fans to wonder why they didn’t publicly respond to the tragedy sooner. Scott, for his part, claimed the following month that he “didn’t know the exact details” of the situation until he got off the stage. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Strong Looks Better Naked author previously battled the coronavirus in early 2020, and revealed in October 2021 that she contracted the illness once again, along with her daughter. “Luckily I have been vaccinated so all will be ok. We will be over here in quarantine and following current guidelines,” Khloé tweeted at the time. Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  In May 2021, the model was criticized by fans for allegedly appropriating Mexican culture in an ad for her 818 Tequila, which featured her riding a horse and wearing braided pigtails. “What an incredible experience I have had thus far, learning about this beautiful place, it's beautiful culture, and the beautiful people!” she shared via Instagram at the time as social media users pointed out the stereotypical representation of indigenous communities. (She did not respond to the backlash, but she went on to disable comments on her Instagram page.) The controversy followed Kendall’s now-infamous 2017 Pepsi commercial, which many believed mocked the Black Lives Matter movement. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock |
| Jon and Ygritte Forever! Kit Harington and Rose Leslie’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 26 Dec 2021 06:02 AM PST Love on the set! Kit Harington and Rose Leslie met while filming season 2 of Game of Thrones in 2011. While Harington starred as Jon Show in the HBO hit, Leslie made several appearances as Ygritte during seasons 2 to 4. While the actress' character was killed off in 2014, the twosome had begun an offscreen romance. After briefly calling it quits in 2013, Us Weekly broke the news that Harington and Leslie were back on in the summer of 2014. The Pompeii star later spoke candidly about falling for his costar in an interview with Vogue Italia. "Because the country is beautiful, because the Northern Lights are magical, and because it was there that I fell in love," Harington gushed in May 2016. "If you're already attracted to someone and then they play your love interest in the show, it becomes very easy to fall in love." Five years into their romance, the How to Train Your Dragon voice actor got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime love. While Leslie accepted, Harington revealed during an October 2017 interview that he fumbled the big moment. "I did have some plans to do it, I was going to string up some lights in some trees and do all the romantic stuff …" he told British TV host Jonathan Ross. "But we were in the country and we were under this beautiful night sky and had a log fire burning and red wine, and I blew my load early. … Sorry, that's a really bad expression!" "I was meant to do it the day after with the lights. What I meant to say was, I popped my question a bit early," Harington clarified. "Not blew my load." The twosome exchanged vows in June 2018. Three months later, Harington gushed about his wife backstage at the 2018 Emmy Awards. "I met my wife in this show, so in that way it gave me my future family, and my life from here on in," he said in September 2018. "That's the main thing it did for me, and it's changed it completely." Us confirmed in February 2021 that the lovebirds expanded their family, welcoming a baby boy five months after Leslie revealed she was pregnant. While the duo's love story is magical for GoT fans, Harington and Leslie have gone through their ups and downs. Scroll down to revisit their relationship timeline:  Harington and Leslie met while filming season 2 of Game of Thrones. HBO  The costars confirmed dating rumors when they were spotted out together in London in August 2012. GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images  After a year of dating, Harington and Leslie ended their romance in August 2013. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images  Us broke the news in August 2014 that Harington and Leslie had reunited three months earlier. “It’s casual right now and they're having fun,” an insider told Us at the time. "They're not moving in together or anything like that yet." Dave Benett/Getty Images  The twosome packed on the PDA during their red carpet debut at the 2016 Olivier Awards in London in April 2016. Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images  After dating on and off for five years, Harington and Leslie confirmed their engagement in September 2017. “Mr. K.C. Harington and Miss R.E. Leslie,” the post in The Times’ “Forthcoming Marriages” section read. “The engagement is announced between Kit, younger son of David and Deborah Harington of Worcestershire, and Rose, middle daughter of Sebastian and Candy Leslie of Aberdeenshire.” Jeff Spicer/Getty Images  The pair tied the knot in Scotland on June 23, 2018. Mark R. Milan/GC Images/Getty Images  Five months after their nuptials, a Russian model Olga Vlaslova claimed she had an affair with the actor. Harington’s rep denied the reports in a statement to Us in November 2018. “The allegations in this story are completely false,” the statement read. “He’s never even been to Luxembourg nor has he ever met Olga Vlaslova.” Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images  After the cheating rumors, the spouses put up a united front during Harington’s appearance on Saturday Night Live. In addition to exchanging “I love yous” during his opening monologue, the couple shared a kiss at the end of the April 2019 episode. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images  Weeks after the Game of Thrones series finale aired, news broke that Harington sought professional help at a treatment facility. “Kit has decided to utilize this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues,” his rep said in a statement to Us in May 2019. An insider told Us at the time that Harington “went to treatment” for Leslie.“He was living a very unhealthy lifestyle. He was stressed all the time and using unhealthy coping tools,” the insider said. “[She] loves him very much.She had been telling him to get into treatment for a little while now.” aul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images  Leslie revealed that she was pregnant with the couple's first child in September 2020, showing off her baby bump in a long black dress in U.K.'s Make magazine. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Leslie gushed about expecting her first child with Harington, telling The New York Post, “I am thrilled to be expecting, and I can’t wait to meet the new member of our family!” Broadimage/Shutterstock  “They have had a baby boy and are very, very happy,” Harington’s rep confirmed to Us, announcing the arrival of the couple’s first child. Shutterstock  “Every day, I wake up and I look after this little human and now we’re part of a unit together,” the Eternals actor told Access Hollywood. “I think the thing that surprises me most about fatherhood is you are now a unit, the three of you, and that’s a whole new dynamic you need to find. I pretty much find every day as he grows and changes, how does that change you? It’s a beautiful thing, it really is.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Harington and Leslie wore Saint Laurent and Oscar de la Renta, respectively, at the 2021 Met Gala in September. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Buzzzz-o-Meter: Stars Are Buzzing About These Leather Backpacks Posted: 26 Dec 2021 05:00 AM PST It’s time to celebrate. As Hollywood gets ready for New Year's Eve and the start of 2022, they’re getting ready to party and meet their goals. Anyone ringing in the new year at a party will want to pop some bubbly, but that doesn’t have to mean champagne. There’s a prosecco from an A-list wedding designer that’s sure to keep the celebration fun. Those who prefer liquor to wine can check out a spirit that’s ideal for a winter night in. Meanwhile, the optimists setting healthy New Years’ resolutions can check out the latest juice craze that has the celebs going wild. It’s loaded with antioxidants and can help the immune system — but the best part about this juice? It’s not green. If you are hoping to travel more next year, you’re not alone. This Is Us star Mandy Moore loves a leather goods brand that supports women and has the perfect backpacks for traveling across the country — or just to the office. Scroll down to check out the products Hollywood is buzzing about this week:  Looking to amp up your New Year’s Eve bash? This light and effervescent wine is sure to add some stylish sparkle. ($28, verawangparty.com) Vera Wang  Made with no added sugars, this fruity drink is loaded with antioxidants, antiinflammatory properties and immunity boosters — making it ideal for post-workout recovery. ($29.47 for 8-pack, cherrish.com) Cherrish  Filled with antioxidant oils — like coconut, marula and argan — this skin treatment will soothe sore muscles as it deeply moisturizes. Bonus: It’s a perfect gift for anyone in your life! Use code TAKE10 to take $10 off! ($29.95, parasilk.com) Parasilk  This limited edition spirit, which boasts flavors of fruit, honey, cinnamon and ginger, encapsulates the delight of snuggling up by the fire. ($115, reservebar.com) Glenmorangie  Mandy Moore is a fan of this bag from Parker Clay, a leather goods brand that provides women in Ethiopia with job training and resources to rebuild after leaving lives of exploitation. ($228, parkerclay.com) Parker Clay |
| In Love! Bachelor Nation Couples Celebrate Their 1st Christmases Together Posted: 25 Dec 2021 02:00 PM PST Love and Christmas! After several Bachelor Nation stars found love on the ABC franchise this year, many have geared up for a special holiday season with their newfound partners. "Santa brought my Christmas present a little early this year After the elementary school teacher, 28, and the Canada native, 27, got their photos taken with Saint Nick, the pair had a low-key celebration in her hometown of Minneapolis. "We've got the boys, we got their cup-cups," Young shared Instagram Story footage on Saturday of her fiancé feeding their dogs, Percy and Chief, in the car before they took the pups for a walk around town. Shortly after the Bradley University alum accepted a proposal from the Texas resident during the Tuesday, December 21, season finale, the pair gushed about their future plans and starting a life together. "We're thinking summertime," Olukoya exclusively told Us Weekly after the finale aired. "In the near future, we'll put it that way." While they've already begun wedding plans, the former Bachelorette contestant revealed during After the Final Rose that he was set to move to his love's Minnesota in a few months and that they've started house hunting. "We are tired, but excited, running on adrenaline, just really happy that we can be out in the open. Just do, like, the smallest things, like, I think we're both really excited to walk through the airport together," Michelle told Us. "That's been something that's crossing my mind. We can finally get to do that today." Olukoya, for his part, agreed with his fiancée, explaining that the duo is ready to embrace the "little things" as a couple before teasing their holiday plans: "We're visiting family, that's for sure. We're gonna be bouncing back and forth, but it's gonna be a great time." The Bachelorette season 18 couple are not the only franchise couple to bask in their first holiday as a duo. Young's Bachelorette predecessor, Katie Thurston, and boyfriend John Hersey — with whom she announced her relationship two months earlier — were all giggles during their Christmas Eve celebration. "This is Katie and John inhale helium," the California native, 27, explained via a Friday Instagram Story video. After gulping the air, the former bank marketing manager, 30, exclaimed, "Merry Christmas, everybody," before Hersey joined in, laughing. Scroll below to see how Bachelor couples celebrated their first Christmas together:  “Believe it or not, but I had to drag Michelle’s cute butt to go take a picture with Santa. Merry Christmas everyone!!! 🤶🏽🎅🏽✌🏽,” Olukoya captioned an Instagram snap with his fiancée and Santa Claus while the pair celebrated the holiday in Minneapolis. Courtesy of Michelle Young/Instagram  “All I want for Christmas is you 🎄,” the former pageant queen shared a selfie with her fellow Bachelor in Paradise contestant, whom she got engaged to during the August finale. The attorney replied, “You can have whatever you like 😘🎄.” Courtesy of Maurissa Gunn/Instagram  The Bachelor season 25 alum captioned an Instagram Story pic with her fiancé with two white hearts. Courtesy of Serena Pitt/Instagram  The BiP couple spent the holidays together with their respective families, donning matching Christmas sweaters. Courtesy of Thomas Jacobs/Instagram  Thurston and Hersey had fun with helium balloons while wishing their social media followers a happy holiday season. Courtesy of John Hersey/Instagra |
| She Said Yes! JoJo Is Engaged to ‘Most Thoughtful’ BF Dexter Darden Posted: 25 Dec 2021 01:54 PM PST They said yes! Caroline Stanbury, Nilsa Prowant and more celebs took major steps in their relationships in 2021. The Ladies of London alum confirmed via social media days after the new year that boyfriend Sergio Carrallo popped the question during a trip to Nepal. The engagement came less than six months after the pair made their relationship Instagram official. Stanbury was previously married to Cem Habib, from whom she split in December 2019. The exes share daughter Yasmine and twin sons Aaron and Zac. Weeks after confirming her engagement, Stanbury defended her relationship after receiving negative comments about the more than 10-year age gap between her and her fiancé. “Why is this so shocking?” she told Bravo Insider, noting that the reaction isn’t as severe when men date younger partners. Prowant, for her part, checked two big milestones off of her list within a few weeks. At the beginning of the holiday season, the MTV reality star revealed that she was expecting her first child, a baby boy, with then-boyfriend Gus Gazda. Soon after breaking the happy news, Gazda proposed. “On cloud nine The Florida native thanked her “kind, caring, strong” fiancé for always standing by her side — even through tough moments. “Gus, you’ve picked up the broken pieces of my heart and put them back together one by one. You never cease to amaze me. I can always count on you!” she wrote. “I know with you by my side I can get through anything. I would say yes over and over and over again. Every single time. Now…Let’s plan a wedding Scroll down to see which stars got engaged in 2021.  The Challenge: Double Agents contestant announced her engagement on December 8 while on a trip to Las Vegas. The couple, who have been dating for more than two years, celebrated the moment several months after Anderson revealed she suffered a miscarriage. The MTV personality previously spoke about her loss in January, telling Us exclusively that it was a “make or break” moment for her and Perez. Courtesy of Natalie Anderson/Instagram  Lotuaco, who appeared on Bachelor in Paradise season 6, announced that she was engaged on December 5. The Bachelor season 23 alum shared the news via Instagram with a simple caption: "One and DONE! 💍 I love you forever @njw_0401." "Thank you for waking up each day and loving me just the way you found me, and for the opportunity to love you back," Wehby wrote in his own lengthy Instagram tribute, which was sponsored by ring designer Tacori. "I truly don’t deserve you and I’m so relieved you didn’t figure that out before I got down on one knee." He added, "I can’t wait to start this next chapter of our life together, thanks for saying yes!" Kate Toney/Citrus Collection  The White Lotus actress' engagement to the producer made headlines on December 2, several months after going public with their romance in May. Matt Baron/Shutterstock (2)  "YES !!! ,," the Bachelor alum captioned her December 2 engagement announcement, less than one year after going Instagram official with Fogel. Courtesy of Amanda Stanton/Instagram  “1153 days... here's to thousands more. She said 'yes' ❤️,” the fitness trainer captioned a November 28 Instagram selfie of the pair. Courtesy of Jillian Michaels/Instagram  “My love. My life. My family. My future,” the Freaky Friday actress gushed via Instagram on November 28, sharing snaps of the happy couple looking at her diamond ring. Courtesy of Lindsay Lohan/Instagram  The Siesta Key star announced the news via Instagram on Wednesday, November 24, posting multiple photos from his proposal and a lengthy message. "I promised you that I’d be with you & only you till the day I ask you to marry me. Well today is that day where I asked you to be my forever n ever. Words can’t describe this feeling or emotions I’m feeling right now but I can’t stop smiling. The thing is I knew since the night I met you when I kept telling you this is destiny, I didn’t have a doubt in my mind that it wasn’t," he wrote. "We’ve been through so much together which has made it feel like a lifetime already but guess what that’s exactly what we get to do. I truly love every single thing about you & never could imagine life without you. You make me a better person every single day bringing out the best version of myself. I thank you for that Kenna." She later posted via both Instagram and TikTok, revealing that the proposal took place during a vacation with her family and closest friends, at the same location her parents went on their honeymoon. Courtesy of Garrett Miller/Instagram  The Today correspondent got engaged to her ex-fiancé a second time in November. The pair, who split in May 2020, originally got engaged in May 2019 after two years together. In an essay for Today, Martin explained that Brooks' second proposal was much more low-key than the first one. "It was beautiful, but it was different," the journalist wrote. "We were on a small fishing boat in the Bahamas. It was just the two of us and, lucky for us, a couple on another nearby boat told us afterward that they took a picture of us while Erik was proposing." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Home Improvement star announced his engagement via Instagram in November 2021. “You win some and you lose some,” he wrote alongside a photo of his fiancée showing off her ring. “I’m thankful for a win … finally!” Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  “11.11.2021,” the Twilight star captioned Instagram photos of the rose- and candle-filled, romantic proposal on November 13. “And just like that, all of my wishes came true.” Courtesy of Taylor Lautner/Instagram  "From the moment I met Chris I knew he was the one. I am in a state of pure bliss and I can’t believe I get to spend my life with my best friend," the Siesta Key star wrote via Instagram on November 4. Courtesy of Chloe Trautman/Instagram  The Spencer star revealed on November 2 that Meyer proposed after two years of dating. "I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it," Stewart said on The Howard Stern Show. "We're marrying, it's happening." Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  The actor opened up about his sexuality his memoir, You Can't Be Serious, and revealed he has been with his partner, Josh, for 11 years. "Obviously I am engaged to a man and our families will be there for the wedding," the Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle star told People in October 2021. "The big disagreement now is whether it's a huge wedding or a tiny wedding. I want the big ass Indian wedding. Josh, hates attention, [has said], 'Or we could just do quick 20-minute thing with our families and that's it.' So we have to meet halfway in the middle." Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post/MEGA  The Glee alum and the guitarist got engaged in October 2021 after nearly three years of dating, her rep confirmed to Us Weekly. “I’ve been the runaway bride,” the Voice mentor told Vogue in an interview published on October 29. “Now that I’ve found him, I won’t let him go. I will race to greet him at the altar.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former Bachelor host celebrated the beginning of his "next chapter" with Zima on October 25 after proposing in Napa Valley, California. The pair began dating in 2018. Courtest Chris Harrison/Instagram  The couple, who began dating in July 2020, got engaged on October 19 while on vacation in Greece. Courtesy Teresa Giudice/Instagram  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum announced she is engaged to her boyfriend of nearly a year in October. "I have no clue how @itsjaylanbanks pulled this big surprise off but I have not stopped balling my eyes out,” she wrote via Instagram. The news comes two months after the pair announced they are expecting their first child together. Courtesy of Jaylan Banks/Instagram  The drummer proposed to the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star on October 16 after less than a year of dating but more than a decade of friendship. Barker popped the question with an elaborate flower and candle display on the beach at the Rosewood Miramar, getting down on one knee at sunset. Ciao Pix/Shutterstock  The Southern Charm star announced her engagement to her boyfriend — whose last name she has not shared — on October 14 after seven months of dating. “I am so excited and I feel like I’ve been trying to hold this in for quite some time and it has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to do,” she exclusively told Us. Courtesy of Madison LeCroy/Instagram  Bryant and Weber both shared photos via Instagram on October 9, Bryant’s 28th birthday, to announce their engagement and show off her sparkling diamond ring. “For anyone who knows me personally you know how badly I have always wanted to meet my person. To be with the one God intended me to have a life with,” she captioned the happy snap. “I can’t express the happiness I feel in my heart right now. You are such a great man and I am so excited to marry you @iamchasebryant 💍” Courtesy Chase Bryant/Instagram  The former Bachelor proposed to his wife two years after their wedding, explaining in an October 3 YouTube video: "The ring I gave her on The Bachelor was obviously paid for. We never really felt like it was something I chose for her, so I got her another ring." Photo by Matias Che Ezcurra/@matiasezcurraphotography  One year after announcing her split from Ant Anstead, Flip or Flop star Christina Haack revealed she's engaged to realtor Joshua Hall. She showed off photos via Instagram in September 2021 with her engagement ring clearly visible. "❤️♾🔒🗝 💍," she captioned the snaps Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  Jordana Brewster and Mason Morfit "JB soon to be JBM," the Fast and the Furious star wrote via Instagram on September 14, posing next to the tech company CEO. The pair were first linked in July 2020. Courtesy of Jordana Brewster/Instagram  The actress debuted her engagement ring at the Met Gala on September 13. Shutterstock; Inset: MEGA  The Almost Famous actress announced the relationship milestone via Instagram on September 13, writing, "Let's go! 👰♀️💒🤵🏻♂️." Courtesy Kate Hudson/Instagram  “I can’t f–king believe it,” the singer captioned an Instagram video of her and Asghari on September 12, showing off her new ring. “The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them," his manager told Us Weekly. Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars winner and real estate developer got engaged in September after two years of dating. “I think the right person makes you want to get married again,” Burke told Us in 2019 after several months of dating Rigsby. “I would have said ‘hell no’ a year ago. ‘Hard no!'” Michael Simon/Shutterstock  The Carrie Diaries alum shared the news on September 7. "I want to be with you everywhere!" she captioned a series of happy photos via Instagram. "And now I get to. We got engaged!!! YAHHHHOOOOOO! He's my best friend, the greatest man I know & a real bad bitch. I feel pure joy beginning the rest of our lives together." Courtesy of AnnaSophia Robb/Instagram  The stars of Netflix's Bling Empire are engaged, they announced on August 31. "Dear God, Thank you for everything in my life! 🙏 ❤️," Lee captioned an Instagram photo of Chan popping the question. Chan's social media posts revealed that the proposal took place in Paris on August 30. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The country crooner announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend via Instagram on August 23. “I’m not her boyfriend anymore ❤️,” he wrote alongside a photo from the proposal at the Lyric Oxford Theater in Mississippi. “WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!! 💍” Ryan captioned two snaps outside the venue after saying yes. Courtesy Caleigh Ryan/Instagram(2)  The Big Brother season 21 alum announced her engagement via social media on August 22 during a trip to Paris. Courtesy of Christie Murphy/Instagram  "She said, 'She’d have her people call my people,'" the Modern Family alum wrote via Instagram on August 22, captioning three photos of the couple who have been together since 2017. Courtesy of Eric Stonestreet/Instagram  "I want to share something with you guys. We're engaged," Mike Shouhed said during the season 9 Shahs of Sunset reunion special on August 22, sitting next to Paulina Ben-Cohen. "I want to share that with everybody today." Courtesy of Mike Shouhed/Instagram  "I hit the Jacq-pot. You are quite simply the greatest person I have ever known," Clementi wrote via Instagram on August 19. "From the mundane to the insane, life is so fun with you. I love you infinitely and cannot wait to marry the absolute sh*t out of you. #enGAYged." Toboni, who proposed, added in her own post, "I feel so incredibly lucky to have found such a goofy, smart, funny, kind soul in you. Thank you for making me laugh everyday. I can’t wait to do this forever. Love you." Courtesy of Instagram/Kassandra Clementi  The couple confirmed their engagement via Instagram on August 17. Fleming, who previously appeared on season 22 of The Bachelor, called the realtor's proposal "the best surprise." Albert Azouz  The Canadian athletes got engaged in August 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics. Simmerling, a cyclist, announced the news via Instagram, revealing she popped the question to the soccer player on a “camping trip we’ll never forget.” The four-time Olympian continued in her caption, “I asked my best friend to spend the rest of her life with me aaaand SHE SAID YAAASSSSS! My heart is so full. I love you with all that I am.” The bronze medalist was shocked. “Through my ugly crying I could barely hear what you said, but what I do know is that spending the rest of my life with you by my side is the greatest gift,” Labbé, a goalie, shared via Instagram. “My heart and soul are complete with you in my life. I feel safe, calm and hopeful that no matter what comes our way we will be ok. My best friend, my soulmate, my rock, my FIANCÉE.” Courtesy of Georgia Simmerling/Instagram  Us confirmed on August 12 that Meghan King's ex-husband popped the question one month prior, with an insider noting that the newly engaged couple are excited about their "new chapter." O'Connor also detailed the relationship milestone via Instagram, writing, "Jimmy asked me to marry him in the most intimate and personal way." Courtesy Kortnie O'Connor/Instagram; Courtesy Jim Edmonds/Instagram  The One Tree Hill alum announced the couple's engagement on August 10. "So it turns out that being your favorite person’s favorite person is the actual best feeling on planet Earth," she wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of Hughes proposing to her in a boat. Courtesy of Sophia Bush/Instagram  When Paul Walker's daughter seemingly announced her engagement via Instagram on August 9 with a video showing her ring, Thornton-Allan commented, "Forever and always." Courtesy of Louis Thornton-Allan  The Awkward alum popped the question to the psychologist while on a trip to Paris. He shared their happy news via Instagram in August 2021. “The love of my life said oui,” he captioned an Instagram gallery of the big moment. They had a picnic on the lawn beneath the Eiffel Tower with champagne, pink balloons and multiple bouquets of flowers. Courtesy Beau Mirchoff/Instagram  The NASCAR star announced via Instagram on July 30 that he proposed to his longtime girlfriend after five years of dating. “Soooooo yeah … I have no idea why the hell I waited so long!! Here’s to forever babe, love you,” Wallace captioned a series of photos of the romantic waterfall engagement. Courtesy of Bubba Wallace/Instagram  The HGTV host announced on July 28 via Instagram that he popped the question to Merrell. In the snap, she is wearing a large teardrop-shaped diamond ring and her hand rests on top of his. Pennington added the caption, "It’s the 'yes' for me…" Courtesy Ty Pennington/Instagram  Us confirmed on July 21 that the Vanderpump Rules star and her Australian beau are engaged after Shay was spotted wearing a diamond ring in Los Angeles one day prior. Courtesy of Scheana Shay/Instagram  “I said YES to my soul mate,” the Below Deck: Mediterranean alum wrote via Instagram on July 14, while showing off her ring in Portofino, Italy. “The first time we met I called him my future husband before I even knew his name (behind his back- that would just be creepy) and now the most romantic proposal on a hilltop overlooking the bay of Portofino 🥰❤️ Just in time for my 30th Birthday today. Sooooo overwhelmed and in love.” Courtesy Brooke Laughton/Instagram  Amrit Kapai surprised his longtime boyfriend, Nicholas Kouchoukos, with a romantic proposal on the July 14, 2021, episode of Family Karma. He popped the question on a boat in the Miami Harbor surrounded by their friends. "So I don't tell you nearly enough that I love you. You're everything I need, and I've known for a while now that I can't do life without you. You're a good person, and you're gonna be such a good father," he said in the episode. "Remember when we first started dating, you told me you needed to protect your heart, and I said you don't have to worry about that because I'm gonna protect it. I made that promise to you. Well, I want to renew that promise for the rest of my life, to protect your heart.” Courtesy of Amrit Kapai/Instagram  The Sweet Magnolias actor and Maris Kenny both shared a series of Instagram Story photos to confirm the news on Saturday, July 10. In one slide, the couple snapped a selfie with Kenny's diamond ring on display. She captioned the pic, "Oh yea fiancé." The couple has been dating since September 2019. Courtesy of Maris Kenny/Instagram  “Very, VERY happy! 😆 @belpowley 🥂❤️,” the Dirt actor captioned a series of photos via Instagram on July 3, including one of Powley showing off her engagement ring. The Pride and Prejudice and Zombies star proposed in London during a romantic picnic in the park. Courtesy of Douglas Booth/Instagram  “I choose you always, thanks for choosing me best friend,” Henningsen, who starred alongside Selig in Broadway’s Mean Girls, wrote via Instagram on July 1. “(Not pictured: a 100-pound sea turtle who served as witness, and Kyle’s panic sweat when he dropped the ring in the sand moments before).”Selig shared more moments from the romantic beach proposal, captioning them, “I am lucky to have a best friend that has seen me through all the ups and downs, and I think I’d be stupid not to LOCK THAT DOWN. So, we’re doing this, officially. She said yes, btw, she’s not just keeping the ring.” Courtesy of Kyle Selig/Instagram  The model announced her June 25 engagement with a series of Instagram photos showing off the proposal and her gleaming new diamond. “My best friend, my soulmate, I’ll love you always 💗✨ 06/25/21 ✨💗,” Hill wrote. Courtesy of Taylor Hill/Instagram  “We knew we would love each other forever. Im just so excited to officially say YES!!! ❤️❤️ #final2forever,” Abbott wrote via Instagram on June 25 after her former Big Brother: All Stars competitor popped the question during a Florida vacay. “Im still in SHOCK bc I had no idea this was coming but I’m so glad it did. @memphisgarrett you are my home, my forever. 🙏.” Courtesy of Christmas Abbott/Instagram  The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star confirmed on June 21 that he proposed to Matos, just seven months after going public with their relationship. “I love you 💕 Thank you for sticking by my side through thick and thin! Til death do us part! #SheSaidYes,” Ortiz-Magro wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of his fiancée and her giant ring. The news came less than two months after the reality star was arrested for violence in Los Angeles in April. Courtesy of Saffire Matos/Instagram  The Orange is the New Black star was shocked when her love, who was playing a concert at a Panama City, Florida, bar, stopped the show to ask Manning for her hand in marriage on June 11. The women shared a kiss as they celebrated their engagement, according to video obtained by TMZ. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA  The Bachelor season 22 contestant got engaged to Hudson, the father of her daughter, Presley, on June 9. “I said YES!😍💍,” Cooper captioned photos of the Turks and Caicos proposal via Instagram. “Easiest decision ever, and Presley agrees. Love my little family so much, and excited to marry my best friend! Karl is everything I ever wanted in a man and more.” Courtesy of Jenna Cooper/Instagram  "He said YES! 😍 WE’RE ENGAGED! I am so happy my best friend said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me!" Grande captioned the announcement via Instagram in June 2021. "Playing games and making me laugh forever! Speaking of games ... I proposed IN VIRTUAL REALITY! HE FREAKED OUT!" Courtesy Frankie Grande/Instagram  The musician confirmed he was engaged in June after Meryl Streep’s daughter was spotted rocking a diamond ring a month prior. Ronson, who has been linked to the actress since 2020, went on to gush about their first kiss. “There’s a plaque for that somewhere. There’s a first kiss, very corny Hallmark first kiss plaque,” he joked on his “The FADER Uncovered” podcast. “But no, it was forever, it will be etched. It’s still my record.” Shutterstock (2)  In a May 30 Instagram video, Stodden showed off their diamond ring sparkling in the sunlight as they revealed the tech entrepreneur popped the question. "I said yes......OH and the ring made me gag it’s so beautiful 🔥😍💎 #engaged #stopasianhate #diamondsareagirlsbestfriend," Stodden wrote in the caption. Snorlax / MEGA  "Well, friends, he put a ring on it!” the former talk show host captioned a May 24 Instagram selfie with the lawyer. “#engaged to my magnificent king. I am officially the happiest woman in the land. My dear Ross, I choose you today and every day!" Courtesy of Ricki Lake/Instagam  The Bringing Up Bates star popped the question on May 22 after a romantic journey that took him and his now-fiancée across three states. “I wanted it to be perfect for Esther!” he told Us Weekly exclusively. Photography by Isaiah Garrido  The 49ers linebacker proposed to the Bachelor season 24 alum on May 15. “05•15•21,” Hightower wrote alongside a picture from the proposal via Instagram. “It’s you & me.” Courtesy of Fred Warner/Instagram  The Vanderpump Rules star called himself “one lucky guy” after he revealed on May 16 that Leviss said yes to his proposal. The couple got engaged while throwing a party in Palm Springs since Coachella Music Festival was canceled. Courtesy of Raquel Leviss/Instagram  The former Bachelor contestant announced her engagement to the Finnish hockey player on May 16, alongside photos from the proposal three days prior. “I am ENGAGED to the man of my DREAMS! @oula7 thank you for choosing me,” she captioned the snaps. “Will I ever stop crying/smiling...probably not!😍.” Courtesy of Hayley Fergusson/Instagram  Less than two weeks after sharing PDA pics via Instagram, the actress announced her engagement to the musician. “Don’t mind if I do @AndrewWK,” Dennings wrote alongside photos of her new ring via social media. Courtesy Kat Dennings/Instagram (2)  The Bachelor Nation power couple got engaged on May 10, 2021 after Tartick proposed during a recording session for the former Bachelorette’s “Off the Vine” podcast. The couple had been dating for more than two years when the former banker decided to pop the question. "Jason's like, 'Kaitlyn, we're not doing a podcast.' And I'm like, 'You forgot to hit record, didn't you!'" Bristowe told Entertainment Tonight. "He was like, 'No, this is something else,' and he got up and I saw him bring out a ring box from the drawer." Courtesy of Jason Tartick/Instagram  Williams confirmed her relationship with Guobadia, the estranged husband of her Real Housewives of Atlanta costar Falynn Guobadia, on May 10. "Our relationship began a month ago — yes we are crazy in love," she wrote via Instagram. "I know it’s fast but we are living life each day to its fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night." A few hours later, Simon announced that the pair had gotten engaged. "Getting married again was never a question in my mind, but when," he shared via Instagram. "Did not expect to be blessed with a mate so soon. The interesting thing about life is that it is an individual journey." Courtesy of Simon Guobadia/Instagram  Ashley Iaconetti’s sister, Lauren, who fans met on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise, announced her engagement to the real estate agent on May 6. “From 13 years old to 30 … there’s always been an invisible string tying you to me ❤️💍,” Lauren wrote via Instagram. Courtesy of Lauren Iaconetti/Instagram  The Teen Mom OG couple got engaged on April 25 during their baby shower. "Speechless... We said Yessss," she wrote via Instagram, referencing her 3-year-old daughter, Ryder, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Cory Wharton. "Today was perfect! I can not put it into words yet but this is a moment I will cherish forever 🤍 thank you @z.terrel I love youuuuuu!!" Courtesy Cheyenne Floyd/Instagram  “I said yes!” the television personality captioned a photo of her showing off her engagement ring via Instagram on April 20. Courtesy of Katie Price/Instagram  “A little while ago — this is so weird — I asked Jenna to marry me and she said yes. So, we are engaged,” Solomita revealed during a Twitch stream on April 15. The YouTube stars have been dating since 2013. Courtesy of Jenna Marbles/Instagram  Us broke the news that the Bringing Up Bates star got engaged in Key West, Florida, on April 7. “Taking this next step in our relationship is something we have prayed about and have looked forward to for a long time!” she exclusively told Us. “We are excited about what God is doing in our lives, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store for our future.” @dariankaiaphotography  The Midnight Sun alum and Italy native confirmed their engagement on March 21. Mascolo shared a snap of himself and Thorne standing side by side as she showed off her pear-shaped engagement ring. "She said YES!" he captioned the post. The singer also posted a clip from what appeared to be their engagement party. In the video, he gushed, "Thank you for being amazing, baby. I love you so much." The Florida native replied, "I love you so much. Let me give you a kiss." Mascolo then asked, "When are we getting married? Soon I hope, adding that they should have a "celebration in Italy and in America. Both." Courtesy of Benjamin Mascolo/Instagram  The NASCAR Hall of Fame driver announced his engagement to drag racer Leah Pruett on March 18. "So excited to spend the rest of my life with a truly amazing woman," he captioned a photo of the couple on social media. "She's motivated, hard-working, funny as hell, and as dedicated to her sport as anyone I've ever known. Love you babe." Courtesy Tony Stewart/Instagram  Us confirmed on March 16 that the Southern Charm alum and the Related Garments owner got engaged after dating for more than a year and a half. The couple shared photos from the mountain-top proposal via Instagram, which Jacobs captioned, “My fiancé!! (Kinda has a nice “ring” to it!) 💍.” Courtesy Ashley Jacobs/Instagram  "On 2.27 I said yes on the top of the Empire State Building," the Jersey Shore star captioned a photo of the couple via Instagram on March 9. Courtesy of Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley/Instagram  The 90 Day Fiancé couple announced their engagement via Instagram on March 7, showing off Zeta's diamond ring. The Other Way season 2 stars previously split after Clarkson cheated on Zeta, but in the March 7 episode of 90 Day Bares All, which is streaming on Discovery+, they told host Shaun Robinson that things were "going great." Zeta explained that the couple reconnected as they reminisced over things they'd done in the past. "We just can't stay away from each other. No matter how hard we try to move on and forget about each other, we can't," Clarkson said. The pair shared a video from their reunion in Medellin, with Clarkson proposing within 24 hours of arriving. "I pulled the trigger. She actually said yes," he said as they sat on a pier by the ocean, where he popped the question. "It was just us, and it was so awesome and we're so happy. And this is the guy that I'm marrying," Zeta said in the clip as she showed off the ring. TLC  The comedian announced his engagement to Jordana via Instagram on February 26. “Yay!!!!! Me and @elisajordana celebrating engagement and Kermit And Friends,” he wrote alongside a pic of him planting a kiss on his fiancé’s cheek. Courtesy Andy Dick/Instagram  The former talk show host announced her engagement on February 20. "Friends, I'm so so so excited to share some good news! I'm engaged!" she captioned an Instagram selfie with her fiancé. "This is Ross. He is my person. He is wonderful. I love him very much and I am so grateful I get to love and be loved so deeply by this stellar human. Our next chapter is sure to be a good one. #heartopen #lifeisbeautiful #ibelieveinlove #thisis52 #selflove #nofilter #justhappy." Lake, who went Instagram official with their romance in December 2020, was previously married to Rob Sussman from 1994 to 2004 — with whom she shares two sons — and Christian Evans from 2012 to 2015. Evans, who battled bipolar disorder, died by suicide in 2017. Courtesy Ricki Lake/Instagram  The businessman proposed to the Simple Life alum on February 13 after one year of dating, days before her 40th birthday. Shutterstock  The Love Blossoms costars got engaged on February 9. “We hiked 2000ft to the top of the mountain where @iamvictorwebster told me he loved me for the first time years ago! What happened next still has me in shock... He told me he wanted to spend forever with me, as he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him!!” VanSanten wrote via Instagram. “I didnt say anything for awhile, not out of suspense although it would have been a good prank, but because my legs stopped working, I had to sit down and I couldn’t stop crying and kissing him.... I forgot to say anything at all... BUT OBVIOUSLY I SAID YES!!! I cant wait to spend FOR-EV-ER with my best friend!!!! I F--KING LOVE YOU @iamvictorwebster.” Courtesy of Shantel VanSanten/Instagram  The former Dancing With the Stars champion announced the major relationship milestone via Instagram on February 10. "P and I didn’t get to see each other for almost all of 2020 because of the pandemic. When there was finally a chance for me to go and see him in Finland, I jumped at it," Rippon wrote alongside a series of sweet pics with his fiancé. "I was there for a little over two months. ... He would drive me into the Finnish forest where I would attempt to try and 'help' him shovel snow so he could keep working on the cottage he's building. So, in between all that and binging the entire 4 seasons of The Crown, we bought ourselves some rings and said that magic word.. 'duh!' We got ~*engaged*~ 🥂❤️." Courtesy of Adam Rippon/Instagram  The Cleveland Cavaliers player and the Victoria’s Secret model got engaged while celebrating her 33rd birthday on January 30. “I couldn’t be happier to have been asked to be a Love. Heart bursting all day & night,” she gushed via Instagram the next day. Alexandra Martin/@allybmartin  The Big Brother stars announced their engagement on January 31 via social media. Rummans, 29, revealed that her beau surprised her by popping the question on the beach earlier that month. "YES to forever and ever and always. You and me babe, for the rest of time. 1.10.2021 'If it's meant to be, it'll be,'" she wrote in her Instagram caption. Courtesy of Angela Rummans/Instagram  Drew Barrymore’s ex-husband and the Vogue fashion director's engagement was announced on January 30. Kopelman’s sister, Jill Kargman, shared the news via Instagram. “Some joyful news in endless January! ECSTATIC for my fabulous *engaged* brother @willkopelman and his incredible bride-to-be!" she captioned a photo of the couple. "Sooo lucky to have you as my sis-in-law @alliemichler.” Courtesy of Jill Kargman/Instagram  The Killing alum got down on one knee to pop the question to Gale on a mountain top overlooking the ocean. Kinnaman joked via Instagram after and wrote, "She said no." The Victoria's Secret model shared two photos from the special moment, along with the caption, "Yours forever." Courtesy of Joel Kinnaman/Instagram  The first daughter announced her engagement to the business executive on January 19. “It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House, none more special than my engagement to my amazing fiancé Michael,” she shared via Instagram alongside a pic of the couple at the White House. “Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter! .” Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour  "So I have been wanting to share this moment with you all!" the Bravo personality shared via Instagram on January 2 alongside footage of Carrallo's proposal in the Himalaya mountain range in Nepal. "5400 meters up on the holy lakes I said YES ! @sergiocarrallo 💍👰♀️💗." Courtesy of Caroline Stanbury/Instagram  One month after announcing that she's expecting her first child, the Floribama Shore star shared the details of Gazda's romantic proposal. "On cloud nine 💍," she captioned the sweet Instagram reveal on January 2. "The love of my life asked me to spend forever with him tonight on my 27th birthday. Today has been more than I could have ever imagined. I can’t believe I get to marry my best friend and bring our son Gray into this world soon." Photo by Hannah Lane Photography/www.hannahlanephotography.com  Quigley revealed via Instagram on January 14 that she and the singer-songwriter, who toured with Lizzo in 2019, are engaged. "From the first week we met, I knew you would be in my life forever 😭💕🌷💍," Quigley wrote alongside four photos that showed off her new diamond ring. Parx later confirmed the news by sharing her fiancée's post on her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Shirlene Quigley/Instagram |
| Amy Duggar Tests Positive for COVID-19 During Christmas Holiday Posted: 25 Dec 2021 12:50 PM PST A belated Christmas celebration. Amy King (née Duggar) has tested positive for COVID-19, shortly before her family was set to celebrate the festive December holiday. "Christmas is cancelled here until further notice. ..  Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's niece further detailed her symptoms in her social media post, "I don't have fever but the body aches and chills are terrible. My mom and Daxxy [son Daxton, whom she shares with Dillon] are doing great and I can hear Elf playing downstairs She continued: "Definitely not the Christmas I thought we would be having, but I'll be posting our Christmas in January. … Found out that Delta Airlines cancelled 200 flights due to Omicron and that's the airline we flew on from our Atlanta trip." The 3130 clothing boutique owner revealed that none of their family holiday plans were completed due to their COVID quarantines, including wrapping presents and taking a family portrait. "We are separated from each other but life is still good and there's so much to smile about," Amy wrote. "And even though I'm trapped for 10 days I'll use this time to grow closer to the Lord, see some blockbuster hits and rest. I'm so thankful for mom for taking care of our little guy— we love you so much!! until we are better Merry MERRY Christmas! #KingCovidChristmas."
Jill Dillard (née Duggar) took to Instagram comment to share her positive wishes for her cousin's speedy recovery, writing, "Oh no! So sorry you're sick! As Amy quarantined on Friday, she further explained her developing symptoms in a series of Instagram Story videos, noting that she later had a fever and chills. "I just wanted to say have a merry, merry Christmas and I pray that it's a peaceful one and a healthy one for you and your family," the Arkansas native concluded her social media video at the time. "Cheers." She followed up on her Christmas wishes on Saturday, December 25, writing via Instagram Story, "Merry Christmas to you! From this greasy hair-COVID girl who wears her shirt inside out and hasn't showered in days!" The former country singer — who is the only child of Terry Jordan and Deanna Duggar, Jim Bob's sister — is known as the rebellious cousin of the Counting On siblings since she didn't adhere to many of the same conservative guidelines as her relatives. "I would probably ditch my chaperone," Amy once told her 56-year-old uncle during an early episode of the TLC series about her views on courtship. "You don't want me to be [your kids'] chaperone. I will pretty much let them do whatever. Come on now! I'm pretty sure you and Aunt Michelle were not like that when you were younger. I'm pretty sure they kissed before they were married." |
| Inside the Kardashian-Jenner Family's Christmas Celebrations Posted: 25 Dec 2021 11:41 AM PST It's a very merry Kardashian Christmas celebration! The Kardashian family, who are known for their elaborate setups for the December holiday, didn't let anything stop them this year. "Merry Christmas from my family to yours!!!! I love you!! God bless you!!!! Hours earlier, Jenner started her holiday celebrations when she released her debut Christmas single with daughter Kourtney Kardashian and fiancé Travis Barker. "A little Christmas fun in the studio! Christmas is my favorite and happiest time of the year and this honestly put me in the best mood and made me so happy to do!! Thank you @travisbarker for the memory and fun, and for adding your magical drums Following Jenner's holiday social media posts, she hosted her children and grandchildren for an elaborate Christmas Eve party, complete with formal dresses, multiple Christmas trees and a visit from Santa Claus. ''Twas the night before Christmas All month long, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alumni have been gearing up for their celebrations with elaborate "Elf on the Shelf" setups, special home decor and festive holiday plans. "Every morning during the month of December @philthekeys comes to play Christmas music on the piano to wake the kids," the Skims mogul, 41, wrote in an Instagram Story on December 12, noting that Grammy winner Philip Cornish played a sweet melody on a grand piano each morning. The Selfish author — who shares North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2, with estranged husband Kanye West — fully decked out her massive California residence for the holiday, complete with an "Elf on the Shelf," glass ornaments, multiple trees and a stocking for the "Heartless" rapper, 44. Though Kim filed for divorce from the Illinois native in February, she still planned to celebrate Christmas with West as coparents. A source previously told Us Weekly this month that West "will be invited to all holidays and family celebrations," noting that the KKW Beauty founder "wants Kanye to be a big part of the kids' lives." Scroll below to see how the Kardashians celebrated Christmas this year:  Several of the supermodel’s nieces and nephews got to visit Santa Claus during the party, per a snap on Kendall’s Instagram Story. Courtesy of Kendall Jenner/Instagram  As Kim entered the party, she took in the Christmas tree-lined foyer. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  “He was supposed to hop on the back … That’s better,” Kourtney captioned Instagram Story footage while sledding with her future husband. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  During Kris’ annual party, the Strong Looks Better Naked author and her daughter True, 3, matched in glittery silver dresses. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  Amid the party, Khloé shared her mom’s festive decor, including a Santa cookie jar. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram |
| Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Dec 2021 10:31 AM PST A surprise connection! John Mulaney and Olivia Munn kicked their romance into high gear after his split from his wife of six years, Anna Marie Tendler, in May 2021. "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage,” Tendler said in a statement confirming the duo’s split at the time. “I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery.” Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the comedian later told Us Weekly, “John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work.” That same month, Us confirmed that the comedian was dating Munn. The New Girl alum, for her part, was previously linked to Bryan Greenberg and Chris Pine before dating Aaron Rodgers for three years. They called it quits in April 2017. Munn previously talked about being a fan of Mulaney during a January 2015 conversation with HuffPost Live. “We were at a wedding together and I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, do you and your fiancée want to go have dinner or something and go hang out?'” the actress recalled at the time. “At first it was cool, and then I kept going up to him at the wedding like, ‘So, you having fun?’ I was just so obsessed with hanging out with and talking with him.” Though Munn and Mulaney kept the early days of their relationship private, the Predator star has opened up about her thoughts on marriage before. “I never have ever been that girl [who dreamed about her wedding],” she shared during an April 2020 interview on the “Big Ticket With Marc Malkin” podcast. “And I’ll hear about friends who have, and I’ve just never been the person that’s like, 'Oh, I can’t wait to get married. This is what it’s going to be like, what my ring would be.’ … The idea of getting married has always made me a little [nervous].” After the couple were photographed on a date together in Los Angeles in June 2021, a source told Us that Munn was “on cloud nine” as the twosome grow closer and that the former Saturday Night Live writer felt the same way. “John thinks Olivia is really smart and she makes him laugh too,” the source added. Scroll down to see how Munn and Mulaney’s relationship has grown:  Munn reflected on meeting Mulaney and Tendler at an event, joking that "he never emailed back" when she tried to keep in touch with him. She told HuffPost Live, "I might’ve got the wrong email — probably. That's what I tell myself." Shutterstock; Adam Nemser/startraksphoto.com  Mulaney sought treatment for alcoholism and cocaine addiction after 15 years of sobriety, checking himself into a 60-day program in Pennsylvania and completing his stay in February 2021. At the time, Munn showed her support for the Big Mouth star, tweeting, "Sending SO MUCH love and support to John Mulaney. You got this." Shutterstock  "Olivia and John are going strong," an insider told Us about the duo in June 2021. "She has been sneaking into some of his shows and loves them. ... Olivia is so smitten." The source added that Mulaney and Munn have connected over sharing a "very dry sense of humor." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock;  The pair were spotted together for the first time on a lunch date in Los Angeles. Mulaney and Munn seemed very happy while they dined at Rick’s Drive In & Out. Michael Simon/Shutterstock  During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Mulaney announced that he was expecting a child with Munn after they connected earlier that year. "Then in the spring I went to Los Angeles and met and started to date a wonderful woman named Olivia,” he said in September 2021. "And we're having a baby together. I was nervous when I was about to say the news!" As the comedian reflected on his eventful year, he mentioned how this new chapter of his life would only be that much better. "Olivia and this baby have helped save me from myself in this early journey out of recovery," he added at the time. Lloyd Bishop/NBC; Inset: Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  Three days after Mulaney’s reveal, Munn told Access that she was feeling “good” ahead of their baby’s arrival. “Just the outpouring of love and support has been really amazing,” she gushed. "There has been a really big mom tribe that comes up. I’ve heard about it, but they really come up in full force. There’s a really great dad tribe too, everyone comes up is really supportive and it means so much to me.” Shutterstock (2)  Not long after his public declaration of love for Munn, a source told Us in October 2021 that the twosome’s romance has been “imperfect” since the start. “Even though Olivia’s going to be a wonderful mother and has great support behind her, Olivia’s friends just don’t see these two being a couple in a year’s time,” the source said. “Olivia and John still have to decide what kind of future they’re going to have together, if any. It’s a time of uncertainty, for both of them.” Another insider added that the same month that Mulaney is a “work in progress” as Munn focuses on motherhood. “Becoming a mom was always more important to her than settling down in a conventional way,” the second source said. “She's a real feminist and doesn't need a man by her side 24/7. She never has.” Shutterstock (2) News broke that Munn gave birth to their first child in November 2021. Shutterstock (2)  “Meet Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney. He has his whole life ahead of him. He hasn’t even tried seltzer yet,” the Comeback Kid comedian captioned a December 24 Instagram snap. “I’m very in love with him and his whole deal. Happy Holidays.” Courtesy of John Mulaney/Instagram |
| So Merry! Lily Collins, Charlie McDowell Celebrate 1st Christmas As Newlyweds Posted: 25 Dec 2021 10:24 AM PST Her perfect match! Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell tied the knot after two years of dating — but their relationship was love at first sight. The duo were first linked in early 2019, with the Emily in Paris star making the romance Instagram official that August. Just over one year later, Mary Steenburgen's son popped the question. "It was kind of one of those situations where I knew the second that I met him that I wanted to be his wife one day and so it was just a matter of when, really," Collins gushed during an appearance on Live With Kelly & Ryan in October 2020, one month after announcing her engagement. McDowell got down on one knee during a road trip in New Mexico. "It was all very much pre-planned," the Mank star told Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest. "He did a self-timer video, which we were then able to then later get screen grabs. But he set the whole thing up without me knowing, obviously. … I was very, very surprised by it, but it's exactly what I would've wanted, and he knew me so well." Two years before she began dating the director, the Mirror, Mirror actress opened up about how her parents — Phil Collins and Jill Tavelman — impacted her perspective on relationships. "I find that I'm really attracted to mysterious creatives, and I love people that are able to put their emotions out there for not just the world to see, but just that are giving of their emotions, but a little bit mysterious and elusive as well," she dished on The Talk in 2017. "And my mom is such a strong independent strong-willed woman and she always taught me to accept my worth for how I viewed myself and female empowerment, and it's OK to be independent and also need someone at the same time. I kinda get to be both." The Okja star and McDowell tied the knot in September 2021 at Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado. "This moment will forever play inside my head," the groom captioned an Instagram upload at the time, while Lily commented, "I'm so excited to be your WIFEY Before falling for the California native, Lily was linked to Taylor Lautner, Jamie Campbell Bower, Nick Jonas, Zac Efron and Chris Evans. Scroll down for a look back at her whirlwind romance with McDowell:  The pair made their romance Instagram official with a series of snaps taken in Paris, which Lily captioned, “Always got your back…” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  After several months together, the duo made their first public appearance at a Lakers game. Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  “Our #firstpicturetogether. But thankfully not our last…” the actress wrote alongside a candid throwback couple’s photo. Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  “I’ve been waiting my lifetime for you and I can’t wait to spend our lifetime together,” Lily wrote via Instagram while announcing her engagement to the filmmaker. Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  After McDowell proposed, the To the Bone star confessed that she always knew he was The One. "I was very surprised as to when and where it would happen, but it was one of those situations where I knew the second that I met him that I wanted to be his wife one day,” she said on Live With Kelly & Ryan. “So, it was just a matter of when, really.” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  The Love, Rosie actress revealed that she never wore jewelry on her left ring finger before getting engaged, telling Extra that she wasn’t “superstitious,” but she wanted to “save” the hand for something special. “[I] finally found the right ring to put on,” she said at the time. “We’re just totally soaking in being engaged.” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  The couple rang in the holidays in matching PJs and Santa hats, with the Emmy nominee gushing via Instagram, “His and hers, Grinch edition. Happy Christmas everybody.” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  McDowell shared a special tribute to his future wife on Valentine’s Day, calling her his “dream person to do life with” alongside a PDA photo on Instagram. Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  The duo “officially became each other’s forever” in Colorado, the Stuck in Love star announced via social media after the ceremony. McDowell, for his part, wrote at the time, “I married the most generous, thoughtful, and beautiful person I’ve ever known. I love you @lilyjcollins.” Cedar & Pines Photography  After exchanging vows, the pair spent their romantic honeymoon in Scandinavia. “I can't imagine a more memorable, magical first trip as newlyweds and way to officially begin our lives together. There's no one I'd rather airplane hop and road trip with,” Lily captioned a photo dump. “Here's to the many more epic experiences to come…” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  The two-time Golden Globe nominee opened up about how marriage changed her life, joking during an interview with Nylon, “It's so nice to be able to finally say that I'm a wife, [but] sometimes it makes me feel very old.” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram  The couple were joined by Emily in Paris star Ashley Park during a weekend getaway, with the Blind Side actress teasing via Instagram, “Which one of us is third wheeling?” Her husband replied in the comments, “At this point I have no idea.” Courtesy of Lily Collins/Instagram |
| The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Lisa Barlow: A Day in My Life Posted: 25 Dec 2021 10:00 AM PST Doing things her way! Lisa Barlow has paved her own path as a businesswoman, a reality star, a mother and more. Not long after the premiere of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the Bravo star, 47, explained exclusively to Us Weekly during a November 2020 episode of the "Getting Real With the Housewives" podcast that she considers herself to be "Mormon 2.0" since she "doesn't check off all the boxes." "When you think about Mormonism, there's, like, a laundry list of things [you] don't ever do, which basically makes you perfect, and I am far from that, but so we just found Mormon religion in general is a choice," she elaborated at the time. "But for me, I'm like, you know what, I'm still an individual. I'm not like everybody else. So why would we all check off the same boxes? So I'm just doing Mormonism my way." Barlow added that the Mormon community in Salt Lake City loves that the franchise is in the area. "I think everyone in Utah wants to be on the show," she said. "I think some people might start coming back to church again when they figure out they can be Mormon 2.0." Despite her modern stance on the religion, the TV personality's costar Heather Gay told Us in December 2020 that Barlow is the best Mormon in the cast because "she defends it vehemently." However, she also quipped, "We're all the worst Mormons." Barlow then agreed that she was the best Mormon in the group "even though I'm 2.0." The entrepreneur discussed her decision to be forthcoming about her faith in November 2020. "I think the biggest thing for me is I'm authentic to myself," she told the Today show at the time. "I love the religion I choose — religion is a choice — and I choose to be LDS. And for me, I think it's important that — that's a part of my life and I'm on TV and I committed to sharing my life, and that's a big part of it. So I'm completely comfortable with it. If someone else is uncomfortable, I can't really do anything about that. I'm very comfortable with it." In addition to her reality TV and business ventures, Barlow is the mother of sons Jack and Henry, whom she shares with husband John Barlow. While her career keeps her busy, she always makes time for her kids. Want to see Barlow's day in action? Keep scrolling through the photos below to discover how she spends her time.  The founder of LUXE Marketing and VIDA tequila admits she’s “not a sleeper” and is usually up by 5:30 a.m. “I grab my keys and head out of the house,” says Barlow. “Poly headphones make it easier for me to take my conference calls from the car.” Courtesy of Lisa Barlow  “Our days are usually packed with phone calls, so I catch up with my assistant to map out the rest of the day, then scroll through Instagram to check for daily design inspiration,” she shares. “I try to stay ahead of the trends.” Courtesy of Lisa Barlow  After picking up sons Henry and Jack from school and sports practice, Barlow gets ready for the night. “I’m lucky I have a glam team I can trust,” she gushes. Courtesy of Lisa Barlow  “I have a quick dinner and then it’s time for the event of the night,” says Barlow, with her family promoting their men’s grooming line, Fresh Wolf. “If it’s not one of the boys’ sports games, it’s an event. We always have something going on!” Courtesy of Lisa Barlow  After another event promoting VIDA tequila at a local restaurant, Barlow finally calls it a night. “I get home and get ready for bed,” she says. “But I always kiss the boys before going to sleep.” Courtesy of Lisa Barlow |
| Queen Elizabeth II Honors Late Prince Philip in Christmas Address Posted: 25 Dec 2021 09:19 AM PST While Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas celebration may have looked different from years past, one tradition endured — her annual Christmas Day televised speech. “Although it's a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones. This year, especially, I understand why,” Elizabeth, 95, explained in her annual broadcast, which aired on Saturday, December 25. “But for me, in the months since the death of my beloved Philip, I have drawn great comfort from the warmth and affection of the many tributes to his life and work – from around the country, the Commonwealth and the world.” She continued: “His sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation – were all irrepressible. That mischievous, enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him. But life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings; and as much as I and my family miss him, I know he would want us to enjoy Christmas.” As the queen paid tribute to the late royal’s legacy, she noted how the holidays wouldn’t be the same without his joyful presence. “And for me and my family, even with one familiar laugh missing this year, there will be joy in Christmas, as we have the chance to reminisce, and see anew the wonder of the festive season through the eyes of our young children, of whom we were delighted to welcome four more this year,” the queen said. She further honored her late spouse with her sartorial choices, donning the same sapphire chrysanthemum brooch that she wore during her honeymoon with Philip in 1947. The queen also sat beside a photo from the pair’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2007. Us Weekly confirmed earlier this month that the queen would not travel to Sandringham House for the merry holiday, instead she's staying at Windsor Castle for a small gathering of her family members. Prince William, Duchess Kate, Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward all gathered alongside her to celebrate. However, daughter Princess Anne was notably absent after her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. During last year's festive holiday, the sovereign spent the occasion at Windsor Castle with late husband Prince Philip — who died in April at age 99 — amid the country's lockdown. "Having considered all the appropriate advice, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have decided that this year they will spend Christmas quietly in Windsor," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed in December 2020. While the married couple had a low-key celebration, she used her annual broadcast to share hopeful messages for the coming year. "Every year we herald the coming of Christmas by turning on the lights. And light does more than create a festive mood —light brings hope," the queen shared in her speech last year. "Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer. Across the Commonwealth, my family and I have been inspired by stories of people volunteering in their communities, helping those in need. In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit. To our young people in particular I say thank you for the part you have played." She added at the time: "Of course, for many, this time of year will be tinged with sadness: some mourning the loss of those dear to them, and others missing friends and family-members distanced for safety, when all they'd really want for Christmas is a simple hug or a squeeze of the hand. If you are among them, you are not alone, and let me assure you of my thoughts and prayers. … It is in that spirit that I wish you a very happy Christmas." The royal family has plenty of special Christmas traditions, including a gathering at Sandringham, a lunchtime party and a walk to church that morning. |
| Feeling Festive! How Celebrity Newlyweds Spent Their 1st Christmas Posted: 25 Dec 2021 08:58 AM PST Spending the holidays together! Christmastime is best spent with loved ones, and some of our favorite newly-married celebrity couples enjoyed the most wonderful time of year together for the first time ever. Heidi Klum, for one, secretly tied the knot with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, in February 2019 before saying "I do" in a second more lavish ceremony held in Italy that August. The happy couple kicked off their Christmas celebrations early, as seen in a photo posted by the supermodel to Instagram that December. The duo were joined by her husband's twin brother, Bill Kaulitz, and her four children, Helene, Henry, Johan and Lou, 10. Months earlier, Klum told Us Weekly and other reporters in September that things were "so far, so good" between her children and the musician, who noted that he believed that everything was "working out pretty good." Hilary Duff, for her part, likely had her most joyous Christmas yet in 2019, considering the Younger actress wed husband Matthew Koma in an intimate backyard wedding on December 21 of that year. The "So Yesterday" singer, 32, shared a glimpse into the newlyweds’ first Christmas as a married couple several days later. She posted a photo to Instagram of the couple with their daughter Banks, 14 months, and her 7-year-old son, Luca, who she shares with ex-husband Mike Comrie. Haylie Duff, the Lizzie McGuire star's big sister, previously dished exclusively to Us about what the holidays are like in the Duff family household. "We have a tradition called caviar Christmas, which is where everybody brings a little tin of caviar, from expensive ones to cheap ones, and we mark how much they are on the bottom and then we take the lids off and turn it upside down so that you can't see and everybody tries it," Haylie said in December 2017. "It ends up that we always pick the middle of the line or the cheap caviar as the best one. It's a fun little party tradition that we've done for the last few years." The Napoleon Dynamite actress also revealed that their family "tend to have an open-door policy," and they often "end up having a straggler or two." Several months after Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young tied the knot in October 2021, the reality TV stars debuted a first look at their matching Christmas pajamas ahead of the festive holiday. "This is our third year taking family photos in our Christmas pajamas The Selling Sunset personality, for her part, replied, “Awee we had fun! Love our tradition and love you Scroll down below to see how your favorite celebrity newlyweds spent their first Christmas together as married couples through the years:  “We're pretty much going to do the same thing that we do every year: hang out with our family and just be mellow,” the 7th Heaven alum told Good Morning America in December 2012 about how she and her new husband planned to spend the holidays. “It's funny. It feels like nothing's changed and yet everything's changed. It's kind of that intangible thing you can't quite put your finger on. But I like the idea of having a partner in crime. I guess the word 'husband' is pretty amazing. It's so fun to say, 'This is my husband!’" Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  “Dogs and Christmas. Wishing you all the best with your loved ones,” the Jonas Brothers crooner captioned a selfie with his wife in December 2018. Courtesy of Nick Jonas/Instagram  “We don’t need no mistletoe ,” the 27 Dresses star wrote alongside a December 2018 Instagram snap kissing her partner. Courtesy of Malin Akerman/Instagram  The former Playboy model shared a BTS peek at the blended family’s first Christmas card in December 2021, several months after the pair tied the knot. “Lots of giggles & fun and Bugz was a trooper! And I just love that hubby let’s me dress him in anything I want! ,:,” Young wrote in her social media upload. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  “Wir wünschen ein Frohes Weihnachtsfest,” Klum captioned a December 2019 photo, which is German for “We wish you a Merry Christmas.” The America’s Got Talent alum shared a photo with her four kids, Kaulitz and his brother on Christmas Eve. Courtesy of Heidi Klum/Instagram  The One Tree Hill alum regarded this Christmas as “one more in the books,” as she shared a video of a warm fireplace in December 2019. “To the parents who stay up all night wrapping, to the washers of dishes, to the ones who get down on the ground and play with the kids, to the ones who are patient and just getting through the day......I hope this Christmas was good to you,” she wrote via Instagram. “It was to me and I’m grateful for it. Thanks for making me cry with all the sweetness @jeffreydeanmorgan. Merry merry Christmas. 🔥🎄🔥🎄” Courtesy of Hilarie Burton/Instagram  Burke and Lawrence posed for a cute photo in front of their Christmas tree while wearing pajamas that the Dancing With the Stars pro’s pal Leah Remini gifted them in December 2019. The couple also opened up presents with their family. Courtesy of Cheryl Burke/Instagram  To begin their Christmas festivities, Duff posted a photo with her new husband, their daughter Banks and her son Luca, on Christmas Eve in 2019. “This was the best we got. Merry Christmas Eve! ♥️🎄.” On Christmas Day, the “Wake Up” singer posted footage of her children unwrapping their gifts and a sweet photo of herself kissing Koma to her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram  On Christmas morning in December 2019, the Fosters shared a snap of themselves in bed together. Courtesy of Katharine McPhee/Instagram  The Game of Thrones alum posted an adorable photo of Jonas, whom she wed in June 2019, all decked out in a Santa Claus costume that December. The “Sucker” crooner, meanwhile, shared two photos of the couple’s pups dressed up in Christmas-themed gear. Courtesy of Sophie Turner/Instagram  The former Glee star kicked off the Christmas holiday in an ugly Christmas sweater with her new husband in December 2019. She then shared a photo of the pair posing by a body of water, which she noted was their “happy place.” Courtesy of Lea Michele/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pros enjoyed a cozy Christmas in Utah. In a shot posted by Johnson to Instagram, the couple were shown snuggling up together. “MERRY CHRISTMAS, From our very sleepy family to yours,” Johnson wrote in December 2019. Courtesy of Jenna Johnson/Instagram  The Rock posted a picture he took of his glass filled with Teremana tequila in front of a Christmas tree. The snap was accompanied by a message about how his first Christmas as a newlywed was a big success. “Toast of gratitude to a good Johnson Christmas. Lots of happy faces, some tears of joy and all love, which made this big ol’ Dwanta’s heart full,” he wrote in December 2019. “In the end, that’s the thing that really matters - the joy we hope to create for our loved ones. Merry Christmas to you and your families and I hope it was an awesome one.” Courtesy of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson/Instagram  “These two ❤️❤️ Don’t need anything else under the tree,” the former Bachelor star captioned a December 2019 pic of Burnham and their daughter Alessi. Courtesy of Arie Luyendyk Jr./Instagram  For this couple’s first Christmas together, the Jersey Shore star posted a photo of the married pair holding each other close as they posed in front of their Christmas tree in December 2019. She noted that she “wouldn’t of dreamed of it [being] any better than this” and thanked everyone who joined them for the holiday. “We hosted our first Christmas Eve together last night in our new home and it went perfectly,” she wrote. “No matter what we have each other and this new year coming is our year. We are taking this life by storm. Merry Christmas everyone.” Courtesy of Angelina Pivarnick/Instagram  Lambert shared a video of herself lounging poolside in Texas while wearing cutoffs in December 2019. She also showed off her new Grinch mug. Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  Schwarzenegger posted a photo of herself posing in front of several gifts as she wished her dog, Maverick, a happy birthday in December 2019. She also shared footage of her younger brother, Patrick Schwarzenegger, on the holiday. Pratt was not seen in any of her updates, and he didn’t share any posts of his own. Courtesy of Katherine Schwarzenegger/Instagram  The Vanderpump Rules stars kicked off their Christmas celebrations by attending a “FRIENDSMAS” gathering in Kentucky days before the main event in December 2019. Cartwright additionally shared several photos from their Christmas Day festivities, which featured a ton of family bonding. Courtesy of Brittany Cartwright/Instagram |
| How BiP’s Ashley and Jared Honored 'The Bachelor' at Their Coffee Shop Posted: 25 Dec 2021 08:00 AM PST Getting festive! Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon gave Us Weekly an exclusive tour of the holiday decorations at their new coffee shop, Audrey's, and revealed how they honored Bachelor Nation at the eatery. "You might recognize this guy. We use our friend Ben Higgins‘ coffee," Haibon, 33, told Us while showing off a sign with the former Bachelor's face on it near the shop's front door. "It's called Generous Coffee, it's a nonprofit. It's incredible coffee. It's great tasting coffee and it's a great cause." The couple, who are expecting their first child together, have a Bachelor-themed custom sign above the store's fireplace as well. "Monday nights we drink wine and watch The Bachelor," it reads. "Tuesday mornings we drink coffee and recap."  The duo, who met on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise and tied the knot four years later, explained that their Rhode Island coffee shop and lounge is named after Iaconetti's mom. It also features a giant mural done by one of their friends that pulls together all of the things they love: Haibon's home state of Rhode Island, The Bachelor, coffee and their family. When it comes to Christmas, the pair amped up the holiday decorations to make their place of work feel more welcoming. "We love this place for Christmas time because it came with this stone fireplace, which we put a little wreath on," Iaconetti, 33, told Us. "I went a little crazy at Home Goods." The space, which features another fireplace by the reading nook, was decked out with candle center pieces, a mini Christmas tree and lots of poinsettias. "We're a little concerned that we're starting off the place so strong, because the Christmas décor makes it so warm," the "Almost Famous" podcast cohost joked. Haibon also had a say in how they would deck the coffee shop halls this year, with the Virginia native saying that her husband was put in charge of the Christmas village. "I really wanted Snoopy, but Ashley wouldn't allow me," the "Help I Suck at Dating" podcast cohost told Us. "The reason we decorated like this, I really envisioned people coming in first thing in the morning, reading the newspaper. It feels like a living room. That was the goal." The entrepreneurs previously put their new business venture on display in their Christmas card. The Bachelor in Paradise alums posed in front of the shop's stone fireplace with their dog, Lois, to celebrate their last holiday season without a baby in the family. (The pair announced the Bachelor Winter Games alum's pregnancy in July.) "We tell Lois when she goes down to our new coffee shop/bar that she's going to work and, man, did she understand the assignment," Iaconetti wrote via Instagram in November, debuting the Minted card. "We wanted to include all our babies in our holiday card: Lois, Audrey's, and the one in my belly." To see Iaconetti and Haibon's fully-decorated café in Rhode Island — and a sneak peek at the festive holiday-themed drinks they serve — watch the exclusive video above! |
| Jake Paul: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me! Posted: 25 Dec 2021 07:00 AM PST  Making moves! Jake Paul burst onto the entertainment scene in 2014 as a YouTube star and has managed to keep fans intrigued by his career evolution ever since. After rising to fame for his pranks and funny videos on both Vine and YouTube, Paul landed a starring role on Disney Channel's Bizaardvark in 2016. He appeared on the series for two seasons, as Dirk Mann, before parting ways with the network in 2017. The actor launched his entertainment collaborative, Team 10, that same year. He released his first song with the label, "It's Everyday Bro," in May 2017 — and has since recorded one EP and multiple singles. Paul rebranded himself as a professional boxer in December 2019, taking on British YouTuber AnEsonGib in the ring the following month. He has since won four fights by knockouts and one by decision. The athlete has made headlines more than once for his controversial actions over the years, including an incident in May 2020 when he was accused of looting an Arizona mall. At the time, he claimed via an Instagram Story statement that he was "not engaged in any looting of vandalism." Outside of his social media success and becoming a boxer, how much do Paul's fans really know about him? The Ohio native opened up to Us Weekly exclusively about himself — including who his celebrity crush is and which animal he relates to most. Read on to learn more about Paul: 1. If I could eat the same meal every day, it would be a meat lover's pizza with ranch dressing. 2. My biggest fear is failure. 3. One of my hidden talents is that I can do a one-handed clap. 4. I secretly love watching cat grooming videos. 5. I'm terrible at skateboarding! 6. I'm currently binge-watching the Michael Jordan docuseries, The Last Dance. 7. I think Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete of all time, along with Muhammad Ali. 8. If I wasn't a boxer, my dream job would be a Navy SEAL. 9. Hanging out with my girlfriend [Julia Rose] and friends is when I laugh the most. 10. The first film I ever saw was The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 2004. 11. The one trait I look for in a friend is loyalty — and a dark sense of humor. 12. I hate small talk. It's my biggest pet peeve. 13. My favorite song is "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo. 14. My dream car is a Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. 15. My celebrity crush is Ryan Reynolds. 16. The one daily routine I never miss is training, and then taking an ice bath. 17. My proudest moment is when my cat graduated from online cooking class. (Kidding!) 18. The hippo is the animal I relate to the most. 19. I'll do chicken wings over chicken tenders every time. 20. I've always wanted to go to Australia. 21. I'd take a ski vacation over a beach vacation. 22. I wish I was able to sing like Olivia Rodrigo. 23. Mike Tyson is my role model. 24. My favorite childhood memory is going to my cousin's house on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. 25. My most prized possession is Thor, my golden retriever. |
| Music Moment! Duchess Kate Plays Piano During Christmas TV Special Posted: 24 Dec 2021 12:18 PM PST  Showcasing her talent! Duchess Kate rang in the holiday season by playing the piano during the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas concert on Friday, December 24. Kate, 39, by Tom Walker for a performance of "For Those Who Can’t Be Here." The TV special, which was broadcast in the U.K., was filmed earlier this month at the Westminster Abbey. The church was previously the setting for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 2011 nuptials. The duo, who tied the knot after eight years of dating, have since welcomed Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3. Ahead of the concert broadcast, Kate reflected on the importance of coming together to celebrate Christmas as a community. “We've been through such a bleak time. We've seen so many challenges. We've lost our loved ones. We've seen our frontline workers under immense pressure. And also we've been more emotionally and socially distanced and isolated from each other,” Kate said in a video shared via the Cambridges’ official Twitter count on Thursday, December 23. “But I suppose through that separation, we've also realized how much we need each other and how acts of kindness and love can really bring us comfort and relief in times of distress.” The Duchess of Cambridge added: “In the congregation tonight we’ve got many inspirational individuals. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for all they’ve done in bringing people together and supporting their communities.” The Royal Carols: Together at Christmas holiday celebration comes after Us Weekly confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II canceled her holiday plans at Sandringham due to a surge in positive COVID-19 cases. The monarch, 95, is still set to spend Christmas Day with Prince William, Kate, Prince Charles and Duchess Camila at Windsor Castle. The queen previously altered her holiday plans in 2020 due to COVID-19. Despite the shift for the second year in a row, it’s likely the royal will be in good spirits when she sees her family, with a source exclusively telling Us earlier this month how “absolutely delighted” Kate and William’s children will be to see their great grandmother again after almost a year. According to the insider, the kids “spent hours picking out their own festive gifts for [the queen], and Charlotte and George made her paintings of The Christmas Story in art class at school.” At the time, the source also noted that William and Kate were “looking forward to starting fresh” in 2022, saying, “We'll be seeing a transition of responsibility — they're taking on additional charity work, attending more events and making appearances. There's even a royal tour in the works, and of course they're heavily involved in the Platinum Jubilee.” |
| Ariana Grande Deactivates Twitter Account Posted: 24 Dec 2021 11:50 AM PST Seeking solace, ASAP! For some celebrities, the best way to find peace is to take a hiatus from cyberspace, where total chaos reigns. Stars including Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian and Sarah Hyland have taken breaks from social media in order to refresh their minds, their mentions and their search history. The “Bad Liar” songstress, who at one point was the most followed person on Instagram, is a huge fan of stepping away from the internet when trolls get her down. "I have not, personally, in two years had any social media on my phone,” she said during an Instagram Live in October 2020. "I use the platform, I make sure I approve and write things I want to write, but I don't look at it and it's not on my phone.” Though the former Disney star had plenty of fans following her, she also had her fair share of haters, who made it difficult for her to enjoy the apps. "I just felt like every day I woke up and I was like, 'Why am I doing this?'" she explained. “These words hurt and they add nothing to my life and the truth is they're lies. So, that is how I handled it, by saying, 'You know what? I'm going to step out of this because I don't think it's helping me at all.'” Even Kardashian, a veritable Instagram queen, has taken brief breaks from the app. After she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October 2016, she didn’t return to her accounts for three months. Since then, the Skims founder has changed how she posts and no longer adds Instagram Stories in real time. “I learned from a bad experience I had when I was robbed that people really knew my every move,” she explained during a New York Times conference in November 2019. “They knew what I had, they knew where I was, what I was doing and that, to me, really changed the things that I post.” Now, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star waits a beat before sharing her life with her fans. “I still want people to feel like they’re on that journey with me,” she said. “But I might video something, then post it 30 minutes later when I’ve left the location, more for privacy.” Keep scrolling to see which celebrities stepped back from social media:  The “Treat You Better” singer said he loves his apps a little too much — and that’s why he had to leave TikTok in October 2021. Luckily, he’s just on a little hiatus. “TikTok is great. I have extreme social media addiction, so I have to really balance myself out,” he explained to Audacy at the time. “I have to delete those apps every now and again.” The Canadian confirmed that he is “on a TikTok break right now.” He continued, “But when I have it, it’s everything … I am a child of Vine. They’re different, TikTok is much more advanced.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  Following the birth of her third child, the Party of Five alum took to Instagram in October 2021 to announce she was taking a social media breather. Hewitt said she needed “at least a week, maybe two away” so that she could transition from “scrolling time” to “active time” with her family. The 9-1-1 star explained that being on the apps made her feel “bad” about her postpartum body. “Like I’m not enough. Doing enough. Getting my body back fast enough. Giving enough. All of it,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Jennifer Love Hewitt/Instagram  The Paramore crooner wrote a lengthy statement via Instagram, announcing her social media pause. “I’ve been on the internet and more specifically, social media, since I was 15. Maybe even younger. It started with the blog sites … then Myspace. Then Paramore became a thing and social media wasn’t even just for my own personal use anymore but it was part of the job,” she wrote in the post. “It has been a useful and mostly beautiful part of the job. I crave connection and the internet is a pretty good tool for that when it’s not tearing us apart.” She continued, “As for my own personal experience with social media, I just don’t want it anymore. I’ve carefully considered this decision for almost a year now. Now I know for sure that my desire to move away from personal accounts (yes, even my finsta) is based on nothing more than my interest in keeping a boundary between a public and a private life and wanting to spend more time looking up and out, rather than down.” Williams added that professional updates moving forward can be found via the band’s account. Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  The "Video Games" songstress deactivated her social media accounts in September 2021 after sharing a video with fans about why she needed a break from the internet. "Hi guys, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow, we are going to be deactivating our social media accounts, my social media accounts," Del Rey said in the clip. "And that is simply because I have so many other interests and other jobs I'm doing that require privacy and transparency." She noted that she was still on track to release her eighth studio album, Blue Banisters, in October 2021. "I'm still present and I love what I do," she explained. "And I'm absolutely here for the music, and I'm also just going on some different endeavors. And I want to say thank you so much for all the support, and I do hope you like the record. It's a compilation of older songs and a few newer songs, some written by family and friends and mostly old collaborators, and there will probably always be more to come." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "I got rid of Twitter, I got rid of Instagram, I blocked YouTube, that was a big one," the "Solar Power" singer told James Corden in August 2021. "But now my social network is the New York Times cooking app. ... That's become a source of community for me." One month later, the New Zealand native went into more detail about her reason for stepping back from social media in Vogue’s October 2021 cover story. “I think I was known for having my finger on the pulse, so it was actually a huge decision philosophically for me to step back from that. But I started to see the phone as a portal,” Lorde explained. “I can’t keep going through that portal, in the same way that I wouldn’t just take mushrooms all these moments of a day. It’s too deep a tunnel.” She added: “I could sense that it would be very bad for the work and for me if I stayed online. I don’t think I’ve met too many people for whom social media is a net positive. It’s producing crazy chemicals, forming crazy neural pathways that are not rooted in positivity. … But I think we’ve got to be upfront about the things that are making us sick as a society.” PA Images/INSTAR  In August 2021, the model told her followers that she needed some time away from her apps to focus on herself and her health. "On social media, we see what people want us to see. I want you to see that I'm not perfect," she wrote via Instagram. "For a long time, for many reasons, I didn't take my physical and mental health seriously. ... Right now I must prioritize my physical and mental health although I do feel weirdly guilty doing so. It's starting to get a bit scary so if I'm not as present on social media, if I don't meet deadlines, if I don't respond to messages, this is why. I'm sorry to everyone, but for me, I need to take this break to save my energy and use it to heal." Jason Mendez/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The music manager deactivated both his Twitter and Instagram accounts in July 2021, days after he filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Yael Cohen Braun. Shutterstock  After receiving backlash for a TikTok in which she questioned a dance popularized by Black choreographers, the Ned’s Declassified alum revealed she was taking a break from social media in a teary Instagram Story video. "I just have to say right now that the hate in my inbox is not OK," she said in July 2021. "I did not mean anything in any kind of way. I am learning every day, as I think everybody is. And this kind of hate just needs to evaporate from the planet, no matter who it's directed towards. Crocodile tears? No, dude — this is like my soul out there. If you know anything about what I stand for or what I believe in, you know that it's not this." The actress continued, “For my own mental health, I needed to take a step back from social media anyway. But I'm not here to offend or belittle anybody. ... The intention wasn't that serious. I gotta just go off here for a little while. But I appreciate you, I love you and I'll be back. And I hope that I know more, and I hope we all have a little more compassion and understanding." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  While commemorating the one-year anniversary of her YouTube channel in July 2021, the Captain Marvel star announced that she decided to put her social media project on hold for the moment. “So I did not think that I would hit the one-year mark on this, to be quite honest," she said in a video message to her followers. "I didn’t know how I’d feel putting myself out there weekly in this way. I think some of you know that I started this channel, I started thinking about it before the pandemic, and it was because I needed to just, like, I needed to shake it up. I needed to feel like I could just be silly and normal.” The Oscar winner explained that because film production had resumed more regularly after the coronavirus lockdowns of 2020, she would have less time to spend on her vlog. "I can’t keep up on doing videos weekly," she added. "I’ve got to go back to my job. My first job. My acting job.” YouTube  The Crikey! It's the Irwins star announced she’d be taking a month-long break from the apps in June 2021, almost three months after giving birth to her daughter, Grace Warrior. “I feel tremendously grateful to share our life and conservation work with you but I need some time to focus on the happiness that is my family (both human and animal). You can keep up with our adventures by following my family and Australia Zoo on social media. 💙,” she wrote via Instagram. “Recently, I’ve had many people reaching out to share their own stories of working hard to protect their mental health. Thank you for sharing and speaking your truth. To my friends who are dealing with depression, anxiety and other battles every day — I see you. These issues are very real and deserve to be discussed and addressed. Surround yourself with the light of people who genuinely care about you and will support you during the good times and the hard times. Remember there are helplines available. Mental health deserves more understanding and support instead of being dismissed or patronised. You are absolutely worthy of love and kindness.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Harley Quinn actress hadn’t been on Instagram for six weeks when she announced that she was officially taking a break in June 2021. “Jumping off social media for the time being - check out @luckychapentertainment if you’re interested in what we’re up to, otherwise ciao for now!” the Aussie revealed via Instagram. Along with the statement, she posted a picture of herself and some colleagues from Lucky Chap, her production company, celebrating their latest hit film, Promising Young Woman. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In June 2021, the Real Housewives of New York City star announced that she would be stepping away from social media for "about two weeks" because of difficult RHONY episodes that were about to air. "Tonight’s episode and next week’s episode are really intense and really important … and I want you to lean into them and I want you to watch them," she said in an Instagram video. "It's different this season. You're right. We're in a pandemic, we're in the middle of the most dynamic call to action around racial reconciliation, certainly in our generation, and we're in the heartbeat of it all in New York City. So we're doing a heavy lift here." Sophy Holland/Bravo  After frequently showcasing her slimmer figure online throughout her "year of health" in 2020, the Pitch Perfect actress decided to take a step back to focus on her career. "I'm going to sign off for a bit because I'm filming a movie here in the U.K. that needs my full attention," she said in a March 2021 Instagram video. "It's a very different type of role for me, so I've really got to immerse myself in it. ... It's time for me to work my ass off, once again." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I don't even have a Twitter anymore because there was never really a time where I would go on there and it didn't feel like it was a very toxic environment," the model explained during a March 2021 YouTube video featuring psychiatrist Jessica Clemons. "The thought of even opening the app gives me such bad anxiety that I feel like I'm gonna throw up. ... I want everyone to like me, it's like, my downfall at times and I'm working through it. I think one thing I've had to come to the conclusion of is trying not to feel like I owe everybody an explanation or owe anybody anything, and really just try to correct what I need to correct personally behind closed doors." Baldwin also made some changes to her Instagram feed, restricting comments in order to create a more "encouraging and uplifting" environment. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Scandal alum announced in a Twitter video in March 2021 that she was “going to be gone for a few weeks” because she needed a break from social media. “I love you guys. … Miss you already,” she captioned the post. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The actress opened up about her decision to quit Twitter in September 2020, explaining that anytime she'd tweet her feelings, it would become a headline. "It would be, like, ‘Evan Rachel Wood goes on a rant!’ or ‘Evan Rachel Wood attacks this person!’” she told Variety. “Honestly, I think [deactivating my account is] one of the best decisions I ever made! Really." Photo by Bad Robot/HBO/Kobal/Shutterstock  The TV presenter announced his plans to take a break from social media in August 2020. “The world is crazy right now. And for all the good things social media has it also carries a toxic element,” he wrote via Instagram. “I have blocked over 100 people in the last few days. Humans are lashing out. And it saddens me! So I am going to take a little break! Use the time to pamper the wife, annoy the kids, eat a vast about of carbs and watch movies that were made in the 1980’s! Be kind to each other and seeya. Can Nguyen/Shutterstock  The Riverdale star took a break from all platforms in June 2020 after being accused of sexual assault by an anonymous Twitter user. He denied the allegation before returning to Instagram the following month, writing, “Know I’ve been off of social media for a while. Decided to take a much needed mental health break. I’ve never been the most active user of social media, but even the minor amount I had been engaging during quarantine had become a bit too taxing.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The YouTuber announced in June 2020 that she would be taking a step back from her channel after apologizing for past racist videos. “I’m not sure that I want to continue doing stuff on this channel,” she told her followers, after saying sorry for the use of blackface and more offensive sketches in her catalogue. “I don’t want to put anything out in the world that’s gonna hurt anybody. I need to be done with this channel for now or forever, I don’t know.” Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The actress returned to social media in March 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. “So, I’ve been on a social media break for a while,” Barrymore wrote at the time alongside a series of memes. “I just haven’t known what to say... But here are some things my friends sent me that made me laugh this week, helping me remember the inventive comedy that lives in the wild world of social media ❤️” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Though his account is still up and running, the Marvel star revealed to E! News in February 2020 that he had to delete the Instagram app from his phone entirely. "It was taking over my life, and I was becoming obsessed by it," he explained. "Like, 'How many likes did I get?' and 'What did people say about my picture?' and who's doing this and who's doing that. I found myself focusing more on my Instagram life than I was on my real life ... Now that I've taken a step back and I've started to focus on Tom and the future of what Tom is gonna be. I’m just working on myself, and I feel really great for it." Shutterstock  The “Juice” singer started off the new year with a bang — and a break from Twitter. On January 5, 2020, the “Good as Hell” artist told her followers that she is done with social media — for now. “Yeah I can’t do this Twitter shit no more … too many trolls,” she tweeted at the time. “I’ll be back when I feel like it.” When it comes to Instagram, however, the musician is still active. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The "Beautiful People" singer revealed his New Year's resolution a little early in December 2019. "The Divide era and tour changed my life in so many ways, but now it's all over it's time to go out and see some more of the world," the British songwriter wrote in an Instagram statement. "I've been a bit nonstop since 2017 so I'm just gonna take a breather to travel, write and read ... I promise to be back with some new music when the time is right." He previously took a social media break in 2016. Emmi Korhonen/Shutterstock  When the Magic Mike star announced his break from social media in August 2019, he said that he wanted to leave “for a minute” to focus on his creativity. In an Instagram statement, the actor wrote: “To be honest, I don’t really feel, or at least I haven’t felt very creative on social in the last couple years now. I’m gonna go and be just in the real world for a while and off my phone.” Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer paused her social media activity for several months following her July 2018 drug overdose. After seeking treatment in a rehab facility for three months, Lovato returned to Instagram for a good cause in November — to encourage people to get out and vote on Election Day. “I am so grateful to be home in time to vote!” she wrote alongside a shot of her at the booth. Lovato said goodbye to Twitter again in February 2019 after she was slammed for saying her "favorite part" of Super Bowl LIII was looking at memes about 21 Savage, who was arrested by U.S. immigration officials the morning of the big game and faces deportation. The Disney Channel alum clarified that she would never joke about "anyone getting deported," but still deactivated her social media account. She later wrote on her Instagram Story: "This break couldn't last long enough tbh." Lovato announced another Instagram break in July 2019 after showing support for her manager, Scooter Braun, amid his feud with Taylor Swift over his purchase of the "Shake It Off" singer's master recordings. "Taking a break for a while," Lovato wrote on her Instagram Story. "Be kind." INSTAR Images  The Big Bang Theory star announced he was “taking a break from social media for a while” in June 2019, nearly one month after the series finale aired. “Before I go, I wanted to leave you with this: I used to think that the opposite of fear was courage. But I realized that the opposite of fear is actually love. Love is the opposite of fear,” he wrote on Instagram. “So if you’re feeling anxious, or panicky, or fearful- just focus on being the most loving, compassionate, and empathetic human that lives inside of you. Today when you are out and about- smile at a stranger, hold open the door for someone, help a friend or a loved one in need. Because when you become the epitome of love, when you truly become love itself, fear can no longer exist. I promise you this. With all my heart... good bye for now. #namaste.” Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images  The "Fancy" rapper deleted her Instagram and Twitter pages in May 2019 a day after topless photos of her began to surface. Azalea did not speak out about the leaked pics at the time. JB Lacroix/Getty Images  Saying he was “sad, mad, confused,” the rapper announced his social media hiatus in April 2018, shortly after revealing in an interview that he was “50/50” about whether fiancée Annie Smith had faked her pregnancy and miscarriage. “I Love you guys no matter what tho and to all the haters feel free to use me as a punching bag for your own insecurities,” he wrote on Instagram at the time. “Going mia for awhile,need to get away from the devil (social media) but if you see me on the street say wassup.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billboard  The SNL star explained why she quit Twitter during a SXSW Q&A for her movie Shrill, "It's a bad space," she explained, "I think the thing that shocked me about it — and it’s really the reason I got off Twitter — was every time I played Sarah Huckabee Sanders … every time I did it, I would get a ton of tweets and 50 percent of them would be conservative people who would be like, ‘You are a fat disgusting pig who should not play this strong, independent woman.’ And the other 50 percent were like, ‘Aidy is too beautiful to play this fat, disgusting liar.’” Mike Jordan/Getty Images for SXSW  The “Money” rapper left social media in February 2019 after she faced backlash for winning the Best Rap Album Grammy over the late Mac Miller. Shortly before she deactivated her Instagram account, she posted a cryptic message that read, “I used to want this s—t foreva. Ya can have it back!” Cardi was only off Instagram for two days before she came “back from retirement” to promote her latest collaboration with Bruno Mars. Amy Sussman/FilmMagic  The Black Mirror: Bandersnatch star chose to “take a step back” from Twitter in January 2019 following the release of the interactive Netflix film. “As we all know there is a balance to be struck in our engagements with social media. There are positives to enjoy and inevitable negatives that are best avoided. It’s a balance I have struggled with for a while now and in the interest of my mental health I feel the time has come to change my relationship with social media,” the actor wrote on Twitter at the time, noting that he would continue to post on behalf of organizations with which he partners. “I am privileged to have this platform. I hope that this shift to reduce my personal expression and increase the focus on issues that matter will result in a better outcome for everyone. This is not the end. Consider it an alternative path.” Netflix  The singer announced in January 2019 that she was taking a step back from social media. “Starting my new year with some unexpected heavy personal stuff has only made me want to be more present in my life. Spending more real time with people I love and some time with myself. When sadness hits it’s important we embrace it, so it doesn’t define us and it’s for sure surfaced some emotions and things i need to work on with all my attention and love. I have to practice on myself what I talk about [on] stage and in my music too. In a good way :),” she penned via Instagram. “So I am taking a break from all social media for a while. Not forever, but for a while.” She concluded: “For now, anything posted will be work related by my team. Want to live in the moment as much as I can, and not through my phone. I love you all. Happy new year. The year of LIVING THE best life for YOU. See you soon.” Andrew Benge/Redferns  The Breaking Bad star revealed in December 2018 that he was stepping back from cyberspace for the time being. “I have decided to take a break from all things social media,” Paul tweeted at the time. “Keeping my head up and phone down for a little while. Need some time to focus on work and family. Can’t thank you all enough for the love and support. Much love to you all.” Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic  The Riverdale actress was sick of getting hate from "online trolls," so she kissed Twitter goodbye. Reinhart announced the departure in a series of pointed messages posted to her Instagram Story in December 2018. “Do people on twitter ever get tired of being so negative and disrespectful to literally everyone and everything? Are they really that miserable? There’s hate everywhere. But especially twitter," she wrote at the time. "it’s like a cesspool for evil 15 year olds who don’t know what the hell they’re talking about and have nothing better to do. Taking a break from that toxic site and the people on it who feel the need to constantly attack me, my cast mates, my relationship, and Riverdale. Hate to break it to you online trolls: Spreading your hate and overall negativity online won’t make you any less miserable.” Emma McIntyre/Getty Images  The "Wolves" singer took a hiatus from social media in September 2018 after her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, married Hailey Baldwin at a New York City courthouse. “As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given,” Gomez wrote alongside a photo of herself on Instagram. “Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings.” That wasn't her first time stepping away from the social media spotlight: The Disney Channel alum did the same in 2016 as well. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  The Modern Family actress announced in December 2018 that she’d be staying “offline for a while” after she received backlash for crowdfunding donations for her family after her 14-year-old cousin was killed by an alleged drunk driver. “You guys finally did it,” she wrote in December 2018. “Your horrible negative ignorant words have broken me.” INSTAR Images  After the reality star was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October 2016, Kardashian went MIA on her social media accounts — and in the public eye — for three months. She later rang in 2017 by returning to Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat with family-oriented photos: one with her mother and another with husband Kanye West with their son, Saint. INSTAR Images  The Orange Is the New Black actress deleted her Twitter account in August 2018 after it was announced she would be playing Batwoman in CW's Arrowverse — and fans were none too pleased. Rose slammed critics for questioning why she was the right fit for the role before tweeting, “I am looking forward to getting more than 4 hours of sleep and to break from Twitter to focus all my energy on my next 2 projects. If you need me, I’ll be on my Bat Phone.” INSTAR Images  The Saturday Night Live star has a love-hate relationship with the internet. During his whirlwind romance with Ariana Grande during the summer of 2018, he deleted his page, explaining he didn’t “want to be on Instagram anymore. or on any social media platform.” He returned to Instagram in September to promote the upcoming premiere of Saturday Night Live, noting, “f–k the internet tho….” Davidson once again wiped his account clean in October after news broke that he and the “God Is a Woman” singer had ended their engagement. He later returned and, while keeping his posts to a bare minimum, the comedian did advise haters in December, “No mater how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t.” NBC  The Stranger Things star deleted her Twitter account after memes that attributed homophobic comments to her alongside a hashtag #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown went viral in June 2018. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images  The Dancing With the Stars pro announced in March 2018, “I'm dealing with some personal things right now and need to take a break from social media. Thanks for understanding and remember to tell the people who are important to you just how much you love them each and everyday." She returned to Instagram a few days later to post a sweet tribute to her father, Stephen Burke, who died March 9. Presley Ann/Getty Images  The “Ghost Town” rapper is no stranger to deactivating his social media accounts. In October 2018, West deleted his pages after he made headlines for his pro-Donald Trump rant on Saturday Night Live and calling to abolish the 13th amendment on Twitter. He later returned to social media while on vacation in Uganda that same month but continued to keep a low profile. A year earlier, West shut down his Instagram account with a source explaining to Us, “It wasn’t a healthy outlet for him.” Roy Rochlin/Getty Images |
| Alec Baldwin Thanks Supporters Amid ‘Tough Time’ After ‘Rust’ Shooting Posted: 24 Dec 2021 11:45 AM PST While filming his movie Rust on Thursday, October 21, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that injured the director and killed another crew member. The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department, the weapon was “discharged” by the 30 Rock alum, 63, and Deadline later reported that production on the Western was paused. “Mr. Baldwin came in voluntarily to speak with investigators,” sheriff’s office spokesman Juan Ríos noted in a statement, asserting that the situation would be treated like “any other investigation.” Detectives were trying to determine “what type of projectile was discharged” as the set remained on lockdown. The victims — director Joel Souza and director of photography Halyna Hutchins — were rushed to receive medical attention after being struck. Hutchins, 42, was pronounced dead at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The 48-year-old filmmaker, for his part, was taken to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center via helicopter. While his condition was initially unknown, Deadline was told by Souza’s rep that he was released from the hospital on Friday, October 22. The movie’s production company, Rust Movie Productions LLC, noted in a statement regarding the accident, “The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today’s tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones. We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation. We will be providing counseling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.” Hutchins was originally from the Ukraine and had been sharing updates about the filming process with her Instagram followers ahead of her death. “One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off:),” she captioned a video of herself on Wednesday, October 20, as she joined a group on horseback. The Emmy winner broke his silence on Hutchins’ death on Friday via Twitter, writing, “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.” Before Baldwin addressed the incident, tributes poured in for the late cinematographer. “I’m in shock. I was so lucky to have had Halyna Hutchins as my DP on ‘Archenemy,'” Joe Manganiello tweeted. “An incredible talent & great person. I can't believe this could happen in this day and age… gunfire from a prop gun could kill a crew member? What a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her family.” Ava DuVernay left a comment on casting director Sidra Smith‘s Instagram post about Hutchins, writing, “Devastating. Absolutely horrific. Blessings to you during this difficult time, Sidra. And may her soul be at rest.” Scroll down for the latest updates on the Rust shooting:  Hutchins was working as director of photography on Rust and was named one of American Cinematography's "rising stars" in the profession in 2019. She previously contributed to 2019's Darlin' and 2020's Blindfire, as well as AMC's The Walking Dead. She was pronounced dead on Thursday at University of New Mexico Hospital. James Gourley/Variety/Shutterstock  Souza is a California-based writer and director whose previous credits include 2015's Ghost Squad, 2017's Break Night and 2019's Crown Vic. According to Deadline, he was released from the hospital early Friday morning after sustaining injuries on set. Ron Adar/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  As of Thursday, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office was in the midst of an "open and active" investigation, but no arrests were made. Baldwin was questioned by investigators — as were other members of the crew — but no charges were filed. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  Only one round was discharged, and it grazed Souza but hit Hutchins in her shoulder, per The Los Angeles Times. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  That is the question investigators are still trying to answer. The assistant director called out “cold gun” when handing Baldwin the weapon, the AD wrote in an affidavit, according to the New York Times. “Cold” means no ammunition is in the gun. The crew member “did not know live rounds were in the prop gun,” Detective Joel Cano declared in an affidavit. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  The LA Times reports that several crew members walked off set to protest working conditions hours ahead of the fatal accident. They accused the production of not properly following safety protocols, including gun inspections. The workers claimed that there were two accidental gun discharges on set before, with Baldwin’s stunt double allegedly firing a gun that was announced as “cold” only to find a live round in it. “There should have been an investigation into what happened,” a crew member alleged to the LA Times. “There were no safety meetings. There was no assurance that it wouldn’t happen again. All they wanted to do was rush, rush, rush.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Many film and TV sets are taking action and vowing not to risk having “hot” or “live” — meaning loaded — weapons on set. ABC’s police drama The Rookie has officially banned live rounds. “As of today, it is now policy on The Rookie that all gunfire on set will be with Air Soft guns with CG muzzle flashes added in post,” showrunner Alexi Hawley wrote in a memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, October 22. “There will be no more ‘live’ weapons on the show. The safety of our cast and crew is too important.” Amazon Prime’s The Boys, which is known for its violent action sequences, will also forgo live rounds. Showrunner Eric Kripke, who worked with Rust cast member Jensen Ackles on Supernatural and The Boys, announced the news on Friday via Twitter. “In [Hutchins’] memory, a simple, easy pledge: no more guns with blanks on any of my sets ever. We'll use VFX muzzle flashes. Who's with me?” he wrote. Eric McCandless/ABC/Kobal/Shutterstock  This is not the first time a prop gun has led to fatalities on a film set. In 1993, the late Brandon Lee was killed during filming for The Crow after an improperly loaded prop gun was fired. His sister, Shannon Lee, reacted to the Rust incident on Thursday. "Our hearts go out to the family of Halyna Hutchins and to Joel Souza and all involved in the incident on 'Rust,'" she tweeted via a memorial account set up for her brother. "No one should ever be killed by a gun on a film set. Period." Pressman/Most/Kobal/Shutterstock  "I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna," Souza said in a statement. "She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out. It will surely aid in my recovery." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  According to Deadline, assistant director David Halls, who handed Baldwin a prop gun moments before it was discharged, was "removed from set immediately" after the accident. Producers told the outlet that an incident report was filed and a new assistant director was brought in. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  On October 22, a Rust crewmember named Serge Svetnoy shared a photo of Hutchins that he claimed was taken shortly before the fatal shooting. “This is the last photo with Halyna on set,” he wrote via Facebook. The snapshot showed the cinematographer shooting a scene with Baldwin in a small church on the New Mexico set. Two days later, Svetnoy shared an emotional post in which he revealed that he “was holding [Hutchins] in my arms while she was dying. Her blood was on my hands,” he wrote via Facebook on October 24. In that same message, the electrician stated that, in his opinion, Hutchins’ death was “the fault of negligence and unprofessionalism.” Courtesy of Halyna Hutchins/Instagram  Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed during a press conference on October 27 that a lead bullet was recovered from Souza’s shoulder after he was taken to the hospital. The bullet is believed to be the one that fatally struck Hutchins. Police also collected approximately 600 items of evidence, including 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which were a mixture of “blanks, dummy rounds and what we are suspecting were live rounds,” according to Mendoza. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Hannah Gutierrez Reed was the armorer — or person in charge of firearms — on the set of Rust. During a September episode of the “Voices of West” podcast, the former model admitted “the best part” of her job was “just showing people who are normally kind of freaked out by guns how safe they can be and how they’re not really problematic unless put in the wrong hands.” Reed is the daughter of longtime armorer Thell Reed, who was Brad Pitt’s shooting coach on the 2007 film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. However, the 24-year-old had only worked on one movie before landing the role of head armorer on Baldwin's western. The Hollywood rookie noted she had “figured” out most of the job's requirements on “my own” and said that “loading blanks” is the “scariest thing to me.” Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  Gutierrez Reed's lawyers, Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence, released a statement to Us on October 29. "First Hannah would like to extend her deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Halyna," the statement read, referring to Hutchins as "an inspirational woman in film who Hannah looked up to." The statement went on to allege that she had been "slandered" in the aftermath of the shooting. "Safety is Hannah’s number one priority on set. Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced," the lawyers claimed on her behalf. "Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah and the prop master gained control over the guns and she never witnessed anyone shoot live rounds with these guns and nor would she permit that. They were locked up every night and at lunch and there’s no way a single one of them was unaccounted for or being shot by crew members. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge." Though there have been reports that there were two accidental discharges in other situations on set, Gutierrez Reed's lawyers allege that others were at fault. "The first one on this set was the prop master and the second was a stunt man after Hannah informed him his gun was hot with blanks," they alleged. Myung J Chun/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock  Gutierrez Reed's lawyers suggested that the blame for the fatal accident lay with other filmmakers. "Hannah was hired on two positions on this film, which made it extremely difficult to focus on her job as an armorer," they said in the October 29 statement. "She fought for training, days to maintain weapons, and proper time to prepare for gunfire but ultimately was overruled by production and her department. The whole production set became unsafe due to various factors, including lack of safety meetings. This was not the fault of Hannah." Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  While in Vermont on October 30, Baldwin told news outlets that he couldn't say much about the incident, but he is cooperating with authorities and mourning the death of Hutchins. "I’ve been ordered by the sheriff’s department in Santa Fe, I can’t answer any questions about the investigation," Baldwin said. "I can’t — it’s an active investigation in terms of a woman died. She was my friend.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The actor, who also produced the film, explained that he met with Hutchins' husband as well as her son to offer support. "The guy is overwhelmed with grief," Baldwin said on October 30. "There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion event, and so he is in shock [and] has a 9-year-old son. We are in constant contact with him. We’re very worried about his family and his kid, and we’re eagerly awaiting for the sheriff’s department telling us what their investigation has yielded.” Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  Dave Halls, the assistant director on Rust, released a statement in which he praised his “friend” Hutchins. “I’m shocked and saddened by her death,” he said. “It’s my hope that this tragedy prompts the industry to reevaluate its values and practices to ensure no one is harmed through the creative process again.” He continued, “My thoughts are with all who knew and loved Halyna.” Halls did not address the details of the incident or the reports that he was the one who handed Baldwin the gun involved in the shooting. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  Baldwin reposted a thread from Terese Magpale Davis, who worked on Rust as a costume designer, outlining what they allege really happened on set. Davis’ post, which the actor shared via his Instagram account on November 2, claimed “the story being spun of us being overworked and surrounded by unsafe, chaotic conditions is bulls—t.” Davis stated that she “never worked more than a 12.5-hour shoot day,” saying that only happened once and “most days” were under the 12-hour mark. She recalled the day that Hutchins died, saying, “We had come off a 12-hour turnaround after an 11-hour shoot day,” noting they had a “56-hour weekend right before” the prolonged day. “No one was too tired to do their jobs,” she said. She refuted claims that the producers on the film didn’t care about their crew, writing, “They were some of the most approachable and warm producers I’ve ever worked with.” Davis explained that “concerns were heard and addressed” by the producers. According to her, the crew had a union rep who told production “not to give in to the camera crew” demands because they were asking for things that “the union does not require.” Davis alleged that she has spoken with the producers on the project since the accident, and they told her they have chosen not to defend themselves against the “blatantly false accusations” because they want the “focus to be on Halyna” and they want to “grieve and recover.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  Matthew Hutchins, the husband of the late cinematographer, has retained California-based law firm Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi, according to Deadline. The firm specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Every film/TV set that uses guns, fake or otherwise, should have a police officer on set, hired by the production, to specifically monitor weapons safety,” Baldwin tweeted on November 8. The actor, who has now made his Twitter profile private, also shared a screenshot of the tweet via his Instagram page. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  More than a month after the tragedy, Halyna has been laid to rest. Her husband, Matthew, confirmed that a funeral was held on the weekend of Saturday, November 20, ET reports. Matthew revealed that Hutchins' grave marker has her name followed by ASC, indicating her association with The American Society of Cinematographers. The late mother's headstone also features images of a camera and film reel, emphasizing her passion for moviemaking. Underneath her years of birth and death is an inspirational quote: "Her light shapes our lives. Keep chasing your vision." Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The It's Complicated actor sat down for an in-depth interview with ABC News more than one month after the tragedy, opening up about the aftermath of the shooting. In a clip from the December 2021 special, Baldwin cried while reflecting on what went wrong on set. "The trigger wasn't pulled. I didn't pull the trigger," he said. "I would never point a gun at anyone and pull the trigger at them. Never. I have no idea [how a bullet got in there]. Someone put a live bullet in a gun. A bullet that wasn't even supposed to be on the property." Baldwin went on to say the incident was the "worst thing" that's ever happened to him, explaining, "Because I think back and I think, 'What could I have done?'" Lumeimages/MEGA  Baldwin confessed during his first sit-down interview about the incident that he didn't feel guilty, revealing, "I might have killed myself if I felt that I was responsible. I don't say that lightly." He continued to deny pulling the trigger, asserting that he was simply following Hutchins' directions on set. "I've been told by people who are in the know, in terms of even inside the state, that it's highly unlikely that I would be charged with anything criminally," he added. ABC News  Baldwin shared a two-page letter via Instagram in December 2021 that was written by the Rust crew, which defended the film’s production. The writers of the note clarified that the note had "not been sanctioned or influenced in any way by the producers,” but was intended to "express a more accurate account" of their "workplace tragedy." The letter stated that Hutchins was the “heart of the production” and “losing her hurt every single one of us." "We are hurting from the loss of our togetherness, our spirit, and the loss of our labor,” the message continued. “We are hurting for our friends that have been targeted by the public as they themselves grieve." While those who worked on the film said the production had its challenges, “the descriptions of Rust as a chaotic, dangerous, and exploitative workplace are false and distract from what matters the most: the memory of Halyna Hutchins, and the need to find modern alternatives to outdated industry firearm and safety practices.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Police sought a warrant to obtain the Boss Baby actor's cell phone in December 2021, according to Deadline, requesting the device to determine whether there might be "any evidence relating to the death investigation of Halyna Hutchins." A judge signed off on the paperwork, which stated, "Such information, if it exists, may be material and relevant to this investigation." At the time, Baldwin's lawyer noted, "We are confident that the evidence will show that Mr. Baldwin is not responsible civilly or criminally for what occurred on October 21, and he continues to cooperate with authorities." John Sheene/Ace Pictures/Shutterstock  As more details continued to emerge, Baldwin denied a report claiming he asked for a larger prop weapon on the movie set. "This, in fact is a lie," he tweeted in December 2021. "The choices regarding any props by me for the film RUST were made weeks before production began. To suggest that any changes were made 'before fatal shooting' is false." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock |
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