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- Inside Prince William, Duchess Kate's 'Extra Special' Christmas With 3 Kids
- Tina Louise: How Chrishell, Jason's Split Influenced My Breakup With Brett
- Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Are ‘So in Love’ Ahead of 2nd Baby’s Arrival
- Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Seven-Decade Love Story
- Queen Elizabeth II Struggled ‘A Bit’ Without Prince Philip on Christmas
- Bachelor's Jubilee Sharpe Faces 12 Months of Probation for DUI Case
- Sarah Hyland Shares a Christmas Kiss With Fiance Wells Adams in L.A.
- Happy Holidays! Vanessa Hudgens and BF Cole Tucker Get Cozy on Christmas
- How Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott Celebrated Christmas Amid Split Rumors
- Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane Wear Matching Onesies for Son’s 1st Christmas
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| Inside Prince William, Duchess Kate's 'Extra Special' Christmas With 3 Kids Posted: 27 Dec 2021 04:55 PM PST  A royal Christmas to remember! Although they couldn’t spend the day with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and Duchess Kate had a memorable holiday with their children. An insider exclusively tells Us Weekly that Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3, woke up at 5 a.m. to check out what Santa Claus left under the tree for them. “While Kate and William avoid overly spoiling the children, they let the rule slide at Christmas,” the source says. The boys enjoyed their gifts to use outdoors, including a camping kit for George — complete with tent, walkie talkies and a flashlight — and a climbing frame for Louis, the insider adds. Charlotte, meanwhile, was given a children’s video camera that she adores. All three siblings excitedly unwrapped several games and books on Christmas morning too. The Duke of Cambridge, 39, made sure that his wife, also 39, didn’t feel left out. “After a busy year, William wanted to make this Christmas extra special for Kate and surprised her with a beautiful bracelet,” the source explains. Since the queen, 95, decided to stay at Windsor Castle for the holidays amid the most recent rise in COVID-19 cases, the family didn’t attend her usual family affair at Sandringham. Instead, they had their own quiet celebration at their countryside home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, England and the Duchess of Cambridge delivered a homemade feast. "Kate cooked a traditional Christmas feast for lunch – turkey, stuffing, pigs in blankets, ham, roast potatoes and all the trimmings,” the insider tells Us. The mother of three even “used her creative skills to decorate the table with candles, evergreen branches and cones as centerpieces.” The younger royals assisted their mom with dessert. "The children helped Kate bake a chocolate Christmas log and apple pie for dessert, but the highlight was making a gingerbread house, covered in their favorite sweets,” the source says. The traditional English Christmas “crackers” were present, with the whole family setting off the poppers to find confetti, paper crowns and other novelties. The kids loved reading the jokes that were found alongside the confetti, the insider notes. The Cambridges also had a chance to video chat with the queen, Prince Charles and a few other royal relatives, which delighted the children. Following Christmas, the family celebrated Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26. It was a big game day for William and George, who, as soccer fans, were disappointed that their favorite team, Aston Villa, lost to Chelsea. “But they didn't let it ruin the festivities!" the source says. With reporting by Natalie Posner. |
| Tina Louise: How Chrishell, Jason's Split Influenced My Breakup With Brett Posted: 27 Dec 2021 04:48 PM PST  Side-by-side splits! Tina Louise opened up about how Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim's breakup influenced her decision to end things with Brett Oppenheim. "We're still friends. It got to the point where I wanted to take the next step in the relationship and he wasn't quite there yet," the 40-year-old star recently told TMZ after news broke on December 21 that she and the Selling Sunset star, 44, split after eight months together. (Stause, 40, and Jason, also 44, confirmed their split a few hours earlier that day.) The Australia native noted that she "wasn't sure" if she wanted kids ahead of her breakup with Brett, but explained that he, like his brother, doesn't want to be a dad. Brett and Jason's aversion to becoming parents influenced both Stause and Tina Louise's choice to walk away from their respective relationships. "I think, maybe, the relationship with Chrishell and Jason may have prompted me to ask similar questions with Brett and that sort of ended the relationship," Tina Louise told the outlet in an interview published on Monday, December 27. The Sugar Taco owner explained that she and Brett called it quits a few weeks before the news broke earlier this month. When it comes to mending her broken heart, Tina Louise added that she and the Days of Our Lives star have grieved differently. "I tend to remove myself a little bit and give myself some space and distance to figure out where I am. Kind of work on my growth," she said of her own healing process. The Los Angeles resident added that the Kentucky native and the real estate mogul haven't had as much distance since they parted ways. "I think Chrishell and Jason remained friends and continue to remain friends. They were friends before they got together. They're always going to be friends," Tina Louise noted. "They still love each other every much but [the] circumstance’s where she wants one thing and he wants another." The restauranteur has also seemingly taken the friend approach to her relationship with Brett post-split, telling the outlet that they were still spending Christmas together. "I'm going to visit his family. We're still very close," she said, adding that they are strictly platonic at this point. "There [are] certain things I want, certain things he can't give me. I'm friends with all my exes." Brett and Tina Louise made their relationship public in April, with the model confirmed earlier this month that he was officially her ex. "We remain very good friends," she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. The realtor briefly addressed the split as well on December 21 via his Instagram Story. After a fan asked whether Brett was single, he replied, "As of very recently, actually, yes." Earlier that day, Jason commented on his split from Stause, who he started dating privately in May. "While Chrishell and I are no longer together, we remain best friends we will always love and support one another," Jason wrote via his Instagram Story at the time. "She was the most amazing girlfriend I've ever had, and it was the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life." The All My Children alum further explained the reasoning behind her and Jason's breakup in her own social media post, pointing to their differing views on having a family as the straw that broke the camel's back. "Jason was and is my best friend, and other than our ideas for family ultimately not being aligned, the amount of respect and love we have for each other will not change going forward," Stause wrote. "Men have the luxury of time that women don't and that's just the way it goes. All of that being said, navigating this public terrain is difficult and I am just trying my best." |
| Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Are ‘So in Love’ Ahead of 2nd Baby’s Arrival Posted: 27 Dec 2021 04:40 PM PST  The final stretch! Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second child — and they’re feeling more ready than ever. “Kylie has never felt more prepared for something in her entire life,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly of the Kylie Cosmetics founder, 24. “Kylie and Travis are so elated to be on this journey again together.” Us confirmed in August that the beauty mogul and the rapper, 30, were expecting again. The duo are already parents to daughter Stormi, 3. "She has been trying for almost two years to get pregnant," an insider told Us at the time. "She has always wanted another kid close to Stormi's age." One month later, Jenner confirmed her pregnancy with a video posted via Instagram. In the clip, the Life of Kylie alum gave fans a peek at how she shared the news with her mother, Kris Jenner. "This is one of the happiest days of my life!" the momager, 66, said after Stormi handed her an envelope filled with sonogram photos of the baby. Though the Kylie Skin entrepreneur and the “Sicko Mode” musician have had their share of ups and downs, the wait for their second child has brought them closer than ever before. “They are so in love with each other,” the first source explains. “They share a special bond as parents that no one else can touch.” Earlier this month, Khloé Kardashian clapped back after W Magazine reported that the duo were “not a couple” in a leaked cover story. "Wow, I don't know why this magazine would write this," the Good American founder, 37, wrote via Instagram on December 5. "But they are very much a couple." If they keep their relationship under wraps, the insider explains, it’s just because they’re busy focusing on their professional lives as well. “They are very mature about their relationship and know that they both have their own careers and allow each other that space, but at the same time, they are both extremely hands on and keep their family at the forefront at all times,” the source tells Us. “They are both super engaged when it comes to family and work really well as parents together. They are very streamlined.” Kylie, for her part, is looking forward to putting the mom skills she learned with Stormi to good use again with the baby. “She feels incredibly confident and is so overjoyed about expanding her family and becoming a new mom again,” the insider says of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum. She can’t wait for Stormi to have a sibling.” With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Seven-Decade Love Story Posted: 27 Dec 2021 04:14 PM PST It's been seven decades since Prince Philip wrote to Queen Elizabeth II to say he had "fallen in love completely and unreservedly" with her, and the couple have been together ever since — through marriage, childbirths, triumphs and trials. An 8-year-old Elizabeth met Philip in 1934 while attending a wedding for Princess Marina and Prince George. Five years later, the pair reconnected at ages 13 and 18 while they were at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Their second encounter is where they fell in love and began exchanging letters. After getting engaged in July 1947, they tied the knot that November at Westminster Abbey in London. They would go on to welcome four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. "He is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments but he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years," the monarch said during a speech on her golden wedding anniversary in 1997. "And I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know." Elizabeth and Philip went on to become the longest-married couple in the history of the British royal family. "[Their love] has withstood the test of time primarily because they love one another very much," royal expert Christopher Warwick told Vanity Fair in May 2020. "In a private capacity, he has always been deferred to by the queen as head of the family." The British historian continued, "It's a very symbiotic relationship and a very firm partnership, starting off, of course, with these early meetings, this early correspondence — which became a friendship, which became affection, which became love." Philip, for his part, spoke about what he believes has helped create a long-lasting bond between the pair. "I think the main lesson that we have learned is that tolerance is the one essential ingredient of any happy marriage," he said while celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997. "It may not be quite so important when things are going well, but it is absolutely vital when the going gets difficult. You can take it from me that the queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance." In November 2020, the duo marked 73 years of marriage, but their tale took a turn three months later when Philip was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital as a “precautionary measure” after feeling ill. He was discharged one month later — his longest hospital stay to date — after receiving “treatment for an infection and a successful procedure for a preexisting condition.” News broke in April 2021 that the duke had died at 99. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the family’s statement read. “The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss. Further announcements will be made in due course.” See the timeline below to relive their early romance, their engagement and wedding, and the ups and downs of their marriage.  While on a tour of the Royal Naval College, Elizabeth’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, asked Philip, then 18, to escort their children, Elizabeth, and Margaret. Philip and Elizabeth, then 13, began exchanging letters. Central Press/Getty Images; ullstein bild/Getty Images  Elizabeth and Philip’s engagement was announced in the court circular. “It is with the greatest of pleasure that the King and Queen announce the betrothal of their dearly beloved daughter, the Princess Elizabeth, to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten RN, son of the late Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Andrew … to which union the King has gladly given his consent,” the statement read. Philip reportedly proposed to Elizabeth the prior summer, with King George VI agreeing to the union on the condition that the engagement would be announced after Elizabeth’s 21st birthday. Hulton Archive/Getty Images  The royal couple tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in front of about 2,000 guests in a restrained ceremony in keeping with Britain’s post-war austerity. They honeymooned at the Scottish royal estate of Balmoral. Hulton Archive/Getty Images  On November 14, 1948, just before Elizabeth and Philip celebrated their first wedding anniversary, they welcomed their first child: Charles Philip Arthur George. Rykoff Collection/Getty Images  The couple welcomed Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, their second child and only daughter, on August 15, 1950. Topical Press Agency/Getty Images  Elizabeth and Philip were touring Kenya when word came through that George VI had died in his sleep, leaving Elizabeth the heir to the British throne. She returned to London and was proclaimed Queen and Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith, and she and Philip and their kids moved out of Clarence House and into Buckingham Palace. Fox Photos/Getty Images  With more than 8,000 guests present at Westminster Abbey and 20 million people tuning in across the world, Elizabeth was coronated as Queen on June 2, 1953. During the coronation, Philip knelt and told her, “I, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, do become your liege man of life and limb and of earthly worship.” Hulton Archive/Getty Images  Just days before the birth of third child Andrew Albert Christian Edward on February 19, 1960, Elizabeth told the Privy Council that her descendants would carry the name Mountbatten-Windsor, a combination of her surname and Philip’s, so they would be distinguished from the rest of the royal family. AFP/Getty Images  The couple welcomed their fourth and last child, Edward Antony Richard Louis, on March 10, 1964. Fox Photos/Getty Images  As they celebrated 25 years of marriage, Elizabeth and Philip received approximately 15,000 letters and 2,500 telegrams from around the world — including congratulations from the kings of Tonga and Thailand and the emperors of Japan and Ethiopia. Hulton Archive/Getty Images  Princess Anne gave the royal couple their first grandchild when she and husband Mark Phillips welcomed Peter Mark Andrew Phillips on November 15, 1977. Anne, hoping to give her children as normal a life as possible, turned down the queen’s offer to give her children royal titles. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images  “1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure,” Elizabeth said in a speech commemorating her 40th year as queen. “In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it has turned out to be an annus horribilis.” That year alone, Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation after 11 years of marriage, Prince Andrew separated from wife Sarah Ferguson, Anne divorced Mark Phillips, and Windsor Castle was severely damaged in a fire. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images  Elizabeth and Philip marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebratory lunch at the Banqueting House in London. Of her husband, Elizabeth said, “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know.” UK Press via Getty Images  As the queen celebrated the 50th anniversary of her coronation, she praised Philip again, saying, “The Duke of Edinburgh has made an invaluable contribution to my life over these past 50 years.” Tim Graham/Getty Images  Prince William and Judi Dench were among those who gave readings at the couple’s diamond wedding service at Westminster Abbey. Ten other couples who share the same 60-year anniversary date also attended the service. Tim Graham/Getty Images  Elizabeth and Philip attended the nuptials of their grandson Prince William and his wife, Duchess Kate. Shutterstock  Elizabeth paid a visit to Philip after he was admitted to the hospital for two nights after suffering from a bladder infection. His hospitalization caused him to miss that year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London. Eddie Mulholland/Shutterstock  Elizabeth presented her husband with the Order of New Zealand, which is New Zealand’s highest honor, at Buckingham Palace. Shutterstock  Philip joined Elizabeth when she gave a speech at the State Opening of Parliament, which marks the beginning of the parliamentary year. Shutterstock  Though she was born on April 21, 1926, Elizabeth officially celebrates her birthday with a weekend of celebrations every June, following a tradition started by King George II in 1748. For the occasion of her 90th birthday and Philip’s 95th, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz released a new portrait of the couple. Chris Jackson/Getty Images  After 22,220 solo public engagements, 637 solo overseas trips, 5,493 speeches and 14 books, Philip retired from royal duty, making his last official engagement on August 2, 2017, when he attended a Buckingham Palace parade honoring the Royal Marines. Ralph Heimans/Buckingham Palace/PA Wire via Getty Images  To celebrate Elizabeth and Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary, the royal palace unveiled new portraits of the longtime loves. AP/Shutterstock  Elizabeth and Philip witnessed their granddaughter Princess Eugenie say “I do” to her spouse, Jack Brooksbank. Alex Bramall/PA Wire/Shutterstock  The royal pair attended the wedding of Duchess Meghan and their grandson Prince Harry. Shutterstock  Philip was hospitalized after his involvement in a car collision near the Sandringham Estate, where his vehicle ultimately rolled. He sustained no injuries from the incident. Shutterstock  The duo posed for a new photo that was released in honor of Philip’s 99th birthday. Shutterstock  Ahead of their 73rd wedding anniversary, the longtime pair were photographed looking at a card that their great-grandchildren, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, gave to them to commemorate the occasion. Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  Buckingham Palace confirmed that the duke "passed away peacefully" at Windsor Castle shortly after his one-month hospital stay. Philip was treated for an infection and underwent surgery for a preexisting condition after being admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital in February 2021 as a "precautionary measure." Days after his funeral, the queen rang in her 95th birthday without her beloved spouse. “I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate. While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world,” she said in a statement on April 21, 2021. “My family and I would like to thank you for all the support and kindness shown to us in recent days. We have been deeply touched, and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life.” Nick Harvey/Shutterstock  The queen honored Philip at his funeral in April 2021 by placing a handwritten note on top of his casket at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The letter, written on her stationery, appeared to read, “I love you,” and included her childhood nickname, “Lilibet.” During the services, Elizabeth was spotted wiping away a tear as she sat alone due to COVID-19 protocols. Mirrorpix/MEGA  The queen paid tribute to her late husband during her annual Christmas address on December 25, with her speech, broach from their honeymoon and a photo of him on the table beside her. “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,” her majesty said. “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. 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.”A source exclusively told Us later that month, “Christmas was a bit of a struggle for the queen without Prince Philip by her side.” Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Shutterstock |
| Queen Elizabeth II Struggled ‘A Bit’ Without Prince Philip on Christmas Posted: 27 Dec 2021 04:08 PM PST  Missing her person. Queen Elizabeth II had a somewhat melancholy Christmas while celebrating the holiday for the first time in more than 70 years without Prince Philip. "Christmas was a bit of a struggle for the queen without Prince Philip by her side," a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. "And not being able to spend it with her whole family [didn't help]." The 95-year-old Monarch rang in the holiday season without Philip, who passed away in April at the age of 99, and away from her extended family amid a rise in coronavirus cases in the U.K.  "She's not one to wallow in self-pity and kept her chin up," the insider says, noting that her grandson Prince William "liaised" with Prince Charles, who visited the queen on Christmas, and Princess Anne, who was isolating through the holiday, to organize a group Zoom call with the monarch. The virtual celebration "brightened up her day," the source adds, explaining that the moment also helped make William, 39, and Duchess Kate's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' holiday. They were celebrating at their countryside home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, England. "Obviously, the Cambridges were disappointed not to be spending the day with the queen, but thanks to modern technology, they video called her first thing in the morning to wish her a Merry Christmas," the insider tells Us. "And the kids excitedly told their great-grandmother about their gifts." Us previously reported that her majesty was set to fly from Windsor to Sandringham on Wednesday, December 22, but had to change her plans amid the spike in COVID-19 cases. The holiday switch came just days after the queen canceled her annual Christmas party, which was set for December 21. "During that weekend, I know that the queen didn't go to church at Windsor, which she normally would've done, just because she's just trying to keep every everyone safe for Christmas day just in case things can go ahead," royal expert Kerene Barefield exclusively told Us at the time. Despite being apart from her children — the Queen shared Charles, 73, Anne, 71, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward with her late husband — and her grandchildren, Elizabeth still spoke to her countrymen in her annual Christmas address. "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," she said in her 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." The longest-reigning British monarch honored the Duke of Edinburgh with her speech, her sapphire chrysanthemum brooch that she wore during the couple's 1947 honeymoon and a photo from the pair's 70th wedding anniversary in 2007 on her table.  "His sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation – were all irrepressible," she said of her late partner. "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." The queen concluded: "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." With reporting by Natalie Posner |
| Bachelor's Jubilee Sharpe Faces 12 Months of Probation for DUI Case Posted: 27 Dec 2021 03:14 PM PST Wrapping it up. Jubilee Sharpe reportedly won’t have a DUI on her record after taking a plea deal in the 2020 case against her. The Bachelor alum, 30, recently pleaded guilty to willfully refusing to sign and accept a summons or citation and reckless driving causing injury to property or person, according to a report from TMZ. As a result of the plea, prosecutors in Palm Beach, Florida, dropped the DUI charge, meaning that it will not appear on her criminal record. The former Bachelor in Paradise star also received 12 months of probation and was ordered to complete a DUI education course, attend a victim impact session and finish 75 hours of community service. Us Weekly confirmed in February 2020 that the U.S. Army veteran was arrested in Palm Beach for driving under the influence. According to the arrest report, she had “bloodshot glassy eyes, slurred speech and the odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath as she talked.” At the time of her arrest, she refused to submit to a breath, blood or urine test. The arresting officer noted in the report that Sharpe was involved in a single-car collision and said that she “could not remember exactly” what had happened moments prior. She also told the officer that she drank "a couple beers prior to driving.” The arrest report went on to note that Sharpe failed multiple field sobriety tests at the scene of the incident. During a walk-and-turn exercise, she was “unable to maintain balance” and “had a sway as she walked.” She also repeatedly missed her nose while doing a finger-to-nose test. "She was then placed under arrest and transported to the county jail," the police officer said in the report. Nearly six hours later, she was released on her own recognizance. After being released from custody, the former reality star shared a soundless video of her friend driving her around Florida. The friend looked over at her and shook his head as she sat in the passenger seat. "But did you die though??" she wrote via her Instagram Stories at the time. The Florida native originally competed for Ben Higgins‘ love during season 20 of The Bachelor, which aired in 2016. After finishing in 11th place, she went on to appear on seasons 3 and season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise. She ultimately quit the latter season in week three and went home single. |
| Sarah Hyland Shares a Christmas Kiss With Fiance Wells Adams in L.A. Posted: 27 Dec 2021 02:52 PM PST For the right reasons! Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams are proof that Instagram can be the beginning of a beautiful love story. Us Weekly exclusively revealed that the Modern Family star and the Bachelor in Paradise bartender were dating in October 2017. Months later, Hyland shared that the twosome met over social media. "Have you seen those memes of 'Slide Into the DMs'? That. He slid into my DMs," the actress explained on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in January 2018. "I thought he was funny, and he was a fan of [my] show. I saw him as the bartender and I was like, 'That's really cute!'" Hyland referred to Adams' decision to privately message her as the perfect balance of "sexy," but not "aggressive." "I was single, obviously, and was like, 'This is really awesome. You're being very forward," she said at the time. "But very confident and sexy, and I liked that." The twosome took the next step in their relationship during the summer of 2018 when they decided to move in together in Los Angeles. Hyland later credited Adams for helping her cope with with kidney dysplasia, a debilitating illness that once led her to contemplate suicide. "He's seen me at my worst," she told Self magazine in December 2018. "I think that's why I feel the most beautiful in his eyes, because he still finds me beautiful after seeing all that. It was a really intimate start to a relationship to have to go through those hurdles at the very, very, very beginning when you're just even getting to know a person." Adams, in return, called his girlfriend the "real-life version" of Wonder Woman that same month. "Imagine having a vital organ replaced. Imagine having 16 surgeries, going to hundreds of doctors visits and taking thousands of pills. Imagine losing crazy weight because of dialysis, medication side effects and stress. Then imagine, having to do it all over again. This time keeping it quiet while you recovered, all while trolls on the internet judged you for your appearance," the podcast host told Us Weekly exclusively of Hyland's health journey at the time. "Oh, and throw in filming the funniest show on TV and executive producing and starring in a movie … and never breaking down. Never losing it. I know Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman on film, but Sarah is the real-life version." Adams and Hyland got engaged in July 2019. "That can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, world series kind of stuff," the comedy actress captioned a photo from the beach proposal, quoting the 1995 film It Takes Two. Scroll through to revisit their love story:  Us broke the news in October 2017 that the twosome had been “seeing each other for months.” Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  Hyland and Adams were heating up by November 2017. “It is getting more serious as time passes,” an insider told Us at the time. “They really like each other.” Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  The duo dropped the L-bomb on social media as they celebrated their first holiday season together in December 2017. Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  Adams accompanied Hyland to the 2018 Golden Globes in January. Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  The Bachelorette alum supported the actress in June 2018 amid a major health scare years after her first life-saving kidney transplant. Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  The pair took their relationship to the next level by moving in together during the summer of 2018. “I think it’s brought us closer,” Hyland told Us in August 2018. “I don’t think it’s been long enough to discover pet peeves with each other. I think we’re in that honeymoon phase of living together, so it’s good that nothing is already starting because then I think that’d be a bad sign.” Walter McBride/Getty Images  Shortly before their one-year anniversary, the Greek Charming star told Us that Adams was “The One.” “It’s been perfect,” she gushed at the time. Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images  The radio personality confirmed to Us in January 2019 that he was going to propose in the future. “We just moved in together, so I think we’re still kind of, like, feeling each other out, but … it’s gonna happen eventually,” he explained at the time. JB Lacroix/WireImage  Hyland commemorated Valentine’s Day in February 2019 by sharing throwback text messages of Adams supporting during her second kidney transplant. “Good luck! You’ll do great! FaceTime me after when you’re loopy. Also, I like you,” Adams texted Hyland back in September 2017 before they were official. Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Audi  Adams popped the question during a beachfront proposal on July 16, 2019. Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  Kids on the brain! Adams exclusively told Us Weekly that he "would love" to start a family with Hyland. "I’d like to have more than one,” the Bachelorette alum said. “I’m older, I’m mid-30s, but she’s still in her 20s, so I don’t think we’re there yet. But I think it’ll be a thing that eventually happens for sure.” He also noted that the airport TSA nearly ruined his proposal to the actress just months earlier. “I hid [the engagement ring] in my drone case and then when I flew into Fiji — if you have a drone, and they see it in the X-ray, they inspect it,” he recalled to Us. “I was really scared that they were going to open the drone case and she was going to see the box that said LS [for Lorraine Schwartz] and it was going to be over.”  The couple celebrated their second anniversary by writing sweet tributes to each other on social media. "Two years ago I asked when you were going to ask me to be your girlfriend. This summer you asked me to be your wife. If two years feels like a lifetime then I can’t wait to spend my eternity with you. You’re the calm to my storm. The sun to my moon. The Chandler to my Monica. I can’t wait to marry you @wellsadams," the Modern Family star wrote via Instagram. "Happy two years baby #ToPlutoAndBack." In the comments section, Adams chimed in: "I love you +1 anything you say." He also posted his own message on his personal account, adding: "I knew I was gonna marry her the 1st night I met her. But I guess how anniversary’s work, it’s when you decide to become boyfriend/girlfriend. Whatever, I lost that battle. You’re my person and I can’t wait to drop this day as our anniversary and make a new one with all our friends watching, while they judge our wedding and eat and drink for free...buncha deadbeats." Courtesy of Sarah Hyland/Instagram  In June 2020, the couple confirmed that all wedding planning was put "on hold" amid the coronavirus pandemic. "All of my family is mostly on the East Coast, so for them to fly out ... just ages and of course with my health risks, we want to be as safe as possible," she said. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The pair celebrated their one-year engagement anniversary via social media in July. "One year engaged to my best friend," she captioned two Instagram photos. "So grateful to be quarantined with the love of my life. One day we’ll get married, but for now, I’ll take eating junk food and Netflix all day every day. I love you to Pluto and back baby." He also shared pics from the proposal, writing, "A year ago today I asked my best friend to marry me. Best decision of my life. Happy engagement anniversary @sarahhyland, I love you +1 anything you say." Courtesy Sarah Hyland/Instagram  Hyland shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram in October 2020 to mark her third year of romance with the reality TV star. "Three years ago I asked you when YOU were going to ask ME to be your girlfriend. Now we're engaged and in the midst of surviving a global pandemic. There's no one else I'd rather be quarantining with," the actress wrote at the time. "Being with you literally 24/7 over the past several months has only made our relationship stronger and I'm so lucky to call you my fiancé. I love you to Pluto and back! Happy anniversary sugar balls 😜." Adams penned his own tribute to his lucky lady, writing via Instagram, "Happy anniversary sugar tits! The list of things I love about you is longer than my tongue 😛😬love you +1 anything you say." Courtesy Wells Adams/Instagram  "Happy 30th birthday @sarahhyland!" the Bachelor Nation alum wrote via Instagram alongside a slideshow of his favorite pictures of his future wife as she marked a milestone birthday in November 2020. "Here's a bunch of pictures that make me very excited about the next 30! Especially the last one I love you the moistest! Sorry, mostest! To Pluto and back!" Courtesy of Wells Adams/Instagram  Adams opened up about how the coronavirus pandemic has changed the couple’s plans for their wedding, which was originally set for August 2020. “I don’t know if a lot of your fans know this, but [Sarah is] immunocompromised. She’s a transplant recipient, so she takes pills so that she doesn’t reject this new kidney in her body,” he explained on the “Click Bait with Bachelor Nation” podcast. “We have to be super careful about the pandemic, more so than most people our age. We had to push it the first time around, that was tough. The thought was to push it to this year.” Although they intend to now say “I do” in the summer of 2021, he hinted at possible alternatives the pair have discussed in case they have to delay their in-person ceremony again. “If this thing continues and we’re not able to do it, we’ll do a courthouse. I’m really pushing for Vegas — powder blue suits, Elvis officiant,” he said. Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  The Lion Guard alum gushed over her fiancé on his 37th birthday in May 2021. “It’s the love of my life’s birthday!!!! Thank you for always dancing silly, singing loudly, laughing contagiously, and loving endlessly,” she wrote via Instagram alongside two photos of the couple. “I miss you more than words can say and, if it’s possible, I love you even more than that. Since we can’t be together, I’d like for everyone to do a classic @wellsadams shimmy in celebration of you! To Pluto and Back Sugar Balls. Can’t wait to finally marry you one day 💋.” Courtesy of Sarah Hyland/Instagram  The New York native shared poolside selfies with the radio personality via Instagram on October 15, writing, “Four years of love, travel, laughter, and trust. You’re my world and beyond. One day we’ll get married… and I CAN NOT WAIT for that day. But for now… posing with canned seltzers is more than enough 😂.” She continued in her post, “I’m so grateful to be able to call you my life partner and best friend. I love you +1 anything you say @wellsadams I am the luckiest ❤️ *cue Ben Folds*.” Courtesy of Sarah Hyland/Instagram  "Happy birthday to my beautiful bride-to-be. So often I’m in awe of your natural elegance that I have to capture it. Here are some of my favorite portraits that I’ve taken of you, my love. These are all pictures from epic adventures, and I just have to say ... get ready for another one 😏. I love you plus one anything you say. Happy birthday, baby!" Adams wrote via Instagram in November 2021. Rob Latour/MPTF/Shutterstock |
| Happy Holidays! Vanessa Hudgens and BF Cole Tucker Get Cozy on Christmas Posted: 27 Dec 2021 02:52 PM PST Making memories! Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker have enjoyed documenting their growing romance through cute photos on social media. The pair first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted holding hands in November 2020, less than one year after her split from longtime love Austin Butler. At the time, Hudgens got honest about what she was looking for when it came to a partner. "Your girl's open. I feel like at the end of the day, it's just about having similar fundamentals and wanting the same things," the Powerless alum told Entertainment Tonight. "I am not picky, really." Hudgens added: "I know what I want and I'm like, if someone comes into the picture and can give me all those things, then great. It doesn't matter if they're in the public eye or not. If anything, I prefer them not to be, but we'll see." The couple went Instagram official in honor of Valentine’s Day the following year. The same month, Tucker discussed his commitment to the High School Musical star during an MLB spring training interview. "I got a girlfriend and she's cool. She's awesome, I love her," he told reporters in February 2021. "But I don't want it to be, 'Oh, Cole's dating Vanessa … ' I don't want it to be treated any differently than Mitch [Keller] having his wife down, or Ke'Bryan [Hayes] having his girlfriend come down. She's great. She'll be around. You will see her, but you saw the headline, it is what it is." As their relationship continued to get more serious, Hudgens revealed how the duo first formed a connection. “Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes,” the Princess Switch star told Entertainment Tonight in April 2021. “Zoom, you’ve got to love it.” Hudgens believed her romance with the shortstop was something special, adding, “He’s just kind of perfect for me. I am [happy]. I really am. I think that it’s also so important to stay grateful for everything that you have in life. I’ve been making that a priority, and I feel like it’s just been making magic happen all the more.” One month later, Hudgens elaborated on how she made the first move when she originally met the pro athlete. "If I want something or someone, I'm going after them," she said during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in May 2021. "I fully just slid into his DMs and was like, 'Hey, it was nice to meet you.' So I think there is no shame in making the first move." Hudgens previously dated Zac Efron from 2006 to 2010. The Gigi performer later moved on with Butler in 2011, and nine years later, Us Weekly confirmed the duo had called it quits. Scroll down for all the cutest pics that Hudgens and Tucker have shared on social media:  The couple made their romance Instagram official with a photo of them kissing. "It’s you, it’s me, it’s us. @cotuck,” Hudgens captioned the Valentine's Day post. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "Release the good," Tucker wrote alongside an Instagram photo of the duo smiling. That same he said he loved Hudgens in his first interview amid their romance. Courtesy of Cole Tucker/Instagram  The "🌞Sun Girl and Moon Boy🌝" posed together on a tropical vacation. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "This makes me happpyyyy," the Disney alum gushed alongside a photo of her laughing as she sipped from a hollowed-out pineapple next to her boyfriend. Tucker commented, "Smells good," to which Hudgens responded, "@cotuck my ear taste good too?" Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Spring Breakers star sent love "from me and my tree” during a sweet getaway with the MLB star. That same month Hudgens revealed that she met Tucker in a virtual setting. “Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “Zoom, you’ve got to love it.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "My precioussss," the actress captioned a compilation of adorable Instagram selfies from that month. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens wished her "big man" a happy birthday on July 3rd, gushing, "👑✨🤟🏽your magic ✨Go suns. Go us. 🧡💜✨." Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Sucker Punch actress shared a collection of moments from her boyfriend's baseball game via Instagram. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "Missing you," the actress captioned a pic of the pair kissing in late July. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "Go 3 ⚾️🥰," Hudgens captioned a series of photos where she visited her boyfriend at a game. The Disney alum kissed the athlete on the cheek for good luck in one of the Instagram pics. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens took to social media to show off her "perfect" day with Tucker and friends. In one Instagram photo, the Bad Boys For Life star blew a kiss to the camera. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "We're just, like, the same, we're very similar,” Hudgens told Entertainment Tonight as to why Tucker is her perfect mate. “We're such weirdos, it's wonderful.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens told Shape that things are going “better than I could have dreamed of” with the athlete, gushing, “My relationship with myself is something I value deeply, even if things don't always go the way I expected.” She added, “For instance, my mom got married at 25, so I always thought I was going to be married at 25. That didn't happen. But I'm in such an amazing, healthy relationship, so it doesn't matter.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Despite conflicting schedules, a source exclusively told Us that Hudgens and Tucker are “going strong” one year later, adding, “They try to plan fun dates when their schedules allow, but when they’re not together, they certainly FaceTime and talk all the time. They really make a cute couple.” Earlier that month, the pair hit a golf course together as the former Disney Channel star teased via Instagram, “Me? Sporty? That’s spoooooky.” Courtesy Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The duo attended the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco in matching Star Wars costumes. "Haaappppyyyy Halloweeeeen," Hudgens wrote via Instagram alongside photos of the pair in their Grogu outfits. "Best. Weekend. Ever." Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens shared a photo via Instagram of her in “vacation mode” while on a tropical holiday with Tucker. “Just magic,” she captioned a shot of the two kissing at sunset. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The couple made their red carpet debut at the world premiere of Hudgens’ movie Tick, Tick… Boom! nearly one year after they started dating. John Salangsang/AFI/Shutterstock  During an appearance on The View, Hudgens recounted the story of how she and Tucker got to know each other. "It is literally the ultimate modern-day love story," she explained. "We met over Zoom — over a Zoom meditation group." Later, the athlete sent a GIF of himself playing baseball in the group chat. Hudgens didn't realize Tucker was the person in the image and replied, "Hot." The Princess Switch 3 star also corrected her earlier statement that she made the first move, explaining that her beau actually slid into her Instagram DMs first. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  “I’ve gone to a lot of games, way more than I have in my entire life condensed into a year. I love going and supporting and cheering him on,” the actress told Entertainment Tonight in November 2021. “But for the premiere days, he's like, 'It's game day, babe. It's so nice. I get to come to your game.' And I'm like, 'Yes! Same thing.' It's great, he's amazing." She added that her relationship with Tucker feels different than her past romances. "It's just easy. We're like the same person, very much the same person, but with different interests," Hudgens said. "We have the same spirit, I think. We're both just energetic. We want to have a good time, easy, goofy. It's cool." Courtesy of Cole Tucker/Instagram  “It’s the holiday season. Which means …. A whole lot of karaoke 🤣🤣🤣,” Hudgens wrote via Instagram alongside a cozy snap with her man and a video of her singing at a festive party. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens gushed about visiting the "most magical place" with her boyfriend alongside an Instagram pic of the duo sharing a kiss in front of Cinderella's castle. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram |
| How Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott Celebrated Christmas Amid Split Rumors Posted: 27 Dec 2021 02:51 PM PST  Home for the holidays! Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott put their kids first this Christmas amid rumors that their marriage is on the rocks. “Tori and Dean spent Christmas as a family,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly of the BH90210 alum, 48, and the Canada native, 55. “They were all under one roof celebrating together.” The pair rang in the holiday with their five children — Liam, 14, Stella, 13, Hattie, 10, Finn, 9, and Beau, 4 — who “were happy” to be surrounded by loved ones on the special occasion. “That’s what mattered the most to Tori and Dean, was making sure their kids had a nice holiday at home together,” the insider adds. McDermott and the Messyness cohost, who tied the knot in Fiji in 2006, have kept fans guessing about their relationship status since the summer. In June, Spelling raised eyebrows when she confessed that she and the Slasher star were sleeping in separate bedrooms after he got back home from filming a project overseas. Four months later, the speculation grew stronger after the Stori Telling author was photographed outside an attorney’s office holding a notepad that read “assets,” “support” and “custody.” At the time, a source exclusively told Us that Spelling “wants a divorce,” but the Scary Movie 2 star was hesitant to follow through. “She feels trapped right now,” the insider noted in October, adding that the twosome “have tried counseling” and their kids “have no idea what’s going on.” Later that month, the “90210MG” podcast host swiftly shut down a question about her marriage during an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show, getting visibly frustrating with guest host Whitney Cummings. “You know I’m not going to answer that,” Spelling fired back. (She did not appear to be wearing her wedding ring at the time.) While neither the actress nor McDermott have directly addressed the rumors about their romance, a third source recently revealed that there’s “no trust” between the spouses. “It’s been building up over time,” the insider told Us in November, shortly before Spelling and the Chopped Canada host spent Thanksgiving together. Earlier this month, the True Tori alum was pressed about what she had in mind for her husband’s Christmas gift — and expertly avoided providing a straight answer. “The kids are getting him something,” she said on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, confirming that she would be “contributing” to the little ones’ holiday shopping fund. The revelation came after eagle-eyed social media users noticed that McDermott’s name wasn’t part of Spelling’s festive stocking display. He was also noticeably absent from this year’s Christmas card, which was signed, “Xoxo, Tori & Family.” However, the actress was quick to clear the air. “Fact: @imdeanmcdermott was filming his new feature film in Canada,” she replied in the comments of her Instagram upload last month. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane Wear Matching Onesies for Son’s 1st Christmas Posted: 27 Dec 2021 02:47 PM PST Three years after Bachelor viewers watched Lauren Bushnell get engaged on national television, the former flight attendant confirmed that she was set to be married again — and this time, she headed to the altar with country singer Chris Lane. Bushnell shared the happy news on Instagram on June 18, 2019, as she praised her future husband. "I can't stop smiling "PS he wrote me a song The pair married in Nashville in October 2019, after less than a year together. The Oregon native was previously engaged to Bachelor season 20 star Ben Higgins, whose proposal to her was telecast in the season's March 2016 finale. Higgins and Bushnell then starred in the spinoff show Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After? before ending their engagement in May 2017. That July, Bushnell started dating Devin Antin, but she and the real estate investor split in August 2018. Four months before calling it quits, she watched Lane perform at Stagecoach and even went backstage to hang out with him. She was attending the music festival with Antin, but he was not backstage during Bushnell's meet-and-greet with her future husband. All those romantics ups and downs are history, though, now that she and the "I Don't Know About You" crooner heard wedding bells. Scroll down to revisit the couple's relationship timeline, starting with one of their first public outings.  Us Weekly confirmed the duo were dating after they got close on the BMI Country Music Awards red carpet in November 2018. “Chris had his arm around Lauren as they walked onto the red carpet and they posed together,” an onlooker told Us at the time. “Lauren was standing front row during Chris’ performance.” Leah Puttkammer/FilmMagic  The following day, Lane and Bushnell walked arm-in-arm on another red carpet, that of the 2018 CMA Awards. Ethan Miller/Getty Images  Before he started dating Bushnell, Lane dated another Lauren B. — namely, Lauren Barr, another contestant from The Bachelor season 20. “Chris was dating LB right before Lauren,” a source told Us in November, adding that Bushnell had called Barr a couple of days prior “to tell her that they were together.” Getty Images (2); Sjodin/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images via Getty Images  Lane stoked engagement rumors in January 2019 when he raved about his “great day on the course with [his] potential future father-n-law,” i.e. Bushnell’s father. (“Y’all, just so you’re aware, I’m not engaged,” the singer later clarified in his Instagram Stories.) Courtesy of Chris Lane/Instagram  At the 2019 ACM Awards in April, Lane told Entertainment Tonight he was “working on” a proposal to Bushnell. “Don’t tell her that, though,” he joked at the time. Ethan Miller/Getty Images  The couple took a romantic trip to Saint Barthélemy in May 2019, and enjoyed the Caribbean waters, swimming with sea turtles, and trying their hand at stand-up paddle boarding. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell  Lane made good on his proposal promise on June 16, 2019, popping the question at his future wife’s family home in Oregon. John Shearer/WireImage  “Do not expect a long engagement,” a source told Us in June 2019. “They want to start a family sooner rather than later.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Bushnell announced in August 2019 that they adopted a dog and purchased a home in Nashville. “It’s without shock to anyone who knows me well but, we have decided to make Cooper a permanent part of our family,” she wrote via Instagram. “So happy we get to love you Coop- now that we have adopted you I’ll start working on your dad and finding you a brother/sister, but for now it’s the 3 of us! Oh! And!! WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  The twosome celebrated their impending wedding at an engagement party in his native North Carolina in September 2019. “It’s been an incredible year in my career as well as my personal life,” he shared on Instagram. “Took the weekend off to celebrate our engagement in Kernersville with both of our families!! I’m a lucky lucky man!” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  Lane and Bushnell tied the knot in Nashville in October 2019. Bachelor Nation alums Amanda Stanton, Emily Ferguson, Haley Ferguson and Jen Saviano were among the famous faces in attendance. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  A month after tying the knot, the newlyweds attended the Country Music Association Awards in November 2019. “It felt different walking the red carpet as a married couple, in the best way” the crooner told Us exclusively at the time. “We knew we really liked each other when we came to the CMAs together last year, but this time around it’s so special to step on the red carpet with someone I love so dearly and introduce her now as my wife.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Ahead of the couple’s first married Christmas together, Lane told Us about his plans with his new wife and where they’d be spending the holidays. “This year, we won’t be starting any new traditions, however, our goal is to have both of our families in Nashville next Christmas in hopes of making that a new Christmas tradition,” the singer said in December 2019. “I’ve always loved family time during the holidays, but it makes it even more special to have the girl I love right by my side.” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  “Goes to Mexico, wears a flannel. 🇲🇽 Vacation Chris really sticking to his roots,” the former reality star captioned a photo from the duo’s Mexican vacation in February 2020. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  In March 2020, Lane revealed that the coronavirus quarantine had only strengthened his bond with Bushnell. “I think going through a challenging time can bring people closer together or drive people apart,” the North Carolina native told Us. “I think for us, we’ve realized just how lucky we are to have each other during a time of uncertainty and it has definitely brought us even closer!” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  The “Hold You Tonight” singer and his wife aren’t planning on kids just yet, but he said “when it happens, it happens.” Although Lane told Us in May 2020 that he doesn’t know “if we’re completely ready for that yet,” he explained that “when it does [happen], it’ll be the right time.” When it comes to the number of little ones, Lane said he’s good with two, but the Oregon native has three siblings, so her number is higher. “She probably wants a lot from what I’ve heard,” he added. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary in October 2020. The Bachelor alum shared two photos of the happy couple on Instagram, while her husband posted a five-minute video of their nuptials and wrote, "Happy anniversary @laurenlane I can't believe it's been a year!! Love you Here's to getting old and grey together." Bushnell shared the post on her Stories and wrote, "This video still makes me cry." Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  The Bachelor alum announced in December 2020 that she was pregnant with the couple's first child. "A dream Except I’m not dreaming. I’m wide awake,” Bushnell captioned an Instagram video of her baby’s ultrasound. “Holding your dads hand, watching you dance around in my belly. Listening to your little heart beat. My new favorite sound. A miracle. New life. Our sweet baby. Thank you Jesus! All the glory belongs to You." The "Big, Big Plans" singer also shared the video and wrote, "Prayer works! Hope you look like your Mama." Al Wagner/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  One month after revealing their pregnancy news, the twosome announced that they're expecting a son. "Sweet baby BOY, we cannot wait to meet you! I already love you so much! 💙💙💙," Bushnell wrote via Instagram in January 2021 alongside footage from the day they found out the baby's sex with her family. "I’ve truly never seen Chris/my brothers so excited!" Courtesy Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  The couple enjoyed a babymoon in January 2021 amid Bushnell’s first pregnancy. "Honeymoon/Babymoon all rolled up into one. love you ," she captioned a post filled with several photos from their getaway. Photo by Delaney Royer  The couple welcomed their son, Dutton, in June 2021. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!! Aging like a fine 🍷 Dutton and I love you so much,” the Oregon native captioned a gushing birthday tribute to her spouse via Instagram in November 2021, sharing a snap of him cradling their son. Courtesy of Lauren Lane/Instagram  The couple jetted off to New York City in November 2021 to celebrate the holiday after Lane performed as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. … Spending our 1st Thanksgiving as a family in NYC … been a fun week!!” the musician wrote via Instagram. The former reality star, for her part, shared a series of photos from the trip, captioning them, “So thankful.” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram |
| Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. Share a Laugh on Christmas Posted: 27 Dec 2021 02:00 PM PST From a horror flick meet-cute to a married couple with two children — Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar have come a long way since their onscreen introduction. The She's All That actor and Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum met on the set of 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer and instantly connected. "We just would talk about life and stuff like that, and we had completely different philosophies on just about everything," Prinze told Us Weekly exclusively in February 2020. The friendship also began over the Los Angeles native's desire to cook for Gellar, who he thought "was too skinny" at the time. "So, we started this weekly barbecue thing at her house, and me and my cousins would come over and cook food for her and her friends," he recalled. "And then we'd make sure everybody ate, and that was kind of how our friendship began." The costars friendship became romantic after a fumbled dinner date in January 2000. “We were supposed to have dinner with a friend of ours, and she didn’t make her plane, so we went anyway,” the Long Island, New York, native told Us in February 2020. “We’d had tons of dinners before and for some reason, it felt different that night. Organically, it just transitioned into something else.” Two years later, the pair tied the knot in September 2002 in an intimate ceremony in Mexico. The same year, the lovebirds reunited onscreen to play Fred and Daphne in Scooby-Doo, roles they later reprised for the 2004 sequel. The '90s sweethearts welcomed two children, daughter Charlotte and son Rocky, in 2009 and 2012, respectively. Throughout their relationship, the pair has grown closer and although they keep their family life private, the actors have occasionally given fans a peek at their home life and shared how they've managed to stay together for so long. "Communicate. That's the key. It's about being present," the Crazy Ones alum told Us in January 2019. "Listening is the most important thing." The Summer Catch actor told Us that being light with one another is also important. "We still make each other laugh. And we treat each other with respect," he said. Scroll down to see how Prinze and Gellar went from costars to friends to lovers and then a family of four.  The couple channeled their inner Dirty Dancing for Halloween in 2021. “Nobody puts baby in the corner #happyhalloween from Baby Houseman and Johnny Castle #dirtydancing #loverboy,” Gellar wrote via Instagram. Courtesy Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar shared a sweet snap from the couple’s Hawaii vacation in July 2021. “Ok seriously ….. this is the peaceful look of two parents getting an actual vacation,” she wrote via Instagram. “We have officially found paradise. @maunalaniauberge you are perfect.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  “I was looking for the perfect present for your bday @realfreddieprinze, but then I realized ... I am present enough 😂 😂 😂,” Gellar jokingly wrote via Instagram in March 2021 on her husband’s 45th birthday. “But I do make you this promise, I will NEVER feed you to the tigers. Happy Birthday FP!!” Daniel Deme/EPA/Shutterstock  The couple added two puppies to their family in November 2020 as an early Christmas present for their daughter and son. “Puppies, puppies are harder,” Prinze Jr. exclusively told Us, comparing dogs Kumi and Sato to his children. “Like, [with] the kids you go, ‘OK, when they’re older, if I’m nice to them, they’re going to take care of me.’ Dogs, you’re like, ‘Man, when they’re older, then I will take care of them more.’ So, puppies are harder.” Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock  “It’s definitely a different #thanksgiving, but the gratitude is the same,” the Ringer alum wrote via Instagram in November 2020 alongside a sunny photo with her man, noting how the COVID-19 crisis altered the family’s holiday plans. Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  “You... are my favorite husband #happyanniversary,” the Cruel Intentions actress wrote via Instagram on the couple’s 18th wedding anniversary in September 2020. Courtesy Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  “My kids won the lottery, they not only get the best father @realfreddieprinze ... they get the original #Manny #friends #happyfathersday,” Gellar wrote via Instagram in June 2020, referencing Prinze’s role as the manny to Ross and Rachel’s baby on Friends. “I’ll be there for you!!!” GIPHY  “A very long time ago, on this very day, this handsome man was born,” the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum wrote via Instagram in March 2020, in honor her love’s birthday. “I am extremely happy about that (although I doubt he’s happy that I still have this high school picture) happy birthday @realfreddieprinze #happybirthday.” Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The couple reunited onscreen in February 2020 in a Cascade commercial. The pair joked about “doing it every night” when talking about washing the dishes together. “We do it after enchiladas,” Prinze said in the ad, to which Gellar added, “We do it after takeout.” YouTube  The Los Angeles native told Us exclusively in February 2020 that his romance with his future wife all began on the set of 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer. Prinze Jr. recalled that Gellar didn’t have her driver’s license when they were filming the horror film in North Carolina, so he started to drive her “and that’s when we became friends.” “We just would talk about life and stuff like that, and we had completely different philosophies on just about everything,” he told Us about the couple’s initial friendship. “‘Cause she was a born and raised New Yorker and I was a born and raised L.A. kid, and we just looked at everything like night and day.” The duo also bonded over food. Prinze Jr. “thought she was too skinny” and “wanted to cook for her, because that’s what my family does,” the actor added. “So, we started this weekly barbecue thing at her house, and me and my cousins would come over and cook food for her and her friends. And then we’d make sure everybody ate, and that was kind of how our friendship began.” Mandalay Ent/Kobal/Shutterstock(2)  Prinze Jr. revealed the secret to his healthy marriage with Gellar in an interview with Us in February 2020. “There’s no keys. There’s no rules. There’s nothing like that. I don’t believe in false expectations,” the GEGG WARS: Galaxy of Crime actor said. “I just believe in knowing who you are when you start a relationship. And if you don’t, then that relationship probably isn’t going to work.” Shutterstock  Gellar recalled her accidental first date with Prinze Jr. via Instagram in January 2020. "20 years ago this week, my friend @realfreddieprinze and I were supposed to have dinner with a mutual friend from out of town," she penned. "That friend missed her flight, but we decided to still meet and catch up. Now 20 years together, 17 plus married and two kids, we still go to that restaurant for dinner. So thank you @sloaney77 for not showing up for dinner." Shutterstock  “#mcm (and yes this is how I watched the Globes, while recovering from the stomach flu),” the Crazy Ones alum wrote via Instagram in January 2020, alongside a photo of herself donning pajamas with her husband’s face on them. Courtesy Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar told Us on September 24, 2019, that her relationship with Prinze. Jr. isn't always easy. “It takes work to have a good friendship," she said at the time. "You have to call and check in and dedicate that time, and most people aren’t willing to put that work in. So to have a successful relationship, whether it’s marriage, whether it’s friendship, whether it’s business, you have to put the time, if you want to see the results.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  The actress celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary with a silly tribute to her husband posted via Instagram on September 4, 2018. “Marriage is like a deck of cards. In the beginning all you need is two hearts and a diamond. But years later, you wish you had a club and a spade,” she captioned a selfie of the twosome. Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar and Prinze, Jr. celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1, 2015. "13 years #happyanniversary," the actress captioned an Instagram pic from their wedding day. "'I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me.'" Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Parenthood sure is tiring! “This is how #datenight begins and ends when you have two young kids,” Gellar captioned an Instagram pic on Aug. 25, 2015. “Luckily we made it till the end #movienight.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  They grow up so fast! “Thank you @thebillhorn @scoutmasterson. The Prinze children,” Gellar captioned an Instagram photo of Charlotte and Rocky on Aug. 6, 2015. “The backpacks #hellokitty #campvibes.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar fondly looked back at the good ole days on July 2, 2015. “My #TBT is going way back #BodyBeforeBaby I wouldn't trade my kids for anything, but once in a while it's ok to be envious of what you used to look like,” the actress mused via Instagram. “#Goals #Dreaming This also reminds me...I need a vacation.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar captured an adorable moment between her longtime husband and daughter Charlotte on June 28, 2015. “The perfect end to a good hike,” she gushed via Instagram. “#Beach #waves #family.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Prinze Jr. shared a sweet moment with Charlotte and Rocky on June 21, 2015. “And the sun is setting on a very successful #FathersDay. Thank you #FreddiePrinzeJr for showing me what #TrueLove looks like,” Gellar captioned the Instagram snapshot. “I loved you before children, but that love has intensified. Thank you for making my children the #luckiest.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar has stayed close to Blair since playing Kathryn and Cecile, respectively, in the 1999 fan favorite movie Cruel Intentions. “Freddie James and Selma James @therealselmablair,” the Crazy Ones actress captioned via Instagram on June 2, 2015. Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Why so serious, Freddie!? The couple celebrated Memorial Day weekend with family and friends on May 25, 2015. “This is what happens when you tell your husband to #smile (insert silly face),” Gellar joked via Instagram. “And we are off to #BBQ #HappyMemorialDay.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Morning playtime! Charlotte shared with Rocky like a good big sister on May 15, 2015. “#FridayFunDay So this is how I found my kids this morning,” Gellar captioned the Instagram pic. “Charlotte decided to ‘help’ me by getting Rocky up and apparently taking him on #Safari #WildAnimals #Giraffe.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Simply irresistible - in the kitchen! Gellar shared a rare kissing photo of the couple from their home in L.A.’s Mandeville Canyon neighborhood on April 8, 2015. “Please help me in congratulating my husband #freddieprinzejr on the announcement of his first cookbook #BackToTheKitchen coming in 2016 from #rodalebooks,” she captioned via Instagram. “I am very proud to say that I have personally tasted everyone of these amazing #recipes and will continue to. But now all of you will get to share in the amazing food from my absolute favorite chef.” Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar’s baby boy Rocky helped her pick out medicine for the family on Feb. 24, 2015. “This is what happens when everyone in your house is sick,” the actress captioned a sweet Instagram pic. “You have to send your 2 year old to the drugstore #MakeItWork.” The following month, Gellar joined Season 2 of her husband’s animated series, Star Wars Rebels. Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  Gellar joined Instagram on Feb. 12, 2015, which turned out to be the perfect excuse to share some of her cutest family moments! “I mean, it's work. You have to work at anything,” she said of her marriage to MSN’s Wonderwall in 2013. “It's any relationship in your life. You have to nurture it and take time with it." Courtesy of Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram  The Ringer actress and Prinze Jr. welcomed daughter Charlotte Grace in September 2009 and son Rocky James in September 2012. The following year, the proud parents and Charlotte met Rapunzel while visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., in March 2013. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Enterprises, Inc. via Getty Images  The twosome kept close as they walked the red carpet during London’s Hairspray premiere in July 2007. In honor of their fifth wedding anniversary, Gellar legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze. “Freddie and I experience everything together and grow together,” Gellar told Cosmopolitan magazine in 2004. “We learn new things about each other and about ourselves every day.” Claire Greenway/Getty Images  Prinze Jr. cheered on his wife at her Grudge 2 premiere in L.A. in October 2006. Gellar opened up about her marriage to the hunky star while promoting the franchise’s first film. “It was the choice that was definitely right for me, and we're incredibly happy,” she told Cosmopolitan magazine in 2004. “Freddie and I have always felt like we were totally committed to each other whether we were married or not.” Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic  Gellar and the She’s All That actor attended Tommy Hilfiger’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show in September 2003. Two years prior, Prinze Jr. made a bet with Howard Stern that he and Gellar would never get a divorce. "I appreciate the concern, but I'm all good I swear. I know myself,” he said at the time. “She's the best. Sarah's the best." KMazur/WireImage.com  The couple worked once more as love interests Fred and Daphne, respectively, in the 2002 comedy Scooby-Doo. They reprised their roles in 2004’s Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection  The pair attended the 15th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2002. Five months later, they tied the knot in Mexico. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Shankman, a director and choreographer Gellar worked with on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. KMazur/WireImage.com  He popped the question! The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress and Prinze Jr. got engaged in April 2001. That August, the future spouses attended his Summer Catch premiere in L.A. SGranitz/WireImage.com  The couple walked the red carpet with Gellar’s Cruel Intentions costar Selma Blair at the MTV Movie Awards in 2000. The racy drama earned the ladies an award in the Favorite On-Screen Kiss category. Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage.com  Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. met on set of 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer. The pair were close for years before their friendship blossomed into romance. Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection |
| Bella Hadid Spends 'Perfect' Day Volunteering at NYC Food Bank Posted: 27 Dec 2021 01:32 PM PST Giving back! It's impossible not to take notice of the large number of stars who have shown their passion for being charitable. Over the course of her career, Angelina Jolie has shown just how much she cares about the lives and well-being of others. After helping to support the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Maleficent actress was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001. In 2006, she launched the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation with now-estranged husband Brad Pitt. The organization helps provide aid to humanitarian crises globally. Us Weekly confirmed in 2010 that the former couple made a $1 million contribution to Doctors Without Borders. Jolie previously told The Telegraph in 2012 why being charitable makes her feel good. "What are we in this world if we can't be of use to others in some way," she explained at the time. "It's a happier life. I had a wonderful mother and I learned a lot about women through her. I have great daughters who teach me a lot about the strength of women and little girls. And I've met amazing people around the world who've inspired me and taught me to be better." Beyoncé's charitable deeds have also not gone unnoticed. She even has a BET Humanitarian Award win and DoSomething.org's Most Charitable Celebrity title to prove her good will. Not only has the "Formation" singer used her platform to speak out against injustice and social issues, she has also founded the BeyGOOD initiative. Through BeyGOOD, the Grammy winner has worked alongside UNICEF to bring clean water and sanitation to the East African country Burundi and helped provide mobile coronavirus testing to Houston's Black community. In April 2020, her organization pledged to donate to mental health charities amid the coronavirus pandemic. "BeyGOOD recognizes the immense mental and personal health burdens being placed on essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic," a statement on her website read. "In our major cities, African-Americans comprise a disproportionate number of workers in these indispensable occupations, and they will need mental health support and personal wellness care, including testing and medical services, food supplies and food deliveries, both during and after the crisis." Shawn Mendes, for his part, has worked with organizations including DoSomething.org and the American Red Cross to help combat worldly issues. He also founded the Shawn Mendes Foundation in 2019, a non-profit that aims to inspire his fans to create positive change. "For a long time, I've wanted to find a way to amplify the causes that my fans and I care deeply about, and to help make the voices of our generation heard," the singer said in a statement, per Rolling Stone. "My goal in launching the foundation is to work alongside my fans, and do everything I can to help provide them with a platform that inspires positive change, and empowers young change-makers." Scroll down to see how stars have given back over the years.  In December 2021, the supermodel spent the day after Christmas volunteering with a New York City food bank. “My perfect Christmas," she wrote via Instagram alongside photos of herself handing out bags of food to families in need. "These are a few of my favorite things.” Courtesy Bella Hadid/Instagram  In December 2021, the rapper revealed that he's been hitting the streets in disguise to hand out gift cards to people in need. "My pops used to always say 'If you give a homeless person money they’re just going to go buy booze wit it.' I always wanted to disagree with him because as a kid, in my heart I always felt that couldn’t be 100% true," the F9 star wrote via Instagram. "So I’ve been masked up/disguised experimenting in these streets, and giving the homeless food gift cards instead so that they have more of an incentive to buy food." In the video, the actor approached a person in a wheelchair and handed them a gift card for $50. "I flipped his theory, and i added my own twist to it because I REFUSE to NOT believe in HOPE," Ludacris added. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The rapper donated "the majority of the over 4,000 toys" for the 4K Giveaway Toy Drive held in the Englewood area of his native Chicago in December 2021, per a press release. "Yesterday, our hometown hero, our modern-day Santa Claus named Kanye realized the need for support of neighborhoods like Englewood or the south side of Chicago and filling in the gap for those children who are without their fathers due to mass incarceration or gun violence," 16th Ward Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman told E! News at the time. "He really filled in the gap by providing not only clothes, but shoes, toys, as well as fresh produce for thousands of families yesterday on the South Side of Chicago." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum teamed up with Postmates as its “Better Than Santa” ambassador in December 2021 to help grant wishes to lucky entrants. "It's my favorite time of year and that's why I'm working with Postmates to be Better Than Santa," Jenner explained via a press release. "I couldn't be more excited to be delivering real presents across the Twitter-verse to people on the 'nice' and 'rarely naughty list.’ We want to grant wishes and make people's year. Anyone need a flight home to see their family? Or a television?" David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Grammy nominee joined forces with KFC to donate $250,000 to victims of tornados throughout his home state in December 2021. “Growing up I always dreamed of being the biggest artist to come from Kentucky,” the “What’s Poppin” crooner shared via Instagram. “Now I’m teaming up with @KFC, the biggest brand to come out of Kentucky. For the next year, we’re gonna do some big things together. It couldn’t come at a better time, as the state needs our help more than ever in the wake of this past weekend’s devastating tornadoes. Together we will be donating $250k to the @americanredcross in support of relief efforts. I ask that you donate whatever you can to help those affected by this tragedy.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Johnson’s Project Rock collection with Under Armour partnered with his former high school football teams in Pennsylvania and Hawaii to donate new sports equipment. “My family was evicted from Hawaii and forced to move to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,” the action star tweeted in October 2021. “Times were tougher back then, but I will always be grateful to McKinley High & Freedom High for the invaluable lessons of life I was taught. A pleasure to give back.” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  The "Dangerous Woman" singer announced in October 2021 that she was teaming up with BetterHelp to "give away up to $5 million in free therapy" in honor of World Mental Health Day. "I acknowledge that there are very real barriers when it comes to accessing mental health resources, and while this is only one small gesture (and a much larger systemic problem remains)," she wrote via social media. "I wanted to do this again with @betterhelp in hopes of bringing access to a few more people and perhaps inspiring a few of you to try something new and prioritize your own healing." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The rapper announced in October 2021 that he plans to donate to five local organizations in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. AMPED, Center for Women and Families, Grace M. James Academy of Excellence, Louisville Urban League and Metro United Way will all receive money from the musician. "I spent all my life fantasizing about being someone that could put Louisville on a pedestal," Harlow told Billboard at the time. "There’s a spirit and pride that runs deep, and it becomes more obvious to me when I travel to other cities and realize that that doesn’t exist everywhere. The city has always been special to me and I think we breed very unique, often laid-back people." Photo Image Press/Shutterstock  The "Crazy in Love" performers partnered with Tiffany & Co. for the Love Scholarship program via BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation. The organizations have pledged to give $2 million to students working toward degress in arts and creative fields at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, Norfolk State University in Virginia, Bennett College in North Carolina, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Central State University in Ohio. PictureGroup/Shutterstock  In August 2021, the couple donated $10,000 to Hope for Haiti following a 7.2-magnitude earthquake and flooding from Tropical Depression Grace earlier that month. “Our entire organization would like to thank @vancityreynolds and @blakelively for their generous donation to our #HaitiEarthquake Response & Recovery efforts," the organization announced on Instagram. "This donation will help empower our team to continue to respond in the hardest-hit areas of southern Haiti in the days and weeks to come.” One month later, the pair pledged to match donations to the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund up to $1 million. Photo Image Press/Shutterstock  "Really hurts to see all the devastation that's going on in Haiti, and I feel like we really can't catch a break. I'm about to play a tournament this week and I'll give all the prize money to relief efforts for Haiti," the tennis pro tweeted in August 2021 after the island was hit by a massive earthquake. "I know our ancestors blood is strong [and] we'll keep rising." Seth Wenig/AP/Shutterstock  The country crooner quietly donated to a GoFundMe page to help cover the funeral costs of three young men who died after attending his concert. Kole Sova, William “Richie” Mays Jr. and Dawson Brown attended the “Better Together” singer’s July 2021 performance at the Faster Horses Festival in Brooklyn, Michigan. The next day, the men were found dead in their travel trailer of assumed carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a CBS News report. Ford Fairchild/Country Music Association Inc/Shutterstock  The singer awarded more than 30 Black and Latinx business founders around $15,000 through his nonprofit organization, Black Ambition. He also awarded one entrepreneur $1 million. Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock  Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife announced in June 2021 that she and new husband Dan Jewett donated $2.7 billion to 286 different “high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked,” including nonprofits, charities and other organizations during the first quarter of the year. “Over 700 million people globally still live in extreme poverty,” Scott wrote in a Medium post. “To find solutions, we all benefit from on-the-ground insights and diverse engagement, so we prioritized organizations with local teams, leaders of color, and a specific focus on empowering women and girls.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "There is a desperate need to support the exhausted health infrastructure, breaking under the pressure of a ferocious second wave of COVID-19. With more than 300,000 recorded cases every day — higher than any other country in its peak — the health system is on the brink of collapse. So we feel the best way to help is to provide the support it needs," the couple, who wed in 2018, explained via an April 2021 fundraiser to provide supplies for vaccination and testing sites in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic. David Fisher/Shutterstock for BAFTA  The musician visited California State Prison in Los Angeles county in March 2021 and performed his hit “Lonely” for a small group of prisoners. Bieber also sang three other songs in support of his mission to help spread the word of God and promote his faith-based programs with a pastor. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Weeknd announced in April 2020 that he was going to donate $1 million to relief efforts in Ethiopia amid the ongoing conflict between the government in Addis Ababa and the Tigray region. "My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered and entire villages are being displaced out of fear and destruction," the singer, whose parents are from Ethiopia, said via Instagram. James Gourley/BEI/Shutterstock  Teen Cancer America and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt announced in March 2021 that Jenner’s $500,000 donation from sales of her Kylie Cosmetics line went toward the construction of a new lounge for teen and young adult cancer patients. The reality star revealed her intentions to give the funds to the organization in 2017 in honor of her friend Harry Hudson, who survived stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma. “Teen Cancer America is an incredible organization, and I’m so blessed that I was introduced to it through Harry,” Jenner said in a statement. “It’s been an incredible process to see this come to life, and I send well-wishes to all patients and their families.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Masked Singer judge donated $50,000 to the families of five people who were killed in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas in March 2021. “Stop the pandemic of hate,” he said in a Twitter video condemning the rise of anti-Asian racism in the U.S. during the COVID-19 crisis. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The “Stronger” singer teamed up with Wayfair to rebuild two Lake Charles, Louisiana, residents’ homes that were destroyed by back-to-back hurricanes in 2020. The Kelly Clarkson Show host, who is a brand ambassador for Wayfair, revealed the finished projects in March 2021. "It can take years to rebuild a community, but if we work together to help those in need, we can accomplish a lot,” she said in a press release, noting she and the furniture retailer covered all the recovery and renovation costs for the houses. "I am so happy that Wayfair and I were able to step in to help these families get back on their feet by creating a space they love and are proud to call home.” Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Following Texas’ unprecedented February 2021 weather crisis, the “Savage” rapper enlisted the help of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee and the National Association of Christian Churches Disaster Services to raise money to repair homes for senior citizens and single mothers in Houston, Texas. "Seeing the devastation and hearing the heartbreaking stories that have surfaced, I knew I had to do something to help my hometown," the “Body” artist said in a statement. "I am so happy that Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, the NACC and I aligned on the goal of repairing the homes of the elderly and uninsured single moms who are the most vulnerable and often displaced by these kinds of devastating events." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The late-night talk show host kicked off the new year with an act of generosity, leaving a $400 tip for a waiter after dining out with his wife, Nancy Juvonen, in January 2021. The pair enjoyed a meal at Kissaki Sushi in Water Mill, New York, the New York Post’s Page Six reported. Adam Nemser/Startraks  “Christmas is about giving,” the singer captioned an Instagram video hosting a toy drive in her hometown of Sacramento in December 2020. “Thank you to everyone who came out to get the gifts and toys for the kids ! Next year I WILL BE BACK!” Courtesy of Lexy Panterra/Instagram  The Good American cofounder took her daughter, True, to their local fire station in December 2020 to donate toys for the holiday season. “I know True is young, but I think it is important for her to understand how blessed and fortunate she is,” Kardashian wrote via Instagram. “It’s so important for her to see how we give back to others, ESPECIALLY in such unprecedented times.” The pair dropped off bags of toys after learning that donations were down more than 50 percent during the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Instagram (2)  In December 2020, the “Cardigan” singer gave $13,000 to two mothers, Nikki Cornwell and Shelbie Selewski, who are battling coronavirus. The individuals received the donations from Swift through their respective GoFundMe pages alongside with a sweet, supportive message. “I read about you in the Washington Post and thought it was really brave of you to share your story. I’m so sorry for everything you’ve had to go through this year and wanted to send you this gift, from one Nashville girl to another,” the Grammy winner wrote on Cornwell’s page. She added a note to Selewski’s page that read, “I’m sending you this gift after reading about you in the Washington Post. No one should have to feel the kind of stress that’s been put on you. I hope you and your beautiful family have a great holiday season.” Michael Hurcomb/Shutterstock  The YouTuber donated $50,000 in December 2020 to TikTok star Madison Olds as she raises money on GoFundMe to help her boyfriend Derek Jezewsky. Olds, who is hoping to get Jezewsky a stem cell procedure that could help him walk again, has been tagging Dobrik in TikToks to get him to duet with her. Instead, the Slovak native partnered with Postmates to donate $50,000 to the fundraiser. The generous amount allowed the couple to reach their fundraising goal. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The couple teamed up with HBO Max in coordination with their new comedy Superintelligence to launch the 20 Days of Kindness campaign in November 2020. The campaign donated $20,000 to 20 different charities during its 20-day run, including Girls Who Code, Feeding America and Make-A-Wish. The pair raised a total of $1.5 million for the charities during the 20 days and gave fans a chance to win a virtual hangout with the lovebirds and take home a Tesla Model X by donating as well. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The “Man of the Woods” crooner gifted 17-year-old Jake Sitt, who lives with cerebral palsy, with a wheelchair-accessible van in November 2020. Timberlake purchased the van after Jake and his father, Tim, raised more than $35,000 in hopes of buying the van themselves. Now, the family gets to keep the funds to help pay for Jake’s care. "It's my pleasure. Like I said, I heard there was a goal to try to get this van before Thanksgiving. I heard your story and saw a little news clip about it,” Timberlake told the family over Zoom ahead of Thanksgiving. "I was so moved that I want you guys to have this van. I'm going to cover all the costs. I want you guys to have a great holiday. You inspire me, Jake." Brad Barket/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former NBA star donated $2 million of his proceeds from The Last Dance documentary to food banks in Carolina and Chicago in November 2020. “In these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to pause and give thanks,” Jordan said in a statement ahead of Thanksgiving. “I am proud to be donating additional proceeds from The Last Dance to Feeding America and its member food banks in the Carolinas and Chicago to help feed America’s hungry.” Omar Vega/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple donated $500,000 to organizations helping at-risk youth in Canada in November 2020. The pair decided to give $250,000 to Covenant House Vancouver and another $250,000 to Covenant House Toronto ahead of the holidays. "The young people who pass through the doors of Covenant House more often than not have a story marked by extraordinary trauma,” Reynolds said in a statement on the charity’s website. “They are so much more than that trauma. They have so much to offer the world. Matching this gift is saying you believe in them. You believe in the power of compassion to transform the trajectory of a human being." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  Bloom and Deschanel took to social media in November 2020 to push for crowdsourcing donations for an ailing stunt person. Zach Hudson, who has done stunt work in Bloom’s film Pirates of the Caribbean, was diagnosed with ALS in early 2020. His wife, Monica Braunger Hudson, who has served as Deschanel’s stunt double on New Girl, has been struggling to take care of him and their daughters since they’re unable to get stunt work amid the COVID-19 crisis. “If you have a few dollars to spare please consider donating,” the 500 Days of Summer star wrote via Instagram alongside a pic of her and Monica. Bloom, for his part, wrote on the app with a pic of himself and Zach: “He is currently bravely fighting ALS which is progressing much faster than expected. If you happen to be a fan of the movie and/or me please follow the link in my bio for ways you could be a blessing for this wonderful family.” Shutterstock (2)  Amid the coronavirus pandemic in November 2020, the Ad Astra actor handed out boxes of groceries to low-income families in South Central Los Angeles. Stewart Cook/BEI/Shutterstock  The actors, who've playfully feuded for years, competed for a good cause in November 2020. Reynolds' Aviation Gin and Jackman's Laughing Man Coffee teamed up with Sam's Club to see which brand could raise the most money for their chosen charities ahead of the holiday season. "You can side with me and not only affirm Ryan is the canned cranberry sauce of human beings, but also contribute to the Laughing Man Foundation, which helps farming communities around the world," Jackman teased, while Reynolds countered that "like mistletoe, Hugh just makes things awkward." Courtesy of Ryan Reynolds/Instagram  As the 2020 holiday season grew near, Ciara teamed up with Amazon to surprise a lucky Seattle Children's Hospital employee working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Level Up" singer curated a custom home makeover with brand-new furniture and décor. To further give back to the community, Amazon also donated to Seattle Children's Hospital and Why Not You Foundation, the nonprofit founded and led by Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson. Mark Malijan Photography on behalf of Amazon  The actor donated $100,000 to his Borat 2 costar Jeanise Jones’ community church in Oklahoma City in October 2020. Jones’ parish started raising money for her via GoFundMe after she was unemployed amid the COVID-19 crisis. “Please consider saying thank you to Jeanise with a tangible gift,” the GoFundMe read. “She’s unemployed right now due to Covid. Previously, she worked on a job for 32 years! She’s faithful! Please consider giving a contribution to simply to say thank you to Jeanise for being 'A moral compass and a light shining in darkness' in this movie. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Sacha Cohen Baron and (producer) Monica Levinson for casting Jeanise in this movie.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In October 2020, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star donated $1 million to the Armenia Fund amid the ongoing conflict in the country. The initiative aims to provide food, shelter, medical aid and more to those affected. “I’m so honored to be part of today’s global effort to support the @armeniafund. I’ve been speaking out about the current situation in Armenia and Artsakh and having conversations with so many others to bring further awareness to the crisis that we cannot allow to advance,” she said in an Instagram video. “My thoughts and prayers are with the brave men, women and children. I want everyone to remember that despite the distance that separates us, we are not limited by borders and we are one global Armenian nation together.” Kardashian’s sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian followed suit by also raising awareness to the cause via Instagram. Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram  The Disney Channel alum founded the Happy Hippie Foundation in 2014 “to rally young people to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth, and other vulnerable populations.” She also supports 39 well-known charities, including Make-a-Wish Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, To Write Love on Her Arms, NOH8 Campaign and The Jed Foundation. Broadimage/Shutterstock  As a trailblazer for LGBTQ equality in Hollywood, the Orange Is the New Black actress works hard to amplify minority voices. In 2015, she helped raise more than $1 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  A U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador and major member of the HeForShe campaign, the Harry Potter actress is a vocal advocate for gender equality across the globe. In 2018, she gave an estimated $1.4 million to the U.K. Justice and Equality Fund, an anti-sexual harassment campaign. Chris Allerton/Shutterstock  The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient snapped a now-iconic selfie at the 2014 Oscars and teamed up with Samsung to donate $1 for every retweet the picture produced. DeGeneres contributed half of the $3 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the other half to the Humane Society of the United States. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  In 2016, the “Tiny Dancer” singer topped the U.K.’s Sunday Times Giving List for donating a total of $38 million to different charities. His own Elton John Foundation, created in 1993, is a grant-making organization that is “committed to [overcoming] the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keeps us from ending AIDS.” Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock  The Hamilton creator supports various Broadway-related foundations, including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In March 2020, he committed $1 million to provide scholarships to actors of color through the Miranda Family Fund. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Little Women actress has contributed to several different philanthropic organizations through the years, including Oxfam America, New York’s Meals on Wheels, the Coalition for the Homeless and the National Women’s History Museum. Streep and her husband, Don Gummer, founded the Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts in 2012 to support arts education and provide millions of dollars in grants. Steve Cohn/Shutterstock  In April 2020, the couple made a $112,000 contribution to Feeding Britain, a hunger charity dedicated to providing good quality food to children and families in need, from profits they earned from the BBC broadcast of their May 2018 wedding. Individually, the pair have also been fierce advocates for patronages like the Sentebale foundation and The Mayhew throughout their royal tenure. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also made a generous donation to a cause close to both of their hearts in honor of the prince's 36th birthday in September 2020. CAMFED, a nonprofit organization focused on girls' education and empowerment in Africa, confirmed via Twitter that the couple matched a total of $130,000 raised by the organization's supporters — and shared a special message along with the contribution. "No better way to celebrate what really matters. Thank you to everyone who donated, Harry and Meghan," the pair said. Shutterstock  The “Vice” singer teamed up with the Waggle Foundation to create the MuttNation Fund in September 2020 to help pets impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and their owners in the music industry. With the fund, which Lambert’s nonprofit MuttNation Foundation will contribute to, anyone in the music community who has an animal with medical needs that they cannot afford to pay amid the pandemic will be able to receive aid for the vet bills. Lambert helped launch the charity effort after her backup singer Gwen Sebastian’s dog fell ill in March 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Lambert’s team wasn’t touring, and therefore it was nearly impossible for Sebastian to keep up with the vet fees. "It was such an unexpected major expense at an already tough time," Lambert said in a press release. "So, it got me thinking that there must be a lot more people whose careers in the music industry have been on pause due to lack of live performance opportunities, and who are struggling with their pets’ vet bills." She continued: "Because music and mutts are my two passions, I knew I had to do something and thought that starting this fund would help both the music community that’s been so supportive of me, and their pets." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The “Lover” singer donated over $30,000 in August 2020 to a gifted teenager in London named Vitoria Mario who created a GoFundMe page to raise tuition to become a mathematician. She described herself as a “Black 18 year old with a dream” who hopes to attend the University of Warwick, but currently can’t afford it. The “Cardigan” musician replied on the page after being touched by the young girl’s story. "Vitoria, I came across your story online and am so inspired by your drive and dedication to turning your dreams into reality,” Swift wrote. “I want to gift you the rest of your goal amount. Good luck with everything you do! Love, Taylor." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In August 2020, the "Blinding Lights" artist held a virtual concert on TikTok, pulling in more than two million viewers who helped raise $350,000 for the Equal Justice Initiative through purchases of limited edition Weekend x TikTok merchandise. The Equal Justice Initiative, founded in 1989, focuses on ending mass incarceration in the United States, combating racial and economic injustices and fighting for equal rights for all. PICJER/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  The couple donated to three organizations in August 2020 following a deadly explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, which left more than 100 people dead and 5,000 wounded. "We’re both deeply concerned for the people of Beirut and the devastation they’ve faced in the last few days,” the pair said in a statement to Us Weekly. “Three charitable organizations we’ve found are providing essential relief on the ground: the Lebanese Red Cross, Impact Lebanon, and Baytna Baytak. We will be donating these three 100,000 dollars and hope that others will help in any way they can.” Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock  The father-son duo announced that their rosé wine company, Hampton Water, will donate $1 per bottle sold for the month of August 2020 to World Central Kitchen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the “Livin’ on a Prayer” singer scheduled a free live-streamed concert for August 14 at 6 p.m. ET on Hampton Water’s Facebook page. “When the pandemic started and people were struggling across the country, we knew we needed to do something to help,” Jesse said in a statement. “WCK has created an amazing pathway to not only help those in need, but also bring out of work restaurants much needed business. For us this partnership was a no brainer.” Tim Rooke/Shutterstock  On what would have been the 69th birthday of her late dad Robin Williams, the actress chose to give back to charity. “Today would’ve been Dad’s 69th birthday,” she tweeted in July 2020. “So to honor him (& that glorious number), I will be donating $69.69 to as many local homeless shelters as I can. Join me if you like, but regardless, know I am wishing you all at least one hearty, immature belly laugh on Dad today ♥️ .” Omar Vega/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  Through her BeyGOOD initiative, Beyoncé teamed up with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in April 2020 to donate $6 million to aid mental health organizations amid the coronavirus pandemic. “BeyGOOD has partnered with Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall to provide $6 million in funding to organizations providing mental wellness services, through a key national partnership with UCLA,” a statement on her website read. “The initiative is also partnering with the National Alliance [on] Mental Illness (NAMI) to offer local support in Houston, New York, New Orleans and Detroit.” The former Destiny’s Child member also launched a new initiative in June 2020 called Black Parade, during which she would help support Black-owned businesses in the U.S. Three years earlier, she released the remix to “Mi Gente” by J. Balvin and Willy William and announced that all proceeds from the song would benefit Hurricane Maria relief efforts. “I am donating my proceeds from this song to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands,” she wrote on Instagram about the track. Richard Young/Shutterstock  The Ad Astra actor created the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation in 2006 with now-estranged wife Jolie. He then launched the Make It Right Foundation in 2007. The non-profit organization was created to assist in rebuilding a portion of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in a way that’s environmentally friendly. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Fosters alums Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Noah Centineo, Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Hayden Byerly, David Lambert and Danny Nucci announced they were helping to raise money for The Actors Fund in July 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The former costars will virtually reunite and revisit the show’s pilot as part of a one-night special. ABC FAMILY/Andrew Eccles  It was announced in July 2020 that the Canadian crooner’s Shawn Mendes Foundation will partner with Global Citizen Year to launch the Global Citizen Academy. The leadership program is available for high school graduates around the world, and will provide accepted students with social impact skills. Mendes’ foundation will award $250,000 need-based scholarships to those accepted into the academy. “Our world needs young leaders now more than ever,” the singer said in a statement issued to Us. “It’s been truly inspiring to watch so many young activists use their voices. By working with Global Citizen Academy, my hope is that we can empower many more young people around the world with the resources and tools they need to make an impact.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  The longtime Jeopardy! host shelled out $500,000 in June 2020 to help the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission get a new 50,000 square-foot facility up and running for people experiencing homelessness in the area. His generous donation came three months after he gave an additional $100,000 to the same shelter in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The actor dressed up as his Pirates of the Caribbean character, Jack Sparrow, in June 2020, to virtually visit with children at Queensland Children’s Hospital. He teamed up with Juiced TV, which is an Australian entertainment company that helps brighten sick kids’ hospital stays by getting special guests to stop by and spread love.  On May 28, the “Bad at Love” singer made generous donations after the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ”I have been trying to figure out how to help more directly so I have complied [sic] a list of organizations,” she wrote via Twitter. “I’ve donated to a few, and you can too. #BlackLivesMatter.” Halsey gave $50,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, $25,000 to Reclaim the Block and $25,000 to Black Visions Collective. She also made contributions to The Minnesota Freedom Fund and the Black Lives Matter initiative. “My initial contributions are $100,000 to the various organizations I have included,” she tweeted. “I encourage you and my peers to contribute whatever you can. Every amount counts!!!!!” Christopher Polk/Variety/Shutterstock  The former One Direction member volunteered at one of Trussell Trust’s food banks in the U.K. during the coronavirus pandemic in April 2020. “Recently I made a personal, long-term commitment to support the Trussell Trust and their vital work supplying meals to those in need all over the U.K.,” he tweeted at the time. “It was humbling to get involved in my local food bank yesterday, and to meet some of the incredibly passionate people like Carla, Dorothea and Helena who are working tirelessly during these incredibly tough times.” Payne added, “I’m glad to be playing my small part as we work towards a future in which nobody needs a food bank.” Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  In the wake of his grandmother’s coronavirus death, the Saturday Night Live star said he will pay the rent of NYC tenants who lived within his late relative’s building. “It’s crazy to me that residents of public housing are still expected to pay their rent when so many New Yorkers can’t offer much help by myself,” he wrote via Instagram. “But in the spirit of my late grandmother, I’m paying one month’s rent for all 160 apartments in NYCHA building she lived in.” Che continued, “I know that’s just a drop in the bucket. So I really hope the city has a better plan for debt forgiveness for all the people in public housing AT THE VERY LEAST.” Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC  In an effort to help with the Australia bushfires, the Fleabag star revealed that she will auction off her plunging, sequined Ralph & Russo suit to raise money for the relief. “We made a plan with Ralph & Russo, who are Italian designers, who created this incredible couture suit, which is the most amazing thing I have ever worn,” the English actress told Us Weekly and other reporters during the 77th Golden Globe Awards press room in January 2020. “We are going to auction it, and the money we raise from it is going to relief to Australia. It's a beautiful idea for the team. So I'm really excited to be part of that.” Shutterstock  The Long Shot star made an appearance on The Price Is Right in December 2019 to help raise awareness and funds for his charity with wife Lauren Miller Rogen, Hilarity for Charity, which aims to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. During his time on the CBS show, he raised a whopping $69,000 for the pair’s charity. Seth and Lauren, who wed in 2011, founded their organization in 2012 after the actress’ mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Ella DeGea/CBS  The “Rodeo” rapper loaded up her sleigh — a.k.a. her Target cart — with thousands of dollars of presents for kids in need in December 2019, according to TMZ. The site reported that Cardi B spent about $5,000 on toys, games, dolls, car sets and other gifts at the Miami-area Target and loaded the haul into a moving van with the help of her staffers. WWD/Shutterstock  Ahead of the Christmas holiday in December 2019, the “Anything Could Happen” singer chose to spend her time giving back to those experiencing homelessness in London. She volunteered with homelessness aid charity Crisis, wearing an all-black ensemble and a name tag that read “Ellie G” as she handed out beverages. She previously opened up about her work with Crisis in December 2018, when she tweeted about how it’s “always such a pleasure to work with all the other volunteers and staff” involved with the charity. She described Crisis as a “warm [and] safe environment for people to come in off the street and have some food, a chat or just some warmth.” Richard Young/Shutterstock  The outspoken advocate for Mencap, a charity for people with a learning disability, made a large contribution to the organization in June 2019 after Game of Thrones fans started a fundraiser in his honor as he sought treatment for personal struggles. “To those of you who set this page up in my name and to those of you who contributed and left messages, please accept my deepest and most heartfelt thank you,” the actor wrote along with his nearly $10,000 contribution at the time. “This donations page lifted my heart and brought tears to my eyes, what a beautiful gift to receive…how generous of all of you. Mencap is truly a wonderful charity and the money given here will go to the most incredible cause. With love and respect from beyond the wall…Kit x.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for J/P HRO Gala  The former Jeopardy! contestant, who took home a win on the show for 32 straight days from April to June 2019, donated $1,109.14 (a nod to his daughter's November 9, 2014 birthday) to his Illinois hometown's Pancreatic Cancer Walk in June 2019. The gift was made in honor of host Alex Trebek, who revealed that he had been diagnosed with the disease in March. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images  The actress previously told Us she wanted to get in solved in a charity with “high impact, long term commitment to communities." During a trip to Zambia, a waitress noticed her World Vision shirt and told her it was that very charity that made it possible for her to go to school. It was the moment the star of The Middle says she realized just the power of this Christian organization, which fights childhood poverty. “Jesus said, ‘Love God with your whole being, and love your neighbor as yourself,’” Heaton told Us. “World Vision is the perfect embodiment of that command. [The charity] reaches across religions and cultures to help people in need.” COURTESY OF WORLD VISION  The Goldbergs star says getting involved with WriteGirl was “a happy accident.” After missing the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, she was free to act in the organization’s annual showcase of sketches and monologues written by young girls. “I couldn’t believe how amazing it was,” she told Us at the time. “I wish I’d had this when I was a teenager.” Now, she donates “to them as much as I can I would love to volunteer more with them…I do that show almost every spring and I try and get volunteers for them.” Tibrina Hobson/WireImage  After tragedy struck Parkland, Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February 2018, many brave students turned grief into action. For Garrity and Peña, that meant penning a song, “Shine,” in memory of their fallen classmates. Proceeds from the song benefit the Shine MSD Fund for the victims and their families. The girls performed the ballad when they were honored at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards in September 2018.  When her son Sylvester was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a college student in 2011, the Riverdale star and her family turned to the National Alliance on Mental Illness as “a resource,” she told Us. By 2014, Amick became a vocal advocate for the charity. “I always look forward to any NAMI event,” she said. “The supportive community is a must in the recovery of those living with mental illness and the loved ones who support them.” Lilly Lawrence/WireImage  As a filmmaker who documents women in war-ravaged nations, the mission of Search for Common Ground resonated with Disney. “I love how they teach that violence is never OK,” the great-niece of Walt Disney previously told Us of the peace-building charity. “They create dialogue on the ground and [work] with local com- munities in war-torn areas.” To make a better future, she said, “we have to choose to believe peace is possible, people are lovable and we can make a different world.” Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for International Documentary Association  During her childhood, Ward spent many Christmases bringing gifts to a homeless shelter in her native Mississippi. Ward and her husband, Howard Sherman, were inspired later to start their own facility for kids after learning about two boys who’d been separated from their siblings in the foster-care system. “I couldn’t bear these two brothers being ripped apart,” the FBI star said. “That’s how Hope Village was born. Our mandate [is] to keep siblings together.” For her, the most rewarding part is "watching children feel safe enough to thrive."  Prady admitted to Us that when he and Chuck Lorre created The Big Bang Theory, they had no idea the show would become “a vehicle to promote science and science education.” As the hit inspired kids to pursue careers requiring costly educations, Lorre enlisted the help of Prady and the show’s cast to launch The Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment at UCLA in 2015. Albert L. Ortega/WireImage; Inset: CBS  The model embarked on a 2018 trip to a refugee camp in Bangladesh where she lent a hand to help on behalf of UNICEF — the United Nations Children's Fund — which helps support children and mothers in developing countries. Courtesy Gigi Hadid/Instagram  The professional tennis players teamed up to create a violence prevention foundation, the Yetunde Price Resource Center, in their hometown of Compton, California. The organization is named in honor of their late sister, who was murdered in 2003. Janet Mayer/Startraksphoto.com  In the wake of her mother, brother, and nephew’s murders in October 2008, Jennifer Hudson started the Julian D. King Gift Foundation with her sister Julia Hudson to “provide stability, support, and positive experiences for children of all backgrounds.” She accepted the Favorite Humanitarian Award at the 2014 People’s Choice Awards for her work with the organization. Kevin Winter/Getty Images  Making the world happy! The Voice coach sold his now-iconic Vivienne Westwood hat that he wore to the 2014 Grammys at an auction. Arby’s bought the accessory for $44,100 after fans compared it to their logo. The money went to From One Hand to AnOTHER, Williams’ charity for at-risk youths. Kevin Mazur/WireImage  How Posh! To help support the mothers2mothers charity, which strives to eliminate the transmission of HIV and AIDS between mothers and their unborn children, Beckham sold 600 pieces from her personal wardrobe in August 2014. “These clothes have been on some incredible journeys – I’ve had so much fun in them, and I want to share that and give other people the chance to have a piece of what I’ve been so incredibly fortunate to have,” she told Grazia UK at the time. Courtesy of Victoria Beckham  The married couple served up some Thanksgiving goodness to those in need at the 23rd Annual HEAT Thanksgiving Celebration in November 2014. The pair helped distribute frozen turkeys, canned goods, and side items to around 600 underprivileged families and served hot meals to over 450 residents of the Miami Rescue Mission. David Alvarez/Miami HEAT  Strike a post! The now-exes held up hand-written cards for the cameras while being photographed together in June 2014. "We were eating and saw a group of guys with cameras outside. And so we thought, let's try this again. We don't need the attention, but these wonderful organizations do,” Stone’s card read. “www.youthmentoring.org, www.autismspeaks.org, (and don't forget) www.wwo.org, www.gildasclubnyc.org," Garfield’s card added, "Here's to the stuff that matters. Have a great day!" Humberto Carreno/startraksphoto.com  The Revenge costars and real-life couple teamed up for a PSA for the World Wildlife Fund’s “Hands Off My Parts” initiative in 2013. “Wildlife crime is now the most urgent and immediate threat to these beloved animals, and they can’t survive high levels of poaching much longer,” VanCamp said at the time.  The actor, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, hosted a star-packed benefit in November 2013. During the A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s event, Fox performed with Coldplay’s Chris Martin and tons of other celebs helped to raise $5.5 million for Parkinson’s research. Dimitrios Kambouris/MJF2013/WireImage  The Celebrate author completed a 3,000-mile charity bicycle race across America in June 2014 with her brother James Middleton. After she finished, Duchess Kate’s sister auctioned off her bike on eBay, adding to the more than $25,000 she raised for the British Heart Foundation during her ride. “The challenge of riding across the Rockies, coping with the heat of the Arizona desert and climbing over 170,000 vertical feet in the six days was incredibly tough, but every inch of the 3,000 mile race was worth it, to help the BHF fight heart disease,” she said at the time. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  The noted animal lover found his match in now-wife Nikki Reed, with whom he adopted a horse and helped care for other rescue animals. In August 2014, he posed with a pair of llamas at Heifer International’s Beyond Hunger: A Place at the Table Gala to help end world hunger. Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Heifer International  The Salt actress has headlined several humanitarian efforts through the years, working on issues like refugee relief, conservation and education. "I came into this business young and worried about my own experiences, my own pain. And it was only when I began to travel and look at life beyond my home that I understood my responsibility to others,” she said in her acceptance speed for the Humanitarian Award in November 2013. Kevin Winter/Getty Images  The Batman actor works tirelessly on behalf of the Eastern Congo Initiative, which he founded in 2009 to help women and children affected by sexual violence and rape. In May 2013, the ECI partnered with TOMS shoes for a special line. “Getting involved in something, helping others, improving the fabric of the universe – I believe if you do that, even just a little bit, I think you'll find your life gets better, too,” Affleck said at the time.  After traveling to markets around the world, Conrad and her friend Hannah Skvarla founded The Little Market, an organization that works with female artisans across the globe to “combat poverty, empower communities, and create social justice.” In October 2013, the Hills alum wrote on her blog, “My bestie Hannah and I have been traveling all over the world to find local female artisans in the communities we’ve visited to sell their handmade products through our online store.” Courtesy of Lauren Conrad  To mark her son Duke's 1st birthday in August 2013, Rancic asked guests at his cowboy-themed bash to donate to Baby2Baby instead of buying gifts. "It just felt like the right thing to do," she told Us of the charity that provides baby gear and clothing to families in need. "When Duke was born, I got all these things for him -- we didn't even use 50 percent of it. One day, [I can tell Duke], 'you were doing charity work when you were just one year old.' It's nice to start instilling that in your kids at an early age." Mike Windle/Getty Images for Huggies  The Pitch Perfect actress started Love Is Louder, a web community and organization that hosts outreach events nationwide, in 2010 along with The Jed Foundation and MTV to combat bullying, discrimination and depression. "I was bullied in school by a girl who made my life miserable ... and I feel like every single person I know has a story like that in some way, whether it was in the workplace or school or by a parent or even just the voices inside your head that tell you you're not good enough," Snow told Us. "Love is Louder has really helped people realize that this is not a game anymore. These are people's lives." Michael Kovac/WireImage.com  Peete supports Children Mending Hearts, a charity that facilitates arts education programs for disadvantaged kids. "I'm in my 40s and can't remember any class where there wasn't art. We didn't do it just to finger-paint — it develops your brain," the actress said. "My daughter is lucky to go to schools where there is a lot of art implemented, but the children that are missing out on those programs are missing out on an important part of their development. We have to change that." Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  When Bieber embarked on his 46-date Believe concert tour in September 2012, he raised funds for Pencils of Promise by donating $1 from each ticket sold. The organization helps build schools and increase educational opportunities in the developing world. John Davisson/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In an effort to raise awareness for September's National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in 2012, the Just Go With It actress joined Jon Hamm and Betty White to perform a cover of the Beatles' iconic 1968 single "Hey Jude." Encouraging donations to help "make it better" for kids fighting cancer, Aniston and her music video costars assisted St. Jude in finding cures to save children from around the world. In October 2017, Aniston also donated $1 million to hurricane relief efforts. The Friends alum split the funds between the Ricky Martin Foundation to aid Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and the American Red Cross after other storms severely damaged various areas in the country. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The Partners actress and pal Leslie Bibb were all smiles at the Opening Ceremony for the 28th Annual AIDS WALK LA benefiting the AIDS project in Los Angeles. Todd Williamson/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  By asking friends and fans to donate money to charity:water instead of giving them birthday presents, the Smiths were able to provide more than 400 Ethiopians with clean drinking water. The duo even traveled to Ethiopia in July 2012 to see the organization at work. "Our trip…was an incredibly eye-opening and authentic experience," Will told Us at the time. Charity:Water  "When I started on [Law & Order: SVU], people asked me how I dealt with all the horrible subject matter. I deal with it by doing something about it," the actress said. Her Joyful Heart foundation — launched in 2004 — supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  When her marriage to Kris Humphries ended after just 72 days in 2011, Kardashian decided to donate $200,000, twice the value of her wedding gifts, to the Dream Foundation, a "wish-granting organization" for adults with life-threatening illnesses. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  Instead of asking their wedding guests to buy them fine china or stock their wine collection, the couple requested that donations be made to the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund. According to Buckingham Palace, approximately $1.7 million was raised through their generosity, with the money earmarked for 19 charities of the couple's choosing. Peter Kneffel/EPA/Shutterstock  "My old sister Elizabeth is mentally disabled. She is my hero," Longoria told Us of her inspiration to create Eva's Heroes, an after-school program for special needs children in San Antonio, Texas. Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland/JPI  "Bringing awareness to women's and children's cancers is very important to me," the 2008 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast told Us of her support for Cancer.net, a resource for patients and families caring for someone affected by the disease. "I hope I encourage patients and families to never give up," she added. Charles Sykes/Shutterstock  "I can't wait to deliver this $250,000 check to my friend Erv for The Magic Johnson Foundation. It's a dream to be able to support the important work they do on a daily basis and I am humbled to be able to contribute to their ongoing mission," Hall, who took part in Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice in 2012 in memory of his cousin who passed away from AIDS shortly before he signed on to do the show, explained. Beating Clay Aiken for Trump's top prize, Hall was able to send all the funds he raised directly to the basketball star's pet cause. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The actress' custom-made Prada halter dress was listed on eBay on behalf of Oxfam America after she attended the 2012 Met Ball in New York City. The winning bid was $2,950 and all of the auction's proceeds went to the international relief organization aimed at eradicating poverty, hunger and injustice. Michael Bowles/Shutterstock  "We're at a critical point in the fight against AIDS and we need to act now," 90210's McCord explained as she pledged to support ONE's efforts to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, increase the number of people on HIV treatments to 15 million annually and reduce new HIV infections. "ONE's goals are ambitious, but they are absolutely achievable if we all do our part." ONE  The supermodel visited Kenya in January 2012 as part of her duty as a United Nations Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador. "When I went to Africa I discovered that elephants are one of the smartest and most complex mammals on earth. If we don't protect them, they can be extinguished," Bündchen later said. Courtesy of Gisele Bundchen/Facebook |
| Camila Cabello Announces 'Social Media Detox' Ahead of the New Year Posted: 27 Dec 2021 01:12 PM 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 pop star went dark on Christmas Eve in 2021, deleting her Twitter account. Before she officially signed offline for the holidays, Grande took to Instagram. “Merry :),” she wrote via Instagram Stories. “Be safe. I love you.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  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 |
| Engaged! JoJo and Dexter Darden’s Sweetest Relationship Moments: Photos Posted: 27 Dec 2021 01:08 PM PST That loving feeling! JoJo and Dexter Darden kept their relationship somewhat private, but after the duo’s December 2021 engagement, fans can't get enough of their sweet romance. The Saved by the Bell actor first popped up on the "Too Little, Too Late" singer's Instagram feed in June 2020 — but the pair didn't publicly show off their love again until the following year. While Darden teased his romance with JoJo via social media during a date night in July 2021, it wasn't until the October 2021 release of her album Trying Not to Think About It that he gushed over his girlfriend in a way the world could see. "Trying Not to Think About It is a project that is vulnerable, honest, motivational, emotional and most importantly, true! So many people battle with their brain and are afraid to express when they feel like they're losing this battle. You guys are not alone," he wrote via Instagram at the time, sharing photos of JoJo making the record. "@iamjojo thank you for not only creating a piece of art, but for also encouraging others to talk about the state of their mental health! You using music as a gateway for healthy conversation is truly inspiring, and I'm so grateful I got to support you through this thing from beginning to end!!!" Later that month, the twosome documented moments from their time together as JoJo celebrated with record release parties and performances. The Maze Runner actor applauded his love once more in December 2021 as she rang in her 31st birthday. "Jo, thank you for challenging me, pushing me to be the best man I can be and making me smile when no one else can," Darden captioned a series of photos from their year-long relationship. "You are gift from God to the world, and the best present I've ever received. TO THE MOON AND BACK, I got Your back!" Days later, the duo announced that the New Jersey native proposed while they were vacationing with family in Puerto Rico for the holidays. "Forever with you? Sign me up," JoJo wrote via Instagram in December 2021. "Celebrating Christmas [as] a whole fiancé!!!" The Aquamarine actress sang her man's praises, calling him the "most thoughtful, creative, positive, handsome, strong, loving, uplifting human being," before confirming that she said yes to his thoughtful proposal. "Thank you for the most epic birthday surprise ever — and for flying out my mom, your mom, and both of our best friends to share in that incredible moment with us," JoJo added. "You are one of one. LFG @dexterdarden." Darden expressed his excitement over the moment, commenting on the post, "Yupppppp Scroll down to relive the pair's sweetest relationship moments:  The Binge actor first appeared on JoJo’s Instagram account while reading a poem about racial injustice. Courtesy Dexter Darden/Instagram  “She caught me by surprise I must say. Because I never have seen such a pretty face,” Darden wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of himself on a date with his then-girlfriend. “With such a warm and beautiful smile, It wasn’t hard for me to notice her style…..🤓.” Courtesy Dexter Darden/Instagram  Darden brought his family with him to Philadelphia to support JoJo during her album release party. Courtesy Dexter Darden/Instagram  The lovebirds jetted off to New York City to see Tina: The Musical. Courtesy Dexter Darden/Instagram  “Happy THANKS DAY from our families to yours,” the musician captioned a series of photos on Thanksgiving with her and Darden’s extended families. Courtesy Dexter Darden/Instagram  “My girlfriend was preparing for a tour, and I was leaving to go film [Chang Can Dunk]. We weren't going to have the opportunity to see each other for at least a month, so I called her manager to get her flight information,” Darden told PopSugar of his most romantic gesture. “We both had a connecting flight back to Los Angeles that was leaving at the same time but from different cities. I changed my connecting flight to where she was taking off from just so that we could fly back to L.A. together.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  “Happy Birthday To the Brightest Star In My Universe, The Beat To My Heart, The Woman I prayed for @iamjojo,” the Making Moves alum wrote via Instagram on JoJo’s 31st birthday. Courtesy Dexter Darden/Instagram  The couple announced their engagement on Christmas after Darden proposed during a trip to Puerto Rico. Shutterstock (2) |
| Kanye West Buys $4.5 Million House Across the Street From Kim Kardashian Posted: 27 Dec 2021 12:53 PM PST  Staying close. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian aren’t together anymore, but they’re still keeping each other nearby. The rapper, 44, purchased a home in Hidden Hills, California, that’s right across the street from the one he shared with his estranged wife, 41. The Grammy winner bought the house earlier this month for $4.5 million — $421,000 more than the original asking price. In October, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum paid her ex $23 million for his share of the Hidden Hills home they bought in 2014. The $23 million price included $20 million for the property itself, plus $3 million for the home’s contents including art and furniture. After the Skims founder filed for divorce in February, she and West agreed to seek joint legal custody of their four children: North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 3 and Psalm, 2. Though the duo affectionately known as Kimye are no longer romantically involved, they still plan to coparent their kids as they hammer out the details of their divorce. “[Kim] wants Kanye to be a big part of the kids' lives,” an insider told Us Weekly earlier this month. "[He] will be invited to all holidays and family celebrations.” The “Stronger” musician has repeatedly hinted that he wants to get back together with the KKW Beauty mogul, claiming in November that he never received divorce papers from Kardashian. "My kids want their parents to stay together,” he said during an appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast. “I want their parents — I want us to be together." The Selfish author, for her part, has moved on with Pete Davidson. The duo were first linked in October shortly after the reality star made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut. In court documents filed earlier this month, Kardashian’s legal team said that her marriage to West was “irremediably broken down.” The Dancing With the Stars alum also requested to be declared legally single as she and the Yeezy designer finish dividing up their assets. "Irreconcilable differences have existed and continue to exist between [West] and me, which have caused our marriage to irretrievably break down. No counseling or reconciliation effort will be of any value at this time," the paperwork read. "There will be no prejudice to [West] if our marriage is immediately dissolved, especially given the fact that throughout our marriage, we adhered to the terms of our premarital agreement and maintained the separate property character of our assets." After West included a shout-out to the mother of his children during a concert earlier this month, a source exclusively told Us that Kardashian was taken aback by his public requests for a reunion. "Kim knows Kanye is a good person and [she] respects him," the insider explained. "She was surprised by his comments about wanting to get back together." |
| How Billie Lourd Honored Mom Carrie Fisher on 5th Anniversary of Her Death Posted: 27 Dec 2021 12:43 PM PST  Day by day. Billie Lourd opened up about how things have changed five years after the death of her mom, Carrie Fisher. “People always ask me what stage of grief I’m in. And my answer is never simple. I’m in a different stage of grief in each moment of every day,” the Booksmart actress, 29, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, December 26, alongside a childhood photo. “My grief is a multi course meal with many complicated ingredients. An amuse bouche of bargaining followed by an anger appetizer with a side of depression, acceptance for the entree and of course a little denial for dessert.” Lourd continued: “And that’s how grief should be – all things all at once – actually there is no ‘should’ in grief – grief just is whatever it is for you and that is how it ‘should be.'” The Star Wars icon died on December 27, 2016, after suffering a heart attack. Lourd clarified for her social media followers that her tribute was right on time from where she’s staying in Australia.  “Ps for anyone wondering why I’m posting this on the 26th it’s the 27th here down unda (aka Tomorrowland),” she wrote. “So what better thing to post for my Momby’s Australian death anniversary (4 words I never thought I’d be putting next to each other?!?) than this picture of her and I with a koala!? Lourd continued the memorial via her Instagram Stories, sharing a snap of herself riding a waterslide. “My momby loved a good water park In subsequent Instagram Stories, the Scream Queens alum shared a Macy Gray song in honor of the first concert she attended with the late actress, and gave a glimpse of a risotto recipe, which was one of Fisher’s favorites. “And of course a little [of] Momby’s favorite dessert: Baskin Robbins Cookies and cream One day after the When Harry Met Sally star passed away, her mom, Debbie Reynolds, died of a stroke. Lourd, who welcomed son Kingston with Austen Rydell in September 2020, recently described trying “to avoid doing things in their shadow” as a third-generation Hollywood star. “There’s this one [headline] where I said something, and it was, like, three months after [they] died,” the American Horror Story actress said on the “New Day” podcast in October. “I didn’t know what the f–k I was talking about or who the f–k I was or what was going on. And I said something like, ‘Well, now that they’re gone, I get to just be Billie.’ … It sounded like I like wanted them to die, and that is absolutely the opposite of what I wanted. I would do anything to get them back, but it sounded like I was excited to have the ‘Billie Show.'” Lourd explained that she “wanted to make sure that people knew me separately” from her relatives, both of whom had lengthy careers. “Now I feel like I kind of I am kind of trying to do the opposite,” she added. “I try to connect myself to them because I miss them.” |
| LOL! Tom Holland Subtly Reacts to Jokes About Zendaya Height Difference Posted: 27 Dec 2021 12:27 PM PST A subtle clap back. Tom Holland seemingly reacted to the never-ending questions he's received about his height compared to girlfriend Zendaya. The 25-year-old appeared to "like" an Instagram photo, which was shared by Lad Bible on Thursday, December 23, featuring an image of 6’2″ actor Arnold Schwarzenegger next to 4’10” star Danny DeVito in 1988’s Twins. The text on the pic read, “According to science, short men have more sex.” While the “science” is questionable, Holland’s official account double-tapped the post, according to Comments By Celebs. The cheeky social media activity comes after the U.K. native was frequently forced to discuss his two-inch height difference with Zendaya, 25, throughout the Spider-Man: No Way Home press tour.  The focus on the height difference grew stronger after the costars, who finally confirmed their romance after photos of them packing on the PDA were published in July, shared a funny story on The Graham Norton Show earlier this month. The couple recalled the challenges of nailing a stunt for the new film, which just passed the billion-dollar mark in its second weekend in theaters. "Because of our height difference, I obviously — we were on the same point, we were attached — I would land before him," Zendaya explained, noting that they were attached in a harness. "My feet obviously hit the ground before he does." The Cherry star chimed in, "She would land, and my feet would swing from underneath me and then she would catch me.” He jokingly added, “I'm the superhero. I'm supposed to look cool." Once the pair discussed it on the British talk show, the flood gates were open. With interview topics being extremely limited for the secretive Marvel movie, many reporters seemed to lean into the height difference — much to Holland’s dismay. “Not that much taller,” Holland said during a Sirius XM Stars interview alongside Zendaya and costar Jacob Batalon on December 10. “Let’s just put this out there — maybe, like, an inch or two at best. It’s not like people say, like, ‘How did you guys kiss? It must have been so difficult.'” The Uncharted star called it a “ridiculous” stereotype that men are supposed to be taller, and the Euphoria actress, who plays his love interest in the superhero movies, agreed. Their three Spider-Man films, directed by Jon Watts, never pretended Holland’s Peter was taller than MJ, but that’s not always the case in Zendaya’s other projects. “I hate often having to cheat it and pretend,” the Emmy winner said, noting that actor are often put on boxes to pretend they’re taller than female costars. “Why not just let it be what it is?” Because the California native's mom is taller than her dad, she didn't pay much attention to height in her own relationships, adding, “I honestly never thought of it as a thing because my parents were that way. So I didn’t know that people cared until — life.” |
| 1st Christmas! Michelle Young Celebrates Holidays With Fiance Nayte Olukoya Posted: 27 Dec 2021 11:34 AM PST From roses to happily ever after! As soon as Nayte Olukoya stepped out of the limo to vie for Michelle Young‘s heart, viewers could tell there was something special between him and the season 18 Bachelorette. Nayte received the first impression rose during the October 2021 premiere of the ABC show, and he later said he didn’t understand the significance of the gesture at the time. “Obviously, you can assume that it’s just who Michelle [Young] had a really good first impression of, right?” he said on an episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast that same month. “But, like, the world of Bachelor Nation? I didn’t have a clue.” While sparks continued to fly between the pair, the Minnesota native found herself falling in love with runner-up Brandon Jones as well. After revealing in the December 2021 finale that she was “in love with them both,” the teacher was forced to face her feelings for her remaining two suitors. “They have given me everything that I’ve asked for and tomorrow is going to be the hardest decision I’ve ever made,” she explained during a confessional in the emotional episode. After Brandon and Nayte each chose Neil Lane engagement rings, the former Bachelor contestant turned down the Texas native’s proposal, noting, "It's not that I don't love you, because I do. It's just that my heart is pushing me in a different direction and I have to go with what I feel and it hurts so much because you are this unbelievable person.” Michelle later reflected on her instant connection with her now-fiancé after he got down on one knee. "This has not necessarily been a smooth ride, but I’m also not willing to face that fear of walking away from this without you," she shared. "Because I have never felt a love like this before. And I love you with my entire heart and don’t ever want to think about waking up next to anyone besides you and doing life with anyone besides you. And at the end, I wanted to be standing in front of my soulmate and he is definitely standing right in front of me." During the live After the Final Rose special, Michelle opened up about how much closer the couple became after they finished filming the reality series. "I think what’s so hard is that you go through this experience and you have these magical moments, and you leave, like, in love, but then you spend so much more time together. You get to text, FaceTime, talk to each other’s families come and get significantly closer," she said in December 2021. "I think the biggest thing is we communicate through everything. And it doesn’t always have to be this perfect communication but we both know we’re going to stick in it. We are going to not let go. We are going to hold on, and that is the biggest part. Because it is not easy. There’s going to be uncomfortable emotions, and we definitely had them." Nayte, for his part, candidly discussed his love for Michelle as fans got to see them take the next step in their relationship. “Michelle, ever since September 9th, 2021, when I got on one knee to ask you to spend the rest of our lives together, it has been an absolute dream come true,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post at the time. “There will inevitably be ups and downs, just like any other strong relationship. But I don't care if it's tomorrow, 5 years from now, or 50 years from now. I plan on always giving you my full effort and working through life with you.” Scroll down to relive Michelle and Nayte’s sweet romance:  The Canada native stood out from the start of Michelle's Bachelorette journey, receiving the first impression rose and the first kiss of the 18th season. During an interview on the "Bachelor Happy Hour" podcast in October 2021, Nayte admitted that he didn't expect to reach both milestones, noting, "I'm not a smooth individual." Although the contestant wasn't "expecting" a kiss so soon, he said it was an "ever happy" moment for him. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Amid concerns that Nayte was not ready to get married, the account executive set the record straight on the “Click Bait” podcast in December 2021, saying, “When Michelle's asking me, like, ‘There’s one thing between being in love with somebody or falling in love with somebody, and then an engagement,' what I was trying to say in that moment was, ‘I don't have all the answers. I don't know what life is going to look if you and I [were] to leave this bubble.’” He added: "All I knew is that I trust myself, like, I trust that I'm falling in love with you, I'm trusting that I seriously want to be with you. And I don't have all the answers. … I’m not the perfect answer guy who's going to tell you everything you want to hear." Michelle, for her part, explained that there was more to Nayte than met viewers' eyes. “When Nayte just stepped out of the limo, he was just very confident — but he didn't have that overconfidence. He was still nervous,” she excluslveiy told Us Weekly while her season aired. “I was nervous as well. Through the season, [I've] always enjoyed peeling back different layers, and, at the moment in the season, I’m really, truly figuring out just how many layers he has.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  After sending Brandon packing, Michelle said yes to Nayte's proposal, calling him her “person.” Nayte, for his part, gushed: “Michelle, the very first night I met you, I knew right then and there that we had a connection that I wanted to hold on to. The second night that we were together, we talked about running away together. I’m standing in front of you right now and the feelings are the same. I want to run away with you. I want to run away to forever with a woman that I've come to love this amazingly, crazy, wow kind of love. And through this journey, you've shared a lot of vulnerable sides of your past and I know that you've felt unseen at times and I want to let you know that I am completely prepared, willing and ready to make sure that you are always chosen first, seen now, today, tomorrow and for the rest of our lives. I love you, Michelle.” ABC/Craig Sjodin  During the After the Final Rose special, Michelle’s mom, Lavonne Young, responded to the assumption that she favored Brandon over her future son-in-law. “We are in love with Nayte. Absolutely in love with Nayte,” she told host Kaitlyn Bristowe in December 2021. “You know, Michelle, I don't know if she's told you, but she shared one of the texts that you sent her, and I won't say — but it was beautiful. It was so heartwarming. It was so — it made me cry.” Nayte’s mother, also revealed that she and Lavonne were in contact "after each episode" aired. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Nayte took to social media to call out "the edit" that his relationship received throughout season 18 after viewers watched him pop the question on screen. "Thank you for seeing past what people have always seemed to get stuck on when it comes to me. My whole life people have taken one look at me and thought they had me all figured out," he captioned an Instagram post in December 2021. "Maybe it’s the tattoos and piercings. Maybe it’s the way I carry myself. Maybe it’s as silly as my height or as ignorant as the color of my skin. Maybe it’s how awful I am at expressing myself or how gosh darn awkward I almost always am." The Bachelorette contestant credited his fiancée for embracing his true identity, despite fans' opinions that he was a "walking red flag." He continued, "But you, Michelle, you saw me for me from the very first night, and I will always always always love and appreciate you for that." He concluded: "All in all, Michelle, you’re all I see, you’re all I’ve ever wanted, and you’re all I’ll ever want. Thank you for being you and thank you for being the one to unlock my hearts potential. I can’t get enough of living this dream come true with you." ABC/Craig Sjodin  Following the conclusion of her journey, Michelle addressed why her love story didn't need to be "perceived as perfect" to others. "As long as it’s perfect for you and me," she wrote in a lengthy tribute to her fiancé via Instagram in December 2021. "You’ve quickly become the pep in my step, The reason I smile through hard days. I love the way you love, You make me feel beautiful in so many ways." The reality star noted that although they have "no idea what’s in life’s plan," she was "incredibly at peace" having Nayte by her side. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Nayte stuck out his tongue for a silly selfie with his future wife in December 2021. Courtesy of Michelle Young/Instagram |
| Snow Day! Chris Hemsworth Skis With Wife Elsa Pataky and 3 Kids Posted: 27 Dec 2021 11:30 AM PST Family forever! While Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's whirlwind romance was always something special, their relationship continued to bloom after they welcomed their three children. The Marvel star and the model tied the knot in 2010 after less than a year of dating. Two years later, they became a family of three with the birth of their daughter, India, in May 2012. Prior to welcoming their baby girl, Pataky accompanied her husband on the red carpet for The Avengers' U.K. premiere, where he sweetly rubbed her baby bump. “She’s so proud of Chris and he’s proud of her,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. “They are an adorable family already!” Less than two years later, the family grew even more when they welcomed twin boys, Tristan and Sasha, in March 2014. The following year, the Extraction actor noted that watching the Spain native take on motherhood caused him to fall even deeper in love with her. “Once we had kids we were like, ‘We’re in it, this is it.’ All of a sudden I had a greater appreciation for my wife, she kind of came into her own when we had kids," he told WHO magazine. "She certainly keeps me sane. I complain about things, she gets on with it.” Amid the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020, Hemsworth shared that he'd always struggled to balance his career with other things that were important to him. "I've spent probably 15 years in what felt like a marathon, a constant workload," he told GQ Australia at the time. "So much of my energy has been geared toward that, and then having kids at the same time, I've been constantly trying to find the balance. … For a little while, you don't think the kids notice and then you realize they do." The Star Trek actor continued: "I absolutely want to continue to make films that I'm proud of, but that can also wait. Now what's more important is my kids are at an age I don't want to miss. And I'd hate to look back in 20 years and go, 'Right, let's get to work as a parent,' and I've missed it all." Scroll to see Hemsworth and Pataky's sweetest moments as a family of five:  "Happy Christmas!! 😍☃️🏂Feliz Navidad!" Pataky captioned a carousel of festive family photos with her husband and kids in December 2021. Courtesy Elsa Pataky/Instagram  After Pataky asked fans to pick who was the cutest in a photo of her and her husband holding koalas with one of their children in 2018, commenters responded that they simply couldn’t choose. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  The couple hilariously swung a jump rope for India in a March 2018 Instagram video. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  Boo! The family looked scary adorable for Halloween in 2018. Courtesy of Elsa Pataky/Instagram  “Some like it plaid!” wrote Pataky alongside a December 2019 photo of her children in matching outfits. Courtesy of Elsa Pataky/Instagram  The father of three shared a sweet Instagram tribute to his wife for Mother’s Day in 2021. “Happy Mother’s Day to all the brilliant, hardworking, kid carrying, bar raising, husband-putting-up-with-ing woman [SIC] out there!! We salute you 👏💗🙏,” he wrote alongside a photo of the Fast Five actress carrying all three of their kids. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  Pataky shared a sweet snap with one of the twins, showing the mother-son pair snuggling while she tried to read a book. “When my ME moment becomes US moment,” she captioned the June 2021 Instagram post. Courtesy of Elsa Pataky/Instagram  “My wife and I designed the ultimate family workout. All you need is a child, a skateboard, a horse and a Can Do attitude,” Hemsworth wrote via Instagram in July 2021. Alongside the caption, he shared a pair of videos. In one, he held hands and ran with India while she stood on a skateboard. In the second, Pataky ran alongside their daughter while she rode a pony. Courtesy of Chris Hemswoth/Instagram  “Don’t try this at home,” the Avengers: Infinity War star wrote via Instagram in December 2021 as his son shot a rubber arrow over his head to tip over a water bottle. The tiny archer didn’t hit the mark on his first try, though. The actor added, “Took 63 shots in the back of the head before nailing it. Worth it. This stunt was performed by a couple lunatics with complete disregard for their own safety.” Courtesy of Chris Hemsworth/Instagram |
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