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Peter Gallagher is so proud of how far Mischa Barton has come since their time on The O.C. “I’ve always felt very protective of her,” Gallagher, 69, said of Barton, 38, in an interview with The Independent published on Sunday, October 27. “First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you.” Gallagher and Barton starred […]
Peter Gallagher is so proud of how far Mischa Barton has come since their time on The O.C. “I’ve always felt very protective of her,” Gallagher, 69, said of Barton, 38, in an interview with The Independent published on Sunday, October 27. “First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you.” Gallagher and Barton starred on The O.C. together in the early 2000s. The cast also included Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson and more. Gallagher played Orange County lawyer Sandy Cohen, who welcomes troubled teen Ryan Atwood (Mackenzie) into his family. Barton starred as Marissa Cooper, who lived next door to the Cohens and was Ryan’s love interest. The O.C. ran for four seasons from 2003 to 2007. While Gallagher remained on the drama until the finale, Barton exited the show in 2006 after her character was killed off in the shocking season 3 finale. ‘The O.C.’ Cast: Where Are They Now? “She was 16 years old when she started working with us,” Gallagher told the outlet on Sunday. “So just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful.” One year after her departure, Barton went through a series of public struggles. In 2007, the actress was arrested in Los Angeles for drunk driving, marijuana possession and driving without a license. She pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years of probation. Mischa Barton and Peter Gallagher during The O.C. 2004 Finale Party Years later, Barton shared that the level of fame she achieved from the series had an impact on her mental health. “I’ve spoken before about feeling really detached and [about] what fame did to me in my 20s and feeling really agoraphobic about things,” she said to Entertainment Tonight in 2020. “It caused some depression and some anxiety and things like that. I’ve dealt with that my whole life. I like to be quite open about it.” Barton added that she sought out help from a counselor to help her work out her feelings and find a path forward. ‘Welcome to the O.C.’ Book’s Biggest Bombshells: Mischa Barton’s Exit, More “I talk to a lot of people about this kind of stuff,” she continued. “I think it’s all about being honest about the way that you feel about things. That’s how you heal. When you’re trying to hide things, it gets worse.” Earlier this year, Barton opened up about how things were “complicated” for her while on set of The O.C. — especially when she started dating McKenzie, now 46, in real life. “Acting with people older than me was a bit like, ‘Oh, wow, they know what they’re doing. There’s going to be relationships on this show and you’re going to need to play that part.’ I didn’t feel really ready for that,” Barton said during a February appearance on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “I was always a really late bloomer in school, and I hadn’t really dated. I just had no idea what I was doing, really. So, I felt like I needed to catch up.”
Lupita Nyong’o described the pain she went through losing her Kenyan accent early in her acting career. “The first permission I gave myself to change my accent or allow my accent to transform was going to drama school,” Nyong’o, 41, shared on a recent episode of the “What Now? With Trevor Noah” podcast. “I went […]
Lupita Nyong’o. Lupita Nyong’o described the pain she went through losing her Kenyan accent early in her acting career. “The first permission I gave myself to change my accent or allow my accent to transform was going to drama school,” Nyong’o, 41, shared on a recent episode of the “What Now? With Trevor Noah” podcast. “I went to drama school because I didn’t want to just be an instinctive actor,” she said. “I wanted to understand my instrument. I wanted to know what I was good at, what I was not good at, and work on the things that I wasn’t good at. And one of the things I wasn’t good at was accents.” Nyong’o was born in Mexico City, Mexico, but spent her childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, where she began her professional acting career on the stage at age 14. She went on to enroll in the master’s acting program at the Yale School of Drama, from which she graduated in 2012. Lupita Nyong'o Underwent 'Cat Therapy' for 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Role “I didn’t know how to sound any other way than myself,” she said of the program. “That was the first permission that I gave myself. But it was full of heartbreak and grief, just grief.” Shortly after graduating from Yale, Nyong’o landed her breakout role as Patsey in 2013’s 12 Years a Slave, a role that ultimately won the actress her first Oscar. While speaking to Noah, 40, she described the process of suppressing her Kenyan accent, noting that taking the skill outside of the classroom and on to a movie set felt like a “betrayal” for her. Lupita Nyong’o. “The process of deciding, OK, I’m going to start working on my American accent and I’m not going to allow myself to sound Kenyan, so that I’m monitoring and really trying to understand my mouth in a technical way to make these new sounds. Making those new sounds in a context that wasn’t the classroom felt like betrayal,” she explained. “You know, I didn’t feel like myself and I cried many nights to sleep many, many nights,” she continued. Nyong’o added that there were times she “wanted to give up,” but she had set a “goal” for herself and was determined to “succeed in an American market as an actor.” Lupita Nyong'o Reflects on ‘Pain’ of Selema Masekela Split “I did all that work just for someone to tell me, ‘Uh uh, now go and sound like yourself,’” she said. “That was another betrayal. I’ve done all this so that I can come out here and people can be like, ‘You don’t have an accent.’ And then, now someone is telling me, ‘Actually, we need you just as you were.’ So I had to do it again. And when I tried to return to my accent, I couldn’t find it in my mouth. I couldn’t find that original part of me.” After her breakout role in 12 Years a Slave, Nyong’o joined franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel’s Black Panther and A Quiet Place, and is currently voicing the titular character in the animated Wild Robot, which is currently in theaters and available on streaming.
Gisele Bündchen grew close to Joaquim Valente following her October 2022 split from Tom Brady. Bündchen and Valente were spotted together on vacation in Costa Rica in November 2022. According to photos obtained by Page Six at the time, the pair were out enjoying a meal alongside the model’s children, Benjamin and Vivian — whom […]
Gisele Bündchen grew close to Joaquim Valente following her October 2022 split from Tom Brady. Bündchen and Valente were spotted together on vacation in Costa Rica in November 2022. According to photos obtained by Page Six at the time, the pair were out enjoying a meal alongside the model’s children, Benjamin and Vivian — whom she shares with the retired NFL player. Meanwhile, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Bündchen and the Jiu-Jitsu instructor “have known each other for two years.” The twosome previously worked together on a photo shoot for Dust magazine back in 2021 where Bündchen revealed that they connected after enrolling son Benjamin in Valente’s martial arts school. A source, meanwhile, did exclusively tell Us Weekly that Bündchen and the Jiu-Jitsu instructor “have known each other for two years” and have previously worked together on a photo shoot for Dust Magazine back in 2021. One year later, Bündchen and Valente’s friendship blossomed into something more. After being spotted packing on the PDA for Valentine’s Day 2024, an additional insider told Us that they started dating the previous year. “Joaquim was there for Gisele through her divorce, as a friend, and they turned romantic this past summer,” the source explained in February 2024, while noting that the couple have “similar lifestyles” and are both “dedicated to fitness and nutrition.” In October 2024, People broke the news that Bündchen was expecting her first baby with Valente. Scroll through for five things to know about Valente:
So many stars have announced that they are expanding their families by welcoming babies in 2024. Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child, Buckingham Palace announced in October 2024. The palace said 36-year-old Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, “are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in […]
So many stars have announced that they are expanding their families by welcoming babies in 2024. Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child, Buckingham Palace announced in October 2024. The palace said 36-year-old Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, “are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring.” They weren’t the only ones to share their happy announcement in October. Jennifer Lawrence also confirmed her second pregnancy on October 20 after she was spotted out to dinner with husband Cooke Maroney. Scroll down to see all the stars who announced pregnancies in 2024:
Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente’s relationship started off friendly before turning romantic. Bündchen shared that she first connected with the jiu-jitsu instructor after enrolling her and Tom Brady’s son, Benjamin, in Valente’s martial arts academy in Miami. (Brady and Bündchen also share daughter Vivian.) “It’s actually because of my son that I met Joaquim,” the […]
Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente’s relationship started off friendly before turning romantic. Bündchen shared that she first connected with the jiu-jitsu instructor after enrolling her and Tom Brady’s son, Benjamin, in Valente’s martial arts academy in Miami. (Brady and Bündchen also share daughter Vivian.) “It’s actually because of my son that I met Joaquim,” the model said to Dust magazine in 2021. “I have a friend who told me about the Valente brothers and their martial art school, and since I wanted to steer my almost teenage son in the right direction, I thought he might be interested in this.” After bringing in Benjamin, Bündchen also started getting involved in the workout classes. Bündchen and Valente formed a friendship as they worked out together. Their connection grew stronger after Bündchen and Brady called it quits in October 2022 following 13 years of marriage. While Bündchen and Valente were spotted on several outings together following her breakup, she and the fitness instructor didn’t start dating until a year later. “Joaquim was there for Gisele through her divorce, as a friend, and they turned romantic this past summer,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2024. In October 2024, People reported that Bündchen is expecting her first baby with Valente. Keep scrolling for Bündchen and Valente’s relationship timeline: 2021 Bündchen and Valente did a photo shoot together for Dust magazine. The Victoria’s Secret Angel opened up about how getting involved in martial arts helped her with her well-being. “I became really interested in the philosophy [behind practicing jiu-jitsu],” she told the outlet. “It felt very much in line with what I believe in and look for in my life, and how I have a path to develop and become the best version of myself.” Valente, for his part, gushed about how great it was to work with Bündchen and see her improve. “I think what happened with Gisele is that she was already aligned with our philosophy,” Valente told Dust. “She always looked to live her life in a way that was looking to improve herself as a person, and once she understood the philosophy of the 753 code [a set of principles that’ll allow you to find peace, happiness and understanding], I think it clicked with a mission and a path that she was already on.” February 2022 Bündchen posted a video of her and Valente training via social media. “I believe the more tools we have in our toolbox the better. I feel stronger, more [confident] and empowered since I started practicing self-defense,” she captioned a reel of her and Valente at his gym. “I feel it’s an important skill for all, but specially for us women. Thank you @ValenteBrothers for being awesome teachers and for making training so much fun. I am looking forward to keep improving. Let’s go! .” November 2022 One month after news broke of her divorce, Bündchen was spotted with Valente during a family getaway to Costa Rica. April 2023 Bündchen addressed the speculation about her relationship with Valente, shutting down the romance rumors. “I think, at this point, unfortunately, because I’m divorced, I’m sure that [people will] try to attach me to anything,” she said in a Vanity Fair cover story. “I’m so grateful to know [Joaquim and his siblings], because not only have they helped me and helped my kids, but they have become great friends, and Joaquim especially. … It’s so good to have that kind of energy, to have my kids around that type of energy.” Summer 2023 The couple’s connection turned romantic months later. February 2024 Bündchen and Valente were photographed packing on the PDA during Valentine’s Day, per the Daily Mail. March 2024 Bündchen cleared the air and shared that she and Valente never had a romantic connection while she was married to Brady. “This is something that happens to a lot of women who get blamed when they have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as being unfaithful,” she said in an interview with the New York Times. “They have to deal with their communities. They have to deal with their family.” October 2024 People broke the news that Bündchen and Valente are expecting their first baby. “Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they’re looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family,” a source told the outlet.
Olivia Jade Giannulli is the cutest (and coziest) girlfriend this fall. Giannulli, 25, showed off her makeup skills via TikTok while wearing a sweater straight from Jacob Elordi’s closet on Saturday, October 26. While applying her glam, she sported a red cashmere sweater from The Elder Statesman ($1,725) featuring specks of white blended into the […]
Olivia Jade, Jacob Elordi. Olivia Jade Giannulli is the cutest (and coziest) girlfriend this fall. Giannulli, 25, showed off her makeup skills via TikTok while wearing a sweater straight from Jacob Elordi’s closet on Saturday, October 26. While applying her glam, she sported a red cashmere sweater from The Elder Statesman ($1,725) featuring specks of white blended into the fabric, a relaxed collar, tan buttons and front pockets. Giannulli wore the knit buttoned all the way up and styled it with gray sweatpants and brown nails. Elordi, 27, who’s reportedly been dating Giannulli on and off since 2021, first wore the sweater while teasing his Saturday Night Live episode in January 2024. At the time, the Euphoria actor paired it with a white T-shirt, blue jeans and a gold chain necklace. In Giannulli’s TikTok, she took fans through her everyday makeup routine. “We’re giving fall. That’s the inspiration today,” she said while kicking off her glam. Back On? Olivia Jade Giannulli Spotted at Jacob Elordi’s 'SNL' Afterparty First, Giannulli started with the Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint in the shade Burst and applied it directly to her cheeks. She then concealed under her eyes and on her chin before warming her skin back up with bronzer. “Even though it’s fall, I believe in an excessive amount of bronzer always,” Giannulli said, brushing the makeup into the hollows of her cheeks and lining the bridge of her nose. Giannulli then went in with an eyeshadow palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills and tapped a brown shade into her crease. She topped off her eye makeup with a “flick” of a wing with brown eyeliner and coffee mascara. “I lit my eyelashes on fire the other day, so this lash is a lot shorter,” Giannulli quipped. “That’s just one thing about me. If there are flames, I’ll be on fire.” To complete her beat, Giannulli added more pigment to her face with Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Blush before she lined her lips and applied a gloss. Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Spark Reconciliation Rumors 1 Year After Split “Day time fall glam but make it really quick ,” she captioned the post. Fans were quick to comment on Elordi’s sweater in the comments section. “This is called soft launch on ur own time. So cute,” one wrote, as another added, “From Jacob elordi’s closet.” A third teased, “This red sweater is tea.”
Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout is celebrating a major birthday milestone for her son, Bentley. “Today you are 16 🥹 Happy Birthday to my boy @bentleycedwards 🎉1️⃣6️⃣🎉,” Bookout, 33, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, October 27. “You are an incredible young man, thanking God for picking me to be your Mom. I love you Bentley. Happy […]
Bentley Edwards and Maci Bookout. Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout is celebrating a major birthday milestone for her son, Bentley. “Today you are 16 Happy Birthday to my boy @bentleycedwards 1⃣6⃣,” Bookout, 33, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, October 27. “You are an incredible young man, thanking God for picking me to be your Mom. I love you Bentley. Happy freakin’ Birthday!! .” In her post, the former 16 and Pregnant star shared a glimpse into her son’s birthday party that took place at WindStone Golf Club in Georgia earlier this month. Guests — including Bentley’s dad, Ryan Edwards, and pregnant girlfriend Amanda Conner — were able to enjoy Glow Vibe Golf, photo booths and desserts from Shannon Anderson‘s Chatta-Cakes Bakery. Full House! Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout’s Sweetest Moments With Her 3 Kids “Shoutout to childhood friends who become lifelong friends! Benny is so blessed to have you in his life. ,” Bookout wrote after the celebration. “Thank you to everyone who made this birthday party the BEST ever for a kid who truly deserves it! I couldn’t have done it without y’all. .” Fans met Bookout in 2009 when she appeared on the first season of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant. After giving birth to her son, the reality star continued to document the highs and lows of motherhood and coparenting with Edwards, 36, on Teen Mom. This summer, Bookout — who is now married to Taylor McKinney — appeared on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter and documented Bentley learning how to drive a car. When not balancing school work, wrestling, baseball and getting behind the wheel, the high school student was making his mom proud. “It’s just his ability to show up for other people and be there for other people,” Bookout exclusively told Us Weekly in April when praising her son. “He’s the same ole Bentley, just maybe a little taller and maybe a little deeper voice.” While MTV has yet to announce more seasons of Teen Mom, Bookout has made it clear that Bentley is surrounded by love as he continues to grow his relationship with Edwards. “I feel like him and Bentley are in a really good place,” Bookout shared with Us in April. “I’m still very, very hopeful every day. But I will also say that over the last year, I think expectations have changed a little bit too.” 'Teen Mom' Stars Clap Back at Parenting Police Through the Years Now that Bentley is officially a teenager, his mom shared one final request for her son when celebrating his birthday. “Never forget how exceptional you are,” she wrote via Instagram on Sunday. “Keep on keepin’ on Benny!” Teen Mom: The Next Chapter is streaming now on Paramount+.
Hailey Bieber has a message for her online haters. Bieber, 27, addressed trolls in a cheeky video posted via TikTok on Saturday, October 28, in which she could be seen cutting into a loaf of sourdough bread and preparing breakfast. “This morning I woke up beautiful again and craving attention, so I decided to make […]
Hailey Bieber Hailey Bieber has a message for her online haters. Bieber, 27, addressed trolls in a cheeky video posted via TikTok on Saturday, October 28, in which she could be seen cutting into a loaf of sourdough bread and preparing breakfast. “This morning I woke up beautiful again and craving attention, so I decided to make some bitches mad from scratch,” a voiceover began. “I started by going out and doing something with my life, as well as getting paid, because I know that’s essential in making bitches mad.” The voice continued, “I then posted a selfie of me looking pretty and minding my business to my Story, which really sealed everything in. Once bitches were mad, I let them cool off and continued on.” Hailey Bieber’s Ups and Downs: Modeling, Marriage and Social Media Drama Followers went wild over the Rhode founder’s post, with one TikTok user writing in the comments, “I laughed too hard at this. Go off queen,” while another said, “Did we just unlock the Mama Hailey? She don’t care anymore and we’re here for it!” While Bieber has addressed trolls in the past, she most recently spoke out about those who criticize her relationship with husband Justin Bieber, whom she wed in 2019. @haileybieber breakfast a la @rhode skin ♬ original sound – Scintilla “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one,” she told W Magazine in a profile published in July. “‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced.’ It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy.” Hailey told the outlet, however, that she’s since learned to “compartmentalize” the vitriol, with the help of her therapist. “I used to try to act like it hurts less and less,” she continued. “I’ve tried to think that you get used to it at a certain point, that this is what’s going to be said and this is how people are going to be. But I realize that it doesn’t actually ever hurt any less.” Everything Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber Have Said About Each Other The model – who announced in May that she and Justin, 30, were expecting their first baby together – went on to tell the magazine about how she was able to hide her pregnancy for the first six months. “I was honestly able to keep it quiet because I stayed small for a long time,” she explained. “I didn’t have a belly, really, until I was six months pregnant, which was when I announced it. I was able to wear big jackets and stuff.” Selena Is 'Grateful' for Support, Encourages Kindness Amid Hailey Drama She added, “I probably could have hid it until the end. But I didn’t enjoy the stress of not being able to enjoy my pregnancy outwardly. I felt like I was hiding this big secret, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted the freedom to go out and live my life.” The couple welcomed their son, Jack Blues Bieber, in August, announcing his arrival in a sweet Instagram post at the time.
Jayden Daniels took the football world by storm after winning the 2023 Heisman Trophy — but his family has been there from day one. “Dad, you put a football in my hands when I was young. I know you raised me to be a corner, but hopefully now the decision to play quarterback paid off,” […]
Jayden Daniels took the football world by storm after winning the 2023 Heisman Trophy — but his family has been there from day one. “Dad, you put a football in my hands when I was young. I know you raised me to be a corner, but hopefully now the decision to play quarterback paid off,” Jayden joked during his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech in December 2023, honoring his father, Javon “Jay” Daniels. “You taught me how to play, lead and be calm no matter the situation. I know I wouldn’t be on this stage if it wasn’t for you, so thank you. I love you.” The athlete, who was picked by the Washington Commanders during the 2024 NFL Draft, then turned his attention to his mother, Regina Jackson. “My rock, my momma. You were so nervous when I was playing my first high school game that you couldn’t even watch my first high school touchdown. You closed your eyes,” he recalled. “But after that you never took your eyes off the field. … You encouraged me to always bet on myself because you always believed in me no matter what. … I love you mom.” A Guide to the Wives and Girlfriends of 2024 NFL Quarterbacks Scroll down to get to know Jayden’s family and personal cheer squad: Javon Daniels Before his son became a big name in football, Javon played cornerback at Cajon High School in California. He went on to play college ball at the University of Washington before transferring to Iowa State University. Javon met Jayden’s mother, Regina, as teenagers while attending Cajon High School in San Bernardino. They later reunited and welcomed Jayden in December 2000. The pair don’t appear to be married. Javon coached Jayden throughout his childhood and has been one of his biggest supporters. “When he was old enough to walk, I handed him a ball and I said, ‘This is what you’re going to do,’” Javon told reporter Marty Smith in December 2023 ahead of the Heisman Trophy ceremony. “He took that ball and he ran with it.” Regina Jackson Regina became a mother in January 1999 when she gave birth to daughter Bianca. She and Javon welcomed Jayden the following year. After cheering on her son from the sidelines for years, Regina became a certified NFL agent to better support Jayden and his career. Although she wasn’t listed as part of Jayden’s representation team when he was drafted in April 2024, she is certified. “I’ve witnessed many moments with this kid, but watching him sign his first offer of employment (which is the best one) is priceless,” Regina wrote via Instagram in June 2024. “All his hard work today paid off. His resilience, dedication, and staying the course got him here. I’m excited for what’s to come. He isn’t done. More to come. #mycommander #myQB #momma5.” Bianca Jayden’s older sister, Bianca, was born in January 1999. According to her mom’s social media post in January 2022, Bianca is pursuing a career in entertainment and filmmaking. Jayden acknowledged his sibling in an open letter he penned after declaring for the NFL draft in April 2024 via The Players Tribune. “One thing I can tell you is, it takes a village to get in this position. It also takes a lot of love,” he wrote. “I just want to thank all of the people who helped me get to this point. I want to thank my family above all. Shoutout to my mom and my dad, my sister, my grandparents, and all of my extended family as well.”
Clare Crawley and husband Ryan Dawkins’ daughter, Rowen, is only nine months old, but someday she might ask about her mom’s journey on The Bachelorette — and Crawley already knows how she wants to frame the experience. “I want to always be the example of real, and Mom was trying her best,” the reality TV […]
Clare Crawley and husband Ryan Dawkins’ daughter, Rowen, is only nine months old, but someday she might ask about her mom’s journey on The Bachelorette — and Crawley already knows how she wants to frame the experience. “I want to always be the example of real, and Mom was trying her best,” the reality TV personality, 43, told E! in an interview published on Sunday, October 27. “Mom was putting herself out there. Mom was believing in herself. Mom was following her heart. And regardless of if it’s a reality show or something else in life, I want to be the example for Rowen of — she followed her heart, she did what she wanted to do.” Crawley was the runner-up during Juan Pablo Galavis’ season of The Bachelor in 2014 before stints on Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games. She later got engaged to Dale Moss during her season of The Bachelorette in 2020. Crawley fell for Moss, 36, so quickly that she left the show early to be with him — Tayshia Adams took over after her departure — but their romance didn’t last. After ending her engagement to Moss in September 2021, Crawley moved on with Dawkins later that fall. Bachelorette's Clare Crawley Shares Name, 1st Look at Newborn Daughter Despite having to wait awhile for her happily ever after — Crawley is the oldest Bachelorette in the show’s history not counting The Golden Bachelorette — Crawley never gave up hope that it would happen. “I know that sounds crazy coming from a 43-year-old woman who got married when I was 41,” she said. “I don’t know what in my soul has always felt this, but I always believed deep in my heart that it was all going to happen for me, even when there was moments of doubt, like, ‘When is it going to happen?'” Crawley admitted that she was “very broken” after her split from Moss, calling their dynamic “the worst example of what relationships are.” So when she met Dawkins, who was “future husband material,” she didn’t feel ready at first. Clare Crawley and Ryan Dawkins Celebrate Officially Being Married “I was just in such a bad spot, and I knew for somebody this amazing, I needed to bring amazing to the table as well,” she recalled. “He said, ‘Take as much time as you need,’ and so I did.” The couple went on to tie the knot in February 2023 and welcomed Rowen via surrogate in January. Crawley took a moment to praise Dawkins last month while wishing him a happy birthday via Instagram. “You’ve got it all — brains, heart, and the good looks that make my heart forever have butterflies,” she wrote. “I can’t wait for many more years of love, laughs, and you being the most handsome man I’ve ever known! LOML today is your day!!!” Clare Crawley and Husband Ryan Welcome 1st Baby Via Surrogate, His 3rd Dawkins has also gushed about Crawley. After he popped the question in 2022, the Mascot Sports CEO told Us “everything in my world has changed” since meeting Crawley. “She’s the love of my life and I wish the world knew the Clare that I know,” he said. “She is one of the strongest women I know and is truly a light. I love our life and [am] beyond excited about our future.”
Below Deck‘s Captain Lee Rosbach and Captain Sandy Yawn were friendly before their time in the Bravo franchise created a rift. Viewers were introduced to Lee during the first season of Below Deck in 2013. Sandy, for her part, became a household name for Bravo fans when she took over for Captain Mark Howard on Below […]
Below Deck‘s Captain Lee Rosbach and Captain Sandy Yawn were friendly before their time in the Bravo franchise created a rift. Viewers were introduced to Lee during the first season of Below Deck in 2013. Sandy, for her part, became a household name for Bravo fans when she took over for Captain Mark Howard on Below Deck Mediterranean. Below Deck season 10 gave a glimpse of the pair’s interactions when Sandy came onboard as a replacement. “Thanks for coming. I appreciate you coming on such short notice. I’ll do my best to get back as quickly as I can to relieve you,” Lee told the Be the Calm or Be the Storm author in a December 2022 episode before he left St. David’s due to health concerns. The swap marked the first captain crossover in Below Deck history, and Sandy reflected on the pressure that came with stepping into Lee’s shoes. “It’s never easy taking over for another Captain,” she said in a confessional. “My hope is that Captain Lee feels supported. I’m here to take care of his boat and his crew until he gets back.” Off screen, however, the duo’s dynamic took an unexpected turn when Lee questioned Sandy’s leadership. The OG Below Deck star claimed that his coworker didn’t tell him about stew Camille Lamb‘s firing after her exit aired in January 2023. Sandy seemingly reacted to being called out by Lee when she shared a cryptic quote via social media, which read: “If someone treats you bad, just remember that there is something wrong with them, not you. Normal people don’t go around destroying other people.” Scroll down to relive Lee and Sandy’s ups and downs:
Erik Menéndez‘s prison life sentence didn’t stop him from finding love with wife Tammi Menéndez. Erik and his brother, Lyle Menéndez, were arrested in 1990 on two counts of first-degree murder after their parents — José and Kitty — were found shot to death in their home in August 1989. Two trials resulted in Erik […]
Erik and Tammi Erik Menéndez‘s prison life sentence didn’t stop him from finding love with wife Tammi Menéndez. Erik and his brother, Lyle Menéndez, were arrested in 1990 on two counts of first-degree murder after their parents — José and Kitty — were found shot to death in their home in August 1989. Two trials resulted in Erik and Lyle being sentenced to life without parole. Both have maintained that their mother and father were physically, emotionally and sexually abusive. After the trial, Erik’s sexual orientation became a topic of conversation. “No [I am not gay]. The prosecutor brought that up because I was sexually molested and he felt in his own thinking that if I was sodomized by my father that I must have enjoyed it and therefore I must be gay,” Erik said in a tell-all with Barbara Walters from 1996. “And people that are gay out there must be sexually molested or they wouldn’t be. It was upsetting to hear, but I am not gay. But a lot of gay people write and feel connected to me.” Who Are the Menendez Brothers Married to While They're in Prison? Tammi first reached out to Erik via mail in 1993, when he was in prison but not yet sentenced. At the time, she was still married to Chuck Saccoman. Her connection with Erik took a turn after Saccoman’s death in 1996 which led to a year 1999 wedding ceremony in prison. Tammi was later asked whether she was initially “troubled” by Erik being responsible for his parents’ death. “I know his soul, and I do know what happened that night,” she told NBC News in 2005. “And I do understand. I believe that within everybody put in certain circumstances, you will, you know, be able to kill somebody. I mean, I do believe that Erik is a very good person.” That same year, Tammi explained why she wasn’t bothered by the lack of conjugal visits. (Prisons in California permit conjugal visits, but prisoners serving life sentences without parole are banned from such privileges. The law was changed in 2016 but since Erik and Lyle committed a violent offense against a family member, they still aren’t eligible for the family visits.) “Not having sex in my life is difficult, but it’s not a problem for me. I have to be physically detached, and I’m emotionally attached to Erik,” she explained to People in 2005 while Erik added in a separate interview with the outlet, “It’s not the sex you seek, but the emotional connection. There is no makeup sex, only a 15-minute phone call, so you really have to try to make things work.” Erik’s brother, Lyle, also found The One while incarcerated. After his arrest, Lyle met Anna Eriksson through mail correspondence and they exchanged vows in 1996 in a wedding attended by his attorney Leslie Abramson and his aunt Marta Menéndez. Lyle and Anna called it quits in 2001 and he has been married to Rebecca Sneed since 2003. Both Menéndez siblings now have a chance to reunite with their wives after the Los Angeles District Attorney recommended in October 2024 that a judge resentence Erik and Lyle to 50 years. Keep scrolling to relive Erik and Tammi’s relationship: Inside the Menendez Brothers' Lives in Prison: Restrictions, No Conjugal Visits 1993 Before Erik was sentenced in his high-profile murder case, he connected with Tammi when she wrote him a letter in prison. Tammi was still married to Chuck at the time and was living with him and her teenage daughter from a prior relationship when she started to follow the Menéndez trial. “I told [Chuck] that I was going to write to Erik,” Tammi recalled to People in 2005. “He said to go ahead. I really didn’t know if Erik would write back.” As for Erik, he told the outlet that fate made him open Tammi’s letter, adding, “I saw Tammi’s letter and I felt something. I received thousands of letters, but I set this one aside. I got a feeling. And I wrote her back. Tammi and I continued to correspond. I enjoyed writing to her. It was a slow friendship. It was special to me because it was not associated with the trial and the media. Tammi was someone not in the craziness.” 1996 Three years into her correspondence with Erik, Tammi found out that Chuck allegedly started to rape her teenage daughter when she was 15 years old. Chuck, who shared a then-9-month-old daughter Talia with Tammi, turned himself into the police and died by suicide two days later. “I reached out to Erik. He comforted me,” Tammi told People. “Our letters started taking on a more serious tone.” Timeline of Erik, Lyle Menendez's Murder Case: From Arrest to Resentencing 1997 Erik and Tammi met in-person after he was convicted of first-degree murder. Tammi recalled being “really nervous” to visit Erik in prison. “I’d only sent him a tiny, 1-by-1 [inch] picture,” she recalled to People. “But when he walked into the room, he was so full of life, he hopped down the stairs. It was like I was meeting an old friend.” Erik called his first meeting Tammi the “most beautiful experience” of his life. 1999 Tammi’s original plan was to move to Georgia, but after connecting with Erik she found a home much closer to his prison, in Sacramento. She visited him four times a week and in 1998 Erik proposed to Tammi when he was 27 and she was 36. The pair subsequently had a prison wedding with a Twinkie that served as their wedding cake. Erik’s prison transfer from Folsom Prison to Pleasant Valley State Prison made Tammi and Talia have to drive 150 miles every week to visit him. “Every single time a parent would say to me, ‘No, my daughter can’t stay over at your house,’ I would wonder if the underlying reason was Erik,” Tammi admitted to People while referring to her youngest child who considers Erik her father. “There is always that question in my mind.” Menendez Brothers Break Silence on Murder Case 30 Years Later: Revelations 2005 During an interview with MSNBC, Tammi opened up about how her relationship with Erik evolved, saying, “We did get very close through letters and then you know the relationship moved forward when I did meet him. But it was the correspondence that he became a really good friend of mine and understood what I was going through and I understood what he was going through.” She continued. “And then after I met him things got more and more intense, so it’s you know through letters and your constraint to letter writing.” Erik also reflected on his bond with his wife despite the unconventional barriers between them. “Tammi is what gets me through. I can’t think about the sentence. When I do, I do it with great sadness and a primal fear. I break into a cold sweat. It’s so frightening I just haven’t come to terms with it,” he told People in 2005. “Tammi’s love was a major step in my choosing life. Having someone who loves you unconditionally, who you can be completely open with, is good for anybody — to know that this person loves me as I am.” 2024 Over the years, Tammi offered updates to those who supported Erik and Lyle about their appeal process. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended in October 2024 that Erik and Lyle’s sentences be reduced to 50 years, which could allow them to be released on parole if approved by a judge. “Yesterday was a difficult and emotional day. I am Grateful to DA Gascon for his courage to seek resentencing for Erik,” Tammi wrote via X. “I am naturally disappointed he did not go further and act on his own belief that Erik and Lyle have served enough time in prison.”
From the runway to the playroom, many well-known supermodels have learned to balance their careers with raising little ones at home. Gigi Hadid became a mom in September 2020 when she and then-partner Zayn Malik welcomed their daughter, Khai. (Hadid and Malik dated on and off beginning in 2015 before they split for good in […]
From the runway to the playroom, many well-known supermodels have learned to balance their careers with raising little ones at home. Gigi Hadid became a mom in September 2020 when she and then-partner Zayn Malik welcomed their daughter, Khai. (Hadid and Malik dated on and off beginning in 2015 before they split for good in October 2021.) “She watches everything, she’s always learning, she’s always looking. She’s just awesome,” Hadid, who’s been modeling since she was a toddler, told InStyle in February 2022. “It’s wild. A lot of my mom friends feel like that, and we’re nearing the first couple years [with our kids]. You’re obsessed with them, but sometimes you turn and you’re like, ‘Oh, my God. Where did you come from?’” Hadid is an “amazing mom” to Khai, according to her Next in Fashion cohost Tan France. “I’ve gotten so many tips from her [for my son Ismail, born August 2021],” the Queer Eye personality told Us in May 2022. “She was a mom before I was a parent, like, seven months before [my son was born]. And so, she was the first person that sent me a care package of all the things that my baby might need. It was so sweet.” Along with Hadid, Tyra Banks, Ashley Graham and more top models have expanded their families. Scroll below to meet their kids:
Model mother! Gisele Bündchen is one of the most famous women in the world, but to her children, she’s just mom. The supermodel shares son Benjamin (born in 2009) and daughter Vivian (born in 2012) with ex-husband Tom Brady. She is also the stepmother of Jack (born in 2007), whom the NFL star shares with […]
Model mother! Gisele Bündchen is one of the most famous women in the world, but to her children, she’s just mom. The supermodel shares son Benjamin (born in 2009) and daughter Vivian (born in 2012) with ex-husband Tom Brady. She is also the stepmother of Jack (born in 2007), whom the NFL star shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. In October 2024, it was reported that she was expecting her third child with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, their first together. While fans know the Brazil native as a fashion icon, her kids don’t totally understand what she does for a living. When she brought Vivian to a shoot, her daughter was perplexed by the entire situation. “She saw me with all these different hairdos and makeup — she didn’t understand why,” Bündchen told Elle in September 2022. “She’s like, ‘Mommy, you look so much prettier without all that! Why are they touching you? Can they stop?’” In December 2013, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel famously posted a photo of herself breastfeeding Vivian while having her hair and makeup done on set, but she’s been open about the fact that motherhood isn’t always so glamorous. “When I became a mom, I kind of lost myself. It was like a part of me died,” the frequent cover girl wrote in her 2018 memoir, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life. “I’d been this very independent person. It was all about me. But now I had this little being, and I suddenly felt l couldn’t do other things and that was very hard for me. All I ever wanted was to be a mom, but when you’re actually experiencing that, it’s a shock.” The philanthropist added that juggling parenthood with a career and a relationship can be hard at times. “You’re overwhelmed and tired and then you’re not the nicest partner,” Bündchen explained. The environmental activist and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback weathered the storm for four more years, but in October 2022, they called it quits after nearly 14 years of marriage. “With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce,” Bündchen wrote via Instagram at the time. “The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always.” The Devil Wears Prada actress added that she would always put the duo’s kids first, no matter what. “My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart,” she wrote. “We will continue coparenting to give them the love, care and attention they greatly deserve.” Keep scrolling for more of Bündchen’s quotes about motherhood.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has always loved the 1979 action film The Warriors, but he initially had doubts that it could ever be turned into a musical. In 2009, some of Miranda’s colleagues sent him an email trying to gauge his interest in adapting the film. “I basically wrote back, ‘It’ll never work,’” Miranda, 44, exclusively told […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda has always loved the 1979 action film The Warriors, but he initially had doubts that it could ever be turned into a musical. In 2009, some of Miranda’s colleagues sent him an email trying to gauge his interest in adapting the film. “I basically wrote back, ‘It’ll never work,’” Miranda, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly at the October 18 release party for his and Eisa Davis’ musical concept album based on the film, Warriors. “And then my brain was like, ‘Unlesssss’ … and now here we are, about 15 years later, with the whole album of 26 songs proving 2009-me wrong.” Miranda forgot about The Warriors for a while as he was a little busy writing and starring in the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton, which opened in 2015. But the idea stayed with him. Singer Noah Kahan Totally Manifested His ‘SNL’ Musical Guest Debut “I saw this movie when I was 4 years old, so this is one of those stories I carried around with me like luggage. And as soon as I came up for air from the first few years of Hamilton … I wanted to write this,” Miranda said. “And so I was very happy Eisa agreed to write it with me.” For now, the Warriors concept album is just an album, although Davis, 53, teased that an eventual stage production is possible. Miranda explained that starting with just the record meant he got to assemble his “dream” team. “By making it as an album, we got the dream project. Like, Nas is walking down the red carpet right now!” he said. “It’s been amazing to actually do the dream cast first.” In addition to Nas, 51, some of the stars featured on the album include Lauryn Hill, Colman Domingo, Marc Anthony, Billy Porter, Busta Rhymes, Cam’ron, Ghostface Killah and RZA. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Kids 'Have No Idea' That He's Famous Davis called the Warriors album “a dream come true in so many ways,” and gushed about her bond with Miranda. “[I’ve loved] being able to develop this artistic relationship with Lin that really feels — in a lot of ways — like we’re family now, you know?” she told Us. “Almost like we share a brain.” Davis recalled one uncanny shared experience that she and Miranda had while writing the finale for the album. “[Lin’s] a bit of a procrastinator, but he owns that, and we just hadn’t gotten the [finale] music written yet. He had this splinter in his foot, and there was kind of a bit of a metaphor here. It was like, ‘If I could just get this splinter out of his foot, maybe this finale could get written,’” the playwright recalled. “I pulled this splinter out, and then something happened physically in our bodies. We both got these crazy cramps, and then the next day it was like labor pains. The song came out. … I just needed to pull that thorn from his paw.” Davis had never seen The Warriors when Miranda asked her to write the album with him, but she was intrigued by his decision to deviate from the OG film by making the Warriors gang women. Movies That Have Been Turned Into Broadway Musicals Over the Years “I think it’s very revolutionary and feminist to be able to have this flip on what the movie was, which has some sexist, misogynist, homophobic overtones that I’m not interested in, and I don’t think the world should be interested in at this moment — or ever,” she said. While Davis said “we’ll see” about turning the album into a Broadway musical, she and Miranda have no plans to turn it into a movie. “We are not gonna make a film,” she insisted. “Because we made this as a love letter to a film. So it’s already been in that medium. And so what it is that we’re interested in right now is just letting this be an album, and then we’ll see what happens.” With reporting by Antonio Ferme
Gisele Bündchen and her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, are expecting their first baby together, her third. “Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they’re looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family,” a source told People on Monday, October 28. Bündchen, 44, is already the […]
Gisele Bündchen and her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, are expecting their first baby together, her third. “Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they’re looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family,” a source told People on Monday, October 28. Bündchen, 44, is already the mother of son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady. She is also the stepmother to Brady’s son Jack, 17, whom the former quarterback, 47, shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. The supermodel and Valente have been dating since the summer of 2023. The duo worked together in 2021 on a photo shoot for Dust magazine, and Valente eventually became Bündchen’s jiu-jitsu instructor. Gisele Bundchen Addresses Rumors She's Dating Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Earlier this year, an insider exclusively told Us Weekly that the pair began their relationship as friends before things changed in 2023. “Joaquim was there for Gisele through her divorce, as a friend, and they turned romantic this past summer,” the source explained in February, adding that the couple have “similar lifestyles” and are both “dedicated to fitness and nutrition.” “Gisele also loves being with someone who is from Brazil, they both have a shared history that she hasn’t had with anyone she’s dated,” the insider noted at the time. Though Bündchen met Valente while she was still married to Brady, she has fiercely denied speculation that she cheated on her ex-husband. Inside Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s ‘Mature’ Coparenting Relationship “That is a lie,” she told The New York Times in March. “This is something that happens to a lot of women who get blamed when they have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as being unfaithful. They have to deal with their communities. They have to deal with their family. Of course for me, it just happens to be a little bit amplified.” In the same interview, Bündchen declined to specify what caused her split from Brady, saying only, “No one really knows what happens between two people, only the two people in the relationship.” She also noted that her relationship with Valente was new for her because they began as friends. “This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first,” she explained. “It’s very different. It is very honest, and it’s very transparent.” Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen Celebrate Daughter Vivan’s 11th Birthday Bündchen and Brady announced their divorce in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. “We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together,” Brady wrote via Instagram at the time. “We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve.” In March, Bündchen admitted that it was “heartbreaking” to end her marriage to Brady. “[It was] definitely a transition that had to take place,” she said on the Impact x Nightline: Gisele Bündchen: Climbing the Mountain special in March. “I don’t think you wish for that.”
If you ask Us, pets are some of our favorite family members. They’re always there to give Us cozy cuddles when we’re in need and make every day seem just a little bit brighter. With that in mind, it’s only right to ensure that your precious pooch is covered for Halloween. Just like the rest of […]
If you ask Us, pets are some of our favorite family members. They’re always there to give Us cozy cuddles when we’re in need and make every day seem just a little bit brighter. With that in mind, it’s only right to ensure that your precious pooch is covered for Halloween. Just like the rest of your loved ones, you can snag last-minute pet costumes on Amazon. 25 Purr-Fect Holiday Gifts for Cats, Dogs and Their Parents From looks inspired by other animals to regal styles, there’s a costume for every pet personality. Whether your pup is laid back or lives for luxury, you’ll find something that all of your group chats will swoon over. Scroll ahead to check out the best last-minute pet costumes that will arrive before Halloween. 1. Our Absolute Favorite: Ready to win best-dressed? This adorable panda costume will make all your neighbors swoon! 2. Precious Princess: This dressy costume is perfect for dainty little pooches to channel their inner princess! 3. Vintage Style: Transform your pooch into an adorable, Western-era police officer in this sweet costume! 4. Strictly for Shorties: This cozy shark-inspired costume was made specifically for smaller dog breeds. It’s so versatile that your pup can wear it long after the holiday ends! 5. Yeehaw: Let your pup channel the Western agenda in this adorable pink cowboy outfit, which includes a matching hat and bandana! 6. Vampy Vibes: This vampire costume fits both cats and dogs! It comes with a cute cape that you can adjust! 7. Dino Kitty: Turn your precious feline into the cutest dinosaur in this vibrant costume! 8. Last but Not Least: Your pooch will be the talk of the town after strolling through the neighborhood in this adorable pirate costume. It comes with a fun hat, eye patch and a bandana! Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more!
Jennifer Garner is just like Us when it comes to going through a haunted house. On Sunday, October 27, Garner, 52, shared a video that showed her screaming while walking through a haunted house with her son, Samuel, 12, whom she shares with ex Ben Affleck. (Garner and Affleck, 52, also share Seraphina, 15, and […]
Jennifer Garner Jennifer Garner is just like Us when it comes to going through a haunted house. On Sunday, October 27, Garner, 52, shared a video that showed her screaming while walking through a haunted house with her son, Samuel, 12, whom she shares with ex Ben Affleck. (Garner and Affleck, 52, also share Seraphina, 15, and Violet, 18.) “I don’t like when they pursue us. Don’t pursue!” she shouts out in one part of the video before admitting to Samuel that she is “not alright.” In one clip, Samuel admits that he “can’t feel” his hand because Garner is hanging on too tightly. Jennifer Garner Reveals Parenting Advice She Received From Her Mom “I’m not who you want. Take my son!” Garner screams. “Wait, is this a real person? Stop looking at me! Too dark! Too smoky! That is very effective.” Garner, for the most part, keeps her kids off of her social media pages, but she did share a sweet post for her children’s teachers in June following Samuel’s middle school graduation and daughter Violet’s high school graduation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Garner (@jennifer.garner) “A little gratitude for our wonderful family elementary school at the end of 13 years together applies to all educators: thank you for doing what you do,” she captioned the post, adding, “And congratulations to all the mamas out there with kids moving from one phase to the next.” Garner went on to thank her kids’ teachers for all of the “hard work that goes into high expectation, for buckling down and teaching them the discomfort and joy of tolerating toward a greater good.” “Thank you for being a safe haven for my family,” she added. Jennifer Garner Gives Herself ‘Grace’ While Parenting 3 Children Earlier this year, Jennifer opened up about some helpful parenting advice she received from her own mom, Patricia Garner. “My mom always says when they’re being the worst, that’s when they need the biggest hug,” she explained on an episode of “Kelly Corrigan Wonders” podcast in May. “She has a lot of things she says, but one of them is, ‘Any time you can say yes, say yes, be very liberal with your yeses and save your nos. And that closing your mouth is worth a million nos.’” Jennifer noted that her mom is a “big believer” in not “going deep on what’s hard.” “There’s certainly been times in my life where I’ll call her and I’ll be going through something that is just so overwhelming for her that she will just say, ‘Well, anyway,’ and she changes the subject and I have to hang up and call my sisters because I’ve reached the end of what Mom can do,” she explained.
After announcing her retirement in 2017, Alessandra Ambrosio made a much-anticipated return to the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway earlier this month. But not before undergoing an intensive two-week fitness and health regimen to get Angel ready. As her trainer, Ludi Delfino, exclusively shared with Us Weekly, she and the supermodel, 43, took to […]
Alessandra Ambrosio. After announcing her retirement in 2017, Alessandra Ambrosio made a much-anticipated return to the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway earlier this month. But not before undergoing an intensive two-week fitness and health regimen to get Angel ready. As her trainer, Ludi Delfino, exclusively shared with Us Weekly, she and the supermodel, 43, took to daily circuit training that combined a mix of one hour of resistance and weight training with 30 minutes of cardio. To boost Ambrosio’s motivation even more, the supermodel occasionally completed workouts with a friend. “It makes it a little bit more competitive and fun,” Delfino revealed. On occasion, she’d increase Ambrosio’s workouts to twice a day by adding on a barre or yoga class. As Delfino shared, Ambrosio’s goal was to look and feel her best, which meant shedding two to three pounds before gracing the lingerie-laden runway. The 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway: Gigi Hadid, Tyra Banks, More The key, the trainer said, was increasing Ambrosio’s cardio and cutting down on carbohydrates. Ambrosio’s cardio workouts consisted of either 30 minutes on the treadmill or StairMaster prior to weight and resistance training to get her heart rate up. When it came to her diet, Ambrosio limited carbs at breakfast and lunchtime. After starting the day with whole grain toast, eggs and a side of berries, Ambrosio enjoyed a serving of lean protein and lots of leafy vegetables for lunch. She also ate complex carbohydrates such as sweet potato, pumpkin or squash, which, as the trainer explained, are ideal for giving your body the energy and fuel it needs to sustain daily workouts. After her workouts, Ambrosio added more protein to her body with a shake that combined whey powder, spirulina, cacao, fresh berries and, on occasion, a single banana as a natural sweetener. (See the full recipe below.) For dinner, the supermodel ate more leafy greens with salads topped with olives, avocados, hemp seeds and other healthy fats, which help with brain function and also keep you feeling full, Delfino noted. The 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Pink Carpet! See Every Look “Our goal was to burn body fat and maintain lean muscle mass,” Delfino said. “And most importantly, she needed to feel good, because when you’re working out six days a week … it’s hard on your body.” While Ambrosio and Delfino engaged in full-body workouts, they placed special emphasis on the “booty, legs and abs,” which are as essential to the success of a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as the larger-than-life angel wings. To achieve a supermodel-worthy posterior, they incorporated a mix of squats, lunges, step-ups and hinges. Ambrosio completed these workouts with ankle weights totaling eight pounds, and performed 12 to 15 repetitions on each side three times. To achieve a toned midsection, Ambrosio performed multiple planks for one minute and 15 seconds each followed by mountain climbers to work the lower abdomen while getting her heart rate up. These were usually coupled with leg raises and flutter kicks for 30 to 40 seconds each. The Best-Dressed Stars at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Show Afterparty Alessandra Ambrosio. The trick, Delfino said, is to switch things up to keep your body guessing. “You don’t want to get your muscles used to the same exercises.” During resistance training, Delfino and Ambrosio added in jump squats and jump lunges to work out the model’s glutes while also using her own body weight. She applied the same method on the stairs, taking one step before jumping the next two. Ambrosio also performed sidewalks on the Stair Master to ensure her legs and thighs looked toned from every angle. Considering VS angel wings can weigh up to 40 pounds, they also focused on strength training the upper body through both lateral pulls and rowing exercises. Outside of the gym, Delfino credited Ambrosio’s time spent playing with her two children — Noah and Anja — a workout in and of itself. “Just life, right? That’s good for the wings and a strong back.” Alessandra Ambrosio. To combat soreness, Ambrosio indulged in regular sauna sessions, dips in the plunge pool and stretches with foam rollers to target the back. “You have to do a lot of recovery when you’re doing that much exercise,” Delfino said. Combined with intensive circuit training and cardio, Ambrosio’s hard work paid off. After walking the runway, she thanked her entire glam squad, including Delfino, gushing, “I couldn’t have done it without this girl!” Delfino said with a laugh: “Afterwards, [Alessandra] joked that she didn’t want to see me for two weeks after that.” And after two weeks of nonstop training, we’d say Ambrosio earned it. Recipe: Alessandra Ambrosio’s Post-Workout Superfood Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or nondairy milk of preference) 1 teaspoon spirulina powder 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder ½ cup mixed berries (or your favorite berries) 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 to 2 scoops of grass-fed whey protein ½ small avocado 1 small ripe banana 1 handful of spinach 2 ice cubes Instructions: Add the coconut milk (or nondairy milk of choice) to a blender Add spirulina, cacao powder, mixed berries, hemp seeds, whey protein, avocado and spinach Peel banana and add it to the blender Add ice cubes Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy Pour into a glass and enjoy!
As a shopping writer who’s quite literally scrolling through all of your favorite retail sites daily, I know that not everything is for everyone. But based on my years of expertise on the subject, every now and then there’s a piece that I come by that I think absolutely everyone should have in their outfit […]
As a shopping writer who’s quite literally scrolling through all of your favorite retail sites daily, I know that not everything is for everyone. But based on my years of expertise on the subject, every now and then there’s a piece that I come by that I think absolutely everyone should have in their outfit rotation. Most recently, I found a fall dress that I’m convinced all closets should have — and it’s just $18 from Walmart! The Qincao Babydoll Square Neck Sweater Dresses checks all of the boxes when it comes to the perfect fall style. It’s elevated enough that you can wear it to all of the fall festivities like brewery-going with friends or apple picking with the family. However, it’s also casual and cozy enough that you can lounge around the house in it too! Also a fan of a good deal, I love that it comes at a price point everyone can afford — now on sale for 11% off! See it! Get the Qincao Babydoll Square Neck Sweater Dress (Originally $20) for just $18 at Walmart! We Can’t Believe These Walmart Fall Dresses Aren’t Designer Now for the nitty gritty . . . This mini dress comes in a babydoll silhouette that I think is suitable and even slimming on every body type. It features a cute tiered skirt, flattering puff sleeves, a square neckline and even pockets, which are such a bonus in cool fall weather! It’s made of the coziest polyester and spandex fabric blend, which will basically feel your softest blanket up against the skin. You can go full fall vibes in this dress by getting it in one of the fall colors it comes in like orange, green or burgundy. Or you can keep it more neutral if you want to wear it in other months as well by getting it in khaki, beige or black. It also comes in several sizes to fit everyone, from S to XXL. Another one of the main reasons I love this dress is because of the many ways it can be styled. One of my favorites has to be the classic fall knee high boots and wide brim hat combination for fall festivities. However, I love that it can also go with a pair of sneakers for school drop offs and heels for casual work days as well. 13 Luxe-Looking Fall Dresses That Slim the Figure — From $20! If my shopping writer predictions are right, this Qincao Babydoll Sweater Dress is the one you’ll be seeing everyone wearing this fall. It’s stylish, it’s versatile and it’s on sale for just $18 on Walmart. Happy shopping! See it! See it: Qincao Babydoll Square Neck Sweater Dress (Originally $20) for just $18 at Walmart! 13 Easy, Everyday Fall Dresses Seamlessly Pair With Sneakers Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more!