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'SNL' star Chris Redd punched while entering comedy show, plus more celeb news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 28, 2022October 28, 2022

By Mark Gray 5:30am PDT, Oct 28, 2022

Assaulted in street

Former "Saturday Night Live" star Chris Redd was rushed to a hospital after being punched in the face outside a famed comedy club in New York City. The comedian had just gotten out of a car and was about to enter the Comedy Cellar when the assault occurred. Page Six said two men seemed to be waiting for Chris, and one of them and punched him "out of nowhere." "There was blood everywhere," Page Six's source said. TMZ reported that the main assailant — wearing a security guard uniform — snatched Chris' chain. The suspect ran away but police are investigating. The "SNL" alum was schedule to perform a 15-minute set at the Comedy Cellar.

'Betrayal' of trust

In his new book "Waypoints: My Scottish Journey," which came out on Oct. 25, "Outlander" star Sam Heughan revealed that though he agreed to nudity in his contract when he signed on to play 18th century Scottish Highlands warrior Jamie Fraser in the STARZ series based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling book series, he felt producers took things too far early in the show. In the final episodes of the first season, which aired in 2014, his character is raped and tortured by vilainous Captain Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall, played by "The Crown" and "Game of Thrones" star Tobias Menzies. Producers insisted on shooting Sam's genitals, he explained in the book, despite his discomfort. "This wasn't a moment where I felt that being naked would add to the horror of what Jamie undergoes in that castle dungeon as a form of punishment, subjugation and humiliation. I pushed back, reasoning that nudity sexualised a horrific experience for my character, and it sparked quite a debate," Sam wrote, as reported by DailyMail.com on Oct. 27. "Creative conversations are a feature of all productions, good art is made by questioning the truth and we all want to get it right." Producers eventually agreed to drop the full frontal shots but still showed Sam's character naked and battered from behind. "Even though, thankfully the nude shots ended on the cutting room floor, it was a harrowing, exhausting experience," Sam wrote, explaining that he doesn't think the genital nudity would even be filmed today. "Times have changed," he wrote. "The c*** shot was unnecessary and did betray my trust in the creative team a bit. We don't need to see the horror to imagine what the characters go through. Imagination is way more powerful."

'Cringe' pic

There are close families and then there's Harry Hamlin's family. Fans are feeling very uncomfortable over a viral image of Harry seemingly snuggling up to his 24-year-old daughter, Delilah Belle Hamlin. Although the photo is a month old, as it was taken during New York Fashion Week, the snap recently found its way to Instagram. In the photo, Harry leans into his daughter's face while his arm is wrapped tightly around her waist. Delilah, meanwhile, stares somewhat seductively into the camera while wearing a sheer top. Social media went nuts after seeing the seemingly provocative pic. "Woah!!!! That's truly disturbing," one person said. Page Six collected a slew of critical comments: "This is just wrong;" "Nope. All of the no;" "that's a little weird;" "Grosses me out;" "Sooo cringe;" and "This is disgusting." Family first?

Changing school situation

Donda is done for the year… or is it? On Oct. 27, Donda Academy — Kanye West's unaccredited K-8 private Christian school — announced that it is closing its doors for the rest of the 2022-2023 school year. The shuttering comes amid the fallout from Ye's antisemitic and admittedly racist words. The move was "effective immediately," per a message from the school's principal, who also claimed Donda will reopen next year. About 100 students go to Donda, and roughly half of them are on scholarship. Those not on scholarship paid $15,000 to attend this year. However, just a few hours after the closure, parents received an email claiming the school was reopening, TMZ said. Donda, the email said, is "back and returning with a vengeance!" News of the school closure and reopening come as Ye's attorney tries to settle his divorce case with Kim Kardashian. According to TMZ, the rapper's Beverly Hills-based lawyer doesn't want the case to go to trial, which is currently scheduled for December. The webloid said attorney Nick Salick is trying to work out both a custody and property settlement agreement. Coincidentally, Kanye had recently been adamant that he wanted he and Kim's four children to attend his Donda Academy… that same school that closed and seemingly reopened within a matter of hours.

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Pregnant tales

Hilary Swank surprised her fans a few weeks ago when she announced her pregnancy — with twins! — at the age of 48. For the actress, she always wanted to be a mom, but things never fell into place until now. And, she wasn't going to force it, she said in a new interview. "I was having a career and not having the right relationship until … four years ago, and all the elements needed to come together and be right," the "Alaska Daily" star told "Extra." "It's just something I thought about even as a young girl. It's something that was on my mind, so it's nice to be here and just be pregnant." Hilary is due on the birthday of her late father. So far, the Oscar winner has had "bouts of morning sickness," but doing fine otherwise. "My friends tell me when you have double [on the way], it doubles the hormones, doubles the sickness, doubles the everything," she said.

Broken heart, broken leg

More than just Ashley Judd's heart was broken after her mother's suicide death. The actress revealed that she fractured her leg in a "freak accident" while mourning Naomi Judd's death in April. "Clumsiness is associated with grief," the actress told Dr. Jonathan Flint, per The Hollywood Reporter. The actress said her leg "healed in two months lickety-split." "It was what it was," the "Double Jeopardy" star said. Ashley also broke her leg while hiking in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year. "There were other people in our family, after mom died, who fell down stairs and had accidents. That's just what mine happened to look like," she said, adding that the accident "really allowed" her to grieve. In announcing Naomi's death, her family said that they'd lost the Grammy-winning music icon to "the disease of mental illness."

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See plastic surgery procedure before-and-after photos for 14 male celebrities, from reality stars to A-listers to billionaires

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Oct. 26, 2022October 26, 2022

By Megan Riedlinger 6:05pm PDT, Oct 26, 2022

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Plastic surgery isn't just for the ladies! Plenty of fellas in the spotlight have opted to go under the knife to improve their appearance. Wonderwall.com is rounding them up, starting with this action star… Sylvester Stallone has an incredibly recognizable face, but he's made some tweaks over the years…

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In 1992, Sylvester Stallone told People magazine that he because the nerves on the left side of his face were damaged when he was born — he was delivered with forceps that left him with a crooked mouth — and because his face later sagged when he lost weight preparing for "Rocky," he had that half of his face surgically lifted. He also told the magazine he doesn't have a problem with plastic surgery, explaining, "Why not do it? You have body work done on your car." In more recent years, doctors speculated to Closer Weekly that the "Rambo" star has also had eyelid lifts, a brow lift and a neck lift.

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Elon Musk looked quite a bit different back when he was best known for co-founding PayPal. The future Tesla and SpaceX CEO is seen here in 2000. Now let's see what he looks like today…

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In 2018, Page Six reported that Elon Musk has likely had hair transplant surgery. In this picture from 2020, Elon — one of the richest men in the world — has a noticeably fuller head than he did 20 years earlier.

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Music star Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers might be young, but he's already a fan of a cosmetic procedure he's tried to minimize unwanted lines and an old scar…

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Joe Jonas got candid about his experience with injectables in 2022 after partnering with the Botox alternative Xeomin, a double-filtered more purified version of the botulinum toxin that's used to smooth wrinkles, frown lines and crow's feet. He said he's also used it to minimize a scar between his eyebrows, further telling Allure that he "didn't feel like I was a different person [by using it]" and that it "gave me that confidence that I think we all want to feel as we get older."

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"Vanderpump Rules" star Jax Taylor had already gone under the knife twice to fix his nose before we ever saw his face on Bravo. But he decided the third time might be the charm in 2015…

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Viewers watched as Jax Taylor got a third nose job on season 4 of "Vanderpump Rules." He explained that he had surgery again to fix a bump on his nose.

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Simon Cowell has long been open about his love of Botox. But in 2015, after Sharon Osbourne noted he couldn't move his face much, he announced that he would scale back. "Hopefully I look better now — I probably did have a little too much Botox a couple of years ago, because everyone on TV has it," he said at the time. "Now I have facials, but nothing too extravagant at the moment." But that would change just a few years later…

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In 2018, Simon Cowell got specific about his plastic surgery, telling The Sun on Sunday that he'd visited cosmetic surgeon Jean-Louis Sebagh for a Silhouette Soft Lift. The $2,700 procedure, the newspaper wrote, "involves sewing bioplastic-infused thread into the face and neck and tugging it to get rid of sagging skin." The "America's Got Talent" judge explained to the newspaper, "There's lots of things you can do now. You don't just have to stuff your face with filler and Botox." He would change his tune again a few years later…

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What a difference a few years makes! "There is no filler in my face at all now. Zero," Simon Cowell told The Sun in 2022. The star — seen here that April — insisted he was done using injectables after realizing he looked "like something out of a horror film." The "America's Got Talent" judge confessed, "There was a stage where I might have gone a bit too far. I saw a picture of me from 'before' the other day, and didn't recognize it as me."

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BAFTA-nominated actor and "My Best Friend's Wedding" star Rupert Everett rose to fame in the '90s thanks to his broody good looks. Years later, his appearance changed…

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Though Rupert Everett, seen here in 2016, looks different to many observers and has denied having plastic surgery, he told The Telegraph in 2014 that he was a fan of one particular procedure: He was having his own blood injected into his face every four months. "They put [the blood] through a Magimix, turn it into plasma and inject it back in. It's really good for your skin. Blood is the new thing," he said, adding that "a little bit of laser" is "very good for tightening."

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Mickey Rourke, seen here in 1986's "9½ Weeks," was known for his stunning good looks early in his career.

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Mickey Rourke's boxing career resulted in damage to his pretty face, which meant he needed to go under the knife and have reconstructive surgery. Unfortunately, he didn't choose a great doctor. "Most of it was to mend the mess of my face because of the boxing, but I went to the wrong guy to put my face back together," he told MailOnline in 2009. "I had my nose broken twice. I had five operations on my nose and one on a smashed cheekbone." He's seen here in 2010 after those surgeries.

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In 2016, Kanye West — seen here that November — didn't feel he was looking his best. The rapper decided to quietly undergo a plastic surgery procedure.

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In 2018, Kanye West opened up to TMZ about having liposuction. "I had plastic surgery because I was trying to look good for y'all," the rapper (pictured in early 2017) said while gesturing to his midsection. "I got liposuction because I didn't want y'all to call me fat like y'all called Rob [Kardashian fat] at the wedding and made him fly home before me and Kim [Kardashian] got married [in 2014]. I didn't want y'all to call me fat so I got liposuction." He shared that after his surgery, he became addicted to the opioids he was prescribed to deal with the pain during his recovery, and that he got off the medication just before he was hospitalized amid a late 2016 mental health crisis.

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"GTL" — gym, tan, laundry — was the motto for the "Jersey Shore" guys, including star Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio (left), who liked to show off his abs on the beach. (He's seen here in 2010 with co-star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro.) But nearly a decade later, Pauly needed some extra help to keep that chiseled bod.

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DJ Pauly D showed off some impressive abs in Cancun, Mexico, in 2019, but it wasn't just from the gym. The Blast reported that the "Jersey Shore" star had undergone liposuction. Sources told The Blast that though Pauly was in good shape already, he underwent an abdominal etching treatment to highlight his six pack not long before this beach retreat.

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Here's what Clay Aiken looked like in 2003 when we first met the Midwestern kid as he was competing on the second season of "American Idol."

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Refreshingly, Clay Aiken has been very open about his plastic surgery journey. The singer told Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live" all about his procedures in 2012, explaining, "I had operative surgery on my jaw for a TMJ thing and I had them suck the fat out of my chin while they were in there. I was like, 'You know what, while I'm already down, go ahead and take the vacuum in there and suck the fat out of my chin.'"

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We first met Dr. Paul Nassif as Adrienne Maloof's plastic surgeon husband on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and we now know him as the star of "Botched." He's clearly familiar with the ins and outs of plastic surgery, but not only when it comes to working on his patients — because he's had work done himself!

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In 2019, Dr. Paul Nassif confessed that he underwent a facelift in 2018. He opted to have the procedure done after feeling self-conscious about extra skin around his face and jawline after losing weight, telling Page Six, "The excess skin, especially in my neck, was driving me crazy."

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"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a massive hit in 2000, catapulting actor Chow Yun-Fat to stardom. By that point, he was already more than a decade into subtly tweaking his appearance. Find out how next…

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Not only did Chow Yun-Fat fess up to having plastic surgery — he offered to refer people to his doctor! "As I grew older, my eyelids began to droop," the actor, pictured in 2012, explained in a 2009 TV interview. "I began going for cosmetic surgery in Hong Kong when I was filming 'God of Gamblers' in 1989. If you go to Hong Kong for cosmetic surgery, I can introduce you to the doctor. He's cheap and good."

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That's one way to impress at your reunion! Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino wanted to make sure he looked his best when he filmed his MTV reboot "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" in 2018…

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Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino opted for Botox before shooting "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" in 2018. His plastic surgeon, John Paul Tutela, talked to Page Six about the $800 injections, sharing, "Botox for men… what I call it in my practice is bro-tox."

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Remember No Face rapper Ed Lover? The '90s star and former MTV VJ, pictured here with Larenz Tate and "Yo! MTV Raps" co-host Doctor Dré in 1994, got plastic surgery in the '00s…

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Ed Lover — seen here in 2019 — decided to get a nose job. His reason wasn't vanity but health — the hip-hop icon insisted that he went under the knife to correct a deviated septum.

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Matthew Perry reveals how he and Julia Roberts fell for each other and started dating before he dumped her, plus more forgotten celebrity romances of the '90s

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Oct. 26, 2022October 26, 2022

By Wonderwall.com Editors 5:35pm PDT, Oct 26, 2022

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The world will always remember Bennifer, Brangelina, TomKat and Kimye, but other star couplings have been slowly forgotten over the years. Wonderwall.com rounded up 28 celeb couples of the '90s that were kind of a big deal at the time but that not everyone remembers now, starting with this A-list actress and '90s sitcom star…

Julia Roberts dated Matthew Perry in 1996 around the time she guest starred on the Super Bowl episode of his hit show "Friends." In 2021, "Friends" executive producer Kevin Bright revealed that star Matthew Perry reached out directly to A-list actress Julia Roberts to invite her to be on the show: "She wrote back to him, 'Write me a paper on quantum physics and I'll do it.' My understanding is that Matthew went away and wrote a paper and faxed it to her the next day," Kevin told The Hollywood Reporter. In his 2022 memoir "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing," Matthew revealed he sent the movie star three dozen red roses along with a card that read, "The only thing more exciting than the prospect of you doing the show is that I finally have an excuse to send you flowers." She agreed — and sent him a huge supply of bagels. Their flirtations continued via fax. "Three or four times a day I would sit by my fax machine and watch the piece of paper slowly revealing her next missive. I was so excited that some nights I would find myself out at some party sharing a flirtatious exchange with an attractive woman and cut the conversation short so I could race home and see if a new fax had arrived," Matthew confessed in his book, adding that "after that we could not be stopped: five-hour conversations here, four-hour conversations there. We were falling; I wasn't sure into what, but we were falling… I did let her in, both figuratively and literally, and a relationship began. We would already be a couple by the time we started filming the Friends Super Bowl episode." But two months later, he dumped her. "Dating Julia Roberts had been too much for me. I had been constantly certain that she was going to break up with me. Why would she not? I was not enough; I could never be enough; I was broken, bent, unlovable. So instead of facing the inevitable agony of losing her, I broke up with the beautiful and brilliant Julia Roberts. She might have considered herself slumming it with a TV guy, and TV guy was now breaking up with her. I can't begin to describe the look of confusion on her face."

Now keep reading for more forgotten '90s couples…

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Long before he had high-profile relationships with Alanis Morissette, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds dated Kristen Johnson. The rising actor and the "3rd Rock from the Sun" funnywoman reportedly dated for a few months between 1999 and early 2000.

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Chris O'Donnell started seeing his wife, Caroline Fentress, when he was in college, so it often feels like they've been together forever. But that's not the case! The "NCIS: Los Angeles" star and Reese Witherspoon were just babies when they dated for a few months back in 1993 — he was in his early 20s and she was still a teenager. (Chris met his future spouse right after he and Reese parted ways.)

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David Arquette was an up-and-coming actor and Alyssa Milano was a child star nearing the end of her run on "Who's The Boss?" when the two hooked up during the early '90s. She went on to marry Dave Bugliari, while he famously romanced Courteney Cox. They still have (platonic) love for each other, though: In 2019, the "Scream" actor tweeted that he was "so proud" of his former love and her activism work in Georgia.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Liv Tyler reportedly dated after she shot scenes for Woody Allen's 1996 film "Everyone Says I Love You," which also featured actor Lukas Haas, Leo's BFF. Her scenes were ultimately cut from the film, but her Hollywood hookup probably made those days of work well worth the wasted effort!

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While there aren't many details out there about the romance between Claire Danes and Ben Lee, we do know that their meet-cute came courtesy of Winona Ryder. The "My So-Called Life" actress and the Australian music star dated from 1997 to 2003. The demise of their relationship was reportedly a result of Claire's affair with her "Stage Beauty" co-star Billy Crudup, who at the time was expecting a child with longtime girlfriend Mary-Louise Parker. Yikes.

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Seal sure has a way with supermodels! Before he wed Heidi Klum, the singer romanced Tyra Banks. They were photographed together at several big Hollywood events back in 1996.

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Christine Taylor and Neil Patrick Harris dated back in 1997. "She's like, the coolest, nicest chick ever," the actor told radio host Howard Stern in 2008 of his relationship with Ben Stiller's future wife. "She's an absolute catch, and I thought, 'If I'm not going to feel the super-sparks with her, than it probably means that I'm gay.'" Indeed!

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Ashton Kutcher dated a pre-fame January Jones from 1998 to 2001. (She didn't make her acting debut until 1999.) The "Mad Men" star opened up about their relationship — which kicked off the same year that his series "That '70s Show" debuted — during a 2009 interview with GQ: "The guy I was dating when I first got to L.A. was not supportive of my acting," she said. "He was like, 'I don't think you're going to be good at this.'" Ouch!

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Courteney Cox and Michael Keaton were an item for a whopping five and a half years before they called it quits in 1994, the same year that her hit show "Friends" debuted. The duo were extremely private during their time together, which is why we often forget they were ever a thing.

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Speaking of forgotten "Friends" romances… Jennifer Aniston and Tate Donovan started dating in 1995 and called it quits in 1998. At the time, there were rumors they'd even quietly gotten engaged. Tate guest starred on "Friends" for six episodes as Joshua, a love interest for Jen's Rachel Green. "The people that know that we dated think that we met on 'Friends,'" he told Us Weekly years later. "But in fact we had dated for two years before then, and it was over by the time we were on 'Friends' together." He further admitted that though they were professional while working together, the experience was "really painful and tough" and that he was "sort of dying inside."

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These days, David Spade's list of romantic conquests is practically legendary, and it all started with Kristy Swanson, his first Hollywood hookup. The "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag" co-stars reportedly dated for about a year between 1996 and 1997.

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Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson began dating in 1996 and split in 1999 not long after co-starring in the dark comedy "Home Fries." She later told People magazine of their romance, "From the moment I saw him, I realized he was the most incredible person I'd ever been so fortunate to meet." But Luke isn't Drew's only forgotten romance…

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Drew Barrymore and Edward Norton reportedly dated around the time that they shot the 1996 Woody Allen film "Everyone Says I Love You." She went on to date Luke Wilson but reunited with Ed in 1999 after her relationship with the "Old School" actor came to an end. (Drew attended the 1999 Academy Awards on Ed's arm.) The actress-turned-talk show host has been all over the dating map, romancing everyone from Tom Green and Corey Feldman to Justin Long and Will Kopelman, which is probably why her relationship with the Oscar nominee failed to make a lasting impression.

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Paula Abdul and Emilio Estevez didn't just date — they were married! The duo tied the knot in 1992 but split just two years later. She blamed the breakup on her desire to have children while Emilio, who already had two kids from a previous relationship, didn't want to become a father again.

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Ted Danson was still married to producer Casey Coates when sparks flew between him and Whoopi Goldberg on the set of 1993's "Made in America." Their whirlwind romance was big tabloid fodder, with the most memorable moment coming when the "Cheers" star decided to perform in blackface at a Friars Club roast for the funnywoman. That epitomized the bad idea that was this relationship, and by the end of 1993, it was over, with Whoopi moving on to date her orthodontist.

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Uma Thurman was just 20 when she wed 32-year-old Gary Oldman in 1990. (It was his second marriage and her first.) They parted ways after just two years of marriage, and she went on to enjoy a headline-making marriage with Ethan Hawke. Moving on to an even more dramatic relationship is certainly one way to get the public to forget about the first! (Gary, by the way, has tied the knot three more times since then.)

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Madonna is always reinventing herself, and back in the early '90s, she briefly reinvented herself as Vanilla Ice's paramour. But like slap bracelets and Beanie Babies, all good '90s fads eventually came to an end, including Madonna and her Ice, Ice Baby. Their relationship thawed when the pop star released her "Sex" book, which the rapper told the now-defunct News of the World he was "hurt to be an unwitting part of."

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Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock — co-stars in the 1996 flick "A Time to Kill" — were very quiet about their romance, with the actress claiming that they were friends, but not necessarily "just" friends. Their romance might not have worked out, but they've definitely maintained a friendship over the years.

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During the late '90s and early aughts, Sheryl Crow and Owen Wilson made sweet music together. Well, she made the music and he probably made her laugh once in a while. The actor and the Grammy winner dated for about two years after meeting on the set of the 1999 movie "The Minus Man."

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Cameron Diaz and Matt Dillon dated for three years before they split in 1998 after co-starring in "There's Something About Mary." According to reports, the actor's desire to settle down with the blonde beauty, who wasn't ready at the time, was to blame.

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During the height of her fame as a teen, "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Can't Hardly Wait" star Jennifer Love Hewitt romanced "TRL" host Carson Daly. The duo got together in 1998 though ultimately called it quits a year later. Carson reportedly found out about the demise of their relationship through the actress's publicist — but not before getting her name tattooed on his ankle! The former MTV host told People magazine that he "woke up to [radio host] Howard Stern telling me my relationship with [Jennifer] was over." Ouch.

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Danielle Fishel and Lance Bass dated from 1999 to 2000 — they even went to prom together! Clearly there are no hard feelings between the former teen lovers, who reunited on the red carpet at a book release party in 2006 — the same year the boybander publicly revealed he's gay.

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Matt Damon and Minnie Driver had undeniable chemistry in "Good Will Hunting," so it's no surprise that in real life, they were an item for seven months back in 1997. So why don't we remember their romance? It's often eclipsed by what came next for the A-list actor: He hooked up with Winona Ryder at a New Year's Eve party and didn't bother to tell Minnie that they were through until he appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and publicly announced that they'd parted ways, which Minnie later called "fantastically inappropriate." He and Winona were an item for the next three years.

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As for the "other" woman… Matt Damon and Winona Ryder met in December 1997 thanks to none other than Gwyneth Paltrow, who was dating Matt's bestie, Ben Affleck, at the time. Matt and Winona were a couple for three years before ending their relationship in 2000. The "Good Will Hunting" star would go on to date Penelope Cruz, his co-star in the 2000 romantic Western "All the Pretty Horses."

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Speaking of Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow… Before the "Good Will Hunting" star romanced two famous Jennifers, he was in a relationship with this blonde beauty. The stars dated from 1997 to 2000. According to the actress, their split was due to their differing values. "Ben makes life tough for himself," Gwyneth told Diane Sawyer in 2003. "He's got a lot of complication, and you know, he really is a great guy. So I hope he sorts himself out."

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Of course, Goop also spent time with another '90s hunk… The romance between Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow, who met making the psychological thriller "Seven" in 1994, took off like wildfire. Believe it or not, while accepting his Golden Globe for best supporting actor for his work in "12 Monkeys" in 1996, Brad thanked Gwyneth and even referred to her as "the love my life." By the end of the year, they'd gotten engaged. But it wasn't meant to be: The duo — who rocked matching haircuts in 1997 — ended their engagement six months later. Oh, the '90s!

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While Johnny Depp's romance with Winona Ryder has gone down in pop culture history as one of Hollywood's most memorable pairings of the '90s, this one is sometimes forgotten. Johnny dated British model Kate Moss throughout the '90s and together, they epitomized the era. The couple met in 1994 at New York City's Cafe Tabac and were an item until 1998 — they were even reportedly engaged at one point during their tumultuous relationship. (Unfortunately, Johnny's romantic life doesn't seem to have gotten any easier since then.)

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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are still in touch – and fans suspect he sent her bday gift, plus more celeb news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 26, 2022October 26, 2022

By Mark Gray 1:35pm PDT, Oct 26, 2022

On friendly terms

So you're telling me there's a chance! Despite having split in August, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are still staying in touch. "It wasn't a bad fallout or breakup, so things are good between them and they've remained in contact," a source told Entertainment Tonight. The report comes after many suspect that the former "SNL" star sent Kim roses for her recent 42nd birthday. On her Instagram Story Kim shared a snap of an array of beautiful roses. An adjacent matching candle said "Jasmin" on the label — fans believe that is likely a reference to the October 2021 "Saturday Night Live" Disney-inspired sketch the duo did while playing "Jasmine and Aladdin." During the scene the couple even shared a quick kiss. Shortly after, Kim and Pete went public as a couple.

Cryptic post (about Tom and Gisele?)

Reading between the lines? Bridget Moynahan is posting about the ending of relationships an Instagram message that comes amid a cascade of reports claiming Tom Brady — Bridget's ex — and Gisele Bundchen have split. The "Blue Bloods" actress, who shares a son with the NFL quarterback, posted a quote by Vienna Pharaon, a marriage and family therapist. "Not everything is meant to be mended," Pharaon wrote. "Not all relationships are meant to last a lifetime. Sometimes we have to learn to get comfortable with the gifts that are offered through ruptures and the endings instead of the stories of repair and reconciliation." Normally a quote like this wouldn't inspire a second glance, but it doesn't feel coincidental considering Tom and Gisele's seemingly deteriorating situation. Tom and Bridget dated for three years before splitting in December 2006, after which the actress learned she was pregnant. He began dating Gisele weeks later.

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Mea culpa… again

James Corden is reversing course again. Last week, James was banned from a popular New York City restaurant over his bad behavior. Immediately, James "apologized profusely" to the owner of Balthazar and got his ban lifted. Then, a few days later, James retracted his apology while telling The New York Times that he hadn't "done anything wrong, on any level" and said the situation was "beneath" him. Now, he's changing his tune again. On the "Late Late Show" on Monday, Oct. 25, James said, "Look, when you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility." James then attempted to explain his boorish behavior, admitting he made a "rude comment" to a waiter "in the heat of the moment." "I didn't shout or scream. I didn't get up out of my seat. I didn't call anyone names or use derogatory language. I have been walking around thinking that I hadn't done anything wrong, right? But, the truth is I have," he said. "I made a rude comment and it was wrong. It was an unnecessary comment. It was ungracious to the server." James said he's like to return to Balthazar and apologize in person… that is, of course, unless he changes his mind.

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Adidas nixes deal, Ye loses status

Adidas is severing its partnership with Kanye West following his antisemitic words. "Ye's recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company's values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness," a company said in a statement. Adidas, the company said, will "terminate the partnership with Ye, end production of Yeezy branded products and stop all payments to Ye and his companies." Even before Ye's antisemitic tweets, the relationship between the rapper and Adidas was frayed after he accused the corporation of stealing his designs. TMZ estimates that Adidas will lose $246 million in net income this year by ending the deal, but the company felt like it needed to take a stand. In the wake of the athletic brand's decision, Forbes said Ye has lost his "billionaire" status. The status change is a combination of several deals ending, including his GAP partnership. Several years ago, Kanye's net worth was said to be $1.3 billion. Forbes now puts his worth around $400 million.

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Series on pause after death

Fox series "Call Me Kat" will pause for an indefinite period of time following the stunning death of Leslie Jordan, who played cafe baker Phil. TVLine reported that the beloved actor completed nine episodes of Season 3 at the time of his death, four of which have already aired. According to reports, the "Will & Grace" star suffered a medical emergency while driving on Monday, Oct. 24. He then crashed his car into a building and passed. "There aren't words to convey the loss we are experiencing as a cast and a Call Me Kat family," Mayim Bialik, the star of the Fox show, said in a statement on Instagram Monday. "Leslie Jordan was larger than life. He was a Southern gentleman; tender, wise, naughty and hilarious. We got to know and love him at the height of his happiness and joy and it is inconceivable to imagine a world without our Leslie: the man who would spit on his contact lenses before putting them in his eyes, the man who had a story about every man in Hollywood and some of the women as well, the man who lived to make people laugh."

He's not kid-ding!

If Daniel Radcliffe ever has children, he doesn't want them following in his footsteps — not directly anyway. "I want my kids, if and when they exist…I would love them to be around film sets," he told Newsweek. "A dream would be for them to come onto a film set and be like 'God, you know, I'd love to be in the art department. I'd love to be something in the crew.' Some part of this, but not from that." Really, he would want the kids to have a normal life and not one filled with paparazzi. "I wouldn't want fame for my kid," he said.

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Rod Stewart's son Sean hit by a truck, rushed to hospital

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 26, 2022October 26, 2022

Rod Stewart's eldest son, Sean Stewart, is recovering from a serious car accident in which he was hit by a truck.

Sean, 42, posted a photo to his Instagram Story on Monday that showed him a neck brace, medical face mask and hospital gown.

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"I got hit by a truck at a red light," he captioned the image. "Hard out here on these streets."

Page Six said Sean was "rushed to the hospital" after the accident.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Sean shared a photo from his bed with his dog by his side, indicating he was no longer at the hospital.

"Still in a lot of pain," he said. "Got my best friend by my side."

The pooch, he added, was his "doggy doctor."

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Sean is one of Rod's eight children, and he's fairly most well known, largely due to his appearance on short-lived reality show "Sons of Hollywood" in 2017. Sean was also by his famous father's side during a New Year's Eve scuffle in Florida in 2019.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Rod told police he and his family were trying to get the children in their group access to a private event at the hotel. A security guard resisted, telling Rod and his group that they didn't have access to the area and asked them to leave. Around this time, Sean allegedly got "nose to nose" with the security guard. A skirmish eventually ensued and police said Rod then punched the security guard in his left ribcage area.

Both Rod and Sean eventually pleaded guilty to battery.

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Dame Judi Dench has lost her vision, says she doesn't plan to retire from acting

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 26, 2022October 26, 2022

Dame Judi Dench is going blind.

The beloved actress has lost the ability to read, write or see, but retirement isn't in her future, she told Louis Theroux on his upcoming BBC2 show, as reported by The Sun.

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Asked whether she'll return to a TV or movie set, the Oscar-winning actress deadpanned, "As long as I know there aren't things to fall over."

She added, "I don't want to retire. I'm not doing much at the moment because I can't see. It's bad. But I've got to teach myself a new way of learning."

What Judi lacks in vision, she makes up for with memory.

"I have a photographic memory so a person saying to me, 'This is your line' . . . I can do that. And I have many people who can help me," she said. "I'll teach myself a way, I know I will. So long as I don't trip over doing it."

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The "James Bond" actress, 87, said her lessening eyesight is affecting more than just her career.

"I went to a dinner a few weeks ago, a rather important dinner," she said. "It was so dark that I said to my partner David, who was next to me, 'Have I anything on my plate?' He said, 'Yes'. I said, 'Does it need cutting up? So he said, 'Yes' and I said, 'Would you do it?' He cut it up and handed something to me on a fork and that's the way I ate it."

The movie icon added, "I don't know if I finished it, I don't know what I did. I probably scooped it all up and over the side of the plate for all I know."

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Kim Kardashian finally reacts to Kanye's antisemitic tweet, says 'It's never OK,' plus more Hollywood stars weigh in

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 25, 2022October 25, 2022

By Mark Gray 12:03pm PDT, Oct 25, 2022

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Even when his words draw fierce blowback, Kanye West has never been one to stay silent and doesn't seem to care who's against him (even when it's the mother of his children!). Ye has been facing backlash after posting an antisemitic tweet on Oct. 9. "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE," he tweeted. The rapper defended himself by adding, "The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also. You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda." Twitter responded by suspending Ye's account for violating its policies. Still, Ye doubled down on his comments on Oct. 12: "Hey, if you call somebody out for bad business, that means you're being antisemitic. I feel happy to have crossed the line of that idea so we can speak openly about things like getting canceled by a bank," he told paparazzi. He then admitted to Piers Morgan that his words were racist but wasn't sorry. In the midst of his commentary, several stars in the entertainment world sounded off…

Click through to see how his comments are being perceived…

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"Hate speech is never OK or excusable. I stand together with the Jewish community and call on the terrible violence and hateful rhetoric towards them to come to an immediate end," Kim Kardashian wrote on her Instagram Story on Oct. 24.

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"'Hate speech should never have an audience'. AMEN." –Kerry Washington

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"The holiest day in Judaism was last week. Words matter. A threat to Jewish people ended once in a genocide. Your words hurt and incite violence. You are a father. Please stop," Jamie Lee Curtis tweeted. On "Today" on Oct. 10, she elaborated. "Death Con 3 on Jewish people? What are you doing? It's bad enough that fascism is on the rise around the world, but on Twitter, on a portal, as if Jewish people haven't had it hard enough," she said. "I mean it's just abhorrent. It's abhorrent… I hope he gets help. I hope his children get help from him. It's terrible."

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"Weird how all these 'free, independent thinkers' always land at the same old anti blackness and anti semitism." —John Legend

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"It's time for people to stop saying that man is a genius. Or that mental illness is an excuse for his antisemitism and anti-blackness. You can have compassion for someone's condition but also call them out. Words matter," Mandy Moore wrote under a tweet from Carly Pildis, the Anti-Defamation League's director of community engagement, that said Ye's "actions are extremely dangerous and must be called out."

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"Has Kanye blamed Ambien for his anti-semitism yet?" –Tom Arnold, referencing ex-wife Roseanne Barr's 2018 racist tweet scandal

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"Kanye threatened the Jews yesterday on twitter and it's not even trending. Why do mostly only Jews speak up against Jewish hate? The silence is so loud" —Sarah Silverman

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"A reminder – antisemitic hate crimes are at their highest levels in America in decades.

Antisemitic language, rhetoric and statements have become common place in American media, politics and pop culture. It is now normal to hear casual antisemitic comments from sitting members of congress, media hosts, pop culture figures etc. – it is a cancer and it is everywhere. It is an existential threat to American life and our Jewish friends and family both in our country and outside of it.

I have zero tolerance for this s***. Zero.

This is poison and yet another example why this man and his behavior are trash. Conservatives always claim to hate celebrity but jump and get excited like a teenage girl at a Harry Styles concert any time any of them show our side attention. It is pathetic, we are supposed to be anti celebrity and for the average working men and women – but I guess that went out the window years ago. This man is no icon, he has no wisdom I care to hear. Do not look the other way from this statement – it is the public hatred of Judaism and Jews and full f****** stop there is NO place for this anywhere." –Meghan McCain

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"Kanye West being locked out of his social media accounts isn't an attack on free speech, it's a justified suppression of vile, indefensible hate speech." –Piers Morgan

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"Kanye West's disturbing and dangerous threat to Jewish people is not only antisemitic and a continuation of his mental health free fall… it's also an act of domestic terrorism." –Billy Baldwin

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"Kanye West is a mentally ill anti-semite. Tommy Tuberville is a racist. Herschel Walker is a moronic liar. Donald Trump is a Fascist Criminal. Welcome to today's Republican Party." –Rob Reiner

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"I condemn anti-semitism and call on all elected officials, faith leaders, civil society leaders, and artists to denounce and combat all manifestations of anti-Semitism. Condemning anti-Semitism is the responsibility of us all." –Piper Perabo

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"Instagram is a breeding ground for antisemitism," "The Real Housewives of New York" star Lizzy Savetsky said. In an Instagram message in which she shared antisemitic posts sent directly to her, she added, "The amount of hate that exists towards us is rapidly growing thanks to irresponsible influence from huge voices like Kanye's! Thankfully Instagram has restricted Kanye's account. That doesn't change the fact that I continue to receive shockingly hateful, even threatening comments in support of his antisemitic message. My children's great grandmother didn't survive Auschwitz so we could sit idly by as people threaten our existence as a people. We have to speak up! I take these threats very seriously and you should too."

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"More and more, I find that Antisemitism is one of the rare forms of hate towards a specific group that is seemingly met with silence by the masses. It's heartbreaking standing with so many others on issue after issue & find those same allies consistently silent when we need them" –Josh Gad

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"kanye a little b****" –Jack Antonoff

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"I don't care if you're off your meds, there is no excuse for Antisemitism. Ever. Period." –Cary Elwes

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"Hoping after this most recent bout of personal awfulness (and disgusting anti-semitism) by Kanye West, that rather than boring us with yet another 'apology' he realizes he should just either go get the help he desperately needs or just go f*** himself." –Richard Marx

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"I suspect there's other people like me who hate to give that deplorable human dumpster more attention and relevance." –Ana Navarro-Cardenas

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"Racism ,Anti semitism putinism trumpism are all very bad for the stock market. Money can't buy you love." –Rosanna Arquette

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Bindi Irwin trolled over her response to farm worker looking for help with Emmanuel the emu, plus more news

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 25, 2022October 25, 2022

By Mark Gray 9:00am PDT, Oct 25, 2022

Backlash over emu

Bindi Irwin has been able to avoid Twitter's ire throughout most of her life, but that all changed after she responded to a plea from the owner of a famous emu. Emmanuel Todd Lopez — the bird's full name — has gained TikTok fame for constantly interrupting his owner's videos. Last week, Taylor Blake, who runs Knuckle Bump Farms in South Florida, revealed that the farm was struck with the deadly avian flu. All but two of her birds died. Emmanuel, she said, was alive but sick, leading Taylor to reach out to Bindi, who lives and works at her family's Australia Zoo, in "total desperation." "I need help saving my emu, Emmanuel," Taylor wrote on Oct. 17. "I will pay to fly anyone to us, if they can help, no questions asked." Soon after, Bindi shard "love and light" to Taylor, but said she couldn't help. The 24-year-old claimed the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has treated emus but none with that disease. "We will need to rely on our fellow animal experts with more experience with this avian flu," she continued. "Our hearts are with you and we appreciate that you care so deeply and have such compassion for darling Emmanuel. We believe that all of us need to have love for each and every individual animal." Soon after, Twitter erupted and slammed Bindi. "What a pathetic, useless reply," one Twitter user wrote. "Zero effort to help when you are in a supposedly unique position to use your influence and contacts to actually help her." Another was critical of Bindi's "empty words." Another wondered, "So you don't know of anyone in your network who could help? One would assume it wouldn't be hard for you to ask around or spread the word in the hopes someone with the right experience comes forward."

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L.A. meeting, Ye discussion

Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump reconnected on Sunday, Oct. 23, during a three-hour dinner at one of Los Angeles's poshest places. But the topic of conversation at the Polo Lounge wasn't breezy, but rather Yeezy. TMZ reported that Kim spoke of her concern about her ex-husband's recent (and admittedly racist) anti-Semitic statements, noting she's worried their children might hear them or repeat them. (Kim's children have Jewish cousins.) Ivanka, who's Jewish, and Kim have been close for several years. Similarly, Ivanka's father, Donald Trump, and Kanye are friendly. In a move that was clearly not a coincidence, much of the Kar-Jenner clan including Kim, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kris Jenner all publicly came out in solidarity with the Jewish community on Oct. 24. Back to IvanKim: There is some speculation that the women's meeting was a bit of a birthday celebration — Kim turned 42 on Oct. 21, whereas Ivanka turns 41 on Oct. 30.

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He spent how much?

Matthew Perry thinks he's spent more than $9 million to get sober, having been to rehab 15 times to work on his drug and alcohol addictions. In chatting with The New York Times, the "Friends" alum said he's 18 months sober. "I've probably spent $9 million or something trying to get sober," he estimated. While aware that he has financial resources others don't, Matthew said he doesn't have the "gift of anonymity," meaning his addictions become front-page news. In that same interview, Matthew recalled being taken to rehab immediately after his "Friends" character, Chandler Bing, married Monica Gellar, who was played by Courteney Cox. "[I was] at the height of my highest point in 'Friends,' the highest point in my career, the iconic moment on the iconic show," he said. As soon as the filming of the episode wrapped, the actor was "driven back to the treatment center … in a pickup truck helmed by a sober technician."

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Bidding Blue

Blue Ivy Carter is not like us. JAY-Z and Beyonce's 10-year-old daughter took part in an auction at the Wearable Art Gala on Oct. 22, and she actually made a high-five-figure bid! The tot — who's already won a Grammy — eyeballed a pair of diamond earrings and tossed in a bid of $80,000! Someone with deeper pockets than the elementary schooler outbid her. The earrings eventually went for $105,000. No word if Jay and Bey's daughter was feeling Blue after the auction KO.

Catfight followed by mea culpa

We have ourselves a generational feud. Well, we did. Cardi B slammed Madonna on Oct. 23 after the Material Girl suggested that she paved the way for women to be more sex-positive. She specifically named Cardi B, Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus. And she added a clown emoji. Madge's message didn't sit right with the "WAP" singer. "I literally payed [sic] this woman homage so many times cause I grew up listening to her …she can make her point without putting clown emojis and getting slick out the mouth," Cardi wrote in a since-deleted tweet, according to Page Six. "These icons really become disappointments once u make it in the industry that's why I keep to myself." Cardi later retweeted several anti-Madonna messages. However, the two women seemed to squash their beef later. "I talked to Madonna …It was beautiful," Cardi said. "Have a great day and drive safely yallll." Madonna also wrote, "I love you @iamcardib !! Always have and always will." All's well that ends well.

High return reasoning

Vanessa Hudgens is detailing why she made a nostalgic return to East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, which was the setting of the High School Musical musicals. Back in June, the actress posted a photo outside the school, which sent social media into a tailspin. In a chat with EW, she explained, "My boyfriend [Cole Tucker] was playing in Salt Lake. He's a baseball player [for the Arizona Diamondbacks]. So he was at the field and I had rented a car and I was like, 'I want to go check it out and take some pictures for old time's sake.'" Just a month later, Vanessa's ex and fellow "High School Musical" star Zac Efron made the trip to East High. "What can I say," she said. "I'm a trendsetter."

Denial

Travis Scott is denying that he cheated on Kylie Jenner with a rumored ex. Over the weekend of Oct. 22 and 23, Rojean Kar posted a video that seemed to show her on a video set with the rapper. Upon seeing this, Travis took to Instagram to rip Rojean and claim he doesn't even know her, which would imply that they never dated. "An uninvited person was sneaking photos on what was supposed to be a closed set while I was directing a video," Travis wrote. "I'm saying this for the last time. I don't know this person. I've never been with this person." He then pleaded with Rojean to "stop with the continuous cyber games and the fictional story telling."

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Former child star Jennette McCurdy explains why she defended her abusive mom for years

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Jennette McCurdy has been candid about the happiness she felt when her "abusive" mother passed away, but she admits that she actually used to defend her mom in therapy sessions.

The "iCarly" alum told Drew Barrymore she often made excuses for how her mom, Debra McCurdy, was treating her.

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"Initially when I went to therapy, I did have my mom still on the pedestal and every time, I felt defensive immediately," she said. "Immediately I went into, 'well she did this, but it's because she's such a good mom, it's because she wanted me to be successful, it's because she wanted me to have a better [life]."

At the time, the former actress didn't realize what she was doing.

"I was so defensive, I didn't realize that I was at the time, but in retrospect, I see I was disclaiming every single thing that my mom did instead of just stating the reality or how I felt about it," she continued. "I was more concerned with how to keep my mom looking good than I was with expressing my true emotional reality."

Eventually, she figured out that Debra was "not perfect let alone abusive."

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Last August, while promoting her book, "I'm Glad My Mom is Dead," the "Sam & Cat" star told "Good Morning America," "My mom emotionally, mentally, and physically abused me in ways that will forever impact me. She gave me breast and vaginal exams until 17 was years old… When I was 6 years old, she pushed me into a career I didn't want… She taught me an eating disorder when I was 11 years old — an eating disorder that robbed me of my joy and any amount of free-spiritedness that I had. She never told me my father was not my father."

A month later, she went into more detail on "Red Table Talk," reading a cruel letter that her late mom sent her.

"'I am so disappointed in you,'" Debra, who passed away in 2013, began the email, which was also included in the book. "'You used to be my perfect little angel, but now you are nothing more than a little … s***, a floozy, all used up…"

In the letter, Debra called Jennette a "liar, conniving, evil" and an "ugly monster." She added, "You look pudgier too. It's clear you're eating your guilt.'"

"I told your brothers about you and they all said they disown you just like I do," she continued. "We want nothing to do with you. Love, Mom — or should I say Deb since I am no longer your mother?"

The letter ends, "P.S. Send money for a new fridge; ours broke.'"

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About face! James Corden now claims he 'didn't do anything wrong' in 'abusive' NYC restaurant spat, plus more celeb news ICYMI

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 24, 2022October 23, 2022

By Mark Gray 6:03am PDT, Oct 24, 2022

Bad behavior

A famed New York City restaurateur branded James Corden "the most abusive customer" he's had in 25 years. On Oct. 17, Balthazar owner Keith McNally publicly banned the comedy star from the restaurant, calling the "Late Late Show" host "a tiny Cretin of a man." He then detailed multiple incidents detailing how the TV host allegedly mistreated restaurant staff. Shortly after the ripping, Keith lifted the ban, revealing James reached out and "apologized profusely." After the unbanning, several notable hospitality titans including Stratis Morfogen and Todd English said James was pleasant with their staff. But the story doesn't end there. On Oct. 21, James told The New York Times that he hasn't done "anything wrong, on any level." He even said the controversy was "beneath" him.

Lawsuit coming?

The mother of George Floyd's daughter has threatened to file a $250 million lawsuit against Kanye West after the rapper publicly declared that the Minnesota man didn't die at the hands of police, but rather from a drug overdose. "Kanye's comments are a repugnant attempt to discount George Floyd's life and to profit from his inhumane death," Gianna Floyd's lawyer said. A different attorney said the comments Ye made on the "Drink Champs" podcast were retraumatizing the young girl and "creating an unsafe and unhealthy environment for her." On Oct. 18, CNN reported that a cease-and-desist letter was drafted for Ye. The episode of "Drink Champs" that the rapper-deisgner appeared on has been removed from YouTube. In more Ye news, he told Piers Morgan on Oct. 19 that he's not sorry about the antisemitic comments he made the previous week and admitted he knows they were racist.

Fighting for Ukraine

Conor Kennedy, who famously dated Taylor Swift in 2012 for several months, went on a secret mission to Ukraine to help defend the country against Russian forces. Conor, the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shared on Instagram on Oct. 14 that he joined Ukraine's International Legion with no military experience. Still, the 28-year-old is adamant that he was "willing to die" in Ukraine. In his lengthy Instagram message, John F. Kennedy's great-nephew said the war is "horrific" but he believes it's a "revolution." "This war will shape the fate of democracy in this century. There's more to say about its politics and the role of western governments there," Conor wrote. "For now, I'll only urge you to help in your personal capacity. Join the legion, help on the border, or send medical supplies. Every day, someone there sacrifices everything for a lasting peace. They can't be asked to act alone."

Addiction details

Matthew Perry is revealing the depths of his addiction issues. In an interview with People magazine promoting his new book, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," which comes out on Nov. 1, the actor said he's been to rehab 15 times and was once given a 2% chance to live. During the chat, the "Friends" alum revealed he spent weeks fighting for his life after his colon burst from opioid overuse in 2018 — two weeks in a coma and five months in the hospital. He then had to use a colostomy bag for nine months. At one point, Matthew was taking 55 Vicodin pills a day and weighed 128 pounds. Although he won't say how long he's been sober, the "17 Again" actor said the scars from 14 surgeries on his stomach are a reminder of his past. "My therapist said, 'The next time you think about taking Oxycontin, just think about having a colostomy bag for the rest of your life,'" he recalled. "And a little window opened and I crawled through it and I no longer want Oxycontin anymore."

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Nanny drama

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde's former nanny is airing out their dirty laundry, although the exes claim she's peddling falsehoods. On Oct. 17, the nanny detailed what she alleged really happened behind closed doors when the duo split, and she provided DailyMail.com with apparent text messages to back up her claims including one alleging that Jason threw himself under Olivia's car to keep her from going to see new beau Harry Styles. The Emmy-winning actor reportedly discovered details of the early days of her Harry romance after reading messages on an Apple watch that Olivia left behind while she was filming "Don't Worry Darling," in which Harry stars. Jason, the nanny said, was heartbroken when Olivia left him for the younger singer-actor. Still, Jason and Olivia came together to slam the nanny, insisting many of the claims are untrue. "As parents, it is incredibly upsetting to learn that a former nanny of our two young children would choose to make such false and scurrilous accusations about us publicly," the former couple said in a statement obtained by Page Six. "Her now 18 month long campaign of harassing us, as well as loved ones, close friends and colleagues, has reached its unfortunate apex. We will continue to focus on raising and protecting our children with the sincere hope that she will now choose to leave our family alone."

Last dance

Selma Blair was forced to gracefully bow out of "Dancing With the Stars" due to her multiple sclerosis. "I had these MRIs and the results came back and it just all adds up to I can't go on with the competition. I pushed as far as I could," she told pro partner Sasha Farber in a rehearsal package for the Disney+ show that aired on Oct. 17. "With a chronic illness, you do need special considerations. My body is definitely taking a hit. It's way too much for the safety of my bones. There's just intensive bone trauma and inflammation and rips and tears that of course I do not want." Explaining that she wanted to perform one final time, the "Cruel Intentions" actress danced a "gentle" waltz before her tearful exit — and earned a perfect score from the judges.

Infamous woman arrested

Divine Brown, the woman at the center of Hugh Grant's infamous 1995 arrest, is in serious legal trouble, and she could be facing 30 years in jail for allegedly abusing a teenager in Georgia. On Oct. 16, The Mirror reported that earlier this year, Divine (real name: Estella Marie Thompson) was charged with battery, cruelty to children, possession of drugs and smuggling suspected cocaine into a jail. Back in the mid-'90s, Divine and Hugh were both arrested after they were caught in the midst of a lewd act in Los Angeles. Divine quickly capitalized on the moment and made a fortune from TV appearances, interviews and work in the adult film industry.

Legal win

Kevin Spacey was found not liable for battery in a sex abuse lawsuit brought by actor Anthony Rapp. On Oct. 20, a jury concluded that the "Star Trek: Discovery" actor didn't prove that Kevin "touched a sexual or intimate part" of Anthony's body back in 1986. The jury deliberated for about an hour before reaching a verdict. While the Oscar winner is off the hook in this case and another one in Nantucket, Massachusetts, his most serious legal challenges await: He's still facing four counts of sexual assault against three men in the United Kingdom.

Legal hawk

Representation matters! Kanye West has recently hired Camille Vasquez and the Brown Rudnick firm to represent his business interests, according to TMZ. Camille, of course, was thrust into the spotlight while representing Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Throughout the course of that high-profile trial, Camille became a star due to her legal skills. The report says Camille and others from the legal firm will handle contracts and deals. The firm will not represent Ye in his ongoing divorce from Kim Kardashian, as the rapper hired Melinda Gates' former divorce attorney, Bob Cohen, for that. In terms of Ye's business, it has taken a hit over the past few weeks, particularly due to his antisemitic language, which he admitted was racist on Piers Morgan's program. Kanye's relationship with Balenciaga is now reportedly over; his partnership with Adidas is "under review"; his partnership with Gap ended eight years ahead of schedule; JP Morgan Chase bank has cut ties with Ye, as well.

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Nicky Hilton's hidden trench coat surprise, plus more celebrity fashion hits and misses for October 2022

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Oct. 24, 2022November 18, 2022

By Megan Riedlinger 3:03am PDT, Oct 24, 2022

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It's time for Wonderwall.com to round up the best and worst celebrity looks from October… Nicky Hilton stepped out in New York City on Oct. 18 in this dressed-down ensemble — a bright blue turtleneck, jeans, sneakers and a tan coat. And though her outerwear seemed simple from the front, we fell in love with it when we saw the backside…

Then keep reading for more celebrity fashion hits and misses this month…

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Nicky Hilton's cute coat included a rainbow woven pattern down the back, infusing some fun color into this street style moment.

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We thought Charlize Theron had hopped on the pantashoes trend, but nope, even worse. The actress arrived at the 29th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Oct. 17 in this Alaia ensemble — a bright red long-sleeved knee-length frock paired with matching leggings — and topped things off with a black blazer. Making things even more confusing? She added strappy white sandals to finish off her mismatched look.

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Kerry Washington served up a polarizing fashion moment at the premiere of "The School for Good and Evil" in Los Angeles on Oct. 18. On one hand, we adored the vibrant green shade and the collared crop top and high-waisted skirt elements. But the length of the skirt and the addition of a train on this Ralph Lauren number lost us. Let's take a closer peek at her beauty look…

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Kerry Washington sported blunt bangs, a chic bob, a bold red lip and some dazzling drop earrings, almost redeeming the funky skirt in her Ralph Lauren ensemble.

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A star who jumped the gun on Halloween? Kate Hudson arrived at the "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" premiere in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 19 in this mermaid-like halter-style Halpern design. As a red carpet dress, the pink and gold sequin combo fell flat, but it certainly would have made a nice costume! Let's take a closer look…

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From the sequined halter straps to the matching high-waisted shimmering skirt, Kate Hudson's Halpern frock would have made an excellent and chic mermaid getup. Otherwise, the lavender bodice paired with gold wasn't the best movie premiere selection.

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Julia Roberts rocked this dreamy Greta Constantine design at the Los Angeles premiere of her movie "Ticket to Paradise" on Oct. 17. We loved the bold hot pink shade, the voluminous short sleeves, the full ruffled skirt and the jewels she paired it with…

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Julia Roberts accessorized her beautiful Greta Constantine gown with a pair of matching pink stone drop earrings by Chopard.

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Gwyneth Paltrow arrived at the Gwyneth Paltrow x Copper Fit event in Santa Monica, California, on Oct. 19 in this disappointing getup. Her boring cream sleeveless frock was one thing, but adding chunky black sandals to the mix was a truly puzzling decision.

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Green is her color! Jessica Chastain wowed in New York City on Oct. 19 in this silky lime green number. We loved everything from the shade to the way the frock draped and gathered to how she completed the look with a pair of gold sandals.

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Gigi Hadid took business casual to a new level in this ensemble she wore in New York City on Oct. 14. The model rocked a printed blouse, baggy olive trousers, a tie and an oversized camel coat, accessorizing with a Dior bag and colorblocked loafers to round out this fun twist on menswear.

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Victoria Beckham always looks chic, so this sleeveless silky frock she rocked in New York City on Oct. 13 was no surprise. We loved the emerald green shade, the perfect draping and the addition of those Saint Laurent black-and-clear pumps.

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Curious who's underneath that bonkers hot pink fuzzy bucket hat? Well, it's Addison Rae, who wore the questionable hat choice with a black bralette, white shorts, striped socks and black slippers in Los Angeles on Oct. 18.

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Hailey Bieber sported one of her signature killer athleisure looks in Los Angeles on Oct. 18 — a cute pale pink combo with a darker pink sweatshirt. Socks and white sneakers finished off her fresh workout ensemble.

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Hailey Bieber nailed fall fashion in this slinky Saint Laurent number. We loved the chocolate brown shade, the turtleneck and long-sleeved combo and the way she paired it with burgundy heels at the 29th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Oct. 17.

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Cutouts on a gown that blends with your skin tone might not be the right move, as evidenced by Lea Michele at the Golden Heart Awards in New York City on Oct. 17. The star's tan sequined Michael Kors frock featured an all-over shimmer, but the single long sleeve and hip cutout almost weren't visible.

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Yikes! Chloe Grace Moretz is no stranger to a miss list, so her baffling look at the "The Peripheral" TV series screening in London on Oct. 17 was hardly surprising. The actress arrived in this bonkers Molly Goddard getup — a cropped three-quarter-length sleeve hot pink tee paired with black and pink striped briefs worn over black tights all covered with a neon pink sheer tulle skirt.

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Resident Bravo fashionista Paige DeSorbo didn't disappoint at Andy's Legends Ball during BravoCon 2022 in New York City on Oct. 14. The "Winter House" beauty rocked this sweet strapless pink confection with a train detail and paired it with strappy silver sandals.

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We're used to Bella Hadid rocking wild looks lately, so this tame Michael Kors golden gown she wore to the Golden Heart Awards in New York City on Oct. 17 was a surprise. The model's long-sleeved midi-length frock would have been downright dull if not for the plunging neckline. She smartly added matching pale gold strappy sandals to complete her red carpet look.

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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" fans know the couture access Sutton Stracke has, so there's no excuse for this dismal look she chose for Andy's Legends Ball during BravoCon 2022 in New York City on Oct. 14. The one-sleeved zebra-print minidress was a serious miss.

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Olivia Rodrigo, is that you? We had to do a double take when the pop star arrived at the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2. A classic tan coat atop a sweet ivory slip dress was a stellar choice for the young star whose previous fashion picks have been polarizing. White platform sandals completed this pretty and polished look.

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"The Real Housewives of Dubai" star Caroline Brooks wasn't attending a Halloween costume party. Nope, this monstrosity was her look for Andy's Legends Ball during BravoCon 2022 in New York City on Oct. 14. The frock gave us serious Cookie Monster vibes with all that pleated electric blue fabric and lost us entirely with the strange covered cutouts.

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It's not Halloween quite yet, Janelle Monae! The singer-actress sported this all-red Christian Siriano ensemble at the "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" premiere during the 66th BFI London Film Festival in London on Oct. 16. The massive floral headpiece rivaled the size of the ruffled skirt while a sheer red turtleneck overlay consisting of long sleeves and a floor-length skirt and train linked it all together, making this look match the red carpet from head to toe.

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Kylie Jenner showed off the latest in sheer dresses in this Mugler design at the BoF500 gala during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1. The star's bizarre ensemble — is it a dress? a jumpsuit? We're not entirely sure! — featured black illusion lace and plenty of cutouts. Though we appreciated her twist on the otherwise tired sheer trend, the fact that we couldn't make out what was happening with all that draping and layers made this a miss.

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Zendaya also rocked a twist on sheer at the Valentino ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 fashion collection presentation during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2. We preferred the styling of her variety — a jumpsuit with tiny shorts underneath and a strategically draped and embellished coat. The fabric even covered the star's heels!

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JoJo Siwa was back to her hot pink roots in this funky fit she wore to the 2022 Industry Dance Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 12. The star arrived in a wild pink feathered top, a jeweled belt and a tulle skirt… and no, it wasn't a Halloween event! Sparkly sneakers and hot pink socks finished off this puzzling look that also happened to match her hair…

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JoJo Siwa showed off hot pink hair to match her bold pink outfit and added several shiny earrings for a little extra sparkle.

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Alexandra Daddario rocked a sleek all-black look from Givenchy at the panel for Anne Rice's "Mayfair Witches" during New York Comic-Con on Oct. 6 — a chic long-sleeved blouse tucked into a floor-length studded skirt — and we adored it. The only thing we weren't wild about? The addition of comically oversized pearls. Let's take a closer look…

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Alexandra Daddario's necklace made of massive pearls with crystal embellishments gave her otherwise killer Givenchy look a more costume-like feel.

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Florence Pugh wowed at the London premiere of "The Wonder" on Oct. 7, arriving in this strapless coral Valentino confection. We adored the color and the subtle cutout at the waist as well as the dramatic feathered hemline, which made this a look that translated perfectly from the runway to the red carpet. Next up? A look at the fun poses it lent itself to…

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Gorgeous! Florence Pugh's Valentino gown included a tulle overlay that made for some seriously fun posing on the red carpet.

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We're very used to Jaden Smith taking fashion risks, but there was a lot to unpack from his Louis Vuitton showing during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4. The star arrived at the brand's Spring/Summer 2023 presentation in a cropped and embellished top and low-slung baggy jeans. White sneakers, a bizarrely draped scarf and a Louis Vuitton bag finished off his puzzling ensemble.

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Kate Hudson looked darling in a floral Erdem number as she arrived at the 45th Mill Valley Film Festival in California to promote her new flick "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" on Oct. 6. We loved the green straps and the way she paired it with white pumps and topped her updo off with a bow. Let's take a closer look…

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Kate Hudson added a sweet bow detail to her half-up, half-down hairdo. Winged eyeliner and layered earrings completed her look.

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Though we loved the color of the Vivienne Westwood getup Halsey wore to the designer's Spring/Summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1, we weren't as wild about the silhouette and styling. The frock's wild draping combined with the pairing of a brighter red leather glove and thigh-high boot just lost us.

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Tamera Mowry-Housley gave us great "Legally Blonde" vibes with this combo — a hot pink pantsuit paired with a killer green-and-pink plaid coat — that she wore to the "Today" show studios in New York City on Oct. 5. Her killer pale pink pumps, complete with poofs, cemented this look as a hit that Elle Woods would be proud of.

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Billie Eilish sporting an outlandish outfit is never a surprise, so her look at the Environmental Media Association Awards Gala in Los Angeles on Oct. 8 was just par for the course. Her two-piece dark green Gucci look — an ensemble she first wore at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards — featured a subtle floral print that was balanced out by her stark black platform boots.

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Kelsea Ballerini gave us mature Belle vibes at the CMT Artists of the Year event in Nashville on Oct. 12 in this glamorous silky yellow long-sleeved gown with a tapered skirt by Balenciaga — and scored a big hit in our books.

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We love a good structural gown — and Vanessa Kirby delivered a great one at the premiere of "The Son" during the 66th BFI London Film Festival in London on Oct. 10. The beauty arrived in this slinky black Schiaparelli number with a structured peplum waist that we need to see from another angle…

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Vanessa Kirby's Schiaparelli gown delivered an interesting twist with its peplum detail while the midi-length skirt trimmed in gold buttons down the back perfectly showed off her simple black sky-high heels. A dark lip and sleek updo cemented this look as an elegant hit this month.

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The Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week should have been held on Halloween! Here's Jennifer Connelly arriving at the Spring/Summer 2023 presentation on Oct. 4 in costume-like garb that included a strange embellished dress with a slit, a multicolored jacket and knee-high embroidered heeled boots.

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As usual, Kristen Stewart made Chanel fit her own personal style when she attended the brand's womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4. We liked the edgier vibe — the pinstriped long-sleeved top with the Chanel logo worked well with the classic tweed miniskirt. Combat boots rounded out the look, which also saw Kristen rocking a familiar hairdo…

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2009 K.Stew, is that you? Previously blonde Kristen Stewart hit the Chanel show with a short, choppy dark hairstyle similar to the one she sported in "The Runaways" more a decade ago while playing Joan Jett.

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Yikes! Salma Hayek's look at the "Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths" premiere during the 66th BFI London Film Festival in London on Oct. 8 left a lot to be desired. The star turned up in this bizarre Bottega Veneta combo — a lime green knee-length dress topped with a mismatched black jacket. Short booties didn't help matters.

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This dress makes us excited for spring! Paris Jackson arrived at the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3 in this colorful floral-embellished minidress with matching tassel details. The model-musician added brown boots to keep things cool and casual.

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Tracee Ellis Ross is known for taking fashion risks, but they don't always pay off. While heading to the "Today" show studios in New York City on Oct. 11, the actress rocked this all-over spring-ready Carolina Herrera jumpsuit complete with a ruffle detail coming off a high neck and a bold floral print that continued all the way down to her shoes.

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Melissa McCarthy scored a fashion hit with this chevron-print frock at the 2022 Industry Dance Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 12. We loved the metallic flair and the way she accessorized with a classic black Gucci belt, a stack of bracelets and a studded clutch.

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Kyle Richards rocked not one plunging neckline but two at the "Halloween Ends" premiere in Los Angeles on Oct. 11. The reality star's David Koma design included two different risky dips with a sparkly silver border that we didn't quite understand. Though we weren't crazy about the dress, we did appreciate her two-tone black-and-white pumps.

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The hottest photos of a young Colin Farrell

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Oct. 23, 2022October 23, 2022

By Megan Riedlinger 8:00pm PDT, Oct 23, 2022

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Colin Farrell is back on the big screen! In honor of the actor's new flick "The Banshees of Inisherin" hitting theaters on Oct. 21, 2022, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the hunkiest photos from Colin's early days in Hollywood, starting with this sexy snap of the Irish actor… A little scruff, spiky hair, a silver earring and those big brown eyes made us melt when Colin Farrell attended a Special Olympics event in Dublin, Ireland, in June 2003.

Keep reading for more hunky photos of a young Colin…

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Here's a fun throwback! Before he was a Hollywood heavyweight, Colin Farrell worked as a line-dancing instructor in his native Dublin. He's seen here giving lessons in 1997 — check out that hat!

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Bad-boy actor Colin Farrell wore all black for the premiere of his film "Hart's War" in Los Angeles in February 2002.

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Next up? Colin Farrell with a shaved head at the "The Sum of All Fears" premiere in Los Angeles in May 2002.

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Colin Farrell was a handsome devil as he showed off his brown leather wrist cuff — a popular accessory for men in the early aughts — during an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" in New York City in April 2003.

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Colin Farrell went blonde to take on the role of Alexander the Great in 2004's "Alexander."

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Thumbs up! Colin Farrell flashed the symbol at a "Die Another Day" screening in Los Angeles in November 2002. He rocked his dark locks in a spiky style popular at the time and donned a graphic T-shirt and jeans — and a leather wrist cuff — for the occasion.

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Wispy bangs certainly worked for Colin Farrell, seen here arriving at a screening of "Quills" in Los Angeles in November 2000. The slight goatee didn't hurt either!

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Colin Farrell could certainly pull off a beanie in the early '00s! Here's the star rocking the dark blue headwear while attending a screening of "The Recruit" in Los Angeles in January 2003.

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A man in uniform? Yes, please! Colin Farrell was tall, dark and handsome as Lieutenant Thomas Hart in a scene from the 2002 film "Hart's War."

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In this snap from 1998, Colin Farrell looked like the ultimate bad boy in a leather jacket, white tee and a little scruff.

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Colin Farrell attended the "Intermission" premiere in London in November 2003 in a dressier-look-than-usual look, rocking some pinstripes and a navy blue suit jacket. His hair was blonder than usual, likely because he was filming the movie "Alexander" that year.

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Has anyone ever looked cuter on crutches? Colin Farrell didn't let a foot injury stop him from hitting up a bookstore in Los Angeles in February 2004.

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Colin Farrell attended a party for "Billy Elliot" in December 2000 rocking this shaggy 'do with a T-shirt and denim jacket combo and a few silver rings.

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A shirtless Colin Farrell? Yes, please! The irish heartthrob is seen here in the 2001 Western flick "American Outlaws."

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Pretty in plaid! Colin Farrell showed off his good looks in a button-down shirt at the premiere of "The Truth About Charlie" in Los Angeles in October 2002.

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Colin Farrell sure got hearts racing in this leather jacket and band tee combo! The hunk is seen here filming "A Home at the End of the World" in New York City in May 2003.

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See what the cast of the original 'Hocus Pocus' looks like almost 30 years later

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Oct. 23, 2022October 23, 2022

By Megan Riedlinger 5:09pm PDT, Oct 23, 2022

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Who doesn't love "Hocus Pocus"? Fans waited nearly three decades for a sequel to the classic kid-friendly spooky flick that marathons around Halloween — and their wish was finally granted nearly 30 yeara later! To celebrate the success of the second installment of the Disney franchise — "Hocus Pocus 2" premiered on Disney+ on Sept. 30, 2022, and in just three days became the streaming service's No. 1 movie debut in America to date based on hours streamed — Wonderwall.com is checking up on the cast to find out how their careers (and looks!) have changed since they played Salem residents back in 1993!

Keep reading to get started…

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Bette Midler starred as witch Winifred Sanderson, the oldest Sanderson sister who serves as their leader.

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After "Hocus Pocus," Bette Midler made appearances on huge shows like "Seinfeld," "The Nanny" and "Murphy Brown" in the '90s and jumped back onto the big screen in 1996's "The First Wives Club." From there, the already prolific actress landed her own TV show, "Bette," which ran from 2000 to 2001. In addition to acting on shows like "Veep" and "The Politician" in more recent years, Bette landed a starring role in the Broadway revival of "Holly, Dolly!" in 2017 — a performance that earned her a Tony Award for best actress in a musical. She's been married to artist Martin von Haselberg, with whom she shares adult daughter Sophie von Haselberg, since 1984.

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Kathy Najimy brought the laughs as witch Mary Sanderson, the middle Sanderson sister who has a knack for smelling children.

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Kathy Najimy has worked steadily since starring in "Hocus Pocus." She returned to her role as Sister Mary in the sequel to "Sister Act," "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit," in late 1993 and appeared in tons of films after that including "The Wedding Planner," "The Guilt Trip" and "Dumplin'." She also did voice work for kid shows like "Pepper Ann" and "Hey Arnold!" and voiced Peggy Hill on "King of the Hill" from 1997 to 2010. More recently, she popped up in the 2021 Christmas romantic comedy "Single All the Way." Kathy has been married to actor-singer Dan Finnerty since 1998. The have one child, daughter Samia, who was born in 1996.

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Rounding out the Sanderson sisters was Sarah, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. The youngest and prettiest of the witch siblings used her talent for singing to attract young children.

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Sarah Jessica Parker famously moved on to star as the iconic Carrie Bradshaw on HBO's "Sex and the City" from 1998 to 2004, reprising the role for the 2008 and 2010 "SATC" films and the HBO Max spinoff series "And Just Like That…" which premiered in 2021. Aside from bringing the stylish writer to life, Sarah launched SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker, a luxury shoe collection, in 2014. She also returned to her HBO roots for the show "Divorce" from 2016 to 2019. Sarah has been married to Matthew Broderick since 1997. They share adult son James and twin daughters Loretta and Tabitha.

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Omri Katz played Max Dennison, a Los Angeles teen forced to make the move to Salem with his family. Reluctant to settle in the creepy town, Max ends up bringing back the Sanderson sisters on Halloween night by lighting the Black Flame Candle.

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Omri Katz stuck around Hollywood for a little while after "Hocus Pocus." He played Tony on "The John Larroquette Show" from 1993 to 1995. From there, he starred as J.R. Ewing in the 1996 TV Movie "Dallas: J.R. Returns" and acted on episodes of "Freaks and Geeks" and "General Hospital" before taking on his very last role in the short film "Journey Into Night" in 2002 before retiring from acting. Omri launched an online cannabis apparel store, The Mary Danksters, in 2020. He's seen here with his partner, Michele Watters.

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Little Dani Dennison was played by Thora Birch. The 8-year-old was a pest to older brother Max, tagging along and becoming the first potential victim of the Sanderson sisters.

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Thora Birch had already made a name for herself as a child actress by the time she starred as Dani in "Hocus Pocus" when she was 11. Her biggest film to date was 1999's Academy Award-winning "American Beauty," which earned her a BAFTA nomination for best supporting actress. Thora, who earned an Emmy nom for her performance in 2003's "Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story," has worked steadily on and off over the last two decades, memorably popping up on season 10 of "The Walking Dead" and few Lifetime movies. Next up, she'll direct and appear in a Lifetime movie about murdered van life vlogger Gabby Petito. In 2018, Thora married talent manager and philanthropist Michael Benton Adler.

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Vinessa Shaw played Allison, Max's crush who grew up in Salem. Her family owns the Sanderson cottage, which is where all the trouble begins.

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Vinessa Shaw went on to land a small role in Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" in 1999 alongside Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. After snagging parts in films like "40 Days and 40 Nights" and "The Hills Have Eyes," she appeared on "Ray Donovan" in 2014. Off screen, Vinessa's taken on the role of mom: She welcomed son Jack in 2018 with husband Kristopher Gifford.

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What's a Halloween-themed movie without a zombie? Doug Jones played Winnie's ex-boyfriend Billy Butcherson, the man who rises from the dead to help the witches chase Max, Allison and Dani.

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Doug Jones has had some pretty impressive roles since coming out of the grave as Billy — but you might not recognize him! Like his role in "Hocus Pocus," most of his work is done while wearing prosthetic makeup: He notably acted in 2006's Academy Award-winning flick "Pan's Labyrinth" and 2017's "The Shape of Water." He also appeared in "Hellboy" and its sequel, making it six films to date that he's done with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

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Celebrate the release of 'The School for Good and Evil' with a look back at Charlize Theron's most stunning and sexy fashion and beauty moments from early in her career

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Oct. 22, 2022October 21, 2022

By Megan Riedlinger 4:00pm PDT, Oct 22, 2022

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Charlize Theron is one of the most stunning women in Hollywood. To mark the Oct. 19, 2022, release of her new Netflix film "The School for Good and Evil," Wonderwall.com is taking a look at some of the Oscar winner's most memorable fashion and beauty moments from the beginning of her career. First up? Looking statuesque in gold Ralph Lauren, Charlize Theron appeared every bit the movie star at the 2003 Deauville Film Festival premiere of "The Italian Job." This stunning sleeveless evening gown including a daringly low neckline and a thigh-high slit that showed off her strappy matching sandals.

Keep reading for more of Charlize's throwback looks…

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Long before Barbiecore was trending, Charlize Theron looked like the famous doll herself at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony in Los Angeles in March 2002 where she donned a one-shouldered hot pink confection with a cutout at the waist and a thigh-high slit.

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Charlize Theron showed off the power of a bold red lip at the "Men of Honor" premiere in New York City in October 2000. The South African stunner kept her other makeup minimal, allowing her lovely lips to be the center of attention.

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Next up? One of Charlize Theron's most memorable red carpet moments ever — her stunning Vera Wang pick on Oscars night in March 2000. The surprising burnt orange shade, halter-style neckline and diamond clips all combined to show the world she was a true movie star.

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Charlize Theron selected this sleek strapless white dress with cutouts for a Fashion Group International event in New York City in October 2000. The movie star added gold pointy-toe pumps for a flash of her signature metallic flair.

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Heavy eyeliner and chunky necklaces? Must be the early 2000s! Charlize Theron arrived for a photocall to promote her film "The Italian Job" during the 2003 Deauville Film Festival looking glamorous with a dark smokey eye and peach lip stain. The star sported bangs with her short wavy 'do and added layered black stone necklaces to her off-the-shoulder ensemble.

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Charlize Theron's look at the premiere of "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in New York City in October 2000 is one of our favorite picks from the star to date. The beauty arrived in this halter-style purple gown with a stunning floral print that flowed all the way down to a diminutive train. She rocked a matching scarf around her neck to add more of the pretty print while sporting dazzling drop earrings and an artfully messy updo.

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It's no surprise, but naturally blonde Charlize Theron is also a beautiful brunette! The actress showed off jet-black hair — she dyed it to film "Aeon Flux" — at the 2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards, adding a black dress to match her dark tresses.

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Lady in red! A young Charlize Theron turned up at the premiere of "The Devil's Advocate" in Los Angeles in October 1997 in this vampy red minidress complete with a plunging neckline and paired it with an equally vibrant red lip, a short hairdo and black strappy sandals.

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A gorgeous smokey eye and a pale pink lip were one of Charlize Theron's favorite beauty pairings in the early '00s. She's seen here rocking the combo at the premiere of "The Truth About Charlie" in Los Angeles in October 2002.

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Looking lovely in lilac, Charlize Theron struck a pose at the 2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. Her strapless confection included a billowy skirt and paired perfectly with a stark white clutch, giving spring vibes. A glamorous updo and warm-toned makeup were the final touches.

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Charlize Theron went with a champagne halter gown for the London premiere of "The Italian Job" in May 2001. The star added shimmering drop earrings and simple sandals to complement the frock, which included a center slit and a plunging neckline to show off some skin.

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Look at this fresh-faced beauty! In one of the earliest appearances of her career, Charlize Theron wore a sweet black-and-white minidress with strappy sandals for the Los Angeles premiere of "Two Days in the Valley" — her very first film — in September 1996.

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Charlize Theron's beauty look at the 2004 Academy Awards eclipsed her entire ensemble. The bronzed star added warm shades to her lips and eyelids, cementing her choices with a pink lip and diamond drop earrings for the ultimate movie star showing. The stunning combo was a good luck charm — she won the best actress Oscar that year for her work in "Monster."

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Charlize Theron arrived at the "Reindeer Games" premiere in Los Angeles in February 2000 in this slinky little silver asymmetrical number while sporting much longer hair than she's had in decades.

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At the 2004 Met Gala, Charlize Theron sported her wildest beauty moment yet, opting for ultra-dramatic brown shadow, a rosy cheek and a pink lip. A statement necklace and a messy updo added to her unique Met look that year.

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Charlize Theron looked spectacular in seafoam green at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. She walked the red carpet in this asymmetrical silky design that featured one off-the-shoulder sleeve, ruching and a center slit framed with ruffles, delivering a romantic vibe at the prestigious event.

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Art deco couture! Charlize Theron wowed in this artfully designed sleeveless gown featuring strategically placed patterns in silver, sheer and gold fabrics while on hand for the Covenant House California Awards Dinner in Los Angeles in May 2004. The star sported a then-signature updo for the occasion, keeping the attention focused on her unique frock.

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A red lip looks fabulous on Charlize Theron, so it's no surprise that she rocked the bold shade at the 2000 SAG Awards. Her pout matched her floral-embellished spaghetti-strap gown paired with a matching shrug. A stunning diamond necklace and gold heels rounded out this memorable red carpet moment.

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Charlize Theron gave us another shiny silver moment at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles in March 1998, arriving in this slinky halter number with a train detail she held up on her way inside. Charlize accessorized with even more silver via a bucket purse and sleek sandals. A pixie cut and a pink lip completed this glamorous getup.

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'Black Adam' opens in theaters: Dwayne Johnson's life in photos

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Oct. 22, 2022October 22, 2022

By Wonderwall.com Editors 11:00am PDT, Oct 22, 2022

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From the wrestling ring to the red carpet and movie screens, Dwayne Johnson has been in the limelight for three decades now. Over the years, he's evolved from the WWF's The Rock into a bona fide Hollywood action star — and one of the highest paid actors working today. To celebrate the debut of "Black Adam" — the new DC Extended Universe superhero flick in which he plays the title character — Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at The Rock's life in pictures.

Keep reading to start his photo flashback…

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Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, to Ata and Rocky Johnson in Hayward, California. Although he's from a family of wrestlers — both his dad and his maternal grandfather made careers of the sport — Dwayne pursued a different hobby in high school. He was a football star, and his athletic prowess got him a full scholarship to Florida's University of Miami. Before The Rock snagged any belts with The People's Elbow, he was winning titles of a different kind. Dwayne was No. 94 on the University of Miami's 1991 Hurricanes football team, which took home a national championship win. (He's seen here playing on Jan. 1, 1992.) After college, he briefly played in the Canadian Football League, but when he was cut, he decided to give the family business a shot.

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Upon joining the WWF in 1996, Dwayne Johnson became its first third-generation wrestler and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship after just three months in the business. The Rock went on to become one of the brand's biggest stars, winning 16 championships over the course of his career.

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Dwayne Johnson played his father, wrestling great Rocky Johnson, on an episode of FOX's hit sitcom "That '70s Show" in 1999. He's seen here in character with the series' star, Topher Grace.

RELATED: The Rock's movie roles ranked

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In January 2000, Dwayne Johnson released his autobiography, "The Rock Says…," which debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times bestsellers list. He (and his signature raised eyebrow) are seen here at a New York City book signing the day after it came out.

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Dwayne Johnson struck his signature raised-eyebrow pose backstage at the Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards in April 2001.

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Dwayne Johnson first graced the big screen as the Scorpion King at the end of 2001's "The Mummy Returns." While the small part was a big career step, his personal life was even more momentous that year. He and Dany Garcia — his then-wife and college sweetheart — welcomed their daughter, Simone Alexandra, into the world! The couple are seen here at the premiere of "the Mummy Returns" in April 2001.

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Dwayne Johnson landed his first leading role in 2002, starring as Mathayus in "The Scorpion King." For his breakout performance, The Rock earned $5.5 million, landing him a spot in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for the largest salary ever paid to an actor in his first starring role.

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After breaking into Hollywood as a buff, brawny action star, Dwayne Johnson sidestepped into more family-friendly territory in 2007. The Rock embraced his athletic side, playing an NFL quarterback-turned-single dad in Disney's "The Game Plan" alongside child star Madison Pettis. The role widened his appeal, setting the stage for more kid-friendly fare.

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Dwayne Johnson's performances might not have been winning him any awards, but the entertainer had the chance to take the stage at the 80th Academy Awards in 2008. He donned a tux and bow tie to present the Oscar for best visual effects.

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In 2007 after 10 years of marriage, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announced their split. But the exes — seen here at the 2006 premiere of his film "Gridiron Gang" less than a year before their breakup — didn't completely end their relationship. The Rock made Dany — who for years advised him as she worked in finance and had climbed the ladder at Merrill Lynch — his manager. She also runs his production company. "One of the things I wanted to do in assisting DJ was to make sure we approached all our films from a business-oriented point of view. I knew he would crush the creative. But I was always looking at it from the point of view of, 'How will this work within an enterprise model?' That carried over to Dwayne, looking at him as this incredibly talented individual, and saying, 'Now, how do I build a corporation around him? How do I support him? Where is the marketing? Where are our extensions? Who are the partners who can help me duplicate?' It's like at Apple, except the technology is Dwayne Johnson," Dany told Marie Claire years later of their ongoing, albeit non-romantic, partnership.

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Dwayne Johnson delivered another family-friendly film in 2010 when he played a pro hockey player who's turned into the tutu-wearing winged titular character in 2010's "Tooth Fairy." Though many critics gave the movie, which co-stars Stephen Merchant and Julie Andrews, negative reviews, audiences loved it and turned it into a box office success that grossed nearly $112,000 million worldwide.

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You can take the kid out of WrestleMania, but you can't take WrestleMania out of the kid. In 2011, The Rock returned to the ring, appearing on "Raw" for the first time in seven years. The former wrestling star hosted WrestleMania XXVII that April during which rival John Cena challenged him to a match. The Rock accepted, and the two (seen here at the event's press conference that March) were set to face off in the following year's WrestleMania event.

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The following year, Dwayne Johnson joined the cast of "The Fast and the Furious" as Diplomatic Security Service Agent Luke Hobbs for the series' 2011 installment, "Fast Five." It became the most successful film of the franchise at the time, grossing more than $626 million worldwide, though it was later surpassed by its future sequels "Fast & Furious 6" ($788.7 million) and "Furious 7" ($1.5 billion). Dwayne also reprised his role in "The Fate of the Furious" in 2017.

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In April 2012, the day finally came for The Rock to return to the main stage of WrestleMania. The entertainer also known as Dwayne Johnson took to the ring in WrestleMania XXVlll to face John Cena in the main event, which saw him defeat John with his trademark Rock Bottom move, proving he was still a force to be reckoned with.

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Fresh off his WrestleMania win, Dwayne Johnson was back on set filming "Pain and Gain" in Miami in April 2012. For the action movie with Mark Wahlberg, he was able to marry his athletic past — and wrestler's build — with his acting ambition, playing a bodybuilder caught in an extortion plot. The same year he made that film, he founded a production company with ex-wife and manager Dany Garcia, Seven Bucks Productions. The name is a nod to how much cash Dwayne had in his pocket after he was released from the Canadian Football League in 1995.

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Having joined the "Fast & Furious" franchise in 2011 — and injecting some much-needed life into the series — Dwayne Johnson was back on the big screen in 2013 for "Fast & Furious 6" (seen here). That same year, while filming "Furious 7," Dwayne's friend and co-star Paul Walker (right) was tragically killed in a car crash. Dwayne recalled the terrible moment he heard the news: "I was driving with [my girlfriend] Lauren [Hashian] when she immediately turned very quiet and was looking at me, studying, wondering if I knew," he told The Hollywood Reporter.

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In 2014, Dwayne Johnson played the titular role in "Hercules," and oh boy, did he bulk up for the part! While preparing to shoot the movie, the actor shared regular updates on his workout routine and provided insight into the crazy diet that helped him transform his body into that of a demigod. As he explained to Bodybuilding.com, "For 'Hercules,' it was a 22-week diet, full-on. I'd eat a bunch of egg whites, filet mignon, chicken, fish, oatmeal, broccoli, asparagus, a baked potato, cream of rice, salad and complex carbs. All of this measured and weighed." Now that's what you call a Herculean effort!

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In May 2015, Dwayne Johnson's contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized when he was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at Hollywood's famed TCL Chinese Theater — and he brought along his proud parents, Ata Johnson and famed wrestler Rocky Johnson (Rocky passed away nearly five years later in January 2020). Dwayne also appeared on the big screen in two huge blockbuster movies in 2015, "Furious 7" and "San Andreas." It's also the year he launched a successful TV show on HBO…

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In June 2015, Dwayne Johnson's show "Ballers" debuted on HBO. The series, in which he played a retired NFL player-turned-financial manager, ran for five seasons before wrapping in October 2019. The Rock and ex-wife Dany Garcia co-produced the show through their Seven Becks Entertainment banner.

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In 2016, Dwayne Johnson started shooting the 2017 "Baywatch" movie, which saw him stepping into the role of lifeguard Mitch Buchannon — who was famously played by David Hasselhoff on the TV series — opposite Zac Efron as bad-boy Olympic swimmer Matt Brody. The Rock also had two other movies come out in 2016: "Central Intelligence" hit theaters that June while he lent his voice to an animated blockbuster that was released that November (more on that one in a moment). 2016 is also the year he launched a lucrative partnership with footwear and athletic apparel brand Under Armour.

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Dwayne Johnson voiced demigod Maui in the hit Disney animated film "Moana" in November 2016. He also showed off his vocal chops in the wildly successful movie ("You're Welcome," anyone?).

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In his never-ending quest to dominate the box office, Dwayne Johnson starred in the eighth installment of the "Fast & Furious" franchise — "The Fate of the Furious" — which exploded at the international box office in April 2017 (he's seen here at its New York City premiere that same month). Though it was unable to beat the astronomical domestic opening of "Fast 7," it emerged as the biggest international hit of the franchise in its first week: With a $532 million worldwide haul during that opening weekend, "Fast 8" officially had the biggest global opening of any film ever at the time! Can YOU smell what The Rock is cooking?!

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Dwayne Johnson became a father again in December 2015 when longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian gave birth to daughter Jasmine Lia. Two years later in December 2017 — the same month he posed with Jasmine at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony (seen here) — the action star announced that he and Lauren were expecting their second child together.

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Dwayne Johnson breathed new life into the classic tale "Jumanji" with the December 2017 reboot "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle." The actor played Dr. Smolder Bravestone in the action flick, which was a smash at the box office. It was the fifth highest grossing film of 2017 — eight spots behind his other blockbuster hit that year, "The Fate of the Furious." The reimagined remake earned more than $962 million worldwide and became the 40th highest grossing film of all time.

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Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian debuted her second baby bump at the "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" premiere in Los Angeles in December 2017. Daughter Tiana Gia arrived in April 2018. A little more than a year later, The Rock and Lauren — a singer whose father played drums for the band Boston — tied the knot in a small ceremony in Hawaii.

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Dwayne Johnson was elated when his eldest daughter, Simone Johnson, was selected to be the Golden Globe Ambassador (previously known as Miss Golden Globe) at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. Two years later, Simone made her dad proud again when she confirmed that she was, at 18, following in his footsteps: She started training to become a WWE Superstar at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The move makes her the first fourth-generation Superstar in WWE history: Both her maternal great-grandfather, Peter Maivia, and paternal grandfather, Rocky Johnson, are WWE Hall of Famers.

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Dwayne Johnson continued his reign as the second highest paid actor in the world into 2018. That year, he starred in two more massive action flicks — April's "Rampage" and July's "Skyscraper" (he's seen here at that flick's New York City premiere) — and continued to star on his hit HBO show, "Ballers," which would end the following year.

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In 2019, Time magazine selected Dwayne Johnson as one of its 100 most influential people of the year. He was selected along with other actors, athletes and entrepreneurs, and his "Fast & Furious" and "Red Notice" co-star Gal Gadot gave him a glowing write-up in the annual issue, noting: "Dwayne is someone who believes the sky is the limit and will go above and beyond to make sure he gives 100 percent every single day, whether he is at the gym, working with his charity (the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation), being with his family and friends, or working on a new project."

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Dwayne Johnson's icon status was cemented in June 2019 when he was presented with the Generation Award during the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The prize is handed out to the household names the network believes have provided diverse contributions to film and TV, so The Rock was a perfect choice. During his moving and inspirational speech, Dwayne told young viewers to be their "most authentic self."

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Dwayne Johnson returned to the big screen to play Diplomatic Security Service Agent Luke Hobbs for a fifth time in August 2019, starring alongside Jason Statham in "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw." This time, the story got more personal for The Rock — who's proudly half Samoan — as part of the action took place in Samoa. He even made the film a family affair, as his real-life cousin, fellow wrestler Roman Reigns (seen here at the film's Hollywood premiere), scored a part playing one of Hobbs' brothers.

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Dwayne Johnson's December 2019 blockbuster "Jumanji: The Next Level" proved to be another huge hit. The sequel co-starring Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black was the 10th highest grossing film worldwide in 2019.

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On Feb. 16, 2021, NBC debuted "Young Rock," a sitcom based on Dwayne Johnson's early years as a rambunctious little boy and misbehaving teen who eventually carves out a career in football before tackling the wrestling world like his father (the late wrestling star Rocky Johnson), maternal grandfather (wrestler Peter Maivia, also known as the Flying Hawaiian) and maternal grandmother (Lia Maivia, one of the first female wrestling promoters).

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Dwayne Johnson starred alongside Emily Blunt in Disney's "Jungle Cruise," which saw its release date moved from July 2020 to July 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. They're seen here at the film's premiere at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Three months later, The Rock starred alongside Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds in the Netflix action flick "Red Notice," which became the fifth most-streamed film of 2021; two sequels are in the works.

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Dwayne Johnson made his debut as a superhero as the titular character in the DC Extended Universe superhero flick "Black Adam," which hit theaters in October 2022. He's seen here in costume when he made a surprise appearance as Black Adam at Comic-Con in San Diego, California, in July 2022.

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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' with Jennifer Love Hewitt's '90s fashion flashback

by Megan Riedlinger Wonderwall Oct. 22, 2022October 21, 2022

By Megan Riedlinger 9:00am PDT, Oct 22, 2022

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As a resident "it" girl of the '90s, Jennifer Love Hewitt starred in the hottest films and TV shows and wore the coolest clothes. To mark the 25th anniversary of her hit 1997 horror flick "I Know What You Did Last Summer" on Oct. 17, 2022, Wonderwall.com is rounding up the actress's quintessential '90s looks! Let's start with this ensemble… While visiting Munich, Germany, in September 1990, a young JLH — who was starring on "Kids Incorporated" at the time — wore a blue sweatsuit from one of the must-have brands of the decade, L.A. Gear, and accessorized with a hot pink scrunchie.

Keep reading to see more '90s outfits from Jennifer Love Hewitt…

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It's a top! Or maybe it's a very short dress? Either way, Jennifer Love Hewitt rocked this strapless cherry red item with black trousers to the Los Angeles premiere of her flick "Can't Hardly Wait" in June 1998. A choker necklace and black heels rounded out this totally tubular '90s getup.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt opted for a strapless lime green number for the Fifth Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards in Los Angeles in May 1999. She paired the popular '90s silhouette with a pair of the go-to shoes of the era — clear heels.

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What's more '90s than Planet Hollywood? Jennifer Love Hewitt proudly repped the restaurant chain, which features displays of movie memorabilia, in a black leather jacket embossed with the brand's logo while dropping off some props from her film "Can't Hardly Wait" at the New York City location in May 1998.

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Strapless dresses and tops were popular during the '90s — and Jennifer Love Hewitt sported the trend often. She's seen here at the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" premiere in Hollywood in October 1997 in a shiny black floral-print midi-length pick, which she paired with criss-cross-strap platform heels.

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It's hard to believe, but this was Jennifer Love Hewitt's look at the 1999 Met Gala in New York City! Yep, the star arrived in a sleeveless cropped tank top paired with a fuzzy skirt and knee-high patent leather heeled boots — her take on the "Rock Style" theme that year.

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This look would fit right in today! Jennifer Love Hewitt attended a charity performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Los Angeles in April 1995 in this dressed-down '90s ensemble that's currently all the rage today too. The star donned a black T-shirt tucked into high-waisted trousers and accessorized with a chunky belt, black sneakers and a Reebok baseball cap.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt added a fun accessory to her light blue baby tee and black trousers look at the Motown Cafe Launch Party in Las Vegas in January 1997. Check out that stop sign purse that read "stop in the name of love" — a perfect sentiment for the music-themed event!

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Backless tops were in in the late '90s, so Jennifer Love Hewitt was on-trend at the very first Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles in August 1999. She paired her pale pink strapless version with a full white skirt and clear Cinderella-style slippers, an updo and a sparkly headband solidified this perfectly '90s red carpet moment.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt donned a spaghetti-strap minidress for the Teen People magazine launch party in January 1998. The subtle floral-print frock featuring black piping that coordinated with her black heeled sandals was pretty enough, but her hairstyle was our favorite part of the look — check out those tiny flower clips!

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Remember when pedal pushers were a must-have fashion staple? Jennifer Love Hewitt showed off a popular pair — pinstriped with a slit at the hem — that she rocked with a black T-shirt and sparkly sandals at the "Dance with Me" premiere in Los Angeles in August 1998.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt showed some skin at the Billboard Music Awards in December 1999, arriving in this slinky pairing comprised of a strapless tube top and a sparkly asymmetrical skirt with a thigh-high slit. Strappy sandals completed her outfit.

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While attending the 1996 Nickelodeon Big Help event, Jennifer Love Hewitt rocked an oversized white turtleneck with black stripes paired with black jeans and shiny boots — a combination that would still look good today. A red ribbon supporting people living with HIV and AIDS served as her only accessory at the channel's annual charity function.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt wore a cozy turtleneck sweater and crimped hair when she attended the 65th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in December 1996. She was starring on "Party of Five" at the time.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt picked a pretty pink dress for the Los Angeles premiere of her horor film "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" in November 1998. Details like the delicate ruffling along the cap sleeves and the fluttery hem of the feminine frock paired beautifully with her metallic heeled sandals.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt kept it casual at MTV's Rock N' Jock basketball event in Los Angeles in 1995. Her cropped white T-shirt, high-waisted jeans and beat-up boots looked like something plucked from the closet of today's young stars.

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A shiny pink turtleneck and dark gray trousers were Jennifer Love Hewitt's pick for the Los Angeles premiere of "That Thing You Do!" in September 1996. The business-casual getup might be an odd red carpet pick in today's world, but the star pulled it off more than a quarter century ago.

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The acid wash denim! The bright scrunchie! The high-top sneakers! There was too much '90s goodness in this look Jennifer Love Hewitt wore to an event in Munich, Germany, in September 1990.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt arrived at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles in June 1999 wearing this shiny two-piece outfit — a strapless lacy top paired with a low-slung midi-length skirt also adorned in lace. Clear heels and a sparkly bag completed her red carpet ensemble.

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This laid-back look landed Jennifer Love Hewitt on many a best dressed list! The star rocked a cropped sleeveless cream sweater with shiny low-waisted black trousers and black sandals at the "Donnie Brasco" Los Angeles premiere in February 1997.

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That headband! Those clear heels! The tiny sparkly bag and drop earrings! Jennifer Love Hewitt styled this sparkly little strapless minidress she wore to the American Music Awards in January 1998 with a selection of sweet and simple accessories.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt arrived at an Emmy Awards afterparty in September 1997 in this chocolate brown floral velvet slip dress. An artfully messy updo and black Mary Janes rounded out her party look.

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This was the picture of style in November 1999. Jennifer Love Hewitt attended the Tribute to Style: A Celebration of Fashion event in Beverly Hills in a tiny black minidress with spaghetti straps and silver embellishments paired with chunky black knee-high boots. She accessorized with a shimmery collar necklace and added a half-up, half-down hairdo.

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The clear heels make another appearance! Jennifer Love Hewitt was on hand for the Fourth Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards in Hollywood in March 1998 in the popular '90s shoes plus a silver knee-length spaghetti-strap dress with a unique cutout pattern.

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A sleeveless floral minidress and woven espadrilles were Jennifer Love Hewitt's outfit of the moment at the Seventh Annual Environmental Media Awards in Los Angeles in November 1997.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt was on hand to autograph copies of the "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" soundtrack in New York City in November 1998 in this edgy ensemble. The star paired a black V-neck T-shirt with high-waisted black leather pants and boots for an edgy monochromatic look.

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'Bachelor in Paradise' star hasn't walked in 4 months after suffering injury during filming, plus more news

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Oct. 22, 2022October 22, 2022

By Wonderwall.com Editors 8:15am PDT, Oct 22, 2022

Still not walking

"Bachelor in Paradise" star Casey Woods hasn't walked since collapsing on the set of the ABC show four months ago. The reality TV star took to social media this week to give fans an update on his condition. "Went into Paradise at my physical, mental, and spiritual best… left with 3 broken bones… haven't walked in over 4 months, but trying to remain positive," he wrote on Instagram on Oct. 19. "Thank you to everyone sending sweet messages… it means the world." Casey — who first appeared on Michelle Young's season of "The Bachelorette" — seemed to hurt his ankle during his medical incident, which aired this week. "Just to be clear, this is my foot in a cast right now. Tonight," he said on Oct. 17. In a bit of good news, Casey's cast was removed on Oct. 20.

"Museum" worthy items

John Stamos has a case of sticky fingers on the sets of his shows. While appearing on "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Oct. 19, the affable actor revealed that he took the iconic red doors from "Full House" and the original couch. "I stole a lot of things from that show, from all shows," he admitted before a photo revealed one of the red doors at John's actual home. "We were building a bathroom on our house and I said, 'Oh, I have these old doors from 'Full House,''" John said. He then joked, "But every time I walk out of the bathroom I expect people to clap and applause, you know when you make an entrance on a sitcom." After revealing he has the "original couch," Drew felt that it should "be in a museum." John wondered, "Do you want to buy it?"

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Ashes to ashes

Kris Jenner could be wearable in the future. On the Oct. 20 episode of "The Kardashians," the momager was seen in bed recovering from hip replacement surgery. She then revealed that daughter Kim Kardashian wanted to keep her hip bone. "Kim asked the doctor to save her my bones so she could make jewelry out of it," Kris told kids Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. The Kylie Cosmetics maven thought the idea was "weird" and "creepy." Khloe quickly chimed in, asking Kris, "Remember when you wanted your ashes, you wanted to be cremated and made into necklaces for us?" Ever the businesswoman, Kris said, "That's a great idea." Khloe and Kylie weren't exactly as sold as the mom was. Kris Jenner Jewelry… literally.

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Settlement No. 1

Rapper Travis Scott has reached a settlement with the family of an Astroworld Festival victim. It's the first known settlement among the cases stemming from last year's fatal concert, TMZ reported on Oct. 20. An attorney who reps the family of Axel Acosta told the website that terms of the out-of-court settlement are confidential. Axel, who died of injuries suffered at the November 2021 event, traveled from Washington to see the Houston show. The 21-year-old was one of 10 people who died at the festival due to a crowd surge. Travis, who headlined and founded the festival, is still dealing with many other lawsuits. In the wake of the tragedy, the rapper was heavily criticized for not stopping the concert during the surge. He's maintained that he was unaware of the situation as it unfolded.

Meghan's got it wrong

Whoopi Goldberg had some thoughts after Duchess Meghan said she was "reduced to a bimbo" during her time as a "briefcase girl" on "Deal or No Deal." To put it lightly, Whoopi wasn't backing the royal. "My point is, if you see it and that's how you feel, just maybe you don't want to make the other women feel bad because maybe they're not — you know, maybe they're trying to make a living too," Whoopi said on an episode of "The View" this week. "The objectification might be coming from you and how you felt about how these women were being portrayed." On her "Archetypes" podcast this week, Meghan shaded the show, saying she was "forced to be all looks and little substance." Whoopi had more of a "a job is a job" mentality, particularly for someone trying to break into the industry, as Meghan was at the time. "When you're a performer, you take the gig… sometimes, you're in a bozo suit, sometimes you got a big nose, and this is just the way it is," she said. Whoopi, who often sides with Meghan, felt that Prince Harry's wife forgot what the job was. "I just want to say that on that show, you basically had a suitcase. And [the contestants] want to know, is this the deal you want or is this not the deal you want?" the comedy icon said. "I don't know that the people who were sitting there are thinking bout you like that. They're thinking, 'I want the money.'"

Deep dive into split?

Shade! After 11 years together, Shakira and Gerard Piqué split in June. Now, she seems to be shedding some light on the breakup with a new song, which many believe is about her ex. In "Monotonía," which means monotony in English, Shakira — who released the track on Oct. 19 — sings in Spanish, "It wasn't your fault, nor was it mine / It was monotony's fault / I never said anything but it hurt me / I knew this would happen." The Colombian singer notes that kisses don't have the same impact either. "You left me because of your narcissism/ You forgot what you used to be," she sings before implying that the relationship became one-sided. "Distant with your attitude / and that filled me with worry / You didn't give even half / I know I gave more than you."

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How Ed Sheeran really felt when his James Bond movie theme song was replaced by Billie Eilish's track

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 22, 2022October 22, 2022

Hurt feelings, but no hard feelings.

Back in 2020, Ed Sheeran was tapped to write a theme song for the next James Bond film, "No Time To Time." However, his work was all for naught, as he was replaced by Billie Eilish.

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"They changed directors and then they just changed scripts and that was it. We had done all the meetings, I started writing it," Ed said on "That Peter Crouch Podcast."

Still, despite the song shelving, the hitmaker would be more than willing to give Bond another go.

"Yeah, of course," he added, via Page Six. "I'm not gonna pretend it didn't hurt not doing it, but yeah I would. I think eventually as an English singer you've got to eventually do a Bond song. If they came back I'd be like, 'Yeah, of course.'"

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Billie, the youngest artist to ever write a song for the 007 franchise, went on to win the "Best Original Song" Grammy for her "No Time To Die" theme song. She also won the Grammy for "Best Song Written for Visual Media."

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'Smash' alum raises $72K to recover family member's bodies from ocean after plane crash

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 22, 2022October 22, 2022

It's been two months since four of her family members were killed in a plane crash in an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, and now Broadway star Megan Hilty is trying to bring them all home.

Via a GoFundMe campaign, the "Smash" alum raised over $72,000 to hire a private company to search for her sister and nephew's bodies in Puget Sound off the Seattle, Washington, coast.

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Initially, Megan had hoped to raise $50,000, but donations exceeded that. She plans to donate the excess money to the search and rescue team's foundation so it can help other families look for loved ones, she said.

Megan capped off the campaign after the number hit $72,512 within two days. Donations came in from notable names like Leslie Odom Jr., Katharine McPhee and Rachel Zegler.

"It is difficult to describe the depth of our gratitude for the overwhelming support we have received in such a short time. Because of this generosity, we will be able to start the recovery effort for Lauren, Remy & Luca immediately and hopefully bring some kind of closure to this unbearable tragedy very soon," she said on Instagram. "This tragic loss put us in an impossible situation and, to be very honest, it was incredibly difficult to ask for help."

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On Sept. 4, Megan's sister Lauren, her husband, Ross Mickel, and their 2-year-old son, Remy, were aboard a Floatplane when it went down into Puget Sound near Whidbey Island. In all, 10 people died in the crash and there were no survivors.

In the days that followed, the National Transportation and Safety Board brought the plane up, and several victims were recovered, including Ross. Lauren — who was pregnant with her second child who she planned to name Luca — and Remy were not among the bodies retrieved.

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In her GoFundMe plea, the "Patsy & Loretta" star said "chances are slim" that Lauren and Remy's bodies will be found, but "there is still a possibility we can find them, and we all agree that at the end of the day, we want to say we did everything we could to bring them home."

It's unclear what caused the plane crash.

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Jeff Goldblum turns 70: The 'Jurassic Park' star and more unlikely Hollywood sex symbols

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Oct. 21, 2022October 21, 2022

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When he made his Hollywood debut in the '70s, Jeff Goldblum's appeal was undeniable. The super-tall and musically gifted actor went on to score roles in films like "The Fly," "Earth Girls Are Easy" and "Jurassic Park," helping him achieve heartthrob status — which he's surprisingly held onto over the decades, gaining new fans with each passing year. "I feel like I'm a late bloomer. I'm having a bit of a growth spurt and especially around music and many other things — acting and fatherhood. I find myself kind of wildly at the peak of my appetite in my interest and passion about it, so if that allows me to be a little interesting to anybody else of all persuasions, fine and dandy," he told the Chicago Tribune in 2019 of his bona fide "Zaddy" status. In honor of Jeff's 70th birthday on Oct. 22, 2022, Wonderwall.com rounded up more of Hollywood's most unlikely sex symbols.

Keep reading to check out a few of our favorites…

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Pete Davidson has caused plenty of confusion over the years with his remarkable love life. The "Saturday Night Live" alum has dated some of the hottest women in Hollywood — from Kim Kardashian and Kate Beckinsale to Kaia Gerber, Margaret Qualley, Phoebe Dynevor and more. On an October 2022 episode of "The Kardashians," Kim explained her then-boyfriend's appeal: "Pete has the best heart," she said. "People have this, like, idea of him that he dates all these hot girls — and he does — but he's just the sweetest, most thoughtful person." Surely his BDE doesn't hurt!

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Nicholas Braun got his start in the early 2000s playing mostly nerdy supporting roles. He shot into the spotlight after he was cast as the bumbling yet adorable Cousin Greg on "Succession," which debuted in 2018. So far, he's earned two Emmy nominations — and a legion of new fans! — for his efforts.

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Over the years, David Spade has been linked to many of Hollywood's hottest women — from Heather Locklear, Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra to Julie Bowen, Lara Flynn Boyle and the late Naya Rivera. Even today, the vertically-challenged comedian is frequently spotted out and about in the Los Angeles area with various younger beauties. In 2022, an anonymous source explained the 58-year-old "Saturday Night Live" alum's appeal to Deux Moi, and it's a fairly straightforward equation: He's nice and funny. Gentlemen, take note!

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Will Poulter launched his career as a child actor in the mid-2000s before eventually graduating to nerdy teen roles like Kenny in 2013's "We're the Millers," which marked his first big breakthrough in Hollywood. Something remarkable happened after he starred in the "Maze Runner" franchise: He grew up! The Internet collectively took note in 2021, and we've never been the same since.

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In 2021, Deux Moi shined a light on B. J. Novak's undercover status as a major player — and also helped coordinate a get-together for some of the women the multi-talented "The Office" alum was simultaneously juggling. "How many twenty-somethings is B. J. trying to get with lately? As one of them, I think we should all get drinks (without him). I mean, since there are so many of us, right?" wrote one woman who was allegedly dating the actor at the time. Who knew Ryan from "The Office" had such good game?!

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Drake has been churning out hits for more than a decade, so it's easy to forget that he wasn't always considered one of the hottest men in the game. It took years for the rapper — who launched his career as Aubrey Graham — to achieve sex symbol status after he got his start as Jimmy Brooks on the Canadian teen drama "Degrassi: The Next Generation."

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Timothee Chalamet is chief among the new breed of Hollywood heartthrobs. The 26-year-old pretty boy has a sweet and sensitive aw-shucks attitude that's a far cry from the machismo that many traditional Hollywood leading men exhibited in past generations. Only he could set pulses racing by wearing a silky red backless jumpsuit on the red carpet!

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During a 2016 interview with "Entertainment Tonight," Andrew Garfield revealed that he "really wanted to play" Prince Caspian in the "Chronicles of Narnia" movies — a role that ultimately went to Ben Barnes. "The feedback was [I was] not handsome enough. What can you do? Hey, I'm not handsome enough for Prince Caspian," he recalled. Two years after "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" debuted, the English actor made his first major breakthrough as Eduardo Saverin — who co-founded Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg — in 2010's "The Social Network." Andrew is now one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood — and he's "handsome enough" for just about any role out there! Just ask the casting directors who keep helping him build his increasingly impressive résumé.

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If you've been following Chris Pratt's career for as long as we have, you can understand why it's still a bit of a shock that the "Parks and Recreation" star is now widely considered a Hollywood heartthrob. The world knows him now as the exquisitely chiseled Peter Quill in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise, but to us, he'll always be dimwitted but darling Andy Dwyer on "Parks and Rec."

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Like Chris Pratt, John Krasinski has undergone a major transformation over the years — from a nerdy sitcom dude into a traditional leading man with the super-buff body to match. Who could've guessed when the Brown University grad was charming as Jim on "The Office" that he'd eventually become the perfect man to take on the role of the titular gun-toting CIA analyst and former Marine on Amazon's "Jack Ryan"?!

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In the two decades since Nicholas Hoult starred as Marcus in 2002's "About a Boy," the English actor has transformed from an adorable child star into an adorakble young actor (hello, Beast!) and then into a bona fide Hollywood heartthrob. Who woulda thunk it?!

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Proof that there's truth to the adage about good girls liking bad boys? Jesse James. The former "Monster Garage" star cheated on Oscar winner Sandra Bullock with countless women over the course of their marriage. He then rebounded with tattoo artist Kat Von D — and cheated on her with at least 19 women while they were engaged, she claimed. After that, he married Hot Rod racer Alexis DeJoria, but their marriage came to an end when (you guessed it!) she reportedly caught him cheating. In 2022, Jesse married wife No. 5: former adult film actress Bonnie Rotten (real name: Alaina Hicks). Why so many women have given this guy a chance is beyond us!

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When Zachary Levi launched The Nerd Machine back in 2010, we never could've imagined that the "Chuck" star would eventually become a true Hollywood heartthrob. He's since taken on a number of major traditional leading-man roles from the titular hero in "Shazam!" to Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner in "American Underdog."

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt started establishing himself as an action star and Hollywood heartthrob following his game-changing role opposite Zooey Deschanel in "(500) Days of Summer" back in 2009. But we'll never forget that the now well-dressed actor was once typecast as the romantically challenged nerd thanks to his roles in "10 Things I Hate About You" and "3rd Rock from the Sun."

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James Corden says restaurant drama is 'beneath' him, isn't sorry about behavior

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 21, 2022October 21, 2022

Sorry, not sorry.

After supposedly apologizing "profusely" over his bad behavior at a popular New York City restaurant, James Corden is taking back his mea culpa.

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"I haven't done anything wrong, on any level. So why would I ever cancel this [interview,]" he told a New York Times reporter after the incident at Balthazar. "I was there. I get it. I feel so Zen about the whole thing. Because I think it's so silly. I just think it's beneath all of us. It's beneath you. It's certainly beneath your publication."

Balthazar owner Keith McNally took to Instagram on Oct. 17, to publicly 86 James from the restaurant, calling the "Late Late Show" host "a tiny Cretin of a man." In fact, the restaurateur said James is "the most abusive customer to my Balthazar servers since the restaurant opened 25 years ago."

The restauranteur went into detail and described several instances in which James was "nasty" to servers and staff, including one episode in which the TV host allegedly berated a server after an omelette wasn't to his wife's liking.

Keith then rescinded the Balthazar ban after James "apologized profusely."

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Ironically, during the interview with the Times which took place at a restaurant, a woman at a nearby table complained about her meal.

"Happens every day," James said. "It's happening in 55,000 restaurants as we speak. It's always about eggs."

Thinking of his own situation, he said, "Can you imagine now, if we just blasted her on Twitter? Would that be fair? This is my point. It's insane."

After James' about face, the owner of Balthazar scolded James on Instagram.

"I've no wish to kick a man when he's down. Especially one who's worth $100 Million, but when James Corden said in yesterday's NY Times that he hadn't done 'anything wrong, on any level,' was he joking? Or was he denying being abusive to my servers? Whatever Corden meant, his implication was clear: he didn't do it," Keith said. "Although I didn't witness the incident, lots of my restaurant's floor staff did. They had nothing to gain by lying. Corden did."

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He then had a proposition.

"I wish James Corden would live up to his Almighty initials and come clean. If the supremely talented actor wants to retrieve the respect he had from all his fans (all 4 of them) before this incident, then he should at least admit he did wrong," Keith said. "If he goes one step further and apologizes to the 2 servers he insulted, I'll let him eat for free at Balthazar for the next 10 years."

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Anna Faris names director she accused of abusive behavior, inappropriate touching on set, plus more news

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Oct. 20, 2022October 20, 2022

By Wonderwall.com Editors 12:30pm PDT, Oct 20, 2022

Anna Faris says late 'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman sexually harassed her on 2006 set

Anna Faris has named Ivan Reitman as the director she accused in 2017 of inappropriate behavior and touching on set. While discussing ideal director attributes with Lena Dunham on the Wednesday (Oct. 15) edition of her "Anna Faris Is Unqualified" podcast, Anna asked Lena if it would be OK to "speak ill of the dead," before bringing up her work on 2006's "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," directed by the late "Ghostbusters" and "Meatballs" filmmaker. "Well, one of my hardest film experiences was with Ivan Reitman," Anna said. "The idea of attempting to make a comedy under this, like, reign of terror … he was a yeller," she recalled. "He would bring down somebody every day and my first day it was me." The first scene Anna filmed featured Uma Thurman. But after a hair stylist spilled a jar full of wig glue onto her costume, she arrived on set 20 or 25 minutes late, she said. Asked if Ivan yelled at her, Anna recalled: "Man, I'm like, in the middle of the street that's all lit. You know, it's a night shoot. And Ivan is just taking me down. He was like, 'Annie' — he'd always called me Annie — he's like, 'You can't play like that around here.' And I was like, 'Don't do it. Don't cry. No crying.' And I felt angry and hurt and humiliated and defensive." According to Anna, she finally asked Ivan if he had not been told about the wig glue situation that had been caused by another person's error, not hers. "At that point, he kind of just shut up and then he went like, went behind the camera … But then later, he slapped my a**, too. That was a weird moment," she said. Looking back, Anna added of the incident: "… I think that I'm still of the generation and of the mentality of, like, how to calibrate that element. Like, on one hand, it wasn't anything. Whatever. My a** is fine. On the other hand, it was like I did have, like, 30 people around me, I think, expecting me to do something. And I didn't." She previously shared her story a 2017 edition of her podcast, but without naming the director, according to The Guardian. At the time, Anna said the slap happened when she was on a ladder for a scene. "I was supposed to be taking books off a shelf and he slapped my a** in front of the crew so hard," she recalled, adding that her first thought was to "giggle" as a way of dismissing it. "But it made me feel small. He wouldn't have done that to the lead male."

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Kanye West moves to wrap up Kim Kardashian divorce amid potential $250M George Floyd lawsuit

After facing weeks of backlash — and a possible $250 million lawsuit — over his offensive claims about Jewish people and George Floyd, Kanye West has moved to settle the terms of his divorce from Kim Kardashian. Kim filed to end the marriage in February 2021, but has reportedly been stymied by her ex multiple times, with Ye, as he's now called legally, hiring new lawyers, refusing her court requests and making allegedly false claims about his access to their four kids. Now, his new attorney has filed a "declaration of disclosure," which usually happens when the divorce is within "days or weeks of the final judgment and settlement," according to Yahoo. The filing means he's sent Kim's lawyers all the necessary financial info and the stars have agreed on how to divvy up their money and assets, the outlet notes, adding that they likely don't have to agree on custody matters in order to proceed with the settlement. Meanwhile, George Floyd's relatives announced plans this week to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye for his claims on a recent "Drink Champs" podcast that George died from fentanyl use, rather than from the force exerted on his neck for nearly nine minutes by then-police officer Derek Chauvin, who has since been convicted of George's murder.

Judi Dench calls for a disclaimer on Netflix's 'cruelly unjust' 'The Crown'

Dame Judi Dench is calling for Netflix to add a disclaimer "The Crown," indicating the show is "fictionalized drama." The acclaimed British actor argued her position in a letter to The Times published on Wednesday (Oct. 19), in which she criticized the popular series for making "cruelly unjust" claims about members of the royal family. "The closer the drama comes to our present times, the more freely it seems willing to blur the lines between historical accuracy and crude sensationalism," Judi writes. "Given some of the wounding suggestions apparently contained in the new series — that King Charles plotted for his mother to abdicate, for example, or once suggested his mother's parenting was so deficient that she might have deserved a jail sentence — this is both cruelly unjust to the individuals and damaging to the institution they represent," she continues. "No one is a greater believer in artistic freedom than I, but this cannot go unchallenged. Despite this week stating publicly that 'The Crown' has always been a 'fictionalized drama' the program makers have resisted all calls for them to carry a disclaimer at the start of each episode." According to Variety, Netflix responded to similar criticism in 2020 by saying its subscribers "understand [the show is] a work of fiction that's broadly based on historical events," therefore it sees "no need to add a disclaimer." Dame Judi clearly disagrees. "The time has come for Netflix to reconsider," she writes, "for the sake of a family and a nation so recently bereaved, as a mark of respect to a sovereign who served her people so dutifully for 70 years, and to preserve their own reputation in the eyes of their British subscribers." Season 5 of "The Crown" Season 5 airs on Nov. 9.

Matthew Perry says he had a '2 percent chance to live' after his colon burst from drug use

Matthew Perry says he fell into a coma and nearly died a few years ago, after his colon burst from opioid abuse. Best known for playing Chandler Bing on "Friends," the actor, 53, details his long battle with substance abuse in his new memoir, "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing." Though he's spoken publicly about his addiction battle in the past, it seems he was in a much darker place for the star than many realized. At 49, he suffered a gastrointestinal perforation that rendered him comatose. "The doctors told my family that I had a 2 percent chance to live," Matthew tells People. "I was put on a thing called an ECMO machine, which does all the breathing for your heart and your lungs. And that's called a Hail Mary. No one survives that." He ended up in a coma for two weeks and was hospitalized for five months because of the incident, and spent nine months using a colostomy bag, he recalls. Reflecting on the evolution of his addiction, Matthew says it had started by the time he was cast on "Friends" at 24. "I could handle it, kind of. But by the time I was 34, I was really entrenched in a lot of trouble," he says. "But there were years that I was sober during that time. Season 9 was the year that I was sober the whole way through. And guess which season I got nominated for best actor?" At other times, Matthew was taking 55 Vicodin a day and weighed just 128 lbs. Today — after 15 trips to rehab and 14 stomach surgeries — Matthew says he's "healthy" and has "plenty of reminders" to stay sober. "My therapist said, 'The next time you think about taking Oxycontin, just think about having a colostomy bag for the rest of your life,'" he recalls. "And a little window opened and I crawled through it and I no longer want Oxycontin anymore." "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing" hits shelves Nov. 1.

Megan Thee Stallion addresses Pardi Fontaine engagement rumors

Megan Thee Stallion and her boyfriend, music producer Pardison "Pardi" Fontaine, celebrated their two-year anniversary on Tuesday (Oct. 18) with an evening out in New York City and some adorable posts documenting their happy times together. According to TMZ, Pardi surprised Megan with a private, candlelit, rooftop dinner in NYC and a bunch of roses for their big date-night. She was also spotted wearing a pile of diamonds on her left ring finger, sparking engagement speculation. The couple's gushing posts about one another only fueled fan curiosity further. "Yr 2 with U 💙," Megan captioned a gallery of pics of the two snuggling up to one another on Twitter. Pardi shared a similar collection of cuteness, with a caption that read, "TWO YEARS AROUND THE SUN .. SEEM LIKE WE BEEN ON OUR OWN PLANET.. I love lovin you ..GOT 4 EVER 2 GO …" As it turns out, though, neither the diamond ring nor the super-sweet anniversary posts mean a wedding is on the horizon for Megan and Pardi. "Lol as nice as last night was we are not engaged," she wrote on Wednesday (Oct. 19). "Maybe next year!" According to TMZ, the ring was a gift from a stylist. Megan and Pardi met when they were working on Megan's "Savage" remix with Beyonce, according to ET.

Meghan Markle says Queen Elizabeth II's death has been 'a complicated time'

Duchess Meghan is breaking her silence Queen Elizabeth II's recent death at a time she admits to Variety has been "complicated" for the family she shares with her husband, Prince Harry. "There's been such an outpouring of love and support," said the "Archetypes" podcast host when asked about the world's collective mourning since the late monarch died on Sept. 8. "I'm really grateful that I was able to be with my husband to support him, especially during that time," Meghan continued. "What's so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts. Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like." On a more personal level, Meghan said she feels a "deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her," concluding that, "It's been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist, said, 'Now she's reunited with her husband [the late Prince Philip].'" Despite Meghan and Harry's decision to step down from their working royal roles and relocate to California, where they now live with their children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, Meghan said she feels "fortunate" to have connected with the queen since the "first official engagement" they had together. "And I continue to be proud to have had a nice warmth with the matriarch of the family," she added.

Simone Biles urges fans not to wear Jeffrey Dahmer costumes for Halloween

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles joined a growing chorus of voices on Twitter this week urging followers not to dress up like Jeffrey Dahmer for Halloween. After Netflix aired its controversial special on the convicted serial killer and sex offender, stores began advertising Halloween costumes featuring wire-rimmed glasses, blonde wigs and late '80s-era shirts in the weeks leading up to the Oct. 31 holiday. "Im just gon go head and say it," Simone tweeted on Tuesday (Oct. 18). "Put the jeffrey dahmer costumes back in the closet. we ain't having it!!!!!!" Jeffrey Dahmer died behind bars in 1994 after being sentenced to 16 terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Taylor Swift ex and RFK grandson Conor Kennedy reveals he secretly fought in Ukraine as part of International Legion and was 'willing to die there'

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 20, 2022

Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriend Conor Kennedy has been secretly fighting Russian forces in Ukraine.

Conor, the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has returned home safely and is now encouraging others to get involved.

"Like many people, I was deeply moved by what I saw happening in Ukraine over the past year. I wanted to help. When I heard about Ukraine's International Legion, I knew I was going, and I went to the embassy to enlist the next day," Conor, who dated Taylor for four months in 2012, wrote on Instagram.

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Conor, 28, said only one person in the United States knew where he was, as he didn't want friends and family to worry about him. In Ukraine, he only identified himself accurately to one person.

"Going in, I had no prior military experience and wasn't a great shot, but I could carry heavy things and learned fast. I was also willing to die there. So they soon agreed to send me to the northeastern front," he said.

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Conor, who is John F. Kennedy's great-nephew, didn't detail how long he was defending Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's Russian forces, but acknowledged it "wasn't long."

"I saw a lot and I felt a lot," he wrote. "I liked being a soldier, more than I had expected. It is scary. But life is simple, and the rewards for finding courage and doing good are substantial."

Despite knowing the risks, the scion said he would do it all over agin.

"This war, like all others, is horrific. The people I met were the bravest I have ever known. My fellow legionnaires — who came from different countries, backgrounds, ideologies — are true freedom fighters," he continued. "As are the citizens I knew, many of whom have lost everything in their long struggle against oligarchy, and toward a democratic system. They know this isn't a war between equals, it's a revolution."

According to Time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set up the International Legion in February asking foreigners to help fight Russia. Within a week, 20,000 people from 52 countries signed up, the report said.

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The battlefield is a far cry from his day-to-day life, particularly when he was dating the pop star as a teenager. Fans believe that "Begin Again" from Taylor's "Red" album is about him.

"This war will shape the fate of democracy in this century. There's more to say about its politics and the role of western governments there," Conor wrote. "For now, I'll only urge you to help in your personal capacity. Join the legion, help on the border, or send medical supplies. Every day, someone there sacrifices everything for a lasting peace. They can't be asked to act alone."

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Kanye West hit with cease and desist letter, $250M lawsuit warning from George Floyd's family, plus more news

by Wonderwall.com Editors Wonderwall Oct. 20, 2022October 19, 2022

By Wonderwall.com Editors 3:30am PDT, Oct 20, 2022

George Floyd's family announces $250M lawsuit against Kanye West

Members of George Floyd's family have announced plans to sue Kanye West over comments the rapper made about George's death on a recent edition of "Drink Champs," multiple outlets reported on Tuesday (Oct. 18). Kanye, who's also under fire for antisemitic social media posts and his clothing line's "White Lives Matter" shirts, suggested on "Drink Champs" that George died from fentanyl use, even though the medical examiner's office ruled his death a homicide and former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter for kneeling on George's neck. According to Pitchfork, Roxie Washington, the mother of George's young daughter, Gianna, will file on her behalf and plans to seek at least $250 million in damages. "Mr. Floyd's cause of death is well-settled through evidence presented in courts of law during the criminal and civil trials that were the result of his untimely and horrific death," a cease and desist letter to Kanye from Witherspoon Law Group states, per TMZ. "Nevertheless, you have maliciously made statements that are inaccurate and unfounded, causing damage to Mr. Floyd's estate and his family," the letter continues. "The interests of the child are priority," attorney Nuru Witherspoon told Pitchfork in a statement. "George Floyd's daughter is being re-traumatized by Kanye West's comments, and he's creating an unsafe and unhealthy environment for her." ABC News, meanwhile, reported a lawyer representing George's brother Philonise said they were also "looking into a lawsuit" against Kanye. The "Drink Champs" episode was taken down due to Kanye's comments.

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Kelly Ripa responds to Kathie Lee Gifford's criticism of chapter on Regis Philbin

Kelly Ripa says she doesn't "have time" for critics of her new memoir who haven't read the book — including Kathie Lee Gifford. In an interview with Amanda Hirsch for her "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast released Tuesday (Oct. 18), Kelly was asked about Kathie Lee's negative response to the chapter in "Live Wire" on Kelly's difficult experience working with Regis Philbin on "Live!" Speaking to Fox 5 NY last week, Kathie Lee, who co-hosted the show with Regis from 1985 until 2000, said she was very sorry to see the headlines," about him "'cause what's the point?'" She added, "I don't get it" and said she's "not going to read the book." On Amanda's podcast, Kelly said she hadn't seen Kathie Lee's interview, then shared her take on deciding to write about working with Regis. "I tend to not go into deep dives about things I can't comment on because I haven't seen them," she said, according to ET. "And then, I write this entire chapter [in my book that] is about correcting the record in real time. Do you do it? Should one do it? Theoretically, should a person correct the record in real time or should they not even comment on it?" Kelly continued: "If you're at home hidden behind a computer screen not having read a book, launching criticism, I don't have time for you. I don't listen to that." She said readers seem to have gleaned her messages about "universal truths that we all experience" from "Live Wire." "And, so, I am not going to entertain criticism from people who didn't read the book," she concluded before adding that if anything, Kathie Lee only helped her sell more copies. "It is really hard to sell a book …," Kelly explained. "Suddenly all of these headlines pop up … so my ultimate comment is, 'Thank you.'"

Sarah Michelle Gellar tells BFF Selma Blair she makes 'us believe we can do anything' in moving note after 'DWTS' exit

After Selma Blair's emotional early exit from "Dancing With the Stars" on Monday (Oct. 17), her best friend, Sarah Michelle Gellar, celebrated Selma's achievements with an equally emotional message of love and support. "Long before @dancingwiththestars I knew you were a ten, and now the world knows," Sarah wrote on Instagram following Selma's revelation that her body "has taken a hit" from her competition on the show due to the multiple sclerosis she was diagnosed with in 2018. "Selma I've never been so proud of you (and I'm often proud of you)," Sarah continued. "You make the rest of us believe that we can do anything. That we can never give up." The actress also thanked Selma's dance partner, Sasha Farber, for the "gift" of helping Selma "radiate" joy on the dance floor. "And speaking of gifts- @selmablair your love and friendship is the greatest gift. I love you Blair," she wrote. But the love didn't stop there. In the comments, Selma replied: "My heart and soul of all great things…. Always you Smg. The way you show up for me. The way this @dancingwiththestars experience with @sashafarber1 and all of the cast…. Has rallied with true grit and JOY and determination has inspired me more than I can process. I have been so fortunate to be loved by you. And now I have had the extreme elation and grace of dancing on a ballroom floor, and being lifted and carried by my loves. And the public." Selma called the whole experience "a gift I will cherish forever," before telling her friend, "I love you so dearly. Thank you for being by my side on another journey. Here's to many more. ♥️." Selma, 50, revealed she was leaving the show in Monday's episode in a pre-taped segment. "I had these MRIs and when the results came back, it just all adds up to I can't … I can't go on with the competition," she said. "I pushed as far as I could."

Daniel Craig receives same royal honor as James Bond

Daniel Craig visited Windsor Castle on Tuesday (Oct. 17), where Princess Anne presented him with the same British order of chivalry his James Bond character had at an investiture ceremony. Queen Elizabeth II first appointed the star, 54, a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in January as a tribute to his contributions to British film and theater. Sharing a photo of Anne bestowing the honor on Daniel on Instagram, the royal family teased in the caption, "We've been expecting you," quoting one of the film franchise's most famous lines. Daniel, who played Ian Fleming's spy, 007, from 2006's "Casino Royale" through 2021's "No Time To Die," starred with the monarch in a video segment that aired as part of the 2012 Olympics opening ceremonies. It featured Bond being sent to Buckingham Palace to pick up the queen, who then joins him for a helicopter ride to the Olympics, where they appeared to parachute in from above. In an appearance on "Late Night" in February, Daniel revealed Queen Elizabeth was "very funny" in person and recalled how she'd teased him for not smiling when they were posing for a photo. The monarch died in Scotland on Sept. 8 after a 70-year reign. She was 96.

Iman says she hopes to see her husband, David Bowie, again 'if there is an afterlife'

Iman lost her husband, David Bowie, to liver cancer on Jan. 10, 2016, when he was 69, and she hasn't stopped thinking of him since. The supermodel, 67, opened up about her love and her grief on a "SiriusXM Today Show Radio" special earlier this month, telling Hoda Kotb one of her most cherished wishes is to be reunited with the musician. "If there is an afterlife, I'd like to see my husband again," Iman said (via Page Six). "That's the one I want." Iman and David tied the knot in 1992 and as she told listeners on SiriusXM, she keeps him as close to her heart as possible. "I have a necklace I'm wearing under here that has his name on it… I've worn it since that first week after David passed away," she said, adding, "I think of him all the time." She doesn't see another romance on the horizon right now, either, though she said she's "always open to love," if not the romantic kind. "I just don't know if I'm open to that kind of relationship. It's only been six years, so I'm not open to it now," she said. Asked if the six years since David's passing felt like they went by fast, Iman said the time feels, "like sometimes a blink and sometimes 100 years." Looking back on the love they shared, she added, "I think if you're lucky, you'll experience something like that, you know what I mean? It's luck, and I was lucky."

Britney Spears wants justice for dad's alleged conservatorship abuse

Nearly one year after a judge terminated her 13-year-long conservatorship, Britney wants her father and others involved in the arrangement brought to justice for what they had her endure. The singer lashed out at her dad, Jamie Spears, in a series of tweets and a VoiceNote on Monday (Oct. 17), sharing a new story about the scary and unexplained medical procedure she says she was forced to undergo before she was institutionalized. (Britney didn't specify which facility she's referring to, but Billboard reports she was sent to inpatient mental health treatment centers in 2008 and 2019.) "I believe in a world where we all deserve justice !!! 15 years in a system of secretive and manipulative abuse … JUST ENDING IT has never been good enough for me and it will never be !!! I was talked to abusively and punished for no reason at all," Britney tweeted. In her VoiceNote, Britney said she had three MRIs before being sent to "that place." She wasn't suffering from any physical ailments, but said she wasn't told why the MRIs were necessary. Since she'd had an MRI as a child when there was concern a cyst she had might be cancerous, she explained, "whenever I hear 'MRI' I kind of was like, 'that's a big deal, something must be wrong with me.'" The MRIs required Britney to lie completely still inside the machine for more than an hour, she said, much longer than the MRI she had at age 8. "The whole thing didn't make sense — the isolation, the nurses … to me I was like, 'Wait, is this a new kind of cancer treatment? [Is] that why they sent me away to this place? They didn't want me to know?'" she remembered wondering. "None of that it true, I'm fine, I'm alive." In her tweets, she wrote that she was continually mistreated and barred from being told what was happening to her despite having done "absolutely nothing wrong. … I have no justice at all in my eyes," she continued. Finally, she wrote that she wishes she could send her father away "to a place" where he, too, would be denied freedoms like access to his home and his privacy as she was, though she said that "will never happen." In the end, Britney wrote, "I don't see how they get to walk away so easily and get away with what was done to me … the world has shown me and the world only that cruelty wins !!!"

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak's latest selfie has fans convinced their romance is back on

Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak's fans refuse to give up their collective dream that "The Office" alums and former flames will end up together, after all. This week, Mindy shared a carousel of photos from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala and at the very end of the collection, she popped in a selfie that showed her grinning before a wall of flowers while BJ leans toward her with one hand resting on his head. "YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOURE DOING WITH THAT LAST PIC," one fan teased the star in the comments. "Mindy and BJ for life !!!! I know they are together 🔥🔥," wrote another. A third person said they hope Mindy writes "a memoir one day detailing your complicated relationship" with BJ, whom she dated on and off for years. "Does this mean its instagram official?!????" someone else asked. While some users were happy for the throwback to the romance between Mindy and BJ's characters on "The Office" — "Ryan and Kelly for life," one person commented — plenty of others made it clear they still think Mindy and BJ are soulmates in real life.

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Famous 'Deal or No Deal' alum backs show after Meghan Markle diss

by Mark Gray Wonderwall Oct. 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Former "Deal or No Deal" model Claudia Jordan think Meghan Markle was off base in claiming she was "reduced to a bimbo" during her time on the show.

"I am not bashing Meghan. I am not invalidating her experience. It's sad she felt that way," Claudia told TMZ. "I didn't know she felt like a bimbo because that certainly wasn't the intention of the show. They wanted beautiful women to work on the show, like most television shows and commercials."

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The popular NBC game show ran for seven seasons and featured beautiful women opening briefcases for contestants. Megan was a "briefcase girl" during the show's second season.

"There was a a very cookie-cutter idea of what we should look like," she said on her "Archetypes" podcast about her time on the show. "It was solely about beauty and not necessarily about brains." She added, "I ended up quitting the show. I was thankful for the job, but not the way it made me feel, which was: Not smart."

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Claudia, a "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum, agreed that there were "brilliant" woman on the show, noting many are now successful business owners and lawyers. However, she feels like she needs to defend the women amid Meghan's criticism of the show. She also took issue with Meghan indicating she was "forced to be all looks and little substance."

"'Forced' is not the right word and I wish she would have chosen her words differently," Claudia said, adding that she's often defended Meghan against the "unfair" media treatment she's endured from the British press.

"She was forced to endure that by being married to a royal family member," Claudia said, "'Deal or No Deal,' that's a bit of a reach."

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In her dis of the game show, Meghan said, "I would end up leaving with this pit in my stomach, knowing that I was so much more than what was being objectified on the stage."

Claudia implied that Meghan may not have understood the job.

"I wanted to stand up for the other 25 women on the show that I think were brilliant and didn't feel like bimbos," she said. "We knew what [the show] was."

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