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5 Hot Stories: Justin Baldoni Speaks Out, Bachelor Nation Split Update

17 January 2025 at 12:28

Justin Baldoni publicly addressed his drama with It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively shortly after she responded to his $400 million lawsuit. Speaking for the first time about the legal battle, Baldoni said he’s “grateful” for those supporting him. “We have amazing friends and family and faith,” he added in a video obtained by TMZ on Friday, January 17. Baldoni’s comment came one day after he filed a lawsuit alongside his production studio and other plaintiffs claiming Lively was “determined to make Baldoni the real-life villain in her story” to cover up her allegedly “tone-deaf” promotion of their 2024 film. Baldoni further claimed that Lively — who also served as a producer on the movie — never read the Colleen Hoover novel on which it’s based. Lively previously accused Baldoni, the movie’s director, of creating a “hostile work environment” in her own lawsuit filed last month. In a statement provided to Us Weekly, Lively’s legal team slammed Baldoni’s “desperate” attempt to “turn the tables” on the actress, alleging Baldoni’s strategy “will fail.” Wrap up the week with more of Us’ top stories below:

  • After Bachelor Nation’s Matt James announced his split from Rachael Kirkconnell, a source told Us the breakup was “a long time coming.” Find out what went wrong.
  • Today’s Craig Melvin recalled his initial shock when he learned Hoda Kotb was leaving the morning show, even wondering whether she was being forced out of the role.
  • Brittany Mahomes revealed the name she and husband Patrick Mahomes nearly gave their third baby before ultimately deciding on Golden — and it wasn’t quite on theme.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law proposing to ban the popular app TikTok, but what does the decision mean for influencers and their followers? Let Us explain.

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Jeremy Thinks Boston Rob Is 'On Thin Ice' After 'Traitors' Banishment Twist

17 January 2025 at 12:24

After being murdered on The Traitors, Jeremy Collins weighed in on that shocking banishment twist — and what it means for Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano moving forward.

During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Jeremy, 46, reacted to Boston Rob’s decision to banish fellow Traitor Bob the Drag Queen.

“I think Wes [Bergmann] sussed it out real quick and now he’s just passing that around. So I think Rob is skating on the ice again,” Jeremy noted. “Rob, you should have worked with me and this wouldn’t be happening right now. Because I would have been like, ‘He’s not a Traitor. He’s good. Leave him alone.”

Jeremy suggested that Boston Rob “watch out now” because he has “people coming for” him, adding, “Derrick [Levasseur] actually would tell me, ‘Listen, I’m not a Traitor but one of those other two that came in are Traitor — Wes or Boston Rob. He’s telling people so Rob is now in trouble. He has to watch out now.”

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The newest episode, which premiered on Thursday, January 17, kicked off with a murder in plain sight when the Traitors — Bob the Drag Queen, Danielle Reyes, Carolyn Wiger and Boston Rob — wrote three names down to be on the shortlist. Jeremy, Nikki Bella and Ciara Miller were the final choices, but it was the Survivor alum who didn’t make it.

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“I forgive everybody. I’m a gamer so there’s no hard feelings on anything,” Jeremy told Us about being murdered in the fourth episode. “I do like that Carolyn was crying though. I had her back. We had a really good sit-down and I was like, ‘Carolyn, you shouldn’t worry about anybody else. You are a beautiful soul. Don’t let anyone stop your shine.’ I just think it was bad gameplay because I had all three of their backs.”

Jeremy does have one regret. After Jeremy, Nikki, 40, and Ciara, 28, were put in coffins before the Traitors chose who to murder, they were given the chance to plead their case. Jeremy surprised his fellow contestants when he said he would help the Traitors if he was kept around — despite his status as a Faithful.

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“It was a twist that I wasn’t prepared for. I didn’t think I was going to be in there right away. I go in and then I’m like, ‘OK, one of these other two are Traitors.’ So I’m running that through my mind, and then [host Alan Cumming] tells us the rules of what’s going to happen,” he recalled. “A lot of stuff is going on. I said that I would help the Traitors if they save me.”

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Jeremy continued: “As soon as I say it, I’m like, ‘Damn, I shouldn’t have said that. Now if they do save me now I have to go and fix it with 20 other people right now.’ It was a lot going on. Then as soon as I was out of the coffin, I thought how I should have said, ‘I don’t talk much, but I did name one person that if I’m gone tomorrow, that person is the Traitor.'”

Jeremy later realized he should have stuck to not speaking too much at the beginning of the season.

“I do a lot of listening and watching. I wish I did that a little bit more,” he said before sharing a story about how his game plan shifted. “That’s how we work in Survivor. We get alliances and I usually don’t do that in my survival game. I would go to each one individually and talk to them [but not in groups]. I think I just talked too much, that’s all.”

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But when it comes to Boston Rob, 48, Jeremy doesn’t think he would have had any success even if he tried a different approach, adding, “I played with Rob before on Survivor and I wanted to work with him on The Traitors. … But he never wanted to work with me, ever. So coming into this, I was like, ‘Let’s work together.’ And that’s who he is. He doesn’t want to work with me. So he doesn’t play well and he doesn’t share his toys.”

Jeremy still had a great time watching Boston Rob turn on Bob the Drag Queen, 38, even though the Traitors were on the same team.

“I thought it was great television. If they kept me — if Bob kept me — I would’ve been on Bob’s side,” Jeremy told Us. “I would’ve fought for Bob. I just think I was gone too soon, and I think it was a bad decision. If I waited one more [challenge] and that happened, it would’ve blown open the game and I would’ve been off and running.”

New episodes of The Traitors will be released on Peacock Thursdays until March 6.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

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Chrishell Stause ‘Would Have Died’ to Have Glam in the 'Traitors' Castle

17 January 2025 at 12:24
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Chrishell Stause wishes there was one change in the Traitors castle.

Stause, 43, exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about what went on behind the scenes of the season three of the murder-mystery show, sharing that the cast was responsible for their own hair and makeup. “I would’ve died to have glam in the castle, but [host] Alan [Cumming] [did] not allow us to,” the TV personality said.

“At least with Selling Sunset, you get to sit in a chair and have glam,” she added.

While Stause was her own hair and makeup artist, she still slayed. One of her most talked-about looks was a pink Balmain dress with black polka-dots, also worn by Margot Robbie, Gisele Bündchen and Alix Earle. The frock featured long sleeves, shoulder pads, a plunging neckline and rose details at the hip and bust.

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Stause made the look her own with platform black sandals and a voluminous half-up coif. She also got a chance to show off her makeup skills and donned a full beat, including long lashes, bronzed cheeks and pink lips.

Stause further compared Selling Sunset to Peacock’s The Traitors to Us, sharing she got super into the murder mystery game — despite running on little sleep.

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“We’re filming from 8 a.m. to the latest — I got home one time at 2:00 a.m,” she told Us. Although she was waking up bright and early to film challenges for the show, Stause still got glammed up and dressed to the nines.

“Obviously, I absolutely loved the experience, and it’s one of those things where you’re just dying not to leave,” she said. “In the game, I loved it. Anyone would be heartbroken to leave. But that being said, your body is so tired too.”

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Compared to Selling Sunset, Stause still found The Traitors less taxing. “Even though I had no sleep and I didn’t have my phone, I still would rather someone go after me in that way and not go after my actual family and friends,” she said, noting that with Selling Sunset, she’s subject to online criticism surrounding her personal life. “Selling Sunset is more stressful.” Then again, at least there’s glam!

9 Winter Skincare Saviors to Combat Seasonal Dryness

17 January 2025 at 12:16

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The chilly weather can indicate the perfect time to refresh our skincare arsenals. Sure, we have those tried-and-true products we refuse to replace, but a substantial dip in temperature pushes Us to nurture our face and body with more protective and heavy formulas.

Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Dr. Michelle Henry emphasizes the importance of choosing certain consistencies and ingredients. The NYC-based doctor explains: “Thick, rich moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin [help] really protect the skin from the dry, cold air.” Another lesser-known reason to use the proper formulas: They work to shield skin against the “[drying] warm air that we use indoors.”

Henry also specified two products we should be using every day. “Switch to a hydrating cleanser and absolutely do not forget sunscreen,” she preached. The reason for the latter may surprise you: “The strength of a UV light is independent of the temperature in the air, so just because the temperature is cooler does not mean the UV strength is weaker, and it’s often when I see some of the worst burns!”

Ready to rebuild your bathroom cabinet? Same.

Below, 9 of the best beauty products to add to your routine this winter — from a shine-boosting lip treatment from Scarlett Johansson’s The Outset to a vitamin-rich cream that locks in moisture and leads to radiant results.

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Dealing with itchiness and flakes on your scalp? Less humidity in the air can result in moisture loss. Moroccanoil’s Dry Scalp Treatment is made with skin-soothing and vitamin-rich agents (like argan and geranium oils), plus gently exfoliating salicylic acid, which can aid in alleviating dryness. 

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The lack of moisture due to lower humidity and temperature can cause the face to appear less radiant and smooth. Keep an eye out for niacinamide and pro-vitamin B5 on labels — two agents infused in Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Power Recovery — to assist in improving luminosity and texture. 

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Moisturizing the décolletage is just as important as moisturizing the face — especially since the area is delicate and oftentimes exposed. Mario Badescu’s Vitamin A-D-E Neck Cream can help pack on the hydration and in turn, diminish the appearance of fine lines.

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Harsh external elements can lead to lips feeling far from supple. Try developing a habit of using a skin-barrier-supporting balm, such as The Outset Lip Oasis Glossy Treatment. The popular pick from Johansson’s skincare brand houses humectants and emollients — including squalane and lactic acid — to attract and bind in moisture.

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Notice keratosis pilaris — a common condition that results in bumpy skin — on the back of arms more so during the chilly season? The La Roche-Posay Lipikar Urea 10% Roughness Smoothing Lotion is one example of a nutritive blend that works to remove dead cells while still protecting the skin. Two hero ingredients: allantoin and urea.

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Especially during the colder months,  chapped skin and  inflammatory conditions, like eczema, are prone to flare up. Reparative agents, such as petrolatum and hyaluronic acid, help soothe irritation and extreme dryness — and they’re both found in the CeraVe Healing Ointment.
 

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Over-cleansing your hands (and unfortunately, sometimes with harsh soaps) may keep germs at bay, but may cause the skin to look and feel less than pleasant. Formulas with antioxidant-loaded butters will deliver intense hydration. (We love Drunk Elephant’s new Therabu Buttered Reparative Hand Cream.)

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From ultra-hot showers to the cold wind, our legs — particularly knees and ankles — require extra moisture. Heavy hitters that feel butter will be your go-to fixes, especially ones with skin-softening hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Trust us: You can’t go wrong with Tula Skincare’s Take Care + Nourish Advanced Hydration Body Moisturizer.

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Tired of that rugged feeling on your heels? Smooth out roughness with a generous amount of Dr Teal’s Shea Enriched Foot Cream, which is laced with shea butter, aloe vera and Epsom salt. Head to toe hydration, indeed.

Jason Derulo and Nora Fatehi Reveal When They Feel Sexiest

17 January 2025 at 12:14

Jason Derulo and Nora Fatehi have combined forces for a brand new song that will make you want to hit the dance floor. 

The “Ridin’ Solo” singer, 35, joined the international songstress, 32, on the single “Snake,” a dance anthem that combines East Asian, Indian and Western pop influences. Derulo exclusively told Us Weekly that the connection between the two singers was “pretty instant.” 

“We had a rehearsal the day before the shoot, and that was our first time meeting each other,” Derulo says. “I really feel like on that first day, after a few minutes, we locked right in, and the chemistry was pretty instant.”

Fatehi echoes Derulo’s sentiments, explaining that the pair “matched each other’s energy” and “got each other’s sense of humor right away.” She also shared that she and Derulo bonded over the choreography in the music video, which was done by India’s Rajit Dev. In the video for “Snake,” Derulo can be seen showing off some new dance moves that he learned from Fatehi — including the song’s signature “snake dance.” 

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“Nora is really good at belly dancing,” Derulo shares. “She does these incredible moves with her body that resemble a snake, and she wanted me to learn the snake dance. When I first saw it, I was like, ‘There’s no way I’m doing it.’ But she convinced me, and you can see it in the music video. How’d I do?” 

Fatehi adds, “He was so synchronized with me, and I was amazed. He’s an incredible dancer, but this is not an easy move.”  

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Inspired by Fatehi’s Bollywood songs and produced by Tommy Brown, “Snake” features a catchy hook that “makes it easy for people worldwide to sing along, regardless of language,” according to Fatehi. Directed by Abderrafia Elabdioui and filmed in Morocco, the video brings an element of sex appeal, which begs the question: when do Derulo and Fatehi feel their sexiest? 

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“I feel the sexiest right after a workout, after I get in a good pump,” Derulo reveals.
“I feel like my body is at its best, and that’s when I feel sexiest and most confident.” 

As for Fatehi, she channels her inner sexy when she’s performing.  

“I feel the sexiest when I’m in my element on stage, in front of the camera, and when I’m moving my body with the music!” Fatehi shares. “There’s something about expressing yourself with music that is so liberating!”

“Snake” is available worldwide on all major streaming platforms.

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Aaron Rodgers Says Ayahuasca Ceremonies Helped Him Prep for L.A. Wildfires

17 January 2025 at 12:05
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Aaron Rodgers has his rich history of spiritual healing to thank for preserving his mental state as wildfires continue to ravage southern California. 

Rodgers, 41, owns a home in Malibu, an area that was greatly impacted by the fires that have caused devastation across the region and killed at least 27 people. 

During a Wednesday, January 16 appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers revealed his home had lost power, but was still standing. 

“I’ve been dealing with trying to protect my house over here,” Rodgers told McAfee, 37. “My house is fine. I’m not in the areas that have been affected. But it’s been a weird time for so many people that live down here. Friends of mine have lost houses. A number of friends in the [Pacific] Palisades lost their homes.”

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Rodgers also said “a number of friends in Pasadena” and “friends near Runyon Canyon” had been impacted by the fires. 

When asked if the tragedy had “changed the perspective” surrounding his NFL future, Rodgers couldn’t help but chuckle. 

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“Listen, I’ve sat in a hole in the ground in Nowheresville, Oregon, and I’ve sat in numerous ayahuasca ceremony circles, so I’ve done a lot of contemplating in my time and gotten some good perspective adjustments over the years,” Rodgers said. “This is nothing that changes my perspective, other than it’s heartbreaking.”

Ayahuasca is a psychedelic with roots in Indigenous cultures, made by boiling a mixture of plants and most often served in tea form. Rodgers has made a series of trips to Costa Rica over the years to participate in traditional ayahuasca ceremonies, which he detailed in his 2024 Netflix docuseries, Enigma

Rodgers is coming off a disappointing season as quarterback for the New York Jets, which saw the team finish 5-12 after entering the year with Super Bowl aspirations. Neither the Jets or Rodgers have indicated if they will reunite next season. 

In the immediate future, Rodgers hopes the narrative surrounding the fires begins to shift to all of the communities impacted. 

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“A lot of the attention has gone to so many celebrities who lost their houses,” Rodgers argued. “There’s some affluent areas in both the Palisades and some of those areas in Malibu that got affected. But there’s a lot of other people, just your average, great southern California folks who lost everything, as well.”

He added, “It’s gonna be tough to rebuild. Anybody who’s ever tried to build a freakin’ structure in southern California knows how ridiculous just trying to get a freakin’ permit to build anything is.”

Ultimately, Rodgers counted himself as one of the lucky ones, saying, “What I’ve had to go through is nothing.”

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

Jamie Foxx Through the Years: 'In Living Color' and Beyond

17 January 2025 at 12:02

Jamie Foxx got his start in sketch comedy before becoming an Oscar-winning actor.

Foxx began playing the piano at a young age, going on to perform and lead the choir at New Hope Baptist Church in his hometown of Terrell, Texas. As a teenager, he excelled in basketball and football before choosing to study musical and performing arts composition at United States International University in California.

On a dare, Foxx gave his first stand-up comedy performance at an open mic night in 1989. Two years later, he joined the cast of In Living Color, a sketch comedy series that also featured Jim Carrey, Kim and Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier.

Foxx remained on In Living Color from season 3 to season 5 before landing his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show. He was a co-creator of the WB show, which aired from 1996 to 2001.

In his romantic life, Foxx has never married but has maintained several high-profile relationships. He welcomed daughter Corinne in 1994 with ex Connie Kline and daughter Anelise in 2008 with former girlfriend Kristin Grannis. Foxx also dated Katie Holmes from 2013 to 2019.

In April 2023, Corinne and her family asked for prayers after Foxx suffered an undisclosed medical emergency. The following year, Foxx revealed that he had a stroke.

Scroll down for a look back at Foxx’s career highlights over the years:

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Foxx landed his career breakthrough on the sketch comedy series In Living Color.
 

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After In Living Color ended, the actor scored his own sitcom titled The Jamie Foxx Show. Beauvais — now known for her turn on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills — costarred alongside Foxx.  
 

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One of Foxx's earliest film roles was Bunz in the buddy comedy Booty Call, which also starred In Living Color alum Tommy Davidson.
 

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Foxx's performance in the sports drama Any Given Sunday helped his star continue to rise. Two years later, he played Muhammad Ali's assistant trainer in the biopic Ali with Will Smith in the titular role.

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The Texas native earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of music legend Ray Charles in Ray. He won the Oscar for best actor at the 77th annual Academy Awards and a Golden Globe.

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Three more films — Breakin' All the Rules, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story and Collateral — coincided with the release of Ray. Foxx earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for Collateral the same year he won best actor.

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Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black and more starred with Foxx in the biographical war drama Jarhead. One year later, Foxx appeared in Miami Vice and Dreamgirls. 

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Foxx won his first Grammy for "Blame It" featuring T-Pain in the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category. It was his ninth career nomination.
 

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Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained starred Foxx as a slave who is freed to help a bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz) take down criminals. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kerry Washington rounded out the cast.

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Us confirmed in March 2015 that Foxx had been quietly dating Holmes for two years. They attended the Met Gala together for the first time in May 2019, three months before Us confirmed their split. 

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The White House Down actor publicly mourned the death of his younger sister, DeOndra Dixon, who had Down syndrome and competed in the Special Olympics as a child. "My heart is shattered into a million pieces," he wrote via Instagram in October. 

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Seven years after his appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Foxx reprised his comic book character — Maxwell "Max" Dillon/Electro — in Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Corinne announced in April that her father was hospitalized for an unspecified health scare. "Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time," she noted in a statement.
Amid his recovery, Foxx took to social media in May to tell fans: "Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed."

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Foxx opened up about his health scare in his Netflix special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… which premiered in December 2024. He revealed he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke after experiencing a bad headache.

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The actor returned to the silver screen for his new movie Back in Action which also starred Cameron Diaz. The duo attended the red carpet in Berlin together.

Dani Austin Returns to Instagram to Detail 3rd Birth, Reveals Baby’s Name

17 January 2025 at 11:40
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In November 2024, at the tail end of her third pregnancy, social media influencer and Divi owner Dani Austin left social media indefinitely.

Prior to her Instagram hiatus, Austin told her 2.3 million followers that she needed to take her “first ever” social media break — and she remained off the platform for two months.

On Monday, January 13, Austin returned to Instagram with a video showing her at 39 weeks pregnant, believing she was in labor.

At the start of the video, she joked about the hiatus, saying she would discuss where she’s been in due time.

The video continued, showing Austin jumping on her two oldest kids’ trampoline, doing a puzzle, asking her kids if they were hoping for a brother or a sister and taking shots of hot sauce.

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Austin and her husband, Jordan Ramirez, had made the decision to wait until birth to learn the sex of their child.

A day later, Austin shared another video, this time on their way to the hospital.

In the video, she and Jordan joked about a fight they had the day before where Austin uninvited him into the delivery room. “She literally said I wasn’t invited to the labor room,” he said.

The third video came on Wednesday, January 15, showing Austin in her delivery room. By the end of the video, Austin was a mom of three.

A day later, they revealed they had welcomed an 8 pound, 1 ounce baby boy.

“We need to figure out baby names. Honestly, I only thought it was going to be a girl so I only have girl names,” Austin quipped in the video.

Alongside the first pictures of their son, she revealed the name they officially settled on, writing, “Meet Summit West Ramirez.”

“Mothering you is mothering me,” she continued. “Through mothering you, God is healing me in ways I never thought possible.”

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