It might be cold outside, but soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is heating up fans’ Instagram feeds for Christmas.
“Merry Christmas, everyone!” Ronaldo, 39, captioned a new post on Tuesday, December 24. The athlete was shirtless in the image, showing off his chiseled physique while standing outside in the snow.
Ronaldo stood on a deck, which was adorned with holiday-themed twinkle lights. It’s unclear exactly where Ronaldo is celebrating the end of the year, but his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, previously shared a glimpse of their family vacation in Laponia, Finland.
Ronaldo’s thirst trap comes one day after he shared a photo of himself riding a snowmobile with one of his kids. Both the soccer star and his child were bundled up with face masks and helmets but threw their thumbs up at the camera.
Ronaldo is a father of five: Cristiano Jr., 14, Alana, 8, twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 7, Bella, 2. Two of Ronaldo’s children — Eva Marie and Mateo — were born via surrogate. Rodriguez, 30, gave birth to Alana and Bella, the younger of whom had a twin brother named Ángel who died after birth.
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the couple wrote via Instagram at the time. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
They added, “We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
While Ronaldo is not shy when it comes to sharing his kids via social media, the athlete has spoken candidly about choosing not to identify the mother of his eldest son, Cristiano Jr.
“People speculate I was with this girl or another, or there was a surrogate mother,” he said during a November 2015 interview. “When Cristiano is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son, but I am not going to say because people want me to say.”
Cheers, dear reader! The holiday season is here and Amazon is treating Us to the gift that keeps on giving. Weeks after the ‘Zon offered massive Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, the retailer is back with another savings event. The Amazon winter sale is in full swing and you need to check it out ASAP!
You can save big on everything from beauty tools, air purifiers and big-ticket items like the Google Pixel 8A. If you’re on the hunt for new fashion essentials to add to your wardrobe this winter, you’re in luck. We rounded up bestselling fashion essentials that are secretly on sale.
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“Yes, I did get to talk to her, which was an unforgettable experience,” a fan named Carley shared via TikTok on Monday, December 23. “It was a very short interaction, but I’ll never forget it.”
As the Chiefs took on the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, December 21, Carley was able to grab the attention of Swift, 35.
“I had a custom jersey on,” she explained. “It was an 87 jersey but instead of Kelce on the nameplate, it said ‘Karma.’ I had it all bedazzled and everything. Once I got her to see that, she did a little jaw drop and said, ‘So cute. I love it!’”
This past weekend was no different when she showed up in a faux fur jacket from Charlotte Simone, a Chanel bucket hat and knee-high Manolo Blahnik black boots.
While Swift attended the game in a suite with her parents, Andrea and Scott, and Kelce’s parents, Donna and Ed, Carley revealed that the singer blended in with all the other Chiefs fans.
“She really is just like a fan when she’s there, which is so cool,” Carley explained in her TikTok video. “There was a bad call, for example, and she was talking about the ref and how he was at previous games. We had this eye roll at each other like, ‘What are these refs thinking’ kind of thing. It was cool to have those human interactions with her as you’d have with any other Chiefs fan.”
For Swifites wondering what it’s really like to sit just rows in front of Swift on game day, Carley revealed the venue’s security checked everyone’s tickets and had a few requests.
“We were asked to not ask for pictures because it would start a swarm,” she said. “Don’t pass anything through the window.”
Ultimately, the guidance didn’t prevent Carley from scoring on game day. In addition to interacting with Swift, the Chiefs fan watched her team beat the Texans. Their next game will be against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, December 25.
“Overall, it was literally a perfect day,” Carley said. “I will remember it forever.”
PK Kemsley is setting the record straight on his sobriety journey after his estranged wife, Dorit Kemsley, claimed his drinking contributed to their separation.
“I was shocked, disappointed, and upset at what Dorit had to say,” PK, 57, confessed during the Tuesday, December 24, episode of Bravo’s “Hot Mic” podcast. “First of all, I’m really proud and public about my sobriety, and I’m 12 months in two weeks.”
PK noted that he’s had a “very emotional, tough journey” to get sober, so it surprised him that Dorit, 48, took a jab at that part of his life during the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 premiere, which aired in September.
During the episode, Dorit broke the news to her castmates that she and PK had separated after nine years of marriage. (Dorit, who shares kids Jagger, 10, and Phoenix, 8, with PK, publicly revealed the news in May.)
She also alleged that PK was “pouring alcohol on his” problems within their marriage before they parted ways. “It got very very very toxic,” Dori told Erika Jayne, claiming that PK was a “full-blown alcoholic.”
PK denied the allegations on Tuesday explaining that people “don’t necessarily realize how this disease has got you until you work out that you actually have this disease, and many people unfortunately don’t work it out and don’t get better.”
He noted that as you get older, alcoholism “becomes progressive” and it gets worse, which Dorit couldn’t comprehend since she never struggled with the illness.
“Dorit’s lack of understanding about sobriety is not her fault,” PK said. “She hasn’t invested in it, and it’s not something — she hasn’t worked a program and hasn’t done what I’ve done.”
He revealed, “There is no fully blown alcoholic. You’re either an alcoholic or you’re not.”
Despite not liking what Dorit called him on RHOBH, he confessed his alcoholism did have “an element of responsibility in relation to the breakdown of our marriage.” He further claimed it was “just a component” not the only cause.
“The truth is, if you understand the disease, alcoholism is a symptom. It’s not a cause,” PK continued. “So the reality is you have to get to what the cause was underneath. So it’s just not as simple as to say, ‘He was a fully blown alcoholic. That’s why we’re separated.’”
Dorit and PK’s marriage woes have been highlighted on RHOBH for several seasons, but during the season 13 reunion, which aired in February, she revealed that PK was in fact sober. However, their union broke down in the months that followed.
Paul ‘PK’ Kemsley and Dorit Kemsley.
During the season 14 premiere she said there was “no catastrophic event” that caused the eventual separation.
Dorit later teased what’s to come on the season, exclusively telling Us Weekly in November, “Things don’t stay amicable between PK and I, and it was a big shock to me.” She noted when they filmed, they had “just separated,” so fans will see “that journey” from start to finish.
PK agreed with his estranged wife, explaining on the podcast that he can tell how “unhappy” and “emotionally distraught” she was when watching the episodes back.
That being said, PK confessed he didn’t like how Dorit claimed she “stood by me” during bankruptcies, gambling debts and DUIs.
“The bankruptcy and all the gambling debts were well before I met her,” he told listeners. “I’ve recovered from everything. I haven’t gambled since 2008. I don’t drink. Do you know what I mean? The bankruptcy was 2010, 2009 during the credit crunch. All of that was past history.”
PK added that seeing Dorit talk about the “darkest times in my life” has been “difficult to watch.”
“I’m in full blown recovery. That’s the term: ‘full blown.’ That’s where it should be used,” he quipped. “I’m [in] full blown recovery, so it is tough to watch. It is a period in time and it brings a lot back.”
PK insisted he’s “not angry” but he did “struggle” with the season 14 premiere. “I never thought that us two, who are the tightest couple in the f—ing world, would ever be in a position where I’m watching this woman I love, the mother of my kids talking negatively about me on a TV show. It’s just unusual. It’s an unusual concept.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.
If your New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to eat a little healthier, a juicer can help you get more fruits and veggies into your day — which is a great start. We’re not alone in loving fresh juice; celebs like Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow are also devotees (Stewart swears by one daily!). After a season of spirited eggnog, cookies and pies, it’ll be a refreshing and welcome twist to your routine. Luckily, we spotted a juicer deal too good not to share, especially because it’s from one our favorite home brands.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore has a cult following for its stylish, accessibly priced, small kitchen appliances and home decor. While juicers can be pricey, right now, there’s a deal on a bestselling juicer that is too good to pass up! It is normally priced at $79, but right now, the blue color option is just $38, and the white option is a few bucks more. At this price, you might even want to stash one or two for a future gift!
With a powerful 1,000-watt motor, this juicer has plenty of functionality and can juice citrus, vegetables, leafy greens, and more. It has a generous one-liter BPA-free juice jug, so you can make enough for everyone in your home. Even better, the detachable parts are dishwasher-safe, making clean-up a breeze. Plus, there’s nothing like the incredible taste of just-made fresh juice. Once you try it, you won’t want store-bought!
Shoppers are sold on this little machine. One happy review says, “I love everything about it! It’s juicers that cost so much more that you have to cut the fruit up first. This makes sure I get all my fruits and vegetables without the struggle! You don’t have to cut the fruit up into small pieces first. This is the best thing that I have purchased from Walmart, I must say because it’s helping me to better my life one day at a time!”
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The most wonderful time of year may actually be Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale. The end-of-season savings are so rich that it’s hard to pick out just a few items to shop, so we decided to gather some of the best beauty deals for you. Fan favorites like Kiehl’s, Clinique, Estée Lauder, and so many more are selling sets and staples at some of the lowest prices of the year.
Whether looking to find a new holy grail product or want to restock your beauty arsenal, scroll on to shop the 16 best deals to pamper yourself all season long — all while knowing you got fantastic savings!
Best Perfume and Home Fragrance Deals from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
1. Clinique Happy Duo Fragrance Set: Score a fantastic deal on one of the most popular fragrances. Happy has notes of uplifting grapefruit and bergamot, along with white florals to put you in a sunny state of mind — $60 (regularly $85) at Nordstrom!
3. Ellis Brooklyn ROM-COM Fragrance Gift Set: A wonderful way to try four bestselling fragrances, like the light-scented Florist and lactonic Vanilla Milk (two editor favorites), this set is also very giftable for perfume lovers — $88 (regularly $110) at Nordstrom!
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Best Makeup Deals from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
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Best Haircare Deals from the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
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Yes, Powell has been in Hollywood for years, but nothing solidifies heartthrob status for an actor quite like wearing a white T-shirt while it rains or shotgunning a beer on stage with Luke Combs (a special thank you to the summer blockbuster Twisters for allowing Us to have both iconic moments.)
The actor famously made his onscreen debut in the 2003 movie Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. From there he starred in some small, but notable roles, like Chad Radwell in the short-lived — but totally epic — series Scream Queens or the swoon worthy Charliein Netflix’s Set It Up. Fans can argue (and they will) that Powell’s breakout role came as Jake “Hangman” Seresin in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, but it wasn’t until this year that he became a true household name.
“That’s the funniest part about this moment,” Powell told The Hollywood Reporter in May when reflecting on his career. “I’ve worked really hard for a long time, putting things together and just trying to get them in shape enough for people to give a s—. Then you get to a place where people are just like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’ and suddenly you’re playing musical chairs with yourself. You’re like, ‘Wait, do I sit in all these chairs right now?’”
The Texas native will, no doubt, continue to sit anywhere he wants in Hollywood, especially as his star continue to rise. 2024 might have been his year but Powell is just getting started.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown why Us was obsessed with Powell this year:
Overall Sex Appeal
Glen Powell in ‘Twisters.’
Powell posed shirtless for Men’s Healthin November 2023, and we definitely thought it couldn’t get better than that — until Hit Man was released on Netflix. The streaming service turned up the heat as summer was starting with Powell’s onscreen sex montage with costar Adria Arjona.
Two months later, Powell put on his cowboy hat and proved their ain’t no love in Oklahoma, unless you’re starring alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in a movie about tornados. Twisters put Powell’s sex appeal on full display, and this time, the actor kept his shirt on the entire time. He’s just a real movie star and that’s all Us has to say about that.
Life as a Dog Dad
Glen Powell.
If Powell’s looks aren’t good enough, his old terrier poodle mix named Brisket (@hotbrisket on Instagram) might seal the deal. While filming Twisters, the actor adopted his now-famous pup who has even gotten his own magazine cover. Vogue became “Dogue” this past August and Brisket was, of course, featured.
“Brisket’s best quality, I would say, is his ability to snuggle,” Powell gushed of his pup. “If there’s any shape on your body that is remotely cuddle-able, he will figure it out, whether it’s the top of your head, neck, hips, or feet. He is just built for snuggles.”
Anyone familiar with Powell’s social media footprint knows Brisket is built for thirst traps too.
No. 1 Son
Glen Powell (R) and his parents Cyndy Powell (C) and Glen Powell, Sr. (L).
Powell has attempted to put his parents, Cyndy and Glen Sr., in every one of his projects and 2024 was no different. They returned to the big screen for this year’s Twisters — Powell’s big blockbuster hit of the summer — as a couple sitting behind Powell and costar Daisy Edgar-Jones during a rodeo sequence.
“They have some very good screen time, and they’re in the cowboy hats and the boots and the whole get-up,” Powell told Us in July. “They look great. I mean, obviously, they’re from Texas. So, they should look very comfortable in that look, but they nailed it.”
In addition to their endless cameos, Cyndy and Glen Sr. have also been known to show up and support Glen whenever possible — and often show fans exactly where Powell gets his sense of humor. At the May premiere of his Netflix film Hit Man, the duo hilariously followed the actor around with huge signs that read, “Stop trying to make Glen Powell happen” and “It’s never gonna happen.”
“I think that’s maybe the greatest gift that my parents gave me is never, never making me sit in things I didn’t want to sit in and letting me chase the passions I wanted to chase no matter what,” Powell told Us of his parents supporting his career over the years. “When I discovered movies, that’s all I wanted to do. And it didn’t matter the schedule. I would, like, wake up thinking about it and I wake up talking about it. So I just am really grateful for my parents for not trying to deter me from a job that has such a low success rate, which I think a lot of parents do.”
Showing love and appreciation for your — very cool — parents no matter how famous you get? Totally sexy.
Costar Chemistry
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones.
Powell told Entertainment Weekly in June that when it comes to on screen chemistry, “It either is or isn’t. There’s no way to force it.” And while that might be true, Powell seemingly hasn’t met a costar he doesn’t have “it” with in spades.
From his time on Scream Queens with Nick Jonas to his rom-com Anyone But You with Sydney Sweeney, Powell has always sizzled on screen with his costars — but the sparks he created in 2024 with Twisters and Hit Man leading ladies Edgar-Jones and Arjona were maybe the most intense of all.
“The basis of it is, ‘Oh we could spend four hours together and not shut up. This is somebody that I feel incredibly comfortable with,’” Arjona told Netflix about her instant rapport with Powell. “And once you feel comfortable with someone there’s a layer of trust and respect. You free yourself and you allow that, kind of, chemistry to live.”
We love that Powell can create chemistry with anyone or anything — some would even argue he has it with storms — but it’s knowing his costars feel safe and respected on set that make him the ultimate green flag.
Lookalike Madness
Glen Powell.
Celebrity look alike contests became all the rage in 2024, with some stars — like Timothée Chalamet — showing up to the event to lend their support. While Powell was unable to appear in person when his own look alike contest was held in Austin, Texas, he was sure to send mom Cyndy to help judge in his place — and even popped up in a video to offer his winning doppelganger a special prize.
“Look, I know there is some cash and a hat at stake here, but I just want to say that the winner of today’s contest gets a personal prize from me,” Powell said in the video. “Now you may know that my parents make a cameo in every movie I make, but today, the winner of the Glen Powell lookalike contest wins their parents, or any family member of their choice, a cameo in my next movie. I am completely serious.”
That down to earth aura is exactly what makes Powell so endearing. If you ask Us, he’s everything a true movie star should be.
While some spend Christmas Day at home around the tree, many people head straight to the movie theater. Luckily, whether you need a family-friendly flick or want to get ahead on your awards season viewings, there are plenty of films to watch in cinemas on December 25.
New Movies in Theaters on Christmas Day 2024
Kid-friendly options were released earlier (more on those later), so the Christmas Day release list largely consists of R-rated flicks starring major A-Listers.
Babygirl(R) – Nicole Kidman plays a businesswoman who seemingly has it all with a husband (Antonio Banderas), two kids at home while she acts as CEO of her tech company. However, she puts everything on the line when she indulges her submissive fantasies and has an affair with her young intern (Harris Dickinson). Kidman scored a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the erotic thriller.
A Complete Unknown (R) – Timothée Chalamet plays 19-year-old Bob Dylan as he arrives in New York City and begins his meteoric rise to fame. Edward Norton, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro also star in this biopic, which is up for three Golden Globes.
Nosferatu (R) – Realtor Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) is searching for a house for the wealthy Transylvanian Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) in this remake of the 1922 short film. Thomas learns that Orlok is a vampire, and he’s taken a liking to Thomas’ wife Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp). Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin and Willem Dafoe also star.
The Fire Inside(PG-13) – This biopic follows professional boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (Ryan Destiny) as she trains for the 2012 Summer Olympics with coach Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry). She becomes the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.
The Only New Christmas Movie in Theaters This Year
While some cinemas will bring beloved Christmas classics like Love Actually and The Grinch back to theaters, there is only one new holiday film on the big screen in 2024: Red One. After Santa Claus is kidnapped, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative who joins forces with a bounty hunter and perpetual naughty lister (played by Chris Evans) to track down St. Nick. Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons, Bonnie Hunt and Kiernan Shipka also star in the flick, which is also available to stream on Prime Video.
There’s no time like Christmas vacation to catch up on your moviegoing — or to see Wicked for the third time. No judgement.
Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) – This prequel follows a young Mufasa as he befriends Taka, who fans better know as Scar. The photorealistic animated film has a star-studded cast that includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3(PG) – Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz), Knuckles (voiced by Keanu Reeves) and Tails (voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey) reunite to battle Shadow (voiced by Idris Elba) in this threequel. Jim Carrey also returns as Dr. Ivo Robotnik while Krysten Ritter, James Marsden, Shemar Moore and Tika Sumpter round out the live-action cast.
Kraven the Hunter (PG-13) – Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Marvel villain Nikolai Kravinoff in this origin story, which explains how his own father sets him on the road to vengeance. Ariana DeBose and Russell Crowe also star.
Queer (R) – Daniel Craig scored a Golden Globe nod for his role as an American veteran who dodges his drug charges by fleeing to Mexico City in the 1950s. He becomes infatuated with a handsome young fellow American (Drew Starkey), who shows the older man what he has been missing. The movie, based on William S. Burroughs‘ 1985 novella, has plenty of Oscar buzz.
Wicked (PG-13) – Let’s hold space for this epic origin story for The Wicked Witch of the West. Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh star in the blockbuster, which scored four Golden Globe nods and is expected to get more recognition throughout awards season.
Gladiator II (R) – Set 16 years after the death of Maximus in 2000’s Gladiator, the sequel follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), who watched his uncle kill Maximus. After his wife is killed, he is taken as a prisoner of war and forced to enter the Colosseum. He must not only battle his opponents but fight to bring real change to Rome. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Denzel Washington also star.
Jason Kelce just made a playful nod to Taylor Swift — and her favorite number — on the latest episode of “New Heights.”
“It’s the holidays and our friends at Accelerator are hooking the holidays up. When you go to Accelerator.com and use code Pop1387 you can get a case of orange ice-pop for only $13.87,” Jason, 37, said during a sponsored segment on the Tuesday, December 24, episode of his and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. “I wonder what the 13 is for?”
While Jason knows the 87 is a direct nod to Travis’ jersey number for the Kansas City Chiefs, the retired Eagles player couldn’t help but tease his little brother.
“It’s probably because it’s my favorite number, right?” Jason jokingly asked, while Travis, 35, haphazardly agreed before pointing out that “Friday the 13th was a few weeks ago,” which was Swift’s 35th birthday.
While Jason previously repped No. 13 during his youth sports days, Swifties know all too well that 13 holds a special place in Swift’s heart. In addition to being her birthdate, it’s been the pop star’s lucky number over the years and has been featured as an Easter Egg on multiple occasions.
Since Travis and Swift started dating in summer 2023, both Jason and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end have made not-so-subtle references to Swift and her lucky number on their podcast. The first time they mentioned No. 13, was when Travis and Jason traveled to London in June — the same time Swift was performing at Wembley Stadium — and recorded an episode from a bar that resembled Philadelphia. During the broadcast, the brothers enjoyed a beer that was brought out by a bar manager who donned a uniform bearing the No. 13 — and Travis noticed instantly.
“Jessi, are you wearing 13 as your lucky number?” he asked, which she confirmed.
Travis noted that he also “know[s] someone” with the same lucky number. Jason chimed in that 13 used to also be his favorite number and wore it when he played hockey as a kid.
“13 plus 87, I’m just sayin’, it works,” Travis teased before raising a glass with his brother.
In addition to Travis paying homage to his girlfriend’s favorite digit, she has also rocked 87 — especially when attending Chiefs games. Swift has donned jewelry, a Santa hat and even a puffer coat designed by Kristin Juszczyk with Travis’ number on it.
Reynolds, 48, posted a video on Tuesday, December 24, asking fans for donations to the SickKids Hospital. The actor also shared that he and Lively, 37, are “matching any donation” up to $500,000 before Christmas Eve comes to an end.
“This organization is a sanctuary for so many kids and their parents traversing the unimaginable,” Reynolds wrote, thanking director Bryan Rowland for helping with the holiday charity campaign commercial, which was released earlier this month.
Reynolds also gave a shout-out to Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter, who is also in the advertisement, before praising his daughter’s hard work. “Thank you to my daughter for being such a good person despite your dad asking you to swear (for a good cause),” the Deadpool & Wolverine star shared.
The commercial, released on December 12, showed Reynolds and Inez reprising their respective roles as Deadpool and Kidpool to discuss the importance of raising money for the SickKids Hospital.
“Benevolence is thirsty work,” Reynolds said in character, noting that his next goal is to “eliminate” sick children.
Misunderstanding her dad’s statement, Inez as Kidpool responded: “Oh, dude, that’s so f—ed up.”
Reynolds’ Deadpool clarified, “No. We’re eliminating the sickness by encouraging people to donate.”
Inez made her first appearance as Kidpool in Deadpool & Wolverine, which premiered in July. (Reynolds and Lively also share daughters James, 9, Betty, 5, and son Olin, born in February 2023.)
“Only costar I argued with,” the actor shared via X, posting a photo of himself in costume next to Kidpool. “Most people think Kidpool is the dirtiest. But she’s also pretty good at backtalk and never taking out the trash. #DeadpoolAndWolverine.”
The majority of Reynolds and Lively’s family made an appearance in the movie. Olin played a character named Babypool and Lively stayed masked as Lady Deadpool. While Betty wasn’t on screen, she was credited as “Hugh Jackman Wrangler” in the film.
“They’re all kind of in love with Uncle Hughy over here, so that worked out pretty well,” Reynolds told Extra of his kids in July. “He got attacked by Betty backstage, who thinks she has claws, so she goes at him. I have to actually give her a little tiny time-out.”
“The cutest thing about watching was that Ellie was watching at the end of the movie and got blushed on the cheeks,” Kylie, 32, shared on the Tuesday, December 24, episode of the “New Heights” podcast. “She was so excited and the next day, she told me, ‘Mom, that cute boy who played the drums? Will you show me a picture of him?’”
After googling Sam from Love Actually — whose stepfather Daniel is played by Liam Neeson — Kylie found a photo of actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster that left their 3-year-old daughter “giggling.”
In addition to Ellie, Jason, 37, and Kylie are also parents to Wyatt, 5, and 22-month-old Bennett. They are expecting their fourth child in 2025.
When Travis Kelce laughed at the idea of his nieces watching Love Actually at such a young age, Kylie clarified that they didn’t watch every story line play out.
“They only saw the end,” she said with a laugh. “They almost saw the boobs but I warned Jason. He sped it up.”
Released in 2003, Love Actually features nine intertwined stories that examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects all individuals — love. Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and the late Alan Rickman are just some of the actors who make up the star-studded cast.
“I think it’s lovely,” Kylie said when sharing her review of the film. “It could be my ADHD that makes me like this movie so much because it’s a bunch of small stories in one big movie and it hops around a lot. That’s helpful for me.”
In comparison, Jason suggested it “might be the worst Christmas movie I’ve ever seen.”
“I don’t even know if it’s up for debate,” he added. “There was zero Christmas spirit.”
Travis, 35, added, “I didn’t feel Christmas at all during the movie. I enjoyed the movie, I just didn’t understand how much it really tied into Christmas.”
When Kylie suggested the movie was more about romance, Jason wasn’t buying it.
“Let me tell you,” he replied. “If Love Actually is about romance, I do not understand romance.”
Luckily, Jason won’t have much time to enjoy any movies on Christmas Day. Instead, the ESPN analyst will likely be watching his brother and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, December 25.
Sophie Hediger, an Olympic snowboarder who competed for Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics, has died in an avalanche. She was 26 years old.
Hediger’s death was confirmed by the Swiss-Ski Federation on Tuesday, December 24.
“We are stunned and our thoughts are with Sophie’s family, to whom we express our deepest condolences,” Swiss-Ski Federation CEO Walter Reusser said in a statement. “For the Swiss Ski family, the tragic death of Sophie Hediger has cast a dark shadow over the Christmas holidays. We are immeasurably sad. We will keep an honorable memory of Sophie.”
According to the Federation, Hediger was swept up in an avalanche on Monday, December 23 in the Swiss mountain resort town of Arosa.
Hediger grew up in Horgen, Switzerland, said the Federation, roughly 80 miles northwest of Arosa.
“A beloved hobby, came to a tragic, sudden, far too early end,” the Federation eulogized.
In accordance with Hediger’s family and “life partner,” Swiss-Ski will not be providing any additional information about her death.
According to French news outlet Le Parisien, Hediger was skiing with another person at the time of the avalanche. Hediger and her skiing partner — who was not named and whose status was not reported — were on a closed slope and leaving the mountain when the avalanche hit.
Emergency services were notified, but Hediger was not located for two hours. Attempts to resuscitate Hediger on the scene were unsuccessful.
An investigation into Hediger’s death has been launched, per the outlet.
According to Le Parisien, the risk of avalanches is currently very high in Switzerland, with heavy snowfall hitting the region over the past few days.
Hediger competed in women’s snowboard cross and mixed team snowboard cross at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
During the 2023-’24 season, Hediger achieved her first two World Cup podiums.
At the FIS Snowboard World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland in January 2024, Hediger made it to the podium for the first time.
Austin Stowell as Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Mark Harmon as NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
NCIS: Origins has introduced younger versions of key characters from the Mark Harmon series — but are there plans for more surprise appearances?
“I don’t want to give anything away with that,” showrunner David J. North told TV Insider on Tuesday, December 24, before specifically referencing Lucas Dixon’s cameo as Fornell earlier in the season. “We really wanted to keep it secret about young Fornell appearing. I think it was better that we did that.”
“People were really, really surprised. But I definitely saw on the internet there was a lot of talk after episode 6,” North recalled. “So we want to hold those, keep those close to the vest.”
North went on to explain why Fornell crossed paths with Gibbs (Austin Stowell) and Franks (Kyle Schmid) so early in their journey, adding, “My coshowrunner Gina [Lucita Monreal] and I both really think it’s poetic that Fornell appeared in the pilot of what was then Navy NCIS and to bring him in early I think was a really a no-brainer.”
He continued: “We would love to see Young Fornell come back. And stay tuned. That might be happening sooner rather than later.”
NCIS: Origins, which premiered in October, follows a young Gibbs — a role originated by Mark Harmon — years prior to the events of NCIS. The new series picks up less than a year after Gibbs’ wife and daughter were killed. During season 1, Gibbs starts a new job as a special agent at the NIS Camp Pendleton office while still dealing with the aftermath of losing his family.
Harmon made his NCIS debut as Gibbs in 2003 and played the lead role for 18 years. His final appearance aired in late 2021, and Harmon hasn’t returned to the flagship show since. He did, however, sign on to be the narrator for the prequel series and has served as an executive producer on the project alongside his eldest son, Sean Harmon.
“It’s a daunting task to recreate Gibbs and to go back and try to tell this story while being respectful to the fans and to the story line of the original show,” Stowell exclusively told Us Weekly in November. “We want to do our best job as actors, as artists, as writers and storytellers. While there could be a lot of pressure, Mark Harmon makes us feel so comfortable and he makes us feel justified in our decisions.”
The actor revealed that it didn’t take long for Harmon to share his opinion about Stowell’s performance.
“He gave it to me right away in the room,” Stowell quipped. “He was vocal about — maybe not what to do — but certainly [he was] guiding me more in terms of posture and mindset, things that I’ve learned to inhabit all the more over time.”
Harmon, however, has “never given” Stowell any notes on his acting. “He leads by example. He’s a guy who I’ve learned a lot more about being a human being than being Gibbs,” Stowell continued. “He’s been so welcoming — not just to me and not just to the rest of the cast, but the whole crew. He’s really such a wonderful leader for us because he makes everybody feel so comfortable.”
“Mark Harmon created this character that the world fell in love with. He did that for 20 years. I would be a fool not to try to take some of what he did and bring it to this version of Gibbs. But it would’ve been a mistake just to try to do an imitation of who he is as an actor and as a man that it just didn’t appeal to me to do that,” he explained. “I had to pluck out what mannerisms were going to be innate because there are certain body movements and just the way that Mark speaks. There’s a certain pacing and volume to his speaking that is so unique to who he is. I certainly tried to inhabit some of those.”
Stowell continued: “But it was more interesting to me what characteristics and what behaviors were going to be learned by Gibbs over the years. So that will be so much fun to allow those behaviors to blossom and allow the fans to see them come to life.”
NCIS: Origins airs on CBS Mondays at 10 p.m. ET and is currently streaming on Paramount+.
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Hoda Kotb’s ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman is joining in on her family’s 2024 Christmas celebrations.
“For us, our Christmas isn’t huge ‘cause it’s me, my kids, my mom, my sister, Joel,” Kotb shared on the Tuesday, December 24, episode of Today With Hoda & Jenna, which was pre-recorded. “We get together. That’s the group, and it’s kind of just a cozy Christmas. So, we’ll put out cookies tonight for Santa and the carrots. He always seems to like the cookies more.”
Kotb shares her two daughters — Haley, 7, and Hope, 5 — with Schiffman, 66. The exes quietly dated for two years before making their romance public in 2015. After adopting Haley in 2017, Schiffman popped the question to Kotb in 2019, the same year they adopted Hope. However, Kotb revealed on a January 2022 episode of Hoda & Jenna that the pair had decided to call it quits after eight years together.
“We decided that we are gonna start this new year and begin it on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children and as friends,” she explained on-air at the time. “And it’s not like something happened. They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, for a season or for a lifetime. And I feel like ours was meant to be there for a season.”
Schiffman’s inclusion in this year’s holiday festivities is special as it’s the first Christmas Kotb and her girls will spend in their new suburban home. (Kotb announced in March that she and her kids were moving outside of New York City.)
“I’m so excited because to have stockings hung in a place that you know will be the place where they’re gonna be hanging for years — we just, for the first time, decided where the tree was gonna go, and we know from this day on, this is where it’s gonna go — all these cool things,” she told her cohost, Jenna Bush Hager. “We decked our house out, like, all those kinds of neat things.”
Kotb went on to note that her new house began to feel like a home after she hosted her first Thanksgiving in the space last month. “The fact that we all sat at a table together, and I’m imagining that at Christmas, too,” she stated. (Schiffman was not featured in Instagram pictures Kotb shared of her Thanksgiving celebration.)
Hoda with family.
Kotb teased Schiffman’s participation in her Christmas plans over the weekend. Sharing Instagram pics of her home’s holiday decorations, a stocking with the name “Dad” was shown among the rest of the family’s stockings hung over Kotb’s living room fireplace.
“It’s all happening! Merry Everything!!,” Kotb captioned the photos, which included a selfie of her being hit in the face with a snowball while playing outside with Haley, Hope, and her mother, Sameha.
Bush Hager, 43, shared her own holiday plans on Tuesday’s episode of Hoda & Jenna, stating it’s her family’s “tradition” to travel to her home state of Texas for Christmas. (She shares kids Mila, 11, Poppy, 9, and Hal, 5, with her husband, Henry Hager.)
“We’re outdoors. Especially when we lived here in the city, it was so good for my kids because they didn’t know — I remember when Mila was 2, she’d go, ‘No buggy! No buggy!’ because she’d never seen a bug before,” she joked. “And my dad [former President George W. Bush] was like, ‘Oh, Jenna. You’re gonna need to get her outdoors.’ So, we go outdoors, we hike, we hang. It’s just fun. And then, carolers come from this local church and they sing, like, ‘Oh Happy Day,’ which is my dad’s favorite. He wants it at his funeral.”
Every year, fans watch their favorite holiday films on repeat — including It’s a Wonderful Life and Home Alone — but whatever happened to the kids who starred in the iconic movies?
While the leads often get all the love — like Tim Allen as Santa Claus/Scott Calvin in The Santa Clause trilogy — the cute child stars that accompany them help make the movies feel warmer and fuzzier.
Love Actually, for example, has a ton of major adult actors such as Liam Neeson and Keira Knightley, but for many, it’s Neeson’s character’s stepson, Sam, who steals the show. Nearly a decade after the British rom-com hit theaters in 2003, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played Sam, still gets recognized for his adorable role.
“I don’t think Love Actually is going to go anywhere. I think I’ll forever be known as the cute little kid from Love Actually,” Brodie-Sangster told Mr. Porter in an interview published in February 2021. “I don’t mind that, that’s fine.”
Culkin portrayed Kevin McCallister in both Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. He went on to star in The Good Son, Richie Rich and Saved! The former child star had a recurring role on Kings, Robot Chicken and The Jim Gaffigan Show before returning to film in 2019’s Changeland. He played Mickey on season 10 of American Horror Story in 2021, marking his first big TV role since 2016. Culkin launched the comedy brand Bunny Ears in 2017, which includes a website, podcast and video content. In December 2023, he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The New York native began dating Brenda Song in June 2017. The couple welcomed their first child, son Dakota, in April 2021. Us confirmed in January 2022 that the pair were engaged after four years together. In March 2023, Us broke the news that the duo quietly welcomed baby No. 2, son Carson, several months prior.
Lloyd played Scott Calvin/Santa Claus’ son, Charlie, in all three Santa Clause films, which hit theaters in 1994, 2002 and 2006. He went on to star in Dunston Checks In, Deconstructing Harry, My Giant, Luminous Motion and Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2. The California native portrayed Little John Warner on Jesse from 1998 to 2000. Lloyd stepped behind the camera in 2017 and began working as a sound designer in Hollywood. His projects include 2020’s Frennemis Jurés, Sisters and the short film Grandpa: The Horror. In 2022, Lloyd reunited with Allen for an episode of The Santa Clauses.
Billingsley’s name became synonymous with the holidays after dressing up in a pink bunny suit as Ralphie in 1983’s A Christmas Story. The New York native has since starred in Russkies, Beverly Hills Brats, The Break-Up, Iron Man, A Case of You and Spider-Man: Far From Home. The Sherman Oaks alum is also a well-known producer having worked on Dinner for Five, Sullivan & Son (which he directed), Undeniable With Joe Buck and F Is for Family. In 2022, Billingsley reprised his role as Ralphie for HBO Max’s sequel, A Christmas Story Christmas.
Billingsley married Elizabeth Bains in 2015. The couple shares two children.
The actress captivated audiences as the adorable Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 film, which starred Jim Carrey as the Grinch. Momsen then appeared in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams, Hansel & Gretel and Underdog before landing the role of Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl. She starred on the CW series from 2007 to 2010, before returning for the 2012 series finale. The Missouri native has been the frontwoman for the rock band The Pretty Reckless since 2009. The group has released four records, including 2021’s Death by Rock and Roll. The band announced in December 2024 that they are opening for AC/DC on their PWR Up Tour beginning in April 2025.
The star portrayed Susan Walker in the classic Christmas tale one year after making her acting debut in 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire. Wilson has since starred in Matilda, A Simple Wish, Thomas and the Magic Railroad and Pre-Emptive Defence. She has voiced characters on BoJack Horseman, Big Hero 6: The Series, Helluva Boss and Ollie & Scoops. Wilson also voiced Jane on the 2024 podcast series “VAMP PD.”
The California native graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2009. She penned her biography, Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame, seven years later. Wilson came out in 2016 as bisexual following the tragic massacre at Orlando’s gay nightclub Pulse in June of that year.
Lloyd made his acting debut in 1996, which is the same year he starred in Jingle All the Way alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Colorado native pulled at viewers’ heartstrings in the holiday film as Jamie Langston, a kid who really wants the Turbo Man doll for Christmas. He has since appeared on The Pretender and in the movie Madison. He is best known for playing Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace and a series of video games for the franchise.
The former child star stepped back from acting in 2002. Seven years later, he returned to the entertainment industry working as a production assistant for 2009’s Peer Pressure. In 2015, Lloyd made headlines after he was arrested for reckless driving, driving without a license and resisting arrest in Charleston, South Carolina. He was behind bars until April 2016 when he was transferred to a psychiatric facility after being diagnosed with schizophrenia. His family released a statement about his mental health in January 2020, revealing he had moved closer to his loved ones amid his battle with paranoid schizophrenia and was “still a kind and caring person.”
The British actor caught viewers’ attention as lovestruck Sam in the holiday rom-com. Brodie-Sangster has since found success on TV, voicing Ferb on Phineas and Ferb from 2007 to 2015 and John Tracy amongst other characters on Thunderbirds Are Go from 2015 to 2020. He also appeared on Game of Thrones, Godless and The Queen’s Gambit. The former child star portrayed Newt in the Maze Runner franchise and will star in the upcoming series Unsinkable as 2nd Officer Hawkins. Brodie-Sangster joined the band Winnet as the bass guitarist alongside his family in 2010.
Brodie-Sangster confirmed his relationship with fellow British actress Talulah Riley while attending the British Academy Film Awards Gala Dinner in March 2022 together. The Pistol costars announced in July 2023 that they were engaged after two years of dating. Brodie-Sangster and Riley tied the knot in June 2024 in the English village of Anstey in Hertfordshire.
The New York native played Buddy’s (Will Ferrell) half-brother, Michael, in the 2003 holiday movie. Tay went on to appear in Doogal, Beer League and Brooklyn Rules before stepping back from acting in 2009. He briefly returned to the entertainment industry in 2017, reprising his role as the voice of Doogal during an episode of AniMat’s Classic Reviews.
He graduated from Yale University in 2014, according to Hello! magazine. Tay reportedly became an SAT tutor and bilingual editor after college and has been working as a research associate for Columbia University Irving Medical Center since December 2020, per his LinkedIn profile.
Breslin joined the Santa Clause franchise as the No. 2 elf, Curtis, in the sequel. He reprised the role in 2006’s The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. The New York native has since appeared on Teamo Supremo and Center of the Universe. He also starred in The Cat in the Hat, Raising Helen, The Shaggy Dog, Stuck in Love, Some Kind of Hate and External Forces. Spencer, who is the older brother of actress Abigail Breslin, is also a producer, having worked on Widget & Poptop from 2014 to 2015 and 2018’s External Forces short film.
Spencer has his own record label, Acadian Recording Company, and released his debut album, Labor Day, in 2012. Four years later, the musician joined the band Broken Machine.
Mumy played Charlie’s adorable little sister, Lucy Miller, in The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3. She has since starred in the Cheaper by the Dozen movies, Santa Buddies and The Loud House Movie. The California native voiced characters on Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Catscratch, Powerpuff Girls Z, Higglytown Heroes, Chowder, Winx Club: Power of Believix, Bravest Warriors and The Loud House. When Mumy isn’t acting, she’s working as a fitness instructor at Barry’s Bootcamp in Los Angeles.
The actress announced her engagement to her longtime love, Ben, in December 2021. The couple tied the knot in 2023 before welcoming their first child, son Nathan, that November.
The New Jersey native portrayed Charlie Frost, whose dad, Jack Frost (Michael Keaton), comes back to life as a snowman after he tragically dies in the 1998 film. Cross has since appeared on As the World Turns, The O’Keefes, Big Little Lies and Mindhunter. He starred in Homecoming, Flags of Our Fathers, Milk, Citizen Gangster, The Last Film Festival, Mank and Licorice Pizza. The Columbia University alum made his directorial debut with 2019’s Summer Night, which he also produced.
Galecki rose to fame after playing Rusty in the 1989 Christmas-themed movie. The Emmy-nominated actor has since starred on American Dreamer, Billy, Roseanne, The Big Bang Theory and The Conners. His movie hits include I Know What You Did Last Summer, CBGB and A Dog’s Journey. Galecki produced his first film, Bagtime, in 2001. His biggest producing credits, however, include the series SciJinks and Living Biblically.
The Belgium-born star dated his Big Bang Theory costar Kaley Cuoco from 2007 to 2009. He then was in a relationship with Alaina Meyer from 2018 to 2020. Galecki and Meyer share one child, whom they welcomed in December 2019.
Galecki revealed in Architectural Digest’s March 2024 cover story that he quietly married Morgan Galecki. The outlet reported that Morgan was pregnant when they shot the magazine, and the pair have since welcomed daughter Oona.
Grimes is best known for playing George (Jimmy Stewart) and Mary Bailey’s (Donna Reed) youngest daughter, Zuzu, in the iconic 1946 holiday film. Her career continued through 1954 with roles in The Bishop’s Wife, Rio Grande, Honeychile and an episode of The Ford Television Theatre. The Los Angeles native has continued to support the movie that made her career, speaking at screenings of the film from time to time and frequently attending the It’s a Wonderful Life event in Seneca Falls, New York. In 2000, she published Zuzu Bailey’s It’s a Wonderful Life Cookbook. She returned to the entertainment industry in 2020’s Canaan Land playing a talk show guest.
The former actress, who has been married three times, pursued a career as a medical technologist after graduating from the University of Central Missouri. Grimes is the mother of seven children.
The actor portrayed Samuel "Slam" Gibbons in the 2007 film. Throughout the movie, spunky Slam gets life advice from Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn). Thompson later starred in Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Knucklehead, School Dance, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and A Rich Christmas. The Missouri native appeared on For Better or Worse and House of Payne and was a regular on Wild ‘N Out from 2018 to 2020. Thompson is also a rapper, who released the single “Big Body” in September 2021.
Englefield played Jude Law’s eldest child, daughter Sophie, in the 2006 Christmas film. The role was her first acting credit. The England native followed it up with an appearance on The Whistleblowers before starring on Casualty. Englefield stepped back from acting following 2011’s Beautiful Girl. She is currently a model and musician, who plays punk rock jams in West Sussex.
The former child star welcomed her first baby, daughter Frances, in April 2020, with partner Alex Whivley-Conway.
The England native portrayed Law’s youngest daughter, Olivia, in The Holiday. It is her only acting credit to date. Pritchard has kept a low profile since starring in the rom-com and doesn’t appear to have a social media presence.
Andy Cohen’s 5-year-old son Ben has quite the holiday wish list.
“He had me help him write a letter to Santa, and he said he wants a police drone for himself, which is very timely,” Cohen, 56, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting his partnership with Fresca Mixed. “A Lego police drone that really flies. I’m like, ‘I don’t think that exists, but all right.’ It is timely.”
Cohen joked, “I’m like, ‘What have you been watching the news?’” (The television host was referring to the recent reports of drones flying over New Jersey.)
Ben also wanted to make sure Santa came through for his 2-year-old sister, Lucy.
Andy Cohen.
“He asked for bath toys for Lucy and he wants a kit of Valentine’s cards so he can make Valentine’s for me ’cause he loves me,” Cohen shared. “I couldn’t believe it.”
While Cohen’s holiday season is mostly kid-focused since he became a dad, the Watch What Happens Live host still finds time to have his adult fun — namely when hosting CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live alongside friend Anderson Cooper.
“I bring over a couple producers from Watch What Happens Live because we are the fun people,” Cohen told Us. “Anderson imports the fun. CNN is about the news. He brings in the fun from my squad, which is great.”
For the broadcast, Cohen said that he and Cooper, 57, “plan a lot of fun games” to play before midnight.
“A couple years ago, at about 11:45, they’re like, ‘Oh, you’ve got 15 minutes to midnight,’ and there were no guests,” Cohen said. “I remember talking [and] at one point, my mind started to wander.”
This year, however, they are prepared.
“We have a lot of fun guests,” he teased. “There are a lot of fun surprises, and I’m really excited about it.”
Even despite the mishaps that might occur during a live show, Cohen said he’s learned “to have fun” during the broadcast. “Last year, Anderson and I had the most fun we had ever had. It was great.”
Those familiar with Cohen and Cooper’s New Year’s Eve broadcast know the drinks are always flowing. Cohen — as expected — puts himself in charge of libations.
“I literally bring a duffle bag with a few bottles of tequila. Some Fresca mix for me during the hour. The tequila is for shots and then shot glasses. I bring ice,” he explained. “I bring this myself. I go to the bodega. I get this stuff.”
As he prepares for 2025, Fresca Mixed is top of mind for the television host who teamed up with the brand to help ring in the new year in style.
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Olivia Wilde knows a thing or two about effortlessly chic fashion. Whether she’s rocking cozy athleisure or sophisticated ensembles, the Don’t Worry Darling director always serves a savvy look worth recreating.
On December 20, Wilde was photographed while shopping in Los Angeles. The paparazzi snapped shots of the director looking at holiday cards and taking a phone call while shopping. Of course, we were instantly drawn to her outfit. Wilde wore a chic brown plaid blazer over a white T-shirt, mustard yellow trousers, and Adidas Samba sneakers.
We don’t have the exact deets on Wilde’s exact bottoms but don’t fret. We took a scroll through Amazon and came across a budget-friendly option that looks similar to the style she wore. Best of all? It only costs $30!
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The Hybrid & Company Corduroy Pants deliver a near-spot on lookalike for Wilde’s chic style. Just like her pick, these trousers come in a bold mustard yellow shade. It features a mid-rise silhouette and ultra-stretchy fabric for a slimming and comfortable fit. It’s made of cotton and spandex for longevity and ultimate comfort. These pants have a flare-leg design that’s right on trend with Wilde’s pants.
Wilde proved that you can dress these pants up and down at the same time. Styling a sophisticated blazer with a casual tee and sneakers proves just how versatile the pants are. You can elevate them even further, pairing them with heels or booties. Want to dress them down even further? Style them with a sweatshirt and furry boots.
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Looking to add a fashionable touch to your wardrobe in the new year? These corduroy jeans are so stylish and chic they look just like style worn by Olivia Wilde. Best of all? Shoppers can’t get enough of how versatile they are!
See it: Get the Hybrid & Company Corduroy Pants for just $30 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, December 24, 2024, but are subject to change.
Need to check out a few more options before making your final decision? We rounded up a few more options below so you can find the right corduroy pants!
Happy holidays! While the Christmas festivities are (practically) over, the party goes on. Next week is New Year’s Eve, one of the best holidays for fashionistas! Whether you’re staying home or going out, traveling or hosting, you can steal the show . . . all you need is the right outfit!
New Year’s Eve is an excuse to rock sparkly, shimmery pieces, glittery outfits and all things sequins, so don’t hold back. And if you haven’t found a dress yet, don’t worry — the best ones are available on Amazon. They’ll arrive by Friday with Prime, but don’t dillydally. You don’t want an unfortunate delay to break your New Year’s Eve look!
Whether you’re into bodycon mini dresses, flowy maxis or anything in between, you’ll find your match on Amazon. See our favorite picks below that’ll be at your doorstep in just three days. Happy shopping!
1. Our absolute favorite: Classy is an understatement with this velvet beauty! You’ll wear it for New Year’s Eve, weddings and cocktail parties — just $59!
2. Runner up: You won’t find a more comfortable dress than this soft lantern-sleeve number. It’ll make you look and feel like a million bucks — just $48!
3. One shoulder: In case you missed it, asymmetrical is in! This sequin dress has a wrap style that flatters the waist without squeezing — just $57!
4. Trendy queen: A cowl neck, long sleeves, ruched style and sparkly material are just a few highlights of this bodycon mini dress — just $59!
5. Amazon’s choice: We see why this spaghetti strap find is a hit! Wear it with leggings or tights, jewelry and boots and consider your outfit done — just $33!
6. Elegant style: Classy, sexy and versatile, this ruched dress is a must-have to ring in the new year with confidence. Choose from over a dozen different colors —just $36!
7. Sparkles galore: Don’t be surprised if heads turn at every corner. This halter neck dress hits just above the knee for a modest look — just $60!
8. Fail-proof dress: Spaghetti straps and a wrap v-neck design give this party dress a sultry flair, especially when paired with heels — just $57!
9. Feeling pretty: A polyamide and elastane blend makes this dress a stretchy and skin-soft pick. Wear it with straps or off the shoulder — just $49!
10. Backless and chic: You’ll be the center of attention — guaranteed. This crewneck dress has trumpet sleeves, a backless cut and sparkly material — just $52!
11. Party starter: Ruched detailing makes this v-neck dress as flattering as it is trendy. It should be much more expensive than it is — just $26!
12. Glitter and more glitter:Loose material and an empire waist are a few things we love about this breathable cocktail dress — was $43, now $41!
13. Elegant princess: Short sleeves, rows of sequins and a silky bow tie give this dress a playful and feminine look. Wear it with sneakers or heels — just $30!
