“One summer after my freshman year in college, I was just looking for work, and my mom said, ‘Well, you can be a process server for me,’” Schwimmer, 58, recalled on the Tuesday, January 14, episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. “My mom was a divorce lawyer. I was the guy who would pop out of the bushes and serve you divorce papers.”
The Friends star, who was 18 at the time, joked that he felt like James Bond because he would get “tipped off” as to where people may be so he could serve them the papers.
“Once, oh man, thank goodness I’ve never run into him since, but I served Rod Stewart,” Schwimmer shared. “I don’t even know if he knows. I don’t think he knows.”
After Schwimmer’s admission, host Stephen Colbert quipped, “He knows now.” Colbert, 60, added, “Change your locks, man. He’s vengeful.”
Colbert joked that Stewart, 80, was going to come out on stage, before adding, “Wow, that is fantastic. You could theoretically run into Rod Stewart sometime and now he knows to punch you.”
While Schwimmer did not reveal who Stewart was married to at the time, the rocker and his first wife, Alana Stewart, divorced in 1984. Schwimmer would have been 18 years old that year. (Before their split, Rod and Alana, now 79, welcomed daughter Kimberly and son Sean in 1979 and 1980, respectively.)
Following his split from Alana, Rod went on to tie the knot with Rachel Hunter in 1990. Rod and Rachel, 55, welcomed daughter Renee and son Liam in 1992 and 1994, respectively. The pair split in 1999, finalizing their divorce in 2006.
Rod moved on with his current wife, Penny Lancaster, in 2007. The couple welcomed sons Alastair and Aiden in 2005 and 2011, respectively. (Rod is also dad to Sarah, whom he welcomed in 1963 with ex-girlfriend Susannah Boffey and Ruby, whom he welcomed in 1987 with ex-girlfriend Kelly Emberg.)
Rod previously credited Lancaster, 53, for bringing his children together. “For some of the kids when she first came into my life, they obviously thought, ‘Oh, money grabber,’” Rod said during an appearance on U.K. talk show Lorraine in 2016. “But she’s won them over entirely now. She’s a great girl.”
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Rod gushed that he appreciates parenthood more than ever “in old age,” adding, “I’ve got a hockey player, I’ve got a musician, I’ve got a ballet dancer, a jazz dancer and they are all pursuing wonderful careers. Extremely proud of them.”
Schwimmer, for his part, split from wife Zoë Buckman in 2017 after seven years of marriage. They share a 13-year-old daughter, Cleo.
For 2025, Jennie Garth is saying “new year, new skin!” The 52-year-old and previous Beverly Hills 90210 star’s skin looks just as youthful and radiant as it did 30 years ago . . . and she’s now revealing her skincare secret! She’s using two new retinol serums — and they come from a brand she’s used since the 90s!
“They’re formulated with a triple retinol blend so you get all of the benefits of retinol with little to no irritation,” she said. “These are the gentlest retinol formulas I’ve ever used.”
In a bold claim, Garth called the High Potency Triple Retinol Renewal Serum her “number 1 essential for visibly reducing texture, lines and wrinkles” . . . and looking at the ingredient list we can see why! In a formula Garth called the “next generation” of retinol serums, the anti-aging treatment aims to provide a high strength formula that’s also non-irritating to the skin.
Just as the name infers, the serum is power-packed with three retinols, coenzyme Q10 and beta-carotene (provitamin A). The coenzyme Q10 may sound lab-made, but really it’s a naturally-occurring antioxidant that helps stimulate collagen production and therefore, increasing skin elasticity and reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. In a similarly fancy-sounding name, beta-carotene is also a natural antioxidant, a precursor to vitamin A, that supports skin cell regeneration, repairs damaged skin and promotes a natural glow.
As you can see in Garth’s Instagram reel, the serum is lightweight and gently glides onto the face. It’s also fragrance-free . . . a major benefit to those with extra sensitive skin. According to the brand, the Triple Retinol Renewal Serum increases skin surface renewal within just 3 days and can be used both day and night.
If you ask Garth, the High Potency Triple Retinol Renewal Eye Serum is “a must-have” for “minimizing the look of crow’s feet.” It has the same power-packed, but gentle retinol formula as the face serum . . . except it’s specifically geared toward the thin skin around the eyes. Like the above, it’s made with the exact triple threat formula, with encapsulated retinol, retinol ester and phyto-retinol. Apart from just fine lines and crow’s feet, the serum also helps to reduce puffy under-eye bags and dark circles and discoloration too.
As mentioned above, this partnership between Garth and the brand didn’t pop up out of thin air . . . the television star has long been a fan of the brand. Calling him the “skincare king,” she admires Dr. Perricone’s beauty from the inside-out approach since she gravitates more toward the holistic approach to aging. She values his stance on the importance of a 360 view at skincare that includes supplements, a healthy diet and topicals from his line as well.
The serums are both already available to shop on the brand’s website and come in at $135 for a 2 ounce bottle of the face serum and $75 for a .5 bottle of the eye serum. On the more luxury end they may be . . . if they give Us the Garth glow, they’ll both be more than worth it!
Now that we’re in the thick of January, we’re starting to realize we have a long winter ahead — especially those of Us experiencing the deep freeze sweeping through the Northwest and Midwest states. With all the extra time indoors, you likely need something to keep you going and we have just the thing. Shopping is the answer!
And no, we don’t mean shelling out your entire paycheck to enjoy some retail therapy. Some of the classiest dresses, coziest slippers, most versatile jackets and more are over 50% off right now on Amazon. Whether you’re looking for something new or simply want to browse, there’s a new go-to winter piece with your name on it.
If you want to know what we’re grabbing, read on! We gathered our top picks, from sweaters, jackets and cardigans to jewelry, shoes, pants and dresses. So let’s jump in before the deals are gone!
1. New favorite cardigan: Somewhere between a cardigan, jacket and coat, this knee-length outer layer will keep you warm all season long. It even has a trendy belt tie!
2. Everyday tee: Nobody would ever guess you scored this everyday fitted tee for under $10. It’s made of a stretchy polyester and spandex blend you could sleep in!
3. Flattering find: Have a fancy occasion on your agenda this year? This square neck mini dress is sure to make you look and feel like a billion bucks. The bodycon fit highlights your best curves!
4. Indoor or outdoor: These slip-on clogs are trendy enough to wear around the house or around the town. They even have a memory foam cork footbed for extra comfort!
7. Real deal: These expensive-looking earrings are secretly only $11 . . . oh, and you get four sets of all different sizes! These are a wardrobe must-have for any season.
8. Slim fit: We all need a fitted long sleeve to wear — and layer — at this time of year. You can tuck it into a pair of baggy jeans or leather pants for an elevated look!
9. Baby, it’s freezing outside: What a find! This thick jacket is exactly 50% off right now. It has toggle buttons, two side packets, a hood and fleece lining for added insulation.
10. Super slippers: You won’t want to take these foam slippers off — like, ever. If not for you, they make the perfect gift for your mom, bestie or sister!
13. Professional princess: Get ready to be the office envy. This chiffon top is perfect for all-year wear, but looks particularly chic when paired with a blazer and heeled boots.
14. Grandma style: No, not really. Your grandma would probably approve of this cardigan sweater though! It has knit material, a v-neck design and front buttons.
15. Center of attention: We can vouch for the softness of this sweater. It has lantern sleeves and a crewneck design that keeps it modest for all occasions.
17. Levi’s, but not jeans: In case you missed it, Levi’s has a slew of fashionable items that don’t include jeans. This long quilted teddy coat will be the talk of your friend group!
Dr. Will Kirby hinted at plans to move on from reality TV after season 2 of Deal or No Deal Island.
“This is a young person’s game,” Dr. Will, 52, told People on Tuesday, January 14. “I really love what I do for a living. I love reality television and I have been part of it for 25 years. But nothing in life is sadder than a reality television person who doesn’t know when to retire.”
After competing with the next generation of reality stars, Dr. Will added, “If I’m being really transparent, I think it’s time to pass the torch. And this is the best group to pass the torch to.”
Fans met Dr. Will on season 2 of Big Brother in 2001, which he won. He returned for Big Brother: All Stars in 2006 and came in fourth before becoming the jury roundtable host on the CBS reality show.
“I can confirm that I will not be serving as the Big Brother jury roundtable host this season,” Kirby told Parade in a September 2024 statement. “It’s simply time to hang up the proverbial cleats. The run I’ve had on the show, first as contestant and then as a host, is practically unheard of but nothing lasts forever; I am ready to pass the reality television baton!”
Dr. Will Kirby and Joe Manganiello on ‘Deal or No Deal Island.’Monty Brinton/NBC
Over the years, Dr. Will has discussed how emotionally draining the hosting gig could be, exclusively telling Us Weekly in 2020, “Every jury has an element of bitterness. And why would we expect otherwise? You would be bitter too if you just lost half a million dollars. But the right person always wins. He or she did whatever it took to have the most keys come out of the box on finale night!”
“Please let me address your question with a question of my own: What other non-scripted television show cast member is still relevant nearly two decades after his or her first appearance?” he noted. “I laid the foundation for the antihero gameplay that fans relish today, I was the architect of alliances and I’m well-rounded in every aspect of strategic gameplay.”
Dr. Will continued: “Moreover, I provided pure unadulterated entertainment enveloped in a comedic shell. On top of all that, I literally created the word ‘showmance.’ So, yes, unequivocally, I’m the best to ever play.”
Dr. Will Kirby on ‘Big Brother.’Sonja Flemming/CBS
Following two decades away from competitive reality TV, Dr. Will joined Deal or No Deal Island during the Tuesday, January 14, episode.
“I was well aware of my reputation,” he told People on Tuesday. “So I came in hot, guns blazing. I wanted to win people over.”
Dr. Will said he “couldn’t be who” he really is on the show, describing himself as “meek and quiet and introverted” and “a guy who reads books and goes to bed at 9 [o’clock].”
“Not only is that not good for the show, it’s just not what people would’ve believed,” he continued. “So I came in just screaming and yelling. I came here to entertain.”
Mandatory ride alongs with law enforcement not only helped On Call writers conduct vital research for the show — it also inspired crucial scenes from Wolf Entertainment’s first streaming series.
The Prime Video series, which premiered on Thursday, January 9, utilizes bodycam, dash-camera and cellphone footage that allows viewers to follow cops in the field. On Call is largely centered around veteran training officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and her rookie partner Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente) as they respond to emergency calls on the streets of Long Beach, California.
The duo deal with everything from gang-related incidents to domestic disputes to escalated incidents of arson. While some of the cases seem overexaggerated for the sake of making good TV, cocreator Tim Walsh exclusively told Us Weekly how his own experiences on ride alongs informed the show’s scripts.
“I can say with all honesty that probably 90 to 95 percent of the calls that you saw on the show all came from our experiences in the ride along,” Walsh shared. “Or they were told to us by the officers on a ride along. So we took a lot from being on the street.”
“The bodycam is a lens that takes everything in. We learned right away in editing that you would see the boom operator, craft services and the porta potties. We had to be really careful,” he explained. “We learned, but we had to be really careful. At one point in time there were 12 cameras in episode 4 when they hit the motel.”
Walsh continued: “It’s a big action sequence and every single one of our characters — or police officers — are wearing a bodycam. You can only imagine they’re going to get the crew, they’re going to get the people sitting off to the side. So that was really challenging. We just had to figure it out and we found it in the editing part of the process.”
Despite the complications, Walsh says he’s thrilled with the final product. The screenwriter specifically highlighted On Call‘s mission not to pick sides while highlighting important conversations about first responders.
“That was the goal of going into it — it’s not an anti-police or pro-police show. It’s pro-character, and the characters happen to be cops,” Walsh said. “We started doing a lot of research from the jump, including multiple ride-alongs with the Los Angeles Police Department, Sheriff’s Department and Long Beach police. You realize when you get in a car that it’s just another human being next to you.”
On Call’s overall mission was to “entertain” the audience. “People are at a point in their lives where they don’t want to be preached at anymore. So we were very aware of that,” Walsh continued. “It’s a complicated subject matter. We’re not ignoring that part of it. But we’re also saying that outside of the complicated subject matter, there’s also an incredibly important job that these people have to do. We wanted to focus on that part.”
On Call is currently streaming on Prime Video. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of how offscreen ride alongs played a role in creating the newest police procedural:
“Honestly, when I hired the writing staff I asked them, ‘Do you have a problem with going on ride alongs? Because if you do, you’re [likely] not going to be writing on the show,'” Walsh told Us, referring to how necessary it was to have knowledge of the field when creating the series. “If someone was going to write a show about a TV writer, they get to shadow a TV writer or a showrunner to figure out what their daily life is. They can’t just make it up.”
The entire On Call team wanted to do right by the material, with Walsh adding, “We couldn’t do that to these law enforcement officers either. We wanted this to always be very authentic because there’s just so much drama out there to mine. So preparation was No. 1 and the actors really stepped up. They all did ride alongs, the directors did ride alongs, some of the producers did ride alongs and our Director of Production did. So if you wanted to be on the show, you absolutely had to go and sit in a car with these folks.”
“What stuck with me in one of my first rides while developing this show with a 30-year-old young kid who pulls over to the side of the road. He then turned to me after we had a very friendly conversation back and forth. He looks at me and asks, ‘Where are we right now?’ I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He’s like, ‘I’ve just been shot. You’re my partner tonight. Where are we?'” Walsh told Us about a conversation that made it into the season premiere of On Call. “I am looking all over the place and he’s like, ‘I’m dead. I’m already dead.'”
Walsh continued: “He said, ‘The most important thing you can learn from day one is where you are at all times in life. That went right into the pilot.”
Was Anything Off Limits?
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“When you are with these officers, you go right into these communities and right into people’s homes. You are in their living rooms, in their backyard and you learn so much,” Walsh shared, referring to how his first-hand experience was used on screen. “We’re not just watching the police, we’re watching the community and how they interact with the police as well. That’s also very important.”
The more heavy subject matter on the show — including the cold open with a car accident that led to an injured dog — was lifted from actual incidents.
“That had to go in there. I’ve done a few shows where I’ve developed them and they haven’t gone forward and it’s devastating. I felt like this might be my last opportunity,” he admitted to Us. “And if I was going to fall on anyone’s sword, it was going to be on my own sword. I was just like, ‘Nothing’s off limits. Let’s just leave it all out there and I think it’ll find its audience.'”
“We rolled up on a gentleman [once] who was smoking crystal meth on a bus stop bench and the officer got on his loudspeaker and just said, ‘Hey, do me a favor. Just move and go smoke that somewhere else. You can’t be in public.’ In the past, they probably would’ve gotten out of the car and confronted him, but he is taking precautions,” Walsh recalled. “The guy said, ‘No, I’m not going to move.’ When he shifted around, we saw that he had a tennis ball size of crystal meth. That’s a felony, so the officer got out of the car and I got out with him.”
The routine stop ended with a “physical altercation” between the man and the police officer.
“I’ll never forget this young deputy rolling around on the ground with this guy. I turned around and everybody in the intersection was stopped with their cell phones and they were recording us. I was like, ‘Please, do not let this end in a more violent way.’ And the suspect took off running,” Walsh continued. “Then the whole fleet went after him and about 30 minutes later, they caught him. But things like that, I was literally his only backup. So I was wondering, ‘Do I need to jump in here and help him?’ But that’s pretty much every ride along — you have absolutely no idea what you’re going to encounter.”
What Was the Main Takeaway From the Experience?
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“What I hope [viewers] take away is that a huge part of the daily interactions of the police really is mental health. I don’t think they get enough credit for that,” Walsh noted. “Obviously there’s a lot of focus on the negative incidents, which rightfully so and which needs to be called out. But also they are helping people with mental illness and substance abuse issues.”
He concluded: “That’s really not in their job description, but it has fallen on them and the fire department. So the takeaway would probably be to just bring more awareness that these are the people that are helping the folks on the street with addiction problems — more so than you probably imagined.”
Life Unexpected debuted in January 2010 and followed teenager Lux as she sought emancipation from the Portland foster care system. Her path led her to discover the identity of her biological parents, Nate “Baze” Bazile (Polaha) and Cate Cassidy (Appleby), who had placed her in the system after a teen pregnancy and subsequent breakup. Instead of becoming emancipated, Lux was placed in their joint custody. The show was ultimately canceled following its second season.
“I was totally surprised,” creator Liz Tigelaar told the Los Angeles Times in January 2011. “I always thought that we would keep going and I thought that we would get to our endgame, which is with Cate and Baze eventually finding their way together on some level.”
Scroll below to check in with the cast more than one decade later:
Appleby started acting long before landing the role of Cate, and after a string of TV commercials and guest roles on various sitcoms, she landed a starring role on The WB’s Roswell as Liz Parker. After the alien-inspired series wrapped in 2002, she booked roles in Thrill of the Kill, Charlie Wilson’s War, ER and more. Appleby later starred as Rachel Goldberg on Lifetime’s UnReal, the fictitious drama about the behind-the-scenes world of The Bachelor. She eventually returned to the Roswell universe in 2021 as a guest star and director on The CW’s Roswell: New Mexico reboot.
Appleby and her husband, celebrity chef Jon Shook, share two children.
Polaha, who previously guest-starred on a 2001 episode of Roswell alongside Appleby, went on to score roles in the likes of North Shore, Miss Guided and Mad Men before portraying Baze on Life Unexpected. Since the two-season show wrapped, his acting credits have included Little Fires Everywhere, Jurassic World Dominion and a slew of Hallmark movies, including 2016’s Dater’s Handbook opposite Meghan Markle. Polaha is also an author and has written multiple best-selling novels.
The Nevada native married Julianne Morris in 2003, and they share three sons.
Robertson’s early acting credits include The Ghost Club, Keeping Up With the Steins, Cherry, Avalon High and Scream 4. After Life Unexpected, she continued acting in The First Time, The Secret Circle, Under the Dome, Mother’s Day and The Longest Ride. Robertson joined Shondaland in 2018, starring as attorney Sandra Bell on ABC’s one-season For the People. She currently stars as Laura Stensen on the network’s The Rookie: Feds.
When the Re-Education of Molly Singer actress married Paul Floyd in April 2023, many of her Life Unexpected costars scored invitations. Both Tigelaar and Polaha shared wedding day photos via their Instagram accounts.
Prior to finding love with Floyd, Robertson was linked to Graham Rogers, Dylan O’Brien and Logan Henderson.
Long before he played Cate’s fiancé, Ryan Thomas, on Life Unexpected, Smith rose to fame playing Ryder Hughes on As the World Turns and Jack McPhee on Dawson’s Creek. Smith’s other acting credits include Charmed, The Fosters, Riverdale and Where Hope Grows.
Smith was previously married to Harmoni Everett from 2003 to 2009.
Solo appeared in 2010’s Black Swan shortly before landing the role of Lux’s BFF, Natasha “Tasha” Siviac. She has since acted in Locke & Key, Orphan Black, Lost Girl, Another You and Project Blue Book.
Gavron portrayed Lux’s bad-boy boyfriend, Bug, who notably had a spider tattoo on his neck. The British actor has also appeared in Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Parenthood, Celeste & Jesse Forever, 2018’s A Star Is Born, Catch-22 and The Godfather of Harlem.
Basis appeared on Life Unexpected as Baze’s roommate Matthew “Math” Rogers, who was also a teacher at Lux’s new school. After The CW series ended, he continued acting in J. Edgar, The CW’s Beauty and the Beast, Casual and the final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Austin played another one of Baze’s roommates, Jamie, during Life Unexpected’s first season. His acting credits also include Devious Maids, Agent Carter, The Fosters, On My Block, Pretty Little Liars and The Marked.
Butler recurred on Life Unexpected as Lux’s classmate Jones Mager, with whom she eventually sparked a romance. The Golden Globe winner rose to fame with roles on other teen series, including iCarly, Switched at Birth, Zoey 101 and The Carrie Diaries. Butler later appeared in the critically acclaimed movies Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, the latter of which earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
Butler dated High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens for nine years before they broke up in 2020. He has since moved on with model Kaia Gerber but they called it quits in 2025.
Kebbel had a recurring role as Ryan’s sister, Paige Thomas, on Life Unexpected. Prior to joining the series, she notably appeared as Lindsay on Gilmore Girls and in the movies Aquamarine and John Tucker Must Die. Her acting credits also include UnReal, Think Like a Man, The CW’s 90210 reboot, The Vampire Diaries, 9-1-1 and the 50 Shades of Grey franchise. Kebbel is also a staple on the Hallmark Channel, recently appearing in 2023’s Love in the Great Smoky Mountains.
While Kebbel remains tight-lipped about her personal life, Us Weekly exclusively confirmed in 2020 that she was “very excited” about her then-new relationship with a mystery man.
The She’s the Man star made brief cameos on Life Unexpected as Cate’s sister, Abby Cassidy, who had a brief fling with Baze. Breckenridge has since landed featured roles on This Is Us, True Blood and The Walking Dead. She currently stars as Mel Monroe on Netflix’s Virgin River.
Breckenridge shares two children with her husband, Casey Hooper, whom she married in 2015.
Karpluk appeared as Cate and Ryan’s radio producer (and Cate’s close friend) Alice in the first season. Her acting credits also include Godiva’s, Almost Heaven, Being Erica, Saving Hope, Rookie Blue, Holly Hobbie and A Million Little Things.
“I was never told anything. It’s actually not something I ever asked as an adult,” Riley, 35, shared during her Wednesday, January 15, appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “I think it just was what it was. I don’t know, it just never came to mind, I guess.”
Riley’s mother, Lisa Marie Presley, married Jackson in 1994 following her split from Danny Keough. (Lisa Marie and Danny — who were married from 1988 to 1994 — shared Riley and late son Benjamin, who died by suicide at age 27 in 2020.)
“I would imagine that my dad was really heartbroken and reading the news and I’m sure that — I’m just imagining,” Riley said during Wednesday’s podcast. “I would imagine he said all kinds of things to my mom that we didn’t know about.”
Riley explained that Lisa Marie and Danny made it clear that they “don’t fight around the kids,” which is why she was never privy to any private conversations.
“We didn’t know anything. We didn’t know about any allegations,” she continued. “We didn’t know. We had no awareness of that.”
Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson pose at the “Chateau de Versailles” on September 5, 1994 in Versailles, France.Stephane Cardinale/Sygma via Getty Images
Jackson, who died in 2009 at age 50, was accused of sexually abusing minors during the late 1990s and early 2000s but was never convicted on any charges.
“The one thing I know is that they were in love and that their love for one another was genuine,” Riley said. “I was there and I remember. Everything else, I don’t know, because I wasn’t there for [it].”
Lisa Marie addressed the allegations against Jackson in her posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, which Riley contributed to before it was published in October 2024. (Lisa Marie died at age 54 in January 2023 after suffering cardiac arrest.)
“I never saw a goddamn thing like that,” she wrote. “I personally would’ve killed him if I did.”
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As the granddaughter of the late Elvis Presley, the Daisy Jones & The Sixactress recalled having a crazy life growing up. During the two years Lisa Marie was married to Jackson, things “got bigger.”
“I think when she saw Michael’s life, there were things that he had that she didn’t have,” Riley shared on Wednesday’s podcast. “She didn’t have a plane at the time or things like that. She then was like, ‘Oh, I should have a plane, and I should have this and that.’”
Riley compared the differences between her mom’s “simple” marriage to her dad, Danny, and her relationship with Michael.
“At home, like, she didn’t have 10 million assistants. She didn’t need all of that [with Danny],” Riley said. “I think that changed.”
Patrick Mahomes is already discussing whether he wants to expand his family again just days after his wife, Brittany Mahomes, gave birth to their third baby.
Patrick, 29, was asked about possibly welcoming another child during a press conference on Tuesday, January 14, and replied, “[I’m] good with three [kids] for right now. My goal was always three, so we’ve had three. We’ll stick there for a while and see if we need to come back and get another one later on.”
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, however, didn’t rule out having another baby with Brittany “down the line,” hinting that it was “maybe” an option for the couple in the future.
Brittany, 29, announced the arrival of her and Patrick’s third child, daughter Golden, on Monday, January 13. The pair are also the parents of daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2. Despite his recent comments, Patrick previously said in July 2024 that he’d be “done” after three kids.
“I said three and I’m done,” he told reporters at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp press conference that month. “I always wanted to have kids young. I got to grow up in a locker room, and it made such an impact in my life. We’re on our third kid now. … Brittany does a great job of doing that and we still go out and enjoy our life.”
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Brittany, for her part, revealed in July 2024 that her pregnancy with baby No. 3 was “the hardest” she’d experienced due to “sickness, exhaustion and now skin” problems.
After meeting in high school, Patrick and Brittany started dating and stayed together throughout his rise to NFL stardom after he was drafted to the Chiefs in 2017. The couple, who got engaged in 2020 after eight years together, exchanged vows in March 2022 and have continued to open up about maintaining a strong family unit.
“Everybody sees the game days. They don’t see the day-to-day grind. They don’t see how you have to manage playing football and being a dad and being a husband,” Patrick said in Netflix’s 2023 Quarterback docuseries. “It’s football. You’re gonna have highs. You’re gonna have the lows. You put so much into this that you want to win, you want to succeed. And you want to win that Super Bowl at the end of the year. But I have to be a dad too. I have to be a husband.”
Brittany has continued to publicly praise her husband after major wins on the field — including last year’s Super Bowl.
“This season was a special one! This guy never stopped believing in his team…through the ups and downs and all the doubters, never once did he doubt this team,” she wrote via Instagram in February 2024. “He is a true leader and a team player. He continued to ask himself what he could do better to lead this team to the Super Bowl. I saw so much behind the scenes that I will forever be in awe of you as a person and a football player! You my guy deserved this!!! I love you and am always and forever proud of you.”
“I haven’t been contacted,” Bialik, 49, exclusively revealed to Us Weekly while promoting her guest spot on former costar Melissa Rauch‘s NBC show Night Court. “I’ve seen what’s been announced and I think that’s where a lot of people’s knowledge of it is right [now] — me being one of them.”
Bialik is excited to find out more, adding, “These characters were so iconic and so significant to people. [Creators] Chuck [Lorre] and Bill [Prady] really created a world of characters that people want to know about and follow up on. So, I’m very flattered and I would be very flattered if I am contacted.”
“I love being known as that character and I love what it means to people. So for me, it would be a thrill to be part of it in any way,” she noted. “It was a really, really fun experience to be part of that [during my guest appearance with Jim Parsons] on Young Sheldon. I also get to interact with [creators] Steven [Molaro] and Steve [Holland] and a lot of our writers and producers, so it’s a whole world that I still feel very connected to.”
The Big Bang Theory aired from 2007 to 2019 and starred Parsons, 51, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Bialik and Rauch, 44, as a group of friends made up of scientists and their significant others. During its run, the CBS comedy won 10 Emmy Awards and spawned prequel shows Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.
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Warner Bros. Television currently has a spinoff in development that would air on their streaming service Max if picked up to series. Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus and Kevin Sussman have been tapped to headline the show, which would have them reprising their roles from the original series.
While fans wait for more news, they can see some Big Bang Theoryreunions between the cast members on shows such as Night Court. During the Tuesday, January 14, episode of the NBC series, Bialik played an exaggerated version of herself.
“I left the creative [details] up to Melissa when she asked if I would be interested in coming on. I literally said to her, ‘Whatever you want, I’m happy to do it.’ That’s just out of a sense of comradery and support for her and our friendship,” Bialik told Us. “I am also just really proud of everything that she’s created. I just was happy to support — and I’m also a fan of Night Court. When I was little, I wasn’t allowed to watch it because it was naughty and had some racy language.”
“Melissa asked how I feel about this notion of playing a twisted version of myself. I said I’ll be as silly as you want and as kooky as you want. Melissa was also drawing on some of our actual story where she was a Blossom fan, and when we started working together on The Big Bang Theory, she revealed it,” she recalled. “I liked the idea of toying with this and art imitating life.”
While discussing the opportunity, Bialik explained the benefits — and challenges — of playing herself.
“The advantage is there’s a certain amount of ease that comes with getting to play yourself. You’re not creating a character. I know the backstory because it’s mine,” she shared. “But in terms of the disadvantages, it’s hard — especially if you’re playing an exaggerated version. The producers have to wonder like, ‘Oh, is she afraid that people will think this is what she’s really like?’ Or like, ‘What’s that exaggerated version gonna be like?'”
She concluded: “But I don’t see it as a huge impediment. It’s definitely a challenge to try and stretch outside of playing yourself but also playing an exaggerated version of yourself.”
New episodes of Night Court air on NBC Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET and are available to stream on Peacock the next day.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren had their fair share of relationship woes before calling it quits for good.
“They have had many ups and downs as any marriage would after being together for so many years,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “They have tried therapy and have worked out past issues over the years.”
The insider adds that the pair’s most recent decision to call it quits wasn’t the “first time” they considered breaking up as both Alba and Warren “have had issues” with each other before.
“There were trust issues in the past which led to many arguments,” the source explains, noting that “at the end of the day, the romance was gone between them.”
“The marriage ran its course, the insider adds. “Their communication hadn’t been great.”
While Alba, 43, and Warren, 46, ultimately faced obstacles in their romantic life, they have remained a team for their three children — Honor, 16, Haven, 13 and Hayes, 6 — and when it comes to Alba’s personal care brand, The Honest Company.
“They are good parents and partners in business together but lost their spark and grew apart,” the source says. “Jessica and Cash made the decision together that this was no longer working or healthy for anyone.”
Alba’s “priorities shifted, ” the insider explains, after she stepped down as Honest’s Chief Creative Officer in April 2024. (Alba currently remains on the Honest Company’s board of directors and maintains voting and investment power alongside Warren.)
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“It opened her eyes. She is a really strong woman and wants to be the best example for her kids,” the insider tells Us. “The kids are their priority right now and they will be cordial while coparenting. It isn’t messy behind the scenes at all.”
Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Alba and Warren decided to separate after 16 years of marriage and are preparing to file for divorce. Neither Warren nor Alba has publicly addressed their split.
The twosome met on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004. Alba starred in the superhero flick as Storm while Warren served as a production assistant. Four years later, the duo tied the knot. While Alba and Warren were vocal about their love for one another over the years, the actress hinted there was some occasional trouble in paradise.
“It’s all rosy for two and a half years. But then after that, you become roommates,” Alba revealed to Katherine Schwarzenegger on her Instagram series Before, During, and After Baby in July 2021. “You’re just going through the motions. You have the responsibilities. It’s a lot of, like, checking the boxes, right?”
Warren, for his part, told Us exclusively in July 2024 that it was “hard work” to keep his and Alba’s marriage strong.
“I think, ultimately, the friendship and support and just knowing that your partner has your back means everything to us,” he reflected. “I think that would be the secret, is just having each other’s back. It’s hard work, but we roll up our sleeves and we do it. It’s wild. It’s the longest relationship I could have ever imagined.”
“Mauricio’s living his best life right now,” a source shares exclusively in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star — who has recently shifted his attention to helping find housing for displaced families amid the L.A. wildfires — was spotted in Aspen packing on the PDA with model Klaudia K last month, after flying her out to Colorado, but the insider explains to Us that Umansky, 54, isn’t interested in anything serious.
“He was seen exchanging numbers with a couple of women [there] and buying groups rounds of drinks,” the source adds. “He says he’s having more fun than he’s ever had in his life.”
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“That’s not something that we have talked about yet,” Richards, 56, revealed on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in December 2024. “It just hasn’t come up yet. We’re good friends and we get along really well. … We just live separate lives.”
While Richards has kept details of her love life under the radar, Umansky has been romantically linked to multiple women — including his former Dancing With the Stars partner Emma Slater. The professional dancer was name-dropped during a recent episode of RHOBH, but Slater and Umansky denied that anything romantic ever went on between them. (Us Weekly broke the news in October 2024 that Slater and fellow DWTS pro Alan Berstenwere “hooking up.”)
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Richards has admitted that it’s not ideal to see “photos of him walking down the street” with other women as they navigate a new normal.
“Obviously, it’s strange to see his personal life played out all the time,” Kyle told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Tuesday, January 14. “But while it may be strange, we’re not together like that, so it is what it is.”
Kyle noted that even though she was “dreading” the conversation, it’s something she and Umansky will discuss on camera.
“We knew it was inevitable that it was going to come up. It was out there every day in our faces,” she shared during the same interview. “I knew he wouldn’t want to talk about it, but he actually brought it up on his own because he knew it was the elephant in the room. I sat there and let him talk about that.”
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Wendy Williams isn’t letting her ongoing health battle dull her sparkle.
“She’s still Wendy,” a source exclusively reveals of the former Wendy Williams Show host, 60, in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “Her conversations are just as rhythmic and her mindset is open.”
In February 2024, Williams publicly revealed that she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia the year prior. She explained that she was tested after her memory began to fail and as she started to “lose words” and “act erratically.”
“Receiving a diagnosis has enabled Wendy to receive the medical care she requires,” Williams’s rep said in a statement at the time. “The decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration, not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy, but to raise awareness about aphasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances.”
The former show host rarely appeared in public after disclosing her condition. In August 2024, she was seen with son Kevin Hunter Jr. at a holistic store in New Jersey. Williams shares Kevin Jr. with ex-husband, Kevin Hunter. (The pair were married for 20 years before Williams filed for divorce in April 2019. Their divorce was finalized in January 2020.)
Four months later, Williams attended Kevin Jr.’s college graduation in Miami in December 2024. During her son’s milestone event, Williams was photographed using a mobility scooter.
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The insider explains that Williams occasionally utilizes the device to get around due to her battle with lymphedema, a type of tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid that’s usually drained through the body’s lymphatic system, per the Mayo Clinic. (Williams previously opened up about living with the condition in 2019.)
While Williams currently lives with multiple health struggles, the source shares that “she’s content and happy to be with her family.”
In addition to relying on her family, Williams is also “very self-sufficient,” per the insider. Since Williams’ sold her New York City penthouse last year, the TV personality is looking forward to enjoying a fresh start somewhere new.
“Wendy is ready to move to Florida and live there permanently,” the source tells Us. “She’s excited and looking forward to moving.”
One month before Williams appeared at her son’s graduation, the talk show host’s court-appointed guardian, Sabrina E. Morrissey, said in a November 2024 filing that Williams had become “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled and legally incapacitated” amid her battle with early-onset dementia.
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Sheinelle Jones revealed the reason behind her recent Today show absences.
“Hi everybody … I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show,” Jones, 46, wrote in an Instagram message on Wednesday, January 15. “I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter.”
The TV personality went on to note that it’s “not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today show family, but to also have all of you.” She concluded her post on a sweet note, writing, “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon. Love, Sheinelle.”
Savannah Guthrie read Jones’ update at the top of Today’s second hour on Wednesday, adding, “We know so many of you have been asking about Sheinelle and missing her, and we miss her, too.”
Craig Melvin chimed in by stating: “Sheinelle, we all love you and we are so looking forward to having you back.”
Jones has noticeably been missing from the NBC morning show for over a week, having previously taken a break around the holidays with several of her fellow cohosts. Her absence continued into this week, with Melvin, 45, noting on Tuesday, January 14, that she had the day off.
“What happened to Sheinelle in January 2025 on 3rd hour???” one fan commented on one of Jones’ recent Instagram posts.
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The upload, which she shared in December 2024, featured a snap of herself and her 15-year-old son, Kayin, with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the White House 2024 holiday party. (Jones shares Kayin and twins Clara and Uche, 12, with her husband, Uche Ojeh.)
A second user wrote underneath the post that they “came to her page curious of the same with her not there today. I hope all is okay,” while another commented, “Your fans are missing you. I hope all is well and we will see you next week back on Today. You are very loved by viewers .”
Jones’ continued absence coincided with two major Today events, the first being Hoda Kotb’s final day on the show on Friday, January 10. She was the only one of the show’s major hosts to be absent for Kotb’s farewell celebration, which included celebrity appearances from Gayle King, Simone Biles, Jimmy Fallon and more.
Similarly, she was absent for Melvin’s first day as Guthrie’s new Today coanchor on Monday, January 13. Jones previously congratulated her fellow third hour cohost on his new role via Instagram in November 2024.
“If you’ve watched us over the last decade – you can tell that we’re all pretty close,” she captioned pics of Melvin’s on-air promotion announcement. “I couldn’t be happier for Craig; when they officially named him this morning, I couldn’t help but get a little teary – because I know how hard he’s worked. … Love you @craigmelvinnbc ! Congratulations!!!”
Jones first joined the series as a Weekend Today cohost in 2014 before beginning her role as a third hour cohost in 2019.
It seemed like the day would never come. Then, on December 30, 2024, Brad Pitt and ex Angelina Jolie signed off on their divorce after more than eight years spent locked in a bitter legal battle. “There’s a big sense of relief that it’s over,” a source shares in the latest Us Weekly cover story. “A weight has been lifted.”
Now Pitt, 61, is looking ahead. “Brad wants to get his life [back] on track and put this behind him,” says the source. “He can start over again.” He’s excited about his highly anticipated race car flick, F1, out in June. Sources say he’s hoping to eventually rebuild his relationships with his six children (he and Jolie, 49, are parents to Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne). And he’s going full speed ahead when it comes to his romance with his girlfriend of two years, jewelry exec Ines de Ramon, 35, who, according to sources, was the catalyst for Pitt finally making peace with Jolie. “Ines helped Brad move forward,” says a second source, “and think about the divorce in a new light.”
Perfect Match
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Pitt and de Ramon appeared to be a great fit from the start. They were first spotted together in late 2022 and made their red carpet debut at the September Wolfs premiere. “She brings out the best in Brad,” a source told Us at the time. They reportedly spent the holidays together at his $40 million mansion in Carmel, California. (As Us previously reported, de Ramon moved into Pitt’s L.A. house in early 2024.) With a busy career keeping his schedule full, the second source explains, “Ines has [brought him] a sense of calm and peace.”
Pitt leaned on her as he and Jolie continued to duke it out in court. In addition to ongoing custody issues, Pitt sued Jolie in 2022 for selling her share of the family’s vineyard, Château Miraval. Jolie countersued for $250 million and included in legal filings an alleged account of a 2016 incident aboard a private plane in which she claims an inebriated Pitt physically and verbally abused her and the children. Pitt denied the altercation turned physical and was cleared following investigations by the Department of Family Services and the FBI.
Pitt and de Ramon have a lot of common ground. De Ramon was going through her own divorce when she and Pitt got together — she and Vampire Diaries alum Paul Wesley split in 2022 after three years of marriage. “That’s something she and Brad bonded over,” says the second source. Adds the first source: “Ines has helped Brad through this from the start. She’s been his rock.”
Their romance is a breath of fresh air for Pitt. “He had a volatile relationship with Angelina, and doesn’t have that with Ines,” says the first source. “They’re madly in love and work so well together. Brad’s happier than ever.” In July, a source told Us they enjoy “low-key date nights” at home, often cooking and watching movies together. “Brad loves how easygoing and smart Ines is.”
Positive Influence
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She actively encouraged Pitt to finalize the divorce with Jolie. “Ines is very zen and doesn’t like conflict or negativity. She wants Brad to find peace, forgiveness and move on,” a source told Us in May. “From her perspective, it doesn’t make sense for him to hold on to all the animosity.”
Though Brad’s divorce is now official, the second source explains Pitt and de Ramon “aren’t putting any pressure on marriage. [Still], they’re committed to each other and very serious.” While the actor is happy to focus on his future with the jewelry designer, the source explains he “doesn’t necessarily need to get married again at this time.”
Healthy Outlet
Work has been another reprieve for Pitt. “He’s very passionate about [F1] and thinks it will be a huge success,” says the second source, noting that the Oscar winner “has always been enamored by Formula 1 and racing. He knew it would be a huge challenge, which excited him about the project.” Adds the source: “He is very focused on Ines and work. That’s what gets him through the hard times.”
Family Ties
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Pitt is hopeful — but realistic — about reconnecting with his kids. Last May, Shiloh had her last name legally dropped to Jolie. (Zahara and Vivienne also appear to only use Jolie.)
“Brad isn’t in contact with the older kids. It’s a very sad situation for him,” says the second source. (In an alleged resurfaced Instagram post that Pax posted on Father’s Day in 2020, he called the star a “world-class a—hole.”) According to a third source, Pitt retains joint custody of Knox and Vivienne “but has very limited time with them, especially because of filming for F1, which required travel.” The second source says Pitt and the twins “don’t have a super close relationship,” adding, “He always reaches out and is hopeful things will eventually get better one day.”
The actor is cautiously optimistic about keeping the peace with Jolie. Their ongoing war over Miraval wages on; in November, a judge refused Jolie’s motions to dismiss as the case moves toward a trial. “Brad’s relieved the divorce is finalized. He closed that chapter many years ago and can’t believe it was dragged out this long, but he knows there’s still more to come with Miraval,” explains the second source. “This was just one hurdle for him. Still, he’s happy to have it behind him.”
Every time we see Jennifer Garner, whether in our new favorite Netflix flick, a Neutrogena Instagram post or a Capital One ad, she always has a youthful glow. Garner is easily one of the most inspiring celebrities in the aging realm, proving that aging with grace is possible and that age itself is just a number. She seems to get younger as the years go on!
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“What was really going through my head was, ‘You’re being an a—–e. right now,’” Kyle, 56, said of costar Garcelle, 58, during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: After Show on Tuesday, January 14. “Don’t try to act like oopsie daisies. You know exactly what you’re doing.”
During Tuesday’s episode of RHOBH, Kyle was talking about her separation from Mauricio Umansky when Garcelle chimed in to be “100 percent blunt” with her friend.
“Do whatever the f— you want to do. Be whoever you want to be,” Garcelle stated. “If you want to be a lesbian, be a lesbian.”
Kyle initially looked like a deer in headlights, but all the women started laughing shortly after the comment was made.
“Where I was coming from that night when I said it, it was about we are grown ass women. We’re people’s mothers, we’re people’s grandmother,” Garcelle explained. “I wasn’t pushing her to come out. What I was saying is be whoever you want to be.”
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Morgan, 30, was discussed at length during RHOBH season 13 last year, but Kyle told Us Weekly exclusively in November 2024 that it’s “not fair” to discuss their friendship onscreen anymore.
During Tuesday’s aftershow, Kyle wondered if Garcelle was trying to “get a reaction” from her. “What I did care about it was, what are you getting at?” Kyle asked.
Kyle claimed during Tuesday’s aftershow that Garcelle didn’t apologize for what she said. Garcelle, meanwhile, further weighed in on her intentions.
“I’m not trying to call her out. Own it, be authentic,” Garcelle explained. “I feel like Kyle cares a lot about what people think and how this is gonna look and how that’s gonna look — and she’s trying to figure it out.”
Garcelle said that women of their age group “don’t have to worry so much” about what people say. The public “can connect” more with authenticity and alluded to Kyle being more open about what she’s going through.
“If this is who you are or even if you’re discovering it, discover it and own it,” she said.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Stream old episodes anytime on Peacock.
Christina Haack has vividly criticized a recent statement issued by a representative for Josh Hall.
Haack, 41, who split from Hall, 44, in July 2024, posted her thoughts on the statement — recently obtained from a representative for Hall and published by Us Weekly — via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, January 14.
The statement, made in response to an interview Haack conducted for the January 9 episode of Radio Andy’s Jeff Lewis Live that mentioned the pair’s ongoing divorce, read, “It’s sad Christina must resort to low blows about her ex Josh to promote her new show. She should focus on her new boyfriend and stop talking about Josh. As the great Mariah Carey once sang, ‘Why are you so obsessed with me?’ We wish Christina the best.”
Haack’s Instagram Story regarding the statement read, “I just threw up in my mouth. Quoting a Mariah Carey song is a new low … even for you. Trust me idgaf about Josh’s life. I do however care about his bts tactics. Narcissism at its finest.”
The post went live one day after Hall went Instagram official with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Gabrys. (Hall and Haack, meanwhile, continue to finalize their divorce after being married for two years.)
Haack has used the social media platform to reflect on her state of mind as her divorce proceedings continue. She posted a Story on Monday, January 13, detailing how she was focused on “energy cutting.” The HGTV star added peace sign emojis, in addition to a wolf and a moon, which seemingly referenced the full Wolf Moon in the skies that night.
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Earlier that day, Hall posted his own Instagram Story which featured a photo of himself and Gabrys cuddling near a fire pit with mountains looming in the background. “Happy 35th to this real life [angel],” Hall captioned the photo, adding an angel emoji and tagging Gabrys in the post.
Haack and Hall both filed to divorce one another in July last year. According to court documents obtained by Us at the time, Haack — who hired divorce attorney Laura Wasser — requested that neither party receive spousal support and wanted Hall to pay her lawyer fees.
Hall, meanwhile, was seeking spousal support from Haack and asked her to pay his attorney fees.
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“[The court hasn’t] ordered me yet but he’s been asking me [for money],” Haack, who is now reportedly dating businessman Christopher LaRocca, alleged in her Radio Andy interview. “I’ve already had to give a little something but then he bought a Bentley. I gave him money to live and he bought a Bentley but he also doesn’t have a job so.”
Haack was previously married to Tarek El Moussa from 2009 to 2018. They share Taylor, 14, and Brayden, 9. Haack also shares Hudson, 5, with ex-husband Ant Anstead.
During an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show on Monday, January 13, Schwimmer, 58, recalled the time he was preparing for the 1995 gig amid the height of Friends’ success. (Schwimmer starred as Ross Geller in the comedy series, which launched in 1994.)
Schwimmer, who went to college with Colbert, 60, and studied alongside the TV host as a theatre student, said he made “one big mistake” as the first Friends cast member to be invited to host SNL at the time.
“It was a huge honor … I couldn’t be more excited,” Schwimmer explained. “Friends at that time was shooting on Tuesday nights and we were shooting until sometimes one in the morning, and so I’d fly from L.A. to New York on Wednesday to get there. I really didn’t get to arrive at SNL until Thursday, two days before the Saturday show.”
Schwimmer, who currently appears in the Hulu/Disney+ series Goosebumps: The Vanishing, continued, “When I walked into the writers’ room, the entire writing staff looked at me as if I had just slept with their mom or something. They were not happy to see me and I had no idea [why].”
The actor detailed how he then “somehow got through” the following two days despite being “kind of traumatized” by his colleagues’ reception.
When asked by Colbert how the hosting appearance wound up going, Schwimmer noted, “I don’t remember how it went, to be honest.”
Schwimmer added that the mystifying writers’ reaction was crystalized “years later.” He explained how he “was talking to somebody else who had hosted the show and they said, no, no, no, you’re supposed to show up on a Monday.”
“No one told me and for years, I had no idea why,” he added.
Despite never resolving the mix-up, Schwimmer said he was recently invited to the show’s 50th anniversary event, to be staged next month.
“It’s been 30 years and I’m thinking, well, maybe they forgot that they don’t like me? Or, it’s just some intern that’s tasked with emailing everyone that’s ever hosted, but I don’t know what to do,” Schwimmer said.
Colbert then urged his friend “to go” to the event, telling Schwimmer that he had “worked over there for a bit” and failed to receive an invitation of his own.
“Yeah, but I don’t want to be like Charlie Brown with the football, you know, you show up all eager again and, nope, we don’t want you here,” Schwimmer said. “You want to be my plus one?” (SNL is set to mark its 50th milestone on February 16 with a three-hour live primetime special featuring five decades’ worth of popular cast members and fan-favourite guest-hosts.)
A visibly amused Colbert then accepted Schwimmer’s invitation, cementing it with a firm handshake across his desk.
A French woman reportedly transferred more than $800,000 to scammers after being fooled into believing she was dating Brad Pitt.
Led to believe that Brad, 61, was in need of funds to pay for kidney treatment, the 53-year-old woman, identified as Anne, allegedly told French TV outlet TF1 about her ordeal. (The original interview was removed on Tuesday, January 14, due to the online harassment Anne received, however, French news outlets AFP and BFM TV reported on the scam, as well as the subsequent cyberbullying.)
According to BFM TV, interior designer Anne was recently interviewed on TF1’s Seven to Eight, where she explained that she was contacted in February 2023 by a person claiming to be Brad’s mother, Jane Pitt. Anne had been on a ski trip in Tignes, France, and posted photos from the trip via Instagram when she was contacted by so-called Jane.
The outlet reported that Anne discovered the following day that Jane’s account was “apparently linked to the actor,” and that scammers posing as Brad told Anne that his “mother has spoken … a lot about her.”
A relationship quickly developed and Anne, who was allegedly married at the time, then reportedly received, “poems and numerous declarations.” Anne reportedly told TF1, “There are so few men who write you this kind of thing. I liked the man I was talking to. He knew how to talk to women, it was always very well done.”
AI-generated videos, fake social media and WhatsApp accounts were utilised by the scammers to maintain the ploy, and alleged examples of these efforts were posted via X and included in BFM TV’s report.
According to BFM TV, Anne allegedly told TF1, “At first I said to myself that it was fake, that it’s ridiculous. But I’m not used to social media and I didn’t really understand what was happening to me.”
As Anne’s trust grew, she then sent almost €10,000 to the scammers after telling her that customs tariffs required payment to enable gifts to be sent to her.
Anne then allegedly informed the criminals that she had divorced her husband and followed up her initial transfer with another totalling just under €775,000 — almost the entirety of her divorce settlement.
The second transfer allegedly occurred as a result of Anne being told that “Pitt” had kidney cancer and required financial assistance due to his accounts being locked while ongoing divorce proceedings with Pitt’s real-life ex Angelina Jolie took place.
U.K. newspaper The Times reported that TF1 removed the original news article to protect Anne from a “wave of harassment” received online after going public with her story.
Anne has allegedly filed a lawsuit and a police investigation has been launched, according to multiple outlets.
This is not the first time Brad has been criminally impersonated online. The actor’s publicist Matthew Hiltzik told Us Weekly in a statement on September 25, 2024, that, “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities,” after Spanish police arrested five people for allegedly acting as Brad.
The September ordeal saw two women scammed out of at least $350,000.
During the Tuesday, January 14, episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: After Show, Richards, 56, revealed that she had words with Stracke, 53, about resurfacing the rumors, as seen in Tuesday’s episode of the Bravo reality show.
Sitting down for a chat with her RHOBH costar Erika Jayne, Richards said Stracke tried to explain her actions once the cameras stopped rolling. “Later, she said to me, ‘I don’t know why I said that, I got so confused,’” Richards recalled to Jayne, 53, before adding, “Do I believe that was an actual accident? Absolutely not.”
During Tuesday’s RHOBH, Stracke claimed over dinner with fellow Housewives that Richards “had infidelity” in her marriage to Umansky, 54. (Richards and Umansky were married for 27 years before separating in July 2023 and denying any “wrongdoing” throughout their marriage despite cheating rumors that arose after the split.)
At the dinner table, Stracke said, “Let’s not forget that part,” referring to the rumors, to which Richards responded, “What part? … Who did?” Stracke responded, “With Mau. You’ve talked about him,” referring to Richards’ breakdown in season 13 when she admitted to losing her “trust” in Umansky.
During Richards’ reflection on Stracke’s choice to resurface the rumors, she told Jayne on the After Show, “I thought that we were good friends and that we’d fixed things and now, I’m not feeling like I can really trust you at all. She already apologised to me profusely over the comments last year [in season 13] about the ring that I had bought myself.” (Richards purchased a ring which sparked questions from the RHOBH cast including Garcelle Beauvais who asked if it was a “make-up band” from Umansky.)
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Richards added, “And she actually apologised to Mau and Alexia in New York City when she bumped into them and now she does it again. I’m like, we’re friends. Why are you doing that?”
Jayne was quick to offer her honest response to Richards’ question. “But are you? I think it’s a one-way friendship,” she told Richards, who then admitted that her friendship with Stracke has been affected by her most recent comments. “She put herself in that moment and … I won’t be sharing or trusting you like I thought I could and obviously a wall goes up for me.”
Should RHOBH fans expect fireworks between the pair in any upcoming episodes? Not necessarily. Richards added, “Will I be nice with her and … get along? Yes, but I still think about it.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Stream old episodes anytime on Peacock.
