Actor and producer Hero Fiennes-Tiffin is ready to go back to Hogwarts.

“I would 100 percent be open to coming back as any character in the HBO Harry Potter series,” Fiennes-Tiffin, 27, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, March 5, while attending the premiere of Picture This at Neuehouse Madison Square in New York City.

“Listen, tell them to,” he continued, before making a “call me” gesture with his hand.

Fiennes-Tiffin, who played a young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, said that if he is asked to return to the franchise in the highly anticipated reboot, he can’t imagine he’d be “anyone else” but He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.

“I don’t think I could be anyone else,” he explained. “I’m not just Team Tom Riddle, I’m Team Slytherin as well. So if it is anyone else, I think it’s gotta be Team Slytherin. I’ve picked my name out of the hat, and I’m Slytherin ‘till I die.”

In April 2023, during a Warner Bros. Discovery presentation, the network revealed it was moving forward with a TV reboot of J.K. Rowling’s iconic novels-turned-movie franchise for its streaming service, Max. The “decade-long series,” the network said, will feature an entirely new cast.

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“Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series,” Rowling, who has found herself in hot water over the years due to her repeated transphobic comments, said in a statement at the time.

When looking back on his time filming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Fiennes-Tiffin says his “coolest memory” is simply “chilling with Michael Gambon.”

“I was so lucky to work with him, and he’s just such a cool guy,” Fiennes-Tiffin told Us. “I’m like 9 or 10 at the time and we’d just be making jokes all the time. Also, he has massive hands. I don’t know if anyone had noticed, but his hands are just huge. So I think as a kid, it’s stupid things like that [that you remember].”

The actor and producer went on to share that working with Gambon, who played Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, was “a real dream,” adding that Gambon was also “so good with kids.”

“I’m sure a lot of the actors, directors, producers, everyone, they’re used to working with kids,” he continued. “I think I turned 11 — I was 10 years old, turned 11 — while we were shooting. They just know how to keep the fun and make it not feel like work, and Michael Gambon was extremely good at that. So I’ll always be very grateful for sharing the screen with him.”

In February, John Lithgow confirmed reports that he will step in Gambon’s shoes and play Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Max series.

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“Well, it came as a total surprise to me,” Lithgow, 79, said in an interview with ScreenRant at the time. “I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I’m afraid.”

Like Lithgow, Fiennes-Tiffin is also considering his projection as an actor, telling Us that he has loved “all the roles I’ve done,” particularly his character in Picture This.

“I think it’s the first out-and-out rom-com that I’ve done,” he explained. “It’s been an absolute pleasure. But for me, I’m always quite excited to do something different from the last. So I don’t think I’m itching to do a rom-com immediately, but I’m sure in two, three jobs time, I will be missing it and will want to do another rom-com again.”

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Teddie Mellencamp is back in the saddle after undergoing brain surgery last month.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared photos and videos of herself riding her horse, Toad, and competing in an equestrian event via Instagram on Saturday, March 8.

“17 days in hospital. First ride in 4 weeks. I am so blessed,” she wrote over footage of herself taking part in a dressage event.

“Dear brain tumors. You tried to break my heart. You failed. I love life 2 much to waste more tears on you,” Mellencamp, 43, wrote over a photo of two show ribbons. She also thanked professional equestrians John Zambrano and Peter Lomabardo for “giving me the confidence and support to go back in the show ring.”

Mellencamp posted more footage from her day at the paddocks, sharing a video while she rode Toad and thanked him for being a “horse of a lifetime.”

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“My baby boy would do anything for me. I would do the same for him. Horse of a lifetime. Toad thank you for making me feel alive,” she wrote over the clip, which featured Sonny & Cher’s song “I Got You Babe.”

Mellencamp recently underwent brain surgery on February 12 to remove multiple tumors, which produced “severe and debilitating headaches” for several weeks and had reportedly been growing for six months. In an update post-surgery, she shared photos from the hospital, as well as a CT scan, and revealed that four tumors were removed from her brain. She is now receiving immunotherapy and radiation.

“I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 tumors in my lung. These are all metastases of my melanoma,” Mellencamp wrote via Instagram on Thursday, March 6. “The doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy will effectively treat them. I am feeling positive — that I will win this battle, that I got this wig (I like the short hair, just not the bald spots), and that I can remember all of Angelina [Jolie]’s kids’ names. Now, as @bravoandy would say: with all due… f*** off, cancer!”

Earlier on Saturday, Mellencamp opened up about how horseback riding has helped her amid her cancer journey. (She was also diagnosed with stage II melanoma, a type of skin cancer, which was promptly removed in 2022.)

“I unknowingly rode with huge tumors in my brain for 6 months and those big ones are gone now. When you are sick or have cancer, your mental health is very important. I must keep going and give myself joy and goals,” Mellencamp shared via Instagram.

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“I am going to always fight to be my best and find ways to smile and enjoy my life. Thanks for coming along this journey with me. I am in no place for negativity or discouragement.”

She also thanked her father, John Mellencamp, for believing in her and letting her know she “can do it.”

“Cried with happiness that I have your support,” she stated.

Following Teddi’s surgery, her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, shared an update on her health. (Teddi filed for divorce from Arroyave, 47, in November 2024. The pair share daughters Slate, 12, and Dove, 5, as well as son Cruz, 10.)

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“So many people asking for updates. All I will say right now is surgery went well,” he wrote via his Instagram Story in February. “That said, I’ve never seen @teddimellencamp in so much pain. She’s finally getting some needed rest. I know she is so grateful for the outpouring of love.”

Teddi added in February, “As I move on to the next steps in my treatment, I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for the outpouring of love and prayers. I see them, and they’re definitely helping me stay strong.”

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Leighton Meester and Kelly Rutherford’s latest Gossip Girl reunion would surely have the approval of their characters, Blair Waldorf and Lily van der Woodsen.

Meester, 38, and Rutherford, 56, sat together at the Elie Saab Womenswear Fall/Winter presentation at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday, March 8. The two actresses were also spotted hugging and chatting ahead of the catwalk show.

After the show held at Paris’ Palais de Tokyo concluded, Meester and Rutherford posed for photos with the designer and fellow actress Sofia Carson.

Both Meester and Rutherford brought their signature flair to the stylish outing, opting for glam gowns in emerald and gold, respectively.

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Gossip Girl, based on Cecily von Ziegesar’s book series of the same name, aired for six seasons on The CW from 2007 to 2012. Meester portrayed Blair, the self-appointed Queen Bee of NYC prep school Constance Billard for Girls. The show charted the friendship between Blair and Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively). Rutherford famously played Serena’s mother, Lily, who later became Blair’s surrogate mother-in-law. (Blair married Ed Westwick’s Chuck Bass in the series finale. Lily was the second wife of Chuck’s dad, Bart Bass, ahead of his death in the last episodes.)

Gossip Girl was also known for its fashionable wardrobe — including pieces by Elie Saab. Blair’s wedding gown from her marriage to Chuck, a teal couture frock, was specifically made by the designer.

“When I saw the Elie Saab dress finally chosen for Blair’s wedding to Chuck, it was absolutely perfect for her,” show costume designer Eric Daman told In Style in 2012. “It needed to feel like old-world glamour meets contemporary high fashion.”

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He added, “I liked the beautiful blue hue. It reminded me of the wedding dress Wallis Simpson wore during her scandalous wedding to The Duke of Windsor.”

Meester recently had another Gossip Girl reunion, linking up with Kristen Bell (who did voiceover narration for the anonymous blogger) at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards last month.

“Timothée Chalamet sitting next to a hot steak. Medium rare. Au poivre with a side of broccoli,” Bell, 44, said, reading off a series of texts. “Wait, what are you doing, Leighton? None of this is gossip. This is all about food!”

Meester, taking a bite out of a dinner roll, subsequently apologized.

“I’m sorry. I’m just really hungry,” Meester joked.

Meester attended the SAGs in support of her husband, Adam Brody, who was nominated for his role in Nobody Wants This. Brody, 45, and Bell are costars in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This with Meester slated to make a cameo in the currently filming second season.

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With Love, Meghan director Michael Steed opened up about what it was like to work with Meghan Markle on the new Netflix series.

“Her cooking is pretty spot-on. She’s not a chef, and it’s definitely not meant to make it seem like she is, but there’s just a love of cooking that is palpable,” Steed said in an interview with People, published on Saturday, March 8.

“For me, imperfection is a wonderful thing. It was fun watching her trying to get used to the kitchen, because it’s not her place, so we didn’t hide that fact, and she’s kind of walking and looking for things,” Steed continued, referencing the Montecito house the series was filmed in.

“I really wanted to embrace and celebrate all of the mistakes and mess and all that good stuff,” he added.

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In the series, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, is seen cooking, crafting, and hosting her celebrity friends, including Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, as she shares her best lifestyle tips and tricks.

Amid a mixed public reaction to the series, Meghan announced via Instagram on Friday, March 7, that it had been renewed for a second season.

As for Steed, he will return as director of the second season, which has already completed filming, Us Weekly previously reported.

In his interview with People, Steed said Meghan was “friendly” while filming and managed to create a “comfortable environment” on set.

Meanwhile, an unnamed member of the crew told the outlet that Meghan was “warm,” “approachable,” and “genuine.”

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“She made sure everyone felt included, from Netflix executives to our director to every PA on set. No one was left out,” the crew member said.

The crew member added that Meghan would allow everyone on set to try the food she made on the show.

“She was a great hostess. Between takes, if something was ready to eat, she’d cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve it to us,” he explained.

He added that the duchess would provide thoughtful gestures for the crew, from supplying a coffee cart to a shaved ice truck on a hot day.

“One day, she had a bespoke ice cream cart with local homemade ice cream,” he said.“She had an acai truck for us, too. Every week, she did something like that for us. It was really lovely.”

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Rebecca Wisocky has been in her Ghosts era since the show’s 2021 premiere — but what TV series would she want to haunt if she was a spirit?

“I grew up loving The Carol Burnett Show,” Wisocky, 53, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “I would have to say The Carol Burnett Show, because in my mind, and of course it was imprinted on me at a time when I was just figuring out what funny was to me, watching [the late] Harvey Korman and Tim Conway break each other.”

The actress explains that the “sheer reckless silly joy” was “so palpable watching those Carol Burnett episodes,” which informed her pick. “I can’t imagine that that wouldn’t be an amazing place just to kind of hang out,” Wisocky says.

She teases that since The Carol Burnett Show was filmed on stage 33 at CBS Television City, as a ghost she’d be kept pretty busy floating from one soundstage to the next. Wisocky notes her spirit would have to visit “The $100,000 Pyramid and Press Your Luck, and then all kinds of crazy wackadoo game shows were there too.”

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When it comes to Ghosts, which is in its fourth season, Wisocky says there are a lot of laughs to be had for viewers as well. The actress tells Us that she’s most excited for fans to discover what her character Hetty Woodstone’s power is — since she hasn’t had one yet.

“It was really juicy to play for a while [when I] thought that maybe Hetty might not have a power,” Wisocky told Us, noting that Hetty’s power comes to light during the Thursday, March 13, episode. “It is related to something else that we find out about her, which was a big shocker this year that she is in fact Irish.”

Scroll down for more from Us Weekly’s exclusive interview with Wisocky ahead of Hetty’s power reveal:

Where Does Her Power Rank?

“Hetty is very invested in where her power ranks,” Wisocky teases, revealing, “It is not something onerous or stinky like Isaac.”

She explains, “It could end up being very useful. It is surprising and shocking and opens up a new relationship for Hetty. It opens up a new kind of portal into the living world. But of course, it comes with its restrictions and [a] shortcoming.”

The TV star adds that when Hetty receives her power in the “St. Hetty’s Day” episode she “thinks it’s at the top” of the list ranking wise. “At the end of the day, not so much,” Wisocky says.

What Is Hetty’s Reaction to Gaining Her Power?

“She’s shocked and excited and feels that it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for her,” she dishes. “It’s also kind of humbling and sweet.”

How Many Blue Dresses Does Hetty Go Through?

Throughout the series, Hetty wears an iconic blue dress that signifies her life in the late 1800s. Wisocky, however, says there isn’t just one blue gown on set.

“I have many different dresses,” she explains. “They’ve tweaked them and suddenly changed them in how they fit over the years and had to source and create new [ones] because there was a limited amount of that blue silk fabric, so they had to actually go and recreate it and then make new dresses from that fabric.”

She says, “I think maybe there’s like six now. And I have various different corsets, depending on how tortured I wish to feel on any given day.”

What’s Her Favorite Part of Hetty’s Evolution?

“One of my favorite things that they’ve done with her and they’ve allowed me to do with her is she’s this wonderful juxtaposition between stick in the mud, uptight, ornery, and also incredibly childlike,” Wisocky shares. “I love those sides of her when she gets to be, you know, innocent and open and eager about discovering new things.”

She jokes, “Of course, she does so through this very odd lens from her own time period in her own, you know, life, it’s humorous and kind of adorable too. The way she gets it all wrong.”

Wisocky praises the character for approaching “many of these new things and challenges and concepts with both judgment and complete childlike abandon and that’s so much fun for me as an actor.”

How Does the Cast Bond Off Camera?

After working together for four years, Wisocky tells Us that the cast “really love each other” and that “chemistry” has grown thanks to their “closeness, that sense of comradery and being on the same team.”

The actors film in Montreal, so when they are on location Wisocky says they often “go out to dinner” or “hockey games, we go to concerts,” because “we’re stuck there.” She notes that when the group shoots over Thanksgiving week they celebrate the holiday together.

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Their other activities include pickleball, dinners and playing boardgames. “Everyone was into pickleball this past year and that’s been really fun. Most of us play pickleball up there and we play Scrabble,” Wisocky reveals. “Brandon [Scott Jones] and I are super into Scrabble.”

She continues, “Some of us had taken French lessons together.” Wisocky says with a laugh, “It’s like summer camp, but it’s summer, fall, winter.”

For more details on Wisocky’s role on Ghosts pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

Ghosts airs on CBS Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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17 Again star Sterling Knight is remembering the time he spent with his late movie sister, Michelle Trachtenberg, in the wake of her sudden death.

“Some quick thoughts. Thanks to everyone for the bday wishes, I ended up having emergency gallbladder removal surgery (would not recommend) but I’m healing up nicely. With the timing of that, and the passing of Michelle, who was so unbelievably kind to me, it made me think,” Knight, 36, wrote via Instagram on Friday, March 7. “Tomorrow is not guaranteed and it’s important to tell those close to you that you love them and appreciate them as often as possible.”

He added, “Michelle was generous, kind and beyond helpful to me as I navigated my first big movie. I had grown up watching her (as we all did) and she always had time for me if I had questions or was struggling.”

Knight and Trachtenberg, who died in February at the age of 39, played siblings Alex and Maggie in 2009’s 17 Again. The two former child stars portrayed the children of Matthew Perry and Leslie Mann’s respective characters. (Perry died at age 54 in October 2023.)

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“I’ll never forget hanging out with Matthew and Michelle in her trailer, for hours, talking about life and work, lessons and wisdom they had picked up,” Knight said on Friday. “Bit of a combo update/gratitude post, but thanks again to everyone and I’m feeling much better. Miss you Michelle. Love y’all.”

Us Weekly confirmed Trachtenberg’s death last month.

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” her rep told Us in a statement on February 26. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Trachtenberg — best known for roles in Harriet the Spy, Ice Princess, Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer — is survived by her parents, her sister and her boyfriend. (Trachtenberg started dating talent agent Jay Cohen in 2020.)

A cause of death has been ruled as “undetermined” after the actress’ family objected to an autopsy. Trachtenberg had initially been found unconscious by her mother, Lana, inside her New York City apartment.

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“On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 0801 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,’” local law enforcement officers said in a statement at the time. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased. Criminality is not suspected.”

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Lady Gaga is on the mend following a lengthy and painful battle with fibromyalgia.

“It’s very under control. It took over my life for a long time, but I’m 95 percent better,” Gaga, 38, told The Sunday Times in a profile published on Sunday, March 9. “I still have pain days, but they are very rare. I feel lucky.”

She added,  “People do not always make it through the career and the success that I have had. They don’t always get to the other side, given how it can affect your mental health and body. But I did.”

The pop star revealed her diagnosis in her 2017 Netflix documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two.

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“The whole right side of my body is in a spasm,” Gaga explained to the cameras at the time. “My f—ing face hurts. I  just think about other people that have maybe something like this that are struggling to figure out what it is, and they don’t have the money to have somebody help them.”

A source later gave Us Weekly insight into how Gaga was treating the pain.

“She’s been trying everything to rid herself of pain,” the insider exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2018, adding that the pop star was undergoing various treatments including acupuncture and reiki healing. “It’s a very slow road to her getting better.”

Gaga’s health also forced her to end her Joanne World Tour early.

“Unfortunately, Lady Gaga is suffering from severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live,” a February 2018 statement read. “As a result, Live Nation and Lady Gaga are announcing the cancellation of the final 10 dates of the European leg of her Joanne World Tour. Last night, with strong support from her medical team, Lady Gaga made the tough decision to immediately come off the road. She is extremely sorry and deeply saddened that she cannot perform for her European fans, who have waited so patiently.”

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Four years later, Gaga embarked on her Chromatica Ball tour.

“When I went on the Chromatica Ball tour in 2022 that was the first time I’ve performed not in pain in … I don’t even remember,” she recalled to Vogue of the concerts in September 2024. “I haven’t smoked pot in years. I’ve, like, changed. A lot. I feel like this new album, in a lot of ways, is about that time but from a place of happiness instead of misery. And now, Michael [Polansky, my fiancé] and I are really excited to organize our lives — and our marriage — around our creative output as a couple.”

Gaga dropped her latest album, Mayhem, earlier this week.

The White Lotus‘ Aimee Lou Wood knows you are talking about her teeth — and she doesn’t mind.

Wood got her start on stage in the U.K. with roles in Mary Stuart and People, Places and Things. In 2019, she made her TV debut when she joined Netflix’s Sex Education. Wood’s role as Aimee scored her a British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance and she remained on the show until 2023.

Following her success on Sex Education, Wood was cast in the third season of HBO’s anthology series The White Lotus. Wood’s experience in the spotlight didn’t stop her from feeling intimidated by the high-profile project.

“These people live in Holly­wood,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in March 2025. “I live in my little flat in South East London, and I’m so British in my sensibility that I wasn’t sure how to handle being around so many people who are so front-footed and confident.”

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Wood specifically addressed the conversations surrounding her scene-stealing teeth, adding, “All I ever do is take the piss out of myself. Even the way [White Lotus fans] are talking about me and my teeth — that I don’t have veneers or Botox — it feels a bit rebellious.”

Keep scrolling for Wood’s most candid quotes about getting to a good place with her self-confidence after hearing commentary regarding her teeth over the years:

How Aimee Lou Wood’s Teeth Affected Her Acting Career

Wood told Stylist in 2020 that she is always “shocked” when she gets callbacks for TV roles, saying, “I’d always be super confident when I went to theatre auditions but if it was a TV thing I’d be so shocked when I got a recall. I sometimes thought, ‘Oh, a Channel 4 thing, I might have a chance on there.’ Then Sex Education came along and I was like, ‘Well, what have I seen on Netflix? Everyone has perfect Hollywood teeth.’”

Working on Her Confidence

The actress recalled feeling like she was not “conventional-looking enough” for certain roles.

“It is a mental barrier I’ve had to overcome,” she told Stylist. “It’s completely in my head. It’s a myth I’ve told myself.” she explained before discussing how she has received “hundreds of messages” from fans. “People going, ‘Oh my god, you’ve got teeth like mine. Now I go to school and people think I’m cool because I look like Aimee.’ Instead of it being Bugs Bunny or whatever.”

Getting Support From an Unexpected Place

Wood credited Georgia May Jagger for allowing her to build more confidence.

“All of a sudden [after she became the face of Rimmel London in 2009] it went from me being goofy to, ‘Oh, you’re a bit of a model, aren’t you?’” Wood told Stylist. “So I want to thank Georgia May Jagger for representing the buck teeth.”

Concerns About Booking Roles

After skyrocketing to fame with The White Lotus, Wood explained why she didn’t expect to play an American on TV.

“It’s the teeth. Like, no Americans have my teeth,” she told On Demand Entertainment in February 2025. “They just don’t. I’d have to get veneers. Because I think that genuinely is like one of the things.”

She added: “[After I played an American in a play] a guy after in the bar was like … he was talking to me, and I spoke to him, and I spoke like this, and he went, ‘I knew it. I knew it.’ Because he was like, ‘Your accent was great, but I knew you weren’t American. You just don’t look American.'”

Inspiring Others to Love Themselves

Wood reflected on her journey in the spotlight, saying in a March 2025 Instagram video, “[My mouth] was the thing that everyone pointed out and it was the thing that made me different. And I’ve never seen an actress on TV with teeth like mine. When Georgia Jagger did the ‘Get the London Look’ and she had the gap teeth, that was a huge moment. I then thought, I am going to put red lipstick on and I am going to draw attention to it.”

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Rihanna shared personal photos from the births of her sons to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The singer, 37, posted two delivery room pictures on Saturday, March 8, in which she holds her newborn baby boys. “By far the most powerful thing I’ve ever done as a woman…my little miracles! #InternationalWomensDay,” she captioned the post via Instagram.

In the first picture, Rihanna — decked out in pearls and gold chain necklaces — poses with son RZA as he rests on her chest. In the second image, she looks at the camera through pink sunglasses as Riot Rose snuggles up beside her.

“And yes I gave birth in pearls and sunglasses…don’t ask, a lot was happening,” she added to her Instagram caption.

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Comments flooded in, with Padma Lakshmi writing, “always dazzling,” and Katy Perry adding, “The BEST.” Jessie J also posted a crown emoji while Aaron Paul commented with three black hearts.

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Rihanna shares RZA, 2, and Riot, 19 months, with her partner A$AP Rocky. The pair have been together since 2020.

Rihanna recently supported Rocky, 36, during the Los Angeles trial for an alleged 2021 shooting incident. He was initially charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon for allegedly firing shots at his childhood friend Terell Ephron in 2021 and faced up to 24 years behind bars. He was ultimately found not guilty in February and was seen leaping into Rihanna’s arms upon hearing the verdict.

Rocky told Us Weekly exclusively in December about how he and Rihanna continue to support each other.

“I think that when you’re in love with somebody, you have to sacrifice time for people and stuff like that — make time,” he gushed to Us at the 38th Annual Footwear Achievement Awards in NYC. “Some people are fortunate enough to make more time, and some people are fortunate enough to work together and travel together.”

Rihanna has been open their experience with parenthood and how “great dad” Rocky doesn’t shy away from changing dirty diapers.

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“He does the shirt up over the nose with a stinky diaper. He gets through it. It’s kind of funny,” she told Interview magazine in April 2024.

Rihanna also opened up how she’s become more fearful in life now that she’s a mother.

“I’m actually afraid of s—. The well-being of your kids, you worry about that constantly,” she said. “Nobody warns you that having kids means you’re going to worry every second of your life.”

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James Kennedy has responded to recently sharing an image with controversial siblings Andrew and Tristan Tate.

“I regret posting a photo with the Tate brothers at an event last night,” Kennedy, 32, wrote via Instagram Stories on Saturday, March 8. “I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them. I only knew them as podcasters [who] had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump.”

He continued, “I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I am sorry to all that I offended.”

The Bravo star had performed at the LIV Las Vegas nightclub on Friday, March 7, during which he snapped a pic with the Tates. The photo has since been removed from Kennedy’s social media page. Neither of the brothers has publicly addressed meeting Kennedy.

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Andrew, 38, and Tristan, 38, have faced multiple accusations of sexual assault and human trafficking charges in both Romania and the United Kingdom. The brothers have denied every allegation.

“We live in a democratic society where it’s innocent until proven guilty and I think my brother and I are largely misunderstood,” Andrew told reporters last month after he and his sibling flew into the United States. “There’s a lot of opinions about us, a lot of things that got around about us on the internet.”

He stressed, “We’ve yet to be convicted of any crime in our lives ever.”

The two former kickboxers remained in Romania since they were first arrested on rape and trafficking claims in December 2022. News broke earlier this month that the U.S. state of Florida also plans to open a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan’s alleged behavior.

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“Fleeing our jurisdiction will not stop Florida’s ongoing criminal investigation,” the state’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, wrote via X on Thursday, March 6. “We will continue working with our law enforcement and partners around the world to fight human trafficking and sexual abuse.”

Earlier on Thursday, Andrew tweeted that Florida was “very welcoming” and he planned to “see you in a few years.”

Kennedy’s Friday set, meanwhile, marked a return to his DJ career following a December 2024 relapse and domestic violence arrest. (Kennedy was arrested for an alleged altercation with now-ex Ally Lewber. He denied the claims, which never resulted in formal charges.)

“I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth and being present for my loved ones,” Kennedy wrote via Instagram in December 2024. “Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the incredible support system around me.”

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Another Simple Favor director Paul Feig is debunking speculation about Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick’s joint appearance at SXSW.

A YouTuber claimed via X on Friday, March 7, that Lively, 37, and Kendrick, 39, were allegedly uncomfortable jointly attending the Austin, Texas premiere of Another Simple Favor.

“I just reported on Blake being terrified to walk the carpet as Anna is pissed and never wants to work with her again,” the social media user claimed on Friday.

Feig, 62, swiftly shut down the accusation, replying via X, “Um … you’re wrong.”

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Lively and Kendrick costarred in Feig’s A Simple Favor, which came out in 2018. They recently filmed a sequel in Italy, debuting the first look during a Friday panel at SXSW.

Both actresses walked the red carpet solo before Lively told reporters that acting alongside Kendrick was “the best.” Kendrick, meanwhile, dodged answering similar questions about her costar.

After being asked what it was like to work with Lively, Kendrick coyly replied, “Oh, you know,” before trailing off and walking further down the carpet.

A source previously told Us Weekly that there was no bad blood between the women on the set of Another Simple Favor.

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“There aren’t any issues between Blake and Anna right now,” the insider exclusively told Us in February, noting that both actresses “really love” the sequel and planned to “be doing press together.”

Per the source, Lively and Kendrick also “want fans to focus on the film and not any outside drama.”

During the SXSW event, Lively further gushed about making both Simple Favor movies with Kendrick.

“It worked out, so I was like, ‘OK, no nerves. I know what I’m doing this time,’” Lively said on Friday of returning for the sequel. “Right before we started shooting, [Paul] said, ‘I have, like, a little bit of a curveball idea.’ I’m not going to say what it was because, you know, we don’t want to give away anything. But it definitely upped the ante. It was very uncomfortable to watch in this theater with you all. … But, yeah, it was fun. It’s always fun getting to work with Anna again, obviously, and this incredible group of people is amazing.”

Lively’s appearance at SXSW was her second major public outing since her lawsuit against It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni — following her attendance at the SNL 50 anniversary taping last month. News broke in December 2024 that Lively sued Baldoni, 41, for alleged sexual harassment and fostering a “hostile work environment” on the set of It Ends With Us, which he also directed. Baldoni denied the allegations, later naming Lively in a $400 million defamation suit. Lively denounced his accusations.

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Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik has died at the age of 22 after battling a rare illness.

Prince Robert, first cousin of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, announced the news of his son’s death via Instagram, as well as a blog post on The POLG Foundation’s website on Saturday, March 8.

Frederick, who was born with POLG Mitochondrial disease, died surrounded by his family, Robert wrote in the posts.

“It is with a very heavy heart that my wife and I would like to inform you of the passing of our son, The POLG Foundation Founder and Creative Director, Frederik,” Robert wrote on the POLG Foundation’s website.

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“Last Friday, February 28th, on ‘Rare Disease Day’, our beloved son called us in to his room to speak to him for one last time. Frederik found the strength and the courage to say goodbye to each of us in turn — his brother, Alexander; his sister, Charlotte; me; his three cousins, Charly, Louis, and Donall; his brother-in-law, Mansour; and finally, his Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Mark,” Robert said.

“He had already spoken all that was in his heart to his extraordinary mother, who had not left his side in 15 years. After gifting each of us with our farewells — some kind, some wise, some instructive — in true Frederik fashion, he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke. Even in his last moments, his humour, and his boundless compassion, compelled him to leave us with one last laugh….to cheer us all up,” he added.

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Robert’s post gave insight into his final conversations with Frederik, revealing that his son asked him: “Papa, are you proud of me?”

“He had barely been able to speak for several days, so the clarity of these words was as surprising as the weight of the moment was profound,” Robert wrote. “The answer was very easy, and he had heard it oh so many times…. but at this time, he needed reassurance that he had contributed all that he possibly could in his short and beautiful existence and that he could now finally move on.”

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Robert went on to explain that Frederik was born with POLG Mitochondrial disease, “a rare genetic disorder that robs the body’s cells of energy, in turn causing progressive multiple organ dysfunction and failure,” according to Frederik’s website.

However, the young prince didn’t receive a diagnosis until the age of 14.

Frederik went on to create The POLG Foundation three years ago “to support and accelerate research to find effective treatments and a cure for PolG mitochondrial disorders,” the website states.

Prince Robert shared touching family photos of Frederik below his statement, including snapshots of Frederik posing with his brother Alexander and his sister Charlotte, as well as his canine companion, Mushu.

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As a fashion and beauty writer, I’ve learned a few tricks for looking fabulous after a restless night. Drinking plenty of water is one hack, and then I add some of these celebrity stylist tips to make it look like I’m well-rested.

Wearing vibrant patterns and colors — like pinks, blues or yellows — can distract from under-eye bags, and it can even trick you into believing you’re energized. Big, bold accessories also help me in a pinch, as do a few makeup tricks I’ve learned. A swipe of highlighter on the cheekbones and eyeliner on the inner corners of my eyes give that fresh, awake vibe, too.

I could go on and on — but I’ll leave it at this list. Keep scrolling for my tried-and-true pieces for looking awake when I’m running on fumes. You’ll feel alive in no time!

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Fashion Fixes

1. My Favorite: I own this Calvin Klein Tulip Sleeve Scuba Crepe Dress in four colors because it gets the job done. It’s flattering, has comfortable stretch and always makes me look pulled together.

2. One and Done: A jumpsuit is a great way to look polished with one piece. This Fraiche by J Long-Sleeve Belted Jumpsuit is a fave. If you want to level it up, add gold dangle earrings and a chain necklace, or keep it casual with a pair of wedges.

3. Dynamic Duo: I love the look of this Princess Polly Vest and Wide-Leg Pants Set. It comes in sizes 0-12, and the vest’s button-down style makes you immediately look professional.

4. Bestselling Blazer: Another staple in my closet is the The Drop Blake Blazer. It comes in solid, tweed and sequin finishes and has matching pants if you’re craving a full-suit look.

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5. Denim Slam Dunk: When I’m in doubt, I always reach for denim — and that doesn’t mean resorting to the same ‘ole pair of blue jeans. I love switching it up with this Wrangler Retro Western Snap Dress. Wear it with the matching tie belt, or add your own for extra flair.

6. Well-Suited: A well-tailored suit immediately boosts my confidence. I opt for ones with interesting details, like this Tahari ASL Peplum Blazer and Tapered Pants Suit.

7. Game, Set, Match: I always recommend matching sets for looking chic and styled (even when you just rolled out of bed). Try this cozy Prettygarden Half-Zip and Wide-Leg Pants Set. Pair it with some jewelry and fresh sneakers for a put-together look.

8. The Perfect LBD: A little black dress is a go-to for a reason. It instantly makes you look refined, polished and oh, so chic. Grab this chic French Connection Long-Sleeve Blazer Minidress for an elevated take on the LBD.

Accessory Answers

9. My Favorite: If you ever see me in these Jennifer Fisher Lilly Gold Hoops, know that I’ve probably slept just a few hours. They brighten my face and make it look like I styled my outfit. Get the look for less with the Besteel 14K Plated Gold Hollow Tube Hoops.

10. Sporty Chic: All the Instagram fashionistas know to throw on a chic baseball cap to top off their outfits. I found this adorable, feminine New York Yankees Baseball Cap that goes with any outfit.

11. Go-to Sunnies: I picked up these perfect-fitting, Celine Cat Eye Sunglasses in Paris, and I still get compliments two years later. They’re an investment, but they’re worth every penny. Get the look for less with these under-$20 Sojos Sunglasses!

12. Treasure Trove: A classic pearl necklace always makes me feel polished. I love Adina Reyter’s Freshwater Pearl Necklace because it allows you to add any of her charms for a personalized look.

13. Pack It Up: If you’re exhausted from red eyes or jet lag, a luxurious bag makes you appear polished right off the plane. I love the Badgley Mischka Quilted Weekender. The faux leather and gold studs are très chic.

Cosmetic Changes

14. My Favorite: A red lip is the best way to wake up and face the world. One of Taylor Swift’s faves is the Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick in the shade Forbidden Love or Elson. It’s guaranteed to make everyone think you slept eight hours.

15. First Order: Before you get dressed, slap on a pair of these Grace & Stella Under-Eye Masks. They instantly depuff your eyes, and if you store them in the fridge, you’ll get a kick of coolness to jump start your day.

16. Little White Lie: Celebrity makeup artists let me in on this little secret. If you’re super tired, add a dot of white eyeliner on the inner corner of your eyes. It’ll make you feel wide awake! I like the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Pencil in White.

17. Pressed for Time: My close friends know I’m the press-on nail queen! I just love swapping out nail colors in a jiffy. Get glam with the Kiss Impress No Glue Press-On Nails or change colors with Heyhae Semi Cured Gel Nail Strips.

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Long before AnnaSophia Robb kept Us guessing on NBC’s Grosse Pointe Garden Society, she stepped into Carrie Bradshaw’s oh-so-fashionable shoes.

From 2013 to 2014, The CW aired a two-season Sex in the City prequel chronicling Carrie’s high school years in Castlebury, Connecticut. The Carrie Diaries, inspired by Candace Bushnell’s SATC novels, was also adapted from a Young Adult novel in Bushnell’s franchise.

Robb’s Carrie was an aspiring writer, who finds an affinity for fashion and the Big Apple all while balancing school, family and romance with resident bad boy Sebastian Kydd (played by Austin Butler, long before Elvis fame).

“They told me that I got the part because I did a little chicken dance at the end of my audition after they asked me about my prom,” Robb told Teen Vogue in 2013. “I’ve got rhythm, but not the moves to go with it, and I guess they liked that I wasn’t afraid to be goofy.”

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At the time, Robb was hesitant to even audition for the role.

“When I was younger, I didn’t want to be on TV, I wanted to play different kinds of roles and have the freedom to choose my projects,” Robb explained. “So when my agent called about this job, I said no way. TV was too much of a commitment. I realized it was actually a really strong story. It had a lot of heart and integrity, and Carrie seems like a character that I can grow with.”

Stepping onto the Manhattan-based set, Robb totally transformed into an ‘80s version of Carrie — bright colors, funky prints, major curls and all. Plus, who could forget her custom “Carrie” handbag? (As noted in the pilot, Carrie’s sister accidentally spilled nail polish on the purse that belonged to their late mother. Carrie, in a stroke of ingenuity, came up with a creative solution to continue using the heirloom clutch.)

Look back with Us at Robb’s early TV days bringing the ever-iconic Carrie Bradshaw to life:

What Happened:

Following the success of HBO’s SATC (and two feature-length films) starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Bushnell wrote The Carrie Diaries and Summer in the City in 2010 and 2011, respectively. The two-book series took fans back to Carrie’s high school years.

On the CW show, Carrie’s crew was rounded out by friends Mouse (Ellen Wong), Maggie (Katie Findlay), Walt (Brendan Dooling), Donna (Chloe Bridges) and mentor Larissa (Freema Agyeman). Carrie’s father, Tom, was played by Matt Letscher opposite Stefania LaVie Owen as her younger sister, Dorrit.

In the pilot, Carrie was struggling to deal with her grief after the death of her mother, Grace. As a result, Tom and the school’s guidance counselor allowed Carrie to tackle an internship in NYC at a law firm. Carrie, however, found her own opportunity as an assistant at Interview magazine, which she took unbeknownst to her father.

By season 2, fans saw Carrie’s SATC bestie Samantha Jones arrive in town, brought to life by Lindsay Gort. In the season opener, Carrie and Samantha (who happens to be Donna’s older cousin) met by chance after Carrie was locked out of her NYC apartment during her summer in the Big Apple. The shenanigans soon led the pair to become roommates and eventually foster a tight-knit friendship.

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Why It Was a Big Deal:

Considering SATC is one of the most famous TV dramedies, it’s no secret that there was a market to discover what Carrie was like (to quote the show opening) “before there was sex” and “before there was the city.”

“It feels surreal, and I don’t think I’ve quite processed it yet,” Robb told Elle in 2013 of taking over the mantle. “Carrie lives a dual life in the show, and I definitely felt that way in high school, balancing work and life as a student.”

What People Said:

Parker herself even approved of Robb’s casting.

“She sent me a letter! I wrote her one back, too,” Robb exclusively told Us Weekly in 2013 ahead of filming. “She was just very encouraging about it all. It was really cool! I know everyone’s going to compare it to Sex and the City, but we’re never going to be that. The show is more for my generation, but it’s set in the ’80s, so it’s fun.”

Later that year, Parker told Net-A-Porter’s The Edit that the prequel premise felt “odd.”

“You know, I think it’s one of those tests of your generosity,” Parker said. “[AnnaSophia] is a lovely girl and I want her to feel good about it, but it’s … odd.”

What Happened Next:

By the end of The Carrie Diaries, Carrie opted to forgo college to pursue a dream writing job as a journalist in a move that disappointed her dad. Episodes earlier, she found a specific penchant for writing about her real life (namely losing her virginity to Chris Wood’s Adam Weaver) that would eventually inspire the sex column and memoirs penned in SATC.

Parker, meanwhile, reprised her role of Carrie in 2021’s And Just Like That series on Max, which picked up post-pandemic and after the death of her husband, Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Robb has since moved on to star in NBC’s Grosse Pointe Garden Society, playing Alice.

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Melissa Peterman got emotional discussing her onscreen reunion with Reba costar Christopher Rich following his massive stroke.

“When he had a stroke, it was really scary — and I think a lot of people didn’t know,” Peterman, 53, exclusively told Us Weekly, noting that she might “tear up a little” as she talks about Rich. “I think fans just thought that, ‘Oh, maybe he retired and maybe he decided to take a break.’ That wasn’t the case. He had a massive stroke and it was scary.”

Peterman recalled the initial months after the health scare, saying, “He put in so much hard work to get back to [himself even though], he was always Chris. I saw him in the hospital right away and Chris was there. He was cracking jokes immediately.”

Despite Rich’s progress, he’s still experiencing some side effects.

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“His left side is still affected. But we wanted him to come back and he was ready to come back,” Peterman told Us. “It was really wonderful because I remember when I was on Reba, I was such a baby. It was my first series regular role and Chris was essentially my acting partner during that entire series.”

Peterman and Rich, 71, became household names when Reba aired from 2001 to 2007. The hit show followed a single mom who had to start over after her husband, Brock (Rich), left her for his dental hygienist, Barbra Jean (Peterman). Reba (Reba McEntire) attempted to start fresh while raising her three kids — including her pregnant teen daughter (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) and her boyfriend (Steve Howey).

“It was me and him and he was so kind to me,” Peterman continued. “He taught me so many things. He would even whisper things in my ear so I didn’t feel dumb not knowing. And he’s one of the smartest men I know. He’s such a good actor.”

McEntire, 69, and Peterman reunited two decades later as costars on NBC’s Happy’s Place, which paved the way for them to reunite with Rich and Howey as well. Rich’s episode in February held extra significance after he stepped away from acting for several years following a massive stroke.

“It’s hard for all of us if your body betrays you and yet you’re still there and you want to do it. It’s scary. But our whole team felt familiar for him and he felt safe to play. By the way, he crushed it,” Peterman gushed. “He was so funny.”

Peterman praised Rich for being “so brave,” adding, “When we had talked about other iterations of what we could do — if there was a Reba reboot — we’d have to address it because he physically can’t hide it. He was always so open about being really honest about it and being vulnerable.”

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During Rich’s return to acting, Happy’s Place had him playing a tattoo artist who immediately caught Gabby’s (Peterman) eye. The episode even included a line where Gabby asked Maverick (Rich) whether he had a wife she could steal him away from.

“I liked that they let me call [Reba’s character Bobbie] Red at one point. That’s what I called her on the show,” Rich exclusively told Us about Brock’s reference to Reba on the hit sitcom. “Frequently, those little things are magnificent. And Reba [the show] has such a wonderful following that people will comment about it online. It was just so wonderful to work with those two women. They took such good care of me and they were very, very protective.”

While Reba fans await more cameo news, Peterman didn’t rule out more onscreen reunions.

“Scarlett [Pomers] as Kyra was just incredibly and comedically gifted. I know we would love to see JoAnna Garcia [Swisher] and I think she just saw Reba recently. So I hope Reba was like, ‘When you are available … ‘ It would be fun to have any and all Reba participants — whether they’re a cast member or a guest,” Peterman said. “It would be so much fun, and we would love to have all of them.”

Happy’s Place airs on NBC Fridays at 8 p.m. ET.

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Denise Richards was “scooping ice cream at Häagen-Dazs” when she got her big break.

Her first gig came following a model search for Esprit, in which she came in second place — but it got her an agent. After traveling the world as a professional model, Richards, 54, moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

“I started plugging away and working,” Richards shared exclusively in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “I got a lot of rejections, but when I would get the job, it was so worth [it] to keep going.”

Since then, Richards told Us that she’s “done just about every genre you can think of.” Now, she’s returning to reality TV with her new Bravo reality series, Denise Richards and Her Wild Things. Richards, along with her daughters Sami and Lola Sheen, are featured in the show, which premiered Tuesday, March 4. (Richards shares Sami, 20, and Lola, 19, with ex-husband Charlie Sheen.)

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“I love to work, and I love that I’ve been able to do so many different things and still work,” she added. “I just feel very lucky and very blessed that I still work, and it’s just been really great and wonderful.”

Keep scrolling to see how Richards takes Us back through her career:

Growing Up in Illinois (1970s and 1980s)

Dinner at 6 p.m., church on Sunday and camping vacations exemplified Richards’ modest upbringing with Mom, Dad and younger sister Michelle.

“We were the all-American family,” she told Us. “It was very, very different from how my girls are growing up.”

Modeling (1990s)

Richards graced magazine covers and nabbed various ads for Bonne Bell, Max Factor, the Gap and JCPenney. She made a point to hide her blossoming career from her classmates.

“A part of me was shy and private,” Richards explained. But the day after graduating high school, she flew to Japan with a modeling agency and stayed two months.

‘Starship Troopers’ (1997)

The actress called the sci-fi cult classic one of her “favorite memories,” but it was also her first starring role alongside Casper Van Dien and Jake Busey.

“We were all pretty much in the same place in our career, and a lot of us are still close,” she told Us. “We just had so much fun. We were all just new and excited and it was just one of the most fondest memories that I have working.”

‘Wild Things’ (1998)

Richards admitted she was “intimidated” by sharing the screen with Hollywood heavyweights like Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon and Kevin Bacon. (Yes, people “still” ask her to sign pictures of the pool kiss between herself and Campbell.)

“I was the unknown on set,” she recalled. “No one knew who the hell I was.”

‘The World Is Not Enough’ (1999)

The actress had not seen a James Bond film when she nabbed the role of Christmas Jones opposite Pierce Brosnan’s 007.

“I asked my agent, ‘Why is it on the news?’ He goes, ‘Because you’re a Bond girl,’” Richards recalled, telling Us it’s an “honor” to have been a part of the “magic.”

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‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ (1999)

Playing a pageant queen in this flick allowed Richards a first-time experience.

“I got my first taste of very nice trailers!” she quipped, noting that costars Ellen Barkin and the late Kirstie Alley inspired her on set. “They just made it look so easy.”

‘Friends’ (2001)

As a fan, Richards couldn’t say yes fast enough when she was asked to guest star as Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica’s (Courteney Cox) cousin Cassie — who was able to hypnotize in one slo-mo hair flip.

“I was so excited to work with them,” she recalled, noting that performing in front of the studio audience was a “scary” experience. “[The cast] could do this in their sleep. They were such a well-oiled machine and rehearsed so quickly.”

Marriage to Charlie Sheen (2002 to 2005)

Richards’ decision to pull the plug on her tumultuous union with Sheen while expecting their second baby didn’t just affect her personally.

“That was really hard for my career,” she admitted to Us. “A lot of people didn’t want to hire me.”

Despite their history, things between Richards and Sheen are “good,” she said. “That has been a roller-coaster of a journey, and he’s been one of my biggest teachers of learning a lot about myself actually.”

Covering ‘Playboy’ (2004)

Richards appeared on the cover of Playboy five months postpartum — which was an empowering moment for the star.

“I was definitely nervous doing it,” she said, “I thought, ‘You know what? It’s OK to still be sexy even though I’m a mom and I’m married.’ I still wanted to embrace me being a woman and do something really sexy.”

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Marrying Aaron Phypers (2018)

The couple exchanged vows in a low-key Malibu ceremony planned just days earlier. Richards wore a romper with detachable tulle skirt.

“I didn’t want to wear a traditional gown. It was my second wedding, and I am a beachy girl,” she explained. “I wanted something that was comfortable and I had a lot of mixed reviews from people. Of course, everyone has an opinion, but I loved it.”

‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ (2019 to 2020)

Bravo, Bravo, f—ing Bravo! Richards told Us that she “loved doing the show” despite the drama that came along with it.

“It was a lot of fun, and I especially loved the trips, even though they would get a little crazy,” she shared. “I’ve made a lot of friends from the show — and then some not-so-friends too.”

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Richards tapped out of Fox’s military-style competition after jumping from a bridge and rupturing a breast implant.

“I learned I’m stronger than I thought,” she said. “I didn’t, obviously, last long. But just the things that I did do on the show, I’m shocked that I did it.”

For more from Richards, watch the video above and pick up the new issue of Us Weekly, on stands now.

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FOX’s new reality competition series Extracted follows 12 amateur survivalists with no training who are abandoned in a remote forest where surveillance cameras film them 24-7. And miles away their families watch every move they make.

And if that’s not dramatic enough, the survivalists are only allowed to bring the clothes on their backs, while they’re forced to contend with the unpredictable conditions and scarcity of food, water and shelter. Back at headquarters, their loved ones have to work together to decide on the critical supplies they need to survive the wilderness.

And why are they risking it all? A $250,000 cash prize.

Executive produced by Rambo himself, Sylvester Stallone, the survivalists push themselves to the brink, while their family members have the power to pull them from the competition at any time – by pushing the extraction button.

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Us Weekly talks to one of the show’s breakout stars, Blake Kaminer, below about what it really takes to survive in the wild and to navigate his newfound fame in the social media jungle.

Your father Woody is a retired law enforcement officer. He said in the beginning of the show that you’re actually more outdoorsy than he is, so did you want to be the survivalist?

Yes, I wanted to be the survivalist. I spent my teenage years in the outdoors hunting, fishing, making fires, forts and pretty much anything else outdoors. Being comfortable in that environment definitely gives you the upper hand in this type of competition.

You’re a boat captain and you revealed on the show you’ve trapped and hunted animals. Are you best suited in HQ? Or out in the wild?

My first thought is that I would be better in the wild, but now that the competition has begun, I realized I’m better off in HQ. Receiving the best supplies with less experience is better than great experience but no good supplies, which makes it cool to have [my dad’s] support.

So far, do you still think you’d do better than your dad?

I can’t say I would be doing any better than my dad. At the end of the day, I know he is giving his all which is exactly what I would do.

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Alliances and strategy are crucial in survival games. How do you strategize alliances? How difficult was it to strategize on the spot with your cousin Collin?

With competitions like this, you always have to have your head on a swivel, watching who you can and can’t trust. But me and Collin have that type of relationship where we can work together and make crucial decisions in the heat of the moment.

Who will we see you ally with coming up? Who are you wary of and have your eye out for?

Each day is different in HQ, so you’ll have to watch and see. But I know I can always count on Cousin Collin.

What did you think of Anthony being the first one extracted? Surprised? What was it like watching how he was acting from HQ?

It was tough watching Anthony yell at his parents. Knowing they were doing all they could to get him some of the best supplies. Considering his setup, I was surprised he was extracted this early in the competition.

How about Davina as the second survivalist extracted. Did you see that coming?

I think Davina did an amazing job out in the wild, especially considering her outdoors experience. She definitely lasted longer than I expected, respectfully.

What’s the hardest part of watching your loved one from HQ? Did you ever want to trade places?

The hardest part of watching my dad while in HQ was watching him struggle and not being able to help him. I remember the moment my dad got the bow drill and all I wanted to do was reach through the screen and do it for him. So frustrating! I wanted to trade places every single day.

It’s a game of survival. From what you’ve seen and experienced so far, what are your tips for surviving the wild? What have you learned to do and not to do?

If I had any tips for surviving in the wild it would be to prioritize water, shelter and fire. Acquiring those three things could be the difference between surviving or not. One main thing to do is to keep your clothes as dry as possible, including shoes. Trench foot in the woods makes for a bad day.

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What have you learned from other survival reality shows before starring in one yourself? Do you have any favorites?

The biggest thing I’ve learned from watching other survival reality shows is not to drink the lake water! My favorite show is Man vs Wild. I’ve always looked up to Bear Grylls.

You star on a real survival show, but did anyone prepare you for surviving social media fame? Has it been a fun ride?

So far, it’s been a blast to interact with everyone and answer questions about the show. I didn’t have any preparation coming into this, but I’m looking forward to what’s to come.

Have there been any celebrity fans of the show you’ve been excited about or to hear from?

I’m super excited to know Stallone is involved with this production. He is a household name and is very well known which makes it cool to have his support.

Watch an all-new Extracted on FOX Monday, March 10, at 8 p.m. ET.

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Anytime a celebrity wears something, it tends to fly off the shelves immediately. And when Katie Holmes reaches for a piece? It not only sells out, it also sets off a trend in the fashion sphere, leaving style-lovers reaching for all of the best alternatives. That’s exactly what we’re doing in response to her latest cozy sweater, which is already off the market!

The year has barely started and Holmes has already hit it out of the park dozens of times. From her cute mini bowling bag to her metallic slip skirt look, the 46-year-old actress’ looks are always a home run. For her latest cozy ensemble, the Rare Objects actress wore some black wash jeans, Dune London’s Heat ballet flats and our favorite: a fuzzy gray sweater.

Inspiring Us to embrace the cozy vibes for spring, we simply needed her classic gray sweater in our rotation. We found her original cashmere pick from J. Crew, which is sadly sold out in almost every size. TBH, we’re okay with it because it’s $314 anyway, and we found this stylish version for under $30!

Get the Hugknits Loose Fit Oversized Knitted Sweater for just $30 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Holmes reminded us that a lightweight gray sweater is one of those capsule wardrobe pieces everyone needs in their closet. If you’ve been on the hunt for one, take notes from Holmes’ cozy style and get the Hugknits Loose Fit Oversized Knitted Sweater. Like hers, it has a loose fit, ribbed cuffs, split hem and turtle neckline.

Just because this sweater is an affordable alternative doesn’t mean you’re passing up on comfort. In fact, this style is made of a premium acrylic, polyamide and elastane fabric, offering the perfect soft and stretchy blend. Bonus: It’s machine washable — just make sure to wash in cold water!

When it comes to color selection, this brand decided to stick to the classics. They literally only have capsule wardrobe colors to choose from, including white, black, gray and striped. This selection is perfect for mixing and matching with the rest of your clothing throughout the cooler seasons.

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Speaking of mixing and matching, boy can this sweater ever! Holmes demonstrated the sweater’s ability to be worn with casual weekend looks, such as when you want to pair it with your favorite denim and sneakers for a sporting event. But it’s got range — it can be dressed up for the office too, when it’s styled with trousers, skirts and heels.

Just $30 for a Holmes sweater lookalike? That’s a price you truly can’t beat! Make this spring your coziest and most stylish yet by recreating the fashion icon’s look for less.

Get the Hugknits Loose Fit Oversized Knitted Sweater for $30 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from ​Hugknits here and more gray sweaters here! Don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Zac Efron, Penn Badgley, Evan Peters, Michael C. Hall — these actors aren’t just attractive men who have garnered sizable fanbases from high-profile projects. They’ve also all played serial killers.

“Do you have anything to say to the people out there who say they want to date Joe despite the minor flaw of murdering people?” Stephen Colbert once asked Badgley about the public’s overwhelming response to his fictional character on You, who kills over a dozen people on the Netflix series.

“I struggle greatly with the conflict of playing such a guy and him being partly so likable and people having such a, as we say, thirsty response to him,” he replied.

After its premiere on Lifetime in 2018, You quickly became a smashing success, moving to Netflix in 2019 where four more seasons were produced. The final season is set to premiere April 24 on the streaming service.

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But don’t get it twisted: the presence of hot serial killers on TV isn’t a new phenomenon. Dexter premiered in 2006, and Efron portrayed the infamous Ted Bundy in a 2019 Netflix film. Yet America’s infatuation with true crime has given way to more and more stories about brutal killers, and audiences are eating it up.

Peters had viewers falling for him as one of the most reprehensible murderers of all time in 2022’s Dahmer; Patrick Gibson stars in last year’s prequel Dexter: Original Sin; Tom Bateman prompted new swaths of fans to swoon over him in Peacock’s meta true crime series Based on a True Story and Dennis Quaid portrays Keith Jespersen, who once claimed to have as many as 160 victims, in the upcoming Paramount+ series Happy Face.

In Bateman’s case, Liana Liberato’s character Tory falls in love with his character Matt — despite the fact that she is well aware of his status as the fictional serial killer the West Side Ripper.

“To be playing someone who does these terrible things is interesting because it does bring up a moral dilemma,” Bateman told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023 of Based on a True Story. “But I felt [that] it swung so big in such a comedic way that it kind of allowed for a lightness of touch and a sort of parody to it.”

We can all agree these characters’ actions are gruesome, deplorable and unethical, but fans are lusting over them nonetheless. (If you don’t believe Us, look up “Dexter Morgan edit” on TikTok — you’ll be scrolling for hours.)

“I call it the Bad Boy Syndrome,” criminologist Scott Bonn, PhD, who authored Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers, told Us Weekly of the phenomenon, noting that murderers who are locked away in prison or fictional killers on screen provide a no-risk fantasy for viewers. “That attraction is not causing them the potential of physical harm because that individual is controlled. They’re behind bars or on TV. The fantasy in your mind is very different than Ted Bundy actually showing up at your door.”

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Bonn, who noted that 75 to 80 percent of attendees at his national speaking tour on serial killers are women, warns viewers to take depictions of murderers with a grain of salt, calling them “popcorn entertainment.” He said the projects “[dilute] the real story by definition. It’s not reality, even though it’s based in truth, and it’s served up in a way as to provide mass appeal.”

He continued: “To the extent that you are portraying the perpetrator as someone who has some sort of redeeming qualities and even sex appeal, then I think you are potentially doing a disservice to the victims.”

Like any production, it makes sense that a good-looking actor would be cast as the leading man, regardless of the character’s moral compass. And it’s no wonder their fans would flock to see their latest work. But, Bonn reminds Us, by giving true-crime stories the Hollywood treatment, “you’ve lost some of the integrity of the case itself.”

So while we may get a thrill watching our favorite stars break bad, let’s remember this is all just part of storytelling — and the reaction they’re hoping for!

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Dressing comfortably doesn’t mean we have to resort to sweatpants. Thanks to the resurgence of nap dresses — largely credited to Hill House Home — we have options! The brand’s iconic Ellie Nap Dress is the one everyone is obsessing over. It blends the coziness of your favorite pajamas with the elegance of a dress. But at $178, it’s not exactly budget-friendly.

Luckily, we found this seriously cute lookalike on Amazon for just $28!  It features a relaxed silhouette, flowy shape and ruffled sleeves — key details that define the nap dress aesthetic, so you can embrace the trend without overspending.

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This frock is comfy enough for those afternoons when you do take a nap, but it’s also the kind of dress you can easily throw on when you want to look put together with minimal effort. One reviewer heard this dress was a great dupe for a luxury brand  known for being comfy enough to nap in — and agreed. “If that’s the case, it’s aptly named!” they said.

And let’s not forget one of the best parts: pockets! A dress that lets you keep snacks on hand? Yes, please. Another shopper points out the pockets are deep enough to fit a phone, adding the straps were wide enough to cover their bra strap while the bodice and empire waist aren’t constrictive.

It’s no wonder this Hill House Home-lookalike has racked up over 500 glowing reviews.  If you’re looking to stay comfy and on-trend while keeping your budget in check, this lovely Amazon number is worth adding to your cart. The hardest part is choosing your favorite color!

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