LeBron James and many other figures from the sports world mourned the tragic death of Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota at age 28.

Jota and his brother, André Silva, 25, died in a car accident in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 3, in the Spanish province of Zamora. The fatal crash occurred less than two weeks after Jota married his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, in Porto, Portugal, on June 22.

A spokesperson for the Spanish Guardia Civil told BBC News that its initial investigation determined that “the car, which was a Lamborghini, was in a road traffic accident and left the road due to a tire blowout while overtaking.”

“It was in the early hours, 00:30 BST, in the municipality of Cernadilla in the province of Zamora. The car caught on fire, and the two occupants were killed,” their statement continued.

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NBA legend James, 40, was among the sports luminaries to pay tribute to Jota, writing via X on Thursday, “My prayers goes out to his loved ones during this time! May you all be guided and protected! YNWA [‘You’ll Never Walk Alon’e] JOTA!!”

(“You’ll Never Walk Alone” is a show tune from the musical Carousel that is often sung by Liverpool Football Club supporters during matches.)

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wrote via social media that Jota’s death “doesn’t make sense” since they only recently played together on Portugal’s national team.

“Just now we were together in the national team, you had just got married,” Ronaldo, 40, added. “To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you’ll always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre. We’ll all miss you.”

Jota’s Liverpool teammate Darwin Núñez acknowledged that “there are no words of consolation for so much pain” following the young athlete’s death.

“I will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field,” Núñez, 26, vowed via Instagram. “I send all my strength to his family, from wherever he is I am sure he will always be with you, especially to his wife and his three children.”

Liverpool’s former manager, Jürgen Klopp, penned his own poignant memorial for the promising player he signed to Liverpool F.C. in 2020.

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“This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can’t see it,” Klopp, 58, wrote via Instagram. “I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!”

Klopp continued, “All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace.”

Liverpool Football Club published a statement on its website to express its athletes’ grief and disbelief over losing one of their beloved teammates.

“Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre,” the organization said. “Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support.”

Likewise, Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca declared that the country’s entire sports community was “completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother André.”

“Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 international appearances for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself,” Proenca said. “On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, they played their football.”

Proenca’s statement concluded, “The loss of Diogo and Andre represent irreplaceable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything, daily, to honor their legacy.”

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Days before Jota’s death, his wife, Cardoso, shared several photos from the couple’s wedding via social media, remarking that her “dream came true” when she tied the knot with the Liverpool player.

“But I’m the lucky one,” Jota replied.

Jota is survived by Cardoso and their three children: two sons, Dinis and Duarte, born in 2021 and 2023, respectively, and a daughter whose name has not been publicly disclosed.

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Heidi Klum knows a thing or two (or four) about beauty. At 52 years young, she has pillowy-soft-looking lips wherever she goes. Her secret to a smooth, plump pout? This $8 Australian lip balm on Amazon.

Klum told CNN Underscored the Lucas Papaw Ointment is one of her must-have beauty products. Not only is it a lip balm, but this formula serves as a multi-purpose ointment for burns, rashes, cuts, bites and chafed skin. Fermented papaw (papaya) is the superstar ingredient, a fruit rich in antioxidants with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. The fermentation process makes every application potent, healing and ultra-nourishing.

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Made without palm oil, glycerin or sodium lauryl sulphate, this ointment is suitable for all skin types. It’s hypoallergenic, non-irritating and non-comedogenic, perfect for dry, cracked lips, mild sun burns, heat rashes and everything in between. With a luscious, non-sticky feel, you’ll look forward to applying this balm.

Even better, you can bring this treatment everywhere. The compact tube fits in purses, gym bags and car cupholders; you only need a small dab to notice the benefits. It leaves your lips pearlescent and shiny, so it might replace your favorite lip gloss.

Shoppers can’t get enough of this formula, calling it “surprisingly effective,” “life-changing,” and “a godsend,” with multiple coining it a “miracle-worker.”

“Nothing else has worked on my severely cracked lips like this – and I’ve tried it all. One application and they nearly felt like silk,” one writes.

Another echoes the sentiment, saying they “can’t live without” this ointment and adding, “My boyfriend knows how I can’t live without it so he bought me like 10 of these so I can have one in my purse, one by my bed, one in the car, etc. You won’t regret buying this.”

Get the Lucas Papaw Lip Balm Ointment for $8 on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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With Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial concluding on Wednesday, July 2, celebrities have flocked to social media to share their opinions.

The rap mogul was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but was acquitted on two counts of sex trafficking and one racketeering conspiracy charge. Each transportation charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, meaning Diddy, 55, could face up to 20 years.

Since his arrest in September 2024, Diddy has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His requests for bail were denied by Judge Arun Subramanian, including the request made after the verdict was read. He will remain in custody until his sentencing in October.

Diddy pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied all of the allegations against him.

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“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a statement at the time of his arrest. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Diddy’s arrest came nearly one year after his ex-girlfriend Cassie filed a lawsuit against him accusing him of sexual and physical abuse throughout their relationship, which lasted off and on from 2007 to 2018. One day after the suit was filed, Diddy and Cassie, 38, settled out of court.

The mogul denied her claims in a statement shared by his attorney.

“Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations,” Diddy’s lawyer Ben Brafman said at the time.

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Many celebrity reactions have referenced Cassie and the video that CNN published in May 2024 showing Diddy kicking and grabbing her in 2016. He later apologized for his actions in a video shared via Instagram.

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50 Cent

Diddy’s longtime rival 50 Cent shared his reaction via Instagram, posting a photo of himself laughing, alongside the caption, “Diddy beat the Rico,that boy a bad man ! , he like the Gay John Gotti @50centaction.”

Boosie BadAzz

The rapper has been a vocal defender of Diddy throughout his trial, and he reacted via X, calling it a “great day n hip hop.”

“I’m tired of seeing us Black moguls get took down like that,” he said. He added that he was “tired of seeing us Black people go against us Black moguls like that.”

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Dez Bryant

The former wide receiver stirred controversy when he claimed Cassie was not a victim in the trial. In a reply to sports reporter Ashley Nicole Moss, who expressed sympathy for Cassie, Bryant, 36, wrote, “I respect your opinions heavy but Cassie wasn’t no victim.. not even close.”

When Moss replied, “We saw her beaten on camera,” Bryant wrote, “I was referring to the freak offs and drugs she chose to participate in…”

“Her getting beat was extremely unacceptable but a lot of you people gotta understand your wife of 15yrs will risk her family for a life style in Hollywood,” he added in another post. “Accountability have to play its part somewhere.”

Bryant continued to double-down in later comments.

“I know you read the rest of my other tweets but you insist to point this one out… a lot of you folks on the internet got real mental issues,” he wrote. “Diddy and Cassie nasty as f***…other than her getting her ass beat on the elevator I don’t have Grace her.. I have daughters and I can promise you they won’t be going down that route…”

Mariska Hargitay

Hargitay didn’t give any comment herself but reshared two images from Glamour magazine via her Instagram Stories.

“We won’t forget what we saw you did to Cassie on that video,” the first one read, followed by, “Combs joins a long line of powerful and famous men who have allegedly engaged in abuse, yet faced minimal consequence.”

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Kesha

Kesha, who herself accused music producer Dr. Luke of drugging and raping her, offered a post via X directed to Cassie. (Dr. Luke denied the allegations and sued her for defamation. The two settled that suit in 2023.)

“Cassie, I believe you,” she wrote. “I love you. Your strength is a beacon for every survivor.”

Aubrey O’Day

The former Danity Kane member shared a video of the verdict being announced on CNN via her Instagram Stories, writing “wow” over the post.

“Oh, this makes me physically ill. Cassie probably feels so horrible. I’m gonna vomit,” she said in the video.

She followed up in another slide, writing, “I’m still unpacking the magnitude of it all. The cultural weight of this decision is immeasurable. It is heartbreaking to witness how many lives have been impacted by their experiences with Sean Combs — only for those stories to fall short in the eyes of a judge. I can only hope these jurors never have to watch someone they love endure what so many survivors have described.”

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Rosie O’Donnell

O’Donnell shared her thoughts via Instagram alongside a screenshot of CNN breaking down each charge.

“I guess a jury just never wants to believe that a woman stays because of power and coercion- wow – they just think women stay because what? money – fame – ‘they love the abuse’ – what a f***ing joke – this decision got me angry #cassie,” she wrote.

Evan Rachel Wood

Wood spoke out via Instagram in support of victims in general.

“There is no consent in a domestic violence relationship,” she wrote. “Period. Once the threat of violence is there, you comply. You do not consent. It is self preservation and survival. It is not freely or willingly given. It is forced and coerced out of you. We clearly have a long way to go in our understanding of this.”

Christina Ricci

Ricci sent her support to Cassie via her Instagram Stories.

“Sending so much love and respect to @cassie today,” she wrote. “She is an inspiration and a hero and I stand with her.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. 

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Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry have a full house — and love sharing milestone moments of their children with followers.

The couple wed in July 2011, starting their family the following year when eldest daughter Riley arrived. She became a big sister in 2015 when Ryan was born, followed by brother Canon in 2018 and brother Caius in 2024.

Since becoming parents, the couple have been most surprised by “the amount of stuff” they can get done every single day. “I feel like I should have invented something,” Ayesha joked to Parents magazine in 2016. “Also, it’s an event to get all four of us out of the house at once. When we get in the car and we’ve brought everything and everybody has socks on, it’s like a dream come true.”

The Full Plate author went on to gush about her husband’s fatherhood skills, saying, “The thing I love about him is that he’s not too cool for school. He’ll get down on the floor and play with the girls. He’ll put on dress-up clothes if he has to, and he’s very patient, which is something I’m not. We balance each other out.”

Keep scrolling to see their sweetest shots with Riley, Ryan, Canon and Caius over the years:

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As tension builds in the villa, fans are taking to the Love Island USA app to make their voices heard.

The Stand on Business challenge on Tuesday, July 1, led to a new show record as the Love Island mobile app received more than 1 million votes in the first six minutes, according to Deadline. The internal date noted that after the less than two hour voting window closed, the app had received votes from more than 3 million unique users.

Fans are asked to vote multiple times throughout the season to affect the outcome of the show. Earlier in season 7, the results led to a recoupling where Jeremiah Brown was paired off with Iris Kendall instead of Huda Mustafa, Hannah Fields was selected to be with Pepe Garcia over Charlie Georgiou and Olandria Carthen swapped Taylor Williams for Jalen Brown.

One week later, Hannah and Jeremiah were dumped from the island after they were one of the people with the least amount of support from the public. Since the app relaunched in May, it has grown an average of more than 100,000 unique users per day. The app has added more than 1 million new users since Tuesday with over 5 million unique users.

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The Love Island USA Islanders live in isolation and are under constant video surveillance while searching for The One in a luxury villa in Fiji. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and to stand a chance to receive the prize of $100,000.

The passion for the outcome of the show has led to the network reminding fans not to take their passion too far.

“The keyword in Love Island is … love. We love our fans. We love our islanders,” read a statement from Peacock that aired in a June episode. “We don’t love cyberbullying, harassment or hate.”

Host Ariana Madix has also had to step in. “I do want to say something to some of those people who are online,” she said on Aftersun. “Don’t be contacting people’s families. Don’t be doxxing people.”

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Ariana continued: “Don’t be going on islanders’ pages and saying rude things. You still have time to delete all of that because the islanders don’t have their phones. So we are giving you a chance because this is a fun, amazing and beautiful show. We should be thanking each one of these islanders every single day for giving us themselves.”

The record-breaking voting comes as the villa is at odds. During Tuesday’s episode, the Islanders had to write letters to each other — signed or anonymous — where they called them out in front of everyone. This led to several falling outs including between Huda and Chelley Bissainthe following the former’s makeout session with Ace Greene in an earlier challenge.

New episodes of Love Island USA are released six days a week — except for Wednesdays — on Peacock.

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Shopping for swimsuits gets a whole lot easier when you know exactly what to look for — and when you find one that makes you feel like that girl the second you slip it on. If you’re over 35 and want a suit that flatters, supports and gives that toned, sculpted effect (without spending hours in the gym), we’ve got you covered.

From strategic ruching and slimming color-blocking to curve-enhancing cuts and built-in shapewear, these suits are all about working smarter, not harder. Whether you’re lounging poolside, chasing your kiddos on the beach or headed to a chic resort weekend, these 17 flattering swimsuits deliver major confidence (and compliments).

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1. Va-Va-Voom V-Neck: Serve serious hourglass energy! This cut-out one-piece has built-in tummy control and ruching that hugs in all the right places — giving you that ‘just-got-back-from-Pilates’ look without the actual workout.

2. Mesh Magic: With an ultra-flattering silhouette, this push-up suit feels like something you’d spot a celeb wearing on a yacht — but make it Amazon Prime pricing. The mesh contrast panels bring extra chic flair to the one-piece design.

3. Back-Tie Moment: A flattering silhouette and a design that adds instant glam? We’re in. “It’s the most flattering one-piece I own,” one shopper shared. “The ruching and tummy control really holds you in without being too tight.”

4. Flirty Fit: This sweet swimdress gives you coverage and curves. It has a flouncy skirt and tummy-smoothing bodice, and little gold accents that feel so chic.

5. Scoop-Neck Savior: If you’re looking for a suit that gets you tons of compliments, go with this scoop-neck swim dress with a high waistline and pleated skirt. It shapes, supports and smooths, and shoppers are grabbing extras in case it ever sells out.

6. Tankini Time: If bikinis feel too bare but one-pieces feel too restrictive, this under-$40 tankini set is your Goldilocks moment. It’s supportive and smoothing, and the high-waisted bottoms? Chef’s kiss.

7. Ruffled Feathers: A v-neckline, ruffled sleeves and contrast lace . . . what’s not to love? The built-in tummy control feels extra flattering, and the suit is stylish enough to be a staple in any swimwear collection.

8. Color-Block Cutie: The lavender-and-white color combo of this swim set stopped Us in our tracks. It brings the look of your favorite workout set to the beach or pool, with a top and high-waisted skirt reviewers say “hides all the right areas” without feeling overly modest.

9. Beautiful Blues: Neon? A scoop neck top and high-waisted bottoms with plenty of coverage? Contrast color-blocking? This $36 bikini set is basically our dream . . . and it’s so flattering.

10. Mamma Mia-Inspired: Feel instantly transported to a Greek island (complete with your own main character energy) when you slip on this blue and white printed bikini. The scalloped trim adds a touch of luxury to the look.

11. Classic With a Twist: If your swimsuit had a “little black dress” alter ego, this bikini set would be it. Classic, curve-hugging and totally timeless with a tie waist and ruffled sleeves.

12. One-Shoulder Sass: This off-the-shoulder moment brings the drama in the best way. The flounce adds balance and draws the eye up, for a slimming effect that feels professionally styled.

13. Customer-Loved: Shoppers are calling this two-piece set “the swimsuit of the season,” and for good reason. The high-waisted bottoms hit right below the belly button for extra tummy control, while the scalloped trim details on the border and shoulder bow make it look chic, flirty and fun.

14. Plus-Size Pick: Intentionally designed to flatter plus-sized bodies, this luxurious one-piece features a criss-cross wrap top detail and tons of ruching to smooth and tone. Add sunnies and a flowy wrap for ultimate resort chic.

15. Asymmetric and Amazing: This one-shoulder swimsuit feels like a modern, fresh twist on a classic one-piece silhouette, and honestly? We can’t get enough of the adorable bow detail.

16. Instant Hourglass: Take on your next beach day feeling your most confident with this comfortable, flattering suit. The high-waisted bottoms smooth your midsection, while the twisted top offers lift and shape without sacrificing comfort.

17. Sweetheart Status: This under-$30 one-piece brings Old Hollywood right to your pool. The sweetheart neckline and ruched midsection deliver sculpted curves and timeless glam in one comfortable, easy-to-wear swimsuit.

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Michael Madsen died on Thursday, July 3. He was 67.

Madsen’s manager Ron Smith confirmed his death to Us Weekly, saying his client died from cardiac arrest.

The actor was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday after deputies responded to a 911 call that morning, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed to Us. Madsen was pronounced dead at the residence at 8:25 a.m. PT.

“The death is believed to have been from natural causes and no foul play is suspected,” the sheriff’s department added.

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“In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,” Madsen’s managers Smith and Susan Ferris and publicist Liz Rodriguez told Us in a statement on Thursday. “Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited.”

The statement concluded: “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

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Madsen was born in Chicago and launched his career in Hollywood in 1982. One of his most iconic roles include playing criminal Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino‘s 1992 hit Reservoir Dogs.

Madsen and Tarantino, 62, frequently collaborated during the actor’s four decades in the industry. They worked on Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.

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The late actor also appeared on Our Family Honor, Vengeance Unlimited, Big Apple and Powers and starred in WarGames, Thelma & Louise, Wyatt Earp and more.

Madsen is survived by sons Calvin and Luke, whom he shares with estranged wife DeAnna Madsen and sons Christian and Max, whom he welcomed with ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano.

Michael and Bisignano were married from 1991 to 1995. He married DeAnna in 1996 and filed for divorce in September 2024. Michael and DeAnna also shared son Hudson, who died by suicide in January 2022 at the age of 26.

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When it comes to the little white lies a parent tells their child, Priyanka Chopra Jonas admits there aren’t many she tells her daughter, Malti, 3.

While a guest on Kylie Kelce’s podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” Kelce and Chopra Jonas discussed the fibs they tell their kids. Kelce, 33, admitted to telling her four girls that the TV in their minivan only works during long car rides, while Chopra Jonas, 42, often tells Malti that the internet isn’t working in the house.

But that’s about where the lies stop, Chopra Jonas admitted, because when it comes to Malti, she can get away with anything.

“She’s the most precious thing in our lives and was such a miracle anyway that she gets away with murder with me,” Chopra Jonas told Kelce. “So I try, I try, but the internet is one of my big lies.”

 

“Oh, and with food as well,” the actress continued. “She wants to be as old as Moana. And my daughter was a preemie, preemie baby, so I’m one of those NICU moms that is still, like, obsessed with her nutrition.”

Chopra Jonas said each of Malti’s meals include everything she needs, despite her daughter’s pediatrician telling her she “needs to stop obsessing.”

“I can’t help it,” Chopra Jonas continued, “because she was so tiny when she was born.”

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Malti was 110 days early when she was born, or “the entire third trimester,” as Chopra Jonas explained.

“That is impressive,” Kelce said. “What a fighter, girl.”

“Yeah, she really fought and clawed her way into life,” Chopra Jonas said of Malti, whom she shares with husband Nick Jonas. “I have so much admiration for her. So she gets away with anything with me. Honestly, I’m just like, ‘Yes, take it. It’s yours. Everything, whatever you need.’”

The Heads of State star also admits that her daughter knows it too. Malti is a big fan of playing dress-up with her mom’s wardrobe, who doesn’t object.

“She comes into my closet. She calls it the ‘magic closet,’” Chopra Jonas shared. “She’ll wear my shoes, walk out. She’ll like, take my bag, walk out.”

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Kelce admitted that Malti would get along well with her third daughter, Bennett, who loves playing with makeup, which she calls “wakeup.” Malti calls it “yippic.”

“I just want to see life through their eyes for a little bit,” Kelce admitted, to which Chopra Jonas agreed.

“It’s my escape. Like, if I’m having a s***ty day, that’s what I do. I come back home to my daughter and my husband, like, I come back home especially to her, and I like, just throw my bag, my shoes, whatever, and just snuggle into her,” Chopra Jonas said. “And everything is OK in the world.”

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There’s nothing like burgers, fireworks and massive savings, courtesy of Amazon’s big Fourth of July sale. Ahead of the holiday weekend, the retailer is dropping can’t-miss markdowns for all your summer essentials — up to 90% off. Yes, you read that right.

Everything from designer fashion pieces and trendy beauty products to luggage and robot vacuums are now discounted to historic lows. Samsonite, Shark, Michael Kors, Levi’s, Samsung, Vince Camuto and Levoit are just a few brands taking part in the summertime fun. So whether you’re looking for a new mattress or comfy summer sandals, chances are you’ll find them on sale on Amazon.

If you want to skip the headache, read on! We narrowed down the 40 best Amazon Fourth of July sales you won’t want to live without. Just don’t let anything sit in your cart for too long . . . they might be gone tomorrow.

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Fashion Deals

• Levi’s 501 Original Shorts — originally $60, now $50!
• Vince Camuto Lenni Flat Sandals — originally $119, now $82!
• Lillusory Flowy Casual Mini Dress — originally $45, now $20!
• Michael Kors Kyla Small Convertible Pouchette — originally $158, now $65!
• Ofeefan Sleeveless Sundress — originally $25, now $12!
• Wiholl Square-Neck Blouse — originally $26, now $10!
• Sunzel High-Waisted Flare Leggings — originally $30, now $20!
• New Balance 520 V8 Running Shoes — originally $64, now $43!
• DB Moon Empire-Waist Maxi Dress — originally $34, now $19!
• Charmo One-Piece Tummy-Control Swimsuit — originally $45, now $20!

Home Deals

• ErGear Height-Adjustable Electric Standing Desk — originally $160, now $100!
• Samsonite Freeform 28-Inch Large Luggage — originally $280, now $98!
• Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier — originally $100, now $85!
• Best Price Mattress 8-Inch Twin Mattress — originally $147, now $89!
• iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo — originally $275, now $140!
• Ring Spotlight Cam Plus — originally $280, now $180!
• Amazon Echo Pop — originally $40, now $22!
• Shark PowerPro Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum — originally $350, now $200!
• Holmes 16-Inch Digital Stand Fan — originally $50, now $30!
• Coonp Queen Mattress Topper — originally $97, now $58!

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Beauty Deals

• Braun IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5 — originally $380, now $285!
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 60 — originally $21, now $12!
• Maree Glycolic Acid Polish Exfoliating Pads— originally $30, now $19!
• Tirtir Milk Skin Toner — originally $25, now $18!
• Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer — originally $230, now $150!
• Boldify Hairline Powder — originally $18, now $13!
• Gillette Venus Platinum Extra Smooth Razor and Refills — originally $25, now $20!
• Bestope Pro Waver Curling Iron Wand — originally $66, now $37!
• Wellfine Water Dental Flosser — originally $50, now $20!
• Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 Toothbrush — originally $200, now $100!

Tech Deals

• KYY Portable Monitor 15.6-Inch 1080P — originally $130, now $70!
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Brie Garcia is in the midst of making major strides in her career, which has included adding one important skill to her professional resume: matchmaking.

Brie, 41, who recently cohosted ABC and ESPN’s coverage of the 2025 X Games, exclusively told Us Weekly how she was scouting potential suitors for her twin sister, Nikki Garcia, while she was on the ground in Salt Lake City. 

“I had my goggles on this past weekend,” Brie said. “I was like, ‘Who’s single?’ I kept texting her. I’m very happy in my marriage, but I do think I’d be the best wingwoman. I told her, ‘This time, you need to listen to me and trust your sister.’ I feel like I’d find the best guy.”

Brie has been married to former professional wrestler Bryan Danielson since 2014, and the couple share two children: daughter Birdie, 8, and son Buddy, 4.

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Nikki finalized her divorce from ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev in November 2024. The couple share son Matteo, 4.

Despite Brie’s confidence that there are “great men” out there for her sister, she admitted the twins’ fame presents a conundrum. 

“This is what Nikki and I were thinking: Are they scared to date women in the public eye?” Brie questioned. “Especially ones with a podcast.”

The sisters cohost “The Nikki & Brie Show” podcast, which releases new episodes every Monday and Wednesday. 

As for her recent X Games experience, Brie revealed it all came about by chance. 

“It’s crazy, because Nikki actually got the phone call first to host,” Brie revealed. “She’s back at WWE. I was like their runner-up in a way. I got lucky that Nikki was busy and I could do it.”

Brie added, “I’m so grateful to the X Games because I’ve been wanting that chance. I feel like Nikki keeps getting the chances. We’re twins, so sometimes people will hire Nikki and it just feels like the Bella Twins. People put us together.”

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Brie and Nikki appeared as the Bella Twins in WWE from 2008 to 2019 and were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021. Nikki made her return to in-ring action earlier this year.

“I really hope people saw Brie,” she said about the X Games gig. “Like, I’m here. I am ready to rumble. Let’s go.”

With the X Games in her back pocket, Brie is looking ahead with optimism about her television future. 

“I’m hoping people saw that I’m capable,” she said. “I love sports, and I love what women have been doing in sports in the last five years across the board. I hope people will give me a chance and trust me.”

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Amal Clooney feels grateful that she and husband George Clooney have each other.

“I have a partner in life who is so supportive of what I do. So I don’t feel like I have to apologize for it or rein it in,” the human rights attorney, 47, told Glamour in an interview published on Thursday, July 3. “And I remember when I became a mom, which was obviously a new frontier, he was the first one to say, ‘I know you’ve got this speech at the Security Council. You have to go. I’ve got the kids, don’t worry about it.’”

George, 64, and Amal have been married since 2014, going on to welcome twins Alexander and Ella in 2017.

“I feel so incredibly lucky to share every day with him, and now we’re four,” Amal added to Glamour. “I don’t take any of it for granted. I treasure the laughter and the joy that I get from just being with them.”

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Amal further gushed that her family is “the greatest joy” in her life.

“The people I love — my husband, our children, our friends, filling our house with people we love,” she told the outlet about how she finds happiness. “That’s the greatest joy in my life and what gives me balance.”

Outside of her home life, Amal is a dedicated lawyer and activist.

“I was lucky. I grew up in a place that was safe with parents who supported me, and an amazing education. Many girls don’t have this start in life. They face very significant barriers, and it’s a driving force in my work to remove those barriers,” Amal said. “I was born in a part of the world — in the Middle East — where many women don’t have equal rights and many girls don’t have the same opportunities as boys.”

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She continued, “It’s been a driving force in my work to try to use legal tools to remove those obstacles wherever we can, so that a girl can start her life with the same chance as her brother. I think it also gives us a perspective when you watch young girls in Iran with a backpack on, trying to protest for their most basic rights, and you just think about the risks that girls are having to take around the world to just get basic freedom.”

Amal also supports George in his career endeavors, recently joining him and the twins in New York City for the duration of his Tony-nominated run in the Broadway production of Good Night, and Good Luck.

“They love being here [and] we’re having a really fun time,” George gushed of Alexander and Ella during a February appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. “Actually, a play is kind of a good schedule because you’re working at night and you get to see the kids during the day, so it’s OK.”

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The greatest tennis players aren’t the only ones grabbing the attention of fans at Wimbledon.

On Wednesday, July 2, John Cena and his wife, Shay Shariatzadeh, stepped out in London to attend day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

Before taking a seat in the parkside suite, the duo posed for photos at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Shariatzadeh, 36, smiled from ear to ear while wearing a sleeveless aqua blue summer dress, which featured a bubble hem. As for Cena, 48, he tried to match his wife with a blue blazer and beige pants.

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Once they were able to sit and watch the match alongside celebrity guests like Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, Cena and Shariatzadeh were photographed displaying a little PDA as they kissed on the lips.

Although the Heads of State actor and reigning WWE Champion likes to keep his personal life on the private side, Cena recently shared a glimpse into his marriage to Shariatzadeh.

When asked if acting or wrestling was his “No. 1 passion,” Cena corrected the reporter and gave a shout-out to his wife.

“My No. 1 passion is my wife,” Cena told Extra on Tuesday, June 24, at the New York City premiere of Heads of State. “Absolutely. That is the first on the list. I’d say right behind that is my health so I can be the best husband to my wife.”

Cena met Shariatzadeh in February 2019 and proposed a year later on Valentine’s Day.

“It was beautiful,” the WWE star shared of the proposal during a February 2024 appearance on The Howard Stern Show. “And I had the ring in my pocket because I was afraid I’d lose it in my bag, by chance, and I [decided to] ask her right now. So I blew all the special plans and just said ‘Hey, there’s no better moment,’ because there wasn’t — it was so beautiful, still, we were both so open and it just happened right there.”

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The couple ultimately tied the knot in October 2020 during an intimate and private wedding.

When asked for the secret to a happy marriage and relationship, Cena told WSJ. Magazine, “Honesty, communication, genuine love, gratitude and vulnerability have helped us tremendously.”

Before meeting Shariatzadeh, Cena was with wrestler Nikki Bella. They were together for six years before calling it quits in 2018. He was also briefly married to Elizabeth Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012.

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Not all reality TV stars are created equally — some come with a following before the cameras even start rolling.

From Charli D’Amelio to Alix Earle, many content creators have taken center stage in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. (D’Amelio won season 31 with partner Mark Ballas, while Earle will be competing on season 34 in fall 2025.)

Earle, who rose to stardom online thanks to her viral “Get Ready With Me” videos, is set to be featured on a new reality show following her and her family.

“The show is in very early stages of development,” a source exclusively confirmed to Us Weekly in June 2025. A second insider noted that no studio has been attached to the project. “It will explore Alix traveling around the world for work and her family dynamic,” the first source shared.

Scroll down to see which influencers appeared on reality TV after becoming famous:

Alix Earle

Earle will lace up her dancing shoes on Dancing With the Stars season 34. “I mean, I’ve always been a fan of Dancing With the Stars. I used to watch it when I was so young with my grandma,” she said on GMA in May 2025. “I was so in love with dance. When this opportunity came to me, it was like, ‘What can I do next? Where can I take this?’ I mean, I’m ready to challenge myself, I think it’s gonna be a lot of fun. It was a very obvious answer to say yes.”

Earle and her family are also the subjects of a new reality show, which a source told Us is “in the very early stages of development.”

Charli D’Amelio

Charli and her sister, Dixie D’Amelio, debuted their own Hulu reality show alongside parents Marc and Heidi D’Amelio in 2021 and aired for three seasons. Charli and Heidi also competed for the Mirrorball Trophy on Dancing With the Stars season 31, which the TikToker won in 2022.

MomTok Members

The entire cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives began their public personas as influencers, transitioning to reality TV after Taylor Frankie Paul exposed the swinging scandal. The Hulu series follows the daily lives of the Mormon TikTokers (who named themselves MomTok) — with two of them set to compete on Dancing With the Stars season 34: Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck.

LeLe Pons

The YouTuber tried her hand at dancing in season 32 of Dancing With the Stars with partner Brandon Armstrong.

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Amazon Prime Video‘s movie and TV show schedule in July 2025 is as impressive as a fireworks display on the 4th of July.

The writers and editors at Watch With Us are big fans of the streamer, and we’re pumped to watch such classic movies like A Fish Called Wanda with Jamie Lee Curtis and newer flicks like Wicked with Ariana Grande later in the month.

We’re also curious to stream Amazon’s original movie Heads of State, an action-comedy that stars John Cena and Idris Elba as world leaders who kick butt and take no prisoners.

What's New on Netflix in July 2025

July 1

2 Fast 2 Furious
A Bridge Too Far
A Fish Called Wanda
Baby Boom
Back to School
Bandits
Blown Away
Blue Crush
Blue Velvet
Colors
Creed II
Death Warrant
Double Impact
Dressed to Kill
Duck Soup
Every Day
Fast & Furious 6
Fast Five
Fiddler On the Roof
Gladiator
Hart’s War
Hidden Figures
Hoodlum
How to Train Your Dragon 2
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Into The Blue
Into The Blue 2: The Reef
It Came from Outer Space
K-PAX
Leaving Las Vegas
Licorice Pizza
Little Fockers
Little Man
Mad Max
Meet the Fockers
Meet the Parents
Mystic Pizza
No Country for Old Men
No Way Out
Only Lovers Left Alive
Paths Of Glory
Rings
Robocop (1987)
Robocop (2014)
Robocop 2
Robocop 3
Rocky (1976)
Rocky Balboa
Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky IV
Rocky V
Salt
Saving Private Ryan
Teen Wolf (1985)
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
The Addams Family (2019)
The Addams Family 2 (2021)
The Apartment
The Bone Collector
The Bounty Hunter
The Fast and the Furious
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Funhouse
The Great Train Robbery
The Horse Soldiers
The House Bunny
The Hustle
The Informant!
The Perfect Storm
The Usual Suspects
Thunderbolt And Lightfoot
What’s The Worst That Could Happen?
Windtalkers
Witness For the Prosecution
XXX: The Return of Xander Cage
Sherlock S1
Shooter S1-3

July 2

Heads of State (2025)

July 4

Game Night (2018)

July 9

Ballard (2025)

July 11

Better Man (2025)
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders

July 15

Uncharted

July 17

Surf Girls: International

July 19

Sabotage
PBC on Prime

July 21

Justice on Trial

July 23

Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War

July 25

Wicked

July 30

War of the Worlds (2005)

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Bethenny Frankel is no stranger to sharing her opinions on the internet — and when it comes to beauty products, the RHONY star isn’t shy about praising or passing on certain formulas. One product she raves about is a hydration serum that adds intense moisture to your skin while leaving it with a youthful glow. Keep reading to learn more about how it works.

“I have always been a fan of BeautyStat, and I have gotten to know the founder, Ron Robinson, who happens to be a cosmetic chemist,” Frankel told Byrdie. “They are launching a new coconut-based serum this month called the Triple-Plump Coconut Milk Serum, and it’s like nothing I’ve ever tried before.” Has your interest piqued? Well, you can get the exact serum on Amazon now.

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There is also calibrated coconut complex specifically formulated by BeautyStat’s chemists to help fortify your skin’s moisture barrier. With consistent use, the serum leaves your skin plumped, hydrated and youthful.

“Coconut water is extremely hydrating in a different way,” Frankel continued. “But I haven’t seen it in skincare except for in a lotion. I think that’s really innovative and creative and jumps off the page. It’s good fat, and as a natural food chef, that was the first place we used coconut water and coconut oil.”

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Before Savannah Guthrie found love with Michael Feldman, she was married to Mark Orchard for a brief period of time.

The twosome reportedly met sometime in 2005 while covering the Michael Jackson sexual abuse trial — Guthrie on assignment as a CourtTV correspondent and Orchard for the BBC.

Guthrie and Orchard tied the knot in December 2005, but ended up filing for divorce in 2009.

While she hasn’t opened up about her marriage to Orchard throughout the years, Guthrie did make a short comment on the breakup in July 2025.

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“I don’t want to talk about getting divorced,” she said on an episode of Monica Lewinsky’s “Reclaiming” podcast. “It was horrible and sad and it broke my heart. It took me years to recover. I’m not blaming anyone but I don’t really want to get into it.”

Following Guthrie’s 2009 divorce, she found love once again and married Feldman in 2014. The pair welcomed daughter Vale that same year and son Charley in 2016.

Keep scrolling to learn more about Guthrie and Orchard’s previous relationship:

2005

The former couple crossed paths while covering Jackson’s sexual abuse trial for different outlets.

December 2005

Guthrie and Orchard got married.

2009

After less than four years of marriage, the twosome filed for divorce.

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February 2024

Over two decades since her divorce from Orchard, Guthrie published a series of personal essays called Mostly What God Does. The book included a disclaimer to readers to let them know that Guthrie wasn’t going to touch on some personal matters because they were “too personal and too embarrassing.”

“I’m down here and my feet are burning on the pavement — I just don’t want to tell you why the pavement was so hot or how many blisters I had on my feet,” the disclaimer read. “I don’t want to give you the gory details. But I do want to share with you and I understand that you may have these questions and maybe this won’t be enough for you.”

February 2025

In an interview with Us Weekly, Guthrie said she was 36 when she got divorced and “wasn’t married long,” which was a “huge disappointment” to her.

“I was pretty sure that I had lost my opportunity [to have kids] and more or less ruined my life,” she explained. “All I ever really wanted was to fall in love, be a mom and have a family. I don’t know if it’s acceptable to admit these days, but that’s kind of how I was. I wanted to do something important and meaningful, but I really wanted a family.”

July 2025

On an episode of Lewinsky’s “Reclaiming” podcast, Guthrie said she didn’t “want to talk about getting divorced because “it was horrible” and “sad” and took her “years to recover.”

“I’m not blaming anyone, but I really don’t want to get into it,” she noted.

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Kesha says that she got “re-canceled” when her “Cannibal” lyrics name-dropping notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer resurfaced online.

“Oh my God, I got re-canceled for the Jeffrey Dahmer lyric. It was a controversial lyric,” Kesha, 38, told People in an interview published on Thursday, July 3. “If some people aren’t offended by what I’m doing, I’m probably not doing a very good job of being a pop star.”

Kesha released her Cannibal album in 2010, where she mentioned Dahmer in a verse from the title track.

“Whenever you tell me I’m pretty / That’s when the hunger really hits me,” Kesha sings. “Your little heart goes pitter-patter / I want your liver on a platter / Use your finger to stir my tea/ And for dessert, I’ll suck your teeth / Be too sweet, and you’ll be a goner / I’ll pull a Jeffrey Dahmer.”

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The song went viral 10 years later with a crop of new fans choreographing a TikTok dance to the sound. Others, however, criticized Kesha for sensationalizing Dahmer, who was killed in 1994 while serving 15 consecutive life sentences for the murders of 15 men.

“It’s just an interesting time where that can happen now,” Kesha told People. “It’s a trippy thing to witness, and it’s so cool, and I love it. I’m connecting to a whole different audience that wasn’t even alive when I wrote the songs.”

She added, “I feel like the way people are consuming music is so different than it was, and will probably continue to get even more different. But it’s a beautiful thing to watch a song you wrote, God, 15 years ago, and have 7-year-olds now relate to that song.”

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Kesha recently started making music again after leaving Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records in 2023. The pop star claimed in 2014 that Luke, now 51, assaulted her in 2005, which the producer denied before filing a defamation lawsuit. They settled out of court in June 2023.

“There is a day marked on my calendar when I am free to release music, so just know that she is out here in the woods writing and singing till 4 in the morning, ferociously,” Kesha told V magazine in February 2024. “I am being a feral wild woman out here.”

She continued, “I’ll say this: I’ve never felt happier, more excited, more at peace and had such a purpose in my entire life. I feel like I have earned the right to be this happy for sure. So letting that be … I am loving every minute of what feels like a brand-new and very exciting chapter.”

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Lily Allen has been very open about her journey to motherhood over the years.

The singer shares daughters Ethel, born in November 2011, and Marnie, born in January 2013, with her ex-husband, Sam Cooper. Their first child, son George, was stillborn when Allen was six months pregnant in 2010.

“For ten hours between my baby dying and me getting him out, I entered a realm I’d never been to before,” she wrote in her 2018 memoir, My Thoughts Exactly. “It is a realm I’d never been to before. It is a realm I cannot describe or revisit, even if I wanted to. The sickness I was experiencing was consuming. I felt knocked out. I felt not human.”

Allen also reportedly suffered a miscarriage in 2008, and has been open about having several abortions.

“I’d get pregnant all the time, all the time,” she said during a July 2025 episode of her “Miss Me?” podcast. “Abortions, I’ve had a few, but then again, I can’t remember exactly how many. I think maybe like, I want to say five, four or five.”

Allen was married to Cooper from 2011 to 2018 and then went on to marry Stranger Things actor David Harbour in 2020. They reportedly separated in 2024, but neither Allen nor Harbour has confirmed the split.

Below, read more of Allen’s quotes about pregnancy and motherhood:

The Heartbreak of Her Stillbirth

Allen suffered a stillbirth in 2020 when she was six months pregnant with her and Cooper’s son, George.

“As I was delivering him, the doctors said there was a pulse, but then there wasn’t,” she told the BBC Radio “4 Woman’s Hour” podcast in September 2018. “The cord was wrapped around his neck … He was just too small.”

Allen further detailed some of the complications that occurred during the delivery.

“He was so small that he actually got stuck halfway in and halfway out,” she explained. “And because his skin wasn’t fully formed they couldn’t use forceps to pull him out. So there was a period of about 12 hours of him lying there deceased in between my legs. Which was incredibly traumatic.”

She concluded: “I went into trauma and I don’t think I will ever recover from that.”

On Stepping Back from Her Career to ‘Concentrate’ on Her Children

“I chose stepping back and concentrating on [my children], and I’m glad that I’ve done that because I think they’re pretty well-rounded people,” Allen said in an interview with Radio Times in March 2024 after joking that Ethel and Marnie “ruined my career.”

“I mean I love them and they complete me, but in terms of, like, pop stardom, totally ruined it. Yup,” she said, laughing. “It really annoys me when people say you can have it all because, quite frankly, you can’t. And, you know, some people choose their career over their children and that’s their prerogative. But my parents were quite absent when I was a kid and I feel like that really left some nasty scars that I’m not willing to repeat on [my kids].”

On Being a Single Parent

During a 2024 episode of “Miss Me?,” Allen said single moms must rely on a “strong support network.”

“My mom [film producer Alison Owen] had me when she was 23 and had my sister when she was 17 and I cannot fathom how she managed to create and establish a pretty successful career for herself whilst having three children,” she said, alluding to her sister, Sarah Owen, and brother, Alfie Allen.

Lily continued: “She would say that she doesn’t think that it would be possible in today’s world because we don’t have the same sense of community that you guys had when it was the ‘80s or late ‘70s. You know, people are strapped for cash, people are strapped for time. Life is tough, at the moment out there.”

On Becoming a Mother for the Wrong Reasons

Lily admitted that she had children for reasons she now views as misguided in a discussion on her podcast in September 2024.

“I think I had children for all the wrong reasons really because I was yearning for unconditional love, which I haven’t felt in my life since I was a child,” she shared, admitting she hoped motherhood would offer her the love and stability she had long been craving.

“Also my career was at such a high speed, you know high pressure and I’m a people pleaser and I felt very overwhelmed by what was happening,” she continued. “I just didn’t get much respite and I felt like the one way to stop people hassling me, it’s not about me — it’s about this other person that’s inside me.”

Lily added, “They did leave me alone, but I don’t think I really understood what I got myself into.”

The Guilt of Falling Back into Old Habits

Lily told “The Recovery” podcast host DJ Fat Tony that she and Cooper were facing financial troubles when she decided to join Miley Cyrus’ “Bangerz Tour” in 2014. She admitted she wasn’t mentally ready to leave her children, and began abusing alcohol and drugs again.

“I felt so guilty about neglecting my kids in those early years of their lives and having to go off on tour and misbehaving in the way I was,” she said.

On Her Multiple Abortions

Lily was open and honest about undergoing several abortions in her life during a July 2025 episode of her podcast.

“Abortions, I’ve had a few, but then again, I can’t remember exactly how many. I think maybe like, I want to say five, four or five,” she told cohost Miquita Oliver, who noted that she’d had “about five, too.”

“I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic,” Lily said with a laugh, noting her opinions have since changed. “I don’t think it’s generous or romantic. How much is it, like, 500 quid? Kids are a lot more expensive.”

Lily recalled the aforementioned guy not “texting her after” she got the abortion despite paying for it. “Fair [to be honest], I was a f***ing crazy bitch, still am,” she quipped.

The “Smile” singer added that she’s since gotten better at using contraceptives. “I have an IUD now. I think I’m on my third, maybe fourth. I just remember before that was a complete disaster area.”

In 2022, Lily also spoke about her personal stance on abortions, sharing via Instagram Story, “I wish people would stop posting examples of exceptional reasons for having abortions. Most people I know, myself included, just didn’t want to have a f***ing baby. And that is reason enough! We don’t have to justify it.”

On the Possibility of Having More Children

Following her marriage to Harbour, Lily told The Sunday Times in October 2020 that she would like to have more babies.

“I think so. Especially now Marnie’s getting so big. It’s like, no, my babies,” she said, admitting she misses having little ones around. “I do. I miss little terrors running around the house.”

Lily added, however: “I’m in a really good place. I don’t know if I’d mess with my hormones, at this particular point.”

Opening Up About the Joy of Having Kids in Her Life

In January 2025, Lily spoke about how she leaned on her daughters during a hard time in life.

“I can say, it’s really tough – they are always there and you have to be present and there for them,” she shared on her podcast, noting that it’s difficult to “hold things together” sometimes. “And that’s OK. When things in life are going well and you’re coping, it’s really nice to have the kids around. They’re a joy. One of the main sources of joy in one’s life.”

Lily added: “We are a support network for each other and encourage each other to talk about our feelings but I think the main thing is telling them we’re going to get through it and be fine.”

 

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Nickelodeon alum Jennette McCurdy surprised fans when she first detailed her abusive relationship with her mother, Debra McCurdy.

Jennette and her three older brothers were raised in California by Debra and father Mark McCurdy. (The actress would later find out that Mark was not her biological dad.) As a child, Jennette’s mother encouraged her to start acting, which led to her rising to stardom for portraying Sam Puckett on iCarly from 2007 to 2012.

While Jennette was making people laugh on screen, behind the scenes she had a tumultuous relationship with her mother, who introduced her to several eating disorders and forced her to continue acting.

Following Debra’s death from cancer in 2013, Jennette briefly continued to book roles before stepping away from acting. She pivoted to writing and used her personal essays as inspiration for a one-woman dark comedy show: I’m Glad My Mom Died. This ultimately became the jumping off point for Jennette’s 2022 memoir of the same name, which is now being adapted into an Apple TV+ dramedy series with Jennifer Aniston cast as Debra.

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“Of course, there are moments where I fantasize that my mom would’ve apologized or that we’d have a turnaround in our relationship, but that’s fantasy,” Jennette told Vogue in August 2022 about reflecting on her complicated relationship with her mother. “That’s a lot of what the book is about to me, not needing to romanticize the dead and validate our own experience with them.”

She continued: “I feel very confidently that if my mom were still alive, I’d still have eating disorders. I’d still be having a lot of mental health struggles. I’m sure she and I would still live in the same place and I would have no chance of being in a relationship or having any friends. I have no doubt my life would still be very controlled by her if she were alive.”

Keep scrolling for Jennette’s most candid comments about Debra’s abuse — and her healing journey in the wake of her mother’s death:

Finding Her Voice

“My earliest memories of childhood were of heaviness, and chaos,” Jennette told People in October 2021. “My mom’s emotions were so erratic that it was like walking a tightrope every day. The mood fluctuations were daily.”

Jennette noted it took a long time for her to find her “identity” without her mother. She was able to reach a point though where she finally felt “free.”

Breaking Her Silence

Before her memoir hit shelves, Jennette opened up about her eating disorder and a stunted adolescence.

“It’s something I mean sincerely,” Jennette told BuzzFeed News in August 2022 about the title of her book. “I’m genuinely glad. If she were alive, I’d still be trapped. Every important decision in my life wouldn’t have been possible.”

Jennette also recalled wanting to leave the entertainment industry following her mother’s death. “I think seeing yourself is particularly difficult with growing up in the public eye, because you’re so public-facing and seen as one thing,” she continued. “That makes the reality of you so much more unseen and invalidated and unacknowledged. But now, because I see myself, I can accept being seen by others.”

Unpacking the Trauma

According to I’m Glad My Mom Died, Debra insisted on performing vaginal and breast exams on Jennette and never let her daughter shower alone until she was 17 years old. Jennette also opened up about how her mother controlled her appearance, which included bleaching her hair and whitening her teeth when she was 10 years old.

Struggling With an Eating Disorder

Debbie allegedly introduced Jennette to calorie counting one year later, which led to Jennette’s eating disorder.

“It’s quite unfortunate, but my mom taught me anorexia. She taught me calorie restriction when I was 11,” Jennette said during a September 2022 episode of Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk. “And I knew that my mom really wanted me to stay young. She really, really made that clear to me. She would sob and really clutch me intensely and say, like, ‘I don’t want my baby to grow up.’ ”

She continued: “I knew me growing up would mean us separating, and I didn’t want that to happen, so I asked if there was a way that I could stop the boobies from coming in, and she told me, ‘Well, there’s a thing called calorie restriction.’

In her book, Jennette recalled not getting her period for years because of her weight struggles.

“The truth is that I wish I had anorexia, not bulimia. I’m pining for anorexia. I’ve grown humiliated by bulimia, which I used to think of as the best of both worlds — eat what you want, throw it all up, stay thin,” Jennette detailed in her book. “But now it doesn’t feel like the best of both worlds. It feels terrible. I’m filled with so much shame and anxiety every time after I eat.”

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Controlling Behavior

Elsewhere in her memoir, Jennette discussed developing a complicated relationship with sex due to her religion and her mother’s controlling behavior. Jennette wrote how her first sexual encounter was when she was 18 and her partner was 32.

Defending Her Book Title

Jennette’s memoir went on to become a bestseller but she has still had to defend the shocking title since then.

“I wanted something that was bold and also something that I meant sincerely. I would never use a bold and attention-grabbing title if it weren’t authentic,” she told The Hollywood Reporter when the book debuted. “I would never do it if it were just coming from a flippant place. That’s not my approach to humor. I knew that anybody who had experienced parental abuse would understand the title, and anybody who had a sense of humor would understand the title.”

Jennette also addressed her family’s reaction to the memoir.

“My brothers have been so supportive, so understanding,” she added about her siblings, to whom she dedicated the book. “They get the title, to put it simply. It was also a title that I knew I wanted early on.”

Putting in the Work

The former child star admitted it took a while for her to feel comfortable discussing her past.

“Because it’s so personal, I felt like it was important that I had a lot of experience in therapy,” Jennette told THR. “I didn’t sit down with a therapist and say: ‘So I want to write a memoir. How can we get me to a place where I’ve got the perspective to do it?’ But it was several years of really intense therapy before I started feeling like I could explore all that personal stuff creatively.”

Jennette credited therapy for helping her heal from her trauma.

“My mind just went: ‘Is it possible to be so full of s*** that you can’t see when you’re full of s***?’ And then I was like: ‘No, I think I’ve done too much therapy for that,'” she explained. “I consider myself fully recovered from eating disorders, and I’m really, really proud of that. And yet, I think that elements of my relationship with my mom will always be something that I’m exploring in some way, whether that’s just subconsciously kicking around or whether that’s creatively. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing. It doesn’t feel retraumatizing for me to explore that relationship creatively.”

Her Memory of Her Mother

During an appearance on The Daily Show in September 2022, Jennette was asked whether she hates her mom.

“I definitely don’t hate my mom,” she noted. “I think she was a really complicated and nuanced person, and I try to kind of articulate her to the best of my ability, and all her many shades and colors.”

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