Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us wardrobe made headlines when the first photos of her character, Lily Bloom, surfaced online in 2023. More than one year later, the actress’ outfits from the film are raising eyebrows once again — this time in the context of Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
Lively, 37, made a barrage of accusations against her It Ends With Us costar (and the film’s director) Baldoni, 40, in court documents filed on Friday, December 20. The docs, which have been viewed by Us Weekly, detail alleged moments between Lively and Baldoni on the film’s set. According to the complaint, Baldoni “made the rest of the cast and crew wait for hours” while he allegedly broke down in tears over the public’s reactions to Lively’s costumes.
Baldoni’s apparent breakdown took place in Lively’s dressing room. The suit claimed that he was upset over “social media commenters” posting that Lively “looked old and unattractive” after seeing photos from their first It Ends With Us filming day.
The lawsuit states that Lively “tried to reassure [Baldoni] that she should look authentic in the scenes depicted in the photos, which were just after her character had been abused by her fictional husband.” (Lively plays Lily in the movie, while Baldoni took on the role of her abusive husband, Ryle.)
“His lengthy outburst caused a delay in shooting, forcing an emotional scene to be shot haphazardly,” the suit claimed.
Lively allegedly told Baldoni that looking “hot” was not the goal of the scene. The lawsuit claimed that Baldoni “appeared focused on [Lively’s] sexual appeal above all else.” This was detailed at length throughout the rest of the court documents as well. Elsewhere in the complaint, Baldoni allegedly called Lively “sexy” and “hot” while she was wearing a onesie, which was “pre-approved wardrobe” for the scene.
Baldoni has denied the “outrageous” claims made in the lawsuit through his lawyer, Bryan Freedman. In a statement to Us, Freedman referred to Lively’s accusations as “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” before claiming that she filed the suit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” about what went down on the film’s set.
When the first photos of Lively on the It Ends With Us set surfaced online in May 2023, fans of Colleen Hoover’s book of the same name did have comments about the character’s outfits. Similar to what was stated in the suit, one social media user claimed the actress looked “frumpy” while another wondered “why” Lily wasn’t dressed more fashionably.
Lively did not speak publicly about the backlash at the time. Hoover, 45, did make it known that she was unbothered by the negative comments, explaining that it showed that people “cared” about the project.
“I don’t remember describing outfits at all. I don’t care what they have on,” the author told Jenna Bush Hager in a June 2023 interview. “In my head, it’s about the conversation they’re having and the story. It’s the same way in the movie. You’ve seen a couple of outfits that are completely out of context. I’m not worried about it.”
King Charles III is breaking Christmas tradition with his annual speech.
The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a photo from Charles’ prerecorded holiday broadcast on Monday, December 23, revealing that this year’s message was filmed in the Fitzrovia Chapel in London. The location appears to have a special connection to the ongoing health crisis Charles, 76, has been experiencing throughout the past year.
“Formerly the chapel of Middlesex Hospital, it is now a space for quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting diverse communities from all faiths or none,” the Instagram caption read, noting that Charles’ grandfather King George VI “laid the foundation stone of the building” in 1928.
This year’s Christmas broadcast was the first time in 14 years that the speech was not filmed on a royal estate. Monday’s Instagram caption also revealed that the Christmas tree featured in the prerecorded package was donated to Croydon BME Forum and Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Can You C Me?’ project and will be placed in the Royal Trinity Hospice in London.
Every year, the reigning monarch records a Christmas broadcast that gets played via television and radio at 3 p.m. local time. This year’s message comes nearly a year after Charles announced in February that he had been diagnosed with cancer. (The following month, Princess Kate Middletonrevealed her cancer diagnosis as well.)
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” Buckingham Palace shared in a statement at the time. “His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.”
The type of cancer has never been publicly specified. However, Charles has returned to his public-facing duties.
The king is set to continue undergoing chemotherapy in the new year, a recent report revealed on Friday, December 20. The treatment is part of a “managed condition” as his health is already headed in a “positive direction,” ABC News shared at the time.
Charles proved he was in good spirits that same day when joking with reporters about his wellbeing.
“I’m still alive,” he joked while at Waltham Forest Town Hall on Friday.
In October, Buckingham Palace confirmed to Hello! Magazine that Charles’ rigorous schedule will not change going into the new year.
“We’re now working on a pretty normal-looking full overseas tour program for next year, which is a high point for us, knowing that we can think in those terms,” the spokesperson said at the time.
Chigvintsev, 42, shared four black-and-white photos with his son on Sunday, December 22. In the snaps, the father-son duo are laying down, with two images showing them both laughing with their mouths wide open. Matteo is hugging Chigvintsev, squishing their faces together, in a third image.
Chigvintsev and Garcia started dating in 2019, two years after they competed together during DWTS season 25. The former couple welcomed Matteo in 2020 and got married in 2022.
This past August, shortly after Chigvintsev and Garcia celebrated their second wedding anniversary, the professional dancer was arrested for domestic battery and booked on a felony domestic violence charge after an apparent altercation with his then-wife. (The charges against him were dropped in September following a “thorough” investigation, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley shared at the time.)
“Nikki and Artem have settled their divorce and will not be going to court,” Garcia’s rep shared in a statement. “Both parties decided to drop the domestic violence restraining orders against each other in an effort to move on with their lives and effectively coparent their son.”
Garcia broke her silence on the divorce in a December episode of her podcast, “The Nikki & Brie Show,” which she hosts alongside twin sister Brie Garcia.
“I’ve been heartbroken,” Garcia told listeners. “You dream of having this family and you have this incredible love, and it just goes the other way. You go from having a great love story to having a terrible one.”
Garcia further explained her silence, noting that she wanted to “disconnect” to put Matteo’s needs first.
“I’m a mom and my son’s protection and privacy is the most important,” she said. “I was going to do whatever it took for that most importantly, and then just needing space for healing, for facing trauma head-on.”
“I know being a public figure, I have to say a little bit about this, right?” Garcia noted. “After this, I don’t want to ever talk about [it] again, because I truly do want privacy for Matteo. That has been the most important part.”
Sara Baldoni, Sharon Baldoni, Justin Baldoni, Sam Baldoni and Emily Baldoni.
Justin Baldoni’s rise to fame wouldn’t be complete without a supportive family by his side.
The actor gained popularity after playing Rafael Solano on Jane the Virgin from 2014 to 2019. Baldoni has since nabbed various directing roles, allowing him to expand his horizons behind the camera as well. Throughout his ups and downs in Hollywood, Justin has had wife Emily Baldoni by his side.
“I’m so grateful that I get to choose to wake up every day and love this woman,” Justin captioned a July 2024 Instagram post. “But after 11 years of marriage, what has made things so sweet, and what has allowed our relationship to get better and better over time is the fact that I don’t just love her … I also like her. Like, a lot.”
The pair share two kids, Maiya and Maxwell, but the actor’s support system goes way beyond his immediate family. (Justin’s loved ones did not immediately respond when his It Ends With Us costar Blake Livelysued him for sexual harassment in December 2024. Justin denied the “outrageous” claims through his lawyer at the time.)
Keep scrolling to meet Justin’s wife, kids and more:
Sharon and Sam Baldoni
Justin’s parents welcomed their firstborn son in January 1984. The couple raised their family in Los Angeles as part of the Baháʼí Faith, which encourages universal peace and harmony, and Justin has been open about continuing to follow that religion.
“If I could have selected two people to be my parents, I would go back in time and choose them,” Justin gushed during a 2021 interview. “I don’t think a lot of people can say that. My parents are amazing.”
Sara Baldoni
Fans have gotten to know Justin’s younger sister, Sara, through his Instagram posts.
“Sara, I’m not just proud of you, I’m proud of who you are and everything you stand for,” he captioned a social media post in 2016. “Maiya is so lucky to have such a powerful force of positivity as an auntie. I love you so much and I’m so excited to see what you’re going to do next.”
The It Ends With Us star also called his sister “one of the most kind, thoughtful, authentic, loving, generous, happy, and overall incredible women I know.”
Emily Baldoni
Justin and Emily took their relationship public in April 2013, when his 25-minute proposal video went viral. The couple got married that summer.
“We chose someone who is on a lifelong search for growth, who never stops being curious, who stays accountable, and who never, ever gives up,” Justin captioned his July 2024 anniversary post. “We both have these same qualities, and while so many things about us are opposite, no matter how far the world tries to pull us apart, each of those things brings us back together like glue.”
Justin’s wedding vows to his wife have also made headlines, with the actor apologizing for “anything I’ve ever said or done that has hurt you” and his “faults, shortcomings, insecurities and my ego” during the July 2013 ceremony. He got emotional in his speech, promising to “cherish, listen to you, honor you and respect” Emily throughout their marriage.
Justin and Emily welcomed their first child, a daughter, in June 2015.
Maxwell Baldoni
In October 2017, the couple expanded their family with son Maxwell.
“At the end of the day my goal is to raise good humans,” Justin said about parenting in 2021. “The only way I think we can do that is if we actively teach them the things the world is going to tell them they can’t be. And then they get to decide what qualities they want to have.”
Blake Lively has received public support from her famous friends and other Hollywood stars following the news of her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
Lively sued It Ends With Usdirector and costar Baldoni for sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed on Friday, December 20. According to court documents, which have since been obtained by Us Weekly, the Gossip Girl alum detailed a barrage of accusations, claiming that Baldoni was inappropriate on the film’s set. (TMZ and The New York Times were first to report the contents of the lawsuit.)
While filming It Ends With Us, which was released this past August, Baldoni allegedly body-shamed Lively and attempted to add sex scenes to the film. Lively claims in the suit that she raised concerns about Baldoni prior to the completion of the film. She further alleged that Baldoni has since attempted to “destroy” her reputation in the public eye by launching a “social manipulation” campaign against her.
Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, claimed in a statement to Us that Lively filed the suit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” about what went down on the film’s set. He further denied the “outrageous” claims, calling them “completely false” and “intentionally salacious.”
Lively addressed the suit in a statement to The New York Times.
“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted,” she wrote.
Keep scrolling to see which stars have spoken out in support of Lively:
Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow showed subtle support for Lively by sharing the actress’ haircare Blake Brown brand via Instagram Stories shortly after the complaint made headlines. “Just added to my Christmas wish list,” she wrote on December 20.
“Blake Lively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met,” she shared in a December 21 Instagram Story post. “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
One day later, Hoover spoke out again, reposting a statement shared by Lively’s former Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants costars alongside a lengthy caption. Lively thanked Hoover by “liking” the Instagram post.
Robyn Lively
The fellow actress called out “justice” for her sister in a December 21 Instagram post, pointing followers to The New York Times piece detailing each accusation against Baldoni.
“Her complaints were filed during the filming. On record. Long before the public conflict. The cast unfollowed him for a reason,” Johnson wrote in a comment on The New York Times December 21 Instagram post. “Read this article before spiting [sic] ignorance.”
Johnson admitted that “mistakes were made” along the way before praising how Lively worked diligently on movies and launching various businesses while raising her four kids with husband Ryan Reynolds. (He also credited Baldoni’s “gross and disgusting but highly effective” PR strategy.)
“But yeah let’s post from our couch how much we hate her for making mistakes,” Johnson continued. “That makes sense. I mean, she’s been rude in these interviews that magically played on repeat. I saw it. None of us have ever been wrong or mean. Never. We should discount decades of good for those few bad moments. Glad the microscope isn’t on me every day of my life.”
“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the trio shared. “Throughout the filming of It Ends with Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.”
The actresses continued: “Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding. We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment.”
Ferrera, Tamblyn and Bledel noted that they are “inspired” by Lively’s courage. They concluded the statement by encouraging fans to read Lively’s full complaint, which was published via The New York Times.
Amy Schumer
The comedian showed support for Lively via Instagram Stories.
After Baldoni hired the same crisis PR team as Johnny Depp amid his legal battle with Heard, the Aquaman actress spoke out about Lively’s lawsuit in a statement to NBC News on December 23.
“Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying ‘A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.’ I saw this firsthand and up close,” she wrote. “It’s as horrifying as it is destructive.”
Heard was referring to her past relationship and subsequent legal trial against ex-husband Depp. (Depp won a defamation suit against Heard in 2022 and was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.)
Hoover’s lengthy message was accompanied by screenshots of a statement from Lively’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants costars. “This statement from these women and Blake’s ability to refuse to sit down and ‘be buried’ has been nothing short of inspiring,” Hoover, 45, captioned an Instagram post on Monday, December 23. “Seeing these three women stand up for their friend when they know good and well they’re going to be ripped apart by the people who choose to not accept or read receipts is inspiring.”
Hoover explained that she initially planned to share the “beautiful” statement written by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel via her Instagram Stories in fear of negative comments.
“I wanted to show support, but I had anxiety thinking of putting my post about Blake in my feed and sending myself into a mental spiral from the inevitable comments,” the author wrote. “They can be vile, and over the last year or two, there’s been a huge shift in my attitude toward social media. I used to share so much of my life, every single day, but that all changed when I noticed people weren’t necessarily following me out of interest, but rather to tear me down.”
Hoover admitted that things “got dark” for her, so she pulled back on what she posted.
“Rather than stand up for myself and for truth, I allowed and still allow people to blindly judge me without a rebuttal, because that’s what we’re told to do,” she added. “I am done being afraid to post in fear of the comment section hurting my reputation. I do not care about my future legacy. I never have. I care about the people who are currently in my life, who I love and know and trust. And I care about the readers who have supported me along the way, and who reach out daily to ask where I’ve been and why I haven’t released a book in years.”
Concluding her post, Hoover appeared to promise more of a presence online.
“I will see you tomorrow. And the day after that,” she wrote. “Because I like it here and I miss you.”
Us Weekly can confirm that Lively “liked” Hoover’s Instagram statement on Monday. Hoover previously showed Lively support after news broke of her lawsuit against It Ends With Us costar Baldoni, who she accused of sexual harassment. Lively further claimed that Baldoni launched a “social manipulation” campaign to “destroy” her reputation following rumors of tension between the two leads. Baldoni’s lawyer denied the “outrageous” accusations in a statement to Us, calling the lawsuit “completely false” and “intentionally salacious.”
Hoover first spoke out on Saturday, December 21, urging Lively to “never change” and “never wilt.” A similar message was shared by Ferrera, Tamblyn and Bledel, who starred alongside Lively in two Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies.
“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” they wrote in a joint statement on Sunday, December 22.
“Throughout the filming of It Ends with Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice,” their statement continued. “Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.”
The actresses added: “We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment. We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others.”
Justin Baldoni has the rights to Hoover’s It Starts With Us — the 2022 sequel to her 2016 novel It Ends With Us — but it seems the actor might not be on board to direct a second film in this movie universe.
“I think there are better people for that one,” he told Entertainment Tonight on August 6, 2024, when asked about the possibility of stepping behind the camera for a sequel. “I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. That’s what I think.”
His comment made fans wonder if there was bad blood between Baldoni and Lively on set. Us Weekly has since confirmed that there was an intense “creative struggle” between the two. “[Justin] was made to feel that his vision wasn’t as important as Blake’s, and it stifled the creativity on set,” a source told Us exclusively earlier this month. (Baldoni directed and starred as Ryle Kincaid in the film while Lively executive produced the movie and starred as Lily Bloom.)
TMZ reported in December 2024 that Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment, claiming his behavior during filming caused “severe emotional distress.” His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said in a statement to Us Weekly that the allegations were “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious,” arguing Lively was attempting to “fix her negative reputation.” Us reached out to Lively’s rep for comment at the time.
It Ends With Us told the story of flower shop owner Lily who finds herself in an abusive relationship with Ryle, a neurosurgeon with a dark past. When the homeless man from Lily’s youth, named Atlas (Brandon Sklenar), resurfaces, it further throws a wrench in her relationship with Ryle.
The second book is a continuation of Lily’s story — but this time with Atlas.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about It Starts With Us:
How Does ‘It Ends With Us’ End?
The movie and book come to an end with Lily giving birth to her and Ryle’s daughter, Emerson, and asking him for a divorce. In a flash forward that leads into the sequel, Lily meets up with Atlas.
What Is ‘It Stars With Us’ About?
The second book takes place nearly one year after It Ends With Us‘ conclusion. Lily is now the mother of a 1-year-old daughter and is trying to figure out a copacetic coparenting relationship with Ryle. Eventually, she and Atlas reconnect romantically.
Who Owns the Rights to ‘It Starts With Us’?
Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios owns the rights to the second book.
“We have the option on it,” Baldoni told Variety in July 2024: “I haven’t even begun to think that far ahead. I’m trying to stay in the present as much as I can.”
Will ‘It Starts With Us’ Become a Movie?
Screenwriter Christy Hall played coy during an August 2024 interview with Business Insider.
“Everyone wants to be in business with Colleen so I would be interested to know who controls the rights to all of her materials at this point because I would be shocked if she’s not set all over town,” Hall said, noting that she’d “happily adapt” anything with Hoover.
Will Baldoni Direct ‘It Starts With Us’?
Justin Baldoni in “It Ends With Us.”
Baldoni made it clear that he has no plans to direct a possible sequel — or pull double duty again.
“We’re gonna take a vacation after this,” he told ET earlier this month.
What Are Baldoni’s Upcoming Projects?
Baldoni is set to executive produceScarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story and Code 3.
Every year more celebrities are getting book deals (even if no one asked for them) and the anecdotes included on page keep getting juicer — especially when other notable names are concerned.
2024 brought Us memoirs from stars all across the board, including A-listers like Whoopi Goldberg and Cher. However, reality TV stars turned authors took over with Selling Sunset’s Mary Bonnet and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Heather Gay spilling the tea about their respective pasts and shows.
Meanwhile, Bethanny Joy Lenz’s Dinner for Vampires took Us through her time in the Big House Family cult, while the late Lisa Marie Presley (with the help of her daughter Riley Keough) put her entire life on the table.
Keep scrolling to see which celebrity memoirs from 2024 had the wildest name drops:
Crystal Hefner’s Relationship With Jordan McGraw
Crystal Hefner, Jordan McGraw
Crystal’s Only Say Good Things kicked off the year strong with its January release. Aside from her tales about Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Mansion, she penned a shocking story about … Jordan McGraw. (Yes, Dr. Phil McGraw’s singing son who opened for the Jonas Brothers on multiple tours.)
After initially calling off her engagement to Hugh, she found her “safe haven” in McGraw. “I ran straight to Jordan and hid from it all,” she wrote, noting that their relationship “started to sour pretty quickly” after it started.
Rebel Wilson’s Confession About Sacha Baron Cohen
Rebel Wilson, Sacha Baron Cohen
Wilson released her book, titled Rebel Rising, in April and claimed one of her past costars was a “massive a—–e” when they worked together. The actress later revealed that she was referring to Cohen on the 2016 movie The Brothers Grimsby movie set.
Goldberg struck up a friendship with The Godfather star prior to his 2004 death after he essentially broke into her house to play the piano, she recalled in Bits and Pieces, which was released in May.
How Woody Harrelson Saved Darius Rucker’s Life
Rucker’s Life’s Too Short memoir — which was released in May — opened with the country singer recalling how Harrelson saved his life. While visiting the actor in Hawaii, and after a “treacherous 25-minute descent,” Harrelson and Rucker went swimming. The Hootie and the Blowfish singer then got pulled underwater by a rip current, he wrote.
“I fight and flail for I have no idea how long — ten minutes, fifteen — and then I hear a voice. Woody,” Rucker wrote. “I can’t see him, but I hear him. He’s not far. … All I know for sure is that somehow Woody pulls me out of the current.”
Mary Bonnett Wearing Idina Menzel’s Shoes
The Selling Sunset star detailed her fast friendship with Netflix costar Amanza Smithin the September bookSelling Sunshine. Smith was dating Taye Diggs at the time, and Bonnet had the opportunity to go through his ex-wife, Idina Menzel’s closet.
“Idina had left a bunch of stuff behind that she was planning to donate to charity, and I didn’t have any nice shoes with me,” Bonnet wrote.
Wilmer Valderrama’s A-List Plane Incident
Valderrama’s An American Story memoir, released in September, detailed a near-plane crash with Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson and Colin Hanks. The actors thought “our plane is going down” while flying in a storm following the Super Bowl in 2013.
“The plane is pitching up, down, side to side,” Valderrama wrote. “I’m feeling lightheaded. It’s getting hard to breathe. Oxygen masks drop from the ceiling, and I wonder if they dropped because the turbulence shook them loose or if it’s something else.”
Connie Chung Recalls Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer’s Feud
When Chung worked as an ABC News reporter, she had a firsthand experience of what she called the “same-sex battle” between Walters and Sawyer.
“Instead of battling men, I found myself squeezed between two people I thought should have been allies,” Chung wrote in her Connie: A Memoir book, released in September. “I’d foolishly believed the women would be my comrades.”
JoJo’s Galentine’s With Taylor Swift — and How Selena Gomez Was Involved
The singer recalled spending Galentine’s Day at the “sweet and complimentary” Swift’s house in her Over the Influence memoir, released in September. She was invited into the singer’s inner circle because of a close-knit friendship with Gomez.
Elsewhere in the book, JoJo recalled feeling “the occasional twinge of pain or jealousy” during her friendship with Gomez.
Eric Roberts’ Apology to Sister Julia Roberts
Eric Roberts, Julia Roberts
Eric previously took ownership for his sister Julia’s blockbuster acting career. When releasing his Runaway Train memoir in September, the actor apologized for the “asinine” comments he made.
“Now one of the things I’d like to apologize for in this book is for publicly saying on more than one occasion, ‘If it wasn’t for me, there would be no Julia Roberts,’” he wrote. “That’s not only unfortunate, but it’s also untrue. And I hope Julie will accept this more public apology.”
Lisa Marie Presley Taking Michael Jackson’s Virginity
Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson
The late Presley devoted an entire chapter in her From Here to the Great Unknown memoir, released in October, about her brief marriage to Jackson. When they first got together in 1994, Jackson was 35 and told Presley he was “still a virgin” before noting that “the physical stuff started happening.”
Bethanny Joy Lenz Has a Moment With Katharine McPhee
The expected cast of characters (her One Tree Hill costars) appeared in Lenz’s October memoirDinner With Vampires, with an unexpected cameo at the end. The actress recalled crossing paths with McPhee — and having a hilarious interaction — years after escaping The Big House Family cult. At the time, Lenz was telling her friend that she left the church as McPhee listened.
“Kat was bewildered. She put her hand on my arm. ‘Wait, you were in a cult?’” Lenz wrote. “‘Yeah,’ I said. ‘Bible study went sideways.’”
Tim Matheson’s Call With Rob Lowe
Matheson’s book Damn Glad to Meet You was released in November. He joked about former costar Lowe asking for his nanny’s number while they worked together on The West Wing. Matheson quipped that Lowe subsequently “stole” her.
Jaleel White’s Nearly-Naked Moment With Magic Johnson
White, of Family Matters fame, reflecting on being a child star in the November Growing Up Urkel book. The actor crossed paths with Johnson in a locker room and joked that the NBA star was “barely holding on” a towel.
“I was trying to keep my eyes to myself, but I was like, ‘Wow.’ I just never imagined I would get this unfiltered view of Magic’s johnson,” he wrote.
Cher Has an Encounter With … Everyone
The first part of Cher’s self-titled memoir, released in November, had tons of celebrity name-drops — but a few stood out among the rest. The singer recalled hanging out with Liza Minelli as a child, and subsequently meeting her mom Judy Garland.
“We did as we were told, and when we sat on the front steps Liza spontaneously burst into song with ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’ I remember thinking that was strange, as I’d never been around a kid who just burst into song like that, even though she was pretty darn good,” Cher wrote. “It was only later that I realized she was Liza Minnelli and that the woman on the stairs was Judy Garland. Now I realize she probably wasn’t drinking juice.”
Elsewhere in the book, she recalled a moment with Warren Beatty. The actor nearly crashed into her while driving and when Cher got out to yell at him, she recognized Beatty.
“He showed me inside, fixed us some cheese and crackers, then leaned in and kissed me,” Cher wrote. “The two of us went swimming, with me in Natalie Wood’s bathing suit, and we had a great time.”
Heather Gay Raises Eyebrows With Story About Monica Garcia
Gay’s Good Time Girl memoir, released in December, included an accusation that formerReal Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah’s husband, Sharrieff Shah, tried to kiss Garcia.
Garcia subsequently denied the allegation in a statement to Us.
The Talk hosts reflected on their “shenanigans” — or lack thereof — over the years, including favorite guests and memorable moments.
“There [are] so many great shows that we have so many memories,” Natalie Morales told Us Weekly exclusively before the show’s series finale, naming the “dynamic” Kate Biberdorf (otherwise known as Kate the Chemist) as one of her favorite guests.
Morales, 52, is gearing up for the final episode of The Talk, along with costars Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood. Before saying goodbye to the show as a whole, the CBS stars took a walk down memory lane and name-dropped some of their favorite famous guests with Us.
Morales also recalled Bryan Cranston being “hilarious” — even though he capped her cheap.
“He called me cheap because you called me cheap!” she said, referring to O’Connell, 50. “We were talking about nowadays, they put the iPad in front of you and they hover over you to see how much you’re gonna tip! … Jerry started calling me cheap through the commercial break, they come back out, and Bryan Cranston goes, ‘Oh, cheap Natalie!’ and it kept going for 2 segments with him calling me that.”
Kloots, 42, recalled it being “really funny” before naming Mark McGrath as one of her favorite guests.
“I had a picture of him on my planner in high school and I confessed to him on air, like, you were my high school crush,” she gushed. “Also, Zack Morris [Mark-Paul Gosselaar] when he was on our show.”
She said it was “so funny” to meet people that she loved in high school.
“I didn’t miss a Saturday morning of Saved by the Bell. Same with Tiffani Thiessen when she was here,” Kloots added. “It’s like these childhood icons and you’re like, ‘I get to meet them!’ It’s so wild.”
Underwood, 61, recalled the episode when Kloots danced with Tony Danza.
“That was a good one,” Kloots continued. “Again, I grew up watching Who’s the Boss.”
O’Connell made it clear that there were “no shenanigans” going down on set.
“I don’t want to start any rumors, but I had a very big crush on Deborah Norville for many years, and when Deborah Norville came on the show, I kept it classy,” he joked. “Obviously, HR is always lurking and stuff, but that was very exciting.”
Once O’Connell dished about his crush, Morales was quick to share her own interaction.
“Well, for confessing crushes, Rob Lowe, and he’s been on,” Morales added. “Every time he comes on, he is so much fun.”
O’Connell responded, “I was very appropriate with Deborah Norville. Natalie was not very appropriate with Rob Lowe.”
The Talk airs on CBS weekdays at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT with the final episode scheduled for Friday, December 20.
“There was an investigation, but they found nothing,” a source close to the situation told Us. “It was inconclusive, so nothing happened.”
On Wednesday, December 18, Page Six was first to report that Bravo previously investigated an allegation that Kennedy, 32, was violent toward women. (Us has reached out to Bravo for comment.)
News broke on December 12 that Kennedy had been arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence two days prior following an alleged argument with an unidentified woman. An eyewitness called the police after allegedly seeing Kennedy grab her arm.
A separate source told Us that the arrest was based on “a complete misunderstanding.” Kennedy was “arguing” with his girlfriend, Ally Lewber, when “a neighbor was outside and heard them fighting and called the police.”
“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” the December 13 statement read. “We understand that there were no injuries and we are hoping that, after careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”
In the days that followed the incident, Lewber’s parents “have come into town and they have gotten an Airbnb and have taken her there,” a third source told Us, noting that the couple “are having some distance but it’s not over.”
The insider went on to say that Lewber’s parents want to take her back to Ohio “where she was always planning on spending the holidays.” Kennedy, for his part, “has no plans to change any of his schedule of [DJ] gigs” the same source said.
James Kennedy
In the aftermath of his arrest, Kennedy said that he’s keeping his sobriety top of mind.
“I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life,” the Bravo star shared via Instagram Stories on December 17. “I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones.”
He added, “Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the incredible support system around me.”
King Charles III’s Christmas lunch had fellow royal family members in attendance, while others skipped the pre-holiday festivities.
Charles, 76, hosted a lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, December 19, which he attended alongside wife Queen Camilla. Photos showed various members of the royal family in cars on their way to the event. Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, were in attendance alongside Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence.
While a pregnant Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were spotted heading to the palace on Thursday with their husbands — Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank, respectively — their parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, were noticeably missing from the day’s events. (It was previously reported that the sisters would skip out on the royal family’s Christmas celebration at Sandringham this year in favor of spending the holidays with their respective in-laws.)
Andrew’s absence from the lunch hosted by his brother comes after allegations that he was connected to a businessman who had been accused of being a Chinese spy. The alleged spy, referred to as H6, was banned from the U.K. in 2023 following security court proceedings.
It was alleged that H6 tried to gain Andrew’s influence and was invited to his 2020 birthday party. The Duke of York, 64, claimed that he had “ceased all contact” with the alleged spy in a statement to the BBC on December 14. This team stated that Andrew crossed paths with the man “through official channels,” stating that “nothing of a sensitive nature [was] ever discussed.” (Buckingham Palace declined to comment since Andrew is not a current working royal.)
Princess Beatrice of York
Also absent at the Thursday luncheon was Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three kids — George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6 — have already traveled to Norfolk, England where they plan to spend Christmas at the Sandringham Estate, multiple outlets reported. People, specifically, said on Thursday that they never had plans to attend the lunch.
“This past year has been one of the most challenging yet for [them],” royal expert Sharon Carpenter shared in Us Weekly’s cover story earlier this month, referring to Kate’s cancer battle. “You can only imagine the relief and gratitude they must be feeling.”
Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie of York.
Carpenter continued: “Kate is genuinely looking forward to joining the royal family at Sandringham for Christmas. The holidays will no doubt be a chance for the entire family to give thanks.”
Lili Reinhart and Jack Martin seem to be living their best life after taking things public.
The pair first sparked romance rumors in April 2023 when Reinhart was spotted kissing Martin outside of Los Angeles International Airport, according to photos published by Page Six at the time.
One month prior, Reinhart’s ex and former Riverdale costar Cole Sprouse was a guest on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast where he smoked a cigarette for most of the appearance. Martin subsequently mocked Sprouse in a parody video where he had two cigarettes in his mouth and a third behind his ear while pretending to be the “third Sprouse brother” who was “finally speaking out.”
Fans were quick to point out the similarities between Reinhart’s current and past beau — even referring to Martin as Sprouse’s lookalike.
“[The split was like a] black tunnel [that] was never going to end,” Reinhart recalled to Elle at the time. “I couldn’t see the light. I was like, ‘I feel like I’m dying.’ … I’ve seen a lot of people when it comes to heartache and grief and breakups, and they try to get that void filled with sex, with coke, with food, with drinking, [but] the void is still there. I took the road less traveled and just dealt with my s—t. I had to face my own pain head-on.”
Following her and Sprouse’s split, Reinhart waited to go Instagram official with Martin until August 2023 calling the comedian “my cowboy” and sharing pictures of them together for his birthday.
“I’m so grateful for the light you’ve brought into my life,” Reinhart gushed via Instagram Stories at the time.
Keep scrolling for a timeline of Reinhart and Martin’s romance:
April 2023
Reinhart and Martin were photographed sharing a kiss outside of LAX.
Lili Reinhart and Jack Martin.
July 2023
Reinhart made her first appearance on Martin’s Instagram.
Reinhart celebrated Martin’s birthday by posting their first photos together on Instagram.
September 2023
Days after they made their red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival, Martin shared a sweet birthday tribute to Reinhart.
“It’s the most beautiful person’s birthday,” he wrote on September 13. “Thank you for making me the happiest I’ve been and being endlessly f—king funny. I’m so grateful I. met someone so empathetic, strong, insightful and loving.”
February 2024
Reinhart shared an Instagram snap kissing Martin for Valentine’s Day.
December 2024
“Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from our little family ,” the actress captioned photos of her and Martin.
“Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while, but are still currently living together,” a source revealed at the time, revealing that they “are amicable while they figure out the next steps.”
The Bravo stars, who’ve given a look inside their marriage since they joined the RHOBH in 2010, tied the knot in 1996 and share daughters Alexia, Sophia and Portia. Richards also has a daughter, Farrah Aldjufrie, with ex-husband Guraish Aldjufrie.
After news broke of their split, Richards and Umansky were quick to confirm that they were going through “a rough year” but shut down rumors that they had plans to divorce. The twosome also appeared to slam speculation that there was any wrongdoing in their relationship despite ongoing speculation about the nature of Richards’ friendship with Morgan Wade.
“While it may be entertaining to speculate, please do not create false stories to fit a further salacious narrative,” their statement read. “Thank you for the love and support.”
Keep scrolling to read Richards and Umansky’s honest quotes about their separation:
They revealed that “claims regarding us divorcing are untrue,” in a joint Instagram statement in July 2023.
“However, yes, we have had a rough year,” the post read. “The most challenging one of our marriage. But we both love and respect each other tremendously. There has been no wrongdoing on anyone’s part. Although we are in the public eye, we ask to be able to work through our issues privately.”
Richards said she, Umansky and their daughters “felt better” after the news of their separation broke.
“So many people were speculating and making up stories and it was just getting out of control,” she shared in a July 2023 Amazon Live.
Richards confessed that the separation “has been very hard to do [because] it’s playing out with so many people having eyes on us and [with us] being in the public eye,” in an Amazon Live from August 2023.
“Obviously, we care about each other a lot,” she added. “That’s what I’m going to share with you. [It’s] just too much to deal with right now.”
“We were dealing with our own things, kind of, super quietly and internally, just our own issues,” Umansky confessed on The Agency’s “Red Mic” podcast in September 2023. “I mean, certainly, we’re not separated. We’re not divorced at this point. We are not any of that stuff.”
He was referring to them being “not separated” when the split news broke.
Umansky confirmed that he and Richards are “currently separated” while speaking with TMZ in September 2023.
“We are not talking about divorce. We’re trying to deal with this stuff internally, with ourselves, privately,” he added. “It’s very hard when people interpret everything you’ve said.”
Amid their relationship issues, the RHOBH trailer was released in October 2023, and Umansky told Us Weekly exclusively that he avoided watching it — but he will.
“I got to know what everybody’s talking about. Yeah. But I haven’t watched it on purpose,” he shared.
At one point the trailer Richards and Umansky discussed cheating rumors, and the realtor jokes he’s “glad” the rumors aren’t about him. Richards replied, “For once it’s me.” (The former couple has denied cheating rumors in past seasons of the show.)
Richards declared during the RHOBH season 13 finale in March 2024 that it was “nobody’s f---ing business” why she and Umansky separated.
“With any marriage, there’s issues that you have. They come up. You get busy, you’ve got kids,” she added. “Some of the issues never went away, they were never worked on. Something, like I said in my interview, happened where I did lose my trust.”
Richards told her costars: “I care about my family first and I tried. I really did try. So then, when I couldn’t, the kind of things — I don’t want to say putting up with — just became more apparent to me, I guess. I guess I couldn’t do that anymore, and I finally had a breaking point.”
Richards confessed in May 2024 that it was “weird” when Umansky moved out of their shared home.
“I always knew that when that day came, it would feel strange,” she said on “The Bitch Bible” podcast at the time. “Very real all of a sudden, and that’s exactly what happened.”
The RHOBH star added, “It was just strange because I came home and I was like, ‘Everything’s so quiet.’ I was like, ‘Where is everybody? What’s going on?’ It just sort of dawned on me because I had been away. He did this while I was out of town, which is the smart thing to do.”
When Richards appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in December 2024, she said the topic of divorce “hasn’t come up yet” with Umansky.
“We’re good friends. We get along really well. We live separate lives, and it just hasn’t come up,” she explained. “When the time comes, obviously, we will address it.”
“We all know Pat is one of the toughest guys in the league,” Travis, 35, said during the Wednesday, December 18, episode of the “New Heights” podcast. “He’s going to play through anything and everything that he possibly can, all while making sure that the team’s best interest is there.”
Mahomes, 29, was “diagnosed with a mild high ankle sprain” after the Chiefs’ game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 15. Jason Kelce discussed the injury with his brother on Wednesday’s podcast episode.
Jason joked about Mahomes’ “weak ankles,” telling listeners that the quarterback has “just sprained those things so much at this point.”
“He’s going to tape it up. He’s going to be just fine,” Jason continued. “If you think it’s going to be that [much of a ] difference, all you got to do is watch the playoffs where he ended up winning a Super Bowl against yours truly. That ankle worked just fine. A lot of people were talking a big, big talk about it.”
Jason added, “There’s going to be times where he’s probably going to pull up lame and it’s going to hurt. But I got to believe that this thing is going to be alright.”
Travis chimed in, noting that the Chiefs are “playing meaningful football games right now” and Mahomes wants to be involved.
“Pat wants to be out there for his teammates and his coaches more than anybody, man,” Travis added. “He’s always been that guy.”
Travis and Jason’s “New Heights” podcast episode came one day after Mahomes offered an update on his ankle injury. (Mahomes was also listed as a full participant in the Chiefs’ practice.)
“I want to be able to move. I want to be able to get out of the way. [Houston’s] is a good pass rush, a good defense,” Mahomes said on Tuesday, December 17, per ESPN. “They fly around. You don’t want to go out there and put yourself in harm’s way. Obviously, it’s football and you’re going to take hits, but you want to be able to protect yourself. So that’ll be where I’m at and I don’t want to limit the game plan.”
He added, “That’s another thing for me is I want to be able to move around the pocket so we’re not just sitting in one spot the whole entire game and letting their D-line really get after it. It’s about me finding that balance and seeing where I’m at … I won’t know until kind of close to the end of this week.”
The Chiefs are set to take on the Houston Texans on Saturday, December 21.
The Traitors season 3 promises the return of some familiar faces — alongside a whole new cast of characters.
Eagle-eyed fans caught a quick glimpse at former cast members Kate Chastainand Parvati Shallow when the third season trailer dropped on Wednesday, December 18. In a shot Us will never forget, Kate, 41, and Parvati, 42, walk across a field wearing black and white gowns.
“Come friend, come foe, come one, come all, to the Highlands to see who lives and who falls,” host Alan Cumming told viewers in the trailer before teasing this season’s cast.
Bob the Drag Queen seems to be taking center stage, noting he has “a thirst for blood” before gunning for Cumming’s job.
“Listen, if the only two options are Traitor and Faithful, you sure host isn’t an option?” Bob asks. Cumming replies, “Back off.”
Each cast member gets their time to shine in the teaser, including The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania, who calls out the “weird s—” that Cumming puts the cast through.
Fellow Bravo star Dorinda Medley makes it clear that she’s not messing around when it comes to the gameplay, insisting, “I intend to leave as queen of the castle.”
Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause seems afraid of what’s to come while Vanderpump Rules alum Tom Sandoval is happy that he’s “finally” being taken “seriously.”
Both Summer House star Ciara Miller and The Bachelorette alum Gabby Windey bring their signature snark to The Traitors mansion.
“A bitch is lying and I’m gonna catch them,” Ciara declares. Gabby, for her part, doesn’t hesitate to snap at one of her fellow costars, saying, “If you carry on with that cocky attitude, you might get yourself in trouble.”
The Traitors brings together reality TV stars from different franchises — and in season 3’s case, a British aristocrat — as they compete in a mafia-style game for a large prize. Contestants are all assumed to be Faithfuls until proven to be Traitors, who secretly move around the castle to eliminate Faithfuls one by one. In the end, the winner can take home up to $250,000.
The season 3 cast also includes Robyn Dixon, Wells Adams, Tony Vlachos, Carolyn Wiger, Britney Haynes, Rob Mariano (Boston Rob), Danielle Reyes, Chanel Ayan, Dylan Efron, Jeremy Collins, Bob Harper, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Sam Asghari and Nikki Garcia.
The Traitors returns to Peacock Sunday, January 9, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET with a three-episode premiere event.
Heigl, 46, teamed up with Poise for a new commercial in which she explained bladder leaks – at length. In the minute-long clip, the actress could be seen out to lunch with a friend and said friend’s young son.
“I peed,” the friend declared after laughing at a story Heigl told. The Grey’s Anatomy alum responded, “Happens to the best of us.”
The 10-year-old boy told his mom it was “so embarrassing” before Heigl hit back with some major facts.
“You’re gonna deny your mother a moment of mirth just because she got the giggle dribble? And, by the way, it’s kind of your fault,” Heigl noted. “You see, when we have kids, the pelvic floor or the muscles and ligaments that help support the bladder can weaken.”
Heigl went on to discuss perimenopause (the time just before menopause) before pulling out her Poise and handing it to her friend.
Katherine Heigl
“You’re embarrassing yourselves,” the 10-year-old stated. Heigl and her friend noted that it’s a “mother’s purpose” to embarrass their kids. (Heigl is a mother of three. She and husbandJosh Kelley adopted daughters Naleigh, 15, and Adalaide, 12, before welcoming son Joshua, 7.)
“By the way, how did you know all that stuff?” the friend asked. Heigl quipped, “Well, I used to be a doctor.”
Heigl played Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2010, leaving the show in the middle of season 6. Over the years, she’s reflected on her departure from the series — and how she would have done some things differently.
“I felt very protective of Izzie,” the actress said of her character in 2010. “I really loved her. I felt she was an admirable woman who certainly made mistakes. But I was starting to not like her, and that bothered me.”
The actress infamously withdrew herself from Emmy Awards consideration following season 4.
“I didn’t feel good about my performance and there was a part of me that thought, because I had won the year before, that I needed juicy, dramatic, emotional material,” she explained during an April 2016 interview. “So, I went to [creator] Shonda [Rhimes] and said, ‘I’m so sorry. That wasn’t cool, and I should not have said that.’ And I shouldn’t have said anything publicly. But at the time, I didn’t think anyone would notice … I just quietly didn’t submit and then it became a story, and I felt I was obligated to make my statement, and … ‘Shut up, Katie.'”
Chase Carter, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton.
Are things about to get awkward between Giancarlo Stanton and latest New York Yankees recruit Cody Bellinger?
Stanton, 35, previously dated Bellinger’s longtime partner, Chase Carter, and MLB fans can’t get over it. Especially after the news that Bellinger, 29, was headed to the Yankees.
On Tuesday, December 17, it was announced that Bellinger had been acquired by the Yankees following a two-year stint on the Chicago Cubs. After the trade was announced, MLB fans were quick to revisit Stanton’s dating history — revealing that he and Carter, 27, had a romantic connection back in the day.
While Stanton and Carter never openly discussed their relationship, eagle-eyed baseball fans noticed the Sports Illustrated model sitting alongside fellow Yankees star Aaron Judge’s now-wife, Samantha Bracksieck, during a 2019 game. That same year, Carter and Stanton were photographed attending an event together in New York City. It’s unclear what really went down between them, but Carter was romantically linked to Bellinger the following year.
“Cody Bellinger’s Wife is Giancarlo Stanton’s Ex The Bronx is on fire,” one fan shared via X on Monday after news of Bellinger’s trade went public. Others shared an apparent Instagram Story photo Carter posted in the past, which showed her holding Stanton’s hand.
Another social media user added: “By the way, Cody Bellinger’s wife is Giancarlo Stanton’s ex. Talk about culture in the clubhouse.”
Cody Bellinger and Chase Carter with their daughter Caiden.
The model made things with Bellinger public in October 2020 when she posted a photo kissing the MLB star during one of his games. The couple celebrated their one-year anniversary in July 2021, announcing that Carter was pregnant with their first child. Their daughter Caiden was born in November of that year.
In October 2022, Carter announced that she and Bellinger were expecting their second child. “Caiden and Juniors sibling on the way,” she shared via Instagram at the time, referring to their daughter and dog. Their second baby girl, Cy, was born in April 2023.
“Cody caught her. Cy was a twin,” Carter captioned an Instagram post in May 2023 when sharing her birth story. “Her twin unfortunately didn’t make it (we also didn’t know there were twins until I birthed the placenta) but we are very blessed that Cy did.”
Bellinger proposed to Carter in June 2023. The model announced the news via social media, showing off her giant diamond ring. Multiple outlets have reported that they tied the knot in December 2023, but neither Bellinger nor Carter confirmed their marriage just yet. However, Carter has since changed her name on Instagram to Chase Bellinger.
Trinity Rodman has “made it clear” that dad Dennis Rodman is “not present” in her life — but she’s finally ready to share the truth about their relationship.
“He’s not a dad,” Trinity, 22, explained during her “Call Her Daddy” interview on Wednesday, December 18. “Maybe by blood, but nothing else.”
Dennis, 63, shares Trinity and son DJ, 23, with ex-wife Michelle Moyer. (He is also the father to 36-year-old daughter Alexis, whom he shares with ex-wife Annie Bakes.)
“This is my opportunity to, kind of, talk more — I don’t want to say negatively, but more realistic about it,” she explained. During the hour-long interview, the soccer star detailed the struggles growing up with the former NBA star as her dad and where they stand now.
“We tried to be that foundation and to be the good people around him. Because in reality, we never really asked for anything unless we really needed it,” Trinity said of her family. “We just want you. I think for him, he’s never understood the fact, because he’s never experienced it. … He’s never understood that people could actually just want to be around him and to just want to make him happy.”
Keep scrolling for the biggest revelations from Trinity’s “Call Her Daddy” interview:
Dennis’ Lifestyle
Dennis Rodman hosts the launch of ManTFUp at SALT7 Restaurant on August 12, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The athlete said her dad “partied all the time” during her childhood.
“We tried to live with him, but he’s having parties 24/7. He’s bringing random bitches in,” she said. “My mom didn’t want — she was strong enough to deal with it because even to this day, I still believe that my dad hasn’t loved anyone after my mom.”
Dennis married Moyer in 2003. Per Trinity, her dad’s “demons were too strong” and she filed for divorce in 2004, but the marriage wasn’t dissolved until 2012.
“I think my mom just saw the situation of, ‘We love each other. It’s not gonna work,’” Trinity said. “For my kids, I can’t have them seeing you treat me this way, embarrass me this way and have the party scene all the time.”
Trinity also spoke candidly about her dad’s substance abuse struggles. (Dennis has openly discussed his battle with alcohol abuse and has entered rehab on several occasions.)
“He’s an alcoholic,” she stated. “That’s something that I don’t want to say, but I’m just like, f— it. It’s just the truth.”
How Often She Saw Dennis
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman with her father basketball legend Dennis Rodman after a game between North Carolina Courage and Washington Spirit at Audi Field on November 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Initially, Trinity said her father was “in our lives less” as she and DJ continued to grow up.
“We were seeing him once, two, three, four times a year,” she recalled. “Every time they were together, it was the same s—. It was my mom being valid and what the f— are you doing? Help us and help your children.”
As Trinity and DJ got older, they “understood the situation more” and saw Dennis “less” — even though they lived in the same city.
Fighting About Money
Olympian Trinity Rodman of Team United States poses on the Today Show Set on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France.
Trinity said that she’s not “embarrassed” about how she grew up but noted that it was “a struggle” because her family “didn’t have money” and they lived in the wealthy town of Newport. (Trinity revealed that they also lived in a car at one point.)
“Before the divorce happened, my dad was actually helping money wise. … He would actually give money to my mom and let us live life a little bit,” she recalled. “When the divorce happened, it was just like, ‘F— you guys.’ … We’re getting enough money to pay rent, barely.”
At one point, Trinity said that Dennis claimed they wanted to “use him” for money. Meanwhile, he would not pay child support. (In 2012, Dennis was ordered to pay Moyer $500,000 in back child support.)
“That was all the fight was ever about, in front of us at least,” she continued. “It was just the money part and helping your children.”
Keeping His Good Image
Dennis Rodman during Maxim Magazine’s Hot 100 at Montmartre Lounge in Hollywood, California.
Despite what was going on behind closed doors during her childhood, Trinity said she was still publicly supporting her father.
“That’s the crazy part is, we still were going to those events like we were just a happy little family. Getting dressed, getting styled, his [2011] Jersey Retirement, all those things that we attended,” she said. “It was just the weirdest thing because we did things for him and we’ve always done things for him. He wanted to have a good image of having his family by him.”
Elsewhere in the episode, Trinity referred to her father as “an extremely selfish human being” who loves the spotlight.
The 2021 Incident at Trinity’s Game — And Where They Stand Now
Trinity Rodman #22 of the United States dribbles during a game between Korea Repulbic and USWNT at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on June 1, 2024 in Commerce City, Colorado.
While Trinity was playing as a rookie for the Washington Spirit, Dennis made a surprise appearance at one of her games. The incident resulted with Trinity sobbing after the game.
“I think it’s like halfway through the first half and I hear [his voice],” she recalled. “I’m like, oh my f—ing gosh, like, there’s no way this is happening right now. Mind you, I haven’t seen him in or talked to him months.”
Trinity finished the first half of the game and spent halftime in tears. However, she went back on the field and scored the game-winning goal. After the game came to an end, Trinity was just “mad” at the situation.
“I was like, ‘You took this happy moment for me.’ Like you f—ed with my head again,” she said, but she ended up falling into Dennis’ arms and crying. “I cried and I was super happy. I was like, let’s take the positive of it. He’s here.”
After that day, Trinity didn’t hear from Dennis until this year. Trinity said her dad has been “trying to call” over the past few weeks.
“I answer the phone now for my conscience. If something does happen, God forbid, I want to know that I did that. Or if he needed to hear my voice before anything happens,” she said. “That’s why I answer the phone, not for me.”
Dennis’ Relationship With DJ
Trinity Rodman attends the Ballon D’Or photocall at Theatre Du Chatelet In Paris on October 17, 2022 in Paris, France.
Trinity explained that Dennis has a different relationship with her than he does with her brother — who is also a basketball player.
“He treats me the best. I’m, like, still his little princess and I can’t do any wrong. Growing up, he treated my brother like s— too,” she recalled, noting that DJ has “confidence” issues because of it.
Celine Dion is remembering late husband René Angélil on what would have been their 30th wedding anniversary.
“You still fill our hearts, every day. You are everything for us. We miss you so much,” Dion, 56, captioned an Instagram post on Monday, December 17. “Happy 30th anniversary, mon amour!”
The Canadian singer shared a photo of her and Angélil on their wedding day, signing the message from herself and her three kids — René-Charles, 23, and twins Eddy and Nelson, 14.
Dion married Angélil in 1994, and they were still together at the time of his death in January 2016. Angélil died at age 73 “at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle” with throat cancer, a statement revealed.
While her quotes about Angélil are rare, Dion has spoken publicly about losing her life partner.
Rene Angelil and Celine Dion arrive at the premiere of the show “Veronic Voices” at Bally’s Las Vegas on June 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Throughout my life, I only had eyes for my husband, who sat out here, night after night,” she told fans during a February 2016 performance. “People thought that I was looking at him, actually, but I didn’t have to, I didn’t need to, because every time I closed my eyes, I felt René on stage with me.”
Two years after his death, Dion said during an interview with Australian TV show The Project that her husband is “as alive as he was before.”
“Not physically with us, but I live with him,” she continued. “I see him every day through the eyes of my children.”
Dion’s three boys “have been her rock” in the years since Angélil’s death, a source told Us Weekly in December 2022 after Dion publicly revealed her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome. The singer announced her health battle via Instagram, explaining that she had been battling a “very rare neurological disorder” for a few years. (Stiff-person syndrome “affects something like one in a million people” and causes spasms, Dion shared at the time.)
René-Charles, Eddy and Nelson have been by their mom’s side following her diagnosis.
“The twins are very mature for their age and René-Charles checks in and dotes on his mom all the time,” the same insider shared with Us. “It came as a shock, but she’s lost none of her fighting spirit and is comforted that at least she knows exactly what she’s dealing with now and there’s comfort that she can alleviate some of the symptoms by getting treatments that are specific for this condition.”
Tom Holland is getting more comfortable talking about his relationship with Zendaya it seems.
Holland, 28, joked during the Monday, December 18, episode of the “Dish” podcast that film “studios love” when he and girlfriend Zendaya, 28, work together on movies because they only need to book “one hotel room.”
“Separate drivers. We’re not crazy,” Holland quipped, teasing the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie he and Zendaya are set to star in alongside Robert Pattinson and Matt Damon.
On a serious note, Holland added that their relationship is his “saving grace” as they both navigate fame.
“Best thing that’s ever happened to me,” the British star added.
Holland and Zendaya met while filming Spider-Man: Homecoming and by 2017, fans started to wonder whether they were more than friends. Initially, the duo denied their relationship as they continued to star in the Marvel film franchise. (Holland and Zendaya appeared in three Spider-Man movies together, with rumors of them returning for a fourth.)
Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’.
By July 2021, however, their relationship was confirmed after Holland and Zendaya were photographed making out in his car.
“Zendaya and Tom started off as really great friends and stayed that way for a long while before things turned romantic,” a source told Us Weekly at the time.
While the couple hasn’t allowed the public to fully enter their relationship, both Holland and Zendaya have started to speak more openly about being together.
“I think that’s where Zendaya and I have been such a strong couple is in the spirit of being able to relate with one another on something that is very, very unique,” he said during Monday’s podcast episode. “I think it’s just relying on the people around you.”
Holland added, “It’s about being a little bit more organized, knowing where you want to go and, you know, there are restaurants that have little back rooms and stuff where you can have a more private night. But at the end of the day, [this level of fame] it’s no hardship.”
Zendaya recently shared a similar sentiment about working alongside her boyfriend.
“It’s actually strangely comfortable. It’s like second nature, if anything. You feel extra safe with the person you’re acting beside,” she told Vanity Fair in November 2024. “I love working with him. He’s so talented and so passionate about what he does. He always gives things one thousand percent, even if he’s absolutely worn down. I really appreciate that about him. It feels pretty normal. That’s how we met. Literally, at a chemistry read.”
