“I don’t care about any rumor that is, like, ever said about me,” DeSorbo, 32, admitted during the Tuesday, January 7 episode of her “Giggly Squad” podcast. “The only thing that I was like, OK, can’t, like, let this go by was because it was a third party involved. People saying that I cheated on Craig with Marcello.”
The Summer House star said she “died laughing” when the rumors first started circulating online. Then, she reached out to Hernandez, 27.
“I felt weird. I was like, ‘I feel like I have to text Marcelo cause like what if he sees it?’” DeSorbo said. “‘What if he has a girlfriend?’”
The Bravo star said there was only “one time” she had texted Hernandez one-on-one prior to the apology. (DeSorbo said she tried to get into the SNL afterparty when comedian Shane Gillis was the host.)
Paige DeSorbo and Craig ConoverGregg DeGuire/FilmMagic
“I just texted him. I was like, ‘Hey, just want to let you know, there was a rumor going around that I cheated on my boyfriend with you,’ and he was just like, ‘F— yeah,’” DeSorbo said as she and cohost Hannah Berner laughed.
Hernandez then started sending DeSorbo screenshots of hateful messages he was getting about the rumor.
“I was like, ‘Marcello, I’m so f—ing sorry. This is so embarrassing,’” she continued. “And no one involved was defending me, which I found interesting.”
“Craig and I have decided to no longer be together,” she said during the December 30 episode of the “Giggly Squad” podcast, sharing that there was no drama surrounding their split.
Days later, Instagram gossip account Deuxmoi posted a blind item claiming that DeSorbo spent New Year’s with a mystery man. Fans attempted to identify the alleged suitor when the “Snark Bait” podcast released an episode claiming that DeSorbo was linked to “a New York City-based comedian,” prompting Hernandez’s name to get tossed around.
(L-R) Marcello Hernández and Jane Wickline as The Couple You Can’t Believe Are Together with anchor Colin Jost during Weekend Update on Saturday, November 2, 2024.Will Heath/NBC
DeSorbo shut down the speculation in various TikTok comments. “See you in court,” she joked when responding to one social media user, referring to the “Giggly Squad” phrase she coined with Berner.
“Sorry about the delay, this has all been very, very unexpected to say the least,” the Southern Charm star said. “[It happened] right before the holidays. I was very shocked. And it’s OK. It takes two people to be in a relationship and you can’t control other people, you can only control how you react to it.”
Sandra Lee is just one notable name who has been impacted by the current wildfires in Los Angeles.
“My home in Malibu has got me through some of the darkest moments in my life. I have loved creating it, embellishing it, building it, caring for it, and protecting it,” Lee, 58, shared in an Instagram caption on Tuesday, January 7. “I’ve cherished every moment I have had with it. As the fire draws closer, I pray for it — I pray for everyone in Los Angeles right now. What an incredibly terrifying moment for my community.”
The celebrity chef continued, “As the fire reaches our doorstep, please stay in contact with each other; Community in times like these is our lifeline. We are all safe but the fire is inching closer to my slice of heaven in Malibu.”
Lee told followers about her long history in Malibu — starting when she was a waitress in 1989.
“I dreamed of a home like this (FOR ME) and worked my butt off for it,” she wrote. “I am sad but I am sending all my love to all the first responders and firefighters who are literally giving it all they’ve got to keep us safe!!! Love and Prayers always.”
Along with her hopeful caption, Lee shared three videos as the fires raged on. The first was taken as she started evacuating her home, which was meters away.
“Sandra, it’s right here,” a voice is heard saying in the background of the clip as Lee zooms in on the fire in her area. “I got everything I could.”
A second video showed Lee recording some of the damage from the fires as she was driving. Black smoke is seen covering the road as she passes by a firetruck going the other way. In a third clip, Lee recorded billowing gray smoke in the air over a body of water as ash fell from the sky.
The Los Angeles Times reported that an extreme wind storm caused by the Santa Ana gusts started brush fires in L.A. on Tuesday, with citizens evacuating for safety reasons. More than 13,000 structures are “under threat,” the Associated Press also reported on Tuesday, noting that the fire’s origin has not yet been confirmed.
Lee isn’t the only star who has shared her experience with the fires. Eugene Levy spoke with the L.A. Times on Tuesday, revealing that he had also been evacuated from his home.
“The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon,” the Schitt’s Creek star told the newspaper. “I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark.”
Dorit Kemsley had a four-hour therapy session with estranged husband PK Kemsley that ended with them coming to blows.
“He went in very much with, like, coming to battle,” Dorit, 48, claimed during the Tuesday, January 7 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. “In therapy, he throws out, ‘This is why I want a divorce, and I don’t want to be married to this woman.’ That’s the first time I heard it.”
Dorit also said that PK, 57, “stormed out” of the therapy session while confiding in RHOBH newcomer Bozoma Saint John.
“I walked out of that therapy session, and I thought, ‘I need to start preparing,’” Dorit continued. “I know, I need to have a plan for every possible scenario because he’s too unpredictable.”
Dorit and PK announced their split in May 2024 after nine years of marriage. The duo told fans that they “had our struggles” over the years and “made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart.” The aftermath of their separation was showcased during the RHOBHseason 14 premiere in November 2024.
When speaking with Us Weekly exclusively ahead of the premiere, Dorit said she and PK had yet to discuss an actual divorce.
“We’re navigating this period,” she explained. “I just really hope that, regardless of where we go — I think if we end up getting back together — that there’s a lot of work that needs to be done. You don’t reach this place and want to just jump back into the saddle without having done the work that you know is necessary to enjoy the marriage and have the communication that you really need.”
Dorit noted that she does “think it’s possible” for a reconciliation between herself and PK.
“I think you need both people to want it,” she added. “I think sometimes having the time apart too, it can be healthy. It can also give us a chance to step back and look at our own positions and reflect and also do some work on ourselves individually so that we can bring a better version of ourselves to the marriage.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.
“My relationship with Oliver right now is really good,” Garcelle, 58, said during the Tuesday, January 7 episode of RHOBH. “Oliver was in a really dark place over the years. I had all kinds of emotions, sometimes all in one day — fear, guilt.”
Garcelle admitted that she often wondered what she did “wrong” as a parent during the throes of her son’s addiction.
“I had to practice tough love,” she said of her relationship with her son during that time period. “I knew he was homeless, and I knew he was in a bad place, and I couldn’t do anything.”
The Bravo star, who shares 32-year-old Oliver with ex-husband Daniel Saunders, teared up during Tuesday’s episode when remembering one particularly difficult moment involving her son.
“Years ago, I was at home [with] a girlfriend of mine. We were hanging out and it started getting late,” she said. “We heard a noise and I looked outside. I turned on the light and I saw it as Oliver.”
Garcelle continued, “It was Oliver in the body form, but it wasn’t Oliver. The way he acted, the way his eyes looked, the way he was so erratic.”
She said Oliver was attempting to get inside the pool house before she stopped him.
“This is my son that I’m not opening the door for,” Garcelle recalled through tears. “I watched him walk away and I didn’t take him in. I felt 1,000 pounds of guilt not letting him in.
The RHOBH star added, “This was the tough love that we had to do so that hopefully that’s the thing that changes things.”
Oliver is the father of 4-year-old son Oliver Saunders Jr. (OJ), whom he shares with ex-wifeSamantha Saunders. The proud dad is gearing up to welcome baby No. 2 with girlfriend Shantei Paranda.
Garcelle previously spoke about Oliver’s addiction during a 2020 episode of RHOBH.
“If we’re all going to be honest, I’m not a perfect parent,” she told her castmates at the time. “My son Oliver has dealt with addiction since he was in the fifth grade. We have been through so much. … I would never judge another parent. I feel, sometimes, that I’ve messed up because I was too lenient with him.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.
The 40-year-old comedian recapped her experience as this year’s Golden Globes host during “The Nikki Glaser Podcast” episode released on Tuesday, January 7. Glaser sat down with boyfriend Chris Convy and two members of her writing team — Brian Frange and Sean O’Connor — who detailed her performance from their point of view.
“I haven’t watched it yet,” Glaser said about her monologue on Sunday, January 5. “When I was up there, I wasn’t really absorbing.”
Glaser explained that she “couldn’t really see what everyone was doing” in terms of reacting to her jokes. The comedian’s cohosts were quick to reveal all the stars’ reactions to her roasts, calling Jenner, 27, one of the MVPs of the night.
“What? Stop,” Glaser said in response to Jenner’s reaction to the joke, which also received a roar of laughs from the award show crowd. She further explained why it was hard for her to see the audience’s reaction.
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“It’s so hard to have a camera in your face cause all the cameras are in people’s faces,” she said. “They don’t know when the joke is coming about them. They know it’s coming because there’s a camera in their face and they’re a big star.”
Glaser added, “From doing [Comedy Central] Roasts, when I would even see my name up in the prompter … I know a joke’s coming about me, you blackout. You don’t even listen to it. You can’t, like, process information when you’re so nervous.”
The comedian explained that she was trying to remember that the stars were probably “terrified” of her jokes, in part because of her success on multiple celebrity roasts.
“I really was like, ‘They have nothing to worry [about], they should trust me.’ I just know that I am trustworthy,” she said, assuming the stars were “so scared” of her jokes.
Glaser also recalled Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson making a point to stop by her dressing room after the awards show to congratulate her on a job well done.
“I hugged him before [my monologue] and then after [the show] — which he did not need to do, “Glaser recalled. “[He] came by after everyone was in the room. We were all kind of celebrating. It was probably like 10 minutes after the end of the show, and he came back.”
Prince Harry is set to return to the U.K. as his legal battle continues.
The Duke of Sussex is set to go up against News Group Newspapers (NGN) — which owns The Sun — in court starting this month. Harry, 40, previously accused the media company of allegedly using unlawful information gathering tactics.
Hello! Magazine reported on Tuesday, January 7, that when Harry flies home he won’t be accompanied by wife Meghan Markle. The publication noted that she will likely stay in California with their kids, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.
NGN previously admitted to phone hacking at the News of the World, which closed in 2011. They’ve since claimed that there was no wrongdoing at The Sun.
In an April 2023 court filing, Harry alleged that his brother, Prince William, settled with NGN for “a very large sum” in 2020. He also claimed that the royal family had a “secret agreement” with the media company preventing any members from filing lawsuits. (NGN has since denied this claim.)
Judge Timothy Fancourt ruled last July that Harry’s case could move forward solely on the allegations of unlawful information gathering. His phone hacking claims fell outside the six-year time frame to bring the case. The judge also stated that Harry failed to provide evidence of the alleged “secret agreement.” The trial date was eventually set for January 2025. (The hearing is set to last for eight weeks.)
This is hardly the first time Harry is going up against the U.K. media. He was part of a group that sued Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), which owns the Daily Mail, for allegedly hacking into celebrities’ voicemails as a way to obtain personal information. He made a major statement while testifying in June 2023, making him the first royal family member to take the stand in 130 years. By December 2023, a judge ruled in Harry’s favor. Court documents obtained by Us at the time revealed that the judge found “sufficient proof” that MGN “engaged in unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking.”
Harry spoke candidly about his ongoing legal battle during last month, noting that his time in court is about “accountability” at the New York Times’s DealBook Summit.
“They’ve settled because they’ve had to settle,” he said of those who came before him. “So therefore, one of the main reasons for seeing this through is accountability, because I’m the last person that can actually achieve that.”
Tutor, 49, is kicking off a new chapter in her real estate career, taking her expertise to Compass. A press release announcing the news stated that Tutor has over $4.5 billion in sales throughout her 25-year career and will continue to grow her portfolio with her new gig.
“My brand has always been rooted in innovation and growth, and joining Compass aligns with my vision for the future of my business,” Tutor shared in a statement on Tuesday, January 7. “This partnership will not only enhance my ability to serve clients in California and Texas but also enable me to expand my reach into new markets, elevate my team’s capabilities, and continue setting the standard in the luxury real estate industry.”
She also announced the “new era” in an Instagram statement on Tuesday.
“I am thrilled to share that the @tracytutorteam has navigated to @compass, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the US by sales volume,” Tutor captioned her post. “Thank you all for your continued support! Here’s to a #newera of success at the @tracytutorteam.”
Compass CEO and founder Robert Reffkin also reacted to Tutor’s news on Tuesday.
“Tracy’s decision to join Compass is a testament to the strength of our platform and our ability to attract top talent in the industry,” he said. “Together, we’ll reimagine what’s possible in the luxury real estate space.”
Tutor has been one of the stars of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles since 2017 alongside Josh Flagg and Josh Altman, who departed the show last year.
Josh Flagg, Tracy Tutor, and Josh Altman on ‘Million Dollar Listing LA.’Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo
“What can we say!!! Million Dollar Listing LA has been a hell of a ride,” the couple shared in a joint statement at the time. “The memories, friendships, experiences, sales, the highs, the lows and the doors it has opened we will forever be thankful for. NO REGRETS.”
They continued, “Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey with our family and business for the past 15 years of our lives. What a blessing to be part of such an amazing show that started an entire genre of television. So many people to thank. And especially all of you that have been with us for the ride. WE LOVE YOU!!!!”
Meredith Vieira’s husband, Richard Cohen, died at age 76 following a battle with multiple sclerosis.
The Today show confirmed on Tuesday, January 7, that Cohen died on Christmas Eve after living with the disease for over 50 years. Today show host Hoda Kotb shared with viewers that Cohen was “surrounded by his family and love” at the time of his death.
The family had been together at Thanksgiving, Kotb continued, telling viewers that they were “concerned” about losing him early. “Instead, they got a glorious month with their dad,” she said.
Today cohost Savannah Guthrie said that Vieira is “in really good spirits” following Cohen’s death.
“She was such a beautiful and devoted wife to Richard and he adored Meredith,” Guthrie added. “And hanging out with them, they were like the most fun and entertaining, irreverent, cool couple you could hang out with.”
In addition to his MS diagnosis, which Cohen received at age 25, he survived colon cancer twice.
Cohen previously revealed that he told the journalist about his MS diagnosis on their second date. The two got married in 1986.
Meredith Vieira and Richard CohenSantiago Felipe/Getty Images
“I told her about the illness, because I sort of learned the hard way to get it on the table,” Cohen said during a 2019 interview with Yahoo Life. “And she really didn’t blink.”
Vieira noted that MS “wasn’t enough” to scare her off.
She spoke candidly about her husband’s illness during a separate interview with Peoplethat same year, telling the publication that Cohen was “doing OK.” At the time, he was also declared legally blind.
“It’s a progressive illness, so you don’t know from day to day,” Vieira said. “He needs a walker, and since he’s been using it, he’s much stronger. It was something he dreaded, but it’s been a blessing.”
The journalist noted that she and Cohen “definitely allow each other to vent” during the tough times. (Vieira left Today in 2011 to spend more time with Cohen, but continued to host various TV series over the years including the 25 Words or Less game show.)
“That’s part of the deal. Certainly he’s allowed to vent, because he’s got chronic illness. But I am too,” she said. “Because there are days I can’t stand it and the limitations it puts on the entire family. It’s good to say it. But we don’t dwell.”
Cohen is survived by wife Vieira, 71, and their three kids, Benjamin, 36, Gabriel 34, and Lily, 32.
“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams — The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” Jones wrote. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.”
The statement continued, “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”
“Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances,” a spokesman told Hello! on Monday, January 6. “A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Many members of RuPaul’s Drag Race have spoken out in the wake of The Vivienne’s death to share tributes. Keep scrolling to read the meaningful messages:
Michelle Visage
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The RuPaul’s Drag Race’s judge reacted to the “heartbreaking” death via Instagram.
“I don’t know how to say how I feel. My darling @thevivienne_ we go back to when I started coming over here to the UK. You were always there, always laughing, always giving, always on point,” Visage wrote. “Your laughter, your wit, your talent, your drag. I loved all of it but I loved your friendship most of all. You were a beacon to so many.”
Visage recalled seeing The Vivienne make their West End debut, noting that she was a “lucky one” having known the late star.
“I love you my darling. You will be so missed my lovely,” the message concluded. “May your light shine fiercely, forever. RIP MY ANGEL fly high.”
Trinity the Tuck
The drag queen noted that she was “heartbroken” by the death news.
“Viv was such a great friend! Always made time for you! I had the best of times in all the projects we shared and more than that she was just a good person!” she wrote in a statement shared via Instagram. “I can not [sic] believe this! My heart goes out to her family and to her other friends! May you rest well my friend!”
“I don’t entirely have words,” she wrote. “She has made her mark in our hearts and on her stages. It’s too soon for a curtain call but I know it’s a standing ovation. I love you Viv.”
Kandy Muse
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The RuPaul’s Drag Race alum paid tribute to the “f—ing rockstar” Vivienne along with photos of them together.
“I am in utter shock, devastated and absolutely heartbroken, one of the sweetest person I’ve ever gotten to meet and spend time with,” Muse’s social media caption read. “You kept me up while I was at my lowest in life on tour with your bright energy and smile, I’ll miss you friend.”
Jimbo
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“What a devastating loss of such a brilliant artist, beautiful person and incredible friend,” Jimbo’s Instagram tribute read. “So many fun memories and laughs and still not nearly enough. Sending my love and hugs out to everyone grieving the loss of someone so special to us. Love you Viv! You will always inspire me, I will carry you in my heart and bring you with me on stage.”
Cheryl The Drag Queen
Cheryl described The Vivienne as “the most incredible friend, mentor and sister” in a social media statement.
“Thank you for the incredible moments, milestones and memories,” she wrote, in part. “Every moment spent with you was truly electric and magical. Your legacy, love and light will shine on forever!”
Baga Chipz
The Drag Race alum sent a message to her “beautiful, talented, mad, bestest friend” after news of The Vivienne’s death.
“You will always be the Velma to my Louise, and I’ll always talk to you before I go onstage for every single show I do because let’s face it you were a bloody power house when you hit that stage. Always there for me when I needed you,” she wrote. “You taught me the true meaning of sisterhood but more importantly you taught me how to do a cut crease.”
“It’s such a trip that you’re gone. It’s especially strange to think that most of the short time we spent together was on camera, because all my favorite memories with you were off-screen,” Oddly shared. “I’ll forever cherish our smoke breaks, our s— talking, our crip queen hot tubbing, the laughter and the tears and the McDonald’s we shared … but most of all the makeup advice you gave.”
Blu Hydrangea
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They remembered The Vivienne as “a class act, a mentor, an absolute superstar” and “family” in an Instagram caption.
“You have inspired me and my drag from the moment I realized how hard it was going to be to keep up with you on Drag Race!” Hydrangea continued. “You are unforgettable; I will cherish our memories forever.”
The former Drag Queen star remembered The Vivienne’s “perfect” makeup in a series of photos shared via Instagram.
“I can’t thank you enough for your light! I don’t even know what to say rn,” she wrote, in part. “I just know you were such an incredible person to everyone around you and you made real space for me.”
Shea Couleé
The performer noted that this is an “incredibly hard” loss when remembering The Vivienne.
“There aren’t enough words to describe your impact on not only me, but the entire drag landscape,” Couleé’s statement continued. “Your joy, humor, and supportive sisterhood will stay with me forever. Like a handprint on my heart.”
Raja Gemini
The Drag Race star shared a series of photos with The Vivienne, simply captioning the images writing, “Forever.”
Monét X Change
“You were easily one of the brightest stars that I’ve ever seen shine, and with beauty beyond compare,” she wrote, adding that she would “cherish” all the moments they had together.
Daily Mail was first to report that while the Duchess of Sussex did cook in a California home for the series, it wasn’t the home she actually lives in. The Montecito house rented out to film the show is actually located just down the street from Markle and Harry’s sprawling mansion, the publication also reported.
Earlier this month, Netflix revealed the trailer and release date for Markle’s highly anticipated series. The show is set to offer an inside look at the former Suits star’s home life in California after she and Harry parted ways with the royal family in 2020. Markle, who also produced the show, will offer viewers eight episodes of “tips and tricks” that she’s learned from being in the lifestyle space.
“I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it,” Markle’s voiceover could be heard saying in the trailer. “Surprising people with moments that let them know I was thinking of them.”
With Love, Meghan “reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming,” Netflix’s official logline reads, explaining that 43-year-old Markle will demonstrate practices for “blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends.”
“I was just in my maternity leave and Meghan texted me and said, ‘Hey, do you wanna come be in my show … come to Montecito and have me cook for you?’” the actress told Deadline. “And I was like, ‘Yeah, that sounds perfect. I would love to do that.’”
Kaling, 45, said she considers herself an “OK cook” before praising Markle’s cooking ability that “unsurprisingly kind of blew me out of the water.”
“She has a garden from scratch, which I could never do, and chickens,” Kaling? continued. “They’d probably all die if I tried to take care of chickens. I was like, ‘Oh, this is very accessible.’”
While Harry, 40, was featured in the With Love, Meghan trailer, Kaling said that the Duke of Sussex won’t be joining his better half in the kitchen to cook for the show.
“I heard he’s actually a pretty good cook,” she said. “He knows his way around a kitchen.”
The actor was awarded Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama on Sunday, January 5, for his role as László Tóth in The Brutalist. The accolade came 23 years after Brody, 51, won an Academy Award for The Pianist at age 29.
“It’s been many years, it’s been decades, and I’ve had a long life and career and a lot of peaks and a lot of valleys,” Brody told Us Weekly and other reporters in the Beverly Hilton Press Room following his 2025 Golden Globes win. “It’s given me perspective. It’s given me great appreciation for this moment.”
Brody noted that “it can all go away,” referring to his career, which has spanned more than three decades.
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“I am very grateful. I’ve had a very blessed career, but as you can see, it’s still a challenge to find work that is as meaningful as this,” the actor continued. He went on to discuss The Brutalist, in which Brody stars as a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who emigrates to America following World War II.
“That you can have a triumph in your life again is incredibly healing and rewarding,” Brody added, noting that the movie “speaks to my family’s struggles and the hardships that they’ve faced.”
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The actor further explained that his ancestors allowed him “the good fortune of having firm footing as an American actor,” which in turn gave Brody “the ability to hope and dream and to pursue something like this.”
During his acceptance speech on Sunday night, Brody explained that the story of his character in The Brutalist is similar to that of his own family. (Sunday’s win for Brody marked his first-ever Golden Globe.)
“This story, the character’s journey is very reminiscent of my mother’s and my ancestral journey of fleeing the horrors of war, coming to this great country. And I owe so much to my mother and my grandparents for their sacrifice,” Brody told the crowd before addressing his parents, Sylvia Plachy and Elliot Brody, who were both in the audience.
“Although I do not know fully how to express all of the challenges that you have faced and experienced, and the many people who have struggled immigrating to this country, I hope that this work stands to lift you up a bit and to give you a voice,” he continued. “I’m so grateful. I will cherish this moment forever.”
Zoe Saldaña has struggled with dyslexia her whole life but only recently started speaking publicly about the diagnosis.
“I don’t have much time and I have dyslexia so I tend to forget when I’m really anxious,” the actress said when accepting her Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in January 2025. “I’m filled with adrenaline.”
Saldaña took home the award for her role as Rita Mora Castro in Emilia Pérez and was immediately brought to tears. She later addressed her speech and the decision to bring up her dyslexia during an interview after the awards show.
“I think that was the reason why I was having so much anxiety, you know, days coming up to this award ceremony,” Saldaña explained to Extra at the time. “I know that when adrenaline kicks in and nerves kick in, you stop breathing and you just go blank. I was just so afraid of not recognizing people, acknowledging people onstage that are responsible for me being where I am. I’m very hard on myself so I take responsibility for everything that I do, so it was that.”
She continued, “This morning, I got so many messages from loved ones, saying, ‘Let it all go and just breathe and be in the moment and speak from truth,’ and I did, and all of a sudden, the words came.”
Keep scrolling for more quotes from Saldaña about her battle with dyslexia:
Being Hard on Herself
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“I just didn’t think I was good,” Saldaña said in a January 2025 interview with The New York Times. “I always felt overlooked, but overlooked in the sense of, ‘Well, if I’m overlooked, I deserve it.’”
Her ‘Lioness’ Role
Saldaña said that taking on her role as Joe in the Paramount+ series allowed her to “believe” that she can take on any role — especially if she works “really hard.”
“I think addressing my dyslexia and my anxiety was the reason why I sort of embarked on this challenge to do a Taylor Sheridan sort of show,” she told People in October 2024. “He’s very dialogue-heavy. It’s very wordy. There’s a cadence to the way he wants the sort of the dialogues in the scenes to be said.”
The actress said she was “120 percent” prepared when stepping foot on set. “I dared myself to believe that maybe I can pull it off,” she added.
Overcoming Her ‘Challenges’
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Saldaña addressed “the challenges” she had regarding her “learning abilities” during an October 2024 interview with Variety.
“I have dyslexia and anxiety, which prevented me from really going after roles — a whole lot of roles — that I know I could have done,” she explained. “I would memorize, memorize, memorize, and by the time that scene would come, it was an extension of who I was — like ballet.”
She noted that the “worst thing” that could happen is changing “a scene last minute” or more dialogue. “That’s when I’m like, ‘Wait, wait, wait, that’s dyslexia 2.0’ — that will be the next step,” Saldaña added.
Being Afraid of Certain Roles
When it came to taking on her Lioness part, Saldaña said she was afraid to tackle show creator Taylor Sheridan’s writing.
“You have to follow good material wherever good material is. But it’s my fear because I know that [Sheridan] has big monologues with his characters,” she said at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. “I’m dyslexic. Spanish is my first language.”
Getting a Diagnosis
Saldaña said she was actually “undiagnosed” with dyslexia and ADHD in a video recorded for the Child Mind Institute in March 2020.
“Something that my older self would tell my younger self is rely on those people that really believe in you and are really willing to genuinely listen to you,” she said. “It does get better, but please speak up. Don’t live in silence, because who you are and what you do and what you’re going through is not wrong.”
Going Public With Her Struggles
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She shared her journey with dyslexia and ADHD during a 2018 video shared with the Child Mind Institute.
“Growing up with ADHD and dyslexia meant school was challenging,” Saldaña said. “I can’t imagine how hard a year like we’ve just had would be for kids who face the same classroom struggles that I did. Adjusting to remote learning, trying to stay focused on a screen hour after hour.”
The comedian could be making a repeat performance as awards show host for future, because critics and stars alike had high praise for Glaser’s opening monologue — despite how savage it was.
“I am not here to roast you tonight, and how could I? You are all so famous, so talented, so powerful,” Glaser told the crowd when taking the stage on Sunday, January 5. “I mean you could really do anything.”
She then took shots at some stars in the crowd, including Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez, but also made sure to name-drop some stars who weren’t even in attendance.
“Tonight, we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television,” Glaser continued. “Yes, Wicked, Queer, Nightbitch: These are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he orgasms. These are some of the incredible movies nominated tonight.”
Ozempic and Sean “Diddy” Combswere also topics that Glaser tackled, regardless of who liked it — or didn’t. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of reactions to the comedian’s Golden Globes hosting debut:
The Critics Have Praised Glaser
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Various outlets had nothing but positive responses to Glaser and her performance.
Rolling Stone effused that Glaser “redeems the Golden Globes” in their headlines recapping the show. The publication called out her “spicy” and “silly roasts” specifically.
Glaser made sure the show started “smoothly,” The Atlantic wrote, noting that she did a good job by “immediately — and frequently — [making] herself the butt of the joke.”
“Glaser’s good-natured delivery turned out to be the ideal vehicle for some unexpected bite as well — but only if you listened carefully,” their review read. “In between her many, many self-effacing barbs, Glaser slid in some stingers about the guests seated before her.”
The Golden Globes of years past was the awards show where celebrities had fun, let their hair down (got a little drunk) and if you’re Emma Thompson a la 2014, accepts an accolade with shoes in hand. According to Variety, Glaser brought the show right back to its roots.
“The Golden Globes reclaims its chaotic glory with a vibrant Nikki Glaser and some fun facts,” their headline read.
The Los Angeles Times’ review addressed Glaser’s jokes specifically, calling them “good” with a “tight” delivery. “Glaser’s stand up can be pretty dark … but she found a way to be lightly cutting and relatively inoffensive, just far enough above a community of which she is not exactly a part, taking gentle shots at individuals,” they wrote.
Using the now-ubiquitous viral phrase “understood the assignment,” Time Magazine noted that’s exactly what Glaser did. She “hit her marks,” the publication added.
Critics for The Hollywood Reporter even argued that Glaser saved the show, “reminding audiences once again of the importance of above-average hosting.”
Others Were Unimpressed
IndieWire, on the other hand, wasn’t fully taken by Glaser’s performance, saying she “did a fine job” as host. They noted that the comedian “delivered what CBS producers surely wanted — a solid performance referencing as many famous faces as possible.”
As for the stars in attendance, their facial expressions did all the talking.
Chalamet, for one, took it in stride while his mustache was compared to eyelashes. (Girlfriend Kylie Jenner laughed next to him.)
Glen Powell was quick to cackle — even though Glaser put his name and her sex life in the same sentence.
“Glen, you were in everything. Twisters, Hit Man, my head when I’m having sex with my boyfriend,” Glaser quipped, which got a big laugh from the actor. “Thank you so much for the assist. I’ll see you tonight.”
Wickedstars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were quick to participate in Glaser’s jokes, proving they were good sports as well. Gomez, while looking rather uncomfortable, did chuckle when her relationship with fiancéBenny Blanco was brought up.
Both Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were in stitches when Glaser commented on the amount of movies the actress made last year that kept her away from her musician husband.
Some stars who kept their poker face through the jokes? Zendaya, Harrison Ford, Kate Winslet and Stanley Tucci.
What Celebs Said
A few notable names gave Glaser her flowers on social media. Jon Stewarttook to X during the show and penned an epic compliment.
“Nikki Glaser is very very good at this,” he wrote.
“She’s finally getting the recognition that she deserves. I think she’s gonna crush. I texted her last night just saying, ‘good luck,’” Rife, 29, told Us Weekly exclusively on the Golden Globes red carpet in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 5. “I hope I get to run into her before the awards show starts. If not, I’ll see her after.”
As for her nerves, Rife said that Glaser seemed “fine,” noting that she’s performed at “way wilder shows” than the Golden Globes.
“These shows usually don’t go well,” he added. “So, it’s like, what’s the pressure? Just go up there and have fun.”
When asked whether he offered Glaser, 40, any advice ahead of her hosting gig, Rife said he “would never” do such a thing.
“We’re different comedians,” he explained. “She knows what she’s doing. She’s been a beast in comedy for over 10 years.”
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Rife hinted that “nothing’s off limits” for Glaser when it came to her monologue, which he said is “what makes her such a great comedian.”
“She’s not scared of anybody or anything,” he added. “Every comedian’s been at rock bottom of having no career anyway. What’s she gonna do? Not work again? She’s selling out theaters around the world. She’s gonna be just fine.”
Rife’s prediction was correct. When Glaser took the stage for her 10-minute monologue to kick off Sunday’s Golden Globes, she took shots at Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Affleck and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“Tonight, we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television,” she said. “Yes, Wicked, Queer,Nightbitch: These are not just words Ben Affleck yells after he orgasms. These are some of the incredible movies nominated tonight.”
Nikki Glaser is seen on stage hosting the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5th, 20225.Sonja Flemming/CBS
When it came time for Chalamet’s roast, Glaser praised the actor’s “gorgeous eyelashes on your upper lip,” referring to his mustache. (Chalamet’s girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, laughed while sitting next to him.)
Elton John may be struggling with his eyesight, but he’s still got jokes.
“I don’t know if you know, but there’s been a lot of stories going on around about my recursive eyesight,” John, 77, said when taking the 2025 Golden Globes stage on Sunday, January 5. “I just wanted to reassure everybody that it’s not as bad as it seems.”
The legendary singer took the stage alongside Brandi Carlile to present the award for Best Original Score, Motion Picture. (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross took home the win for Challengers.)
“I’m so pleased to be here with my cohost, Rihanna,” John continued, motioning toward Carlile, 43, who held back laughter before presenting the award.
John first revealed his health issue in a September 2024 Instagram statement. He offered more details during a November 2024 interview with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, explaining that he had lost sight in his right eye following an illness.
Brandi Carlile and Elton John at the 2025 Golden GlobesFrancis Specker/CBS
“I had an infection in the South of France. It’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see, and my left eye’s not the greatest,” the musician said, noting that there’s “hope and encouragement” he will eventually be able to see.
“I’m kind of stuck in the moment,” John explained, admitting he’s unsure whether recording music is possible at the moment.
Elton John, while standing next to Brandi Carlile, reassured everyone that his health issues with his eyes aren’t as bad as everyone thinks:
“I can’t see a lyric, for start. We’re taking an initiative to try and get it better, but at the moment, that’s really what we’re concentrating on,” he continued. “It’s never fortunate for anything like this to happen. It kinda floored me, and I can’t see anything. I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything.”
John also spoke candidly about his eyesight last month when addressing the crowd at the opening of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical in London. It was reported at the time that John was assisted getting off stage by husband David Furnish. (John provided the music for the new stage show.)
“As some of you may know I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed it,” he said when taking the stage, according to the Daily Mail. “To my husband who’s been my rock because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews … it’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and it sounded good tonight. Thank you for coming.”
The 2025 Golden Globes were full of celebrity couples — and some stood out among the rest.
The first awards show of this year’s season took place at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 5. Celebs like The Bear actress Liza Colón-Zayas and Monsters breakout star Cooper Koch stepped out on the red carpet with their significant others, taking date night to a whole other level.
Colón-Zayas was one of the first of the night to arrive, with her husband, David Zayas, by her side. The duo stunned — and packed on the PDA — while posing for photos.
First-time nominee Koch arrived shortly thereafter, looking dapper in a tuxedo with boyfriend Stuart McClave on his arm. Tonight’s awards show marks the second time the duo walked a red carpet together.
Keep scrolling for a roundup of all the hottest celebrity couples at the 2025 Golden Globes:
Nearly three years after Stan and Wallis were first linked as a couple, they made their red carpet debut on Sunday.
When Stan won his first-ever trophy for his role in A Different Man, Wallis congratulated him with a kiss.
“Annabelle, I love you,” he concluded in his speech.
The 2025 Golden Globes are well under way and tons of stars stepped out for the night — but some significant others were noticeably missing from the red carpet.
Timothée Chalamet, for one, arrived at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 5, solo, but when cameras showed the A Great Unknown star inside the ballroom, he was joined by Kylie Jenner. This marks the second year in a row that the couple played coy before entering the awards ceremony.
Nicole Kidman proved it was her night while celebrating her nomination for Babygirl. The actress walked the red carpet without husband Keith Urban, but when the show’s host, Nikki Glaser, took the stage, the camera showed the country star sitting next to his wife.
These aren’t the only stars who arrived at the Golden Globes as a party of one. Keep scrolling to see who else had a solo (or semi-solo) night out:
Nicole Kidman
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Kidman’s husband, Urban, was seated next to her in the Golden Globes crowd. The couple was even the focus of host Glaser’s jokes.
“And thank you to Keith Urban for playing guitar around the house so much that she wants to leave and make 18 movies a year!”
Selena Gomez
Fans got a chance to see Gomez with fiancé Benny Blanco when they also became a focal point of Glaser’s jokes. The host quipped that Blanco was only “here because of the genie who granted him that wish.”
Zendaya
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While Zendaya is never alone (her longtime assistant Darnell Appling is always at her side) the actress was without boyfriendTom Holland on the red carpet and inside the show.
Jack Lowden
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The Slow Horses star was up for an award, but wife Saoirse Ronan did not accompany him to the awards show.
Timothée Chalamet
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Chalamet walked the carpet alone, but he and Jenner were spotted together multiple times throughout the evening.
Kate Winslet
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The actress posed for pictures without husband Edward Abel Smith, but they could be seen seated together during the awards ceremony.
Hayek’s husband François-Henri Pinault was not spotted alongside the actress on the red carpet or inside the ceremony.
Cynthia Erivo
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The Wickedstar posed with costarAriana Grande, of course, on the red carpet, but her partner, Lena Waithe, was waiting inside the ballroom. The duo was spotted sitting next to each other when the cameras panned to the Wicked table.
Emma Stone
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The actress could be seen arriving with husband Dave McCary, but he wasn’t on the red carpet, opting to go inside the ceremony. He was, however, seen sitting next to Stone later on in the evening.
Daniel Craig
Craig attended the event sans wife Rachel Weisz, who was “getting our little one back in school,” the actor told Extra.
Pedro Pascal, Kieran Culkin.Monica Schipper/WireImage ; FilmMagic.com/FilmMagic for HBO & Max
UPDATE, 1/5/25 at 8:29 p.m. ET:
Kieran Culkin is at it again, reigniting his playful feud with Pedro Pascal for another awards season. Except, the actors are not going head-to-head this year.
“Is he here tonight? Oh he’s not? Sorry, Pedro, were you not nominated this year?” Culkin quipped while talking with Variety on the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday, January 5. “Next year. Maybe next year. When I won’t be.”
Pascal, for his part, posted a photo via Instagram Stories from a tropical location ahead of the awards ceremony.
Culkin did make it clear that he does find Pascal to be a “lovely man” during Sunday’s red carpet and noted that he wants to work with The Last of Us star in the future.
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Kieran Culkin and Pedro Pascal have referenced their “feud” multiple times during awards season, but what’s really going on?
The drama began when Culkin, 41, called out Pascal, 48, during his Golden Globes speech earlier this month while accepting the trophy for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series — Drama for his role as Roman Roy in Succession.
“I was nominated for a Golden Globe, like, 20 years ago, and when that moment passed, I sort of remember thinking, ‘I’m never going to be back in this room again.’ Which was fine, whatever,” Culkin said on January 7. “But thanks to Succession, I’ve been in here a couple times. It’s nice, but I sort of accepted I was never going to be on this stage, so this is a nice moment. Suck it, Pedro. Sorry. Mine!”
Pascal was nominated in the same category for his performance as Joel Miller in The Last of Us. After Culkin made his joke, the camera panned to Pascal, who pretended to cry over the dig.
A little over a week later, the men came head-to-head a second time at the Emmy Awards on January 15. This time, Pascal had the upper hand when presenting Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. (Matthew Macfadyen took home the award for his role as Tom Wambsgans in Succession.)
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“I’d like to just take a second and make this about me,” Pascal, whose right arm was in a sling, joked while taking the stage. “A lot of people have been asking about my arm. It’s actually my shoulder, and I think tonight is a perfect time to tell everyone that Kieran Culkin beat the s–t out of me.”
The crowd laughed as the camera panned to Culkin, who had a rather serious look on his face. Pascal also started to laugh while announcing the nominees, and Culkin eventually broke out into a smile.
After the Emmy Awards came to an end, however, Culkin and Pascal put any feud rumors to rest during the afterparties. The duo were photographed hanging out during HBO and Max’s reception. Pascal even included a selfie with Culkin in his January 16 photo roundup from the awards show.
While Culkin didn’t actually have a physical altercation with Pascal, there hasn’t been much information to go on when it comes to the nature of Pascal’s arm — ahem, shoulder — injury.
“I fell!” he told reporters on the Golden Globes red carpet. “Be careful. It can happen to anybody.”
Pascal and Culkin faced off once again at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards in February, where they were both nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. During the February 24 awards show, Pascal came out victorious and Culkin applauded his win.
“I’m gonna make out with Kieran, that’ll be my revenge. I did know him [before this awards circuit], he is the greatest,” Pascal said in his post-victory speech, talking about their history with host Tan France. “I can remember years and years ago, taking one of my siblings to FAO Schwarz … and he came up to me and complimented me on my work in this play.”
He continued, “It’s been amazing to see him in this show and I feel guilty about not seeing his speech tonight, but he’ll be fine. But, I got to give things a fair amount of balance.”
Pascal continued the lovefest in a series of post-SAG Awards interviews, even telling Access Hollywood that he voted for Culkin to win the trophy. “If anything I should thank the male members of that cast for creating the opportunity for me to up my numbers, I guess,” Pascal said. “I voted for Kieran!”
The actor was unprepared to accept the SAG Award, revealing he had been drinking because he didn’t think he’d have to give a speech. However, he told Access that the party wasn’t over after the show. Pascal referred to himself and Culkin as “besties” and said they planned to celebrate together at afterparties.
Us Weekly can confirm that the 51-year-old model will be returning to her roots as the show’s host for the first time in eight years. (People was first to report the news on Friday, January 3.)
Klum previously hosted the reality competition show alongside Tim Gunn from the show’s inception in 2004 before stepping away from the series in 2017.
Project Runway premiered on Bravo in 2004, where the hit show lived for the first five seasons. The show moved to Lifetime until 2017, when Bravo picked the series back up once again. The most recent season of the show aired in 2023 as an “All Star” season that crowned winnerBishme Cromartie.
After a year with no new Project Runway episodes, it was announced in November 2024 that the fan-favorite series had moved to Freeform for the forthcoming 21st season. The network announced that a 10-episode season was set to premiere this year to “refresh one of television’s most successful reality competition series, making more dreams for aspiring fashion designers come true,” according to a press release.
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The show follows a group of budding fashion designers as they compete against each other in weekly challenges. After completing their looks, the designers dress models who help them showcase their weekly creations on a runway for a panel of judges, who have yet to be announced.
The most recent crop of Project Runway judges included Nina Garcia, designer Brandon Maxwell, and former editor-in-chief of Teen VogueElaine Welteroth. (Karlie Kloss hosted the show with Project Runway winner and designer Christian Siriano acting as a mentor for contestants.)
“I can see how they are going to change it, because it needed some change. After 16 seasons, it was becoming stale. I’m excited to see how it will progress,” Klum told People in October 2018 of the show’s new cast. “I’m looking forward to how they make the show their own!”
Klum’s return to Project Runway comes years after she and Gunn, 71, left the show for Prime Video’s Making the Cut.
“We wanted to do a show that’s not just for the audience to see, but also to shop and to have and to go into the real world,” Klum told Variety in 2020, when comparing the two competition series. “That is something that we were never able to do and it’s one of the most important components. … This is no longer a sewing competition. We’re looking for a great brand, so they have to have a business mindset along with their creativity.”
Klum starred alongside Gunn in Making the Cut on Prime Video for three seasons from 2020 to 2022.
Meghan Markle has officially announced the release date for her forthcoming Netflix series With Love, Meghan and tons of stars are speaking out about the show.
“I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it,” Markle, 43, captioned an Instagram video on Thursday, January 2. “Wishing you all a fantastic new year! Thanks to our amazing crew and the team @netflix. Beyond grateful for the support — and fun!”
Netflix dropped the trailer for Markle’s highly anticipated series on Thursday, announcing that it’s set to premiere later this month. The show will feature the Duchess of Sussex (and maybe her husband, Prince Harry) along with some of her famous friends, a few of whom already reacted to the show via social media.
While it seems that Markle has garnered a positive response to her upcoming series, not everyone is happy with what’s to come.
Keep scrolling to see which stars reacted to the With Love, Meghan show news:
With Love, Meghan premieres on Netflix Wednesday, January 15.
Abigail Spencer
Markle’s longtime friend and former Suits costar — who will make some appearances in the show — was quick to share the With Love, Meghan trailer via Instagram.
“So elated for you @meghan! Happy New Year & 20twentythrive indeed! How lucky are we to get a glimpse into your heart-song, magical-thoughtfulness & deliciously-wonderful ways January 15th!” the actress wrote via Instagram Stories. “Can’t wait for all to fall in love with #WithLoveMeghan. Thanks for having me over & being truly the most wonderful friend a gal could get. Joy & bubbles abound. Here to learn. I’ll get the salt.”
Jamie Kern Lima
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The podcast host praised the series and revealed that she celebrated the news with Markle, sharing a selfie with the Duchess of Sussex.
“I’m so excited for the world to experience even more of your joy, your heart, your kindness, your humor, your humility, your compassion, your many talents and your LOVE!” Kern captioned her post. “You’re an incredible friend to so many, including me, and I’m excited to cheer you on as you continue to build, create magic and FLY!”
Meghan McCain
While Markle’s friends were fully on board with the show, McCain was not.
“I was originally a Meghan Markle supporter, I thought she was cool, stylish and refreshing,” she shared via X, noting that her “opinion changed” after Markle and Harry left the royal family in 2020. McCain reposted the With Love, Meghan trailer and called it an “ill advised” move.
“All of this even in the trailer is highly curated, produced and out of touch,” she wrote, noting that America is in a period of “uncertainty” at the moment. “I would have told her to do a show helping bring fresh food to food deserts in low income neighborhoods. Do something to help people instead of your ego.”
Tracy Robbins
The fashion designer shared the trailer on her Instagram Story, writing that she was “so excited” for Markle.
Delfina Blaquier
The wife of Harry’s BFF Nacho Figueras was quick to show her support as well.
“Congrats for the love and hard work you put into this project of yours!” she captioned an Instagram Story post. “So grateful to be a part of it — I can’t wait to see all you have to share.”
