A rep for Justin Bieber addressed speculation that the singer is using drugs amid widespread concern, calling out the “exhausting and pitiful” rumors. In a statement to TMZ, the rep insisted that commentary on Bieber’s mental health “shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive,” explaining that the past year has been “very transformative” for the pop star. The update comes weeks after a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Bieber is “happier than he’s been in a long time” despite online chatter. “There’s no breakdown,” the insider added at the time, noting that Bieber “doesn’t care what people think” about his behavior. According to the source, Justin — who welcomed son Jack Blues with wife Hailey Bieber last year — is “just being himself and won’t create a squeaky clean image just because the public wants him to.” Scroll below for more of Us’ top stories:
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Jason Kelce knows his way around an NFL retirement conversation — and his brother, Travis Kelce, might have his mind made up already.
During a recent chat with Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson on “The Steam Room,” Jason, 37, reflected on getting his brother’s guidance before making his own decision about leaving the Philadelphia Eagles last year.
“[I talked to Travis] a lot,” Jason said on the podcast, which dropped Friday, February 21.
Jason added that he would “for sure” return the favor for Travis, 35, when he’s ready. “I’m sure we will talk about it, we’ve already talked about it a little bit,” Jason continued. “And I’m sure he’s going to go through a process of figuring that out.”
As the speculation about his NFL future continues, Jason hinted that Travis “probably, in his heart, already knows what he wants to do.”
“We’re very similar people, but we also have different ways of thinking about things. And sometimes I can way overanalyze situations, and my brother has this way of being like, ‘Hey man, you want to play or you don’t want to play,'” he explained. “He’ll say something like that where it’s just like, ‘Don’t worry about all of these minor things.’ And nine times out of 10, he’s right about all of it.”
Travis has been a top-performing player since being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. Throughout the 2024-2025 NFL season, however, the tight end struggled to make his usual impact.
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“I used to get really, really pissed off and almost lose my cool a lot of the time from not having that success knowing I demand that out of myself. I just like to play the game to such a high level of accountability that it’s tough for me to deal with me being mediocre or having stats that represent that,” he said on the Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast in September 2024, admitting that he “stopped caring about stats about four or five years ago.”
Instead of focusing on the numbers, Travis said, “I just went out there and started to play free and play for my guys. Sure enough, I think that’s the better mentality. You think about it more play by play and what your job is on that specific play.”
By the end of the season, the Chiefs had the opportunity to make history with a third consecutive Super Bowl victory — but the result wasn’t what they hoped for. With Travis’ girlfriend Taylor Swift looking on, the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX 40-22 earlier this month in New Orleans.
Travis told reporters after the game that the Chiefs “couldn’t get it going offensively,” congratulating the Eagles on their victory.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, meanwhile, was asked whether he thought Travis would hang up his helmet. “I’ll let Travis make that decision on his own,” he said in a post-game interview.
The Chiefs reportedly gave Travis until March 14 to make his choice. During the Super Bowl recap episode of “New Heights,” Jason encouraged his brother to take his time before settling on his final decision.
“I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it’s gonna be something that it’s a wholehearted decision and I’m not half-assing it,” Travis said on the podcast. “I’m fully here for them and I think I could play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.”
A rep for Justin Bieber is speaking out amid widespread concern for the singer’s well-being.
The representative told TMZ on Sunday, February 23, that rumors about Bieber using hard drugs are “absolutely not true,” calling the speculation “exhausting and pitiful.” Per the rep, the chatter about Bieber’s mental health “shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive.”
The past year has been “very transformative” for Bieber, who “ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”
A source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month that Bieber, 30, is “happier than he’s been in a long time” despite raising eyebrows with his behavior and recent outings. “There’s no breakdown,” the insider added, noting that the pop star “just really doesn’t care what people think.”
Justin initially sparked concern in January when eagle-eyed fans noticed he was no longer following his wife, Hailey Bieber, on Instagram. The 28-year-old Rhode founder, however, was still following Justin. (The couple have been married since 2018 and welcomed son Jack Blues last year.)
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are seen leaving Lucali Pizza in Brooklyn on February 06, 2025 in New York City.Raymond Hall/GC Images
As the alleged social media activity made headlines, Justin set the record straight via his Instagram Story. “Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife,” he claimed. “S— is getting suss out here.”
In the weeks since, Justin has been spotted out and about in sweats — and was even spotted leaving a spa shirtless. “He’s just being himself and won’t create a squeaky clean image just because the public wants him to,” the source told Us this month.
Justin BieberRaymond Hall/GC Images
Following his rise to fame as a teen idol, Justin has faced a few ups and downs in the spotlight. He’s spoken candidly about struggling with his mental health, revealing to Vogue in February 2019 that he “got really depressed” on his Purpose tour and used Xanax.
“Drugs put a screen between me and what I was doing. It got pretty dark,” he confessed. “I think there were times when my security was coming in late at night to check my pulse and see if I was still breathing.”
Justin Bieber is seen on February 05, 2025 in New York City.XNY/Star Max/GC Images
A source told Us at the time that Justin sought out a therapist, adding, “He doesn’t want to be dependent on medication. He struggles with ups and downs, anxiety, depression and uncertainty about the future.”
Hailey, meanwhile, has stood by her husband’s side. “I just wanted him to be happy and be good and be safe and feel joy,” she told Vogue. “I’m really proud of him. To do it without a program, and to stick with it without a sober coach or AA or classes — I think it’s extraordinary. He is, in ways, a walking miracle.”
Zoe Saldaña accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role award for “Emilia Pérez” onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
As the end of awards season approaches, Hollywood’s hottest stars celebrated one another at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Kristen Bell returned as host for the second time since 2018. Ahead of the ceremony on Sunday, February 23, Bell opened up about whether her approach changed since her first hosting experience.
“Not at all. I’ve put zero effort into changing my comedy. My style of comedy is not roasting or attacking. If I’m going to come at somebody, it’s going to be me,” she told USA Today, noting that she planned to “acknowledge” and “celebrate” local first responders for their contributions to containing the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year.
Bell confessed that she initially thought “all” awards shows “should be canceled and the money should go to the fire victims,” but she changed her tune. “At first, it felt superfluous to have an awards show. Then I thought, I know so many people who lost homes in the fire. All they’re begging for is a night of normalcy and funny laughs. I felt like we could give them both,” she explained.
Along with hosting, Bell was nominated for her role in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. Her costar Adam Brody also earned a nod for his performance. Both were bested by other actors in their respective categories.
The complete list of nominations was announced in January, honoring actors from both the TV and film worlds. See the complete list of 2025 SAG Awards winners below by looking for the bold names:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Adrien Brody, The Brutalist Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
Daniel Craig, Queer
Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl
Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison, Anora Demi Moore, The Substance
Demi Moore accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role award for “The Substance” onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Jonathan Bailey, Wicked
Yura Borisov, Anora Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Last Showgirl
Danielle Deadwyler, The Piano Lesson
Ariana Grande, Wicked Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture A Complete Unknown Anora Conclave Emilia Pérez Wicked
Kieran Culkin accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role award for “A Real Pain” onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture Deadpool & Wolverine Dune: Part Two The Fall Guy Gladiator II Wicked
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Kevin Kline, Disclaimer
Andrew Scott, Ripley
Jessica Gunning accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series award for “Baby Reindeer” onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Kathy Bates, The Great Lillian Hall
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun
Jeff Bridges, The Old Man
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Eddie Redmayne, The Day of the Jackal Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Nicola Coughlan, Bridgerton
Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Keri Russell, The Diplomat Anna Sawai, Shōgun
Anna Sawai accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series award for “Shōgun” onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside
Harrison Ford, Shrinking Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Bridgerton The Day of the Jackal The Diplomat Shōgun Slow Horses
Hiroyuki Sanada accepts the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series award for “Shōgun” onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary The Bear Hacks Only Murders in the Building Shrinking
Richard Kind, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Molly Shannon and Kumail Nanjiani win Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series award for ‘Only Murders in the Building’ onstage during the 2025 SAG Awards .Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series The Boys Fallout House of the Dragon The Penguin Shōgun
Blake Lively requested a new protective order amid her ongoing legal battle with her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni. Us Weekly confirmed on Friday, February 21, that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, submitted a letter to a judge one day prior in order to ask for a protective order that is stronger than the standard one they were granted when the saga began. Per the letter, Lively is seeking “additional protections” after she and “her family, other members of the cast, various fact witnesses, and individuals that have spoken out publicly in support of Ms. Lively have received violent, profane, sexist, and threatening communications.” The actress filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024 accusing him of sexual harassment and creating a “hostile work environment” on the set of their film, which was released that summer. Baldoni denied the allegations before filing his own lawsuit accusing Lively and Reynolds of defamation. The couple, who have been married since 2012, have denounced Baldoni’s claims. A trial date has been set for March 2026. Keep reading for more of Us’ top stories:
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Connie Boss Alexander shared a sweet throwback video of her late son via her Instagram Story on Thursday, February 20. “Popped up in my Timehop,” she wrote. “I will always stand for you son..I miss you Stephen!”
In the clip, Boss gushed over his relationship with his mother. “My mom has always believed in everything I was doing. Always,” he said in an interview. “My mom’s always been a champion for everything, no matter what.”
Boss — who was known for competing on So You Think You Can Dance before appearing in the Step Up movie franchise and joining The Ellen DeGeneres Show — acknowledged in the video that his mom might have been “surprised” by his success.
“I think she was surprised, but then also, just really blessed,” he said. “You know, any time you see hard work and sweat and tears and blurred cuss words rewarded, you know, I think that’s a good thing.”
“He was wrestling with a lot inside himself, and he was trying to self-medicate and cope with all those feelings because he didn’t want to put it on anyone because he loved everyone so much,” Holker — who was married to Boss for nearly 10 years before his death — told People last month. “He didn’t want other people to take on his pain.”
Along with alleging that Boss experienced childhood sexual abuse, Holker claimed she discovered a “cornucopia” of drugs in his closet, including mushrooms, pills and “other substances” she wasn’t familiar with.
“It was a really triggering moment for me because there were a lot of things I discovered in our closet that I did not know existed,” she claimed. “There was so much happening that I had no clue [about].”
Allison Holker and Stephen “tWitch” BossRodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
Holker’s book officially hit shelves earlier this month. Boss Alexander previously stated via Instagram that she was “appalled by the misleading and hurtful claims made about my son,” adding, “The recent publications spreading untruths about Stephen have crossed every line of decency.”
Boss’ mother and brother Drè Rose appeared on a recent episode of CBS Mornings, where Rose implied that drugs weren’t what caused Boss’ death. Boss’ family members later declared via Instagram that they intend to “seek legal counsel” regarding the “unproven statements published in Allison’s memoir.”
Holker has not publicly addressed the potential legal battle, but she has previously defended her book despite facing widespread backlash. She issued a statement regarding the family’s CBS Mornings interview earlier this month.
“Connie has and will continue to be a positive and loving figure in Maddox and Zaia’s lives,” she said, referring to the children she shared with Boss. “From grandparents day at school, to family lunches, ice cream dates and Cameron’s video game meetups with Maddox, we hope to continue these traditions over the years and work together to keep Stephen’s memory alive.”
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness.Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Hugh Jackman’s divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness has been “stressful” and “not fully amicable,” a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly. According to the insider, the former couple have disagreed on “certain” issues in the wake of their split but are trying to coexist. “They’re moving forward as [best they can] despite hurt feelings and pain, [but] it will take a while to recover because they were together for so long,” the source tells Us. Jackman and Furness share two children and were married for nearly 30 years before announcing their divorce in late 2023. Jackman has since been linked to Sutton Foster, with whom he starred in the Broadway revival of The Music Man. An insider tells Us Jackman and Foster are “madly in love” and feel “relieved and happy” to be out of hiding, but they aren’t “rushing into marriage.” Like Jackman, Foster is navigating a public split, having filed for divorce from Ted Griffin last year. Keep reading for more of Us’ top stories:
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Astrologer Susan Miller gave Us the exclusive forecast for what 2025 has in store for famous Pisces born under the sign.
Eva Mendes, for example, was born March 5, 1974, with Jupiter conjunct Mercury, lending to her “sharp mind and deep concentration,” Miller shares in the latest issue of Us Weekly. Home is where the heart is for the mom of two, who has a transiting Jupiter in Gemini and can find “much happiness to be gained by spending time with family.”
Also celebrating a March birthday is Justin Bieber, who “takes responsibility very seriously” and is “always striving for excellence” due to being born with Saturn conjunct the sun and moon. According to Miller, the second half of 2025 will be an inspiring time for the singer, who was also born with Jupiter close to Pluto. “Excellent work will come out naturally,” Miller tells Us.
Rihanna, born February 20, 1988, has Aries rising, “which makes her a brilliant entrepreneur,” Miller says. “She has tremendous sensitivity to what the public wants.”
With a progressed moon — representing emotional evolution — in Leo, the astrologer predicts Rihanna will release new music “pretty soon.”
Scroll on for a breakdown of Miller’s predictions for Pisces signs this year, from career moves to love lives:
What Pisces Are Really Like
Those born between February 19 and March 20 are known to be “compassionate, imaginative and idealistic,” Miller tells Us. They’re also deeply sensitive and private: “Pisces like to be out in the world, making friends, but they need equal time alone to recharge.” Represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions, the 12th sign in the zodiac also tends to be enamored by sparkly, pretty things. “It reminds them of their fish gills [that] also sparkle underwater,” Miller says.
Work and Career
Pisces are “happiest when they’re working on a creative project,” Miller explains, but with the sign spending the past few months focused on their professional lives, she gives them permission to rest, adding, “They’ve been driving themselves hard. It’s time to withdraw a little.” On June 9 — when Jupiter enters the fifth house and stays there until June 30, 2026 — imaginations will be ripe with fresh ideas. Miller tells Us, “We’ll see a lot of creativity come out of this resting period.”
Relationships
After putting so much momentum into their work, “Pisces can now safely step away and think about their personal life,” Miller tells Us. Ground yourself by making your home your happy place in the first half of 2025 — “Feather your nest and invite love in,” the astrologer says — and in the second half, pivot to romance. June 9 ushers in “the best 12 months in over a decade to find true love.”
According to Miller, Pisces have a tendency to consume themselves with ideas and projects, which can lead to neglecting their health. “They concentrate so deeply that time just disappears and they forget that their body needs attention too,” she says. “The creative mind works best when you don’t force it.” Above all, she warns Pisces to take it easy — and trust their gifts. “Pisces have mystical experiences. All they have to do is have faith and set the intention.”
Starry-Eyed Siblings
Benji Madden and Joel MaddenPhillip Faraone/Getty Images for Spotify
Joel and Benji Madden (born March 11, 1979) have “the perfect chart for creative success,” Miller explains, adding that while we don’t know their birth times, the twins were born with Sun in Pisces, their moon in Leo and Jupiter in the house of creativity. “They’re going into a super creative phase starting in June,” Miller tells Us, noting it will be “a whole new chapter” for the Good Charlotte rockers. The Madden brothers found their counterparts in Virgo wives Nicole Richie and Cameron Diaz, too. “It’s really a good match for both of them,” Miller says.
Travis Kelce is continuing to expand his horizons off the football field with his latest gig as an executive producer.
Kelce, 35, worked behind the scenes of the new movie My Dead Friend Zoe starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris. Written and directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, the film debuted at South by Southwest last year and hits theaters on February 28.
“Being part of My Dead Friend Zoe as an executive producer has been an incredible experience,” Kelce told People in a statement on Wednesday, February 19, noting that My Dead Friend Zoe “tells a compelling story and shines a light on the challenges our veterans face.”
The tight end added that he feels “proud to be a part” of the movie’s team. “My hope is to continue working on meaningful projects like this — stories that entertain, inspire and make a real impact,” he continued.
My Dead Friend Zoe is a dark comedy that follows Merit (Martin-Green) as she battles PTSD after the death of her friend and fellow Army veteran Zoe (Morales). Kelce praised the project for how it “tells a powerful story and puts two strong female characters at the forefront,” celebrating the work of the lead actresses.
“Sonequa and Natalie bring depth and authenticity to their performances, highlighting the strength, resilience and leadership of women in the military,” he said.
Hausmann-Stokes, meanwhile, told the outlet that Kelce was an “incredible” addition to the project. “While our schedules didn’t align for him to visit set or meet the cast, it was clear from the outset that Travis signed on because of his support for the military and veterans,” the filmmaker noted. “Everyone on this film — from the leads, to our 90 percent real veteran cast, to the crew, producers and army of investors that made the film possible — was doing it for social impact and greater causes. It was an honor to have Travis among our ranks for those same reasons.”
Kelce has been a top player in the NFL for more than a decade, joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. He’s won three Super Bowls with the team, but the Chiefs faced an uphill battle against the Philadelphia Eagles in this year’s championship. Kelce reflected on his team’s lackluster performance after the game on February 9, telling reporters that the Chiefs “couldn’t find that spark” that they needed to win.
As speculation swirled around Kelce’s future in the NFL, the athlete revealed on an episode of his “New Heights” podcast that he wouldn’t be “making any crazy decisions” right away.
“I think I’m gonna take some time to figure it out,” he said on February 12. “I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it’s gonna be something that it’s a wholehearted decision and I’m not half-assing it. I’m fully here for them and I think I could play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.”
Kelce has already made a name for himself outside of pro football, dabbling in acting and other entertainment gigs. He starred on FX’s Grotesquerie, which debuted last year, and joins Adam Sandler in the upcoming movie Happy Gilmore 2. Kelce also serves as the host on Prime Video’s Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?
When it comes to the next steps in his career — and in his relationship with girlfriend Taylor Swift — Kelce isn’t rushing. In Us Weekly‘s latest cover story, a source exclusively revealed that Kelce “was hoping he’d end his career on a high” and is “reconsidering” his future, adding, “Taylor will support him either way.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are “madly in love,” sources exclusively reveal in Us Weekly’s latest cover story. According to an insider, the couple will be “laying low” following the end of Swift’s Eras Tour and Kelce’s recent Super Bowl loss. “They both want to rest and decompress. Neither of them have huge commitments coming up,” the source tells Us. “They do love going out to dinner and getting drinks with friends, but when they get the chance to be home together, they are very low-key.” When it comes to taking the next step in their relationship — which began in 2023 — the source hints that Swift and Kelce are “both on the same page.” A possible engagement isn’t the only big decision Kelce has on the table as he also considers his future in the NFL. The tight end previously revealed on his podcast that he wanted to “take some time” to figure out whether he’ll return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs. According to the insider, “Taylor will support him either way.” For more exclusive updates and top stories, scroll below:
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Justin Baldoni’s lawyer is chiming in after the It Ends With Us legal battle was referenced during Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, made a surprise appearance for the live show on Sunday, February 16, during which Amy Poehler and Tina Fey asked Reynolds how he was doing. Reynolds replied that he was “great,” teasing, “Why, what have you heard?” The segment raised eyebrows among viewers before Baldoni’s lawyer shared his perspective in a podcast interview. “I’m unaware of anybody, frankly, whose wife has been sexually harassed and has made jokes about that type of situation. I can’t think of anyone who’s done anything like that, so it surprised me,” Bryan Freedman said. Lively accused Baldoni — who directed and costarred in It Ends With Us — of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed in December 2024. Baldoni later sued Reynolds and Lively, along with her publicist, for defamation. Both Lively and Baldoni have denied the allegations against them. A trial date has been set for March 2026. For more of Us Weekly’s top stories, scroll below:
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Stone previously dated Andrew Garfield, with whom she appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its 2014 sequel. The costars were together for four years until Us Weekly confirmed in October 2015 that they had called it quits.
The next year, Stone hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time. At that point, McCary had been working behind-the-scenes at the NBC sketch comedy series for three seasons, having joined as a segment producer in 2013 alongside buddies Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett. The California native directed the Maniac actress in a digital short titled “Wells for Boys.”
Sparks seemingly flew between the two, but it wasn’t until October 2017 that their relationship was confirmed. Four months earlier, they were spotted leaving the premiere of Brigsby Bear, a comedy-drama directed by McCary and produced by Andy Samberg‘s The Lonely Island.
By December 2019, the pair were engaged. Us broke the news in January 2021 that Stone was pregnant, several months after the couple quietly tied the knot.
A source exclusively told Us that McCary gave his wife “all his energy and love” throughout her pregnancy, adding, “He caters to her left and right and treats her like a true queen, which she deserves.”
Scroll down to relive the couple’s whirlwind romance:
Stone crossed paths with the comedian when she hosted SNL for the third time in December 2016. McCary directed the Easy A actress in a pre-recorded sketch, "Wells for Boys."
Four months after they were spotted leaving the Hollywood premiere of McCary's Brigsby Bear together, the couple's romance was confirmed in October 2017.
Fun and festive! The Favourite actress threw a roller-skating holiday party with the Haim sisters — and didn't hold back on the PDA with McCary. "They stood right next to the stage in their skates for all of Haim's set, dancing together and singing along," a source revealed, adding that the pair were "attached at the hip" the whole night. "At one point, they slow-danced to a somewhat upbeat song. He initiated it and she excitedly followed. They held hands [with] his other hand around her waist and hers around his shoulders."
After keeping their relationship relatively hush-hush, the pair finally hit a red carpet together at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Weeks earlier, an eyewitness told Us that Stone and her beau canoodled during an "affectionate" date night after the 2019 Golden Globes.
Reports that the twosome exchanged vows emerged in late 2020 after they were spotted wearing matching bands on their left hands. Four months prior, Stone sparked speculation that she wed McCary when she swapped her diamond ring for a gold one during an interview with Reese Witherspoon.
Us exclusively confirmed the Battle of the Sexes star's pregnancy in January 2021. "She seems very happy and very excited about becoming a mother — she's constantly oohing and cooing," a source told Us at the time. "She looks great, she looks healthy, she's glowing. She's been keeping up with friends and work lately, she's always staying active and gets her daily exercise in."
The couple shared a rare date night out at a San Diego Padres game on June 22, 2021.
“La La Land...Naaahhhh... More like, Padre Land! Thanks to Emma Stone and her Husband David McCary for visiting us in the booth. It was truly a pleasure! Go Padres! #bestactress,” TV analyst Mark Grant wrote via Twitter after the duo visited him in his private booth.
In addition to welcoming their daughter, Jean, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the couple also birthed a production company called Fruit Tree. Their first film, When You Finish Saving the World, made its debut at Sundance Film Festival. During a virtual panel after the premiere, the Cruella star and her husband explained why they wanted to produce.
“As an actor, you usually just go with what comes to you and you’re at the mercy of the process,” Stone said. “We don’t want to say we just want to make things — that sounds trite. Because we have these longstanding relationships, we thought it would be amazing to support these people in a more meaningful way than just being a cog.”
Their first film was written and directed by Stone's Zombieland costar Jesse Eisenberg, and McCary revealed that they're both friends with the Social Network star. McCary added during the panel, "We're very close with him and want to be working with people that we love and trust."
The parents enjoyed a date night at Paris Fashion Week where they watched the Louis Vuitton womenswear show. They were spotted holding hands outside the Musée d'Orsay, which served as the venue for the event.
The twosome were spotted out at Citi Field in New York City for game one of the Wild Card series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets.
The pair both donned classic Padres bomber jackets, causing fans to boo them when they appeared on the Jumbotron. The couple took the criticism in jest, however, by raising their drinks for a toast and laughing off the disappointed crowd.
Blake Lively in “It Ends with Us.”Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTube
The WME talent agency has a strong allegiance to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, according to Ari Emanuel, an executive of the firm’s parent company. During a recent appearance on the “Freakonomics” podcast, Emanuel addressed the ongoing legal battle between Lively and her It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni, who was dropped by WME late last year. “I mean, it is a f—ed up, bad situation with what Baldoni … is doing. [He was my client] until I fired him,” Emanuel said, adding that he is “a ride or die” fan of both Lively and her husband, who he referred to as “good people.” Emanuel also stressed that Baldoni and his team should “let the process play itself out” as the back and forth continues. Lively initially sued Baldoni — who also directed It Ends With Us — for sexual harassment in December 2024. He denied the accusations before filing lawsuits against The New York Times, which reported Lively’s claims, and against Lively, Reynolds and their publicist. Lively denounced Baldoni’s defamation claims. A trial date has been set for next year. Scroll below for more of Us Weekly’s top stories:
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Ant Ansteadcontinued to make headlines after his split from Christina Haack by sparking an A-list romance with Renée Zellweger.
Anstead and Haack, who share son Hudson, were married for nearly two years before they announced their separation in September 2020. Anstead didn’t stay single for long, as he and Zellweger first sparked dating rumors in June 2021, the same month his divorce was finalized.
Zellweger has had many famous romances of her own. In addition to her brief marriage to Kenny Chesney in 2005, the Oscar winner has been romantically connected to famous faces such as Jim Carrey, Jack White and Bradley Cooper over the years.
Zellweger opened up about why she remains tight-lipped about her and Chesney’s former relationship in a 2016 interview with The Advocate, sharing, “I’m an old-fashioned gal who doesn’t feel it’s appropriate to hang out your laundry on the lawn. I feel you devalue yourself as a human being when you share very personal things with a bajillion strangers who are making fun of you. I just don’t see that there’s any dignity in that.”
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By the end of June 2021, multiple outlets reported that the two-time Oscar winner and the reality TV personality were officially dating. He later reflected on his "bonkers" life and new digs, writing via Instagram that month, "I am so grateful to unwind in this space! Look what god did! Oh, and speaking of bonkers, wait till you see what I’m gonna do with Temple home! 💫 x."
The two were spotted cozying up to one another on the balcony of his Laguna Beach, California, home in July 2021. With her hair tied up in a bun, Zellweger chatted with her beau while holding a mug that read, "Home is where dad is."
That same month, Anstead and Zellweger were caught kissing on their bikes at a traffic light while celebrating the 4th of July together. The PDA-filled outings continued, with the twosome smooching while wandering through the parking lot of a hardware store.
Anstead's eagle-eyed social media followers caught a glimpse of Zellweger in an Instagram video he posted on the 4th of July in 2021. "My lawyer is cooler than yours. Walking home we stumbled across a Laguna Beach street performer," the Brit wrote. "So of course @rogerbehle took the guitar from him and turned the 'one man band' into a DUET 😂😂."
As he panned the camera around the block, the actress was spotted sporting a baseball cap and holding Anstead's son Hudson.
A source told Us exclusively in July 2021 that the car enthusiast was "excited about life" as his romance with the Golden Globe winner heated up. "Part of it can be because he's dating Renée, but he definitely was excited about doing this project and he seems excited to do all the various projects he's working on," the insider noted. "You can tell he’s in a good spot in his life — he's super happy."
Shortly after they packed on the PDA during a Laguna Beach bike ride in July 2021, the twosome ran errands at a hardware store — and couldn't keep their hands to themselves.
Zellweger and Anstead passionately kissed on the beach while watching the sunset near the Brit's California home in July 2021. They played with Anstead's youngest son while they enjoyed the evening.
Anstead shared his first photo with his girlfriend in August 2021 before the premiere of their Celebrity IOU: Joyride collaboration. Earlier that month, he opened up about the "magical" coincidence of meeting Zellweger on the project, telling Entertainment Tonight, "Sometimes things come to you at the right time, and actually the right time is often the most unexpected."
Zellweger's performance in Bridget Jones's Diary was apparently so convincing that her beau believed she also hailed from his native England. "Are you telling me that Bridget Jones — Renée Zellweger — isn't British? You're like a dream crusher for me," he told Discovery+ cohost Cristy Lee in an August 2021 episode.
"One thing I think that really comes across in the show, is that this is an opportunity to see a little bit behind the curtain," Anstead told Entertainment Tonight in August 2021, referring to Celebrity IOU Joyride, where the couple met. "Renée in particular, she doesn't give herself freely outside of movies. She's a very private person and that's something I really love about her. ... I love that she can weld. You get to see a side of her that was really real, and she really shared that, and I think that applies to all the celebrities."
Us confirmed in September 2021 that Zellweger joined Anstead at the "small gathering" he put together in honor of son Hudson's 2nd birthday. Haack, however, did not attend the celebration.
Anstead shared a lovey-dovey selfie with Zellweger via Instagram. In the black-and-white photo, which he posted without a caption, she wrapped her arms around him and nuzzled her face next to his.
In October 2021, Anstead told Entertainment Tonight that he's been visiting his girlfriend in New Orleans while she films her new series, The Thing About Pam. "We wandered into this little jazz room, and it was really amazing," he said of his time in the Big Easy, adding that he's planning a return trip. "She's a good traveler and she's been to that city before, so it's nice. Looking forward to getting back."
In October 2021, Anstead posted a PDA selfie with Zellweger while he visited her on set in Louisiana. "WOW there is something very special about New Orleans!" he wrote via Instagram. "The late night wandering, the mind blowing history this nerd loves, the architecture, the blend of cultures, the food, the people, the smells and noises! All made made [sic] better by magical company to share it with."
The couple spent Thanksgiving together in November 2021 with Anstead's son Hudson, attending the New Orleans Saints football game against the Buffalo Bills at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The auto expert shared an Instagram Story video of the toddler watching the game while wearing Mardi Gras beads.
Anstead decorated his Christmas tree with the help of son Hudson in December 2021. Amid the photos of his little helper putting the tree topper on, the TV personality revealed a special ornament he had made for his and Zellweger’s first Christmas together.
The custom ornament showed the couple driving in a car together, each wearing hats with their names written on them. There was also a tree on the top of the car that said, “Laguna Beach,” which is where Anstead lives.
Anstead told Entertainment Tonight in December 2021 that he was excited to celebrate the holidays with his loved ones. "I have got a new home,” he said. “This will be my first Christmas in my new home.”
When asked if Zellweger would be spending December 25th with him and his kids, Anstead played coy, telling ET, “there are plans" to see each other, but they are "both very busy."
In December 2021, an insider told Us that the duo planned to spend New Year's Eve together after their first holiday season as a couple. "[They] can't wait to see what the new year has in store for the both of them," the source added.
In January 2022, the Radford Returns star exclusively told Us that he was "absolutely not" thinking about getting married again just yet. "What's the rush?" he added.
Anstead sang his girlfriend’s praises in February 2022 ahead of the premiere of her limited series The Thing About Pam. “Beaming with pride (and now sleeping with one eye open!) Ren’s latest role!” he wrote via Instagram, sharing the show’s trailer in which Zellweger portrays real-life convicted murderer Pamela Hupp alongside Josh Duhamel and Judy Greer.
In a March 2022 interview with Harper's Bazaar, Zellweger explained that she wanted to participate in Celebrity IOU: Joyride after seeing an episode of Celebrity IOU with Brad Pitt. She thought the show would be a good way to honor the nurses who cared for her friend and former publicist Nanci Ryder, who died in June 2020. Now, she and Anstead like to think about the fact that Ryder brought them together after her death. "We do joke about that,” she said. “She’s always doing her best. It made me smile. It made me smile to think on this, yeah, the serendipity of it all.”
The car expert shared a gushing birthday tribute to his girlfriend in April 2022. "Happy birthday to this beautiful Lady! Red you are PURE CLASS! I know how lucky I am," Anstead captioned a selfie via his Instagram Story.
In May 2022, an insider told Us that Zellweger is getting on "so great" with Anstead's son Hudson amid his custody drama with Haack. "[Renée's really bonded with him, and Ant loves how doting and caring she is with his kids when they’re all together." The source added that the Oscar winner "loves taking trips to the park and long walks on the beach" with her beau and his toddler. "They’re deliberately uncomplicated in that way — no airs or graces and totally down to earth. ... It’s all very positive and calm whenever they’re together with Hudson.”
Zellweger made it clear that she's not fazed by the more public side of her relationship with Anstead, telling The Sunday Times in August 2022, "Yeah, well, I don't pay much attention to any of that."
She went on to clarify that she tends to stay off social media as a whole, adding, "I don't think it would be a good thing for me. I have a list of things I like to get done every day."
Anstead and Zellweger "are so happy and super excited to be mapping out their long-term future together," a source exclusively told Us about the happy couple, noting that they've "deliberately downplayed wedding talk even though it’s something they’ve both been leaning toward for a while."
The insider added, "They’ve taken their time to do this right, living in separate houses and not rushing into anything. They’re trying not to get too far ahead of themselves and are both extremely private when it comes to their exact arrangements, but friends think an engagement could be very soon.”
"Always Pause for moments of magic under twinkly lights ... ❤️💫," Anstead captioned a romantic blurry photo of himself dancing with Zellweger.
Anstead gave Zellweger a shout-out in his Valentine's Day tribute to daughter Amelie. "I’m still an old romantic … happy valentines to those that are lucky to have a special partner in their life. While today is reserved for Ren I’m lucky to have a second special lady I get to shower love on. Love you my 19 year valentines," the doting dad wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of him kissing Amelie on the head.
"Two years of magic 💫💫x," Anstead captioned a tribute to Zellweger via Instagram.
That same month, a source told Us that the couple were looking forward to their future together. “They both want to settle down and create a home together," an insider shared. “Renée loves how romantic, open and honest he is. She does say that it took her a while to find love again, but it was well worth the wait. She’s still giddy in love. He literally swept her off her feet."
Anstead shared photos of himself and Zellweger posing with his two older kids, Amelie and Archie, via Instagram. A source exclusively told Us soon after that “Renée gets along really well with Ant’s children and they spend a lot of quality time together.”
The insider added, “Despite being in the public eye, Renée and Ant love just hanging out at home with the kids, watching movies and making dinner together. They enjoy a very low-key lifestyle.”
“Tis the season ….. 🎄 x,” Anstead captioned Instagram pics of his family’s Christmas tree, which featured an ornament with two elves sporting hats with his and Zellweger’s names on them.
Justin Bieber is “happier than he’s been in a long time,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. According to the insider, the pop star is “a happy camper” and “doesn’t care what people think” about his recent outings. “He knows he looks strange leaving spas shirtless, but it’s just him. … He’s just being himself and won’t create a squeaky clean image just because the public wants him to,” the source tells Us. Not only has the singer raised eyebrows for his clothing choices, but he also sparked concern among fans last month for allegedly unfollowing his wife, Hailey Bieber, on Instagram. Justin swiftly shut down speculation of trouble in paradise, claiming at the time that his account was hacked. The couple, who have been married since 2018, renewed their vows last year before welcoming their son, Jack Blues. For more exclusive updates and top stories, scroll below:
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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks on the field before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
NFL reporter James Palmer appeared on the Wednesday, February 12, episode of Up & Adams With Kay Adams as questions arise about Kelce’s future in the league following the Chiefs’ disappointing performance in Super Bowl LIX.
Palmer revealed that he “contacted a couple people” within the Chiefs organization to assess the vibe in the locker room leading up to the big game on Sunday, February 9 — particularly when it comes to the speeches given by players and staff the night before.
“They were like, ‘Well, Travis cried, but he cried last year,'” Palmer said.
According to Palmer, the 35-year-old tight end “hasn’t said anything in either direction to anybody” on the staff regarding his potential retirement, but some in the know believe “this is it.”
Kelce and the Chiefs suffered a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a final score of 40-22. Kelce’s team had their sights set on a historic Super Bowl three-peat after previously beating the Eagles in 2023 and the San Francisco 49ers in 2024.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.Cooper Neill/Getty Images
In a post-game interview, Kelce admitted that the Chiefs “couldn’t find that spark” on the field, noting, “We haven’t played that bad all year.”
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave his own somber take on the game — and weighed in on what might be next for Kelce’s career. “He’s given so much to this team and to the NFL and been such a joy not only for me to work with, but [for] people to watch,” he told reporters on Sunday.
Mahomes, 29, said Kelce “knows he’s got a lot of football left in him” but acknowledged that playing at the highest level is a challenge. “It’s a grind to go out there and play 20 games, whatever it is, and get to the Super Bowl,” he said.
Kelce, meanwhile, addressed the speculation on the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast.
“I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year and right now I’m just kicking everything down the road … I’m not making any crazy decisions but right now the biggest thing is just being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches, understanding that a lot that goes into this thing,” he said on Wednesday, noting that continuing to play in playoff games and Super Bowls adds “a lot of wear and tear on your body.”
Travis’ brother and cohost, Jason Kelce, said that it was important not to rush a big decision like this one. (Jason, 37, announced his retirement in 2024 after 13 seasons playing with the Eagles.)
“I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it’s gonna be something that it’s a wholehearted decision and I’m not half-assing it,” Travis continued. “I’m fully here for them and I think I could play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.”
Ahead of the 2024-2025 season, Travis signed a two-year contract extension with the Chiefs worth $34.25 million. The deal made Travis the highest-paid tight end in the NFL and secured his place on the team through the end of the 2027 season.
“It’s an honor and pleasure and I can’t wait to get after it these next two years,” Travis said in a social media video at the time, declaring, “Chiefs forever.”
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll sparked a romance after years of friendship.
The pro golfer initially met Stoll in 2012 while he was still dating tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. (The exes split in 2014 after three years and were briefly engaged.)
“The thing I love about it is that we were friends before anything romantic happened,” McIlroy gushed to the Irish Independent of his relationship with Stoll in January 2017. “We met when she was working for the PGA of America and renting a condo in Palm Beach, and I found it refreshing being with someone who was living a normal life rather than, ‘Oh! My jet is 30 minutes late.'”
McIlroy and Stoll got engaged in Paris in December 2015. Their 2017 wedding was held at a castle in Ireland, and was reportedly attended by A-list guests including Jamie Dornan and Chris Martin. The pair went on to welcome daughter Poppy in September 2020.
The twosome first crossed paths at the Ryder Cup. Still was working as a PGA transport official and helped McIlroy make his tee time after he overslept.
Following his split from Wozniacki, the athlete sparked a romance with Stoll. "I am very happy in my love life. ... The past six or seven months have been really nice. That part of my life is going great," he gushed to the Times of London in May 2015.
"The thing I love about [our relationship] is that we were friends before anything romantic happened," McIlroy told the Irish Independent, adding that he feels like he can be his authentic self around Stoll. "There was no judgment from day one, which is huge, because that's very hard to find for someone in my position."
The pair exchanged vows at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland. The nuptials were reportedly attended by A-list guests including Niall Horan, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder and more.
"2019 was a great year!" McIlroy captioned a rare social media upload with his wife. "Delighted to be starting 2020 and a new decade with our @ashfordcastle family. Can't wait to see what the next 12 months has in store! Happy New Year everyone!"
The U.S. Open champ revealed Stoll's pregnancy to reporters at the BMW Championship on August 29, gushing that she was due to give birth "any day now." Daughter Poppy arrived on August 31.
"She is the absolute love of our lives," he wrote via Instagram on September 3.
McIlroy was featured in the Netflix docuseries Full Swing, but he had strict rules when it came to filming his family.
"I made sure that the parameters were very much like, look, you can film me at — you're not coming to my house, you're not coming in my car, you're not coming anywhere near my family, but you want to do some stuff with me at golf tournaments, totally fine," he told the Golf Channel.
McIlroy filed for divorce after seven years of marriage, Us Weekly confirmed, stating in divorce docs that their marriage was “irretrievably broken.” The athlete filed the paperwork days before the 2024 PGA Championship, where he competed without his wedding ring on.
“Rory McIlroy’s communications team confirmed today that a divorce has been filed,” a spokesperson for the golfer told Irish Star at the time. “They stressed Rory's desire to ensure this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible. He will not be making any further comment.”
A source later told Us that the pair were “living very different lives” prior to their split, which ultimately led them to hitting “a breaking point.” The insider explained: “A point of contention in Rory’s marriage with Erica was that Erica was lonely in their marriage. Rory was a hard person to be married to. … She knew what she was getting into with his profession, but once they had Poppy, things really changed and she had a new perspective. Erica was usually absent for most of his tournaments and was really focused on Poppy.”
Less than one week after Stoll missed the deadline to contest McIlroy’s divorce petition, he filed a voluntary dismissal of his divorce docs. “Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together,” McIlroy said in a statement to The Guardian. “Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
Stoll stepped out to cheer on McIlroy at the Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland, where he came in fourth place. She wore a black jacket and gray sweater and carried a Louis Vuitton purse while watching her partner on the course.
When McIlroy won his sixth Race to Dubai title in the United Arab Emirates, Stoll and their daughter, Poppy, joined him on the green to celebrate. That family was all smiles as they posed for photos after the victory.
McIlroy’s marriage issues were front and center in Netflix’s trailer for season 3 of Full Swing. “I’ve struggled with trying to be the best golfer, the best husband, the best dad,” Mcllroy confessed in the clip.
Elsewhere in the trailer, fans get a look at the moment when the news broke about his divorce. “Everyone’s phones start blowing up,” a voice said in the trailer, as reporters looked down at their devices. “Rory’s divorce,” another voice explained.
The cameras then followed McIlroy to his car where he was on the phone. “The Netflix cameras are following me right now, so …” he said, turning his back away.
With her 50th birthday on the horizon, Drew Barrymore is feeling happier than ever. “I just didn’t know I would ever get here,” the actress revealed in an exclusive Us Weekly cover story, in which she reflected on her early Hollywood years, motherhood journey, divorce from ex Will Kopelman and more. While Barrymore is “open” to finding love again following the end of her marriage in 2016, she doesn’t “feel like something’s missing” as she raises daughters Olive, 12, and Frankie, 10. “I was so capable of having fun and experiencing joy, but I don’t know if I was happy. There’s such a big difference, and now I’m actually happy. This decade has truly helped me find ways into choosing happiness, and I have to choose it every day over and over again,” Barrymore told Us, referring to herself and her daughters as “the three sardines.” For more exclusive updates and top stories, scroll below:
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During the Wednesday, February 12, episode of the “Jinger & Jeremy Podcast,” the former TLC star and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, answered frequently asked questions from fans.
“Are you angry at your parents, [Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar], for leading you to follow the Institute of Basic Life Principles?” Vuolo, 37, asked his wife.
Jinger, 31, wasted no time replying. “No,” she said. “And I can say that very clearly because I see how so many families … wanted the guarantee for success for their kids. They were promised it. And they said, ‘If you do this, your kids will turn out.’ And so I think that a lot of parents who walked into [IBLP], they were well-meaning.”
Jinger acknowledged that “there will be challenges and struggles that I face” because of the way she was raised. “It’s not always easy. … And looking at it as a parent now, I can see how easy it was for my parents to get wrapped up in that teaching,” she continued. “They went into it thinking, ‘This is how we’re going to teach our kids to love Jesus.’ And who doesn’t want that?”
The Duggar family visits “Extra” at their New York studios at H&M in Times Square on March 11, 2014 in New York City.D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra
According to Jinger, many families ended up not seeing the “success” that was promised by IBLP and its founder, the controversial minister Bill Gothard. “And that’s what’s heartbreaking,” she explained. “Because as a parent, you want to make the best decisions, pray through what you’re supposed to do, and I really believe my parents sought to do that for us kids. … I don’t have any anger toward them for it because, I mean, I just see [that] they did their best. They did what they thought was right in the moment.”
Jinger and her 18 siblings grew up following Gothard’s teachings, which included homeschooling and dressing modestly. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Jinger previously described her upbringing as “cult-like in many ways.”
“It was built on fear, manipulation, control and superstition, so all those things combined in how hard it is for kids to leave or adults to leave — anyone, really. … Once you hear the teachings, you’re not supposed to depart from those,” she told Us in January 2023.
Jinger recalled feeling “gripped with fear” when she was younger. “[I’d be] thinking, ‘OK, am I pleasing to God? I don’t know what God expects of me.’ And so I would be so terrified to, like, even go play sports with my siblings. [I’d think], ‘Maybe I’m supposed to stay home and read my Bible for hours and hours. I’m not sure,'” she continued. “So that kind of fear did cripple me.”
The Counting On alum reflected on her childhood further in her books Becoming Free Indeed and People Pleaser, the latter of which was released this year. She referred to IBLP as “a form of faux Christianity that was all built on the appearance of holiness,” writing in People Pleaser, “If you messed up in that setting, you were at risk for losing your community by not living up to the Gothard standards.”
Jinger isn’t the only Duggar to distance herself from the IBLP lifestyle. Her sister Jill Duggar has also been candid about leaving the ultraconservative practice behind — and about her strained relationship with Jim Bob, 59, and Michelle, 58. Jinger, however, has insisted that she feels “grateful” for the upbringing she had.
“It was not perfect … but at the end of the day, I’m grateful for my parents,” Jinger said on the “Unplanned” podcast in June 2024. “I love them, we have differences, everything’s not perfect between us, but I think that at the end of the day, I love them and I know that they know that.”
Travis Kelce is still processing the Kansas City Chiefs’ big loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
During the Wednesday, February 12, episode of his and Jason Kelce‘s “New Heights” podcast, Travis, 35, broke down what went wrong on the field during Super Bowl LIX, which took place Sunday, February 9, in New Orleans.
“Outside of the game I just wanted to thank my teammates for everything they f—ing do man, you know. the effort the focus the work that we put in — that wasn’t the reason,” he said. “Going into the game I felt as confident as I ever felt going into a Super Bowl or a playoff game or a big game in my life … It just wasn’t our day. Couldn’t find a lick of momentum.”
He reflected on his own role in the loss, adding, “I’m kicking myself for some of the tiny, tiny decisions I made on the field trying to do something more than what I was asked to do … I wasn’t the best leader that I could be in motivating my guys, in keeping my guys calm, cool and collected. I put a lot of that on myself as the guy that’s been in the building for 12 years and seen a lot of football and actually seen a situation just like this in a Super Bowl … It’s a tough pill to swallow, man.”
Travis explained that “every time” the Chiefs felt like they “got something going” on the field, the play would take a turn. “To have it happen for the second time in my career on the biggest stage, man, it’s a tough pill to swallow. It’s a hard reality. … This sport can humble you quite fast.”
The Chiefs had the opportunity to secure their third consecutive Super Bowl title, but the Eagles dominated the majority of Sunday’s game, keeping the Chiefs off the scoreboard until the third quarter. The Eagles ultimately won 40-22, earning redemption for their 2023 Super Bowl loss against the Chiefs.
Travis only had four catches for 39 yards, and he spoke candidly about his team’s lackluster performance during a post-game interview.
“Hats off to the Eagles, man. They got after us. All three phases,” he said. “[We] couldn’t get it going offensively. They just got after us on all three phases, and on top of that, turnovers, penalties, playing behind the sticks on offense … dropped passes, not taking advantage of the play call and executing them. There’s a lot that goes into it. You don’t lose like that without everything going bad. … [We] just couldn’t find that spark, couldn’t find that momentum.”
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Despite the loss, Travis said the Chiefs are “always gonna fight” for their next win. He went on to reveal the message head coach Andy Reid shared with the team after the game.
“This one’s gonna hurt,” he said. “Let it hurt and figure out how to get better because of it.”
Jason, meanwhile, expressed his support for Travis in a lengthy social media message on Tuesday, February 11.
“Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, my former teammates, and friends on being SB LIX Champions!!” he wrote. “That game was odd for me to watch if I’m being completely honest. I knew it was going to be mixed emotions before, during, and after, and I now know what my parents had to deal with two years ago.”
Jason, who retired from the NFL last year after 13 seasons with the Eagles, noted that he was “very proud” of his former teammates and coaches, including Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni. “They have persevered greatly, answered their critics amazingly, and proved themselves to be undoubtedly the best team this season. … A true representation of the toughness and grit that makes Philadelphia what it is. Well done fellas, well f—ing done,” he wrote.
While he was thrilled for the city of Philadelphia, Jason also expressed that “there isn’t a person I love or care about more” than his brother.
“He has amassed greatness few on this planet could ever dream of, as has his team, and they should feel pride in their accomplishments this season and in the past,” he added. “I know right now they are still thinking of last night and the shortcomings in the last game, But in time that will fade, and the greatness they have exhibited as a group will remain as one of the most dominant eras of football ever.”
Jason added on Wednesday that the Eagles played a “truly impressive” game, and Travis agreed. He went on to thank his inner circle for their endless support, despite the disappointing result.
“I love my teammates, I love my coaches,” Travis said. “Chiefs Kingdom, I’m sorry for how it ended. … I have a beautiful life, man. I have loved ones, I have the most amazing family in the world that supports me in everything that I do and they were all there cheering me on and hoping for the best on Sunday, man. I just have to tip my hat to the Eagles, they were firing on all cylinders coming out and it just felt like we never had control over what was going on in that game. … It’s gonna sting.”
