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Trousers are such a quintessential category of clothing. They can help you feel powerful and sophisticated while giving you a clean finish that works for work or other formal events. Think about it: Who doesn’t look like a boss in a sleek pair of trousers? Moreover, for plus-size bodies, it can be difficult to find options that fit amazingly and don’t cost a fortune — but leave it to Us to help you!
From wide-leg options to edgy dress pants, there is a pair of trousers to shop now that are sure to become your new favorites. We rounded up ten plus-size trousers to shop — read on to see our picks!
3. On and Off: We love this Briggs New York pull on dress pant because they’re easy to take on and off — and they’re so sophisticated — was $33, now just $24!
4. Denim on Denim: For those who want a flat tummy while wearing trousers, these Lee high rise trouser jean will help you do just that — just $37!
On January 11, 1995, a network launched that would become a destination for younger viewers — one that would have them saying “Oh what a night!” five times a week.
In hindsight, The WB as a network was merely a blip in TV history; remaining on the air for just a short 11 years and never scoring a Top-20 show. But that didn’t stop it from leaving its own type of legacy. Although its first original series was a sitcom, The Wayans Bros., the dramas that followed were what skyrocketed the network to its massive levels of success: Buffy, Dawson’s Creek, Felicity, Everwood, One Tree Hill … To see them was to love them.
The big four networks had dabbled in the young adult demographic before — Fox, for example, paved the way with Beverly Hills, 90210 — but The WB was an experiment in dedicating an entire channel to the often-overlooked teenage generation. What spawned were a series of shows that looked different on paper — a girl slaying vampires, a group of teens growing up in a sleepy town, the origin story of the world’s most famous superhero — but remained connected with one timeless and universal throughline: coming of age.
The TV landscape has greatly expanded since The WB said its final goodbyes in 2006, but the network remains a pillar of must-watch programming for young audiences despite the surplus of content available.
Shows like Dawson’s Creek and Buffy the Vampire Slayer came long before technological advancements like cellphones, laptops and social media, but the core of the high school experience still remains the same, with young people just hoping to find comfort in learning they aren’t alone. Thanks to The WB, they can.
(And before you come for Us, this list includes strictly WB programming a.k.a. anything that debuted after 2006 was not up for a spot — for example, Gossip Girl kicked off The CW in 2007.) From Capeside to Sunnydale, check out WB staff faves and where you can stream them:
‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’
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Where to Watch: Hulu
Buffy has it all: iconic villains, quippy dialogue, that catchy musical episode. More important, though, is Buffy Summers’ perseverance. The slayer (Sarah Michelle Gellar) took punches, literal and emotional, from hell’s worst demons and always got back up. She taught me true strength while kicking butt in stylish-yet-affordable boots. – Nicole Massabrook, Associate Editor
‘Angel’
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Where to Watch: Hulu
The dark spinoff found Buffy’s vampire ex (David Boreanaz) in Los Angeles facing demons (including his own) and saving souls (including his own). At first I thought this series was a bad idea, but it was to Buffy what Better Call Saul became to Breaking Bad. I loved watching this haunted antihero’s rocky road to redemption. – Matt Sullivan, Writer
‘Gilmore Girls’
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Where to Watch: Hulu, Netflix
The mother-daughter duo of Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel) provided the ideal amount of comfort, conflict (people are still fighting over Team Jess and Team Logan) and so many pop culture references that with each rewatch, I deserve a quip I missed. – Sarah Hearon, Digital Deputy Editor
‘What I like About You’
The WB/Ron Batzdorff
Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Prime Video
Genius move: casting Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth as this sitcom’s chaotic — and believable — sister duo. (Second place: casting the oft-shirtless Nick Zano.) The humor-to-heart ratio was perfectly calibrated. – Yana Grebenyuk, Senior Digital TV Writer
‘Dawson’s Creek’
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Where to Watch: Hulu, Prime Video
As it ushered in a new era of teen drama, Dawson’s delivered relatable, adolescent angst-filled stories with a side of meta humor in an idyllic small-town package. But I promise, one scene sums up what made the show so brilliant: Joey (Katie Holmes). Pacey (Joshua Jackson). “I remember everything.” – Kat Pettibone, Associate Editor, Film
‘Felicity’
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Where to Watch: Hulu
While Dawson’s and Buffy drew viewers in with stories of the both unbearable and euphoric high school experience, Felicity depicted a different coming of age: college. While I was navigating the elementary school halls when the show first premiered in 1998, I was immediately mystified by what life could be like when choices about your future become your own. Felicity (Keri Russell) had a different way about her than other leading ladies. She was awkward and shy and always a little bit lost, which felt relatable and comforting. Yet despite her flaws, she still found herself in a love triangle with Scott Foley and Scott Speedman, which made the idea of higher education even more alluring. Many people condemn the show for making Russell chop all her hair off during the season 2 premiere – causing a massive drop in ratings — but for prepubescent me, I felt empowered to make bold choices for myself when it matters. (And Russell totally rocked that haircut, by the way). – KP
‘Roswell’
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Where to Watch: Hulu, Disney+, AppleTV+
Kids today may be familiar with Max, Liz, Maria, Michael and Isabel from The CW’s Roswell: New Mexico, but the legacy all began in 1999 with the OG series. The most romantic story about teenage aliens to ever be told, Roswell expanded The WB’s supernatural universe from vampires on Buffy to something else entirely, playing on what it’s like to be a teenage outcast. The show only lasted for three seasons — with only the first two airing on The WB — but still managed to create some of the most iconic (and underrated) couples in history: soulmates Max (Jason Behr) and Liz (Shiri Appleby), and on and off again Michael (Brendan Fehr) and Maria (Majandra Deflino). If you want to talk about actors with chemistry, just press play on the season 1 episode “Sexual Healing.” – KP
‘Charmed’
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Where to Watch: Peacock, Prime Video
Halliwell sisters Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs), Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) and Paige (Rose McGowan), epitomized ‘90s cool thanks to their magical powers and killer style. Seeing them vanquish evil with the “power of three” made me want a witch sib ASAP. Plus, their San Francisco pad and P3 nightclub were total #goals. – Johnni Mackie, Senior Digital TV Writer
‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’
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Where to Watch: Disney+, Hulu
Fun Fact: Sabrina the Teenage Witch didn’t originate on The WB. The movie, starring Melissa Joan Hart, aired on Showtime in 1996 before being picked up as a series for part of ABC’s “TGIF” lineup. The WB acquired the show in season 5 after ABC refused to pick the show up for more than one season, hoping to expand its comedy genre.
In a lot of ways, Sabrina grew as I grew. What started as appointment viewing as a kid on “TGIF” alongside Boy Meets World transitioned into my teenage viewing experience alongside Dawson’s and Roswell. Sabrina was effervescent, funny and served as an endless fashion inspo for seven seasons. Just don’t get me started on Josh (David Lascher) and Aaron (Dylan Neal) — Harvey (Nate Richert) and Sabrina remain my OTP to this day! – KP
‘Popular’
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Where to Watch: YouTube
If you thought Ryan Murphy’s first foray into the teen dramedy was Glee, you’d be wrong. Popular was his first YA hit, breaking the mold of everything I’d ever seen on The WB before. The tone was satirical and dark, exploring and blurring the line between teenage have and have-nots. Where other shows were earnest and melodramatic, Popular was all camp and comedy, marching to the beat of its own drum — and showing just what Murphy could do. There was body diversity, queer characters and a point of view that couldn’t be denied. This underrated gem deserved so much more than two seasons. – KP
‘Young Americans’
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Where to Watch: YouTube
Young Americans only lasted one season but it delivered the same small town angst-ridden vibes as its sister show, Dawson’s Creek, swapping Capeside for New Rawley. The show’s supporting cast was filled with future stars that included Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder and Katherine Moennig, whose character Jacqueling “Jake” Pratt broke the mold by exploring gender identity and sexuality in ways other shows never had. – KP
‘Everwood’
The WB/Andrew Eccles
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
This drama was set in the snowy mountains of Colorado, but Everwood absolutely warmed my heart for four seasons. Even though the show deftly tackled grief and mental health (discussing antidepressants and therapy long before they were commonly discussed), it managed to be an uplifting and hopeful story of families and community coming together to get through their hardest times. – NM
‘Supernatural’
The WB/ Brett Panelli
Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Max
I first met Sam (Jared Padelecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) on The WB, and then spent 14 more seasons with the brothers on The CW. While the fun takes on mythology and classic rock soundtrack certainly make the show memorable, it was really Ackles and Padalecki’s chemistry (OK, and bone structure) as the wayward Winchester sons that allowed Supernatural to carry on for so long — and made me a lifelong member of the SPN fam. – NM
‘Summerland’
The WB/Reudi Hoffman
Where to Watch: N/A (Come on streaming services, get on it!)
Jesse McCartney and a young Zac Efron (gap in his teeth and all!) was almost too much for Us to take. Lori Loughlin led the young cast for two seasons as they hit the beaches of the fictional city of Playa Linda, California to surf, navigate teenage angst and troubled classmates. Alexa, play “Beautiful Day” by Steve Plunkett. – SH
‘7th Heaven’
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Where to Watch: Paramount+, Amazon Prime
Looking back, there are endless elements to 7th Heaven that make you cringe — and plenty of TikToks dedicated to the most absurd story lines. But at the time, we were all addicted to the Camden family drama. Who could forget Ashlee Simpson’s stint as a janitor? Or that time Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) went into labor in an elevator? This Us staffer will even admit that she wanted to name her first child Savannah after Lucy and Kevin Kinkirk (George Stults). – SH
One Tree Hill
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Where to Watch: Hulu
Nothing says early-2000s drama quite like One Tree Hill, which pitted half-brothers Nathan (James Lafferty) and Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) against each other both on and off the basketball court. Throughout the series, the siblings realized that their dad, Dan (Paul Johansson), was the actual worst — and that you probably shouldn’t hook up with the same girls who are also best friends. I’m looking at you, Brooke Davis (Sophia Bush) and Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton Morgan).
Amid all the drama — seriously, think soap opera levels — OTH made me fall in love with high school sports and pine for a love like Nathan and Haley’s (Bethany Joy Lenz). Oh, and yes, I did want to shop at Clothes Over Bros on the regular and hang out at the river court. Who didn’t?
Trust me, even if you don’t like basketball, this series is worth a rewatch. It’s a quintessential WB show packed with angst, love triangles and killer music. — JM
‘Smallville’
The CW/Warner Bros. Television
Where to Watch: Disney+, Hulu
It’s hard to recall in the era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but comic books were not always such an inescapable part of pop culture. Back in 2001, there was no Arrowverse (R.I.P.) — there was just Smallville, The WB’s beloved drama about Superman before he was Superman. The show followed a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling) as he dealt with crushes, bullies and other vagaries of high school while adjusting to his ever-increasing superpowers. (While he starts the show able to run faster than a speeding bullet, he doesn’t develop heat vision, for example, until season 2.) Some of Smallville’s special effects look dated nearly 25 years later, but the show’s core theme — staying true to yourself in the face of a challenge and/or Lex Luthor — remains timeless. – Eliza Thompson, Senior Movies Editor
Now that we’ll soon be battling the frigidity of winter, commuting to the office — and getting dressed for it — can be an annoying task. But, if you invest in blazers, they can help take the guesswork out of getting dressed on cold, dreary mornings. What’s more, for plus-size bodies, funding blazers that fit well and don’t cost an arm and leg can be daunting — but we’re here to help!
From open-front blazers to cardigan blazer styles, there is a blazer style available to shop now that you will fall head over heels in love with. Nevertheless, we rounded up ten plus-size blazers to shop now — read on to see our picks!
1. Open Vibes: We love this Mfavip open front blazer is great because it’s airy and easy to wear — just $35!
2. Casual Queen: This Kojooin casual blazer works with jeans or trousers — was $42, now just $37!
10. Neutral Vibe: This Halogen oversize one-button blazer is a great addition for the girl who likes to play with proportions — was $160, now just $107!
Although it’s frigid and dreary in winter, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have your flirty, girly moment and opt to wear winter dresses. Whether you’re running errands or hanging out with the girls, the right dress can help you do it all in style during the colder months. What we love most about winter dresses is how easy, simple and warm they can be. What’s more, for plus-size bodies, it can be a bit difficult to find options that fit well and won’t empty your wallet — but we’re here to help!
From sweater dresses to mini dresses, there is a winter dress style that will appeal to your vibe and tastes. We rounded up ten plus-size winter dresses that are super flattering — read on to see our picks!
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Almost every A-list fashionista has been spotted in Everlane at some point, including Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie — we could go on and on. The stalwart brand makes affordable yet durable pieces guaranteed to stay in your wardrobe rotation for years. So, imagine our excitement when we saw Everlane’s post-holiday sale is overflowing with wardrobe essentials that are up to 70% off!
Whether you’re planning a winter vacay, looking for office-worthy staples or need a wardrobe refresh, scroll on for our favorite stylish deals on Everlane bestsellers. Curious about sizing? Check the reviews! Fellow shoppers are always sharing their outfit details. You’ll want to add your favorites to your cart quick — sales this good tend to sell out fast.
15 Best Picks from Everlane’s Post-Holiday Sale
1. Waist-Snatching Bodysuit: Available in three neutral colors, this wardrobe essential is perfect for layering with a cardigan or wearing solo once the sunshine returns — $18 (was $40) at Everlane!
2. Long Quilted Coat: Channel Katie Holmes’ cozy long coat style with this quilted pick that shoppers say is warm without being bulky. Did we mention it’s nearly $150 off? — $59 (was $198) at Everlane!
3. The ’90s Rib Dress: We were tempted to gatekeep this one until we scored our own, but the ultimate throw-on-and-go dress is just over $20 right now. Pair it with a blazer for the office, heels for dinner or flip-flops for the beach — it goes everywhere. Made from organic cotton, the straps are bra-friendly — $23 (was $78) at Everlane!
4. Buttersoft Pants: Whether for work or the weekend, this multi-pocket, barrel-leg chino has shoppers raving about how they “go with everything” — $35 (was $118) at Everlane!
5. Oversized Wool Blazer: Select colors of this cold-weather classic are up to $150 off! Made from recycled materials, this classic jacket style is also eco-conscious, making it a stylish win for you and the planet! — $74 (was $248) at Everlane!
6. Recycled Nylon Crossbody: You’re going to need a new bag for all your new ‘fits. This everyday staple has social media ads saying it “gives you main character energy.” With multiple pockets, two straps for versatile styling and a cool barrel shape, it’s definitely a must-have! — $18 (was $60) at Everlane!
7. Half-Zip Sweatshirt: Cozy and sporty, this fleece top in heather grey is over half off right now. It’s perfect for snow days! — $39 (was $98) at Everlane!
8. Everyday Dress: If you fancy a fit-and-flare silhouette, this everyday dress pairs well with layers in the winter but is warm-weather-ready when you are. One reviewer says, “This dress is perfect from transitioning from a day to night look. Always looking polished but so comfy!” — $29 (was $98) at Everlane!
9. Leather Tote: We literally did a double-take! This gorgeous tote bag looks just like leather and passes for designer! Made with eco-friendly materials, shoppers love the versatile bag for the office and running errands. The stunning brandy shade is nearly $200 off! — $83 (was $275) at Everlane!
10. Stretch-Proof Flare Pant: Whether wearing them to the office or dinner dates, these versatile slacks are made from a supportive stretch fabric and have a modest flare below the knee for pairing with boots or heels — $30 (was $118) at Everlane!
11. Cotton Crewneck: This cutie crewneck sweater features a mix of organic cotton, wool and Alpaca. Plus, it boasts a touch of stretch for peak comfort — $54 (was $98) at Everlane!
12. Bootcut Jean: A slight flare to these stretch jeans makes them super comfortable and figure flattering. Pair them with booties in the winter and sneakers come spring — $38 (was $128) at Everlane!
13. Versatile Tote: Shoppers love this versatile carryall for toting laptops to the office and as a getaway bag on the weekends. With two handles and multiple pockets, this on-trend bag is just the pick to complete your everyday ‘fit — $43 (was $85) at Everlane!
14. Everyday Booties: Need som cutie booties? This sock-like pair has an everyday two-inch heel for elevated comfort and brings all the style points. Choose from black or the prettiest cinnamon latte shade — $53 (was $178) at Everlane!
15. Oversized Anorak Jacket: Last but not least, this long, water-resistant coat keeps you comfortable and dry, no matter the weather — $74 (regularly $248) at Everlane!
When it comes to winter, you can never have too many coats! Furthermore, if you have to commute into the office or you’re constantly running errands, investing in sleek outerwear styles like a peacoat could be a smart move. Peacoats are warm and look sophisticated — a win-win in our book! We found a versatile, snuggly peacoat that we’re sure you’ll want to live in during winter — and you can get it now at Amazon!
This Hooever single-breasted wool peacoat is the perfect outerwear option for the working mom on the go who wants to look super chic — honestly! It features a 90% polyester and 10% wool material composition for a warm, durable option that will last a long time. Also, it has a classic notch lapel collar, a single-breasted aesthetic and two side pockets.
Get the Hooever Single-Breasted Wool Peacoat for $48 (was $60) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at time of publication but may be subject to change.
To style this peacoat, you could pair it with trousers, a flowy blouse and heels for a seamless, smooth office outfit. Or, you could rock it with jeans, cute booties and a slouchy sweater for an ensemble that works for formal or informal occasions. Further, it comes in 11 colors — we love the khaki and black variations — and has an XS to XXL size range!
While reviewing and fawning over this coat, one Amazon reviewer said, “It’s such good quality and so beautiful! I am 5’7, 148 lbs 34/36DD, and the small size fits me perfectly. I can button it fine. The sleeves are long enough for me, but if you have really long arms, you may want a size up. Pockets are in the perfect location.”
Another reviewer noted, “I purchased three different colors (dark gray, black and tan) of this coat and all three are amazing! They have a heavy feel to them and look much more expensive than they were. I will get a lot of use out of these.”
So, if you’re looking for a versatile, warm coat that will elevate all your cold-weather ensembles, this Amazon-bestselling peacoat can do the job!
See it: Get the Hooever Single-Breasted Wool Peacoat for $48 (was $60) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at time of publication but may be subject to change.
Not what you’re looking for? Check out more from Hooever here, and don’t forget to scope out Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!
“My stepdad’s been gone for two years and I’m still getting hate comments,” Weslie, 16, said in a Friday, January 10, Instagram video. “It’s just complicated and for no reason. It’s not just a social media gig; this is literally my life. I’m so sick of getting hate comments and seeing my mom get hate for literally losing the person that she loves and I have siblings. This is their dad — this is who they’re gonna grow up and they’re gonna see all this on social media that’s so hurtful.”
Holker, 36, was married to Boss from 2013 to 2022, when he died by suicide at age 40. In addition to Weslie, they shared son Maddox, 8, and daughter Zaia, 5. (According to Weslie, she was never legally adopted by Boss, though she says he “literally raised” her.)
“I get that my relationship with Stephen seems complicated, but this man raised me my entire life — since I was 1,” Weslie explained. “I have a biological dad [and] I have a relationship with him, but Stephen was the person that raised me. He literally raised me and it’s hurtful to see… so many new stories. It’s so much more complicated and I don’t know how to explain it well.”
She added, “This is my dad, this is not, like, a joke to me. For 13 years, my parents were together, and for 13 years he was the person that I would go to about everything. He’s the person that I would cry to. He would wake me up every morning, we’d get breakfast and he was the person I’d see when he’d get home from work. We lived in the same four walls and now I’m getting hate for him leaving — and I don’t get it. It’s hurtful.”
Holker’s upcoming memoir, set to be released later this year, has made waves amongst Boss’ family and friends. After Peoplepublished an interview with Holker regarding her book, many members of his family slammed the Dancing With the Stars alum for writing about Boss’ alleged addiction struggles and publishing his private journals. Holker, meanwhile, has denounced the accusations and stated that her “only intention” is to raise awareness for those with similar substance abuse and mental health issues. She also says she plans to donate all book proceeds to a nonprofit founded in Boss’ honor.
“I see people saying it’s not my place because I’m not his biological daughter, but he never made me feel like anything besides his daughter — and I think that speaks to who he was,” Weslie said of her decision to speak out in the wake of the online backlash and criticism towards her mother. “Nobody’s sitting up here trying to bash him, like, he was a good person.”
She continued, “I’m still trying to be respectful to everybody. I’m just so over, for instance, his family, everyone’s headlining now — and these are big players in my life and big players in my siblings’ life and my mom’s life. These are all people I’ve grown up with. And to see them now … it’s like, I don’t know. I’m trying to be respectful but it’s complicated because I speak to Stephen’s mom weekly at some point.”
Weslie HolkerCourtesy of Weslie Holker/Instagram
According to Weslie, she would only see Boss’ family “once or twice a year” while he was still alive.
“But, you guys have to understand that it’s because they live in another state and we literally live in another state,” she explained. “It’s not, like, we’re neighbors. It’s not, like, we could just see them whenever we wanted, and now my mom’s constantly making the effort so the kids are a part of their lives. I don’t make the effort, but that’s just how I am.”
Weslie now claims that she feels “disrespected by them” and no longer wants to be in communication.
“They’ve gone on social media saying that ‘Blood’s thicker than water,’ and that’s a direct [hit to] me and my mom,” she alleged. “And if you don’t see me as Stephen’s daughter, that’s cool, take it how you want. I know for a fact that’s never how he saw it, and it’s literally just hurtful. … I’ve slowly started to remove myself from [them] because they don’t make me feel comfortable, and my mom’s the one making the effort and feeling like it’s a need and a necessity to see them because she cares.”
Boss’ family also claimed that Holker made everyone sign a nondisclosure agreement before attending his 2022 funeral service.
“Y’all love to argue about the NDAs,” Weslie explained. “But in one day, we had an open casket, like, viewing for Stephen. We had a funeral, and then we had a week, and my mom asked for NDAs to be signed when we were seeing Stephen’s body because God forbid somebody that went to that took a photo of Stephen and put it on the internet or shared it with somebody else. That’s the type of thing that NDAs are for. It’s not so you can never talk about Stephen.”
Weslie added, “I’m fed up because NDAs are so important, and if you guys don’t agree, that’s cool. I’m grateful for my mom making sure that everybody signed NDAs, and she put up that rule.”
Holker was apparently “lenient” with her NDA request, according to the teenager.
“She understands at the end of the day, like, this is family,” Weslie stated. “So y’all want to disrespect her [while] she’s still nice, she’s still kind, she’s still forgiving, but you have to know, like, even when Stephen was alive people that attended our events, they would have to sign NDAs. But now, just because it’s my mom handing the paper, it’s different and it’s just annoying. Like, for that whole day was supposed to be beautiful, and instead, it was less than that. We were gonna say our goodbyes, and instead, people were yelling at each other and bashing my mom and, like, that’s a day that’s taken away from her — she can’t remember it as being the day that we all wanted to be because his family was making it otherwise.”
Weslie Holker and Alison HolkerAnna Webber/Getty Images
Weslie further denounced claims that Holker is “money hungry” or seeking “more fame.”
“That’s not how my mom is. Trust me when I say my mom is good — she doesn’t need [money],” Weslie said. “It’s just disappointing. … My mom’s made her efforts [with his family]. She’s tried for as long as she could, but this is the kind of turning point where it’s like, this stops like, it’s beyond, just like, trying to maintain a relationship now it’s like y’all burn bridges and literally it’s OK.”
Weslie further implored her followers to “leave the family alone.”
“I’m not a person to sit up here and cry. I’m not going to be here and get emotional. But like, y’all could not just leave somebody passing away and leave the family alone?” she said. “Like, Oh my gosh, you guys just have to add to it for what, like, I don’t know, and it’s just it’s disappointing because if all of you say that you held him in such high regard, like, this is not the type of family dynamic we had and whatever y’all want to push on social media, like, I’m gonna grow up seeing it like my siblings are gonna grow up seeing it. Also, they’re gonna have to form their own opinion of who their dad was and we only speak about him in such a beautiful light. I loved him. I have nothing negative to say about him.”
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The first season of On Call had Us on the edge of our seats — but where does the Wolf Entertainment police procedural go from here?
On Call, which premiered on Thursday, January 9, centered around veteran training officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and her rookie partner Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente) as they responded to emergency calls on the streets of Long Beach, California. Their partnership came on the heels of a major loss for Harmon and it took an entire season for her and Diaz to start to trust each other.
The Prime Video series found a way to click restart on the dynamic when Harmon ultimately didn’t recommend that Diaz progress. Instead, she caused him to restart rookie training — with her. Viewers also learned more about Sergeant Lasman (Eriq LaSalle) and Lieutenant Bishop (Lori Loughlin) after initially questioning whether they were friends or foes.
“We want so many different kinds of people — who have many different views about the police — to come to this show. And we want them to take away what they take away,” Bellisario exclusively told Us Weekly. [“Executive producer] Elliot [Wolf] put it really well. He’s like, ‘We want to create a buffet and we want everybody to come to the table and eat together.’ That’s the thing. We’re not going to say, ‘Oh, you have that idea, so you’re not welcome here.’ You have that idea so you won’t like this show.’ You will see people make incredible decisions [on screen]. You’ll see us make mistakes. Nobody is a hero. And these are human beings — they just so happen to be doing this job.”
“At least from my own experience, the show left me with more questions than real answers. I hope that that’s what audiences experience as well,” he noted. “By the end of it, we’re not really trying to paint any narrative. … Hopefully audience members can relate to one of the characters [on the show] in some way, shape or form.”
The cast and creator Tim Walsh answered some burning questions about season 1 — and where the story would go from here:
Where Do Harmon and Diaz Go From Here?
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During the season 1 finale, Harmon recommended that Diaz be put on probation, which reunited them as partners. The decision shook up their dynamic — but it is a step in the right direction in the long term.
“Harmon made that choice because first and foremost, she doesn’t want to lose him. She’s starting to feel — there’s nothing romantic between them — but she is like a mama bear and this is her cub. So over the course of season 1, they’ve just grown closer,” Walsh explained to Us. “She did that because in her heart of hearts, she does believe Diaz is not ready to move on because he has a hero complex. She does not want to see him get hurt like Officer Delgado. Her feelings are genuine but it also feels like a mother that does not want to be separated from her child just yet.”
“She cares about him and that’s what makes her different than maybe somebody else that he would’ve been paired with. The fact that after just losing somebody in the very first episode, she chooses to work with Diaz who is a rookie is a testament to her character,” he noted. “Before Diaz steps back into that vehicle at the very end of the episode, I think he has a real question.”
Larracuente continued: “The question that runs through his mind is, ‘Can I trust this person?’ He finally realizes, ‘Holy s—, this entire time she’s cared about me. Everything she’s done has just been to protect me and I see it now.'”
Meanwhile for Bellisario, the point of the twist was showing how much Harmon still has left to teach.
“Any good teacher knows when they haven’t done their job — and that’s actually not a failing on Diaz’s part. He takes it as his own failing. But actually Harmon sees it as a shortcoming on her part. She didn’t do enough or she didn’t set him up and she still has more work to do,” she told Us. “She obviously believes in him. She cares deeply and she wants to see him through into his career.”
Could Things Turn Romantic Between Harmon and Diaz?
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There were no hints that Harmon and Diaz could become a couple in the future — but what is the plan behind the scenes?
“The romantic thing complicates it and lends itself to maybe a little bit more predictability. Whereas here we don’t have to fall into any of those traps or tropes,” Walsh teased to Us. “They can just be literally two coworkers. They are two coworkers who are bound by the idea that they have to look out for each other and have to survive this next shift. I think adding a romance would just complicate it more. The other way allows us to be more free and deepen the two characters.”
Who Is a Dream Guest Star?
Notable guest stars in season 1 included Chicago Fire‘sMonica Raymund, Ryan Dorsey and Bart Johnson. Walsh named Kurt Russell as his dream cameo in the future, joking, “If I could get Kurt Russell in this, I could die very, very happy.”
Will Other Characters Take the Lead in Season 2?
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Despite On Call largely staying focused on Diaz and Harmon, there is room to expand — starting with LaSalle and Loughlin’s characters.
“They are firmly a big part of it,” Walsh confirmed. “The short of it is 100 percent. We’ve [already] been cooking on season 2 and ideas and what it’s going to be about [while we wait for an official renewal].”
“We certainly have some runway to see more of the two of us. The interesting thing is all of us fitting in together. How do all these characters come together?” she noted. “They focus a lot on Harmon and Diaz on screen but I think our approach is like, ‘What’s the total picture look like for all of us as characters?’ … There’s so much to explore. But we’re in good hands with good writers so hopefully we’ll move forward.”
La Salle praised On Call for not making Lasman and Bishop “one dimensional,” adding, “By the time you get to the end of this season, there’s some dynamics that have truly changed. That is a great way to set up some great storytelling — should we be so fortunate to get additional seasons.”
He continued: “Lori and I have been just talking and we are interested as actors to see if there’s more interaction between the two of us. We are in sync on a lot of things but we also want to see what we are not in sync on? How do they really feel about each other?”
Could There Be One Chicago Crossovers — Or a Spinoff of ‘On Call’?
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Before cocreating On Call with Elliot Wolf, Walsh worked on Chicago P.D. but that doesn’t mean the universes will intersect.
“I do not want to do a crossover with any of the existing shows. I do believe we are in our own universe and they’re in their own universe,” he told Us. “However, expanding our universe into other first responders, we’re all very game to doing that. There are paramedics in Long Beach. It depends on how well we can get the message out for people to watch the show.”
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