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Nickelodeon alum Jennette McCurdy surprised fans when she first detailed her abusive relationship with her mother, Debra McCurdy.
Jennette and her three older brothers were raised in California by Debra and father Mark McCurdy. (The actress would later find out that Mark was not her biological dad.) As a child, Jennette’s mother encouraged her to start acting, which led to her rising to stardom for portraying Sam Puckett on iCarly from 2007 to 2012.
While Jennette was making people laugh on screen, behind the scenes she had a tumultuous relationship with her mother, who introduced her to several eating disorders and forced her to continue acting.
Following Debra’s death from cancer in 2013, Jennette briefly continued to book roles before stepping away from acting. She pivoted to writing and used her personal essays as inspiration for a one-woman dark comedy show: I’m Glad My Mom Died. This ultimately became the jumping off point for Jennette’s 2022 memoir of the same name, which is now being adapted into an Apple TV+ dramedy series with Jennifer Aniston cast as Debra.
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“Of course, there are moments where I fantasize that my mom would’ve apologized or that we’d have a turnaround in our relationship, but that’s fantasy,” Jennette told Vogue in August 2022 about reflecting on her complicated relationship with her mother. “That’s a lot of what the book is about to me, not needing to romanticize the dead and validate our own experience with them.”
She continued: “I feel very confidently that if my mom were still alive, I’d still have eating disorders. I’d still be having a lot of mental health struggles. I’m sure she and I would still live in the same place and I would have no chance of being in a relationship or having any friends. I have no doubt my life would still be very controlled by her if she were alive.”
Keep scrolling for Jennette’s most candid comments about Debra’s abuse — and her healing journey in the wake of her mother’s death:
“My earliest memories of childhood were of heaviness, and chaos,” Jennette told People in October 2021. “My mom’s emotions were so erratic that it was like walking a tightrope every day. The mood fluctuations were daily.”
Jennette noted it took a long time for her to find her “identity” without her mother. She was able to reach a point though where she finally felt “free.”
Before her memoir hit shelves, Jennette opened up about her eating disorder and a stunted adolescence.
“It’s something I mean sincerely,” Jennette told BuzzFeed News in August 2022 about the title of her book. “I’m genuinely glad. If she were alive, I’d still be trapped. Every important decision in my life wouldn’t have been possible.”
Jennette also recalled wanting to leave the entertainment industry following her mother’s death. “I think seeing yourself is particularly difficult with growing up in the public eye, because you’re so public-facing and seen as one thing,” she continued. “That makes the reality of you so much more unseen and invalidated and unacknowledged. But now, because I see myself, I can accept being seen by others.”
According to I’m Glad My Mom Died, Debra insisted on performing vaginal and breast exams on Jennette and never let her daughter shower alone until she was 17 years old. Jennette also opened up about how her mother controlled her appearance, which included bleaching her hair and whitening her teeth when she was 10 years old.
Debbie allegedly introduced Jennette to calorie counting one year later, which led to Jennette’s eating disorder.
“It’s quite unfortunate, but my mom taught me anorexia. She taught me calorie restriction when I was 11,” Jennette said during a September 2022 episode of Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk. “And I knew that my mom really wanted me to stay young. She really, really made that clear to me. She would sob and really clutch me intensely and say, like, ‘I don’t want my baby to grow up.’ ”
She continued: “I knew me growing up would mean us separating, and I didn’t want that to happen, so I asked if there was a way that I could stop the boobies from coming in, and she told me, ‘Well, there’s a thing called calorie restriction.’
In her book, Jennette recalled not getting her period for years because of her weight struggles.
“The truth is that I wish I had anorexia, not bulimia. I’m pining for anorexia. I’ve grown humiliated by bulimia, which I used to think of as the best of both worlds — eat what you want, throw it all up, stay thin,” Jennette detailed in her book. “But now it doesn’t feel like the best of both worlds. It feels terrible. I’m filled with so much shame and anxiety every time after I eat.”
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Elsewhere in her memoir, Jennette discussed developing a complicated relationship with sex due to her religion and her mother’s controlling behavior. Jennette wrote how her first sexual encounter was when she was 18 and her partner was 32.
Jennette’s memoir went on to become a bestseller but she has still had to defend the shocking title since then.
“I wanted something that was bold and also something that I meant sincerely. I would never use a bold and attention-grabbing title if it weren’t authentic,” she told The Hollywood Reporter when the book debuted. “I would never do it if it were just coming from a flippant place. That’s not my approach to humor. I knew that anybody who had experienced parental abuse would understand the title, and anybody who had a sense of humor would understand the title.”
Jennette also addressed her family’s reaction to the memoir.
“My brothers have been so supportive, so understanding,” she added about her siblings, to whom she dedicated the book. “They get the title, to put it simply. It was also a title that I knew I wanted early on.”
The former child star admitted it took a while for her to feel comfortable discussing her past.
“Because it’s so personal, I felt like it was important that I had a lot of experience in therapy,” Jennette told THR. “I didn’t sit down with a therapist and say: ‘So I want to write a memoir. How can we get me to a place where I’ve got the perspective to do it?’ But it was several years of really intense therapy before I started feeling like I could explore all that personal stuff creatively.”
Jennette credited therapy for helping her heal from her trauma.
“My mind just went: ‘Is it possible to be so full of s*** that you can’t see when you’re full of s***?’ And then I was like: ‘No, I think I’ve done too much therapy for that,'” she explained. “I consider myself fully recovered from eating disorders, and I’m really, really proud of that. And yet, I think that elements of my relationship with my mom will always be something that I’m exploring in some way, whether that’s just subconsciously kicking around or whether that’s creatively. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing. It doesn’t feel retraumatizing for me to explore that relationship creatively.”
During an appearance on The Daily Show in September 2022, Jennette was asked whether she hates her mom.
“I definitely don’t hate my mom,” she noted. “I think she was a really complicated and nuanced person, and I try to kind of articulate her to the best of my ability, and all her many shades and colors.”
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Influencer Anita Wright is sending a prerecorded message to her followers one month after her death following a battle with ovarian cancer at age 77.
“I have passed away. Yes, that’s the truth of the matter. I video recorded this so that my daughters could post it and let you all know what has gone on,” Wright said in the Wednesday, July 2, Instagram video. “Now, first of all, let’s say, I’m looking pretty good for a dead person. Anyhow, that is the sad truth. I have passed away.”
Wright explained that she chose to use MAID, medical assistance in dying, which she described as “the perfect thing” for her.
“I didn’t want to suffer any longer and my girls didn’t want me to suffer and nor did my friends,” she said. “It wasn’t scary. It wasn’t scary at all. I just basically got an IV and then nodded off.”
She continued, “The truth of the matter is, it’s hard for everybody that’s left. So I would love it if you guys could all rally around each other and anybody who is upset by this post. Know that I’m OK. I’m OK. If there was a way I could come back and tell you that, I would. But, trust me, I’m OK.”
Wright noted that she didn’t want her death to “take [away] any hope” for others on their own health journeys and added that there are new “treatments” being developed “all the time.”
“I also wanted to honor all of you and let you know how much I have loved being one of your influencers, being one of your friends, being somebody that has taken some of my advice to heart and some of you have given me great advice,” she said. “I love you all, I loved being here, I’ll see you on the other side.”
Wright concluded her message by blowing a kiss at the camera, as the video began showing a photo of her posing next to a bench while wearing a shirt that read, “Nana.”
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“This is our mom’s last message to her followers who were so very important to her,” the caption read. “She died May 7th with MAID. Thank you all for your support.”
Wright, who was known as tastyentertaining on Instagram, amassed more than 150,000 followers while sharing lifestyle content. The influencer had also been candid about her cancer diagnosis, which she shared in 2022. Two years later, Wright explained that her cancer began spreading.
“I’m very hopeful that we can kick this to the curb again a little while longer,” Wright said in a video shared via her GoFundMe. “Even though it’s not good news, I’m not going to worry about it.”
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There’s no doubt about it, we love celebrity style. From luxurious handbags to unique sunglasses and comfortable footwear, we always have our eye out for the latest fashion pieces that are worn by our favorite A-listers. Their designer picks often cost a pretty penny, so we’re always on the hunt for affordable alternatives, which is why we’re shopping these accessory finds that are all on sale before Amazon Prime Day.
With Prime Day 2025 less than a week away, the retailer is gearing up with discounts on tote bags, sandals and sunnies ahead of the July 8 start date. We found 17 celebrity-inspired accessories that look almost identical to big-ticket items worn by our favorite entertainers. Scroll ahead to check out our top accessory picks — just don’t be surprised if you’re bombarded with questions about where you got them.
1. Our Favorite: The designer version of these oval-shaped sunnies costs around $600. Thankfully, this polarized option delivers the same look for less than $20 — was $23, now just $16!
2. Totally Tortoise: There’s no denying it: Tortoise shell frames are always in style. These retro-inspired aviators feature a designer-looking gold band along the frames that make them look much more expensive — was $20, now just $15!
3. Dynamic Duo: Instead of coughing up hundreds of dollars for a brand name, score this two-piece cat-eye sunglasses set — was $20, now just $14!
4. Spot-On Replica: One designer brand is notorious for its aviator-style sunnies with gold drop-shaped tips. Instead of dropping $760, snag these under-$20 glasses instead — was $22, now just $19!
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5. Affordable Luxury: Bravo star Kyle Richards is a fan of the affordable handbag brand JW Pei. Snag the designer’s chic Ashlie crossbody while it’s still discounted — was $99, now just $84!
6. Hands-Free: Whether you’re heading to an amusement park or a crowded concert, take a page from Kylie Kelce‘s style book and opt for a belt bag — was $13, now just $10!
7. Long-Awaited Look: Big-budget fashionistas sometimes wait months (or years) to get on a waiting list just to purchase bags from one luxury brand. Thankfully, you can channel the effortlessly chic style with the help of this sophisticated satchel bag — was $60, now just $45!
8. Beach Babe: Hosting a beach day with your family any time soon? Make sure your essentials stay nice and dry in this waterproof tote bag — was $61, now just $50!
9. Woven Details: So many luxury labels have hopped on the woven handbag trend. This luxe-looking hobo bag channels the designer style and is on sale for 50% off — was $40, now just $20!
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10. Trademark Fabric: So many of our favorite A-listers are huge fans of quilted handbags. This lightweight crossbody is perfect for adding a luxurious touch to any outfit — was $36, now just $19!
11. Charming Details: Smooth leather fabric and pristine gold accents add a posh flair to this dainty shoulder bag — was $40, now just $33!
12. Trending Topic: Prepare to look like you walked right out of a photo shoot with this trending faux leather tote bag — was $29, now just $25!
13. Cozy Clogs: From Meghan Markle to Jennifer Aniston, it’s clear that clogs are a hit among A-listers. These affordable options look just like the pair they both wore — was $47, now just $27!
14. Subtle Strap: You probably know about the designer H-strap sandals that cost almost $900. These faux-leather flats feature the same smooth look with near spot-on strap — was $34, now just $29!
15. Comfort First: Need relief from foot pain? Gisele Bündchen was once spotted in an all-black pair of these comfy recovery slides — was $70, now just $60!
16. Sweet Straps: Katie Holmes delivered ‘it girl’ summer style in a pair of sold-out Chloe x Teva sandals. While her exact look is out of stock, these strappy sport sandals nail the look — was $75, now just $61!
17. Last but Not Least: Thong flip-flops are a classic summer shoe, and Jennifer Aniston agrees. The Friends icon was spotted in these Havaianas flip-flops. Score them on sale right now for 33% off — was $18, now just $12!
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Jared Leto continued on with his band 30 Seconds to Mars’ summer world tour in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Leto, 53, and 30 Seconds to Mars performed in front of a jam-packed festival audience at I-Days 2025 in Milan, Italy on Wednesday, July 2, and they are expected back on stage in Gorizia, Italy, at the Piazza della Casa Rossa on Thursday, July 3. The band have upcoming shows scheduled in Spain and Portugal throughout July, before returning to the U.S. for a homecoming concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on August 16.
On Wednesday, Leto and his rock group performed a selection of their biggest hits to the I-Days festival crowd, including “Up in the Air,” “Kings and Queens” and “This is War.”
Leto and 30 Seconds to Mars have shared photos and videos from their European shows throughout the week via social media, without acknowledging the controversy swirling around the Oscar-winning actor.
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AirMail published an exposé in June over allegations that Leto acted inappropriately with nine women over several years. (Leto has denied all allegations against him.)
The report included allegations from an unnamed woman who claimed that Leto approached her at a Los Angeles café to ask for her phone number when she was 16 years old.
She recalled their alleged phone conversations, saying, “I don’t know if he was on drugs or what … It was the weirdest, grossest voice … [But] for me, it’s Jared, you know?”
Leto’s spokesperson denied that he’d “had a drink or used drugs in over 35 years.”
Another woman accused Leto of hounding her after she turned down a request to attend a party at his Laurel Canyon home.
“[He’d call] always at 1, 2, 3 a.m.,” she alleged. “The conversations turned sexual. He’d ask things like, ‘Have you ever had a boyfriend? Have you ever sucked a d***?’ He changed — his voice, the way he talked. It scared me. That was the first time I thought, ‘Oh my God, that’s not just in movies.’”
Model Laura La Rue also accused Leto of “flirting” with her when she was 16 years old and he was 36. She said, at age 17, she witnessed Leto allegedly walking into a room completely naked.
“He just walked out, d*** out, like it was normal,” La Rue insisted. “I thought maybe this was just what adult men do.”
Leto’s representatives claimed that La Rue later applied to work as the actor’s personal assistant, which they said highlights “the absence of anything inappropriate in any of their interactions.” (La Rue denied seeking work with the actor.)
Other women accused Leto of asking them to spit on his genitals while masturbating in front of them, and inviting underage young girls to parties at his home.
In response to multiple accusations of sexual impropriety, Leto’s representative stressed that “all of the allegations are expressly denied.”
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Aside from his busy summer touring schedule with 30 Seconds to Mars, Leto has multiple acting projects in the works. He will return to the big screen on October 10 with a leading role in Disney’s Tron: Ares, where he will play a sophisticated AI program sent into the real world to deliver a dire warning to humanity. (The third film in the Tron series has been in the works since 2010, with Leto initially coming on board in 2017.)
Leto is also attached to the heist film, Lunik Heist, with John Mulaney and Lupita Nyong’o, and has been cast as Skeletor in a live-action reboot of Masters of the Universe, in which he’ll star opposite Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Camila Mendes as Teela. (Masters of the Universe will open in theaters on June 5, 2026.)
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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Dakota Johnson has a must-see bikini body.
Johnson, 35, was seen exploring Ibiza, Spain, in a stylish bikini top on Wednesday, July 2. For her outing, the actress, who called off her engagement to Chris Martin last month after eight years together, wore a white top featuring triangle cups finished with halter straps. She styled the look with a low-waisted silky skirt adorned with blue and yellow florals.
Johnson further accessorized with a white baseball cap with a blue rim and a mint green beach bag with a bamboo strap. She tied her look together by styling her long brunette tresses in a braid.
The How to Be Single actress was seen enjoying her vacation with stylist Sophie Lopez, fashion insider Douglas Chabbott and Kate Hudson.
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While taking a dip, Johnson showed off her bum in cheeky bikini bottoms.
Hudson, 46, for her part, sizzled in a yellow bikini featuring ruffled triangle cups and coordinating bottoms with bows tied at her hips.
Johnson and Martin, 48, reportedly split in June after previously facing breakup rumors when Johnson was spotted in Los Angeles without her engagement ring in 2024.
In August 2024, Johnson’s rep confirmed to Us Weekly, “The reports are not true. They are happily together.”
Johnson and Martin started dating in December 2017 after his divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow was finalized in July 2016. The Coldplay singer shares two children with Paltrow, 52: daughter Apple, 21, and son Moses, 19.
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Since becoming single, Johnson has had a number of sexy looks. Last month, she rocked a naked dress while out and about in New York City, just one day after news broke that she split from the singer.
Her sheer dress featured a black mesh crisscross neckline, long sleeves and a miniskirt complete with a flared hem. Underneath, she gave fans a glimpse of her red lingerie.
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Julie Bowen didn’t expect to reprise her role in Happy Gilmore 2 — in fact, she still can’t believe she managed to be cast in the first film.
Bowen, 55, revealed that she thought she would be replaced by a younger actress in Netflix’s sequel during her Tuesday, July 1, appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast.
“I didn’t think they’d bring me back at all,” she said. “I mean, who am I supposed to be? He’s got to have a younger woman in this one, ‘Happy Gilmore 2.’”
In 1996’s Happy Gilmore, Bowen played Virginia Venit, a pro golf tour public relations director who falls in love with Adam Sandler’s titular character. Both Bowen and Sandler, 58, will return for the sequel, as well as original cast members Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald.
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The follow-up also features several new stars and special guests, including Travis Kelce, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Eric André, Eminem and Sandler’s 16-year-old daughter, Sunny.
Bowen said that she wasn’t sure she would get cast in the original film, either. She thought they would choose a “hot girl” instead.
“I read, and they were relieved,” she continued. “They were visibly relieved. I go, ‘What’s going on?’ They’re like, ‘Yeah, some of these girls are just so aggressively sexy.’ And I was like, ‘That’s a bad thing?’”
Bowen also shared that even though she has less screen time in Happy Gilmore 2, Sandler has sweetly reminded her that she still plays an important role.
“Adam’s like, ‘Stop saying that. You’re the heart of the movie,'” she said.
Bowen previously opened up about her doubts about being cast in the sequel in a June interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“I thought, ‘Well I won’t be in it.’ And that was OK — it was like, ‘Virginia Venit, it’s been 30 years, he’s got a hottie. He’s got some little bitty on the side, like a cart girl,’” she said.
Bowen even said that her eldest son, Oliver, 18, whom she shares with ex Scott Phillips, told her about a rumor that Sydney Sweeney was cast as Sandler’s love interest.
“My children told me, before I was even told officially that there was a Happy Gilmore sequel, my now 18-year-old said, ‘Mom, I hear they’re doing a sequel and he’s with Sydney Sweeney as a cart girl,’” she shared.
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Bowen continued, “I went, ‘I’m hurt, and I so respect that move.’ Of course, why wouldn’t you? So when I got the call that I was actually in it, I was like, ‘Are you sure? Come on.’”
Bowen also told the outlet that she was particularly excited to meet Bad Bunny, 31, but their interaction didn’t go as well as she’d hoped.
“Seeing Bad Bunny on set, I was just like, ‘Oh, I can’t actually look you in the eye, I’m going to have to walk away,’ and I did. I think he was offended, and I had to circle back, and now I made it worse,” she said. “I’m the kind of person who doesn’t want to meet her heroes because I think I’m just going to be a jackass.”
Happy Gilmore 2 premieres on Netflix on Friday, July 25.
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‘Twas the week before Bachelor in Paradise returned — and viewers are in for some surprises when they tune in.
“Everything that you think you know about Paradise is about to change,” bartender Wells Adams teased exclusively to Us, confirming that the show is “trying new things” (outside of just a new location in Costa Rica and the addition of the Golden cast members) for season 10.
While viewers will learn more about potential format changes when the show premieres on Monday, July 7, they will also quickly notice a more “cinematic” shooting style.
“We have been using the same cameras to film Paradise since the dawn of time,” Wells said. “Having these new cameras and seeing how sharp and how slick it looks — it’s like I’m watching a movie. When they told me that they were gonna do this, I was really excited about it. Mainly because the show is so sexy, naturally — everyone’s so hot — we should have the highest quality cameras capturing the beauty of these people.”
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He then quipped, “Much to my chagrin because I haven’t kept up with my beauty regime. But yeah, it looks a lot different. I think it looks so much better than it did before.”
When Us noted that there was some Love Island energy coming from the new look of the show, Wells jokingly fired back, “Love Island stole our idea! So I’m so sorry that we stole your cameras. You stole the IP, We just stole the technology to make it look like that.”
Host Jesse Palmer agreed with Wells that there’s “a very fresh and new look” to Paradise. “I think viewers who watch it will notice that within seconds of the very, very first episode,” he said. “I thought it looked great.”
One person Jesse believes fans should keep an eye out for is Dale Moss, who last appeared on season 16 of The Bachelorette back in 2020. “I will say he made a very strong impact,” he told Us.
Something that hasn’t changed about the franchise? The idea that an engagement is still the goal.
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“To me, the foundation and the pillar of the whole franchise is love: finding love, giving people an opportunity — sometimes a second or third chance — to find that,” Jesse said. “Paradise in a big way is a lot about redemption. To me, finding love and engagement is paramount. In my opinion, that’s ultimately what the show should always be about.”
Of course, fans have also been eager to see the Golden Bachelor and Bachelorette cast on the beach. Hannah Brown, who joins as “Paradise relations,” told Us that the senior stars brought the energy.
“They brought this infectious energy that is exactly that the season needs. It feels new, it feels fresh,” the season 15 Bachelorette said. “We had a lot of fun. The Goldens don’t care — they’re just so excited to have this opportunity. They just let loose, they say what they want to say in a way that I love. I feel like it gets the younger cast out of their head because the Goldens are living life right. I was supposed to be giving advice but I was asking them for all the advice.”
Bachelor in Paradise returns to ABC Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m. ET.
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Before Brie Larson was cast as Francie Fak, there was a Vanderpump Rules alum in the running for The Bear cameo.
Abby Elliott, who plays Natalie, was asked about Francie’s introduction in season 3, telling Elle last month, “[The Bear creator] Chris Storer and I have been having conversations about this since season 2, when the concept of Francie first gets introduced. We were like, ‘Who is she?’”
There was initially a plan to cast a reality star.
“We talked about Stassi [Schroeder] from Vanderpump Rules. And we were like, ‘I think she’s kind of like Stassi,’” Elliott, 38, recalled. “Then, I think it was between seasons 2 and 3, I was at the L.A. Natural History Museum, and I saw Stassi. I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ I was so embarrassed because my kid was having a tantrum and her kid was so well-behaved, and [Storer] was like, ‘This is perfect. This is so Natalie and Francie.’”
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Schroeder, 37, ultimately didn’t join the hit Hulu series. Instead, viewers were surprised when Larson, 35, popped up on screen.
“When Brie stepped in, it made it all the more perfect. We really hit it off,” Elliott shared. “I think we’re pretty similar, and she’s so funny. I love her. We were simpatico from the start, which was so much fun to play. And even though we do, sort of, find out [the source of Natalie and Francie’s feud], it’s still a little unclear!”
Season 3 built up to a reunion between former friends turned enemies Natalie and Francie. But when Francie finally appeared, it remained unclear what actually led to their falling out. The duo hinted at a romantic past before acknowledging that they missed each other and decided to resume their friendship.
“Another thing that Chris and I talked about: I was watching a reality show with all these women at this wedding in those Hill House nap dresses. And I was like, ‘It’d be so funny if [Francie and Natalie] are going at each other in these Little-Bo-Peep pastel dresses,’” Elliott told Elle. “So we tried to do that with the wardrobe in episode 7. She’s wearing a headband and I’m wearing a headband.”
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Elliott pointed out the juxtaposition of the setting and the subject matter, adding, “Everything’s very cute, and then we’re going into this dark drunken backstory. It was my favorite thing to shoot. That episode felt so much like My Best Friend’s Wedding and The Wedding Singer and all of those kind of ’90s/2000s movies that you watch and you’re like, ‘Oh, I wish I was at that wedding.’”
Elliott concluded: “There was a scene in My Best Friend’s Wedding, which takes place in Chicago, and [Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz] are in the bathroom at Wrigley Field. Cameron’s wearing a little headband and she’s in pastel, and she goes off on Julia’s character. I kept watching that scene before [filming episode 7] to really get me into it. So much goes down at weddings. It’s such a perfect backdrop for drama and comedy.
The Bear is currently streaming on Hulu.
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Kim Kardashian had to deal with firing back at the man suing her for mistakenly posting his photo on social media — instead of an inmate she was trying to help — while at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding celebration, Us Weekly can exclusively report.
According to court documents obtained by Us, Kim, 44, and her legal team argued that the case brought by Ivan Cantu had no standing. The reality star signed the paperwork on June 26 while in Venice, Italy. Kim was overseas for the Bezos wedding, which took place the following day.
In 2024, Kim started using social media to raise awareness and attempt to help a different man named Ivan Cantu, a Texas man who was convicted of murder in 2001 and sentenced to death.
Kim said she became vocal to try and stay his execution, along with many others.
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Her lawyer explained, “[Kim] played an important role in advocating for Mr. Cantu. Over the course of approximately ten days in February 2024, [Kim] and her team posted a series of ‘stories’ regarding Mr. Cantu — approximately 16 in all — on [Kim’s] Instagram account. Of these 16 stories, one story posted two days before Mr. Cantu’s execution mistakenly used an image of the plaintiff in this action, a New York-based project manager whose name is also Ivan Cantu.”
In his lawsuit, Ivan, the man suing Kim, claimed he suffered emotional distress due to the posting. He claimed the incident caused him to lose sleep and experience PTSD. Kim argued his claims have no merit. (The inmate that Kim was attempting to help, meanwhile, was executed on February 28, 2024)
In her motion, Kim’s lawyer said, “The mistake was discovered within hours of the posting and the story was immediately deleted, with [Kim] swiftly issuing a public apology to [Ivan] that same.”
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Her lawyer continued: “Stated succinctly, this lawsuit is an attempt to cash in on a mistake that occurred in connection with, and as a direct result of, [Kim’s] exercise of her constitutional rights of free speech and petition.
The reality mogul filed a declaration as part of her motion. She said, “Over the past eight years, I have used my resources and public platform to advocate for criminal justice reform and a fairer legal system, including a focus on clemency and exoneration of individuals who were wrongfully convicted or subjected to disproportionate sentences.”
She added, “My work advocating for criminal justice reform is solely based on my personal desire to use my voice to fight for people who may not have a voice and to drive systemic change. I engage in this work because I am passionate about it and without any commercial benefit or intent.”
Kim continued, “My advocacy for criminal justice reform has no direct relation to any of my business or commercial pursuits. My advocacy led me to pursue a law degree, deepening my commitment and work in criminal justice reform. I graduated from the State Bar of California’s Law Office Study Program in May 2025.”
She said she learned about the inmate Ivan’s case in early 2024. “I was moved by Mr. Cantu’s story and his steadfast claim of innocence. I was also troubled by what I understood to be serious problems with Mr. Cantu’s conviction,” she said.
Kim said the photo of the plaintiff being used was a simple mistake.
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“The use of Plaintiff’s image in the February 26 Story was a mistake and was not done intentionally. Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, anyone on my team knew or believed at the time the February 26 Story was posted that the person depicted in the image was Plaintiff and not Mr. Cantu. I would not have used the image appearing in the February 26 Story had I known that it was a picture of Plaintiff and not Mr. Cantu,” she said.
The case is ongoing.
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