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There’s nothing like a celebrity endorsement to boost a restaurant’s exclusivity and generate word-of-mouth buzz.
Take New York City’s The Corner Store, for example, where visits from Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and more A-listers shortly after their opening in fall 2024 made this SoHo spot one of the hardest reservations to get in the city.
However, this is not to say that the buzz is unwarranted.
“Shockingly, The Corner Store is actually a NYC hot spot that lives up to the hype. Not only are the vibes immaculate, thanks to its cozy feel but the food is delicious,” said Us Weeky Editors after attending Thomas Doherty’s Glenlivet Tartan launch event at the famed eatery in December 2024. “Whoever thought to put caviar on top of a lobster roll should win an award because we refuse to stop talking about it.”
Keep scrolling for a complete guide to the best celeb-approved restaurants around the world:
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Two of the stars from TLC’s Sister Wives are revealing the status of their relationship with their other former sister wives.
Throughout the latest season of Sister Wives, fans have seen the Brown family continue to fracture as Christine Brown, Janelle Brown and Meri Brown left the home they once shared with husband Kody Brown and his wife, Robyn Brown.
Now, the women are no longer involved in a polygamous relationship and have instead moved on with their own separate lives. The only sister wife to remain married to Kody is Robyn.
During a recent episode of “Rogue Energy,” an iHeart podcast, Christine and Janelle, who have remained friends and still consider each other “family” despite leaving Kody, opened up about their relationship with Meri and Robyn.
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“I haven’t talked to Meri or Robyn for years, and it’s funny,” Christine revealed. “We’ll just keep it like that. I don’t need to develop a relationship with them.”
After getting married to her husband, David Woolley, in October 2023, Christine said that while Janelle attended the celebration, Meri and Robyn did not.
“A great thing about being older when you get married is that you really only have to invite the people that you really want there,” Christine continued.
“There’s no obligatory invitations that go out to some uncle Bob or uncle Jed but you’re like, ‘I really don’t want him there. He’s gonna blah, blah, blah. He always does this blah, blah, blah.’ We didn’t have to,” Christine said on the podcast. “We really only invited our closest friends to our wedding.”
“And you were one of our closest friends,” she told Janelle. “I’m not friends with Kody or Meri or Robyn, and so I didn’t have to. I only had to invite who I wanted.”
As for Janelle, she said she’s “had some interactions with Meri” and Kody because of a property owned between the three of them.
“I think she’s been really happy,” Janelle said of Meri. “She’s been living her own life. Do you know what I mean? So we’ve been working cohesively to sort of get this property situation settled, which has been nice.”
“I’ve not had any interaction with Robyn,” Janelle continued. “I haven’t sought her out. I don’t really overlap her in any part of my life.”
Janelle added that she’s excited to be in control of herself as she moves on, and Christine says she finally found the teammate she’s been craving in her new husband.
But as the Brown families go their separate ways, Kody’s relationship with the children he shares with Janelle, Meri, and Christine have suffered.
During the latest episode of Sister Wives, Kody said he refuses to “cut off” wife Robyn in order to have a relationship with his other children.
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“My children will always be my children and the door will always be open to them,” he admitted, adding that the caveat is his kids have to make the first move toward rebuilding their relationship. “They’ve got to come through that door.”
“I’m going to be holding a hand out for that, but I’m going to be holding this hand that’s next to me, and I won’t let go of that hand,” he said, referring to Robyn. “I will not cut off Robyn to have a relationship with my children.”
As for Christine and Janelle’s kids, they agreed on the podcast that they know they have “two moms” in them as they called their families a “success” given how closely they raised them while in a plural marriage.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman‘s son, Connor Cruise, gave a rare glimpse of his life while celebrating his 30th birthday.
Connor shared a series of snaps and birthday tributes posted by his friends via his Instagram Stories on Friday, January 17.
“Happy Birthday Hermano,” one pal wrote alongside a photo of him, Connor and more friends posing with Philadelphia Phillies mascot the Phillie Phanatic. Connor reshared the throwback pic writing, “Thanks bro!”
In a subsequent Story, another one of Connor’s buddies shared a picture of the twosome standing in front of a black pickup truck.
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“Happy 30th brother,” read the caption, which Connor reshared with a series of prayer hands emojis.
An additional friend also posted a pic of Connor rocking a Santa suit and cheekily posing for the camera.
“20 years and 2 million adventures deep happy birthday brother,” the friend wrote alongside the pic. Connor replied, “Love ya bro!”
Several of the tributes from Connor’s chums included pictures of him participating in one of his favorite pastimes: fishing. One photo featured Connor and a friend on a boat as they both held up two giant fish they’d caught from the ocean. An additional post showed Connor and another comrade smiling from the ship’s stern as they sailed in open waters.
“Happy bday my dawg,” the caption read. “Live it up.”
Connor thanked his friend by writing, “My guy!”
Another pal posted a video of Connor reeling in a fish. That same friend also shared a candid snap of Connor sitting on the vessel with his fishing line waiting for the creatures under the sea to take a bite.
Connor is one of Tom and Kidman’s two children. In addition to Connor, the exes, who were married from 1990 to 2001, also share daughter Bella, 32. Both children were welcomed via adoption after Kidman suffered a pregnancy loss.
“From the minute Tom and I were married, I wanted to have babies,” Kidman told Vanity Fair in 2007. “And we lost a baby early on, so that was really very traumatic. And that’s when we would adopt Bella.”
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While Connor comes from a famous family, he’s stayed out of the limelight and has kept his personal life low-key. In December 2023, Tom posed with both kids when the trio attended a Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers game.
“Good Evening, Wow, look who stopped by my office before our @tblightning game tonight! @tomcruise,” former NFL player Derrick Brooks, who was also at the NHL game, wrote via Instagram at the time. “I was a little star struck but played it cool and He said he was too! 
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Michelle Obama isn’t only a former First Lady, she’s a total style star.
Michelle, who is the wife of former president Barack Obama, can easily pull off any color and silhouette with aplomb. From hot pink suits to glitter-flecked tops, she effortlessly stands out at every turn..
One of her most memorable style moments came in October 2024, when she looked chic in a matching set from Theory as she attended a rally for Kamala Harris in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For the event, she stunned in a tortoise shell blazer, which she wore over a black sweater. Michelle elevated the piece with trousers featuring the same print, hoop earrings and black heels.
Making a strong case for color, Michelle popped in a magenta suit at the 2022 Clooney Foundation For Justice Albie Awards in New York City. She opted for a monochromatic look for the evening, which included a silky blazer, top and bottoms.
Keep scrolling to relive these and more of Michelle’s best fashion moments:
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Sandra Mason and Charles King’s budding romance marks the first Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette crossover — and Us is here for it.
“I’m just gonna leave THIS right HERE for y’all … 
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The reality stars met while attending Joan Vassos’ “Men Tell All” episode, which aired in November 2024. Sandra knew Joan because they were both contestants on season 1 of The Golden Bachelor.
Charles, meanwhile, competed for Joan’s final rose during season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette. (Joan got engaged to Chock Chapple during the show’s finale.)
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While Sandra and Charles didn’t find love on TV, they sparked a connection while at “Men Tell All,” and Charles later slid into Sandra’s DMs. It wasn’t until the new year that the pair went on a proper date while Sandra was in Los Angeles for the holidays. (Sandra is from Georgia.)
“Sandra and I spent some time together right around New Year’s Eve. We had a really, really great time together,” Charles told BachelorNation.com on Friday. “The vibe was amazing. Sandra is an incredible woman.”
Charles, who hails from California, praised Sandra for her “elegant charm and straightforwardness.” He gushed about her being “classy” and “fun” and “funny.”
The twosome enjoyed a night out in Pasadena for their first date, dining at Houston’s, which was documented in Sandra’s Instagram post.
“I got home by around 3 a.m.! Aren’t seniors not supposed to be out past 10 p.m.?” Charles teased. “I told Sandra that the last time I got home that late was when I was in college. We had dinner and had a great conversation.”
The portfolio manager said the dinner date was their “moment.”
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Sandra completely agreed with Charles’ assessment of the evening. “We had a phenomenal conversation getting to know each other after dinner as well,” she told the outlet. “We talked about our future, our kids, what we want in a relationship, the show, and so much more.”
She called Charles the “ultimate gentleman” and a “treasure.” Sandra added, “Charles is chess, not checkers. It’s so true. He’s so sincere. A lot of men can seem that way and throw on the charm, but he’s not that way, it’s truly who he is.”
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Sandra, who is retired, said spending time with Charles was “one of the best dates I’ve had in a long time,” teasing that they also had sexual chemistry.
“Sometimes a hug just is not enough, so we did step into the lip-to-lip zone for a minute,” she revealed. “But a lady doesn’t tell!”
While the pair have spoken since their date, they aren’t sure what comes next as Charles is about to move to South Africa for a few years for work.
“You never know what the future holds,” they both said, hinting that their love story might not be done.
While many celebrities have gotten criticism for asking for donations after wildfire destruction, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are telling Us why they aren’t bothered by the “backlash.”
“We’re very used to negative things, so it’s pretty standard,” Pratt, 41, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, January 15. “If people want to send their own money to whoever they want, it’s the equivalent to buying a celebrity’s merch, buying their movie tickets. People can do whatever they want with their own money and, thank God, there’s people who want to support and send us whatever.”
He added, “Nobody’s required to, and it’s not a tax. People can say whatever they want and they’re entitled to their opinion. But, all the people that are messaging, they’re asking to send money, they’re asking to do the Amazon wishlist. … These are their choices.”
Pratt and Montag, 38, lost their Los Angeles home in the ongoing wildfires that have devastated Southern California earlier this month. The natural disaster engulfed thousands of acres and led to at least 25 deaths. Many residents, including The Hills alums, evacuated the city limits following governmental orders.
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Pratt and Montag left the area with their sons Gunner, 6, and Ryker, 2, with only a few personal effects. After losing most of their belongings, a pair of TikTok followers created a GoFundMe campaign on Pratt and Montag’s behalf.
“When this first happened, that first day, they created a GoFundMe on their own and it just kept on doing great and so amazing,” Pratt recalled. “And then they transferred it over to us. We’re so thankful for them doing that and they set up the Amazon wishlist.”
Montag further stressed that neither she nor Pratt wanted to ask for contributions.
“Then our friends Brandon and Courtney [from TikTok] were like, ‘We don’t care what you say. We know people who want to donate money to you and even if it’s one donation that’s going to help you,’” she told Us. “So, we had no expectation of anyone donating. I haven’t posted it, but we’ve had so many people wanting to give $5.”
According to the GoFundMe, the Pratts have raised over $134,000 so far and some of the generosity is as small as $5, but it’s not the amount that matters — the gift itself means so much more.
“People are like, ‘Oh, they’re asking for money,’ That’s a coffee for somebody, so somebody bought us a coffee,” he explained. “It’s just in volume, so it may look like all it’s money, but scroll [through and see] it’s just people sending you a latte.”
“There’s some people that it’s a bigger number and I thanked every single person.”
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Pratt further theorized that the supposed backlash came from those who falsely believe that celebrities are all extremely wealthy.
“Nobody thought we were rich celebrities until three days ago and it’s getting frustrating. Like if you Google ‘Spencer,’ it literally [says] ‘Broke, no net worth,’” Pratt said on Wednesday. “My net worth on that site that you search for the last 15 years … has been $1,000. So now our house burns down, my parents’ house burns down [and] now we’re rich celebrities, which is infuriating because the media, respectfully, has never called us celebrities [and] never called us rich.”
He added, “It’s this weird disconnect that we’re getting grouped in with actual rich celebrities, which it’s great if we were … but we’re not, people know that.”
According to Pratt, it is “just haters” who are calling him and Montag out.
“There’s nobody with a brain [who] thinks we’re rich celebrities. It’s like these are just hater people trolling,” he said. “The people [who] are supporting us and have been following our lifestyle on social media, they see we’re not rich celebrities. They see what we do every day. We have been posting our life on Snapchat for the last 11 years, all day long. Our audience knows we’re not rich celebrities, they know we just eat Mexican food and we get organic eggs and they know we do it. We film everything.”
In addition to GoFundMe and Amazon Wishlist donations, Pratt and Montag also have funds coming in from their respective business ventures and social media uploads. Many fans have purchased crystals from his Pratt Daddy Crystals shop as well as frequently streaming Montag’s past music and buying her accompanying merch. (They are also members of the TikTok Creator Fund, where the app pays influencers for each popular video that gains authentic engagement, as well as a similar program on Snapchat.)
“Heidi’s No. 1 in 13 countries, I didn’t know people in Oman were going to support Heidi, Netherlands, Philippines, Saudi, I mean all these countries that I hope, God willing, and she becomes a global superstar,” Pratt gushed. “We could go visit and hug these people that were there for us when we needed it the most.”
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Their former MTV costars Kristin Cavallari, Audrina Patridge and Lo Bosworth have also filmed themselves dancing to tracks from Montag’s 2010 Superficial in respective videos.
“The overwhelming support of these people using their platforms to help us when they know how influential their platforms are, and how important every single post is to them and their brands and to ask the people who follow them to rally behind us and to help us — it’s amazing,” Montag gushed. “We’ve never experienced that kind of support or kindness or acknowledgment even and for something that’s so important has just been really heartwarming.”
Pratt, who noted they are planning to rebuild their family home, has recently been candid about their financial situation in recent social media videos.
“We put all of our money into our house and our life to build something for our kids to put in their name and every detail we just kept on every year for the last eight years,” he told Us. “Our house was 3,000 square feet. It is not a mansion in the Palisades. Everything was perfect from the stoves to the washing machines. That’s all we put our money into — and then we go and eat nice groceries at Erewhon. But our life was like, ‘Put our money into our house, eat clean groceries and that’s it.’ We go on one trip a year to see Heidi’s parents in Colorado.”
Pratt continued, “Any money we make from any TV opportunities or social media opportunities is just check to check. So the whole like, ‘Oh, Heidi and Spencer [are] these rich celebrities ask for money.’ I wish I was a rich celebrity, I keep saying I’d be in Cabo right now eating tacos.”
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Bethenny Frankel never lets a wardrobe malfunction get her down.
The Real Housewives of New York City star, 54, laughed off her dress popping open via TikTok on Thursday, January 16, as she spoke at a Nasdaq stock exchange event. In the clip, she spread her arms open, making a second button of her dress pop open, revealing her nude bra underneath. Frankel started hysterically laughing before buttoning the piece back up.
“Is it ever NOT something? Today’s wardrobe malfunction at @Nasdaq brought to you by yours truly,” Frankel captioned the post.
Fans giggled with Frankel in the comments section. “I’m crying laughing so hard,” one wrote, as another added, “Such a Carrie Bradshaw moment!!!” A third follower commented, “The most Bethenny thing to happen to Bethenny in a while!”
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Frankel is no stranger to a fashion mishap, with her last one being at the It Ends With Us premiere in New York City in August 2024.
As she climbed into a car, she shared that the removable strap off her pink dress “came off” during the premiere. Frankel even held up the strap to prove it completely detached.
“I was in the rain. My shoes that are gorgeous are soaked,” she said while zooming in on her pastel pumps featuring large florals attached to the heels. “I can’t go out. This is why nobody takes me anywhere. It’s a freaking disaster.”
Although she experienced a sartorial faux pas, Frankel still stunned at the premiere with her corset top featuring lace-up sides, paired with a pleated skirt. She dialed up the sparkle factor with a silver watch, stacked diamond bracelets, an elegant necklace and dangling earrings.
As she arrived at the red carpet, Frankel kept warm in a pastel shawl, which she later swapped out for for a glittery pink purse.
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She matched the color palette to her glam, which included bubblegum eyeshadow, extra rosy cheeks and fuchsia lips. Her brunette hair was parted down the middle and she loosely curled her strands. Indeed, no amount of loose buttons or errant straps will stop Frankel from slaying.
Taking the good with the bad. Kevin Costner has garnered critical acclaim as both an actor and a director, but he’s faced his fair share of personal hardships.
During a July 1995 interview with the Seattle Times, the Postman star opened up about his 1994 divorce from Cindy Silva after 16 years of marriage. At the time, his film Waterworld — which he coproduced and starred in — had just hit theaters and failed to recoup its massive budget.
“This has been the hardest year of my life. I am no longer with Cindy, my partner since childhood,” Costner told the outlet at the time. “And I was working on this very tough picture. A series of events conspired to happen at the same time. I know it hurt some people that I had failed in my marriage. And the marriage was my own failure.”
The California native and Silva exchanged vows in 1978 and welcomed three children during their marriage: daughters Annie and Lily, born in 1984 and 1986, respectively, and son Joe, born in 1988. Costner reflected on the perils of divorce during a May 2012 interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“My faith was shaken,” he admitted. “No one wants their marriage to end, and it did. You are going to see the people you love most, your children, only half as much. That’s a huge loss.”
After the split, the Field of Dreams actor moved on with Bridget Rooney. Although their relationship was brief, they welcomed a son, Liam, in 1996. Costner got married to Christine Baumgartner in 2004. The twosome went on to welcome three kids together: daughter Grace, born in 2010, and sons Cayden and Hayes, born in 2007 and 2014, respectively.
Baumgartner was by the Dragonfly star’s side for several of his career achievements, including his 2012 Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (Hatfields & McCoys) and his 2023 Golden Globe win for Best Actor — Television Series Drama (Yellowstone).
After nearly 19 years of marriage, however, the former model filed for divorce in May 2023, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Costner’s rep hinted in a statement to TMZ at the time that the director wasn’t happy with his estranged wife’s decision.
“It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action,” the statement read. “We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
The Thirteen Days actor previously admitted that his fears of being a divorced father again almost kept him from marrying Baumgartner.
“Finally, there came a moment where maybe this doesn’t go forward,” he recalled to Extra in July 2020. “Because I thought to myself, I could be divorced again, but what I couldn’t be is divorced again with children. That crushed me. I had to kind of face life and go, ‘Are you gonna miss life, are you gonna miss love because you’re afraid?’ And the answer finally came back, ‘I’m not gonna lose her because I’m gonna be afraid.’”
Keep scrolling for a look at Costner’s ups and downs over the years:
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Jim Carrey’s successful career is nothing to laugh at.
Since scoring his breakout gig on the series In Living Color in 1990, Carrey has captivated the big and small screen with his slick wit, hilarious humor and uncanny ability to bring people to stitches with laughter.
While Carrey is best known for his comedic roles in projects such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber and How The Grinch Stole Christmas, he has also surprised fans by taking on more serious roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Kidding and The Truman Show.
After decades of memorable performances, Carrey teased a potential acting retirement in April 2022. “I’ve done enough. I am enough,” he admitted to Access Hollywood at the time.
However, he backtracked his comments in a December 2024 exclusive with Us Weekly, sharing, “I think I’ve decided not to retire, but to have power rests. I meditate a lot.
Scroll through to relive Carrey’s best TV and movie roles over the years:
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The newest trend in Hollywood isn’t in Hollywood at all. Some notable names have said goodbye to Los Angeles and moved deep into the heart of Texas in recent years.
Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell is the latest celeb to make the leap. After more than a decade in California, Powell decamped for his home state — and a house 30 minutes from his parents — in 2024.
“I think this is going to be good for my head, heart and soul,” Powell told The Hollywood Reporter in May.
Powell isn’t alone in his new, old home. Celebs like Becca Tobin and Jamie Lynn Sigler have made the star power one more thing that’s “bigger in Texas.”
Keep scrolling to see which stars have permanently relocated to Texas:
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At the beginning of his career, the Friday Night Lights star lived in Los Angeles. However, the famed TV series brought him to Texas, where he’s lived since 2007.
The Gilmore Girls alum decided to move back to his native Texas in 2010 with wife Genevieve Padalecki. In 2021, the couple told Architectural Digest that they loved Austin’s “slower pace.”
The Supernatural star and wife Danneel Ackles relocated to Austin in 2014. The decision came after welcoming their first child, daughter Justice Jay, in May 2013. (The couple also share twins Zeppelin Bram and Arrow Rhodes, born in December 2016.)
The True Detective star, born in Uvalde, is one of Texas’ most notable exports. In 2014, McConaughey relocated his family — wife Camila Alves and three kids — to Austin.
The former Chuck actor sold his California home in 2017 to relocate to Austin.
The Dawson’s Creek alum made his official move to Texas in 2020, moving his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six kids to Austin.
The Walker actress and husband Dave Annable decided to move to Austin in September 2020.
“It is absolutely bittersweet leaving LA for the moment, but it is also crazy exciting and exactly what my family needs,” the actress shared via Instagram at the time.
The former Bachelor host and now-wife Lauren Zima made their southern move in 2020 to Austin.
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The Sopranos alum moved to Austin in March 2021 with husband Cutter Dykstra and their two sons.
“I almost feel more connected to my craft and why I love acting,” she told The New York Times in June 2021 about her move. “When the calls come in, it’s a beautiful surprise. I’m still on things and I’m still a businesswoman and it’s still my career, but I don’t feel the pressure around it because we took a stand for ourselves, and we made decisions for our families.”
The Glee alum moved to Austin with husband Zach Martin around the same time as longtime friend Sigler.
In 2021, various reports revealed that the rapper had moved to Houston. “I Love NY, but i live in Houston now i’ll explain later,” he confirmed in a social media post from May of that year.
After 15 years in Los Angeles, Powell decided to move back to his home state in 2024. The actor even picked a house close to his family.
The Selling Sunset alum, who was born in Dallas, revealed in January 2025 that she and her son relocated to Texas following her split from estranged husband Christian Richard.
“I am really, really grateful to be living here,” Quinn told People, adding that she was happy to “be close” to family. “I have a sister who lives really close to me, and my son has a cousin. So it’s really something that I needed as opposed to the chaos when I was in Los Angeles.”
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Christine Quinn and her son have said goodbye to L.A. as they’re putting down new — and familiar — roots in Texas.
“I am really, really grateful to be living here,” the Selling Sunset alum, 36, said of her new home near Dallas in an interview with People published on Friday, January 17. “[It’s a blessing to] be close to my family. I have a sister who lives really close to me, and my son has a cousin.”
Quinn, who was born in Dallas, added that having loved ones close by was “really something” she “needed as opposed to the chaos” of life in Los Angeles.
Over the past year, the real estate agent has faced a series of ups and downs with estranged husband Christian Richard. In March 2024, Richard was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a bag with glass in it at Quinn. The following month, Richard filed for divorce from Quinn, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The exes share son Christian, 3, whom they welcomed in May 2021.
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While Quinn and Richard’s divorce is currently ongoing, the reality star told the outlet that she is “very optimistic that it will be finished soon.”
Quinn has settled down in a new home in Texas, and it’s no surprise that she’s spearheading the decorating process herself.
“I found a wonderful house,” she said. “I would say it’s, like, 60 percent done, but there’s still some things that I want to do and really take it to the next level because I love interior design.”
As Quinn has established herself back in the Lone Star State, Christian is also adjusting well to the new environment. Before the move, Quinn confessed that she was “really worried” about her little one as he used to be “nonverbal.” Since their relocation, Christian has become a “complete chatterbox,” per Quinn.
“It’s just so crazy since I moved to Texas. I mean, he was literally a nonverbal child at 3 years old, which is pretty rare,” she explained. “He went from that to being immediately enrolled in school, having other kids around him, being so talkative, being so extroverted.”
Christine Quinn Is 'Doing Great' Amid Drama, O Group's Nicole Young Says
In addition to connecting with other children in his new home, Quinn added that her son has also been in an “intensive therapy” program. However, she believes that the new landscape has played a major factor in Christian’s personal development.
“Children are a product of the effect of their environment,” she said. “And hopefully, that’s kind of coming through now.”
Happy Friday! It’s been a rough week, so I’m treating myself to some retail therapy. I even opened a fortune cookie last night that read: “Reward yourself with a much-deserved gift.” Trust in the powers of your dessert destiny!
Since shopping is on my mind, I made a list of some of my current faves in my closet and cosmetics cabinet. From swimwear to skincare, these 11 items all get this Us Weekly editor’s seal of approval.
Cheers to a wonderful weekend with brand-new beauty and fresh fashion!
Breaking news in the beauty world! Skinfix just released this silky Repair Baume that smooths wrinkles and firms skin. I was lucky enough to try this product before it launched, and I love how it leaves my sensitive skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Clogs are making a comeback! Stay on trend with these shearling platform clogs that will quite literally elevate your style. So cozy and cute!
I just ordered this one-piece swimsuit from Target, and I’m absolutely obsessed! The side ruching provides tummy control, while the flattering design gives me a booty boost and chest lift. Is it summer yet?
I very rarely splurge on designer denim, but when I tried on these Reformation jeans, I just couldn’t resist! Designed with a high-waisted and wide-leg fit, these jeans are relaxed yet flattering. Plus, they’re sustainable!
Move over, expensive ointments! This Laneige hyaluronic moisturizer is my all-time favorite face cream. This luxuriously soft lotion provides hydration for up to 100 hours!
I just purchased these butterluxe leggings from Amazon, and they honestly rival lululemon’s Align leggings! Featuring a high-waisted fit, these silky-smooth leggings feel like a second skin.
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I first heard about this Splash Salve when an influencer recommended it on TikTok (RIP). Made with coconut, jojoba, shea butter and glycerin, this in-shower body mask leaves my skin soft and nourished. And it smells amazing!
And the award for softest sweatpants goes to…these Vuori boyfriend joggers! I’ve been wearing these comfy sweats on repeat.
Get ready for Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day with this heart-print garland! Each of the fabric hearts feel like handmade treasures, brightening up the room and spreading joy. I love love!
Skip conditioner and use this leave-in treatment to combat daily damage! This hair mask works on the molecular level to strengthen and soften hair in just four minutes (seriously!).
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Venita Aspen is spilling the sweet tea about her romance with Jarrett “JT” Thomas — and according to her, it didn’t end well.
“I was also excited to come in [this season] with my best friend JT. That was fun,” Venita said of Southern Charm season 10 during the Thursday, January 16, episode of Access Hollywood’s “Housewives Nightcap” podcast.
She recalled, “We became thick as thieves over the summer. I was ready. Then boom — everything crashed down in front of me.”
The Southern Charm star explained that she and JT were dating by the time the show’s trailer dropped in October 2024, but their romance soon went off the rails.
‘Southern Charm’ Cast Reacts to JT Leaving Show: ‘He Was No Longer Wanted’
When asked whether JT “ghosted her,” Venita replied, “No, he popped up with a girlfriend on Instagram.”
JT went Instagram official with Ali Pereless in November 2024, captioning a series of cuddly photos of the couple, “Long overdue 
.”
While Venita didn’t go into any more details about JT’s new romance, she said it had been eight weeks since they last talked.
“I think we need to get him to show up and get him to talk. Because I have no idea [what happened],” she said on the podcast. “It was very jarring. I think that I’m still kinda digesting it.”
The fashion influencer recalled: “One day I was supposed to be going to lunch with his mom and him and hang out, and the trailer drops and he starts acting crazy. Falls off the face of the earth.”
Venita said looking back, “I think he was nervous to see how he was going to be portrayed this year. I think the anxiety got the best of him.”
Days after he debuted his new romance on social media, JT raised eyebrows again when he announced he “resigned” from Southern Charm. He made the announcement in November 2024, shortly before the new season was set to premiere.
Southern Charm’s Austen Calls JT ‘Miserable Little Rat’ for Cheating Rumors
“I no longer wish to participate in any ways moving forward with the TV show,” he wrote via Instagram at the time, explaining that he would not be taping the “2-3 remaining green room interviews.”
Venita, who to start off season 10 was close with JT, said on Thursday that she is “doing my best” to not say “too much about the situation” until she has a chance to speak with JT.
“I want to hear what he has to say. I don’t want to dig too hard on him,” she said. “I know the moment will come when I can lash out at him, but I can’t do it yet.”
Southern Charm’s Madison Slams JT's Affair Claims Amid Brett's Cancer Battle
Venita added that JT disappearing from her life and the show was really hard because she is the “only person who really stands beside” him all season.
“That put me in a position of messing up friendships that I had been working on building for years,” she explained, noting that fans will see the fallout transpire this season. “I ended up risking all of those friendships.”
She added that “his day will come,” and while JT “thinks he played me,” that is not the case. “That’s the funny part because I haven’t had my time yet,” Venita concluded. “You wait until you’re back in front of me and I get to say my peace. You actually got played here, not me.”
While Venita is upset with JT for her own reasons, her fellow costars have her back — and their own bones to pick with him should he return for the season 10 reunion.
During the first part of the season, JT butted heads with Madison LeCroy after he claimed her husband, Brett Randle, thought they hooked up during a past trip to Jamaica.
JT also claimed that he heard Austen Kroll was dating other women when he started seeing his girlfriend, Audrey Pratt. JT was then accused of calling Patricia Altschul a bitch, which he has denied.
“He was no longer wanted in the group,” Madison, 34, exclusively told Us Weekly of JT in December 2024.
Taylor Ann Green told Us at the time that it was “very selfish” for JT to “have a hiccup and then all of a sudden bail.”
Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.
