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Former Chicago White Sox pitcher and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks died from cancer at age 44 on July 4.
Major League Baseball confirmed that Jenks passed away in Sintra, Portugal, where he was undergoing treatment for an advanced form of adenocarcinoma, a type of stomach cancer. He is survived by his second wife, Eleni Tzitzivacos, and their children, Zeno and Kate, as well as four children — Cuma, Nolan, Rylan and Jackson — from his previous marriage to Adele Romkee.
“Former Chicago White Sox All-Star pitcher and 2005 World Series Champion Bobby Jenks passed away yesterday, July 4, in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44 years old,” the White Sox confirmed via X on Saturday, July 4.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf also mourned the loss of “an iconic member of the White Sox family.”
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“None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago,” Reinsdorf, 89, added. “He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend, and teammate. He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts.”
Jenks helped end the White Sox’ 88-year World Series championship drought by delivering a scoreless ninth ending against the Houston Astros in Game Four in 2005. (Prior to their World Series win in 2005, the White Sox had not won the league’s championship since 1917.)
Former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen referred to Jenks as “one of [his] all-time favorite players” following the announcement of the pitcher’s death.
“I loved that man,” Guillen said. “This is a very sad day for everyone involved with the White Sox. Everyone remembers the moment when I called for the big fella in the World Series, so the bobblehead of that moment will be a great way to keep that moment alive for White Sox fans.”
The former White Sox manager went on, “Everyone has a favorite story about Bobby, so the 2005 reunion [from July 11-13] will be a great opportunity to get together with all his teammates and coaches and relive some of our greatest memories of him.”
Jenks’ historic MLB career included holding the league’s record for retiring consecutive batters, at 41, and he was also a two-time All-Star. He pitched for the White Sox from 2005 to 2010 and then finished out his career with the Boston Red Sox in 2011.
He later worked as pitching coach and general manager for the Grand Junction Rockies, as part of MLB’s Pioneer developmental league. He coached for the Princeton WhistlePigs and the Windy City ThunderBolts as well.
Jenks announced his stomach cancer diagnosis in February during an interview with MLB.com from his hospital bed in Portugal. He confirmed that doctors discovered a tumor in his chest after a CT scan, with cancer ultimately spreading to his stomach lining, lower back, hips and bones.
“Now it’s time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it,” Jenks said at the time. “I’ll tell you one thing: I’m not going to die here in Portugal.”
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He continued, “They are not going to put any numbers on it. I wouldn’t even want numbers. You hear stories all the time, ‘Oh, they gave me six months, 25 years ago.’ I don’t buy into that. Whatever happens is going to happen regardless.”
Jenks and his family’s difficulties were compounded when their Pacific Palisades, California home was lost in the Palisades Fire in January. Jenks managed to save his World Series but lost all other memorabilia from his career.
“I’ve got one suitcase left to my name,” Jenks admitted. “It’s all gone. Everything else I’ve ever done. I have everything, first to first. All those things are irreplaceable.”
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Julian McMahon and Shannen Doherty briefly dated during the making of their classic TV series Charmed.
Tragically, the Charmed costars died within one year of each other after they both battled cancer. Doherty passed away at 53 in July 2024, while McMahon’s death was confirmed nearly one year later on July 4, 2025. The actor was 56.
The former couple reportedly got together during Charmed’s third season in 2001, which turned out to be Doherty’s last playing Prue Halliwell. At the time, Doherty’s departure – and the on-screen death of her character – were blamed partially on off-screen tension with costar Alyssa Milano, who played Prue’s sister, Phoebe Halliwell. (Rose McGowan was eventually cast as a long lost Halliwell sister, Paige, to essentially replace Doherty’s Prue.)
Doherty and McMahon’s dating situation during Charmed season 3 may have been especially complicated since McMahon played Milano’s on-screen love interest, Cole Turner. McMahon was also going through a divorce from first wife, Baywatch star Brooke Burns, at the time.
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Doherty addressed the tense Charmed set environment during a December 2023 interview with former costar Holly Marie Combs on her “Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty” podcast. Combs briefly acknowledged Doherty and McMahon’s relationship as she discussed the events that led up to Doherty being dropped from Charmed in 2001.
“You know, [Brian Krause, who played Leo] and [Alyssa] were dating at the time when this all went down, which, to me, us being completely oblivious, to me was the worst part,” Combs said. “Where, it was all sort of part of this plan that was happening and unfolding through over months. It was months of that year. You were dating Julian [McMahon]. So you guys were off in that world. Brian was off with Alyssa.”
Away from the Charmed set, Doherty and McMahon played lovers in the 2001 TV movie Another Day. In the film, Doherty’s character Kate developed feelings for childhood friend David (McMahon) after mysteriously being sent back in time to two days before her late boyfriend Paul’s death in a fire.
McMahon and Doherty were reportedly already split up by the time Another Day premiered. Having previously been married to actor Ashley Hamilton in the 1990s, Doherty wed poker player Rick Salomon in 2002, though they were granted an annulment the following year. (Salomon went on to promote a sex tape that he shot with ex-girlfriend Paris Hilton, and was later married to Pamela Anderson twice, between 2007 and 2008 and again between 2014 and 2015.)
Doherty married her third husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko, in 2011. They announced their split in April 2023, but their divorce was not finalized until hours before Doherty’s death from breast cancer in July 2024.
Meanwhile, McMahon’s first marriage was with Australian pop star Dannii Minogue between 1994 and 1995. Following his divorce from second wife Burns in 2001, he tied the knot with third wife Kelly Paniagua in 2014 and was with her until his death.
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McMahon’s family confirmed on July4 that he died following a private battle with an unspecified form of cancer. His former Charmed costar Combs mourned McMahon by expressing hope that he would reconnect with Doherty in the afterlife.
“One of a kind is an understatement,” Combs remembered via Instagram. “Your unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed. The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered.”
She then referenced Doherty in writing, “I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals.”
McMahon is survived by his third wife Paniagua and 25 year-old daughter Madison, who was born during his marriage to Burns.
“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” his wife, Kelly, said in a statement. “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.”
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Hailey Bieber is no stranger to rocking luxe footwear, and her Saint Laurent mules have been turning heads for all the right reasons. These mules are the kind of statement shoe that elevates any outfit — whether you’re heading to brunch or a night out. The only catch? They come with a seriously hefty $1,100 price tag.
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Shoppers can’t stop raving about these mules. Reviews highlight the surprisingly comfy fit, the versatile color option and the fact that they look like a total designer steal. One buyer even said they bought multiple pairs in different colors because they go with everything. Another praised the shoes’ wearability: “The heel is 3.5 inches, but for someone not used to heels these days, these are actually pretty easy to walk in.”
If you’ve been eyeing Hailey’s Saint Laurent mules but aren’t ready to drop four figures on shoes, this Amazon find gives you all the style points without the splurge. These mules are perfect for adding glam to jeans, dresses or office looks — and with a price tag that won’t break the bank.
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Kate Middleton may love a timeless pump, but even the Princess of Wales can’t resist a stylish sneaker. She’s been spotted multiple times in the classic Veja Esplar Leather Low-Top Sneakers, pairing them with ankle-length trousers, crisp button-downs and tailored blazers. The result? A perfectly polished yet relaxed look that says “royal off-duty.”
If you’ve been eyeing a pair of Vejas to upgrade your everyday uniform, you’re in luck: the Esplar Low-Tops are currently 20% off at Zappos. Now is the time to score this royal-approved sneaker that manages to be both chic and sporty. The French sneaker has a genuine leather upper with subtle logo detailing for a minimalist vibe that works with everything from jeans to dresses.
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Shoppers love how these sneakers strike the perfect balance of style and practicality. One reviewer shared that they were “amazing” on a three-week trip to Europe, handling over ten miles of walking a day without any issues — exactly the kind of versatility you’d expect from a royal-approved staple.
Another fan praised how they’re roomy without rubbing the ankle, calling them “absolute perfection” for days on your feet and admitting they’re already debating which color to buy next. It’s that blend of laid-back elegance and real-life comfort that makes these sneakers a go-to for so many, Kate included.
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Chase Chrisley is giving fans new insight into what they can expect from his family’s upcoming docuseries following his parent’s presidential pardon.
“It’s very different than Chrisley Knows Best, because as I’m sure anyone knows, Chrisley Knows Best was a family sitcom,” Chase told People in an interview published on Tuesday, July 1. “This is just raw, raw footage, raw. I’m like, ‘Can we go back to Chrisley Knows Best?’ Yeah, ‘Let’s just laugh.’”
Since the family’s inaugural reality TV series, Chrisley Knows Best, came to an end in March 2023, fans have been unable to see Todd Chrisley and his wife, Julie Chrisley, showcase their family life with kids, Chase, Savannah and Grayson Chrisley. (The couple also share adopted daughter Chloe, and Todd has two older kids from a previous relationship.)
In May, news broke that Lifetime was working with the Chrisley family on a new docuseries tentatively titled The Untitled Chrisleys Project following Todd and Julie’s arrest and subsequent conviction for bank fraud and tax evasion — acts the couple still deny.
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“The Chrisleys don’t know best anymore,” a Lifetime statement said when teasing the upcoming project. “But they’re doing their best to be there for each other.”
After president Donald Trump issued full pardons for the couple in May, the docuseries will now include the couple’s return home and attempts to establish a new “normal” in the wake of their incarceration.
“We were actually at the tail end of filming,” he explained. “We’re still filming a little bit. I feel like for so long on Chrisley Knows Best, I played a character. Savannah played a character. We all did. We’re actually being able to be open and vulnerable, and show the highs, and show the lows, and no matter how low we get kicked down, we’re still going to get back [up].”
Now that his parents are free and able to participate in the new docuseries, Chase teases that the show will take on a whole new tone, adding that his father came out “guns blazing.”
“He’s ready for anybody and everybody,” he told the publication. “Anybody that knows anything about my dad knows that it’s changed.”
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While the family is adjusting to having their matriarch and patriarch back at home and in front of the cameras, Chase says that in the end the pardon — and his parents’ involvement in the upcoming series — is a blessing.
“It’s an amazing adjustment, obviously,” he said. “I feel like throughout the entire process, even once, after the conviction, even after they went away, I knew deep down that like, ‘This is not it. This is not the end result. So I feel like I was carrying around, just waiting, waiting, waiting for something to happen.”
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Influencer Maddison Steiner knows firsthand how plastic surgery can go awry.
Steiner underwent a breast augmentation in July 2024 after having given birth years prior, she told People in an interview published Saturday, July 5. “I felt ready to do something for myself and refresh the way I felt about my body.”
So Steiner found a Seattle-based surgeon and set up the procedure. At first, everything was going well and she felt confident in the results.
“The specific procedure I chose was labeled as a ’48-hour rapid recovery,’ meaning the healing process is meant to be very quick with minimal pain,” she said. “By 72 hours post-op, I felt great — like I was ready to get back to everyday life.”
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Unfortunately, that’s when things started to go badly — and Steiner admits she’s the one to blame.
“I started lifting my toddler, even though my surgeon had specifically advised against lifting anything — including children — for six weeks,” she explained. “I misunderstood the instructions and thought it only applied to lifting things above my head, not to all lifting in general.”
After a few weeks, Steiner also realized that something was wrong — a reality that became even more apparent on Halloween. Once she took off her corseted costume, Steiner told the publication she “saw my implant slide into my armpit — it was visibly moving under my skin.”
“I immediately contacted my surgeon, and he confirmed that the pocket on my left side had stretched,” she added. Maddison also said she had carried her toddler daughter on her left hip before the implant began to shift.
Steiner got in touch with her medical team, who confirmed something was wrong. “As soon as I realized something was wrong, I sent photos to my nurse. She immediately forwarded them to my surgeon, and the next morning, they called me in for an exam,” she continued. “Not long after, they scheduled me for a revision surgery just a few weeks later.”
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Unfortunately, the second surgery was more difficult.
“The revision surgery was more painful than the first. My surgeon had to manually stitch the implant pockets to tighten them and prevent further shifting,” she explained. “When I first saw the results the day after surgery, I was honestly horrified. I thought I looked botched.”
“I started crying because the way he had tucked my breast to help the pocket heal made everything look very strange,” Steiner continued. Luckily, she added, it all worked out.
“He told me to trust the process and give it time, and he was right,”she explained. “After a few weeks of healing, everything settled perfectly, and I’m happy with the results.”
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Every weekend, Amazon quietly drops deals on fashion, beauty, tech and home essentials — but sorting through thousands of markdowns can feel like a full-time job. That’s where I come in. I’ve rounded up the best price drops so you don’t waste time scrolling.
This week’s picks include a collagen mask that Madison LeCroy calls a “quick fix” for tightening her jawline. You’ll also find linen pants in a variety of colors that make dressing for summer simple and stylish. Plus, sandals that look designer but come at a fraction of the price round out the lineup.
These are just a few of the standout deals — there’s plenty more waiting for you. Don’t miss out!
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2. Airflow Trousers: With 15 different options available, we can’t think of a reason not to buy these stylish, breathable pants in every color.
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6. Luxe Loungewear: This elegant and cozy lounge set exudes “rich mom energy” in the best way. Pair it with dark sunglasses for a classic, old-money vibe.
7. A Boho Look: Amazon offers a variety of Free People-style dresses for under $60, and this maxi dress is one of our favorites.
8. Effortless Linen: This loose-fitting button-down shirt looks like something Meghan Markle would wear with linen pants while hosting.
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10. Silky Smooth Legs: Heidi Klum uses this electric shaver to achieve hair-free skin quickly, and it is currently on a rare discount.
11. A Sparkling Finish: These iconic whitening strips are now available at the lowest price we’ve seen all year. This is your chance to stock up!
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Kate Hudson is all about family.
On Thursday, July 3, Hudson shared photos from a family vacation trip to Greece via Instagram. Hudson was in the country with her fiancée Danny Fujikawa, their daughter Rani Rose, as well as her son Bingham Bellamy (whom she shares with Matt Bellamy), her brother Oliver Hudson, his wife Erin Bartlett and their children, as well as her brother Wyatt Russell.
“Family summer 
We love you Greece,” she captioned the series of snaps.
Noticeably absent from the photos were Kate’s mom, Goldie Hawn, and her stepfather, Kurt Russell. Her biological father, Bill Hudson, and her mother were married from 1976 to 1982.
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While speaking on the “Awards Chatter” podcast in June, Hudson revealed Kurt had once offered her a part in his 1996 movie Escape from L.A. — but she told him no.
“I went in and auditioned and got that part, and I sort of realized, ‘Oh, this is when you start to make choices that will define your career.’ And, ‘Do I want to be defined by being Kurt’s daughter who got this part? No,” she explained.
“[It doesn’t] matter if I got it because I was good enough — it would never be what people would ever think,” Hudson continued. “And I knew that and was like, ‘No, I can’t.’ So I ended up saying no to that, too.”
Even though they didn’t work together in the movie, Hudson has often cited Kurt as a source of inspiration. She told the podcast hosts that the fun she had on Kurt’s film sets as a child contributed to her decision to eventually become a bonafide actor herself.
“My dad’s sets were the fun sets,” Hudson added. “It was like Big Trouble in Little China and we had slides that would go down into rubber fish, and these amazing costumes … And the thing is, when you grow up on a movie set, it’s not that fun. [There] is a lot of waiting around, so you realize you really love it when you don’t want to get off the movie set.”
In fact, she told her parents she wanted to act when she was 11, but her mom shot the dream down.
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“Performing was always something I knew I was going to do,” she explained. “There was never a question, but really falling in love with the circus was something that I don’t think all kids actually have when they’re on a set.”
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During influencer Tanner Martin’s emotional funeral service, his mother revealed how he found a way to cope with his stage IV cancer diagnosis.
“You have been an outstanding example of faith,” his mom, Kimberly Martin, said in a eulogy delivered during his Saturday, July 5, memorial service. “Even while being very ill with cancer, if you could, you would attend sacrament meetings … in your PJs and robe.”
She added, “You taught me that you can see the blessings and love in our Savior in any situation. Because of that, it brings happiness.”
Tanner announced his own death in a pre-recorded social media video earlier this month. He was 30 and had documented his stage IV colon cancer battle via his social media accounts. (Martin was diagnosed in 2020, two years after marrying wife Shay Wright.)
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“A couple years ago, I sat with you as you received chemo,” Kimberly added on Saturday. “It was quiet with a few other patients all getting chemo. I just asked you, ‘Are you angry or frustrated because I am?’ He looked surprised and said to me, ‘Ma, because of cancer, I have been so blessed. I’ve been able to experience our Savior’s love for me through others. I know I’m loved by my family, friends and those I interact with during treatments.’”
According to Tanner, he also credited his terminal cancer for introducing him to “the nurses and doctors and other patients [who] are so amazing.”
“‘I actually feel blessed,’” Kimberly recalled, before addressing her late son directly. “You chose to be happy and grateful even when you weren’t feeling well, [or] even when you were in the face of adversity. You were willing to share a smile, always willing to lift others.”
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Tanner is survived by his parents, Kimberly and Thomas Martin, brother Spencer Martin, wife Wright and their newborn daughter.
“Watching you and Shay grow your family has been such a blessing and miracle to all of us,” his mom continued. “You have left an amazing legacy of faith, kindness, love and what it means to be a true disciple of our Savior for our sweet Amy Lou.”
Tanner’s dad also offered a eulogy on Saturday.
“It is an honor and pleasure to be his dad — and it still is,” Thomas tearfully said. “Shay has just been a wonderful companion. They got two years before he was diagnosed, and then they had five years with doctors’ visits and the struggle and the fight. There were still a lot of good times in those five years, but there were still a lot of other times, too. It sometimes doesn’t seem fair that I’ve had 30 Father’s Days, and Tanner had one.”
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Shannon Beador’s daughter Sophie is growing up fast — and fans are convinced that growth includes a stint on reality TV.
On Thursday, July 3, hair stylist Julius Michael shared a photo of Sophie, 23, via Instagram. The photo was lovely, but it was Michael’s caption that caught people’s attention and fueled speculation.
“The Next Generation is 
@sophiebeador All grown up and becoming the #queen she is,” the caption read.
“Next gen NYC???” one person asked in the comments, referring to the Bravo reality series Next Gen NYC, which debuted in June 2025. Another pointed out that Sophie strongly resembles her mom and wrote, “Stunning like Shannon! Julius I need you to do my hair in Vegas where I live! ”
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Shannon Beador joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2014 and is believed to be part of the cast of the show’s 19th season.
Next Gen NYC “follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time,” according to the show’s tagline.
Sophie Beador is not listed on the show’s cast, but some clearly believe Michael was making a reference to the possibility of her joining some version of the show. On July 1, Reality Blurb reported that several children of reality stars, including those of Adrienne Maloff and Cynthia Bailey, have been approached about joining a version of the series set in Los Angeles.
Joining the series might be a diversion for Sophie, whose father (Shannon Beador’s ex-husband) recently refiled for a restraining order against his estranged wife Lesley Beador. Lesley and David Beador share one daughter, Anna Love Beador.
David and Lesley have been married for four years. David has requested that Lesley be ordered to stay 100 yards from him, his home, and his place of employment except for when the pair are exchanging custody of Anna.
David also requested that Lesley be ordered out of their home in Newport Beach, California. “I own the home. My business is located in Orange County. Lesley is currently staying at our Montana residence for the summer,” he noted in court documents.
“Lesley and I have had many ups and downs in our marital relationship, with prior [divorce petitions] filed and dismissed and domestic violence restraining orders,” David also said. “I have always been concerned that Lesley’s relationship with me has been primarily based upon her desire to live a luxurious standard of living.”
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He added, “In our case [it’s] not just a cliché that Lesley married me for my money. In our case it is a fact, she has made that very clear to me literally.”
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Andy Roddick fell hard for Brooklyn Decker after their first meeting — and their romance has only gotten stronger.
“I was hosting a show for football for Sports Illustrated and he watched it every week and he got his attorney to call my agent at the time and I thought it was very shady as one would,” Decker recalled to the Tennis Channel in July 2017. “And I did not call him back for five months I was living in New York at the time and my now-manager said to me, ‘You have no friends, all your friends are in North Carolina where I grew up and why don’t you call this guy, I hear he’s really nice.’”
The twosome began dating in 2007, nearly one year before Roddick popped the question. They wed in April 2008.
Roddick and Decker, who share son Hank and daughter Stevie, work hard to keep their spark alive.
“I think with work and kids, I think that we’re a really good team,” Roddick gushed to Us Weekly in August 2022. “I think we know that we each try to go above and beyond with our household responsibilities and the kids. And so, I don’t think we ever question either [person’s] effort at all [which] leads to kind of more of a calming situation.”
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Former tennis champ Andy Roddick returned to the iconic Wimbledon court as a spectator — this time with wife Brooklyn Decker by his side.
Roddick, 42, watched the London-based tournament on Saturday, July 5, dressed in a smart gray blazer and navy trousers. He said in a private box with Decker, who coordinated in navy. The model, 38, stunned in a blue top with pinstripe slacks.
Decker accessorized her ensemble with delicate gold jewelry and a pair of oval-shaped sunglasses. For glam, she wore her signature blond tresses in loose waves.
The US Open champ — who reached the Wimbledon finals in 2004, 2005 and 2009 without taking home a medal — married Decker in 2009. They went on to welcome son Hank and daughter Stevie in 2015 and 2017, respectively.
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Five years later, Decker opened up to Us Weekly about balancing her marriage with parenthood.
“It does become hilariously transactional. You’re like, ‘I’ve got the kids, you go buy the tampons, go get the diapers,’” she told Us exclusively in April 2022. “It’s very [much] like making a game plan for a football game. You’re drawing the X’s and someone is going to tackle this job and the other one’s going to take care of this.”
According to the Grace & Frankie alum, “efficiency is key” when it comes to taking care of multiple children.
“I do think it’s easy to get caught up in the management of life, home, children, all of it. However, we do set aside time,” she said. “We prioritize it, but I think we could all do a better job.”
Decker and Roddick are raising Hank and Stevie far from the Hollywood limelight in the actress’ native North Carolina.
“We were like, ‘OK, we get one chance to raise these kids,’” Decker said in the summer issue of Garden & Gun magazine, noting they moved away from Texas just before the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to do it with family.”
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She added, “My parents’ house is connected to ours. We have a screened-in porch that we share with a garden out back. It feels like a really old-school way of living, where it’s multigenerational in one unit. My brother, sister-in-law and their kids are always over. The slowing down, cooking together, kids running barefoot in the yard — all of that is reminiscent of my childhood.”
Decker even designed their house, which she told the magazine is their family’s “happy spot.”
“I grew up going to Brevard and Boone and Blowing Rock, and camping all the time. It’s one of the few places where our kids can run around, and I don’t worry about someone being on their cell phone and hitting them on their bikes,” Decker added. “Our kids can foster their independence. They can go run in a creek bed, and we don’t have to be right there. It feels slow and nostalgic in the best way.”
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Tanner Martin’s loved ones are gathering to pay tribute at the influencer’s funeral days after his death.
“It is an honor and pleasure to be his dad — and it still is,” his father, Thomas, tearfully said in a eulogy delivered on Saturday, July 5. “He was always just generally happy. He wanted to be everyone’s friend, and he assumed — at least when he was young — that most everyone wanted to be his friend. He was just always switched on to be happy and friendly.”
He added, “During Tanner’s last week, his brother [Spencer] and I with him the original Star Wars trilogy. We’d stay with him at night and make sure he had everything [he needed]. … We watched the trilogy and the Raiders of the Lost Ark trilogy and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.”
Ahead of the funeral, Martin’s wife, Shay Wright, shared via Instagram that everyone attending the funeral is “invited to wear something Star Wars in honor of Tanner — ties, pins, stickers, our custom Rebels Against Cancer shirts with other formal wear.” He also requested that Star Wars stickers to be placed on his casket.
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“We are so grateful for this community & all of you that love Tanner with us,” the post read. “Your support has carried us in many ways.”
In his eulogy, Thomas also praised his son’s marriage to Wright.
“They are a great mix,” he said on Saturday. “It is truly an opposites-attract situation, where Tanner is the fun-loving guy [who’s] a little forgetful, and Shay is the list and the organized and the ‘we’re going to be on time’ part of the [partnership]. … Shay has just been a wonderful companion.”
Thomas continued, “They got two years before he was diagnosed, and then they had five years with doctors’ visits and the struggle and the fight. There were still a lot of good times in those five years, but there were still a lot of other times, too. It sometimes doesn’t seem fair that I’ve had 30 Father’s Days, and Tanner had one. I don’t know if fairness really plays into it.”
Martin announced his own death at age 30 following a battle with stage IV colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2020. He had been documenting his health journey via social media alongside Wright.
“Hey, it’s me, Tanner, if you’re watching this, I am dead,” he said in a prerecorded video shared on June 25. “I had a heck of a life. I decided to make this video announcing my death because I saw someone did that, like, a year or so ago, and I think it’s a good opportunity to get all your thoughts out.”
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He continued, “Life was awesome. I really enjoyed it while I was here. Hopefully, I believe there’s something after this. I’m excited to meet those people, and hopefully we’re hanging out now and making fun of all you nerds.”
Martin gave a sweet shout-out to his inner circle and thanked fans for their support and “helping to make the last years” of his life “fun and enjoyable” while also making him feel “comfortable.”
Weeks before his death, Martin welcomed his first baby with Wright. The couple shared the news in May, while uploading photos of the newborn.
“Her daddy made it
,” Wright captioned the Instagram post at the time, which included a wooden birth announcement that read, “Our little jiaozi has arrived.” (Jiaozi translates to “dumpling” in Chinese.)
In another prerecorded Instagram post shared on June 25, Martin encouraged fans to donate to a GoFundMe to support Wright and their daughter. He explained that the funds would help to “replace” his income and pay for their child’s school and life events.
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