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Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman Are 'Secure' In Their Relationship: Source

Adrien Brody Georgina Chapman Are Happy In Their Relationship Source
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Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman’s romance has been on display this awards season — and she couldn’t be prouder of him.

“Adrien and Georgina are very happy and secure in their relationship,” a source exclusively shares in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “She loves supporting him at awards shows. She’s so proud of his talent; his humor and talent were what drew her to him.”

The insider adds that friends of Brody and Chapman “love them as a couple” and think “they make each other better people.”

“Adrien truly worships Georgina, and she is so in love with him,” the source shares.

Adrien Brody Praises Partner Georgina Chapman After Golden Globes Win

Two years after announcing she filed for divorce from then-husband Harvey Weinstein in 2017, Chapman, 48, was spotted getting cozy with Brody, 51, in Puerto Rico. (Chapman tied the knot with Weinstein in 2007, and the pair share daughter India, 14, and son Dashiell, 11.)

In a joint interview with Vogue, Chapman recalled meeting Brody on the vacation and realizing they shared the same birthday. “So the first evening we had a joint birthday party, blowing out candles together, and weirdly we even had almost matching outfits, we were wearing the same print,” Chapman told the outlet in January.

Adrien Brody Georgina Chapman Are Happy In Their Relationship Source
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The couple made their first official appearance in 2021 while attending the Tribeca Film Festival. In December 2023, a source exclusively told Us that Brody is “the most supportive partner” to Chapman.

“He’s never judged her for past relationships and is always empathetic and caring,” the insider shared. He’s such a positive light.”

Adrien Brody Is a 'Light' for Harvey Weinstein's Ex Georgina Chapman: Source

While attending the 2025 Golden Globes in January, Brody walked the red carpet with Chapman and shared a sweet kiss before he won the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama. As he took the stage, Brody gave a sweet shout-out to Chapman. (Brody was nominated for his performance in 2024’s The Brutalist.)

“To my beautiful and amazing partner, Georgina,” he said at the time. “Your generosity of spirit, your own resilience, your immense creativity is a daily reminder of how to be, I would not be standing here before you if it wasn’t for you. There was a time not too long ago where I thought this might not be afforded to me again, so thank you.”

Chapman has also sung her partner’s praises. “He’s incredibly raw emotionally, but he’s not pretentious,” Chapman told Vogue in January. “He doesn’t bring his ego into play, and I think this is what allows him to inhabit a role in such a pure way.”

For more on Brody and Chapman’s romance, pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly — on newsstands now.

The Bachelor's Juliana Admits She Lost Her 'Composure' on the Show

The Bachelor Juliana Says She Lost Her Composure Over Rose Comments
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While Juliana Pasquarosa has kept her cool on season 29 of The Bachelor, she said that wasn’t necessarily the case behind the scenes.

“A lot of conversations do tend to happen off camera, and I don’t know if that’s intentional for these reasons or not,” Juliana, 28, said on the Thursday, February 27, episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast. “I don’t want to necessarily play telephone, but there were, from my eyes, some doubts about who [Grant Ellis] was as a person, and the process, which is fine and fair, but you kind of have to accept that going into it. And you can have doubts, but to constantly tear down what we’re all also here to do is hard to hear.”

Juliana went into details with “thinking of you”-gate. (During Week 3, Carolina Quixano revealed that Rose Sombke told her that Grant said he was “thinking” of Rose, 27, while dancing with Carolina on a group date. Upon learning of Rose’s comments, Grant, 31, pulled her aside during a cocktail party to deny her claims.)

Despite the drama, both women made it through to the next week. Rose ultimately self-eliminated during Week 4, while Carolina was sent home ahead of hometown dates during Week 5.

Why Jesse Palmer Applauds Juliana and Carolina’s Talk on ‘The Bachelor’

“To hear negativity about [Grant] when we haven’t had a chance to really get to know him is hard because then you’re maybe more reserved than you already were or you’re not ready to open up or you don’t trust him because of somebody else’s emotions,” Juliana recalled. “It’s hard. And it was just really negative all the time.”

Juliana said it felt like the cast was playing a “game of telephone” trying to piece together what really happened. “I was just like, ‘Oh, s—.’ My initial reaction was the same as, like, ‘Rose, why would you say that? What possibly did you think that could have a positive impact on yourself, him, Carolina or the group by speaking that into existence?’” she shared. “And I said that to her right after the rose ceremony. I lost my composure for a second, and I was like, ‘What are you doing, girl?’”

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After getting to know Rose more as a person, Juliana said she doesn’t believe Rose shared her information with Carolina out of “malicious intent.” She explained: “I think that she thought she was being provided with a safe space to have a girl-to-girl conversation in a way that compartmentalized her friendship over the relationship. And ultimately, I think she got burned because of it … she trusted the wrong person or people.”

Grant, for his part, called Rose and Carolina’s drama his “worst nightmare” in his exclusive Us Weekly cover story. “That was my biggest fear. I tried to be really concise. When you’re in the role as a Bachelor, you have to find a line between giving reassurance and not saying things to lead people on,” he stated. “In the bubble that we’re in, things are definitely heightened.”

Though Rose and Carolina’s Bachelor journeys both came to an end, Juliana’s romance with Grant continues to grow. After getting a magical one-on-one date in Scotland, Juliana earned one of Grant’s four hometown roses during the show’s Monday, February 24, episode.

In a teaser for next week’s hometown dates, Juliana’s dad appeared upset after Grant kissed her in front of him. “I’ve never brought a guy home. It’s only happened once in my life. And so, they’ve never really seen me interact with, like ,men that I’m romantically involved with,” Juliana shared on Thursday’s podcast. “I’m the baby of my family. My parents are like, ‘What the hell is happening?’ Even though I’m 28, they’re like, ‘She’s still a baby to [me].’ And so, watching me kiss other people, like, it’s cringy for me. I can’t imagine how god-awful it is for them.”

Juliana went on to joke that she has “begged” her family to close their eyes if a kiss between her and Grant is shown on screen.

The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

Kyla Pratt Says Childhood Fame 'Is A Lot' After Michelle Trachtenberg Death

Kyla Pratt Mourns Michelle Trachtenberg After Her Death at 39
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Kyla Pratt is remembering the legacy of fellow former child star Michelle Trachtenberg, who died earlier this week.

“I don’t ever remember really meeting Michelle, but I knew her from films,” Pratt, 38, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 18th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards at the Fairmont Hotel on Thursday, February 27. “She was always someone who I was like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing.’”

Pratt added, “I grew up watching Harriet the Spy [and] I was at the Harriet the Spy premiere. … It’s so unfortunate because she was so young.”

News broke on Wednesday, February 26, that Trachtenberg — best known for roles in Harriet the Spy, Ice Princess, Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer — had been found dead inside her New York City apartment. She was 39.

Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” Trachtenberg’s rep told Us in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Kyla Pratt Mourns Michelle Trachtenberg After Her Death at 39
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Trachtenberg is survived by her parents, her sister and her boyfriend, talent agent Jay Cohen. An official cause of death is listed as “undetermined” because the family objected to an autopsy.

“I don’t know her complete story, but I know a lot of child actors and a lot of the things that they experience and go through,” Pratt, who also rose to fame at a young age on Disney Channel, added to Us on Thursday. “I try to tell people all the time, ‘Just be pleasant when it comes to [child actors] because the things that everybody has to endure growing up and then being in an industry that takes advantage.’”

Michelle Trachtenberg 'Had Been Sick for a While' Before Death: Sources

She continued, “So, to be in a situation like this, my mom was very paranoid [and] very, ‘Uh-uh, where is my baby going? Who she gonna be with?’ I also had the personality that was different than a lot [of child stars], but I feel for those who grew up in that.”

Pratt also addressed the “mental health” struggles that oftentimes come with childhood fame. (It is not known whether Trachtenberg, in particular, dealt with similar challenges.)

“It’s a lot. Mental health is very important to me, and I know a lot of people don’t understand it and don’t really breathe life and love into themselves like they do other people,” Pratt said. “So, that’s what I try to do because I need to take care of me first before I can take care of anybody else.”

With reporting by Mariel Turner

Shoppers Say Cetaphil’s Anti-Aging Eye Gel Is a ‘Must Have’ for Sensitive Skin — 31% Off Today!

If you’re looking to relieve your eyes from dullness, dark circles and lines, having a consistent product in your skincare routine that you can trust is key. That’s why this serum from Cetaphil is genius — it combines the benefits of an eye cream with the texture of a serum, fully absorbing into your skin to minimize signs of aging. It’s perfect for all skin types, even sensitive skin — and today, you can snag it on Amazon while it’s 31% off!

Cetaphil’s Healthy Renew Hydrating Eye Gel Serum is the best skincare pick for those looking to combat wrinkles and tired-looking eyes. Its effective formula actually delivers on its promises and contains a unique purified peptide blend that works similarly to retinol — without the harsh side effects. It’s gentle on all skin types and doesn’t increase sensitivity to the sun, which is another major bonus. The serum also includes vitamins B3 and B5, which help hydrate, soothe and restore the skin barrier, as well as botanical extracts, which brighten the delicate skin around your eyes and smooth uneven skin tone.

Get the Cetaphil Healthy Renew Hydrating Eye Gel Serum for $17 (originally $23) at Amazon!

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It’s also worth noting that the serum’s texture is light and instantly melts into the skin. All you need to do is apply it like your favorite eye cream, gently massaging the product under the eyes and around the corners of the eyelids, before getting on with the rest of your routine. Shoppers who have purchased this pick say they’re impressed with the results, and note that it has become one of their favorite Cetaphil products (which, for a brand with such a cult following, is saying a lot).

“I love this, and the other self-care products Cetaphil has!” one five-star reviewer wrote. “I have seen results appear more vibrant, but I still have my dark circles. It does hydrate. It will feel sticky if you put too much on! A little goes a long way! No skin irritation!!”

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Now is the best time to put this serum to the test, especially since it’s so discounted. Brighter, more youthful eyes are in your near future — just add to cart!

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Jenna Elfman Didn't Feel Hopeful About Sitcom Return Until 'Shifting Gears'

Jenna Elfman wasn’t sure she would return to sitcoms — until she got the offer for Tim Allen‘s hit ABC series Shifting Gears.

“We all love a good sitcom, but it has felt hard to do in terms of streaming and social media and the great sitcoms were before all of that,” Elfman, 53, exclusively told Us Weekly. “I really love the format [of Shifting Gears]. So I’ve been interested in doing one, but I didn’t feel hopeful that it could be done well or fresh or new.”

All it took was a conversation with showrunner Michelle Nader for Elfman to choose Shifting Gears as her next project, adding, “I’ve worked with Tim before on a film, so I know he’s lovely. He’s so good at what he does. It’s like you don’t even see it happening and then all of a sudden it’s just brilliant. But Michelle Nader and I had a phone conversation, and she was walking me through what her plan is in terms of the sitcom and making it feel fresh, which is so hard.”

She continued: “So Michelle — and the rest of the cast and crew — are just kicking ass. It’s so good. She just wanted to have a fresh take on what a strong woman looks like. Everything she said resonated with me. It felt like home for me.”

'Dharma and Greg' Cast: Where Are They Now?

Elfman left a lasting impression when she starred on the hit sitcom Dharma & Greg, which scored her a Golden Globe and three Emmy nominations throughout its run. She has remained on our screen since then but fans have been eagerly awaiting another multi-camera project from the actress.

“I loved [Michelle’s] take on how to approach the family at the center of [Shifting Gears] and the generational divides culturally, politically and emotionally. It’s a sitcom but it’s grounded with talent, who knows how to act and who knows how to deliver comedy,” Elfman added. “At the same time, the writing really supports that as well. Everything felt right for me to come play and I’m so glad I did because I had a very good time. We just finished filming the final episode last night and it’s so good.”

Why Jenna Elfman Didn t Feel Hopeful About a Sitcom Return — Until Tim Allen s Shifting Gears 478
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Shifting Gears, which premiered in January, follows Allen’s character, Matt, as he reconnects with his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), after the death of his wife. Elfman, meanwhile, plays spirited choreographer Eve Drake, who owns a dance studio across from the classic car restoration shop run by Matt.

“You’re going to see more of the dynamic between Matt and Eve,” Elfman teased to Us about her recurring role. “Just more forthright communication, opinions and exchange. You get to see people being their full selves in each other’s face. It’s really fun.”

Elfman went on to praise Allen, 71, for being a perfect scene partner.

“He’s so confident as a comedic actor. He’s just confident and I’m confident and we don’t care if something [doesn’t land],” she noted to Us. “When you’ve been doing it long enough, you’re not paranoid about a joke not working and you don’t care. There’s no preciousness and there’s enough confidence to support the exploration of the scene of humor.”

Shifting Gears airs on ABC Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Hulu.

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Bachelor's Jason and Molly Mesnick Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary

The reason then-host Chris Harrison started referring to The Bachelor as the “most dramatic” show on TV probably has a little something to do with Jason Mesnick and Molly Mesnick.

Jason, a then-single father from Seattle, first appeared on season 4 of The Bachelorette in 2008. While he was ready to get down on one knee during the season finale, DeAnna Pappas rejected him and accepted a proposal from Jesse Csincsak. (The twosome called it quits in November 2008.)

The account executive, who shares son Ty with ex-wife Hilary Buckholz, went on to be named the lead for season 13 of The Bachelor, which premiered in January 2009. While he originally picked Melissa Rycroft to be his wife, Jason changed his mind after proposing. The show then moved up the typically live After the Final Rose taping so Jason could break up with Melissa and tell Molly, the runner-up, he wanted to be with her.

After the drama unfolded onscreen in March 2009, Jason proposed to Molly that October.

“Melissa is a great girl, but there wasn’t any chemistry,” he told Us Weekly at the time. “So I broke up with her after Christmas, about a month after we wrapped. Obviously, I didn’t want it all on TV, but I had to take the chance if it meant getting [Molly] back. I’d rather have picked up the phone, trust me!”

Jason and Molly wed in 2010 and share daughter Riley. Scroll through to revisit their love story:

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Jason’s season of The Bachelor started airing in January 2009.

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Six weeks after Jason proposed to Melissa during the season finale, he changed his mind and broke up with her on the After the Final Rose special, which aired in March 2009.

“As soon as she left, I felt like a huge piece of me was gone, a piece that made me a better person and made me alive,” he explained at the time.

Melissa fired back, “I trusted you with everything. Getting engaged and finding that person was a once-in-a-lifetime thing and you took that from me!”

When Molly came on the stage, Jason revealed he wanted a second chance with her. 

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Jason put a ring on it in New Zealand in October 2009.

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The couple tied the knot in front of ABC cameras — and in the pouring rain — in California on February 27, 2010.

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Molly announced she was pregnant with their first child in October 2012. “Ty’s been an only child all of his life, so he's really excited to be a big brother and he totally understands what's going on,” Jason told Us at the time. "And it's nice that he's older, so maybe he will be able to help out a little bit."

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The duo welcomed daughter Riley in March 2013. “We welcomed the most beautiful healthy baby girl to our family today Riley Anne Mesnick.  Thank you all for your well wishes!” Jason tweeted at the time.

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Jason and Molly returned to TV for an episode of Wife Swap in July 2015 to switch lives with fellow Bachelor Nation couple Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici. While Sean came under fire for looking like “a complete jackass” (his words) on the show for leaving Catherine a to-do list, Molly defended her husband-for-a-week.

“I had THE best time filming #CelebrityWifeSwap with @seanloweksu! He is an incredible person who adores his beautiful wife more than anything in the world,” she wrote via Instagram. “I wouldn't have wanted to spend my week swapped with anyone else. Thank you @seanloweksu & @catherinegiudici for welcoming me into your home. You will be our life-long friends and I cannot wait for this world to be blessed with little Lowes ❤️💙❤️” (The season 18 Bachelor and his wife are now the parents of three kids.)

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ABC called on Jason and Molly for their expertise when Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s season of The Bachelor had a similar ending to theirs. “After watching the finale, Jason and I both wished Arie would have reached out before doing anything. Our first piece of advice, most certainly, would have been to break up privately,” the pair told Us Weekly exclusively at the time. “Unfortunately it didn’t happen that way, but Arie knows he messed up.”

Arie, for his part, broke up with fiancée Becca Kufrin in front of ABC cameras and the network aired their entire breakup unedited. He got engaged to runner-up Lauren Burnham during the live After the Final Rose special.

“Becca handled it like a pro and has completely moved forward,” Jason and Molly added. “Honestly, seeing where Jason, Melissa and myself are today, they will all be JUST fine and we’re rooting for all of them!”

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Jason and Molly celebrated a decade of marriage on February 27, 2020.

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ABC revisited their dramatic season in August 2020 as part of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons Ever. In honor of the occasion, Molly penned a sweet tribute to Melissa via Instagram. 
“One of the FIRST ladies I met on the show was Melissa. She was in my limo, with 3 other gals, so we experienced that first drive up to the Bachelor house together. When we moved into the house, I shared a room with 4 other ladies, and guess whose bed was right next to mine  … Melissa's! We spent a lot of time together, and I can tell you, her personality is infectious! She is funny, charismatic, drop dead gorgeous, and amongst all other things, she's smart,” Molly wrote alongside a series of throwback photos from the season. “Things got a little messy in the middle (as we all know and will, unfortunately, be reliving tonight 🙈), but Melissa … she took a crappy situation and turned it into some serious lemonade! DWTS (x's 2!), a DECADE long career in media & hosting, she married her long-time sweetheart, has 3 beautiful kiddos!”
Molly concluded: “Life happens in weird ways, and it doesn't always look pretty, but I know Melissa will be the first to say that she is exactly where she wants to be. I feel lucky that I got to know Melissa. We went through something together that no one else has ever experienced (well...we used to say that prior to a few recent seasons 😉) It shaped us, changed us, and made us the people we are today and THAT, my friends, it why I am grateful to have gone through this experience.”
Melissa confirmed that she wasn’t harboring any ill will toward Molly or Jason during an interview on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast at the time. “I know people are gonna watch [The Bachelor: GOAT] and get so angry. [But] I’m like, ‘Listen, we are so OK, we and we are right where we're supposed to be,” she told Us. “If Jason and I got married, it would have been the biggest blowup ever, like, it would have been terrible. We are not supposed to be together.”

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The couple celebrated a rare date night, with Molly raising a glass of wine toward the camera in a selfie with Jason. “We work together, live together, parent together, do alllll the things together, but date night is rare so when we have the opportunity, we jump on it! 🥰🥂,” she wrote via Instagram.

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Molly and Jason headed back to their Bachelor roots to attend the Golden Bachelor wedding. The couple were all smiles as they posed together while celebrating Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s nuptials.
“It’s been a loooooooooong time since we’ve participated in anything Bachelor,” Molly wrote via Instagram at the time. “At first, I felt very out of my element & slightly uncomfortable. We don’t live in that world anymore. There were so many people from the show I didn’t know. Younger, cooler, prettier, all the things, but we did meet some really really really incredible people and ended up having the best time!”

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Molly celebrated the couple’s 15th anniversary with a sweet social media tribute to Jason.
“We are ships, passing in the night, these days … at 6am we didn’t think it would even be possible for us to have dinner together tonight (that’s 15 years of marriage for ya 😂) BUT … we made it happen and I’m so glad because I love EVERY minute with this man,” Molly gushed via Instagram. “@jasonmesnick is the real hero for putting up with my crazy day in and day out. He is my calm, my voice of reason and my safe place. On top of that, there is no question he is the most amazing dad.”
She added, “Thank you for being you, Jason Mesnick. There is not a single person I would rather do life with! I love you!”

Billy Baldwin Says He Chynna Phillips 'Compartmentalized' Their Marriage

Billy Baldwin Chynna Phillips Compartmentalized Their Relationship
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This September, Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips will celebrate 30 years of marriage — but according to the actor, it’s taken a lot of work to get them to this milestone.

During an interview to promote his new film, No Address, Baldwin, 62, exclusively told Us Weekly about building a relationship that spans decades. “It requires something that has nothing to do with you, and that’s luck and chemistry,” he shared. “A lot of times, aspects of chemistry are manufactured and created, and some are not. They’re either there or they’re not.”

“I remember holding my wife in my arms when I first met her and I’d whisper to her, ‘Do you feel that?’” Baldwin continued. “And she would look up [with] tears streaming down her cheeks [and say] ‘Yeah.’ It was the energy and chemistry and love, you know?”

Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips’ Marriage, Relationship Ups and Downs

“The other thing is, you have to work to build things that you share because there’s so many things in a relationship that you don’t,” the Northern Rescue alum continued. “[Chynna and I] compartmentalized our relationship — she’s got entire departments of her life that I have very little to do with and support, and I have that too.”

Baldwin and the Wilson Phillips singer, 57  — who share children Jameson, Vance, and Brooke — met in 1991 and have been married since 1995. In that time, they’ve navigated various hurdles: In 2010, Phillips filed for divorce before withdrawing the papers days later, and in November 2024, she announced they were living apart. (One month later, Phillips “reneged” on her statement.)

“You really have to be proactive after 12, 15 years to make sure you’re tending to the garden of your relationship,” Baldwin said. “It’s good to [enjoy] something creative, intellectually stimulating, culturally stimulating or physically stimulating [together].”

Baldwin, who has been open about attending couple’s therapy with his wife, shared that having a therapist encourage them to be honest about one thing they needed, and were not getting, from each other was helpful. “You could [use] it on something simple or you could ask something hard,” he explained. During that session, “She said [what she needed] and I said [what I needed].”

Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin Are Living Apart But Not Separating

“I said to my therapist and to Chynna, ‘I don’t even need you to be good at it. You could suck at it. But if I see everyday that … you are trying because you cared enough, it would be so important, not to me, to us,” he continued, noting he and Phillips are like “Ricky and Lucy” — complete opposites. “That’s what I would recommend to couples: Constantly ask the question, ‘What is the one thing?’”

Billy Baldwin Chynna Phillips Compartmentalized Their Relationship
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In addition to continuing to build his relationship with his wife, Baldwin is also committed to being of service to those in need — which aligns with No Address, a powerful new film that he stars in. Inspired by true events, the drama sheds light on homelessness.

“People need to understand that we don’t really have a homeless crisis — we have a mental health crisis,” Baldwin told Us of the message behind the movie, which also stars Ashanti and Ty Pennington. (Fifty percent of net proceeds from ticket sales go to nonprofits making an impact in local communities nationwide.) “We are one of the most powerful and affluent countries in history, so we have the ability to improve the situation.”

No Address is playing in theaters now.

Gabrielle Union Addresses Dwyane Wade’s Cancer Diagnosis: 'Traumatic'

Gabrielle Union Speaks Out About Husband Dwyane Wade Cancer Diagnosis
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Gabrielle Union is opening up about how she navigated her husband Dwyane Wade’s cancer diagnosis.

“Obviously, him getting that diagnosis was traumatic for him, you know, being faced with your own mortality in your early 40s,” Union, 52, said on the Wednesday, February 26, broadcast of Today With Jenna and Friends. “You’re like, ‘Am I going to be here to see my family? Who am I without this big life? Without this healthy body?’”

Wade, 43, revealed on his eponymous podcast in January that he had been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on his kidney nearly two years earlier that required surgery. Wade’s procedure, which removed most of one of Wade’s kidneys, took place in December 2023 and was ultimately successful.

“But you also don’t understand the journey and the toll it takes on your marriage, on your family, on your kids,” Union recalled on Wednesday, noting the NBA alum was “a little more hesitant” to let his loved ones in on his “journey of healing.”

Dwyane Wade Says He Had '40 Percent' of Kidney Removed for Cancerous Tumor

Wade shares children Zaire, 22, and Zaya, 17, with ex-wife Siovaughn Funches, son Xavier, 10, with ex Aja Metoyer and daughter Kaavia, 6, with Union. Along with Union, Wade’s father sat at his hospital bedside post-surgery.

Gabrielle Union Speaks Out About Husband Dwyane Wade Cancer Diagnosis
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“That level of vulnerability, to go through removal of a good chunk of his kidney and the healing that involved, he needed us to be OK with his vulnerability,” Union explained to host Jenna Bush Hager. “But more than that, he needed to be OK with his vulnerability. It was a challenge to give grace and receive it.”

The retired athlete had noted on his podcast last month that the health scare was likely the first time that his children “saw him weak.”

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“That moment was probably the weakest point I’ve ever felt in my life,” Wade said at the time. “The moments I was by myself, I was struggling. One thing you never want to do as a man … is [for] your family to see you weak. It’s tough.”

Despite trying to manage the diagnosis on his own, Wade admitted he was “fortunate” to see his family rally around him.

“I saw everybody show up for me and be there for me,” Wade shared. “In that process of my weakness, I found strength in my family, in my friends, in my group. I came out of that and I’ve been doing things differently and I’ve been attacking life that way. I’m not waiting.”

Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey Discuss 'Yellowjackets,' Hollywood and More

It took three seasons but Showtime’s Yellowjackets is finally pairing off Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey on screen — to hilarious results.

Luckily, collaborating comes easy for the costars — who have crossed paths many times throughout their individual journeys in Hollywood.

“We’ve known each other personally. We were in our 20s [and] I met you when you did But I’m a Cheerleader because I went to that premiere,” Ricci recalled during Us Weekly’s first TV-focused “In Conversation” feature. “We ran into each other [again] at SoulCycle when we were in our 30s.”

Before they got to reunite on Yellowjackets, Lynskey and Ricci started out as each other’s biggest fans. Ricci couldn’t help but gush over Lynskey’s performance in Heavenly Creatures while her scene partner and good friend used the opportunity to praise Ricci’s personal impact on those around her.

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The sweet exchange — and on Ricci’s birthday no less — is a stark difference to Lynskey and Ricci’s onscreen counterparts. Even since Yellowjackets debuted in 2019, Lynskey has played the older version of Sophie Nélisse‘s Shauna who guards her feelings after a plane crash when they were teenagers left the all-girl soccer team stranded in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Ricci, meanwhile, plays the quirky Misty — a role she shares with Samantha Hanratty — who wants to fit in no matter how much those around her push her away.

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Watch the video above for Ricci and Lynskey’s full conversation, which ranges from their most memorable roles to bonds with former costars to their current adventure together on Yellowjackets. Or keep scrolling to read the interview in full:

Christina Ricci: How familiar were we with each other before working on Yellowjackets?

Melanie Lynskey: Well, you’re Christina Ricci.

CR: I know, but we’ve known each other personally.

ML: We have known each other a very long time.

CR: Since we were in our 20s. I met you when you did But I’m a Cheerleader because I went to that premiere.

ML: That’s right! That was that long ago. … We knew each other. And then of course I was very familiar with your work. I was a huge fan.

CR: And I with yours! A huge fan of Heavenly Creatures, which I believe I said to you.

ML: I think you did too.

CR: I absolutely would have.

ML: I’m such a fan of yours and always have been. Everything you’ve done, you’re so wonderful.

CR: [Then] we ran into each other at SoulCycle when we were in our 30s.

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ML: And what have we liked about each other’s work? Well, I’ve loved everything about you. I thought you’re an amazing human being.

CR: Aw, you know I love you so much.

ML: You got pretty emotional. It’s your birthday. I just think you’re such an amazing person. You’re such an amazing mother. I love how you defend people that you love. I love how strong you are. I love how smart you are. You’re so kind. You’re very, very funny. You will always have the funniest possible thing to say in any awkward situation.

CR: Melanie is amazing. Melanie is like a big sister and I’m a little sister. I always will look to you and just be like, “Am I out of bounds? Regulate me.” I just love it. I always feel like we have such a great rapport and you’re just such a wonderful [person]. I feel safe with you personally and you’re such an amazing actress and you make so much out of so little.

CR: You know what I mean? You bring so much to something. There’ll be a line written that I’m just like, “Oh, it’s just a line.” Then you create something behind it that is just so impactful and amazing. From Heavenly Creatures on, I’ve always been a fan. I think that I had a secret thing about Two and a Half Men because I really enjoyed you on it.

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ML: This is news to me. We really enjoy each other and [I love that] you’ll almost always have a glass of wine at dinner — as will I. I do appreciate that. Because you do want to have a glass of wine.

CR: We’re all women [on the show] who have a glass of wine at dinner.

ML: We are actually. We all are. Now Christina, what gets you back into character for Yellowjackets each season? Does it happen when you’re back in the wardrobe or is there a playlist you have?

CR: I think being on set and the combination of the lines and the atmosphere and the wardrobe all helps me get back into character. But I also feel like when you play a character for an extended period of time, that person is sort of always with you in a weird way.

CR: Mel, how do you turn yourself back into Shauna?

ML: There was a point at the beginning of the season where I’m always like, ‘Oh my God, did we forget?’ And I remember being at a point where I’m like, ‘What’s Misty like?’ When we were about to do the scene, I was like, ‘What’s this going to be like?’ And then I was like, “Oh, right.”

ML: You feel a bit sort of shaky. It is always a long time between seasons but then this happens.

CR: I will say that coming back for season 2 was so daunting and so difficult. For me, my physicality was really discussed and I had been pregnant the entire time during season 1. So everyone was talking about my waddle walk and I was like, “Well, that’s because of the baby inside me and I don’t have it anymore. So how am I going to do this?”

CR: That was a little intimidating and I think I tried too hard for the first couple of episodes, but then it was OK.

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ML: The show is likened to a gender-swapped Lord of the Flies. Is there another story historically focused on men that you’d like to retell with women instead?

ML: I did an all-female live read of Glengarry Glen Ross. That was really fun.

CR: I could see that being really dynamic with a bunch of women.

CR: After spending three years on Yellowjackets, what makes it different from anything else you’ve worked on?

ML: It’s different in that there’s so many women our age.It’s great to be around so many women and it’s always surprising. But every job is different.

ML: One thing we share is that we both started acting at a young age. Did Cher give you any advice on the set of Mermaids when you were just 9?

CR: She gave me so much advice. She was literally the person on set that’d I would be like, “What’s happening now?” And she’d be like, “We’re going to move over there because this is happening.” She literally talked me through everything.

CR: I remember there was a scene where everybody had to cry and I was just like, “How am I going to do this crying thing?” And I literally was like, ‘So how are you going to cry, Cher?’ She was like, ‘Well, I’m listening to this music and then I do this thing.’ She has a tactile thing she does.

ML: Oh wow.

CR: She touches something and the fabric evokes an emotion. So she walked me through all that and she just literally explained everything to me all the time. She was absolutely amazing and spoke to me with consciousness that I was a child. But it was never like I wouldn’t be able to understand something she was telling me.

ML: Appropriate but respectful.

CR: Yes. It was like, “You are a human being and I’m sure if you don’t understand this, you’ll follow up with a question.” I was never condescended to and I was always fully informed. It was an amazing experience. She was so kind to me.

ML: Aw, little Christina. A little genius. I love that.

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CR: What about you as a teenager? Did you learn anything from Kate Winslet making Heavenly Creatures? And you guys were the same age and it was like both of your first movies?

ML: No, she had been working for so long. It was her first movie and it was my first professional job. But she had been working a lot in television in England. And I remember it was the first time I’d seen a headshot. She had headshots and I was like, ‘What are they for?’ And she was like, “Oh, you send them to fans.” The concept of having a bunch of photographs of yourself? That was how I realized I knew nothing. I had absolutely no idea.

CR: Did you go to an open casting?

ML: They came to my high school.

CR: And before that, did you have any aspirations of being an actress?

ML: I loved acting. I wanted to be an actor. Everyone said, “That’s not a real job. You have to choose something else.”

CR: That was said to me, even when I was in four movies. They’re like, “Well, you got to decide what you’re going to be as an adult.”

ML: You were like, “I’m so funny and successful. I think I’m doing OK.”

CR: But that’s so funny. It was like an open casting call that came to your high school?

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ML: They came to my high school and I didn’t audition. It was just improvised. They didn’t want anyone to know what the project was. But I’ve been doing dramatic improv every night — every Friday night — since I was like 7 years old.

CR: That’s amazing.

ML: It was what we all did. My group of friends, we went to this class and did this. So that was easy and that was fun. Then I had a proper real audition that was very intimidating,

ML: But [Kate] was so helpful. She understood the things I had no idea about, and then they gave me a free day on set of learning how to hit a mark and not look at the camera, feel your light, and just getting used to it. It was amazing. So I wasn’t showing up trying to get the scene.

CR: But then there was also figuring out all these logistical things that you have to do.

ML: But she was amazing. We talk about how I’m so often the big sister — and that was one dynamic where she was very much the big sister. I think that was also really nice for me. I’ve never had an older sibling and so it was really also a very positive experience.

CR: That’s good to hear!

ML: In season 3, we see Shauna and Misty spending a lot of time together. Why would you say that now is the right time for Shauna and Misty to get closer?

CR: We love working together. We’ve always had a good time and a shorthand. And you and I have so much experience on sets that it’s just so easy and natural.

CR: I would say from Misty’s point of view, the impetus for her is that she’s lost her best friend and she’s seeking new friendships and people to be closer to. And Taissa and Van are in their own little worlds and not accessible. Shauna is accessible. That is where Misty seeks out the new friendship.

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Prince Harry Told Rugby Star ‘Life’s Going Pretty Good’ in California

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It’s been nearly five years since Prince Harry moved to California with his wife Meghan Markle and their kids — and they’re apparently still loving it.

During an interview with Us Weekly at the 2025 Invictus Games on February 14, former professional rugby player Richie McCaw spoke about what it was like to catch up with Harry at the sporting tournament, which the royal founded for injured or wounded service personnel in 2014.

Recalling a recent conversation with Harry, 40, McCaw said: ‘I said, ‘How things go? And he goes, ‘Well, life’s going on pretty good.’”

“He was like, ‘Yeah, I can drop the kids off at school… without any issue.’ And hey, we all take that for granted, don’t we?” the New Zealand athlete continued.

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“But tough situation to be in…however you look at it,” the rugby star added.

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Harry and Meghan, 43, live in Montecito with their two children: Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. The family moved to the area from the U.K. during the pandemic in 2020 after stepping down from royal duties.

McCaw shared an Instagram selfie with Harry at the 2025 games, held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.

He captioned the photo: “Great to be in Vancouver supporting the wheelchair rugby at the Invictus Games this afternoon @isps_handa.” The image has 12,245 likes at the time of writing on Friday, February 28.

“We’ve rubbed shoulders with the royal family a few times,” McCaw told Us. “I haven’t spent a lot of time with Harry, but yeah, it was cool that you got to have a chat. And I didn’t think a selfie like that would get so much attention.”

Before retiring from professional rugby in 2015, McCaw broke several records and captained the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby team, to World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015. McCaw visited Buckingham Palace to meet the late Queen Elizabeth II with the All Blacks on several occasions. More recently, he was part of King Charles III‘s procession at the coronation in 2023.

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“My grandfather was a fighter pilot during the Second World War in Britain, and he used to talk about the king being quite a central part of life,” McCaw reflected. “My ancestors immigrated from the UK, and the thought that I just imagined what they’d be thinking, you know, looking down, going, ‘How the hell are you from a little place in New Zealand standing there at the king’s procession?’

“So it was pretty amazing,” he said.

During the Invictus Games, Us Weekly also interviewed the Duke of Sussex himself, who reflected on launching the tournament more than a decade ago.

“Today, I have the benefit of hindsight and experience, but I wouldn’t change any of it — except still wishing there were no need for the Invictus Games,” Harry told Us.

The royal added that Meghan “has been part of this community since shortly after the Orlando Games in 2016 and has loved every minute of it.”

“There are so many special memories,” he continued.

Meghan joined Harry for a couple of days at the 2025 games before returning home to be with the couple’s children.

“Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families,” Meghan wrote in an Instagram post on February 14.

For more on Prince Harry, pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

With reporting by Justin Ravitz.

'Below Deck’ Camera Operator, Who Saved Ashton Pienaar's Life, Is in a Coma

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Below Deck cameraman Brent Freeburg is in a coma following a medical emergency earlier this month.

“Never has our family experienced a tragedy like this. Our sweet, stubborn and strong Brent suffered two strokes and a subdural hematoma,” a woman named Jane MacMurchy wrote in the description of a GoFundMe page, which is raising money for his medical bills. “He was found after family had a neighbor check on him. He wasn’t heard from for a few days, which is unlike Brent.”

The updates about Freeburg’s health are being shared by MacMurchy’s aunt Cheri, who is Freeburg’s mom. (The GoFundMe has raised nearly $58,000 as of Friday, February 28, and has a goal of $500,000.)

“Brent, followed in his big brother’s footsteps. A camera operator, cinematography, documentation of the most upstanding and cinematic types of television, reality tv,” MacMurchy wrote. “We watched them going on jobs all over the world. Dancing through Pittsburgh on Dance Moms. Surviving the harsh wilderness in Alaska, and his claim to fame, Below Deck. Brent had no passion to be on camera, but quickly found his way to the forefront during one pivotal and life changing moment.”

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Freeburg is the Below Deck camera operator who famously saved deckhand Ashton Pienaar during the show’s sixth season, which aired in 2018. At the time, a tow line wrapped itself around Pienaar’s ankle and pulled him overboard.

Below Deck Camera Operator Brent Freeburg Suffers 2 Strokes Ashton Pienaar Reacts
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“Ashton was quickly whisked away to sea trapped, and drowning,” MacMurchy GoFundMe description continued. “Brent made the decision to break the dreaded fourth wall and quickly went from spectator to hero. Brentrick, as we lovingly call him, however, was always our hero.”

Pienaar, for his part, shared an Instagram tribute to Freeburg earlier this week.

“Some people leave an impact on your life that you can never repay. Brent is one of those people for me,” he captioned a video uploaded on Tuesday, February 25. “I just heard that he’s suffered a stroke, and it’s a tough thing to process when someone who’s given you so much is now facing their own battle. If you have a moment, please keep him in your thoughts. Wishing him strength, healing, and a full recovery.”

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Along with the overview, MacMurchy has continued to update the webpage daily with the status of Freeburg’s health.

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“Today has been a pretty low key day. Brent is still on the antibiotics, sedative and pain meds. His fever goes up and down, so he’s still on Tylenol,” the Thursday, February 27 update read. “Good thing is he did move his toes and squeeze his hand on command. Especially good with all the stuff he’s on. And yesterday’s cat scan showed no changes… which is good news too. Small steps.”

Rob Lowe Doesn't Get Why Nicole Kidman Was Called 'Brave' for Sex Scenes 

Rob Lowe Reacts to Nicole Kidman Being Called Brave for Sex Scenes
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Rob Lowe doesn’t understand why Nicole Kidman was called “brave” for starring in Babygirl sex scenes.

“Oh, they’re like, ‘It’s so brave. She’s so brave,’” Lowe, 60, said on the Thursday, February 27, episode of his “Literally!” podcast. “She’s brave because she has a sex scene? Like, that’s brave now. In our day, it was required. There was the ‘Page 73 Rule.’”

According to Lowe, a sex scene was “always” written on the 73rd page of a movie’s script.

“Like, you get a script and are like, ‘How gratuitous. Am I going to have to be naked in this? Let me check,’” he recalled. “You didn’t have to read the whole script. You just went to page 73 because of that mid-second act. What do you do in that mid-second act, which is notoriously the toughest sledding in storytelling? I know, they Blue Lagoon it [and] be with each other on a moonlit night. But, now it’s so brave.”

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Lowe and podcast guest Kristin Davis then mused how much “things have changed” in the industry since their respective early days as actors in Hollywood.

“I always feel, like, out of chaos comes opportunity,” Lowe said. “My attitude is always you make the most of it [and] disruption is actually a great place to build new things. If you can be one of the nimble ones and one of the forward-thinking ones, not entrenched and not trying to recreate yesterday, but try to understand tomorrow, it’s your time.”

Kidman, 57, had starred in 2024’s Babygirl, a psychosexual drama featuring an illicit age-gap romance between her and Harris Dickinson’s characters.

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“A lot of times women are discarded at a certain period of their career as a sexual being. So, it was really beautiful to be seen in this way,” Kidman told The Hollywood Reporter in December 2024. “From the minute I read it, I was like, ‘Yeah, this is a voice I haven’t seen, this is a place that I haven’t been, I don’t think audiences have been.’ My character has reached a stage where she’s got all this power, but she’s not sure who she is, what she wants, what she desires, even though she seems to have it all. And I think that’s really relatable.”

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Lowe, for his part, has acted in similarly promiscuous projects that did not yield the same praise as Babygirl.

Kim Cattrell and I did a movie called Masquerade together,” he recalled on Thursday’s episode. “I love that movie. It got good reviews, but the studio kind of dumped it because they thought it was too sexy. It was pretty gratuitous … nobody has sex scenes in movies anymore.”

'Love Is Blind' Couples Have Been Candid About Finances and Prenups

Love Is Blind Cast Get Candid About Finances and Prenups
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After Love Is Blind cast members get engaged sight unseen, they have to figure out many logistics — like finances.

During season 3, Alexa and Brennon Lemieux hit it off both in and out of the pods. Once they left the blind dating experiment, Alexa wanted the pair to sign a prenuptial agreement ahead of their wedding day.

“I definitely want to do a prenup as well,” Alexa said during a season 3 chat with her soon-to-be spouse, noting her goal is to never worry about finances.

Brennon took Alexa’s wishes in stride, joking that she “clearly has more money” and had no issues agreeing to the contract.

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“You wanna write it? Just put whatever you want in that contract and it’s fine. I’ll sign it,” he said. “My job is not my life. I wanna be, like, the coach of my kids. … I want to be involved in their lives for everything, and just like the thing with family dinner. We always sit down as a family whether we’re talking or not, but we always sit down [together].”

Scroll down to revisit the Love Is Blind stars’ candid conversations about money, joint accounts and prenups:

Amber Pike and Matt Barnett (Season 1)

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Once Amber and Barnett got engaged, she revealed she had a significant student loan debt from her college tuition that she was working to pay off.

“I’m super glad to clarify that Matt’s not paying for my debt,” Amber said at the reunion. “I’ve kind of already started, but I don’t want to jinx anything.”

Speaking with Refinery29 after the season aired in 2020, Amber detailed her financial plans.

“I have been taking some steps towards establishing a new career for myself and will be taking a test for my certifications very soon,” she told the outlet. “With all of the backlash on social media that people have from their misconceptions about my work ethic, I will be keeping any other information about that to myself. This career move could be a great thing for me and Barnett and I wouldn’t want to risk jeopardizing that.”

At the time, Barnett confirmed that they did not sign a prenup.

Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton (Season 1)

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Lauren and Cameron were also upfront about salaries and finances.

“Well, before we got married when we were filming the show, one of the things that we talked about was money, bills and salaries,” she told Brides in August 2020. “At the time, Cam was heavy into his corporate artificial intelligence work and I was a freelance artist, so, of course, our salaries were a little different back then. But, I don’t feel like it’s something to hide. We’re married. We work together a lot. Even when we do separate jobs sometimes, we share. It’s not a secret with us.”

They eventually set up a joint bank account ahead of their first anniversary, which they use to cover bills and other house expenses.

“The idea behind the joint account was to create an account where we could pay for our bills, our mortgage, utilities, groceries, home improvement projects and everything we share together,” Cameron explained to the wedding magazine. “We just felt like it made sense to contribute to that equally and because we’re living together and work as a team, especially now because we’re doing more work together.”

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Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen (Season 2)

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After Natalie and Shayne returned to their normal lives in Chicago, she was ready to purchase a house together.

“We need to sit down and look at our finances because I don’t do that at all, which is probably not smart,” he said. “Where I spend my money is on food [and] over, probably $2,000 or so [a month].”

Natalie, a consultant, then informed the realtor that they needed to be “aligned” on their financial milestones and budgets and was shocked to hear that Shayne didn’t “believe” in a 401K retirement account.

“I take risks a lot with that kind of stuff,” Shayne explained. “I guess that’s where we’re different. I like taking risks. We can’t just live a normal life, where we buy a house and put money in our 401Ks.”

According to Natalie, she would have been “a little bit scared” by Shayne’s adventurous spirit if she wasn’t already in a “good financial place.”

They ultimately split ahead of their would-be wedding day.

Alexa and Brennon Lemieux (Season 3)

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Alexa and Brennon actually didn’t end up signing a prenup by the time they got married.

“We never had one. I also never asked for one,” she said in a December 2022 Instagram Story Q&A. “It’s something that Brennon brought up and asked about getting one to protect me. It’s just something I wasn’t interested in doing. It’s absolutely OK, it’s just not something I personally wanted.”

Stacey Snyder and Izzy Zapata (Season 5)

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One of Stacey’s biggest concerns about her relationship with Izzy was that he had a low credit score. While she ultimately said “no” on their wedding day, hours earlier, he tried to rectify the situation.

“Obviously, seeing it was a concern, the day before the wedding, I got a financial advisor,” Izzy said on an October 2023 episode of the “Viall Files” podcast. “I was like, ‘[This is] another obstacle, like, I’m gonna fix it,’ and that’s what I tried to do.”

He added, “She even had this jacket made with my last name, like, she was excited, and then that finance conversation came up and she felt like I completely blindsided her. … We sat and talked it out and she was very uncomfortable with, like, [what I told her]. I [said] I didn’t have any debt, my student loans were paid off [and] I told her I was on a 1099 [tax form] because I switched over and I was doing insurance at the time, and she was like, ‘You’re on a 1099 instead of a W-2?’”

According to Izzy, Stacy was allegedly nervous about “the lack of stability” of a 1099 — which consultants frequently use — since it doesn’t include benefits.

“That kind of threw me for a loop,” he explained at the time. “Like, damn, I didn’t realize. … [I said that] the only thing bad is that I have bad credit [because] I got cards when I was 18 or 19, f—ed it up and my credit was bad.”

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AD Smith and Clay Gravesande (Season 7)

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When Clay broke up with AD on their wedding day, he blamed it on allegedly not knowing details about her finances. She later called it “a reach” during a March 2024 appearance on the “Relations— with Kamie Crawford” podcast.

“When I got scouted [for Love Is Blind], I was like, ‘I want this,’ so I prepared for this like an adult would,” AD said during the podcast appearance. “I’m also a realtor. If you know anything about real estate, you make your own hours [and] your own schedule, you do your own thing and, then, I worked in a nightclub that was owned by my ex. [Clay] knew all of this.”

Per AD, she also told Clay that her finances were “good” since she had set herself up before joining the dating show, which included leaving her club gig.

“You set yourself to fully dive into the experiment,” she stressed. “I’ve been well-kept and I feel like I shouldn’t have to explain that. … You could have asked, but he never asked to see my finances or anything really. He was just like, ‘I don’t know how you can do this and I can’t,’ but the whole time, he had drama with work and he didn’t set himself up.”

Virginia Miller and Devin Buckley (Season 8)

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After leaving the pods and settling back into reality in Minnesota, Virginia told Devin that she wanted a prenup before they got married.

“I think I would be most comfortable with just, like, having separate accounts, even like a prenup,” Virginia, who has aspirations to become a millionaire through investments, said. “I think we can work out the details. Obviously, in divorce, I feel like the worst possible thing happened [was] you got divorced. [The best-case] scenario is people leave what they came with and figuring out how to split assets before it becomes a thing.”

Love Is Blind's Lauren Is Mad All Over Again Watching Her Breakup From Dave

Love Is Blind season 8 star Lauren O’Brien was just as frustrated as the viewers watching back her relationship with — and breakup from — Dave Bettenburg.

“There was definitely an element of sadness, but I do feel like you see the moment that I shift — when he starts to get mad at me and mad at my family,” Lauren, 31, told Us Weekly in an exclusive interview about the breakup scene. “The anger that came from him, I was done. I immediately knew we’re never getting past this. My husband would not speak to me like this. I hope that that comes across clear.”

Lauren said that is how she’s felt rewatching their entire relationship, which took a quick turn when Dave learned that he had mutual friends with a man who Lauren hooked up with leading up to the experiment.

“It is heartbreaking to watch this back and relive a lot of the disappointments that I had felt throughout the ending of our relationship, but the minute that that was how he chose to speak to me, I was mad again,” Lauren added.

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Fans have been confused about how much Dave has fixated on Lauren’s ex — who she calls a “friend with benefits” — hypothesizing that Dave was harping on the situation to get her to be the one to end things. Lauren told Us that she agrees with the theory.

“You see this come up with Molly too — he wants Molly to be the one to put the nail in the coffin and I don’t think he knew how to effectively problem solve things,” Lauren said of Dave’s pod connection with Molly Mullaney. “[He’d say], ‘’It’s my dad, or it’s this guy,’ it’s his friends, or it’s his sister. Like, there’s so many other people that are causing the downfall of this relationship and not him.”

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Dave’s sister was another major point of contention in their relationship. After making it clear in the pods that his sister might be hard to win over because she didn’t fully support her brother going on the reality TV show, Dave made it impossible for Lauren and his sibling (or any of his family) to meet her.

“With all of the noise happening and all of the conversations happening, I think she was just like, ‘I don’t wanna be part of this.’ I think his sister was making these decisions based on what Dave was telling her and how Dave was viewing our relationship at the time,” Lauren said. “So I don’t think he really tried to make that happen. I think his sister was being a protective older sister who wanted the best for him and was basing her decisions on what her brother was telling her.”

Lauren revealed on the show that she wrote a letter for Dave’s sister — which he never gave her.

Love Is Blind’s Dave Recalls Honduras Trip With Lauren Before Ex Drama

“[In the letter], I talked about Dave and I’s story and how crazy it is and things that I loved about him and I just wanted to normalize us,” she told Us. “I just want it to be like, ‘I’m normal. We’re normal. This is a crazy situation that we’re in, but I’d love a relationship with you.’”

Lauren and Dave’s breakup went down before the scheduled weddings. The pair were arguing at a bowling alley when they decided to go somewhere to talk. While Us assumed they were going home, they ended up … in a movie theater.

Love Is Blinds Lauren Talks Dave His Sister His Lack of Effort and That Movie Theater Breakup
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“[We were at this] retro bowling alley and right next door is a little theater and it was, like, closed down. But it was so funny because we’re having this serious conversation and a couple of times —there must have been like an older group out at their little bowling league — a couple people walked in and they were like, ‘Is this where this event is?’ And our producer had to run in and I’m like, like, crying and our producer had to be like, ‘Please leave,’” she recalled with a laugh.

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Less than 24 hours after the split, the twosome saw each other at a cast snow tubing event.

“Timing wise that was tough,” Lauren told Us. “I felt very emotionally drained. We had broken up within 24 hours [of the outing]. It was fresh. Dave and I ending this relationship was very sad, but I had gotten so close with the other couples and I was sad that I couldn’t support them throughout the rest of their process. I knew what was coming and I just was excited to see them and check in and make sure they were good too.”

During the get-together, Dave did approach Lauren.

“There was an element of me being like, ‘I’ve been waiting weeks for you to say this.’ But I remember thinking, ‘I don’t fully believe this,’” she said of Dave’s semi-apology. “ I think he shut down [during the experiment] and you see me say that at the group hang. I say, ‘I’ve been giving 150 percent, you’ve given me nothing.’”

Fans also saw Molly come fiercely to Lauren’s defense after sitting down with Dave.

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“She killed it. She said to Dave what I think the world has been thinking,” Lauren said of watching that scene. “We have talked, obviously, throughout the last year and I knew that she supported me. [But] I had no idea that she, like, was so on my team. I was so impressed by her.”

Previously, Molly had run into Dave at a bar during the experiment. “I honestly wasn’t super worried at all,” Lauren told Us of the exes running into each other at the time. “My friend Sara also ran into them and had conversations with Dave and if there was anything big I needed to hear, Sara would tell me. And I love Molly and I trusted Molly and I wasn’t about to immediately jump to the conclusion of ‘Oh my gosh, Molly and Dave are gonna talk and then I’ll just be out of the picture.’ I really did not go there.”

Overall, Lauren feels an “element of sadness” about her failed engagement, but is happy she didn’t walk down the aisle.

“I got to choose an engagement ring that I love — that would be my vision for my ring. And that was taken from me in this engagement. I am thankful that I didn’t try on a wedding dress. I mean, my friends and family had Airbnbs and planes booked and I’m glad that that did not come to a head.”

When asked if she had any lingering questions for her ex, Lauren concluded, “I don’t have any questions right now. I don’t need any clarity or closure from Dave.”

The final episode of Love Is Blind premieres Friday, March 7, with the reunion dropping Sunday, March 9.

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Angelina Jolie 'Hasn't Sworn off Men' After Brad Pitt Divorce: Source

Angelina Jolie’s divorce from Brad Pitt may be finalized, but the actress isn’t interested in jumping into a new relationship anytime soon.

“It’s hard for her to trust men after what she went through with Brad,” a source exclusively shares in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “She hasn’t sworn off men, but she’s not looking for anything serious right now.”

The insider notes that Jolie, 49, “doesn’t think she’ll ever get over the trauma” of her relationship with Pitt, 61. “She’s not looking for love right now,” the source says, adding that Jolie currently feels “fulfilled.”

Jolie, the insider tells Us, is “content with her children and life.” (The Oscar winner shares her six kids — Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16, with Pitt.)

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For now, Jolie is busy enjoying time with her kids in the Big Apple by attending art exhibits and Broadway shows. “Angie has been spending more time in NYC, working on her fashion brand [Atelier Jolie] and expanding her humanitarian projects,” says the source.

Jolie and Pitt built their large brood after falling in love on the set of 2005’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The two were together for more than a decade before officially tying the knot in August 2014. Two years later, however, Jolie filed for divorce.

Angelina Jolie Hasnt Sworn off Men After Brad Pitt Divorce
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“This decision was made for the health of the family,” her rep told Us in a September 2016 statement. “She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family be given their privacy during this difficult time.”

Amid their split, Pitt was investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Children after Jolie claimed he was physically and emotionally abusive toward her and their kids during a 2016 flight from France to California. Pitt, who denied his ex’s allegations, was cleared of any wrongdoing and didn’t face any charges.

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Though the former spouses were declared legally single in 2019, they were locked in legal drama over custody issues and their French winery, Château Miraval, for several years. After eight years of ups and downs, the two finalized their divorce in December 2024.

“More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family,” Jolie’s lawyer, James Simon, told Us in a statement. “This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.” (Pitt’s rep declined to comment at the time.)

Angelina Jolie Hasnt Sworn off Men After Brad Pitt Divorce
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Since finalizing their split, Jolie has stepped out at several public events with Zahara, including the Palm Springs International Film Awards and the 2025 Golden Globes last month.

Pitt, meanwhile, has been enjoying life with his girlfriend of two years, Ines de Ramon. “Brad wants to get his life [back] on track and put this behind him,” a separate source exclusively shared in an Us cover story last month. “He can start over again.”

For more on Jolie, watch the video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

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Why Mark Consuelos Uses His Kids’ Bathrooms After They Moved Out

Mark Consuelos and his wife, Kelly Ripa, are enjoying being empty-nesters — perhaps a bit too much.

“It’s great,” Consuelos, 53, said during the Thursday, February 27, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! alongside his wife, 54. “Their [rooms] are pretty much precisely how they left them, but I’ve been going around and using their bathrooms.”

Consuelos and Ripa, who have been married since 1996, are parents to sons Michael, 27, and Joaquin, 22, as well as daughter Lola, 23.

According to Consuelos, he has a specific reason for using their private commodes.

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“Well, because we paid for the house and I’ve never sat there,” the actor explained. “I wanted to sit there.”

Ripa, for her part, is on board with her spouse’s quest for separate bathrooms.

“I, for one, am thankful,” she joked on Thursday’s episode. “That’s why we get along!”

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The married Live With Kelly and Mark cohosts are based in New York City, where they host their eponymous daytime talk show. They also raised Michael, Lola and Joaquin in the Big Apple before they each left home upon respective high school and college graduations.

“I don’t want to sound morbid, but they’ll have to carry me out of here feet-first because I have gotten good and comfortable in this house,” Ripa jokingly told Architectural Digest in December 2024 of the couple’s dream townhouse. “[When I first saw the house], I was like, ‘It’s perfect, just hand me my toothbrush.’”

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Consuelos, however, needed more convincing.

“We needed a place for all the scooters, bikes and sports equipment,” he noted to AD.

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After Consuelos and Ripa renovated the property — including adding a cigar room for the Riverdale alum — it was finally move-in ready.

“I really feel at home here,” Consuelos stressed to the design magazine, noting that the wall outside the primary bedroom also features tributes to the now-adult children. “Those are our kids’ eyes [hanging up as artwork]. They don’t live here anymore, so when we leave our bedroom, it feels like they’re still with us.”

According to Ripa, she “could stare at [the] kids’ eyes forever” before revealing how she and Consuelos manage being in the house without Michael, Joaquin and Lola’s constant presence.

“I feel like you and I live well together,” she added to AD. “[Sharing a closet and bathroom has] also forced us to be very diligent about what we buy, wearing what we have and not being wasteful. It keeps you honest.”

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King Charles III Invites Trump to U.K. for ‘Unprecedented’ State Visit

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King Charles III has invited President Donald Trump to the U.K. for a “historic second state visit.”

Donald Trump, 78, was presented with the invitation from the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on behalf of King Charles, 76, during a press conference at the White House on Thursday, February 27.

Starmer, 62, told Trump that the invitation was “unprecedented” and “really special” because it “has never happened before,” The Times of London reported.

In the letter, which Trump showed to the cameras, the king suggested that Trump take an informal visit to Balmoral Castle or Dumfries House in Scotland, where they would plan the next official state visit, The Times reported.

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The outlet added that Charles suggested Trump’s visit could coincide with the president’s trip to his Turnberry golf course in the west of Scotland.

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“There is much on both estates which I think you might find interesting and enjoy — particularly as my foundation at Dumfries House provides hospitality skills training for young people who often end up as staff in your own establishments,” Charles wrote, according to The Times.

“Quite apart from this presenting an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest, it would also offer a valuable chance to plan a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom. As you will know, this is unprecedented by a U.S. president,” the king added. “That is why I would find it helpful for us to discuss, together, a range of options.”

The king added that he recalled Trump’s previous visit to the U.K. “with great fondness,” the publication wrote.

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“Yes,” Trump responded. “We look forward to being there and honoring the king and honoring your country,” he said, adding that the king is “a great gentleman.”

Trump previously spent time with the royal family during a 2019 state visit hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

During the trip, the president and First Lady Melania Trump spent time at Buckingham Palace and enjoyed a state banquet with Elizabeth II, Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.

Speaking about the 2019 visit on Fox & Friends, Trump said he was told by palace officials that Elizabeth II “hadn’t had so much fun in 25 years.”

“We had a great relationship, and I had a great relationship with Charles, and honestly I have a very good relationship with a lot of the foreign leaders,” Trump added.

Buckingham Palace did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment.

Millie Bobby Brown Hits Back at Criticism That She Looks Older Than 21

Millie Bobby Brown Hits Back at Criticism That She Looks Older Than 21
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Millie Bobby Brown is not here for the criticism over her new look.

The actress, 21, took to Instagram on Thursday, February 27, to hit back at social media users who criticized her recent appearances at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, February 23, and the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie, The Electric State.

Brown walked the red carpet Monday, February 24, sporting a blonde updo and a metallic gown with delicate embroidery and dramatic draping. However, as pictures flooded the internet, some people criticized the Stranger Things star’s hairstyle and sartorial choices. (“Literally had to double check it was her who turned 21 the other day and not 40,” read one X post, commenting on Brown’s SAG Awards red carpet look.)

Amid the social media storm, British Vogue writer Morgan Fargo came to Brown’s defense Thursday, penning an opinion piece for the outlet headlined, “No One Cares How Old You Think Millie Bobby Brown Looks.”

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It seems the headline resonated with Brown, who shared the article via her Instagram Story on Thursday and simply wrote, “Thank you.”

The Enola Holmes actress also made headlines Monday night when she corrected a photographer who referred to her husband, Jake Bongiovi, 22, as her “boyfriend.”

 Millie Bobby Brown Hits Back at Criticism That She Looks Older Than 21
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“He’s not my boyfriend,” Brown can be heard correcting the photographer in video footage shared via X by The Hollywood Reporter. In the vid, Brown can be seen posing for solo photos on the red carpet and then gestures for Bongiovi to join her.

Brown and Bongiovi tied the knot in May 2024, as confirmed by Bongiovi’s dad, rocker Jon Bon Jovi.

“They’re great, they’re absolutely fantastic, it was a very small family wedding and the bride looked gorgeous and Jake is happy as can be,” he said on BBC’s The One Show.

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Brown previously opened up about how she and Bongiovi first met, revealing that they first connected on Instagram, instantly hitting it off from their initial conversation.

“I was curious about him and wanted to learn more,” she told The Sunday Times in August 2023. “From our very first chat, I knew he was going to play a significant role in my life. After we met, it was clear we never wanted to be apart.”

RHOP's Wendy Osefo 'Shocked' by Karen Huger's Prison Sentencing

RHOP's Wendy Osefo 'Shocked' by Karen Huger's Prison Sentencing
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The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Wendy Osefo is sharing her reaction to costar Karen Huger’s sentencing.

“I was definitely shocked, but I’m just keeping her in my prayers because I’m sure it’s a very difficult time for her,” Osefo, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 27.

On Wednesday, February 26, Huger, 61, was sentenced to two years in jail with one year suspended stemming from a DUI incident in March 2024. The self-proclaimed “Grande Dame” of Potomac will face one year in incarceration. She was ordered to report directly to police custody following Wednesday’s sentencing.

“You were filled to the gills with alcohol,” the judge told Huger, per Fox 5 DC.

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After being involved in a March 2024 car accident, Huger was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle.

In December 2024, Huger was found guilty on nearly all charges. (She was found not guilty of recklessly driving.)

“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Huger’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, told People in a statement at the time. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”

Also on Thursday, RHOP costar Ashley Darby, 36, said she “cried like a baby” after learning of Huger’s sentencing.

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“I really do encourage everyone to keep Karen in your prayers,” Darby, 36, shared on the Thursday episode of The Tamron Hall Show. “I really care about her and I learned this on the train coming here today.”

Meanwhile, Gizelle Bryant — who helped launch the Bravo show with Huger and Darby in 2016 — said she was “shook” to learn her costar would be spending time behind bars.

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“I do not have her wigs. I am concerned,” Bryant, 54, said during her Gizelle 21 Shady Questions Live at City Winery event on Wednesday. “In all seriousness, I am concerned for her safety. Karen ain’t cut out for jail. I pray that she’s OK and that the Lord is with her.”

During the event, Bryant also said she would “absolutely visit” Huger before revealing what she texted Andy Cohen about the case.

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“We’re both giving our feedback on it,” she said. “One of the last things he said to me is, ‘When this show started nine seasons ago, never in my wildest dreams would I think that any of the ladies would be going to jail for five minutes — let alone a year.’”

With reporting by Mariel Turner.

Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy's Preliminary Autopsies Show No 'External Trauma'

Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy's Preliminary Autopsies Show No 'External Trauma'
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Preliminary autopsies conducted on the bodies of the late Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, showed no signs of “external trauma to either individual.”

The Oscar winner and his wife were examined by the Santa Fe, New Mexico, medical investigator’s office Thursday, February 27, after they were found dead at their Santa Fe home a day earlier.

In a news release obtained by CNN and People, the sheriff’s office said Thursday that the couple’s causes of death has yet to be determined. “This remains an open investigation,” the department said, noting that official autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending.

The sheriff’s office also noted that carbon monoxide and toxicology tests have been requested for both Hackman and Arakawa, per CNN.

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Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza reiterated in Thursday’s news release that there were “no apparent signs of foul play” in the deaths, but said the circumstances were “unusual.” (An initial statement from the sheriff’s office, obtained by Us Weekly, said that “foul play is not suspected as a factor” in the deaths.”)

Us Weekly has reached out to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department for comment.

Earlier Thursday, a Santa Fe detective deemed the circumstances of the couple’s death to be “suspicious” in an affidavit to obtain a search warrant.

The detective wrote that the circumstances were “suspicious enough” to “require a thorough search and investigation because the reporting party found the front door of the residence unsecured and opened, deputies observed a healthy dog running loose on the property, another healthy dog near the deceased female, a deceased dog laying 10-15 feet from the deceased female in a closet of the bathroom, the heater being moved, the pill bottle being opened and pills scattered next to the female, the male decedent being located in a separate room of the residence, and no obvious signs of a gas leak.”

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The bodies of Hackman and his wife were discovered, along with one of their three dogs, on Wednesday, February 26. The affidavit noted that Arakawa displayed signs of “mummification” and “bloating,” suggesting that she may have been dead for some time before being discovered.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the couple’s deaths in a statement to Us on Thursday.

“On February 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased,” the statement said.

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“Foul play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time, however, [the] exact cause of death has not been determined. This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office,” the statement continued.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy. He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa,” Hackman’s daughters and granddaughter told Us in a statement Thursday. “We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss.”

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