Love Island USAstar Austin Shepard is clearing the air after returning home from the Fiji villa.
Austin, 26, answered a series of fan-submitted questions on his Instagram Stories on Friday, July 14, including one from a social media user who asked whether he was a “racist bigot.”
“I’m going to give this attention only one time because this is, like, crazy,” Austin said in a Friday video. “Are you f***ing dumb? Like, honestly, are you dumb? Do you not think?”
Austin appeared to deny the accusations, citing one of his tattoos as further proof.
“I have a Black woman tatted on my side,” he quipped. “Use your head.”
Austin was one of the OG Islanders on season 7 of Peacock’s Love Island USA. He was dumped earlier this week alongside contestants Andreina Santos, TJ Palma, Gracyn Blackmore and Jaden Duggar.
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Earlier this season, cast member Yulissa Escober was removed from the villa when past racially insensitive posts she made resurfaced online. (Yulissa, 27, has since apologized for her comments.)
“I wasn’t dragged out in the dark. I walked out in broad daylight head high, lashes on,” Yulissa said in a Thursday, July 3, TikTok video. “I did not wake up in the middle of the night. They didn’t drag my ass out of bed. I was actually just getting comfortable and just coming out of my shell because initially I was kind of timid and shy. I was upset that I got pulled out on that day because I was like, ‘Damn, I was just starting to have fun.’”
According to Yulissa, a producer later asked to speak off-camera.
“I had gotten called to the front and then I met one of the producers and they asked me to take my mic off. I figured something serious was kind of happening,” she recalled. “I honestly got scared. I thought something happened with a family member or something. They didn’t really tell me anything. They just said that a video resurfaced on the internet and it’s not looking too good. I didn’t really know what video or what I was saying or what I did.”
Yulissa’s exit was subtly addressed by narrator Iain Stirling, who briefly mentioned that she had “left the villa” but did not further explain the situation. Cast members also weren’t given full details.
“They personally never told me anything. They never told us in the villa,” Jeremiah Brown said during a Monday, June 30, episode of the “Speedy Morman” podcast. “They said she left for personal reasons — I can say that. I found out later after getting my phone back that it was because of whatever happened.”
Love Island USA airs daily, except for Wednesdays, on Peacock.
Julian McMahon’s ex-wife Brooke Burns has broken her silence after his death at age 56.
“Rest in Peace,” Burns, 47, captioned a Saturday, July 5, Instagram photo of the late Charmed star posing with exes’ daughter, Madison. Burns also added a broken-hearted emoji to her upload.
Several Hollywood stars offered Burns and Madison, 25, support in the comments section.
“I’m praying for you and Maddy as you and her especially grieve this out. ,” Hallmark actor Kristoffer Polaha shared.
Radio host Ellen K, for her part, added, “Sending you our love and prayers.”
McMahon, who was married to Burns from 1999 to 2001, died earlier this month after privately battling an undisclosed type of cancer.
“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 McMahon, said in a Friday, July 4, 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.”
Kelly added, “We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”
Julian — best known for his roles on Charmed, Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted, Marvel’s Runaways and the Fantastic Four movies — is survived by Kelly, whom he married in 2014, and his daughter. (The late Australian actor was also briefly married to Dannii Minogue from 1994 to 1995.)
“Taught my first yoga class today at @ahanayoga!! I guess dreams do come true ,” Madison wrote via Instagram in March.
In the comments section, Julian replied, “Your awesome!!!!!”
Madison, however, seemingly didn’t mind her father’s grammatical mistake.
“No, YOU’RE awesome,” she responded.
In the years preceding his death, Julian had also been candid about his legacy and livelihood.
“To be honest, I think it’s all been bit of an ‘aha’ moment. I think this kind of thing that’s happened since the [COVID-19] pandemic and since the shutdown and since our change in life and lifestyle and the way that we think and feel,” Julian said during a 2023 interview with Kara Mayer Robinson on her “Really Famous” YouTube series. “We really recognize how important it is on this journey of life to be enjoying ourselves, to be happy.”
He added, “I’m talking [to be] really honestly and truthfully be joy-filled and happy and thoughtful. I think that’s constantly evolving, and I think it’s also about figuring out how you want to spend your time.”
Amanda Knox is finally getting to share her side of the story about being accused of roomate Meredith Kercher’s murder in Hulu’s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.
Knox made headlines in 2007 when she was accused of murdering her roommate Kercher while they were studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. Knox was sentenced to 26 years in prison after she and then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were both convicted of the crime despite a lack of evidence.
An appellate court later found the former couple not guilty in 2011, but they were again found guilty three years later during a retrial. The Italian supreme court cleared Knox of Kercher’s murder in 2015, and she was exonerated.
Ivorian migrant Rudy Guede was sentenced in 2008 to 30 years in prison for Kercher’s murder after his DNA was identified at the crime scene. His sentence was later reduced, and he was released from prison in November 2021.
Amid the public interest in the case, Knox’s experience was told in various scripted and unscripted projects, but she usually wasn’t involved. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox made Knox feel “gratitude” for the chance to be involved.
“It really comes down to this idea of do I have a voice and does my voice matter in how a story is told? That is what Hulu has recognized, and they’re taking a chance on that to say, ‘Yes, actually the subject does have a perspective that is valuable and that matters,’” she exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2025. “And we don’t have to pretend that this world is full of objective screenwriters who are not bringing their own stuff to the project. I think that that’s a really interesting experiment that is being made right now.”
Knox continued: “And of course, I’m really honored to work alongside Monica [Lewinsky], who is my mentor. She’s executive producing as well. I can’t speak a lot about it yet because we’re still in production. But I’ll just say that it is another manifestation of me having the opportunity to be recognized as someone who has a valuable perspective.”
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is an eight-episode series that will chronicle the period after Knox was wrongfully accused, her time in prison and her journey to freedom. Margaret Qualley was originally set to play Knox in Hulu’s scripted series, but she exited the project and Grace Van Patten replaced her.
Keep scrolling for everything to know about the highly anticipated scripted true crime series:
What Is ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ About?
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According to the official synopsis, Hulu’s limited series is inspired by the story of how Knox “was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free.”
When Will the Series Be Released on Hulu?
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox premieres with two episodes on August 20, 2025, followed by new episodes weekly.
Who Makes Up the Cast of ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’?
In addition to Patten, the show also stars Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei. Grace’s sister, Anna Van Patten, joined her on set in the role of Knox’s sister.
Created by This Is Us’ KJ Steinberg, the project is executive produced by Knox and her husband, Chris Robinson as well as Monica Lewinsky and Michael Uppendah.
What Has Amanda Knox Said About How ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ Tells Her Story?
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“I’ll say that Grace is f***ing amazing. That’s what I will say,” Knox teased to Us. “I’m in a very, very privileged position as someone who is a subject of a story. Typically someone in my position — the subject — doesn’t get to be an executive producer of their own show.”
Has Meredith Kercher’s Family Reacted to the Series?
Kercher’s loved ones haven’t spoken out about The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. Before its release, both of Kercher’s parents died, and Knox revealed to Us where she stands with the rest of Kercher’s family.
“Both of her parents have passed. Her mother had a heart condition, even back then. I remember one of the things Meredith told me was that she was in very, very frequent contact with her mom because she had a heart condition, and there were concerns about her health,” Knox recalled to Us. “So she eventually passed because of that condition — but then, also, her father very tragically died. All of a sudden, he was walking around his neighborhood and got hit by a car.”
Knox acknowledged how Kercher’s family have faced even more tragedy since the exchange student’s death, adding, “The remaining part of her family is her two brothers and sister. I have no idea what her brothers think about me. I do know that her sister has spoken very publicly about her regrets that Meredith has been lost in all of this story.”
Is This the 1st Project That Amanda Knox Been Involved In?
Knox has written several books about her experience, but she hasn’t participated in every movie and TV show about the murder. Knox took part in Netflix’s 2016 doc Amanda Knox and wrote Waiting to Be Heard and Free: My Search for Meaning before The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.
“Writing has always been therapeutic for me. So I’ve been writing this book for many, many years. Some of the things that I incorporated into it were from pieces that I wrote ages ago — and all of them were about processing various aspects of this experience that I went through and trying to understand what they meant — if they meant anything,” Knox shared with Us. “All of these things and how they connected is the really beautiful takeaway for me writing this. It was me realizing the relationships that I have with people after feeling so ostracized and singled out.”
Ginny & Georgia fans have watched the cast change on and off screen since the series premiered on Netflix in 2021.
Ginny & Georgia — which stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Raymond Ablack and Scott Porter — follows a young single mother who moves her family to Wellsbury, Massachusetts, after running away from her past.
Despite quickly finding success on Netflix, Ginny & Georgia has faced production struggles after the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Season 2 wrapped up filming in early 2022, but filming on the third installment started two years later. Season 3 premiered in 2025 and production is currently in the works on the next selection of episodes.
“Between season 2 ending and season 3 beginning, nothing really changed or shifted. I would just say that the season was really fleshed out once we had the writers room up and running. I knew what the tentpoles were going to be,” creator Sara Lampert exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2025. “When we wrote season 2, there [were] certain things we planned all the way back from season 1. Now there are certain other things that we planned from season 2.”
She continued: “But when you’re in the writers room is when you really [expand on the story]. Nothing really shifted between the wait of seasons 2 and 3, but once the writers room was up and cooking for season 3 — knowing that we had a season 4 changed how we approached this season.”
While viewers await season 4 of Ginny & Georgia, there are other projects that the cast has explored in their freetime. Keep scrolling to see what the Ginny & Georgia stars have been up to since the show blew up:
Since playing Georgia, Howey appeared in movies such as Plus One, Dear Santa and Kinda Pregnant. Off screen, Howey married Matt Ziering in 2021 and they welcomed their daughter two years later.
The child star, who portrays Austin, has appeared in Back to the Outback, Curve Bro's Parents Gets Arrested and Executed: The Movie and Unsung Hero when not filming Ginny & Georgia. La Torraca has also scored roles in La Brea, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan and Chicago Med.
In addition to her role as Ellen, Robertson might look familiar because of her starring role as Jocelyn Schitt in the hit sitcom Schitt's Creek. Robertson has since booked TV films such as Single All the Way, Hello, Goodbye, And Everything In Between, In Merry Measure and Crawlspace.
On the small screen, Robertson has been the host of The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down. She has one child, a daughter born in 2010, from a previous marriage.
When Mallard isn’t stealing scenes as Marcus in Ginny & Georgia, he has booked roles on Locke & Key, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Turtles All the Way Down and the upcoming miniseries Goolagong.
Before he was Mayor Paul, Porter was Jason Street in Friday Night Lights and George Tucker in Hart of Dixie. In addition to Ginny & Georgia, Porter has been booked and busy with Lucifer, Up Here, The Masked Singer, Taking the Reins and doing voiceover work on Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition.
Porter shares two kids with wife Kelsey Mayfield.
When he isn’t stealing hearts as Joe, Ablack, another Degrassi alum, has appeared in Love in the Villa and Stay the Night. He has also booked roles in The Wedding Ring, Maid, Boyfriends of Christmas Past and Workin' Moms.
The actress is known for her role as Abby in Ginny & Georgia but she has also starred in The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story, Pretty Hard Cases and Ghosting With Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan. On the big screen, Douglas has been in The Walk, Lazareth, This Too Shall Pass and Clown in a Cornfield.
Clark — a third former Degrassi star — has filmed The Protector, Scared S***less and Pins & Needles since booking the role of Nora in Ginny & Georgia. She has also appeared in Hudson & Rex and Ezra.
Whether you knew them as “Jameron” or the cutesy “The Camberlakes,” chances are that, back in the day, you lapped up every detail about this quintessential early aughts celeb pairing. Justin Timberlake, now 44, and Cameron Diaz, now 52, may seem like a casual fling from the dim and distant past to Us now, but they were actually together for a long time and an awful lot went down between them. Let’s unearth the details …
How it Began
It started with a … burp?! At the 2003 Kids Choice Awards, Diaz, then 30, presented Timberlake, then a mere 22, with the, uh, coveted prize for “Best Burp.” She had won it herself two years previously, which proved to be a great ice breaker.
Both were single — actress Diaz had recently split from Jared Leto, while former NSync star Timberlake was about a year out of his relationship with Britney Spears — and so they hit it off.
A few weeks later, in May, they were spotted holding hands at a club in New York, and Jameron was officially born. Two of the hottest stars of the time, hooking up? Maybe even in love? Squeal!
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2003Robert Mora/Getty Images
How Long it Lasted
Almost four years! Crazy, right? While their relationship did have a few blips and rumored breakups during its course, they looked like they had a lot of fun together too, with Diaz regularly joining Timberlake on tour and them even appearing in an SNL skit together in 2005.
While there was a public obsession with their pretty modest eight year age gap — yup, an age gap that wouldn’t even raise an eyebrow if their genders were flipped — they seemed unbothered. “It’s not like this is the first time in the history of human relationships that people were drawn to one another because of who they are, not what age they are,” Diaz told W in 2004.
The age gap wasn’t the only controversy: both Timberlake and Diaz successfully sued British tabloids during their relationship, with the now defunct News of the World claiming Timberlake had cheated with model Lucy Clarkson in 2004 and, the following year, The Sun suggesting Diaz had had an affair with MTV producer Shane Nickerson.
It’s fair to say that, over those four years, they crammed a lot in and attracted a lot of headlines. But in January 2007, they split.
How it Ended
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2006James Devaney/WireImage
Back then, celebrities issued long, official statements about their breakups rather than just posting something mysterious on Instagram. After rumors of a rift started circulating, they confirmed it to the press: “It has always been our preference not to comment on the status of our relationship, but, out of respect for the time we’ve spent together, we feel compelled to do so now, in light of recent speculation and the number of inaccurate stories that are being reported by the media. We have, in fact, ended our romantic relationship, and have done so mutually and as friends, with continued love and respect for one another.”
The “inaccurate stories” they referred to concerned other women, including Scarlett Johansson, who appeared in Timberlake’s 2006 “What Goes Around Comes Around” music video. In an interview with Seventeen magazine at the time, Johannson denied speculation that Diaz was “jealous” of her. “We live in a world today where if two people are single – and one’s a guy and one’s a girl and they’re both famous – you’re going to be linked with somebody,” she said. “If it’s somebody one week, it’s going to be somebody else the next week. It’s either me or Jessica Biel.”
Ha. Well, sure enough, Timberlake’s next love interest was Biel, his now wife of 13 years (they share two sons: Silas, 10, and Phineas, 4). But the details of when and how they got together — and specifically, whether there may have been a slight overlap with Diaz — are a little blurry.
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2004Kevin Mazur/WireImage
A week after confirming their breakup, Diaz and Timberlake were spotted in tense discussions at Prince’s Golden Globes after party after he had been chatting to Biel. According to People, Timberlake slammed his fist down on a cabinet.
In the singer’s 2018 memoir, he recalled that he and Biel had been flirting for a while before that night. He wrote: “Then the Golden Globes came up, and that’s when we planned on seeing each other. We were both still seeing other people, keeping ourselves safe from getting hurt, from really putting ourselves out there. It took a bit for both of us to admit to ourselves that we were really, really into each other.”
What They Said About Each Other
These two were both known for their lack of interest in settling down — something they discussed in separate 2006 interviews with Ellen Degeneres. When the chat show host asked Timberlake if she should get a bridesmaid dress, he responded: “Know what? Go ahead and reserve one. The only thing is, you’ll have to stay the same size for the next 15 years.”
Diaz, too, later admitted on Ellen: “I’m a commitment-phobe. Don’t want to do it.”
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2003Vince Bucci/Getty Images
But it seems Timberlake just wasn’t The One: Diaz has now been married to Benji Madden since 2015, and became a mom to daughter Raddix in 2019 and son Cardinal in 2024.
What They Say Now
Despite the slightly tense ending, these two were quickly on friendly terms — which is lucky, because they ended up appearing in two movies together. Just a few months after their split, in summer 2007, they happily promoted Shrek The Third together. And in 2010 Diaz told Playboy: “We’re adults. Of course, we could work together. It’s been three years since we broke up. It’s all done … We’re friends.”
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2007Gareth Davies/Getty Images
In 2011’s Bad Teacher, they even shot a sex scene together, with Diaz telling Us Weekly, “It’s great. Justin and I have always had a good laugh together.” She added that Timberlake is “a genius comedian … he’s clearly talented. We went for the best person for the job, and it just so happened that it was him. And he delivers. He’s frickin’ weird in movies. He’s so bizarre and hilarious.”
Key Relationship Takeaways
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz in 2011Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Diaz put it best on the Bad Teacher promo trail: “Justin and I had a journey together, and we’ll continue to have a journey together,” she said. “Our relationship has changed over the years, and we’re okay with that.”
This classic early 21st century celebrity couple is ancient history now, and both are breezy enough to be mature about what went down between them. Diaz helped transform Timberlake from “Britney’s cheesy boyband ex” to global sex symbol, and Timberlake helped cement Diaz’s image as the fun, sexy older woman that every young guy dreamed of.
They were even more A-list as a unit than they were individually and ultimately, it was all a bit much: perhaps it’s no surprise that they’ve both settled down with slightly more low-key life partners.
Has your cleaning schedule taken a backseat to your summer plans? Juggling so much fun in so little time can make it hard to keep your house tidy, especially your floors. So if you’re always on the go, consider snagging this Kris Jenner-approved Shark robot vacuum to stay on top of things while you do, well, anything else.
On her quest for easy, breezy cleanliness, Jenner appeared in a video on Shark Home’s Instagram account last December. Set in an office, she talked on the phone while the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum went to work, picking up everything from food crumbs to feathers in hard-to-reach areas. “As the kids are saying, ‘she ate… no crumbs,'” Jenner joked. Right now, you can save up to $275 off the celeb-approved vacuum on Amazon right now.
This self-emptying vacuum will simplify your cleaning routine thanks to powerful cleaning and intuitive design. With clever sensors, the vacuum won’t knock into furniture or appliances that are in its way. Instead, the Shark will move around “obstacles” without getting stuck in the process.
Whether there are crumbs, hair or dirt that isn’t visible to the naked eye, this vacuum will get it. In fact, the robotic vacuum will use even more power to suction up the tiniest particles upon sensing them. Plus, this vacuum is smart enough to adjust to different types of flooring.
Along with removing dirt and particles from floors, the robot vacuum features a HEPA filter that removes virtually all the dust, allergens and pet hair in your home. Meanwhile, odor neutralizer gets rid of unpleasant smells from baby spit up or pet accidents, for example.
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“Perfect for dog hair,” one shopper titled their review. “This vacuum is such a step up from the old one,” they said. The shopper raved that the new model “does better” with detecting cliffs and moving around large objects on hardwood, tile floors and area rugs. According to the shopper, they use it “nearly every day.”
“I was really skeptical about a robot vacuum and held off for quite some time,” another fan shared. The shopper revealed that they use the vacuum daily due to pets and family members’ allergies. “This guy getting run every day really helps. I have to dust less and I love that it gets under our main couch.”
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In the latest issue of Us Weekly, on stands now, Miller shared a snapshot of what Cancers — including Pamela Anderson — can expect this year.
The actress (born July 1, 1967) has a Gemini rising, so she might feel like she’s on the verge of an exciting breakthrough. “It’s going to reach her very soon,” explained Miller, who told Us how Anderson’s fiery Aries moon placement lends to her entrepreneurial spirit. “I wouldn’t be surprised if she gets a [business proposal] that really intrigues her.”
Kevin Hart (born July 6, 1979) has the sign of passionate and action-driven Mars in his 10th house — a.k.a. the “house of fame” — so his career is “super important” to him. “He’s going into his Emerald Year,” Miller said, which means success and abundance will continue to follow the comedian. “He’ll just get more and more offers.”
Selena Gomez might also be cashing in. Born July 22, 1992, Gomez has natal Jupiter in her “house of money” — a rare but advantageous placement. “I don’t see it that often,” Miller acknowledged. “She’s going to make money her whole life, and she’s going to earn it herself.”
Miller also predicted Gomez could be making more music over the next two years thanks to lucky Jupiter sitting in Leo, starting mid-2026 until mid-2027.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of Miller’s predictions for Cancer signs in 2025:
What Cancers Are Really Like
Described as “sensitive, intuitive and romantic,” the “valentine of the zodiac” is a homebody and mastermind of creating cozy and stylish spaces, Miller told Us. The moon is the fourth astrological sign’s ruling planet, which blesses them with an “exquisite capacity for both feeling and expressing a wide range of emotions.”
Added the expert: “Like the moon, [Cancers] will always be associated with pure and luminous white — their most flattering hue.”
Work and Career
“Cancers will get the recognition and affirmation that they’re doing great,” Miller shared. If they encounter trials and tribulations while chasing success, she assured Us that they will be ready — and even welcoming — of any challenge. Plus, Jupiter bestows good fortune. “From now until June 30, 2026, Jupiter will favor Cancer most. [Plus], when Jupiter is in Cancer, he expresses his most loving qualities, which are then easily absorbed by the Cancer person,” Miller added.
Relationships
“They are going to be so magnetic,” the astrologer shared of the typically “shy” sign. Single men and women may encounter a love interest while enjoying vibrant social lives. “Love could really blossom in the next 12 months,” she hinted. Already spoken for? This could be a fantastic year to tie the knot!
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What to Watch For
Miller said Cancers shouldn’t doubt themselves. “Stop wondering if you made the right decision — you did,” she stressed. And although their careers are skyrocketing, it’s important to schedule time for a spontaneous vacation. The astrologer anticipates they “will go to at least one exciting place far away that they didn’t expect.”
A Tale of Two Toms
Tom Cruise (July 3, 1962) and Tom Hanks (July 9, 1956) both have prominent birth chart placements that indicate careers in film and theater. “All Cancers bring emotion,” Miller told Us. “They allow us to feel for the character.” And while Cruise’s moon is in Cancer, Hanks has his in Leo, which also benefits his profession. “Leo is the sign of entertainment and acting,” she noted. Miller even predicted they’ll win coveted awards this year!
There’s no easier way to look put-together than by wearing a shirt dress. Shirt dresses combine casual and classy elements, featuring relaxed silhouettes, short sleeves, button details and cooling fabrics that don’t stick or squeeze. In other words, they’re exactly what you want to wear every day during the summer.
Some of the best options we’ve seen are on Amazon, and they’re all under $30! Whether you need a new errand outfit, something for the beach or a fail-proof patio party dress, these everyday finds have you covered. Read on for our top picks.
15 Comfy Amazon Shirt Dresses to Look Effortlessly Polished
2. Classy Act: What a steal! This striped dress has three-quarter sleeves, a tie waist and a $15 price tag.
3. Vacation Mode: Airy and chic, this lightweight layer will carry you from the beach to brunch in style.
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6. Boutique Style: We’re obsessed with the subtle frills, pleats and ruffles that decorate this all-white mini.
7. Office Envy: Pair this striped long-sleeve shirt dress with tights and flats, and consider your workday ensemble complete.
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9. Yacht Wife: Stripes and a preppy design make this cotton-blend number a must-add to cart.
10. Sassy Maxi: Enter your rich mom era in this Bali-ready maxi dress. It’s made with a linen-looking material that looks so expensive.
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Wedding season is upon Us. That means we’re pulling out our Sunday’s best to attend everything from engagement parties to bridal showers. Not sure what to wear to an upcoming wedding ceremony? Well, Khloe Kardashian delivered major wedding guest style inspo in a waist-cinching midi dress — and you can channel her look for less.
Like many A-listers, Kardashian flocked to Venice, Italy, to celebrate Jeff Bezos’ and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. She walked arm-in-arm with her mother, Kris Jenner, through the Italian heat in a flattering all-black ensemble. We were instantly drawn to the slimming details on the Helsa Midi Dress she wore. After tracking down Kardashian’s $298 dress on Revolve, we were shocked to see that it was sold out in nearly every size. Thankfully, we spotted a near spot-on lookalike of the timeless dress on Amazon for less than $50.
The Btfbm Patchwork Midi Dress makes the ultimate wedding guest dress. It’s lightweight, chic and ultra-flattering. Like Kardashian’s frock, this affordable alternative has a sleeveless design and a drop-waist silhouette that instantly snatches the midsection.
The classic black shade is an ideal pick for a wide range of ceremony dress codes. Even better? Both dresses feature deep side pockets, perfect for stashing your lip gloss and cellphone when you’re on the dance floor. While Kardashian’s gown has silky poplin fabric, this lookalike features stretchy knit fabric on the top and woven fabric on the skirt. Speaking of the skirt, this lookalike channels another one of our favorite trends: bubble hems.
Amazon shoppers have dubbed this timeless midi “an exceptional choice.” One reviewer said they were stopped by onlookers admiring the dress at least five times. “This carefree one-piece number is perfect for party to picnic,” they wrote.
Another shopper who claimed they “ordered and returned around 25 dresses” claimed they “finally” found a winner with this number. “After searching for months, I finally found this one. It fits so nicely,” the reviewer shared before adding, “It even makes my flabby arms look nice because of the cut of the top.”
There’s nothing like the comfort of knowing you always have one piece that you can dress up or down in no time. Snag the waist-cinching midi dress that looks just like a style Kardashian recently wore.
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Just like sunscreen has sun protection factor (SPF), there’s clothing with ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) to shield skin from harmful rays. The best kinds create a barrier between both UVA and UVB rays, which are responsible for aging and wrinkling and sunburn and skin cancer, respectively. So, even if you use plenty of sunscreen, it’s not a bad idea to double up with protective clothing, especially on days when the sun is at its worst.
The good news is that there’s a fair number of options that are both protective, stylish and affordable. And although there are certainly pieces with long sleeves, there are just as many that don’t cover every inch of skin showing. Whether you have a vacation on the horizon or just want to be more sun conscious in general, these tops, bottoms and dresses stand in the way of UV rays.
18 Fashion Pieces That Protect Against UV Rays
Tops
1. Our Favorite: This long-sleeve button-down is easy enough to throw over your tank top or bathing suit for extra sun protection. It comes in 16 colors and has cool scrunched up side details.
2. Affordable Find: Swap out your usual T-shirt for one that has UPF 50+ protection. This basic short-sleeve top comes in a range of colors and patterns.
3. Cute Cardie: Even a walk in the morning can result in UV exposure, so grab this lightweight $20 cardigan to ensure you’re covered. We love the thumbhole sleeves!
4. Flowy Tank: You’ll be ready for an outdoor tennis match in this workout tank top that has an easy crewneck and stylish side slits. The four-way stretch ensures it moves with you!
5. Rash Guard, Skin Guard: Although this is a long-sleeve shirt, it was designed to be soft, breathable and lightweight so your skin is protected on long walks.
6. High-Low Top: This loose crewneck shirt has a high-low design, so it can easily be worn with leggings or biker shorts. It was designed to protect against UVA and UVB rays.
7. Our Favorite: With a cropped, flowy style, elastic waistband and side slits, these UV-blocking pants feel lightweight against the skin, making them ideal for throwing on with a range of tops.
8. Adventure-Ready: These hiking-style shorts are quick-drying, so even if you work up a sweat while enjoying the sun, you’ll stay comfortable. The zipped pockets are a helpful touch!
9. Secret Skort: No one will suspect that this UPF 50+ skirt is actually a skort with discreet shorts underneath. It can be worn for a round of golf or styled for lunch.
10. Swingy Style: Summer clothing is oftentimes flowy and airy, and that’s what you get with this high-waisted skort. It boasts a skirt-like panel in the front to make them more unique than what’s already in your closet.
11. Soft Skirt: This maxi skirt with side slits will quickly become a summer staple, as it has a flexible waistband and A-line design that’s flattering on everyone. It’s made of Modal fabric, which is known for being soft and breathable.
12. Mad for Pockets: Featuring two side pockets and two inner shorts pockets, this high-waisted athletic skirt ensures you can just throw it on and go.
13. Our Favorite: This under-$30 sleeveless dress hits just above the knee and features hidden pockets for an option you’ll want to wear day to day.
14. Casual Cover-Up: After taking a dip in the pool, throw on this long-sleeve cover-up that has a cute hood and lightweight feel.
15. Must-Have Maxi: You may already have a sleeveless maxi dress, but does it protect against UVA and UVB rays like this Columbia crewneck number? Wear it while running errands or dressed up for an early dinner.
16. Vacation Pick: Bring the tropical vibes in this Stella Parker dress that has prominent side slits.
17. Sporty Spice: A collared athletic dress with separate shorts isn’t only ultra-comfortable, but it’ll use its UPF 50+ magic to ensure you’re covered.
18. Handy Zip-Up: This zip-up cover-up dress will be your best friend this summer. Throw it on over a bathing suit or tank and shorts when the sun is at its highest.
Putting an outfit together when the weather is approaching triple digits isn’t exactly what we’d call fun. An easy solution is throwing on a breezy dress and calling it a day. Luckily, Amazon is filled with them, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to narrow down the thousands of options to just the select best, starting as low as $18.
If you’re wondering why we’re confident in purchasing these 17 summer dresses, keep reading. Amazon has a Customers’ Most-Loved section filled with shopper-approved items that has tons of five-star ratings, and these lightweight frocks made the list. Whether you want something short and sweet or maxi and flowy, these finds received a stamp of approval from shoppers, just like you. But the best part of all is that none of the summer dresses on this list cost a cent over $35.
17 Customers’ Most-Loved Summer Dresses on Amazon
1. Our Favorite: With a sleeveless design and midi length, this versatile swing dress can be dressed up or down. It also comes in a dozen color options.
2. Easy Maxi: A short-sleeved maxi dress will treat you well, especially when it’s this one that comes in many colors and patterns. Plus, the side slit makes it a little more fun!
3. Gorgeous Gingham: A charming maxi dress with a gingham pattern and ruffled sleeves screams ‘summertime.’ And this one even has pockets.
4. Perky Pleats: Bring on the fun with a short pleated dress that has a spaghetti strap halter design. From lovely florals to easy neutrals, the options are seemingly endless.
5. Buttoned Beauty: Look equal parts casual and elevated with this popular buttoned-up dress that lets you roll up the sleeves as you see fit.
6. Basic Base: You’ll have plenty of fun styling this short A-line dress, as it provides a simple base to throw on a cardigan, jewelry, a hat and whatever other accessories speak to you.
7. Everyday Wear: For the days you just can’t decide what to wear, this Amazon Essentials knee-length dress has short sleeves, tiers and pockets so getting dressed doesn’t require a second thought.
8. Casual Tiers: This breezy crewneck dress is similar to the one above, however, this pick features a midi length for those who want a bit more coverage. It comes in nearly 30 colors, too.
9. Not Too Mini: Whether you wear this pocketed short-sleeved dress with sneakers and a tote for daily errands or heels and a clutch for a night out, you’ll feel confident knowing it’s a reliable choice.
10. Elevated Empire: Amazon Essentials does it again with a short-sleeved maxi dress that has a slight wrap design at the V neck. Instead of a T-shirt and shorts, throw this easy option on instead!
11. Girls’ Lunch-Approved: When you want to feel a little more elevated, this knee-length dress is here in a range of colors and patterns. The adjustable spaghetti straps are a major win, too.
12. Must-Have Wrap: This faux-wrap dress is super flattering, and the $21 price tag makes it a no-brainer to add to your cart. Amazon Essentials nailed it again with the knee length.
13. Loose Maxi: A vacation staple, this sleeveless maxi dress has an elastic waist for comfort, and the round neckline makes it a no-fuss option.
14. Striking Stripes: The epitome of effortlessly cool, this striped shirt dress buttons all the way down, so you could even wear it open for an unexpected style.
15. Ravishing Ruffles: For that baby shower on the calendar, this flared floral dress has vintage-like ruffled sleeves so it’s not just another dress hanging in your closet.
16. Two-Piece, One-Piece: It looks like you put a shirt and skirt together, but this solid top and patterned bottom dress is all one piece . . . so it looks like you put in a lot more effort than you did.
17. Flattering V-Neck: You have to appreciate a thick band around the waist that gives your body curves. We like the thick straps on this sleeveless maxi dress, too, because it means our everyday bra is just fine.
You may have noticed a distinct lack of science fiction options at the box office this summer unless you countJurassic World Rebirth.
But if you’re looking for something out of this world, you’re going to need some help finding suitable options for the July 4th holiday weekend.
That’s what the Watch With Us team is here to provide, and we’ve already put together our picks for the three must-watch sci-fi movies to stream on the Fourth of July weekend.
And all of our picks can easily be found on Netflix.
You wouldn’t expect a movie about humanity’s war with a giant race of alien bugs to be funny without slipping into farce, but director Paul Verhoeven‘s satirical touch added a lot of flavor to Robert A. Heinlein‘s Starship Troopers. Amusingly, a lot of the humor from the propaganda segments flew over the heads of contemporary reviewers, and it’s only been accepted as a cult classic in the years since its release.
Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien), Carmen Ibanez (Denise Richards), Dizzy Flores (Dina Meyer) and Carl Jenkins (Neil Patrick Harris) are emblematic of humanity’s intergalactic hubris. They joined Earth’s military service straight out of school and they collectively felt invincible. That sensation evaporates after a shocking attack on Earth proves that the alien bugs can strike them from afar. When the human forces face the bugs directly, the odds are overwhelmingly against them.
Godzilla Minus One is a throwback Godzilla movie that lets the title creature be the antagonist of the movie instead of forcing him to be a hero. The story begins in the last days of World War II, as kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) pretends to have engine trouble to get out of the suicide attack. That leads him to encounter Godzilla for the first time, and his cowardliness in that situation haunts him in the aftermath.
As Shikishima slowly rebuilds his life and begins caring for a young woman, Noriko Ōishi (Minami Hamabe), and the orphaned baby she saved, he once again encounters Godzilla. The creature is more powerful each time, and it may take a greater sacrifice from Shikishima to save Japan from Godzila’s wrath.
Despite appearances of several very familiar sci-fi tropes, Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire is not a Star Wars movie. But it sure feels like writer and director Zack Snyder wanted to play in that universe. Sofia Boutella stars as Kora, a former soldier for the galactic Imperium who has hidden her identity and reinvented herself as a farmer on a distant moon called Veldt.
When the Imperium arrives with demands that would force the residents of Veldt to starve, Kora fights back against the oppressors. With only a short time before the Imperium returns with reinforcements, Kora recruits like-minded rebels Titus (Djimon Hounsou), Kai (Charlie Hunnam), Nemesis (Bae Doona), Tarak (Staz Nair) and more to help her defend Veldt. And despite Kora’s best efforts, even these warriors may not be able to turn the tide in her favor.
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire is streaming on Netflix.
In a lengthy post shared via Instagram on Friday, July 4, the actress, 52, spoke about her grief after news broke that the Australian actor had died following a private battle with cancer. He was 56.
“I’m heartbroken,” Milano wrote in the lengthy tribute. “Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence. He walked into a room and lit it up—not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding.”
Milano shared a series of images in the post, which included selfies of the pair as well as photos from their work together. Milano played Phoebe Halliwell in Charmed, while McMahon played her love interest Cole Turner throughout the series.
“We spent years together on Charmed — years of scenes, stories, and so many in-between moments. He made me feel safe as an actor. Seen as a woman. He challenged me, teased me, supported me. We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other,” she continued. “Julian was more than my TV husband. He was a dear friend. The kind who checks in. The kind who remembers. The kind who shares. The kind who tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable — but always with love.”
Milano sent her condolences to McMahon’s family in the wake of the tragic news.
Julian McMahon and Alyssa Milano.(Photo Courtesy of Alyssa Milano/Instagram)
“My heart is with Kelly, with Madison, and with Iliana—his girls, his world. He adored them. You could feel it in every conversation, every story, every text. He was a family man above all, and he loved deeply,” Milano wrote.
Concluding the post, Milano added, “Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair. Rest, my friend. I’ll carry your laugh with me. Forever Cole. Forever Julian.”
McMahon’s wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed news of the actor’s passing via a statement to Deadline on Friday, July 4.
“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,” Kelly told the outlet via 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. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”
Celebrities are paying tribute to Nip/Tuck and Charmed star Julian McMahon after his death at age 56 following a private cancer battle.
Stars flocked to social media to share heartfelt tributes to the late actor after his wife announced the sad news of his passing via a statement made to Deadline on Friday, July 4.
“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,” Kelly told the outlet via a statement.
She added: “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. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”
The actor played Cole Turner in 47 episodes of Charmed from 2000 to 2005, and several of his former costars were among those mourning his loss.
“Sad day for our Charmed family!” Brian Krause, 56, wrote alongside a photo of McMahon shared via his Instagram. “Julian was one of the funniest, devilishly handsome and kind souls! Prayers to his family and close friends! He will surely be missed! ”
Sharing an illustrated artwork of McMahon depicted as an angel via her Instagram Story, Rose McGowan, 51, wrote, “Oh Julian, you force of brilliance, wild talent and humor. For you, your family and loving fans all over the world, I pray comfort.”
Julian McMahon.(Photo by Getty)
Meanwhile, Holly Marie Combs, 51, shared a montage of throwback moments of the pair together on Charmed as well as hanging out offset as she commemorated McMahon.
“One of a kind is an understatement. Your unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed,” she captioned the post. “The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered. I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals. ”
Alyssa Milano, who played McMahon’s onscreen love interest in the series described his death as “too soon” and “too unfair” in her lengthy tribute.
“I’m heartbroken,” Milano, 52, wrote. “Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence. He walked into a room and lit it up—not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding.”
As well as McMahon’s Charmed costars, the actor’s colleagues from other acting projects also publicly mourned the loss of the star.
Ioan Gruffudd, who worked alongside McMahon on the Fantastic Four movies, also paid tribute.
“This is terribly sad news about Julian,” Gruffudd, 51, wrote. “Even though we played each other’s nemeses, there was always so much lightness and laughter working together. Every encounter with him was a joy.”
He added, “It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom. My heart goes out to his wife and family. God speed Julian.”
“Oh my gosh, I’m completely shocked and saddened by it,” Carlson, 49, said in the footage. “I didn’t know he wasn’t well for a while.”
Nicolas Cage, who starred alongside McMahon in the recent film, The Surfer, paid tribute in a statement shared with Deadline.
“Such deeply saddening news. I spent six weeks working with Julian, and he was the most talented of actors,” Cage, 61, said in the statement. “Our scenes together on The Surfer were amongst my favorites I have ever participated in, and Julian is one of my favorite people. He was a kind and intelligent man. My love to his family.”
Kelly Clarkson has pulled the plug on her Las Vegas residency at the 11th hour, postponing the opening until a later date in order to protect her voice.
The “Since U Been Gone” singer, 43, made the announcement with a statement shared via her Instagram account on Friday, July 4.
“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” Clarkson explained in the statement. “I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars. The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice.”
The post continued: “I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve. The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong. I can’t wait to be back next weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on.”
Clarkson was due to commence her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency” at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 4. A total of 18 performances were scheduled until November 15.
The announcement drew mixed reactions from her social media followers, with some voicing concern for her health while others expressed their disappointment at the last-minute notice.
Kelly Clarkson.(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
“When you ACTUALLY sing live, you are allowed this grace. Rest that incredible instrument ” wrote one follower, while another added, “Came from Texas to see you! Sending love – rest up and feel better soon! ”
Another wrote, “I’m a huge fan and flew here from Boston spending thousands on tickets and hotels to see your show tomorrow for my 40th birthday. I really want you to be healthy but cancelling this late has such a huge financial impact on your loyal fans ”
Echoing a similar sentiment, another follower commented, “I wish you would’ve done this sooner than 15 mins before doors opening. I hope you feel better.”
The Vegas residency was first announced back in February via a press release.
“I’m so excited to be back in Vegas!” Clarkson said via a statement at the time. “We’re bringing the studio to the stage this time with ‘Studio Sessions!’ See y’all there!”
Kelly Carlson, who played the onscreen love interest of Julian McMahon in Nip/Tuck, has shared an emotional video reacting to his death at age 56.
The actress, 49, told followers via a video posted via Instagram on Friday, July 4 that she was “shocked and saddened” to learn of her former costar’s death following a private battle with cancer.
“I just heard about the passing of Julian McMahon and I’ve gotten a lot of really nice messages on Instagram and I just checked ‘cause I was just told and I was trying to verify it, right? Because people can say stuff like that, but it looks to be true — and oh, my gosh, I’m completely shocked and saddened by it,” she said in the footage.
“I didn’t know he wasn’t well for a while. But I will say my heart goes out to Kelly, his wife, his daughter and Brooke Burns, his ex-wife, who they remain close friends and raise their daughter together and I think he has a sister…”
Carlson portrayed Kimber Henry on medical drama Nip/Tuck from 2003 to 2010, while McMahon played Christian Troy.
“It’s tough to process a little bit because he played my on-and-off husband for several years, [he] was a good friend and my acting partner,” Carlson added. “Anyways, Jules, thank you for a great seven years on Nip/Tuck together and we had so much fun.”
The actress went on to add that she didn’t blame any fans of the show and of McMahon for feeling equally upset about the news and noted she found solace in the fact he had enjoyed a good life.
The death of the actor, who was also known for his roles in Charmed, Fantastic Four and FBI: Most Wanted, was announced by his wife Kelly McMahon via a statement made to Deadline on Friday, July 4.
“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,” Kelly told Deadline 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. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”
Taking to social media, the Duchess of Sussex shared an Instagram post on Friday, July 4 revealing why the date is such a special day for the couple.
“Our second date was the 4th of July 2016 and H brought me cupcakes to celebrate,” Meghan, 43, explained in the caption alongside a carousel of photos.
To mark the occasion, the Suits alum shared a rare candid photo of herself cozying up to Harry, 40, during the date. Also among the images were photos of cupcakes decorated in red, white and blue to suit the festivities.
“Now, all these years later, our two children are in on the tradition,” she added. Happy Independence Day! May your day be as sweet as these cupcakes ”
The pair began dating in 2016 after being introduced by mutual friends and announced their engagement in 2017.
Meghan officially confirmed their romance via a cover story for Vanity Fair that was published in September 2017.
“We’re a couple. We’re in love,” she told the magazine. “I’m sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell, but I hope what people will understand is that this is our time. This is for us. It’s part of what makes it so special, that it’s just ours. But we’re happy. Personally, I love a great love story.”
In May 2018, the fairytale continued as Meghan and Harry tied the knot in an elaborate royal wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, England.
It wasn’t long before they started a family, with the couple welcoming their first child, son Archie in May 2019. Their daughter Lilibet, named after Queen Elizabeth II’s nickname, arrived in June 2021.
Meghan and Harry made waves in 2020 when they stepped away from their duties as working royals and opted to move out of the U.K. and do things on their own terms.
While part of the Royal Family, Meghan shut down her social media accounts but resurrected her Instagram in recent months and has been sharing snippets from her personal life with her family.
Appearing on the “Aspire With Emma Grede” podcast in June, Meghan spoke about how empowering it has been for her to return.
“It doesn’t feel like a drag, it feels liberating,” Meghan said on the podcast. “I have to look again, what was my intention? I came back, started the account in January of this year.”
Meghan added that her Instagram return allowed her to “get my voice back” and share content on her own terms.
“Part of it is just being able to authentically share in real time the things that are happening that I think someone might be able to laugh with or enjoy or be inspired by,” she explained.
Most of Us mean to share our stories. We tell ourselves we’ll write them down someday, record a few family videos and pass along the details no one else knows. But life moves fast, and those stories slip away before we realize it. That’s the problem Autograph AI was built to solve.
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I’m a firm believer that clothing should be functional and stylish, and few silhouettes embody that ethos quite like the utility dress. The practical style is becoming super popular thanks to its versatility, durability and — most importantly, pockets. They are also ideal for summer, allowing you to go hands free (those pockets are big) without sacrificing style. Below, find 17 wow-worthy options that are worth the buy.
These utility dresses can be worn to the office, the beach and even at the playground with kids. It’s one of those fashion pieces that make life easier, so you know it’s a winner in my book. To add the versatile style to your closet, scroll down to these comfy and chic utility dress finds on Amazon, which start at just $20.
Stylish Summer Utility Dresses on Amazon
1. Denim Days: What’s more utilitarian than denim? This cute denim dress features multiple large pockets, so you can be hands-free while playing with your children.
2. Super Breathable: The mesh paneling on the back of this bubble-hem utility dress boosts ventilation to keep you cool through the dog days of summer.
3. Cool and Casual: Not a fan of form-fitting denim dresses? This babydoll option is more relaxed and fits more like your favorite T-shirt.
4. Fashion Forward: Utility, but make it high fashion. The functional full-body front zipper along with the cinched smocked bodice effortlessly enhance your figure.
5. Amazon’s Favorite: While many utility dresses can feel too structured and stiff, this flowing design proves that the style can still feel airy and carefree.
6. Add Some Shorts: For your more active days, we suggest this comfortable utility romper. You’ll always find this style in my vacation bag.
7. Summer Staple: This 100% cotton dress was made for the balmy days of summer. It is sure to keep you cool (and in style) when you wear it.
8. Girl’s Trip: Utility dresses don’t have to be casual. The gold hardware and adjustable belt quickly elevate this style. And yes, the four pockets are super functional!
9. Office Siren: People will know you mean business when you walk into work in this polished Peter Pan-collar utility dress.
10. Everyday Staple: For the days when you don’t want to wear athleisure, this soft and stretchy utility dress feels like pajamas — looks more put together.
11. Your New Favorite: The fact that this casual denim dress can be worn for any activity made it an immediate add to cart.
12. No-Brainer Purchase: For the days when you don’t know what to wear, you’ll be glad this utility maxi is in your closet. Pair it with white sneakers or sandals and you have a full outfit in seconds.
13. Love Your Curves: Curvy women can also join in on the utility trend thanks to this size-inclusive A-line design.
14. Beach Ready: After a scorching day spent by the ocean, slipping into this airy linen utility dress will feel blissful.
15. Crimson Cutie: It’s not often that you find a vibrant red utility dress. We love how this style adds a much-need pop of color to the trend.
16. Personality Pop: Neutrals? Don’t know ‘em! This utility dress comes in 13 eye-catching colors, ranging from fire-starter orange to lily pad.
The Bombshell actress is far from the only female star to speak frankly about age-gap relationships or flings. Cher has proudly acknowledged dating younger men (including Tom Cruise, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and Val Kilmer) throughout her life, while Kristin Cavallari insisted she “100 percent didn’t give a s***” about anyone criticizing her romance with a 24-year-old in 2024.
“[My now ex-boyfriend Mark Estes] is in a place where he’s ready for a relationship and so here we f***ing are. This man makes me really happy right now,” the former The Hills star told podcast listeners.
Keep scrolling for Theron and more female stars opening up about dating younger partners:
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron in June 2025.Kayla Oaddams/WireImage
The Academy Award winner disclosed to Alex Cooper on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in June 2025 that she’d recently had a one-night stand with a 26-year-old.
“I’ve probably had three one-night stands in my entire life,” Theron, then 49, confessed. “But I did just recently f*** a 26-year-old and it was really f***ing amazing. And I’ve never done that. I was like, ‘Oh, this is great. O.K.’”
Theron joked that whenever she does have a one-night stand, she always thinks, “I should have done this in my 20s.”
Holland Taylor
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor in October 2024.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
American Horror Story actress Sarah Paulson is 32 years younger than her longtime partner. Taylor told Radio Andy in 2024 that she is conscious of the significant age difference, though their partnership has clearly stood the test of time. (Paulson and Taylor got together in 2015.)
“We do have a wonderful resonance,” Taylor told host Andy Cohen. “We are very interested in the same kinds of things, and yet, we share big differences. We have a big generational difference between us, which worries me for her sake, but what can I do?”
Taylor identified some ways her and Paulson’s age gap often works to their advantage.
“A lot of the things that she’s going through, that are very emotionally important to her right now, I went through 40 years ago, 30 years ago,” she said. “She brings [these things] up in my memory, and I think, ‘Oh, of course this is hard!’ Or, ‘Of course, that’s great! Of course, that’s important to her!’”
Sonja Morgan
Sonja Morgan in February 2025.Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Runway 7
The Real Housewives of New York City viewers will probably remember that Morgan dated real estate developer Benjamin Benallou when she was 49 and he was 23. Morgan told Enstarz in 2013 that she was dating Benallou because he was “nice [and] very elegant, worldly.”
“I don’t care [about being called a cougar],” she insisted at the time. “If you’re a smart guy and you can keep my attention [for] breakfast, lunch and dinner, that works for me.”
The couple later split, with Morgan promising in 2016 that she was done with younger men.
“I’m always dating, but I’m not dating the young guys [anymore],” Morgan told Life & Style in 2016. “I’m dating serious guys who I think I might have a future with.”
Luann de Lesseps
Countess Luann de Lesseps in June 2025.Michael Simon/Getty Images
Morgan’s RHONY costar revealed in 2024 that she was interested in younger men as she entered her 60s. Following high-profile divorces from first husband Alexandre de Lesseps and second husband Tom D’Agostino, she confirmed on Tamron Hall that her ideal guy was “age appropriate” with an established “career.”
As for what she considered “age appropriate,” The Countess clarified: “Age appropriate for me is … well I’ll tell you something: so, right now, all the 40-year-olds, the 30-40-year-olds, are up into my stuff, if I can say that. The 50-year-olds are like, ‘Oh damn, I’m 50. I need a 20-year-old.’ The 60-year-olds are a little challenged, you know what I mean, down in that department. And the 70-year-olds just want to have a good time all day long.”
“So it’s really from the 40’s…you know, late 30s, 40s, for me, is my sweet spot,” she added. “But listen, a young 50-year-old … but the problem with 50-year-olds is they usually want younger women because they have that ‘midlife crisis.’”
Carole Radziwill
Carole Radziwill and Adam Kenworthy in April 2016.Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic
One iconic RHONY storyline involved Radziwill getting involved with celebrity chef Adam Kenworthy, who previously dated Luann’s niece Nicole Nadeau. At the time Carole started seeing Adam, she was 52 and he was 29.
While The Countess may be supportive of age-gap romances these days, she vehemently disapproved of Carole dating Adam, accusing her castmate of dating someone “Sonja young” (as in, seeing someone 25 years younger, just as Morgan did with Benallou.)
Radziwill never paid de Luann’s criticism much attention and memorably quipped on air: “Lu lecturing me on dating younger men is like the Saudi government lecturing the world on feminism.”
Radziwill and Kenworthy split in 2017, though she exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2025 that she still felt dating is “better in your 50s” – especially if you hook up with younger guys.
“I don’t want to say to only date younger guys, but there’s something that [is different],” she joked.
Kristin Cavallari
Kristin Cavallari in June 2025 in New York City.XNY/Star Max/GC Images
The former Laguna Beach star is never afraid to clap back and she did just that when some criticised her for dating 24-year-old Mark Estes when she was 37.
“When they’re all up in arms that I’m dating a 24 year old. Andddd?” she wrote via TikTok in March 2024, before sarcastically lip syncing to the audio: “So what are you going to do about it? Are you going to arrest me? Are you going to give me a ticket?”
“If you guys listen to the podcast, you know, I thought 30-year-olds were too young for me,” she pointed out. “I understand what it looks like to the outside world, I really do. I get that.”
Cavallari swore that Estes was “not a typical 24-year-old,” before insisting she didn’t “give a f***” about what anyone else thought about her new relationship.
“My entire career has prepped me for this moment because when this news came out, it’s the first time in my entire life I 100% haven’t given a s*** what anybody thinks,” she said.
She added, “He’s in a place where he’s ready for a relationship and so here we f***ing are. This man makes me really happy right now. We’re just trying to have a little fun. Well, I mean, no it’s — it’s more than that. I don’t wanna downplay it, because I really do like this guy and I actually think what we have is very serious.”
Alexander “AE” Edwards and Cher in October 2024.Theo Wargo/Getty Images
The “Believe” singer confirmed in 2022 that she was dating music executive Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, who is 40 years her junior. The pair’s thoroughly modern romance apparently began when they exchanged flirty text messages. Cher clarified on The Jennifer Hudson Show in May 2024 that there was a logical reason why she was drawn to younger men.
“The reason I got with young men is because men my age or older — well, now they’re all dead — but before, they were always terrified to approach me,” she said. “And younger men — they were raised by women like me.”
Cher has had several other high-profile relationships with younger men, including reportedly dating Tom Cruise and the late Val Kilmer in the 1980s. Cher’s ex-boyfriend Rob Camilletti, then a bagel shop employee, was notoriously dubbed “The Bagel Boy” by the press in the late ‘80s because of their 18-year age difference.
After Cher and Camilletti split in 1989, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee insisted they were “still best friends” and hit back at the media for obsessing over her ex-boyfriend’s age.
“They were so mean with Robert – you know, ‘the bagel boy,’” she complained to Parade in 2010. “He’s totally worthwhile.”
Sam Taylor-Johnson
Sam Taylor-Johnson and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in June 2025.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
The Fifty Shades of Grey director was 42 when she auditioned 18-year-old Aaron to play John Lennon in her movie Nowhere Boy. The pair got together while filming the movie and announced their engagement at the Nowhere Boy premiere in October 2009. They wed in June 2012 and are now parents to two daughters: Wylda, born in 2010, and Romy, born in 2012.
Sam assured The Guardianin 2024 that her and Aaron’s 23-year-old age difference “never does” impact their marriage.
“It comes up on the outside perspective of people who don’t know us, because I guess people will always [judge], ” the filmmaker said. “We’re a bit of an anomaly, but it’s that thing: after 14 years you just think, surely by now it doesn’t really matter?”
Jada Pinkett Smith
August Alsina and Jada Pinkett Smith in June 2017 (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Singer August Alsina revealed in a 2020 interview that he met Jada, then 43, through his friend — and Pinkett Smith’s son — Jaden Smith when he was 22 and had a short-lived romance with her. The musician claimed that he’d even received her husband, Will Smith’s blessing to date the future Oscar winner’s wife.
The Smiths offered their side of the story on Red Table Talk in July 2020, where Pinkett Smith said she got involved with August during a period where she was “basically broken up” with Will. (Will and Jada later reconciled.)
“It all started with him just needing some help, me wanting to help his health, his mental state,” she said in a discussion with Will. “The outpouring for him from our family was initially about his health. We found all those different resources to help pull him through and, from there, [Will] and I were going through a very difficult time.”
She added, “I was in a lot of pain, and I was very broken. In the process of that relationship, I definitely realized that you can’t find happiness outside yourself. I just wanted to feel good, it had been so long since I felt good … and it was really a joy to just help heal somebody.”
During the Smiths’ very frank discussion, Pinkett Smith denied that Will ever gave his blessing for her to date August.
“The only person that can give permission in that circumstance is myself,” she pointed out. “But what August was probably trying to communicate because I could see how he could see it as permission because we were separated amicably, and I think he wanted to make it clear he’s not a home-wrecker because he’s not.”
Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble in May 2022.John Shearer/Getty Images
A few months after announcing her separation (and eventual divorce) from Caitlyn Jenner in October 2013, Kris started seeing Justin Bieber’s then-tour manager, Corey Gamble. The couple – who have a 25-year age gap – met at designer Riccardo Tisci‘s birthday celebrations in Ibiza in August 2024 and have been together ever since.
On a May 2024 episode of The Kardashians, Jenner remembered initially questioning why a much younger man would be interested in her.
“I used to say to Corey all the time when I first started dating him, like, ‘Why do you want to date somebody who is older than you?’” she told viewers. “I didn’t get the age gap, and then he taught me that age is just a number. It’s a f***ing big number, but it’s a number!”
Jenner admitted that she couldn’t rationalize her and Gamble’s “chemistry” even after a decade together, but she’d learned to simply embrace it.
“Listen, I can’t explain someone’s chemistry or why people fall in love but it’s been an amazing almost 10 years, and we have a great time,” she noted.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart in July 2016.Walter McBride/WireImage
The “Jenny From The Block” singer had an on-off relationship with her former backup dancer Casper Smart (who was 18 years younger) between 2011 and 2016. She was later linked to rapper Drake, with whom she had a 17-year age gap.
Appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2017, J.Lo seemed exasperated when she was asked why “people make a big deal” about her dating younger guys.
“O.K., first of all, stop,” Lopez playfully told host Ellen DeGeneres. “It’s not like you have to be younger, it’s not about that. I just meet people, and if I go out with them, I go out with them, and if I like them, I like them, and if I don‘t, I don’t. It’s just about the person. It’s about who they are. It has nothing to do with age.”
Lopez suggested that any fixation on the ages of her boyfriends could be perceived as sexist.
“If they’re older, they’re older. If they’re younger, they’re younger,” she insisted. “It doesn’t matter. It’s whether or not I’m attracted to them or not, attracted to their spirit, their soul, whatever their energy is.”
Demi Moore
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore in June 2003.Bill Davila/FilmMagic
The Substance actress tied the knot with Ashton Kutcher in 2005 when she was 42 and he was 27. They were married for eight years prior to their highly-publicized split in 2013.
Moore later wrote in her 2019 memoir, Inside Out, that she underestimated how significant her and Kutcher’s 15-year age gap would become to their marriage.
“I was a 40-year-old who had a big life and Ashton’s adult life was just beginning,” she recalled. “I didn’t see all that because I was inside of it. I just felt like a 15-year-old girl hoping that somebody liked me.”
Moore later explained to Diane Sawyer that her relationship with Kutcher felt like an escape from being “responsible for so much of [her] life.” (She was previously married to musician Freddy Moore from 1981 to 1985 and actor Bruce Willis from 1987 to 2000.)
“All of a sudden, this window opened up where I was safe, I had money, [Ashton] loved my children,” she said.
When Sawyer asked why people were still “shocked” and “unnerved” by her 15-year age difference with Kutcher, Moore replied, “It’s so silly!”
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