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Us Weekly|September 9, 2024stars—they’re just like UsThey FaceTime With Their Mothers!➽ Once a mama’s girl, always a mama’s girl. Eva Mendes may be busy raising daughters Esmerelda, 9, and Amada, 8 — but she still requires some special time with her own mom, Eva Perez Suarez. The Hitch actress recently posted this supercute pic of them FaceTiming. “I just miss my mami; I’ve been working and away a lot,” explained the author of children’s book Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries. “[I’m] a 50-year-old who still needs her Mami.” We can relate — you’re never too old to want Mom’s advice!They Can’t Find Their Rideshare, Either!Dude, where’s my car? Olivia Palermo searched for her driver as she rocked comfy clothes from Athleta’s new limited edition Trillium green collection while waiting for her ride on the streets…3 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024loose talk“Having had a bad experience on a movie before where they edited out scenes I thought were vital, in Seven, I put it in my contract: The wife’s head stays in the box.”On his early contract negotiationsBRAD PITT“Saint wants me to be with any basketball player or soccer player, and I’m like, ‘If you only knew.’”On who her son wants to set her up withKIM KARDASHIAN“My parents bought me my Hermès bag. Don’t be mad at me, be mad at your parents.”On her mom and dad’s post-Olympics gift to herSIMONE BILES“I always joke with him, ‘Ed, don’t die. Because if we do the sequel, it will take some time, and you’re the oldest of us. You can’t be dead!’”On doing a Modern Family reboot with TV husband Ed O’NeillSOFÍA VERGARA“I…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024EmRata Is Basically Carrie Bradshaw!CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: HBO; GC IMAGES; HBO; EMILY RATAJKOWSKI/INSTAGRAM; GETTY; GC IMAGES; HBO (2); EMILY RATAJKOWSKI/INSTAGRAM; HBO…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Confessions of an Oversharing WifeJenna Bush Hager loves her husband, Henry Hager, so much that she can’t help but talk about him on the Today show — even if it embarrasses him. “He’s like, ‘You’ve got to stop [talking about me],’” Jenna, 42, joked to Us while promoting her partnership with Kleenex. “And I’m like, ‘But honey, you’re my fodder.You’re the funny counterpart to me.’” Yet the couple — who first met 20 years ago on Jenna’s father George W. Bush’s presidential reelection campaign — have finally found a perfect balance after 16 years of marriage and three kids together. Noting that their children have “strengthened their bond,” Jenna sang her husband’s praises to Us — maybe he’ll be happy about her revelations this time around! “I’m so proud that we built this life…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024It Was Way Worse Than Anyone KnewMatthew Perry always appeared to be open and honest about his struggles. But now that new details about the actor’s final days — and the horrifying depths of his addiction — have come to light in newly unsealed court docs, those closest to the Friends alum are in a state of disbelief. “Matthew kept secrets,” a source close to Perry tells Us, adding that it wouldn’t be shocking if Kenneth Iwamasa (inset) — the actor’s personal assistant who was one of five arrested amid a drug investigation surrounding his death — was the only person who knew just how bad it really was. Per the court docs, obtained by Us, Perry and Iwamasa, 59, spent at least $55,000 on 55 vials of ketamine and numerous injections in the 29 days…2 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Keeping Up With Us• Oh boy! Ashanti and husband Nelly (above) quietly welcomed their first child together, son Kareem, on July 18. “Seeing his face for the first time, I cried — it was just so emotional,” gushed Ashanti.• Travis Kelce is headed to the big screen! Adam Sandler confirmed that the NFL player will make a cameo in his upcoming film, Happy Gilmore 2, calling Kelce “so funny.”• Whoa! Joey Lawrence’s wife, Samantha Cope, filed for divorce from the Blossom alum on Aug. 21 after just two years of marriage, Us can confirm. Cope is requesting sole physical custody of their 19-month-old daughter, Dylan.• On Aug. 22, ABC announced that Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik — a.k.a. “Pommel Horse Guy” — will be competing on season 33 of DWTS when it premieres…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Christine’s Divorce From Hell• The war rages on in the messy divorce between Christine Quinn and Christian Richard. In a motion filed on Aug. 20, Richard, 44, asked a judge to modify Quinn’s temporary restraining order against him — while also hurling accusations against his estranged wife, 35. In the court docs, obtained by Us, Richard claims that the Selling Sunset alum has not only ran up an “egregious” $10,000 water bill at their L.A. home, which she currently has sole use of, but he charged that she hasn’t lived in the home since at least July and has not been maintaining the property. The motion was denied the following day, with her legal team insisting that the water issue is not her fault. “There is no water damage or emergency at the…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Harry & Meghan TourColombiaDay 1The Duke and duch*ess of Sussex were welcomed by Vice President Francia Márquez on Aug. 15, before visiting a charter school and enjoying a performance at the National Centre for the Arts.Day 2The Aug. 16 itinerary included a tour of a local Santa Fe school. After, the Sussexes watched a training session with Invictus Games Team Colombia at the Centro de Rehabilitación Inclusiva.Day 3The Sussexes had a ball playing bongos at a drum school before heading to San Basilio de Palenque, the first town established for free Africans in the Americas.Day 4Letting loose! On their final day, Meghan participated in the Afro Women and Power Forum and then got her groove on at the Jóvenes en Cali youth center.CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: WIREIMAGE; NETFLIX; GETTY (8)…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Ben &J.LoWhere Did ItGO WRONG?On Aug. 20 — exactly two years after Jennifer Lopez married Ben Affleck in a lavish, star-studded affair at his Georgia mansion — the Atlas star filed for divorce from the actor, putting an end to months of speculation about the state of the couple’s relationship.While one source close to Lopez tells Us the timing of her filing “was a big ‘f**k you’ to Ben,” a second source insists the split is a friendly one, noting that despite their best efforts to make things work, they ultimately weren’t compatible enough.“It just wasn’t a good match,” says the source, “and with time, that became more and more evident. They are two very different people; that’s what it boils down to.”Quick DemiseLopez and Affleck reconnected in 2021 following a nearly 20-year break…4 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Did History Repeat Itself?RUSHING INLopez and Affleck fell hard after meeting on the set of 2003’s Gigli, and they wasted no time this go-around, reuniting weeks after her split from Alex Rodriguez.QUICKIE ENGAGEMENTSThey dated for four months before getting engaged in 2002; he proposed again in 2022 after less than a year.FLASHY ROCKSIn 2002, he gave her a rare pink diamond worth $2.5 million. He topped it with an 8.5-carat worth double in 2022.PANNED JOINT PROJECTSFirst there was Gigli, then her long-form music video This Is Me… Now, in which Affleck plays “the Biker.”MAKING HIM OVERDuring their OG run, Lopez transformed the sporty Red Sox fan into a spray-tanned red carpet star; this time, a source says she enlisted a stylist and a trainer.PUTTING THEIR LOVE ON BLASTLearning the hard way? After lamenting…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024FALL TRENDSBoxy BlazersThe work-to-weekend essential.Chunky KnitsDrape over shoulders for a prep school spin.Beige NeutralsA monochrome look appears ultra-streamlined.…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Stars Get JUVENILE!Good Night ThoughtsMAX GREENFIELDWith candor and humor, Greenfield addresses the anxiety and racing thoughts that plague kids and grownups before bed. The late Leslie Jordan, his friend and The Neighborhood costar, inspired the book. (Sept. 3)Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of LifeJENNIFER ANISTONSurfing. Painting. Fossil hunting. Everyone has a “thing” but Clydeo (a.k.a. Aniston’s real-life rescue). His journey of self-discovery — which kicks off her four-book deal — is adorably illustrated. (Oct. 1)Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending WorriesEVA MENDESThe ol’ monster under the bed is vanquished in Mendes’ relatable first kids’ book. A mother and daughter work together to manage scary thoughts, providing takeaway strategies. (Sept. 17)5 More Sleeps ’Til HalloweenJIMMY FALLONFallon shares a boy’s excitement for “that spooky time of year where all the ghosts are wide awake as…2 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Bless This Mess? Never! Celebrity Moms to the Rescue• Best friends with three kids apiece? Sounds like the ideal team for a home show geared to families whose space no longer works for them. In season 2 of the Roku Channel’s Honest Renovations (now streaming), Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis (from far left) tackle five new jobs for parents who need a little understanding and a lot of help. “We met as moms, and our kids were friends first,” says Mathis, who, like Alba, has two daughters and a son. Here, the pair give Us some dos and don’ts for parents who may need an assist with their kids’ rooms.DON’T amass a ton of things.“Be super-conscious about what you’re bringing into your environment,” Mathis advises. Whether it’s for Mom and Dad, the kids or the home, it should…2 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 202425 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME1. I love a dirty martini with blue cheese olives and, in the summer, an Aperol Spritz.2. My first car was a Honda Civic in gold. It took me to many auditions all over L.A.3. Emma Stone is the most famous person in my contacts.4. Tom Selleck was my celebrity crush growing up. His charisma is palpable.5. My most starstruck moment was meeting Céline Dion. I teared up. She’s magical.6. The first few times I sat down in hair and makeup for Smash, it took an hour and 20 minutes to get into character as Marilyn Monroe.7. The TV series I’m binge-watching right now is Lupin.8. My favorite item in my wardrobe is anything from my Radiance by Absolute x Katharine McPhee line for HSN, but right now, I wear…3 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024NINA DOBREVThe Vampire Diaries alum cleans up nice as an eco-activist, but how down-to-earth is she?What’s the last thing you waited in line for?Does a virtual line for concert tickets count?What’s the one task that you keep putting off?I’m not a fan of putting away my stuff when I come back from traveling.What’s the last thing you ordered online?Probably my Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Spray [$38]. It’s my favorite new product because it’s so easy to use.Do you treat your dog like a baby?Maverick is such a mama’s girl, she definitely has me wrapped around her fingers and gets whatever she wants.How competitive are you when it comes to playing games and what’s your game of choice?I am super competitive and I love a good game night. I love a Charades…2 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024hot picsTo get even more hot pics every day, check out usmagazine.comCLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: GETTY (3); SPOTIFY; GETTY (2); WORKING TITLES FILMS (2)…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Beetlejuice Is a Fashion Icon!1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Artistic Arm Candy• Is the Hollywood dating pool running low on hot, A-list actors? Are artsy gallery guys the latest coolgirl accessory for cultured starlets? Or do they provide just the perfect balance of creative energy and understanding of the celebrity lifestyle? Us may never know the real reason, but we’ve noticed that successful actresses like Jenny Slate (and painter Ben Shattuck), Ashley Olsen (and abstract artist Louis Eisner) and Jennifer Lawrence (and NYC gallerist Cooke Maroney) have found that dabbling in a different area of the arts clearly has its benefits.…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Derek’s Tears for Hayley’s Recovery: ‘I Want to Cry’Last December, Derek Hough’s world was changed forever when his wife, Hayley Erbert, suffered a cranial hematoma on their Symphony of Dance tour — and was rushed to a hospital for an emergency craniectomy. At the time, fans wondered if Erbert, 29, would ever dance again, but in April, she returned to the stage for the tour’s final shows. “When I think about it, I want to cry because it was just a very emotional and powerful tour that was [also] an absolute monumental moment in our lives,” Hough, 39, told Us while promoting the Flex with StarKist campaign. “The reaction from the crowd, the show and, of course, Hayley being on stage with me — it was just incredibly powerful and very special.” According to the DWTS judge, we…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Keeping Up With Us• Boy Meets World alum Danielle Fishel (above) has shared that she’s been diagnosed with a form of breast cancer. “It is very, very, very early. I’m going to be fine,” she assured fans on the Aug. 19 episode of her podcast, Pod Meets World.• How Posh! Victoria Beckham is set to star in her own Netflix documentary, which will dive into her journey from the early days of the Spice Girls to building a fashion empire.• The Acolyte — the Star Wars prequel series that boasted a $180 million budget — has reportedly been canceled by Disney+ after just one season.• Three months after a near-fatal fall from a balcony, When Calls the Heart star Mamie Laverock has left the hospital. “Dreams do come true,” her family wrote in…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Live Like Ludacris!If you’ve been fixin’ to kick back in serious style, you’re in luck: Ludacris and Booking.com have joined forces for the “Welcome to Atlanta Summer Send-Off,” a VIP fan experience that includes a two-night stay at the rapper’s 22-acre Georgia compound. In addition to meeting the “Act a Fool” rapper — and taking home autographed mementos — four guests will get the red-carpet rollout, which includes being driven around town by a chauffeur, noshing on delicious BBQ grilled by a local chef and being treated to a lavish dinner at Luda’s go-to French restaurant, Le Bilboquet. The best part? The family-friendly getaway, held in the property’s massive guesthouse, is a steal at just $4.04 — in honor of Ludacris’ beloved hometown area code. How’s that for Southern hospitality?REAL ESTATE RUNDOWNSQUARE…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024This Week in Ye Olde USSEPTEMBER 12, 2011➽ The beginning of the end: Following their fairy-tale wedding, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries jetted to Italy for a romantic honeymoon — and shared all the details with Us. It came crashing down two months later when Kardashian filed for divorce after just 72 days of marriage.➽ On the heels of her new romance with Justin Theroux, Jen Aniston purchased a $21 million compound in Bel-Air. It didn’t last with Theroux, but her love for the property has stood the test of time: Aniston still lives there!➽ Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake split in early 2011 following rumors that the singer was unfaithful, but by summer, Biel was ready to forgive and forget. They gave their romance another shot and got engaged months later.➽ Eight years after…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024When It WorkedJULY 2021IG OfficialLopez shared her first photo with Affleck in a post celebrating her 52nd birthday.SEPTEMBER 2021Red Carpet DebutIn an interview, Affleck called his budding romance with Lopez “beautiful,” adding, “It’s a great story.”FEBRUARY 2022All InLopez said she and Affleck were “two very lucky people who got a second chance at true love.”APRIL 2022Sweet ProposalAffleck proposed while Lopez was in the bathtub. “It was the most romantic thing I could’ve ever imagined,” she wrote in her newsletter.AUGUST 2022Wedding No. 2So nice they did it twice — this time at Affleck’s $8.1 million Georgia estate in front of guests including Matt Damon.JULY 2022Saying ‘I Do’They exchanged personalized vows at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas.JULY 2023On the SceneThey attended Michael Rubin’s exclusive July 4th White Party in the Hamptons alongside…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024HOT STUFFANITA KOOut of this world: Brie Larson turned heads by wearing the Pink Sapphire Orbit Earring at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents Lessons in Chemistry event on Aug. 12. ($1,150, anitako.com)HOUSE OF SKYEThe super comfortable Sexy Back Bra can be worn 14 ways by women all sizes. Bonus? It’s lightly padded with an embedded underwire — and available in brown, hot pink, black and beige. (From $55, houseofskye.shop)APEROLAshley Park served up some major style as the face of the Spritz brand’s new tennis capsule collection, which offers a variety of preppy skirts, polos, hats, T-shirts and more. (Prices vary, us-shop.aperol.com)BRANDON MAXWELLCate Blanchett elevated her denim look by rocking the Oversized Marble Heart Leather Belt while promoting her new film, Borderlands, in NYC on Aug. 5. ($1,995, modaoperandi.com)KHAITECommuters, this one’s for…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Us mustsWill WinburyWill (Sam Nivola) is the baby of the family whose coping mechanisms are out of whack. As a result, he’s often kept in the dark. And while he’s driven by good intentions, they don’t always generate positive results.Benji WinburyThe groom-to-be (Billy Howle), earnest and open, is the odd one out in his family. Just because this talented artist has the least to hide doesn’t mean he won’t get hurt when a deception is revealed.Amelia SacksAmelia (Eve Hewson) feels like an outsider with the Winburys. She’s from Pennsylvania, for God’s sake, and she works at a zoo! She’s also kindhearted, which causes her grief when she questions her passion for her husband-to-be.Tag WinburyCharismatic, charming and quick with a joke — no wonder even the housekeeper has the hots for Tag…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Walking a Mile in Jesus’ ShoesYou won’t see eager fans trying to lay hands on Jonathan Roumie, a.k.a. Jesus Christ in the global sensation The Chosen. “People tend to approach me somewhat gingerly,” the actor, 50, tells Us. “But once they see I’m approachable, they gush about the series. It makes me feel like, OK, I’m doing something that’s contributing to the world in a positive way. It’s been the honor of my life.” Season 4 of the biblical drama is coming to broadcast TV (The CW, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.), and he says, it’s “pedal to the metal.” Roumie imparts some Chosen wisdom to Us.What’s on tap for the new season?We’re nearing the beginning of the end, and every relationship comes to a culmination of sorts: between Jesus and the Pharisees, Jesus and his…2 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024ask UsQ: On cooking shows, doesn’t the food get cold before anyone is able to actually taste it?—Laura C., Frederick, Md.A: Hell’s Kitchen fans know Gordon Ramsay loses his cool when sampling just-made food that’s not piping hot. (Remember the “ice-f**king-cold” garnish?) Of course, that Kitchen is notorious for inadequate cook times, and your question is more about wait times. Over on Ramsay’s MasterChef, “Immediately after the cook is done, we do our best to expedite the tasting process so the judges can eat fresh, warm food,” says executive producer Michael Heyerman. Still, doing their best doesn’t guarantee success — and heat lamps are forbidden. Will contestants get dinged? Says Heyerman: “Everyone understands there is a process to making a television show, and food might have to sit out for a…2 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Girls in the HoodZENDAYAIn a white polo maxidress and $1,390 pumps, both Alaïa, on April 24.FLORENCE PUGHIn a custom Valentino creation and De Beers cuff bracelets on Feb. 15.JUSTINE SKYEIn a vintage dress and black heels from Dolce & Gabbana on April 1.AMANDLA STENBERGIn a lace Dion Lee look teamed with Aquazzura sandals on June 3.SHARON STONEIn a thorn-and-rose gown from Antonio Marras on July 19.ASHLEY PARKIn a $1,630 Nina Ricci pinstripe blazer and white pumps on March 1.FROM LEFT: GETTY; WIREIMAGE; GETTY (4)…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024It’s Getting Hot in Here!CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JULIANNE HOUGH/INSTAGRAM; JESSE JAMES DECKER/INSTAGRAM; CRISTIANO RONALDO/INSTAGRAM; KATE HUDSON/INSTAGRAM; CAMILA CABELLO/INSTAGRAM; SABRINA CARPENTER/INSTAGRAM; GETTY. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: GETTY (4); SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT; PAIGE DUNN; KEISHA/INSTAGRAM; GETTY; WARNER BROS. CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: GETTY (3); INSTAR; SYDNEY SWEENEY/INSTAGRAM; GETTY (2)…3 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Happiness After HeartacheDespite the ups and downs of the last couple of years, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn have found their happily ever after with each other — and apparently, the comedian’s favorite way to confirm their relationship milestones is alongside Seth Meyers on national television. In September 2021, Mulaney, 42, appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers to share several life updates: he’d gotten sober — crediting Munn, 44, with “[holding] my hand through that hell” — and they were having a baby. Now, almost exactly three years later, Mulaney made another announcement on the show: They’re married! “It’s the best,” he told his former SNL cowriter. “It’s the greatest single time in my life.” The couple’s newlywed bliss comes five months after Munn revealed that she had been privately battling…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024ON & OFF!Tommy Fury & Molly-Mae Hague“After five years of being together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way,” Hague wrote via Instagram, announcing her split from her fiancé and Love Island UK costar.Tommy Haas & Sara FosterDays after Foster revealed that she was “cutting people out of [her] life,” news broke that she’s reportedly split from her partner of 20 years. The pair share daughters Valentina, 13, and Josephine, 8.JoJo Siwa & Dakayla Wilson“So I have a girlfriend!” the “Karma” singer announced to an excited crowd in a video posted to her Instagram, hard launching her relationship with the So You Think You Can Dance alum.CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: GETTY (4); MEGA; JOJO SIWA/INSTAGRAM; GETTY (2)…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024What Split? Chris and Dakota Are Going Strong!Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson are laughing off rumblings that they’ve called off their engagement. “The reports are not true,” Johnson’s rep told Us on Aug. 16. “They are happily together.” Speculation that the Fifty Shades of Grey star, 34, had broken up with the Cold-play frontman, 47, who has been overseas on tour, began earlier this month after she stepped out in L.A. sans her emerald engagement ring. While the pair’s nearly six-year relationship is seemingly solid — Johnson was seen in L.A. on Aug. 16 with her ring back on — a source tells Us that the pair have overcome issues in the past. “Chris and Dakota did break up [earlier this year] just before she went on her press tour for Madame Web,” says the source, calling…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Everyone’s Turned Demure!Who could have believed that a fun, throwaway video about getting ready for work would capture the imaginations of Jennifer Lopez, Khloé Kardashian and more than 35 million people on TikTok? This has been the shocking turn of events for Jools Lebron, who was, until last week, an aspiring influencer with a job in a grocery store.Now, thanks to Lebron’s “very demure, very mindful” approach to life, she’s been able to quit her nine-to-five. It seems everyone wants a piece of the “cutesy” action: She’s signed lucrative partnership deals, inspired multiple celebrities and even appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live.The concept is simple — Lebron’s character encourages her audience to be more demure in every part of their lives, whether it’s “how I flat iron my hair in a demure manner”…3 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024THE Reinvention OF MeghanOnce upon a time, Meghan Markle was a TV actress who worked on a successful show and ran a popular lifestyle blog called The Tig on the side. In her adopted home of Toronto, Canada — where Suits filmed for seven seasons — she spent most of her time hanging out with her castmates, practicing yoga and taking her beagle, Guy, for walks. Then she met Prince Harry.The pair wed in May 2018 and welcomed son Archie the following year. Meghan had found her Prince Charming, but life behind palace doors was no fairy tale. There was tension with Prince William and Princess Kate, and Meghan took a beating in the U.K. press. “You’re established in one world and then you enter another and your narrative is dictated by external…10 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024SO MANY CELEB BRANDS, So Little TimeGOOPOVERALL VIBEWellness for the wealthyFINANCIALSGwyneth Paltrow’s passion project is worth $250 million.BESTSELLERSA vagin*-scented candle (no, really); GoopGenes lip balm and an exfoliating sleep milk from the Goop Beauty line.LEGAL HICCUPPaltrow & Co. had to fork over $145K in a 2018 consumer-protection lawsuit settlement over claims a $66 yoni egg could balance hormones and prevent depression.POOSHOVERALL VIBEMatcha-friendly and, according to the site, “achievable by all”FINANCIALSA chunk of Kourtney Kardashian’s $65 million fortune reportedly comes from Poosh earnings.BESTSELLERSA Lymphatic Cleanse Tea; Kourtney x Barker Wellness Body ButterNO DRAMAWhat competition? The reality star teamed up with Paltrow in 2022 for a This Smells Like My Pooshy candle.THE PIONEER WOMANOVERALL VIBEEasy, accessible recipes and farm-house-style home decorFINANCIALSRee Drummond created a $50 million empire selling cookbooks, kitchen appliances, decor and clothes.BESTSELLERSThe Pioneer Woman’s Painted Meadow…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024When It Didn’tFEBRUARY 2023Grammy Faux PasAfter an awkward moment caught between Lopez and Affleck went viral, the Argo director insisted they were having a typical “husband and wife” exchange.MAY 2023Public StrifeThey appeared tense on the red carpet promoting her flick, Mother. “Ben’s a normal person who doesn’t subscribe to the Hollywood lifestyle,” says a source.JANUARY 2024Sad AffleckWhile doing press at the Golden Globes, Lopez addressed a question about Affleck often seeming miserable in photos. “Ben is doing alright,” she insisted. “You don’t need to worry about Ben.”FEBRUARY 2024Telling SceneIn The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Affleck was surprised to learn Lopez had shared his book of love letters with various producers and musicians in the recording studio.MARCH 2024Last OutingTheir final sighting before Affleck moved out of their shared home was in NYC.…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024The Five Key Trends for Fall1 Laid-back Baggy DenimDon’t fret: Figure-hugging, skinny jeans aren’t taking over. Slip on a more roomy, loose fit to radiate comfy and sexy vibes.2 Call of the WildBolder is better. Make a statement in lively animal print — whether that means sporting a flirty leopard frock, posh kitten heels, a versatile knit or a stunning skirt.3 It Is Easy Being GreenEarthy tones are always a hit this time of year, but now, we’re leaning toward a variety of lush, nature-inspired colorways including olive, emerald, cypress and moss.4 Boho Is BackFree-spirited fashion! Ethereal finds are set to bring plenty of charm, romance and a carefree feel into our everyday ensembles. Search for dreamy designs filled with ruffle, lace and fringe detailing, warm and timeless colorways, plus ’70s-esque prints.5 Preppy Check PrintsThe…3 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Rachel PlattenPreshow RitualI do my own glam. I find it calming. I sit on the floor, spread out my makeup, put on some music. [At] showtime, I’ll do a prayer Jewel taught me: “How may I be of service tonight?”Dressing Room MustI have candles, a humidifier, warm water, ginger, honey, fresh flowers. I basically want to feel like Anthropologie has redecorated!Craziest Show ExperienceWe [were going] to visit a fan in the hospital and found out he wasn’t doing well. We prayed at our house concert for him to make it through the night — and he did. We [saw him] the next day, and it was incredibly beautiful.Ideal AfterpartyI like to gather the band and friends who’ve come to the show in my dressing room. There’s always some quirky thing happening,…1 min
Us Weekly|September 9, 2024Jesse WilliamsThe Humanity ArchiveMy brother Jermaine Fowler’s podcast is an incredible history archive. He’s a wonderful, smart guy. I was lucky enough to be a guest [to discuss rewriting Black narratives].PrinceI have two kids [Sadie, 10, and Maceo, 8], and I’m schooling them on Prince. I take them through playlists and albums. It’s a curriculum in my car every time I take them to school.A Family AffairI just had a blast watching most of A Family Affair, that Netflix movie about the business with Zac Efron [and Nicole Kidman]. It’s funny — good writing.…1 min
