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Hugh Jackman Wished He Could Take Back This Story He Told to David Bowie

Antonio Stallings — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:41:00 +0000

Hugh Jackman teamed up with Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan for the first time in the 2006 movie The Prestige. He collaborated with a few notable names for the project, including music icon David Bowie.

Hugh Jackman once shared what it was like working with David Bowie in ‘The Prestige’

Hugh Jackman | Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage

Bowie’s accomplishments as a musician were almost matched by his accomplishments as an actor. The late artist starred in a variety of features throughout his long career, including Nolan’s Prestige. The picture saw him playing inventor Nikola Tesla, primarily sharing scenes with Jackman’s ambitious magician Richard Angier.

Jackman had nothing but kind words about his experience working with Bowie. During their interaction, however, Jackman let slip that he once tried to attend one of Bowie’s concerts in his younger years.

“I’ve got to say, he’s probably one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. But two days into shooting I told him a story about the first concert I was ever going to go to, which was one of his. I bought a ticket for $20, which was about six months’ worth of pocket money. But on the day of the concert, someone offered me $50 for the ticket because it was sold out,” Jackman once told BBC.

It was at that moment Jackman wished he didn’t bring up that story to Bowie at all.

“David’s face started to glaze over a little bit at this point and I was wishing I could take the story back. He said: ‘And…’ I had to tell him that I sold them. From that moment, he called me ‘the scalper’ and he wanted at least 50% of my profit,” Jackman said.

David Bowie initially turned down starring in ‘The Prestige’

Nolan was very persistent when he cast Bowie in The Prestige. After being tasked with the responsibility of casting Nikola Tesla, Nolan could only picture Bowie in the role.

“Tesla was this other-worldly, ahead-of-his-time figure, and at some point it occurred to me he was the original Man Who Fell to Earth. As someone who was the biggest Bowie fan in the world, once I made that connection, he seemed to be the only actor capable of playing the part. He had that requisite iconic status, and he was a figure as mysterious as Tesla needed to be,” Nolan told Entertainment Weekly in a 2016 interview.

But the “Fame” singer wasn’t on board the project at first. It took a lot of convincing from Nolan for Bowie to do the film.

“It took me a while to convince him, though—he turned down the part the first time. It was the only time I can ever remember trying again with an actor who passed on me. I petitioned to let me explain why he was the right actor for it. In total honesty, I told him if he didn’t agree to do the part, I had no idea where I would go from there. I would say I begged him,” he said.

After finally casting Bowie in the movie, Nolan asserted that everyone was affected by Bowie’s star-power. And in a way that Nolan had never seen with any other celebrity.

“The experience of having him on set was wonderful. Daunting, at first. He had a level of charisma beyond what you normally experience, and everyone really responded to it. I’ve never seen a crew respond to any movie star that way, no matter how big. But he was very gracious and understood the effect he had on people. Everyone has fond memories of getting to spend time with him or speak to him for a little bit,” Nolan said.

“I only worked with him briefly—four or five days—but I did manage to sneak a couple moments to chat with him, which are very treasured memories of mine. Normally when you meet stars, no matter how starry they are, when you see them as people, some of that mystique goes away. But not with David Bowie,” he added.

Violet Affleck Just Wore Jennifer Lopez’s Dress Once Seen On a Date With Ben Affleck

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:25:23 +0000

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are allegedly closer than ever to announcing their divorce. The couple got married in 2022 after first falling in love in the early 2000s. Lopez and Ben love having a blended family, as Ben’s three kids, which he shares with Jennifer Garner, get along well with Lopez’s twins, which she shares with Marc Anthony. Lopez became very close with Ben’s oldest daughter, Violet Affleck. Recently, Violet was seen wearing a dress that Lopez once wore despite rumors of her dad and stepmom splitting.

Violet Affleck just stepped out in a dress once worn by Jennifer Lopez while on a date with Ben Affleck

Violet Affleck and Jennifer Lopez seem to have an excellent relationship. Lopez stepped into the role of stepmom for Ben Affleck’s three kids: Violet, 18, Fin Affleck, 15, and Samuel Affleck, 12. She seems to get along well with all of Ben’s children. And her twins, Max and Emme, 16, found friendship with the Affleck kids. However, Lopez and Violet have a special bond.

Lopez and Violet were spotted shopping together in New York over the summer of 2024. The duo were spotted arm-in-arm in the Hamptons. Meanwhile, Ben stayed on the opposite coast in Los Angeles.

In August 2024, Violet stepped out in a look that Lopez fans have seen before. She wore a pink-and-white chiffon Dolce & Gabbana dress that Lopez wore while on a Valentine’s Day date with Ben in 2023. The dress features long sleeves and a wrap neckline. Violet paired the look with crew socks and red and white sneakers. When Lopez wore the dress, she paired it with gold platform sandals, a gold purse, and a white Dolce & Gabbana belt.

Violet stepping out in Lopez’s dress speaks to how she looks up to her stepmom no matter the media’s claims.

Ben Affleck allegedly wants Violet Affleck to maintain a close relationship with Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in 2021 | Gotham/GC Images

Violet Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have a bond that won’t easily be broken if Lopez and Ben Affleck get divorced. An insider told Entertainment Tonight that Ben supports Lopez and his daughter in spending quality time together.

“Ben certainly doesn’t want to cause any strain between Jen and Violet, and he is in support of them spending time together,” the source said. “It’s a little tricky for him, but both Jen and Ben want all their kids to be happy, regardless of the issues they are facing in their marriage.”

The source added that Ben and Lopez hope to have “healthy directions” for their families as they move on separately.

“They are trying to sell their home sooner than later and want to move forward; they are hoping to have clear, new, and healthy directions for themselves and for their families,” the source claimed. “They are trying to be strong, but it is a sad time for everyone, and it is difficult to have to deal with everything playing out publicly.”

J.Lo wants to spend ‘quality time’ with all of the kids before school starts

Jennifer Lopez spent most of her 2024 summer season in New York. However, she’s back in LA in August 2024. A source told People that she stopped by Ben Affleck’s rental property in Brentwood. She then took his son, Samuel Affleck, to the mall. The insider noted that Lopez has “always cared” about all of their kids and hopes to spend time with them before the school year starts.

“Just because she’s not with Ben doesn’t mean that she doesn’t care about his kids,” the source explained.

“She always cared about them,” they continued. “She spent months looking for the perfect house for their blended family last year. Now, when she’s back in LA, she wants to spend quality time with them before school resumes and Violet is off to college.”

This article was originally reported by People.

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Did Eddie Murphy Have Any Kids With Paige Butcher?

Antonio Stallings — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:41:00 +0000

Eddie Murphy already had a large family by the time he was in a relationship with current wife Paige Butcher. But how many of his kids are his and Butcher’s now?

How many kids do Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher have?

Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Murphy had eight children when he met Paige Butcher in 2012. His first child was with ex-girlfriend Paulette McNeely. But he had the most children with ex Nicole Brown Murphy, sharing five children with her. He had two other children with Tamara Hood and Mel B.

Murphy and Butcher expanded their family even further with the birth of Izzy Oona in 2016. Their second child, and Murphy’s tenth Max Charles, was born two years later in 2018.

According to People, Insiders confided that Butcher and Murphy have as normal of a family life as can be.

“They live a pretty low-key life. They are all about family. Paige is very close with Eddie’s kids,” the source claimed.

“They are a very special and happy family. They vacation and spend holidays together. Paige loves being a mom and is very involved. She takes her daughter to the park and for play dates,” they added.

The pair also appeared to have their children long before they were officially married. Murphy and Butcher were engaged in 2018, six years after dating. But they didn’t get married until July of 2024. Rumors circulated that the two already wedded, or were very close to, when Murphy referred to Butcher as his wife in a New York Times interview.

“I used to be so hip, I used to know who everybody was, and now there’s just so much stuff,” Murphy said. “[I] ask my wife, ‘Who’s this person?'”

Eddie Murphy’s kids stop him from making bad decisions

Although ten kids could be quite a lot to handle, Murphy confided that he really does enjoy fatherhood. Because of his status as a parent, the Shrek star does a lot less work than he used to. But he considers that a good thing.

“The whole idea of being out there and doing three movies a year, that s*** is over… I found over and over again and along the way I realized that if you put your children first you never make a bad decision,” Murphy once said on WTF with Marc Maron.

His ten children also help him avoid making bad decisions.

“When you hit a crossroads moment or you have got some s*** , you think, ‘Well, what is best for my children?’ If you go that route then you never make a bad decision,” Murphy said.

What helped Murphy enjoy fatherhood even more was how his kids turned out. He seemed very proud of the men and women they were becoming.

“I am so blessed with my kids,” he added. “I don’t have one bad seed. I don’t have any like ‘Oh you are the one.’ I don’t have any of that. My kids are so great, normal people — and nobody is like the Hollywood jerk kid.”

The 1 Hollywood rule Eddie Murphy had for his kids

It’s common for children of actors to want to become actors themselves. A few of Murphy’s kids also wanted to follow in his footsteps. But one of Murphy’s kids, Bella, who he had with Nicole Brown, confided they’d have to wait until they were the appropriate age.

“I used to always ask, ‘Can I be in this one?’ He’s like, ‘Bella you have to be 18,’” Bella Murphy once recalled to Madame Noir. “I was like, ‘I know but like…please!? I would always ask, ‘Can I please be an extra?’ I just love acting so it’s really fun for me. Even being an extra is awesome to me.”

So if Murphy’s and Butcher’s latest kids want to get into show business when they’re older, they might have to wait until they’re 18 as well.

Tim Burton Once Said He’d Never Make a ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel

Matthew Trzcinski — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:35:49 +0000

Some movie directors have a habit of saying things that come back to haunt them. Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is finally getting a sequel and, surprisingly, that sequel was directed by the Ed Wood director himself. Interestingly, Burton didn’t like the idea of making a Beetlejuice sequel or remake back in the day. Here is what he’s said about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice more recently.

Tim Burton refused to make a sequel to ‘Beetlejuice’ or 1 of his other movies

During a 2007 interview with Total Film, Burton was asked how he felt about the possibility that one of his movies would get remade. “Yikes!” he said. “I don’t know about that.

“I mean, I’ve often resisted re-visiting,” he added. “Like in the case of [The Nightmare Before Christmas] and Beetlejuice, they asked me to do sequels and I just said ‘No.’ I wanted to keep the integrity of those particular things. Those movies were special to me.”

Tim Burton was fine with other filmmakers retooling Batman

Interestingly, a reporter asked Burton how he felt about Batman getting retooled after he left the franchise, and his attitude toward Batman was completely different. “I was lucky when I made Batman because, at the time, it felt like new territory,” he said. “We went back to the traditions of the comic and they were usually light and cartoony. It was exciting. Then, all of a sudden, every comic book hero is a tortured soul in a funny costume. [Laughs]

“I think the genre’s always having to reinvent itself and, obviously, comics are a kind of modern folk tale that can stand to be retold and relooked at in many different ways,” he added. “But I think the dark, tortured comic book. Well, I think it’s time for a new angle. Maybe it’s time to go back to the brightly colored cartoon.” Thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy and other Marvel films, superhero movies took a step away from the darkness of Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns.

The director said his ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel is going to be a personal statement

Burton has made different statements about Beetlejuice more recently. During a 2024 interview with Empire, he said that his flop remake of Walt Disney’s Dumbo made him lose interest in movies. However, he felt rejuvenated after making the Netflix series Wednesday. The writers of that series penned a screenplay for the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Burton liked it.

The Ed Wood director said he connected with the character of Lydia from the original film and wondered what she might be doing decades later. Burton said his Beetlejuice sequel was a personal statement from him that reflected how he changed since he had children.

Burton also said that he lost his way for a while. He may have been talking about his string of disappointing films, such as Dark Shadows, Big Eyes, and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Could Beetlejuice Beetlejuice be his big comeback that pleases his old fans? Or will it be another wrongheaded attempt to capitalize on nostalgia, like his remake of Dumbo? Time will tell. If Burton is to be believed, he’s at least made Beetlejuice Beetlejuice a personal statement, and his best films, like Ed Wood and Edward Scissorhands, feel personal.

Meri Brown Isn’t Convinced Robyn Brown Really Wanted Her to Stay in the Family

Andrea Francese — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:57:36 +0000

The premiere of Season 19 of Sister Wives is rumored to be just weeks away. While we don’t yet know what topics will be covered in the upcoming season, we do know where the Brown family stands now. Meri Brown recently appeared on a podcast and divulged where she stands with Kody Brown and Robyn Brown now that she’s left her plural marriage. She even offered her thoughts on Robyn’s true feelings and intentions.

Meri Brown doesn’t know how Robyn Brown feels, but her actions speak volumes

During an appearance on The Sarah Fraser Show, Meri opened up about the end of her marriage and how she has felt watching the show back. Meri revealed that she did not typically watch the show and relied on other people in her life to fill her in on what was shown.

Meri Brown | TLC/YouTube

While she doesn’t watch the show, Meri has some specific thoughts about Robyn Brown’s true feelings, specifically about the end of Meri’s marriage to Kody. Meri was non-committal when asked if she thinks Robyn Brown truly wanted her to stay in her loveless plural marriage. Still, she offered some significant insight. While she conceded that she believed Robyn was genuinely sad that their plural family split up, she argued that her attitude and Kody’s attitude never exactly matched what they were saying.

Meri also called Robyn out on the dichotomy before she left Kody. In the most recent season of Sister Wives, Meri admitted that Robyn did not attempt to contact her often. She even confronted her about her lack of communication and admitted it was frustrating and confusing. Robyn had no explanation for why she failed to try to connect with Meri in any real way.

‘Sister Wives’ fans believe Robyn was interested in very unequal scenario

Meri was clearly trying to remain relatively neutral on the topic of Robyn Brown and her true intentions. Still, it’s clear she thinks Robyn’s vision of a plural family would not work for any of Kody’s other wives. Sister Wives fans have long contended that Robyn wanted a plural marriage, but only on paper. Her desires, which Kody was happy to entertain, are largely blamed for the breakdown of the family.

Kody and Robyn Brown | TLC/YouTube

For several seasons, Robyn came across as exceptionally selfish. She argued that she and her “tender-aged” children required more of Kody’s time. Robyn even blamed Kody’s former wives for the breakdown of their marriages. She never tried to connect with Kody’s older children, nor did she seem interested in sharing the emotional load with the other three wives. In essence, Robyn wanted sister wives without actually having to interact or work with them. She also seemed entirely uninterested in sharing her husband, which is the very basis of polygamy.

We may get more of Meri’s true feelings when season 19 premieres. TLC has yet to announce an official release date. Still, Mykelti Padron said the show is likely to premiere in August or September.

Brad Pitt Became the Tougher Parent After He Had Biological Kids With Angelina Jolie

Antonio Stallings — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:27:00 +0000

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie experienced a role reversal as parents when they expanded their family. The Tomb Raider star was once very candid about how Pitt changed after the pair welcomed twins to their family.

Angelina Jolie once gave insight into her and Brad Pitt’s parenting styles

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt | Steve Granitz/WireImage

Jolie and Pitt welcomed a pair of twins to their family in 2008. Although the former power couple already had a full house of children, the twins would be the first of their kids who they had biologically.

The decision to have biological children wasn’t one she made lightly. But Pitt provided Jolie enough confidence and reassurance to give a natural birth. However, Jolie and Pitt didn’t expect their brood to grow as much as it did. The fact that she was giving birth to two children instead of one was a pleasant surprise for the stars.

“We weren’t expecting twins,” Jolie once told Entertainment Weekly (via People). “So it did shock us, and we jumped to six [children] quickly. But we like a challenge.”

At the time, Jolie was already planning on ways to make sure her and Pitt’s other children didn’t feel excluded when the twins arrived. This was why she felt it was important for everyone to chip in and take care of the newborns when the time came.

“They’re old enough to feel included to change diapers themselves, to feed bottles themselves, like if I pump into a bottle. We’re trying to find ways where it can be a fun group thing … Everybody gets special time so we can make sure we know where they’re at,” Jolie added.

After the twins’ debut, however, they also had an interesting impact on Pitt’s and Jolie’s roles as parents. According to Jolie, she actually used to be stricter than Pitt.

”I used to be the tougher parent but since the birth of the twins, Brad’s had to play bad cop more often,” she once told Ok! (via News 24).

But Jolie also confided that she and Pitt might bond with their kids individually in different ways based on their personalities.

“It also depends on which of the children we are talking about. Brad has always had this incredible bond with Mad, who’s very smart, and Brad loves teaching him about history and art and culture – it’s an amazing thing to watch them together,” she said.

Brad Pitt considered himself the goofier parent between himself and Angelina Jolie

Jolie may have considered Pitt the stricter parent in some cases, but Pitt still viewed as himself less serious than her. In a 2015 interview with WSJ, Pitt spoke fondly of Jolie’s dedication as a mother. Even on Jolie’s days off from her busy work schedule, the Maleficent star still invested a good amount of time on her children.

“When Angie has a day off, the first thing she does is get up and take the kids out. This is the most important ‘to do’ of the day. No matter how tired she might be, she plans outings for each and all. She has an incredible knack for inventing crazy experiences for them, something new, something fresh,” Pitt said.

Although Pitt felt he was the more fun one, goofing off with the kids wouldn’t have been possible without Jolie’s direction.

“I may be the bigger goof of the pair, but she invents the stage,” he said.

Still, Jolie shared that she might not have been too serious compared to Pitt. She confided that some of the most fun she’s had was spent with her kids before bedtime.

”Our happiest moments are probably in the evening before the kids go to bed. We often play together in our pajamas after dinner and it’s like having a party sometimes where we’re all dancing and jumping around and being silly. That’s when you really feel the beauty of having a family. It’s our little world,” she said.

King Charles Imposes Strict Rule to Protect Kate in Scotland Amid Cancer Battle

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000

When it was announced early in the year that the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) was recovering from abdominal surgery and would be taking an extended break from royal duties, speculation and wild rumors began to surface on the internet. The longer she wasn’t seen in public, the worse things got as sheer panic spread across Britain and stories about Kate’s health and well-being made headlines around the world.

The “never complain, never explain” royals had to ditch their mantra and realize that in the age of social media, the only way to stop outrageous and often vicious rumors was for the princess to debunk them herself. Kate did just that in March when she shocked everyone by revealing her cancer diagnosis. In her video message, the princess asked for time and privacy as she continues to recover and undergo preventive chemotherapy.

Now, as the summer winds down, members of the royal family are going to travel to Balmoral Castle in Scotland for their private annual summer vacation and many of them will not be seen in public for quite some time. Therefore, King Charles has imposed a rule before everyone gets there so Kate isn’t subjected to any more outrageous rumors as she may not be seen for months again.

Kate Middleton and King Charles III attend the Christmas Morning church service at Sandringham | Samir Hussein/WireImage

Expert says trip to Balmoral is a very good thing for Kate

Royal biographer and commentator Angela Levin spoke to GB News about the princess making the trip to Balmoral with the extended royal family this year and believes that is a very positive thing for Kate amid her cancer battle.

The author explained: “[Kate] is going to Scotland to be with the family. This is a huge move. Not only because she is obviously not well yet, but it shows she feels very comfortable with the royal family.

“She is very happy with the king and the queen and she knows they will understand if she has to rest. She can say what she likes and be warmed. I think it’s wonderful she can do that. The children will be delighted also.”

The ban King Charles is imposing on all Balmoral guests for Kate’s sake

In addition to the Waleses, the Ebinburghs, the Tindalls, Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn Kelly, Queen Camilla’s grandchildren will also be joining the family at the royal estate. With so many people there, including quite a few teenagers, the monarch has enacted a ban that a lot of the young guests won’t be happy about.

King Charles III and Kate Middleton attend the Commonwealth Day service ceremony at Westminster Abbey | Daniel Leal-WPA Pool/Getty Images

According to Express, an extremely well-placed source said: “Social media posts and photos from family events are to be avoided. It’s a private family holiday and due to extended members of the family joining this year, they are trying to keep everything as private as possible. There are a lot of teenagers in attendance and there would be nothing worse than seeing a photo of King Charles trying to force a potato into his mouth on social media.”

But it isn’t a total ban over of just embarassing photos getting leaked, it’s also reportedly so the Princess of Wales doesn’t have to worry about photos of her getting out while she is at the rescidence trying to relax and recover.

The publication noted that “Kate Middleton’s unofficial images being leaked to the media can serve as a minefield for King Charles as they wish to hide her from the public eye these days … Official social media accounts are a different story because those photographs are approved by the communications team before being uploaded.”

‘MAFS’ Alums Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd Welcome Baby Boy

Megan Elliott — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:35:31 +0000

Meet the newest member of the Married at First Sight family! Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd, who wed on the Lifetime reality series in 2020, have welcomed their second child.

‘Married at First Sight’ stars welcome new baby

Jessica Studer and Austin Hurd of ‘Married at First Sight’ with their son Westin | Jessica + Austin Hurd

Austin and Jessica’s new baby, Everett Brooks, was born on Friday, August 9. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz., and measured 21 inches.

The MAFS alums also have a son, Westin, who was born in November 2021.

The couple, who shared their pregnancy news back in March, couldn’t be more thrilled with the new addition to their family.

“Austin, Westin and I are so thrilled to welcome our sweet bundle of joy to the family. Everyone is happy and healthy and we are madly in love,” Jessica told People. “[I’m] so grateful for this beautiful little family of mine and excited for all the days ahead.”

“We are so in love already,” Jessica captioned an Instagram carousel of photos of the new arrival.

Jessica and Austin met on Married at First Sight Season 10, which followed five expert-matched couples from the Washington, D.C. area. They are the only couple from their season who is still together.

‘Married at First Sight’ stars congratulate Jessica and Austin

After Jessica and Austin shared their happy news, congratulations rolled in from other Married at First Sight stars.

“Congrats and welcome little one!!” wrote Deonna McNeill, who married Greg Okotie on MAFS Season 9.

“Soooo precious! Congratulations, he’s perfect,” commented fellow season 10 cast member Mindy Shiben.

Paige Banks and Vincent Morales from MAFS season 12 also shared well wishes with the new parents. Other former Married at First Sight cast members offering their congratulations including Jamie Otis from season 1, Anthony D’Amico and Ashley Petta from season 5, and Danielle Bergman from season 7.

Other Married at First Sight couples who’ve welcomed children since appearing on the show include Jamie and her husband Doug Hehner; Ashley and Anthony; Deonna and Greg; Vincent and his wife Briana; Danielle and her husband Bobby Dodd; Shawniece Jackson and Jephte Pierre from season 6, and Woody Randall and Amani Smith from season 11.

Jessica shared her tips for prepping for labor

Jessica works as a labor and delivery nurse. Shortly before giving birth, she shared her tips on prepping for labor on Instagram.

“I start out by running for a mile,” she wrote. “I’ve always been a runner and it helps me unwind.”

Her other advice included eating dates, “colostrum harvesting/nipple stimulation [which] can help with releasing oxytocin,” and curb walking (walking with one foot on the curb and the other on the street). She also advised taking naps and trying to relax.

In another post, Jessica admitted that she’d miss being pregnant.

“I love my job, my coworkers, my patients, my hospital and being pregnant while doing the job made me feel strong,” she wrote. “It wasn’t always easy, and the fatigue of pregnancy combined with night shift was REAL. My coworkers can attest to my sleepy state of mind between 3am and 6am. But I did it, and I’m proud of myself for working till a day shy of 40 weeks! Now I just need baby to arrive so I can have my 12 weeks of maternity leave with the babe.”

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Real Reason Kate Middleton Didn’t Wear Her Engagement Ring During Latest Surprise Appearance

Michelle Kapusta — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:16:59 +0000

Ever since the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) announced her cancer diagnosis, she took a break from royal duties and hasn’t been seen in public much. So she delighted fans when she attended Trooping the Colour in June and Wimbledon in July. Now, Kate has made another appearance with her husband. She and Prince William took to social media on Aug. 11, to share a congratulatory message to Team Great Britain following the Paris Olympics.

The video opens with rapper Snoop Dogg and features cameos from other famous faces as well including David Beckham. But most people were focused on Kate as she continues her recovery, and eagle-eyed fans picked up on the fact that she was wearing another ring in place of her engagement ring.

Here’s more on that ring and why the princess chose not to wear her sapphire sparkler.

Why Kate wasn’t sporting her engagement ring during appearance with Prince William

Well done @TeamGB, what an incredible journey!

Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion. You made us all so proud!

Here's to celebrating every triumph at @Paris2024 and looking forward to more from @ParalympicsGB later in the summer pic.twitter.com/oCLz7HuuLG
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) August 11, 2024

Diamond expert Maxwell Stone of the jewelry retailer Steven Stone commented on the ring the princess was seen wearing in her video appearance as he believes it’s the one William gave her long before they tied the knot. He also revealed the reason Kate did not have on her iconic engagement ring.

Stone noted: “While Kate’s engagement ring is undoubtedly her most iconic piece of jewelry, it wasn’t the first ring she received from Prince William. During their university days, William gave Kate a promise ring, and though it’s hard to be certain, recent footage of the royal couple suggests she may be wearing this sentimental piece again. The ring is set on a rose gold Victorian band, featuring two garnets — Kate’s birthstone — and pearls to represent William’s June birthstone.”

According to the expert, “While the sentimental value is priceless, I would estimate the monetary worth of Kate’s promise ring to be around £1,500 ($1,900 USD).”

Stone added that there’s a good explanation as to why the princess wasn’t wearing her engagement ring saying: “Kate has also previously removed her engagement ring when visiting hospitals for health and safety reasons. Given that the princess has been undergoing treatment recently, this could explain why she has switched to wearing a different ring.”

Expert says Kate showed ‘strength’ and William is ‘happy’ to have her by his side again

An expert has analyzed the couple’s demeanor in the video and shared that their body language is a good sign for Kate’s health as they both appeared genuinely “happy.”

Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and TV as a consultant and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.”

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Stanton said: “When we saw Kate and William congratulate the Team GB Olympians, we could see Kate felt happy and content. She came across as motivated and proud to be involved. You can tell this through her consistent eye contact and genuine smiles throughout her message. Kate spoke with a lot of ease and carried herself with elegance as her delivery was coherent and strong … She was wearing white, a color which Kate feels confident wearing.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive at ‘The Street’ community hub in Scarborough, England | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

As for the Prince of Wales, we know he has been doing a lot of solo engagements as Kate continues her treatment and Stanton noticed just how “happy” he was to have her by his side for this special message to Team GB.

The expert observed: “William also spoke with a lot of confidence and enthusiasm. He maintained strong, controlled eye contact when he spoke to the camera. William’s positive and open body language suggested he felt happy to be congratulating the Olympic team with Kate by his side. They both felt excited to make an appearance and give the athletes their best for their achievements while representing the country.”

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Kobe Bryant’s Eldest Daughter Natalia Has Grown Into a REAL BEAUTY!

Ali Hicks — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:24:37 +0000

As Americans watched the incredible conclusion of the Olympics’ women’s basketball competition, they may have spotted the Bryant family sitting courtside. Vanessa Bryant and her daughters Capri, Bianka, and Natalia Bryant cheered on Team USA first at the semifinal and finals games. Fans couldn’t help but notice Natalia’s striking beauty. Learn more about the Bryant crew’s Olympic experience and Kobe Bryant‘s eldest daughter here.

Natalia Bryant and Vanessa Bryant at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 | Karwai Tang/Getty Images

The Bryant family caused a stir at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. With three girls by her side, mother Vanessa attended several major competitions, including two basketball games, breaking, and the women’s soccer gold medal match between Brazil and the USA. First, on Friday, the foursome wore red, white, and blue casualwear to the breaking competition at Place de la Concorde.

Natalia Bryant, Bianka, Capri, and Vanessa at the Olympic Breaking competition | Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Then, they headed over to Team USA’s faceoff against Australia’s women’s basketball team.

Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant and basketball coach,Dawn Staley at the women’s semifinal match | Gregory Shamus/Getty Image

On Saturday, August 10, Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri supported the women’s soccer team. (Team USA defeated Brazil to win gold for the first time in 12 years.) At Parc des Princes, Vanessa, 42, wore all white as she held Capri’s hand and took in the panoramic game views. Capri, 5, sat between Bianka, 7, and Natalia, 21, who wore a simple white Ralph Lauren polo shirt and jeans.

Vanessa, Bianka, Capri, and Natalia Bryant at the women’s soccer Gold Medal match between Brazil and USA | Karwai Tang/Getty Images

On Sunday, August 11, the Bryant family sat courtside at Bercy Arena. Day 16 of the Summer Olympics became one of the most exciting. Team USA beat Team France, earning the gold medal by a narrow victory of 67-66. It felt right that Kobe’s family would witness the women’s basketball team’s eighth consecutive gold medal.

Vanessa, Capri, Bianka, and Natalia Bryant at a semifinal match between the U.S. and Australia | Sarah Stier/Getty Images

After securing the victory, Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA’s New York Liberty ran over to hug Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. The moment was especially sweet because Kobe had mentored the guard before the helicopter crash that took his and Gianna’s lives. During the medal ceremony, Natalia Bryant took to her Instagram stories. She shared a photo of Ionescu with a gold medal around her neck, captioning it, “We love you, @sabrina_i!!!!!!“

Natalia Bryant hugs Sabrina Ionescu after Team United States’ victory against Team France | Elsa/Getty Images

At 26, Ionescu is five years older than Natalia, who turned 21 on January 19, 2024. As Natalia explores adulthood in her twenties, she’s modeled for luxury fashion houses and brands, like Beyoncé’s Ivy Park. The 5-foot-9 young woman has “always been interested in fashion since a very young age,” reports People. In 2021, Natalia turned 18 and signed with IMG Models. She made her runway debut two years later at the Versace show for Milan Fashion Week.

Natalia Bryant at the 2023 Versace fashion show | Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; Pietro D’Aprano/Getty Images

Now, Natalia is in her third year at the University of Southern California and rooming with Euphoria actor Storm Reid. As a film student, Natalia hopes to direct movies sharing women’s perspectives. The music lover also interned for Beyoncé during her Renaissance World Tour. Natalia worked for Parkwood Entertainment, the Grammy award winner’s record label and management company.