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Gal Gadot Married Jaron Versano 15 Years AgoThe Truth Behind the Man Who Stole Wonder Womans Heart
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Gal Gadot Married Jaron Versano 15 Years AgoThe Truth Behind the Man Who Stole Wonder Womans Heart

Gal Gadot: Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder. A woman that embraces all four of the Wonder Woman taglines. So it would have to be an equally formidable man that Gal Gadot married. Enter Jaron "Yaron" Varsano. If you were to ask Gal Gadot, she’ll quickly tell you she felt an instant connection upon meeting Jaron Varsano. It was so instant that she didn't hesitate when he proposed less than a year later. These two have been relationship goals since day one.Who Did Gal Gadot Marry? What Is Jaron Varsano?@gal_gadot | InstagramWhile Gadot is a superhero in every sense of the word, her real-life husband can hold his own. Businessman, real estate developer, and hotel owner are just a few of the titles on an impressive resume. Born in the Netherlands in 1975 (making him 10 years Gadot's senior), Varsano spent most of his childhood in Europe but later immigrated to New York to attend University. He began to build his real estate development firm shortly after graduation. But soon after Varsano and Gadot were married (and pregnant with their second child!) Varsano sold off his entire portfolio to follow Gadot to Hollywood. Gal Gadot's husband is focused more on the entertainment side of business these days, producing and developing movies. But he remains the Israeli actress' biggest support system and ultimate cheerleader and is often seen on the red carpet. Gadot and Varsano Met at an Israeli Desert Party@gal_gadot/InstagramThe Israeli-born actress who would one day be instantly recognized around the world as Wonder Woman met her fellow countryman and future spouse back in 2006 at what she has described as a "chakra/yoga retreat type of party" in the Israeli desert. The strange party opened the doors to a 15 year marriage (and love story!)"He was too cool for school. Like, we were in the same group of friends, but I didn't know him and he didn't know me.”Gal Gadot, Vogue 2020But apparently just a few minutes of conversation were enough to intrigue the former Miss Israel (in 2004, when she was 18), who claimed that “something happened kind of from the first moment we started talking,""When we got home, I was like, 'Is this too early to call you? I want to have a date,'" Gal clearly recalls.Gal Gadot & Jaron Met in 2006 and Were Married by 2008@gal_gadot/InstagramVarsano was equally enamored, having said that both Gal and he were at a stage in their lives where excitement grows at the realization of true love and the dawn of a new relationship."We started talking at 10 p.m., and we kissed at sunrise and we held hands on the drive back to Tel Aviv,” then-real estate developer Varsano happily remembers of that vital early encounter. “At that moment, we were just glued together. It was beautiful."Needless to say, Gal and Jaron began dating exclusively and went on to marry in 2008. Fast-forward to today and the situation has changed—and grown!—into something completely different.Big Changes Came in 2017 When They Moved to L.A.@gal_gadot/InstagramGadot made substantial inroads in her Hollywood acting career over the years prior to their transatlantic move, with a slew of supporting roles in such films as Date Night, Knight and Day and three entries in the wildly popular Fast & Furious franchise. Clearly, the time had come for her to be based in Tinsel Town—at least for a while—particularly as she had just completed her first big-screen appearance as the iconic role of Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.And there would be much more of her to come in the self-titled box office smash Wonder Woman, followed by Justice League, Wonder Woman 1984 and Zach Snyder’s Justice League. Add to that Gal’s more recent appearances in the Agatha Christie adaptation Death on the Nile and the action-adventure Red Notice, along with the upcoming spy thriller Heart of Stone and a live-action Snow White, and it’s clear that Los Angeles was and is the place for Gal to be right now!"I didn't like it at all. It felt like everyone was in the industry. The waitress is an actress, the guy at the gas station is a producer."But it wasn't an easy move. Gadot found Los Angeles overwhelming and initially didn't like the city. It wasn't until she found friends and a community of her own that she truly felt at home. Gal Gadot's husband was by her side at every moment, allowing the actress to pursue her dream and make the logistics of it work. How Many Children Do Gal Gadot and Yaron Varsano Have?@gal_gadot/InstagramThe happy couple welcomed three girls to their family over the years! The sweet family includes daughters Alma,11, Maya, five, and Daniella, one, all of which have been called Gadot's mini-mes! The family of five is often featured on Gadot's Instagram, in smiling pics and sentimental posts that showcase the love (and silliness) between them. No word yet on whether they plan to expand their brood. For now, Gadot says they are enjoying the time they have. @gal_gadot/InstagramGal & Jaron Co-own a Film & TV Production Company Together@gal_gadot/InstagramIt's not all acting! These two entrepreneurs began their very own television and film production company, Pilot Wave Motion Pictures. The jointly owned company is currently in development mode on three biopics of historical figures, all of which are set to star Gal. Of course.The biggest of the bunch is Cleopatra, a big-screen feature about the ancient Egyptian queen, followed by a project about the Hollywood Golden Age actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr. Finally, Gal will portray Irena Sendler, a World War II-era Polish nurse and resistance fighter. Even with the possibility of the three movies running into delays or possibly not moving past the development phase, Gal deserves to be lauded for varying the kind of roles she’s hoping to take on in the future.Gal and Jaron Focus on Their Own FilmsWarner Bros. EntertainmentAfter a lot of build-up, Wonder Woman 3's fate has been sealed. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good. Wonder Woman 3 will no longer be moving forward as initially planned. But that only opens the doors for Gal Gadot and her husband to work more intensely on their own projects! “To me, starting and developing stories that I’m passionate about is an incredible thing. The fact that I don’t have to sit still at home and just wait for the next offer is something that makes me feel empowered. I enjoy doing it, it keeps me alive.”Gadot told Total Film.Whatever comes their way, the two are more than capable of handling. It’s still worthy noting that prior to the first movie in the series, Gal, who enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces as a combat fitness instructor at the age of 20 as part of her mandatory two years of military service, received swordsmanship, kickboxing, capoeira, jiu-jitsu and Kung Fu training for her role as the Amazon princess. Gal Gadot and Jaron Varsano's Beautiful Relationship@gal_gadot/InstagramAt this point in their lives, Gal Gadot and Jaron Varsano appear to have the strongest of support systems in place for each other. And though they both seem to be extraordinarily busy with work—she with her non-stop acting career and he with financial dealings and running their production company—the two are all about each other and their little ones.Gal made a point of announcing her feelings for her husband to the world this past Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt announcement on social media.@gal_gadot/Instagram“I love you @JaronVarsano,” she proclaimed on Twitter. “You’re my one. My only. My Everything.”For his part, proud husband Jaron similarly recognized his wife’s remarkable accomplishments via an Instagram post on International Women’s Day."I'm so lucky to be married to a strong independent woman," read his post. "I learn from her on a daily basis, she empowers me and helps me become a better version of myself."As Wonder Woman quotes, "Bonds of love never make the wearer weaker — they give him greater strength!"The love and respect these two feel for each other is a wonder. And wonderful!More From Goalcast:Michelle Obama “Couldn’t Stand” Barack Obama for 10 Years of Marriage—and It Makes SenseKristen Bell’s Secret to a Healthy Ten-Year Marriage Is One Simple Phrase – And It Is Eye-OpeningSarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s Advice to a Lasting Marriage Is One Very Simple ‘Secret’

Oh, Keanu! John Wick Star Calls 80-Year-Old Grandma When He Learns She Has a Crush On Him
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Oh, Keanu! John Wick Star Calls 80-Year-Old Grandma When He Learns She Has a Crush On Him

Keanu Reeves is simply one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, if there were a international poll on who is the world’s most beloved actor, Keanu would top the list. And, yes, we won’t deny that Keanu Reeves appears to be a very down-to-earth and caring person who never misses an opportunity to perform a good deed or just behave like an all-around charmer.But a recent story made public by a Reddit contributor serves as a prime example the 58-year-old Keanu’s sterling style. It concerns the contributor’s uncle, who once bumped into the movie-making superstar while at a restaurant in Los Angeles several years back on the heels of the release of one of Reeves’ Matrix productions.Keanu is Thought of as "One of Hollywood's Nicest" As the story relates, though Reeves was accompanied by someone as he dined, the contributor’s uncle approached him at his table just to tell him how his mother was a huge fan and that his films gave her great comfort over the years. The elderly woman had suffered from a stroke in her early 70s and had become mostly housebound for the previous decade. Watching movies had grown into one of the Reddit contributor’s grandmother’s main hobbies. “[Movies] became almost like friends to her because she rarely got to see any of her own,” the writer noted in his description of his grandma.“I don’t usually do this, but I just wanted you to know that my 80-year-old mother loves you and has seen all of your movies. You remind her of my dad,” the man told Keanu after politely interrupting his meal.Keanu’s response was to ask the man if he had a cell phone on him and after confirming that he did, Keanu followed up by saying, “Give her a call, I want to talk to her.”The man did just that and Keanu got on the phone and spoke to the woman for several minutes. And according to the story on Reddit, “it absolutely made her year.”Keanu Jumped on the Phone With an Elderly Fan “She was so isolated and his genuine kindness to her and interest in her showed what a truly amazing man he is,” the Reddit writer related.Needless to say, the comment section beneath the Reddit post was flooded with lovely acknowledgements as hundreds of posters exclaimed how the story had made their day, just as Keanu did for one octogenarian fan via a brief phone chat.“Just when you think we’ve reached peak Keanu, he ascends even higher;” “That made my day—thank you;” and “Oh my God, that is so sweet I actually got a little teary” read a handful of the comments on the story, all of which smack of that same Keanu-embracing feeling.Yep, it’s yet another story of Keanu Reeves’ renowned kindness! We’ve been hearing about his positive and good-natured approach to life for years (not to mention all the philanthropic work he has done and monies he has donated to various charities), but we’re always happy to get the scoop on his latest effort.Keanu's Image is That of "The Internet's Boyfriend"A Walk in the Clouds/IMDBAnd as for his ongoing image as one of the internet’s most beloved “boyfriends,” Keanu appears to be perfectly fine with it.“I really appreciate the goodwill,” Reeves told PEOPLE at the New York City premiere of his latest film, John Wick: Chapter 4.“I don’t know. I mean, I’m just an actor, I’m just a guy. I’m just trying to do the best I can. Hopefully people like what I do, you know?” he added when then asked how he stays humble and grounded despite everything the fame and fortune of that come with being in the spotlight.That’s so Keanu!And it’s not just the internet that points out and praises Keanu’s warmth and benevolence, as his John Wick co-star Laurence Fishburne confirmed that same night.“He’s kinder, yeah. He’s much kinder than people say he is,” agrees Fishburne. “He’s a very gentle, highly intelligent man—really thoughtful and gifted and incredibly patient. Yeah, he has a lot of grace, Keanu.”Keanu Appreciates The "Goodwill" of His FansAnd so, the tales of Keanu Reeves being one of the Hollywood’s nicest guys continue. Whether he’s helping a film crew move heavy equipment up a huge flight of steps on the set of a John Wick movie; or taking a pay cut on one of the Matrix entries to ensure that the crew could be paid more. There is even the story of when a flight was grounded and then hiring a van for his fellow passengers to get to their destination All the stories have one aspect in common: Keanu Reeves being the kind of fundamentally good person we all wish we could be.The delightful story of “Keanu Reeves & The Grandma Fan” reminds us that it is often the smallest acts of kindness that can make the biggest impression. And that Reeves sensed this upon being approached by the man in the restaurant makes this story even sweeter. He identified how simple and lovely it would be to offer a few minutes of happiness to a single person who was going through a tough stage of her life.It’s wonderful to hear about a celebrity using his popularity on such a kind and personal gesture. And it’s the kind of act that makes Keanu Reeves so special!

A Look Inside Millie Bobby Browns Relationship With Jake Bongiovi
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A Look Inside Millie Bobby Browns Relationship With Jake Bongiovi

She is one of the Hollywood’s newest and most adored princesses. He is the handsome son of bona fide rock’n’roll royalty.That Millie Bobby Brown of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and Jake Bongiovi, son of the legendary Jon Bon Jovi, would meet and fall for each other feels almost like a predestined fairy tale. Millie and Jake are both young and beautiful and exciting and in love. And they both actually seem like really nice people! Isn’t this the way all fairy tale romances are supposed to work?After Dating for 2 Years, Millie and Jake Are Engaged! @milliebobbybrown/InstagramAnd now, two years after the rumors that the two may be dating which gave way to a well-documented romance, it looks like Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are engaged to be married!The 19-year-old actress shared a snapshot on Instagram that found her being embraced from behind by the 20-year-old Jake Bongiovi, and a very sparkly diamond ring can clearly be seen on her finger (OMG, how can you miss it!?). Enormous diamond ring on the fourth finger of her left hand aside, the pair’s high-wattage smiles say it all!"I've loved you three summers now, honey, I want 'em all," Brown wrote as the caption beneath the picture, referencing lyrics to Taylor Swift’s "Lover."Millie Revealed Her Engagement Ring on Instagram@milliebobbybrown/InstagramThough fans around the world immediately recognize her as the star of Stranger Things, we have to declare that this major announcement from Millie is probably one of the “Sweeter Things” to happen in her life!Oh, and Taylor herself gave her seal of approval by liking the pic!For his part, Jake Bongiovi shared his own post on the event, which featured a pair of pictures of the young couple. In one shot, they look off in different directions, and in the other, he and she lovingly gaze into each other’s eyes.“Forever ????” read Jake’s caption.Wow!Jake and Millie Are Favorites of the Paparazzi We’ve gotta admit, we were floored by the news of Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s impending nuptials (a marriage date has not yet been announced). It’s particularly surprising in that what feels like only a few years ago, we had no idea who Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi even were!By now, though, Millie Bobby Brown’s story is well-known. Born in Marbella, Malaga, Spain to British parents, Millie was initially raised in Spain until she was four years old, and then in Bournemouth, England until she was eight. Her very active family then moved to Orlando, Florida, where Millie began her acting career at the tender age of ten with appearances on the fantasy-drama television show Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and the paranormal thriller series Intruders.Millie Rose to Fame as "Eleven" on Stranger ThingsStranger Things/IMDBSubsequent guest appearances on such high-profile TV series as NCIS, Modern Family and Grey’s Anatomy primed Millie Bobbie Brown for her breakthrough role as the inimitable “Eleven” on the smash hit sci-fi-horror-suburban-drama mash-up Stranger Things. The psychokinetically-charged, telepathically-fueled Eleven quickly went on to become the acclaimed TV show’s breakout character over the course of its first four seasons. Eleven (a tattoo of which Brown proudly adorns on her wrist—it’s one of seven tattoos she sports!) will undoubtedly continue to play an integral role in what’s said to be the show’s upcoming final season, which is tentatively scheduled to arrive in early 2024.Since taking on the role of Eleven when she was only 12 years old, Millie has emerged as a worldwide sensation in her own right, beginning with being named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine, making her the youngest person to ever be included on the list. That same year, Millie became the youngest person appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The Hollywood Reporter also ranked her as one of Hollywood’s Top 30 Stars under the age of 18.They Made Their Red Carpet Debut at the BAFTAs Millie has since made her feature film debut (in Godzilla: King of the Monsters); starred in the popular movie Enola Holmes and its equally successful sequel (both of which she also co-produced); launched her own beauty line, “Florence by Mills;” and was tapped by the Union of European Football Associations to serve as the ambassador of the UEFA’s “Together #WePlayStrong” campaign.Clearly, Millie Bobby Brown was keen on establishing and maintaining her career from the outset. Though as a younger teenager she was said to be romantically linked to rugby player Joseph Robinson and musician Jacob Sartorius, we can’t imagine that those relationships were much more than the kind of brief flings that are often enjoyed by teens.But that was all before she met the man to whom she’s now engaged—someone who at first consideration seem to be just another guy from Jersey…who happened to be the son of a legendary rock’n’roll star.Three Interesting Facts About Jake Bongiovi @jakebongiovi/InstagramHe’s a Jersey Boy, Just Like His Rock’n’roll Father!Though Jacob Hurley Bongiovi was born in Palm Beach, Florida in 2002, the man we know as Jake Bongiovi was mostly raised in the Garden State of New Jersey, like his longtime married parents Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley before him. Jake is the third of Jon and Dorothea’s children, born after his older sister and brother Stephanie and Jesse, respectively, and a year before his younger brother, Romeo.Jake Bongiovi attended the Pennington High School in Jersey, a private, co-ed college preparatory institution, and then began his freshman year at Syracuse University as the COVID pandemic reared its ugly head across the world. At this point, his status at Syracuse is unclear.While the oldest of the Bongiovi progeny appear to be living on their own, the entire Bongiovi family of six found themselves living under the same roof again during the pandemic summer of 2020—a situation that rocker Jon appears to have loved!"We spent more time in [our New Jersey] house than we have in over a decade," he told People. "For about a month, our whole family was intact. Then the big kids finally said, 'We're out,' and made a run for it.""Our focus has always been family first and making sure that people are doing well," Dorothea added, who clearly believes in the value and strength of a tight-knit family. "We like each other. We spent a lot of time together, and it was more than we have spent in many years, but it was nice."Jake is Making it Happen as a Model! Career-wise, Jack is signed to IMG Models of New York and Hollywood’s powerful WME Agency in Los Angeles, so he’s moving in a direction that has proven to be remarkably successful for his fiancé—modelling and acting! And it seems to be working out for Jake, as well: soon after joining IMG, he landed his first magazine cover on spring-summer 2022 edition of Man About Town, clad in an oh-so-stylish Louis Vuitton outfit.He’s a Budding Actor with Two Movies Under His Belt!As for Jake’s acting, he’s already scored two substantial film roles, the first in the collegiate romantic comedy Sweethearts, co-starring Kiernan Shipka. Then, his latest film finds him treading into the rock’n’roll terrain his father occupied so well over the past four decades. The movie is entitled Rockbottom and it finds Jake portraying a Gen-Z rock musician trying to reunite an Eighties hair metal band known as CougarSnake whose career hit the skids just as it was beginning due to an internal clash ignited by “artistic differences.”Well, as Jon Bon Jovi might say (or sing): “It's a bitch and life's a rollercoaster ride -- The ups and downs will make you scream sometimes.”(Sweethearts is currently in post-production and Rockbottom is about to start principal photography.)The Couple's Romance Is Documented on Instagram @milliebobbybrown/InstagramAs for more personal matters, Jake Bongiovi used to keep the details of his personal life on the down-low—at least, as much as he could given that his father is a rock’n’roll legend. But that personal life has become far more public in the years since he became linked to Millie Bobby Brown and the inevitable attention that comes with being the model-actor boyfriend of a hot, hot, hot young actress! And it’s no surprise that it’s become next to impossible to keep things under the radar when Millie Bobby Brown has a staggering 63.4 million followers on Instagram. (For what it’s worth, growing social influencer Jake ain’t no slouch on Instagram, either, with a healthy 1.4 million followers of his own.)Where Did Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Meet?@jakebongiovi/InstagramSo how did the couple of the year actually meet? Well, according to Millie Bobby Brown, she and Jake Bongiovi met in the spring of 2021 over Instagram (or as Millie put it with a sly smile in a November, 2022 WIRED interview on Youtube, “Instagram. The old Instagram.”)"We were friends for a bit and then, what can I say?" she laughed.Despite all the whispers of a blossoming romance that began to emerge that spring, both Millie and Jake publicly claimed to be just friends. Or, as Jake put it, "Bff’s."But the dating rumors quickly escalated after Jake shared a pic of the two together in a car. And it was only a few weeks later that a paparazzi photo of the pair walking through Manhattan hand-in-hand, with Jake toting Millie’s dog Winnie in a large denim bag, popped up online. Winnie has grown pretty popular in her own right as Brown has been known to keep her near to help ease anxiety when she travels.From that point on, it was clear that the pair was already leaving their BFF status behind them—if, indeed, that “friends” period ever even existed!They Now Appear Regularly on the Red Carpet @jakebongiovi/InstagramIn early November, Millie posted a photo on her Instagram of Jake and her sharing a kiss while riding England’s famed London Eye Ferris wheel. And with that photo, which found the two warmly embracing as the London night twinkled beneath them, Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi became Instagram official.The word was out…and the pictures were everywhere! Beginning with Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s red carpet debut at the 2022 BAFTA Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in March, Millie and Jake jumped to the top of the list of the most photographed couples of the year. Though that night was not strictly about the pair, Millie presented a BAFTA with Florence Pugh for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated herself for an award for Stranger Things But the media frenzy ensued after Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobbie Brown took a stroll down the red carpet and the world raised its collective eyebrows!Millie Bobby Brown Spends Christmas With Boyfriend Jake Bongiovi@milliebobbybrown/@jakebongiovi/InstagramAnd so it began—and continued with their appearances on the carpet at various events and gatherings, led by the premieres of the fourth season of Stranger Things and Millie’s film Enola Holmes 2. On top of that, the two have been all over each other’s social media for months, with fans and followers noting their every stroll, vacation, and evening out.Even their time together over this past holiday season—their second season as a couple—received some healthy coverage, with Millie posting a time-lapse video in November featuring the couple trimming her Christmas tree and dressing her beloved Winnie in an adorable sweater. It was all set to the tune of self-proclaimed “Queen of Christmas” Mariah Carey’s festive “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”Millie and Jake Have Not Set a Wedding Date...Yet!@jakebongiovi/InstagramAnd then, just this month, on April 11, came the announcement that Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown were engaged! Not surprisingly, the news prompted a fresh new wave of internet and social media excitement as EVERYONE posted their very reactionary opinions on the admittedly very young Jake and Millie committing to spend the rest of their lives together.Also not a surprise were the number of comments on how the soon-to-be-spouses (a marriage date has yet to be announced) shouldn’t be planning out their entire lives together at this point. And this despite the fact that Jake’s parents Jon and Dorothea were high school sweethearts who have been together for 40 years and married for more than 30.And as for the rocker who once declared that there are those out there who give love a bad name, Jon Bon Jovi let it be known that his son’s discovery of a forever love is a reason to celebrate.In an interview with Andy Cohen on Cohen’s SiriusXM show, Radio Andy, Jon responded candidly—and positively!—to Andy’s query about whether or not he was worried about his son being too young marriage.I don’t know if age matters, if you find the right partner and you grow together,” said the Grammy Award winner. “My advice really is, growing together is wise.”He also noted that Jake is just “the latest” of his children to get engaged with three of his four now set to be married.“I think that all of my kids have found the people that they think they can grow together with,” Bon Jovi said. “And we like them all.”And of his new future daughter-in-law specifically, the rocker offered that, “Millie is wonderful, her whole family are great. Really, really great. Jake is very, very happy.”Congratulations to Hollywood's Hottest Couple@jakebongiovi/InstagramThe bottom line is that we, as observers—outsiders, really—thrill to watch Jake and Millie from afar, but we do not know them as people. That’s right—they are people before being celebrities. And as observers, we should celebrate what we are seeing before us—a pair of young people who give every indication that they are healthy, happy, supportive and in love with each other. And if they feel that marriage is the next obvious step for them, then the healthiest response we can give is too simply wish them all the best and hope for their happiness.As one enthusiastic fan noted on Millie and Jake’s social media pages, “let time tell their tale.”Congratulations!

Henry Winklers Touching Words of Advice to Kelly Clarksons Daughter Leaves Everyone In TearsAnd Its Beautiful
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Henry Winklers Touching Words of Advice to Kelly Clarksons Daughter Leaves Everyone In TearsAnd Its Beautiful

In his most recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Henry Winkler and Kelly Clarkson enjoyed a very wonderful encounter that found the actor/director/author and the singer/talk show host revealing their sweetest and truest selvesIt revolved around a discussion involving Clarkson’s 8-year-old daughter who has dyslexia and how Winkler, who learned he had dyslexia when he was an adult, was able to offer wise and comforting words on this disorder to both Kelly and her young daughter. Winkler’s long history of informing others about dyslexia and helping instill confidence in those who have it was on full, positive display on the show.It all began when Kelly Clarkson talked to Winkler about the many children’s books he has written over the years.Winkler's Appearance Brought on the EmotionsThe Kelly Clarkson Show/NBC"I was driving my daughter to school yesterday, and she's dyslexic," explained Clarkson, the mother of two, to Winker. "And you have told me that you're dyslexic, as well. And I find that amazing, to tell my daughter that you've written like 40 books and you're dyslexic, because she was getting bullied at school for not being able to read like the other kids."After pointing out to Kelly that one out of five children have dyslexia (and according to the International Dyslexia Association, 15-20% of the population has some symptoms of dyslexia), Winkler inquired as to her daughter’s name. He then turned directly to the camera to deliver an empowering message straight to the second grader, whose name is River Rose:“River, how you learn has nothing to do with how brilliant you are.”The audience burst into spontaneous applause as Clarkson was instantly taken by what Winkler said, and reached for a tissue as tears welled in her eyes.“That’s fine—we’re fine,” a clearly overwhelmed Clarkson sniffled as she dabbed her cheeks. “My make-up artist is going to kill me.”Winkler Spoke Directly to Kelly Clarkson's DaughterAfter re-assuring Kelly that she looked good, that nothing was dripping, and that she didn’t “look like Giuliani at all,” Clarkson regained her composure and came back with a gentle zinger.“Not everyone looks great crying,” said Clarkson with a smile. “I also don’t look like Rachel McAdams from The Notebook, so I’m trying to handle it.”Before segueing into the next section of the interview, Clarkson also mentioned that her daughter’s school had run a program about dyslexia. In it, the presenters identified a handful of accomplished celebrities who have dyslexia, but have taken control of their learning malady, including actors Anthony Mackie and Zachary Levi, of The Avengers and Shazam! franchises, respectively.Winkler is famous around the world for portraying nice-guy biker Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli in the hit sitcom Happy Days. Lately, he is best known for his recurring role in the comedy series Arrested Development and co-starring in HBO’s comic crime drama Barry, for which he won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor a couple of years back.Winkler Has Written Dozens of Children's BooksBarry/HBOBut there are many who don’t realize the sweet success that the good-hearted Winkler has enjoyed as the author of more than 40 well-received children’s books over the past two decades. Led by the ongoing series Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever, the very popular collection has yielded both a TV series and a Christmas film over the years, and revolves around the funny and positive adventures of a boy with a learning disorder.The tales are clearly inspired by the real-life experiences of Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him an underachiever during his childhood. Many years later, his contribution to educating people near and far about dyslexia through the Hank Zipzer series was recognized around the world: he was given the Key to the City of Winnipeg for “contributions to education and literacy,” and he was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) “for services to children with special educational needs and dyslexia in the UK” by Queen Elizabeth, among other honors.One doesn’t have to be a celebrity to help in the dissemination of information on any health or educational issue—there are a number of organizations and advocates who work to help others learn about the difficulties of dyslexia and how it to combat it. But when a high-profile figure like Winkler makes it one of his missions to do what he can to increase the public’s awareness, it can only be looked at as encouraging and effective.And in last week’s simple statement to young River Rose (that was seen by millions!), Winkler words rang with clarity, warmth and truth.

Jeremy Renner Breaks Down In Tears After Revealing He Wrote a Goodbye Letter to His Family
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Jeremy Renner Breaks Down In Tears After Revealing He Wrote a Goodbye Letter to His Family

In true superhero fashion, Jeremy Renner survived a horrific accident that left the star, and his doctors, convinced he wouldn't make it.No, 2023 didn’t really kick off in a positive way for Renner, who was run over and crushed by a snowplow on his property in Reno, Nevada, on New Year’s Day, an accident that immediately left him in what was initially “critical but stable condition.”The Marvel Comics Hawkeye star was clearing snow from his driveway when the accident occurred, leading to hospitalization and two surgeries for blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries.According to a Washoe County Sheriff, Renner’s snowcat, a 14,000-lb., engine-powered plow used to clear snow, started to roll away when Renner was not in the driver’s set. The actor was injured as he tried to get back into the machine. Members of Renner’s family were with him when the incident occurred.The Horrific Jeremy Renner Bodycam Footage ReleasedThe footage shows first responders on the scene of the accident where Renner was nearly crushed to death by the 7-ton snow plow. His nephew, Alex Fries, is heard explaining to the responders what happened, "Right where his blood is at, that's right where it all happened." Fries says he was helping his uncle get a pickup truck out of the snow. Renner exited the snowplow but the machine kept going, barrelling towards his nephew at "full force." Renner tried to save Fries by jumping on the plow. "He tried to jump on it and it took him under." The accident resulted in Renner breaking over 30 bones from eye sockets to shins. His injuries also included a pierced liver, collapsed lung, and eight broken ribs. The real-life superhero had his eye socket put back together with metal plates along with his rib cage rebuilt with metal. Jeremy Renner Believed He Was Going to Die@jeremyrenner/InstagramIn an upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer, Renner and his nephew talk openly about the accident. Fries tearfully remembers running up to his uncle and thinking the absolute worst, "I didn't think he was alive." Fries wasn't the only one, Renner opened up on his own views when he was first in the hospital and how he prepared to say goodbye to his family and friends. Through tears, he vividly recounts telling everyone "I'm sorry," in sign language. He also began writing his goodbyes, “I’m writing down notes in my phone to — last words to my family.”But even through massive surgeries, pain, physio, and intrusive procedures, Renner began to think of tomorrow and the day after that. “I chose to survive. That’s not gonna kill me, no way. I’ve lost a lot of flesh and bone in this experience, but I’ve been refueled and refilled with love and titanium.”Through a hardened resilience, Renner realized to not only survive but thrive he would have to change his mindset. "So I shifted the narrative of being victimized or making a mistake or anything else. I refused to be f****** haunted by that memory, that way."Jeremy Renner Prior to the Start of 2023@mayorofkingstown/InstagramRenner had been clearing the snow away from the driveway on New Year’s morning so his family could depart his home after ringing in 2023. He was also helping plow snow from his neighbor’s home as everyone in the area had been without power for a day due to a large snowfall.Because of severe weather conditions and the closing down of local roads, a helicopter was used to airlift Renner to a local hospital in Reno.RELATED: Marvel Movies Teach a Difficult Lesson About Modern ManhoodRenner was first able to communicate to his fans and friends on January 3, posting a selfie of himself in a hospital bed to Instagram and thanking well-wishers for all their support with a message and prayer emoji)."Thank you all for your kind words. ?. I’m too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all,” he captioned the pictureTwo days later, still looking quite banged up, Renner shared a brief video clip to his Instagram Story which found his sister Kym Renner massaging the head of her clearly pained brother and making him laugh as their mother looked on."First shower in definitely a week or so. Gross!," Renner comments in the clip in a remarkable moment of levity considering what he had been through.Renner's First Post From His Hospital Bed @jeremyrenner/Instagram"ICU SPA MOMENT TO LIFT MY SPIRITS - Thank you mama, thank you sister, thank all for you for your love," read Renner caption next to the clip.Jumping ahead another two days to Renner’s 52nd birthday on January 7, the star of Mayor of Kingstown continued to recover from his injury and keep his friends and fans apprised of his situation, just as they continued to send him wishes for a speedy recovery—and a happy birthday. Leading the way was the youth academic and athletics program The Base Chicago, who shared a video on Instagram wherein they sang along to the lyrics of 50 Cent’s “In da Club”: “Go shawty, it’s your birthday. We gonna party like it’s your birthday.”"I love you all sooooo much!!!! Thank you!” Renner wrote in response to the clip and numerous others who reached out to send hi, birthday greetings and wish him well. “You've made my spirits sing!!!!"Renner has also been receiving speedy recovery wishes from a number of fellow Hollywood collegues, beginning with a bunch of his allies on the Avengers. Shout-outs and positive thoughts have been sent by such “superheroes” as Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Paul Bettany (Vision), Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), Taiki Waititi (Korg), Josh Brolin (Thanos), Cobie Smulders (Maria Hill) and Hailee Steinfeld (Kate Bishop) of the Disney+ series Hawkeye.The Avengers’ flesh-and-blood counterparts were only a few representing the galaxy of stars who dropped in digitally to wish Renner a healthy and quick return to full fighting form. Among the many were Penelope Cruz, Jimmy Fallon, Juliette Lewis, Orlando Bloom, Elsa Pataky, Questlove, Michelle Monaghan, Ed Helms, Vanessa Hudgens, Cedric the Entertainer, Kate Beckinsale, Isla Fisher, Vera Farmiga, among others.Renner Takes on the Bad Guys as Avenger HawkeyeFellow Avenger Evangeline Lilly (The Wasp), who also co-starred with Renner in 2010’s The Hurt Locker, sent a particularly warm message as well as an image of the herself and Renner in the Oscar-winning film."Jeremy has always been one of the most grounded and real people I ever met in Hollywood," Lilly wrote in her Instagram post. "From the first time we worked together on #thehurtlocker, I recognized his full-hearted, blue-collar goodness. A beautiful man who I adore.""I send you my most honest well-wishes, Jeremy. You are so strong," added Lilly. "I pray a quick and comforted recovery. ??. I know you are surrounded by love and support right now. Sending you mine. xx EL"In an effort to spread some love of his own, Renner also posted a picture of himself surrounded by the hospital staffers who play an integral role in his daily treatment. It probably wasn’t a coincidence that he put up it up on his birthday as a way of giving back a gift of sorts to the people who are at the wheel on his road to recovery."Thank you renowned medical ICU team for beginning this journey," he wrote alongside the image with a series of prayer emojis beneath the photo.Surviving Against All Odds@jeremyrenner/InstagramRenner's sister Kym reports, "We are so thrilled with his progress—if anyone knows Jeremy, he is a fighter and doesn't mess around. He is crushing all the progress goals. We couldn't feel more positive about the road ahead."Clearly, Jeremy Renner is still in the stages of a life-changing ordeal and faces a long recovery period, but it’s encouraging and energizing to see the kind of support sent his way from his family and fans.The importance of support by loved ones during times of medical and potentially psychological setbacks is vital, and unquestionably a major step towards embracing the challenges that present themselves on the road back to health and happiness.While Renner may frequently portray a superhero on the screen, like so many of his colleagues and co-stars, he’s still just a man. His accident has undoubtedly reminded him and all of us of just how fragile life can be. Yet when asked what he sees in the mirror, the actor says simply, "I see a lucky man."

Why Brad Pitt Let a 105-Year-Old Man Live In His House Free for Years
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Why Brad Pitt Let a 105-Year-Old Man Live In His House Free for Years

Coming out of the gate as one of Hollywood’s biggest real estate deals of 2023, Brad Pitt sold his Los Angeles mansion for some $40 million last month. He purchased the 1.9-acre estate from actress Cassandra Peterson, a.k.a the beloved monster movie hostess “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark,” for $1.7 million back in 1994.And according to Peterson, the sprawling estate in the Los Feliz neighborhood of L.A. didn’t serve as the home for only Pitt, but also another resident neighbor: an elderly man who lived in his own home on the property!Brad Pitt Lived in His Los Angeles Estate for 30 YearsJON KOPALOFF/GETTY IMAGESAs Cassandra Peterson explains it, following his purchase of the 6,700 square foot mansion known as Briarcliff Manor, Pitt began to expand the footprint of the estate by purchasing all the homes in the surrounding area as they went went up for sale over the years."I think there were like 22 houses that were contiguous to the edge of the property,” Peterson told People. “And every time they came up, he bought one."RELATED: Struggling Waiter Doesn’t Know How He Will Pay for College – Then a Famous Customer’s Tip Leaves Him SpeechlessOne of those homes belonged to an elderly man, a widower in his early 90s, who was living there on his own. When Pitt finalized the purchase of the property from Peterson, he made a deal that allowed the older gentleman to continue living there without having to pay any rent.He Purchased It from Elvira for $1.7 Million in 1994 Elvira: Mistress of the Dark/NBC Productions"He was very, very kind to the husband. His wife passed away and the husband, John, lived there," explained Peterson. "I know that Brad allowed him to live there without paying anything until he died."But it seems like the arrangement went on a bit longer than Pitt probably imagined it would, as his elderly tenant, in the words of Elvira, "just kept living forever.""I imagine Brad was thinking well, you know, he can live there till he dies, which might be any minute now," she laughed.RELATED: “You Got This”: Kate Winslet Stops Interview to Comfort First-Time Kid JournalistIn time, John the resident did pass away, of course—at the age of 105!It’s encouraging to hear that a towering Hollywood figure like Brad Pitt can consider the situation of a complete stranger and act in such a warm, compassionate and generous fashion. Property records show that Pitt purchased four other surrounding properties over the years and that he could make such a unique and caring arrangement for an elderly widow living in one of them reveals him to be the “mensch” we’ve always imagined him to be!Pitt Allowed an Elderly Widower to Live on the EstateFor her part, back in 1994, Peterson moved to another house in the area after she sold Briarcliff Manor to Pitt (and informed him at the time that the home was haunted—but what else would you expect from a horror movie hostess?) and thus became his neighbor.Over the years, Peterson shared a number of amiable exchanges with the Oscar-winner, and found him to be “always kind and sweet.”One such encounter saw Peterson walking her dogs past Pitt’s garage and noticing him working out in sweatpants and boxing gloves as he prepared for his role in the 1999 movie Fight Club."I remember he goes, 'Hey, how are you?' and I'm like, 'Huh?' I couldn't talk. I was turning red. I felt like I was fainting," she recalled. "He's just so stunningly, stunningly handsome — and nice, to top it off."Pitt Also Starred in Interview with the Vampire in 1994 Interview with the Vampire/Warner Bros.What we find most fascinating with the story is that the woman who is best known as the sexily vampiric Elvira, Mistress of the Dark sold what she describes as a “haunted” house (she claimed to have seen ghosts there on more than one occasion) to Brad Pitt the very same year that he starred in one of his most popular movies, the horror flick Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. The box office smash finds Pitt portraying the titular interviewee—an immortal bloodsucker who actually starts off as a pretty nice guy.It's almost as if Pitt knew that when purchasing Briarcliff Manor (where he and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie raised their six children) and considering the situation of his elderly estate resident, he realized that one should never underestimate the value of treating those around oneself with kindness and respect.

Imagine: The Shocking Story of How The Beatles Were Rejected Twice By The Same Man 
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Imagine: The Shocking Story of How The Beatles Were Rejected Twice By The Same Man 

It sounds like a crazy barroom story. “Did you hear the one about the record label guy who turned down a chance to sign The Beatles? Not once, but TWICE?!” We’re talking about British music exec and record producer Dick Rowe, who was the head of A&R (artists and repertoire) of the Singles division at Decca Records from the early 1950s through 1974. Though he produced many top-selling records during those years, along with signing a number of talented and popular artists, Rowe is historically blamed for making one of the biggest blunders in rock music history: he did not sign The Beatles to Decca Records when given the opportunity in early 1962, citing that “guitar groups are on the way out.” In 1962, The Beatles Were Looking for a Record DealMirrorpix / Getty ImagesIt sounds like a tall tale—a rock’n’roll tall tale, so its validity has to be questioned from the outset—but it is one that has its basis in fact. Though the account has been enhanced and fancified over the nearly six decades since it actually happened, there’s still a lot of substance beneath the glitter.The story begins with a record industry gent named Mike Smith, who was Rowe’s assistant in A&R at Decca and responsible for a good amount of talent scouting. In December, 1961, Smith made the jaunt from London to Liverpool to check out a newer band called The Beatles play at the popular music spot The Cavern Club. RELATED: Music Got Her Out of Extreme Poverty – Now Cardi B Is Giving $100,000 Back to Her Middle School in the BronxImpressed by what he saw and heard, Smith approach The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein to arrange to bring them to London for an audition, which would consist of making an hour-long demo in the Decca studios.At that time, Decca could only afford to sign one new group to the label and The Beatles were one of a pair scheduled to audition that pivotal day, January 1, 1962. The other band seeking a record deal was the London-based Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, a five-piece outfit scheduled to make their demo right after The Beatles.Decca Exec Dick Rowe Could Have Signed Them!@thebeatles/InstagramAs the story goes, although they were nervous, The Beatles were in high spirits and played with energy during their session. Brian Epstein and the group carefully chose 15 songs from their repertoire that they felt best represented their act and showcased their versatility. Using amplifiers provided by Decca as Smith had deemed The Beatles’ own equipment as “unfit,” the boys stepped up to the microphones and did what they do, which included three original songs penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney: “Like Dreamers Do,” “Love of the Love,” and “Hello Little Girl.”RELATED: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ Comments About Taylor Swift’s Music Will Change Your Idea About the CoupleIn an unsung, brilliant managerial move, Brian Epstein requested that Decca tape the demo, to which Mike Smith agreed. For his part, Epstein was comfortable enough with the performance to believe it would lead to a recording contract. The word is that Epstein even took the boys out for a celebratory dinner that night complete with wine!Here’s where the story gets a little shaky.According to Rowe, he put the responsibility of the signing into Smith’s hands. The two had consulted and discussed that signing a local London act (like Brian Poole & The Tremeloes) would ensure lower traveling expenses, as opposed to a Liverpool-based group (like The Beatles) that was based 220 miles away.It Never Happened for Decca Records & The BeatlesAnd, again, according to Rowe, the decision would be up to Smith.“I told Mike he would have to decide between them. It was up to him—The Beatles or Brian Poole & The Tremeloes,” said Rowe. “We decided it was better to take the local group.”Over the years, a handful of other small details connected to that fateful decision have been uncovered, led by Epstein’s insistence that he told Smith he would personally purchase 3,000 copies of anything Decca released by The Beatles. The word is that Epstein’s promise never made it back to Rowe, who would have probably leaned more towards signing the group had he known that 3,000 records had essentially already been sold!Not long after Decca decided to not sign The Beatles, Epstein managed to convince Rowe to come to The Cavern Club to hear the band perform live. On the night Rowe came to the club, though, the weather was horrible and he found himself stuck outside of the crowded venue as the rain poured down. Rowe didn’t feel like weathering the weather and decided to return to his hotel room and then back to London without telling anyone.RELATED: Ed Sheeran’s Life Story: How a Bullied Ginger Boy Became Britain’s Biggest Music SuccessSo, in a sense, Rowe rejected The Beatles not once, but twice.It was in Brian Epstein’s 1964 autobiography A Cellar Full of Noise that Brian wrote of Rowe dismissing Brian The Beatles in a February 1962 meeting with the now infamous proclamation that, “Guitar groups are on their way out.”But Rowe insisted until his death in 1986 that he never said that. To this day, it is not known if Epstein was simply trying to spice up an otherwise dull story for his book or if Rowe was attempting to distance himself from one of the biggest mistakes in music history.Meanwhile, Decca did sign Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, who were, ironically, a guitar group with a similar style to The Beatles.And as for the infamous audition session that didn’t get them signed, Paul McCartney himself admits that it didn’t showcase the band in its finest hour.“Listening to the tapes, I can understand why we failed the Decca audition,” said McCartney. “We weren’t that good, though there were some quite original interesting things.”The Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Made a Deal with EMI@thebeatles/InstagramAlways the yin to his bandmate McCartney’s yang, John Lennon had a different opinion on what emerged from that hour in the studio.“I wouldn’t have turned us down on that. I think it sounded okay,” Lennon offered. “I think Decca expected us to be all polished when we were just doing a demo. They should have seen our potential.”But, most importantly, Brian Epstein recognized the group’s potential and took a copy of the audition tape over to EMI records, where it eventually made it into the hands of producer George Martin, who was one of the only producers at the label who had not yet refused The Beatles. Martin clearly liked what he heard…and the rest is genuine, soaring rock’n’roll history.As for Dick Rowe, the complete, true story of his turning down The Beatles twice will probably never be known for sure, but his legacy remains intact for all the other work he did over the course of his fruitful career.RELATED: Bob Marley’s Life Story: How a Boy Rose from the Slums to Change the World with His MusicRowe subsequently signed several other Liverpool bands and musicians to Decca, including Beryl Marsden and The Big Three, though neither made much of an impression when compared to those four other Liverpudlians that were once considered by the label.Rowe remained one of the UK’s leading producers and record executives throughout the Sixties, signing such acts as Them featuring Van Morrison, the Moody Blues, the Animals, Cat Stevens, the Zombies, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Tom Jones, the Small Faces, Gilbert O’Sullivan and Procol Harum, among others.Before all those breakthrough signings, though, following an introduction and some encouragement from The Beatles’ George Harrison in May, 1963, Dick Rowe signed a group known as the Rolling Stones to Decca after their audition.And like The Beatles, you’ve probably heard of them, too.The Beatles: Rejection and Resilience @thebeatles/InstagramThe Beatles weren't only rejected by Decca; the group that would go on to sell the most records worldwide was rejected by at least four respectable record companies. And yet, they never gave up. Success comes with many aspects: talent, luck, effort, and even the fickleness of another person's interests at any given moment. The true components of success are finding it even in failure, believing in yourself despite rejection, and realizing there is no way to please everyone all of the time.The Beatles knew their worth and couldn't be swayed. As John Lennon once quipped, “Well, we can’t be everything to everybody!

Meet Salma Hayek's Husband, François-Henri Pinault – 6 Interesting Facts About Their Relationship
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Meet Salma Hayek's Husband, François-Henri Pinault – 6 Interesting Facts About Their Relationship

Salma Hayek may be best known for her film and acting skills, but she should be known for her relationship goals with her husband François-Henri Pinault.For nearly 30 years, the stunning Salma Hayek has been an always-game presence in a variety of Hollywood films. Be they guns-a-blazing thrillers (Desperado, Fair Game), comedies (Grown Ups, Fools Rush In, Like a Boss), dramas (Ask the Dust, House of Gucci), arthouse pictures (Timecode, Americano), action comedies (Wild Wild West, Bandidas, After the Sunset), horror excursions (From Dusk Till Dawn, Tale of Tales) or even the inevitable Marvel Comics Universe entry (Eternals), Salma has proven to be a talent who can hop, skip and jump her way around all manner of genre offerings.RELATED: Shakira Reveals The Truth Behind Her Shocking Split From Gerard PiqueAnd from the career beginnings appearing in telenovelas in her native Mexico to her subsequent conquest of Hollywood and the international movie marketplace, the lady has clearly demonstrated that she likes to work. A lot!Salma has also grown into a significant force behind the camera, having spearheaded and produced the hit TV series Ugly Betty and the animated adventure Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, among other projects. Most remarkably, she spent more than 10 years developing and then producing the biographical drama Frida, the award-winning examination of the life of artist Frida Kahlo, in which she also starred and garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.But while she lives her life in the spotlight of the media, Salma Hayek's husband François-Henri Pinault prefers to work behind the cameras.Salma & François-Henri Have Been Together 16 Years Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty ImagesWe’re always interested in checking in on the magnificent Ms. Hayek to see what she’s up to. And we have to say that her latest sexy star turn in the third film of the Magic Mike franchise, Magic Mike’s Last Dance, was everything we hoped for and more.RELATED: Who Is Ariana Grande Married To? Meet Her Husband, Dalton GomezSo busy is the prolific Salma Hayek that we weren’t surprised when she revealed she was caught completely by surprise when she met and fell in love with the man who would become her future husband, French businessman François-Henri Pinault."I found a man better than any man I could ever in my life imagine existed,” announced Salma in a 2011 interview with Latina Magazine. “He found me, actually. I wasn’t even looking!"So who exactly is the man that exceeded Salma Hayek's husband dreams?Fashion Mogul François-Henri Pinault Leads Luxury Group Kering Marc Piasecki / Getty ImagesThe son of French billionaire François Pinault, François-Henri Pinault is the CEO and chairman of the luxury fashion group Kering, home to brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Brioni and other high-end couture lines that Salma has undoubtedly slipped into over the years. Pinault’s father François was CEO of Kering before he turned over the company to his son. (During his tenure, the company was known as PPR for “Pinault-Printemps-Redoute.”) Currently, the senior François is considered to be one of the worlds’ richest men, placing at #30 on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. RELATED: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s 50-Year Marriage Was Based on Four Words – Two You Wouldn’t SuspectNot that the son is doing shabbily or has all that much to worry about at this point, beginning with the fact that he’s married to one of the world’s most beautiful movie stars! François-Henri is also the president of the holding company Groupe Artémis, the Pinault family investment company, which owns the luxury auction house Christie's, French winery Château Latour, Stade Rennais Football Club, and Paris's Théâtre Marigny, amongst other holdings. The Pinault family’s interests also extended to media, in which they own the French weekly political and news magazine Le Point, a part of the French newspaper Le Mode, and the French television network TF-1.How Did Salma Hayek Meet François-Henri Pinault? According to Forbes, the Pinault family is worth $34.8 billion.At 60, billionaire François-Henri Pianault is considered to be one of the world’s leading businessmen and fashion magnates, but he has also developed a prominent reputation as a philanthropist.In 2009, Pinault launched the Kering Foundation, which aims to combat violence against women in Europe and Asia. A leader in supporting survivor-centered services, the foundation has also implemented programs to break the cycle of violence with future generations. According to Vanity Fair, the foundation has benefited more than 140,000 women by 2016. That same year, Kering received the Gender Equality European & International Standard label, which is given to companies who take a proactive approach to gender equality.@salmahayek/InstagramCloser to home, after a devastating 2019 fire caused extensive damage to Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral, Pinault pledged €100 million (the equivalent of about $113 million) to the reconstruction of what is considered to be one of France’s great historical buildings.A gorgeous palace was actually the backdrop of Pinault’s first encounter with Ms. Salma Hayek.Hayek and Pinault met in spring 2006 at a gala being held at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice—a grand marble palace owned by Pinault's family. For years, Hayek wouldn’t offer more info about their meeting beyond that vague detail, announcing in an interview with Town & Country that, "It's such a romantic, amazing story, but it is mine. I don't want to vulgarize it by making it into a story to make myself interesting.”Their Daughter Valentina Paloma was Born in 2007@salmahayek/InstagramBut it didn’t take Salma too long to gush of how sparks began to fly when they first met and that it all began with a “silly” conversation."It was so silly. We started talking about football. We're both crazy about soccer," Hayek recounted in an interview with the Associated Press. "And then we started talking about science. We love space and physics, and he was so smart and charming and funny.”"Nobody had talked to me about those things the first time I met them. It's not normally the typical conversation, she adds. "I realized, this person—so different from me—is my perfect match."RELATED: Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Has It All – But After 22-Years of Marriage She’s in “Thankful Mode’ For One Simple ReasonFrançois-Henri was married once before in the mid-Nineties and had a son and a daughter with his former wife, along with later sharing another son with his former girlfriend, supermodel Linda Evangelista. For her part, Salma had never been married before.“I wish I knew [when I was younger] that I was going to fall crazy in love with the perfect man,” she says. “I was so worried, and I dated some people I shouldn't have dated.”Salma and François-Henri welcomed daughter Valentina Paloma in September 2007, a year-and-a-half after their first meeting. Around the same time they revealed they were expecting a child, the two formally announced their engagement.François-Henri and Salma Were Married in 2009@salmahayek/InstagramSalma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault made it official in the City of Love itself, Paris, France, on Valentine’s Day, 2009, in a private ceremony at the 6th Arrondissement City Hall.But as Hayek and Pinault were not ones to let a genuine reason for a celebration slip away, they had a grander ceremony a couple of months later at Venice’s renowned opera house, the Teatro La Fenice.RELATED: Jennifer Lopez Reveals What She’s Learned After Three Failed Marriages – And How She’s Protecting Her FourthThe guest list at the pair’s second wedding, which found the bride wearing a $434,000 Balenciaga wedding dress, included the former president of France Jacques Chirac and actors Penelope Cruz, Woody Harrelson, Ashley Judd, Charlize Theron and one of Hayek’s former boyfriends, Edward Norton. The night before the wedding, the couple also hosted a masquerade ball (it is Venice, after all!) at the famed Punta Della Dogana art museum.The inflation-adjusted price for the 2009 wedding weekend? $4.8 million!Then, in 2018, Pinault surprised Hayek with a third ceremony. This time around, they renewed their vows on the lush tropical island of Bora Bora.In 2018, They Renewed Their Vows in Bora Bora@salmahayek/InstagramInterestingly, Salma seriously considered stepping away from work after Valentina was born, but was encouraged by her husband to continue pursuing her career."I said, 'I don't think I want to work anymore,'" she recalled in an interview with Allure. "And it was François who said, 'Oh, no, you're going back to work.'”RELATED: Kristen Bell’s Secret to a Healthy Ten-Year Marriage Is One Simple Phrase – And It Is Eye-OpeningAfter some back-and-forth—the kind that married couples usually engage in—Salma recounts that her husband said, “Well, you have to. We're not putting up with some lazy girl in the house. That's not who I married... I don't want to be deprived of your work. I want to watch it, too. And the world has not seen the best of you yet. So you cannot stop until some of that is put out!”“And he was right,” Salma admitted.Years later and after several decades of professional success, satisfaction and fame, Salma considers her marriage to Pinault to be her "biggest accomplishment.""Home is where my husband is. Everything outside of the family nucleus is an adventure that you’re living together."

Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan Met His Wife on a Blind Date—13 Years Later They Only Have Eyes for Each Other
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Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan Met His Wife on a Blind Date—13 Years Later They Only Have Eyes for Each Other

Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton were set up on a simple blind date in 2009 arranged by actor Jensen Ackles and his wife Danneel (Ackles being one of Morgan's co-stars onfan favorite Supernatural). And since that one night they are rarely away from one another.Blind dates serve as one of television’s greatest story elements, with the subject serving as the jumping-off point for countless situation comedies, romances, melodramas and, of course, reality shows, for decades.RELATED: Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Has It All – But After 22-Years of Marriage She’s in “Thankful Mode’ For One Simple ReasonPerhaps that’s why it seems so right that two veteran TV performers with 50 years of combined experience behind them can proudly admit they met on a blind date 13 years ago and have been together ever since.The TV Veterans Were Set Up on a Blind Date@jeffreydeanmorgan | InstagramTorgan and Burton hit it off immediately and wasted no time when less than a year later, welcomed their son, Augustus. But even the quick start to their growing family didn't stop them from regularly appearing on television.Over the past two decades, Morgan has grown into a popular TV fixture, with featured or starring roles in such smashes as The Burning Zone, Grey’s Anatomy, Magic City, The Good Wife, Leopard Skin and, most triumphantly, as bad boy zombie apocalypse survivor Negan on TV’s seminal The Walking Dead. Burton's resume is far less, er, cannibalistic, with recurring appearances in the series White Collar, Lethal Weapon and Extant and a juicy starring role in the beloved teen drama One Tree Hill.RELATED: Kristen Bell’s Secret to a Healthy Ten-Year Marriage Is One Simple Phrase – And It Is Eye-OpeningThe demands of their television careers were put on hold for the birth of their second child, daughter George Virginia, who was born in 2018. It proved to be a busy year for Morgan and Burton as that’s when the couple decided to move onto Mischief Farm, a 100-acre working far in Rhinebeck, New York.In October, 2019, Morgan and Burton made it all official and were married, with Burton declaring on her Instagram page, “We’ve lived as husband and wife for a decade. We’ve built a family, and a farm and found our community.”Morgan and Burton Moved onto Mischief Farm in 2018Mischief Farm is quite a lively place, filled with animals, including cattle, miniature donkeys, dogs, chickens, ducks, alpacas and an emu. It's not all about the four-legged friends: the TV stars-turned-small-business-owners have taken their mutual appreciation for a good drink to market with the launch of their MF Libations line of liquor.Using local distilleries and bottlers for their MF Blackberry gin and MF Bonfire Smoky Rye whiskey, Morgan and Hilaire are keen on working with local businesses in the creation of MF’s potent potables.RELATED: Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates’s Marriage Was Shocking – After 34 Years One Simple Word Kept It TogetherWritten on the farm's official website, “The joy we have found in this lifestyle of hard work and chores and mountains of manure is something we wish for everyone.” Of course, even though they may have “bought the farm,” Morgan and Burton are still enjoying their careers as entertainers. Morgan continues to electrify viewers on The Walking Dead, which just wrapped its 11th and final season. Morgan's Negan will be back, though, on the much-anticipated spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Dead City, which is currently in production and set for a 2023 premiere.For her part, Hilarie Burton has rotated through the recent dramas Council of Dads and Good Sam. She even popped up on an instalment of The Walking Dead a couple of years back in a flashback episode that found her portraying Negan’s ill-fated late wife, Lucille.“I might be biased, but I always enjoyed the levity that Negan brought to The Walking Dead,” offered Hilarie of her one-off appearance opposite her real-life husband on the hit series.“And he’s so good looking and so charming,” she added with a laugh.Morgan Backed Burton's Anger at Candace Cameron-Bure@hilarieburton | InstagramMorgan put the charm—devilish charm, to be sure—to good use last month when he demonstrated his unswerving support of Burton after she commented on actress Candace Cameron Bure’s interview with the Wall Street Journal. Former Hallmark holiday movie queen Bure had made a remark concerning her upcoming commitment to work on Christmas-themed projects with the new Great American Family network and how the media company would not feature same-sex couples in starring roles.Bure claimed that she expects the network she is now making Christmas movies with to “keep traditional marriage at the core.”RELATED: Michelle Obama “Couldn’t Stand” Barack Obama for 10 Years of Marriage—and It Makes SenseAfter the interview was published, Burton jumped onto Twitter and let loose, tweeting that Bure was a “bigot” and following it up with, “I don’t remember Jesus liking hypocrites like Candy. But sure. Make your money, honey. You ride that prejudice wave all the way to the bank.”The next day, Burton's hubbie jumped on board with a wife-supporting, Bure-bashing tweet of his own.“How’d I miss this twit?! 'Who the f*** is this person?,” read Morgan's tweet. “Hey Hil? You’re awesome. We lucky to have ya. X.”Jeffrey Dean Morgan emerged with a follow-up tweet 45 minutes later, noting his wife talents as both a thespian and a writer.“’Make you money honey.’ Lol…cooked kids dinner and was laughing the whole time. Wife has words AND timing,” he declared.Now that’s the kind of support we like to see between a husband and wife!Burton Acted as Morgan's Wife on The Walking Dead@jeffreydeanmorgan | InstagramThe happy couple continues to keep busy. Burton with hands-on caring for the children and co-hosting the One Tree Hill-themed podcast Drama Queens. While Morgan continues with The Walking Dead spin-off series.RELATED: Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Have a Few Things to Say About 20 Years of Marriage and We Should ListenBut even with Morgan's shooting schedule and their very unique life at an upstate New York farm, their love, respect and adorable family life are only growing!