There’s workwear, and then there’s rich mom workwear — the kind of perfectly tailored style that suggests you have a corner office, an impressive 401(k) and somewhere fabulous to be after 5 p.m. Luckily, achieving the look has less to do with designer labels and more to do with choosing the right elevated details. Think: chocolate brown, sweeping trousers, gold hardware and sharp tailoring.

Amazon happens to be packed with pieces that nail the ‘corporate-cool aesthetic,’ without requiring an executive-level salary. We found 13 office-ready styles, including waist-defining blouses, silky midi skirts, polished matching sets and accessories that make the basics in your closet look considerably more expensive. Even better, you can start your rich mom workwear refresh for only $5.

13 ‘Corporate Cool’ Amazon Finds to Give Your Workwear a Fall Refresh

1. Our Favorite: Chocolate brown is basically the unofficial color of expensive-looking fall workwear. These wide-leg trousers work in the rich shade with tailored pleats and a high-rise fit for major ‘I have a 9 a.m. meeting and lunch at The Polo Bar’ energy.

2. Plaid Please: Plaid is having a major moment this fall, and this double-breasted blazer makes the trend ready for the office. The longline silhouette and rich neutral print gives it that iconic rich mom look.

3. The Commute Bag: Finally! A work bag that doesn’t actually look like a, well, work bag. This slouchy shoulder bag combines a roomy shape and six organizing pockets with a rich brown finish that looks far pricier than $23.

4. Funnel-Fabulous: This isn’t your average commuter trench. The cropped khaki jacket combines a dramatic high collar, belted waist and double-breasted design to deliver a layer that makes an entire outfit.

5. Gold Standard: Gold buttons are one of the easiest ways to make a basic knit look considerably more expensive. This fitted black cardigan pairs them with a ribbed texture and subtly flared hem for a polished desk-to-dinner staple.

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6. Silky Smooth: Nothing breaks up a week of trousers quite like a swishy satin skirt. This black midi skirt brings a little movement and shine to button-down shirts, fitted knits and blazers, while still looking completely office-ready.

7. Boardroom Babe: This striped button-down top takes everything polished about a classic work shirt and makes it more chic. The dramatic sleeves and waist-defining peplum give it enough personality to carry an entire office outfit.

8. On Point: Consider these the shoe equivalent of a power suit. These nude slingback pumps feature a sharp pointed toe with a sleek heel and delicate ankle strap for instant corner-office energy.

9. Stylish Surprise: The best part of this cropped trench jacket is hiding inside the sleeves. Roll up the cuffs to reveal a preppy plaid lining that makes the classic khaki layer feel much more fashion-forward.

10. Très Chic: Consider this silky wrap scarf the finishing touch your work wardrobe didn’t know it needed. The cream-and-black print adds a little French girl flair to button-down tops, blazers and simple knits.

11. Buckle Up: This wide brown belt is an easy way to make the blazers hanging in your closet feel brand new. The belted design defines the waist, while the oversized gold buckle doubles as statement jewelry.

12. One-and-Done: When getting dressed for work feels like another task on your to-do list, reach for this black sweater dress. The fitted ribbed bodice flows into a pleated A-line skirt for an entire polished outfit in one step.

13. Power Pairing: Nothing says ‘I have a presentation at 10’ quite like a matching vest and trousers set. This two-piece pick pairs a fitted button-front top with sweeping wide-leg pants in an olive shade that feels especially luxe for fall.

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Before the Scrubs revival was announced by the trades in 2024, fans of the original series had already experienced their own kind of reunion. Zach Braff and Donald Faison had spent years revisiting the show together through their rewatch podcast, Fake Doctors, Real Friends, bringing J.D. and Turk’s friendship back to life in a very different format. Speaking to Collider ahead of the Scrubs Season 2 revival, Braff and Faison exclusively revealed that the podcast will be returning, with the pair currently in “final negotiations” to bring it into a studio setting.

The new era of Fake Doctors, Real Friends will focus on episodes from Season 1 and Season 2 of the revival, giving the podcast an opportunity to explore the show’s new generation alongside its returning stars. For a podcast that began with Faison recording largely from his closet during lockdown, Fake Doctors, Real Friends has come a remarkably long way. More importantly, it helped set in motion a chain of events that would ultimately bring the original cast back together for a brand-new series.

Why the ‘Scrubs’ Rewatch Podcast ‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ Was a Success

Fake Doctors, Real Friends offered fans more than a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite actors. It also revealed the genuine friendship between Braff and Faison, whose dynamic seemed remarkably similar to that of J.D. and Turk. Listeners soon discovered that the chemistry extended far beyond the pair themselves. As Braff and Faison dissected episodes week after week, they were joined by co-stars and crew members from the original series, including creator Bill Lawrence and director Michael Spiller, alongside Sarah Chalke (Elliot), Judy Reyes (Carla), and John C. McGinley (Doctor Cox). The conversations made it clear that much of the chemistry audiences had watched on screen in the early 2000s had existed behind the scenes too. Many of those involved with Scrubs had remained close in the years since, giving the podcast an authenticity that could not easily be recreated.

The timing of Fake Doctors, Real Friends‘ launch in March 2020 also played a significant role in its success. The podcast arrived just as the world entered lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, when audiences were looking for familiar voices, comforting television and some sense of connection. In that environment, the podcast offered a recurring source of companionship at a time when everyone was experiencing the same feeling of isolation. Braff and Faison were effectively inviting listeners into their own friendship, making the distance between actor and viewer feel smaller than ever. Fans could communicate with the pair through messages and even appear on the podcast, while Scrubs itself became a source of comfort for many people revisiting the series from home. Its hospital setting also carried an unexpected relevance at a time when medicine and healthcare had become central to everyday life.

The fact that the Scrubs cast were experiencing lockdown alongside everyone else only strengthened that connection. The early episodes had an unmistakable figuring-it-out quality, with the original cast dropping into conversations from their homes and the production gradually finding its rhythm. That roughness became part of the podcast’s charm, but Fake Doctors, Real Friends is now getting its well-deserved glow-up.

‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ Took Notes From Dax Shepherd’s ‘Armchair Expert’

When Collider asked whether fans could expect the same lockdown-era feel from the new episodes, Faison joked, “I’ve grown up since then, thank you very much!” before revealing that Fake Doctors, Real Friends will be moving into a studio. Braff then excitedly declared, “This is a Collider exclusive!” and revealed that the team is “in final negotiations to do it in a proper set, like Dax [Shepard’s] show. You know, in a cute little cozy room.” The move gives Fake Doctors, Real Friends a physical home that reflects just how far the podcast has come. It also opens the door to a new kind of discussion around the revival, with the pair able to break down episodes such as Season 1’s “My Return” alongside some of the people responsible for bringing the new Scrubs to life.

Season 2 also gives the podcast a new generation of characters to explore. Ava Bunn’s Doctor Sam Tosh is the only new cast member to be promoted to a series regular alongside the original trio, creating an opportunity to revisit the experience of joining Scrubs from a completely different perspective. During the pandemic-era podcast, the original cast frequently reflected on what it was like to join the show and suddenly find themselves part of a major television production. The revival could now explore those same questions with its newer cast members, offering an interesting comparison between two generations of Scrubs actors.

The studio format itself appears to be taking inspiration from Armchair Expert, the podcast hosted by actor and comedian Dax Shepard alongside Monica Padman. The series brings celebrities, journalists and academics into conversations about “the messiness of being human,” with guests ranging from Shepard’s wife Kristen Bell and Jimmy Kimmel to Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Molly Shannon, and Gwyneth Paltrow. That format has also become highly compatible with the current clip-driven social media landscape. Armchair Expert has built a substantial Instagram following through its use of short-form clips, giving individual conversations a life beyond the full-length podcast. Fake Doctors, Real Friends now has an opportunity to do the same with a professional studio setup and a revival that already has an established audience.

‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ Has a Real Connection to the New Seasons of ‘Scrubs’ Now

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For the Scrubs podcast, those clips could serve another purpose beyond growing its listener base. Anyone discovering a particularly funny or revealing conversation may be encouraged to seek out the episodes being discussed on Disney+, creating a natural connection between the podcast and the revival itself. The rewatch format depends on the show, after all, making Fake Doctors, Real Friends an unusually direct way to keep the revival in the conversation between episodes.

The content itself also appears set to evolve. Faison told Collider that the new podcast will explore the characters beyond their lives at Sacred Heart, asking questions like, “What does that mean for them at home? What does that mean for them when they’re not at work? What does that mean for them when they’re not in their comfortable place?” That focus could make Fake Doctors, Real Friends more than just a marketing exercise for the Scrubs revival. Alongside the duo’s signature anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ own revival now has an opportunity to examine the emotional questions at the heart of the new series. Humor and a human connection were always Scrubs‘ greatest strengths, and it may be exactly what allows both the revival and its rewatch podcast to connect with audiences all over again in Season 2.

Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The two-episode premiere of the Scrubs revival airs Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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Chris Koch, Gail Mancuso, Ken Whittingham, Michael Spiller, Randall Keenan Winston, Zach Braff

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Aaron Lee, Amy Pocha, Aseem Batra, Breanna Porter, Christopher Eddins, Mark Stegemann, Mathew Harawitz, Michael Hobert, Seth Cohen, Sophie Zucker, Tim Hobert

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Milania Giudice is receiving professional support after a troubling video of a tense exchange with her mom, Teresa Giudice, emerged earlier this week.

“She is currently surrounded by people who love her and is under the care of professionals who are working with her and her family,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey star’s representative, Marina DeSantis, told TMZ in a statement on Thursday, September 24.

DeSantis continued, “Milania is deeply loved by her family and friends, and all of us are doing everything we can to support her as she navigates an incredibly difficult time in her life, particularly following the devastating loss of her best friend, Victoria [Zardoya].”

“Milania is a good-hearted and caring young woman who has been going through a very challenging period, and our focus right now is simply on her health, healing and well-being,” the statement went on. “In time, she hopes that being open about her experiences may help other young people facing their own struggles, but for now, we ask for compassion and privacy as she and her family continue to navigate this together.”

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Milania, 20, was filmed in what appeared to be a tense exchange with her mom, Teresa, 54, and sister Gia, 25, at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday, September 23. According to TMZ, Milania posted the video to her Instagram account but quickly deleted it.

Earlier this year, the Milania mourned the death of her best friend, Victoria, who died at age 20 in July after suffering a fatal fall.

Milania grieved her friend’s death in an emotional Instagram post in August, writing, ““Every Chapter Has Your Name In It 🤍🕊️. My Victoria. My best friend. My sister. My soulmate. My partner in crime. There are no words in any language that could ever describe losing you.”

“I still wait for your name to pop up on my phone, I still expect to hear your laugh, and I still catch myself wanting to tell you something,” she added. “My heart keeps forgetting what my mind already knows, but one thing I know for sure is that every chapter of my life has your name in it.”

As well as Milania and Gia, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa shares daughters Gabriella, 21, and Audriana, 17, with ex-husband Joe Giudice.

In May, Milania was arrested over an alleged domestic violence incident at her mother’s home in Montville Township, New Jersey. She pleaded not guilty to simple assault and purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury.

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According to an arrest report obtained by Us, Milania’s sister Gabriella called police on May 14 to report that Milania was “acting erratically” and “throwing food [and] candles.”

Her next hearing in relation to the case is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29.

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Four of these six are based on real events, actual court cases, disasters, people who had to live through what’s on screen, and that adds a kind of pressure most fiction never really has to deal with. Get it wrong and you’re not just making bad television, you’re distorting someone’s actual life or death.

All six handled that pressure carefully, no matter if the story was true or not. Nothing here rushes toward a tidy ending just because six or eight episodes were the contract, and that patience is exactly what makes the word “perfect” fit. These miniseries were loved and cherished for years, and for all the right reasons.

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‘The Night Of’ (2016)

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James Gandolfini was originally set to play the scruffy, eczema-covered lawyer defending Naz (Riz Ahmed), and the role passed to John Turturro only after Gandolfini passed away before filming began. The show is loosely reworked from a British series called Criminal Justice, though the American version slows everything down and stretches the story out much further. The entire first episode covers just one night, the night of the murder itself, and it takes the full hour before anyone even gets arrested.

Turturro’s makeup for the character’s eczema took hours to apply every single shooting day, and the show treats that physical detail as seriously as any plot point, a small, constant reminder of how exhausted this lawyer actually is. Naz ends up adopting a stray cat while inside Rikers, and that relationship becomes one of the clearest signs of how much prison has already changed him by the time the trial starts. The show never confirms whether Naz actually committed the murder, and that is kind of the best part.

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‘I May Destroy You’ (2020)

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Michaela Coel reportedly turned down a seven-figure deal from Netflix specifically because the offer would’ve taken away her ownership of the show, and she took a smaller deal with BBC and HBO just to keep creative control. The show has Arabella (Coel) piecing her memory of the assault back together in fragments across the season, revealing those fragments out of order, matching how trauma actually resurfaces.

Terry (Weruche Opia) and Kwame (Paapa Essiedu), on the other hand, each go through their own separate experiences. The show also explores a condom removal scene and a confusing same-sex encounter as their own forms of violation, expanding what the whole series is actually about. Coel cast mostly unknown actors, which keeps the whole thing looking like something genuinely lived in. In the end, the show plays out several different imagined confrontations with Arabella’s attacker so you have different versions of how it ends.

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‘Unbelievable’ (2019)

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This is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece of journalism, “An Unbelievable Story of Rape,” co-written by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong after years of actual reporting. Marie (Kaitlyn Dever), based on a real survivor whose name was changed for her protection, gets pressured by police into recanting her own report and then charged for filing a false one. The show deliberately avoids showing her assault in any graphic detail, choosing to focus almost entirely on how she gets treated afterward.

Detective Duvall (Merritt Wever) and Detective Rasmussen (Toni Collette) pick up a similar case years later in a different state, and their careful, patient interviewing style gets shown in direct contrast to how badly Marie’s original case was handled. The real detectives who worked the actual case consulted on the show, which explains how procedurally accurate the investigation scenes actually are.

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‘When They See Us’ (2019)

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Donald Trump took out full-page newspaper ads in 1989 calling for the death penalty against the five teenagers at the center of this case, and the show includes those actual ads as part of the historical record it’s working from. The real men, now known as the Exonerated Five, served as consultants on the project. Ava DuVernay funded much of the project through Netflix after other studios passed on it, unwilling to take on a story this politically direct.

The show splits into four distinct chapters, the arrest, the trial, the years actually spent in prison, and life after release, giving each stage its own story. Jharrel Jerome plays Korey at every age from sixteen through adulthood, since Korey was the only one tried and sentenced as an adult, and that single performance does more heavy lifting than almost anything else in the series. The show doesn’t soften what happened to any of them after their release either, and it makes sure you feel every single emotion of what was actually taken from them.

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

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Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov helped design every match shown in this series, making sure each game followed real, legitimate chess strategy. Chess consultant Bruce Pandolfini, who also advised on the original 1983 novel the show is based on, worked directly with Anya Taylor-Joy to help her memorize actual board positions and notation. The novel’s author, Walter Tevis, also wrote The Hustler and The Man Who Fell to Earth, and all three stories share a similar fascination with obsessive, self-destructive genius.

Despite becoming one of the most-watched limited series Netflix had ever released at the time, the creators never developed a second season, treating the story as complete exactly as written. Beth’s addiction is treated with complexity throughout, and it does not ever become the show’s only point, which is rarer in stories about genius than it probably should be. The costume and set design track her growing confidence almost as closely as her chess record does, getting sharper and more controlled with every match she wins.

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‘Chernobyl’ (2019)

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People reportedly gathered on a nearby railway bridge to watch the reactor burn the night of the actual disaster, drawn by the strange blue glow in the sky, and most of them are believed to have died from radiation exposure in the years after. The show was filmed largely inside a real decommissioned Soviet nuclear plant in Lithuania, built to the same design specifications as the actual Chernobyl reactor, which gives every hallway and control room a disturbing sense of accuracy.

The sound design team used recordings pulled from actual Geiger counters throughout the show, as they layer that specific crackle under scenes where the danger isn’t visible on screen at all. Each episode ends with a short written epilogue explaining what really happened to the people involved, and the true final death toll from the disaster is still disputed by scientists and historians today. Craig Mazin researched the disaster for years before writing a single line of the script, and that depth of research shows just how specific and procedural the entire series is.

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Craig Mazin

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The movie business is going through a great period right now, both on the big screen and on streaming. Finally, both businesses seem to have found a balance, a way to coexist that makes sense for everyone, most importantly, the avid movie consumer who is always looking for their next watch. Many exciting movies are currently playing in theaters, from strong summer plays like The Odyssey to new arrivals like Primetime. However, streaming is not falling behind, with services like Apple TV offering great deals.

Indeed, Apple TV currently has several 20-movie bundles for purchase only, the best of which gather some of the greatest movies in their respective genres. Whether you’re looking for a few adventure movies to get the adrenaline going or an assortment of horror gems to get your heart racing, these 20-movie bundles are a perfect way to increase your movie collection and maybe even fill in some of the gaps you might have in your film education.

20 G.O.A.T. Movies

Declaring a movie to be the G.O.A.T. is no easy task. Usually, any movie that can claim the title of “Greatest of All Time” needs to be universally acclaimed by critics and audiences, becoming the sort of widely beloved masterpiece that is synonymous with cinema itself. They are among the best representatives of their respective genres and are usually included in most rankings of the best movies ever made. Their reputation precedes them, to the point where almost everyone has watched them at least once in their lifetime.

Luckily, the ones included in the 20 G.O.A.T. Movies Collection really live up to the praise. Here, we have foundational noirs like Sunset Boulevard and Chinatown; timeless romances like Roman Holiday and Titanic; grand epics like Gladiator and There Will Be Blood; beloved sci-fi gems like Interstellar and The Truman Show; and outright masterpieces like It’s a Wonderful Life and Saving Private Ryan. Suffice it to say, if you buy this collection, you will be acquiring some of cinema’s greatest treasures.

20-Movie Adventure Collection

The adventure genre is incredibly popular, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love a movie that offers a thrilling adventure with non-stop action, elaborate set pieces, larger-than-life mysteries, dastardly villains, and sweeping vistas in some of the world’s most exotic places? Yes, adventure movies are a crucial part of the cinematic experience, and there are more than a few among the all-time best films ever made.

The 20-Movie Adventure Collection is a celebration of the genre perfect for all those who enjoy their cinema with a kick and a sense of discovery. Among the movies included are sword-and-sorcery pillars like Conan the Barbarian; delightful camp classics like Flash Gordon and Dante’s Peak; all-out blockbusters like King Kong; and underappreciated jewels like Wanted, Upgrade, and Miami Vice. Some of the genre’s heavy hitters might be missing, but the collection still offers enough excitement to make it a worthwhile purchase.

MGM Legacy Collection

MGM was arguably the most successful studio during Hollywood’s Golden Age, producing many of the era’s most timeless movies and pioneering the grand musical formula, not to mention Technicolor filmmaking. The studio made it all the way to the new millennium mostly unscathed, eventually being purchased by Amazon Studios. Currently, it exists as a subsidiary of the juggernaut that is Amazon, still producing movies, albeit on a smaller scale.

For all those looking to celebrate MGM’s impact on modern cinema, the MGM Legacy Collection is the way to go. The 20-movie collection features everything, from rom-coms like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Legally Blonde to psychological thrillers like Misery and The Silence of the Lambs. Of course, it also has several titles from the studio’s golden days, including 12 Angry Men and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Modern classics like The Terminator and The Birdcage round up this incredible collection.

20 Indie Film Collection

Indie cinema saw a massive boom in the ’90s, especially following the release of Quentin Tarantino‘s seminal 1994 crime saga Pulp Fiction. The success carried on to the new millennium, with the noughties and 2010s producing many beloved indie gems and seeing the rise of soon-to-be influential studios like A24 and Neon. Today, indie cinema plays a crucial role in the modern movie ecosystem, producing several acclaimed and commercially successful projects every year.

Thus, there’s no better time to enjoy indie cinema than right now, and there’s no better way to do it than with the 20 Film Indie Collection. Among the movies included are Oscar winners like Boyhood; terrifying horrors like Relic and The Babadook; coming-of-age tales like Frances Ha and Blue Is the Warmest Color; and international originals like Benedetta and The Taste of Things. All those cinephiles who enjoy their movies a bit smaller in scale and intimate in execution will surely enjoy this one.

20-Movie Horror Collection

Who doesn’t love a good horror movie? Since the dawn of cinema, horror has been one of the go-to genres for audiences to completely lose themselves in. Currently, horror is experiencing overwhelming success on both the big and small screens, with audiences around the world always seeming up for a good fright. For all those who want to enjoy these movies from the comfort of their home, the 20-Movie Horror Collection is the way to go.

Among the movies included, we have recent cult gems like Abigail and The Invisible Man; certified classics like The Birds; acclaimed Gothic romances like Crimson Peak; misunderstood efforts like Van Helsing and The Skeleton Key; and even a few so-bad-they’re-good efforts like Tom Cruise‘s The Mummy. Horror lovers are bound to make the most of this collection of terrifying movies, perfect for a night of fright.

Billie Lourd is sharing how her late grandmother Debbie Reynolds felt about one of Hollywood’s most infamous affairs — her then husband Eddie Fisher cheating on her with Elizabeth Taylor.

In an interview with The Times published on Saturday, September 19, Lourd, 34, said Reynolds didn’t shy away from discussing the situation.

“That was one of my grandma’s favorite bedtime stories,” Billie told the outlet. “Like, ‘You know, dear, we used to have a house in Palm Springs. But then there was the divorce from Eddie…’”

Reynolds and Fisher, who were married from 1955 to 1959, were a Hollywood golden couple and shared two children: daughter Carrie Fisher (Lourd’s late mom) and son Todd Fisher.

At the time, Reynolds and Fisher were close friends with another high-profile couple, actress Taylor and her husband, producer Mike Todd.

When Todd died in a plane crash in March 1958, Fisher embarked on an affair with Taylor — destroying his marriage to Reynolds in one of the biggest Hollywood scandals.

When asked about the affair by one of the era’s gossip columnists, Hedda Hopper, Taylor reportedly defended her action by quipping, “What do you expect me to do, sleep alone?”

In 1988, Reynolds reflected on her marriage and the highly publicized infidelity during an interview with ET.

“We, at that point in our marriage, were happily married. We had a wonderful son and daughter,” the Singin’ in the Rain star said. “But, obviously, I was incorrect about that, you know? Again, that was my viewpoint. I was happy, I was in love, but obviously he was not.”

Reynolds continued, “[Eddie]’s like a good race horse: he gets off really, really good, and then he loses the race.”

The actress also recalled how many people in her social circle appeared to know about the affair before she did.

“We were all the best of friends, so there’s nothing wrong with that. So, to my mind, there was nothing wrong with that,” she said. “Then, I went to a party — a dinner party — and everyone was sort of whispering, like, ‘Does she know…’ And I wanted to know what they were whispering about, but nobody would tell me what they were whispering about, so I figured it was about me. So, then I put two and two together, because I could hear that certain [words], ‘Eddie’ and ‘Elizabeth’ and such.”

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Reynolds and Fisher ultimately divorced on May 12, 1959 following the scandal. Fisher and Taylor married the same day — just three hours after Reynolds and Fisher’s divorce was finalized. Taylor and Fisher later divorced in March 1964.

In the interview with The Times, Lourd also shared her appreciation for her late grandmother and mom, who died one day apart in 2016 at 84 and 60, respectively.

“They really were two of the most talented women of all time and I feel so lucky to live under their glittery umbrellas,” she told the outlet. “For a while I tried to hide from it but now I say it loud and proud — I’m Carrie Fisher’s daughter and I’m Debbie Reynolds’s granddaughter, and I feel so lucky to be able to say that.”

After Season 1 focused on Jeffrey Dahmer, Season 2 on the Menendez brothers, and Season 3 on Ed Gein, the prolific Ryan Murphy added a new season to his controversial Monster anthology series last week, and it has, unsurprisingly, shot straight to the streaming summit. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, starring If I Had Legs I’d Kick You‘s Ella Beatty, is already making headlines for both the right and wrong reasons, proving beyond doubt that Murphy’s impact on our streaming habits cannot be understated. But what else should you be watching? Here are three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix this weekend.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘Party Down’ (2009–2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 8.2/10

If you’re looking to uncover something different on Netflix this weekend, why not try one of the most underrated sitcoms of the century? Party Down, created by John Enbom, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and the MCU’s Paul Rudd, follows a group of wannabe actors who move to Los Angeles and find themselves working as caterers to try to make a living.

Effortlessly funny, this undeniable gem should’ve been much more popular with audiences and critics than it was. The likes of Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, and many more exciting names bless this three-season series with some of their most underrated work, with 26 episodes currently available for your viewing pleasure.

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‘Doc’ (2025–Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 7.3/10

From The Pitt to Grey’s Anatomy, we simply can’t get enough of medical dramas. Hospitals provide the perfect canvas on which writers can paint the most gripping storylines, as is certainly evident in Fox’s medical drama Doc, which is currently available on Netflix. The series follows Molly Parker as Dr. Amy Larsen, the Chief of Internal Medicine at the fictional Westside Hospital, as a tragic incident causes her to lose eight years of memory.

Based on the Italian series, Doc —Nelle Tue Mani, this might not be as acclaimed as The Pitt or boast as strong a fanbase as Grey’s Anatomy, but there’s plenty to enjoy about a visit to Doc. Parker is superb as Dr. Amy, joined by a stacked cast that includes Omar Metwally (Michael Hamda), Amirah Vann (Gina Walker), Jon Ecker (Jake Heller), Anya Banerjee (Sonya Maitra), Scott Wolf (Richard Miller), and Patrick J. Walker (TJ Coleman). Earlier this week, the second season finally made its way to Netflix, makig now the perfect time to dive in.

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‘A Different World’ (2026)

Netflix loves a sitcom revival, and this week, the streamer’s newest made its debut. Based on the NBC sitcom of the same name, A Different World follows Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), as she enters her freshman year at Hillman College and looks to escape her parents’ shadow.

Premiering earlier this week, exactly 39 years from the original series release date, A Different World threatens to fall under the radar of many on Netflix this weekend, so don’t let that be you. Featuring 10 episodes in total, showrunner Felicia Pride‘s revival will hope to take the groundbreaking work that came before and transform it for a new audience, with original series director Debbie Allen returning behind the camera for the premiere outing.

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September 24, 2026

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Tiffany Johnson, Angela Barnes, Nefertite Nguvu, Bille Woodruff, Debbie Allen

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  Cree Summer

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  Freddie Brooks

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  Jasmine Guy

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  Kadeem Hardison

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  Cornell Young IV

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Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for Lanterns Episode 6.

The latest episode of Lanterns, “Bad Optics,” finally brought the series into the broader DCU. Some of the references were brief, like the mention of “a bat guy” in Gotham and “a giant starfish,” confirming that the events of The Suicide Squad still take place in this universe. The biggest connection, though, was the appearance of Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion). Superman featured Gardner as the current Green Lantern, with most of Lanterns showcasing the events that led to Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) vacating the position and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) outright rejecting it. “Bad Optics” features another major Superman connection that fans might have missed.

During “Bad Optics,” Stewart contacts Gardner and asks him to retrieve Jordan’s Green Lantern ring so he can bury Jordan, who’s seemingly dead, in his uniform. Gardner refuses, as the ring is locked on Oa and grabbing it would alert the Guardians of the Universe; it isn’t until Stewart goads him that he reluctantly agrees. After securing the ring, Gardner says that if the Guardians found out what he did he’d be “on the first beam to the Phantom Zone.” The Phantom Zone is arguably one of the most terrifying concepts in the Superman mythos, and its confirmation hints at villains who could challenge the Man of Steel.

The Phantom Zone Contains Some of Superman’s Deadliest Foes

First appearing in Adventure Comics #283, the Phantom Zone is an alternate dimension where time loses all meaning; anyone who enters the Zone also becomes a psychic “phantom,” forced to roam its expanses for what seems like eternity. Superman’s biological father, Jor-El, used this realm as a prison for Krypton’s worst criminals, building a projector that could beam anyone into the Zone. It remains to be seen how the Guardians of the Universe can access the Zone, but Gardner’s knowledge of it continues to cement him as one of the DCU’s biggest players, as Nathan Fillion pointed out in a Variety interview.

“It’s nice that there’s a bunch of us witnessing the birth of the DC Universe that’s being thrown at us in these pieces, and Guy Gardner is becoming a thread in the backdrop. He’s a very public part. I think that says a lot about who he is.”

The confirmation of the Phantom Zone also hints that it’s home to one of Superman’s deadliest enemies, General Zod. Zod was sent to the Zone after an attempted coup on Krypton, and often escapes to take vengeance on Superman, as Jor-El was both his former friend and the man who sentenced him. Zod isn’t the only threat locked within the Phantom Zone, as Superman’s faced off against foes like the mad scientist Jax-Ur and even Doomsday, the monstrous creature who killed the Man of Steel. If James Gunn winds up making more Superman movies in the DCU, the Phantom Zone could make for an excellent set piece.

Another DCU Project Almost Featured the Phantom Zone

While the Phantom Zone is mentioned in Lanterns, it was almost referenced in another DCU movie. A deleted scene from Supergirl has Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) and Ruthye (Eve Ridley) discussing the fate of Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts). While Ruthye still wants vengeance on Krem for killing her family, Kara says that she’ll make sure he’s sent to the Phantom Zone for life. This mirrors the original ending of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Elvey, where Krem was sent to the Phantom Zone. King currently serves as a writer and producer on Lanterns, so he may have folded in the reference to the Zone after it didn’t appear in Supergirl.

Lanterns is gaining critical acclaim for balancing the fantastic elements of the Green Lantern comics with a gritty crime thriller, and the reference to the Phantom Zone is a perfect example of that. Now all that’s left is for the Zone to make a proper appearance in the DCU.

New episodes of Lanterns premiere Sundays on HBO and HBO Max.

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August 16, 2026

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Anna Faris is entering a new phase of her life after deciding to give up alcohol, and she reportedly has the support of her ex-husband Chris Pratt along the way.

The actress recently explained how drinking had begun affecting her mental well-being and why she ultimately felt that stepping away from it was necessary.

The personal change comes during an exciting period in Anna Faris’ career, with new projects bringing her back to the big screen.

Anna Faris Revealed Why Giving Up Alcohol Became A Necessary Change

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Faris recently opened up about the reason she decided alcohol was no longer something she wanted in her life.

During an August appearance on Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast, the actress connected her drinking habits with struggles she had been experiencing emotionally.

“It turns out there’s a correlation between drinking and depression, for me, for sure,” Faris explained. She also acknowledged that she eventually realized she needed to make a change rather than continue with behavior that was having a negative effect on her.

“I had to take a step back and not self-sabotage,” she added. Her decision appears to be part of a wider effort to prioritize herself at a time when both her personal life and acting career are moving in a positive direction.

A source told Star Magazine that Faris is feeling optimistic about the future and is eager to continue building momentum professionally. “She’s in a great place and more positive than ever about kicking her Hollywood career up a notch,” the insider said.

Chris Pratt Reportedly Supports His Ex-Wife As She Embraces Sobriety

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Faris has also received encouragement from Pratt, despite their marriage ending several years ago. According to the source, Pratt has remained firmly in her corner as she moves forward without alcohol.

“Chris is very supportive of her on her sobriety journey,” the insider revealed. Although their romantic relationship is long over, their son Jack remains an important connection between them. The former couple welcomed him during their eight-year marriage before announcing their separation in 2017.

The source explained that their shared commitment to their son has helped them maintain a stable relationship since their split.

“They continue to be united by their love for and devotion to their son Jack,” the insider said, adding, “He’s the center of everything for both Anna and Chris, and they have established peace after their divorce.”

Despite having moved on with their separate lives, Faris and Pratt appear to have found a way to continue supporting each other as parents.

Anna Faris’ Peace With The Marvel Actor Comes Years After A Painful Divorce

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The peaceful relationship Faris now shares with Pratt followed a much more difficult period surrounding their separation. Speaking about their highly publicized divorce in a June interview, Faris admitted that dealing with outside attention while processing the end of her marriage was emotionally challenging.

“I was feeling sad. Sad,” she told Variety. While Faris believed she had developed enough resilience to cope with fame over the years, she admitted that being under such intense observation still affected her. “But, f-ck. The scrutiny,” she said while reflecting on that period.

Faris also credited her “Unqualified” podcast with providing solace during the divorce. She initially envisioned the show as a small space where she could communicate with listeners outside the traditional Hollywood environment.

Although she did not publicly reveal everything she was going through, knowing that she had somewhere to speak freely helped her.

“The podcast helped me a lot during that time,” Faris explained. Despite the painful circumstances of their breakup, she and Pratt eventually developed a friendship centered heavily on raising Jack.

Anna Faris’ ‘Scary Movie’ Return Marked A Major Hollywood Comeback

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Amid getting sober, Faris recently made a major comeback in her acting career with “Scary Movie 6.”

Before returning as Cindy Campbell in the sixth installment, the actress had begun considering the possibility that her years as a major Hollywood performer were winding down.

“I had been coming around to the idea of Hollywood sort of putting me out to pasture. And that was okay,” she told Entertainment Weekly. Instead, an invitation to return to acting that helped establish her career arrived in early 2025.

The opportunity came during an especially emotional time for Faris, shortly after her home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.

Returning to work helped her reconnect with people who had played an important role in her career. She later described the reunion as meaningful and said she repeatedly expressed her gratitude while filming.

Anna Farris Called Making The New ‘Scary Movie’ A ‘Victory’

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For Faris, the project became much more than just another acting opportunity.

She described making the sixth installment as “a victory” and said reuniting with her former collaborators felt personally healing.

“It’s a really special time in my life. I feel grateful,” she told People about the experience.

With more movies now arriving and a renewed focus on her well-being, Faris appears to be entering another chapter of her career almost when she thought Hollywood might be leaving her behind.

Miranda Kerr is sharing a candid insight into how tough her split from Orlando Bloom was for her mental health.

Speaking on “The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show” podcast on Thursday, September 24, Kerr, 43, explained how going through the divorce was one of her toughest challenges. (Kerr and Bloom married in July 2010 and welcomed their son Flynn in January 2011. The pair announced their separation in October 2013.)

“Obviously my public divorce, separation with Orlando, that was something that was another challenging time,” Kerr explained to host Jessica Rowe, adding, “After we separated, I went through a little bit of like, depression.”

The Victoria’s Secret model continued, “And it was so odd for me because I’m a naturally joyful person. And like my mother would call me Giggly Gertrude. Like that was my name, my nickname as a kid because it was always very joyful and giggly.”

Related: Miranda Kerr Addresses Ex Orlando Bloom’s Split from Katy Perry

Miranda Kerr has broken her silence about ex-husband Orlando Bloom’s split from Katy Perry. The model, who shares 14-year-old son Flynn with Bloom, discussed the situation while appearing on the Wednesday, September 3 edition of KIIS FM’s “Kyle & Jackie O Show.” “We’re one big, happy family,” Kerr, 42, told the outlet. “Katy is amazing, […]

Kerr shared why it felt so emotionally difficult for her marriage to Bloom, 49, to fall apart at the time.

“Going through… the thought of being with someone and then having your life together and then that not being the case is something, you know, it was very challenging for me, but I knew that it was the right decision and we remained super friendly and close throughout it all and have put the needs of Flynn first before our own needs. And I feel like we’ve done really well at that. “

The Kora Organics founder said she hoped that she and Bloom can be a good example for other parents who are grappling with coparenting after calling it quits. “We can hopefully encourage other people to do the same and to put the children first and not your own hurt,” she said.

To help heal and move on from her relationship breakdown, Kerr noted that she embraced meditation and yoga and turned inwards.

“This is a decision that we both mutually agreed was good for us. I understand logistically, but my body isn’t catching up to my mind that understands, right?” Kerr explained. “So there was some kind of disconnect that was happening and I and I just felt like I wasn’t the best version of myself.”

She continued, “I felt like my body had to move through the waves of feelings that would come up out of nowhere and it was processing and it was really just me giving myself the time to process and instead of trying to fix it like automatically, it was time to feel the feelings.”

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Modern day friendship! Following Miranda Kerr‘s split from Orlando Bloom, the model and her ex’s new fiancé, Katy Perry, created a unique friendship over the years. Bloom and Kerr were originally married from 2010 to 2013. The pair share son Flynn, who was born in January 2011. The businesswoman later tied the knot with Evan […]

Kerr added that learning to “forgive” was a crucial step for her to let go and ultimately “freed” her.

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“It was time to forgive and release. It was time to be patient with myself and not feel like I had to have it all together and had to have it all perfect because I didn’t,” she said.

Kerr noted that another thing that helped her was “being truthful with yourself and saying, you know what, this is hard and I’m having a hard time and I don’t really know the way out, but I’m just going to take it day by day and try.”

Since their divorce, Bloom and Kerr have both had other relationships. Kerr married Evan Spiegel in May 2017. They share three sons together: Hart, 8, Myles, 6, and Pierre, 2. Bloom shares daughter Daisy, 5, with his ex, Katy Perry.