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8 Animated Movies That Redefined Modern Animation
Animation is over a century old, with its origins dating back even further. However, the medium is at an all-time high in popularity right now, with shows such as One Piece and movies like KPop Demon Hunters taking over the globe with overwhelming fame. But modern animation didn’t just end up here; there was a clear path set up by many influential works, and some of the best animated movies of all time.
Some of the best animated movies today are inspired by legendary classics or modern masterpieces, which is why this list highlights eight animated movies that redefined modern animation. Based on style, groundbreaking aspects, influence, originality, popularity, critical acclaim, and overall quality, these eight animated movies redefined what it means to be an animated movie.
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‘Klaus’ (2019)
This list has a couple of Christmas movies, but considering the holiday is a treasure trove of animated classics, it shouldn’t be too surprising. One of the most recent entries featured is Klaus, which follows the lowest-rated postman being sent to the North Pole, where he encounters a peculiar individual named Klaus (J.K. Simmons).
Klaus is one of the greatest modern Christmas movies for many reasons, including its wholesome story, timeless themes, stylized art, and dynamic lighting. The last element specifically redefined how modern animated movies are made, highlighting beautiful lighting that enhanced the film as a whole, leading other movies to follow suit.
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‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ (2009)
There are a couple of stop-motion movies on this list, including Fantastic Mr. Fox, directed by the legendary Wes Anderson. After the titular character can’t control his animal instincts, he is kicked out of the community and forced to survive with his family in the wild, relying on his dormant animal instincts.
Fantastic Mr. Fox didn’t necessarily change stop-motion in general, but it redefined how it is used, viewed, and portrayed. In a medium focused on flawless, fluid motions, it adopted a rough, tactile, handmade aesthetic that added a sense of realism. Anderson transitioned his iconic cinematography to animation, resulting in a stunning movie with a sophisticated feeling. Fantastic Mr. Fox is a peculiar film, but that added spice made it a unique blend that captured the hearts of fans and other creators alike.
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‘Akira’ (1988)
Anime has done a lot of heavy lifting to get animation in the mainstream, and one of the most influential classics of this medium is Akira. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where Neo Tokyo is full of gangs and corrupt officials, the movie follows the leader of a bike gang searching for his kidnapped friend, who was experimented on, giving him psychic powers.
Akira isn’t exactly a modern movie, but even as the oldest film featured on this list, its influence continues into the modern day. It did wonders for how anime is viewed, providing a dark, complex story that changed the culture surrounding it. Not to mention, Akira features gorgeous art and hand-drawn animation that kept the technique alive, with its legacy still impacting modern anime films. This anime movie also defined the cyberpunk style, which many other animated and live-action films adopted.
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‘Loving Vincent’ (2017)
Animation is art, but Loving Vincent took things to another level. Paying homage to Vincent van Gogh, this movie follows the man who delivered Van Gogh’s final letter before his death. However, questioning the mysterious circumstances around his passing, the deliveryman suspects foul play and investigates the murder to find the truth.
Loving Vincent is the most ambitious animated movie of all time, being entirely comprised of oil paintings — over 65,000 to be exact. Based on 94 of the legendary artist’s paintings, this movie accomplished an impossible task and, in the meantime, proved animation can still innovate. No other film has recreated this feat, but Loving Vincent looks like a painting and still redefined what the medium could be.
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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)
The second stop-motion film on this list is The Nightmare Before Christmas, one of the best Christmas and Halloween movies of all time. Bored with Halloween, Jack Skellington (Christ Sarandon) discovers a mysterious portal that takes him to a new world full of joy and cheer. He is now determined to capture Santa Claus and take over Christmas for himself, delivering his spooky gifts to all the children of the world.
The Nightmare Before Christmas saved stop-motion, preventing it from becoming a relic of the past and making it a celebrated medium. The film also revitalized interest in gothic storytelling and Halloween, revamping the genre, which remains popular today. A lot of today’s influence can be seen in The Nightmare Before Christmas, which redefined animation by bringing stop-motion back into the limelight and popularizing its distinct spooky style that defined an entire genre.
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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ (2018)
Everyone knows and loves Spider-Man, but Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduced Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) to the world. After Miles becomes the new Spider-Man, he needs to learn how to be a hero while helping the other Spider-People return to their respective universes. However, Kingpin (Liev Schreiber) and other villains make this task much harder than it needs to be.
After 20 years of similar CGI styles, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduced a new aesthetic that proved CGI could be so much more. Its comic-book atmosphere and vibrant style redefined the modern animated-movie look, with its DNA evident in many new films. This movie established a new iconic visual language that almost every new film has followed, proving it is one of the most ambitious animated movies.
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‘Spirited Away’ (2001)
This list wouldn’t feel right without at least one Studio Ghibli film, one of the greatest animation studios of all time. Their magnum opus is Spirited Away, which follows Chiyo, a young girl who moves to a new house. However, when her parents are cursed, she must travel to the supernatural resort to find a way to reverse it. Working together with whimsical creatures, Chiyo goes on a magical journey throughout the mysterious resort.
Studio Ghibli is known for its moments of stillness, where it relies solely on atmospheric storytelling, and Spirited Away highlighted its importance, leading many more films to adopt this technique. It also features stunning hand-drawn animation, some of the best of all time, which remains a spectacle even compared to modern films, proving the magic is still there and that it should be preserved. Spirited Away further established anime as high art, making the medium even more popular and groundbreaking.
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‘Toy Story’ (1995)
If Studio Ghibli isn’t the greatest animation studio ever, then it is Pixar, whose first work is also their most influential, Toy Story. When Andy (Donald Reignoux) buys a new and improved toy, Buzz (Tim Allen), his old favorite, Woody (Tom Hanks), must reluctantly work with him to get back home after they are mistakenly thrown into the trash.
Before Toy Story, CGI was a gimmick used for backgrounds and occasional moments, but when it became the first fully CGI movie, it shifted the landscape in a big way. Most animated movies now use CGI, and it all started with Toy Story, proving that it redefined modern animation more than any other series. The entire animated trilogy is flawless, but this first movie in particular triggered the migration away from 2D to 3D. Not to mention, it also focused on digital cinematography, which enhanced how animated films were presented, yet another influence that changed animation forever.
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Meghan Markle is looking as chic as ever. While the Duchess of Sussex always looks effortlessly luxe, I was star struck after seeing her in an Instagram photo posted by As Ever, Markle’s lifestyle brand. The A-lister was the epitome of ‘hostess with the mostess,’ serving sparkling wine that’s “finished with a few fresh raspberries for garnish,” and this is all while wearing the slip burgundy dress of my dreams.
The entertaining expert couldn’t look more regal while wearing the Heidi Merrick Marion Slip Dress. Markle styled the getup in the most sophisticated and understated way with minimal gold jewelry, including a choker necklace, single bangle bracelet and dainty wedding bands. Despite the no-frills aesthetic, the designer dress is actually $495 — so we found a similar style that delivers Markle’s look for $445 less.
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Slip dresses are no muss, no fuss — just easy elegance. This under-$50 satin midi slip embodies that, featuring a V-neckline and a cowl-style back with a tie-up design that’s effortlessly rich. You’ll also appreciate the gathered bust detail that accentuates the chest and the relaxed yet fitted design that shows off your hourglass figure.
I adore the rich burgundy color of Markle’s satiny dress, which is stunning for evening wear. However, if red isn’t your favorite color, you’re in luck! This Amazon version comes in over 20 to choose from, including brown, navy and champagne.
If you’re skeptical about the quality of the dress, real-life shoppers can’t say enough good things about it. One reviewer said that it “looks much more expensive than it is, and is beautiful on.” They even shared that the material is “thick enough to cover any problem areas” and the seams “are somewhat angled, giving more of an hourglass appearance.” Another noted that the dress is a “great find for the price,” with the main caveat from commenters being that the gown notably runs small. A small fix: Size up!
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or attending a wedding, you can look like royalty on a budget. This under-$50 slip dress perfectly mirrors Markle’s simple yet elegant aesthetic, and is a statement in and of itself.
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Hillary Clinton Epstein Deposition
Trump’s Prior Conduct Might Be Relevant!!!
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Hillary Clinton didn’t hold back when asked about President Donald Trump during her Epstein deposition last week … pushing to have him testify under oath, because he’s got a laundry list of bad behavior and past connections with the dead convicted pedophile.
Check out the footage released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released Monday — Clinton says given that Trump’s all over the Epstein Files and has been found guilty of a myriad of crimes … he should “absolutely” be brought in for questioning.
And she doesn’t let people forget about his past trials and convictions … she reminds the committee that he’s been found civilly liable for sexual assault by a jury of his peers and convicted on 34 counts of falsified business records in relation to covering his relations with an escort … which was election interference.
As you know, Hillary and former President Bill Clinton were deposed separately last week. Bill was adamant he had no idea Epstein was up to no good … claiming if he did know what crimes he was committing, he would have turned him in himself. Hillary, meanwhile, maintains that she never even met him.
Trump has repeatedly washed his hands of Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while in custody at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Trump has said he kicked JE out of his circle when he betrayed him by hiring people who had worked for him at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Friday, Trump said he did not enjoy seeing former President Clinton deposed, though he added … “But they certainly went after me a lot more than that.”
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Diddy‘s prison release date has reportedly been updated amid his fight to appeal his 4-year sentence.
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Diddy’s Prison Release Date Reportedly Updated
On Tuesday, March 2, Page Six published an exclusive report asserting that the Federal Bureau of Prisons updated Diddy’s prison release date. Per the outlet, the bureau updated Diddy’s release date from June 4, 2028, to April 25, 2028.
Furthermore, the outlet notes that the update arrived after Diddy was accepted into the drug rehabilitation program at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in November 2025. At the time, it was reportedly noted that his acceptance could lower his time behind bars.
“Mr. Combs is an active participant in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and has taken his rehabilitation process seriously from the start. He is fully engaged in his work, focused on growth, and committed to positive change,” a rep for Diddy reportedly told the press at the time of his acceptance.
Social Media Reacts To His Updated Prison Release Date
Social media users reacted to Diddy’s updated prison release date in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @flawednfabulous wrote, “How Can I petition to add another 10 years?”
While Instagram user @shelovecj added, “I have a feeling he’ll be out sooner than that”
Instagram user @flvckor_ wrote, “Keep him”
While Instagram user @gee2srt added, “He might as well stay😭 bro not gonna ever get looked at the same..”
Instagram user @delphine_na18 wrote, “We don’t want him out… He should stay longer”
While Instagram user @attractivebeing added, “This is great news for him and his children and I love that for them! 👏🏽”
Instagram user @dream.ofdessy wrote, “Honestly after viewing these Epstein files, Diddy shouldn’t be nobody’s main concern 😭 it’s waaaaaay more people need to be chained up right next to him !!!”
While Instagram user @_racer.x added, “Another distraction”
Instagram user @lajoyyyy__ wrote, “gone get back out and do the same sht”
While Instagram user @_boysfantasy added, “Needs to be 2078 😂😂😂”
More On Diddy’s Prison Release Updates & His Fight To Appeal His 4-Year Sentence
As The Shade Room previously reported, Diddy’s initial prison release date was announced in October 2025. At the time, it was reported that he would be behind bars until May 8, 2028. However, it was also noted that the date was subject to change and could be altered if he displayed good behavior.
Then, in November 2025, it was reported that Diddy’s prison release date was pushed back until June 4, 2028, per The Shade Room. At the time, Page Six reported that he was involved in an unauthorized three-way phone call and participated in illegal alcohol consumption. However, his rep denied the “rumor.”
“As with any high-profile individual in a new environment, there will be many rumors and exaggerated stories throughout his time there — most of them untrue. We ask that people give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth,” the rep stated at the time.
In December 2025, Diddy and his legal team filed an appeal against his four-year prison sentence, per The Shade Room. Furthermore, his team reportedly demanded his immediate release and argued that prosecutors failed to prove their case against him. Additionally, they reportedly argued that Judge Arub Subramanian issued a sentence that violated Diddy’s constitutional rights.
Per Page Six, in February, prosecutors opposed Diddy’s appeal. As The Shade Room previously reported, Diddy was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution charges in July 2025. Furthermore, he was acquitted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges after an eight-week trial.
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Alan Cumming
Sorry for the ‘Trauma-Triggering’ BAFTAs
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Alan Cumming has officially spoken out about Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouting the N-word at The British Academy Film Awards in February … labeling the annual ceremony a “trauma triggering s***show.”
Alan — who hosted the Feb. 22 show — shared his apology on Instagram Tuesday … saying he’s sorry for “all the pain Black people have felt at hearing that word echoed round the world” — and also to the Tourette’s community for the onslaught of negative comments due to the world’s “lack of understanding and tolerance” about the neurological disorder.
He even directed some shade at the BAFTAs and BBC network, noting … “We were all let down by decisions made to both broadcast slurs and censor free speech.” But he acknowledges “all trauma must be recognised and honoured.”
ICYMI … the BAFTAs were pre-recorded, and somehow the racial slur stayed in the final broadcast uncensored. And the BBC apparently decided to axe the “Free Palestine” portion of filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr.’s speech during the show … while leaving in the slur.
The BAFTAs took “full responsibility” for putting black presenters Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo “in a very difficult situation” … and said in a second apology they would learn from the incident as the world laid on the heat.
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Alan had apologized during the show … but that did little to pacify the thousands who watched the incident.
Davidson himself spoke out about the ordeal, saying he was grateful to Alan for taking a moment mid-show to address what happened, adding … “I was heartened by the round of applause that followed this announcement and felt welcomed and understood in an environment that would normally be impossible for me.”
Carrie Underwood is seemingly relishing in the boos she received on American Idol.
“Boo me. I don’t care. 😂😜🤪,” the Idol judge, 42, clapped back via X on Monday, March 2.
Underwood clashed with the live audience during each of American Idol’s “Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover” episodes on season 24. The Hollywood Week episodes — which were filmed in Nashville this season — made for awkward viewing at times since Underwood’s constructive criticism proved to be unpopular with the crowd.
“They just like to boo me,” Underwood said in Tuesday’s final “Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover” episode.
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Carrie Underwood plans to bring her unique musical insight — and country flare — to the table as the newest American Idol judge. “I think I can be honest and constructive, but still kind,” Underwood, 41, told radio personality Buzz Brainard on Friday, August 23, of her goal as a judge. “And […]
Fellow American Idol judge Luke Bryan piped up to defend the former Idol winner during one stretch of booing.
“She only won this. She knows,” Bryan, 49, admonished the crowd.
His reference to Underwood’s American Idol season 4 victory did little to quiet the backlash, leading her to warn the booing fans about interfering in the judging process.
“You’re not included in the discussions,” she told them.
The booing was particularly heavy after Idol hopeful Mor performed an original song during his “Music City Takeover” audition. When it came time for his evaluations, Underwood correctly predicted to Bryan that “they are going to boo me.”
“You guys are gonna boo me. You’re gonna boo me,” she told the crowd. “It’s coming. Bring it on. I love it! Your boos are feeding me.”
Carrie Underwood on “American Idol” season 24. Disney/Eric McCandless
In her feedback, she argued that Mor made a mistake by trying out original material during “Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover.”
“In a room like this, for you to bring an original song with that incredible band sitting behind you, twiddling their thumbs, I feel like it was a missed opportunity,” she said.
Mor ultimately still advanced to the next stage of American Idol by the judges despite Underwood’s lukewarm appraisal.
“Singing original music is SUCH a gamble at this stage in the competition. Don’t. Waste. The. Band,” Underwood insisted via X on Monday. “Mor’s voice and previous audition kept him in. I wanna hear his original music after he’s a big star!”
Underwood previously hinted that she was going to have a hostile rapport with the “Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover” crowd before the episodes even aired.
“Spoiler alert…I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience @AmericanIdol,” Underwood tweeted on February 16.
Underwood joined the American Idol judging panel for season 23 alongside Bryan and Lionel Richie. She replaced Katy Perry, who left after seven seasons in 2024.
“I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of million of people watching the show,” the country singer said at the time. “I’m proud of everything that I was able to accomplish on the show and I’m so proud of everything I’ve accomplished since.”
Before her American Idol audition, an executive producer told Carrie Underwood that Simon Cowell hated country music — but she already knew. Then 21, Underwood went ahead with her rendition of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” while trying out for the singing competition in 2005, and her heart sank as soon as […]
Underwood received the backing of fellow American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, who told E! News in September 2024 that the country star was the perfect addition to the judging panel. (Clarkson, 43, has been a coach on rival competition show The Voice for 10 seasons.)
“What better person to have — somebody that’s won that show to come back,” Clarkson said at the time. “To have gone through it all and then had such a huge career like her, that’s invaluable.”
Clarkson called Underwood an “awesome pick” for Idol, adding, “To have somebody to look at and go, ‘OK, they’ve done it and they’re sitting right there. So, that means I am capable of doing it. I can dream that big.’ … I think she’s gonna do great.”
Underwood has sold more than 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles, making her the biggest selling female country music star of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.
American Idol season 24 airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.
Ridley Scott has plenty of notable sci-fi hits under his belt over the last 40 years, but none have stood the test of time as well as Alien. He directed the 1979 classic on a budget of only $11 million, and it was such a success that it spawned a franchise still going strong to this day. Scott passed off directorial control to James Cameron for the sci-fi sequel, and looking back, there aren’t two directors more suited to handle sci-fi horror than the two who have come to define sci-fi in cinema as we know it. Scott returned to the Alien franchise 13 years ago with the premiere of the Michael Fassbender and Idris Elba-led Prometheus prequel, and he directed what will likely be his final Alien movie with 2017’s Covenant. While Scott hasn’t directed anything Alien-related since 2017, he remains involved in the franchise as a producer who gives creative insight.
The most recent Alien project that Scott was involved in was Alien: Earth, the franchise’s first TV show, which was written and created for TV by Noah Hawley (Fargo). The hit sci-fi series is set two years before the events of the first Alien movie, and it follows a young woman and a group of ragtag soldiers who make a fateful discovery after a vessel full of dangerous species crashes on Earth. It took some time, but FX renewed Alien: Earth for a second season weeks after the Season 1 finale. Updates since the official renewal have been mostly quiet, until recently, when executive producer Dana Gonzales posted a photo from Pinewood Studios on Instagram, the production home of Alien: Earth, with the caption, “Super excited to start the journey of Alien: Earth Season 2. World-building in the Alien universe birthplace.” It sounds like production on Alien: Earth Season 2 will begin any day now.
Are They Making Another ‘Alien’ Movie?
Another Alien movie is in the works, and it will reportedly be a direct sequel to Alien: Romulus, the 2024 hit directed by Fede Alvarez. It’s unclear at this time who will star in the film or when it will be released, but Alvarez has confirmed that he will not direct. He and Ridley Scott are in the process of searching for a new director, and the film will likely not move forward any further until they find someone suitable to helm the sequel.
Check out the first season of Alien: Earth on Hulu and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2.
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Kim K & Lewis Hamilton
Lovebirds Share New Photos Of Romantic Vacay
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are in total couple’s mode … sharing new photos of their romantic getaway in Arizona over the weekend — but with a little twist.
On Monday, the famous pair uploaded photos and a video of their special vacay in Lake Powell to their Instagram Stories — but there was a catch — the reality star and Formula 1 driver were not seen in any of the footage.
Instead, the couple gave everyone a good look at the beautiful mountainous landscape with orange caves and clear blue water. Lewis also posted a shirtless video of himself going for run.
TMZ broke the story Sunday … Kim and Lewis were caught on video walking back to their SUV after watching the sunset in Lake Powell at dusk on Saturday.
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An eyewitness — who happened to be driving by — filmed the two celebs, who were also seen snapping a selfie together.
Our sources say Kim and Lewis stayed at Amangiri, the ultra-exclusive five-star resort in Utah near the Arizona border. The property is a favorite among A-listers, including the Kardashians.
Kim and Lewis made their first public appearance as a couple at last month’s Super Bowl LX game. Both have known each other for years, hanging out in the same circles. But they’ve only now started to date and things seem to be getting serious.
Josh Duhamel is looking back on his past relationship with ex-wife Fergie, sharing candid details about the reasons behind their split. The actor has since remarried and is sharing a glimpse of his co-parenting relationship with the singer.
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Josh Duhamel Has ‘No Regrets’
Duhamel sat down for an interview on “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast” with Michael and Lauryn Bosstick, and the actor dished about what ended his marriage to Fergie.
Duhamel and singer Fergie, born Stacy Ann Ferguson, were together for 13 years, 8 of those years married. Duhamel explained that they were very different people. “She and I just have different views of the world, and that’s okay,” he told the hosts, adding that he has “no regrets.”
The actor also shared the same view in 2023 on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” where he said he and Fergie agreed they “had a great time” but “outgrew” each other, per ET Online.
Despite their separation, the former couple has maintained a good relationship throughout the years and co-parent their son.
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Inside Josh Duhamel And Fergie’s Relationship
Duhamel and Fergie met in 2004 while the actor was filming in Las Vegas and Fergie was with the Black Eyed Peas for a cameo appearance. According to the actor, he had a crush on the singer but could only come up with the line, “You’re hot,” as his greeting.
They began dating that same year and were engaged three years later. Duhamel and Fergie wed in 2009 in Malibu, California. They welcomed their son, Axl Jack, in 2013.
In September 2017, the couple announced their separation in a statement, saying, “With absolute love and respect, we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year,” adding that they will always support each other. Their divorce was finalized in 2019.
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The Actor’s Co-Parenting Relationship With His Ex-Wife
Duhamel only had praise for his ex-wife and their current relationship. In regard to co-parenting their son Axl, he said, “She’s a great mom, very kind, very non-confrontational, thank God.”
In 2017, Fergie left her group, the Black Eyed Peas, after more than a decade with them. It was a bittersweet moment, but according to the other members, Fergie had a good reason for her departure.
“We love her, and she’s focusing on being a mom. That’s a hard job, and that’s what she really wants to do, and we’re here for her,” Will.i.am explained.
Duhamel also described his ex as being “wholesome,” saying, “Fergie is also very wholesome, believe it or not, especially since she stepped away from it all,” he shared.
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Fergie Has A Great Relationship With Her Ex’s New Wife
Duhamel married former pageant queen Audra Mari in 2022, and they welcomed their son, Shepherd, in 2024. In 2023, Duhamel shared the family dynamics, saying that his ex-wife has been welcoming of Mari. “She and Audra have a great relationship,” he said.
Again, Duhamel commended Fergie for being supportive. “Fergie’s an amazing woman, she really is. She’s taken Audra in. It could be much worse,” he said. As for finding out that he and Mari were expecting, Duhamel said Fergie was ecstatic about the news, per People.
When the couple announced Mari’s pregnancy on social media, Fergie commented, “I am truly happy for you guys. Axl can’t wait to be a big brother.”
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Josh Duhamel Left LA In 2023
In 2023, Duhamel left LA to move to Minnesota. In an interview with People in 2025, the actor shared that despite his love for his work in entertainment, he wanted to go back to his roots.
“I’m really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need in this world of massive technology,” he explained. As The Blast previously reported, Duhamel’s property even comes with a doomsday cabin.
Fergie still resides in California, and despite the distance, she and Duhamel raise their child together. “This is not for her,” the actor said, referring to his new home base. “But I’ve got no hard feelings… I’m very lucky that she’s a kind human. I really am,” he added.
While Blueface celebrates learning his fourth child with Nevaeh Akira is a baby boy, his mother, Karlissa Saffold, took to the net with her own reaction to the gender reveal. She later revealed that after sharing her response, she received some surprising news of her own.
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Karlissa Saffold Addresses Being Blocked Following Her Gender Reveal Reaction
Late Sunday night, Blueface and Nevaeh were trending after their big gender reveal announcement. Social media users across platforms reacted as they revealed they’re expecting a baby boy and plan to name him Solar Porter. Karlissa shared her thoughts as another grandchild is on the way. She reposted the stream clip with her own reaction. She wrote, “Is it me or did she grab her son like we hit the jackpot lol then grabbed the baby daddy and I’m not mad lol congrats to y’all both.”
However, things seemed to shift shortly after. Karlissa later claimed she was blocked following her reaction, suggesting her comment was meant as a joke.
“Well I’m blocked in the first trimester. This why people [shouldn’t] have babies with strangers. because if she knew me she would have laughed to because her reaction was hilarious. I’m here girl whenever if ever you need me. And congratulations on my bloodline it’s the cream of the crop.”
Nevaeh Akira Is Ignoring the Negativity While Enjoying Her Growing Family
While Karlissa was speaking about being blocked, Nevaeh was over on her Instagram Story with a message for anyone bringing negativity her way.
She shared a video walking with Blueface along with the caption, “For those trying to bring negativity to my life, I wish y’all endlessly blessings! I’m overly blessed, no hatred in my heart, happy with my little family, happy with the man I gave my heart to, happy with the man I’ll be creating all my blessings with, happy is my aspiration!”
Nevaeh also reminded folks not to compare her to anyone else, writing, “We’re all our own individuals, don’t compare me to no one or don’t compare me to other people experiences. I’m my own person. After today, I’m going to ghost for a while and enjoy my boys!” She ended things by reposting a quote that read, “No weirdo energy will prosper against me.”
Social Media Weighs In
Folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they tried to keep up with the Blueface family updates. Many expressed that Karlissa should mind her business, saying there was nothing wrong with Nevaeh’s reaction and that she simply looked happy. On the other hand, some urged Nevaeh to “wake up.” Others even pointed out what they believe is a pattern in Blueface’s relationships and questioned how long this one will last.
Instagram user @_shadiamonddd wrote, “I would block you too thinking yo son the damn jackpot and its just blue face”
Instagram user @qt_pie19 added, “Karlissa Be Negative Af Cause What Jackpot 😂Why Not Just Congratulate It Is Ur Grandchild No Matter What!”
While Instagram user @litofromharlem wrote, “Mind you, she grabbed the son like she was happy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂””
@oneakayladshari wrote, “Karlissa be throwing rocks & hiding her hand duh that girl blocked you you talking sh** about her”
@elegant_sha added, “I would hate to have a mother like her all jokes aside”
@bigmamaherworld wrote, “They on good terms and she won’t shut up girl bye. You happy to be that man 3rd baby momma who was dogging you out just a few months ago.”
@only1deshia wrote, “Wheeew chyyy it’s like he have them dckmatized or some, rock was saying the same thing”
@rare_breed_7703 added, “Jaidyn did right by him and he still dogged her!!! What makes her think she different”
@jusstniyy_ wrote, “Mann I still can’t believe chrisean really the one who got away”
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