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10 Worst Movie Couples With No Chemistry, Ranked
When you watch a movie, the most important part about it is believing the actors. You could have a brilliant script and stunning cinematography, but if you don’t believe the people on screen, chances are something’s off. Now, when two characters are meant to be two characters in love, it is a must that the actors have chemistry. Nothing can kill a film, especially those in the romance genre, like actors with zero chemistry. While there could be 100 people in a room, and if 99 of them don’t believe in the characters, that one person likely has no taste or wasn’t paying attention.
The ten on-screen couples are prime examples of bad chemistry. Focusing on films where the two characters engage in a romantic entanglement, these examples nearly killed the film for good. Some just couldn’t tackle the material, others couldn’t put aside their ego to give their scene partner space, and then there are those whose off-screen woes made it to the big screen. Some of these actors could be on here multiple times; we’re keeping it to one entry per actor. We love love, but not when it turns out like these pairs.
10
Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes
‘Maid in Manhattan’ (2002)
Because of the one-film rule made for this list, we couldn’t put two Jennifer Lopez projects here. Sorry, Brett Goldstein. Rather, you’re welcome? While Netflix’s latest romcom, Office Romance, nearly stole this spot, there is no J.Lo romcom in which she had worse on-screen chemistry than in Maid in Manhattan. Lopez and Ralph Fiennes are great at what they do, respectively— Lopez in music and Fiennes in dramas— but as a romantic pair? Not so much. Based on a story by John Hughes under the pseudonym Edmond Dantés, the Wayne Wang-directed film follows Marisa Ventura (Lopez), a hardworking single mother and hotel maid in New York City. Her life changes when a handsome senatorial candidate, Christopher Marshall (Fiennes), mistakes her for a wealthy socialite after she is caught trying on a guest’s designer coat. A charade in class, Maid in Manhattan is a story about two people who are meant to form a genuine relationship, but everything on screen was all a facade.
There must be something about British men that Lopez has difficulty acting across from. The premise of the film stems from two individuals coming together from two different worlds. And Maid in Manhattan went full throttle on the premise. It was a mismatch of acting styles. Lopez was intended to play a woman of a considerably lower social class, yet the superstar pop star still shone through. As Marisa, she’s meant to present a pristine polish, but it was still J.Lo. Then, Fiennes, who is classically trained, brought that aura to the screen. While he’s notorious for playing romantic leads, such as in The English Patient, romcoms are a different beast. Another major hiccup in the filming was the off-camera drama. At the time of filming, Lopez was in the process of divorcing her former dancer, Cris Judd, while also having a secret romance with Ben Affleck. Acting is all about playing a part, but from those two to opposite Fiennes? It was never going to work. That said, Maid in Manhattan is a delightful guilty pleasure movie.
9
William Baldwin and Sharon Stone
‘Silver’ (1993)
The 1993 film Silver might be notorious for everything but the film itself. Based on Ira Levin‘s novel of the same name, Silver is an erotic thriller about a book editor, Carly Norris (Sharon Stone), who moves into a high-tech Manhattan apartment building only to discover it has a dark history of suspicious tenant deaths. She soon becomes entangled in a dangerous web of voyeurism and romance involving her mysterious neighbors: Zeke Hawkins (William Baldwin), a shy, handsome video game designer who is secretly the building’s owner and a hidden voyeur; and Jack Landsford (Tom Berenger), a burned-out, cynical crime novelist. Meant to be Stone’s highly anticipated follow-up to Basic Instinct, the film, amid significant rewrites, battled with the ratings board and a toxic off-screen dynamic, suffered greatly in its on-screen chemistry.
Erotic thrillers were truly all the rage in the ’90s. Once Basic Instinct flourished, every studio wanted the next best thing. Levin’s source material was there for it to happen, but the production of Silver was anything but clean. The MPAA originally gave the film an NC-17 rating, which forced the filmmakers to make extensive reshoots. The original killer was changed from Zeke to Jack because, if Zeke were the killer, it would have led to an immoral revelation from Carly, which did not screen well. But the most egregious part of production was the allegations that producer Robert Evans pressured Stone into having sex with Baldwin, arguing it would improve his acting and “save the movie.” Baldwin has refuted this, claiming Stone came on to him and he rejected her advances. Nevertheless, the two actors quickly developed mutual animosity, which affected their performance. The result was a painfully uncomfortable result that lacked any sexual intrigue. The tension was forced by two underdeveloped characters trying to find any semblance of connection. If there is anything going for the film, it lost every category it was nominated in at the Razzies. Something had to be worse: Indecent Proposal, another erotic drama.
8
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey
‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ (2003)
What’s funny is that nearly twenty years later, Matthew McConaughey recalled “easy chemistry” with Kate Hudson, having bonded on the set of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Unfortunately, what he may have perceived as chemistry was far from what he saw on screen. Seen as one of the go-to romantic leads of the early aughts, McConaughey shared the screen with everyone, including Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker, but his least convincing scene partner was the daughter of Goldie Hawn. The guilty pleasure chick flick based o Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long’s picture book, advice columnist Andie Anderson (Hudson) is tasked with writing a first-hand article about the classic mistakes women make that drive men away. In order to enact the experiment, she needs to find a guy, date him, and get him to dump her in exactly 10 days. Meanwhile, her target, Benjamin Barry, is an ambitious advertising executive who bets his boss, Phillip Warren (Robert Klein), that he can make any woman fall in love with him within 10 days to win a highly coveted diamond account. Chaos ensues through two opposing objectives, only for the pair to realize they had feelings for one another all along. The epitome of a classic romcom, Hudson did extraordinarily well in driving McConaughey away, so that when the contrived conclusion arrived, it became laughable.
Don’t get me wrong, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a delight. It’s a comfort watch when you need something mindless and nostalgic. With so much of their chemistry built on push-and-pull secret agendas and comical friction, the immediate, seamless romance was forced. They may have had an on-screen spark because of their natural charisma, but it didn’t mean it translated into the romance department. Both actors leaned into extremes for their characters to be triumphant. In the real world, chaotic and exaggerated behaviors would be massive red flags that would raise major concern. In a way, their easy, breezy demeanor to their agendas played out more as competitive siblings than swooning young lovers. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days triumphs as a comedy, but falters as a genuine romance. Hudson and McConaughey forgot to make us believe in Andie and Ben.
7
Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore
‘Fever Pitch’ (2005)
The pipeline from Saturday Night Live fan-favorite to Hollywood star is every cast member’s dream. There are some individuals who make that transition seamless— Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell. Then there are those like Jimmy Fallon, who was never going to make it as an actor, proving through Weekend Update that he was always better suited for hosting. So, in regard to 2005’s Fever Pitch, the blame is not going to be on Drew Barrymore, who we know is a wonderful romantic lead. This one all falls on the shoulders of the future Tonight Show host. Now, to preface, I’m not knocking on Fever Pitch as a New York Yankees fan— Fallon’s love for the Boston Red Sox was greater than that of Barrymore’s character. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, Fever Pitch follows Ben Wrightman (Fallon), an obsessive Red Sox fan, whose life revolves around baseball. In the winter, he is the perfect, attentive boyfriend, but once spring training arrives, he’s all consumed by the Red Sox. Lindsey Meeks (Barrymore), a dedicated executive, is up for a career promotion and tries to understand Ben’s sports rituals. He refuses to miss a game to accommodate her professional and personal schedule. Friction and fracture emerge, but they eventually learn what it means to be “present” and how a die-hard superfan can make mutual sacrifices for their other love.
Originally based on the Nick Hornby book, which swapped out baseball for soccer, the love letter to sports. The film is best remembered for being filmed at Fenway Park in 2004, when the team broke their 86-year World Series drought. But as far as the product itself, Fallon really forgot he had a human scene partner. Perhaps taking too much inspiration from his Boston-loving SNL character, Fallon’s big-screen transition was weak. Especially compared to the famous child star who had made a name for herself in the romance genre. Fallon played affably well, but his goofy demeanor didn’t match what Barrymore was providing. The Farrelly Brothers had a history of dumb comedies, but this was a far stretch from Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and Shallow Hal. Fever Pitch was not a film for a silly guy to play opposite a steadfast romantic lead. Fever Pitch was mismanaged from all directions.
6
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (and Taylor Lautner)
The ‘Twilight’ Saga (2008-2012)
This one is going to be divisive. If you’re on a team that debates a team, you most certainly will take offense to this entry. For those who were not completely taken by the book-to-film adaptations, you likely could see through the poor performances. The chemistry in The Twilight Saga may be weak, but the box office numbers greatly disagree. Based on Stephanie Meyer‘s beloved novels, the film series chronicles teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a 108-year-old vampire. Their forbidden romance draws Bella into a supernatural world of vampires and werewolves, one of whom she finds comfort in, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). The frenzy of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob got pop culture flustered because the vampire and werewolf were deemed peak fantasy boyfriend material. But the material the actors were forced to perform proved that clunky dialogue and dry execution from its leads is simply awkward.
The Twilight Saga was built upon the moody tone. It was an emo’s guide to love and loss. But for an on-screen performance, it was completely restrictive. There was an intentional awkwardness in Stewart’s performance meant to reflect teenage emotions, but when it’s paired with the stoic nature of Pattinson’s Edward, they both come across as stiff and emotionless. How are we supposed to champion these two as a couple without a genuine semblance of human passion? OK, yes, one as technically a vampire, but even so. There is a fire coming out of Lautner as the werewolf, but when he’s up against Stewart, it’s as if he hits a brick wall, cowering like a puppy in order to reach her level. Unfortunately, this was all by design. They played what was on the page. Edward was a sullen, tragic individual. Bella was detached and guarded. Lautner was the best of the three, but he was meant to be the third wheel. Remember when Pattinson and Stewart were romantically linked? At least they found the chemistry we all continue to look for.
5
Katie Holmes and Christian Bale
‘Batman Begins’ (2005)
The resurgence of Batman through the vision of Christopher Nolan was not necessarily known for its romance. In fact, if there was one fatal flaw from the trilogy, it’s what audiences saw in Batman Begins between Christian Bale‘s Bruce Wayne and Katie Holmes‘ Rachel Dawes. In the trilogy’s first film, Bruce Wayne begins his transition into the notorious masked vigilante as he overcomes the trauma of his parents’ murder. Training in martial arts with the League of Shadows, Wayne returns as Batman to save a corrupt Gotham City from destruction. While the bad guys try to thwart his plans, his childhood friend and love interest stalls all character development. So much so that when she was recast for The Dark Knight, audiences noticed a genuine acting upgrade in Maggie Gyllenhaal. Now, to note, Holmes was not replaced because of her performance. It was strictly business on her end. But with another actress spending any time in the part, it was evident that something was amiss between her and Bale.
The script tried to prioritize a more platonic dynamic between Wayne and the assistant district attorney, but it caused a rigid character dynamic that felt forced. Rachel was meant to anchor Wayne’s moral compass, so as much as anyone tried to push for something romantic, it read as professional and friendly. What also didn’t help was Nolan’s narrative priorities, which were not romance. Viewing them more as a structural necessity, Dawes was original to the story, but given Batman’s history of romantic interests, fans were waiting for the shoe to drop. Oh, and we cannot forgive Bale as he wasn’t innocent either. He brought such an intense performance, it was a far cry from Holme’s more reserved and grounded acting choices. Bale’s brooding ultimately became the winning formula by the end of the trilogy; it was not entirely understood in Batman Begins.
4
Jason Momoa and Amber Heard
‘Aquaman’ (2018)
Casting Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, was certainly a choice. No longer did the DCEU want a blonde-haired, blue-eyed all-American boy like the ones previously portrayed by Justin Hartley and Alan Ritchson. Instead, they opted for a darker, brooding iteration for Zack Snyder‘s Justice League. By the time the solo film arrived, the cinematic universe had made its choice, and Momoa was their guy. Now, the story needed to revolve around him, which meant the ensemble had to work for Momoa more than the character. And yet, Amber Heard as Mera just simply could not connect. Perhaps the fantasy element as a fantasy warrior was too hard to play. Aquaman follows the half-human, half-Atlantean who must journey to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis to stop his power-hungry half-brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson), from uniting the seven oceanic kingdoms to wage war on the surface world. Perhaps Arthur was already too ingratiated with the people, but beneath the surface, Heard and Momoa were in two different films.
There was always going to be a tonal difference between Momoa’s Aquaman and every other character under the sea. There was a brightness to the Atlanteans that Momoa completely lacked. And yet, rather than making Mera a weak princess, Heard brought a more stoic, regal warrior to match the boisterous, rough-around-the-edges Momoa. Still, their styles contrasted far too much, making their romance forced. There was immense drama surrounding Heard and her involvement in the sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Many of her scenes were cut, with some believing it was due to the negative press surrounding the defamation trial controversy she had with Johnny Depp. But the studio stood strong on the allegations of a lack of chemistry. It was said that there was a lot of behind-the-scenes work in order to manufacture their romantic connection. Even still, it wasn’t right. It was an easy excuse to blame Heard rather than the actor in the titular role. But that’s where the blame may actually have fallen.
3
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (2015)
There have been countless books that fans have anxiously awaited the film adaptation. The hype surrounding the erotic romantic drama Fifty Shades of Grey was astronomical, but for a story that required perfect chemistry, it was anything but. Based on E.L. James‘ novel, the Sam Taylor-Johnson-directed film follows Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), an inexperienced college student, whose life changes drastically after she interviews enigmatic billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). What begins as a simple journalistic meeting quickly devolves into a passionate but unconventional romance as Ana discovers Christian’s secret BDSM lifestyle. The favorite book of housewives who pretended they never read it, the film had everything going for it, except a lead who couldn’t act her way out of a paper bag.
The thing with book adaptations is you can easily interpret a character, so tasking an actor to lift a character from the page to screen will likely be different than how you envisioned it. Dornan took an intentionally cold approach to portray Christian. Though some felt it was too empty, veering into the creepy, it was a logical direction he could go. Then there was Johnson. Anastasia Steele is meant to be naive, but Johnson took that to mean unresponsive. In turn, you had two walls of drying paint attempting to find a sexual dynamic that would get the audience feeling naughty about watching. There was no passion. It was not anywhere near close to how James envisioned her work.
Though both actors had their naysayers, it was Johnson who received the brunt of the pushback. Some tried to give credence to her work, blaming the script’s specificity, but if you saw Madame Web, that theory was out the window. Dornan and Johnson returned for both sequels, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, because, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And by that, the audience was making it worthwhile at the box office. And by filming back-to-back, there was no off-ramp to reverse course. Fifty Shades of Grey was an important film for pop culture because we all needed the parodies to laugh at to make ourselves better for even watching it in the first place.
2
Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie
‘The Tourist’ (2010)
In the early aughts, there were no two bigger stars in Hollywood than Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Combining the two powerhouses should have resulted in a cinematic masterpiece. Instead, they delivered The Tourist. The romantic thriller co-written and directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer, tells the story of Elise (Jolie), the girlfriend of an elusive international fugitive, who uses an unassuming American math teacher, Frank Tupelo (Depp), as a decoy on a train to Venice. This accidental romance soon entangles them with both the police and a ruthless mobster, who mistakenly believe Frank is Alexander Pearce, the fugitive in question. The Tourist watches a vacation turn into a life-or-death chase as the pair evade authorities and criminals across the canals of Venice. What should have worked, based on star power, became a flop because the duo simply could not get on the same page, both as characters and as actors.
The premise of The Tourist was already a difficult one for any actor to play. Because Elise used Frank as a decoy to evade the predators, Jolie deliberately kept Elise secret, leaving both Frank and the audience at arm’s length. Add in the script’s lack of emotional depth, as the director preferred the stunning Venice backdrop over an actual romantic connection. Then, with Jolie playing up the ultra-glamorous femme fatale against the clueless and coy character Depp brought, there was no way for them to be at the same level. There was an innate disconnect. Of course, for a story about deceit and a twist that was even more deceptive, it just came off as unbelievable given the lead-up. As good as they were before The Tourist, there was no hope for them to bring any chemistry to the screen. But to make matters worse, the duo reportedly showed some behind-the-scenes indifference. Some sources claimed that Jolie had difficulty working with her co-star. With so much going against them, the crime caper became a sad example that not every great movie star can act well with one another.
1
Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen
‘Star Wars: Episode II— Attack of the Clones’ (2002)
Nearly two decades after the original Star Wars was released, George Lucas returned to the well and gave fans what they always wished for: a prequel trilogy. Taking the established narrative of the Skywalker Saga and providing new light into how we got to Star Wars: Episode IV— A New Hope was every fan’s dream. Finally, the origin story of Darth Vader! The first film introduced Anakin Skywalker as an adorable, hopeful kid through Jake Lloyd’s strong performance. But when Anakin needed to grow up for Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones, his replacement, Hayden Christensen, made us instantly hate the character nearly as much as we despised Jar Jar Binks. Why did we loathe Christensen’s take on the great villain? He could not compare to the divine Natalie Portman.
The second part of the space opera follows Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Padawan Anakin Skywalker (Christensen) as they protect Senator Padmé Amidala (Portman) from assassination. While investigating the threat, Obi-Wan discovers a clone army, as Anakin falls in love with Padmé, ultimately triggering the devastating Clone Wars. Perhaps the most important love story in Star Wars history, it was one of the most mismatched actor pairings, making some of us wish she could have found someone better. A major reason why fans turned on Christensen’s performance is that he was the new kid in town. We already had a film to get to know and love Portman. Christensen had great difficulty navigating the highly stylized script, unnatural dialogue, and the experimental directorial approach that isolated the pair. Yes, they filmed some of their crucial romantic scenes against green screens.
In retrospect, having the events of Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith to enlighten where the character was heading may give him some freedom for his initial choices. But even emo Anni was painful to get through. Prior to the second film, the only love story in the galaxy we watched was the ultimately forbidden burgeoning romance between Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher)—who we learned were siblings. Anakin and Padmé’s to be specific. We needed this to be our redemption. Christensen portrayed Anakin as far too socially isolated and deeply repressed. Padmé, though reserved, had some warmth inside, but against her scene partner, you had to wonder what she even saw in him. Star Wars‘ first six films were never known as emotionally rich. Perhaps if there was some nuance to play, we wouldn’t have knocked the chemistry-less duo.
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HBO Max is shooting for the stars this August in every sense of the word.
Many of the new movies and shows the streamer is set to debut this month feature a bounty of stars from the past and present, like Anne Hathaway in the 2026 psychological thriller Mother Mary and Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as witchy sisters in the 1998 classic Practical Magic.
Its highest profile show, however, is about two space cops investigating a very Earth-bound mystery. Lanterns is another reimagining of the popular DC superhero Green Lantern, with Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.
Continue reading to find out all the new movies and shows that are coming to HBO Max in August.
August 1
Amy
Barbarian
Bells Are Ringing
Billy Budd
Blockers
Epic
Flipper’s New Adventure
Great White Highway
Hall Pass
Hall Pass: Enlarged Edition
Happy Feet Two
It Comes At Night
Macao
Miss Sloane
Mojave
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Orphan
Practical Magic
Put A Ring On It: Cheat Hab
Quo Vadis
Road House (1989)
Sicario
Smart Money
Stand by Me
Strike Up the Band
Taxi!
The Band Wagon
The Crimson Pirate
The Fighting 69th
The Kennel Murder Case
The Rain People
The Sea Chase
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wrong Man
The Yearling
Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill
Tusk
Who’s That Knocking at My Door?
You Can’t Get Away with Murder
August 3
Naked And Afraid: Shipwrecked – Season 1
August 4
Chopped: Volume 4 – Season 64
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks
August 6
Monsters of God
August 7
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage – Season 1
House Hunters International: Volume 9 – Season 215
House Hunters: Volume 11 – Season 260
The Invisible Guest
The Strangers: Chapter 2
August 8
Belle Collective – Season 8
August 9
Heart & Hustle: Houston – Season 2
August 10
Double Lives of Suburban Wives – Season 1
August 11
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door
August 12
Signs of a Psychopath – Season 11
August 13
Building Giants – Season 5
Faster With Newbern and Cotten – Season 3
Isadora Moon – Season 1D
Most Extreme Humans – Season 1
August 14
Normal
Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes
August 16
Lanterns – Season 1
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler in Lanterns. John Johnson/HBO Max
August 17
Thanksgiving (2023)
August 20
ER: Caught On Camera – Season 1
Expedition X – Season 12
August 21
Conan O’Brien Must Go – Season 3
Mother Mary
August 22
Abbott Elementary – Season 5
August 24
Margarita: Make Your Story Count – Season 3
August 25
“Ben Sasse is Coming Home: Lessons in Life and Death” with Jake Tapper, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
August 26
1000-lb Roomies – Season 2
Bobby’s Triple Threat – Season 5
Homestead Rescue: Intervention – Season 1
August 27
Totally ’90s House – Season 1
August 28
House Hunters: Volume 11 – Season 261
The Producer – Season 1
August 30
Enter Nowhere
Holla
Knock Knock
The Cabin in the Woods
The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Prey at Night
August 31
Big Burger Battle – Season 1
The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special
Congrats! Rapper Asian Doll is officially a girl mom times two. After learning the sex of her second child during a recent ultrasound appointment, she shared her reaction online before asking social media to help her choose a name for her newest addition.
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It’s A Girl! Asian Doll Shares Adorable Reaction To Baby’s Gender Reveal
This week, Asian Doll shared exciting news with her fans. After revealing last month that she is expecting another child, the Dallas rapper has now announced the baby’s gender. In a video posted to social media, Asian Doll captured the moment a nurse revealed the baby’s sex during an ultrasound appointment. The rapper appeared visibly surprised before quickly embracing the news with excitement after learning she is expecting another girl. She later took to X to share her reaction, writing, “I can not believe this sh** omgggggggg my baby gender just gagged me 😂😂🎉.”
Asian Doll Asks Fans To Help Name Her Second Daughter
Following the reveal, Asian Doll admitted she was already struggling to come up with a name for her second daughter. She told fans she wants the baby’s name to follow the same naming pattern as her own and her firstborn daughter’s. In a post on X, she wrote, “My name is Mi’Sharron my daughter name is Mi’Lani wtf is my new daughter gone be ???? 🤨🤨 HELPPPPP lol.” She later followed up with a poll, asking fans to vote between “Mi’Kayla,” “Mi’Lasian,” “Mi’Lania,” or “Something else 😂,” inviting even more suggestions for her baby’s name.
Social Media Floods The Comments With Suggestions
Instagram users wasted no time sharing their ideas for the baby’s name.
Instagram user @tatteonfleek wrote, “Mi’so sorry 😂😂😂”
Another Instagram user @jjallana wrote, “Mi’so soup”
While Instagram user @alleyesondai wrote, “Mi’lasia would be cute”
Instagram user @iamchinaming wrote, “Mi’amor”
Another Instagram user @natalyashanae wrote, “Leave Mi’Alone 😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @thetoptea_ wrote, “Mi’lovr is so cute”
Instagram user @adriwadee wrote, “Mi’hateit”
Another Instagram user @aliyahmone.__ wrote, “Mi’Kayla is the only right answer but girl WHAT 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”
While Instagram user @sweetah_ wrote, “Mi hav no clue”
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Chile! David Mann is proving that no matter how much time passes, there’s always new slang to keep parents on their toes. A recently surfaced family moment has social media cracking up after the actor found himself completely confused by a phrase his kids seemed to expect everyone to know.
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David Mann Gets Stumped By Viral Slang
In a new video circulating on social media, David Mann can be seen relaxing in what appears to be his home office, sitting in a gaming chair. Things quickly take a hilarious turn when his kids repeatedly ask him if he’s “quiet on the creek.” Looking completely puzzled, Mann spins around in his chair with a confused expression before asking them to repeat themselves. As they continue saying the phrase, he finally responds with, “What is ‘quiet on the creek?’“—leaving viewers laughing at the relatable generational disconnect.
TSR Comment Section Has A Field Day
Folks wasted no time running to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to sound off. While some admitted they were just as confused as David Mann and still have no clue what the phrase means. Others couldn’t get over how much he resembled an older version of Saucy Santana. And, of course, plenty of commenters made it clear they were sitting this slang lesson out.
One Instagram user @sweets_2h_sugar said, “Me when I heard the song and immediately deciding to stick to the rivers and the lakes that I’m used to!! 🤣”
This Instagram user @jzapalvonkrishna added, “He look like the older saucy Santana lol”
And, Instagram user @sadesays commented, “I’m just as confused…. I still don’t get it 😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @misslavishlypoppin shared, “I just wanna know where I can get that chair 😂🤞🏽”
While Instagram user @itstamaramyles claimed, “You can tell he was really focused beforehand 😂”
Finally, Instagram user @jayskiiiiii wrote, “MR BROWN AINT NEVER BEEN QUIET NOWHERE 😭😭😭😭 CLOTHES EVEN LOUD”
Yes, We Had To Look It Up Too
Now, if you’re sitting there wondering what “quiet on the creek” even means, trust us—we’re right there with you. The now-viral phrase traces back to one of Saucy Santana’s TikTok Live sessions, where he recalled being told to stay “quiet on the creek” while fishing as a child so the fish wouldn’t get scared away. The clip quickly took on a life of its own after social media users turned it into a meme by adding a dramatic explosion sound effect, and Santana later leaned into the viral moment by dropping a track titled ‘Quiet On the Creek,’ which opens with the original audio.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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We’re already excited for denim season, and clearly, Nordstrom is, too. The retailer is slashing prices on popular jeans during the big Anniversary Sale, and it’s helping Us stock up on our favorite brands at Black Friday-level lows. Seriously, we did a double take when looking at these prices.
Whether you’re searching for staple jeans for errands, brunches or travel, you’ll find your dream pair marked down below. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will run from now through August 9, but given that denim is a piping-hot category, we doubt sizes will stay in stock. If you see yours, grab it and run!
13 Denim Deals During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
1. Take up to 34% Off Madewell
Our Pick: Ditch buttons and zippers for these comfy tie-waist jeans. Katie Holmes wears the label, so snag a top and tote while you’re at it.
Check out all Madewell deals included in the sale here!
2. Take up to 39% Off Wit & Wisdom
Our Pick: Everyone needs go-to black jeans and these sleek pants are yours. Not only do the pants have a subtle bootcut shape, but they also feature a cropped hem with raw fraying.
Check out all Wit & Wisdom deals included in the sale here!
3. Take up to 55% Off Free People
Our Pick: Boho and baggy, these retro rolled jeans add character to any outfit. The pale, faded wash stuns with light and dark tops alike.
Check out all Free People deals included in the sale here!
4. Take up to 35% Off Paige
Our Pick: White jeans are incredibly charming, especially these wide-leg wonders from Paige. They’re so chic, you can wear them past Labor Day.
Check out all Paige deals included in the sale here!
5. Take up to 44% Off Levi’s
Our Pick: Nail the California-cool aesthetic with these ’90s-inspired dad jeans that hold their shape, go with everything and flatter your bootie.
Check out all Levi’s deals included in the sale here!
We still have a few months left of sandal season, however, if you’re like Us, you’re bored with your current lineup. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a (totally justified) excuse to restock, especially with when the most chic brands are on major sale. Spoiler: some are over 50% off. The only catch? Top picks are […]
6. Take up to 36% Off Reformation
Our Pick: Taylor Swift wears Reformation, so she might be eyeing this expensive-looking wide-leg pair, like Us. With such a rich blue hue, who wouldn’t?
Check out all Reformation deals included in the sale here!
7. Take up to 40% Off Avec Les Filles
Our Pick: Everything about these structured cotton jeans is chic, including the built-in denim belt, artsy back pockets and dramatic distressed details.
Check out all Avec Les Filles deals included in the sale here!
8. Take up to 34% Off Kut from the Kloth
Our Pick: Calling all fun-size friends! These timeless mid-rise jeans come in regular and petite sizes, so you can skip the tailor entirely.
Check out all Kut from the Kloth deals included in the sale here!
9. Take up to 37% Off BP.
Our Pick: If you’ve wanted to experiment with the low-rise trend, let this be your sign. Shoppers say these baggy pants remind them of the ’90s!
Check out all BP. deals included in the sale here!
10. Take up to 33% Off AG
Our Pick: Straight-leg jeans are a huge deal in Europe. To dress like a Parisian rich mom, all you need are these slim AG jeans — no flight involved.
Check out all AG deals included in the sale here!
11. Take up to 34% Off Nydj
Our Pick: Bootcut pants might sound bold, but these tailored-looking jeans lean gently into the silhouette. They pair especially well with heeled sandals and booties.
Check out all Nydj deals included in the sale here!
12. Take up to 25% Off PacSun
Our Pick: Look effortlessly stylish in these super wide-leg pants that don’t pill or fade. They don’t have much stretch, but the loose silhouette makes up for it. Bonus: We adore the cuffed hems.
Check out all PacSun deals included in the sale here!
13. Take up to 25% Off Cotton On
Our Pick: Curvy gals rave about these classic straight-leg jeans that hug in all the right places. A happy shopper said they “fit like a glove!”
Check out all Cotton On deals included in the sale here!
As a fashion writer, this isn’t the first time I’ve covered the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. However, it is the first time my jaw dropped to the floor when I saw these dresses from Reformation, Farm Rio, Treasure & Bond and more marked down to Black Friday-level lows. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going strong with […]
As important as first impressions are, when it comes to movies, it’s typically last impressions that matter most. An ending can make or break a film altogether. Whereas an unpredictable, satisfying, and emotionally compelling conclusion can cement a movie in the annals of film history, one that misses the mark can make even the greatest of films lose an awful lot of their power right before the finish line.
Throughout the 1990s, filmmakers like David Fincher and Frank Darabont seemed to crack the code on how to make a film ending that sticks in the audience’s memory forever. Whether it’s a sweet animated movie coming to a fittingly crowd-pleasing conclusion, a heart-rending drama injecting one last bit of hope into the audience, or a crime masterpiece giving its protagonist their due, the best movie endings of the ’90s are among the best in the history of cinema.
There are spoilers ahead!
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‘The Lion King’ (1994)
The 1990s were the peak of the Disney Renaissance, a period during which the House of Mouse produced several of their greatest animated films to date. It’s ironic that The Lion King, which they thought would be unsuccessful compared to that same year’s Pocahontas, ended up becoming their most widely acclaimed and beloved animated classic of all time.
From one of the best opening movie shots of the 20th century until one of the best endings in the history of animated cinema, The Lion King remains one of the most perfect family films ever created. Having taken his throne back from the treasonous Scar, Simba welcomes a cub with Nala to continue the Circle of Life. Visually gorgeous and paired with the wonderful music, this ending is probably the best in Disney’s catalog.
9
‘The Truman Show’ (1998)
Built on one of the most genius casting decisions in the history of Hollywood cinema, casting a Jim Carrey that at the time hadn’t yet proven his dramatic chops in the most complex role he has ever played, The Truman Show is one of the biggest soft sci-fi masterpieces of all time. Exquisitely meta, irresistibly funny, and philosophically layered, it’s one of the best existentialist films of its time.
Having learned that he lives as the subject of a simulated reality and that the real world lies “out there,” Truman decides to escape captivity. And as he leaves the television set that he’s been living inside his whole life, the audience gets bored and decides to switch the channel. The deeply emotional and wonderfully-performed moment of Truman leaving set is made all the more powerful by the film’s final message: We crave drama and spectacle, no matter where it comes from.
8
‘Schindler’s List’ (1993)
Steven Spielberg is the father of blockbusters, but it just so happens that his magnum opus isn’t a crowd-pleasing popcorn film at all, but rather one of the most serious war dramas of the ’90s. Schindler’s List, winner of seven Academy Awards (including Best Picture), is far more than just a biopic about the life of complicated historical figure Oskar Schindler: It’s one of the most effective anti-war movies in Hollywood history.
Spielberg never shies away from the darkness, violence, and pure pain of his gut-wrenching depiction of the Holocaust—but he, one of cinema’s greatest humanists, makes sure that the story is never without hope. The movie ends in quite an unexpected way, with many of the survivors that Schindler rescued visiting his grave and placing stones on its marker. It’s the perfect way to cement this as one of the most powerful war movies of all time.
7
‘The Green Mile’ (1999)
If there’s one filmmaker who has made it his specialty to make some of the greatest Stephen King adaptations that the big screen has ever seen, it’s Frank Darabont. His second-ever adaptation of the horror writer’s work was a non-horror movie: The Green Mile, a harrowing fantasy prison drama based on one of the heaviest books of the 1990s.
The Green Mile is a tear-jerker from start to finish, largely thanks to Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan‘s powerhouse performances, but never is that truer than in its ending. The innocent John Coffey is executed, passing his wonderful powers on to Paul Edgecomb, which punish Paul for having let John die by allowing him to outlive everyone he loves. It’s an incredibly sad and bittersweet conclusion, made all-the-more powerful by Hanks and Duncan’s soul-stirring work.
6
‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997)
Directed by Gus Van Sant and penned by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (who won an Academy Award for their screenplay), Good Will Hunting is one of the most universally beloved indie movies of all time. As deeply sad as it can be sometimes, it’s also a film full of hope for the future, making it one of the best crowd-pleasing drama movies ever made.
That hope leads to the movie’s bittersweet conclusion, where Will rejects the high-paying job offered by his professor to instead drive to California and reunite with his ex-girlfriend, Skylar. Robin Williams‘ Oscar-winning performance leaves us with an improvised line that’s among the best closing lines in film history: Having read the letter that Will left him explaining that he has to “go see about a girl,” Sean mutters to himself, “Son of a b***h… He stole my line.”
5
‘La Haine’ (1995)
It’s not only Hollywood that produced the best movies and movie endings of the 1990s, and for proof, one needn’t look much further than Matthieu Kassovitz‘ French social thriller La Haine. It’s one of the highest-rated movies of the ’90s on Letterboxd for a reason: It’s one of the best international movie masterpieces of all time, a perfectly-written and perfectly-paced drama about police brutality, systemic racism, and the endless cycle of violence that has plagued humanity for centuries.
One of those movie endings that completely recontextualize everything that has come before, making an instant re-watch incredibly tempting.
The conclusion of La Haine is one of those movie endings that completely recontextualize everything that has come before, making an instant re-watch incredibly tempting. A police officer accidentally kills Vinz, leading to a standoff between Hubert and another cop. A final gunshot is heard off-screen, cutting to black before we can see who got shot. That ambiguity is essential to the movie’s message: That the vicious cycle of violence is never clear-cut, and that its senselessness is precisely the point.
4
‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994)
Quentin Tarantino‘s Pulp Fiction is such a perfect sophomore feature effort that it earned its director a Palme d’Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, immediately putting him on the map as one of the leading creative voices of his generation of filmmakers. As the years have passed, the reputation of this cult classic has only grown higher, and that’s for good reason.
Part of why Pulp Fiction is one of the best crime movies of all time is how brilliant its non-linear structure is, its many stories interweaving at several points that only become clear as the story progresses. A perfect example of that is how the movie’s final set piece actually turns out to be a continuation of the story’s very first scene. Jules and Vincent manage to cleverly stop a diner robbery, letting the petty thieves go and walking out together. From the structure to the pacing to the dialogue to the character arcs, it’s one of the most perfect endings in Tarantino’s whole filmography.
3
‘The Shawshank Redemption’ (1994)
As phenomenal as Pulp Fiction is, it’s The Shawshank Redemption that’s widely regarded as the greatest motion picture of 1994, seeing as it has been the highest-rated film in history on IMDb for many years now. It’s one of the most flawless and emotionally stirring prison dramas ever put on the big screen, and it’s no coincidence that it’s also a Frank Darabont film based on a Stephen King story.
Through and through, it’s one of the best drama movies based on books, which leads all the way to one of the most moving endings of ’90s cinema. After Andy’s successful escape from prison following 19 years on the inside for a crime he didn’t commit, he reunites with Red on a Mexican beach. If ever a deeply poignant film deserved to have a purely uplifting happy ending, it was this one.
2
‘Goodfellas’ (1990)
Martin Scorsese is regarded by many as the single greatest currently-working filmmaker, and that’s all thanks to genre-defining masterpieces of the caliber of Goodfellas, one of the most exciting movies based on great books. This biopic about Henry Hill‘s life and involvement with the mafia is arguably one of the most perfect examples of a rags-to-riches story ever committed to celluloid.
But like all the best rags-to-riches stories about vicious criminals, Goodfellas makes sure to see its protagonist’s life crumble under its own weight as it nears the credits. The film ends with Hill turning into an informant and entering the witness protection program, having to live the rest of his life “like a schnook.” It’s a classic mobster movie conclusion, executed in the most perfectly-written and perfectly-paced way that the genre has ever seen.
1
‘Se7en’ (1995)
Today, David Fincher is widely recognized as one of the greatest thriller filmmakers of his generation, but that wasn’t always the case. After the failure that was Alien³, the director had to prove that he was worthy of studios’ trust. Enter Se7en, which, having made over $300 million dollars at the box office worldwide, is probably the most horrifyingly fatalistic and nihilistic blockbuster ever to have made so much money.It’s also one of the best thriller movies since 1990, and that’s in no small measure thanks to one of the most nail-bitingly suspenseful third acts in the history of cinema. Serial killer John Doe delivers the severed head of Detective Mills’ pregnant wife, provoking Mills to murder him and thus completing his killing spree themed to the Seven Deadly Sins. Overwhelmingly bleak and depressing, awfully violent without actually needing to show all that much blood, and masterfully subversive of the typical Hollywood thriller formula, Se7en‘s conclusion is the most legendary and well-executed movie ending of the 1990s.
Mahershala Ali was announced as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Blade” in 2019 during the San Diego Comic-Con. However, years later in 2022, the movie began to fall apart when director Bassam Tariq abruptly exited the production. Now, Ali is teaming up with Tariq for a different movie and breaking his silence on his version of “Blade” never materializing.
Ali and Tariq interviewed with GQ in July 2026 to discuss their upcoming film, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” which is distributed by Amazon MGM and is scheduled for release in September 2026. During the interview, Ali was asked if he thinks the world is closer to getting the failed “Blade” film first promised in 2019.
He stated, “Not with me. The best way I can answer this question is, when I look at what is for me, is it was either this or that, and I’ll take this. No offense to them. I’ve been doing this professionally for pushing 30 years now, and one thing I’ve learned is that what is for you is for you and what is not is not.”
Ali added, “For whatever reason, that project is not for me.” After that, he raised doubt in Marvel’s interest in the project, stating, “If they wanted to do it, we would’ve done it. So I have to move on, and I have moved on.”
From there, the “Jurassic World: Rebirth” star said that he’s more interested in original stories like the one found in “Your Mother” instead of adding remakes to his resume as an actor.
According to him, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother feels very much in alignment with the type of work I want to be known for. I don’t really want to be known for remakes. I’d love to do original work that resonates with people and impacts them in unique ways.
Ali Says He Couldn’t Have Done His New Movie And ‘Blade’
Ali continued his thoughts on “Blade,” but took a bit of a jab at Marvel and the studio’s inaction when it came to making the movie despite all the resources at its disposal. He said, “Again, you had me under contract, they have billions of dollars, if they wanted to do the movie, we would’ve done the movie. So we’re not doing the movie.”
He then reflected on the fact that his new movie exists because “Blade” fell apart. Ali explained, “When I look at this and ‘Blade,’ I couldn’t have done both, and the reason this even exists is because that project fell apart and Bassam had the time, space, energy, and focus to go and write this and then re-approach me.”
Additionally, Ali stated that he was able to use some of his training for “Blade” while filming “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.” The actor explained, “In that way, I feel creatively redeemed on some level, just in my own journey between me, myself, and I. But I feel ready to move on from the ‘Blade’ questions.”
He added, “Those questions are for them. They didn’t want to do it, so they should answer that question.”
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Has Addressed The Failed Movie
Following the announcement that Ali would become the MCU’s Blade, it was announced in 2021 that Tariq would direct. However, he dropped out of the project the following September. Then, between his exit and 2024, multiple other creatives were attached to the project before the movie disappeared from Marvel’s release calendar in 2025.
Most recently, in July 2026, Kevin Feige, the President and Chief Creative Officer for Marvel, addressed the situation while appearing on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. He said about the movie, “I am feeling like a gigantic loser and failure that we didn’t get off the ground with Mahershala.”
Ali’s ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ Will Have A Limited Theatrical Release
According to Deadline, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” will open in New York and Los Angeles theaters on September 25 before expanding on October 2 and October 9. In the movie, which Tariq wrote, directed, and produced, Ali stars as a religious hitman who struggles to find balance between his faith, work, and being a newly single father after his wife’s death.
Ali discussed doing stunt work for the movie, saying, “It really felt like my first action film. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ is more of an adventure thing, and, in other films I’ve been in that have action sequences, I’ve died as the action starts, like ‘Predators’ and ‘Hunger Games.’
He continued, “So I’ve been wanting to do a grounded action piece for years. As a former athlete, I’ve dreamed of doing my own stunts. I was very excited to do stunts in ‘Blade’ and trained for a long time for that, so it was a huge relief to get to put that work to use.”
The 2 Time Oscar Winner Has Several Projects In The Works
Ali will return for the upcoming “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” where he’s voiced Aaron Davis since the 2018 film. The new movie is expected to be released in 2027. Additionally, according to Deadline, he will appear in an upcoming limited Hulu series, “The Plot,” in which he plays a struggling author who steals another writer’s story idea and is then threatened with exposure.
Currently, “The Plot” does not have a release date.
Anthony Mackie‘s first encounter with Sir Ian McKellen on the set of “Avengers: Doomsday” turned into an unforgettable moment.
Mackie stars as Captain America, a role he inherited from Chris Evans, while McKellen reprises his iconic role as Magneto.
“Avengers: Doomsday” is set to debut in theaters this December, bringing together Mackie, McKellen, and several other high-profile actors from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Speaking to IMDb, Mackie recalled meeting McKellen for the first time after filming began on “Avengers: Doomsday” in early 2025. The actor admitted he was starstruck by McKellen’s presence and immediately introduced himself.
“I go to Ian McKellen, he goes, ‘Hello, son.’ I’m like, ‘Ian McKellen, sir. You’re amazing. It’s amazing to work with you,’” Mackie said.
Mackie also shared that McKellen asked which character he was playing before making a comment that genuinely touched him.
“He goes, ‘So what are you doing in the film?’ and I’m like, ‘I’m Captain America,’” Mackie added. “And he goes, ‘Wonderful… and you deserve that.’”
Anthony Mackie And Sir Ian McKellen’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Roles
In “Avengers: Doomsday,” a host of Marvel characters will unite on the big screen for the first time.
Mackie returns as Captain America, a role passed on to him by Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers at the end of “Avengers: Endgame.” He officially took up the mantle in the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” before leading his own solo film, “Captain America: Brave New World.”
Meanwhile, McKellen’s appearance in “Avengers: Doomsday” marks his sixth outing as Magneto.
He first portrayed the iconic mutant in the original “X-Men” trilogy before reprising the role in “The Wolverine” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”
Anthony Mackie Says ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Was His Toughest Marvel Shoot Yet
On the same day he shared the McKellen anecdote, Mackie also revealed that filming “Avengers: Doomsday” was “definitely more strenuous” and “intensive” than working on his previous Avengers films.
“It was a lot of rigorous physical work,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “It was a lot of action work, but also just getting the dialogue and the emotional moments, the beats correct.”
According to Mackie, every effort was aimed at delivering the “best story” possible for Marvel fans. He added that the extra work also helped the filmmakers craft a compelling story without an excessive runtime.
“It’s like there are ways of streamlining it and making it more focused so the audience could have all the stuff that they enjoy, but it usually takes us longer in the process,” he said.
Mackie Can’t Wait For Fans To See ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
“Avengers: Doomsday” is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and is one of Marvel’s most anticipated releases.
For his part, Mackie said he is excited for audiences to finally see the movie after the cast and crew spent “years and countless” hours bringing it to life.
“When you look at the Russo brothers and what they put together and bringing them back to do this movie, it was the right time and the right moment to make it happen,” he told Extra.
Elsewhere in the interview, Mackie described working alongside cast members from different generations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as “amazing.” He added that the atmosphere on set felt like “a family affair” and compared the experience to attending “summer camp,” where longtime friends reunite.
The Seasoned Actor Says Captain America Comes With Delicious Perks
Last year, Mackie appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where he opened up about the unexpected perks of playing Captain America.
The actor admitted that before taking on the role, he believed he was already famous enough to receive special treatment while dining out. However, it wasn’t until he became Captain America that those perks actually started rolling in.
“Since ‘Captain America’ came out, y’all, y’all. I get free appetizers now everywhere I go, everywhere I go,” Mackie joked.
He continued, “I get the good cheese like Gorgonzola. You know what I mean? The secret cheese. I didn’t even know cheese could be sharp.”
Parents in Arizona will not face charges after their toddler was found alive in a morgue just hours after he was believed to be dead after drowning in a backyard pool.
The boy, 18 months, was brought to Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, after his family found him seemingly dead in their pool on February 8.
First responders reported to the home and performed life-saving measures before the boy was transported to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Upon his arrival, hospital staff continued resuscitation efforts until he was pronounced dead about an hour later.
However, the boy was later found alive in the morgue and is still alive today.
The redacted police report outlining the investigation into the death of Emilie and Brady Kiser’s son Trigg revealed new details about the fatal incident. In the redacted report obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, August 8, police officers noted that a pool covering had not been in place the day their 3-year-old son drowned. “On […]
Five months after the incident, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced in a statement on Wednesday, July 29, that police recommended that both of the boy’s parents be charged. However, prosecutors “determined that this case did not meet our charging standard of ‘reasonable likelihood of conviction.’”
“To file charges, the state would need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the parents failed to recognize a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that this failure was such a serious lapse in judgment that it was a gross deviation from what a reasonable person would have done under the same circumstances,” the statement read.
Officials wrote that “multiple childproof locks and safety measures” were in place at the family’s home, and “multiple adults were present in the home, all of whom believed someone was watching the child.”
Authorities also said that their investigation found “no evidence that the parents exhibited any obvious signs of impairment.”
Police records from earlier in July detailed how the child’s parents, a nurse and police officers all raised concerns that the boy was still alive before personnel from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office discovered that he was breathing when they arrived at the morgue to retrieve his body, according to the Associated Press.
The police report stated that a doctor was preparing to tell the parents that the boy died when a nurse told him, “I have a pulse.” A police officer relayed the concern to the doctor, the doctor allegedly responded, “Please do your thing and let me do my thing.”
The attorney who will decide Brady Kiser’s fate following a child abuse recommendation has addressed the news development. According to a report published by Phoenix, Arizona’s 12news on Thursday, July 17, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell spoke publicly about Chandler Police Department’s Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady, which was announced two […]
After the boy was found to be alive, he was immediately airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for emergency treatment.
Following the incident, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center said that it was “a heartbreaking situation.”
“We immediately conducted a thorough review of all aspects of the care that was provided to learn what happened and to make meaningful changes to strengthen our care,” the hospital said in a statement to People. “Out of respect for the patient’s privacy, we cannot discuss details. We continue to work with the family and their representative. Patient safety and exceptional care is our highest priority.”
While the boy survived the incident, doctors said he still “faces a long and challenging recovery” and will “need extensive therapy, ongoing medical monitoring, and support.” A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family with medical bills.
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