V.C. Andrews released a novel in 1979 that became a massive bestseller, and its premise was nastier than the old “children trapped in a mansion,” or a scary woman teaching children the hard way, like in Nanny McPhee. It dug into inheritance greed, religious cruelty, family shame, neglect, and betrayal, all locked inside one attic. Then it had a 2014 film adaptation, which showed fans why that premise still works. And now, in 2026, that film adaptation is charting on streaming in the U.S.

The movie entered the U.S. Netflix Top 10 this week and immediately showed real traction, landing at No. 2 on June 17, holding No. 2 by June 18, and sitting at No. 3 today (June 19). That is a solid stay for a 2014 Lifetime-style adaptation that just landed on Netflix on June 15, 2026. The movie is Flowers in the Attic, Deborah Chow’s 2014 adaptation of V.C. Andrews’ 1979 gothic novel. Kiernan Shipka, Mason Dye, Ava Telek, and Maxwell Kovach play the Dollanganger children, while Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn bring the adult poison as Corrine and Olivia. The film follows four children who are hidden away after their father dies; their mother starts choosing money over them, and their grandmother turns the house into a punishment chamber.

The 2014 Movie Quietly Fixed the Biggest Complaint About the 1987 Adaptation

Chow’s Flowers in the Attic installment was sold largely as the more faithful screen version compared to the 1987 movie, which softened or removed some of V.C. Andrews’ most controversial material. This frustrated readers because the book’s whole reputation rested on how ugly, taboo, and psychologically warped the Dollanganger story became. Lifetime’s version leaned closer to the novel’s darker spine, especially the Cathy/Chris material, while still toning it down for TV. That choice also mattered because the film became the launchpad for a full Dollanganger screen cycle: Petals on the Wind followed in 2014, then If There Be Thorns and Seeds of Yesterday aired in 2015. So Netflix is really surfacing the start of Lifetime’s complete gothic family saga, and if it keeps performing well, it might invite the other sequels to the streamer too.

Flowers in the Attic is currently trending on Netflix in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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January 18, 2014

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the UK next month, sparking renewed attention on the strained relationship within the Royal Family.

The move has left many stunned, with royal commentators and insiders hinting that it’s linked to the couple’s struggles to find their footing in the US after stepping down as working royals.

Palace insiders also note that while King Charles is open to seeing his son and grandchildren, Prince William is unwilling to meet Harry and Meghan.

Harry and Meghan are expected to travel to the UK next month with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, in what would mark their first family visit in four years. The trip is also said to coincide with the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games.

The surprising development was discussed on “The Royals Uncensored” show, hosted by experts Katie Nicholl and Jo Elvin, where TalkTV presenter Mark Dolan described the news as a “bombshell” that surprised both royal watchers and the public.

He suggested there are early signs of things “thawing” between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. However, he also argued that the timing reflects underlying tensions in how the couple is managing their public image,

According to The Express, Dolan claimed the visit “smacks of desperation,” suggesting it may be linked to challenges in their commercial and media ventures in the United States, as “Brand Sussex has failed.”

“I think what this move reveals is the total failure of the Sussex brand in the United States,” the expert noted, adding, “the money is drying up.”

He also pointed to reportedly declining earnings from speaking engagements and questioned the long-term viability of their media deals and lifestyle brand efforts.

“We know that Harry’s speaking engagements have dried up. He used to get $1million per speech, and now it’s $50k. The As Ever brand is struggling,” Dolan stated.

Prince Harry And Meghan’s UK Return Sparks Royal Rift Claims As Prince William Reportedly Feels ‘Deeply Betrayed’

Dolan further speculated that returning for a high-profile royal-linked event could be an attempt to “recalibrate their royal credentials and hopefully it boosts their brand,” adding that Meghan, in particular, “sees herself as the breadwinner.”

Harry has previously expressed a desire to rebuild ties with his family and met Charles at Clarence House in London last September, a moment widely seen as a cautious step toward easing tensions.

However, Prince William is reportedly unlikely to meet the couple during their expected UK visit, with sources claiming he still feels “deeply betrayed” by past events.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told GB News that reconciliation between the brothers remains unlikely, citing the ongoing due to Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” and previous public criticisms of the Royal Family.

Prince William Has Been The Cause Of The Prolonged Rift, Royal Author Hints

Royal author Omid Scobie previously shared with People Magazine that Harry has been trying to get in touch with William. However, the future king allegedly had no interest in engaging with his estranged brother.

He said in March, “The ball has been in William’s court for some time now. And he’s chosen not just to knock it back, but to kick it in the other direction.”

Reports also suggest differing reactions within the monarchy. Charles is said to be open to seeing his grandchildren again, while William is reportedly more resistant.

According to “The Royalist” Substack, the Prince of Wales is “appalled” with what he views as Charles’ support for the Sussexes’ return.

The Sussexes Have Reportedly Been Offered Royal Residence As UK Visit Plans Raise Security Questions

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also reportedly been offered accommodation at a royal residence during their upcoming visit to the UK with their children, though it is not yet known whether they have accepted the invitation.

BBC News reports that the offer was made as part of arrangements for their stay, with the specific location on a royal estate remaining undisclosed.

Harry has previously turned down stays at Buckingham Palace during earlier visits, reportedly due to concerns about security at such a highly visible location. It is unclear if similar considerations will influence their decision this time.

Security arrangements remain a key point of uncertainty, with reports indicating that Buckingham Palace is not providing additional protection and that any decisions rest with the UK Home Office.

The Palace has also declined to comment on whether Charles III will meet with Harry, Meghan, and their children, describing such matters as private family affairs.

Prince William Reportedly Firm As Royal Rift Deepens Over Harry And Meghan Fallout

Reports suggest tensions surrounding the royal family dispute may be escalating further, with “The Royalist” claiming William has reacted strongly to the situation.

The outlet alleged he threatened to “boycott Sandringham forever” if Harry and Meghan are invited, and also suggested he was absent from a family gathering after Trooping the Colour in protest.

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Royal commentators have frequently described William as someone who takes a firm and unyielding approach to personal conflicts.

Earlier this year, journalist Roya Nikkhah told Times Radio that the future king is known for holding onto perceived betrayals and rarely shifting his position once trust has been damaged, noting that he tends to “choose sides” and remember where loyalties lie.

Gordon Ramsay may rule the kitchen, but at home he answers to eight of his ultimate bosses — and he’s about to answer to one more.

The Hell’s Kitchen host and his wife, Tana Ramsay, have built one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families over nearly three decades of marriage as the celebrity chef has continued to host cooking shows and competitions across the country.

The pair, who wed in December 1996, share six children: Megan, twins Holly and Jack, Matilda “Tilly”, Oscar and Jesse. Plus, by the end of 2026, Gordon will officially level up to “Grandad” when Holly welcomes her first baby.

Here’s everything to know about the ever-expanding Ramsay brigade:

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Gordon Ramsay and Tana Ramsay’s Love Story

Gordon and Tana met in the early 1990s and tied the knot in December 1996. Tana, a cookbook author, has been a steady presence beside her famous husband, raising their kids largely out of the spotlight while quietly building her own brand.

The couple has also been candid about the heartbreak that shaped their family. In June 2016, Tana suffered a miscarriage.

“Hi guys, Tana and I want to thank you so much for your support over the past couple of weeks,” Gordon wrote on Facebook at the time. “We had a devastating weekend as Tana has sadly miscarried our son at five months. We’re together healing as a family, but we want to thank everyone again for all your amazing support and well wishes.”

Tana later told the U.K.’s Metro in November 2020 that Gordon helped her through the grief, revealing, “Gordon was amazing. He’s always been one to talk about everything, and he was very good at sort of talking it out of me and never making me feel that, ‘Oh, you know, maybe we shouldn’t talk about it.’”

Gordon Ramsay and Tana Ramsay Have 6 Kids

Gordon and Tana became parents in 1998, welcoming daughter Megan. The couple soon expanded their family with twins Holly and Jack, as well as younger daughter Matilda. In January 2019, Gordon and Tana announced they were expecting their fifth child. Son Oscar, their rainbow baby after a previous pregnancy loss, arrived later that year.

Nearly four years later, the Ramsays added one more in November 2023, welcoming son Jesse James into the brood.

Holly Ramsay’s Family Grows

Gordon and Tana’s daughter Holly married British Olympic swimming gold medalist Adam Peaty in December 2025. They announced less than six months later that they were expecting a baby.

“Baby Ramsay-Peaty coming December 2026. We can’t wait to meet our baby girl,” Holly wrote via Instagram in June 2026.

The infant will be Holly’s first child and Peaty’s second. He already shares son George, born in 2020, with a previous partner.

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Gordon, for his part, couldn’t contain his excitement about becoming a grandfather.

“Congratulations to you both, sending lots of love,” he wrote via Instagram comment at the time. “I’m going to be a very over excited Grandad especially this Christmas.”

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. 

Meghan Markle is toasting her husband, Prince Harry, on Father’s Day 2026 amid his continued estrangement from his royal family members.

“They’re so lucky to have you. We all are,” Meghan, 44, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, June 21, sharing a photo of Harry, 44, cuddling kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. “Happy Father’s Day to our one and only.”

In the sweet family photo, Harry knelt on the ground as Archie, 7, and Lili, 5, both wrapped their arms around their dad.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex became parents in 2019, welcoming son Archie. Lili followed two years later in 2021 after the family’s move to the United States.

Harry and Meghan publicly stepped down from their official duties as senior working royals in 2020, instead opting for private lives in the former actress’ native California. The family of four eventually settled in Montecito, where they live with multiple rescue dogs.

“We were looking in this area, and this house kept popping up online in searches,” Meghan told The Cut in 2022 of finding her family’s dream home. “We didn’t have jobs, so we just were not going to come and see this house. It wasn’t possible. It’s like when I was younger and you’re window shopping. It’s like, ‘I don’t want to go and look at all the things that I can’t afford. That doesn’t feel good.’”

Despite their initial hesitations, Harry and Meghan went to tour the house.

“One of the first things my husband saw when we walked around the house was those two palm trees,” the As Ever founder recalled to the outlet at the time. “They’re connected at the bottom. He goes, ‘My love, it’s us.’  And now every day when Archie goes by us, he says, ‘Hi, Momma. Hi, Papa.’ … You walk in and [feel] joy. And exhale. And calm. It’s healing. You feel free.”

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to bring their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, across the pond for the first time in years. Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, are scheduled to travel to England for the Invictus Games in July, and BBC News reports that Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, will […]

As Meghan and Harry made a home in California, they’ve seldom brought Archie and Lili across the pond over security concerns.

“I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point,” Harry told the BBC in May 2025 after losing an appeal for security. “I love my country, I always have done, despite what some people in that country have done.”

For the first time in four years, Harry and Meghan are reportedly considering traveling with their kids to England in July for the Invictus Games.

James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek, poignantly marked her family’s first Father’s Day since his tragic death.

“Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, June 21, sharing a carousel of throwback photos of James with their six children. “And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You’re a marvel.”

James died in February after battling stage III colorectal cancer. He was 48.

“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace,” Kimberly wrote in a statement shared via social media at the time. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”

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James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a heartfelt message about grief three months after the actor’s death. “Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, May 12, alongside a series of photos from her life with […]

In the months since the Dawson’s Creek alum’s death, Kimberly has been candid about navigating her grief.

“Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don’t capture what grief is,” she wrote via Instagram last month. “The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in … and I miss him. We all miss him. Yet, there is a different kind of magic in the air.”

She continued at the time, “I feel him. I know him more deeply. My conscious connection to God has deepened. The veils of the universe have thinned. And I trust that this is the path me and my family have always been intended to walk. The outpouring of support has been tremendous. It’s held our family in the most beautiful of ways.”

As Kimberly and her kids remember James on Father’s Day, several of their loved ones have also paid tribute to the actor’s legacy.

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“The best of the best forever. We love you so much James🙏🏼❤️✨,” Nikki Reed wrote via Instagram comment on Sunday. “Wrapping all of your little people in the warmest hugs today, and always. ❤️❤️❤️.”

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Dave Annable, for his part, added, “The best father there ever was.”

James’ Dawson’s Creek TV mom, Mary-Margaret Humes, also celebrated the actor this weekend.

“Wishing all of the amazing dads throughout this vast universe a Happy Father’s Day weekend,” Humes, 72, captioned a throwback set photo. “My advice? Give big meaningful hugs and tell them you love them while you still have the chance … a shout out to simpler times with @vanderjames @johnwesleyshippjr.”

Rakai says he officially graduated from high school, but there was one major catch! The popular content creator claims school officials wouldn’t let him walk across the stage during the graduation ceremony because they feared his presence could cause a disruption. While Rakai says he’s still receiving his diploma, social media quickly weighed in on whether the school made the right call.

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Rakai Reveals He Wasn’t Allowed To Walk Across The Stage At His High School Graduation

On Saturday, June 20, Rakai took to X to share the news with his supporters. He wrote, “The school isn’t going to let me walk today. They believe it would create a disturbance and interrupt the graduation ceremony, so they’ve decided not to allow it.” Despite missing the milestone moment, Rakai confirmed he still graduated. “I still graduated, and we will open my diploma on stream when I receive it,” he added.

Social Media Reacts

The situation quickly sparked reactions in The Shade Room Teens comment section, with many users weighing in on whether the school made the right decision.

Instagram user @ameretirek wrote, “They would’ve had me f’ed up ngl”

Another Instagram user @meghanjames wrote, “He deserves to walk like everyone else.”

While Instagram user @x0.midget wrote, “Nawl that’s messed up! The joy of walking the stage after completing 12 yes is top!”

Instagram user @shan_nicolee_ wrote, “My mama would’ve raised hell ‼️‼️😂”

Another Instagram user @slightdripbeezy wrote, “Too much motion 😂😂 he can’t get mad fr everybody knows him and it probably would cause a problem not in a bad way but in a good way 💯 ppl running to the stage and etc”

While Instagram user @theejasss wrote, “Meg was at her peak when she graduated AND walked the stage”

Instagram user @smiley_whats_good615 wrote, “Unpopular opinion: I believe they know Rakai isn’t just gonna get his a** up there & walk… he doesn’t know how to turn this character off & on its a time & place for everything I definitely see both sides”

Another Instagram user @ja.ziiyaaa__ wrote, “He hasn’t been to school in 2 years how’s is he graduating??”

While Instagram user @jaudonnn.l wrote, “Y’all he is lien 😂😂😂😂 LMFAOOOO it’s been plenty of ppl with a name able to walk, it’s reasons…”

RayAsianBoy Questions How Rakai Was Able To Graduate

Meanwhile, content creator RayAsianBoy had a few questions after learning that Rakai had graduated. In a clip circulating online, Ray congratulated Rakai on earning his diploma before questioning how he was able to complete high school. Ray claimed Rakai didn’t regularly attend school over the past two years and had never seen him complete any online homework assignments. Ray later turned his comments toward the U.S. education system, questioning how students meet graduation requirements. “That’s the reason everyone so dumb over here,” Ray said before adding that if Rakai could graduate, then “anybody can graduate.”

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It’s a man’s world, and that’s just the way Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen) likes it. He’s a powerful CEO who doesn’t consider women his equals, and his power and position in life give his bad behavior a pass. But when he suffers a head injury that renders him unconscious, he wakes up to find himself in a world ruled by women. Even worse, his new boss is the employee, Alex (Rosamund Pike), whom he treated terribly in the real world. To survive in this sci-fi matriarchy, Damien will have to change his chauvinistic ways and do something he’s never done before — treat women with respect and sensitivity. 

If you like rom-coms with a sci-fi twist, Ladies First is for you. The comedic possibilities of Damien navigating his feminine-powered world are endless, and Baron Cohen has fun showcasing Damien’s horror at being considered “the weaker sex.” Pike’s Alex is the right woman to cut Damien down to size and show him the error of his ways. The battle of the sexes has always been a good source for comedies, and Ladies First is another entertaining entry in a subgenre that includes the 2000 Mel Gibson hit, What Women Want and its quasi-remake, What Men Want, starring Taraji P. Henson.

Ladies First will stream on May 22.

If you love expensive boutique style, welcome to the club. Instead of actually browsing at high-end boutiques, we found a way to satisfy our pricey taste on a budget — and there’s zero shopper’s guilt involved. Amazon’s bestsellers list is overflowing with dreamy dresses that could easily pass for luxe-looking finds. The only difference? They start at just $10!

Everything about these summer dresses is chic, including the billowy fabrics, delicate prints, unique textures and fluttery details. Below, you’ll find the 17 luxe-looking dresses shoppers can’t stop buying, from casually breezy numbers to elevated options that work for wedding rehearsal dinners, garden parties and beyond.

17 Bestselling Boutique-Like Dresses — From $10

1. Out Favorite: Throw on this stretchy midi with sandals for brunch, then add a denim jacket for evening drinks. It’s a one-and-done piece that earns its space in your closet.

2. Mediterranean Twist: The Mediterranean-style print on this breezy dress reads mega expensive, even though it rings up to only $18. Think Amalfi Coast tile work, not generic floral.

3. Real Deal: A contrast neckline, cap sleeves and pastel colors put this striped midi in boutique territory. Nobody will know the difference!

4. Cottage-Core: This cottagecore dress leans into the romantic, slightly nostalgic look that’s equally trendy and timeless.

5. Apple of Our Eyelet: Slip into this eyelet-lace maxi dress for a rehearsal dinner with nude heels. It reads polished without even trying.

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6. Cute and Crisp: When jeans feel too casual but a dress feels too much, this laid-back shirtdress lands in the sweet spot.

7. Zimmermann Vibes: If you’ve eyed designer, but walked away because of the price tag, keep reading. This colorful maxi dress has a chic, elevated look that scratches that itch without the credit card guilt.

8. Simple Stunner: The texture on this this solid-color mini is anything but basic. It’s a design trick that elevates a simple silhouette into something boutique-worthy.

9. Preppy Pick: If preppy style feels too predictable, this printed dress shakes things up while keeping the polished collar moment intact.

10. Boho Babe: Yes, the bohemian look can totally be office-friendly! This chiffon midi channels the style without the fringe and bells.

11. Wardrobe MVP: Meet the dress equivalent of a great pair of jeans. This wardrobe staple handles school pickups, lunches and last-minute dinner dates.

12. Mega Flattering: A babydoll cut makes this maxi dress the most flattering pick on the list. The defined top and floaty skirt combo is *chef’s kiss.*

13. Charleston Chic: This Southern-inspired dress has that genteel Charleston-porch energy. The silhouette feels rooted in classic style, not a trend cycle.

14. Picnic Party: The gingham print, ruffle detailing and flouncy shape make this picnic dress feel like ‘summer’ in fabric form. The volume in the skirt is pretty but not overwhelming.

15. Beach Day: For $10, this beach cover-up is the easiest addition to your suitcase. Toss it over a swimsuit and walk straight from the sand to the beach bar.

16. Coast Somewhere: Plain blue dresses are easy to find, but this spaghetti-strap maxi features rickrack trim for an expensive feel.

17. Seriously Polished: If sleeveless dresses feel exposing and long sleeves feel hot, this elbow-sleeve number splits the difference. The front buttons add to the sophisticated appeal.

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It’s one thing for an actor’s career to be derailed by random circumstances of life, but it’s a whole other deal altogether for them to derail their own career. Over the course of the years—particularly ever since the invention of the Internet and its complete revolution of star culture—, there have been many actors from all over the world who have made poor choices and caused their own careers to careen off a cliff.

Of course, this doesn’t necessarily imply that they haven’t done any work ever since their career was ruined, nor does it even imply that they haven’t been able to deliver some phenomenal performances since then. It does, however, imply that their own bad decisions caused them to fade into the background when they had everything it took to become even bigger stars. This does not include actors whose careers were ruined by sexual misconduct or predatory behavior, since that’s a whole other can of worms.

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Karla Sofía Gascón

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Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón made a name for herself in North America, working in Mexican cult classics like The Noble Family and the narcoseries El Señor de los Cielos. It wouldn’t be until she starred as the titular character in Jacques Audiard‘s Emilia Pérez, however, that she would become an internationally-known star. She won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (alongside Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Zoe Saldaña) and became the first-ever openly transgender actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

There were issues, however, not least of which was the fact that Emilia Pérez is now widely recognized as one of the worst movie musicals of all time. Aside from Gascón handling the controversies surrounding how Emilia Pérez portrays Mexico rather poorly, the crux of the matter came when a series of inflammatory, xenophobic, and Islamophobic comments from her X account resurfaced just weeks before the Oscars. As a result, Gascón’s post-Oscars career has been borderline nonexistent.

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Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke made his film debut all the way back in 1979, but it would be 1981’s Body Heat that would serve as his breakthrough role. From there, it seemed like there was nowhere to go but up. From Rumble Fish to Barfly, Rourke made a name for himself as one of Hollywood’s most stellar leading men. But as immensely talented as he was, he was also notoriously difficult to work with, which began to isolate him. In 1991, after some critical and commercial failures, he left the big screen to pursue a professional boxing career instead.

This was the self-inflicted spark that blew up Rourke’s career, distancing him from Hollywood for years and altering his physical appearance in a way that made him harder to cast once he returned to the movies. Adding substance abuse and regularly volatile behavior to the mix, Rourke’s attempted comeback with films like The Wrestler (which earned him an Oscar nomination) and Iron Man 2, where he played one of the MCU’s worst villains, led pretty much nowhere.

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Lindsay Lohan

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In the early 2000s, Lindsay Lohan was the young star of the moment. After her breakthrough role in Disney’s The Parent Trap in 1998, her role in films like Freaky Friday and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen proved her box office appeal and strong dramatic and comedic chops. However, a cycle of legal issues, substance abuse struggles that made her uninsurable, and chronic lateness on-set essentially ostracized her from Hollywood.

Lohan made some attempts at a comeback with films like I Know Who Killed Me, but they never really seemed to work. Recently, however, big releases like Freakier Friday and a series of Netflix rom-coms have allowed Lohan to make an actual, proper comeback, however subtle and small. Though it’s doubtful that she will ever be back on the A-list trajectory that she used to be on, she’s at least an example of a former child star who fell behind but actually managed to get back on track.

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Wesley Snipes

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Actor, martial artist, author, and film producer, Wesley Snipes is the sort of hyper-charismatic multi-hyphenate that Hollywood only comes across every so often. Though he has appeared in movies belonging to several different genres over the course of his career, Snipes is best-known for action films like Demolition Man and the Blade trilogy (the original being one of the most genre-defining superhero movies ever).

Notoriously difficult behavior on set, however, made Snipes difficult and expensive to work with. But what really derailed his career was being convicted on willful failure to file tax returns, which led him to serve 28 months in federal prison. Removing him from the industry at a time when he needed momentum and tainting his reputation beyond repair, this string of incidents has made it so that Snipes has never been able to regain the leading-man dominance that he used to hold.

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Katherine Heigl

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Actress and model Katherine Heigl starred in the legendary ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2010, bringing her tremendous recognition and countless accolades. By then, however, she had already been an actress for over a decade, starring in several films and the cult classic series Roswell after her career as a child model. Furthermore, her role in successful rom-coms of the caliber of Knocked Up and 27 Dresses set her up as a potential future queen of the genre. Alas, ’twas not to be.

Heigl started publicly criticizing projects she was a part of and being labeled “difficult” by the industry, causing offers to gradually slow down to a halt. This endless burning of bridges irreparably derailed Heigl’s career right when she was about to reach its peak. Though she has taken relatively smaller roles in shows like Suits since then, it has never really been the same.

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Chevy Chase

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Chevy Chase became the breakout star member of Saturday Night Live back during the show’s first season in 1975, quickly establishing himself as a comedically brilliant leading man who starred in some of the most successful comedy films of the 1980s. From Caddyshack to the three National Lampoon’s Vacation films, Chase seemed to be on top of the comedy world.

However, from the very eary days of his career, Chase earned a reputation as a notoriously difficult person to work with, fighting with cast and crew members and constantly displaying an arrogant, hostile attitude. Enter a string of flops during the ’90s, and Chase’s career seemed to be over. Though Community, one of the best sitcoms of all time, was meant to be a major career comeback for the comedian, he squandered it by clashing with creator Dan Harmon, exiting the series after its fourth season. It’s been nothing but downhill from there.

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Charlie Sheen

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Charlie Sheen followed in the footsteps of his father, the legendary Martin Sheen, in becoming an actor. From Platoon to Wall Street, he soon became just as much of a movie star as his dad. By the time he became the star of Two and a Half Men, he was already one of the highest-paid stars on television—and for good reason.

However, in 2011, following public substance-abuse problems, notorious marital difficulties, erratic interviews, and public feuds with creator Chuck Lorre, he was fired from the show. This signaled to the industry that this was no longer a star to be trusted, and as a result, Sheen never regained his stature. Though he remains a highly recognizable figure, his brand was damaged beyond any semblance of repair.

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Steven Seagal

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There is no case of an actor causing their own career to crash and burn more notorious or infamous than Steven Seagal. Beginning as a martial arts instructor in Japan, Seagal became the first non-Japanese and American to operate an aikido dojo. After that, he moved to LA to continue teaching aikido and—of course—become a major movie star. Through films like Above the Law and especially Under Siege, Seagal became a bona fide action star.

However, Seagal ruined his own career through on-set unprofessionalism, controversial personal behavior, controversial politics, and—perhaps most importantly—making some of the worst films imaginable. With his transition to making low-effort direct-to-video slop, Seagal effectively sealed his own fate. His public persona became widely controversial and the industry turned to other stars, leaving him as a bit of a laughingstock in the modern day.

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Under Siege

Release Date

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October 9, 1992

Runtime

103 Minutes

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Director

Andrew Davis

Writers

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J. F. Lawton

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani returned from paternity leave in time to score an impressive home run during the Saturday, June 20, baseball game.

Ohtani, 31, played in the Dodgers’ Saturday game against the Baltimore Orioles, in which he rounded the bases in the ninth inning. The home run was Ohtani’s 16th homer of the 2026 MLB season, which the Dodgers social media team attributed to his “dad strength.”

“SHOHEI SAYS NO SHUTOUT TONIGHT! 💥⚾ Shohei Ohtani launched his 16th home run of the season in the 9th inning to get the Dodgers on the board!” the Dodgers Nations X account wrote at the time. “That’s that extra dad strength on full display 💪👶.”

The post continued, “The Dodgers may be down late, but Shohei made sure they weren’t leaving the park empty-handed. LFG!!!”

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Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Shohei Ohtani is officially a dad times two! “We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together,” Ohtani, 31, and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, wrote in a joint Instagram statement shared Saturday, June 20. “Thank you for being born safely.” They continued, “We would also like […]

While the Dodgers ultimately lost the game 2-3, Ohtani went home to wife Mamiko Taneka and their two kids. The married couple confirmed hours before the game that they recently welcomed baby No. 2.

“We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives together,” Ohtani and Taneka, 29, wrote in a joint Instagram statement. “Thank you for being born safely. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout the journey.”

Ohtani and Taneka, who did not reveal the sex or name of the newborn, previously welcomed a daughter last year.

“I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter,” Ohtani wrote via Instagram in April 2025. “To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents. I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates, and the fans for their constant support and kind words of encouragement.”

He concluded at the time, “I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us, up until this wonderful day.”

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Ohtani, who never publicly revealed his little girl’s moniker, has long kept his home life private.

“To all my friends and fans throughout, I have an announcement to make. Not only have I begun a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers but I also have began a new life with someone from my Native country of Japan who is very special to me,” the baseball star wrote via Instagram in February 2024, confirming his marriage to Taneka after signing with the Dodgers. “I wanted everyone to know I am now married. I am excited for what is to come and thank you for your support.”

Ohtani added at the time, “We are still young and [there are] many things we don’t know yet, but we hope you will warmly watch over us. We hope that the two of us (and one dog) will work together to support each other and move forward alongside with our fans.”