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34 Actors Who Have Appeared in Both Star Wars and the MCU
When it comes to major media conglomerates, no company has more magic than the Walt Disney Company. The place where we learn to wish and dream as our imagination takes flight, Disney has been a major part of our lives in one way or another. The 21st century featured two major acquisitions for Disney to add to the roster: Star Wars and Marvel. Both media franchises had established themselves as major players in the pop culture lexicon, and now, with Disney at the helm, those opportunities and budgets increased exponentially!
Playing in the Star Wars or Marvel universe is a fun treat for an actor, but to get to do both? It’s like getting to go to Disney! We’re here to talk about the giant list of actors who have had the glory of playing in both worlds. For this list, we are sticking to those films and series that are canonically tied to both franchises. So yes, for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones are included! The simple fact that this is a hefty list proves that both franchises can pull in mega stars.
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Richard Armitage
This one might be a bit of a cheat, because Richard Armitage‘s presence in the Star Wars universe came in the form of a cameo. In 1999, Armitage made his film debut as an uncredited Naboo fighter pilot in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace. As it turns out, he originally had a few lines, but they were cut. Though he’s visible in the background, we’ll count it! When it comes to the MCU, Armitage played Heinz Kruger, a top Hydra assassin in Captain America: The First Avenger. Kruger is the operative who infiltrates the facility where the super serum is created and later swallows a cyanide capsule to avoid interrogation.
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Paul Bettany
Some names on this list have prominent roles in both worlds. One such actor is the incredible Paul Bettany. He began his tenure in the MCU as the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S., the trusty artificial intelligence of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) in Iron Man through Avengers: Age of Ultron. It was in that film that J.A.R.V.I.S. was uploaded into a synthetic vibranium body, putting Bettany on screen as Vision. He brought the beloved role to the small screen in WandaVision. And yes, he will return in the upcoming VisionQuest. Bettany then stepped into a galaxy far, far away as the primary antagonist Dryden Vos in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Vos is a high-ranking, merciless leader in the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate who acts as the primary employer for Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) during their smuggling days.
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Emilia Clarke
Though her most iconic role came on Game of Thrones, this actress, known for playing Daenerys Targaryen, appeared in a Star Wars film and an MCU series. Clarke played Q’ira in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Q’ira was Han’s childhood best friend and first love from Corellia. She eventually rises in the ranks of the Crimson Dawn, only for her to defeat Dryden Vos in the end. Clarke spent more time on screen as a main character in Secret Invasion. She played adult G’iah, a hardened rebel fighting alongside the extremist faction led by Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir). Having the superhuman abilities from the “Harvest” machine, she eventually turned on Gravik and his followers. By the end of the series, G’iah ended up being one of the most powerful beings in the entire MCU. Clarke recently went on the record, saying that her time in both series, as well as in The Terminator franchise, was “disappointing” because they weren’t “liked.” (At least everything until the end of Game of Thrones was enjoyed by the audience!)
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Rosario Dawson
Before taking on her most iconic pop culture role of the live-action iteration of Ahsoka Tano to life, Rosario Dawson had a recurring stint in the MCU Netflix series as Claire Temple. A dedicated medical professional, she first arrived on the scene as an ally to Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) in Daredevil. She continued the role in the subsequent connected series within The Defenders shows. Now to Star Wars, Dawson brought Ahsoka first to The Mandalorian and then reprised the role in The Book of Boba Fett. In 2023, she was granted the opportunity to lead her own series, Ahsoka. The iconic character is a Force-sensitive Togruta and formally Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan in The Clone Wars. Her grand journey on the small screen has solidified her as one of the most notorious and fan-favorite characters in franchise history.
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Benicio del Toro
To say that Benicio del Toro is versatile is an understatement, but when it comes to space, del Toro loves to play it cool. Del Toro began his MCU journey as The Collector in Guardians of the Galaxy. The Collector is a prominent Elder of the Universe known for curating a vast gallery of rare artifacts from across the cosmos. The iconic character returned with cameos in Thor: The Dark World and Avengers: Infinity Wars, while also voicing the alternate timeline version of the character in the animated series What If…? In the Star Wars universe, he played enigmatic codebreaker DJ in Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi. The cynical mercenary’s motto is “Don’t Join,” believing both the Resistance and the First Order are equally corrupt. In the end, though he initially aided Finn (John Boyega) and Rey (Daisy Ridley), he betrayed them to the First Order to save himself. Del Toro may not have been a lead in either universe, but he brought two distinct, nuanced performances to the memorable parts.
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Giancarlo Esposito
It’s not fair to call Giancarlo Esposito a character actor, but when you’re in the hunt for an exceptional actor to play a villain, look no further than him. The prolific actor’s more prominent part in the two worlds came as the ruthless Imperial warlord and leader of the Remnant Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian. Like many of us, he was obsessed with Grogu. Unlike the rest of us, he wanted to harness his powers for his own benefit. Moff Gideon has emerged as a notorious figure and one of the franchise’s greatest bad guys. Now, to the MCU. Let’s just say we were extremely short-shafted after his brief appearance in Captain America: Brave New World. Esposito played Seth Voelker, who is better known to Marvel Comics fans as Sidewinder. As the leader of the Serpent Society, Sidewinder went all combat mode with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), only to be defeated and taken into custody fairly early on in the film. Though no official projects have been announced, with Esposito’s high profile, his character is expected to return in the future.
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Jon Favreau
Many, many years ago, one might have laughed at the thought that comedian Jon Favreau would become a prolific architect of the MCU and Star Wars franchises. But between his on-screen work and his roles as a creator, director, and producer, our current landscape has been shaped by his extraordinary work. Let’s begin in the MCU. The very first entry into the MCU was a tone-setter as Iron Man featured Favreau in the director’s chair. That is in addition to him playing the now long-running Happy Hogan, Tony Stark’s faithful bodyguard and chauffeur. Having been so successful, Favreau continued to direct Iron Man 2 before becoming a major producer on future MCU projects. And fret not, Happy was back quite often in featured and cameo moments. His proven skill then allowed him to help give Star Wars a prominent identity on the small screen, bringing The Mandalorian to life and producing many subsequent projects. Having his stamp on The Mandalorian, there was no better man than Favreau to direct the recent blockbuster The Mandalorian and Grogu. Now, it would only be fair to include Favreau on this list if he acted in the Star Wars universe, and guess what? He did! In addition to voice work on The Clone Wars, he portrayed Paz Vizsla on The Mandalorian and an Ardennian pilot in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
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Cailey Fleming
Casting directors don’t always get the credit they deserve when they do slam dunk work by casting the spitting image of the adult in the young version of a character. Such was the case for Cailey Fleming, who portrayed Young Rey in The Force Awakens. The former The Walking Dead actress played the pivotal role, setting the stage for the adventure Ridley’s character would eventually go on. Fleming’s Young Rey did appear via archival footage in The Rise of Skywalker. Fleming once again got to take on a younger version of a major character in the Disney+ series Loki. This time, she took on Young Sylvie, the role played by Sophia Di Martino. It’s through Fleming’s appearance that we learn the critical backstory of Sylvie. All the youngster was doing was playing with the toys in Asgard before being taken into custody. But her detainment didn’t last long as she escaped, plotting her revenge under the original guise of Loki. Fleming was the perfect young star for these mammoth franchises.
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Donald Glover
Very few actors have such a fascinating career as Donald Glover. After establishing himself on Community and as Childish Gambino, Glover continued his dominance in Hollywood. During that run, Glover made his MCU appearance as Aaron Davis in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Though it wasn’t explicitly stated in the live-action film, Aaron is Miles Morales’s uncle, the protagonist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Glover voiced Aaron, under his future role as Prowler in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. His big cinematic breakthrough came in Solo: A Star Wars Story as Lando Calrissian. His performance was so iconic that he was initially tapped to create a Lando project. Glover has stated that a film still lives, so we must wait for its fate.
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Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant is one of the most enigmatic actors of our time. An almost chameleon of the screen, Grant’s appearances in both universes are quite wonderful. He took on a central antagonist role in Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker as the ruthless Allegiant General Pryde. The cold and ambitious high-ranking military officer in the First Order serves as a faithful ally to the Emperor (Ian McDiarmid) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). In the MCU, Grant’s cameo in Loki was met with great praise, taking on an older “Classic Loki” who survived Thanos (Josh Brolin) by casting a hyperrealistic illusion of himself, then going into a self-imposed exile. His variant of the God of Mischief made a major decision, sacrificing himself to distract the giant monster Alioth to allow the main Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to escape. Now, technically not in the MCU, though it might be canon soon, Grant played Dr. Zander Rice in the 2017 film Logan. Dr. Race was the ruthless chief of surgical operations who was responsible for creating X-23, also known as Laura Kinney (Dafne Keen). Put a pin in her!
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Claire Danes is revealing her initial thoughts about an ongoing and somewhat controversial trend among actors — experiencing extreme physical transformations to better embody a character or role.
“I don’t know if it’s ever been necessary for me to transform in such an extreme way,” Danes, 47, told fellow actor Richard Gadd while participating in Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. “Some roles are more remote than others, and I do have to apply myself with a bit more rigor in putting them together. Those are the most rewarding, really — high risk, high-reward.”
She continued, “I resent them initially and then I’m so grateful and I find the most freedom within them. Sometimes it’s quite stressful to play somebody who is super familiar, who you overlap with.”
Gadd, 37, is currently experiencing his own personal physical transformation for his role as Ruben in Half Man, the writer-director-actor’s followup story to his Netflix hit, Baby Reindeer. Gadd reportedly gained 90 pounds to embody the hyper-masculine and toxic character.
Richard Gadd became an awards show darling thanks to the success of his debut Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer — but he doesn’t proudly display most of his hard-earned trophies. “I tend to give most of them out to people if you can believe that,” Gadd, 35, told Variety while attending the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards […]
“I like to try and change as much as I possibly can for a role,” Gadd said while appearing on Vanity Fair’s In Character video series. “I always wanted Ruben to be real. I never wanted him to have a sort of Hollywood six-pack.”
He added, “The show kind of sets out to explore why are men drawn to each other in such complicated and mutually empowering, yet mutually destructive ways. I thought, ‘Well, for something to be toxic, it has to be intoxicating first.”
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While speaking to Danes, Gadd revealed the weight difference between his Half Man character Ruben Pallister and his Baby Reindeer character, Donny Dunn.
“Donny Dunn was like 68.8 kilograms [151 pounds]. Ruben at my heaviest was 110 [242 pounds]. I wanted it to be real, so a lot of it was putting a lot of fat on top of the muscles,” he explained. “It’s quite helpful, because as the character, you feel physically imposing, and Jamie Bell’s very petite. When I was acting with him, I could almost ingest him, I was so much bigger than him. It helped in that respect. I like that because — I don’t know about you. I hate feeling like myself on set.”
He continued, “They’ll put you in a shirt and you go to set and I’m like, ‘I still feel like myself.’ So how do I feel like a character in my body? I like to feel different. I wouldn’t say it’s Method or anything. I just like to feel the physicality, whether it’s frail or big.”
Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes won over audiences with Romeo + Juliet, their modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s most famous play. The Titanic star and the Homeland alum played the titular doomed couple in the 1996 film, which also starred John Leguizamo (Tybalt), Harold Perrineau (Mercutio), Dash Mihok (Benvolio) and Paul Rudd (Dave Paris). Baz […]
Danes, for her part, is playing a grieving mother named Agatha Wiggs in the TV miniseries The Beast in Me. Gadd admitted to Danes that he learned the art of the “guttural sob” by watching Danes’ Romeo + Juliet performance.
“I’ll tell you a little fact. Back at school, to get us to learn Shakespeare, we watched Romeo + Juliet. I remember writing an essay on Romeo + Juliet,” he told Danes. “I remember so clearly an amazing bit you do in that where you wake up and Romeo’s dead, and you do this amazing guttural sob. I remember writing paragraphs about that sob and how impactful it was.”
“You saw my guttural sob, and you raised it,” Danes responded. “I remember that moment very distinctly. I was surprised by it. I remember the shock of the discovery and being startled by my response, which is what we hope for. It doesn’t always happen.”
After quickly emerging as a breakout in HBO’s Girls, Adam Driver landed the role of a lifetime in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He played Kylo Ren in three movies that collectively grossed more than $5 billion worldwide and made him a globally recognizable figure. However, he has pointedly stayed away from mainstream projects for the majority of his career, choosing instead to work on a string of movies directed by Jim Jarmusch, Noah Baumbach, and Steven Soderbergh. However, there’s one movie that sticks out in Driver’s filmography even more than the romantic comedy The F Word.
The movie in question was released in 2023, when Driver presumably had complete freedom to pick his projects. By then, Driver had already begun a rather unique streak of starring in movies that had been stuck in development hell for decades — Martin Scorsese‘s Silence, Terry Gilliam‘s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, Michael Mann‘s Ferrari, and more recently, Francis Ford Coppola‘s Megalopolis. The 2017 film, a sci-fi action-thriller, was directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who’d broken out as the original writers of A Quiet Place before that franchise was taken over by John Krasinski. Beck and Woods would go on to make the sleeper hit horror movie Heretic, starring Hugh Grant and Sophie Thatcher.
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But before that, the directors tried their hand at a studio sci-fi spectacle with Driver. The movie in question is 65, in which Driver stars as an astronaut who crash-lands on a prehistoric Earth populated by dinosaurs. The movie underperformed at the box office, grossing $60 million worldwide against a reported budget of $45 million. It received mediocre reviews, and is now sitting at a 35% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Sodden sci-fi that somehow finds a way to bungle Adam Driver fighting dinosaurs, 65 is closer to zero.” The movie is currently streaming on HBO Max in the United States, but will be removed from the platform on July 1. Driver, meanwhile, is back doing what he does best. He’ll soon be seen as part of the A-list ensemble of James Gray‘s new movie, Paper Tiger, along with Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers linebacker, has died. He was 36.
The 49ers released an official statement via X on Saturday, June 13, to confirm the news.
“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the statement read. “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen.”
The organization continued, “Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into. Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.”
Dallas Cowboys star Larry Allen died suddenly at the age of 52 while on vacation with his family in Mexico. “The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico […]
An official cause of death has not yet been released.
Shocked fans responded to the news by sharing their devastation over the sport star’s untimely death.
“Damn rip i was just watching his highlights weeks back, damn man,” wrote one X user, while another added, “36 is too damn young!! Rest easy Aldon.”
Another wrote, “So tragic, sad. He was an incredible player.”
Smith was selected by the 49ers with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and quickly established himself as one of football’s most feared pass rushers. During his first two seasons in the league, he recorded 33.5 sacks across 32 regular-season games.
Aldon Smith. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
His breakout rookie campaign earned him second place in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2011. The following season, Smith was named a first-team All-Pro and earned a Pro Bowl selection after helping lead San Francisco to one of the NFL’s top defenses.
Smith also started in Super Bowl XLVII, where the 49ers faced the Baltimore Ravens in February 2013.
Despite his success on the field, Smith’s NFL career was marred by a series of off-field issues. In 2014, he served a nine-game suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.
The 49ers released Smith in August 2015 following a DUI arrest. He later signed with the Oakland Raiders and appeared in nine games during the 2015 season, making seven starts.
After Week 10 of that campaign, Smith was suspended indefinitely by the NFL. The suspension sidelined him for the entirety of the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Smith’s career was further derailed by more off-field issues, including a 2018 arrest on a domestic violence charge that led to his release from the Raiders.
He returned to the NFL with the Cowboys in 2020, starting all 16 games and recording 5.0 sacks. Smith later signed with the Seahawks during the 2021 offseason but was released before the start of the regular season.
Many Love Island U.K. alums have traded the villa for the nursery, welcoming children with — or without — their fellow contestants.
Season 2 winners Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey are parents of two. They share son Freddie, born in December 2017, and daughter Delilah, born in July 2020.
“It took me a while to really understand this one but it is so important, especially for us new mums,” De La Hoyde, who married Massey in 2019, told Grazia in March 2021. “Try and listen to what your body is telling you and pace yourself to match your energy levels. Now obviously there will be times where your body says nap but baby says no, but the times you’re lucky enough to have a spare couple of hours (rare I know), make sure you’re staying in tune with yourself so you’re nice and energized when you really need to be!”
De La Hoyde and Massey are not the only show alums to expand their families after meeting in the Spanish villa. Camilla Thurlow and husband Jamie Jewitt, who met during 2017’s season 3, welcomed daughters Nell and Nora in October 2020 and May 2022, respectively. They announced in December 2023 that they were expecting baby No. 3, a son, who arrived the following May.
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Candace Cameron Bure’s pregnant daughter, Natasha Perry (née Bure), will proudly show off her baby bump any time she wants — regardless of the critics.
“Raise your hand if you will never understand people being offended by a pregnant belly being out?” Natasha, 27, quipped in a TikTok video shared Friday, June 12, subsequently raising her hand. “Let me just be the first to say: I do not care. I literally don’t care.”
Natasha announced last month that she is expecting her first baby with her husband, actor Bradley Steven Perry. As Natasha started sharing maternity pics online, she received an onslaught of questions about her choice to reveal her bare baby bump.
“I didn’t know this was a thing until I have received countless DMs from grown women telling me I need to put my belly away, buy a bigger shirt or sending me the lengthiest stories about how when they were pregnant, in their time, they didn’t do that,” Natasha said. “I love my pregnant belly, [and] I have never in my life been so proud of my body, so proud that I’m growing a little baby in there — and this is coming from someone that dealt with body insecurity … my entire life.”
She continued, “I love that when I look down, I see my little baby. … I am making up for the first few months of pregnancy when [I was] trying to conceal [my pregnancy] and wearing the ugliest outfits you’ve ever seen. They’re uncomfortable, and now that I have a bump, I’m showing my belly till my baby’s here.”
Natasha further stressed that she plans to continue rocking belly-baring outfits “until further notice.”
@natashaperry I genuinely had less women commenting on my belly being out, when I wasn’t even pregnant. Forever confused by it 🫶🏼😙😁 but this belly is here to stay for little while hehe
“One person that might love it more than me, also the only person that I truly care about, is my husband,” she gushed of Bradley, 27. “We were hanging out with friends the other day, and I wore, like, a sweat set [that was] very baggy. He saw me before I left, literally says, ‘I’m so sad I can’t see your pregnant belly. It’s my favorite thing ever.’ You know what? That man is my favorite thing ever.”
Natasha further noted that her pregnancy will only last “for so long,” so she wants to savor each moment with a baby bump.
Candace Cameron Bure is thrilled to be entering her grandmother era. “Over the moon,” the Full House alum, 50, said of her daughter Natasha Bure’s pregnancy during a Tuesday, May 12, Q&A session on her Instagram Stories. “I’ve been waiting for this day to come. I always wanted to be a grandparent in my 40s […]
“I’m only going to look like this for so long, and God willing so many times, so my belly will be out until further notice,” the actress stated. “If that’s not your cup of tea, we will just see you in a couple months.”
Natasha is the eldest child of Full House alum Candace, 50, and her husband, Valeri Bure, who also share sons Lev, 26, and Maksim, 24.
New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson’s wife, Ali Brunson, is a huge supporter of her husband’s friendship with Mariska Hargitay — and who isn’t?
“I really love it. It’s captain meets captain,” Ali, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting her partnership with Reese’s Oreo. “I know that’s so cheesy.”
Jalen, 29, is captain of the Knicks — who are currently leading the 2026 NBA finals 3-1 against the San Antonio Spurs — while Hargitay, 62, has been playing Captain Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999.
“He watches SVU religiously, for years and years,” Ali told Us. “To see her be a fan and then they’re able to meet, she’s a wonderful human. We’ve shared so many experiences together. It’s been really fun.”
Jalen previously explained that he grew up watching SVU with his dad, Rick Brunson.
“You just hear the iconic [theme song] ‘dun-dun’ all the time in the house,” Jalen said during a past episode of “The Roommates Show” podcast, which he cohosts with teammate Josh Hart. “My dad also watches the TV incredibly loud, so you hear it throughout the house.”
Jalen continued, “[I] always found myself watching the show and honestly, the older I got, the more I watched. The more I see now I’m like, ‘I’ve seen that episode,’ I’ve seen so many different episodes.”
Hargitay made headlines after the Knicks beat the Spurs by only one point to win the Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10. Clips shared on social media showed Hargitay running around the court, hugging several players, including Jalen.
“I love my husband, and our wedding night was great and all, but I think it might have been the greatest night of my life,” Hargitay told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, June 11. “The game was so brutal, down 29 at the half, but I’m telling you, to watch this team fight and claw their way back — to see that look in Jalen’s eyes — there are just endless life lessons in there.”
She continued, “And then OG [Anunoby] comes flying in, his orange and blue cape fluttering behind him, and then it’s just pandemonium. It‘ll get replayed again and again, not just as an epic moment in basketball, but on the highlight reel of the best moments in sports.”
Hargitay wasn’t the only celeb that Ali gushed over to Us. She, of course, discussed Taylor Swift being at Wednesday’s game as well.
“That was awesome to see. She was there with her custom T-shirts. They’re all matching,” Ali gushed. “Sitting next to Mariska. How amazing is that? That’s another dynamic duo right there. It was fun. She was really in it. She’s a true fan.”
When she’s not cheering on her husband — or working as a physical therapist — Ali teamed up with Reese’s Oreo because, like anyone, they’re her two “favorite” snacks.
“It just happens to be during this iconic playoff run of orange and blue colors taking over the city,” she said. “It lives up to the hype. It’s such a good combo.”
Noah Beck and his dad Tim are creating new father-son memories as legal dramas continue to engulf other members of their family.
The pair attended a 2026 FIFA World Cup game on Friday, June 12, with Noah documenting the occasion via his Instagram the following day on Saturday, June 13.
“And so it begins…” Noah, 25, captioned a carousel of images featuring himself and his dad in the crowd at Los Angeles Stadium as USA faced off against Paraguay.
Tim, 55, played an influential role in Noah’s soccer journey, helping pave the way for him to join Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake’s youth academy during his final two years of high school.
Noah Beck has been open about his relationship with his parents and two siblings through the years. “Every time I come home, I have this feeling of grounding and normalcy because my parents have lived in the same house I grew up in for 28 years now, even before they had me,” Beck told American […]
After graduating, Noah continued his career at the University of Portland, where he played collegiate soccer.
Tim worked as a high school teacher and soccer coach before retiring in 2025.
“Growing up, my dad was my coach, so he was always pretty tough on me and instilled certain non-negotiables when it came to training,” Noah told GQ in December 2025. “He instilled a lot of things that live with me today.”
The outing comes amid several Beck family scandals. Noah’s mother, Amy, was embroiled in controversy after a video of her appearing to simulate oral sex on Noah resurfaced online.
Amy, 55, was then placed on “paid administrative leave” in April from her job as an elementary school teacher in Arizona.
A spokesperson for the Peoria Unified School District shared that the letter that was sent to the parents of students in Amy’s class, saying that her leave came “out of an abundance of caution.” The letter, obtained by Us Weekly, noted that an investigation has been launched by the school district into the alleged incident. The school noted that “this matter does not impact the safety of our students.”
Noah Beck returned to Instagram after both his mother and sister made headlines for separate public scandals. “Quarter of a century🤍#25,” Back wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, May 6, while celebrating his 25th birthday. His post included a mirror selfie, a photo from the beach, a sign that read “gentle is best,” photos of him […]
The following month, the school allowed Amy to return to her job after the school and district claimed they had “addressed concerns regarding videos that were published in 2020.”
Noah’s sister Haley is also facing issues. Weeks before Amy’s own leave of absence, news broke that Haley was accused of allegedly grooming one of her students last year. Haley, 27, was put on administrative leave from Centennial High School in 2025 as she was investigated for grooming allegations.
While the investigation began when the student was 18 years old, the alleged grooming took place when he was underage. Haley was later fired for having a sexual relationship with a student.
Us previously reached out to Haley and Amy’s representatives for comment.
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Nicki Minaj is seemingly back outside for the FIFA World Cup festivities and her family is right by her side! New videos circulating show the rap star smiling while showing glimpses of her son, Papa Bear, and husband, Kenneth Petty. The clips offer a rare look at Nicki’s personal life following months of criticism for Trump administration support.
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Nicki Minaj Is All Smiles In Sweet Footage With Papa Bear
Barbz were blessed on Saturday after videos surfaced of Nicki Minaj kicking it with her baby boy and Kenneth Petty. The family appeared to be in Los Angeles, their reported home base, for the opening festivities of the FIFA World Cup. She was one of several celebrity spectators reportedly at the US Men’s National Team game on June 12, per the blog World Music Views.
In one video, Nicki Minaj and Papa Bear are chilling in the stands as she pans the camera on the soccer field. She’s rocking a casual, neutral-colored tracksuit while her five-year-old wore a bright yellow outfit with a black, fitted hat. It appears that Papa’s long hair was either cut low or tucked all the way into the hat. Kenneth also makes a rare appearance in the footage, standing several steps away from his wife and son.
Meanwhile, a second video, seemingly filmed by Kenneth Petty, shows the mother and son posing in front of a painted wall inside the stadium. After encouragement from his parents, the five-year-old loudly says, “Hi guys” without looking at the camera. Swipe below to see both clips!
Social Media Reacts To Seeing Nicki Outside With Her Family
In four hours of the footage being on The Shade Room’s comment section, over 4,000 comments poured in. Plenty of Barbz showed love after seeing Nicki Minaj spending time with Papa Bear and Kenneth Petty. Other users made comments about seeing Papa’s growth and hearing him speak amid past viral “nonverbal” speculations. Meanwhile, a few mentioned her supportive stance of Donald Trump and his administration.
For example, IG user @deebancos wrote, “And Who’s non verbal ? 💙 Hurd that papa bear.”
@meganrene_x3 commented, “Say what you want about Nicki but sis looks tf good.”
@almostperfect312 added, “He can still be nonverbal with a few words but I don’t talk about ppl kids.”
“This 5’2 lady will simply make the internet’s blood boil for just spending time with her family 😭 you gotta love her 👏,” @11r1982_ said.
“My daughter is “non verbal” but she just turned 9 today and by the grace of God and My hard work she has been saying words! If I tell her to say “Hi Guys” she can ❤️ this is beautiful to me. Kids are INNOCENT,” @perfectmyesha wrote.
“Let’s not forget she supports Trump,” @ashley.brionne wrote.
@zan_hollister commented, “Lol she basically letting y’all know …. He talks lol.”
“She is still with Kenny and papa bear can infact talk. You’re welcome,” @_eatpraytravel weighed in.
@meritaapplehead added, “I didn’t realize her baby was this big already. Seems like he was just stroller age yesterday. Whew. Time is flying!”
“Awe Papa Bear 🐻 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful Baby Boy 🥹❤️,” @ynw_baddie305 said.
@cocolateluv added, “He looks exactly like his dad lol ❤️.”
“OMGGGGGG🥹😍😍😍😍 HES SO BIGGGGGG! AND SHE CUT HIS HAIR OMGGG😭😭,” @bg1k4ll wrote.
“[Nicki] and her son look good I hope mom life is treating her well,” @ashleytm23 said.
@grate4l23 added, “Don’t use the baby to get in our good graces Ms Sellout.”
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You don’t need a penthouse on the Upper East Side to dress like an ‘It’ girl. All it takes is the right outfit, and luckily, the best ones come in duos. These two-piece sets look straight out of a Manhattan rich girl’s wardrobe, and they start at just $7!
These coordinated separates are the secret of every well-dressed woman in SoHo. With understated colors, subtle tailoring and easy prints, they read elevated without trying too hard. These 13 luxe-looking sets deliver that effortless cool New York energy with built-in comfort, so you’ll actually live in them round the clock.
13 New York City ‘It’ Girl Lounge Sets — From $7
1. Our Favorite: Throw on this ribbed outfit set for a Saturday coffee run, then add gold hoops and slide sandals for dinner. The wide legs move beautifully when you walk.
2. Hamptons Weekend: Bold nautical stripes give this sweater and shorts set pure coastal energy. The chunky pattern does the styling work, so you can skip the accessories.
3. Pretty Print: Slip on this head-turning outfit for Pilates class, then keep it on for the flight. The front seams subtly lengthen your legs, so you’ll look as tall as a model.
4. Yacht Wife: Crisp stripes give this nautical-inspired set a rich Mediterranean feel (without the resort markup). The shape skims your body without clinging.
5. Sassy Skort: Designed with built-in shorts, this two-piece skort set prevents flashing mishaps while out in the city. We also appreciate the quarter-zip top that gives it a sporty polish. Read: The set goes nicely with sneakers and slides alike.
Long-haul flights mean people-watching, which is especially fun at airports in London, Paris and other ritzy European spots. Connecting flights have brought me everywhere lately, and no matter where I go, rich moms wear the same 17 outfit set styles. I found them all on Amazon, and the chicest finds start at just $8! These […]
6. Effortlessly Polished: If picking out an outfit feels exhausting, this simple two-piece is the easiest solution. The solid top and print pant combo appears expensive without trying.
7. Dreamy and Drapey: Lounge sets usually look like, well, loungewear. However, this silky wonder passes for actual going-out clothes, thanks to the drape-like fabric and rich color options.
8. July MVP: A lightweight tank and shorts duo for under $20 makes this set a low-stakes win. The fabric breathes, which matters when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Boho Babe: Pair this printed two-piece set with leather sandals and a stack of bangles for a wine bar evening. The print carries your whole look.
10. Picnic Party: Everything about this gingham-print set channels retro charm. The wide legs keep it modern.
11. Travel Staple: Pull on this sweat-wicking outfit for a 6 a.m. flight, then walk straight into your midday meeting without changing. The mock neck reads professional, even after eight hours in economy.
12. Pajama-Like: At just $7, this pajama-like outfit costs less than a latte, but looks intentional enough for your morning coffee run. Brown is optional, but not really!
13. Country Club: A relaxed top and matching skirt give this preppy number real country-club vibes. Cap sleeves cover what tanks don’t.
If you dream of having a wardrobe filled with Aritzia clothing pieces, same. But why drop your entire paycheck if you don’t have to? We found 13 Aritzia-style gems hiding in Amazon’s Hot New Releases section, and we seriously can’t tell the difference. Somehow, they’re all under $30! With clean lines, rich neutral colors and […]
At 54, Shante Broadus is still “popping that thang” and appreciating movement! But her form of appreciation, dancing, recently caused a lil’ bit of chaos in her comment section. A video Broadus shared on social media shows her and an apparent male dance partner getting down! Social media users quickly weighed in on whether the dance moves were appropriate. Not only did Shante clap back, but her husband, Snoop Dogg, also stepped in!
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Snoop Dogg’s Wife Shows Off Dance Routine To ‘Pop Dat Thang’
On Friday (June 12), Shante Broadus uploaded a new dance video to her Instagram account. She captioned it, “Pop Dat Thang 🤣🤣#BossLadyEntertainment.” The clip shows her and a male partner dancing to DaBaby’s song. Their routine starts with a moment where the man is holding her waist from behind, while she slightly bends over and moves her hips. Then, they jump into coordinated moves with a little more space between them. It’s unclear whether Snoop Dogg was present during the dance session. Watch them pop off below!
Shante Broadus Responds To Critics & Supporters Mentioning Her Husband
In Shante Broadus’ comment section, more than 700 reactions poured in. Several comments mentioned Snoop Dogg and whether he approved of his wife’s extracurricular entertainment. Mrs. Broadus clapped back with an apparent mix of sarcasm while also asserting of her independence outside of her husband.
@black_entrepreneur commented, “Nahh @snoopdogg be living in the same world 🌎 with @willsmith you can’t tell me other wise !! She’s totally projecting rubbing it on our face .. modern day wifey not good for them kids and grandkids… (DEMMM SHAME).” In response, Shante Broadus wrote, “You Still Watching 💙💙 Thank You.”
@1stlady_tam said, “If Snoop is OK with it then hey, do your thang.” Shante replied, “Why Does Snoop Have To Be Ok With It? I’m 50 Years Old Snoop My Husband Not My Controller.”
@evan.sdenola commented, “Did Snoop approve of this” and Mrs. Broadus sarcastically replied, “No. I Put It On Social Media And Blocked Him.” When @maghrabb commented, “WTF unfollow,” she replied with two laughing and two peace sign emotions.
Meanwhile, others appeared to show Snoop Dogg’s wife love, mentioning that it’s not the first time she’s posted similar content.
@royal_smith20 commented, “I love it. It’s a blessing to be able to move the older we get.” Shante replied, “You Have To Move It So You Don’t Lose It.”
Another user, @queenjamellah, added, “Wtf do Snoop have to do with Boss Lady staying in shape? Yall over-sexualize everything. It’s a million “sexy” dances that doesn’t mean anything besides the fact that’s it’s a dance, performed with your dancing partner. Damn yall irritating but stay tuned. Go Boss Lady 💃.” Broadus replied with three blue heart emojis.
@jo_bella_246 wrote, “Some of you are new to her page and it shows,” and Shante agreed, writing, “Right.”
@temple.willis wrote, “I love your comeback on the comments.” To that, Shante Broadus said, “They Trippin.”
Snoop Drops A Compliment On His Wife’s Video
Amid the mentions of Snoop Dogg, he, too, finally slid into the comment section of his wife’s video! He didn’t comment any words, but dropped a bunch of what appeared to be supportive comments, “🔥🔥🔥💪🏾🐾🐾💖 💃🏽.” Shante replied with, “Preach Church Tabernacle 💙💙.” Despite some replies expressing shock at his apparent support, Snoop Dogg seemingly hasn’t weighed in again in the comment section.
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