Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are once again making headlines after a brief interaction between the couple during a recent trip to Paris sparked debate online.

While some social media users questioned the nature of their relationship following the viral moment, the renewed attention comes amid ongoing public interest in their unconventional marriage.

Will Smith has also been plagued by a legal drama related to an alleged sexual assault, which a judge recently dismissed.

Will and Jada recently became the subject of online debate after a brief interaction between the couple in Paris sparked strong reactions across social media.

The pair, who have maintained an unconventional “life partnership” despite revealing they have lived separately since 2016, were in France alongside their children during Fashion Week events. Attention shifted to the couple after a video captured a moment outside their hotel.

In the clip, Will paused to greet supporters and sign autographs while a crowd of fans and photographers gathered nearby. As he interacted with admirers, Jada walked past him, briefly placing a hand on his back before continuing toward a waiting vehicle.

The seemingly ordinary exchange quickly became a talking point online after some social media users interpreted the gesture as dismissive, claiming she “shoved” her husband and briskly left him with fans.

Critics claimed Jada appeared uninterested in her husband’s interaction with the fans, with several commenters describing the moment as awkward and questioning the dynamic of their relationship.

See the viral clip here.

The Viral Video Has Led To Mixed Reactions Online

On social media, fans have shared different opinions on the interaction between Will and Jada, with some claiming she was being “harsh” to the actor.

One individual wrote in a viral post on X, “Jada Pinkett shoved Will Smith aside while he was signing autographs for fans and walked away like he was a complete stranger.”

Another person wrote, “She either has some crazy -ss blackmail on him or a voodoo spell because how the f-ck has he not walked away from this woman yet?”

However, many defended Jada, arguing that her interaction with Will was “normal” and showed no sign of friction.

“Y’all love to make something out of nothing. He stopped in the middle of the walkway as she was walking, and she was moving herself to walk away,” a person said.

Another wrote, “I think they [walked] together, then she just slides to the other side since she is not the one signing the autograph”

Jada Pinkett Smith Reflects On Separation From Will: ‘We Were Just Exhausted With Trying’

The discussion comes as public fascination with the couple’s relationship continues years after Jada revealed in 2023 that she and Will quietly separated in 2016. Despite living independently, the two have repeatedly emphasized that they remain committed to one another and have chosen not to end their marriage legally.

The couple, who married in 1997, have been open about the challenges they faced over the years. During interviews, Jada explained that both she and Will reached a point of exhaustion in trying to meet expectations they had for each other, leading them to redefine their relationship rather than formally divorce.

“By the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with trying,” she said during an appearance on Today with Hoda Kotb. “I think we were both still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be.”

She also revealed that a promise she made early in their marriage continues to influence their decision not to divorce. “I made a promise that there will never be a reason for us to get a divorce. We will work through whatever. And I just haven’t been able to break that promise,” she added.

Will Smith Lands Lead Role In ‘Supermax’ As Hollywood Comeback Continues

While their personal lives continue to attract attention, Will and Jada have remained active professionally. Will is set to star in “Supermax,” a crime thriller that marks one of his first major original film projects in several years.

The film follows two FBI agents investigating a murder inside one of the world’s most secure prisons. Production is expected to begin later this year, with Will taking on one of the lead roles.

The couple has also continued working together through Westbrook, their entertainment company, which recently secured a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures.

The partnership is seen as another step in Will’s gradual return to major Hollywood projects following the fallout from the 2022 Academy Awards incident involving Chris Rock. Under the arrangement, Will is expected to star in select productions, while Jada will focus on producing and developing content.

Will Smith Won An Early Court Battle After A Sexual Harassment Case Was Dismissed

Meanwhile, Will also scored a legal victory last month after a judge dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former touring violinist Brian King Joseph.

Joseph alleged that an incident at a Las Vegas hotel in 2025 created a hostile work environment. According to court filings, he claimed that someone entered his hotel room without permission and left a handwritten note along with several personal items, including wipes, beer, and HIV medication.

He alleged the incident was connected to Will and later sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination after claiming he was removed from his position for reporting his concerns.

However, the court ruled that the allegations, as presented, did not meet the legal standard required for a sexual harassment claim. The judge found that the complaint “fails to adequately allege conduct that is sufficiently severe or pervasive.”

The ruling also noted that Joseph had not established that Will or members of his management team were the only people who could have accessed the hotel room, citing circumstances suggesting others may have had access to the room key during the relevant period.

As a result, the lawsuit was dismissed. However, Joseph was granted permission to amend and refile his complaint if he is able to address the deficiencies identified by the court.

Roomies, y’all already know that GloRIlla’s sister, Victoria ‘BroRIlla’ Woods always says exactly what’s on her mind. This time, she has social media popping OFF after she shared her thoughts on Donald Trump and she made it crystal clear that nobody could ever make her hate him.

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BroRilla Makes Her Feelings About Trump Crystal Clear

Recently, Victoria ‘BroRilla’ Woods dropped a video on social media saying she’s standing ten toes behind Trump, no matter how anybody feels. She said she thinks he’s actually the best president the United States ever had. “He is the best president we ever m***** f****g had! I don’t give a f*** what none of y’all m****** f****s say.” 

BroRilla also added that she respects him simply because he moves how he wants and never sugarcoats a thing.

“He ain’t sneaky. He gonna do s**t in your face and he gonna say s**t in your face.” BroRilla continued, “He ain’t gonna sit here and say what he not gonna do and what is gonna do and don’t do it.”

Social Media Goes OFF After BroRilla Speaks On Trump

Of course, BroRilla’s comments had folks online going OFF with reactions. Several people hopped in The Shade Room Teens comment section joking that he probably gave her money, while others said they think she was just trolling.

Instagram user @latauriaaa.a wrote, “he must’ve gave her $2000.” 

Instagram user @infam0usg wrote, “Gurlllll please 😂” 

While Instagram user @btswithdee01 wrote, “She’s just trying to make headlines again and y’all fell for it. Once again 😂” 

Then Instagram user @misskimmie.hendrixx wrote, “Why are we still entertaining her is the real question I’m so confused 😂” 

Another Instagram user @mrsnatureharris wrote, “This explains everything.” 

Instagram user @_.urth2sophh wrote, “I’m gonna be honest in this world there is no more room for ignorance.” 

Then another Instagram user @817.kt wrote, “Ima stop ya right there BroRilla.” 

While another Instagram user @dillpickled._.fr wrote, “Gotta be a joke.” 

Finally, Instagram user @queenoflouisiana94 wrote, “Ya lost me, you cancelled.” 

Fans Do A Double-Take After BroRilla’s Glow-Up Goes Viral

BroRilla stays turning heads on the timeline, especially since she never misses a chance to cut up. Along with speaking her mind, she’s also been flexing some new looks lately, and the internet didn’t waste no time weighing in on her glow-up. She dropped photos rocking long wavy hair, and fans of GloRilla quickly said they thought she looked just like Glo in the pics.

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Jenifer Lewis is looking back on one of the most personal chapters of her life. The “Black-ish” star recently opened up about her past struggles with sex addiction, revealing that intimacy became a coping mechanism during the height of her career as she searched for ways to come down from the adrenaline rush of performing.

Speaking candidly on Keke Palmer’s “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast, Lewis shared details about her journey, admitting she didn’t recognize her behavior as problematic at the time.

During the conversation, Lewis reflected on her younger years in the entertainment industry and the choices she made while navigating fame and success. “There’s no shame in my game,” she said before revealing she had been involved with dozens of men throughout her career.

Despite describing some of those experiences positively, Lewis acknowledged that her perspective has changed with age and self-reflection. Looking back, she said she wishes she had better understood her self-worth and viewed her body differently during that period of her life.

The Actress Says Sex Became A Way To Cope

Lewis explained that performing on stage often left her searching for a way to come down from the emotional high that came with audience applause and recognition.

According to the actress, many performers turn to various outlets after experiencing that rush, and for her, sex became the answer. “Sex was the drug,” Lewis admitted.

The Hollywood veteran said she didn’t initially recognize the behavior as an addiction because it felt normal within the environment she was living in at the time.

The AIDS Epidemic Changed Her Perspective

Lewis revealed that the AIDS crisis ultimately forced her to reevaluate her choices and consider deeper questions about her life. She recalled reaching a point where she realized there had to be more to life than chasing temporary fulfillment.

“I had known 200 people that died. And when I tell you they died like flies, they dropped like flies. I mean, you’d come home, and three would be dead. You come home, five would be dead on the phone machine,” Lewis told Palmer on the podcast. “It didn’t make sense because we were too young to experience that kind of death. You can deal with that when you’re wiser and older, and your older friends are dying. We were in our 20s for God’s sake.”

That realization sparked a personal journey focused on self-discovery, healing, and understanding what genuine love meant to her. Today, Lewis says she’s happier than ever and grateful for the life she’s built. “I feel better than I ever have. I’m so happy in my life,” she said.

Jenifer Lewis Has Been Open About Other Personal Struggles

Lewis has never shied away from discussing difficult chapters of her life. The actress previously revealed that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the early 1990s. At first, she resisted medication because she feared it would affect her creativity and performance abilities.

Eventually, however, she embraced treatment and has since become an advocate for mental health awareness. Over the years, Lewis has often spoken publicly about the importance of seeking help and removing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.

The Actress Was Also Targeted In A Romance Scam

Lewis faced another painful experience in 2020 when she was identified as one of several women allegedly defrauded by California gym manager Antonio Mariot Wilson. Federal prosecutors accused Wilson of convincing multiple women to invest money in fake business ventures after developing romantic relationships with them.

According to reports, Lewis lost approximately $50,000 after Wilson allegedly persuaded her to invest in what he claimed was a legitimate film-related project. The actress later said Wilson had researched her online before approaching her at a Los Angeles-area gym and eventually convincing her to trust him.

Wilson ultimately agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud.

Jenifer Lewis Remains One Of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Performers

While younger audiences may know Lewis best as Ruby Johnson on ABC’s hit sitcom “Black-ish,” her career spans decades across television, film, and Broadway.

Her lengthy résumé includes memorable roles in projects such as “Beaches,” “Sister Act,” “Poetic Justice,” “The Preacher’s Wife,” “Cast Away,” “Girlfriends,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

Roomies, Mo’Nique is once again making it very clear she’s not here for how some of Hollywood’s most powerful voices handle stories about the late Whitney Houston. And this time, she’s directly addressing Oprah Winfrey in a conversation that’s reigniting old tensions and sparking fresh debate online.

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Mo’Nique Calls Out Oprah For Sharing Whitney Houston Moment

During a recent appearance on the ‘My Husband Is My Best Friend’ YouTube channel, Mo’Nique responds to questions about Oprah Winfrey revisiting a moment involving Whitney Houston allegedly falling during a 2009 taping of ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show.’ The Oscar-winning actress pushes back and questions why people publicly discuss private or sensitive details about someone who is no longer alive. “How do you speak about someone that can’t defend it?” Mo’Nique says, adding that it becomes unfair when audiences get expected to accept one narrative without hearing from the person involved. She also emphasizes that her comments don’t come from disrespect, but from accountability, noting, “I still love my sister, Oprah Winfrey… it’s simply just correction.”

What Sparked Mo’Nique’s Latest Call-Out Of Oprah?

The discussion stems from Oprah’s recent remarks at Cannes Lions, where she reflected on Whitney Houston’s final appearance on her talk show. Oprah claimed Whitney had “gone back on drugs” and referenced a moment where she said the singer “fell off of the stage,” adding that she discouraged audience members from sharing images out of concern for Whitney’s public image. Those comments quickly sparked pushback from Whitney Houston’s estate, which disputed the implication that drugs played a role in the fall. The estate maintains that Whitney slips during a soundcheck in a darkened area and is “absolutely not high,” urging that people don’t tie her personal struggles to every professional moment.

Mo’Nique also pointed out what she sees as a double standard, referencing Oprah’s own onstage fall in 2020 where she publicly attributed the incident to wearing the “wrong shoes.” While used as a comparison, Mo’Nique argued that living individuals are able to explain their experiences in real time, unlike Whitney, who can no longer respond for herself.

Wait… Don’t They Already Have Beef?

The conversation also ties into Mo’Nique’s long-standing tensions with Oprah, Tyler Perry, and Lee Daniels, dating back to the fallout from ‘Precious.’ Mo’Nique says Hollywood blackballs her after she speaks out about industry treatment following her Academy Award-winning role. She also calls out Oprah over a past episode involving her estranged family, saying she gets misled about who appears on camera and later feels blindsided by how the segment unfolds.

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Former costars Jane Seymour and Joe Lando’s onscreen love affair on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman carried over to real life — but their offscreen romance didn’t last long.

The pair chatted to Entertainment Tonight about their reunion on AcornTV’s Harry Wild in a TikTok video posted on Friday, June 26, with Seymour, 75, laughing while insisting that it was Lando’s idea for them to “just be friends.”

“It was my fault,” Lando, 64, confessed, with Seymour adding. “I think it was your choice. I was a little sad. But then I also did the math and I realized that you had planned to have a life that didn’t include suddenly having two other children.”

At the time, Seymour had already shared two children — daughter Katherine, 44, and son Sean, 40 — with her third husband, Dylan Flynn. (She later welcomed twin sons, John and Kristopher, 30, with her fourth husband, James Keach. Seymour and Keach split in 2015.)

Lando’s rugged outdoorsman Byron Sully was the most popular love interest for Seymour’s title character, Dr. Michaela Quinn, during the CBS drama’s six-season run from 1993 to 1998.

“I think, actually, the fact that we did not end up having a relationship saved our relationship,” Seymour told her costar. “The best part of our relationship, we’ve kept and grown up, which is that we really, genuinely adore each other.”

Seymour added, “[Joe] has a fabulous wife and I have a pretty good man in my life!”

Lando has been married to Kirsten Barlow for 29 years and they share four children while Seymour announced her engagement to musician John Zambetti earlier this month.

In 2019, Seymour was less light-hearted about her split from Lando, recalling that it was “difficult” and “tough” to work with him after they broke up.

“We didn’t actually talk to each other, other than in dialogue or making out for about six or seven years,” Seymour exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “We, obviously, clearly loved one another and realized we couldn’t be actually in real-life together. I think we just played it [off] as Michaela and Sully.”

The two have since mended fences and are even working together again on Harry Wild, in which Seymour plays a retired literary professor who solves mysteries in her spare time. (Lando joined Harry Wild in season 5 as pathologist Pierce Kennedy.)

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“The fans love seeing the two of us do almost anything together, but they wrote this for him,” Seymour told Us earlier this month.

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She added, “I’m so grateful Joe and I have found some material we can do together right now. A new generation of young people are watching Harry Wild that are now going, ‘Wait a minute, what is that Dr. Quinn thing?’ Then they [watch and discover] Dr. Quinn is so current. We’re talking about racism, we’re talking about different cultures, religions, we’re talking about choices in medicine … and on and on and on.”

Harry Wild season 5 airs on AcornTV.

Mia Thornton is pushing back against accusations that she Photoshopped her face onto influencer Sophie O’Neill’s body in a now-deleted Instagram post.

“Two seasons off Potomac… Y’all still talking about me. I’m busy adding 000’s to my bottom line with AI. We are not the same. 💋 #therealdeal #bornentertainer,” the former Real Housewives of Potomac star, 41, captioned her latest upload on Thursday, June 25, including a series of new pics before responding to a social media user calling her out about the rumored editing faux pas.

“Mia do you, but please don’t steal that ladies body anymore mmmkay 🤭🙌🏽,” the commenter wrote, to which Thornton replied, “She cute tho. And we got her her 20 seconds of fame. So mission accomplished. Y’all did your big one!”

Thornton spoke out amid online comparisons to a since-scrubbed image of her wearing a fitted white dress with a deep neckline and holding a matching handbag while striking a seemingly identical pose to a September 2025 photo previously shared by O’Neill — who also entered the chat.

“@mrsmiathornton — super imposing yourself onto my picture. The world is a very scary place these days — this is just sad,” the social media personality wrote. “Please can you remove the picture of ME with your head on it. Thanks.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Thornton for comment.

Amid the backlash online, Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge hopped on a new trend — which saw other social media users editing their faces onto the white dress photo.

Judge, 58, captioned her photo, “Completely untouched. Definitely not AI. 😌”

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According to Daily Mail, Thornton also seemingly squashed the editing rumors by posting a separate image in the same outfit from a different setting, this time showing herself seated in a restaurant booth.

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“Never needed clout,” she captioned the photo. “My name carries enough weight on its own.”

The Bravolebrity also wrote, “Let me guess, what’s her name has a photo sitting down inside the restaurant too.”

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Now that Supergirl is out in theaters it’s the best time to sit back and re-watch last year’s rebirth of the DC Universe, Superman. Directed and written by James Gunn, the bright, colorful film was the complete opposite of Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel over a decade earlier. Now that’s it free of HBO Max and available to stream on Amazon Prime, more people will have the chance to experience Gunn’s vision for the DC Universe. 

Superman Sets Up DC’s Rebirth

Superman packs a lot into its 129 minute runtime, including introducing fans to the staff of the Daily Planet, the Justice Gang, LuthorCorp, the Fortress of Solitude, and for the first time in live action, Krypto the Superdog. It’s a lot of work (re)establishing an entire cinematic universe with one film, but Gunn pulls it off. A calm, overly polite Superman (Daivd Corenswet) vs. an increasingly manic Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) is the dynamic we needed to see between the two classic archenemies. 

It’s the supporting cast around Superman that steals the show. Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner is the annoying co-worker you want to punch in the face but can’t deny he gets the job done, while Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl is the diminutive brawler and thankfully, there’s zero attempt at explaining her backstory. Edi Gathegi, as Mr. Terrific, finally receiving his second chance as a superhero after X-Men: First Class killed off Darwin in the dumbest way possible, was the film’s breakout star. 

DC Scored A Win Over Marvel

Superman may have failed to reach a billion dollars at the box office but it manage to outgross every Marvel release of 2025: Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and Fantastic Four: First Steps. With a $600 million worldwide gross, it was good enough for the number 10 spot for 2025, which isn’t bad, but for superhero movies, it feels like if they don’t break a billion, they are considered a failure. Removed from box office drama and taken on its own now that its onto a new streaming platform makes it easier to appreciate Gunn’s vision for what it is, and not what fans were expecting. 

No one could have predicted that Corenswet would fit so easily into the boots of the legendary Christopher Reeve, or that his chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane would be electric. The problem now, is that with the follow up film, Supergirl, currently showing in theaters that there’s expectations for Gunn’s DC Universe. Early reviews for the adventure of Superman’s cousin, played by Milly Alcock, haven’t been great so far, but Warner Bros is invested in Gunn and looking at not only box office numbers, but merchandising, and, as Superman’s move to Amazon makes clear, licensing. 

It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s Amazon Prime!

A bright, colorful, optimistic Superman sticks out in the current superhero landscape that’s becoming increasingly dour as the years go on and the initial audience that made the films a hit moves on to other things. When you sit back and fire up Superman on Amazon Prime don’t worry about the future of superhero movies, James Gunn’s plans for the future, or anything else for that matter. Relax and enjoy Corenswet, Brosnahan, and Hoult as the closest we’ve ever come to Reeve, Kidder, and Hackman since the 70s. Superman is a timeless character, and a year after its release, Superman is going to begin aging like a fine wine.

Following two successful Princess Diaries films, devoted fans have been clamoring for more — but does the tiara still fit?

“There is a script for the third movie. There is a script,” Anne Hathaway, who played Princess Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 flick, revealed during a January 2019 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it. We all really want it to happen.”

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Late director Garry Marshall previously adapted Meg Cabot’s bestselling Princess Diaries novels for the big screen. In the first film, Hathaway’s Mia is an ordinary — albeit unpopular — teenager who discovers she’s the princess of a small European country and meets her estranged grandmother (Andrews) for the first time. A sequel, called The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, premiered in 2004.

Hathaway announced in October 2024 that she’s reprising her role in a third movie — which Disney has greenlit — and hopes to begin filming in 2025.

Scroll below for The Princess Diaries cast’s honest quotes about reuniting on screen, before and after the project was confirmed:

Mila Kunis can’t stop gushing about her marriage to Ashton Kutcher and why it works. 

The prominent movie actress opened up about the deep comfort she experiences within her high-profile celebrity marriage, crediting their long-standing personal history as the reason behind their strong connection.

The two met in 1998, on the set of “That ‘70s Show,” but didn’t start dating until 2015. They now have two children together. 

Kunis recently shared that her marital relationship functions smoothly because she and her husband have shared a bond since their youth. The couple originally crossed paths during the late 1990s on the set of “That ‘70s Show,” and at that time, she was just 14, and he was 19. 

Appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the movie star explained that navigating multiple personal transitions over the years allowed them to witness every version of each other. 

By the time Kunis and Kutcher initiated a romantic relationship when she reached her late twenties, they had already observed each other’s finest and most challenging moments, leaving absolutely no room for unexpected secrets.

This deep familiarity established a remarkably transparent environment where neither individual needed to conceal past experiences or put on a false persona.

“But he knew me through all of them, and I knew him through all of it, through like the good, the bad, the ugly, you know, and vice versa,” she said.

The entertainer emphasized that their entire partnership rests on a firm baseline of deep admiration because they essentially grew up alongside one another.

Knowing that they have successfully adapted to life’s shifts since adolescence gives her confidence that they will continue to grow together because there’s a certain level of “ease” to it. 

Mila Kunis Previously Raved About Her Husband’s Thoughtfulness

This isn’t the first time Kunis has given the public a peek into her marriage to Kutcher. In late September last year, the actress highlighted how her husband demonstrates his deep affection by fully supporting her unique personal interests, even when they differ significantly from his own. 

While attending the Toronto International Film Festival, she recalled a pleasant morning surprise when her spouse initiated an unexpected video call with the cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”  

The Blast noted that even though Kunis was barely awake at the time, the incredibly thoughtful gesture completely thrilled her. She explained that this total acceptance of her true personality is exactly what allows their partnership to thrive.

The Couple’s Marriage Was Rocked By The Danny Masterson Scandal

Kunis and Kutcher’s bond seemed to carry them through the good and difficult times, including when they faced heavy backlash due to their association with Danny Masterson, who was convicted of rape. 

The long-term partners faced reputational damage and backlash after publicly offering statements of support for the former television co-star during the major criminal trial.

When the public became aware of their letters of support, the couple faced instant condemnation from fans and observers alike. This forced them to issue a formal video apology to clarify their intentions, per The Blast. 

To preserve their mental well-being and protect their household during the massive public fallout, the pair intentionally withdrew from the entertainment scene. Insiders noted that their time away allowed them to further strengthen their bond as partners.

The Couple’s Golden Globe Red Carpet Appearance Resulted In More Backlash From The Public

Kunis and Kutcher’s bond as a couple was further threatened when they made an appearance on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet in January. Despite their outward smiles and mutual adoration on the carpet, the public response online remained decidedly cold. 

Digital spectators immediately took to social media to voice their disapproval, making it explicitly clear that previous controversial behaviors had not been forgotten. The Blast reported that one fan wrote, “I thought they were being excommunicated for being rape apologists,” while another noted that they “aren’t royalty anymore.” 

Commenters openly questioned their presence at the major ceremony, noting that public forgiveness had certainly not been granted.

Mila Kunis’ Closeness With A Former Close Star Reportedly Caused Tension In Her Marriage

In addition to facing backlash from the public over their past grievances, the high-profile couple was also reportedly navigating some friction within their marriage. Recent media reports suggest that Kunis has maintained an incredibly close and playfully affectionate relationship with a former male co-star, Josh O’Connor.  

Sources close to the situation claim that the two performers established an undeniable connection while working together on “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” per The Blast.  

While their interactions appeared entirely platonic, Kutcher reportedly felt somewhat uncomfortable with their persistent familiarity, which is said to be “testing” his patience.

Hogwarts Legacy is a role-playing game released for PC and consoles in 2023. The game is based on the universe established in the wildly popular Harry Potter novels, which became a multi-billion-dollar movie series and a massive cultural phenomenon. It’s also due to become an HBO series at the end of this year. Many know the story already: an orphaned boy is whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn how to use magic. That’s the really short version of it, anyway. However, the game isn’t based on any direct writings, but is rather a wholly original story set in the same world, just at a very different time.

The game received excellent reviews, especially from the fans. There are so many hidden references and Easter eggs that show just how much genuine love was poured into the project. The game can easily consume dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of your time with how much there is to see and do, and it allows players to explore their favourite wizarding school in a way that no other video game adaptation has allowed them to. Beyond being an enjoyable experience, the game also patched a massive hole in the original franchise, one that was sorely in need of mending.

What is ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ about?

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Hogwarts Legacy lets players control a custom character, a new student beginning their fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the early sequences of the game, players will customize their name and looks, be sorted into their house, and will even receive their very own wand, courtesy of Ollivander’s wand shop. The game is set in the Victorian Era, roughly a century before the main events of Harry Potter. Throughout the narrative, players attend classes, make friends, enroll in clubs, learn spells, and try to save the world from a new rising threat. The goblin Ranrok is leading a vicious rebellion against wizardkind, and it’s up to you to stop him and his nefarious allies.

Being an RPG, the game has loads of side quests tacked onto it, as well. Many of these involve learning the Dark Arts, delving into forgotten tombs, protecting magical wildlife from poachers, brewing potions, and creating a personal space via the Room of Requirement. The story isn’t only set in Hogwarts; rather, it is set throughout the entire Hogsmeade valley, including the town of Hogsmeade, and various other small hamlets and landmarks in the region. Some people didn’t like how the game felt a bit sparse and unpopulated with how huge the map was, but on the other hand, many fans appreciated how it encouraged exploration and discovery, and how there’s never a shortage of things to do. The vastness of its map is just one example of how the game improved on the setting of the original books and films, and how it only bettered the overall brand.

The Harry Potter Franchise Previously Felt Too Contained, Despite Extensive Lore

The main problem with Harry Potter is that everything felt much smaller-scale than it should have; simply, the worldbuilding is not that great. For one, the books and movies feature a conflict called the Second Wizarding War, which is too broad a statement that implies there had never been wizarding wars in the world before, even though the lore details magical individuals existing for thousands of years. It also seems to imply a larger, more global conflict, when the reality is that it was almost entirely confined to the UK and Ireland. The books frequently reference other places and feature international monsters and beasts, but don’t physically take the reader to any of these settings. The lore also talks about legendary figures like Merlin or the dark wizard Ekrizdis, yet only in passing mentions. Lastly, it details extensive family lines from respected magical clans, including the Blacks, yet few of these people actually make an appearance.

Later on, the saga does introduce other magical schools like Durmstrang of Northern and Eastern Europe and Beauxbatons of Western and Central Europe, but these places never make a physical appearance. The Fantastic Beasts movies go to New York City and reference the North American magic school, Ilvermorny, which does help the world feel broader. Still, this Wizarding World feels much smaller than it should, almost like New York and the UK are two completely separate universes. There is very little overlap between them, save for maybe a couple of characters and references. The Fantastic Beasts movies also added to the universe’s backstory, being set in the roaring ’20s, but much of the world that isn’t mentioned, to the point that it almost feels nonexistent. The books also have a habit of mentioning a lot of magical creatures without actually showing them, something Fantastic Beasts tried to fix, with decidedly uneven results.

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Makes the Wizarding World Live Up to Its Name

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Hogwarts Legacy makes the Wizarding World feel expansive for the first time in the franchise. There aren’t just British students in Hogwarts, but exchange students, too. For example, one of the primary allies is Natsai Onai, a student who previously attended Ouagadou, the African wizarding academy in Uganda. Natsai, or “Natty” as players come to know her, talks a bit about life at Ouagadou, where students don’t use traditional wands, but rather their hands or bodies to conjure magic. There are also students and professors from South and East Asia, making Hogwarts feel like it’s actually connected to the broader Wizarding World.

The game also enriches the world’s history and lore. Through a series of flashbacks and vision sequences, players see how Hogwarts used to be and speak to some of its previous professors, some of them dating back to the Middle Ages. There are also hundreds of collectible book pages to find, many of them detailing the history of the items and landmarks within the castle and the valley. These fill a gap in Hogwarts’ history, which, save for its original founders, is almost entirely unknown. Now, players can at least get an idea of what the school used to be like and who used to run the place after the founders.

Moreover, many of the characters are actually ancestors or distant relations of memorable characters from the novels and movies. The headmaster of the castle is Phineas Nigellus Black, a distant relation of Sirius Black. Phineas is actually glimpsed in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as a painting in Dumbledore’s office. He doesn’t speak, so it’s great that this game allowed players to see what kind of headmaster Phineaa actually was. Aside from Professor Black, Hogwarts’ headmistress is the red-headed and good-natured Matilda Weasley, an ancestor of the modern Weasley family that many know from the books and films.

There’s also Ominis Gaunt, a surprisingly well-intentioned Slytherin student who many will recognize as the ancestor of Lord Voldemort himself. Ominis even talks about his family history and how he is directly related to an original co-founder of Hogwarts, Salazar Slytherin. The presence of all these characters only deepens the lore, making family history more coherent and interesting. The game also added to what Fantastic Beasts started by including a ton of magical wildlife, so players can see how they interact with the world and how they behave, making the universe feel vibrant and alive.

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Makes What the Books and Movies Couldn’t

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At the end of the day, Hogwarts Legacy contributes so much to the Wizarding World in many ways. From its lore to its connections to its wildlife, the game makes the established universe much, much deeper and more compelling. Finally, it feels like a proper universe, with a deep, rich history, with wide-reaching influence, and with actual life populating it, all hidden away from the non-magic folk.

More importantly, it finally fulfils the Wizarding World’s potential. Hogwarts Legacy isn’t just a fun game; it feels like a unique story rather than just an extension of an already existing one. It makes the player feel like the Wizarding World is just that, and that the main sequence of Harry Potter is just a small part of it. This detail goes a long way in making both the main series and this stellar RPG feel that much more engrossing. Especially now, with a somewhat unnecessary remake coming, it’s easy to see Hogwarts Legacy as the path forward for the Potter saga.