There’s a case to be made for Paul Feig‘s The Housemaid being the biggest box-office surprise of 2025. Released just before Christmas as an alternative to Avatar: Fire and Ash (which, notably, underperformed relative to expectations), the erotic psychological thriller proved to be a monumental sleeper hit, grossing just shy of $400 million against a $35 million budget.

Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar star in the picture based on Freida McFadden‘s book about a pretty young ex-con who takes a job as a live-in house cleaner for a yuppie New York family harboring wild, dark secrets. Now available on digital platforms as well as a Blu-ray packed with bonus features including two commentary tracks and deleted scenes, The Housemaid is fairly ridiculous, especially in its final act, but it’s propped up by its impossibly attractive leading cast and a ripper of a performance from Seyfried. Its runaway, attention-grabbing success makes one wonder if, perhaps, the steamy thriller subgenre might be making a comeback. The following erotic thrillers, aimed squarely at adult audiences, are likely to appeal to you if you’re among those who’ve made The Housemaid such an astonishing financial success.

‘Wild Things’ (1998)

Director John McNaughton has received critical praise and controversy in about equal measure throughout his career, originally and most famously regarding his 1986 chiller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, a groundbreaking picture about what kinds of minds and social connections could be behind murder. It’s a brilliant, disturbing look at a topic that’s usually dumbed down and glossy in fiction. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was in a much-publicized push-pull with the MPAA before eventually getting released in multiple cuts.

Wild Things is similarly infamous, one of the most sexually explicit proper Hollywood movies of its era. Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell and Denise Richards are all terrific in a darkly funny noir thriller about an uncomfortably hot Florida guidance counselor who’s accused of rape by two of his students, one who lives in a trailer park and one of whom is local yuppie royalty. Nothing is as it seems, and where The Housemaid hinges on one major plot twist, Wild Things is defined by too many to count. Bill Murray is hilarious here as a skeezy lawyer who’s never without his prop neck brace. This subject matter, especially involving high school students, is undeniably edgy even by today’s standards—on paper, it may seem outright tasteless—but Wild Things is a shrewd, character-focused balancing act that’s designed purely to surprise and entertain, succeeding handsomely.

‘Cruel Intentions’ (1999)

The classic French novel Dangerous Liaisons has served as the basis for many memorable adaptations (most recently, an international series on HBO Max mere months ago), but the most ubiquitous throughout pop culture at this point is likely this teen romance starring a who’s who of young Hollywood at the dawn of the new millennium. Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair headline a drama about horny, bored rich New York teens who plan seductions and conquests to entertain themselves.

Cruel Intentions is darkly comedic navel-gazing, but it works surprisingly well thanks to excellent performances all around, and an unusual, appealing mixture of cynicism and earnestness that can’t be bottled. This bona fide cult classic has received numerous direct-to-video sequels and a TV reboot. All of these failed miserably to capture the alchemy that’s made Cruel Intentions endure, so it’s best if the follow-ups stop. Just stop.

‘Color of Night’ (1994)

I’m about to recommend a terrible movie to you. The erotic thriller subgenre reached its absolute zenith in popularity and exposure in the early ’90s, and many of these movies were terrible. Psycho slasher Color of Night is terrible in a way that’s fascinating, a trainwreck that’s come to be embraced by audiences. Bruce Willis stars as a psychologist, traumatized following a client’s suicide, who starts attending a group therapy where bodies begin piling up.

Color of Night received a lot of controversy, and an NC-17 rating, due to extensive nude scenes between Willis and co-star Jane March. It’s a riotously inaccurate depiction of mental health struggles and treatment, and the big twist is so obvious it’s quite literally in front of your eyes the entire running time. Roger Ebert summed it up pretty perfectly in saying the film approaches badness from so many directions that one really must admire its imagination.” There’s never a dull moment. It’s like Agatha Christie by way of softcore, shot like an Italian giallo. It’s an experience.

‘Eyes Wide Shut’ (1999)

Eyes Wide Shut and The Housemaid are alike in some ways, and couldn’t be more different in others. They’re both high-profile, uncommonly sex-driven studio films featuring A-list cast members. But where The Housemaid is content to be pulpy, frothy and ultimately rather mindless fun, Eyes Wide Shut is the magnum opus of a master, and designed to stay in your head forever.

With a production period of around 400 days, Eyes Wide Shut still holds the record for longest film shoot in history. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in Stanley Kubrick‘s final film, about a rich New York doctor struggling in marriage who goes down a rabbit hole of elitist depravity one Christmas season night. Eyes Wide shut is so slow-paced that many are likely to dismiss it as boring, but it’s an extraordinary, oddly terrifying slow-burn that’s more relevant than ever now that society at large has been made aware of just how abhorrent the sex practices of the hyper-rich can be in reality.

‘Dressed to Kill’ (1980)

An overt student of Hitchcock and a New Hollywood innovator in his own right, Brian De Palma is one of the undisputed masters of the erotic thriller genre. Though other films like Body Double and Femme Fatale are definitely worth checking out as well, the De Palma film that’s most in line with The Housemaid is 1980’s Dressed to Kill, a slasher mystery with wall-to-wall Hitchcock references, most notably Psycho with plenty of Vertigo accents.

Angie Dickinson stars as a bored and sexually frustrated housewife who vents about her displeasure to a psychotherapist played by Michael Caine. Nancy Allen co-stars as a call girl who’s the prime suspect in a murder she didn’t commit. Dressed to Kill is visually arresting in the way that the best Brian De Palma outfits are, with a beautiful Pino Donaggio score that evokes Bernard Herrmann. It’s politically incorrect or whatever by today’s standards, but in a fun way. This isn’t a De Palma masterpiece like Carrie, Scarface, or The Untouchables, but it’s a twisted pleasure that holds up nearly half a century later.

‘The Housemaid’ is now available on digital platforms, and hits Blu-ray March 17.

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December 19, 2025

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In early March, Vladimir was released on Netflix, and since then, this eight-episode dark comedy-drama has become one of the streamer’s most talked-about word-of-mouth hits. This series features brilliant performances by Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall as it weaves together themes of campus satire, psychological drama, and unreliable narration into something both unsettling yet oddly amusing.

Vladimir was adapted by Julia May Jonas from her own novel. This series is less a traditional romance than it is an exploration of the many facets of obsession, the exercise and limitations of power, and the bizarre locations and scenarios where creativity can flourish. What begins as a scandal-ridden campus drama slowly morphs into a twisted character study about fantasy versus reality — and by the time the final episode arrives, the story reveals a darkly comic twist that reframes everything that came before.

‘Vladimir’ Turns Academic Scandal Into a Darkly Funny Obsession

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At the center of Vladimir is an unnamed literature professor, played with biting wit by Weisz. She’s tenured, respected, and used to commanding a certain level of attention — until her life begins unraveling almost all at once. As the scandal unfolds across campus involving the protagonist’s husband (John Slattery) and multiple past students accusing him of inappropriate relations, the protagonist struggles to keep her professional and personal lives from becoming out of control. Then Vladimir (Woodall) arrives.

Woodall plays the charming young novelist newly hired by the English department, and his presence disrupts the protagonist’s carefully constructed world almost immediately. Their flirtation begins innocently enough — a conversation about literature, a shared drink — but it soon spirals into something far more complicated. Much of the series unfolds inside the protagonist’s head as she narrates directly to the audience, confessing fantasies about Vladimir while attempting to rationalize her husband’s behavior and her own growing obsession.

This type of setup allows the show to blend sharp satire and awkward humor, which allows the show to create a context that highlights the sometimes-challenging faculty issues, the often unclear moral boundaries that exist between faculty members and students, as well as the fact that many of the characters act in ways that have many moral implications. The actors and characters use their respective skill sets to gain greater authority by exploiting the fragile power dynamics within academia.

Rachel Weisz Delivers One of the Year’s Most Compelling Performances

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Much of Vladimir works because of Weisz’s performance. She plays the protagonist as both sharply intelligent and quietly unraveling, a woman who believes she understands the world — only to discover that the rules have changed around her.

Generational conflict is an important theme in the series as well, with the older professors rationalizing things for the sake of younger students and the protagonist hearing how things were done in the past compared to the present day. Thus, as expectations within academia have changed, she experiences increasing tension with her previous beliefs.

At the same time, the story never pretends its characters are particularly heroic. In fact, Vladimir seems almost determined to show how self-interested everyone can be. Affairs, academic rivalries, professional jealousy, and quiet manipulations all collide in ways that leave nearly every character morally compromised. That’s part of the appeal, though. Rather than offering easy answers, the series revels in ambiguity — both in its characters and in the events unfolding.

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The ‘Vladimir’ Finale’s Twist Reveals the Story Was Never What It Seemed

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From the very first episode, Vladimir hints that something strange is coming. The opening scene shows Vladimir tied to a chair in a remote cabin, confused and barely conscious, before the story rewinds weeks to explain how everything led to that moment. By the time the finale circles back to the cabin, the truth is even more unsettling than viewers might expect.

The protagonist, Weisz’s character, drugs Vladimir and restrains him under the guise of a strange sexual misunderstanding, after convincing him that the two men in their orbit — Vladimir and John — have betrayed each other. Afterward, the relationships between characters fall apart, illustrating that most of what has taken place stems from the protagonist’s desire for power and to provide inspiration. Then the final darkly funny revelation occurs: all of this will eventually be part of the novel that she is trying very hard to write.

After finally fulfilling her fantasy with Vladimir — and the experience turns out to be much less than she had expected — the protagonist learns that the true reward was not in having a romantic experience but rather a creative one. The obsession that had almost caused her to destroy herself in her personal life was actually the catalyst that would bring her creativity back.

The series ends with another moment of unease. A fire breaks out at the cabin; rather than rushing to rescue the men who are trapped, she rushes to save her manuscript. Nobody actually knows whether they survive, leaving the audience to determine how much of the finale is truth and how much is just another part of the larger story. This was a bold way to end things and a perfect way to show what Vladimir was about all along: the ambiguity of the relationship between reality, fantasy, and the stories we tell ourselves.

By the time the credits roll, the show reveals itself as both a biting satire of academic culture and a sly commentary on writers who mine their own lives — and the lives of others — for inspiration. And in that sense, the most shocking twist of all might be how unapologetically the protagonist chooses herself over everything else.

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Hollywood’s A-listers always bring the heat to the Academy Awards.

While winning a gold statue is the main goal at the Oscars, stars are also set on slaying the red carpet. Although some have played it safe, other celebs show up to the Oscars in the sexiest, most skin-baring dresses, suits and gowns the fashion world has to offer.

For starters, Angelina Jolie commanded attention in her black strapless Atelier Versace gown at the 2012 show. The strapless getup was the talk of the night, and to add even more drama to the ensemble, she wore a bright red lip and stilettos.

Then in 2026, Zoe Saldaña gave fans a glimpse of her figure in a fitted black Saint Laurent dress finished with a see-through lace bodice.

Without further ado, look through the all-time sexiest Oscars red carpet fashion moments from years past:

When it comes to guys like Stephen King, film and TV adaptations are a dime a dozen. It might be hard to believe, but for every novel or short story that the king of horror has churned out, a ridiculous number of screen iterations have followed in their wake. This is for good reason, too. King basically prints money. There are the groundbreaking It adaptations (from the films to the latest Welcome to Derry series), several Carrie movies, a few Shining-related projects (some better than others), and the endlessly resurrected Pet Sematary franchise. Still, many corners haven’t quite gotten their due.

Some have gotten close with projects like The Stand or the Dark Tower series, only to end up with a few TV miniseries or atrocious big-screen adaptations. Those properties at least have the excuse of maybe being too big for their britches. You know what story doesn’t have any excuse? Salem’s Lot. Tobe Hooper‘s 1979 two-part TV movie is the best of the bunch. It’s perfectly charming for what it is, but it doesn’t quite tap into the chilling nature of King’s sophomore novel. Meanwhile, after years of development, King fans were stoked for the long-awaited Salem’s Lot adaptation in 2024. But the long-delayed adaptation for HBO Max didn’t exactly land the way many hoped. Director Gary Dauberman‘s take on King’s vampire classic received poor reviews and a rough 42% Rotten Tomatoes score, leaving fans once again wishing for a definitive screen version of the novel.

But weirdly enough, the closest that anyone has come to achieving that true Salem’s Lot level of scares would have to be 2021’s Chapelwaite. While it’s not exactly Salem’s Lot proper, it is based on a short story prequel titled “Jerusalem’s Lot,” included in the author’s short story collection, Night Shift. Chapelwaite might not sound like the Salem’s Lot screen fix that you’re looking for, but its Gothic, 19th-century setting, slow-burn dread, and fantastic Adrien Brody performance at the center make this one of the most underrated King adaptations to date.

‘Chapelwaite’ Is the Better, More Underrated ‘Salem’s Lot’ Prequel

It’s more than likely that you’re unfamiliar with the little-seen 2021 miniseries Chapelwaite. Don’t feel bad — many are. This show premiered in August 2021 on Epix and aired all 10 episodes leading up to Halloween, only to quietly and quickly fade into obscurity. It’s an unfortunate fate, considering the series clearly could have continued for more than its sole season.

But what is Chapelwaite actually about? It’s not Salem’s Lot proper, so what exactly is this series? Well, first off, it takes place over 100 years before its better-known counterpart. The series follows Charles Boone (Brody), who moves home after the death of his wife, and moves with his family to their small hometown in Maine. Unbeknownst to them, this is where vampires (and more — featuring worm babies?!) lurk. So yeah, it’s Salem’s Lot but with a 19th-century Gothic horror flair. There’s not much about Chapelwaite that feels wholly hallmark “King.” You don’t get that classic 20th-century Americana, kids on bikes, or the seedy side of our everyday life. This is like diving into a Dracula series; it just happens to take place in North America and, more specifically, the same world as Lot.

In short, Chapelwaite rocks. It’s full of fantastic performances, whether in the form of a criminally underrated Brody role or supporting figures like Emily Hampshire and Julian Richings. You can’t overlook its atmosphere either. This series is the spooky fix that old-school horror fans everywhere are looking for. Every frame is coated in fog, everybody and everything is covered in dirt and grime, and the sun is hardly anywhere to be found. And hey, for more bloodthirsty horror fans, there’s a hefty dose of gore to be found here and there. This old school Lot has something for everyone!

‘Chapelwaite’ Is Based on Stephen King’s Prequel Story “Jerusalem’s Lot”

For most, Chapelwaite will sound like a random addition to Stephen King’s world, but it’s pulled straight from the man himself. This series is based on a short story titled “Jerusalem’s Lot” from his 1978 collection, Night Shift. In it, King throws on his best Bram Stoker Halloween costume and takes on a full Dracula-esque framework. Like Chapelwaite, Jerusalem’s Lot tells the story of Charles Boone, but instead of telling it in a conventional narrative, the story is told through journal entries and letters.

It also shows a different side to King’s vampire universe. Like its 2021 television counterpart, Jerusalem’s Lot takes time to creep readers out almost exclusively with atmosphere. King is often noted by his critics as an author who aims for cheap scares and shocking gore. Real fans know this man is a much more multifaceted author than these haters give him credit for. He’s written some of the most famous dramas of his time, including Rita Hayworth, Shawshank Redemption, and The Body (you know, Stand By Me).

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There’s no doubt that he knows how to kill some suckers in some pretty gruesome ways, but King’s truest knack is for creating a killer vibe and writing incredibly memorable characters. Given that “Jerusalem’s Lot” is a short prequel to a pretty rich novel, Charles Boone doesn’t necessarily have to be the most memorable character in the world for the story to work. This thing is a treat for anyone and everyone looking for that old-school vampire horror vibe topped off with a little King flair.

Chapelwaite is now available to watch on MGM+ in the U.S.

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Barbra Streisand is reportedly considering quitting live performances.

The octogenarian took the stage at the 2026 Oscars as part of a special tribute to her longtime friend Robert Redford, who died in September at the age of 89.

However, the performance reportedly sparked a wave of criticism online, which is said to be behind Barbra Streisand’s alleged decision.

Barbra Streisand Knows Her Voice Isn’t What It Once Was

The 2026 Oscar Awards included a special segment dedicated to a tribute to Robert Redford, who passed away last year.

As part of the tribute, Streisand, who starred with the actor in “The Way We Were,” delivered a very personal speech and sang the iconic song associated with their 1973 film.

But to her surprise, the performance drew a wave of criticism from several netizens, many of whom claimed that her voice wasn’t what it used to be.

According to a source who spoke with Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, the narrative has now pushed Streisand to begin considering quitting live performances, even though she was not fazed by the criticism.

“Babs doesn’t care what people say about her,” one insider said, explaining the decision to the outlet. “She never has.”

“She watched the performance, listened to the recording, and she knows the voice isn’t what it once was,” the source says.

The Singer Feels She Has Nothing Left To Prove

Speaking further about Streisand, the source claimed that the EGOT winner refuses to be driven by the potential money she could make by continuing to perform with fading vocals, unlike many other aging stars.

“Barbra will never go out there just to collect a paycheck,” said the source. “She doesn’t need the money, and she has nothing left to prove.”

For the actress, she believes it would be best for people to remember how good she once was, rather than watch the legacy she has built fall apart as her singing voice declines with age.

“She would rather be remembered at her best,” continued the source. “Not compared to a version of herself from 50 years ago.”

While Streisand might still choose to release more music in the near future, her fans shouldn’t expect to see her on tour or in live performances where all of her frailties would be clearly exposed.

“You won’t see Barbra on tour again,” the source also noted. “For her, the performing chapter closed last night. It’s over.”

Barbra Streisand’s Voice During The Oscars Tribute To Robert Redford Was Criticized

Much of the criticism about Streisand’s performance for her late friend centered on her voice, with many worried that the legendary singer had lost her ability to sing.

“Cats in heat screaming late at night sound better than Barbra Streisand,” one netizen wrote on X.

“Barbra Streisand [is] starting to sound her age, oh no, we need the immortality potion STAT,” said a fan.

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“I’m crying aty moots hating that horrible a-s  Barbra Streisand tribute bit… it was a-s,” a third user noted.

One more person commented, “I thought it was shocking. Her mic was crap, and her voice sounded the same. So disappointing.”

Netizens Claim The Singer Made The Robert Redford Tribute ‘All About’ Herself

Some users also criticized the veteran star for allegedly making the tribute to Redford all about herself.

“Cannot believe Barbra Streisand just made a Robert Redford tribute all about … her,” one wrote.

Another individual commented, “Barbara Streisand is that friend at the funeral making everything about themselves lmaooo cause girl WHAT.”

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Despite the wave of criticism, the actress did receive some support from some loyal fans.

“Barbra Streisand’s tribute to Robert Redford literally brought me to tears. I did not expect her to break out into song, but when she did, it totally broke me,” an individual remarked.

What Barbra Streisand Said About Her Late Friend, Robert Redford

As part of Streisand’s tribute to Redford, she recalled their time on “The Way We Were,” the 1973 romantic drama that has since become a classic among movie lovers.

“After I read the first script of The Way We Were, I could only imagine one man in the role of Hubbell [Gardiner], and that was Robert Redford,” Streisand said, per the Rolling Stone. “But he turned it down because he said the character had no backbone; he doesn’t stand for anything. And he was right. So many drafts later, Bob finally agreed to do it,” she said.

Midway through the speech, she heaped praise on Redford, describing him as a “brilliant” and “subtle” actor with whom she had a “wonderful time” working on set.

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Streisand also touched on her late friend’s humanitarian activities, including his work to protect the press, the environment, and emerging entertainers.

She added, “He spoke up to defend freedom of the press, protect the environment, and encourage new voices at his Sundance Institute, and some of whom are up for Oscars tonight, which is so great. He was thoughtful and bold. I called him an ‘intellectual cowboy,’…And I miss him now more than ever.”

General Hospital two-week spoilers for March 16th through the 27th. We’ve got Ava Jerome (Maura West) warning somebody and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) completely stunned.

General Hospital Spoilers Monday, March 16th: Jordan’s Pregnancy Decision

Monday, March 16th, we got Stella Henry (Vernee Watson) asking Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) if she is considering terminating the pregnancy. So, this sounds like a confirmation, right? And I wonder if this is because she’s high-risk, if she doesn’t want any more kids, if the dad may not be Curtis.

Or if she doesn’t want to compete with Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr), if it’s all of the above. And also, did you guys notice at the manicure, the mani-pedi place on Friday, when did Portia’s baby bump go from zero to a lap full? They just skipped, you know, the whole second trimester.

Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) make a promise to each other on Monday. And Jason’s telling Sonny he’s on his way out of town with Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) and he’s going to eliminate that bastard. I’m assuming that is Cullum.

Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) goes over to Alexis Davis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) place to see Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos). He’s got a whole basket of goodies for her. And Cody is teasing her that he’s the doctor there to check on the patient. And Molly says Cody’s sweet. And she knows he’s trying to help, but he’s making things harder.

And he goes ahead and makes it even harder and takes Dante Falconeri’s (Dominic Zamprogna) advice and tells Molly how he feels. He’s falling for her. But of course, she’s really worried about telling Cody that she can’t have kids because of the endometriosis.

GH Spoilers: Laura’s Fed Up

Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) goes over to see Laura Spencer (Genie Francis), and this may be about Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). He’s a problem for both of them. And Laura tells somebody, presumably Tracy, that she cares less and less by the day. So politics might have lost their luster now that Sidwell basically owns her.

And Tracy’s also griping that she fell off her horse. Maybe she’s griping to Cody. Is she going to blame somebody? I don’t know. Portia is big mad likely because Jordan is pregnant and Portia may call Jordan out on her hypocrisy especially if she’s like oh you know Curtis doesn’t know.

Since you know Jordan ran to Curtis and blabbed that Portia was pregnant when Jordan suspected and didn’t even know. that was over what like an egg salad sandwich or some kind of salmon. It was something at the tea party. She didn’t even know it was true and went to tell him.

Meanwhile, Curtis is reassuring Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) on Monday, and he may be letting Trina know they’re going to be family, even though he and Portia are divorcing. Curtis is moving on with Jordan. There’s a new baby on the way. Lots happening. Still family.

General Hospital Spoilers Tuesday, March 17th: Portia May Tell Curtis About Jordan’s Pregnancy

Tuesday, March 17th, Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) gets questioned by Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). I don’t think he’s going to get very far with Cullum because Brennan is not his boss. Meanwhile, Carly Corinthos Spencer (Laura Wright) goes and warns Sonny. And this may be about Sidwell working with Cullum.

I’m curious to see if Jason happens to tell Sonny about Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart). I kind of don’t think he will. And I kind of don’t think Carly will either. Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) and Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) have a chat about their future.

They’re out to dinner. Looks like it’s a date. She’s looking a little unsure. I think Ric’s going to want more than she wants to give. Plus, Elizabeth is getting closer to Dante lately. Also, Portia makes a choice about something on Tuesday.

And I wonder if she’s going to go spill to Curtis that Jordan is pregnant. I mean, you know, she spilled plenty of Portia’s secrets, so I think it’d be karma if it went that way. Also, this week, Jordan has a talk with Curtis there at her place, and she’s looking super stressed out.

GH Spoilers Wednesday, March 18th: Lulu and Nathan’s First Official Date

Wednesday, March 18th, Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) and Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) are out on their official first date. Now that Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and Dante know, well, you know, Lulu and Nathan can go public and give it a real shot. I think they’re going to get a lot of side eye around town.

Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) gets romantic with Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Jason has a hard conversation with somebody. I’m pretty sure it’s Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn) because Jason needs to tell him that he’s leaving town and he can’t really tell him why. I mean, Danny’s a teenager, not a little kid still. But I don’t think Jason should be leaving his kid.

Elizabeth is put on the spot by someone. Maybe Ric on this reunion thing. Maybe somebody else. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) has cause for alarm and obviously Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) is trying to get Britt’s meds and there’s a lot of urgency to that. So, we’ll see how that goes.

Thursday, March 19th: Jason Jumps into Action on General Hospital

Then on Thursday, March 19th, Jason jumps into action. So, maybe it’s to protect Britt. You know, we’ll see if they run into danger on their way out of town. I think they’re going to make it out of town safely, but we’ll see. Also, Ava has a warning for Lucas.

That could be about Sidwell, but I don’t know. She seems to like him and is blind to his villain. Or maybe about his sister Carly. Lulu and Nathan are interrupted on their date. I mean, gosh, it could be Dante, Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner), or Mac Scorpio (John J. York) or Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson).

Anybody’s going to be shocked to see Lulu and Nathan out on a date, you know, making star eyes at each other. Tracy gets into an argument with Alexis. And it may be about who’s going to keep an eye on Danny while Jason’s gone.

but he already asked Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) to do it. And Marco takes a big risk and it looks like he’s going to make a move to get into that safe at Wyndemere and get Britt’s medication because Lucas wants him to.

GH Spoilers Friday, March 20th: Michael Gets Defensive

Friday, March 20th, we’re going to wrap up the week with Michael getting defensive. So, this may be about taking some heat from the ladies because Jason has given him responsibility for Danny instead of Tracy or Alexis or anybody else. It could have something to do with Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) and the kids, though.

Plus, Nathan gives Dante a warning and it may be about, you know, cop business or the Jane Doe baby case or even him and Lulu. You know, maybe he says the date went well. We’re going to, you know, keep seeing each other.

Alexis demands answers. And this could be about Jason leaving Danny and leaving town, or it could be about her really not wanting to take Scout Cain (Cosette Abinante) over to Drew Cain Quartermaine‘s (Cameron Mathison) place.

Britt is rattled. Also this week, sparks are flying again for Carly and Valentin. They’re in Carly’s kitchen, but I bet they’re going to make it back to the bedroom soon.

Week Two: March 23rd-27th General Hospital Spoilers

The week of March 23rd through the 27th, Jason’s offscreen, really soon. Steve Burton left on his sabbatical weeks ago and confirmed he is offscreen by the end of the month. Our source says he is abducted. Check back tomorrow for an exclusive leak on this.

Britt and Jason run into a problem and Valentin and Carly are getting closer and of course they’re going to continue plotting against Jack and now there’s other players in here with Cullum and Sidwell and all that.

And I do wonder if with all this intrigue Valentin and Carly may catch genuine feelings. I’m here for it. This is one of my favorite pairings of Carly’s if I’m being honest.

General Hospital: Lulu & Nathan Heat Up & Drew is Terrified

Michael looks out for Danny while Jason is gone and Marco may land in trouble. He took a huge risk betraying his father and Cullum to get the meds and he may be seen. You know, Pascal’s always creeping around. Lulu and Nathan are heating up on General Hospital.

I do hope they figure out what the deal is with him and those missing seven years before, you know, Lulu hits the sheets with him. Jordan is struggling with her secret and I do think she’s going to have to tell Curtis and after it’s out then Jordan is struggling with the fallout from that and what is next for her in this pregnancy.

Britt is absolutely terrified because things are going to go sideways and it’s not going to be a situation of Jason being able to protect her like they planned. Plus, Drew is desperate to escape Willow’s clutches. So, I wonder if he’s going to get through to somebody soon.

The good news is Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) actually still residually cares about the guy a little bit and he’s going to be around a lot. Sonny and DA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) have a hard time resisting the pull towards each other.

And Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) plays Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros). So, Valentin didn’t like it, but Charlotte wants to feed Nina some false info to throw Brennan off her dad’s trail.

QVC fashion designer Kim Gravel is reacting to a shopper who called into her show with an unforgettable testimonial.

“I loved it!” Gravel, 54, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, March 16, of the caller’s unconventional fashion confession. “That’s the fun of live TV. You never know what a caller is going to say. Moments like that are exactly why I love taking calls during shows. It reminds me that we’re all just women having a good time talking about clothes — and apparently tassels!”

Over the weekend, QVC shared a clip of a woman named Maryanne praising Gravel’s clothes.

“I wanted to tell you that I got that blouse with the tassels, and I used to wear the tassels on my pasties,” the caller said. “Do you know what pasties are? Well, I had tassels on my pasties.”

During the live — and unscripted — moment, QVC program host Mary DeAngelis quickly stepped out of the shot, likely to hide her full reaction.

As for Gravel, she kept the conversation going and praised the shopper for sharing her story.

“Maryanne, I just want to say this: You are my emotional support diva,” Gravel said. “You have just made my whole entire day. Mary’s walked off. She’s dead on the couch. Maryanne is my sister from another mister.”

DeAngelis, 50, added, “I’m having therapy with Maryanne right now.”

Gravel is one of QVC’s top fashion designers and was previously named the network’s vendor of the year. In addition to her fashion brand, Belle by Kim Gravel, she also has her Love Who You Are beauty line.

Her next project is a digital course titled Selling With Soul. Launching Tuesday, March 17, the eight-module digital course breaks down Gravel’s exact playbook behind generating over $1.4 billion in live sales.

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“Selling With Soul is built on the belief that live selling is a conversation, not a performance,” Gravel shared in a statement to Us. “When you focus on genuine connection and create a space where people feel valued, the audience responds and the business grows in an authentic, sustainable way.”

As for live phone calls, Gravel previously told Us that she has no idea what to expect when the program hosts welcome in a shopper during a show.

“Not only do I [not] know what to expect, but QVC doesn’t,” she told Us in May 2025. “It is truly, authentically the customer calling in. And you never know what they’re gonna say. They never tell you in your ear, ‘She’s gonna ask you about this.’ All you see on the screen is their name and where they’re from. That’s it.”

By Chris Snellgrove
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Starfleet Academy recently ended its first season with “Rubincon,” an episode (spoilers, space cadets!) which completed Caleb’s long-running story arc. He is finally reunited with his mother, and his mom has even made peace with Chancellor Ake, the one who put her in prison. This makes for a mostly crowdpleasing season capper that might (just might) prove popular enough to win over the show’s biggest haters.

It’s a solid episode, but as the credits rolled, I found myself letting out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. Based on how this first season ended, it looks like Starfleet Academy is going to finally stop copying the worst thing about Discovery, which has been arguably dragging the newest NuTrek show down from the beginning. Now that Caleb is no longer the focus, this new Star Trek show can stop focusing on a main character and focus on the entire ensemble cast.

The Michael Burnham Show

When Star Trek: Discovery first came out, it boldly went where no Star Trek show had gone before by focusing on a singular main character. Michael Burnham was the undisputed main character, and this controversial NuTrek show followed her fall and subsequent rise: she went from a brilliant Starfleet officer to a disgraced traitor to a decorated captain, all in the space of five seasons. While she ultimately proved to be a compelling character (a take admittedly as hot as the warp core), the endless focus on Burnham meant that we didn’t even learn the names of most of the bridge crew until Season 2.

Both Picard and Strange New Worlds proved to be a hard course correction, with these shows’ stories leaning extensively on a smaller ensemble cast. The same was true of Lower Decks, the gone-too-soon cartoon love letter to the Star Trek franchise. However, perhaps because it is a spinoff of Discovery, Starfleet Academy’s first season replicated the older show’s formula, albeit with a slight tweak.

Star Trek’s Latest Main Character

Caleb is, without a doubt, the main character of Starfleet Academy: the whole season revolves around his quest to find his jailbreak mother, and he has a shared history with both Captain Ake and Nus Braka, the show’s conniving supervillain. Caleb’s relationship with the bad guy gives him ongoing relevance to the plot, as does the fact that the ship’s captain acts as his surrogate mother. Fortunately, Starfleet Academy doesn’t focus on Caleb nearly as much as Discovery focused on Burnham, so there’s enough space to give the other cadets their share of the screen time.

Well, almost enough: one of the odder things about Starfleet Academy Season 1 is that Genesis is the only cadet who doesn’t get her own episode focusing primarily on her development. SAM, Darem, Tarima, and Jay-Den all get their own episodes, but the best the show can do for Genesis is to let her hum around an abandoned academy with Caleb. That episode (“Zo’Kheine”) mostly focuses on Darem and his people while Caleb stays home and tries to write a letter to a recovering Tamira. 

Here Comes (And Here Goes) Genesis

Genesis gets into a few shenanigans, but for her, this episode mostly sets up an arc that she’s not command material. The Season 1 finale “Rubincon” pays lip service to this arc by having Genesis briefly take command. But considering that all she does in the captain’s chair is say that she has to pee, it’s fair to say that this storyline never really pays off. 

Fortunately for Genesis and the other sadets, “Rubincon” also wraps up Caleb’s major storylines by having him reunite with his mother. She even makes her peace with the Federation, which means that Caleb can have his cake and eat it, too. He can stay enrolled at Starfleet Academy with his mother’s blessing and not be forced to choose between his biological family and his found family.

Trauma Boy, No More

It’s my hope that Starfleet Academy is done with focusing on a singular character. Again, Caleb is a very interesting character, and the show’s writers did a decent job of obsessing about him the way the Discovery writers obsessed about Michael. Nonetheless, the show already has more main characters than any show in Star Trek history, so making Caleb the de facto lead character meant even less of a focus on the ensemble cast.

Now, with any luck, Star Trek has evolved beyond the need to have a main character as surely as the Federation has evolved beyond the need for money. Of course, with my luck, the franchise will copy the Bridgerton formula and focus on a new main character each season. If that happens, maybe the writers can scratch the itch of their Caleb fascination by making him the 32nd-century equivalent of Lady Whistledown, who knows the tea (Earl Grey, hot) about everyone.

Young and the Restless two week spoilers for March 16th through the 27th. We’re going to talk about Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) getting kicked out and Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) smirking.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Monday, March 16th: Nikki Tells Traci That Victor Kidnapped Jack

Monday, March 16th, we’ve got Nikki over at the Abbott mansion telling Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) kidnapped Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). And Traci tells her that Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters), Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor), and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) got a lead and they are searching for him.

Now, Nikki says Victor confessed that Jack’s being held on a yacht in Lake Michigan and that there is a woman with him. So, Nikki’s worried that Victor is dangerous and is going to do something he can’t take back. Nikki and Traci also wonder if Victor planned for this woman to seduce Jack. Although Traci doubts that Victor would hurt Jack.

Nikki has to disagree with her because she knows better. Over on Lake Michigan, Billy, Diane, and Kyle get to the yacht, but it’s too late. Bad things have happened. Jack and Patty were drugged. He was drugged non-consensually. Her I know she seems to be drugged, but she may have taken the drug willingly. You know, plausible deniability and all that because she is nuts. So, Jack keeps telling Patty to stop, but she doesn’t. And as far as I’m concerned, she sexually assaults him.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Jack Can’t Believe What he’s Done

After they do the deed, Patty tells Jack it was amazing, but he is absolutely sickened about it. And of course, that’s when Diane burst in and sees Jack in bed with Patty. And Kyle and Billy are there, too, seeing him in flagrante. Patty is taunting Diane, who freaks out, and Jack tries to explain.

Diane’s raging about him sleeping with a psycho. Kyle and Billy escort Patty out of the room, and then Diane slaps Jack in the face. Billy calls Traci to say they found Jack safe and sound. At that point, all they know is that he was assaulted by Victor.

But I’m sure they’re going to find out soon he was assaulted by Patty as well. Also, 4 Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) are joining forces to stop Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). They’re heading to Vegas. And Chelsea Lawson Newman (Melissa Claire Egan) tells Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) she’s afraid Adam being in Vegas could take him back to a dark place, but Sharon thinks Adam can handle it.

And they think Nick will take care of him. Boy, are they wrong on that front. Sharon mentions Nick is in pain and about the drugs he’s taking. And Sharon also tells Chelsea she doesn’t think Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) is getting any better.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Adam Reassures Victor

Adam and Nick talk to Victor about their trip to Vegas chasing a lead on Matt and Adam reassures Victor he will be fine and he wants to help the family. So Nick is adamant that it has to be just him and Adam with no security detail going along. Victor agrees and Nick says they’re going to end Matt for good this time.

Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) is there and tells Nick and Adam she is heading to see Summer Newman (Allison Lanier), but Nick doesn’t like it and it should be up to him. That’s his daughter, you know, and if he says no, as he keeps telling Victoria no, it should be no. But of course, you know, she’s more of a mini Victor than either of his sons. So, she also tells her brothers that Victor kidnapped Jack. Meanwhile, Victor says no comment and he won’t discuss it. But Victoria says she agrees with her dad’s methods, which shocks both of her brothers. And Adam is worried and wants to know how far this is going to go. Nick tells Victor he thinks he’s just starting a war with the Abbotts for no reason. And he also tells Victoria to stop acting like their dad. Wiser words, right?

Adam goes to tell Chelsea goodbye as Nick goes to say goodbye to Sharon and he promises to get rid of Matt for good.

Victor Kicks Nikki Out of the House

So Nikki rolls up back in the house and she starts raging at Victor for lying to her. Then Nikki says, “By the way, Jack has been rescued. So you know, your little plan didn’t work.” So Victor’s kind of annoyed. He goes to verify it. Nikki tells him she thinks this serves Victor right. Nick hopes that Nikki’s not going to kill Victor while they’re gone, but she says she’s not going to go easy on him.

Victor comes back after confirming that Jack was indeed saved and he’s very annoyed. Nikki calls him hateful, says she’ll never forgive him, and Victor explodes and tells Nikki to get out, leave, throws her out of the house.

Tuesday, March 17th: Jack Becomes a Problem for Victor and Nikki’s Marriage

On Tuesday, March 17th, we’ve got Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) getting a warning from Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic). And it may be for Cane to keep his distance from Lily Winters (Christel Khalil). She’s back any day now.

And Jack becomes a problem for Victor and Nikki’s marriage. And I’m sure Jack is going to tell Nikki that Victor drugged him and that Patty raped him. I hope Jack calls the cops.

Back in Genoa City, Diane makes a big move. You know, we’ll see if she throws Jack out of the house or moves out herself. I’m also curious if she’s going to insist that Jack press charges on his rapist Patty and her enabler, Victor.

Wednesday, March 18th: Adam Goes Above and Beyond to Help Nick

On Wednesday, March 18th, Adam goes above and beyond to help Nick. So, we may get some scenes with Rizza, that lady that he knew. Since they’ve name dropped her so much, I’m guessing we’re going to see her. And, you know, we’ll see if him being back in Vegas and around people from his Spider card sharp days is going to have him turning dark again. But, honestly, I don’t think he’s the problem. I think it’s Nick turning dark that’s the problem. And if anything puts Adam at risk, you know, above and beyond Matt, it’s probably going to be his brother.

This week, Adam tells Nick that they will get Matt. And once they set it up and get him in their hands, then Adam says Nick can deal with Matt however he sees fit. I don’t think Adam cares if Nick gives the guy a dirt nap.

This week at Crimson Lights, Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) is looking happy while talking to Noah Newman (Lucas Adams), but Sharon is with them and she’s not looking very happy at all.

Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) encourages Billy to go make amends with his mom, Jill Abbott (Jess Walton). And I am very curious to see what happens with Chancellor after this since Jack is loose.

Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) gets surprising news from Lauren Fenmore (Tracey Bregman). I wonder if she’s going to accept Phyllis’s job offer and join her over at Newman Enterprises.

Thursday and Friday: March Madness Preemptions

So on Thursday and Friday, March 19th and 20th, we have back-to-back preemptions for CBS Sports coverage of March Madness. Why it cannot be on ESPN, I don’t know, or over on Paramount Plus where they stream a lot of live sports, but no, it’s taking our soap off the air for two days.

Week Two: March 23rd-27th Spoilers

So, the week of March 23rd through the 27th, we’re back with fresh episodes. Adam and Nick’s plan for Matt intensifies, but with Nick struggling with drug addiction and still in pain, I worry that Matt is going to get the better of both of Victor’s sons. We know there’s a massive showdown coming with Matt soon.

Nikki and Victor’s marriage is hanging by a thread that seems to be on fire. Nikki obviously can’t get past Victor abducting Jack and the Patty situation and Victor throwing Nikki out is going to exacerbate things. So, I wonder if she’s going to go check in at the GCAC or turn around and demand that Victor leave because she built the house for him, so it’s her house, right?

Jack fights for Diane. I’m sure that Jack’s not going to give up on Diane without a fight.

Nick needs to score more fentanyl soon. Lily reconnects with her family when she’s back and she and Cane need to have some serious conversations.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Billy Makes a Decision

Billy makes a decision about Jill and Phyllis is going to regroup now that Jack is safe. So, will she still give Chancellor to Billy? I don’t think she’s going to give anything to Victor after what he did. Not that she ever wanted to give him anything.

Sharon and Chelsea remain worried about Nick and Adam. Noah and Sienna continue to get closer, but Matt may be back in Genoa City soon, which means Sienna’s going to be at risk.

Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) begins targeting Kyle. We’ll see how long it takes Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) to notice that.

Sharon’s stress over Mariah grows as Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) continue to heat up.

And Patty, by the way, is not done yet. So, will she be arrested for what she did to Jack? Will she tell Detective James Burrow (Matt Cohen) the role that Victor played in the kidnapping? So, her scenes aren’t over yet. I love Stacy Haiduk.

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos posed up a storm as they attended an Oscars Party, but the 56-year-old public figure was caught shooing her husband away from her side so she could get some solo shots.

The couple is expected to grace the Met Gala later this year, after emerging as one of the event’s major sponsors.

Lauren Sanchez also recently weighed in on her headline-grabbing Venetian wedding to the billionaire, which was attended by several Hollywood bigwigs.

Lauren Sanchez Shoos Jeff Bezos Away To Pose Solo

Lauren Sanchez and her husband, Jeff Bezos, were quite the couple to beat as they attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party looking dapper in black ensembles.

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The Amazon founder attended the event, which was held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, wearing a black suit with a white button-up shirt and black bow tie. On her part, Sanchez wore a strapless black gown that had glittery embellishments from the hip and thigh-high slits.

She threw on a pair of tights, chunky heels, and adorned herself with diamond accessories. She packed her black hair into a sculpted updo, leaving a few strands loose to frame her face.

As they walked the red carpet, the couple posed for photos while holding hands lovingly. However, Sanchez was then caught on camera gesturing to Bezos to go out of the frame so that she could pose alone, which he obliged.

Fans Troll The Couple’s Awkward Red Carpet Moment

Meanwhile, many fans took to social media to not only point out Sanchez’s cheeky gesture to her husband, but also what many say is Bezos’ “different” look.

One person wrote, “Poor Jeff,” while a second commented, “She’s such a f-cking diva.”

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“[She] pushed him out of the way,” a third person wrote on X, while another noted, “Money can’t buy class.”

One harsh critic slammed the couple, stating, “These 2 are the worst of humanity! Shouldn’t even be there, useless, talentless, and gross!”

Amid the criticism, several praised Sanchez for her influence on Bezos.

“Okay, but they actually look so good together,” an X user wrote, while another added, “I’m sorry, but they ate this look up.”

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“When you show up to the Oscars like you just bought the red carpet… and probably could,” someone else said, seemingly referencing Sanchez and Bezos’ wealth.

One fan suggested Sanchez’s fashion influence is robbing off on the Blue Origin boss, saying, “That woman is probably the best thing that could happen to him. He looks so much better than those photos of him with the lazy eye during the launch of Amazon.”

Jeff Bezos’ Facial Appearance Was Also Scrutinized

Online, some individuals couldn’t help but speculate whether Bezos had gone under the knife since his marriage to Sanchez.

“He kinda looks different though,” a fan wrote, with someone else commenting, “It sounds weird to say, but I think his face looks thicker? It was always so thin before.”

“Is his face getting weird and puffy like hers?” someone else asked about the billionaire.

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Lauren Sanchez Speaks On Her Upcoming Met Gala Gig

Sanchez and Bezos are fast becoming Hollywood’s must-have party guests, as they’re expected to also attend the Met Gala on May 4 after footing much of the bill for the event.

This year’s dress code is “fashion is art,” which will serve as an anchor for guests against the event’s overall theme of “costume art.”

The children’s book author recently weighed in on her and her husband’s upcoming Met Gala appearance, where they’ll serve as honorary chairs, per the Daily Mail.

“It has been such a fun and meaningful experience, and when Anna [Wintour] called me and said, ‘Do you want to co-chair and also be the sponsors of the Met?’ I was so honored,” she said. “And then she told me the theme, fashion is art. And these designers are true artists.”

However, it hasn’t come without some sort of controversy, with Anna Wintour having to address the criticism in a November interview with CNN.

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Wintour explained that Sanchez is a “great lover of costume and obviously of fashion,” and that she believes she would be a “wonderful asset to the museum and the event.”

“We’re very grateful for her incredible generosity,” Wintour continued. “So we’re thrilled she’s part of the night.”

The Philanthropist Reveals The Reason She Was ‘Bawling’ At Her Wedding To Jeff Bezos

Away from fashion, Sanchez recently looked back at her Venetian wedding to Bezos and spoke about the reason she started “bawling” happy tears.

The couple walked down the aisle in June last year, and their wedding was graced by Hollywood’s big names, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney, Kim Kardashian, and a host of others.

Speaking with Extra as part of promotional efforts for her new book, “The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea,” Sanchez spoke about her destination wedding and the things their respective kids did that left her emotional.

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“We did tear up the dance floor. We had so much fun,” she said. “It was really incredible being there with, you know, all of our kids, our family, our best friends, and we danced all night. It was really, really fun.”

“All of our kids gave speeches, mine and Jeff’s, and they were all so meaningful,” she shared. “My daughter gave a speech during the ceremony, this was before we said our vows, and [I] started bawling. Like, I could not- I’m like, ‘Oh, my gosh’ right before the pictures.”

She added, “And so all of our kids gave these speeches, and they were all extremely emotional and loving, and I think they made the wedding what it was.”

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