Dax Shepard is weighing in several months after Kristen Bell‘s anniversary post in October 2025 sparked widespread attention online. The actor and podcast host talked about the viral post with comedian Nikki Glaser, sharing that he wasn’t aware there was such a strong reaction to his wife’s message.
Kristen Bell Faced Backlash Following A Post Honoring Dax Shepard
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In October 2025, Bell took to social media to celebrate her husband for their 12th wedding anniversary, adding that Shepard once said after they watched “Dateline,” “I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I’m heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.”
As The Blast previously reported, online users criticized the actress, calling her out for being “insensitive” and “tasteless,” especially since October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Some also commented on the couple’s relationship, saying the actress needed protection from her “red flag” husband.
Shepard is now speaking out about the backlash in an episode of his podcast “Armchair Expert” with his co-host Monica Padman and their guest, Nikki Glaser. Shepard said, “Don’t insult my wife. She doesn’t need your protection. You don’t need to diminish her.”
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Nikki Glaser Wanted To Make A Joke About The Post
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“My wife has total f-cking autonomy and is a gangster. So when you say that you need to come in and protect her, it’s actually offensive to her,” Shepard said, referring to the people who criticized Bell.
Glaser, who hosted the Golden Globes for the second year in a row in January, said she initially wanted to joke about the Shepard-Bell controversy but ultimately decided not to, as it was “old news” by then. Moreover, she didn’t want to do it since she and Shepard were friends, and she didn’t know how he would take it.
The comedian then shared the joke, saying,” ‘Die My Love. ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.’ ‘Sorry, Baby.’ These are not just captions to Dax Shepard’s Instagram post for Mother’s Day, or for Christmas, or captions for his anniversary post. These are movies nominated tonight,” which made the host laugh.
Dax Shepard Wasn’t Aware Of The Backlash
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Glaser said she didn’t reach out to Shepard after the controversy, since she wasn’t sure he was even aware of the issue. Shepard then said that he wasn’t aware of all the online backlash that was happening, saying, “I had no clue.”
He said Bell was aware of the situation because of her publicist, but they didn’t inform him. For more than a week, he was oblivious that there was an uproar over Bell’s anniversary post. He only learned about it when someone “comforted” him, and he had no idea what the person was talking about.
Glaser shared that what bothered her about the situation was how people online were so invested in the post when there were bigger issues in the world. “This is what you’re talking about right now, of all things? You f-cking losers. You’re wasting your time getting angry about this. Go read some files,” she said.
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Kristen Bell Didn’t Address The Controversy
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Following the criticism, Bell restricted the comments on her post when the backlash intensified. She also skipped a scheduled appearance on the “TODAY” show shortly after, with sources claiming that it was because of the intense scrutiny. However, she later appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where she promoted her show, but she didn’t address the controversy.
Domestic violence advocates urged the actress to issue an apology, as reported by The Blast, as her post was insensitive to victims, even if veiled in humor. A public relations expert also said Bell’s silence was “brutally ugly” and advised the actress to apologize and take accountability. Despite several calls for action, Bell didn’t directly respond to the criticism.
Dax Shepard And Kristen Bell Have Been Called Out For Other Statements
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Shepard and Bell are known for their honesty when it comes to sharing about their personal lives, but the anniversary post wasn’t the first time they’ve been caught in the public’s crosshairs.
Amid the backlash, a video of Shepard from 2012 resurfaced, where he joked about “hitting” his wife after she commented on a car he fixed.
In 2021, the couple went viral for saying that they don’t bathe their children until they could “smell the stink,” saying they were conserving water. Bell also said they allowed their kids to drink non-alcoholic beer.
In 2024, Bell was criticized for saying that she and Shepard let their kids roam free for several hours in a theme park while they stayed at a hotel.
Offset was reportedly shot on Monday (April 6) near a Florida casino. Though he’s reportedly in stable condition now, fans immediately flooded social media with well-wishes and mentions of Takeoff, who died in a shooting in 2022. Amid the reactions, Quavo shared a post in what appeared to be a response to the incident.
According to The New York Times, the shooting happened outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Local police reportedly said the incident happened after 7 p.m. in the valet area of the property. The shooting is still under investigation, but at least two people were detained. It’s unclear if they remain in custody or what circumstances led to the shooting. In a statement shared with TMZ, which broke the story, a Seminole Police rep said the site was secured after the shooting and that there was no additional threat to the public.
As for Offset, he sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL. The rapper’s spokesperson, Nathalie Moar, told NYT in an email that he’s in a stable condition at the hospital. A spokesperson also confirmed to The Shade Room that Offset is “stable and being closely monitored.”
In recent months, there’s been reports of Offset spending excessive time at casinos. In January, a viral video showed Celina Powell laid up with Offset in what looked like a hotel room. Days later, Powell accused the rapper of owing her $15,000 and threatening her “almost every day” over it. “If anything happens to me OFFSET did it,” she wrote on Instagram Stories. Not long after, the internet trolled the former Migos rapper when footage circulated of him and Bobby Shmurda in a casino, with ‘Set wearing a Hard Rock Casino hoodie.
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Quavo Shares Post Amid Casino Shooting
To be clear, Quavo has not released any statements directly addressing Offset’s shooting. It’s also unclear if he’s privately spoken to his former group member. On Monday night, he posted a praying hands emoji on his IG Stories. He has not shared any additional posts or details since. Recently, Quavo appeared to be vacationing in Brazil, as he’s shared visuals in the South American country on his profile.
Leading up to and after Takeoff’s passing, there were reports of tension between Offset and Quavo, though they seemed to eventually reconcile. In 2024, for example, Quavo posted about a “good convo” he had shared with his “bro,” tagging ‘Set.
Also, last year, ‘Set clarified that his and Quavo’s fallout didn’t have anything to do with the ex-girlfriend, Saweetie or a secret affair. Those rumors, he said, were an attempt to “tear”down his situation, likely referring to his failed marriage to the mother of his three youngest kids.
“No, man. It was a rumor, man,” Offset told Keke Palmer in an interview. And I feel like it was something deeper than that for the split of me and bro.”
Fans Recall Passing Of Takeoff Amid Offset’s Shooting
As mentioned, Offset is now the second former Migos member to be shot in recent years. While comments from his rep suggest he’ll recover, that wasn’t the case with Takeoff in November 2022. Take passed away outside of a Houston bowling alley after bullets struck him in the head and torso. Quavo, who is Takeoff’s uncle, was present during the shooting. The incident happened just weeks after the new duo, Unc & Phew, had released a joint album ‘Only Built for Infinity Links.’ Patrick Xavier Clark was detained as a suspect, then indicted for murder and is scheduled to go on trial later this year.
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Following Offset’s shooting on Monday, fans rushed to social media with thoughts and prayers. In The Shade Room’s comment section, the roommates repeatedly referenced Takeoff’s death, the tragedy it was and hopes of history not repeating itself.
@pink.mafia, for example, wrote: “Already lost Takeoff no way we losing Offset bruh u strong.”
“We don’t like his personality, but don’t want another migo gone. 😭 get well soon,” @_nostalgia3_ added.
“Can’t lose another migo manee😢,” @kalothe1 commented.
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“In the same type of environment takeoff died in , like wake up bruh, time to leave certain sh*t alone,” @theofficialyoungreid said.
“Thank God he’s good. We’ve lost enough to gun violence,” @kimmymar wrote.
Fans are reacting to a recent clip of 21 Savage bumping Pooh Shiesty‘s music amid the viral allegations that he allegedly robbed and kidnapped Gucci Mane.
On Sunday, April 5, Instagram user @livebitez posted a clip of an apparent recent livestream of 21 Savage. In the initial clip, Savage is seen vibing out to the introduction of Pooh’s most recent hit, ‘FDO.’ To note, the introduction of the song features strong words from Pooh Shiesty’s mom, Gladys Baines, seemingly pumping her son up amid his October 2025 prison release.
Furthermore, in the second and third clips, Savage is seen rapping emphatically over Pooh’s first verse on the song, bumping and nodding his head while staring into the camera.
Fans React To 21 Savage Bumping Pooh’s Music Amid Allegations He Robbed Gucci Mane
Social media users entered @livebitez’s comment section, reacting to the clip of 21 Savage bumping Pooh Shiesty’s music. Many appeared to feel that Savage lacked loyalty to Gucci, who is also an Atlanta-bred rapper. Furthermore, some appeared to feel Gucci Mane had a hand in Pooh Shiesty’s recent arrest.
Instagram user @earthyandgirly wrote, “Baby the way he sing Anita Baker & Whitney u know he messy down 😂 💯”
While Instagram user @diamico_drm1 added, “Not going to lie this song is goated 💯”
Instagram user @dvineprofit wrote, “Female behavior sending passive aggressive subliminals 😂. ATL type shit 🌈”
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While Instagram user @musashiblade added, “🤣🤣🤣 all he doing is putting money in Gucci pockets.”
Instagram user @chicho_don_dada_305 wrote, “No loyalty to his city, atl is finish. Smh”
While Instagram user @1_and_only_dina added, “It don’t even mean nothing😂everybody been listening to Pooh new song for months since it dropped.”
Instagram user @hiphopbuddha23 wrote, “21 savage basically saying Gucci a rat 🐀 🤣😭😭😭”
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While Instagram user @chandondada added, “i guess he aint sweeping Gucci mane under rug….”
Instagram user @equityj1 wrote, “…So, 21 is overtly supporting Gucci getting ridiculed on snitching claims yet Young Thug isn’t???? Y’all are lost AF prioritize NON-IMPORTANT sht!”
While Instagram user @im_super_pettynique added, “If anybody know 21 Savage, everybody know that man will get on the live in a heartbeat and sing a song and listen to a song please don’t read deep into this”
Instagram user @shawn.b.davis.7 wrote, “Atlanta going out sad”
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While Instagram user @iamnatalielatrice added, “So nobody rocking w/ Gucci behind the scene”
Instagram user @evdelicious wrote, “Not surprised 😮🚫🚭😦😯😲🤯no loyalty n the game no more! Hope the support there when they hang down the sentence!…”
While Instagram user @_royaltea_speaks1 added, “The money going right to 1017″
Instagram user @florida_pressure10 wrote, ‘Gucci a joke😂😂”
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More On The Allegations Of Pooh Shiesty Robbing & Kidnapping Gucci Mane
As The Shade Room previously reported, the FBI raided the family home of Pooh Shiesty on Wednesday, April 1. By the end of the day, the rapper’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., and the rapper himself were arrested. On April 2, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office in Northern Texas revealed that the pair and seven others allegedly kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane and two others on January 10, 2026, per The Shade Room.
Last week, Williams Sr. and four other suspects appeared in a Memphis court for a detention hearing, per The Shade Room. During the hearing, prosecutors alleged that Williams Sr. helped his son orchestrate Pooh, forcing Gucci Mane to sign a music release contract at gunpoint. In turn, the defense questioned the presence of guns, citing the alleged absence of video surveillance.
Ultimately, Williams Sr. was granted a $250,000 bond and ordered to be placed on house arrest. However, it remains unclear whether he has been released from police custody.
“… After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence. As such, we have been reviewing those issues in anticipation of Mr. Williams, Jr.’s bond hearing,” Pooh Shiesty’s lawyer subsequently told XXL.
In the week ahead, we’re planning on testing your wits with programs that changed networks mid-run, famous episodes of shows that featured baseball, and the off-beat phenomenon, Atlanta.
For today’s TV challenge, it’s all about spin-offs. Some of the most well-known titles sprung from series that gave us quirky characters who, for better or worse, demanded their own spotlight. Scroll down for the cold open!
Joy-Anna Duggar‘s husband, Austin Forsyth, sent his brother-in-law Joseph Duggar a supportive letter following Joseph’s child molestation arrest.
“I want you to know that I love you,” Austin, 32, wrote in emails obtained by Us Weekly during Joseph’s stay in Arkansas’ Washington County Detention Center. “Jesus loves you, and continues to draw you closer to Him.”
Joseph, 31, was arrested on March 18 on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, molesting a victim under 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person over 18. He has pleaded not guilty.
A 14-year-old victim came forward to Arkansas police with allegations that Joseph, 31, molested her when she was 9 years old during a vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, in 2020.
Josh Duggar is speaking out from behind bars after his brother Joseph Duggar was arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. “Josh Duggar does not know the details of the claims that have been made against his brother, Joseph. But, he knows the media frenzy that any incident regarding his family creates,” Josh’s attorney […]
Four additional counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, second degree, and four counts of second degree false imprisonment were levied against Joseph and his wife, Kendra Duggar, over completely separate allegations in Arkansas.
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In his email to Joseph, Austin insisted that he was not prepared to discuss the details of his brother-in-law’s legal case.
“I don’t want to discuss your issues over these communications. You need to only be talking to your attorney,” Austin wrote to Joseph. “Please know that God works despite the sin of man for his good.”
He continued, “I am praising God that we started getting closer to you guys within the last year and a half. He knew that Kendra was going to need help. We will, and are helping her!”
Austin’s wife, Joy-Anna, initially broke her silence about her brother’s arrest on March 26.
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“What has come out about my brother is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “My heart is with the victim, and I am grieved by the pain and harm caused.”
Joy-Anna, 28, added, “I have been a wreck this week and am taking time to process … Thank you for your prayers.”
Austin is not the only member of the Duggar family to reach out to Joseph behind bars. Joseph has discussed his prison workout routine and potential legal strategies with his wife, Kendra, in multiple phone calls released in recent weeks.
Joseph also received supportive emails from his older brother Josh Duggar’s wife, Anna Duggar. Josh, 38, is currently serving a 151-month prison sentence for receiving and possessing child pornography in 2022. (Josh maintains his innocence.)
Anna Duggar became a member of the expansive Duggar family after marrying eldest son Josh Duggar in 2008. Nearly two decades after Anna and Josh tied the knot, the 19 Kids and Counting alum was arrested in 2021 for receiving and possessing child pornography. Josh, who has continued to maintain his innocence, was convicted in […]
“You’ve got our prayers. We love you — however we can help, please let us know,” Anna, 37, wrote to Joseph on March 21. “I think I put some money on your books. I don’t remember how phone calls and video calls work.”
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She went on, “Please let me know if I can help get things set up so you can call and talk with Kendra. Just remember, don’t talk about anything legal unless you are with an attorney. Everything said in these messages, phone calls and video chats are recorded and turned over to prosecutors.”
Joseph was extradited from the Washington County Detention Center in Arkansas to Florida’s Bay County Jail on March 31 ahead of his upcoming trial.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
A high-speed Tokyo drive posted online quickly turned into a viral talking point, with supporters cheering the unexpected pairing while critics questioned it.
The flashy reveal fueled speculation, sparked heated comments, and pushed their rumored relationship firmly into the spotlight overnight for fans.
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High-Speed Video Sparks Immediate Buzz
The buzz began when Lewis Hamilton shared an Instagram Reel filmed in Tokyo. The Formula 1 icon was seen maneuvering a Ferrari F40 through the Daikoku Parking Area, creating a dramatic, cinematic moment that quickly grabbed attention online.
The clip was set to “Victory Lap” by Skepta, PlaqueboyMax and Fred Again, adding to the adrenaline-filled presentation.
Hamilton captioned the post, “HERE WE GO AGAIN 🇯🇵 TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III,” teasing another installment in his Tokyo driving series.
As the video progressed, viewers noticed something unexpected. Toward the end, Kim Kardashian appeared in the passenger seat, dressed in a white turtleneck, reacting to the experience.
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After the high-speed ride, she could be heard saying, “That’s insane,” capturing her excitement in real time.
Her brief appearance was enough to spark speculation. The reality star also liked Hamilton’s post, further fueling the idea that the two had decided to go public with their relationship.
Within minutes, fans flooded the comment section, dissecting the moment and debating whether it marked a definitive hard launch.
Fans React To Kim Kardashian And Lewis Hamilton Reveal
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The reaction online was immediate and intense. Many viewers interpreted the video as confirmation of the rumored romance, with comments pouring in from fans surprised by the pairing.
One fan wrote, “Don’t know what’s harder, the drifts or the hard launch.” Another commented, “…definitely a hard launch ,” while a third person added, “AYOO I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT HARD LAUNCH.” A fourth fan joked, “Kim at the end was not on my bingo card.”
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Not everyone was enthusiastic, however. Some fans expressed disappointment, questioning the match.
One person wrote, “Nooooooo not Kim K.,” while another added, “What ending? I closed my eyes and pretend I don’t see it.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one fan stating, “It was awesome until the end.”
The mix of reactions highlighted just how polarizing the apparent relationship reveal had become.
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While some celebrated the unexpected pairing, others seemed reluctant to embrace it, creating a split across social media.
Kim Kardashian Romance Faces Family Speculation
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Another fan offered advice directly to Lewis Hamilton, with one writing, “Lewis, I love you, BUT PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER.”
The fan’s comment seemingly stemmed from reports suggesting that not everyone close to Hamilton was fully convinced of him and Kardashian’s relationship.
According to In Touch, his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, allegedly had reservations. A source told the outlet, “From Carmen’s perspective, the Kardashian lifestyle isn’t something that really meshes with her son’s personality long-term.”
The insider added, “She feels he’d be better off partnered with someone that’s much more low-key and private.”
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Despite skepticism, there were plenty of supportive comments as well. Some viewers embraced the pairing wholeheartedly.
One fan wrote, “We are for these two.” Another shared, “TWO LEGEND IS BETTER THAN ONE.” A third commenter playfully added, “Keeping Up With The Hamiltons.”
The divided responses showed how the relationship announcement resonated differently across audiences.
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The Tokyo appearance didn’t happen in isolation. Reports previously indicated the pair had been spending time together during a trip to Japan.
Late last month, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that they were vacationing in Tokyo alongside Kardashian’s children Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, as well as daughter North.
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The trip also included Khloé Kardashian and her children, True and Tatum, according to the insider.
Another source described Hamilton positively, saying he is “an easygoing guy with great energy,” and noting that the reality TV star’s “family likes him.”
The same insider added, “Kim’s very into him,” before explaining, “They are both busy with their careers, but see each other as much as possible. It’s more than just a casual connection. It takes a lot to capture Kim’s interest and she’s definitely intrigued.”
How Hamilton And Kardashian’s Relationship Rumors Began
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Speculation about the pair had been building for weeks. In March, Lewis Hamilton left a flirty comment featuring a heart eyes emoji on Kim Kardashian’s Instagram post from an Oscar party, sparking curiosity among fans.
Soon after, reports placed them together in Paris in early February. “It was a romantic meetup,” a source told PEOPLE at the time, describing the encounter.
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Their travels continued, with the rumored couple later spotted at Lake Powell in Arizona in early March.
Photos showed them walking together during sunset, while both shared scenic footage from the trip on social media. Though the posts avoided showing each other directly, the matching backgrounds and timing fueled speculation.
Now, with the Tokyo drive going viral, many fans believe the pair has finally stepped into the spotlight together.
Whether the Ferrari moment was a calculated reveal or simply a spontaneous appearance, it has undeniably sparked conversation.
The legacy of the Terminatorfranchise is long and turbulent. Made by James Cameron in 1984, the original movie, starring Linda Hamiltonand Arnold Schwarzenegger, became the cornerstone for the sci-fi action genre, blending high-octane thrills with futuristic tech. Cameron’s direction, coupled with intriguing performances and action spectacle, blew the minds of fans around the world. The second feature, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, was similarly appreciated by fans and critics. It further pushed the genre forward with its tech-noir feel and groundbreaking visual effects. The impact of T2 was so great that the industry started heavily featuring Computer-Generated Imagery. Both movies earned cult classic status with their dialogue frequently quoted among fans.
However, what followed was a low phase for the franchise, where it struggled to find its tone with films like Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator Salvation. The movies failed to impress the audience. Nonetheless, the makers tried to revive the franchise again with Terminator Genisys and Terminator: Dark Fate, while the former felt narratively redundant, the latter brought back original stars Hamilton and Schwarzenegger and ignored all the movies in between.
Though it failed to impress with its box office gross and was largely neglected by fans, it is now redeeming itself on streaming. Terminator: Dark Fate is quickly climbing Paramount+’s top 10 list. It stands at the fourth spot on the domestic charts at the time of writing, among films like Primate, The Running Man, An Unfinished Life, and more. The Schwarzenegger-led feature arrived at the start of the month on the streamer and has instantly made its way to the charts, proving fans’ love for the franchise.
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What’s ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ About?
Set 25 years after the events of Judgement Day, where Sarah Connor changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. We follow Dani Ramos, who is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother and father, when a highly advanced and deadly new Terminator – a Rev-9 – travels back through time to hunt and kill her. As the Rev-9 ruthlessly destroys everything and everyone in its path on the hunt for Dani, she and her protectors are led to a T-800 from Sarah’s past that may be their last best hope.
Along with Hamilton and Schwarzenegger reprising their roles as Sarah Connor and the Terminator, respectively, the film also features Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, and Gabriel Luna. The film divided fans but was mostly well recieved, as seen in its Rotten Tomatoes rating: 70% from critics and 82% from audiences. Made on a $196 million budget, it grossed only $261.1 million worldwide, quashing all the hopes for any sequels.
Meanwhile, you can check out Dark Fate and other movies in the Terminator franchise on Paramount+.
Jessica Lange is making a surprising return to “American Horror Story” after previously saying she has no plans to come back. The acclaimed actress, who has appeared in multiple seasons of the Ryan Murphy horror anthology, will once again join the show alongside series regulars and newcomers for the 13th season.
On April 6, “American Horror Story” showrunner Ryan Murphy shared a first look at the show’s 13th season, which had just begun filming. The three photos on the Instagram carousel showed a woman with her back turned, staring out a window. “American Horror Story, Season 13. Day One. The return of Jessica Lange!” the caption read.
Little is known about the upcoming season 13, but many are speculating based on the characters returning that it will be a continuation of season 3’s “Coven,” while others assume it’s a sequel to season 1’s “Murder House.” Murphy seemingly confirmed one of the guesses was correct when he replied, “Done” to a fan comment requesting a “Coven extension,” more specifically asking to have Marie Laveau back, the character Angela Bassett portrayed in “Coven.”
Fans Are Ecstatic About Jessica Lange’s Comeback
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Lange’s return is a welcome surprise, as she hasn’t appeared in “American Horror Story” since a guest appearance on season 8’s “Apocalypse” in 2018, despite being one of the series’ most beloved actresses.
“We’re finally getting that OG vibe back,” one wrote. “THE reason to watch,” another fan added. “Yes!!! I stopped watching when she stopped coming out in the show,” another wrote.
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Others couldn’t believe the news and expressed their excitement over Lange’s return, with one writing, “THE QUEEN IS FINALLY BACK!” and another commenting, “About f-cking time!” One user thanked the showrunner for making it happen, saying, “THANK YOU RYAN.”
The Actress’s History In The Horror Anthology
Jessica Lange on her “American Horror Story” roles: “The first couple seasons were fun because they were so out there, the characters were so… overwritten and fun to play. I knew they were miniseries from the beginning because otherwise I don’t think I would’ve signed up!” pic.twitter.com/OgRw57ZoPo
“American Horror Story” is an anthology series, with each season focusing on a different story with largely the same cast playing different roles.
In season 1, “Murder House,” she portrayed the role of Constance Langdon, a wealthy and eccentric woman with a dark family history. She returned in season 2, “Asylum,” wherein she played Sister Jude Martin, a strict nun who ran an insane asylum.
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Lange was the Supreme Witch in season 3, “Coven,” a powerful witch who struggled with mortality and had questionable morals. In season 4, “Freak Show,” the actress returned to play Elsa Mars, the owner of a struggling circus who was in charge of a group of performers with physical quirks.
Lange departed after season 4, returning for a brief cameo appearance as Constance Langdon for season 8 titled “Apocalypse.”
Why Did Jessica Lange Leave ‘American Horror Story’?
In 2015, Lange confirmed that she was done with “American Horror Story.” The actress said she loved portraying different characters in four seasons, but “there’s always an end to everything.”
Lange revealed to Deadline that she initially only signed up for one season, but she enjoyed it so much that she agreed to do three more. “The fact of the matter is, what kept me coming back were the characters. I mean, they wrote such characters for me – so diverse and wild,” the actress said. Ultimately, she left to pursue other projects, and she felt she had done her best on the show after four seasons.
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In 2025, Lange was asked whether she was returning, to which she replied, “Oh, Christ no. I haven’t done it for more than 10 years, 12 years. So, no. I’m not doing it.
Inside ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13
Production is officially underway for “American Horror Story” season 13, but details about the storyline or theme have been kept under wraps. A teaser announcing the cast for the new season ended with the words, “Surprise, b-tch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me,” a quote from the “Coven” character Madison Montgomery.
Returning cast members include Lange, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Evan Peters. Joining them is newcomer Ariana Grande, who had previously worked with Murphy on “Scream Queens.”
“American Horror Story” season 13 is expected to premiere in time for Halloween 2026.
“I check in every now and then [on Bridgerton] because I have a lot of friends there and people I love, and they do wonderful work,” Page, 38, told DuJour on Monday, April 6.
He quipped: “I’m not fully up to date, but I know enough not to be running around asking anyone to be my mistress any time soon.”
The mistress mention was in reference to season 4 of the hit Netflix series where Benedict (Luke Thompson) received backlash for initially making a commitment to love interest Sophie (Yerin Ha) by asking her to be with him in secret.
After playing Simon Basset in Bridgerton‘s first season, Regé-Jean Page explained that he was ready to move on — but is his decision permanent? Viewers quickly fell in love with Page and his character, the Duke of Hastings, when season 1 of the Netflix drama premiered in December 2020. His streamy onscreen romance with Phoebe […]
Page, for his part, hasn’t been on Bridgerton since it premiered in 2020. Bridgerton, which is based on the book series written by Julia Quinn, follows the members of the wealthy Bridgerton family as they search for love in 19th century London. Season 1 focused on Daphne’s (Phoebe Dynevor) unexpected connection with Simon.
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After the show premiered, viewers fell in love with Page and his character, which made his departure that much more shocking. Netflix announced in April 2021 that Page would not be reprising his role as the Duke of Hastings despite plans for Daphne to appear in future seasons.
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Page stood by his decision even though fans have publicly voiced their disappointment about not getting to see more of Simon’s story. While season 2 still featured several appearances from Daphne, Dynevor, 30, later confirmed her own exit from the series, which didn’t appear to be her choice.
More recently, Page attended Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood event last month where red carpet host Leah Henry asked him about how “a lot of people” on the internet have expressed interest in having his character Simon back on Bridgerton.
“Is there a chance you would ever return?” she asked, to which Page replied, “You know, it’s funny you say that, because I’m not on the internet.”
Henry doubled down by pointing out that fans “need” Page back. “I’m gonna have to take your word for it,” he replied.
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After Henry tried one last time to ask if viewers will “see” him again, Page thanked the reporter for the interview and swiftly moved onto the next journalist on the red carpet. The awkward red carpet moment came after Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell addressed concerns that Simon could return — with a different actor in the role.
“We are not interested in recasting the characters,” Brownell told Variety in February. “I think it would feel like a disservice to everything Regé and Phoebe [Dynevor] set up in season 1, and all the beautiful work they put into those characters.”
“We would love to potentially have them back at some point, but I think, logistically, we want to make sure we bring them back when we have something really meaty for them,” she continued. “And to have them come back to say a line at a funeral [in season 4] and just prove that they were there, it wouldn’t feel right for many reasons.”
She concluded: “So I think in my mind, the camera doesn’t capture everything. They’re hypothetically there [this season] — it’s television. But we would love to find a time to bring everyone back at some point in the future.”
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