By Chris Snellgrove
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Starfleet Academy proved to be a very controversial Star Trek show when it first launched, but the show has won fans over with several healthy doses of nostalgia bait. This includes an entire episode dedicated to Captain Sisko and multiple episodes that follow up on Voyager storylines like the Doctor’s daughter and the Omega molecule. Arguably, though, the most popular bit of nostalgia bait is the relationship between Caleb and Tarima, one which echoes the most famous Star Trek relationship of them all.

Caleb is a tall, hunky human and future captain, while Tarima is a powerful Betazed mind reader and the daughter of a powerful family. To many fans of The Next Generation, this is a clear echo of the relationship between William Riker (the first captain of the Federation flagship Enterprise) and Deanna Troi (the Betazed ship’s counselor who dated him many years ago). However, what you may not realize is that Starfleet Academy’s best relationship echoes a pairing created for the franchise’s worst movie: Star Trek: The Motion Picture.  

It’s Not Just A Phase

Despite multiple fan campaigns saving the show from earlier cancellation, Star Trek: The Original Series ended after only three seasons. However, the show proved popular with college students during syndication, leading to Trek getting its own animated series. With the franchise in the popular zeitgeist once more, Paramount and Trek creator Gene Roddenberry teamed up in 1977 to work on Star Trek: Phase II, a live-action spinoff of The Original Series. 

Various deals fell through, and the immense success of Star Wars meant that Phase II got scrapped, and its creative DNA was cannibalized for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. That movie brought in two characters originally created for the canceled show: Will Decker, the ambitious human first officer, and Ilia, the exotic alien who can read minds (sort of). While the film offered an abbreviated version of their relationship, the Phase II writers had created an elaborate backstory about how they fell in love when they were younger, but Decker called things off to pursue his career; tension rises years later when they are stationed on the Enterprise. 

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If that sounds familiar, it should: Decker and Ilia were the template that would become Riker and Troi. Riker, like Decker, was a handsome and confident human Starfleet officer who put his career first. Troi, like Ilia, had special mental abilities and came from a race of sexually liberated aliens. Riker and Troi also had a shared romantic history, one they had to navigate throughout the entirety of The Next Generation before getting married in Star Trek: Nemesis.

In Starfleet Academy, Caleb and Tarima are the latest iteration of this idea: he’s the gifted human cadet with no shortage of confidence, and she’s the Betazoid princess who falls in love with him. From the beginning of their relationship, fans have clocked that this was clearly an homage to Riker and Troi. It certainly didn’t escape the notice of Riker actor Jonathan Frakes, who (as reported by ScreenRant) told Caleb actor Sandro Rosta, “You’re dating a Betazoid princess…You’re a lucky man. I know what it’s like.”

Young, Dumb, And Full Of Numb

Obviously, this fan-favorite Starfleet Academy relationship wouldn’t exist without Riker and Troi from The Next Generation, and those characters wouldn’t have existed without Decker and Ilia, who made their onscreen debut in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Many hated this movie, calling it “the motionless picture” and declaring it the worst in the franchise. There’s some galaxy-sized irony for you, though: the worst Star Trek movie just inspired the best thing about the latest Star Trek spinoff!

Young Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) wants to prove his worthiness to his father, Njohrr (Reuben de Jong), who thinks he doesn’t have what it takes to be an alpha predator. That’s why he travels to the “death planet” Genna to slay a supposedly unkillable beast, Kalisk. But he soon finds himself way over his head, and he’ll need the help of an unlikely ally, the damaged android Thia (Elle Fanning), to survive. With Thia by his side, can Dek kill Kalisk and win his father’s approval?

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the architect behind the rebooted Predator films Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers, Predator: Badlands is arguably the best movie in the long-running franchise. Instead of a muscle-bound human protagonist, the film commits to centering on the physically slight Dek, who shows emotions every human can relate to — frustration, fear, anger and, yes, even love.

The film’s not-so-secret ingredient is Fanning’s friendly, peppy android, who makes Dek a better predator by showing him his heart. (Not literally — I have to add that due to the nature of this movie.) Badlands is the rare franchise movie that improves on what came before it and makes you excited for what’s next. (Marvel, please take notes.)

Spring is typically about pinks, yellows and greens, but not this year! Everyone’s wearing cool, baby blue — and if they’re not, they’re buying it. Pinterest predicted ‘cool blue’ as a top trend in 2026, and it’s already coming true. As more fashionistas vie for the aesthetic, we found 13 pieces that nail the trend perfectly.

These chic blouses, dresses, totes and more are as classy as they are trendy, so you’ll look like a rich mom wherever you wear them. Equally polished and fun, they’ll earn first-pick status in your wardrobe all spring. Better yet, the color flatters every skin tone. From wardrobe staples to finishing-touch accessories, these picks make it easy to incorporate the trend.

Pastel Blue Fashion Pieces to Nail the Spring Trend

Our Favorite: This boho maxi skirt is the kind of flowy that feels like sweats. People will think you found it at a Hamptons boutique.

2. Country Club Class: Need something dressier than a tee but cooler than a sweater? This cable-knit top splits the difference.

3. Office-Friendly: These wide-leg trousers have an elasticized waist that keeps things comfortable through a full workday. They read polished and current.

4. Stretchy Chic: Simple and stunning, this V-neck sweater has a refined cut that elevates even jeans. The pastel hue adds a fresh spring feel.

5. Cute Crescent: Your new favorite accessory just entered the chat. This leather-looking shoulder bag has that trendy curved shape we keep seeing.

6. Everyday Outfit: Running errands, grabbing lunch and school pickup. This casual midi dress handles it all in style, and the pockets actually fit your phone.

7. CEO Vibes: Pair this puff-sleeve top with high-waist trousers and you’ve got an outfit that commands a room. The sleeves keep it interesting without being fussy.

8. Palazzo Princess: Packing for vacation gets easier with these linen-blend palazzo pants. The breezy fit works for the beach, dinner and everything in between.

9. Sassy Sneakers: Want to follow the spring sneaker trend, too? Jessica Alba and Hailey Bieber reach for these New Balance sneakers, and we’re obsessed with the blue and indigo version.

10. Royal Style: Looking royal doesn’t cost a fortune. This pussy-bow blouse is eerily similar to one Kate Middleton wore in pink, and it’s under $20.

11. Could Be Designer: Carry this top-handle tote to work or lunch and people will assume it’s designer. It looks like Gisele Bündchen‘s Naghedi, but for a fraction of the price.

12. Silky Satin: Baby blue and satin are a match made in fashion heaven. This midi skirt has a shiny hue that catches the light perfectly.

13. Luxe Alert: Eyelet detailing gives this V-neck maxi dress a textured, high-end look you rarely find outside of Saks. Short sleeves and a clean neckline keep the silhouette sharp.

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Oprah Winfrey has pushed back against claims that her “very careful walk” at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month was linked to her use of weight-loss medication.

The media mogul became one of the most talked-about celebrities at the prestigious fashion event after returning to the runway circuit following several years away.

Oprah attended the show alongside her longtime friend Gayle King, with the pair drawing attention for their stylish outfits and front-row appearance.

What really captured the public’s attention, however, was Oprah’s noticeably slimmer figure and her slow, careful walk while arriving at the venue.

This moment quickly went viral online and sparked speculation about her continued use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic.

Oprah Winfrey Drew Attention With Careful Walk At Paris Fashion Week

Footage from Paris Fashion Week went viral on social media after Oprah was seen arriving at the Chloé show in early March 2026.

A short clip of the moment spread across social media, showing the veteran broadcaster stepping out of a car and making her way toward the venue with very small, cautious steps.

The unusual walk immediately sparked debate online, with fans speculating about the possible reasons behind it.

On X, one user suggested it could be a combination of Oprah’s footwear choice and past knee procedures.

“Oh, that’s why,” the user wrote. “She shouldn’t be walking on heels after knee replacement. That’s why she walking funky.”

Fans Speculated Ozempic Was Behind Oprah’s Viral Walk

Among the many theories floating online about Oprah’s walk, one suggested it might be linked to her use of weight-loss medication such as Ozempic.

“Ozempic ate her leg muscles,” one user opined on X, with another asking, “What in the Ozempic Oprah is going on here?”

The talk show icon first confirmed that she was using weight-management medication during a December 2023 interview with PEOPLE, just weeks before her 70^th birthday.

Oprah described the availability of clinically authorized weight-loss treatments as a major breakthrough.

“The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier in my lifetime feels like relief. Like redemption. Like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for,” she said.

Oprah Winfrey Explains ‘90-Year-Old’ Walk

Oprah addressed the viral moment during a subsequent interview, where she reacted to online comments comparing her walk to that of a nonagenarian.

Behind-the-scenes footage of the conversation was posted on Instagram by a fan on Friday and later reposted by the billionaire broadcaster herself.

Despite the online theories about Ozempic, Oprah said the explanation for her walk was much simpler.

She clarified that she normally wears glasses or contacts and was struggling to see clearly as she walked into the event.

“I didn’t know where I was walking, I could not see,” she explained, and recalled repeatedly telling security: “I can’t see. Tell me where I’m walking.”

Oprah Linked Weight Loss Medication To Her Sobriety

Two years after discussing her weight-loss medication in an interview with PEOPLE, Oprah spoke with the outlet again in December 2025.

In the conversation, she revealed that sobriety had become an unexpected, but welcome byproduct of the treatment.

“I could [once] outdrink everyone at the table,” Oprah joked, reflecting on how much her habits have changed since starting the medication.

The media personality made the remarks while promoting “Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free,” a new book she co-authored with obesity expert Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff about the science behind weight and obesity.

Oprah Winfrey ‘Gained 20 Pounds’ When She Stopped Weight Loss Medication

Oprah says she learned an important lesson after briefly stepping away from her weight-loss medication.

Despite maintaining a healthy diet and workout routine, the entertainment icon said she gained about 20 pounds during the 12 months she spent off the treatment.

The experience came after Oprah suddenly decided to stop taking GLP-1 injections less than six months after she had first started using them.

“I tried to beat the medication,” she admitted.

Although some predicted she would regain the weight quickly after stopping treatment, Oprah said the pounds returned gradually but steadily.

This outcome ultimately convinced her that the medication may be necessary for the long term.

“It’s going to be a lifetime thing,” she said.

Model Paulina Porizkova has never been shy about sharing the way her body looks. Her Instagram page is full of photos and videos featuring her discussing body positivity and aging gracefully. In one of her latest videos, Paulina posed in pink undergarments and got candid about her weight gain over the past few years.

Paulina Porizkova Answers ‘How Do You Look So Fabulous At 60?’

In an Instagram video set to MANCINI’s “Music To Watch Girls By,” Paulina shared a video of herself standing in front of the camera in pink lace undergarments. “How do you look so fabulous at 60?” text at the bottom of the video read.

“Well, it’s all just in good light and posing,” she responded. “The reality is this. I am 60 years old. This is what it looks like and also in the last few years, I’ve gained like 15 pounds and this tummy is not going anywhere. Also it carried two children.”

She went on to say that it “doesn’t matter how many Pilates lessons” she does, adding, “The skin is just the skin. But you know what? I like myself better this way.”

Paulina Says ‘Gravity Takes Its Toll’

In the video, Paulina highlighted her saggy skin. In the caption, she emphasized that her “perfect” body was just “smoke and mirrors, folks.”

“That’s how you make it look good for a moment. The truth is, gravity takes its toll. But! Gravity has also built your strength so you can hold your head higher than ever,” she wrote. “I first bought this lingerie set seven years ago for someone who couldn’t have cared less about the lingerie, he just needed me to be twenty years younger.”

Paulina Shares A Sweet Shout-Out To Fiancé Jeff Greenstein

Paulina even gave a sweet shout-out to her fiancé, writer Jeff Greenstein, in her caption. She said that even though she can “barely fit into” her old lingerie set, “it’s entirely worth to put it on just to see the look on my love’s @sjeffgreenstein face.”

“And so with all the obvious so-called-flaws of age, I have never felt sexier and more at home in my skin,” she added, crediting @oliverotcasek for the “vintage” robe that she can be seen wearing in the video. She capped off the caption with the hashtags “Between JLo and Betty White,” “This Is 60,” “Sexy Has No Expiration Date,” “Lingerie,” and “No Filter (ever!).”

Fans Applaud Paulina’s Body Positive Message

Many fans praised Paulina for sharing the truth about aging. “This 53-year-old feels seen. While I admired you in the 80s, when I was basically a teen/adolescent, I adore you today. Legend. This is how matriarchy and fulfillment are done,” one fan commented.

Another follower shared, “It is a privilege to get old. And beautiful changes come with that privilege. We should embrace them!! But let’s be honest. You, at 60, even with that little tummy, look better than most 25-year-olds. You really do!! Look around.”

A third fan wrote, “I love that we get to love our bodies at this age (whoa, I’m 69 today!), not apologize or try to be something else. I love my Crowley wrinkly skin, skin pouches, and wiggle jiggles. This body is amazing for what it’s endured. Your beauty is eternal, Paulina!! The light you shine is what is the real beauty!”

Paulina Porizkova Had A Hip Replacement In 2024

In several of her “Get Ready With Me” videos, Paulina has highlighted the scars from her hip replacement surgery. She shared a look at her “from bikini to hospital chic” in January 2024, giving fans a look at her “long overdue” hip replacement.

“It turns out I was born with congenital hip dysplasia- and because of that, the cartilage in my hips is worn out. And I don’t mean worn out as in ‘worn down.’ No. There is none left.
The three doctors I’ve visited all recoiled when they saw my X-rays,” she wrote at the time.

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She assured fans that she was being well-cared for following the surgery, writing, “I have my Jeff at my side, my mom and papa Joe, my boys and a slew of friends volunteering to come and bring me soup.” In the comments, many fans shared their own surgery experiences and wished her a speedy recovery.

If you work your way through every movie to have won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, you’re inevitably going to encounter a fair few downbeat films. Going back to the earliest Oscar ceremonies, even, you’ve got the likes of Wings and All Quiet on the Western Front, with the former being a romantic melodrama set during World War I, and the latter also being a World War I movie, but a considerably more harrowing one; more dramatic/tragic than melodramatic.

Both kinds of movies can be tearjerkers, or generally sad, so it’s for that reason that some of the movies below are emotionally intense historical dramas, and others don’t tell true stories, but prove moving because of what they deal with and what they explore thematically. It is hard to rank these, since what one finds sad can be subjective, and comparing real-life stories to entirely fictional ones is a little challenging as well, but an attempt was made regardless. Sorry if that attempt makes you sad.

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‘Ordinary People’ (1980)

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It was impressive that Robert Redford won a Best Director Oscar for his first directorial effort, Ordinary People, and the movie also won Best Picture. It is, to put it bluntly, a family drama about grief, because it revolves around the aftermath of a young man’s death, with his parents and now sole surviving brother struggling to maintain any sense of normalcy following such a tragedy.

Raging Bull came out the same year, and might’ve been a more deserving winner, but if that movie had won, it probably wouldn’t be here, since it’s just a whole lot heavier in a kind of empty and despairing way, rather than being a somewhat more approachable tearjerker the way Ordinary People is. It’s still not an easy film to watch, by any means, but it says enough about perseverance and how to grapple with grief to keep it feeling more bittersweet, rather than just outright bitter.

9

‘Casablanca’ (1942)

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Good old Casablanca. It’s an honestly difficult to beat film, however you choose to define it, as it does everything a movie of its time could possibly do, and then a little more, somehow. It’s about an apathetic and heartbroken man who, in the early stages of World War II, spends his time in the titular city being generally miserable, but then he’s reconnected with the woman he loves, and finds himself torn between doing what he wants and what is likely right for the greater good.

It does all that with more nuance – or at least care on a writing front – than you might expect for a film of its age. Casablanca hits all the emotional beats it does largely because it’s flawlessly written, and so everything else kind of flows and also excels from there. Out of all the Best Picture winners from the first half of the 20^th century, it’s quite possibly the most moving.

8

‘Gladiator’ (2000)

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As an epic and an action movie rolled into one, Gladiator ends up being pretty broad and maybe even a bit conventional in terms of the story it tells, but at least it tells that story effectively. It’s essentially a revenge story set during the era of the Roman Empire, but if you’re after strict history, that’s not really what this wants to be about. Some historical figures play a part in the narrative, though the protagonist is fictional.

Lots of other things are fictional, which is possibly okay if you’re more after spectacle, action, and a well-paced viewing experience. Where it goes emotionally might seem obvious, and not just in hindsight, either, yet it’s all in the execution, like so many movies that work wonders with ideas or narrative beats that, on paper, might not sound all too exciting.

7

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ (2022)

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You have to admire the ambition here, above anything else, and even if you’re not particularly wild about the movie itself. Everything Everywhere All at Once is the Best Picture winner that fits into the most genres in Oscar history, and it feels like it does so quite comfortably. There’s a good excuse to do that here as well, since Everything Everywhere All at Once is all about the multiverse and differing selves in different universes.

It can jump between being a martial arts movie, an existentialist comedy, and a genuinely touching family drama (plus so many other things) at pretty much any point it wants, and it still feels coherent. Well, coherent in its own way. It’s utter chaos by the standards of any other movie, Best Picture-winning or otherwise, but Everything Everywhere All at Once successfully establishes its own rules then plays by them, all the while proving capable of catching you off-guard with all the emotional scenes because of how playful it is elsewhere. You may well be moved by a pair of rocks sitting in the middle of nowhere, pondering existence and the meaning – or lack thereof – of life. People with sausages for fingers being sad. Is that allowed? In Everything Everywhere All at Once, apparently so. There’s also a Ratatouille spoof that’s hilarious, then heartbreaking, and then hilarious again. It really is an everything kind of movie.

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ (2003)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King really gets to hit the ground running, since it’s the third part in a trilogy, and furthermore, it’s not the sort of sequel that was only made because the first movie was successful. The Lord of the Rings was helmed as one huge three-part film, and even if the other two would’ve been worthy Best Picture winners, they were “merely” nominated.

So, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was a big old win for the trilogy as a whole, or at least you can view it that way. Since it concludes everything, it manages to feature many of the most exciting sequences of the whole trilogy, and it’s almost inevitable that you’ll be moved by some aspect of the multi-scene ending (or “epilogue” might be the more accurate word) found here.

5

‘West Side Story’ (1961)

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West Side Story might well be the saddest Best Picture winner that’s not based on a true story, or doesn’t have some kind of historical event depicted at its center (like being about a tragic occurrence in history, but with fictional characters taking part). It’s instead a spin on Romeo and Juliet, except set in New York City during the 1950s.

Well, if you want to be technical, that does make it set in the past in a way. And West Side Story is about a gang war that’s supposed to reflect real-world prejudices and conflicts, just not about specific real-world events. Like you’d expect for something that reworks Romeo and Juliet, it’s unbelievably sad, and it’s the sort of thing that doesn’t get any less sad when you’re watching it for, say, the second, third, or fiftieth time.

4

’12 Years a Slave’ (2013)

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Based on the memoir of the same name, written by Solomon Northup, 12 Years a Slave is about Northup’s experiences after being kidnapped and sold into slavery between the years of 1841 and 1853. Nothing is sugar-coated and everything is brutal and heavy, all to emphasize the horror of the situation, with the commitment to accuracy throughout much of the film clearly making it all the more harrowing.

It’s one of those Best Picture winners that’s not a nice or cathartic sort of tearjerker. 12 Years a Slave might make you feel more hollow over anything else, but that’s by design, and any sort of different approach likely wouldn’t have had quite the same impact. It’s a movie that’s very much worth watching the one time, and an unsurprisingly difficult one to think about watching again.

3

‘The Deer Hunter’ (1978)

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The emphasis on historical accuracy was praised regarding 12 Years a Slave, so some might question the idea of The Deer Hunter also ranking quite high here. It captures the horror of war generally speaking in an impressively devastating manner, especially regarding the psychological impact of it on the soldiers who survive their time in combat, but specifically about the Vietnam War… yes, there are some serious liberties taken.

Maybe that’s okay, to some extent, because The Deer Hunter differs from 12 Years a Slave on account of it being about characters who didn’t literally exist in real life, with the characters here being used to explore possible real-life experiences some U.S. soldiers might have had before, during, and after serving in Vietnam. Also, The Deer Hunter is unapologetically a tragedy in every way, even in the classical sense, so it commits all three hours of its runtime to being about as sad as an American-made Vietnam War movie could possibly be.

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‘Titanic’ (1997)

See, one of the undeniable things about Titanic is that it’s really not afraid to be a tearjerker. It wants you to care about the central romance, and then it wants you to feel a whole host of emotions when the young people in love – plus so many others – face the inevitable tragedy that is always going to happen in a movie called “Titanic.” It’s not even a spoiler if you know nothing about history, given the opening scenes have the wreck of the Titanic being explored.

With this film, you’ve got an impactful fictional story being told, via the two main characters, and then there’s all the harrowing real-world tragedy of Titanic, and some characters here who are based on actual people. James Cameron found a way to more or less make two emotionally devastating movies in one (and at well over three hours in length, it genuinely doubles the runtime of numerous films out there).

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‘Schindler’s List’ (1993)

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It wouldn’t have been easy to work on Schindler’s List, it’s not easy to watch Schindler’s List, and it’s not easy to talk about Schindler’s List. It has to be that way, though, and it’s comparable in its quality and approach to something like 12 Years a Slave, with both being about horrific times in human history, with Schindler’s List being set during World War II and largely functioning as an exploration of the Holocaust.

In that sense, it’s unflinching, even if it also does attempt to highlight an act of heroism that happened among all the unspeakable horror. If it’s bittersweet, then Schindler’s List is not evenly bitter and sweet, since the horrors inherent to this story are what stick out the most, and what the majority of the film’s runtime is dedicated to… though the contrast, at least by the end, does ensure the movie is sad in a variety of ways. It’s got the time to hit you on more than a few emotional fronts, too, since Schindler’s List is also quite a long film.

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Schindler’s List

Release Date

December 15, 1993

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Runtime

195 Minutes

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Thomas Keneally, Steven Zaillian

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When going into the office, it’s always important to dress professionally. However, finding pieces to wear that are both flattering and comfortable is a frequent challenge, especially where fits and materials are concerned. Luckily for you, we discovered 17 work pants on Amazon that are both slimming and feature tummy control-friendly details — and come in colors and fits that are especially versatile.

These pants are perfect for wearing from the workplace to cocktails with your coworkers — and can even dress up more casual tops outside of your desk cubicle. Elements like stretchy fabric, elastic waistbands and high-waisted fits create silhouettes that are as flattering for your figure as they are functional. With pairs starting at under $20, they also won’t break the bank! Below, prepare to clock in with tummy control office pants that are poised to earn their place in your work wardrobe.

17 Slimming Pants With Tummy Control From Amazon

1. Affordable Buy: These high-waisted work pants feature an elastic waistband and four-way stretch fabric. Plus, the style — which is especially budget-friendly, totaling less than $20—includes a straight-legged shape with pockets that’s both accommodating and functional.

2. Practical Pockets: This pair of practical pull-on slacks includes a slimming bootcut silhouette with side pockets to hold your essentials. They also come in a range of neutral colors, forming a clean base for anyone’s office wardrobe.

3. Slim Silhouette: A straight-legged pair of trousers is a versatile work staple, like this slimming style. A high waist and pleated front accents complete the pair with a clean, comfy finish.

4. Stretchy Style: These super stretch work pants are crafted with slimming, stretchy fabric that fits like a glove. Added power mesh paneling provides built-in tummy control for a streamlined fit.

5. Effortless Dressing: Take the stress out of getting dressed with pull-on pants. This soft, wide-legged pair can be easily slipped on and includes built-in mesh that smooths out your midsection.

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6. Straight-Legged: The slim fit on these straight-leg work pants creates an instantly flattering silhouette. Its four-way stretch also forms a smooth, non-rumpled shape that’s professional and polished.

7. Natural Waist: These Lee trousers sit on your waistline for a fit that is comfy and naturally flattering. Soft fabric and durability also make them easy to wear from day to night.

8. Soft Fit: A snug fit across the hips and thighs makes these black work pants instantly flattering. The cotton twill style’s also naturally structured, while remaining stretchy and soft.

9. Ready To Work: This pair of stretchy slacks can smoothly fit your figure with ease. Four pockets that can hold items like a phone, wallet, and keys complete the piece with a practical finish.

10. Curve-Friendly: Designed with curvier body types in mind, these bootcut pants are made with a fuller hip and thigh fit. Subtly flared hems and a contoured waist add a secure and stylish touch.

11. Crossover Waist: These business-friendly slacks are made with a high, crossover waistline that adds a stylish edge with a smooth feel. The pull-on style’s seamless lines ensure a flattering fit all day long.

12. Sculpted Shape: Extra-wide elastic and a contoured waistband allow these work pants to provide a secure hold in the office. The pair’s soft front tummy control panel creates a smooth, flattering silhouette—one that’s so popular, it’s been purchased by over 2,000 shoppers.

13. Clean and Simple: All-over stretch makes these pants easy to wear from day to night. A high-waisted shape ensures a simple, smooth fit that’s just as versatile.

14. Business-Ready: The vertical pleats on these elevated, wide-leg trousers make them perfect for any workplace. This pair’s stretchy fabric and pull-on shape also provide day-long comfort.

15. Flattering Fit: A high-waisted cut makes these high-waisted pants automatically flattering, while its flat front and ankle-length hems remain professional for officewear. The polished slacks are also versatile enough to wear to a date night or happy hour, too.

16. Stretchy Slacks: Pull-on pants are given added comfort in this style. The pair is made with stretchy, smooth fabric that forms a wrinkle-free fit and moves with you throughout the day.

17. Slimming Fabric: With a fitted waist and front tummy control panel, these work pants are truly flattering. The pair’s knit fabric further smoothes, sculpts, and lifts your figure for added comfort.

Prime Video currently hosts some of the best movies and shows on streaming. This is reflected in the current charts, with the top ten reading like a must-watch list of 2026 favorites. Topping the charts at the time of writing is Young Sherlock, a series based on the young adult thriller novel series Young Sherlock Holmes by Andrew Lane, which shot straight to the streaming summit following its March 4 debut. Featuring the acting talent of Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Natascha McElhone, Joseph Fiennes, and Colin Firth, as well as the veteran instincts of director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock‘s success should come as little surprise.

But just behind Young Sherlock in the charts are a pair of titles vying for second position, with the most recent debutante finally climbing into position #2. Directed by Frank E. Flowers, The Bluff is Prime Video’s answer to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, with a swashbuckling epic that has viewers hooked. Featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban in lead roles, the movie opened to mixed reviews, earning a 57% score from critics on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes; however, its popularity on streaming platforms is undeniable, with it estimated to have earned 300.3 million minutes of viewing so far.

The unfortunate series to lose its second-place spot in the charts, thanks to The Bluff‘s success, is the Aldis Hodge-led Cross, which debuted its second season last month. After a pulse-racing seventh episode, the series will return on Wednesday, March 18, with the Season 2 finale. As excitement builds for the tense final installment of this thrilling second season, Cross will be hoping to reclaim its position in the Prime Video charts.

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What Else Is Popular on Prime Video?

Young Sherlock is unsurprisingly topping the charts, and The Bluff and Cross are proving popular in second and third, but what else is also in vogue on Prime Video? Shadow Force, an action drama written and directed by Joe Carnahan, is bouncing back from box office disaster in 2025 with success on streaming; the video game adaptation Fallout continues its long run in the top ten; and The Wrecking Crew fends off competition to hold steady in the charts.

The Bluff and Cross are available on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.

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February 25, 2026

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101 Minutes

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Frank E. Flowers

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The Virgin River cast tried to guess how much time passed on the show from season 1 to season 7.

Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson). The hit series, which premiered in 2019, also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé and Kai Bradbury.

Netflix’s hit series is seven seasons in – but it seems like way less time has passed for the residents of Virgin River.

“It’s been [around] six months,” Hollingsworth exclusively told Us Weekly. “It was what everyone figured out it was, which is nuts.”

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Grazzini had a different suggestion, sharing with Us in a separate interview, “It’s been about a year and a half, right? Because, if you think about it, it’s been about a year and a half from season one because that’s when Charmaine got pregnant.”

He continued: “Now her twins are a couple months old so let’s call it nine months plus five months. Just over a year.”

Allen’s suggestion fell somewhere in the middle.

“I think it’s been a year and a half — like a year and three months,” she noted to Us. “I know the writers told us once and I just forgot.”

Allen, who has been on the show since season 3, went on to share why she is “a bit worried” about season 8 after that shocking finale. Season 7 of the Netflix hit, which premiered on Thursday, March 12, saw Brie (Allen) and Brady (Hollingsworth) finally getting on the same page about being together. Their bliss was short-lived, however, as Brady ended up in a motorcycle crash that left his fate unclear.

“We’ve speculated a lot about, what’s it going to be? Is he going to be OK?” Allen exclusively told Us. “It’s so unfortunate that things never seem to go totally right with Brady.”

Allen confirmed she didn’t know what the plan was, adding, “I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit worried. I want them to have a moment or longer than just a moment — because they had one moment on the motorcycle before his accident. I want to give him a chance [at happiness with Brie] so we’ll see what happens.”

In a separate interview, Hollingsworth poked fun at Brady never winning in his professional or personal life. “That’s pretty much on par for Brady’s luck,” Hollingsworth quipped to Us. “I guess I just can’t have nice things. I guess Brady just can’t have nice things.”

Hollingsworth also hinted that he knows where Brady will end up in season 8. Allen, however, argued that the cast would need to wait until the show goes into production to get the full picture.

“I know as much as Ben — and it’s not as much as he’s letting on,” she joked. “The writers always let us give us a pitch of what the character arc is going to be for the upcoming season. But that’s when they’re beginning to write the new season. So things often — and always do — actually change and shift. It’s always a bit of a mystery to us until we get the actual scripts.”

Virgin River is currently streaming on Netflix.