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Dennis Quaid Opens Up About Finding God in His Marriage to Laura Savoie
Dennis Quaid wasn’t “looking” for romance when he met wife Laura Savoie, but faith ultimately brought the pair together — and God has remained a crucial part of their marriage ever since.
“God is in our relationship. That [had] never even occurred to me before,” Quaid, 71, exclusively shared in the latest issue of Us Weekly while discussing his new film, I Can Only Imagine 2. “I thought, ‘Well, I have a relationship with God, so did she,’ but to have God be the third entity in the relationship is kind of a new idea. But that’s really the way it is.”
The Parent Trap star met Savoie, 32, in Las Vegas and proposed to her in October 2019, tying the knot the following year. Quaid, who was previously married three times before meeting Savoie, explained that the couple’s shared faith is a key part of what helps them maintain a healthy relationship.
“Otherwise you would wind up making the other person,” he explained. “You look to the other person to solve your problems, and we’re not equipped to do that. There’s a lot of things that we have, the baggage coming in [to a relationship], and it’s stuff that you need an expert [to deal with] — and that would be God.” (Quaid was married to P.J. Soles from 1978 to 1983, Meg Ryan from 1991 to 2001 and Kimberly Buffington from 2004 to 2018.)
While God existing within his marriage is new territory for Quaid, his faith has “always” been with him in both his personal life and professional career. He began his foray into faith-based content with 2011’s Soul Surfer before being cast in 2018’s I Can Only Imagine as Arthur Millard, the real-life abusive father of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard.
It’s a role that Quaid admits he was “uncomfortable” to play, particularly as a father himself. The actor shares son Jack Quaid, 33, with Ryan, 64, and twins Thomas and Zoe, 18, with Buffington, 53.
“The way [Bart’s] father was, no matter the era, even from back then, [was] very abusive, almost criminal,” Quaid explained. “And people who are like that, they were abused themselves as kids as well.”
I Can Only Imagine tells the true story of how Bart wrote the now-famous titular song and formed the Christian band MercyMe in the early 2000s after finding inspiration from his tumultuous and fragmented relationship with his father. Things changed for the pair, however, when Arthur revealed a terminally ill cancer diagnosis, and the twosome explored a path to forgiveness before Arthur’s death.

Quaid returns as Arthur in I Can Only Imagine 2, which hits theaters on Friday, February 20. The actor said it was important to him to “finish the story out the right way,” noting that the second film feels more like a “continuation” than a traditional sequel. The movie also gives audiences a chance to experience some of Bart and Arthur’s happier moments, as well as get a better look at Arthur’s redemption.
“The part of Arthur was very dear to me, and maybe the No. 1 movie that people come up to me in airports and whisper that they really love,” Quaid told Us while praising director Andrew Erwin. “And I just wanted to be a part of it in that sense.”
Quaid felt a certain protectiveness toward Arthur, who he feels was “genuine” in his attempt to repair his relationship with his estranged son. “Rarely do I find that people can actually really fundamentally change,” he explained. “It really takes a lot to do that. And I think that can only happen with God’s help.”
He continued, “It’s hard to ask for something you feel like you don’t deserve, but [Arthur] and Bart, not right away, they developed a relationship that turned out to be sweet in the end. It broke the chain of that abuse. That’s the gift that Arthur was able to give.”

Quaid noted that “the real” Bart was on set during the filming of the movies, an added challenge in having to portray some of the singer’s most traumatic childhood memories.
“You know, he’s watching all these scenes on the monitor in the next room of pretty horrific scenes,” Quaid said, adding that he was thankful to have the musician there. “He was very upfront and honest with me, which I really appreciated.”
Quaid, of course, is no newcomer to portraying real-life figures. He’s played the likes of astronaut Gordon Cooper, rock musician Jerry Lee Lewis and Ronald Reagan in his decades-long career, among many others.
“I actually have a kind of a preference to play real people, real stories. Real stories are pretty fantastic, because if they were fiction, you wouldn’t believe them,” Quaid told Us. “II feel like our responsibility to the person that I’m playing is to play them from their point of view. Nobody thinks of themselves as a villain or really as a hero. It’s just to try to get down to the essence of a person.”
“I know if somebody was playing me in a movie, I’d at least want to have it be my point of view of my life,” he added with a laugh.
I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters on Friday, February 20.
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Empowering Shirts for International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day isn’t the time to be subtle. It’s for celebrating strength, resilience, and all the iconic women who’ve been breaking barriers for decades.
It’s the time to show up, speak out … and wear your heart on your sleeve. That’s why we’ve rounded up empowering tees that let everyone know exactly how you feel.
From quotes by Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Maya Angelou, these t-shirts are here to make a statement and start conversations.
Stomp out patriarchal oppression in this Future Is Female T-Shirt. Dating back to the 1970s, this powerful phrase signals a shift to a more equal, inclusive and collaborative society.
Whether you’re supporting your fav female politician, protesting for equal rights or just spending some extra time with your mom, this tee says it all on International Women’s Day.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quote T-Shirt
There’s no better time to remember the power of your voice than on International Women’s Day.
This Ruth Bader Ginsburg T-Shirt features the famed quote, “Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes,” originally shared by activist Maggie Kuhn and popularized by RBG.
Wear this tee in their memory … and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Illustration T-Shirt
Share RBG’s powerful advice to young women with this Ruth Bader Ginsburg Illustration T-Shirt that features her quote, “Fight for the things that you care about,” from a 2015 speech at Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute.
This colorful tee also includes a poignant portrait of the late Supreme Court Justice … and is sure to be a conversation starter no matter where you go.
Desmond Tutu Human Rights Tee
Celebrate International Women’s Day by standing up for what you believe in while wearing this Desmond Tutu Human Rights Tee.
It features one of the human rights activist’s most famous quotes: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”
It’ll give you the perfect opportunity to share your beliefs with the people around you.
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Has a tee ever been more true? This Empowered Women Empower The World T-Shirt speaks volumes … and shows exactly who you are.
In the age of being a girl’s girl, this is exactly what you need to be wearing on International Women’s Day.
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Share an important lesson with everyone around you with this Strong Women Stand Up T-Shirt. Based on a quote from Maya Angelou, this tee reads, “A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for others.” If you live by these words, you’re sure to inspire someone else to do the same.
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Dak Prescott, Sarah Jane Ramos Break Up Month Before Wedding
Dallas Cowboys superstar Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, are not getting married — TMZ Sports has learned the two have broken up one month before their wedding.
We’re told the relationship had been rocky behind the scenes for months … but things came to a head with a blowup argument at their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties in the Bahamas — and Sarah Jane called it off.
She actually shared several snaps from her bachelorette party with her closest friends earlier this week … captioning the post, “I truly believe you can get through anything in life as long as you have really great friends. I love these girls so much.”
Before that, on Feb. 23, she said she “can’t wait to marry the love of my life” at their destination wedding in Italy.
Those posts have since been deleted.
The reality is, we’re told the relationship is beyond repair … so the focus will be on coparenting their two kids — ages 2 and nearly 10 months — moving forward.
The pair went official as a couple in 2023 … and Prescott proposed in October 2024.
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See the star-studded “Hoppers” cast side-by-side with the Pixar characters they play
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Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Meryl Streep lend their voices to the animated film.
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Lala Baptiste & Jay Cinco Reveal Their Baby’s Gender (VIDEO)
Some moments are just too cute not to share, and Friday night belonged to Lala Baptiste and Jay Cinco. The couple gave fans a peek into their love-filled lives as they officially revealed the gender of their baby in a video that’s been making rounds across social media.
RELATED: Bundle Of Joy OTW! Jay Cinco And Lala Baptiste Reveal They’re Expecting Their First Child Together (PHOTOS)
Lala Baptiste And Jay Cinco’s Gender Reveal Moment
The gender reveal clip is giving all the feels! Outside under the evening sky, Lala Baptiste and Jay Cinco were surrounded by friends and family holding up phone flashlights, setting the perfect glow for the big moment. Lala stunned in a salmon-colored dress with fur details. Meanwhile, Jay rocked an off-white sweater with slacks, keeping it cozy yet stylish. Adding to the festive vibes, a man dressed as Santa Claus joined the scene. Then came the moment everyone was waiting for — a woman handed Jay a reddish box, which he passed to Lala. As she carefully unwrapped it, the camera captured their priceless reactions when they spotted a pink ball inside — confirming a baby girl is on the way. Lala’s face immediately lit up with pure joy. And, Jay rushed to hug her as she sat down, both completely over the moon.
The gender reveal fun didn’t stop there. In another video posted to Lala Baptiste’s social media, she shared a clip of her and JayCinco doing the viral cake reveal. The couple sat side by side, champagne glasses in hand, as they sliced into the cake to reveal the color of the dough — pink or blue. The video caption teased, “It’s a…” accompanied by blue, pink, and happy tears emojis. As the video shifted from black-and-white to color, fans got the moment of truth: a bright pink cake confirming they’re expecting a baby girl.
Social Media Goes Wild Over The Moment
Fans immediately flooded the comments on The Shade Room Teens’ Instagram page after the reveal, and the excitement was unreal. Many fans said it only made sense that Lala Baptiste is having a baby girl. While others claimed JayCinco was born to be a “girl dad” and predicted she’ll have him wrapped around her finger.
One Instagram user @jusstniyy_ said, “I knew it was gone be a girl omggg Congratulationsss💞”
This Instagram user @lifeascarmen.__ commented, “Awww congratulations 😍😍”
And, Instagram user @kaalynndianee added, “Awwww I’m cryingggg so sweet 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @niyyyyah_finstaaaa wrote, “Omggg yesss baby will be beautiful cinco is made to be a girl dad how gentle he is wit all the women in his life“
While Instagram user @thedivineflo shared, “He would make the BEST girl dad“
Finally, Instagram user @__msz.brown said, “That baby is gonna have her Dad wrapped around her little finger. Congrats ❤️”
Everything About Lala Baptiste’s Pregnancy Journey
RELATED: What’s Tea? Lala Baptiste Sparks Pregnancy Rumors During Greece Getaway With Jay Cinco (VIDEOS)
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Southwest Flight Boarded by Cops with Guns Drawn, Video
Southwest passengers had to make a detour for a security-related issue … which ended with cops rushing onto their plane guns blazing.
Video is circulating online that captured the moment that went down Friday … after a flight leaving Nashville for Fort Lauderdale had to divert to Atlanta.
Check out the clip … multiple officers outfitted in full tactical gear head down the narrow aisle way toward the back of the plane — before wrenching a man out of his seat and slapping cuffs on him.
People on the plane — unclear if it’s passengers or crew members — can be heard chanting “heads down, hands up” repeatedly … a reminder to everyone on the plane to not make any sudden moves while the cops go about their business.
Worth noting … several social media users are claiming the plane needed to make an emergency landing because bomb threats were made. We’ve checked with police, but we haven’t been able to verify that allegation.
In a statement to TMZ, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson tells TMZ … the plane landed safely at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to “respond to a possible security matter.”
The company lauds its flight crew’s response to the incident and apologizes to the passengers for the significant delay.
Southwest tells us customers were put on another aircraft, which continued on to Fort Lauderdale. They landed around 3:30 AM.
The FBI told us they did investigate a person allegedly connected to the incident … however, “There was no credible threat and no charges will be filed.’
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessie Buckley, and Christian Bale explain “The Bride”'s ambiguous ending
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Writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale share their perspectives: “Is that a happy ending? I don’t know.”
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Devon Windsor Hot Shots To Kick off Her 32nd Birthday!
Devon Windsor is seriously hot … so it’s no surprise she made it big as a top model — and we’re taking a look back at some of her best shots as she celebrates her 32nd birthday!
The birthday babe clearly has that bikini body on lock, regularly sharing sun-soaked snaps from dreamy destinations all over the globe.
Devon’s got the posing game mastered too — whether she’s adjusting her swimwear, lounging poolside, or running a hand through her hair — the model knows exactly how to work her angles and is teasing that she’s only getting hotter with age!
Happy Birthday, Devon!
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‘Will & Grace’ Star Corey Parker Dead at 60
Corey Parker — a longtime actor who appeared in numerous well-known shows and movies — has died … TMZ has learned.
Emily Parker — Corey’s aunt — tells us the star passed away Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee after a battle with cancer. It’s unclear what type of cancer he had.
Corey got his start in the film industry in the mid-1980s … notably winning the role of Pete in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning.” He followed that up with a small part in the Kim Basinger romantic drama “9 1/2 Weeks.”
In 1992, Corey landed a starring role in the sitcom “Flying Blind” alongside Téa Leoni. He played Neil Barash — an awkward college grad who begins dating Leoni’s wild and free Alicia.
Lisa Kudrow, Peter Boyle, Andy Dick and Noah Emmerich all appeared on the show during it’s one-season run.
“Will & Grace” fans may remember Corey for his recurring part as Josh — one of Grace’s boyfriends — in five episodes of the hit sitcom.
His other credits include … “Biloxi Blues,” “White Palace,” “Love Boat: The Next Wave,” “Nashville,” and “Blue Skies.” In his later years, Corey transitioned to working as an acting coach … providing advice on the shows “Sun Records” and “Ms. Marvel.”
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BGB Studios — an acting studio which Corey was involved with — also posted in his honor … sharing a loving tribute to the now deceased star.
And it appears Corey grew up in a very creative family … his mother, Rocky — who was married to Patrick Dempsey in the late ’80s and early ’90s — and his sister, Noelle, were both actors, too. Rocky passed away in 2014.
Corey was 60 years old.
RIP
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Ben Stiller demands White House remove “Tropic Thunder ”clip from White House video: 'War is not a movie'
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“We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine,” Stiller wrote on social media.
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Liza Minnelli makes surprise appearance at GLAAD Awards in chair she claims Oscars refused to let her use
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The “Cabaret” actress previously claimed that the Academy Awards forced her to use a wheelchair after she’d planned to sit in a director’s chair at the 2022 Oscars.
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