Linen pants promise breezy summer comfort, but somehow they always end up wrinkled by lunch, riding up in all the wrong places and needing constant readjusting. Sure, they look effortless in theory . . . just not always in real life. It’s why we went on a hunt for a better alternative.

As it turns out, drawstring pajama-style pants are quietly becoming the comfy upgrade, and even Vogue considers them a summer trend to watch. We rounded up 13 chic pairs you can actually wear out of the house for brunches, flights and everyday errands. Even better? Prices start at just $15, making the switch feel like the easiest summer upgrade.

13 Breezy Drawstring Pants Are a Comfy Summer Upgrade

1. Our Favorite: The drawstring elastic waist on these khaki palazzo pants adjusts to bloat days, post-lunch fullness or anything in between. The flowy wide legs keep air moving when temps climb past 85.

2. You’re Good Jeans: Real jeans get sweaty fast in summer. These high-waisted denim pants give you the look without the rigid waistband or zipper, so you can actually breathe in July.

3. Sleek Stripes: Wear these striped wide-leg pants with a white button-down shirt half-tucked for lunch on the patio. The nautical stripe pulls everything together with zero effort.

4. Barrel Beauties: The barrel shape on these striped drawstring pants curves out at the thigh and tapers at the ankle, giving them more shape than standard palazzos. The side pockets and an elastic waist seal the deal.

5. Pull-On Ease: These gray striped pants work for the airport, office or Tuesday’s coffee run. Add loafers and a white tee, and you’ve got a 30-second outfit that looks styled.

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6. Gorgeous Gingham: Throw these gingham wide-leg pants on with a black tank and espadrilles for an outdoor gathering. The print does the work, so you can skip jewelry entirely.

7. Has Pockets: Pants without pockets means carrying a bag everywhere, even to the mailbox. This striped wide-leg style has real pockets that fit a phone, so you can actually leave the purse at home.

8. Silk-Like Stunners: Real silk pants can cost anywhere around $300 (and need dry cleaning). These silky drawstring pants give the same fluid drape without the maintenance and splurge-worthy price tag.

9. Airy Essential: The cotton-blend fabric on these baggy palazzo pants breathes the way linen does, without the wrinkles. The drawstring elastic waist gives all the room you need.

10. Boho Babe: Plain pants need accessories to feel finished. This boho-print wide-leg option looks complete with just a black tank, which saves time when you’re running late.

11. Free People-Style: Pull on these Free People-style pants with a white ribbed tank and woven sandals for a Saturday at the beach club. The orange stripes handle the sunset photos for you.

12. Darling Denim: Denim look, sweatpant feel. These drawstring jean sweatpants skip the zipper and button entirely, with a baggy high-waisted cut that wears like your softest joggers.

13. Luxe Leopard: Pair these leopard wide-leg pants with a plain black tee and gold sandals for a girls’ dinner. The print reads expensive, even though they cost less than the appetizer.

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Say what you want about Michael Bay, but the filmmaker has directed and produced many big-name projects. While some found huge success, others ended as box-office bombs. And the projects that have become theatrical failures tend to find redemption on streaming platforms.

Ever since Bay started his career in 1986, He has worked as a producer on many franchises, most notably Transformers (which he also directed), as well as The Purge, A Quiet Place, and the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. But there is another franchise that Bay was attached to that was heavily criticized, yet it got a sequel that underperformed compared to its predecessor.

In 2014, Bay was one of the producers of the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. While it was a box-office success, it received negative reviews from both critics and fans. Its box-office performance led to the creation of its sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, which recently became a streaming hit. The film ranked #10 on Tubi’s Top 10 Overall charts in the United States, below The Rainmaker. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows featured the return of Megan Fox as April O’Neil, while the Ninja Turtles were played by Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson, Pete Ploszek, Jeremy Howard, and Noel Fisher. Also introduced in the movie is Casey Jones, played by Arrow star Stephen Amell.

Is ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ Worth Watching?

When Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows was released in theaters, it became a box-office flop, only making $246 million worldwide, compared to the $485 million its predecessor made in 2014. At the same time, the sequel was still heavily criticized, earning a 38% critics score and a 47% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. ScreenRant claimed that the sequel was able to “capture the spirit of classic TMNT cartoons” rather than trying to make it “grounded” and “believable,” and bringing Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly) felt like something “ripped right out of the 1987 animated series.” However, its poor score was due to a lack of memorable combat scenes that failed to appeal to its adult fanbase.

Collider’s Perri Nemiroff gave Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows a “B-” grade in her review. She noted that some of the combat scenes would be “sloppy” due to heavy CGI use, especially in the 3rd act. She also praised the actors’ performances as the Ninja Turtles and their designs, which she described as “highly detailed and well integrated in the real world.” She also praised how director Dave Green and the screenwriters addressed the turtles’ dilemma of whether to fit in with society or keep a low profile.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is available to stream on Tubi and Paramount+. Follow Collider for more updates.

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The indie outfit A24 is using freshly injected funds to pump more money into its movies. After a decade in the indie trenches, during which only one of its movies passed the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office, A24 decided to level up in scale. Its first project of this new era was Alex Garland‘s dystopian thriller Civil War, which broke the studio’s opening weekend record and went on to gross around $130 million worldwide.

With a reported budget of $50 million, Civil War also happened to be the most expensive A24 movie ever made. The record has since been broken by Marty Supreme, which cost a reported $70 million to produce and went on to gross more than $190 million worldwide. A24 is about to enter production on an even more expensive movie, Garland’s video-game adaptation Elden Ring, whose budget is said to be in the $100 million range. But before that, however, A24 will release its next potential blockbuster — a period epic headlined by a bona fide A-lister.

Of course, nothing is guaranteed these days. Consider The Smashing Machine, which underperformed in 2025 with just $21 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million. The sports biopic, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, was supposed to enter the more commercial tier created by Civil War. Instead, it ended up grossing less than one-third of Moonlight‘s haul at the worldwide box office. The studio’s next release is headlined by Hugh Jackman, who can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed mystery film The Sheep Detectives. A couple of years ago, Jackman starred in one of the most expensive films ever made, Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide against a reported budget of more than $500 million.

Here’s When You Can Watch A24’s Next Potential Blockbuster

His A24 movie is The Death of Robin Hood, which puts a dark spin on the pop-culture icon whose exploits have entertained cinema audiences for more than a century. The Death of Robin Hood arrives 104 years after the very first theatrical feature about the character, which starred Douglas Fairbanks. The new movie is directed by Michael Sarnoski, who broke out with the indie gem Pig, starring Nicolas Cage, and then delivered the blockbuster horror prequel A Quiet Place: Day One, starring Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn.

Also starring Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård, The Death of Robin Hood will be released in theaters on June 19. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Ben Affleck‘s daughter, Violet, became the target of online trolling after she was seen not wearing her mask while out with her mother, Jennifer Garner.

The college student had been away for the past few months but recently returned home for the summer holidays. She joined her mother and younger brother, Samuel, for a casual trip to grab ice cream at a nearby creamery.

In recent years, Violet Affleck has advocated for mask-wearing and criticized those who have called for a ban on masks, leading to her getting scrutinized for her stance.

Violet Affleck made the rare decision to remove her mask during an outing with her mother, Jennifer Garner, and brother Samuel after returning home from college for the summer holidays.

However, the gesture led to her being mocked by netizens after images from the outing, obtained by the Daily Mail, hit the internet.

The negative reaction from critics online was likely a result of Violet’s pro-mask stance, especially as she has consistently spoken against calls to ban masks while demanding renewed COVID-19 protections.

In a sarcastic comment poking fun at Violet, one critic wrote, “lol any day now before it goes back on due to the ‘new’ pandemic.”

Another asked, “So someone finally got her the mental health support she needs?” while a third person said, “Oh Wow! Typical Hollywood hypocrisy!!:

Amid the trolling, some concerned folks also raised a different possibility behind why Violet was not wearing the mask.

“Could have been having a health issue that’s now resolved. Making a decision best for your mental and physical wellness is not everyone’s business,” noted an individual.

See the image of her mask-free outing here.

Why Ben Affleck’s Daughter Wears A Mask

The reason behind Violet wearing a mask is linked to her being diagnosed with a “post-viral condition” back in 2019.

Since then, she has not only preferred wearing a mask when out in public but has also advocated for others to do the same.

“I’m OK now, but I saw firsthand that medicine does not always have answers to the consequences of even minor viruses,” the young adult said during her speech for the LA County Board of Supervisors in 2024, according to a report.

In her speech, Violet also spoke against any ban on wearing masks, saying such regulations “do not keep us safer” and make “vulnerable members of our community less safe.”

The college student also added her voice to calls for increased access to “high-quality free tests and treatment” within the county.

Violet Affleck Took Her Mask Advocacy To The UN

In 2025, Violet Affleck also took her advocacy to a United Nations event, where she called for more action to address airborne diseases due to the immense risks they pose.

“It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say, ‘We knew how to protect you, and we didn’t do it,’” Violet said at the time.

Speaking further, she criticized how many now seem to downplay the effects of COVID-19 despite the devastation it caused. In her view, she also believes that clean air should be considered just as much of a human right as clean water.

“Long COVID has surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in children in five years and under,” Violent added, before noting how terrified she was that some children  “will not know a world without debilitating pain and exhaustion” due to the effects Covid had on them.

Violet Affleck’s UN Speech Sparked Backlash

Violet’s UN speech at the time led to intense backlash online due to her calls for reinstated mask mandates, a highly controversial stance since the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of her most prominent critics was Meghan McCain, who lashed out at Violet on social media, writing, “Every single thing about all of this is why people hate nepo babies so much.”

As reported by The Blast, McCain argued that Violet’s appearance at the UN felt unnecessary, implying she had little idea what she was talking about.

After being branded a “nepo baby” herself, McCain further doubled down on her criticism of Violet by stating that her parents would never co-sign her speaking at a high-profile event without being well-versed on the sensitive topic that was being discussed.

“Having famous parents is a double-edged sword, and if you’re going to put yourself out there, you gotta take the heat (as I have always done),” McCain added at the time.

The 20-Year-Old Received High Praise From Her Father, Ben Affleck

Violet has repeatedly been praised by her father, with one such instance occurring during a recent interview with Access Hollywood.

At the time, he noted how she takes after her mother, adding that she is “spectacular.” The actor also spoke about his coparent arrangement with Violet’s mother and how she makes it all so easy for him

“I’m very lucky that I’ve got a great partner and we’ve got great kids. It’s the joy of my life, and I’m just very, very lucky. And it makes me happy every day,” Affleck said, per Hola.

Affleck’s comments about Garner echoed remarks he made during an appearance on “Good Morning America” in 2020, per the Daily Mail.

“When you have children with somebody, you’re connected to them forever. And I’m very lucky she [Garner] is the mother of my children,” he said. “I’m very grateful and respectful of her.”

Wade Wilson, the convicted murderer who became a viral social media fixation as the “Deadpool Killer,” is back in the spotlight after his crimes were documented in Paramount+’s Handsome Devil: Charming Killer and Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever. Wilson was found guilty in June 2024 of murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida, and was sentenced to death two months later.

Here’s everything to know about Wilson, his crimes and the social media fascination that surrounds him.

Inside Wade Wilson’s Crimes

Wilson killed Melton and Ruiz on the same morning of October 7, 2019, in Cape Coral, Florida, according to A&E. The night before, Wilson met Melton at a bar, where the two hit it off. Their group eventually returned to a friend’s house, and Wilson and Melton became intimate. Their encounter took a horrifying turn when Wilson strangled Melton in her bed, then stole her car and fled the scene.

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That same morning, Wilson violently assaulted his then-girlfriend, Mila Montanez, at her workplace. His rampage continued when he spotted Ruiz walking to her nearby job. Wilson asked Ruiz for directions and managed to lure her into his car, where he strangled her. He initially thought Ruiz was dead and planned to bury her body, but when he realized she was still breathing, he ran her over several times with Melton’s stolen car.

In disturbing audio featured in the docuseries trailer, Wilson can be heard describing the killings in his own words. “I choked her out so she couldn’t breathe anymore,” he said in a recorded phone call. “I was on a rampage at this point.”

Another clip captured Wilson saying, “A rage overcomes me. Just kill, kill, kill. When I get that way, I become the devil. I’m like the lion, you’re the prey. I can sense it.”

Wade Wilson’s Arrest and Confession

Wilson was ultimately turned in by his own biological father, Steven Testasecca. After the murders, he confessed the graphic details of what he had done to Testasecca during several phone calls. Testasecca contacted law enforcement, and Wilson was arrested later that evening.

Once in police custody, Wilson reportedly showed no remorse for the killings. Authorities said he told them he would commit the crimes “again” if given the chance.

In voiceover audio featured in the trailer, Wilson is heard reflecting on his approach to the women he encountered. “This is what I do with women, you know. I use my charm, my good looks,” he said.

Wade Wilson’s Trial and Death Sentence

Wilson’s case went to trial in June 2024. He was found guilty on six counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, grand theft, burglary and battery, according to A&E. In August 2024, Wilson was sentenced to death.

Before the trial began, Wilson dramatically altered his appearance by getting tattoos covering his face and neck. The new look helped transform public perception of him — and turned the case into a social media phenomenon.

Has a Date Been Set for Wade Wilson’s Execution?

An execution date has not yet been set for Wilson. His attorneys are actively appealing his death sentence, arguing that a 2023 Florida state law that allows juries to recommend a death sentence without a unanimous vote should not apply to Wilson because his crimes were committed before the law was passed, according to NJ.com.

Wade Wilson’s Rise to Social Media Notoriety

As Wilson’s mugshot circulated online, his face tattoos and good looks made him a viral figure. The media nicknamed him the “Deadpool Killer” because he shares his name with the Marvel antihero played by Ryan Reynolds.

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Public fascination quickly spilled offline. Women showed up to his court appearances in support, and entire social media accounts were dedicated to him. One commentator featured in Handsome Devil: Charming Killer noted that Wilson was “building a cult following.”

In the trailer, women from Wilson’s past recall describing him as “attractive” and “very nice” before his arrest, with some admitting they thought they could change him. The footage captures the unsettling collision of true crime and internet culture that the docuseries plans to explore.

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.

Bruce Springsteen apparently had no time for former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at his Brooklyn concert.

Video shared via X by journalist Mike Ryan showcased an awkward moment during Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Barclays Center show on Thursday, May 14.

As “The Boss,” walked through the crowd to shake hands with fans, Christie, 63, stuck out his own hand — and was seemingly ignored when Springsteen, 76, walked past him. Christie immediately pulled back his hand, shrugged and resumed clapping along with the music.

Us Weekly has reached out to Christie and Springsteen’s representatives for comment.

Springsteen and Christie have a somewhat contentious history. The former governor is a self-professed Springsteen super-fan who has boasted of attending more than 100 of the rocker’s concerts over the years.

“No one is beyond the reach of Bruce,” he once told The Atlantic.

Former President Barack Obama connected the two for the first time in November 2012 while Springsteen was riding on Air Force One. During a phone call about Hurricane Sandy, Obama told Christie that Springsteen wanted to speak to him and they had a brief conversation, per Variety.

That same month, Springsteen and Christie greeted one another backstage at a Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

“We hugged,” Christie told reporters of his in-person meeting with his musical idol. “He told me it’s official: we’re friends. I told the president today, actually, that the hug was great and when we got home, there was a lot of weeping because of the hug. And the president asked why. I said, ‘Well, to be honest, I was the one doing the weeping.’”

However, Springsteen later poked fun at Christie during the 2013 “Bridgegate” scandal. (Christie’s staff was accused of deliberately causing traffic jams near Fort Lee, New Jersey, by ordering the closure of a toll plaza. This political maneuvering was seen as retribution for Fort Lee’s Mayor Mark Sokolich opposing Christie’s administration.)

Christie was not criminally charged over the “Bridgegate” scandal, though many pundits suggested that the controversy eroded support for his ill-fated presidential campaign in 2016.

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At the height of the controversy, Springsteen joined Jimmy Fallon on his Late Night show in 2014 to sing a parody version of “Born to Run” about “Bridgegate.”

“Baby this Bridgegate was just payback / It’s a bitch slap to the state Democrats,” Fallon, 51, and Springsteen sang. “We got to get out while we can / We’re stuck in Governor Chris Christie’s Fort Lee-New Jersey traffic jam!”

More recently, Springsteen offered an olive branch to President Donald Trump amid a years-long public feud. During an Austin, Texas concert on April 26, Springsteen lled his audience in a prayer after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

“We begin tonight with a prayer for our men and women in service overseas, we pray for their safe return,” Springsteen told fans. “We also send out a prayer of thanks that our president, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending, was injured at last night’s incident at the [White House] press correspondents’ dinner.”

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He went on, “We can disagree. We can be critical of those in power, and we can peacefully fight for our beliefs. But there is no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind in our beloved United States.”

Suspected shooter Cole Tomas Allen allegedly opened fire at the Washington Hilton on April 25 while President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other officials from their administration were attending the dinner.

Allen, 31, was apprehended after injuring a Secret Service agent. He later pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.

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Yung Miami Shows Off New Smile In Viral Clip

In a new video obtained by Live Bitez, Yung Miami is seen confidently showing off her bright new set of teeth while moving the camera around her face, giving fans a full look at her updated smile. The rapper keeps it casual yet polished, rocking a middle-part low ponytail, diamond earrings, and a pink, orange, and black jumpsuit while sitting in what appears to be a room with a dry erase board in the background. The compliments quickly rolled in under the clip, with one comment reading, “the new teeth are amazingggg,” to which Yung Miami responded, “I loveeee,” clearly co-signing the fan love for her refreshed look.

You Already Know The Internet Can’t Stop Talking

Roommates ran straight to the Live Bitez comment section after the clip dropped. Everybody had something to say about Yung Miami’s new smile. Some users admitted they didn’t even recognize her at first, while others praised the look, saying the new set of teeth actually enhances her facial features. A few commenters, though, were more curious than anything, questioning why she keeps changing her veneers and what the motivation behind the switch-ups is.

One Instagram user @nolathegreatx added, “The new teeth gave a her a baby face. 😍”

This Instagram user @187_scorpian claimed, “They do look cute.. better than before 😍”

And, Instagram user @prettyricannisha asked, “Who done em“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @teas_baby_ said, “I think her old set was one of the best… i dont like these“

While Instagram user @snuggslilsis wrote, “Idk … I damn near didn’t know who this was“

Lastly, Instagram user @the_humble_showoff shared, “I actually like hers 👍🏾”

Yung Miami Smiles Through Viral DJ Drama Fallout

Roommates, Yung Miami is back outside smiling and glowing after recently making headlines for a viral club moment that had social media in a frenzy just days ago. The rapper was previously captured on video at a club event telling the DJ the music was “trash” and even joking that she was about to take over the set herself, a clip that quickly spread online and sparked mixed reactions. Afterward, she returned to Instagram Stories to issue a public apology to DJ Sean Mac, explaining she was just trying to “turn up and have a good time,” but now she’s back out and seemingly in good spirits, all smiles despite the recent chatter.

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Martin Short is opening up about one of the most painful periods of his life with devastating honesty.

Years after losing his wife, Nancy Dolman, the beloved comedian is now grieving another unimaginable tragedy following the death of his daughter, Katherine.

While reflecting on both losses, Short revealed the emotional connection between their final words and why he believes mental illness deserves to be treated like any other disease.

The “Only Murders in the Building” star recently spoke to The New York Times while discussing his Netflix documentary “Marty, Life Is Short.”

During the emotional conversation, Short looked back on the final days of his wife, Nancy Dolman, who died from ovarian cancer in 2010 at age 58.

As he reflected on losing Dolman after nearly 30 years of marriage, Short revealed the heartbreaking final message she shared with him.

“Martin, let me go,” Short recalled her saying.

The actor explained that hearing similar emotions years later, after the death of his daughter, Katherine, forced him to think about grief and illness in a completely different way.

Short and Dolman first met in 1972 before marrying in 1980. Together, they raised three children: Katherine, Oliver, and Henry.

Over the years, Short frequently described Dolman as the emotional center of their family, making her loss especially difficult for him and their children.

Martin Short Drew Painful Connection To Daughter Katherine

While speaking with The New York Times, Short revealed that the death of his daughter Katherine earlier this year reopened emotions he had carried since losing his wife.

Katherine died by suicide in February at age 42, according to the Los Angeles coroner’s office.

As Short reflected on her death, he explained that he heard echoes of Dolman’s final plea in what he imagined his daughter may have been trying to express during her own struggle.

“Katherine was saying: Dad, let me go,” he said.

Short then shared his belief that mental illness deserves to be viewed with the same seriousness as physical diseases.

“I don’t see any difference between mental illness as a disease and cancer as a disease,” he explained. “In some cases, both are terminal. And in some cases, both are survivable.”

The actor admitted that losing a child brought a different level of pain than anything he had experienced before.

“This is your child,” Short said. “I am trying to head toward the light.”

Short Speaks Openly About Mental Health

Martin Short also addressed the tragedy during a May 10 appearance on “CBS News Sunday Morning,” where he described Katherine’s death as “a nightmare for the family.”

During the interview, the actor spoke candidly about his daughter’s years-long mental health battle and the challenges she faced privately.

“But the understanding that mental health and cancer, like my wife [had], are both diseases,” Short explained. “Sometimes with diseases, they are terminal. My daughter fought for a long time with extreme mental health, borderline personality disorder, other things, and did the best she could until she couldn’t.”

He again reflected on the emotional connection between Dolman’s final words and his daughter’s death.

“So Nan’s last words to me were, ‘Martin, let me go.’ And what she was saying was, ‘Dad, let me go.’”

The comedian also explained why he became involved with Bring Change to Mind, an organization focused on mental health awareness and ending stigma surrounding mental illness.

“So I hold a deep desire. And that’s why I’m involved in this organization, Bring Change to Mind … taking mental health out of the shadows, not being ashamed of it, not hiding from the word ‘suicide,’ but accepting that this could be the last stage of an illness,” he said.

Katherine Dedicated Her Life To Helping Others

Although Katherine largely stayed out of the public spotlight, she devoted much of her career to helping people struggling with mental health challenges.

She worked as a licensed clinical social worker in private practice while also serving part-time at Amae Health. According to reports, her responsibilities included psychotherapy, peer support, family support groups, and community outreach.

Friends and loved ones remembered Katherine as deeply compassionate and committed to supporting others through difficult moments.

Following her death, the Short family released a statement describing her as someone who brought warmth and happiness to everyone around her.

They said Katherine was “beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”

Despite the pain surrounding the tragedy, Martin Short has continued speaking publicly in hopes that discussing grief and mental illness openly may help other families feel less isolated.

Martin Short Wants Families To Stop Suffering In Silence

Elsewhere during his “CBS News Sunday Morning” interview, Short explained why he felt it was important not to hide from conversations about suicide and mental illness.

“If I said to the audience, any audience I was in, ‘How many have lost anyone from suicide?’ you’d be stunned by the hands that would go [up],” he said. “‘How many have mental health in their family?’ You’d be stunned by the hands that would go up.”

The actor believes many families quietly carry similar pain but avoid speaking openly about it because of shame or fear.

“So why pretend that this is your own pain? Maybe by sharing your pain it will help other people’s pain,” Short added.

For Short, turning grief into conversation now appears to be part of the healing process as he continues trying to move forward after two devastating losses that forever changed his life.