Joe Manganiello is opening up about one of the darkest chapters of his life, revealing the painful reality behind a years-long health battle he kept hidden from the public.

While fans saw the actor continuing to work and appear at events, he says he was privately fighting a mysterious illness, enduring devastating treatments, and searching for answers that even leading specialists struggled to provide.

For years, Joe Manganiello chose not to reveal the health crisis that was unfolding behind closed doors.

Instead of sharing his struggles publicly, the “Magic Mike” and “True Blood” star says he confided only in a small circle of trusted people while trying to understand what was happening to his body.

In a video shared on Instagram, the 49-year-old actor explained that he had “suffered in silence, battling a deadly mystery illness” while doctors worked to identify the cause of his condition.

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Despite consulting what he described as “the best doctors in the world,” Manganiello said he was left without clear answers.

The uncertainty only added to the emotional weight of the experience as specialists tried different treatments in hopes of slowing the illness.

Instead of bringing relief, those treatments introduced a new set of challenges that would remain with him for years.

Brutal Treatments Changed Joe Manganiello’s Life

Manganiello revealed that the medications prescribed during his search for a diagnosis ultimately came at a steep cost.

“All their attempts to treat it with high-powered biological drugs only exacerbated my symptoms and then unlocked a host of brutal side effects that winded up plaguing me for years,” he explained in the Instagram video.

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The actor said his worsening condition forced doctors to pursue increasingly aggressive medical procedures.

“And then in attempts to buy myself time, I underwent very serious operations and procedures that mutilated parts of my body,” Manganiello shared.

According to the actor, the procedures left him physically devastated. He explained that he became “so weak” that there were times he could not “stand up or walk.”

Months of recovery followed as he remained “heavily medicated” while dealing with “excruciating bouts of chronic pain.”

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The experience has remained largely private until now, with Manganiello choosing to tell the full story through his upcoming memoir, “Bloodlines,” which is scheduled for release on October 13.

Manganiello Searched Beyond Traditional Medicine

As his health crisis continued without clear medical answers, Joe Manganiello began questioning whether there was a deeper explanation behind everything he was experiencing.

Reflecting on the title of his memoir, the actor explained that “Bloodlines” represents far more than a personal health story. During his illness, he spent roughly a decade tracing his family’s history, hoping it might explain why his life had taken such an unexpected turn.

“Maybe what happened to me wasn’t random,” he said.

That search gradually expanded beyond conventional medicine.

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He shared, “And that in order to heal, my mind, my body, my spirit all had to align and I needed to become open to some really radical and unorthodox techniques and ideas that lie beyond the boundaries of western medicine.”

According to information released alongside the memoir, Manganiello explored a wide range of unconventional paths while searching for answers, including shamans, pagan rituals, ancient myths, long-lost family records, and the rediscovery of his spirituality.

His genealogy research also uncovered relatives who survived the Armenian genocide, along with family members who had experienced chronic illnesses of their own.

The actor believes those discoveries helped reshape the way he viewed both his illness and his own identity.

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‘Bloodlines’ Explores Survival Beyond The Diagnosis

Joe Manganiello first disclosed the extent of his medical journey when announcing “Bloodlines,” revealing that he had spent seven years battling what the book describes as “a cascade of autoimmune-related illnesses.”

According to the publisher, those illnesses affected multiple parts of his body, including his skin, thyroid, eyes, lungs, and digestive system.

According to the Daily Mail, the synopsis also reveals that the ordeal involved “plagued by chronic pain, a life-saving organ amputation, existential crisis, and a prolonged fight for survival that left doctors with few answers and no clear explanation.”

Rather than focusing solely on the physical symptoms, the memoir explores the emotional impact of living with uncertainty while trying to maintain a successful career and public life.

The official description explains, “More than a memoir of medical crisis, it is a searching account of what happens when the life you have constructed can no longer contain the truth of what you carry.”

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It continues, “Deeply personal and emotionally expansive, Bloodlines considers how the past lives on in the body and in the stories we tell about strength, survival, and selfhood. The result is both a page-turning, heart-pounding story for the ages and an essential meditation on inheritance, loss, and the work of living with what remains.”

Joe Manganiello Offers Hope To Others Still Searching

Although the actor’s journey involved years of pain, uncertainty, and life-altering procedures, he hopes sharing his experience will encourage others facing similar battles.

Instead of allowing the illness to define him, Manganiello said the experience changed how he views healing, resilience, and the connection between physical and emotional well-being.

He ended his message with encouragement for people who may still be searching for answers to unexplained medical conditions.

“If you’re out there and you’re suffering, there’s hope,” he said.

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As readers prepare for the release of “Bloodlines,” Manganiello’s story promises to reveal the full scope of a health battle that remained hidden from public view for years.

His memoir aims to tell not only the story of surviving a mysterious illness, but also of finding purpose through one of the most difficult periods of his life.

Former “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval began dating model Victoria Lee Robinson in early 2024. However, more recently, there have been rumors of trouble in paradise, with multiple reports saying they’d broken up. Now, the 33-year-old model has been arrested after an alleged attack, and the “VPR” alum has requested a restraining order.

TMZ obtained court documents that state that Robinson attacked Sandoval on the night of June 3, both verbally and physically. Per the legal filing, this came after a night of drinking. This was described as the final straw in their relationship, and it allegedly wasn’t the first time she’d attacked the former “Vanderpump Rules” star.

Per the court documents, this all started when Sandoval and Robinson were having a verbal argument. However, during the fight, he noticed that she had been filming him. After this, her dad, who has been living with them, is said to have had an aggressive response to the fight, and Sandoval then locked himself in a room for protection.

From there, she is accused of hitting him in the face following the verbal fight, causing him to experience blurry vision.

Tom Sandoval Called The Police On Victoria Lee Robinson

Following the alleged attack from Robinson, Sandoval called the police. They later arrived at the scene and investigated the altercation. In the end, they arrested the model. Robinson’s father, Will Robinson, is said to have lunged at the “VPR” alum and put him into a bear hug.

The father’s attack on Sandoval is said to have happened right before she assaulted him. Regarding past abuse, the former Bravo star claims she has punched him in the face, thrown a full Gatorade bottle at him, and exhibited various forms of verbal abuse.

Additionally, he accuses her of changing the passwords for both his phone and his social media accounts. Sandoval also says she tracked him using Apple Airtags. She is also said to have referred to him as a “f-cking loser.”

Tom And Victoria Previously Unfollowed Each Other

As mentioned, Sandoval and Robinson began dating in early 2024. Since then, he has been open about their relationship following his “Vanderpump Rules” exit. However, according to RealityBlurb, the two unfollowed one another on social media in May 2026.

After that, she posted a cryptic Instagram Stories message. The model said, “I never really open up on social media about my personal life, but the past couple of weeks have been pretty tough. My grandpa has stage 4 cancer and is currently on hospice, and my mom is also going through heartbreak after recently losing our childhood cat and now losing another one.”

She added, “I think I just need a couple [of] prayers and well wishes sent to my family right now. In times like these, you definitely see who’s there for you and who’s not. Sorry for the little vent. Love you, guys.”

Tom Recently Said Victoria Was The One

TMZ interviewed Sandoval in March 2026 while he was in New York City. During the chat, he was asked for an update on his relationship with Robinson. The reality star said, “I’m enjoying my experiences. I went to the ‘Outlander’ premiere a couple of days ago, and it was awesome.”

He then said, “My girlfriend and I just celebrated our two-year anniversary. After that, the reporter asked if Sandoval planned to take their relationship to the next level, regarding a potential proposal. He stated, “Oh, yeah. Probably.”

The Bravo Star Has Discussed His Reality TV Future

Sandoval’s time on “Vanderpump Rules” ended in late 2024 when Bravo decided to reboot the long-running show. Since then, many have wondered whether he plans to join “The Valley,” a spin-off of “VPR.”

He spoke to Us Weekly in March 2026 about it, saying, “I’ve gone back and forth about ‘The Valley,’ you know, wanting to be on it, not wanting to be on it. Sandoval was also unsure whether Robinson would want to join him on the show, stating, “She goes back and forth about it.”

He added, “It can be overwhelming. I mean, you know, she sees how polarizing and how intense the fans can be.”

Over the years, the thriller genre has delivered numerous entertaining films that have sparked the interest of critics and audiences worldwide, with many of them becoming perennial favorites that people return to time and again. The best of these are the movies that tell gripping stories brought to life with artful direction, impeccable production, and charismatic performances. But sometimes, as the years wear on, even the most perfect thrillers can become sadly forgotten.

That’s certainly the case with the movies we’re discussing here, whose twisted plots and layered characters have more or less faded from the public consciousness. But though forgotten, these films are still just as perfect as they were when they first hit screens. So, without further ado, here’s a look at some of the most perfect thriller movies that practically nobody remembers.

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‘Phone Booth’ (2002)

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Directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Larry Cohen, Phone Booth is a psychological thriller starring Colin Farrell as a New York City publicist who happens to use a public phone booth in Times Square. He is then targeted by a hidden sniper who threatens to kill him and the people he loves unless he does exactly what he tells him to. Besides Farrell, the film also stars Forest Whitaker, Katie Holmes, Radha Mitchell, and Kiefer Sutherland.

Phone Booth was quite favorably received after its world premiere at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, but its theatrical release was delayed until the next year because of the real-life D.C. sniper attacks. Once released, the movie became a box office success, and even though the film isn’t very well-remembered, it’s still a thoroughly absorbing watch with a great, contained story and excellent performances. If you like your thrillers Hitchcockian and your villains as enigmatic as they are charismatic, then this 2000s classic is a must-watch.

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‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ (2005)

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Written and directed by Shane Black in his directorial debut, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a neo-noir black comedy crime thriller inspired by the 1941 Brett Halliday novel Bodies Are Where You Find Them. Robert Downey Jr. stars as Harry Lockhart, a thief fleeing a burglary gone wrong, who is mistaken for an actor and cast in a movie. When he arrives in Hollywood, Harry befriends a private detective (Val Kilmer) and finds himself drawn into a treacherous murder investigation. The movie also stars Michelle Monaghan and Corbin Bernsen in key roles.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang premiered out of competition at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and had a largely positive critical reception ahead of its theatrical debut, but it was ultimately a box office disappointment, barely earning back its budget. Despite its lack of commercial success, however, the film is a very entertaining ride with slick action and a deliciously dark sense of humor, not to mention enjoyable performances by its two leads. Robert Downey Jr.’s performance in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang reportedly helped him land the career-changing role of Tony Stark/Iron Man, and the movie is easily one of the best films of Shane Black’s career.

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‘The Game’ (1997)

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Directed by David Fincher, The Game is a mystery thriller film starring Michael Douglas as Nicholas Van Orton, a successful San Francisco investment banker. On his 48th birthday, Nicholas is visited by his estranged brother, who gives him a strange gift: an invitation to join a mysterious game that begins to seep into his everyday life and draws him into a baffling conspiracy. Besides Douglas, the film also stars Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, and James Rebhorn in key roles.

Despite a positive critical reception, The Game fell short of box office expectations during its theatrical run in 1997, though it did gross over $109 million. The movie is often overlooked in discussions of Fincher’s ’90s work in favor of his earlier, more successful film Se7en, but The Game is every bit as thrilling as its predecessor, and though its ending has faced some criticism, it’s still a solidly crafted story. The film is also notable for Michael Douglas’ stellar lead performance, which is arguably one of the actor’s best.

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‘Michael Clayton’ (2007)

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Written and directed by Tony Gilroy in his directorial debut, Michael Clayton is a legal thriller starring George Clooney as the titular lawyer. A fixer for a high-profile New York City law firm, Michael finds his life and career under threat after he is tasked with handling a crisis caused by one of the firm’s litigators having a breakdown while working on a multibillion-dollar class action suit. The movie also features Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack in supporting roles.

Michael Clayton had its world premiere at the 2007 Venice Film Festival, earning positive reviews ahead of its theatrical release, which proved equally successful. Widely praised for its direction, writing, and performances, the film was almost universally acknowledged as one of the best movies of the year, but it has largely faded from public memory in the decade or so since its release. Though it may be quite niche these days, Michael Clayton is a true masterpiece of the legal thriller genre, powered by brilliant performances from Clooney and Swinton, with the latter winning a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her work in the film.

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‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ (2011)

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Written and directed by Sean Durkin and starring Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a psychological thriller drama that marked both Durkin’s and Olsen’s film debuts. Olsen stars as Martha, a young woman who escapes a violent and abusive cult in the Catskill Mountains and seeks refuge with her older sister, Lucy (Sarah Paulson), and her husband, Ted (Hugh Dancy). The film also stars John Hawkes, Brady Corbet, Maria Dizzia, Louisa Krause, Julia Garner, and more in supporting roles.

These days, Elizabeth Olsen is most widely recognized for her work in Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and shows, but her debut film is arguably one of the actor’s best performances. Capturing the horrors and lasting trauma of abuse, the film is a haunting psychological film that earned widespread acclaim. Her performance in the film earned Olsen Best Actress nominations at the Critics’ Choice, Independent Spirit, and Satellite Awards, and the film won Durkin the Directing Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, where it had its premiere.

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‘Triangle’ (2009)

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Written and directed by Christopher Smith, Triangle is a British psychological horror thriller starring Melissa George as Jess, a single mother who goes on an ill-fated boating trip with her friends. Forced to abandon ship after an accident, the group seeks refuge on an abandoned ocean liner, where they find themselves stalked by a mysterious figure, but that’s just the beginning of an even more twisted story. Besides George, the film also stars Michael Dorman, Rachael Carpani, Henry Nixon, Emma Lung, and Liam Hemsworth in supporting roles.

An inventive time loop movie partially inspired by the Greek myth of Sisyphus, Triangle premiered to positive reviews at the 2009 London FrightFest Film Festival, earning praise for George’s gripping central performance. The film wasn’t very successful at the box office, however, and has become largely forgotten in the years since, but it’s a highly underrated thriller with a very intelligent plot and great performances.

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‘Badlands’ (1973)

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A period neo-noir drama thriller, Badlands was written, produced, and directed by Terrence Malick in his directorial debut. The film stars Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen as a pair of lovers who go on a murderous spree through the Montana badlands in the late 1950s. The movie also features Warren Oates, Ramon Bieri, Alan Vint, and more in supporting roles.

Perhaps most notable for being the film that started Terrence Malick’s celebrated career as a filmmaker, Badlands was a critical darling when it first hit theaters in 1973, earning praise for its direction, cinematography, music, and performances. The movie is an almost poetic visual journey that uses the story of its two violent protagonists as a vehicle for a broader meditation on society, and though it isn’t as widely discussed anymore, Badlands has had an undeniable impact on cinema as a whole. The film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1993, underscoring its importance as a cultural landmark.

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‘Dressed to Kill’ (1980)

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Written and directed by Brian De Palma, Dressed to Kill is a neo-noir erotic psychological thriller starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, and Keith Gordon. The film begins with dissatisfied New York City housewife Kate Miller (Dickinson), who attends therapy sessions with psychiatrist Dr. Robert Elliott (Caine), being brutally murdered after an extramarital encounter. Prostitute Liz Blake (Allen) happens to witness the crime, which makes her both a target and a suspect in the eyes of the police, but she finds some unexpected help from Kate’s genius son Peter (Gordon).

A very Hitchcockian thriller that references and draws inspiration from the 1960 classic Psycho, Dressed to Kill was quite favorably received by critics when it was first released in 1980 and became a box office success. Arguably one of the greatest thrillers of the 1980s, the film presents a gripping mystery paired with fascinating psychological exploration, all brought to life by the immense talents of its stars. The movie has sadly become all but forgotten in the decades since, but it’s a must-watch for genre fans.

Love Island USA bombshell Alannah Keyser was officially removed from Casa Amor after her screen time was reduced over a racism scandal.

Peacock confirmed Alannah’s departure during the Thursday, June 25, episode of the show. Alannah recently faced backlash off screen for a resurfaced video that allegedly showed her using a racial slur. After her debut, social media users quickly took to all platforms to share a video where a woman appeared to use the N-word while singing along to a song.

The video and posts were not shared publicly until after Alannah’s appearance on the show and thus were not accessible during the vetting process.

Amid the scandal, Alannah’s friend Nick Rogers spoke out about the situation.

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“She is very caring and the nicest person ever. She has never exhibited any racist traits around me at all,” Nick said via TikTok on Monday, June 22. “I have never once considered the fact that Alannah would be someone who’d be racist.”

Nick claimed news screenshots of Alannah’s past correspondences that have since been circulating online are “fake,” adding, “I just can’t imagine, me knowing Alannah, her posting that on social media. And we all know with this AI and everything like that, it could be very easy for these types of scenarios to be manipulated.”

Nick went on to explain why he was publicly defending Alannah.

“I looked at the video myself, and I cannot tell whether she is saying the N-word or not,” he added. “That is a very touchy subject that I know … has been a big conversation over the years and obviously I do agree that it is very inappropriate for someone who is not a person of color or Black to use that word.”

Nick noted, however, that “it was a different time” when the video was filmed. “If we’re being completely honest, that word was used a lot more freely in past years, like around 2017, 2016, it was kind of a thing,” he continued. “I grew up in a high school that was very diverse, and a lot of people said the word. It doesn’t make it right, but I just wanted to come on here and state my side of the story.”

He concluded: “I think Alannah is a great person, and I would not use any of this information that could be false in order to make a predetermined judgment of her character.”

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Earlier this season, another contestant made headlines when Vasana Montgomery was cut from season 8 of Love Island USA after resurfaced social media posts showed her using a slur. Love Island USA has previously weathered similar issues with Islanders when Yulissa Escobar left days into the experience in season 7 after clips of her using racial slurs on a podcast circulated online.

Cierra Ortega also faced backlash when a resurfaced social media post showed her using a slur. She was pulled from the villa and later issued an apology for her posts.

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Katy Perry is done holding back her anger.

The singer, 41, released her new song, “Watch It Burn,” on Thursday, June 25, which serves as the sister song to her November 2025 track “Bandaids.”

The song explores the replacement of years of restraint, people-pleasing and silence with the truth, using anger as a vehicle for honesty.

“Said I was too hard to love … For years/ I tried to rise above/ Was only light and love/ But now I’m shut the f*** up,” Perry sings, later adding, “Don’t wanna cause a scene/ But give me the gasoline/ Tonight’s the night/ I light a match/ Throw it hard behind my back/ Gonna try to forgive and forget/ Light a cigarette/ And watch it burn.”

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In the video, Perry — with a giant scorpion stinger on her backside, a symbol of balance and accepting all parts of oneself — escapes from a hospital and drives through a car wash as she sings about lighting a match and setting fire to the pain and toxicity of her past. As she continues her transformation into a scorpion, Perry ignites her stinger and sets a street on fire. Her journey concludes as she enters a church and collapses to the floor. The churchgoers pick her up and drop her into a bath, where she is baptized, becoming a new woman.

The video features a handful of Easter eggs, including a newsstand with Gaslight Magazine and Slop Times, which Perry burns to the ground. There is also an antique store called Time Will Tell Shoppe and a TV displaying the breaking news story, “Don’t Believe Everything You Hear.”

Prior to dropping the new track, Perry explained her inspiration during a June 17 appearance on her producer Justin Tranter’s “Unfamous” podcast.

“I don’t typically feel like a victim. You can hear it in my songs. I don’t resonate with that,” she said. “But last year was pretty tough and it would have been easy for me to fall into that weird victim triangle.”

Perry elaborated on “wrestling with [her] darkness” on “Watch It Burn,” revealing how the anthem allowed her to tap into a new side of herself.

“I have not given myself permission to be angry my whole life over things where I should be f***ing angry about. What I’ve done is I’ve pushed it down, but I should be f***ing angry,” she noted. “I’m allowed to be angry for a f***ing moment!”

Instead of embracing a “woe is me” mentality, Perry opted to sit with her emotions during the difficult period in her personal life.

“I just was like, ‘OK, let’s just feel this f***ing pain. Let’s feel this pain. Let’s feel this anger and let’s move on. Let’s learn from it also,’” she recalled. “‘Let’s get some feedback from it. Let’s apply it. Let’s learn from it.’”

Perry also hinted at the timeline of the song’s creation, sharing that she wrote it “last March” but finished it in August.

Us Weekly confirmed Perry and Bloom’s split in June 2025. The pair — who share daughter Daisy Dove, 5 — were together for nearly a decade and engaged for six years.

A source exclusively told Us at the time that the breakup was “a long time coming” as things between the two had “been tense for months.”

The following month, reps for Perry and Bloom said in a joint statement to Us that the exes had been “shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting,” adding that “their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.”

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Bloom broke his silence on the split during a September 2025 appearance on Today.

“I’m great, man. I’m so grateful. We have the most beautiful daughter,” he said. “You know, when you leave everything on the field, like I did in [The Cut], I feel grateful for all of it.”

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He added, “We’re great [and] we’re going to be great. It’s nothing but love.”

Perry, for her part, released her first post-breakup song, “Bandaids,” in November 2025, singing about her “broken heart” and how “the love we made was worth it in the end.”

Since calling it quits with Bloom, Perry has moved on with Justin Trudeau, whom she was first linked to in July 2025. Earlier this month, she called the former Canadian prime minister, 54, “the love of my life” during a Tribeca Film Festival Q&A.

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One of the sexiest characters in Star Trek history is Nurse Chapel. These days, that character is played by Jess Bush on Strange New Worlds, where she enjoys great banter with Dr. M’Benga and an awkward romantic entanglement with Mr. Spock. But in The Original Series, Chapel was played by Majel Barrett, one of the most iconic forces in the franchise. Barrett previously played Number One in Star Trek’s first pilot and went on to voice the Enterprise computer. Later, she was cast as Lwaxana Troi, the overbearing mother to the half-Betazed counselor, Deanna Troi.

As you can tell, Star Trek was pretty good to Majel Barrett. That’s not so surprising, though, considering who her husband was. When The Original Series started, she was dating franchise creator Gene Roddenberry, a man she would later marry. Roddenberry was all too happy to put her in Trek wherever he could, but there was a problem: NBC had already rejected Trek’s pilot, and they wouldn’t want to see Barrett play a different role. She solved this problem by dying her hair and auditioning under a different name, a gamble she knew would be effective because her new blonde hair fooled the man who knew her best: Gene Roddenberry!

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Majel Barrett’s introduction to Star Trek is a heartwarming and slightly messy story. She became a mistress to Gene Roddenberry, someone who was already married and had two kids. Roddenberry was all-in on the relationship (he went on to marry) and was enthusiastic about writing her into Trek. So enthusiastic that when he was writing “The Cage,” Trek’s first pilot, he wrote a very prominent role for Barrett: Number One, the first officer to Captain Pike. Unfortunately, NBC didn’t like the pilot, and while they gave Roddenberry the chance to make another, they had two requests: for him to drop both Leonard Nimoy and Majel Barrett from the show.

Roddenberry went to bat for Nimoy, feeling the Spock character was crucial to Star Trek. He agreed to let Barrett go, though, and she didn’t appear in Trek’s second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” NBC loved the pilot and ordered the show to series. Afterwards, starting in “The Naked Time,” Barrett appeared as a very different character: Nurse Chapel, someone who loved flirting with Spock. Barrett knew she’d have to sneak by NBC executives to appear on Trek again, so she dyed her hair blonde and visited Roddenberry’s office. He didn’t recognize her at first, and Barrett made a declaration: “By God, if I could fool you, I can fool NBC.’”

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Majel Barrett got the part, and she appeared throughout Star Trek: The Original Series as Nurse Chapel. Did she successfully fool everyone at NBC, though? It depends on who you ask. In an old issue of Star Trek Monthly, Barrett proudly claimed, “For three years, NBC never knew it was the same person.” However, according to Inside Star Trek: The Real Story, NBC Vice President Herb Schlosser asked studio exec Herb Solow about who the Chapel actor was; when he found out it was Barrett, he correctly sussed out that she was likely having an affair with someone important.

Speaking of affairs, Barrett’s stunt severely angered Lucille Ball, whose Desilu studio produced Star Trek: The Original Series. After her own marriage fell apart due to her husband’s philandering, she began demanding that everyone who worked with her act upright and moral at all times. When she found out that married Gene Roddenberry had snuck his mistress back into Trek under a different name (Majel Leigh Hudec, her real name), she wanted to fire the two of them. Basically, she hated their moral impropriety as well as Roddenberry’s naked nepotism. Fortunately, Solow was able to talk her out of it, which allowed Roddenberry to change sci-fi forever.

As for Majel Barrett, she certainly left her mark on Star Trek. She married Roddenberry, appeared extensively in The Original Series, and then popped up in multiple TOS movies and TV spinoffs like The Animated Series, The Next Generation, and Deep Space Nine. The franchise effectively changed her life for the better, and her appearances certainly made Trek a deeper and more delightful universe. None of this would have happened, though, if she hadn’t dyed her hair blonde one day and set out to trick the man she would later marry!

Vanderpump Rules alum Tom Sandoval filed for a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson and her father amid allegations of domestic violence, outlining a series of claims in his legal docs.

Us Weekly obtained the filing in which Sandoval accused Victoria, 33, and her dad, J. Will Robinson, of subjecting him to “verbal and physical abuse” during a heated incident on June 3. (TMZ first reported the news on June 25, 2026.)

Per Sandoval, he initially had a “verbal disagreement” over Victoria filming him without permission, allegedly inciting his father to become aggressive and forcing the reality star to hide. Sandoval said he later suffered blurred vision when Victoria allegedly attacked him at their home. (Victoria was arrested following a 911 call and later released on bond.)

A source exclusively told Us that Tom now wants Victoria and Will to move out of his home, where they’ve all lived together for the past several months.

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“They are broken up,” the insider revealed to Us. “Tom has endured this abuse for many months. For the most part, Tom has been supporting Victoria and her dad as Tom has been paying the rent and utilities. Victoria’s dad has been living in the house for free. He put up with far too much for too long.”

Us has reached out to representatives for both sides for comment.

Sandoval and Victoria went public as a couple in 2024, following his highly-publicized cheating scandal with Vanderpump Rules costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss that ended his nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix.

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Tom Sandoval Said He Was the Victim of Repeated Abuse By Will Robinson

In his petition for a domestic violence restraining order, Sandoval alleged that he’d been abused “several times in 2026” by Victoria’s father, Will. Victoria was a witness to this abuse, according to Sandoval.

Sandoval recalled that Will “grabbed me [and] shoved me” and subjected him to a “verbal assault” on May 14 and May 15, 2026. His petition specified that Will is allegedly in possession of multiple weapons, including a club and a knife.

The reality star specifically asked a court to block Will from further abusing him by ordering both Robinsons to stay at least 100 yards away from Sandoval’s home, workplace and car. He additionally asked a judge to force Will to move out of their shared home.

“My name is on the lease,” Sandoval insisted. “I pay for some or all of the rent or mortgage.”

He requested the court to compel Will to enter a 52-week batterer intervention program to learn about “accountability, abuse effects and gender roles.”

Tom Sandoval Submitted a Personal Impact Statement to the Court

Sandoval wrote extensively about his allegations in a declaration to the court, where he outlined why a domestic violence restraining order was necessary.

“I am seeking a restraining order against [Will] based on the verbal and physical abuse he has perpetrated against me, the most recent incident being on June 3, wherein he grabbed me and restrained me, chased me into the bedroom and punched a 12-inch hole in my spare bedroom door where I was barricading myself,” Sandoval wrote in his impact statement. “I am afraid of [Will] and his daughter and request the Court’s protection.”

He described his version of events from June 3 in tremendous detail, revealing that he noticed Will was “visibly intoxicated” when he and Victoria returned home at around 2 a.m.

“He had a beer in front of him and was pouring himself shots of whiskey. His speech was slurred and his posture was unsteady,” Sandoval wrote. “When [Will] is intoxicated – which is daily – his behavior becomes aggressive, unpredictable and volatile. I am also aware that he has access to a club and a knife, which significantly heightens my concern for my safety given his frequent intoxication and the risk that he could use these weapons against me.”

Sandoval recalled having an argument with Victoria over whether she was secretly recording him. In the midst of this discussion, Sandoval alleges that Will physically accosted him.

“He grabbed my arms and shoulders and wrapped his arms around me. Feeling trapped and violated, I pushed him away from me in order to protect myself and create distance, which caused him to fall,” Sandoval claimed. “[Will] was the first person to put his hands on me. At no point did I pursue [Will]. After he grabbed me, I retreated into the residence and locked myself in the spare bedroom to remove myself from the confrontation. While I was barricaded inside the spare room, [Will] followed me, threatened me and punched a large hole approximately 12 x 12 inches in the spare bedroom door, where I had taken shelter.”

During this tense altercation, Will allegedly “put his face in the hole in the door and smiled telling me he will ‘f***’ me up, ‘destroy’ me and called me a ‘motherf***er.’” Sandoval insisted that he called the police at this point.

Tom Sandoval Accused Victoria Lee Robinson of Escalating the Physical Abuse

While the drama between Sandoval and Will was unfolding, the Traitors star alleges that Victoria “entered the spare bedroom and hit my face and temple area towards my hairline.”

“The impact of the blow was so forceful that it caused my vision to blur,” he wrote. “I sustained a bruise near my temple and eyebrow ridge and bled from my ear and neck as a result of Ms. Robinson striking me that night. The pain in my mouth persisted for two weeks, which prompted me to visit the ER to be evaluated. Even after emergency medical evaluation ruled out a fracture, I continued to experience significant pain and a restricted ability to open my mouth.”

Sandoval said that he experienced significant pain for weeks after the alleged physical abuse.

“More than two weeks later, I am still unable to fully open my jaw, which has affected my ability to eat and has required me to seek further medical evaluation,” he claimed.

After the alleged physical abuse occurred, Sandoval accused Victoria of recording him again, at which time she “changed her demeanor and tone, suggesting that she was the one who was being violated.”

“Ms. Robinson routinely manipulates and gaslights me by recording our interactions and saying false things in order to manufacture evidence in her favor, just as she did on June 3,” he argued.

Sandoval specified that he stayed in his spare bedroom until police arrived.

“Ms. Robinson was arrested when it became clear that she had attacked me. As I saw her being arrested, in the heat of the moment, I asked the police officers the process by which she could be bailed out,” he claimed. “I even foolishly accepted Ms. Robinson’s phone call from jail and lent her mother financial assistance for the bail. In hindsight, I deeply regret that decision.”

Tom Sandoval Asked a Court to Force the Robinsons to Move out of His Home

In the aftermath of the incident, Sandoval said that he checked into a hotel. He has continued to live in hotels in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Las Vegas, London and Ontario since the June 3 incident.

Sandoval now wants a judge to force the Robinsons to leave his Los Angeles home.

“I genuinely fear returning to the [home] while [Victoria] and her father remain there,” he wrote.

Tom Sandoval Described Previous Confrontations With the Robinsons

Sandoval offered context for the June 3 incident by referencing alleged past issues with Victoria and Will. He accused Victoria of throwing “a full Gatorade bottle” at him during a verbal dispute on April 3, 2026.

On May 14, 2026, he claimed that he went to a hotel when Victoria “cornered and blocked me in the [residence] and threatened to attack me.” The dispute allegedly started during a trip to Nashville to visit Victoria’s ill relative, per Sandoval.

“During the trip, [Victoria] became jealous because I took a photograph with a fan. Respondent instigated a verbal fight with me while she was intoxicated, causing me to lock myself in the bathroom,” he wrote. “[Victoria] ultimately went downstairs for a cigarette, during which I moved her belongings to Mr. Robinson’s room next door to give us some space. When she returned, she lost her temper again and started screaming and pounding at my hotel door, which I was not willing to open. Hotel security intervened during this incident.”

The Bravo star said he returned to the home on May 15, 2026, to retrieve personal belongings, only for Victoria to allegedly “attack me and hit me in the face and ear.”

“She then wrapped her arms around me and held on to me,” he alleged. “I was trapped in her arms and unable to free myself. She called to [Will], who came running toward me, grabbed me and shoved me out in the hall and out the front door stating, ‘You need to get the f*** out of here right now, you are not welcome here.’”

Sandoval recalled that Victoria’s behavior towards him allegedly became “more hostile, confrontational, and physically aggressive toward,” with Will frequently getting involved in their disputes.

“[Will] accepted her accusations about me without hearing my side, and directed his anger toward me,” per Sandoval. “On one occasion, after Ms. Robinson made false accusations against me, [Will] forcefully grabbed me and shoved me out of my own residence.”

Tom Sandoval Accused Victoria Lee Robinson of Frequent Verbal Abuse

Sandoval documented numerous instances of alleged verbal abuse throughout the relationship.

“[Victoria] repeatedly insulted and demeaned me throughout our relationship. She called me a ‘f***ing loser,’ told me, ‘I can get so much better,’ said that, ‘The only reason people like you is because of me,’ and frequently called me an ‘idiot’ and ‘moron,’” he wrote. “She also told me that I did not have a brain and that I was not a man. Respondent repeatedly undermined my longstanding friendships by attacking the credibility of people close to me, creating conflict and mistrust in relationships that had been important to me for years.”

He continued, “[Victoria] repeatedly created conflict within my friendships by crossing boundaries with my male friends and acquaintances, then accusing them of ‘hitting on’ her and insisting I could not trust them. This pattern occurred repeatedly, including with two close friends who were also coworkers and with a fellow Bravo personality during BravoCon 2025. After I caught Respondent being intimate with another man in December 2024, she falsely accused me of infidelity on Instagram, damaging my personal and professional reputation.”

Tom Sandoval Documented Will Robinson’s Alleged Alcohol Use

In his petition, Sandoval alleged that he “personally observe[d Will] consume alcohol every day.”

“[Will] keeps a separate refrigerator in his bedroom that is consistently stocked almost exclusively with beer,” he further claimed. “I have observed [Will] regularly consume copious [amounts] of liquor, which causes him to become hostile, unpredictable and aggressive toward me, especially during conflicts involving Ms. Robinson.”

Tom Sandoval Accused Victoria Lee Robinson of Using a GPS Tracker on His Car

Sandoval alleged that Victoria used a GPS tracker on his vehicle “after the June incident.”

“I took the vehicle to the auto shop. [Victoria] tracked the vehicle through a GPS tracker and retrieved it from the shop without notifying me,” he alleged. “I have regained possession of this vehicle, but I am concerned that [Victoria] may try to take it again without consulting me. I do not have any other vehicles that I can use.”

Tom Sandoval Accused Victoria Lee Robinson of Tampering With His Devices

Sandoval relayed multiple incidents where he claimed Victoria allegedly tampered with his private devices, including a mobile phone and iPad.

“On a recent occasion, while attempting to change my iPhone passcode, the device
prompted me to confirm whether I wanted to modify the alternate Face ID,” he recalled. “I have never set up my iPhone to permit any individual other than myself to access it using facial recognition. Suspecting that [Victoria] had accessed my phone settings, I confronted [Victoria] who denied she had modified the settings. However, when I placed my locked phone in front of [Victoria’s] face, the phone unlocked, even as [she] tried to distort her face and close her eyes to avoid the facial recognition. [Victoria’s] ability to unlock my phone would have given her access to my private text messages, emails and other applications and the ability to delete and restore data.”

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He also accused Victoria of tampering with his social media.

“To make matters worse, around the same time, I noticed that my manager’s contact email and my Cameo link had been removed from my Instagram account, certain photographs had been archived, and an Instagram story commemorating the third anniversary of a close friend’s death had been deleted shortly after it was posted,” he alleged. “As I investigated, I discovered that my password had been changed, my recovery phone number had been replaced with a phone number associated with [her], and another device, consistent with the description and location of [her] phone, remained logged into my account.”

Tom Sandoval Expressed Fear of the Alleged Abuse Continuing

As he summed up his request for domestic violence protection, Sandoval shared his fear that the alleged abuse would continue unless the court intervened.

“My fear of Respondent is based on the escalating pattern of his conduct toward me over the past several months, my repeated efforts to avoid confrontation, the violence that I experienced on June 3 and my inability to safely return to my own home while [Will] remains there with Ms. Robinson as I continue to pay 100 percent of the utilities and the rent,” he claimed. “I believe that the abuse will continue unless the Court intervenes.”

Tom Sandoval Submitted Photos of the Injuries He Allegedly Endured

In addition to his court declaration, Sandoval included numerous photos allegedly showing his injuries as evidence. These images appear to show small wounds and bruising on Sandoval’s neck and inner ear.

Sandoval also submitted a photo of the hole that Will allegedly punched in his bedroom door.

Tom Sandoval Asked a Court to Grant Him Temporary Use of His Merchandise Collection

Among the key requests in the domestic violence restraining order petition involved Sandoval asking for temporary control of his merchandise collection.

The star specifically asked that he be granted temporary use of his “007 Limited Edition Golden gun (prop), megalodon tea, ninja sword guitars and trumpet.” He also asked for access to his 2024 Mercedes Benz GLE vehicle.

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“The situation has been especially difficult as the majority of my personal belongings remain at the [residence], including essential equipment I need for work as well as irreplaceable, limited edition items of significant personal value, which Ms. Robinson has threatened to take or dispose of,” he alleged. “I do not feel safe returning to the [residence] while [Victoria] and Ms. Robinson continue to remain there.”

Sandoval said he made three separate attempts to retrieve his belongings since June 3, though “each attempt resulted in intimidation, threats or interference by [Victoria] and her father.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

A$AP Rocky is catching major heat from fans after making a comment many are interpreting as shady to his partner, Rihanna.

The power couple has been praised as the embodiment of a fairytale love story, having been blessed with years of friendship and three gorgeous children.

However, fans are beginning to suspect a crack in the relationship, citing a recent viral moment as evidence.

The Arizona stop of Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Tour came with drama when the rapper complimented female crowd members with a suggestive remark.

While performing at Phoenix’s Mortgage Matchup Center with a speakerphone in hand, the “Praise The Lord” rapper was heard saying with a smile, “Thank God y’all didn’t know me when I was single because I would’ve fu-k-d the sh-t out you if you was pretty.”

The moment was captured by a fan and posted on X with the caption, “Asap, I just know you be stressing my girl Rihanna out.”

It is unclear if Rihanna was in attendance during the performance, as she has attended a couple of shows since the tour began.

Fans Heavily Bash A$AP Rocky, Question Relationship Status

Rocky’s comment wasn’t taken lightly by the Rihanna Navy, who took to social media to bash the rapper.

“It’s just objectifying the women… not to mention the disrespect to Rihanna,” one fan observed while another noted, “That’s too much for a married man to say.”

The backlash rolled in with one user describing the comment as “so bizarre,” while another wrote, “A$AP really out here flirting like he’s single while Rihanna’s raising his kids at home. Loyalty expired the second the lights hit.”

One commenter went as far as advising the “Diamonds” singer to leave the relationship because Rocky is “constantly disrespecting her.”

A similar comment read, “Saying this when you have three children with the woman you supposedly love is just insane.”

Drama At The Met Gala Involving Mystery Woman

It seems the “disrespect” fans are referring to is a viral moment at the 2026 Met Gala, where Rocky was seen chatting with a woman.

As reported by JustJared, while on the red carpet, the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Athelston Mayers, was seen chatting with a woman in a corner while Rihanna waited for him. She was later identified as Italian fashion designer Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert.

More conspiracy theories about trouble in paradise surfaced when another viral video showed Rihanna and Rocky after the event, appearing to have a tense moment in their vehicle.

Although neither party addressed the speculation, sources debunked talk of a romance between Rocky and Engelbert, saying he has “a lot of respect” for the mother of his kids.

The Rapper Praised Rihanna As ‘The One’

Regardless of the controversial moments that cast a shadow on their relationship, A$AP Rocky has always stood firm in his devotion to Rihanna.

Such was the case during an interview when he opened up about the moment he knew the “Umbrella” songstress was his soulmate.

“I knew from when we were younger. We both did, I think. So it was only right when we got older. We just kind of reconnected,” he revealed, per The Blast.

Speaking about the moment Rihanna fell in love with him, he recalled that it happened while shooting the music video for his hit 2012 song, “Fashion Killa.”

However, it wouldn’t be until eight years later that they would go public with their romance. In the years that followed, they welcomed three kids: sons RZA and Riot and daughter Rocki.

How Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Keep The Spark Alive

With children added to the mix, the lovebirds have had to put in more effort to keep their relationship spicy and exciting.

As reported by The Blast, the “Jukebox Joint” rapper dished on the secret to their romance, saying they find time to always remain best pals.

“You got to spice it up. You got to still date. You got to. still be friends. We roll dice. We play cards. Like, you know what I’m saying?” Rocky revealed.

He continued, gushing about how he loves Rihanna “to death,” adding, “We got to keep the funk going cause if not, what we doing then?”

Bam Margera was noticeably absent at the premiere of the final Jackass movie, “Jackass: Best & Last.” However, his parents, Phil and April, were in attendance to support the cast and crew. On the red carpet, the couple gave a positive update on their son’s sobriety, while also addressing his long-running rift with key figures from the Jackass franchise.

The chaotic cast and crew of Jackass attended the red carpet premiere of “Jackass: Best & Last” On June 24 in Los Angeles, but one cast member was not in attendance. As reported by The Blast, the skateboarder received an invitation, but he wasn’t quite ready to face Johnny Knoxville and director Jeff Tremaine in such a public setting.

His parents, Phil and April, attended the premiere and were seen hugging and talking with cast members. Entertainment Tonight caught up with the couple on the red carpet, and they gave an update on their son’s health. “He’s fantastic, and I’m knocking on wood every day, but he’s fantastic,” Phil said, with April adding, “He’s actually doing really, really well.”

April shared that Bam took it “extra hard” after Ryan Dunn’s passing, and Bam has been focusing on his health as of late. Dunn, who was Bam’s close friend and part of the Jackass cast, died in a car crash in 2011.

Phil Margera Guarantees Wounds Will Heal

When asked whether Bam had a message for the Jackass team, Phil shared that his son “is still great friends with all the guys except for…” before trailing off. Bam had a falling out with Knoxville and Tremaine after he was let go during the filming of “Jackass Forever.”

However, Phil believes that the rift won’t last. “He wants to make up with him, so it’s gonna happen,” he said, without mentioning names. April said his son “wishes everybody well,” with Phil adding, “I’ll guarantee you they’re gonna make up, and they’re gonna be awesome together. They always were, they always will be.”

Knoxville and Tremaine exchanged pleasantries with Phil and April, and when asked what the reunion was like for him, Knoxville said he got “choked up” upon seeing Bam’s parents. “After all we’ve been through, I’m just so happy they’re here… and I love them. I love Bam,” he said, getting emotional once again and wiping tears from his eyes.

Bam Margera Filed A Lawsuit That Was Later Settled

During the production of “Jackass Forever,” Bam was fired for breaching a Wellness Agreement in his contract. Due to his history with substances and alcohol, his contract had terms to ensure his sobriety during filming, including submitting to breathalyzer tests, urinalysis, and taking his medications in front of a doctor.

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In 2020, however, one of his tests came back positive for Adderall. His contract was terminated, and he was pulled from the movie. Bam filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Knoxville, Tremaine, producer Spike Jonze, and Paramount Pictures. Bam argued that he had been taking Adderall for years to manage his ADHD.

In 2022, Bam reached a private settlement with the other parties, and he dismissed the lawsuit.

The Skateboarder Had A Deal For New ‘Jackass’ Movie

In an interview with CinemaBlend in 2025, Bam said he still felt resentment over his firing. “What they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and then not putting me in a movie, and, you know, I had to go to court over it. You couldn’t offer me enough money to want to do another ‘Jackass’ with them. The damage has been done,” he explained.

While Bam didn’t film new stunts for “Jackass: Best & Last,” he signed a deal that allowed the production to use previously unseen footage of him from the “Jackass” archives.

Since their falling out, Knoxville has only expressed love for Bam, explaining they had to “draw a hard line” to help him with his sobriety. In an interview with Rolling Stone in February, Knoxville said, “I hear he’s doing a lot better and that makes me happy, because we’ve been through so much together and I love him.”

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Bam Margera Is Back To Skateboarding

Bam Margera enjoying spaghetti and a chicken meatball with his mom and dad is the greatest thing on the internet pic.twitter.com/xePWCUgzfp

— Dudes Posting Their W’s (@DudespostingWs) June 3, 2026

After years of legal troubles and struggles with sobriety, Bam has been making positive strides in his recovery. “I realized I don’t need to be on any medication — skateboarding is my medication. As long as I do a trick a day, it keeps my sanity sane,” he told Fox in 2025.

Bam has been sharing glimpses of his life on Instagram, posting photos with his family and skateboarding videos.

“If you don’t have any passion for anything, then you lose purpose. When you lose purpose, you get bored, and then boredom leads to drugs and alcohol. I can’t get bored. I’m completely occupied with learning my skate tricks back,” Bam said.

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Brad Pitt scored a win in his ongoing lawsuit against Angelina Jolie over the exes’ ongoing winery drama.

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the California Court of Appeal sided with Pitt, 62, on Wednesday June 24, overruling a lower court’s decision that allowed Russian businessman Yuri Shefler to walk away from the lawsuit.

In the docs, Pitt claimed that after Jolie, 51, sold her shares of the winery to Tenute del Mondo, which is a subsidiary of the Stoli Group, in 2021, he became an “unwilling partner” of Shefler.

Shefler previously argued in his motion to quash that he had “minimal involvement in the negotiations for Tenute to purchase Miraval.” A lower court sided with Shefler, stating that Pitt “failed to present evidence that Shefler purposefully availed himself of the benefits of doing business in California.”

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However, the Court of Appeal found that the agreement to purchase Jolie’s shares “was governed by California law.” The California court ruled that Shelfer’s motion was reversed and that Pitt, plus his investment company, Mondo Bongo, are also allowed to recover costs from their appeal.

“It was these contacts by Shefler with California in purchasing a California company from a California resident that caused the injury to another California resident and California company that is the subject of the lawsuit,” the decision read. “On these facts, Shefler purposefully availed himself of the benefits of a California forum, and the controversy arose out of his contacts with the forum. We reverse.”

Jolie’s attorney Paul Murphy addressed the ruling in a statement to Us on Thursday, June 25.

“The ruling has no impact on the merits of the case, and certainly has no impact on Ms. Jolie’s case,” the statement read. “At this point, Ms. Jolie is just looking forward to defeating the case at trial next year so that their family can finally focus their energies on healing and moving on.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Pitt’s spokesperson for comment.

Pitt and Jolie were together for 12 years and married from 2014 to 2016. They share six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, Shiloh, 20, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 17.

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Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; David M. Benett/WireImage A judge dismissed several of Brad Pitt’s complaints about ex Angelina Jolie regarding their dispute about their winery amid their ongoing divorce. “The judge dismissed most of Mr. Pitt’s claims because they don’t have a legal basis,” Jolie’s attorney, Paul Murphy, told Entertainment Tonight in a Wednesday, March […]

The exes’ legal back and forth started in 2022 after Pitt sued Jolie for allegedly selling her share of the French winery without getting his approval as outlined in an alleged agreement between them. Jolie previously claimed in a countersuit that no two-party consent agreement existed and she tried to arrange a buyout with Pitt, who allegedly refused unless the actress signed an NDA.

While Pitt and Jolie have been separated for a decade, their divorce was not finalized until December 2024. Since their split, Pitt and Jolie’s children have seemingly distanced themselves from their father. Shiloh, Maddox and Zahara have all taken legal action to remove their father’s last name. Vivienne, for her part, was previously credited as Vivienne Jolie during her work on the Broadway show The Outsiders.

In a recent Us cover story, a source told Us that Pitt is “devastated” by his kids’ decisions to change their names.