Anna Faris‘ candid comments about navigating political differences with her teenage son are drawing a wave of support online. While many have applauded her parenting approach, others are turning their attention to Chris Pratt and questioning whether his beliefs helped shape the teen’s views. A separate group of commenters has come to Jack’s defense, however, praising his Christian faith and rejecting the idea that his beliefs should be treated as a problem.

Anna Faris is getting plenty of support for how she is navigating political and religious differences with her 14-year-old son, Jack.

After the actress opened up about challenging some of the teenager’s conservative views, users on Reddit have been praising her for encouraging him to question his beliefs rather than simply shutting him down.

“Kids need to be taught how to think, not what to think,” one person wrote, while another described Faris’ approach as “tactful and reasonable.” Her question to Jack about whether being pro-life was a “luxury” also earned considerable praise.

Much of the criticism instead landed on Jack’s father, Chris Pratt. Faris shares her only child with the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star, and numerous commenters speculated that Pratt’s religious beliefs may have influenced their son.

Others cautioned against writing Jack off at such a young age. Several users recalled holding conservative or religious views as teenagers before changing their outlook later in life. Some also worried about Faris discussing the matter publicly. A small number of commenters argued that Jack’s personal beliefs should remain private while he is still a minor.

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The reaction elsewhere online was far less dismissive of Jack’s faith. Several YouTube commenters celebrated the teenager’s Christian beliefs, with one simply declaring, “Her son is amazing.” Another praised Faris for supporting Jack in his “pursuit of God and religion as a whole.”

Others went further by rejecting the suggestion that his faith should be viewed as a problem. One commenter insisted Jack is not merely “religious,” but has a relationship with Jesus, while another wrote, “God bless her son,” and expressed hope that Faris would eventually embrace Christianity herself.

Pratt also found some support. One person credited both parents, writing, “Chris is doing such a great job. And so is Anna.”

Another Christian commenter found common ground with Faris’ approach, arguing that faith is healthiest when beliefs can be questioned through thoughtful conversation.

Anna Faris Weighed In On Raising ‘Religious’ Son

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During an appearance on Thursday’s episode of Chelsea Handler’s podcast, “Dear Chelsea,” the 49-year-old actress was asked about what’s going on at home and her parenting.

Describing her son as one who’s emotionally “solid as a tugboat,” Faris praised him for the way he handles situations well, but uncomfortably added a major caveat: “He is… religious.”

Handler then asked if she was religious, and Faris replied, “No, I didn’t grow up with religion,” per HuffPost.

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The “House Bunny” star then shared that Jack recently asked her to accept Jesus Christ as her savior, and while she’s willing to do it for him, it’ll take more than him merely asking.

“I told him I would do anything for him, including this, but it’s gonna take a whole lot of long conversations,” she said.

Those conversations, Faris explained, often involve challenging right-wing political views sometimes associated with certain factions of modern Christianity.

She actively prompts Jack to think critically about nuanced political and social issues rather than blindly accepting dogma, adding that he’s always “impressive” with his response.

“I try to challenge him,” Faris told Handler. “I’m like, ‘Do you think it’s a luxury that you get to be pro-life?’ and he’s like, ‘Maybe.’”

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Faris went further, citing other examples of right-leaning views mostly attributed to Jack’s religion. She recounted asking him for his thoughts on “grifter” mega-pastors, to which Jack agreed that they “are the worst.”

“So it’s like, OK… we’re getting there,” Faris laughed, sounding slightly exasperated but proud.

Ultimately, the actress said she’s grateful her son is open to examining his own beliefs and recognizing hypocrisy within organized religion. “I’m appreciative we can have these long conversations,” she noted.

Bradley Carter is opening up about the dynamic between Leva Bonaparte and the Southern Hospitality cast.

“I think, from my experience, sometimes when you are growing, there are some growing pains and you can run into some people that are supportive, and maybe some people that aren’t so supportive,” Bradley, 29, exclusively told Us at his “Body by Brad” Keep It Moving workout tour on Saturday, August 22.

He continued, “I’ve never had an experience where Leva didn’t support me, but sometimes people have their priorities, and they’re just a little bit different than theirs, so. I think you will see all of that play out if we go into another season of Southern Hospitality.”

Leva, 47, became a fixture on Southern Charm spinoff Southern Hospitality in 2022, with the series following the staff of her Republic Garden & Lounge nightclub — including Bradley. The future of Southern Hospitality has since been up in the air amid rumors that the cast could be facing a shakeup, which could exclude Leva and her Charleston, South Carolina, nightclub.

While remaining tight-lipped about the future, Bradley told Us that fans should be “hopeful” about seeing a potential season 5 — one day.

“I think we should be hopeful,” he said. “I can say that. I definitely think we should be hopeful. I think that there’s a lot more going on than you guys know. I cannot confirm season 5, but I’m not going to say that it’s off the table.”

He continued, “We have a lot going on in Charleston, and hopefully you guys can smell this.”

Bradley shared that the cameras have “not been rolling,” but the group’s vibe is “in a better place” than where the cast was previously.

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“I feel like the cast is coming together. Some people are still on the outside and some are on the inside. Hopefully we get a season 5 so you can find out,” he said.

For now, Bradley is enjoying kicking off the Keep It Moving tour at The Point in El Segundo, California.

“This is my passion. Working out to me is more than just a hobby. It’s truly a lifestyle, and for the Keep It Moving Tour, I wanted to bring something that I love and just pour it into other people,” he told Us. “So the workout itself is beginner friendly. It’s only 30 minutes long. Afterwards, we have a DJ, we hang out, we have a good time, we have some drinks, enjoy ourselves. Two of my favorite things to do: eat, drink. I guess the third would be working out. I like to bring all those together, bring people together, and create a nice event.”

Finding a summer sandal that looks polished but won’t leave your feet blistered and begging for a break can be a tall order. Julia Roberts appears to have found the sweet spot with the Birkenstock Gizeh, a streamlined take on the brand’s famously comfy sandals. Even better, her exact everyday style is on sale and on Amazon.

Roberts was spotted walking in Manhattan wearing a black loose eyelet blouse, easy-going pants and sunglasses. The all-black outfit is totally chic, and made her shiny silver Gizeh sandals stand out. Unlike the brand’s classic Arizona style, Roberts’ pick has a slimmer, more refined profile. Still, it doesn’t compromise on comfort, featuring the same supportive footbed that has made Birkenstock an enduring footwear staple.

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Instead of traditional flip-flops with flat, barely-there soles, the Birkenstock Gizeh features a contoured footbed designed to support the natural shape of your foot. The thong-style silhouette and adjustable buckle keep the design clean and minimal, making the sandals easy to pair with everything from breezy dresses and linen pants to denim shorts.

They’re also the kind of shoes you’ll be glad you packed when vacation days involve hours of sightseeing. Slip them on for a morning coffee run, wear them to lunch, then keep walking well into the evening without having to trade in your thoughtfully planned outfit for more practical footwear.

In fact, shoppers specifically rave about how far they can comfortably walk in them. One Amazon reviewer described them as “the most comfortable slippers anyone can wear.” The shopper even said they “walk miles” in them.

For others, the supportive fit is what keeps them coming back. “I love them so much because I have very high arches and my knees are sensitive to the shoes I wear,” said another reviewer. “These are the only sandals I will ever wear, and that is coming from someone who has custom made orthopedics in all her other shoes.”

Gone are the days of having to choose between cute sandals and a pair you can actually walk in — Robert’s go-to Birkenstocks are proof that you really can have both. Comfortable, timeless and easy to style, they’re an everyday pair you can wear now and for summers to come.

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Who doesn’t love a good (murder) mystery? As the summer winds down and the cooler seasons stumble in, nothing beats a good book with a riveting, page-turning conspiracy. No matter the era you pull from, the detective novel has been a part of our Western canon for over a century, and there’s a reason we always find ourselves returning to it. Whether you love shows like Agatha Christie’s Poirot or BBC’s Sherlock, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself enveloped in a good, old-fashioned mystery sooner or later — so why not start with the classics?

Detective fiction is a cerebral experience that pushes the reader to better understand not just the psychology of others, but of oneself. Discerning the deceptions and putting the pieces together requires skill and attentiveness. So, if you want the most essential detective stories to start with, look no further than these five thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. While each of these tales has been adapted at some point or another for the screen (either as a major motion picture or a television miniseries), we’d encourage you to give them a read first. If you’ve already seen the movie, you’ll probably still get a kick out of the original too!

‘The Big Sleep’ (1939)

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When it comes to hard-boiled detective stories, there’s no better place to start than with Philip Marlowe. Raymond Chandler‘s The Big Sleep is not only one of the most famous detective novels, but it produced one of the greatest noir pictures ever made, featuring the stunning duo of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The tale follows the LA-based private eye after he is hired by General Sternwood to deal with a bit of blackmail that’s found its way to his younger daughter. Of course, that’s only the beginning of the mystery, as Marlowe is soon thrust into a strange landscape full of morally bankrupt characters and deceptive femme fatales.

The Big Sleep is full of unforeseen twists and turns that make for a rocky (but enjoyable) read. Marlowe is somehow the most decent person in the narrative, as the wicked actions of all those involved in this budding criminal conspiracy come to a horrid light. Los Angeles itself is depicted almost as a living, breathing entity that pushes its residents to further depths of depravity than the reader might think possible. Like the best mysteries, it’s a study in the complexity of human nature. Just, whatever you do, don’t watch the ’70s adaptation — it may be more faithful to the ending than the iconic ’40s film, but that’s about all it has going for it.

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ (1934)

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Speaking of studies in human nature, perhaps no mystery novel is as famous as Murder on the Orient Express. A Hercule Poirot novel by the “Queen of Crime” herself, Agatha Christie, the tale is about exactly what you would expect. When shady American businessman Samuel Ratchett is suddenly killed, the train is stopped by sudden snowfall, prompting Poirot to do what he does best. The investigation is quite thrilling, with more possible suspects than the detective could have thought all in the same closed compartment. Even if you already know the ending, you’ll find yourself quite enthralled by how Poirot reaches his conclusions.

Plenty of live-action Poirot’s have tackled this case (making some cozy on-screen mysteries for those who love the genre), but nothing quite compares to Christie’s literary classic. Murder on the Orient Express is classic detective fiction that doesn’t hit the brakes. The mystery itself was partially inspired by the Lindbergh kidnapping in 1932, prompting Christie to weave a crime novel the only way she could. Poirot is in rare form too, once again commanding every scene with his keen wit and unusual appearance, solving this case with the dogged determination of a man completely obsessed with putting the puzzle together — and you’ll be just as obsessed with reading it.

‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ (1902)

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Despite the popularity of Sherlock Holmes himself, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle only wrote four novels starring the character — the rest of your favorite Sherlock stories were all short stories. Of the novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles is arguably the most famous, and for good reason. Although first published as a serial in The Strand Magazine as the protagonist’s first appearance following his supposed death (in “The Final Problem”), the tale was later collected and published in book format in 1902, changing the game forever. It’s no wonder the character’s popularity never waned after his death, since Doyle proved himself a master of his craft again here.

As Holmes and Watson look into a local West Country legend about a devilish hellhound, they must protect the Baskerville family from this supposed curse. Is this a real supernatural force, a folktale that has struck fear into the hearts of men, or something else? That’s exactly what our hero has set out to uncover. With brilliant pacing and suspense that could kill, The Hound of the Baskervilles is often considered a piece of detective fiction that is perfect from the first page to the last. It’s also among the most adapted Doyle stories, having been remade as a major motion picture several times and re-imagined on shows like Sherlock and Elementary.

‘The Moonstone’ (1868)

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Ironically, it’s the tale often considered the first modern detective novel that is the least recognizable on this list — but that by no means should imply that it’s the least of these mysteries. The Moonstone was published way back in 1986 by Wilkie Collins, who first released it as a serial story in Charles Dickens‘ own All the Year Round magazine (bet you didn’t know he had his own magazine). When a priceless (and supposedly cursed) Indian jewel is stolen from under the nose of its new owner, Rachel Verinder, Sergeant Cuff is on the case. However, it’s Rachel, not Cuff, who is truly the protagonist of this novel, making The Moonstone unique compared to most detective works.

As one of the best crime books of all time, The Moonstone was quite influential in how future authors like Doyle and Christie would construct their fictional detectives. Still, while most of the novels on this list feature either a third-person narrator or a single character recounting the scene, Collins utilizes several. Eventually, Franklin Blake, Rachel’s beloved cousin, pieces the different accounts together, allowing the mystery to come into full view. Having been adapted to the screen — and the stage by Collins himself — The Moonstone remains a classic in mystery literature that is just as suspenseful now as it was 140 years ago.

‘The Maltese Falcon’ (1930)

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You may be more familiar with the different film adaptations of The Maltese Falcon than Dashiell Hammett‘s original novel, but there’s no reason not to take another look at this hard-boiled piece of crime fiction. Initially a serial published in the pulpy Black Mask magazine, the tale follows San Francisco P.I. Sam Spade as he searches for the titular statuette, overturning the entire Bay Area in the process. Spade encounters not only several criminals also looking for the gold centerpiece, but a femme fatale who is not to be trifled with — though trifling is sort of his specialty.

The Maltese Falcon is one of those mystery books that became the blueprint for the genre. Hammett’s unconventional prose — you won’t find any internal monologue here — can’t help but hook you in as the mystery presents itself. Spade’s encounters with Brigid O’Shaughnessy are perhaps the most memorable bits of the novel, though the entire conspiracy itself is quite a fascinating turn of events. If you’re looking for detective fiction that has profoundly impacted all other crime novels (and still packs a mean punch), then The Maltese Falcon is a perfect adventure for you.

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An unexpected night out has put Paris Ow-Yang back in the orbit of an old flame three years after their brief romance came to an end.

The Australian model and social media star was recently spotted leaving Sussudio in Sydney’s Potts Point, the nightclub run by her ex-boyfriend, Julian Tobias.

While the sighting might have raised questions about whether there was more to the story, Ow-Yang exclusively tells The Blast that her appearance at the venue was not a secret reunion with her former beau.

Ow-Yang and Tobias made headlines in 2023 when their relationship became public, but the romance proved short-lived.

The pair dated for roughly two months before going their separate ways, with Tobias reportedly ending the relationship after they returned from an overseas trip. At the time, neither offered a detailed public explanation for what led to their breakup.

Three years later, Ow-Yang’s appearance at Sussudio has brought that chapter of her life back into focus.

However, the content creator tells The Blast that being at a nightclub associated with her former boyfriend isn’t something she considers particularly unusual.

Paris Ow-Yang Shuts Down Talk Of A ‘Big Planned Reunion’

“I’m not going to avoid places I like just because someone I dated three years ago happens to be involved with them,” Ow-Yang said. “Sydney isn’t that big, especially when you’re going out, so you’re naturally going to end up in some of the same places. There’s no drama from my side and there definitely wasn’t some big planned reunion.”

There is no indication Ow-Yang and Tobias spent time together during her visit to Sussudio.

Tobias remains involved in Sydney’s nightlife scene, with previous coverage identifying him as the operator of Sussudio and Sydney Harbour venue The Island.

Ow-Yang Insists She Has ‘Moved On’ From Her 2023 Romance

For Paris Ow-Yang, the more important point is how much her life has changed since she and Julian Tobias were romantically involved.

The model made it clear that she isn’t approaching nights out based on whether there is a possibility she might cross paths with someone from her past.

“I’ve moved on with my life and I’m in a completely different place now than I was in 2023,” she told The Blast. “I’m traveling, working, meeting new people and having fun. I don’t really think about who owns a club before I decide whether I’m going to go out with my friends.”

Her comments also shut down the most obvious speculation surrounding the sighting.

Despite turning up at a venue operated by Tobias, Ow-Yang says there was no “planned reunion” behind the scenes. Also, her romantic attention may already be elsewhere.

Paris Ow-Yang Recently Got Cozy With Another Aussie Creator

Earlier this month, Ow-Yang appeared to enjoy a Catalina Island getaway with Australian social media personality Girthmasterr, also known as Ben.

Neither publicly defined the nature of their trip, but one image shared on Girthmasterr’s Instagram Story showed his hand resting on Ow-Yang’s leg while the pair relaxed near the beach.

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The moment fueled curiosity about their relationship, although neither has confirmed that they are dating.

That makes Ow-Yang’s appearance at her ex’s nightclub particularly intriguing, but her comments to The Blast leave little room for interpreting the sighting itself as confirmation of a romantic reconciliation.

Ow-Yang Has Been Making Major Moves Away From Sydney

Ow-Yang also has plenty keeping her occupied professionally.

In May, she reached a new career milestone by making her international runway debut at Miami Swim Week, walking for viral swimwear label Moxy Swim. Australian media subsequently highlighted the appearance as a significant step onto the international fashion stage.

The opportunity represented another expansion of a career that has largely been built online, where Ow-Yang has amassed a substantial social media following.

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It also helps put her comments about being in a “completely different place” from 2023 into context. Between traveling, modeling and expanding her career internationally, the social media personality appears intent on keeping her attention on what comes next.

As for whether walking out of Tobias’ nightclub signals unfinished business between the former couple, Ow-Yang’s position couldn’t be much clearer.

For now, an old flame’s club is apparently just another place for a night out.

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One of the most enduring cinema stories in recent years has been the high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. After constant legal filings, public statements, dismissed claims, counter suits, and more dominating headlines, the two finally reached a settlement in May this year, nearly two years since the movie made its box office debut.

Because of the controversy, many more theatergoers were encouraged to watch the film, with It Ends With Us earning $351 million worldwide against a $25 million budget, becoming Lively’s highest-grossing movie in her career so far. But that isn’t to say that Lively movies don’t prove successful at the box office. Back in 2016, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants breakout starred in a new entry into the ever-growing sharksploitation genre, The Shallows, which turned a small budget of just $13 million into just shy of $120 million worldwide, split between a domestic haul of $55 million and a further $63 million from overseas markets.

Lively starred in the film as Nancy, a young woman who becomes stranded on a rock in shark-infested waters and must fight for her life against the hungry beast. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, best known for his work on the likes of Jungle Cruise, Black Adam, and Carry-On, The Shallows featured a reduced cast, relying heavily on Lively’s lead performance, which received plenty of praise from critics. “Acting against no one else (save a seagull with an injured wing), Lively is up to the challenge,” wrote Brian Formo in Collider’s review from the time. “True, she can’t be upstaged by anyone else, but she is able to make Nancy a fuller character than the situation should allow for,” he added.

‘The Shallows’ Is a Netflix Hit

Ten years after it first released, The Shallows is celebrating its anniversary by becoming the latest surprise hit on the world’s biggest streamer. At the time of writing, The Shallows is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Netflix in the U.S. This is despite facing plenty of tough competition on the platform, with the rest of the top ten including the likes of Mark Wahlberg‘s Arthur the King, Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller film The Last House, the surprising tearjerker Don’t Say Good Luck, and much more.

The Shallows is a hit on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Thomas Markle has expressed fresh heartbreak over his estrangement from daughter Meghan Markle as she and Prince Harry prepare to return to the UK with their children.

The relocation has reportedly left the father of the Duchess of Sussex fearing that his chances of ever meeting Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have slipped entirely out of reach.

Thomas Markle, who has never met either of Meghan Markle’s children, says he learned about the Sussexes’ plans through the news rather than directly from his daughter.

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Thomas revealed that he learned about Meghan and Harry’s planned return to the UK while watching CNN, rather than hearing the news from his daughter.

“I found out about it at the same time as the rest of the world,” he told The Mail on Sunday.

The news appears to have deepened his fears of never getting to meet Archie and Lilibet, especially with the children now preparing to spend more time in Britain.

Thomas also tried to console himself that Archie and Lilibet may one day remember him and seek him out.

“One day those kids will ask about their ‘other’ grandfather – the one who isn’t King – the one that Meghan and Harry are apparently ashamed of,” he said.

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Thomas has admitted that Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain has made him question whether he will ever get the opportunity to meet his grandchildren.

The children, who have spent most of their lives in the United States, are expected to move to the UK with their parents.

Speaking about the situation, Thomas said, “I have never met my grandchildren, and now they are leaving America.” He also expressed concern that the move to America can erase his chances of ever meeting them.

The 82-year-old said he remains hopeful that his grandchildren will one day understand how much he wanted to be part of their lives. “I hope they know how much I wanted to meet them,” he said.

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Thomas also spoke openly about how abandoned he feels by Meghan, claiming that their relationship has changed dramatically from the close bond they once shared.

“Meghan used to love me, she was always a daddy’s girl, and now it’s like I don’t exist,” he said. Thomas added that he has struggled to understand why his daughter has turned away from him, despite his open feelings towards her.

The father and daughter became estranged around Meghan’s 2018 wedding to Harry following a series of controversies involving Thomas and the media. Despite the years of silence, he insisted that his feelings toward his daughter have not disappeared.

“I will never stop loving my daughter,” Thomas said, while adding, “But I will never understand why she turned her back on me.”

Thomas Markle ‘Hurt And Upset’ By Daughter’s Decision To Move Back To The UK Without Telling Him

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Thomas’ pain over the family’s separation remains deep, particularly as he feels Meghan has shown no concern for his well-being.

He said he was “hurt and upset” by the situation and also questioned why he had not been informed about Meghan’s family relocation to the UK.

Expressing his frustration over what he sees as Meghan’s lack of care, Thomas said, “I’m hurt and upset that she doesn’t give a damn about me, even though I’m in hospital.”

His comments reflect the depth of his disappointment as he continues to hope for some form of reconciliation with his daughter.

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Thomas’ concerns about seeing his grandchildren come as he continues recovering from serious health problems.

The former lighting director underwent an emergency operation in December 2025 after a blood clot severely affected his left leg, resulting in the amputation of the left leg.

The procedure followed a sudden deterioration in his condition, which was described as a “life or death” situation. Thomas has since undergone rehabilitation while adapting to life after the amputation.

His health struggles have added urgency to his desire to meet Archie and Lilibet, particularly as the Sussexes prepare to spend more time in Britain.

In the meantime, it’s unclear if Meghan has any plans to reconcile with her father, especially with her simply sending him a letter after learning of his surgery.

Kylie Jenner is opening up about how she manages her skin while facing those annoyingly awful breakouts.

“My morning skincare routine has kind of been the same for a while. I started breaking out really bad when I turned 27. I do feel like I got my skin under control and my routine has kind of been the same for a few years,” Jenner, 29, candidly shared in a Sunday, August 23, YouTube video. “I start in the morning with a gentle cleanser.”

The Kardashians star explained that she has a “few different” gentle cleansers, though she ultimately decided to use the Sofie Pavitt Facial Cleanser in the video before applying the serum.

“This is officially the last year of my 20s, so just focusing on simple, effective skincare,” she said, before adding on an oil-free moisturizer. “This doesn’t break me out and I break out really easily from moisturizers. It’s very light and it looks nice under makeup.”

Jenner then reached for a Kylie Cosmetics Supple Glaze Primer, sharing that her “makeup tip of 2026, that [she’s] been obsessed with” is utilizing primer. She also stressed the importance of sunscreen and how she has adjusted her spray tan routine while facing breakouts.

“Turning 29, I do not miss a day of sunscreen,” she said. “I always go down my neck to blend, I get a lot of spray tans so I use a little bit of a darker shade. Once I started getting bad acne and stuff, I stopped spraying my face because I felt like it was clogging my pores.”

While applying makeup, Jenner explained that she tends to “go for the same look a lot now” because knows “what works for my face and what makes me feel the best.” One aspect of her routine that she’s been loving is applying mascara to her bottom eyelashes, which she hadn’t done in a while after being influenced by sister Kendall Jenner.

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“Really into bottom mascara. Kendall kind of put me off of it for a few years because I was like, ‘Oh, I love how I look with no bottom mascara.’ She was like, ‘I never wear bottom mascara.’ I was like, ‘What have I been doing all of these years?’” Kylie recalled. “Now, I’m obsessed again. I just think it’s really sexy. I love how it gives you those doll eyes.”

Before the video came to a close, Kylie shared that she hopes to continue documenting her life on YouTube.

“That is my everyday routine,” she said. “I am so happy to be back on YouTube. I’m having the best time. Me and my cats love you.”

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Lanterns Episode 2.

After a pilot that caused the internet to explode, Lanterns continues its slow-burn take on the Green Lantern mythos by splitting up Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) — at least for a limited time. If you thought Hal and John were already great together, this week’s episode shows how much more interesting they can be apart. That’s not to say we don’t want to see Chandler and Pierre trading verbal blows over the ring, but when separated, each Green Lantern icon can act a bit more like themselves, free from whatever anxieties plague their on-screen partnership. With major revelations, complicated questions, and a whole lot of DC Comics lore, Lanterns‘ second episode further sets the stage for what is to come.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Expands on the Green Lantern Mythos

If the pilot didn’t establish the Hal and John dynamic well enough for you, then the opening sequence of this week’s episode definitely will. Hal does his usual drill-sergeant thing by pouring a bucket of water on his trainee before dragging him out of bed to learn how to fly. Of course, Hal’s lack of a training regimen doesn’t do John any favors. “It’s supposed to be instinctual,” he tells the former Marine, but John just can’t do it. Instead, John creates a small bird, which remains active even when Hal takes the ring back. But Hal isn’t about to give a compliment, and instead books John on a flight back to Coast City to retrieve his power battery (and feed Earl). John isn’t too happy about it, but it’s not like training will go any further without a recharge. Hal only has one goal for John: keep the bird alive.

After his mentee leaves, Hal revisits the Rushville High football field and discovers a series of metal detectors that he hadn’t clocked before. But these detectors don’t detect metal — and Hal is curious about their true purpose. Thus, he heads back into town. The only problem is, Rushville is practically deserted, with everyone having gathered for a local town meeting — a meeting he clearly wasn’t invited to. In fact, the local American Legion outpost also has those same strange detectors. Characteristically, Hal interrupts the meeting with the assumption that the entire thing is about him anyway, but whether it is or isn’t is inconsequential. Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald) isn’t too pleased with his arrival, clearly hoping to address the town’s requests herself. Billy Macon (Jason Ritter) runs interference for his wife and informs Hal that his charges have been dropped — he’s free to leave Rushville. Naturally, Hal doesn’t like being told what to do, but a call from John keeps him from causing any more of a scene.

In Coast City, John arrives at Hal’s home — a big empty mansion gifted by someone he once saved — and searches for the battery. The house is as empty as the streets of Rushville, though Hal insists that he actually lives there. Eventually, John finds Hal’s room where his Green Lantern uniform hangs in the closet collecting dust. Lanterns offers us a very brief glimpse into John’s supposed future (and certainly his psyche) as he holds the uniform to his chest to see how he might look. We’re wondering too, but let’s be honest, John’s uniform should look a bit more like his traditional outfit rather than Hal’s (in the comics, they both wore the same type of outfit at first before John forged his own identity). While John is playing dress-up, Hal wanders over to the Rushville morgue and steals the body of one of the aliens killed on the football field — with it, he discovers that the strange metal detectors around town are actually alien detectors. Go figure.

As for John, well, he finds the power battery in Hal’s safe, which is actually a portal to a pocket dimension. Fun fact: the verbal password to Hal’s safe — “Mogo doesn’t socialize” — is a reference to the living planet that has a ring of its own and is among the most powerful Green Lanterns in DC history. Who said Lanterns wasn’t a celebration of lore? After retrieving both the battery and the Green Lantern uniform (despite Hal’s protests), John feeds Earl, who turns out to be a carnivorous living alien plant that eats raw meat. But it’s not until John tries to leave Hal’s home that things get especially interesting. After walking out the door, John is abducted by several men who shove him into a truck and take him to their leader — but not before John puts up a serious fight, dodging cars on the interstate.

John Stewart Discovers a New Threat in ‘Lanterns’ Episode 2

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As John is getting abducted, Hal is none the wiser. After testing the first alien body, he’s now stolen all four of the corpses before he is pulled over by Kerry. Brash and pigheaded as ever, Hal plans to just waltz up right to William Macon’s (Garret Dillahunt) ranch and confront him about the bodies, the detectors, and why his men killed them at the football game. Kerry tries to dissuade the Green Lantern, explaining that if he appears with questions and attitude, things won’t be so cordial as they were the night before. Still, Hal insists and so the sheriff decides to escort him to the ranch herself, but only if she can do the talking. Of course, Hal loves the sound of his own voice, so he tries to take control of the situation, only for Macon — who continues to cite his NDA as reason enough to evade Hal’s questioning — to tell the superhero that he’s no longer welcome on his property. When Hal pushes things too far, he’s shot.

Meanwhile, John is brought before Antaan (Paul Ben-Victor), an alien outlaw who asks the GL-in-training about Manhunters. John hasn’t a clue what Antaan is talking about, but the alien-in-disguise wants to recruit him to his cause anyhow. It’s here that Lanterns offers some important exposition: Before the Green Lantern Corps, the Guardians created the Manhunters to deal with the chaos in the galaxy. These synthetic beings were shapeshifters who could pass as anyone at any time. They annihilated plenty of civilizations, including Antaan’s — a holocaust that he shows John through the use of some psychic device. After their tragedy, a Green Lantern (likely Abin Sur) was sent to capture and execute the Manhunter in question — only, Antaan’s tech has discovered that the creature is still alive in America’s heartland. Because Antaan and his forces cannot get into Rushville undetected, they need John to locate the Manhunter for them. If they don’t get their prize, they’ll blow up half of Nebraska.

While John is dealing with his own alien menace, Hal wakes up haunted by his own. In the hospital, the wounded Green Lantern finds himself cuffed to a hospital bed with Kerry sitting patiently at his bedside. Macon’s sniper only fired a warning shot, but Hal is humbled (as humble as he can be) either way. Things get a bit more complicated, however, when Kerry asks about “Sinestro,” a name Hal called out in his sleep. It’s a bit of a trick question, as it’s apparently public knowledge that Sinestro was a former Green Lantern who attempted a coup, killed a Guardian, and was ultimately taken down by Hal. Of course, the sheriff being able to pull all that information up with a quick Google search is a bit strange, right? Why would anyone on Earth know any of that if it all took place in space? Who knows, perhaps Sinestro’s coup made it to Earth before Hal stopped him? Maybe he was searching for the Manhunter (or something else) too? Either way, Hal brushes it off, prompting the sheriff to once more assert her authority in Rushville, reminding him that she’s on her own side, just trying to hold the town together.

Hal promises to stay out of trouble (not that we believe him), and we learn that Kerry is worried the town will become a powder keg if Macon stirs everyone’s fears about invasion. As they leave the hospital, Hal makes a curious observation about the facility. For one thing, the sign-out sheet is completely blank except for his name. For another, there’s plenty of cutting-edge medical equipment that has never been touched. The scene ends with a brief reference to Kerry being from Gotham, but that’s nowhere near as interesting as what the empty hospital may imply. Is everyone in Rushville an alien? Is everyone a Manhunter? It’s unclear, but there’s certainly something fishy in the water.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Goes to Intergalactic Heights With Sinestro

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That night, John makes his way back to Rushville and stops at a local diner. After everything he went through between his two flights to California, he needed to clear his head. Naturally, that clarity is interrupted when he finds Zoe (Poorna Jagannathan) there. He joins her in his booth, noting that he wouldn’t have slept with her if he knew she was married. “I’m glad you didn’t,” she replies before they go on about how her husband is a bit of a freak. But Zoe is clearly something of a freak too, because, despite her opinions of Macon and his beliefs (not to mention her willingness to sleep with John), she loves the wannabe cowboy/alien hunter anyway. Afterward, she drives John back to his motel, where he finds Hal waiting for him.

After a day full of revelations, Hal gets another when John asks about Manhunters. He’s also forthcoming with Hal about everything that happened to him with Antaan, reminding him that the alien outlaw is willing to nuke the state if they don’t find the synthetic in 48 hours. Antaan’s recruitment of John puts two and two together for Hal, who concludes that Abin Sur was killed by the missing Manhunter, which is how he got the ring in the first place. But none of that matters to John. What matters to him is that his construct is more advanced and impressive than anything we’ve seen Hal do, at least according to Antaan. Even so, Hal refuses to properly encourage his trainee, asking instead what’s the deal with the bird. John refuses to answer, collapsing the construct instead.

After John retires for the night, Hal does something a bit unexpected. Putting on his Green Lantern uniform, he shoots into space, soaring to an undisclosed location in the galaxy where he enters a prison to confront his former ally, Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen). When Hal asks the former Green Lantern what he knows about Manhunters, the incarcerated traitor responds with a question of his own. “If one still existed, it would be the second-greatest threat you’re currently facing,” Sinestro replies. “So why don’t you tell me about John Stewart?” If there’s one thing this episode of Lanterns wants us to understand, it’s that John Stewart is really, really important.

New episodes of Lanterns air Sundays on HBO.

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Release Date

August 16, 2026

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HBO

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James Hawes

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Pros & Cons

• From Manhunters and Mogo to Sinestro himself, it looks like Lanterns may just go cosmic before this thing is done!
• Kyle Chandler looks great in a Green Lantern uniform.
• The action this week was a blast.

• I’m still not fully sold on Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart. He’s certainly more interesting apart from Hal, but he still comes off a bit stale compared to other adaptations of the character.

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2022 – 2025-00-00

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Disney+

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Showrunner

Tony Gilroy

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Directors

Susanna White

Writers

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Dan Gilroy

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Star Wars

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