Draya Michele just switched things up, and the internet wasted no time weighing in. She popped out with some “new hair, who dis” energy, showing off a major transformation and says the change has her feeling lighter.

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Draya Michele Enters NEW Hair Era

Draya Michele is stepping into a whole new era and popped out with a fresh look to match. The Mint Swim founder hopped on social media to show off her hair transformation, revealing that she chopped off her split ends and went for a shorter style. Draya said she loved rocking buns, but decided it was time to switch things up and start embracing her natural curls. In the clip, she cuts her hair to her jawline and says the change has her feeling light and free. She also put her followers on to the details, revealing that she went with a French bob complete with curtain bangs. “Anyone that needs motivation to go ahead and cut your hair. Go ahead and cut your hair girl!” She added, “Do it!” 

Draya Said, “New Hair, Who Dis?” And Social Media Tapped Right In!

After The Shade Room dropped the video of Draya, the Roommates flooded the comment section with reactions. Plenty of folks said they love her new vibe, while others said they would event want to see go even shorter with the cut.

Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “I like the short look on her 😍” 

Instagram user @runwaymia wrote, “The hair cut suits her very well 😍” 

While Instagram user @tracydimarco_ wrote, “A side part would absolutely be diabolical on that haircut it would be so chic 👏” 

Then Instagram user @shaylalashaii.22 wrote, “Yessss hair! It’s giving Joan from girlfriends 🔥😍🤏🏾” 

Another Instagram user @sexyaries___ wrote, “Health over length always.” 

Instagram user @slayedbymatthew wrote, “Them ponytails will do it to you 😫 love the cut 😍” 

While another Instagram user @_thebeautyboutique wrote, “I love it when a girly gets a much needed haircut✂️” 

Then another Instagram user @thatseuro wrote, “Pixie would look so 🔥on her.”

Finally, Instagram user @diorb wrote, “Giving very demure, like grown and sexy, giving peace and love 😍” 

From Fresh Cuts To Chef School — Draya Stays On A Pivot!

Draya’s new era goes way beyond her hair. In April, she told fans she enrolled in culinary school and dropped pics of her fully locked in wearing chef attire. She said in her IG caption that chef life never showed up on her mood board, but she’s always enjoyed cooking. She also encouraged her followers to pivot and tap into new passions.

“You’re allowed to evolve. You’re allowed to pivot. You’re allowed to discover new passions you never saw coming. It’s never too late to change your path or start something new. If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it.”

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Who doesn’t want a Zara wardrobe? Boho, breezy and all sorts of luxe, the brand is a rich mom summer go-to for a reason. The price tags are the only not-so-cute element, but we found 17 chic summer dresses that channel the exact same energy — for under $30.

These Amazon dresses have all the telltale characteristics of Zara: breezy fabrics, soft boho prints and unique textures, all with a quiet luxury finish. Not only are our favorites expensive-looking, but they’re also flattering thanks to the loose, billowy fits that skim over problem areas (if you know, you know). Scroll on to find your new favorite warm-weather outfit!

17 Loose Zara-Style Dresses — Under $30

1. Our Favorite: The scoop neckline and floor-grazing length give this floral maxi dress an old-money appeal. Throw on gold hoops and leather sandals, and you’ve got dinner-on-the-coast energy.

2. Runner Up: The ruffle sleeves soften your shoulders and the pockets are deep enough for your phone. This cutesy mini dress is one you’ll want to reach for at least three days a week.

3. Luxe Long Sleeves: Hot weather, but you still want arm coverage? This lightweight long-sleeve dress does it without making you overheat.

4. Beach Day: It’s hard to believe Dokotoo’s misty blue maxi dress is only $15 yet pulls double duty as a swimsuit cover-up. With a few key accessories and stylish shoes, no one will ever know it feels like loungewear.

5. Wedding Guest: Skip the wedding-guest panic! This polished mini dress handles outdoor ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and welcome parties alike.

6. Dreamy and Drapey: If you’re tired of maxi dresses that cling in all the wrong places, this A-line sundress promotes airflow, hanging away from your body to keep you cool.

7. Effortless Elegance: With satin fabric, a high mock neckline and a shiny finish, this sophisticated maxi dress looks like something off a runway.

8. East Coast: Saturday errands inevitably turn into an impromptu lunch with friends. This casual striped shirtdress takes you from Trader Joe’s to the wine bar without a second thought.

9. Vacation Mode: The walk from your beach chair to lunch shouldn’t require a wardrobe change. This button-front cover-up makes you look expensive at both.

10. Business Casual: Slip on this pink lapel dress with loafers, and you’ll be the most put-together person at the client luncheon.

11. Elevated Tee: When getting dressed feels like a chore, a solid-colored T-shirt dress is your outfit shortcut. Just add sandals and go!

12. Could Be Linen: Morning walk along the marina, coffee cup in hand, hair still salty from yesterday. This linen-looking shirtdress is the ‘It’-girl vacation uniform.

13. Early Bird: Cool summer mornings call for a comfy sweatshirt dress that handles 60-degree coffee runs with ease. You’ll ditch your lounge set for good.

14. Smocked and Ready: Smocking does the definition work of a waistband without the squeeze. This ultra-flattering sundress gives you shape without anything digging in.

15. World Traveler: Long-haul travel days call for a dress that doesn’t wrinkle into oblivion. This striped maxi survives the flight and still looks crisp at baggage claim.

16. Summer Denim: This flowy denim dress is more weekend-in-Provence than country fair. Ruffles add a dainty, boutiquey flair.

17. Baby, Yes: Bridal shower in the backyard, lemonade in your hand and photos you’ll actually want to keep. This sunny babydoll dress hits that boho-luxe sweet spot.

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You don’t need a plane ticket to imagine the aesthetic. New York rich moms, the ones that live on Park Avenue and carry totes worth quadruple digits, are polished beyond compare, and they somehow seem comfortable. That’s the magic of their comfy, luxe-looking sundresses. These 21 summer dresses deliver uptown-meets-downtown ease, the kind you can […]

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Avery Woods is teasing the first season of “SLOMW OC” and says there’s tons of drama to go around. In a new interview, the influencer-turned-reality TV star opened up about the cast and also responded to the criticism that many of the women aren’t part of the Mormon community.

Speaking with Us Weekly, Woods, 31, said “SLOMW” fans have nothing to worry about regarding the show’s drama.

“It’s reality TV, there’s going to be drama,” she said. “There’s a lot of different personalities and a lot of different beliefs and views.”

Hulu announced the spin-off series at their upfronts event earlier this year, according to The Blast. The cast includes Bobbi Althoff, YouTuber Madison Bontempo, Aspyn Ovard, Salomé Andrea, Chandler Higginson, Ashleigh Pease, McCall DaPron, and, of course, Woods.

Additionally, an original “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, Jen Affleck, is part of the group.

Woods Addresses The Rumors That Many Of The ‘SLOMW OC’ Cast Members Are No Longer Mormon

Regarding the cast member’s affiliations with the Mormon church, Woods said that many of the women are “still active in the church,” while a few others were “raised Mormon and have left the church.”

She also said some of the cast members have never been Mormon; however, they are “very close to people that are part of the church, so we know a lot about it.”

According to Woods, the Mormon church feels like a “community” she’s very familiar with. “I was married at 21, had my first baby at 23. I met my husband at 18. That was just kind of like the culture we were raised in, but I will say it’s really cool seeing the dynamic of the girls who are still actively part of the church. And then there’s like the LA girls that are not part of the church,” she said.

Woods Said The ‘SLOMW OC’ Cast Are All Very Different From Each Other

While the cast will focus on the women’s relationships with the Mormon church and each other, Woods said they all have differences that will be showcased to the audience.

“We all could not be more different, but I think the coolest part about us all coming together is we’ve started to understand and be more open to how each one of us lives our life, because we all make different choices and different decisions, and we raise our children differently, we dress differently, we speak differently,” she said.

Woods explained that their differences have allowed them to develop a deep appreciation for each other, adding that it will be “really cool” for viewers to see that.

How Did Hulu Settle On Orange County For The Next ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Series?

“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” producer Jeff Jenkins opened up about the upcoming spin-off while speaking with Variety, saying that Orange County was the perfect location for the next iteration of the franchise due to its deep ties to the Mormon Church.

“There are a handful of pockets in America that are really the home base for LDS, and one of them was Orange County,” he said. “We all wanted to present a world of LDS that was kind of at least a 90 degree pivot away from the mothership. When you’re in Utah, that’s a very specific type of culture. LDS in Southern California is a little more relaxed, a little less intense, a little more forgiving.”

According to Jenkins, viewers will be in for a treat when they tune in to the OC spin-off, and based on the reaction, more shows could be coming.

“I would say three more potential spin-offs in the pipeline right behind this one. It’s a really rich community when you have the luxury of looking all across the country,” he said.

The OG ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Show Will Return For Season 5, But There Will Be A Major Change

Loyal “SLOMW” fans are also waiting for the fifth season of the OG series to come back to Hulu. According to The Blast, the show will look different, though, as the cast only filmed five episodes before production was shut down. A source previously shared that the women won’t finish the season and will instead go straight into filming season 6.

While shocking, the decision came after the show’s leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul, was involved in a series of alleged domestic disputes with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, which led the cast to refuse to film with her.

While the details about the new batch of episodes have mainly been kept under wraps, it’ll all be on display when season 5 returns to the streaming giant later this year.

Netflix has been an ever-growing, extensive hub for fantastic action films over the years. Many were instant hits upon release, while others had only a brief stint of popularity—or none at all—before fading out of most conversations. Some of those forgotten action movies count as Netflix’s finest, delivering top-tier performances, thrilling action, and consistently entertaining storytelling.

Movies like 2021’s The Harder They Fall, which is a rather stylish modern interpretation of the western genre, and The Old Guard, a 2020 action film that masterfully balances consistent emotional storytelling with hard-hitting action, are just two on the Netflix platform that feel truly satisfying from beginning to end, but have consistently remained away from the spotlight. Compiled on this list are the perfect action films that deliver pure entertainment from start to finish, but don’t truly get the recognition they deserve.

‘The Night Comes for Us’ (2018)

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This extremely chaos-driven Netflix action movie is one that truly embraces its brutality and pure anarchy. The Night Comes for Us follows triad enforcer, Ito (Joe Taslim), who finally snaps during a massacre and saves young Reina (Asha Kenyeri Bermudez) instead of finishing the job, which turns him into a target for his own syndicate.

The Night Comes for Us is an unbelievably violent survival story filled with emotional desperation, relentless fight choreography, and some of the most intense action sequences ever produced in cinema. The Indonesian action thriller may be extremely violent, but throughout its entire runtime, it balances that unrestrained brutality with themes of loyalty, survival, and betrayal. What marks The Night Comes for Us as a truly perfect watch, despite its widely forgotten status, is its sheer intensity and extremely creative aspects, especially when it comes to heated bouts of action. The movie is perfection incarnate that genuinely feels as relentless, visceral, and physically exhausting as it is extraordinarily captivating.

‘Athena’ (2022)

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Despite being a fantastic example of one of Netflix’s finest action films, Athena stands as a pretty heinously forgotten drama. The film centers around the lives of Abdel (Dali Benssalah), Karim (Sami Slimane), and Moktar (Anthony Bajon), who are completely shattered in different ways after the unexplained death of their youngest brother. The film tracks the three as their responses to grief clash, increasingly throwing them into a realm of complete chaos.

Athena is actually one of Netflix’s boldest movies. It’s an action film that has been quite frequently lauded for its sheer cinematic force in both staging and directing. Athena is also pretty underrated, having faded rather quickly from mainstream conversations shortly after its release. The movie is a quality Netflix watch that does entertain its audience with thrills and action, but eventually exposes itself as a family tragedy disguised as actual urban war cinema. With extraordinary, emotionally intense storytelling and true technical brilliance, Athena stands as one of Netflix’s most ambitious action films that is genuinely perfect from beginning to end.

‘The Harder They Fall’ (2021)

This Netflix film brilliantly revitalizes the Western genre through energy, style, and a truly memorable cast of characters. The Harder They Fall is a thrilling action movie that focuses on Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), who grows up marked by the murder of his parents at the hands of Rufus Buck (Idris Elba), and his strenuous path of revenge.

With a blend of sharp dialogue, extraordinary visual confidence, and stylish action with captivating revenge storytelling, The Harder They Fall stands as one of Netflix’s most original watches. The movie is pretty consistent in its brilliance, delivering kinetic pacing, charismatic performances, and visually stylish direction from start to finish. The Harder They Fall readily embraces all that makes it different from other westerns that tend to lean heavily into restraint and realism, resulting in a wildly entertaining action drama that leaves its mark. The movie may be one of the streaming platform’s most forgotten works of fiction, but it stands as a stylishly complete action film— a modernized Western that is genuinely the perfect action watch for anyone who desires a consistent high-quality thrill ride.

‘The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf’ (2021)

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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is an underrated action fantasy. The enchanting animated film follows Vesemir (Theo James), who may have built his reputation as a swaggering monster hunter, but whose confidence gradually yields far more information about who he truly is at his core, tying deeply into the origins of the witchers.

What makes The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf the perfect action watch is the 83 minutes of consistency that doesn’t stray off the path to indulge in meaningless side quests. The movie actually expands the Witcher universe, giving beloved characters a real arc, stages dynamic creature combat, and lands a melancholy finish. Most Netflix subscribers, unfortunately, don’t even know that the animated film sits quietly on their shelves, awaiting its next lover of action films. Few films in recent years have delivered such a perfect balance of emotional storytelling and thrilling action as effectively as Nightmare of the Wolf. It may not be as well-known as it deserves to be, but the movie is the perfect bout of action-bound chaos that stands as one of Netflix’s best.

‘Space Sweepers’ (2021)

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This sci-fi work of cinematic art is consistently overlooked, but it remains one of Netflix’s most thrilling action-adventure movies. Set in 2092, Space Sweepers centers around Tae-ho (Song Joong-ki), Captain Jang (Kim Tae-ri), Tiger Park (Jin Seon-kyu), and Bubs (Yoo Hae-jin), a group surviving by hauling space junk aboard the Victory, only for their lives to take a turn when they discover a child believed to be a dangerous humanoid weapon.

Space Sweepers is extremely entertaining as it delivers futuristic world-building and chaotic space battles, while also offering audiences a deeply human story about connection and survival. The sci-fi epic feels truly emotionally engaging-a lovable watch that succeeds through its grounded storytelling and memorable crew dynamic. Space Sweepers, as an international film, is mostly “forgotten” in English-language discussions, but not necessarily globally. It’s a movie that delivers in sentiment, scale, and tactile world-building throughout its entirety, making it a fantastic addition to this list of action Netflix greats.

‘Army of Thieves’ (2021)

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Army of Thieves is the prequel film to Netflix’s Army of the Dead, and it is honestly one of the best, effortlessly fun, and quirkily charismatic films on the streaming platform. The movie centers around safecracking nobody, Sebastian Schlencht-Wöhnert, later Ludwig Dieter (Matthias Schweighöfer), who is recruited by Gwendoline (Nathalie Emmanuel) into a multinational heist crew including Korina (Ruby O. Fee), Rolph (Guz Khan), and Brad Cage (Stuart Martin).

Army of Thieves is definitely one of those quiet favorites. While Army of the Dead seemed to get most of the attention, the prequel film lingered in the background, simply becoming what most people file away as “that prequel” and silently became one of Netflix’s most entertaining action-comedy surprises. Army of Thieves is extraordinarily playful, romantic, and surprisingly elegant in its pacing, a truly likable watch that may not be as memorable to mainstream audiences but is a genuinely good time from beginning to end.

‘The Old Guard’ (2020)

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This underrated action hit was actually pretty quick in establishing itself as one of Netflix’s strongest action films. The Old Guard follows the exhausted leader of a covert group of immortal mercenaries, Andy (Charlize Theron), who has spent centuries saving lives, fighting wars, and watching the world endlessly repeat the same cycles of violence.

Beginning to end, The Old Guard remains consistent in its high quality. From fantastic hand-to-hand combat choreography to a very real focus on the heartbreaking isolation and pure exhaustion some characters face, The Old Guard does an all-around fantastic job. Sure, the film may not be some kind of revolutionary reinvention of the action genre, but it is one of Netflix’s clearest examples of how effective straightforward blockbuster storytelling can be when grounded in emotional seriousness and outstanding performances. The Old Guard may not be the streaming platform’s most iconic action movie that is constantly discussed, but it is an incredible balance of large-scale spectacle and genuine emotional weight that definitely deserves a place on this list.

‘Troll’ (2022)

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Troll is one of Netflix’s most well met surprises. The Norwegian movie follows paleontologist Nora Tidemann (Ine Marie Wilmann), who is thrust into crisis mode when a gargantuan creature from Norwegian folklore is awakened and starts destroying everything in its path.

Troll came to screens in 2022, and the film instantly stood as a pleasant surprise, growing into one of the most unexpectedly entertaining monster movies thanks to its Nordic mythology influences, thrilling destruction sequences, and sincere sense of adventure. The action fantasy film delivers massive creature chaos, military action, and disaster-movie suspense throughout its entire runtime, keeping fans thoroughly engaged. Troll’s concept is pretty clean, and its escalation works rather well. The movie definitely does its part to be genuinely appealing with its understanding of monster-movie fundamentals at a level that many bigger franchises have trouble reaching. Troll is an absurdly great movie, yet somehow it never seems to be in mainstream conversations, marking it as an ideal pick for this list of fantastic cinematic watches on Netflix that have been thoroughly forgotten.

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Troll

Release Date

December 1, 2022

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Runtime

101 minutes

Director

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Roar Uthaug

Writers

Espen Aukan, Roar Uthaug

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