Britney Spears recently made a remark in a since-deleted Instagram post about her estranged father, Jamie Spears, which has reportedly upset her family.

The comment was featured in a message about the lack of freedom she says she experienced during the nearly 14 years she was under a conservatorship, which officially ended on November 12, 2021.

Britney Spears’ unresolved issues with her father over her conservatorship have now come up again as sources claim the singer’s relatives are “appalled” by the perceived attack on Jamie when he’s sick.

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Britney, 44, made the “needlessly cruel” comment while sharing a post celebrating the birthdays of her sons Jayden James Federline, 20, and Sean Preston Federline, 21, who were born September 12 and September 14, respectively.

According to reports, in the now-deleted post, Britney recalled her experience under the conservatorship, particularly the restrictions put on her movements because of it.

Britney wrote, “For 15 years I was never allowed to say my name in the land of the free and travel spontaneously,” adding that she was only able to travel for work for her parents.

The “Toxic” singer then made the remark that has reportedly riled up her family. She said, “I wonder why God took my father’s legs away?”

Her comment referenced her father, who had his right leg amputated in 2023 because of a bacterial infection that persisted despite multiple surgeries and weeks in the hospital.

Why The Family Is Upset With The Singer

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A source shared with Star Magazine that members of the Spears family were unhappy about her publicly dragging her sick father.

“This is being seen as needlessly cruel by her poor family, not to mention Jamie, who is in very poor health as it is,” the source told the outlet.

Jamie is said to have “given up” on the singer ever letting go of her resentment towards him and has accepted that there is no fixing their relationship.

The insider added that Britney lashing out at her father “this publicly with so much rage” remains difficult for him as well as other relatives.

Lynn Spears, the singer’s mother, and her siblings Jamie Lynn Spears and Bryan Spears were described as being “appalled” that she would so openly criticize her father while he is dealing with ill health.

For Britney, however, she believes, as per the source, that she has “every right to call him out after the hell he put her through.”

About Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Struggle

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Britney’s comment and general feelings about her father come after the 13 years of conservatorship that restricted her movements and governed her personal and financial affairs.

The arrangement began in 2008 after a public breakdown and saw her father exercise some authority over Britney’s estate and personal affairs.

She has reportedly described her time spent under her father’s control as conservator of her estate as traumatic, while he insisted he only did what was best for his daughter.

According to The Blast, Jamie was removed as her conservator in September 2021, and the conservatorship itself was terminated by a judge two months later in November, ending a legal arrangement that prompted the #FreeBritney movement.

The Singer Wrote About Her Conservatorship Experience In Her Memoir

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Britney candidly wrote about her experiences during her conservatorship in her 2023 memoir, “The Woman in Me.”

In the book, the singer detailed how she felt having her father and others exercise control over her life as they “robbed” her of her freedom.

“Thirteen years went by with me feeling like a shadow of myself. I think back now on my father and his associates having control over my body and my money for that long, and it makes me feel sick,” she wrote.

Her latest Instagram comment targeting her father appears to be fallout from 13 years of being in a situation that she says stripped her “of [her] womanhood.”

The Relationship Between Britney Spears And Her Father Remains Sour

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Britney and her father continued to get further estranged through legal disputes over legal fees associated with the conservatorship battle.

People Magazine reported that the dispute was settled more than two years after the conservatorship was terminated, with Britney paying $2.12 million in full for Jamie’s legal bills.

While the conservatorship and subsequent legal dispute ended, their estrangement and Britney’s resentment did not.

She is reportedly still “scarred from the conservatorship” and blames her father for it “a thousand percent.”

According to the Star source, she believes Jamie took away years of her life, and “She is very angry, and she doesn’t care who knows it.”

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde went through a highly publicized split six years ago, and new reports have now revealed just how much the split inspired critical moments in the entertainment industry.

The couple’s bitter dissolution reportedly served as a central reference point for an upcoming television project created and written by George Kay.

Sudeikis and Wilde were engaged for seven years until they eventually called it quits in 2020 and embarked on a high-profile custody battle for their children. 

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Sky’s upcoming eight-part divorce drama “War,” created and written by Kay, centers on the devastating split between tech mogul Morgan Henderson, played by Dominic West, and his movie star wife Carla Duval, played by Sienna Miller. 

While Kay noted that the show remains an original story with fictional characters, he admitted to incorporating “little lifts off real life.” According to the Daily Mail, Miller acknowledged the real-world connection, saying, “It’s awful, and it’s based on a real-life event we’re all probably familiar with.”

The creative premise mirrors the breakup between Wilde and Sudeikis, who began dating in 2011, got engaged in 2013, and share two children, Otis and Daisy, before their split led to a protracted custody struggle.

“I think Carla probably thinks that (the divorce) will be a little bit messy, that she’ll get what she asks for. But at that moment, she decides that it’s too late,” Sienna said.

West added that while his character is initially stunned by the incident, it sets off an all-out confrontation, remarking that “what he does on the declares war.” 

Notably, Sky has already renewed “War” for a second season, which will shift into an anthology format focused on a major defamation trial. 

‘War’ Follows A High-Stakes Legal Drama Starring Sienna Miller And Dominic West

Besides the narrative ties to real-world celebrity breakups, the television series features an extensive ensemble cast alongside its lead stars, Miller and West. 

Created by “Lupin” and “Hijack” writer George Kay, the upcoming drama depicts the intense conflict between rival London law firms Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne as they battle over the high-profile divorce of tech entrepreneur Morgan Henderson and film star Carla Duval. 

The series features Phoebe Fox and James McArdle as Taylor & Byrne partners Serena Byrne and Nicholas Taylor, alongside Nina Sosanya and Pip Torrens playing Cathcarts & Sons rivals Beatrice “Queen Bea” Ubosi and St John Smallwood, per Variety.

The series premieres October 1 on HBO before streaming on HBO Max, with its U.K. debut following on October 2 across Sky and NOW.

Olivia Wilde Previously Opened Up About The Turning Point That Marked The End Of Her Longtime Romance

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While the television adaptation dramatizes high-stakes relationship breakdowns, Wilde herself has previously opened up about the exact personal moment that signaled the end of her real-life romance with Sudeikis.

During an appearance on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Wilde reflected on how personal relationship dynamics inspire her filmmaking. She pointed to the specific moment in March 2020 following her birthday party when she realized her engagement to Sudeikis was over. 

They were driving home when she asked him if he had gotten her a birthday present, and he replied, “What would I get you, Olivia? I don’t know you,” as reported by The Blast.

The exchange made Wilde realize that she and her former partner were no longer on the same page.

The Actress Also Recalled The Traumatizing Onstage Incident 

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Adding to the emotional toll of the breakup, Wilde also experienced highly public legal disruptions as a result of the split.

According to The Blast, she spoke candidly about being served with custody documents on behalf of Sudeikis while presenting her movie “Don’t Worry Darling” at CinemaCon in 2022. 

She described the moment as incredibly traumatizing” and noted that she managed to maintain her composure on stage before breaking down in private.

Jason Sudeikis Opened Up About Dating As An Older Parent 

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Just as Wilde has struggled to pick up the pieces of her life following the devastating breakup, Sudeikis has also had his fair share of troubles. He recently shared his perspective on navigating single life after ending his long engagement to Wilde.

The Blast reported that the 50-year-old “Ted Lasso” star discussed the realities of stepping back into the social scene as a single father. 

When asked whether he was open to having more children in the future, Sudeikis confirmed he would be open to expanding his family if he fell in love again. However, he shared that his head was in a different place and jumping back into the dating pool seemed overwhelming.

Deputies discovered a man allegedly murdered his mother after they were called to a burglary in upstate New York.

Joseph A. Petrella was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Amy M. Hogan, according to a Tuesday, September 15, news release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. He’s also charged with second-degree larceny and petit larceny.

Petrella, 39, is accused of cutting and fatally stabbing Hogan, 60, in her torso during a confrontation that occurred at a mobile home in Penfield sometime between Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, according to a criminal complaint obtained by WHEC-TV.

On Sunday, Hogan’s body was found inside of a bathtub, “wrapped in a plastic shower curtain,” the complaint states.

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Several frozen items were packed around her body, according to the filing, which noted there appeared to be an attempt to hide her body.

Deputies were ultimately led to Hogan’s body following a 911 call that came from Petrella’s neighbor, the sheriff’s office said.

The neighbor said a person had broken into their car and home, Monroe County Chief Deputy Michael Fowler said during a Tuesday news conference. They also reported some of their items went missing.

While investigating, deputies “were pointed to” Petrella, who they then questioned, according to Fowler.

During questioning, Petrella invited deputies into his home, where they continued to investigate.

While inside, one deputy noticed unusual signs and became increasingly concerned, Fowler said. Then, Hogan’s body was found.

Petrella was subsequently arrested.

Fowler credited deputies for being able “to identify that there was something much more significant going on here besides just a burglary.”

Petrella was arraigned and ordered to be held without bail at the Monroe County Jail on Tuesday, according to Fowler.

Information on whether he retained legal counsel wasn’t immediately available.

Lori Broccolo, a woman who described herself as Hogan’s lifelong friend, told WHEC-TV that the slain mother “was a best friend to everyone.”

“Finding out how horrible this was for her was hard because she was such a bright light, and I know everyone says that when someone dies, but she lit up a room,” Broccolo added.

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Hogan, who was born in Rochester, is survived by her mother, two brothers, four of her children, including Petrella, and two grandchildren, according to her online obituary.

The obituary described Hogan as “a woman of many talents” who enjoyed painting, crocheting, pottery, gardening, cooking and more.

“She was a creative person in everything, and that creativity shone especially bright when she was creating for her family,” the page states. “Whether the creations were edible, decorative, or in making magic for every holiday and birthday, her touch was everywhere in her family and among her friends.”

Throughout the past few decades, there have been plenty of television shows that have been impacted by behind-the-scenes chaos. Whether rumors swirled because of misconduct allegations, like Kevin Spacey in House of Cards, or co-stars feuding, like in Glee, there’s always the potential that a show’s offscreen drama can lead to its downfall. Sometimes it works to simply fire the offending actor, like Chevy Chase in Community, but that doesn’t always address the deeper issues lurking within a troubling environment on set. Unfortunately, one crime drama currently airing on CBS is following a path that could spell cancellation in the future.

‘Matlock’ Has Been Having Behind-the-Scenes Issues

Matlock, set to premiere its third season next year, is by far one of the best shows on network television. The legal drama showcases an extraordinary, Emmy-nominated performance from Kathy Bates, not to mention a fantastic supporting cast of Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, and Beau Bridges. With an impressive 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, Matlock has been a designated hit for the network. But the show’s problems began when David Del Rio, who played young lawyer Billy Martinez, was fired in October 2025 after an alleged incident of sexual assault. CBS conducted an internal investigation, and Del Rio was terminated. The actor subsequently filed a lawsuit against CBS this March, claiming he was falsely accused and had suffered “substantial professional and reputational harm.” The arbitration proceedings with the studio are still ongoing, but Del Rio was written out of Matlock in Season 2.

These events would have been controversial enough for the drama, but another lawsuit was filed in June, in which showrunner and creator, Jennie Snyder Urman, was accused by former Matlock story editor and writer, John Lowe, of creating a hostile work environment and making both racist and sexually inappropriate comments on set. CBS and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber were also named in the lawsuit. Just last week, CBS filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, disputing Lowe’s version of events. Their filing lists several reasons that Lowe’s complaints are unfounded and is likely to set up a significant upcoming legal battle between CBS and Lowe.

Behind-the-Scenes Chaos Is Already Impacting ‘Matlock’s Storytelling

Matlock‘s legal issues are a lot for any show’s cast and crew to handle while still producing high-quality episodes. Del Rio’s firing has already led to an awkward exit for his character. In the Season 2 mid-season premiere, Billy was out sick, and then his job with Jacobson Moore was eliminated because of staff layoffs. This information was relayed in throwaway lines without any emotion or ceremony. This is likely the best the writers could come up with given the circumstances, and it was probably smart not to give too much airtime to Billy’s exit in order not to highlight the actor’s firing. However, it did feel like an unnatural narrative and was a departure from the show’s usually well-thought-out storylines.

We’ve also recently learned that Season 3 of Matlock will only consist of 13 episodes, which is a far cry from Season 1’s 19 and Season 2’s 16. This reduction is disappointing for fans who have only fallen more in love with Bates’ role as the titular character. The show has been a great vehicle for a truly remarkable actress, and has become adept at twisty storylines that dive into a ton of different fascinating issues. However, at this point, the series is risking becoming better known for its behind-the-scenes problems, and this could spell an early and disappointing cancellation for the series. Perhaps CBS will win the lawsuits, but there’s still a stain on Matlock that will live with the show forever.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Matlock are available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. Season 3 is set to premiere in January 2027.

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Porsha Williams is getting candid about a health scare that reportedly changed the course of her plans to expand her family. The reality star recently opened up about what doctors discovered during a routine fertility-related visit — and why she ultimately had to undergo an emergency procedure.

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Porsha Williams Reveals Doctors Found 21 Uterine Fibroids

The 45-year-old ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star said the discovery happened in May while she was considering having another child. Williams had gone with a friend to discuss egg freezing and decided to check in with her own fertility doctor while she was there. After revealing that she’d been dealing with prolonged periods, migraines, extreme fatigue, and mood swings, doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids, including one she described as being about the size of a cantaloupe.

Williams Details The Emotional Toll Of Her Health Scare

Porsha Williams said the fibroids had become so significant that they were affecting her birth canal and putting pressure on her bladder. She ultimately underwent an emergency partial hysterectomy. The reality star has been dealing with fibroids since her late 20s and previously revealed that complications from one contributed to a miscarriage when she was four months pregnant.

Now, Williams is opening up about the emotional side of the experience, including the grief she felt after losing the ability to carry another child. During a conversation with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Porsha also acknowledged the stigma she felt around discussing her hysterectomy. By sharing her story, she hopes to encourage women, particularly Black women, to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and seek medical care when something doesn’t feel right.

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And Porsha is making sure the conversation doesn’t stop there! The reality star jumped into The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section saying:

“Thank you so much… for sharing my story and helping spread awareness about fibroids! It’s so important for us as women to advocate for ourselves, prioritize preventative care and early detection, and understand every treatment option available and especially those that may help avoid a hysterectomy when possible. And if surgery is necessary, proper aftercare is just as important. I hope my story encourages more women to listen to their bodies, ask questions, and take charge of their health. ❤️ Stop diagnosing yourself and get informed! Care for you 1st”

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Superheroes remain one of the most appealing characters in the movie industry, as evidenced by the box office success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A Marvel Studios production, the studio is well-versed in such successful ventures, and a similar feat was the goal when the decision was made to see James Gunn and Peter Safran take the helm ofDC Studios. Gunn and Safran put together a plan, and Chapter One: Gods and Monsters was envisioned with Superman (starring David Corenswet), which premiered in July 2025, kicking things off. Since then, Supergirl (starring Milly Alcock), which premiered in June 2026, albeit to a rather disappointing showing at the box office, as well as Creature Commandos in 2024 and Peacemaker Season 2 in 2025, have all premiered.

Overall, the revamp has been a success with Superman‘s solid start, a standout point of reference, but there is more that can be done with the characters available. And so the baton falls on Lanterns, the newest live-action series from DC Studios, to further help establish the new regime. Since the show debuted on August 16, it has rapidly established itself as a hit for HBO. The Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler-led sci-fi crime drama has seen its audience share seemingly grow week-on-week amid the spread of positive word of mouth. With twists already dropping midway through the first season, there is much to enjoy for veterans and those who are newcomers to the Green Lantern mythos as well. So, why does the future of Lanterns Season 2 remain uncertain?

Speaking to Deadline recently, Casey Bloys, the boss of HBO, said fans need to note the difference between “development” and those which are “greenlit shows.” Bloys praised “our track record in DC,” going on to name-drop “Watchmen to Peacemaker to Penguin and now Lanterns,” while highlighting that the shows are “pretty good.” Pressed on whether any other show was in active development, Bloys added that The People v Gorilla Grodd, the upcoming Superman TV spin-off, following The Daily Planet‘s Jimmy Olsen is the only TV series in active development at DC Studios. “No, not right now, obviously you’ve got [The People v] Gorilla Grodd, which I’m very happy about, [they’re] doing something different, and I think it’s a really fun idea. They just started shooting,” Bloys said.

For Lanterns fans, Bloys’ latest comments could be the warning sign no one wants. While the HBO boss was quick to praise DC’s recent television track record, when discussing the studio’s active developments, there was a notable omission: a confirmed second season of Lanterns. That does seem strange, especially given how well the series has been received, but with Bloys’ distinction between discussion and greenlighted projects, things do begin to make sense. DC Studio’s original Chapter One: Gods and Monsters plans have already undergone some alterations, so a successful debut, then, is clearly not an automatic ticket to another season. There is, however, at least one encouraging detail as Chris Mundy has reportedly put together a writers’ room for DC Studios to begin exploring ideas for Lanterns Season 2. That suggests that a renewal could be just around the corner and with Pierre’s Stewart already set to play a role in Man of Tomorrow, Gunn’s Superman sequel, there is much to look forward to.

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Blake Shelton and wife Gwen Stefani have The Voice to thank for their happy relationship — but not all of their coworkers were convinced it would work at first.

“There were rumors that you two were getting together,” host Carson Daly recalled during The Voice: 30th Season Celebration on Thursday, September 17, while sitting down with OG coaches Shelton, 50, Adam Levine and CeeLo Green, as well as Stefani, 56, who joined the show during season 7.

Daly, 53, remembered “coming out of Adam’s dressing room” and thinking “there’s something happening with Blake and Gwen” — but he wasn’t convinced it was real.

“We were both like, ‘There’s no way. There’s no way this is possible,’” the Today cohost admitted.

Levine, however, remembered the start of Shelton and Stefani’s love story a little differently.

“I was so pumped on it. I was like, ‘This is going down, dude. This is going down,’” he said with a smile.

Daly confessed, “I tried everything in my power to not let this thing happen,” but Levine, 47, was all in from the jump.

“I was like, ‘I know what’s going on,’” Levine remembered, which took Stefani by surprise.

“You knew?” she asked. The Maroon 5 frontman simply replied, “Of course I did.”

Shelton, for his part, backed Daly’s recollection from when the romance started, confirming that his longtime friend “did try to get us to pump the brakes.”

“You both went through a crazy divorce publicly. Then we went to Gwen’s house once,” Daly explained of his reservations. (Shelton was married to Miranda Lambert from 2011 to 2015. Stefani also filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale in 2015 after 14 years of marriage. Shelton and Stefani started dating three months after her split.)

Daly turned to Shelton and added, “I’ve known you for a long time and I love you. I was like, ‘You guys gotta stop this. This will never work.’ Then cut to years later, you called me in New York and said, ‘Would you marry me?’”

Nearly five years after Us confirmed their relationship, Stefani and Shelton announced their engagement in October 2020. The musicians got married in July 2021 with Daly serving as the officiant.

The wedding was Shelton’s third. He was first married to Kaynette Williams from 2003 to 2006 before moving on with Lambert, 42.

Stefani, for her part, had the support of her three sons — Kingston, 20, Zuma, 18, and Apollo, 12, whom she shares with ex-husband Rossdale, 60 — when she said “I do” to Shelton.

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One year after getting hitched, Stefani returned to The Voice as a coach alongside her husband, who was the longest-running coach in the show’s history. Stefani most recently served as a coach during season 26 in 2024.

Shelton, meanwhile, exited the series ahead of season 24 having been a coach from 2011 to 2023. He made an appearance during the season 25 finale in 2024 and again during the season 27 finale last year.

The Voice: 30th Season Celebration is now streaming on Peacock.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor did not expect their romance to become a lifelong relationship.

Taylor says she initially did not think much of their relationship because they had both recently ended other romances. The couple married less than a year after meeting and eventually welcomed two children together.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor also worked together on several movies, including “Zoolander” and “Dodgeball.” Their marriage later hit a major roadblock before the pair found their way back to each other.

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Taylor recently looked back on the beginning of her relationship with Stiller during a September 16 podcast appearance. “I had just broken up with someone, and he was just getting out of something,” Taylor explained. “We both thought [it] was our sort of rebound romance,” she added.

The pair did not immediately make their relationship public. Taylor said they were having fun and kept things “on the down-low,” telling only her closest friends and family at first.

The actress described those early months as a “whirlwind romance” before revealing how quickly everything changed. “We took a big leap,” she said, recalling their May 2000 wedding. 

Their daughter reportedly arrived the following year, further changing their lives. The couple also began working together after getting married. Taylor and Stiller appeared together in “Zoolander” and “Dodgeball.”

Their fast-moving relationship had quickly become a marriage, a family, and a professional partnership. Taylor recently described those early days on the “We’re Still Here, Babes” podcast with Nataya Ross. 

Their Marriage Eventually Reached ‘An Impasse‘

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The couple’s early momentum did not mean their marriage was always easy. Stiller and Taylor welcomed Ella and Quinlin before announcing their separation in 2017. They had been married for 17 years at the time.

Taylor later explained that they had started growing in different directions. “We weren’t on the same page with a lot of things,” she said while discussing the issues that had developed between them. 

The decision to separate was not something they treated casually. Taylor said family remained a priority, but they reached “an impasse” where they needed to figure out what was best for that stage of their lives.

They also chose not to make their marital problems a public spectacle. The couple continued to prioritize their children and maintained a family connection even after separating. The separation eventually lasted about five years. Neither Stiller nor Taylor officially ended the marriage, leaving room for their relationship to change.

Then the COVID-19 pandemic placed the entire family together at home. Taylor said the experience gave them uninterrupted time to talk without their usual distractions. “We all ended up in our house together with two teenagers, and we found this way back,” Taylor recalled.

She said they had so much time to communicate that reconnecting happened naturally. Stiller confirmed their reconciliation in 2022. “We were separated and got back together, and we’re happy about that,” he said, calling the reunion one of the unexpected things that came out of the pandemic, according to Us Magazine.

Therapy Became Part Of Ben Stiller And Christine Taylor Reconciliation

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Taylor later gave more insight into the work behind their reconciliation. She revealed that spending time together during the pandemic became a turning point.

The family was suddenly together in the same house with their children and had very little else competing for their attention. Their daughter was preparing to graduate from high school, while their son was finishing eighth grade.

The mother of two said they “had nothing but time” during that period. She described the experience as a “little gift” that helped them reconnect. The reconciliation also involved professional help.

Taylor revealed that she and Stiller worked with a therapist while trying to repair their relationship. She acknowledged that many people avoid discussing therapy because it can “feel like a failure.”

Taylor also explained that their marriage had struggled because they were not aligned on many things. The actress also emphasized that their reunion was not forced. The Blast revealed that she said the process happened “organically and naturally,” rather than because either person pressured the other into returning.

She noted that people often avoid discussing therapy in relationships. According to Taylor, many people view asking for professional help as something that “feels like a failure.”

Stiller’s Parents Influenced How He Viewed Marriage

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The actor also found lessons about marriage through his own family history. His documentary, “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost,” focused on his late parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Their relationship gave him memories that later shaped how he viewed his own marriage.

“I started to think about my parents and all the stress and tension I remember seeing as a kid,” Stiller said. He also reflected on how they continued their relationship while working together.

The actor said his separation became a difficult period despite his career progressing. He felt unhappy, lost, and out of balance while also feeling disconnected from his family. 

Moving back into the family home gave him more time with his wife and children. The father of two said his parents’ marriage showed him how couples could work through difficult periods with kindness and love. He drew from those memories while navigating his own marital problems.

The Blast also shared that his children’s experiences during that period forced him to examine his priorities. His daughter, Ella, confronted him about not being around enough when she was younger. The conversation forced the actor to think about how his career had affected his role as a father.

He eventually realized that professional success could not replace being an emotionally present parent. “Kids just want a parent who’s emotionally present and supportive of them,” he said.

Christine Taylor Faced Hollywood Pressure Too

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Taylor’s career brought its own unexpected challenges long before her marriage troubles. After landing the role of Marcia Brady in “The Brady Bunch Movie,” she was suddenly asked to lose 10 pounds. The request caught her off guard after she had already secured the part.

Taylor later said the demand left her feeling “embarrassed.” She recalled that she did not consider herself particularly heavy when the request was made. Looking back, she described the experience as something that reflected the Hollywood culture of the 1990s.

The Blast reported that Taylor recently recalled the demand during an episode of the “Office Ladies” podcast. She joked that viewers can actually notice her weight changing during the movie because of reshoots. She also remembered treating herself to nonfat frozen yogurt after filming.

Taylor’s career later crossed paths with her personal life in another unusual way. She initially avoided auditioning for “Zoolander” because she was dating Stiller and worried about being rejected for his movie.

The role eventually went to Taylor after other actresses, including Sarah Jessica Parker, were considered, with Taylor joking that she was “fourth choice and cheap.”

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor’s “big leap” ultimately became a long marriage that survived a major separation.

Netflix is heading to Sanctuary for its next major video game adaptation. Blizzard announced an animated Diablo series during BlizzCon 2026, adding another massive franchise to Netflix’s growing collection of gaming shows. Unfortunately, the reveal did not come with a release date, cast, or explanation of what story the series will tell.

There is still plenty happening in the games for anyone whose interest was revived by the announcement. Blizzard recently confirmed that Diablo 5 is targeting 2029 for launch, while Diablo 4 has entered its 15th season with a celebration of the franchise’s 30-year history. Players who have never visited Sanctuary can now experience its latest mainline adventure without spending anything, but the offer will not last long.

Steam users can download and play Diablo 4 completely free until September 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT, giving newcomers several days to explore Blizzard’s open-world action RPG. The promotion provides temporary access instead of permanently adding the game to players’ libraries, so anyone who wants to continue after the deadline will need to purchase it. Fortunately, Diablo 4 is also discounted by 75% during the promotion, dropping its regular $49.99 price to $12.49.

‘Diablo 4’ Is Free on Steam Until September 21

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The timing gives new players immediate access to Season 15, titled Season of Hell’s Legacy, which launched on September 15 after a brief server-related delay. The anniversary season introduces Waking Nightmares, an activity built around returning boss encounters from throughout the series, alongside new Soul Splinters and nostalgic rewards. Familiar characters and villains, including Deckard Cain, Mephisto, Baal, and Diablo himself, are also part of the celebration.

Diablo 4 takes place decades after Diablo 3, with Sanctuary facing another demonic invasion following the return of Lilith. Players can choose from several classes before crossing a shared open world filled with dungeons, strongholds, world events, and an unreasonable number of demons waiting to be turned into loot. Its campaign is far too large to complete casually in a single evening, but the free period provides enough time to determine whether its cycle of combat, character building, and increasingly powerful equipment is worth continuing.

Diablo 4 originally launched on June 6, 2023, before arriving on Steam on October 17, 2023. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with its Steam free trial ending September 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

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