By Chris Snellgrove
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When Passengers came out in 2016, it caused a relatively minor blip on the pop culture radar. The movie starred two different Marvel icons, Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, so there was plenty of hype before the movie premiered. While it made okay money at the box office, it was a critical bomb (a freaking 30 percent on Rotten Tomatoes!) that almost everybody hated. That’s because it was a sci-fi movie without any real action, adventure, or exploration. Of course, the studio couldn’t market Passengers for what it really is: a horror movie where Chris Pratt’s penis is the monster trying to kill you.

Well, not you, personally, but Jennifer Lawrence. You see, this is a film where Pratt’s character wakes up 90 years early on a sleeper ship. As his loneliness mounts, he eventually awakens Lawrence’s character early. He’s just hoping for companionship, but he doesn’t seem to realize the moral ickiness of dooming someone else to crippling, soul-crushing isolation. Because of this, Passengers (now streaming on Netflix) makes for a pretty terrible sci-fi movie. However, it’s weirdly perfect to show other people for exactly one reason: how they react to Pratt’s decision to wake up Lawrence early reveals whether or not you can actually trust your friends and family!

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The idea of using Passengers as a Rorschach test for friends is important to me because I did it completely by accident. Years ago, I was discussing this film with a younger friend who had previously made the bold choice to move in with an older woman and become a father figure to her three children (I promise, this factoid will be important later). My buddy claimed that the decision made by Pratt’s character was understandable; after all, the character was so lonely and depressed that he contemplated suicide. However, I maintained that waking Lawrence’s character up early was both manipulative and cruel, effectively dooming someone else to a life of depression and isolation. 

Our debate over Passengers effectively became a debate over empathy. My friend empathized with Pratt’s character and imagined how he would feel about going the rest of his life without human interaction. To my buddy, waking up a woman for companionship was an understandable act of desperation. Meanwhile, I empathized with Lawrence’s character, arguing that I’d hate to be the one forced into a life of isolation because someone couldn’t keep it in their pants. Months after our debate, my friend got a new job far away, and his girlfriend drove him hundreds of miles, where they actively planned to buy a house together. A happy ending, right?

A Movie That Rewards Bad Choices

Nah. He fell for a girl at his new gig less than a week after moving and dumped the woman (the one with three kids who saw him as a father figure) he had been dating for years. When it happened, my first thought was our argument over Passengers. As it turns out, he really was like Pratt’s character at the end of the day: someone who would screw over anyone if he simply got lonely and horny enough.

Now, the internet is filled with countless different ideas for testing those in your life with weird scenarios. This includes everything from nonsensical stuff (“would you still love me if I was a worm?”) to weirdly controversial stuff (“do you choose the bear or the man?”). However, most of these hypotheticals are a very stupid way of learning anything useful about my friends and family. But the scenario in Passengers is so meaty and compelling that it’s like an ethics word problem brought to life. For Pratt’s character, the question is whether he’s justified in waking up Jennifer Lawrence’s character because he is on the verge of suicide.

An Argument That Makes You Wanna Scream

To me, Pratt is not justified. Sure, I felt bad for the guy, but he’s making a deliberate choice to inflict his own misery on someone else. That’d be bad enough if he had just woken up another man so he’d have someone to bro out with, making himself the only human contact the other guy would ever have.  However, he deliberately wakes up somebody that he found attractive in hopes of them having sex. It’s textbook manipulation and, spoilers, they do end up hooking up. The movie presents this as a happy ending, but this is the It’s Always Sunny “because of the implication” thing played out to its darkest extreme.

Anyway, my buddy who so passionately defended Pratt’s character? Soon afterward, he ended up making his own selfish decision in the name of getting some strange, destroying an existing relationship he had spent the better part of a decade developing. Basically, Passengers revealed something dark about this dude’s personality, and it didn’t take him long to prove his character. Want to figure out which of your own friends and family you can actually trust? Then grab the remote and brace yourself because Passengers is currently streaming on Netflix.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earned a co-sign from the brains behind their latest venture!

The Sussexes are no strangers to Netflix productions, and right now, their latest attempt at making another masterpiece with the streaming service is getting all the green light from the author of the book.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chapter with Netflix began shortly after they exited the United Kingdom in 2020, subsequently striking a five-year deal with the company to create various content.

Author Carley Fortune opened up about working with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the upcoming Netflix adaptation of her bestselling novel, “Meet Me at the Lake.” She revealed on a June 18 episode of Jenna Bush Hager’s “Open Book” podcast that the project is a brainchild of Archewell Productions and Netflix.

Stating that the project is still in development, Fortune noted that a director has been attached to the film and the script is still being revised. Fortune described collaborating with the power couple as a surreal experience that was “just so wild.” 

She added that while her team was in the early stages of securing the adaptation, there was an in-depth conversation with Meghan and Archewell executive Tracy Ryerson, stating that she felt they were truly connected with the heart of the story.

The author affirmed that their discussion went beyond romance and focused on the emotional themes woven throughout the novel, including motherhood, grief, mental health, and the deeper meaning behind love stories.

The Author Talks About The Emotional Themes In The Book

In 2023, it became public information that Harry and Meghan had earned the rights to Fortune’s second romance novel for an adaptation at Netflix. Fortune was beyond excited about the collaboration at the time, noting that Fern and Will’s story mean a great deal to her and described the partnership as a perfect fit.

According to a source, the story resonated with the Sussexes because they saw similarities between the book’s themes and aspects of their own lives. The novel captures the life of Fern and Will, two strangers who spend one unforgettable day together in Toronto and promise to reunite at a lakeside resort the following year. 

However, when Will finally returns nine years later, Fern is left wondering whether the person she once connected with still exists. Beyond the romance, the story also delves into the more profound emotional aspects, such as mental health and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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Fortune said that she has first-hand experience with postpartum OCD, which is why she included it in the book. She explained that romance novels allow readers to engage with difficult topics through stories that still offer hope and emotional payoff.

She admitted that many readers later contacted her to say that they were not aware of what they were suffering from until reading the novel. Fortune added that readers shared with her that the book gave them the confidence to speak to loved ones or seek professional help, as many of the stories in the novel have had a profound effect on their lives.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Reportedly Developing Afghanistan War Film At Netflix

In May, Deadline shared that the couple expanded their Netflix collection with a feature adaptation based on “No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege,” the bestselling military memoir by Major Adam Jowett.

The project tells the story of Easy Company, which is a unit made up of Paratroopers and Royal Irish Rangers that was deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand province in July 2006 during the war.

Under Jowett’s command, the under-strength unit was assigned to defend the Musa Qala District Center despite being isolated and heavily outnumbered by Taliban forces.

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The book is being adapted for Netflix as part of Archewell Productions’ agreement with Netflix and screenwriter Matt Charman, who has previously worked on “Oliver Twist” and “Bridge of Spies.”

The narrative traces Easy Company’s experiences as the soldiers fought through weeks of relentless attacks inside an exposed compound, all while facing the harsh realities of combat with dwindling supplies and ammunition.

Jowett’s memoir portrays both the excitement of war and the heartbreak of commanding men in impossible situations.

The book, which was published in 2019 by Pan Macmillan, has been likened to war classics like “Black Hawk Down” and “The Bridge on the River Kwai” for its emotional and high-stakes narrative.

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Harry has personally experienced the deployment twice with active military service, including Helmand Province in Afghanistan, and the project holds special meaning for him.

The film will be produced by Harry and Meghan in partnership with Archewell, to be overseen by scripted content executive Tracy Ryerson.

The Couple Eyes Netflix Takeover With More Scripted And Non-Fiction Projects

PEOPLE revealed in March that Harry and Meghan’s production company is on the quest to build a broader line-up of projects that will extend beyond Netflix in the coming years.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently have both scripted and non-fiction content in development with multiple projects moving through different stages.

The new update comes after it was announced on March 23, 2026, that Archewell and Netflix are collaborating on a new scripted series set in the world of polo.

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The project is reportedly inspired by the 2024 Netflix docuseries POLO, which is about one of Prince Harry’s longtime interests. The pair seems to still be putting money into stories related to the sport, albeit with a bit of low viewing figures on the documentary.

Archewell’s expanding list comes after a change in its deal with Netflix, which began as a one-year deal covering both films and TV, but has since been expanded to a multiple-year first-look option for both mediums. The development news comes shortly after reports of tension between the Sussexes and the streaming platform. 

However, representatives for both Netflix and the couple reportedly denied those claims. The rumor started to spread when Netflix was reported to have been taken aback by Harry and Meghan’s extensively covered Oprah interview in 2021, ahead of their 2022 documentary series “Harry & Meghan.”

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle May Make Some Lifestyle Choices Amid Alleged Financial Trouble 

As shared by The Blast a few days ago, it is being rumored that Harry and Meghan could be forced to review and reconsider their high-profile California lifestyle as discussions about long-term financial well-being begin to arise.

The former working royal may reportedly be under growing financial pressures tied to the maintenance costs of their Montecito if they get fewer gigs moving forward.

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The Montecito mansion was purchased for $14 million over five years ago and has served as a haven for the royals and their kids since leaving England behind.

According to a royal commentator, Maureen Callahan, the couple have been unable to profit from the public interest invested in their royal background compared to the past few years.

Should this problem persist, Meghan and Harry might reportedly move to a much smaller property in order to save running costs.

Another drastic move on the couple’s part may be the Duchess making a surprising return to acting, as she has signed several media deals and partnerships with companies like Netflix and Spotify.

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Original “SNL” cast member Garrett Morris has reacted to a viral photo of himself with actress Taraji. P. Henson. The image looked ordinary at first glance, with the two stars smiling for the camera. Eagle-eyed users, however, noticed the large bulge in Morris’ pants.

The comedian turned the viral photo into a marketing opportunity, using his signature humor to address the buzz and promote his upcoming memoir.

On June 16, Taraji P. Henson shared a carousel of photos featuring her friends who attended her Broadway debut. Among those included in the photos were Angela Bassett, Anthony Mackie, Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen Pompeo, and Garrett Morris.

Soon after the post was uploaded, some of Henson’s 21 million followers reacted to her photo with Morris, which captured a bulge in the 89-year-old comedian’s pants. In it, Morris sat while Henson stood beside him, both wearing beaming smiles while holding hands.

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The actress has since removed the photo from the carousel, but not before it spread on social media.

“Is he hiding a weapon in his pants?” one user asked. Another guessed that it was a colostomy bag, while others suggested a bunched-up diaper. “Taraji looks amazing, Garrett is a legend, but can we all be honest for a second? My eyes wandered somewhere else, and now I can’t unsee it. The longer you look, the more questions you start asking,” another person wrote.

A couple of days later, Morris posted a short video on his Instagram to address the online buzz over the bulge in his pants. In the video, the comedian held a hair pick with a microphone held between the prongs.

“Well, hello there. I’m Garrett Morris. It seems I’ve caused quite a stir because of a recent photo where it looks like I have a baby boa constrictor between my legs,” Morris stated. He continued to say that he doesn’t mind the stereotypes associated with Black men. However, he said, “I’m more than a body. I’m a brain, too.”

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The “SNL” alum pointed out that throughout his decades-long career, he’s been photographed with many award-winning entertainers, and he never thought he would be upstaged by his p-nis.

Garrett Morris Used The Viral Moment As A Marketing Opportunity

Morris diverted the attention from the photo and talked about his upcoming book. “Since you are all up in my business right now, I want you to be all up in my book,” he said. The upcoming memoir, entitled “Ain’t That a B-tch,” will be released sometime in 2027.

He also took the opportunity to urge his followers to vote. “I hope you’re laughing, but don’t laugh about this. I was here during that civil rights movement. I actually saw Martin Luther King preach about us fighting for our rights,” Morris continued. He concluded the video by reminding users to purchase his book in 2027.

In the caption, Morris wrote, “I see the internet has been busy,” followed by a smirking emoji. “With everybody talking, I figured I’d give you something new to talk about.”

Morris began his career in music and studied at Juilliard and Dillard University. He performed with Harry Belafonte for several years, was part of theater groups, appeared on Broadway, and taught music before being hired by “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels.

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In 1975, “SNL” premiered, then titled “NBC’s Saturday Night,” featuring cast members John Belushi, Laraine Newman, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, and Garrett Morris, known collectively as the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players.” The comedian was initially hired as a writer, but Michaels saw one of the movies he was in and asked him to audition.

Morris was on “SNL” as a writer and cast member until 1980.

Garrett Morris Received Has A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Following “SNL,” Morris appeared on several shows, such as “The Jeffersons,” “Martin,” “The Jamie Foxx Show,” and “2 Broke Girls.” He was also in a few movies, including “The Stuff,” “Coneheads,” and “How High.”

Morris received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024, on his 87th birthday. At the ceremony, he said, “I am so thankful for this day. I have a whole lot of stuff I want to say, but I can’t do it all. But when you see my star, just look at it and smile because all I’ve ever wanted was to bring a little light to the world. I hope I’ve done it.”

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Kim Kardashian might be the epitome of cool to her fans, but it’s her relationship with Lewis Hamilton that’s earned her major brownie points at home.

Hamilton, 41, has met Kardashian’s four children — North, 13, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7 — a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, revealing the Formula 1 icon has “spent time with them.”

“Lewis loves kids so it’s been fun for him,” the insider says, referring to Kardashian’s children, whom she shares with ex-husband Kanye West. “The kids think Lewis is really cool, especially Chicago and Saint, who are completely fascinated by the fact that he drives race cars for a living.”

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Meanwhile, the Kardashians star’s friendship-turned-romance with Hamilton continues to heat up. She recently went to cheer on the racer with sister Khloé Kardashian during the Monaco Grand Prix on June 6.

“Kim jokes that having Lewis around has officially made her the ‘cool mom’ in their eyes,” the insider tells Us.

Kim, 45, and Hamilton have known each other for more than a decade. The pair famously posed for photos together at 2014’s GQ Men of the Year ceremony when Hamilton was dating Nicole Scherzinger and Kim was married to West, 49. (Hamilton and Scherzinger, 47, split in 2015 after dating on and off for seven years. As for Kim and West the former couple divorced in 2021 after six years of marriage.)

Earlier this year, Kim sparked romance rumors with Hamilton after the duo were spotted together at Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire, England, on January 31, after previously attending Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party separately in Aspen, Colorado.

They were later spotted checking into a Paris hotel in early February, adding fuel to the fire. At the time, a source exclusively told Us that Kim and Hamilton had been on “a few dates recently” but were keeping things “casual.”

Related: Kim Kardashian’s Kids Join Her and Lewis Hamilton on Tokyo Trip

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Kim Kardashian’s kids tagged along on mom’s trip to Tokyo with her casual date, Lewis Hamilton. An eyewitness told Us Weekly on Monday, March 23, that three of Kardashian’s children — Saint, 10, Chicago, 9, and Psalm, 8 — were spotted out and about in Tokyo. It is unclear if Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North, also […]

Kim has since made her relationship with Hamilton Instagram official earlier this month, including him in a photo dump posted on June 1. In one slide, the couple enjoyed a playful bike ride together.

“They are very serious now and it’s going well,” the first source exclusively tells Us.

The Skims cofounder has been “spending her downtime in between shoots traveling to where Lewis is working,” the insider shares, noting that Kim “enjoys the thrill of the race life and thinks it’s so fun.”

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The couple spend “as much time together as possible while they both manage extremely busy careers,” the source says, explaining there are “a lot of Facetime calls and it’s working for them so far.”

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The Kardashians are celebrating Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari. After claiming the win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Montmeló on Sunday, June 14, the race car driver’s girlfriend, 45, took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of her man being cheered on by his team. She […]

Even with their busy schedules, Kim and her new flame have the support of their inner circle — especially her family. “Everyone in the Kardashian/Jenner family loves them together. Kim seems really happy,” the insider adds.

Us Weekly has reached out to Kardashian and Hamilton’s reps for comment.

After acquiring the iconic spy franchise for an eye-watering $1 billion, Amazon’s James Bond era is beginning to take shape. Although we are still far from seeing a new 007 mission take to the big screen, the hunt for the new Bond is officially underway, with casting director Nina Gold previously confirming that Amazon is looking for a young actor who “oozes sex appeal” to take on the role. Whoever they are — with Callum Turner the current favorite – they will be in safe hands, under the directorial eye of the great Denis Villeneuve and with a script from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

But Bond isn’t the only beloved franchise getting the Prime Video treatment, even if the next iteration of the super spy will likely be in theaters. Tomb Raider, the video game franchise that has shipped over 100 million units since its debut in 1996, is getting yet another adaptation, with Game of Thrones favorite Sophie Turner taking over as the iconic Lara Croft. She will be joined in an exciting cast by the likes of Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, and more, with Fleabag‘s Phoebe Waller-Bridge taking on the role of creator, writer, and co-showrunner. Turner will be stepping into the footsteps of, most famously, Angelina Jolie, although this wasn’t the last actress to don the tactical gear.

In 2018, Alicia Vikander, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of portrait painter Gerda Wegener in The Danish Girl, took on the role in a significantly grittier retelling of the classic video game. Now considered one of the most underrated video game adaptations ever, Tomb Raider earned mixed reviews from critics. Collider’s Matt Goldberg offering a scathing review, which called the film a “morose, bland adventure movie that simply falls into the ever-growing pile of bad film adaptations of video games.” Thankfully, time has been kind to the film, with it currently one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the U.S. The film also stars Walton Goggins, who should be a familiar face for video game fans thanks to another adaptation, Fallout, which is gearing up for its third season.

Was ‘Tomb Raider’ a Hit in Theaters?

Sure, the movie failed to prove a hit with critics, but could it find success in theaters? Against a production budget of $90 million, Tomb Raider earned an impressive global haul of $275 million, split between $58 million in domestic revenue and a further $217 million from overseas markets. The film wasn’t one of the highest-grossing of 2018, but its success was undeniable, and it leaves the franchise in a great place heading into its latest reboot.

Tomb Raider is streaming now on HBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.

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March 16, 2018

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118 minutes

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Roar Uthaug

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Alastair Siddons, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Evan Daugherty

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Graham King

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If you want to look rich, leopard print never fails. Just take it from Nicky Hilton, easily the epitome of old-money style. Hilton’s leopard-print dress style is this year’s (unofficial) rich mom uniform, and we found the expensive look on for just $30!

Hilton wore a flowy maxi dress that gave off her signature polished vibe. We don’t know where she was going, but wherever it was, she was undoubtedly the most stylish person there. The trick is her leopard-print dress look, which reads expensive (even when it isn’t).

Get the Oyoangle Leopard-Print Maxi Dress for $30 (was $37) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

This Oyoangle Leopard-Print Maxi Dress appears incredibly similar to Hilton’s, complete with a V-neckline, a cinched waist and ruffled cap sleeves that gracefully cover the upper arms (you know, the area you don’t want to spotlight).

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Summer style can lean into skimpy, belly-baring outfits or loose and flowy fits. The former isn’t for everyone, so if you prefer styles that are a little more covered up, we got you covered (literally). The chicest loose dresses are also tummy-hiding, so you’ll feel your best from the grocery store to the park. Just […]

Better yet, the A-line skirt skims over your hips and floats as you walk, and the stretchy fabric drapes without squeezing. Made with buttery-soft material, this dress feels more like loungewear than a Hamptons-coded outfit. Talk about a box-checker!

One happy shopper highlighted the slimming shape and wrote, “The center section has a more fitted design that nicely accentuates curves while the rest of the dress flows comfortably for an easy, relaxed look.”

Throw on this billowy maxi with flat sandals for summer school pickups, or dress it up with gold hoops and a tote for dinner. If you’re like Us, you’ll pack it for your next vacation and wear it every day of the week.

Nicky Hilton’s wealthy energy shouldn’t be this easy to copy, but here we are. Considering how often you’ll wear it, this luxe-looking dress is basically free. Sizes are selling out, so run!

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Looking for something else? Explore more summer dresses and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll may have called it quits, but that doesn’t mean their baby plans are also over.

In the Thursday, June 18, episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, Bunnie, 46, revealed that the exes are planning to continue their fertility journey with the aim to start a family — despite going their separate ways as a couple.

“You guys are going to be shocked to hear this but we’re still having a baby,” Bunnie said on the podcast.

Before filing for divorce after 10 years of marriage, Bunnie and Jelly Roll had embarked on an emotionally and physically grueling IVF journey in attempts to welcome a child together.

Acknowledging that she and Jelly Roll are being “unconventional,” Bunnie further explained that they both are unwilling to give up the dream of a baby.

“We’re still having a baby together, we’re going to coparent together,” Bunnie continued. “I’m so excited to live my life through a child’s eyes, which is why, with this baby journey, I’m not going to let it break me. And I’m not going to detour it. J has been so great about us still having a baby together and he wants the same thing.”

Bunnie continued, “We’re just going to raise little Nugget as one big happy family.”

In the past, Bunnie has been candid about the difficulties of going through IVF, and opened up again on Thursday’s podcast.

“It completely wrecked me. It wrecked me emotionally, spiritually, physically,” she admitted.
“It was so hard on me that for the past year-and-a-half, I became a shell of the person I was because I’m doing these IVF journeys.”

Bunnie also spoke openly about the pregnancy losses she and Jelly Roll suffered along the way.

“J and I have lost four embryos. We’ve had three transfers but we lost the two twins that we were going to try to have and then we lost the other two,” she said, describing the experience as “gutwrenching” and “so heartbreaking.”

Later in the podcast, Bunnie described Jelly Roll as her “best friend.” Bunnie said things between them just fell apart after they “served our purpose for each other” and claimed no infidelity caused the divorce.

For his part, Jelly Roll broke his silence on the pair’s marriage breakdown, also insisting their relationship is still amicable.

“Me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. We just got off the phone earlier today,” he said on stage in New York on Thursday. “Nobody cheated on nobody. She just did a whole podcast about it. You can go watch it. Every word of it is the truth.”

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Earlier this week, Us Weekly confirmed that Jelly Roll quietly filed for divorce from Bunnie back in May.

According to court documents obtained by Us, the country singer cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, adding that the “parties are unable to live together successfully as Husband and Wife” any longer.

Jelly Roll is a father of two through previous relationships. The Grammy nominee shares daughter Bailee with ex-girlfriend Felicia Beckwith and son Noah Buddy, 9, with ex Melisa Ann Cowell. (During their marriage, Jelly Roll and Bunnie had primary custody of Bailee when she was a minor.)

Jelly Roll has broken his silence on his divorce from Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage.

Speaking on stage, Jelly Roll, 41, publicly addressed his split from Bunnie, 46, at his Saratoga Springs, New York tour leg on Thursday, June 18.

“I wasn’t going to talk about this tonight, but while we’re talking about liars… the internet is a liar,” Jelly Roll said in footage shared via his Instagram. “It’s the only time and the only city I’m going to speak about this so break your camera phones out now.”

The singer used the opportunity to clear up speculation surrounding their split, insisting the former couple are still amicable.

“Me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. We just got off the phone earlier today,” he said.

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Bunnie Xo made some cryptic Instagram posts hours before news broke that her husband Jelly Roll filed for divorce. On Monday, June 15, Bunnie (real name: Alisa DeFord) posed in lingerie for her Instagram Story and included the intriguing caption, “She’s getting her sparkle back.” In a separate Story, she shared the quote, “Come here, […]

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“Nobody cheated on nobody. She just did a whole podcast about it. You can go watch it. Every word of it is the truth,” Jelly Roll added, referencing the Thursday episode of her “Dumb Blondes” podcast, where Bunnie denied rumors of a romance with Chad Kroeger.

“That will be my best friend forever. This is the only time I will ever speak about it,” Jelly Roll continued.

The country star ended with a message for Bunnie directly, thanking her for the time they spent together.

“Bunnie, I love you baby. Thank you for those 10 years. They were incredible. Thank you for the next 10 years of friendship and 20 beyond that,” he said.

Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord) quietly filed for divorce from Bunnie (real name Alyssa DeFord) in Tennessee on May 18, Us Weekly confirmed on Monday, June 15.

Us reached out to reps for both stars for comment.

Hours before news of the split broke, Bunnie posed in pink lingerie in a photo shared via her Instagram Story, adding the caption, “She’s getting her sparkle back.” The podcaster also shared a video of herself lip-synching to Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me,” a song allegedly based on a toxic relationship.

Months before the split news, Bunnie clapped back at rumors of marital trouble.

“Someone said the other day, ‘They used to always be together, and now you never see them together,’” Bunnie said on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast in October 2025. “I’m like, ‘Do you guys not know that for the past six months [that] I’ve been trying to make a baby?’” (Jelly Roll and his now-estranged wife have been open about their IVF and surrogacy journey.)

She continued, “My husband has to work to f***ing bring home the bacon. Luckily, I get the luxury of working from home. He doesn’t. He has to make appearances, but I literally have been on IVF meds for f***ing six months and going through heartbreak and f***ing so much s***.”

Jelly Roll met Bunnie at one of his concerts in Las Vegas in 2015. The pair tied the knot in the city’s famous Little White Wedding Chapel in August 2016.

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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo‘s divorce comes as a shock to many — but there were clues about their split leading up to the news. The pair got married in 2016 before Jelly Roll became a household name. Amid his rise to stardom, Bunnie supported Jelly Roll as he used his platform to candidly address […]

The same month that Jelly Roll tied the knot with Bunnie, he welcomed son Noah Buddy with ex Melisa Ann Cowell. (The country singer’s daughter, Bailee Ann, whom he shares with ex Felicia Beckwith, was born during his incarceration for a drug dealing offense in 2008.)

Jelly Roll and Bunnie have been open about the ups and downs in their relationship. In October 2025, the “Save Me” singer got candid about cheating on Bunnie during their marriage.

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“One of the worst moments of my adulthood was when I had an affair on my wife,” he said on the “Human School” podcast. “Because it was the first time that I was like, ‘I really can’t get this right at all. I know I’m in love with this woman.’ It just really, really, really blew me back. … I wish our story would’ve went in the way that it never had an affair. I’m proud of who we are today. I truly am.”

Bunnie also opened up about the cheating scandal in her February memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, and exclusively told Us at the time that it was difficult to move past his “betrayal.”

“I don’t think anybody can just snap out of it. It is a process. You’re literally grieving and you’re heartbroken but you’re still in love with this person. Even though the affair is a part of the book, it’s not our story,” she shared. “It’s literally what catapulted us into who we are today and I think that readers need to definitely consume it, chew on it and think about it. But they also see what we’ve made from that entire situation. It completely changed who we are as humans and how we looked at love.”

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