Taylor Frankie Paul’s reality TV future is finally coming into focus after weeks of headlines, legal drama and production delays. 

As Hulu prepares to restart filming on “The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives,” new details reveal where Paul stands with the show, and how she’s handling the fallout behind the scenes. 

While her return appears to be on the table, it won’t be immediate, as she continues focusing on family, legal battles and rebuilding her life after a turbulent period.

Taylor Frankie Paul Set To Return As ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Production Restarts

According to a report from TMZ, Taylor Frankie Paul is expected to make her way back to “The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives” as production gears up again.

Hulu confirmed that filming will resume after being abruptly halted earlier this year due to the controversy surrounding Paul. 

While the streamer hasn’t given a specific date, insiders suggest cameras could begin rolling very soon.

According to production sources, Paul is still part of the show’s future. However, her return may not happen right away. 

Instead, she is currently prioritizing time with her children and personal matters before stepping back in front of cameras.

Despite the uncertainty around timing, insiders say she has remained in communication with the production team and intends to rejoin the cast. 

Her fellow cast members, including Jen Affleck, Jessi Draper, Miranda Hope, Whitney Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley and Layla Taylor, are reportedly supportive of her comeback.

Paul’s Legal Victory Clears Path For Comeback

Taylor Frankie Paul’s return comes shortly after a major legal update that shifted the narrative around her case.

The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that no charges would be filed against her in connection with a recent domestic violence investigation. 

That decision followed a detailed review of allegations made by her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.

Officials noted that some reported incidents fell outside the statute of limitations, while others did “not rise to the level of criminal offenses.” 

In cases that were within the legal timeframe, prosecutors determined there was not enough evidence to prove the claims “beyond a reasonable [doubt].”

The office of the Salt Lake City district attorney Sim Gill ultimately concluded per The Blast, “Based on the evidence submitted for screening by the Draper Police Department and West Jordan Police Department, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declines to file any charges against Taylor Frankie Paul.”

Following the decision, Paul shared her emotional response online, writing, “Cried when I got the call” and adding, “THANK YOU to those that have stood with me.”

Authorities also confirmed her probation status would not be affected, leaving her free to move forward both personally and professionally.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Past Incidents Continue To Cast A Shadow

Even with the legal win, Paul’s history remains a central part of the ongoing conversation.

Her professional setbacks began in March when allegations from Mortensen resurfaced, including claims of a physical altercation. 

A previously recorded 2023 video showing the reality TV star throwing chairs during an argument, with one striking her child, reignited scrutiny.

The footage led to a major consequence as ABC canceled her upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” just days before it was scheduled to premiere. 

In a statement, the network said per The Blast, “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.”

Paul had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in relation to that earlier incident, though additional charges were dropped as part of a legal agreement.

At the same time, both Paul and Mortensen have accused each other of abuse, with each side obtaining temporary protective orders. 

Paul And Mortensen’s Ongoing Legal Battle Intensifies

The situation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen remains unresolved, with both parties making serious claims.

Mortensen alleged that Paul choked him during an argument, forced him into a window and struck him. 

He described the situation as “chaotic” and “frightening,” noting that their young son, Ever, woke up during the altercation.

As part of his filing, he requested temporary custody and restrictions on Paul’s behavior during parenting time. A judge granted the request, along with a temporary restraining order.

In response, Paul filed her own protective order, claiming Mortensen had shown a “pattern of abusive conduct and coercive control.” She also submitted alleged evidence, including text messages and images of injuries.

After a court hearing, the judge allowed Paul limited supervised visitation, up to eight hours per week, with their son. This arrangement is set to remain in place until their next hearing, scheduled for April 30.

Taylor Frankie Paul Opens Up About Coping Amid Public Scrutiny

Away from the courtroom and cameras, Paul has shared glimpses of how she’s managing the emotional toll of the situation.

In a recent Instagram post, she expressed gratitude for the support she’s received, writing, “Just want to say THANK YOU to those that have all helped carry.” 

The TV personality added that the messages, gifts and acts of kindness had been “essential for me through this specific time.”

Reflecting on her experience, she described it as something deeper than just public drama, noting, “There is the human side of this and then it gets to a point of it being miraculous when you start to see it from a bigger lens.”

Paul also revealed that simple gestures, including a drink with a note reminding her she is “loved,” had helped her stay grounded. 

She appeared to be leaning into her faith as well, sharing items like a religious image gifted by her mother and a book meant to bring “peace and comfort through the good and bad days.”

In another emotional moment, she shared a tearful selfie alongside the message, “It’s miraculous that every essential or reminder I’ve needed was GIVEN through people.”

While at CinemaCon 2026, Collider’s Steve Weintraub had the opportunity to catch up with Noah Centineo, who was celebrated with the Star of Tomorrow award at the Big Screen Achievement Awards this year, alongside fellow honorees James Cameron, Queen Latifah, Adam Scott, and more. This particular accolade highlights stars on the rise with an epic slate of projects on the horizon. Centineo, best known for his roles in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Black Adam, Warfare, and Netflix’s The Recruit, couldn’t be a more fitting recipient with the lineup of features he’s got coming our way, including this year’s Street Fighter with Paramount Pictures.

From director Kitao Sakurai (Beef, Butterfly), this hotly anticipated arcade adaptation takes audiences back to 1993 and reintroduces all our favorite characters on the biggest screen. The movie is filmed for IMAX, and will feature all of the game’s most iconic moves, Hadoukens, and a story that reunites Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Centineo), when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. Street Fighter also stars Jason Momoa as Blanka, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Eric André as Don Sauvage, 50 Cent as Balrog, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, and Olivier Richters as Zangief.

Check out the full conversation in the video above, or in the transcript below, where Centineo discusses the intense training regimen he and the cast underwent to prepare for Street Fighters before ever calling action, who out of the cast is the best Street Fighter player, and which scene he can’t wait for fans to see on screen. This Star of Tomorrow also shares details on how he became John Rambo for the prequel film, from Sisu director Jalmari Helander, and the emotional scene that became his “North Star” throughout filming, as well as teases the live-action adaptation of Gundam, alongside Sydney Sweeney.

‘Street Fighter’ Movie Recreates Psycho Crusher, Tornado Kicks, and More Classic Moves

“We did six weeks of training before we ever said action.”

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COLLIDER: Let’s talk about the most important thing, which is that the Street Fighter footage looks awesome. One of the things I have really taken away from here at CinemaCon is that you guys have recreated moves from the game, specifically Street Fighter II, for the movie. Talk a little bit about that.

NOAH CENTINEO: Absolutely. Jon Valera, our stunt coordinator, is a monster. He’s revered in the stunt industry, and now I know why, certainly. When designing the fights, they wanted to stay true to the real characters and their different fighting styles and their special moves, and so we did six weeks of training before we ever said action, me, [Andrew] Koji, and Callina [Liang]. Callina, their fighting style was more wushu. Koji had more gōjū-ryū mixed with Shotokan karate, and I was more Shotokan karate mixed with a little bit of Muay Thai kickboxing and boxing.

So, with all of the characters’ actual fighting styles in mind, that was how Jon Valera organized all of the fights in the film. Then, you see it in the trailer, you see it in the teaser that was released as well, they’re just all in there, whether it’s the Psycho Crusher or Koji’s tornado kick. The list goes on and on.

Who in the cast is the best at Street Fighter II?

CENTINEO: I think it’s Andrew Schulz. I’m the worst, that’s for sure. I’m not good.

Did you play Ken in the game and you’re terrible?

CENTINEO: No, yeah. When I grew up, I always played with Blanka or Dhalsim.

Dhalsim? You have to be awesome to win with that character.

CENTINEO: Yeah, yeah, he’s a difficult character to play with.

I like Ken, and I like Zangief a lot.

CENTINEO: Zangief is crazy. I know that Koji always played with Ken or Ryu, and Callina only played with Chun-Li.

That makes sense.

CENTINEO: Well, it makes sense, too, because for her, she was like, I’m struggling to remember exactly what she said, but just like she was the first playable female character in the Street Fighter game, and she was Chinese, and Callina is also Chinese, so she was just like, “That’s me.” So she played with her.

Totally.

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This thing is loaded with action, and it just looks cool. Which sequence is that one that you’re like, “I cannot wait for Street Fighter fans to see it?”

CENTINEO: I don’t think I can tell you a bunch, but there’s a sequence where all the lighting is like purple, and it’s in the trailer. It’s not red and blue, it’s purple, and Zangief is involved, and that sequence is raw. I won’t tell you why. I just love that whole sequence.

There’s no way they’re thinking about it as a one-and-done movie, so talk a little bit about how much of the story did they tell you in terms of, like, “If this is successful, we’re thinking about this kind of an arc for Ken, or this kind of an arc for this universe,” and how much is sort of like, “Let’s just make one movie and let’s see what happens?”

CENTINEO: You’re definitely spot-on. They definitely want to do as many as they can, Legendary, Paramount, and I do too, in success. I would love it. It was so fun. I don’t know how much I can tell you, but I’ll say this: at the end of the movie, there is a feeling of, like, you finally know who these characters are, and they settle, and you go, “Oh, this is the group? I fuck with this, and I want to see it again and again and again.”

So, I don’t want to tell you where they want it to go, because you have to know how this one ends first, but I will say that when this one ends, you really understand who the characters are, and it leaves you in a place, at least for me when I finished it, where I went, “Oh, that’s a group of people that I want to see again and again and again.” So hopefully fans feel the same way.

‘John Rambo’ Prequel Is Inspired by ‘First Blood’s Most Emotional Scene

Centineo discusses how he went from rom-coms to an iconic action franchise.

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John Rambo: Where are you in the filming? What do you want to tell fans about the movie?

CENTINEO: We wrapped on Wednesday.

Oh, wow.

CENTINEO: So it’s done. We wanted to do justice to [Sylvester] Stallone’s and Rambo’s monologue in First Blood at the end of the movie, with him and Trautman at the police station, when he breaks down, and he explains he can’t keep a job, and the trauma of what happened before. At least for me, that was my North Star for this prequel, because our John Rambo is the prequel to that story. We want people to have a visceral understanding of what he went through that led him to become this revered character that we’ve all come to know.

So that’s what you can expect, and that’s what I think we’ve done. Now, obviously, we’ve wrapped it five days ago, so who knows? I don’t know what the end result is going to be, but it feels really, really good. Jalmari [Helander]’s a monster, our director.

Is it PG-13, is it R? Is there violence? What’s the tone?

CENTINEO: It’s not G. I’ll tell you that.

What was it about the script, though? It’s an iconic character. Was there any hesitation about taking the role? And what was it about the script that said, “I need to do this?”

CENTINEO: First, before I even read the script, I just heard about it, and I thought, “I need to do that.” I don’t really know how to explain it. I just went, “I need to be that guy. I need to try this.” I just had a feeling. Then Jalmari wouldn’t meet with me, for good reason. I think I was To All the Boys. I think my public-facing persona on my Instagram, it’s very easy to look at that and go, “Oh, this is the type of person that is,” and that’s super fair. He’ll tell you this, too. We love telling this story, Jalmari and I.

But he took a meeting eventually. We wore him down. In that meeting, I had read the script, and we got to talking, and I don’t know, I guess I lied, cheated, and stole my way into it, and burrowed my way into his head a little bit, and he started considering it. He was now open to consideration, and we kept talking. We just kept talking and talking. We would Zoom. I was filming Union County at the time. We just kept talking, and one day he called me, and he said, “You’re Rambo.” It was so surreal. I don’t know. It was a feeling.

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Noah Centineo Says ‘Gundam’ Will Be “Fan-First” Just Like ‘Street Fighter’

Production is now underway.

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I’m almost out of time with you, but I have to ask you about Gundam because I’ve been waiting for this. I’ve been waiting for Robotech. I’ve been waiting for Voltron. I’ve been waiting for these properties. What do you want to tell people about Gundam? Where and when are you filming?

CENTINEO: Dude, I leave for Australia on Saturday. Saturday night.

Oh, wow. So it’s project to project?

CENTINEO: Correct. Sydney Sweeney is there now. I think the announcement for the start of production is coming out soon, but we’re starting production. You can put it out. I don’t think they’ll be too upset. So, I go on Saturday. It’s going to be huge. Jim Mickle, our director, he’s got all heart. He’s so sensitive, all heart, and he builds these wonderful massive worlds. I’ve seen some of the previs, and I’ve seen what he’s trying to do and looking to do, and it’s very exciting.

Sydney’s so sweet, man. She’s giving everything she’s got to this. I’m really excited to get out there and do this with her. I think it’s going to be lovely. We have such a phenomenal ensemble around this, as well. Yeah, man, I think people are going to like it.

The thing about Gundam is that it means so much to so many people. Maybe not in America, but in Asia. In Japan, it’s massive.

CENTINEO: Yes.

Just massive. Huge. So, how familiar were you with it, and how do you think the movie will honor the fans of the material based on the script and what you know?

CENTINEO: In the same way that we were fan-first on Street Fighter, we’re fan-first on Gundam. Legendary’s doing both of those, so for them it’s very important. That’s definitely the priority for them, so fans can expect the same level of meticulous attention to detail when it comes to respecting the property and the IP that we’ve all come to know and love.

I knew the show. I would watch it back when I was a kid, but other than seeing it on Cartoon Network or Tsunami or something like that, that was pretty much the extent of my knowledge of it. But now, after getting on board and watching more of it, it’s great, dude. It’s going to be great.

Street Fighter opens in theaters on October 16.

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The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a cinematic masterpiece and a staple of the cinema of the 2000s. The movies are based on the seminal novels by J. R. R. Tolkien, who penned them as just a small part of his enormous fantasy legendarium, all centring around the world of Middle-earth. The films were a critical and box office success, breaking records, winning multiple Oscars, and bringing in a bunch of new fans to the IP.

Recently, a new film has been announced, The Hunt for Gollum, which is coming out soon and will be directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises the title role. The movie will see some familiar faces return, and some new characters emerge, but unfortunately, not everyone can come back. This means a role had to be recast, though this isn’t the first time in The Lord of the Rings‘ history that it has happened. These are all the actors from The Lord of the Rings who have been recast.

Círdan the Shipwright

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Círdan the Shipwright is an elf who resides in the port of Lindon on the westernmost coast of Middle-earth. He is often known as the Lord of the Grey Havens and is responsible for seeing ships off as they make for the shores of Aman, the Undying Lands. He lives a mostly peaceful lifestyle and isn’t talked about a lot in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He does, however, make brief background appearances in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King, though he has no speaking lines. ‘

This version of Círdan is played by Michael Elsworth, but his appearance is so small that if you blink, you’ll miss him. He has a much more significant role in the Amazon Prime TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This version of him is much more fleshed out and is played by Ben Daniels. Obviously, judging solely on performance, Daniels is the better of the two, mainly for the reason that he isn’t a background character and actually has dialogue in it.

Gil-galad

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Gil-galad is the last elf king of the Ñoldor, and was one of the leaders of the Last Alliance during the War of the Last Alliance. He led the massive assault on Mordor at the end of the Second Age, but was actually slain by Sauron himself during the final battle. It was quite an impactful moment in the history of Middle-earth, as it sent ripples throughout the elf kingdoms and shocked many to the core.

In The Fellowship of the Ring, Gil-galad can be glimpsed very, very briefly during the opening sequence, although he has no dialogue and isn’t referred to by name. In the movie, he is played by Mark Ferguson, but he feels like more of an extra rather than a named role. His role in Amazon’s The Rings of Power is much more prominent. This time, he is played by Benjamin Walker, who is able to develop the character much more, rather than having him strictly as a background cameo.

Isildur

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Isildur was the young prince responsible for cutting the One Ring off of Sauron’s finger during the War of the Last Alliance, taking the Ring into his possession, thus beginning the Third Age of Middle-earth. However, as many already know, Isildur was corrupted by the power of the One Ring and was ambushed and killed by a band of orcs. The Ring fell into the swamps of the Gladden Fields, where it remained for 2,500 years, until it was found by Sméagol, and the rest is history.

Isildur makes his debut during the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, which depicts Sauron’s defeat. This version of the character is played by Harry Sinclair. His role is expanded upon more in The Rings of Power, in which Isildur is one of the primary characters. Here, he is played by Maxim Baldry as a younger version of the prince before he defeated Sauron. Sinclair did do a good job of playing the character, no matter how minor the role was. Baldry’s role is more fleshed out, though, since it has more screentime.

Elendil

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Elendil is Isildur’s father and the King of both Arnor and Gondor. He and his kin were Númenórean exiles who ruled over the two realms and eventually joined the War of the Last Alliance in an effort to combat the growing influence of Sauron. Elendil was killed by Sauron himself, just minutes before his own son cut the Ring off of Sauron’s fingers. In fact, Isildur did it using the remnants of his father’s broken sword.

In the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, Elendil is portrayed by Peter McKenzie, but he has no dialogue and doesn’t get much screentime before snuffing it. In The Rings of Power, Elendil has a much more prominent role and is portrayed by Lloyd Owen. Here, audiences get to know more about what kind of man Elendil was and what he stood for. Once again, the version present in The Rings of Power is younger, so the recasting makes sense.

Galadriel

Galadriel is an elf who watches over the forests of Lothlórien, making her first appearance in The Fellowship of the Ring. When the fellowship passes through her realm, she gives the companions several useful gifts to aid them on their journey, including elven cloaks, ropes, new weapons, and other magical tools. She is known for her ethereal beauty and voice, and actually narrates the opening sequence of the first film.

Though not mentioned in the book, Galadriel also makes an appearance in the first Hobbit film. In every live-action movie, she is played by Cate Blanchett, who really reflects Galadriel’s ethereal aura. However, Galadriel also appears in The Rings of Power, where she is more of a fighter and less of a wise and guiding figure. In the TV show, Morfydd Clark plays Galadriel in a more central role. Both bring their own spin to this iconic figure, but movie fans definitely tend to appreciate Blanchett’s take on the character more.

Elrond Úndomiel

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Elrond, also known as Elrond Half-Elven, was a prominent and ancient figure in Middle-earth, known for residing in the house of Rivendell, in the valley of Imladris, said to be the last homely house before the edge of the wild. He, too, is present in the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, but he does not die in the War of the Last Alliance. He also assists in forming the fellowship itself, and later reappears in The Return of the King, after the quest is complete and the companions go back to Rivendell to unwind.

Elrond also appears in The Hobbit movies. In both Peter Jackson trilogies, Elrond is played by Hugo Weaving, who was an absolutely perfect fit for the role. However, he also appears in The Rings of Power, but this time he is played by Robert Aramayo, and it isn’t just a case of a character being younger. The Rings of Power is not connected to Peter Jackson’s films and tries to establish its own universe, hence the recasting.

Bilbo Baggins

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Bilbo Baggins is the main star of The Hobbit trilogy, and is, as the name suggests, a hobbit. In this prequel trilogy, he is played by Martin Freeman, who brings an unforgettable performance to the character. Freeman brought so much life and personality to Bilbo that he’s easily one of the best parts of the trilogy, whether one likes the actual films or not. However, Freeman isn’t the first one to take on the role.

In the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy, an older Bilbo is played by Sir Ian Holm. Of course, it makes sense that the actors would be different, considering the two stories take place 60 years apart. However, in the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, a younger Bilbo is seen, too, also played by Holm. This quick moment actually depicts the moment Bilbo finds the One Ring in The Hobbit. Moreover, in the extended cut of An Unexpected Journey, a child version of Bilbo is briefly played by Oscar Strik. At the end of the day, though, both Freeman and Holm were perfectly cast and delivered memorable versions of the character.

Gandalf the Grey

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The original Gandalf the Grey was, and still is, played by the one and only Sir Ian McKellen. The grey wizard is known for his jolly but serious demeanour, his love of hobbit culture, and his surprising abilities in combat. Gandalf is present in both The Hobbit films and The Fellowship of the Ring, but becomes Gandalf the White (still played by McKellen) for the latter two films in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Sir Ian is indeed reprising his role in The Hunt for Gollum, but he does not take on the role for Amazon’s The Rings of Power. Gandalf makes a brief appearance at the end of Season 2, crashing down from the sky on a meteor, symbolizing Gandalf taking on physical form in Middle-earth (since he is a spirit called a Maia). This character, known as “the Stranger,” is played by Daniel Weyman and has been confirmed to be Gandalf, albeit a much younger version; several thousand years younger, in fact. Thus, it makes sense to have a younger actor play the role.

Aragorn II Elessar

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Aragorn made his debut in The Fellowship of the Ring, acting as a ranger from the North who aids Frodo Baggins on his quest to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn is of the Dúnedain, a race of humans gifted with exceptionally long life. He is actually 87 years old, but appears much younger. As many already know, he is also one of Isildur’s descendants and is destined to take the throne of Gondor once the War of the Ring is over.

In the films, he was played by Viggo Mortensen, who brought an unforgettable performance as the fantasy hero. But when The Hunt for Gollum‘s cast was announced, filmmakers hit the audience with some bad news: Mortensen would not be reprising his role, which makes sense, considering that Aragorn is going to be quite a bit younger in the new movie, and Mortensen is approaching 70. Granted, the movie made a great choice, casting Jamie Dornan as the new Aragorn. It’ll be interesting to see what he brings to the table, and while Mortensen left some very big shoes to fill, Dornan has proven himself as far more than just Christian Grey.

In Hulk Hogan‘s final interview before his death, the iconic wrestler details a vulnerable moment in his life after his divorce from Linda Hogan. Hulk reflected on the emotional toll it took and how he faced a deeply challenging period, offering insight into his personal struggles.

The interview is included in a four-part Netflix documentary focusing on Hulk’s life, including his past controversies, career-defining moments, and challenges behind the spotlight.

Hulk Hogan Considered Ending His Life

In “Hulk Hogan: Real American,” Hulk, real name Terry Gene Bollea, told the producers during the interview that he once contemplated ending his life shortly after his divorce from Linda, his wife of more than two decades. The wrestler said he drank, took pills, and was in a daze for a few days.

“The next thing I know, I’m sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing,” Hulk shared. Hulk and Linda married in 1983 and had two children, Brooke and Nick. Their divorce was finalized in 2009.

“I hit rock bottom,” Hulk admitted, adding that he gave his ex-wife “everything” and was left “broke.” “I just didn’t want to ever talk to her again, be with her, I never wanted to see her again,” he said.

Hulk And Linda Hogan’s Relationship

Hulk and Linda met at a Los Angeles restaurant in the early ’80s and tied the knot in 1983. They welcomed daughter Brooke in 1988 and son Nick in 1990. While Hulk was already a household name, the rest of the family gained fame through their VH1 reality show “Hogan Knows Best,” which the patriarch said he agreed to in order to kickstart his children’s careers.

Linda filed for divorce from Hulk in 2007 following rumors of infidelity. According to reports, the wrestler was having an affair with one of her daughter’s best friends, Christiane Plante. She later addressed the rumors publicly, saying, “My relationship with Terry began at a time when Terry and Linda privately knew their marriage was ending.”

As reported by E! Online, Linda was awarded 70 percent of liquid assets, 40 percent ownership of her ex-husband’s companies, a $3 million property settlement, and several vehicles. “I gave Linda 70% of everything because I just didn’t want to ever talk to her again,” Hulk said in the documentary.

Hulk Hogan Resented His Ex-Wife’s Relationship With A Younger Man

Hulk also opened up about how he felt after learning that Linda was dating a younger man shortly after their divorce. “It was thrown in my face big time,” the wrestler said, adding that the person Linda was dating at that time, Charley Hill, went to school with his children. “She was bouncing around, flying all over with her boyfriend,” Hulk recalled.

Linda also participated in the Netflix documentary and shared that when she started dating Hill, he said he was 25 years old. She later found out that he was only 19, making her 29 years his senior. Admittedly, she said she deliberately flaunted her new relationship because she wanted Hulk to “know how it feels.” Linda and Hill got engaged, but they went their separate ways in 2012.

The Wrestler Was Married Three Times

Hulk was married to his third wife when he died. Following his divorce from Linda, Hulk entered a relationship with makeup artist Jennifer McDaniel. The two married in December 2010 and were together for more than a decade. In 2022, fans were confused when the wrestler posted photos on social media with another woman. Hulk clarified that he was dating someone new, and he and McDaniel divorced in October 2021.

The woman featured in the photos was yoga instructor Sky Daily. She and Hulk announced their engagement in July 2023 and were married a couple of months later. Hulk died of a heart attack in 2025 at 71 years old. In a tribute to her husband, Daily wrote on Instagram, “To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”

Hulk Hogan Addressed Some Of His Controversies

Elsewhere in the documentary, Hulk talked about some of his past controversies, one of which was leaked audio of him saying a racial slur, which led to his firing from WWE. “I’m a person that got very mad about a personal situation. I used a word. Yeah, I regret it…” he said, admitting that he didn’t “man up” when the audio was released.

Another controversy was his comments about O.J. Simpson in a Rolling Stone interview, where he was quoted as saying, “I could have turned everything into a crime scene like O.J., cutting everybody’s throat… I totally understand O.J. I get it.” Hulk regretted doing the interview, saying that the reporter asked him about Simpson while they were sharing beers and had a “little buzz.”

“Hulk Hogan: Real American” is now available for streaming on Netflix.

It is the season of brutality and blood on the happiest streamer on earth, Disney+. While, at one point in Marvel history, blood and broken bones were only hinted at by the arrival of heroes like Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Daredevil (Charlie Cox), the landscape has changed significantly. The studios’ decision to produce R-rated and TV-MA content has helped boost the streaming platform’s viewership massively.

MCU’s first R-rated project, Deadpool and Wolverine, not only did well in cinemas but also has proven a popular choice on streaming. Similarly, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 proved a hit for the studio as it didn’t shy away from brutal action sequences, narrative gut punches, and a blood-soaked Matt and Punisher (Jon Bernthal). Now, Born Again Season 2 is keeping the audience on the edge of their seats with new twists and turns in each episode and bringing back some familiar faces like Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter). Fans should be gearing up for another gory entry.

The countdown has begun for Jon Bernthal-led The Punisher: One Last Kill, MCU’s Special Presentation, which will take over our screens this May. While all other MCU characters have their power moves, Punisher moves in for a kill, and that makes him very special for fans. There hasn’t been a character like Frank Castle on our screens since the days of Netflix’s The Punisher series, where Bernthal made his debut. There was a contention among fans about the character getting Disney-fied when the news first broke about his MCU entry, but those were put to rest by Bernthal himself and later in Born Again season 1, where Punisher and Daredevil teamed up to take down Kingpin’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) anti-vigilante force. The sequence easily makes up for one of the best fight sequences in the MCU.

What to Expect From ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’?

More pain and blood. While the details about the new project are scarce, a trailer shows Frank haunted by the ghosts of his past. The gritty tone completely supports his trauma, and it’ll be interesting to see where his story moves next. Punisher returned to the MCU with Born Again, where he was briefly seen helping Matt and being caught by Kingpin. But the trailer sees him as a free man, which could be an indicator that the special takes place before Born Again Season 1. Also, the trailer promised a lot of blood, so fans need not worry about that aspect. The show is written by Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green, the latter of whom also directs.

The Punisher: One Last Kill arrives on Disney+ on May 12. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.

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May 12, 2026

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Reinaldo Marcus Green

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Reinaldo Marcus Green, Ross Andru, Jon Bernthal, Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr.

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  Frank Castle / The Punisher

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  Jason R. Moore

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First Minister of Scotland John Swinney declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend a White House state banquet.

A spokesperson for the Scottish government told The Independent on Tuesday, April 21, that Swinney, 62, had “politely declined” a seat at the Tuesday, April 28, event as the timing clashed with his campaigning efforts ahead of May’s Holyrood elections in Scotland.

The outlet also reported that a “four-minute phone call” between Trump, 79, and Swinney took place on Monday, April 20, and “it is understood the invitation was the focus of the call.”

A spokesperson for the Scottish National Party also told the outlet, “As the First Minister has said previously, he will continue to engage with the president where it is in Scotland’s interest, but will be clear on the areas where he disagrees with actions of the U.S. administration such as on their actions in Iran.” (Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party since 2024 following a previous stint between 2000 and 2004.)

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The White House banquet dinner will include King Charles III and Queen Camilla in attendance, staged as part of Charles’ first visit to the U.S. since becoming king in 2022. Buckingham Palace confirmed in March that Charles, 77, and Camilla, 78, were invited by Trump to visit the U.S.

Buckingham Palace said, per reporting by USA Today on Tuesday, that the trip “will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.”

As for Swinney, the Scottish politician visited Trump at the White House in September 2025 to “discuss a potential deal to exempt Scotch whiskey from U.S. import tariffs,” per reporting by BBC.

One week after the visit, Swinney attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle that honored Trump.

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Just two months prior, in July 2025, Trump had visited Scotland and publicly described Swinney as a “special guy” while formally opening the Trump International Scotland golf course in Aberdeenshire.

A report by Sky News at the time stated that Trump had asked Swinney to stand up and be recognized for his political contributions at the opening ceremony. “John Swinney is a terrific guy – and loves golf and loves the people of this country, and we really appreciate it,” Trump told on-site reporters before directing his praise directly to Swinney.

“You’re really a very special guy. Thank you very much for everything, John,” Trump said.