I’m only 5’0, so finding pants that fit perfectly without a visit to the tailor can sometimes feel impossible. And while pants are generally not considered a summer staple, I love having a few lightweight options I can grab to make any tank feel more elevated and put-together.

Enter these lightweight pants I’ve been loving recently, all of which come in petite-friendly sizes and have a stylish feel that makes them wardrobe staples. More importantly for hot weather, they’re made of breathable, gauzy fabrics that won’t leave you feeling overheated and uncomfortable. From nautical stripes to rich-mom linen, these pants will take you through breezy summer nights and beyond. Shop some of my petite-girl-approved favorites below.

13 Petite Summer Pants That Are Comfy and Lightweight

1. My Favorite: Made of a super lightweight material, these wide-leg pants are perfect for dressing up your swimsuit at the beach or pool. The fabric wicks away moisture and sweat, dries in seconds and features UPF 50+ protection from the sun. Plus, they’re cute and available in two inseam options.

2. Runner-Up: These luxe linen pants are available in three inseam sizes and are my personal go-to for just about anything. They can be worn both casually or more dressed up, and their lightweight, breezy material makes them perfect for a heat wave.

3. Picnic Ready: Bright and bold with a fun checkered print, Eileen Fisher’s wide-leg pants seem to be ready for a day spent outside on the grass. They’re made of a breathable organic linen with a relaxed fit that makes them extra comfy.

4. Versatile Favorite: Made of a slightly stretchy, lightweight fabric, these drawstring pants have a loose, relaxed fit but still feel put-together. They’re easy to dress up or down, and they have large front pockets for functionality.

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5. Airport Chic: I always like to have a pair of go-to sweats on hand for summer weather, and these soft yoga pants are one of my favorites. They’re soft with a cooling feel and just enough stretch. They look more elevated than other options, and I find that the inseam is the perfect size. These are ideal airport or travel sweatpants.

6. Laid Back Look: The super light, gauzy cotton material of Quince’s straight-leg pants makes them a dream to wear even on the hottest days. While on the more casual side, the soft feel and textured look definitely give off a luxe vibe.

7. Effortlessly Chic: I love the instantly polished look of these linen-blend pants. Instead of a casual drawstring waist, they have a more tailored look that offers a more flattering fit and makes them easier to dress up.

8. Keep Cool: These flowy pants were literally made for a heat wave, with a lightweight fabric that feels cool to the touch. They have a flowy wide-leg fit and functional pockets that are roomy enough to actually use.

9. Office Staple: These linen trousers are going to become your new favorite work-friendly piece. They’re light, airy and relaxed, but they still have a more tailored fit that snatches the waist and looks so professional.

10. Pretty Details: J.Crew’s white Rori pants feel like they were made for summer with an embroidered hem detailing that comes across as feminine and stylish. The slightly cropped fit shows off your favorite pair of sandals.

11. At-Home Basic: I love these wide-leg yoga pants for work-from-home days or when I’m running errands. The stretchy material has a cooling feel, and the pick comes off as seamless and stylish. I love when sweatpants don’t drag on the floor because they fit correctly!

12. Nautical Vibes: The stripes on these linen-blend pants make them feel just right for a Hamptons-inspired wardrobe. A relaxed fit and airy feel keep them summer-ready, and the drawstring waist makes them extra comfy.

13. Comfier Denim: When I want it to look like I’m wearing jeans without actually wearing them, I reach for these pull-on pants. They’re made of 100% cotton for a breathable feel, and the drawstring waist makes them much more flexible and comfy than typical jeans. Petite sizing is a major plus.

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Whitney Leavitt and Taylor Frankie Paul, stars of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” are feuding again! On social media, Paul called out Leavitt for reportedly unfollowing her on Instagram while at her “lowest.” As she continued, Paul claimed that Leavitt, 33, had been waiting for her “downfall” for quite some time before stating she was one of the only people who stood by Leavitt’s side when the rest of the cast was against her. This all comes days after Mikayla Matthews, another “SLOMW” star, slammed Paul and accused her of manipulating people to gain power.

Loyal “SLOMW” stars noticed that Leavitt had unfollowed Paul on Instagram. While it’s unclear when the unfollowing occurred, Leavitt is indeed no longer connected with the mother of three on the popular social media platform.

An account called attention to it, and Paul wasted no time responding, slamming Leavitt for allegedly dogpiling on her while she’s at her lowest point. “Good,” Paul said about Leavitt’s latest move.

“Since she is “leaving” for the 100th time, I’ll give my last words about her. I stuck up for her since the hospital video. I bet she doesn’t even recall that. The show I gave her grace against a whole cast MULTIPLE times,” Paul wrote.

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Paul Claims Leavitt Is Piling On Her At Her ‘Lowest’ With The Rest Of The ‘SLOMW’ Cast

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Paul has dominated the headlines since early 2026, when sources revealed that producers halted filming for season 5 of “SLOMW” because of her ongoing legal woes with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.

Insiders revealed that many of the women were unwilling to film with Paul because they didn’t want it to appear that they were supporting bad behavior. Paul, however, took their distance as them going against her.

In her Instagram comment, Paul praised Leavitt for the success she’s achieved since season 1 and said she’s always been supportive. “Just for her smile and pile on at my lowest,” she added.

“Let’s be honest, she’s been waiting for my downfall since day one, and she still ain’t gonna get it because she could have everything and still chose not to reach a hand,” Paul added.

Paul Got Into It With Her ‘SLOMW’ Castmates Earlier This Year

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This isn’t the first time that Paul has called out her co-stars for allegedly plotting against her. According to a previous report from The Blast, Paul bumped heads with Mikayla Matthews after claiming that the mother of four had also been secretly kicking her while she was down.

“I STILL have ‘friends’ kicking me while I’m already down and calling it ‘setting a boundary’ and then BLAMES ME for being upset and responding. That’s called shaming and attack while I had a moment to breathe and she knew that,” Paul said online. “What a snake friend just did to me in the public eye after everything she just witnessed…the lack of empathy and silence was loud enough.”

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Paul’s Drama With Matthews Continues

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Paul’s drama with Matthews only intensified last week when she made a TikTok video that seemed to be a direct dig at her castmates. In the video, Paul says she’s been offered just as many opportunities, if not more, than they have, including “Dancing with the Stars” and a book deal.

Matthews finally responded, calling their back-and-forth “crazy,” considering the fact that they’re both stars on the same show.

“Constantly reposting things and repeatedly pushing the narrative of, ‘I’m the reason you have this, you only got it cause I turned it down, I’m a star, and you’re not as interesting. Don’t forget it,’ seems like weaponizing and manipulating your following to keep yourself in that power position to intimidate the people around you over and over,” she wrote.

Leavitt Is Leaving ‘SLOMW’ After Season 5

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Part of the reason Leavitt may have unfollowed Paul is that she’s getting ready to leave the series for good. She announced her exit earlier this year, per The Blast, and told singer Kelly Clarkson that she was leaving with no regrets.

“It’s been about four years of my life,” she said. “Every time I left, it wasn’t with gratitude,” she added, “but this time it is. It just feels like a chapter that’s closing in my life. My cup is full, and it just feels like it’s time. So I’m excited.”

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Young and the Restless spoilers for July 20-24, 2026 thrill with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) getting his hands dirty to get brutal revenge on the man who nearly ruined his family.

Plus, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) predictably completely caves where Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is concerned. So, during the week of July 20th through the 24th, we’ll also see more of Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) pushing back.

Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) getting amped up, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) getting romantic, and Matt Clark (Roger Howorth) stirring the pot. And as we always do on early edition day, we’ll run through what’s happening the rest of this week and then we’ll get into what is ahead the following week.

Young and the Restless: July 15th-17th – Nikki’s Blindness and Victor’s Schemes

So, on Wednesday, July 15th, we’ve got Victor getting an update from his private eye that Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) did not get bail and that Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) is doing better. Victor is huffy when the PI says that Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Nikki are on their way to visit Jack at the hospital.

Nikki is upset that Jack didn’t tell her what happened to him, but he wants an update from Nikki first, so she tells him about the tumor. Victoria steps out as they talk and Kyle finds her crying in the waiting room and he says Victor won’t like that Nikki came to see Jack and Kyle says Nikki doesn’t need Victor’s rage right now.

Victoria says her parents need each other but Victor needs to get over Nikki being friends with Jack. So, Victoria is upset when Kyle calls her out for defending Victor. And then Kyle asks if she regrets his constant attacks on the Abbotts. And Victoria admits she cannot control Victor, but Kyle reminds her that Victor did all of this by bringing Patty back and the Newmans never hold him accountable.

Y&R Spoilers: Victoria Has Nikki’s Back

She thinks her mom has this time. Jack says Patty has been arrested for attempted murder on him and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters). Nikki’s happy to hear that she is in jail and says Victor got her the best surgeon and has been good to her.

But Nikki blames Victor for causing all of this by bringing Patty to town. Nikki doubts that she can forgive Victor this time. But Jack says he and Diane are doing fine now.

And Jack reminds Nikki that she needs Victor right now, and he laughs that he is actually rooting for Nikki to reconcile with him. She’s unsure what’s going to happen when she gets her sight back, but she has plenty of support even without Victor.

Diane sees Nikki and Jack bonding and comes into the room. And Nikki tells Diane that she is glad that she and Jack have reconciled. Nikki and Victoria exit and Diane is eager for Jack to come home.

Kyle heads off to work and Jack talks Diane into getting into his hospital bed to cuddle. They worry about Kyle not being okay after all of this, but Jack reassures Diane it will be fine.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Chelsea & Adam Try to Reason with Victor

Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) and Adam gird their loins to talk to Victor. He’s in a bad mood after hearing about Nikki and Jack. Chelsea doesn’t want him going after Sally Spectra’s (Courtney Hope) company, but Victor says nobody steals from him. Chelsea reminds him that Sally is innocent in all of this and that she and Adam want to build something new. Victor says giving up on Newman Media tells people it’s okay to steal from them, but Adam says nobody really even knows.

And then Chelsea mentions that Billy’s working at Chancellor, not Spectra. And Victor laughs that Billy’s going to destroy Cane so he won’t have to. Adam says, “Since Victor gave Chancellor to Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), why doesn’t he just leave Newman Media with Sally?” And Victor laughs again and says he’ll get Chancellor back once Cane and Billy ruin it.

Adam asks for six months for him and Chelsea to build their new division from scratch. And Victor says fine, they can do that. But he tells them they cannot interfere with his plans. So, Adam and Chelsea are upset that he is still planning to go after Sally’s company because his attitude is that it belongs to him. Victor thinks they’re letting guilt control them over Adam’s split with Sally and the cheating. Bottom line, Victor does not care what they think.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Victor Furious with Nikki

Victoria brings Nikki home as Adam and Chelsea are leaving. And Nikki knows Adam’s been where she’s been because he has been temporarily deprived of his sight before. He offers Nikki any help that he can provide. And then they take off.

So, Nikki tells Victor that her bandages come off tomorrow and she asks if he still wants to come with her. Victor makes clear he knows she went to see Jack, calls him an SOB and then storms out. Victoria tells her mom that Victor left the room. I guess he stormed too quietly for Nikki to hear it.

Chelsea and Adam go drink coffee and complain about Victor. They discuss moving off the ranch. Problem is Connor Newman (Judah Mackey) likes it there. They wonder how to protect Sally from Victor and Chelsea really wants her to have a break from the stress while she’s pregnant. So, they’re really frustrated.

Patty’s pacing in her cell when Kyle shows up. Patty says his parents are reunited. So, Kyle should be happy, but he tells Patty he wants her to give him proof that Victor was behind everything she did. And Patty is smirking like the psycho she is.

Y&R Spoilers July 16th-17th – Nick’s Sobriety and Summer Awards

Then on Thursday, July 16th, Nikki’s worried that Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) may fall off the wagon and start using again. Sharon (Sharon Case) also checks in with Nick this week at the coffee shop. We know the headwriter teased that Nick would relapse, but so far so good. So, we’ll see.

Victoria and Claire Grace Newman (Haley Erin) honor her dad, Cole Howard, who passed away last July. The Newman Publishing division that Claire is starting up is going to bear her dad’s name. Meanwhile, Victor takes a swipe at Spectra. Apparently, Victor’s going to remain awful as long as he’s in Genoa City.

And congratulations to Eric Braeden on his lead actor daytime Emmy nomination. Christian LeBlanc was also nominated in that same category, which has some people scratching their heads over what storyline was he a lead in versus supporting when I don’t even think he’s on contract right now.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Sienna & Noah on the Rocks

Friday, July 17th, Matt strains Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) and Sienna Bacall’s (Tamara Braun) relationship. Matt’s back up at Shadow Room. For a guy who claims he wants to make amends, he’s sure pushing their buttons. And Noah looks ready to punch him. And a congratulations to Roger Howorth.

He was nominated in the supporting actor daytime category along with Michael Graziadei and Sean Dominic. Lily talks to Cane this week at the GCAC. This may be about their new hires Holden and Billy or Devon’s ongoing anger issues because Nate and Lily talk about their concerns about Devon by the end of the week.

We know that Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) is worried, too. Nikki and Victor agree to a fresh start by the end of the week. And I’m wondering if Jack’s words resonated with Nikki or if she’s plotting some form of payback and is only pretending to reconcile with him. That’s what I’m hoping for.

Y&R Spoilers July 20th-24th – Phyllis Caught and Victor’s Vendetta

The week of July 20th through the 24th, we’ve got the last day of sweeps on Monday the 20th. We’ll see more Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Matt soon, and Nick’s going to catch them in a compromising position. Also, congratulations to Michelle Stafford on her lead actress daytime Emmy nomination.

We’ll see if Kyle convinces Patty to make a deal to take down Victor. If she’s looking at a padded cell versus hard time in prison, Patty might wise up. She may throw Victor under the bus and grab Kyle’s deal. I’m sure Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) could negotiate with Christine Williams Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) to toss her back in the psych ward instead of the state prison.

Billy may hop on the revenge bandwagon after he finds out Victor is going after Sally. We could see Adam and Chelsea working with them. That would be a nice change of pace. Victoria is running Newman and trying to cope with the stress that Victor is causing and Lily and Cane really really heat up soon.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Congrats to Emmy Nominees

Other Young and the Restless Emmy nominations, Camryn Grimes in the best supporting actress category along with Beth Maitlin and Ray Wise landed a nomination for guest star as Ian Ward. Y&R was nominated for best daytime drama. I honestly don’t know how they landed that given Josh Griffith’s god-awful writing, but at least they were passed over for a writing nomination.

But they were nominated for directing, which is fine. Y&R also landed nominations for sound editing and set decoration for one of the episodes about Dumas in France and another that aired last Halloween with lots of cute costumes and stuff. Also, nominations for hair and makeup, costumes and casting.

Amy Duggar is speaking out about her decision to personally contact the individual accusing her cousin, Joseph Duggar, of child abuse. 

By stepping forward, Amy hopes to offer a supportive refuge outside of the high-pressure environment surrounding her famous family amid the scandalous accusations. 

This comes after Joseph was accused of molesting an underage girl back in 2020 during a family vacation. 

Amy recently opened up about a private conversation she had with the person accusing her cousin, Joseph, of abuse. Speaking on “The Sarah Fraser Show” podcast, the 39-year-old explained that her goal was simply to provide comfort.

 “I don’t want to speak for her or anything like that, but I will just tell you, when I talked to this person, I just gave her hope,” Amy shared. She told the accuser that the trauma did not have to define or ruin her life, promising to be a safe resource whenever she needed to talk.

“I told her that if she ever just needed a safe place to talk, that I’m here,” Amy said.

The outreach comes in the wake of 31-year-old Joseph’s arrest in March. He faces serious charges, including lewd and lascivious child molestation of a victim under 12 and misconduct by an adult. 

Joseph pleaded not guilty in late March and was freed under strict orders to stay away from the accuser. When asked why Joseph would deny the charges, Amy suggested he might be receiving poor legal and personal advice.

“I think [Joseph’s] had some counsel and I think the counsel is not good,” she stated, calling it dishonest and unhealthy.

Amy Duggar Distanced Herself From The Family Amid The Recurring Scandals

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Amy’s active efforts to support her cousin’s accuser stem from a profound personal boundary she established years ago.

In a candid interview on “The Dory Jackson Interview,” the influencer admitted she recognized long ago that her family’s public scandals were far from over.

According to Amy, she purposefully distanced herself from the core family unit following the arrest of her eldest cousin, Josh, on child sexual abuse material charges. As such, she made a conscious choice to establish strict personal boundaries, as reported by The Blast.

Though processing Josh’s initial arrest had a crushing emotional impact on her, she eventually resolved not to let her relatives’ actions dictate or define her own future. 

Consequently, when news broke of Joseph’s arrest in March, Amy was devastated to learn that the victim was a young child. 

Amy Duggar Delivered A Sharp Criticism Of Her Cousin’s Recorded Detention Calls

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Weeks before Amy confessed to distancing herself from the family, she delivered a fierce criticism of her cousin’s behavior behind bars. Following the release of audio recordings from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas, the influencer took to TikTok to address the conversations between Joseph and his wife, Kendra.

When Joseph mentioned he was struggling to rest because of noisy inmates and a disruptive tantrum inside the facility, Amy dismissed his discomfort, stating, “Joe said he’s having trouble sleeping. Aww… Nobody cares.” 

“I bet the victim hasn’t slept in five years. Trauma doesn’t clock out,” she added, according to The Blast. 

Joseph Duggar Asked The Court To Adjust His Boundary Limits Near The Former Scene of the Crime

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Amid Amy’s fierce criticism of Joseph’s complaints, the legal battle took another turn when the former reality star attempted to adjust the strict parameters of his release.

According to The Blast, Joseph formally petitioned a Florida court to modify the terms of his active protective order, which currently prevents him from approaching his accuser’s residential area. 

Under the rules, he is legally barred from stepping within 500 feet of the victim. However, in a new legal motion, the defense argues that the safety zone should be altered because the teenager and her family have moved out of their home. 

The former television personality, who works in real estate, is asking a judge for permission to enter the area to look after specific plots of land that he owns. The filing insists that he is not trying to bypass the safety rules to locate his accuser, but simply wants to resume standard upkeep on the real estate parcels.

Joseph Duggar Is Also Fighting For Supervised Visits With His Children

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Alongside his attempts to adjust boundaries near his accuser’s former home, the former television personality is also challenging the limits placed on his family life.

Joseph submitted a legal request to modify his active no-contact order in an effort to regain access to his own biological children. Following his arrest, the court imposed strict release conditions that forbid him from having any unsupervised interaction with minor children.

Even as his defense team prepares for trial, the father of four is arguing that his parenting rights should be partially restored, per The Blast.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for July 20-24, 2026 shock with Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) at his wit’s end with his wife and Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) is on her deathbed soon after another collapse and this one cannot be hidden from her loved ones.

Let’s get into the latest spoilers for the week of July 20th through the 24th, including a kidnapping plot, planted drugs that leave Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) looking like a liar, and a drunken good time that goes awry.

And as we always do on Early Edition Day, we’ll talk about the last few days of this week, and then we’ll dive into all the great stuff that’s coming next week.

Days of Our Lives: July 15th-17th – Lexie’s Collapse and Theo’s Rock Bottom

On Wednesday, July 15th, we’ve got Alex stepping up for Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) and Kelsey. He is absolutely livid at Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) and he feels guilty for not dealing with Joy’s car situation better. So, maybe Alex will buy Joy a car or hand her the keys to his so that Kelsey is safe while they are on the road.

Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) and Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) bond. The last time they chatted it was about knockoff designer purses. So, I wonder if Gabi will open up to Gwen about her bitter split from Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier). I’m still thinking Gwen might wind up with Philip. So, that could get awkward fast.

DOOL Spoilers: Chad & Bell Get a Lead

There’s a big break in Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) and Belle Black’s (Martha Madison) chess set investigation. The paper that was slipped into the program for the Salem Symphony concert has them digging deeper. Also, riddle me this. How do you have a ticket to a concert that’s held in the middle of a public town square that literally anybody can walk up and listen to? However, I was impressed that Days of our Lives spent the money on a small orchestra. I figured it was going to be Amazon Music playing from offscreen.

Stephanie and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) do some bonding over booze at Small Bar. Of course, Stephanie’s on fire about Alex calling her out. Her jealousy over Joy led to Stephanie deleting that voicemail about his little girl being in the car crash. That’s just too much for Alex. And yes, Kelsey actually did have a minor injury. So, for everybody saying it was faked, no. And Alex is taking it hard because you don’t mess with kids.

Days Spoilers: Theo’s Ready to Snap

Meanwhile, Theo is also at a breaking point. Gabi did him dirty. He found out about Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) role in Lexie’s cancer when she died the first time. And of course, Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) has cancer. Abe just told him that he was conspiring with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) to take him out as CEO. Theo’s almost at rock bottom.

And that’s even before he finds out Lexie is sick and dying again. And when Alex comes home from the hospital this week, he’s going to find a shirtless Theo asleep on his couch. I doubt Stephanie and Theo get frisky or anything. He’s probably just sleeping off a drunk. But this is not good optics when Alex is already mad at his wife. Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) and Gus (Michael Ocampo) run into Leo and it is predictably awkward.

DOOL Spoilers: Marlena Worries For Rachel

And then on Thursday, July 16th, Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) is very concerned about Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote). We know that Kristen DiMera‘s (Stacy Haiduk) conversation with Marlena raised some red flags because Kristen’s trying to paint EJ as a danger to Rachel. Let’s be real, he’s not. He’s just toying with Kristen before he tosses her onto a deserted DiMera Island for the rest of her days.

Also, Lexie stuns her sister Kristen on Thursday. So, Lexie could tell her toxic sister that she’s dying. Or she might warn Kristen what fate that EJ has planned for her. We know that even with a warning, Kristen is still snatched. So, we’ll see. But I’m pretty sure that Lexie heard EJ and Rita talking when she was coming out of her collapse.

Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) is frustrated and opens up to Brady Black (Eric Martsolf). No doubt this is about Holly and their lack of progress tying EJ and DiMera Pharmaceuticals to the arsenic incident. Also, Holly’s feeling the pressure, the lawsuit, almost dying of arsenic poisoning, being accused of taking pills recreationally again. It’s just a whole lot for the young woman.

Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) sees EJ in a new light, but the question is a brighter light or a dimmer one. If Cat finds out about the Coriseal and the arsenic, it’ll be a dim view. But if it’s about their past in Italy, maybe it is something positive.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Abe Apologizes to Theo

Then on Friday, July 17th, Abe Carver (James Reynolds) apologizes to Theo for conspiring with EJ and keeping things from him. But hungover Theo may not be in a forgiving mood. He feels like people are underestimating him because he is the good DiMera. And with Lexie’s news hitting them soon, Theo is going to be struggling even more.

Alex talks to Stephanie about the stunt she pulled with the voicemail and her attitude about the mother of his child. So, I wonder if Stephanie brings up Alex turning off her phone to avoid Chad so he could sleep with Stephanie when her mom Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) was about to die because I think that’s valid, but it doesn’t erase what Stephanie just did. So, honestly, it’s probably not a good idea to bring it up, but I’d like to see her do it to be petty.

Days Spoilers: Holly Catches Up with Ari

Ari comes to see Holly. They got lots to catch up on. Ari has to tell Holly about her mom, Gabi, bribing Liam Selejko (Hank Northrop) to ghost her and her moving out. Holly’s got to tell Ari what’s going on. And hopefully, she believes her about the pills. Problem is, that same day, Tate Black (Leo Howard) finds pills in Holly’s bag, and I’m betting they are Coriseal and that EJ planted them there. Tate will ask her about the pills and Holly says they’re not hers. And when Tate asks to talk about it, Holly explodes and Sarah’s there to see it all. So Holly looks very sketchy.

Also, EJ gets bad news when Kayla tells him in front of Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) the state board is revoking his ownership rights to the hospital. We know EJ fires Sarah this summer. So I wonder if the revocation is overturned or maybe EJ fires Sarah before it’s made official. Seems like they need a buyer to make it happen because they can’t just take back something he owns without paying him back for it. So, this may be Gwen’s green light to buy the hospital and laugh in EJ’s face.

DOOL: July 20th-24th – Lexie’s Terminal Illness and Sweeps Events

The week of July 20th through the 24th. Sweeps is going to end on Monday the 20th. Cat and EJ could do more than kiss as her memories come surging back and Cat finds out there’s genuine affection between them. I wonder was she pushed towards EJ by the ISA or possibly Clyde Weston (James Read) and just hasn’t recovered those memories yet.

Theo’s upset things get worse when Lexie’s symptoms get so bad she can’t hide them. She told Marlena she planned to keep her impending death a secret. But because Lexie’s passing out without warning, there’s no way Theo and Abe won’t know. Lexie is at the hospital soon and that could be because she conks out and Theo and Abe panic and call 911.

They’re going to be devastated by this life-ending update from Lexie and really ticked off at EJ. Gwen and Philip may spend more time commiserating, and Gabi may get close to Theo when his whole world falls apart soon. Chad and Belle study the new clue, and more clues are coming their way. Holly’s due out of the hospital soon, but will she be shipped off to rehab because of EJ?

Chanel is going into premature labor soon, and it freaks Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) out. The summer promo has her scared and bleeding and Kayla hustling everybody out of the room. We’re also expecting Dimitri von Leuschner (Peter Portre) back to Salem soon and getting close to Leo again.

Days of our Lives: Congrats to Emmy Nominees

And just real quick, I want to congratulate the daytime Emmy nominees for Days of Our Lives for Outstanding Drama Series. They got a nomination. Stacy Haiduk was nominated for lead actress. Nobody got nominated for lead actor or supporting actor or supporting actress.

Al Calderon and Alice Halliday were nominated for emerging talent in that category. Christopher Shawn landed a nomination in the guest star category and they were also nominated for outstanding writing team and directing team. So congratulations across the board.

Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for July 20-24, 2026 excite with Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) striking again. It looks like his days of terrorizing the Foresters with physical violence aren’t done despite us all knowing this is just lunacy. Plus, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) completely snaps.

Also, in the week of July 20th through the 24th, we’ve got the end of July sweeps. We’ve got Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) going after her guy. Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) reeling from her catastrophic news, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) plotting, and we’re going to see Katie Logan (Heather Tom) doing some scheming as well. And as always on early edition day, we go over what’s happening the rest of this week and then we get into what is coming next week.

Bold and the Beautiful: July 15th-17th – Daphne’s Diagnosis and Will’s Heartbreak

So, on Wednesday, July 15th, we have the scenes carrying over from Tuesday with Daphne getting support from Steffy. We know that Daphne’s devastated with this diagnosis that she can’t have biochildren because she is in early menopause and Steffy is stepping up to support her. Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Daphne were so excited to start a family right away and they wanted a big family and so this is just all very sad and now Daphne’s got to tell Carter this terrible news. I’m kind of wondering if we’re going to see somebody at Forrester being her surrogate. You know, Dylan could use the money.

Speaking of her, she and Will are at the beach house continuing their conversation from Tuesday. Interestingly, some fans seem to think this is a daydream in Dylan’s head because she’s being so forward unbuttoning his shirt and rubbing on him. So, on Wednesday, Dylan is referring to Will as Mr. Spencer, and he’s griping that’s his dad, Bill’s name, and that people judge Will and make up their minds before he even speaks.

But Dylan says not everybody sees Will that way. And then he’s whining that Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) didn’t see him that way. And Will tells Dylan he knows she’s trying to make him feel better when she promises him smiles and laughs, but he misses Electra so much.

B&B Spoilers: Dylan Won’t Give Up on Will

Dylan continues to flirt like crazy, but Will buttons his shirt back up. They discuss Dylan’s living arrangement, and she tells Will for the record, if she did come back to his house, she wouldn’t be living above the garage. He continues being distraught, wishing he had warned Electra. But Bill was right to tell Will that he did nothing wrong and maybe needs to forget Electra and move on to somebody else who won’t be so ridiculous. It’s clear seeing her talk to R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) this week that if Will had told her any of their trade secrets, Electra would have spilled to the Foresters.

Thursday, July 16th, Daphne and Carter’s marriage is tested. So, Daphne’s going to need a minute to process this awful news. And I’m sure Carter will too once she says no babies going the traditional route. They can adopt or use a surrogate. But Daphne and Carter probably need a little bit of time before they dive into options, but you never know, maybe they’re going to spring right into something now.

Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Eric & Ridge Determined

Also, Eric Forrester (John McCook) and Ridge discuss launching Eric’s couture line that they put off. They want the spotlight back on Forrester Creations and off of Logan. We’ll see if they can make that happen.

Carter warned about the cost of Eric’s line, so they definitely need to knock this out of the ballpark. I honestly wasn’t real impressed with the dresses I saw, but Ridge should be setting the launch date soon.

Will goes over to the Forrester estate and tries desperately to get Electra to take him back. Will thinks he can’t live without Electra, which is nonsense. R.J.’s already been harping on Electra to stay away from Will, so him being at the house might be an issue. Plus, Electra is going to stick to her guns.

Bold Spoilers: Eric Snaps on Will

Then on Friday, July 17th, Eric sees Will on the Forrester property, and Eric’s going to get really bossy and pushy and tell Will to get out and stay away from the Foresters. Also, I don’t know if you guys have seen this, but I saw a spoiler that was marked unconfirmed, but it’s still out there, and it’s from a reputable source, and they said Will’s violence gets worse, and he punches Eric.

For me, I don’t see that happening. At the most, I could see Will being there to see Electra. Eric puts his hands on Will to shove him out the door, and maybe he yanks his hand away from Eric, who tips and falls from the momentum, something where they can like blame Will for something happening to Eric. But honestly, if Will punches an elderly man, then Brad Bell has lost his entire mind.

Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) and Steffy are at a critical point in their marriage. Despite Finn telling Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) that he can’t be around her because Steffy won’t allow it and has to prioritize his marriage, guess what? Finn tells Steffy that Sheila came to see him. And incredibly, Finn says he thinks it’s time they let Sheila into their lives. Finn really believes Sheila has changed. I don’t see Steffy ever agreeing with any of this.

B&B Spoilers July 20th-24th – Will’s Spiral and Monaco Preparations

July 20th through the 24th is a big week. Monday is the last day of July sweeps, by the way. And we’ve got R.J. getting closer to Electra at work. R.J. so happy he got Will fired and now he can focus on Electra all day long. I think it’s great R.J. can have Electra. They’re both terrible at this point on Bold and the Beautiful.

We also have Katie hard at work at Logan next week. So, I wonder if they get some info on Eric’s new couture launch. I would not put it past Bill or Katie to stage something to get the press attention and distract it from Forrester’s big day after Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge were both physically assaulting them. I think it’s karma.

Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Electra Gets Pouty Again

And by midweek, it looks like Electra is up at Bikini Bar crouched down checking on somebody, looking upset. So, this was another part of the spoiler saying there’s another violent incident between Will and R.J. I believe that part. If Will hits him again, I’m sure it’s because R.J. was provoking him, but the whole storyline is just so off base. By the end of the week, Will is at home looking upset. Whatever goes on at Bikini is hitting him hard. He just needs to take Dylan up on her offer. And forget Electra, forget R.J., forget all things Forrester.

Brooke is back soon from running off to the wellness center and she’s going to be making plans with Steffy, Ridge and Eric for the trip to Monaco. I’m very curious if they’re going to do Eric’s couture launch there. Thinking that’ll be splashy enough to overshadow Katie’s launch of Hope for the Future by Logan. They’re off on the trip the following week. By the way, Monaco episodes start airing on July 29th.

Bold Spoilers: Sheila Stalks Steffy & Finn

Sheila’s going to follow along after Steffy reacts negatively to Finn’s suggestion that they allow Sheila into their lives. Steffy brings Finn along with her, maybe trying to keep him away from Sheila while she’s gone. But there’s going to be a showdown on the sand with Steffy ranting at her mother-in-law Sheila. And there’s big events there that change everything for a lot of people. There’s scenes on the beach, scenes at a church, and lots more.

Carter and Daphne continue reeling. And Dylan makes her play to scoop up Will, but Electra’s going to lose it when she finds out what Dylan’s up to. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Foresters fire her. Plus, Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) and Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) move forward, and Taylor’s going to be stunned to hear about Finn’s request about Sheila.

B&B Spoilers: Congrats to Emmy Nominees

Also, daytime Emmy nomination news. Congratulations to Heather Tom for her nomination in the lead actress category and also to Scott Clifton and Thorsten Kaye for their lead actor nominations. B&B did not get a nod for best daytime drama. Nor did anybody from Bold and the Beautiful land on supporting actress for a nomination.

But Lawrence Saint-Victor got the nom for best supporting actor from B&B. Shockingly, they landed a nomination in the writing category. They also got a nod for sound editing and technical direction. Congratulations to all of those nominees.

Two Illinois teenagers were arrested after a family was found massacred following a shooting spree on Sunday, July 12. The two teens arrested reportedly are a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. The suspects are reported as girlfriend and boyfriend, per ABC7 Chicago.

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Two Illinois Teenagers Arrested After Family Found Massacred

Seven family members were shot in East St. Louis on Sunday morning, according to the Illinois State Police.

Five of the family members have died, and one of the two teenagers, reportedly the 15-year-old girl, is related to the victims.

The deceased victims include Patricia May, 74, Cherie May, 49, Devin May, 24, 21-year-old Quentin Thompson, and Shania Thompson, 25. Additionally, two others were also shot and are reportedly in critical condition.

“On July 12, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested PSEG assistance after human remains were discovered at the Samuel Gompers Homes,” read the ISP press release. “​The victims are all related to the female suspect.“

KMOV reports that the shooting spree took place in three locations — Jones Park, the Samuel Gompers public housing complex, and a location near Summit Ave. and N 39th St.

One Family Member Was Dismembered

The ISP noted that all of the family members are related to the 15-year-old victim. However, her name is being withheld because she is under 16. Furthermore, the other suspect was listed as Ja’ymier Davis.

“PSEG Agents presented the case to St. Clair County State’s Attorney James Gomric, who approved five counts of First-Degree Murder,” read the release. “Two counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder … two counts of Aggravated Battery … one count of Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking … one count of Dismembering a Human Body, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Stolen Firearm. Davis is charged as an adult and is being held at the St. Clair, County Jail pending his first court appearance.”

The 15-year-old was also charged with five counts of first-degree murder.

 Suspects’ Alleged Motive Revealed By Family

According to KSDK News, the two other victims were identified as Tiffany Thompson and Santasha Scott, the cousin and mother of the female suspect. 

Another family member, Lamarion Smiley, said that the teens were motivated because they wanted to be together.

“They wanted to eliminate everybody that had a problem with the situation,” said Smiley. “There was a list on Instagram that they, her, and the boyfriend made, so we were aware. We just didn’t know when… They took them to Jones Park, and they fired off in the vehicle, hitting my wife 4 times. Killing Quentin And Shania Thompson. And shooting my auntie in the face…. She stood over my wife. Trying to kill her, but they had no more bullets.”

Furthermore, Patricia May’s thumb was reportedly cut off. To note, May is the grandmother of the 15-year-old suspect. Her daughter, Cherie, was the suspect’s aunt and the mother of Devin May. Quentin Thompson and Shania Thompson were the suspects’ siblings, per PEOPLE and KARE 11 News.

“I can’t show her no sympathy,” he said of his daughter. “She chose to do this. No stipulation… Everybody had a choice.”

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Rom-com superstardom can make people weirdly lazy about Julia Roberts. They remember the smile, the laugh, the posters, the box-office heat, and then act like the whole career was built on charm alone. That misses the real thing. Roberts became massive because the charm had fight in it. Even when she was being funny or romantic, there was usually impatience, pride, hurt, or survival sitting right under the surface.

These five films prove how strong that screen presence can get when the material knows what to do with it. Roberts can be cold, magnetic, furious, and so much more. That range is why the movie-star label actually means something with her.

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‘Closer’ (2004)

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Mike Nichols lets everyone in Closer sound intelligent while behaving terribly, which is exactly why the movie still stings. Anna Cameron (Julia Roberts) gets pulled into the emotional wreckage between Dan Woolf (Jude Law), Alice Ayres (Natalie Portman), and Larry Gray (Clive Owen), and she never feels like the safe “adult” in the room. Anna is controlled, yes, but the control often looks more like exhaustion than wisdom. She knows desire can humiliate people, and she still keeps stepping into it.

Roberts strips away the easy warmth audiences usually expect from her. Anna’s face often looks guarded, almost tired of being wanted by men who turn attraction into possession. Her scenes with Larry are especially brutal because the marriage has turned into a contest of confession, punishment, and sexual power. Closer uses Roberts against her own romantic image, and that choice gives the film real bite. She is no fantasy here. She is a woman trying to stay composed while everyone keeps demanding access to the parts of her she would rather keep private.

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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001)

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A casino heist movie packed with Danny Ocean (George Clooney), Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon), Basher Tarr (Don Cheadle), Frank Catton (Bernie Mac), and Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould) could easily reduce Tess Ocean (Julia Roberts) to “the ex-wife prize.” Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven avoids that trap by making her taste matter. Tess is the reason Danny’s confidence has a weakness. He can plan around vaults, cameras, guards, timing, and Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia)’s empire, but he cannot treat Tess like another piece of the job without exposing how badly he still wants her respect.

Roberts does a lot with stillness here. Tess has heard Danny’s charm before, which makes her the rare person in the movie who is almost immune to the sparkle. That changes the rhythm whenever she appears. The heist is sleek and funny, but the romantic thread gives Danny’s cool-guy routine a bruise. Tess is not impressed by the performance of being clever and wants proof that he understands the consequences. In a film full of perfect timing, Roberts brings the one thing Danny cannot simply steal back.

3

‘Erin Brockovich’ (2000)

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The miracle of Erin Brockovich is how messy it lets its hero be. Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is broke, unemployed, raising three kids, angry at being dismissed, and tired of people treating her clothes, voice, and attitude like evidence against her intelligence. Then she starts digging into medical records tied to Pacific Gas and Electric’s contamination of Hinkley’s water, and the film becomes a legal drama powered by outrage that feels completely personal.

Erin talks fast because she has spent her life fighting to be heard before someone shuts the door. She dresses the way she wants, flirts when she wants, swears when she wants, and still does the work better than the people looking down on her. The case matters because the victims matter to her as people, not files. Roberts earned the Oscar here through more than charisma. She made Erin’s anger useful, specific, and impossible to patronize.

2

‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ (1997)

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Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) is a disaster, and that is the whole thrill of My Best Friend’s Wedding. She finds out her best friend Michael O’Neal (Dermot Mulroney) is marrying Kimmy Wallace (Cameron Diaz), panics, and turns a romantic comedy setup into a sabotage mission against a woman who has done almost nothing wrong. That could have made the movie unbearable. Roberts saves the whole thing by letting Julianne be funny, jealous, charming, insecure, mean, and painfully aware of her own bad timing.

The genius is that the film refuses to reward her selfishness with the usual fantasy ending. Kimmy is sweet without being stupid, Michael is not some secret soulmate waiting to wake up, and George Downes (Rupert Everett) keeps pointing out the emotional truth Julianne wants to dodge. Roberts lets the audience love Julianne while also knowing she is wrong. That is a harder trick than it looks. Julianne, in the end, has to accept that love sometimes arrives too late, and the person you want may still belong with someone else. But the film keeps you hooked and invested throughout.

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‘Notting Hill’ (1999)

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Notting Hill understands movie-star fantasy better than almost any romantic comedy of its era. Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is famous enough to make ordinary life impossible, and William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is ordinary enough to make her feel, briefly, like she can breathe. The setup sounds light, almost impossible to mess up: a Hollywood star walks into a London bookshop and falls for the awkward owner. The reason it lasts is that the film keeps remembering how strange and painful that fantasy would be for the person everyone is staring at.

Roberts brings her own celebrity history into Anna without turning the role into self-pity. The dinner scene with William’s friends matters because Anna is allowed to be funny, bruised, competitive, and honest in a room that slowly stops treating her like an image. The “just a girl” line became famous for a reason, but the real power sits in everything around it: the failed timing, the public exposure, the fear of being loved as an idea rather than a person. Notting Hill is the Roberts classic that knows exactly why people adore her and exactly how lonely adoration can become.

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Notting Hill

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Release Date

May 28, 1999

Runtime

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124 minutes

Director

Roger Michell

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Writers

Richard Curtis

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