Camila Morrone is the latest actor to join the cast of Miami Vice ’85.

With her addition, the film is shaping up to be a major collaboration of high-profile talent, though more details about Morrone’s role are still under wraps.

The movie previously announced Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler as part of the cast.

Fans of Miami Vice will be thrilled to hear that actress Camila Morrone has been added to the cast of the upcoming reboot.

The American-Argentine actress and model will star alongside Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, who are playing the police duo Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and James “Sonny” Crockett.

For now, Morrone’s role remains under wraps but may become clearer as the premiere date approaches. She is further joined by Supernatural star Alden Ehrenreich and Gossip Girl actress Whitney Peak.

The movie is set to debut in May 2028 after a significant delay pushed its release back from the initial August 2027 date.

Fans Think Camila Morrone Is Playing Detective Gina

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Online, fans were hyped about Morrone’s addition and quickly began speculating about the part she will play.

“Has to be Gina. Nice choice, has the look,” one user said of the model.

“Camila is the PERFECT Gina. And honestly all I can think about is … and to quote Ms. V herself …. ‘It’s inevitable,’” another fan commented.

Gina is a member of the Vice Division who also works undercover for the Organized Crime Bureau. She is Detective Trudy Joplin’s (Olivia Brown) partner and was originally portrayed by Saundra Santiago.

‘Miami Vice ’85’ Brings Crockett And Tubbs Back To Miami

According to a synopsis of the film, “Vice detectives Crockett and Tubbs, from Miami-Dade’s organized crime bureau, go undercover as criminals to infiltrate and dismantle southern Florida’s criminal enterprises.”

It has also been revealed that the film will be set in the mid-1980s and be inspired by the pilot episode and first season of the original Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas-led series.

Dylan Clark/Dylan Clark Productions will produce the action thriller, with a script by Dan Gilroy. It will also be filmed entirely in IMAX to immerse viewers in Miami’s sights and sounds, with Joseph Kosinski helming the project.

Production will begin later this year, although an exact date has yet to be announced.

‘Miami Vice ’85’ Director Wanted MBJ And Austin Butler From The Start

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Jordan and Butler were among the first actors announced for the movie, which came as little surprise given Kosinski’s strong desire to cast them. The director revealed his interest in working with both actors during an interview with Variety last year.

“Michael is someone I’ve admired for a long time, [and] always wanted to work with him,” he said.

“Austin, I think, is proving himself as someone to watch. Again, I’ve just really admired his choices,” the director continued. “If it ends up being those two, I’d be very lucky.”

While fans face a long wait before Jordan and Butler share the screen, both actors have other projects that have either recently debuted or may arrive before Miami Vice ’85.

Jordan is set to star in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” following his appearances in the award-winning “Sinners” and the animated film “Swapped.” Butler has “Heat 2” and “American Psycho” in the works and recently appeared in “Eddington” and “Caught Stealing.”

‘Miami Vice ’85’ Doesn’t Have Don Johnson’s Blessing

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One person who does not share the growing anticipation for Miami Vice ’85 is original series star Don Johnson.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in April, Johnson was asked what he thought about the upcoming reboot and whether he would be involved.

He responded with a four-word phrase: “It ain’t Miami Vice,” seemingly suggesting that he does not believe the new movie will match the legacy of the original series.

At the time, the actor also described starring in the original series as a “profound event” in his life.

New details regarding Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson’s toxic on-again, off-again relationship are being revealed following the actress’ sudden and tragic death at 36.

Panettiere’s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, claimed to The New York Times on Sunday, August 23, that Hickerson, 37, had once pawned “some of” the Nashville alum’s belongings, including a vintage guitar, at an undisclosed time prior to her death. Vogel further alleged that Panettiere was ultimately “shocked” to find more of her possessions in Hickerson’s storage unit.

A second individual, speaking to The Times anonymously, corroborated Vogel’s accusations that Hickerson previously sold a handful of Panettiere’s belongings.

Hickerson has not publicly addressed the accusations. Us reached out for comment regarding claims he pawned her property.

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Panettiere and Hickerson dated on and off from 2018 to 2020, ultimately breaking up following a domestic violence incident in Wyoming. Hickerson was ultimately sentenced to one year in jail in connection to the incident, which a judge later suspended in exchange for one year of probation.

In May, Panettiere began a book tour to celebrate the release of her This Is Me: A Reckoning memoir. According to two unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter who spoke to The Times, a Barnes & Noble store in New York City was given strict instructions not to allow Hickerson into the venue. Per the outlet’s insiders, Panettiere was accompanied by private security with the alleged intent to keep Hickerson away from her.

“I really thought I had done it and I was capable of doing it by myself,” she said of her relationship with Hickerson on the “On Purpose” podcast weeks earlier, months before her suspected overdose death. “I needed an incredible amount of support and backup in order to make sure that there was no way for him to find his way back in.”

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Hayden Panettiere‘s on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson found himself back in the actress’ life before her shocking death. “Brian was with her at the time of her death,” the source exclusively shared with Us. “He had inserted himself into her life and was surveilling her.” According to a Greenville City Police Department incident report obtained by […]

Hickerson, through an attorney, broke his silence on Panettiere’s death on Thursday, August 20.

“Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” Hickerson’s attorney Sloan Ellis told Us in a statement. “As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play. Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”

Panettiere was found dead in South Carolina on August 16, with a local police report claiming that Hickerson was present at the scene with his brother, Zach. Narcan was reportedly used and life-saving measures, including CPR, were made but were ultimately unsuccessful.

“After EMS officially declared Hayden deceased, I escorted Zach [Hickerson] and Brian out of the apartment,” a police report obtained by Us read, referring to Brian’s brother. “I observed Zach to be very emotional while EMS were working on Hayden. Brian did not become emotional until EMS declared her officially deceased.”

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A cause of death has not yet been revealed at the time of publication. In the wake of Panettiere’s death, Zach — who once dated the Ice Princess actress — claimed he and his brother tried to save the Heroes star’s life.

“When we went in and tried to wake Hayden up for lunch, we realized she was unconscious,” he claimed to TMZ on Friday, August 21. “I immediately called 911, and Brian gave her Narcan. We then jointly performed CPR while 911 was on speaker until Fire and EMS arrived. At that point, we watched as they tried every measure possible to save her life.”

Panettiere’s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, refuted the brothers’ claims, telling the Daily Mail in a Saturday, August 22, interview that she believes Brian is “culpable” for her daughter’s death.

Us has reached out to Brian multiple times for comment on various claims, including allegations he was banned from Panettiere’s mother’s claims and allegations he was banned from her book tour, but have not heard back.

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Hayden is survived by her parents, exes Skip Panettiere and Vogel, and her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, whom she shared with ex Wladimir Klitschko. (The Heroes alum’s younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, died in 2023 at age 28 from an undiagnosed heart condition.)

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

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Melania Trump joined her husband, President Donald Trump, at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix amid ongoing scrutiny about his relationship with White House aide Natalie Harp.

Melania, 56, and Donald, 80, were both present at the Washington, D.C. racetrack on Sunday, August 23, as part of the United States’ official 250th anniversary celebrations. The outing marked the first lady’s first public appearance in 32 days.

“It’s incredible day, and I think everybody did [an] amazing job,” Melania gushed to Fox News on Sunday, remarking how local officials transformed D.C. streets into a Formula 1-caliber racetrack. “It is wonderful to have them here, very exciting [and] people looking forward to this incredible event.”

Melania’s rare appearance comes days after Harp, the president’s executive assistant, raised eyebrows for their oddly close working relationship.

“I want things to always be right between us,” Harp, 34, allegedly wrote to Donald in a 2023 letter recently obtained by The Daily Beast. “I also know I’ve been distracted all week (forgetting to eat throughout the days, and even forgetting to sleep, and only catching a couple hours at a time).”

“Natalie Harp is one of the most loyal and hardest-working aides on President Trump’s team,” White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said in a statement to The Daily Beast, defending the now-controversial aide. “The media should get back to reporting real news and stop regurgitating Trump-Deranged liberal talking points.”

Harp’s brother later criticized her allegedly “unhealthy obsession” with Donald. Neither Donald, Melania nor Harp have addressed the speculation. Us has reached out to the White House for comment.

During her rare public outing, Melania and her husband were able to meet the Grand Prix drivers before taking a seat in a car themselves on Sunday.

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“It was exciting, of course,” she said, adding that she “loved every minute of” being on the course. “When I was growing up, my father introduced me to races and to race cars, and he owned some incredible cars — [including] a Maserati, Cougar, Mustang, Mercedes. He introduced me to the design of cars, and the mechanics, and also the speed.”

Elsewhere during the interview, Melania highlighted her new Fostering the Future initiative to support young individuals in the foster care system. (Fostering the Future was launched via an executive order signed by Donald in November 2025.

“Fostering the Future provides scholarships at the university level within [the] foster care community. And it’s very important, because we need to support them,” Melania told Fox of the program. “They need to have the same opportunities as other children, and I’m very proud to say that we had the first doctor graduating, and we now have 26 universities all around the country that have foster students. I encourage every governor in every state to sign and support foster children.”

Anna Faris‘ candid comments about navigating political differences with her teenage son are drawing a wave of support online. While many have applauded her parenting approach, others are turning their attention to Chris Pratt and questioning whether his beliefs helped shape the teen’s views. A separate group of commenters has come to Jack’s defense, however, praising his Christian faith and rejecting the idea that his beliefs should be treated as a problem.

Anna Faris is getting plenty of support for how she is navigating political and religious differences with her 14-year-old son, Jack.

After the actress opened up about challenging some of the teenager’s conservative views, users on Reddit have been praising her for encouraging him to question his beliefs rather than simply shutting him down.

“Kids need to be taught how to think, not what to think,” one person wrote, while another described Faris’ approach as “tactful and reasonable.” Her question to Jack about whether being pro-life was a “luxury” also earned considerable praise.

Much of the criticism instead landed on Jack’s father, Chris Pratt. Faris shares her only child with the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star, and numerous commenters speculated that Pratt’s religious beliefs may have influenced their son.

Others cautioned against writing Jack off at such a young age. Several users recalled holding conservative or religious views as teenagers before changing their outlook later in life. Some also worried about Faris discussing the matter publicly. A small number of commenters argued that Jack’s personal beliefs should remain private while he is still a minor.

Some Fans See Nothing Wrong With Jack’s Faith

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The reaction elsewhere online was far less dismissive of Jack’s faith. Several YouTube commenters celebrated the teenager’s Christian beliefs, with one simply declaring, “Her son is amazing.” Another praised Faris for supporting Jack in his “pursuit of God and religion as a whole.”

Others went further by rejecting the suggestion that his faith should be viewed as a problem. One commenter insisted Jack is not merely “religious,” but has a relationship with Jesus, while another wrote, “God bless her son,” and expressed hope that Faris would eventually embrace Christianity herself.

Pratt also found some support. One person credited both parents, writing, “Chris is doing such a great job. And so is Anna.”

Another Christian commenter found common ground with Faris’ approach, arguing that faith is healthiest when beliefs can be questioned through thoughtful conversation.

Anna Faris Weighed In On Raising ‘Religious’ Son

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During an appearance on Thursday’s episode of Chelsea Handler’s podcast, “Dear Chelsea,” the 49-year-old actress was asked about what’s going on at home and her parenting.

Describing her son as one who’s emotionally “solid as a tugboat,” Faris praised him for the way he handles situations well, but uncomfortably added a major caveat: “He is… religious.”

Handler then asked if she was religious, and Faris replied, “No, I didn’t grow up with religion,” per HuffPost.

Faris Spoke On How She Challenges Him To Really Inspect His Beliefs

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The “House Bunny” star then shared that Jack recently asked her to accept Jesus Christ as her savior, and while she’s willing to do it for him, it’ll take more than him merely asking.

“I told him I would do anything for him, including this, but it’s gonna take a whole lot of long conversations,” she said.

Those conversations, Faris explained, often involve challenging right-wing political views sometimes associated with certain factions of modern Christianity.

She actively prompts Jack to think critically about nuanced political and social issues rather than blindly accepting dogma, adding that he’s always “impressive” with his response.

“I try to challenge him,” Faris told Handler. “I’m like, ‘Do you think it’s a luxury that you get to be pro-life?’ and he’s like, ‘Maybe.’”

The Actress Cited Examples Of How She Challenges His ‘Right-Wing’-Leaning Views

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Faris went further, citing other examples of right-leaning views mostly attributed to Jack’s religion. She recounted asking him for his thoughts on “grifter” mega-pastors, to which Jack agreed that they “are the worst.”

“So it’s like, OK… we’re getting there,” Faris laughed, sounding slightly exasperated but proud.

Ultimately, the actress said she’s grateful her son is open to examining his own beliefs and recognizing hypocrisy within organized religion. “I’m appreciative we can have these long conversations,” she noted.

Finding a summer sandal that looks polished but won’t leave your feet blistered and begging for a break can be a tall order. Julia Roberts appears to have found the sweet spot with the Birkenstock Gizeh, a streamlined take on the brand’s famously comfy sandals. Even better, her exact everyday style is on sale and on Amazon.

Roberts was spotted walking in Manhattan wearing a black loose eyelet blouse, easy-going pants and sunglasses. The all-black outfit is totally chic, and made her shiny silver Gizeh sandals stand out. Unlike the brand’s classic Arizona style, Roberts’ pick has a slimmer, more refined profile. Still, it doesn’t compromise on comfort, featuring the same supportive footbed that has made Birkenstock an enduring footwear staple.

Get the Birkenstock Gizeh Sandals for $94 on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Instead of traditional flip-flops with flat, barely-there soles, the Birkenstock Gizeh features a contoured footbed designed to support the natural shape of your foot. The thong-style silhouette and adjustable buckle keep the design clean and minimal, making the sandals easy to pair with everything from breezy dresses and linen pants to denim shorts.

They’re also the kind of shoes you’ll be glad you packed when vacation days involve hours of sightseeing. Slip them on for a morning coffee run, wear them to lunch, then keep walking well into the evening without having to trade in your thoughtfully planned outfit for more practical footwear.

In fact, shoppers specifically rave about how far they can comfortably walk in them. One Amazon reviewer described them as “the most comfortable slippers anyone can wear.” The shopper even said they “walk miles” in them.

For others, the supportive fit is what keeps them coming back. “I love them so much because I have very high arches and my knees are sensitive to the shoes I wear,” said another reviewer. “These are the only sandals I will ever wear, and that is coming from someone who has custom made orthopedics in all her other shoes.”

Gone are the days of having to choose between cute sandals and a pair you can actually walk in — Robert’s go-to Birkenstocks are proof that you really can have both. Comfortable, timeless and easy to style, they’re an everyday pair you can wear now and for summers to come.

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Who doesn’t love a good (murder) mystery? As the summer winds down and the cooler seasons stumble in, nothing beats a good book with a riveting, page-turning conspiracy. No matter the era you pull from, the detective novel has been a part of our Western canon for over a century, and there’s a reason we always find ourselves returning to it. Whether you love shows like Agatha Christie’s Poirot or BBC’s Sherlock, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself enveloped in a good, old-fashioned mystery sooner or later — so why not start with the classics?

Detective fiction is a cerebral experience that pushes the reader to better understand not just the psychology of others, but of oneself. Discerning the deceptions and putting the pieces together requires skill and attentiveness. So, if you want the most essential detective stories to start with, look no further than these five thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. While each of these tales has been adapted at some point or another for the screen (either as a major motion picture or a television miniseries), we’d encourage you to give them a read first. If you’ve already seen the movie, you’ll probably still get a kick out of the original too!

‘The Big Sleep’ (1939)

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When it comes to hard-boiled detective stories, there’s no better place to start than with Philip Marlowe. Raymond Chandler‘s The Big Sleep is not only one of the most famous detective novels, but it produced one of the greatest noir pictures ever made, featuring the stunning duo of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The tale follows the LA-based private eye after he is hired by General Sternwood to deal with a bit of blackmail that’s found its way to his younger daughter. Of course, that’s only the beginning of the mystery, as Marlowe is soon thrust into a strange landscape full of morally bankrupt characters and deceptive femme fatales.

The Big Sleep is full of unforeseen twists and turns that make for a rocky (but enjoyable) read. Marlowe is somehow the most decent person in the narrative, as the wicked actions of all those involved in this budding criminal conspiracy come to a horrid light. Los Angeles itself is depicted almost as a living, breathing entity that pushes its residents to further depths of depravity than the reader might think possible. Like the best mysteries, it’s a study in the complexity of human nature. Just, whatever you do, don’t watch the ’70s adaptation — it may be more faithful to the ending than the iconic ’40s film, but that’s about all it has going for it.

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ (1934)

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Speaking of studies in human nature, perhaps no mystery novel is as famous as Murder on the Orient Express. A Hercule Poirot novel by the “Queen of Crime” herself, Agatha Christie, the tale is about exactly what you would expect. When shady American businessman Samuel Ratchett is suddenly killed, the train is stopped by sudden snowfall, prompting Poirot to do what he does best. The investigation is quite thrilling, with more possible suspects than the detective could have thought all in the same closed compartment. Even if you already know the ending, you’ll find yourself quite enthralled by how Poirot reaches his conclusions.

Plenty of live-action Poirot’s have tackled this case (making some cozy on-screen mysteries for those who love the genre), but nothing quite compares to Christie’s literary classic. Murder on the Orient Express is classic detective fiction that doesn’t hit the brakes. The mystery itself was partially inspired by the Lindbergh kidnapping in 1932, prompting Christie to weave a crime novel the only way she could. Poirot is in rare form too, once again commanding every scene with his keen wit and unusual appearance, solving this case with the dogged determination of a man completely obsessed with putting the puzzle together — and you’ll be just as obsessed with reading it.

‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ (1902)

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Despite the popularity of Sherlock Holmes himself, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle only wrote four novels starring the character — the rest of your favorite Sherlock stories were all short stories. Of the novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles is arguably the most famous, and for good reason. Although first published as a serial in The Strand Magazine as the protagonist’s first appearance following his supposed death (in “The Final Problem”), the tale was later collected and published in book format in 1902, changing the game forever. It’s no wonder the character’s popularity never waned after his death, since Doyle proved himself a master of his craft again here.

As Holmes and Watson look into a local West Country legend about a devilish hellhound, they must protect the Baskerville family from this supposed curse. Is this a real supernatural force, a folktale that has struck fear into the hearts of men, or something else? That’s exactly what our hero has set out to uncover. With brilliant pacing and suspense that could kill, The Hound of the Baskervilles is often considered a piece of detective fiction that is perfect from the first page to the last. It’s also among the most adapted Doyle stories, having been remade as a major motion picture several times and re-imagined on shows like Sherlock and Elementary.

‘The Moonstone’ (1868)

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Ironically, it’s the tale often considered the first modern detective novel that is the least recognizable on this list — but that by no means should imply that it’s the least of these mysteries. The Moonstone was published way back in 1986 by Wilkie Collins, who first released it as a serial story in Charles Dickens‘ own All the Year Round magazine (bet you didn’t know he had his own magazine). When a priceless (and supposedly cursed) Indian jewel is stolen from under the nose of its new owner, Rachel Verinder, Sergeant Cuff is on the case. However, it’s Rachel, not Cuff, who is truly the protagonist of this novel, making The Moonstone unique compared to most detective works.

As one of the best crime books of all time, The Moonstone was quite influential in how future authors like Doyle and Christie would construct their fictional detectives. Still, while most of the novels on this list feature either a third-person narrator or a single character recounting the scene, Collins utilizes several. Eventually, Franklin Blake, Rachel’s beloved cousin, pieces the different accounts together, allowing the mystery to come into full view. Having been adapted to the screen — and the stage by Collins himself — The Moonstone remains a classic in mystery literature that is just as suspenseful now as it was 140 years ago.

‘The Maltese Falcon’ (1930)

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You may be more familiar with the different film adaptations of The Maltese Falcon than Dashiell Hammett‘s original novel, but there’s no reason not to take another look at this hard-boiled piece of crime fiction. Initially a serial published in the pulpy Black Mask magazine, the tale follows San Francisco P.I. Sam Spade as he searches for the titular statuette, overturning the entire Bay Area in the process. Spade encounters not only several criminals also looking for the gold centerpiece, but a femme fatale who is not to be trifled with — though trifling is sort of his specialty.

The Maltese Falcon is one of those mystery books that became the blueprint for the genre. Hammett’s unconventional prose — you won’t find any internal monologue here — can’t help but hook you in as the mystery presents itself. Spade’s encounters with Brigid O’Shaughnessy are perhaps the most memorable bits of the novel, though the entire conspiracy itself is quite a fascinating turn of events. If you’re looking for detective fiction that has profoundly impacted all other crime novels (and still packs a mean punch), then The Maltese Falcon is a perfect adventure for you.

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The Maltese Falcon

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October 18, 1941

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100 minutes

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John Huston

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An unexpected night out has put Paris Ow-Yang back in the orbit of an old flame three years after their brief romance came to an end.

The Australian model and social media star was recently spotted leaving Sussudio in Sydney’s Potts Point, the nightclub run by her ex-boyfriend, Julian Tobias.

While the sighting might have raised questions about whether there was more to the story, Ow-Yang exclusively tells The Blast that her appearance at the venue was not a secret reunion with her former beau.

Ow-Yang and Tobias made headlines in 2023 when their relationship became public, but the romance proved short-lived.

The pair dated for roughly two months before going their separate ways, with Tobias reportedly ending the relationship after they returned from an overseas trip. At the time, neither offered a detailed public explanation for what led to their breakup.

Three years later, Ow-Yang’s appearance at Sussudio has brought that chapter of her life back into focus.

However, the content creator tells The Blast that being at a nightclub associated with her former boyfriend isn’t something she considers particularly unusual.

Paris Ow-Yang Shuts Down Talk Of A ‘Big Planned Reunion’

“I’m not going to avoid places I like just because someone I dated three years ago happens to be involved with them,” Ow-Yang said. “Sydney isn’t that big, especially when you’re going out, so you’re naturally going to end up in some of the same places. There’s no drama from my side and there definitely wasn’t some big planned reunion.”

There is no indication Ow-Yang and Tobias spent time together during her visit to Sussudio.

Tobias remains involved in Sydney’s nightlife scene, with previous coverage identifying him as the operator of Sussudio and Sydney Harbour venue The Island.

Ow-Yang Insists She Has ‘Moved On’ From Her 2023 Romance

For Paris Ow-Yang, the more important point is how much her life has changed since she and Julian Tobias were romantically involved.

The model made it clear that she isn’t approaching nights out based on whether there is a possibility she might cross paths with someone from her past.

“I’ve moved on with my life and I’m in a completely different place now than I was in 2023,” she told The Blast. “I’m traveling, working, meeting new people and having fun. I don’t really think about who owns a club before I decide whether I’m going to go out with my friends.”

Her comments also shut down the most obvious speculation surrounding the sighting.

Despite turning up at a venue operated by Tobias, Ow-Yang says there was no “planned reunion” behind the scenes. Also, her romantic attention may already be elsewhere.

Paris Ow-Yang Recently Got Cozy With Another Aussie Creator

Earlier this month, Ow-Yang appeared to enjoy a Catalina Island getaway with Australian social media personality Girthmasterr, also known as Ben.

Neither publicly defined the nature of their trip, but one image shared on Girthmasterr’s Instagram Story showed his hand resting on Ow-Yang’s leg while the pair relaxed near the beach.

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The moment fueled curiosity about their relationship, although neither has confirmed that they are dating.

That makes Ow-Yang’s appearance at her ex’s nightclub particularly intriguing, but her comments to The Blast leave little room for interpreting the sighting itself as confirmation of a romantic reconciliation.

Ow-Yang Has Been Making Major Moves Away From Sydney

Ow-Yang also has plenty keeping her occupied professionally.

In May, she reached a new career milestone by making her international runway debut at Miami Swim Week, walking for viral swimwear label Moxy Swim. Australian media subsequently highlighted the appearance as a significant step onto the international fashion stage.

The opportunity represented another expansion of a career that has largely been built online, where Ow-Yang has amassed a substantial social media following.

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It also helps put her comments about being in a “completely different place” from 2023 into context. Between traveling, modeling and expanding her career internationally, the social media personality appears intent on keeping her attention on what comes next.

As for whether walking out of Tobias’ nightclub signals unfinished business between the former couple, Ow-Yang’s position couldn’t be much clearer.

For now, an old flame’s club is apparently just another place for a night out.

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Netflix’s The Perfect Couple was undoubtedly one of the streamer’s biggest hits of 2024. Following in the footsteps of the dysfunctional and filthy-rich Winbury family, the adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel of the same name has quite a lot in its favor, from a deeply compelling mystery to thoughtfully fleshed-out characters. Throughout its tightly packed six-episode season, The Perfect Couple has a lot of memorable and interesting scenes that perfectly capture the tone of the entire series and the dynamic between its characters. However, despite the several moments of rousing chaos in the brief Season 1 of The Perfect Couple, one scene stands out among the rest.

In Episode 4, “Someone Could Get Hurt,” Billy Howle‘s Benji Winbury and Jack Reynor‘s Thomas Winbury get in a tussle due to Thomas’s insistence on eating the wedding cake prepared for Benji and Amelia’s (Eve Hewson) wedding — against Benji’s wishes. While the scene itself pans out quite comically, making it an interesting few minutes to watch, the timing and the significance of the scene can only be understood once the entire mystery unfolds.

This scene not only captures the entire essence of this Netflix mystery series, but it also accurately reflects why The Perfect Couple became such a phenomenal success. Since its 2024 debut, the six-part murder mystery has amassed more than 481 million hours viewed globally and 94.3 million views on Netflix, according to FlixPatrol.

‘The Perfect Couple’ Works Best When You’re Not Looking Too Closely

The Perfect Couple drops many hints en route to the final reveal surrounding the murder of Meghann Fahy‘s Merritt Monaco, Amelia’s best friend and maid of honor. On a rewatch, these hints suggest how showrunner Jenna Lamia and director Susanne Bier have created a tightly wound whodunit that allows the audience to play the detective alongside the in-show investigators Chief Dan Carter (Michael Beach) and Detective Nikki Henry (Donna Lynne Champlin).

The wedding cake scene, featuring Benji and Thomas, as well as Thomas’s pregnant wife Abby, shows Benji and Thomas getting into a physical altercation over Thomas and Abby’s attempts at eating the wedding cake despite the wedding being called off, much to Benji’s distress. Naturally, Benji, who’s also emotionally vulnerable at this stage post the cancellation of the wedding, does not play along with Thomas and Abby’s small game and dunks Thomas’s face into the cake. Eventually, when the situation results in a wrestle between the two brothers, Abby intervenes to broker peace, even calling out Thomas for starting the fight. This scene is crucial for many reasons, particularly its timing and the character dynamics it slyly reveals. Most importantly, the involvement of Abby in this scene makes it all the more well-crafted once the full extent of the Winbury family’s secrets is revealed.

The Cake Scene Exposes the Fault Lines in the Winbury Family

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Throughout the season, Thomas comes out to be the family jerk who loves to rebel against his family members for the sake of fun. Earlier in the season, he reveals the secret of Tag’s (Liev Schreiber) affair with his brother Will’s (Sam Nivola) French tutor at the dining table, knowing that it will strain Tag’s relationship with Will. He’s also maintaining an affair with Isabelle Adjani‘s Isabel Nallet, a family friend of the Winburys. It might seem that, in the cake scene, Thomas simply wanted to satiate his and his pregnant wife’s hunger. However, knowing the emotionally vile treatment that members of the Winbury family extend to each other, Thomas and Abby’s actions can very well be seen as an attempt to poke fun at Benji and ultimately offend him. Clearly, despite the outward appearances that the Winbury family maintains, the members of the family act with a certain sense of hostility and disregard for each other.

As seen throughout the season, each of the characters acts purely in the service of their motivated interests. Importantly, the family overall seems to be unhinged by Merritt’s death on Benji’s wedding day and refuses to offer Benji any emotional support, exposing the fault lines within the family. The scene between Benji and Thomas is also important because it’s one of the very few occasions that Benji can be seen taking a stand against his family. The character appears to be otherwise living a distant life, as evidenced by his choice to marry Amelia, who belongs to an entirely different social class. For obvious reasons, such a matrimonial alliance is a rarity in such families, which is partly why the family appears not to take the wedding cancellation as seriously as they should.

Abby’s Presence in ‘The Perfect Couple’s Cake Scene Elevates It From Just Fun Banter

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Abby’s presence in the entire sequence makes Thomas’s actions more interesting, especially as the series continues to reveal more about the dynamic between the couple. In the cake scene, Abby can be seen slyly pushing Thomas to the forefront and playing along with the situation, extending motivation to her mischievous husband and allowing the argument to escalate. Her involvement makes the seemingly insignificant family squabble more meaningful in hindsight, particularly as more of the Winburys’ secrets begin to surface.

Although she initially fuels the situation and enjoys the altercation, Abby also swoops in as the savior. She even calls out Thomas despite being equally culpable in the whole scenario. Abby’s ability to shift from participant to observer is particularly telling, considering how frequently she positions herself on the outskirts of the Winbury family’s chaos. Even when she plays a role in stirring things up, Abby knows exactly when to distance herself from the situation and allow the other members of the family to take center stage.

Earlier in the season, she even advises Amelia to survive in the Winbury family by staying on the periphery — a modus operandi she employs. On most occasions, Abby would rather remain outside the spotlight and allow the Winburys’ own dysfunction to command the attention. To some extent, it’s plausible that Abby realizes how important it is to stay outside the radar of Greer (Nicole Kidman), who wouldn’t flinch an eye before removing Abby from the equation if Abby ever threatens the family directly. Moreover, Abby’s best interest remains in being part of the Winbury family, thanks to their influence and wealth — something which Abby acknowledges on multiple occasions.

While the cake scene appears to be fun banter between two brothers going wrong due to the joke’s crass nature, it outlines the internal dynamics between the characters involved. The innuendoes in the scene specifically hint toward the larger storyline surrounding the mystery of Merritt’s death. Fanning’s wicked presence in the scene elevates what is otherwise a very random scene when considered in the larger scheme of things, not to forget the outrightly absurd nature of it.

The five-tiered wedding cake, carried by Thomas, is actually supposed to be very heavy for a man to casually carry, despite Reynor’s remarkable build. In the grand scheme of The Perfect Couple, the cake scene in Episode 4 is a meticulously crafted piece in the puzzle that precisely shows how the Netflix series balances the act between a fun comedy and an engrossing mystery thriller, justifying the massive success it has attracted since its release.

The Perfect Couple is available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.

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Release Date

2024 – 2023

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Netflix

Writers

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Jenna Lamia, Courtney Grace, Alex Berger, Bryan M. Holdman, Evelyn Yves, Leila Cohan-Miccio

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