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‘The Simpsons’ EP Reveals Which Character’s Death Would Be the “End of Everything” After 800 Episodes

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16 February 2026

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons, Season 37, Episode 14

Eight hundred episodes later, and The Simpsons is still doing the thing other shows can’t: making you laugh at something deeply silly, then catching you off guard with a moment that’s oddly real. Sunday night’s 800th episode, “Irrational Treasure,” is exactly that type of classic escalation the series thrives in. It starts with Marge (voiced by Julie Kavner) trying to get Santa’s Little Helper in better shape, but then detours most absurdly onto a Philadelphia trip, and then swerves into a National Treasure parody where the family dog is in the middle of a historical conspiracy. Yet somehow, none of it is ever the series taking some kind of victory lap. In a Collider Signature sit-down with the sitcom’s six-time Emmy-winning executive producer, Mike Price, it’s actually the opposite.

“When we first came up with this idea… we had no idea it was going to be the 800th episode,” he admits. The goal was simply, “What’s the best story that we can tell?” That same understanding is why the episode also finds time to celebrate one of TV’s most recent obsessions: The Pitt. Price said the writers’ room was basically hooked at once by the HBO drama, and because the story already had Marge rushing the dog to a veterinary ER, it “just made absolute sense” to go full Pitt with it. They even pulled in Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Taylor Dearden to voice the medical staff looking after the pup.

But if you’re worried they’d ever make a milestone like this much darker, he doesn’t mince words: “There was never going to be a world… where it ended with the dog really dying.” The show can fake a series finale, have Conan O’Brien host it, and turn the lights off “literally 12 times,” but mess with Santa’s Little Helper? “That will be the end of everything.”

And that bigger-than-TV energy isn’t stopping at just Episode 800: Price also says the team is excited to return to the big screen with another Simpsons movie. “I played a small role in the writing of the first one, and I hope we make something that’s just as good as that one for this thing,” he says.

How ‘The Simpsons’ Found the 800th Episode Story Without Chasing the Milestone

The idea came first, the milestone came later: how a Philly trip, a dog show, and Marge’s bond with Santa’s Little Helper became the spine.

COLLIDER: Congrats to you and The Simpsons team on such an incredible milestone. Getting right into it, when you started thinking about this 800th episode, why did Santa’s Little Helper feel like the right character to anchor such a milestone?

MICHAEL PRICE: When we first came up with this idea for the show, we had no idea it was going to be the 800th episode. It just kind of worked out that way. When we start a new season, all the writers come up, and we talk about our ideas and things. So, Christine Nangle, a great writer, has been on the show for a number of years… I recently joined the ranks of what’s called Matt Selman’s co-runners. Matt is the showrunner, and myself, Tim Long, Brian Kelley, Rob LaZebnik, and Cesar Mazariegos are called the co-runners, meaning that we each individually have a couple of episodes that we sort of produce, kind of like the showrunner. Then Matt [Groening], of course, is, above all, running the entire show, but we have a chance to individually work on some episodes. So, I knew Christine was a great writer. She’d written a bunch of amazing episodes. She’s from Philadelphia, I’m from New Jersey, so we share some references, and we always make fun of how she’s a Philly fan, and I’m a fan. So, I approached her and said we should do a show where the Simpsons go to Philadelphia. That’s how it started.

We had no idea at the time it was going to be the 800th show. No idea. Even once we started, maybe we thought that it might be, but that was never the feeling of, like, “Oh, we’ve got to do something special for the 800th episode.” It was always, “What’s the best story that we can tell?” So, in working out the story, it kind of was the cart leading the horse in terms of, “Alright, we know we want to get them to Philadelphia and have fun in Philadelphia. What’s the best fun Simpsons story to at least get the family to Philadelphia?” And Christine is a huge dog lover. She had a wonderful dog who, sadly, passed while we were getting ready to work on the show, named Philby, so you’ll see in the episode that they talk about one of the dog shows they go to, which is called Philby’s Poop Bags Presents. It’s a little tribute to her dog, Philby. So, she loves her dogs, I love my dogs — I have two dogs, golden retrievers — and so the idea of it being a dog show that gets them to Philadelphia came up, and then we took it from there.

Then the emotional spine of the story, such as it was, was about Marge’s relationship to the dog, and this idea of trying to keep them healthy and keep them safe, and then having them being caught up in this crazy conspiracy that leads to him being in huge danger. Ultimately, this came down to being really the kind of alchemy of what makes a good Simpsons episode. There’s a lot of crazy stuff, and we do a parody of Nicolas Cage and National Treasure and everything around Philadelphia jokes, but at the center of it is that emotional story about what you feel when you’re a pet owner and how they mean everything to you, and how you want to keep them alive and keep them safe. That speech that Marge has at the end, where she thinks she’s lost the dog, and she talks about how, being a pet, you’re signing yourself up for, at some point in 10 years or so, to be devastated when they’re gone.

That’s how it came about. When we learned it was going to be the 800th show, it made total sense because we were already planning on doing this, doing the opening where it sort of tracks the relationship of the dog with the family, back to the very first episode. So, it’s sort of coincidentally, serendipitously great that it became a milestone episode, and it began by harkening back to the very first episode.

I wouldn’t say it’s not a retcon, but going back to the first episode and extending the narrative of their life in between — how do you do something like that without actually messing up their future in some Back to the Future way? How do you decide what to tweak and what not to tweak?

PRICE: Well, we went back and watched the very first episode. Of course, the ending is Homer bringing the dog home, and then it ends with Marge kissing him. We were like, “Okay, well, then what happens next?” Then we just started to tell the story of the unknown story of the dog that leads us into this story, and what Marge’s relationship with him is. We’ve done several episodes centered around Santa’s Little Helper over all these many years, and most of them have sort of centered on Bart, a couple with Homer, but we never did one with Marge. So, we figured this would be a fun thing to do. So, I don’t know, you could call it retconning. I think for us, it’s more just exploring a different aspect, and imagining what might have happened right after that moment of first getting the dog. It becomes this thing that I know personally with our own dogs that we deal with, which is wanting to love them and take care of them, but also give them treats and feed them from the table. It’s a natural thing, but maybe that’s not the best thing for the dogs’ health.

That became that. Then it became fun to track this whole story about how the dog under Homer’s and the kids’ loving neglect leads him to have this health crisis, and now we’re in Season 4, now we’re in Season 7. That’s why, in one scene, Homer’s wearing his stonecutters, and later on, he’s dressed as Pie Man from that Season 15 or 16 episode. So, this just became a fun way to sort of skip around the history of the show and track this story.

How ‘The Simpsons’ Pulled Off Its ‘Pitt’ Parody, Down to the Hospital Doors

A writers’ room obsession with ‘The Pitt’ led to a veterinary ER parody complete with lookalike hospital doors and real cast cameos.

The Easter eggs from the past were fun to see, so as a long-time fan, I appreciated that. But I also really loved The Pitt parody. It was so well done, absolutely laugh-out-loud with the behavior of those characters. How did you pitch that to the cast?

PRICE: As we were working on the story, the first season of The Pitt came on HBO. It was probably around a year ago, right now, when we first started working on the episode. So then we were all into it. Let’s say the vast majority of everyone on the show was instantly like, “Oh my God, have you watched this show called The Pitt? It’s amazing. It’s great. We love it.” So, we were all into it, and then it just happened that the story was going to have Marge rushing the dog to the veterinary ER, and it just made absolute sense for me to say, “What if it’s The Pitt?” and all the writers got excited.

At one point, we even had the joke that the hospital was going to be called Springfield Pet Trauma Center or something like that, and that when you focus in on the doors, it would say The Pets, but it never worked. It just couldn’t work. But then we drew the hospital to look like the hospital on The Pitt. We’ve had other vet characters in the show. There’s one going way, way, way back to the early seasons, which is kind of based on Dr. Ben Casey from the 1960s, like a very handsome, charismatic doctor. He’s the one who threw the hamster in the garbage can. We had that guy. We had a very old, avuncular doctor, played by Michael York in some episodes. But we thought ER excitement and peril just totally make sense with The Pitt, so we knew we wanted to parody The Pitt, and then we were happy our casting director went out to Katherine [LaNasa], Taylor [Dearden], and Noah [Wyle], and asked them if they would do it. We were so happy that they agreed to do it. They were happy to be on the show, too, so that made us happy.

Was there a specific “Pitt-ism” you needed to make the segment really land for audiences? Because it’s not just the characters, but the nuance that describes the series best.

PRICE: We all like the attitude of Katherine’s character, Dana, being kind of sassy when Marge brings him in. Katherine ad-libbed a couple of funny things, like the way she said stuff. I think the thing that I was happiest with the most, and I think that Selman pitched this, was Noah Wyle’s character having the emotional breakdown and crying behind the screen.

While we were writing that episode, I had to look back at the timeline, but The Pitt was running, and then I think we wrote it originally, and then that last couple of episodes of The Pitt Season 1 came on TV, where he cries in that room after what happened with the mass shooting. So, we were so happy that he was okay to have a little fun with that. But the way his character breaks down and cries on the floor, to me, that was the thing that really made it. They really sent it over the top. That was very Noah Wyle’s character-centric.

From Kevin Bacon to Quinta Brunson, How the Series Turns Philly Love Into Guest Casting

“We actually had her in mind for it”: How Philly love shaped the guest list, and how the writers tuned Adrienne’s lines to match Quinta’s voice.

There were moments in this episode when I would be wheezing with laughter. It was very good. But I want to talk about Quinta Brunson as well, because she plays Adrienne. Did you write her with Quinta’s direct and sharp rhythm in mind? Because the dialogue delivery is perfect and matches this character’s own rhythm and mannerisms.

PRICE: We actually had her in mind for it when we decided to write the show. We knew we wanted to get as many Philadelphia luminaries involved in the show as possible, even though The Pitt is in Pittsburgh. That’s alright. Christine spent a lot of time in Pittsburgh, as well. So, to us, that made sense. So, we knew we wanted Quinta to do it. We found out relatively early on that she was up for doing it, so then we definitely were trying to write in her voice… honing the script that she was interested in doing, so we knew that that was going to happen, and we were able to write as much as we could in her voice. Then luckily, happily, when she came in to do the show, I wouldn’t say we rewrote it a ton, but we did change some things to make it more comfortable for her to bring in the way she likes to, her style of acting now. She was great. She was fantastic and wonderful, and a real treat.

She is absolutely perfect in this role. That being said, it would be remiss if I didn’t mention how much I loved the H.O.A.G.I.E acronym [Historians of America’s Great Inventors and Enlightened], so kudos to Christine on that, too!

PRICE: [Laughs]

I thought it was so creative!

PRICE: Look, there’s so much in this show that we celebrate, that we love. We love Quinta Brunson. We love Philadelphia. I mean, Christine is a Philadelphia native, and she loves Philly, so it was fun to have Homer visit all those crazy places.

But then, the thing that we all really, really love, and Christine loves — it was she who suggested this angle — the National Treasure of it all. Just as we talked about how we worked out the story, the part that got them to Philadelphia was the dog show and the relationship between Marge and the dog, and then it was like, “Now what happens?” And I remember Christine came into the room one day, and she said, “What if it turns into National Treasure and the dog is somehow the key to finding gold?”

We all sort of sat for a moment, and I’ll admit that I was a little skeptical. I was like, “Well, it’s a little crazy,” but then the more we talked about it, the more sense it made. And God bless Matt Selman, he’s such a great showrunner; he encourages us to take big swings, make episodes that take a crazy veer off in the third act. He was on board with it. He likes those movies, too. So then, once we decided we were going to commit to it, we had the best time. And we luckily had Hank Azaria, who does a hilarious Nicolas Cage impersonation. He just goes into that character with both feet, and it was so much fun.

It’s so funny how, after this episode, we now know forever that Santa’s Little Helper has special pee powers.

PRICE: [Laughs] We’ll have to bring that back.

‘The Simpsons’ Won’t Cross the Line With Santa’s Little Helper

“It’s one thing to kill off Larry the Barfly… but if you kill off Santa’s Little Helper, that will be the end of everything.”

The episode flirts with real loss in a way that is so sincere, and it’s something I love. I will go on a tangent, but “Bart Has Two Mommies” is an episode that always gets me — when Flanders says, “You can do it, boy! With God on your side, you can’t fail!” I get so emotional thinking about it. [Laughs] But it’s these kinds of sincere episodes that hit hard, especially in this episode, where Marge just wants Santa’s Little Helper to be healthy so that she can have more time with him. Did you guys ever consider letting it go a little darker, or was it just always important that it ends with the family being back together again?

PRICE: There was never going to be a world, I don’t think, where it ended with the dog really dying or anything like that. We couldn’t picture that. No, there was never a moment where we were like, “Oh, the dog should really be gone.” He’s such an important part of the show, too. I know there’s been a lot of discourse lately about various characters on the show dying. It’s one thing to kill off Larry the Barfly, but if you kill off Santa’s Little Helper, that will be the end of everything.

I remember I read an interview once with Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher on The Sopranos. He was a character who murdered people left and right, but in that one episode, when he was high on heroin, he sat on the couch and accidentally killed the dog by sitting on it, and people on the street would yell at him, “You killed a dog!” And he’s like, “Yeah, but I killed, like, 30 other guys.” That doesn’t matter, you know? You can’t kill a dog.

You mentioned that other episode from long ago. That’s another thing that I always talk about, which is to me — which I hope that we’re still doing — I think is the hallmark of what made the show so good at the beginning, and I hope it still is, is that it’s a mixture of really funny stuff, crazy stuff, Homer just being outrageous, eating a million hot dogs, throwing a battery at whatever, and nutty stuff, running around Philadelphia, but then real emotional truth and real heart. That’s this mixture of alchemy that is baked into the show from the beginning, between Matt Groening and his sensibility and Sam Simon and his comedy mastery, and then Jim Brooks, who’s all three of those rolled up into one, who is known for his movies like Terms of Endearment and Broadcast News, where it’s about real emotional and real things going on with real people. That’s what we try to do. I’d say with almost every episode, we try to strike that balance.

Do you guys ever talk about the final episode, and when that’s going to happen? What does that look like for you? Because I feel like, as a fan, I never like thinking about it. [Laughs]

PRICE: [Laughs] Actually, as you may know or not, we did a final episode last year, a fake final episode, that’s called “Bart’s Birthday.” That was written by Jeff Conrad, but I was also the co-runner on that, where that came about for Matt Selman being asked in various interviews that exact question, like, “When will the show end? And if it ends, how would you end it? What would your finale be?” He never had an answer because we don’t want the show to end. The Simpsons isn’t that kind of show; it’s not serialized, so it’s not, like, building towards Tony Soprano getting shot. Every show is its own thing. But he came back from a vacation and came up to me and said, “Everyone keeps talking about, ‘How are we going to end the show?’” And he goes, “Why don’t we just end it now?” So, that’s what we did.

We did this fake episode, where it was hosted by Conan O’Brien as if it were our big series finale. We were able to have our cake and kind of eat it, too, where we did an episode that was seemingly written by AI that was every finale trope piled into one, where everyone is saying goodbye and getting married and dying. So, we had tons of these things where — apparently, that just happened in the very final episode of Stranger Things — a character leaves the place where the show takes place and turns the lights off for the last time. So, when we did that literally 12 times in that episode. Everyone was always leaving places and turning lights off, and saying, “I’m going to miss this place.” So, it’s almost like we got that out of the way. Now, if and when the show does ever end, I can’t tell you, but I would hope it would just be like a regular episode, not some kind of special final episode.

The New ‘Simpsons’ Movie Is Happening, Even If the “Why Now” Isn’t His Call

Price can’t explain the “why now,” but the appetite for a second movie has been there for a while, and the team is all-in on making it worthy.

Promotional image of the Simpsons running from citizens for The Springfield Movie.

I will say, this is one of those shows that when it eventually comes to a final stop, I’d like to place it in the freezer. [Laughs] But I will say, the movie is exciting. I watched the first one in theaters with my dad and my sister, and we were so excited about it. Why is now the right time to do another movie?

PRICE: Oh, I don’t know. That’s probably a question for somebody a little higher up than me. All I can say is that for quite a while, I think there’s been a desire to do another one. I can’t explain what made them decide “let’s do it now.” That’s probably a question for either somebody at Disney or Tim Brooks or somebody. But all I can say is I’m really, really happy we’re going to get to do another one. I played a small role in the writing of the first one, and I hope we make something that’s just as good as that one for this thing. We’re all excited to be doing it.

Well, I’m still excited, and in that same vein, what is something you think this show does that no other show can do, especially with this longevity? Is there one honest thing you think that the show does that no other show has been able to do?

PRICE: It’s hard to say. I think that every episode is different. We try to make them different. Because we have such an amazing cast of cartoon characters and also an amazing cast of actors performing those parts, we can send them anywhere. So, for instance, the episode that we’re talking about right now is very much about Marge and the dog, and then the one that’s going to be on right after it on Sunday night is a really, really super funny, but also a very, in its own way, observational and personal look at bipolar disorder. It’s about Kirk Van Houten, and how when he goes off his bipolar meds, he goes a little crazy, and does an amazing thing and creates this invention that makes him rich, but then also drives him crazy. It’s a very big episode focused on someone who, on any other show, would be the fourteenth character on the cast list: Kirk Van Houten.

We’ve been on for long enough, and have so many great characters that you can do an episode that’s… I mean, Homer is a big part of it, but you can do an episode that’s about Kirk Van Houten and his relationship to his medicine. That’s the kind of thing that The Simpsons can do that other shows can’t do. And I think just by being around for so long, being on for 37 years — that’s crazy, 800 episodes — that there’s room for that. There’s room for a Kirk episode. We did an amazing episode earlier this year that I thought was incredible, which was about the Quimby family and their family saga, and how they came from Ireland, and how they got into politics. That was really funny, too. I did one that I ran that was a very tender episode about Principal Skinner almost adopting a kid.

It’s endlessly inventive and crazy. So, we’ll do episodes that are set in a whole other world, the ones that are about the Simpsons characters, but they’re in medieval times now. It’s just so elastic. Here is such a fun universe to play in that I think there’s no limit in that way to what can be done.

What do you want people to walk away from after seeing this sweet, heartwarming 800th episode?

PRICE: We all love The Simpsons; the world loves The Simpsons. Everyone has a different relationship to it depending on when they first started watching it. People who were little kids who were watching the beginning are in their 40s now. Also, some people are kids who are just getting into it now. You hear about, especially during COVID, a lot of young people who went and binged everything. So, everyone has a different relationship to it. Certainly, those early years are deservedly revered, and they’re all great, but I just hope that people have a chance to watch us and say, “Hey, we’re still out there, and we’re making shows that are worth seeing and that are still fun, and are still The Simpsons, and measure up to what was done before.”

The Simpsons is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

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December 17, 1989
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8 Most Perfect Movies of the Last 11 Years, Ranked

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4 April 2026

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The past decade has been incredibly fruitful when it comes to film; to translate it into meme language, “We are so back” when it comes to great cinema. New filmmakers emerged with incredibly creative ideas, while established names have seemingly achieved their collective magnum opus, delivering some of their strongest and most powerful works in recent years.

The last ten years (plus one) have been very exciting as cinematic boundaries were often moved, Oscar records were broken, and the landscape of cinema changed with the wider resurrection of 70mm film and the awakening of streaming. Without further ado, here are the eight most perfect movies of the last 11 years, ranked by their impact, general critical consensus, and perhaps a touch of personal preference.

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‘The Batman’ (2022)

The Batman is an incredible neo-noir action film that has taken everyone by surprise. It’s only surpassed by the secrecy and magnitude of its still-in-production sequel, but we mustn’t forget it’s a film that carries its own weight. While the long runtime may have deferred some people from undertaking the feat of watching this DC Comics-based film, the runtime is barely felt throughout; there are true moments of filmmaking ingeniosity, including the stunning cinematography and skilled editing. The performances are strong, heavy, and felt throughout, with particular praise to Colin Farrell, who still manages to give Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin, a massive personality underneath a ton of prosthetics and makeup.

The Batman focuses on the vigilante’s detective side a lot more than his physical heroics; Bruce Wayne/Batman is portrayed by Robert Pattinson, and he finds himself at a crossroads in Gotham: protect the innocent or persecute the corrupt? The Riddler (Paul Dano) does him the service of the latter by targeting seemingly random officials and leaving messages for the Batman throughout. The film describes Gotham as a seedy urban landscape filled with reprehensible people—and at the same time, as a place full of innocent folks falling victim to the minority of those sitting greedily in their local government. Whether or not there is a sequel, The Batman is perfect as a standalone film, too; you don’t have to be a fan of comics or superhero stories to enjoy the film, which is probably the best part of all. It explains and introduces its characters with clarity, paving the way for how we see vigilante-themed cinema.

7

‘Midsommar’ (2019)

Florence Pugh as Dani, wearing a flower crown and holding a stick with another woman in 'Midsommar' — Florence Pugh as Dani, wearing a flower crown and holding a stick with another woman in ‘Midsommar’

Many would deem Ari Aster‘s feature film debut, Hereditary, a better film, but Midsommar is a perfect sophomore feature for this horror director and one of the most perfect films of the decade. It’s been a wonderful decade for horror; one of the greatest directors of our time, Robert Eggers, has been especially dominant in the horror-fantasy landscape, and filmmakers like Coralie Fargeat, Danny and Michael Philippou, and Damian McCarthy have helped re-establish horror as a sentimental genre. Any true fan of horror understands that the scary stuff is rooted in trauma, social conditioning, and pain, and so presenting themes of loss and grief through horror isn’t anything new. Like a Newton’s cradle that stopped moving back and forth, Aster pulled the first ball and gave that sentimentally scary machine momentum to keep going once again.

Midsommar follows Dani (Florence Pugh), a young woman who loses her entire family in a tragic murder-suicide. Dani has been dating Christian (Jack Reynor) for a while, but their relationship has grown cold, and her grief seems to take them further apart. When their friend, a native Swede named Pelle (Vilhelm Blomgren), invites Dani, Christian, and their two friends Josh (William Jackson Harper) and Mark (Will Poulter) to a traditional week-long celebration of midsummer in his ancestral commune named Hårga, they all agree to go. Dani becomes the first to realize that the Hårga have different, pagan-like customs and feels compelled to run and give in at the same time. Many call Midsommar a breakup movie, and it technically is; however, it’s a cathartic release of grief in the same sense, and though it does get downright unsettling, it’s a folk horror that feels deeply human.

6

‘Sentimental Value’ (2025)

Renate Reinsve as Nora Berg holding Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as Agnes in Sentimental Value.

Joachim Trier has an interesting ability to depict life with a lightness behind its inherent heaviness. No matter how long you watch or what is on-screen, there’s a sense of final optimism in his stories; themes like depression, generational trauma, grief, and avoidance are quite common for the director, but while you watch his protagonists, you get the uncanny sense that despite all the tragedy, things can end up well. With every unspoken word or a spoken cry for help, you feel seen by Trier’s films, especially if you’ve ever felt like one of the people in them. Sentimental Value won the Oscar for Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars, but its running for Best Picture overall was a genuinely justified nomination. Sentimental Value feels like you are truly watching three generations of the same family trying to resolve their shared trauma.

Sentimental Value follows the eldest daughter in her family, actress Nora (Renate Reinsve), whose film director father Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) reappears in her and her little sister Agnes’ (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) lives after their mother’s death. Agnes lives with her husband and son in their childhood home, which has been in Gustav’s family for generations, and when they all find themselves under the same roof again, their memories intertwine with the trauma of each of their upbringings. It’s an incredibly moving film full of life; Reinsve brings to life a hurt woman who is still a little girl inside, while Skarsgård hits all the right notes as a father trying to mend his poor past. If you haven’t seen it, you simply must.

5

‘Aftersun’ (2022)

Speaking of father-daughter relationships, a film that must never be forgotten is Charlotte Wells‘ Aftersun. If there has ever been a feature capable of making you stop everything and have a good cry during the end credits, it is this one. While it celebrates the relationship of a teen girl and her young father, it also honors her memory of him that has undoubtedly grown into a trauma she can’t easily put behind her. Aftersun was apparently based on Wells’ life and relationship with her own father, allowing the director to resolve her trauma in some way; most of her work is based on some form of healing or opening of deep-seated grief. This film was Paul Mescal‘s breakthrough into the world and his first Oscar nomination; it was well-deserved because he is raw and vulnerable in it.

Aftersun follows 11-year-old Sophie (Frankie Corio) during the time she went on a holiday to Turkey with her 30-year-old father, Calum (Mescal). She records a big portion of the holiday on her camera, remembering how things really were in between; Calum seems loving but like a capacity to be fully present is missing. The film shows Sophie’s perspective and her making friends and being a child on holiday—as she should—but it often switches to Calum, who is pondering, changes his mind frequently, and wonders about life past thirty. Aftersun is a touching slow-burn that will undoubtedly make you emotional, at least; it’s beautifully made, obviously with lots of love and care for the protagonists, differentiating itself from a standard family drama in more ways than one.

4

‘Sinners’ (2025)

Sinners is the new record-setting film, celebrating 16 Oscar nominations, which is the most of any film (14 had been the norm so far). Ryan Coogler‘s fifth film is also his fifth collaboration with Michael B. Jordan—ahem, Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan—and with composer Ludwig Göransson. The trio has always been good, but it seems their friendship has left the biggest impact on Sinners, which has slowly turned into a movie of a grand, symbolic, and beautiful relevance. The storyline feels reminiscent of From Dusk Till Dawn, which Coogler cited as an inspiration, but Sinners dedicates its entire runtime to understanding the context of the villains, making the protagonists people worth defending and cheering for, and weaving tradition, heritage, culture, and social history within the narrative.

Elevated from a simple vampire slasher, Sinners carries the symbol of a musician whose musical skill can bridge the gap between the spirit world and the world of the living; that musician is young Sammie (Miles Caton), the son of a preacher who deems his blues singing sinful. Sammie is cousins with the Smokestack twins (both played by Jordan), who return to their Mississippi hometown from Chicago, ready to open a juke joint for the locals. In a whole different place, sinister spirits gather as Irish vampire Remmick (Jack O’Connell) turns a pair of Klan members into vampires, hears Sammie’s song from afar, and takes his thralls to him, hoping to feed. Sinners is an encapsulating experience that will not leave you behind for a while, and you will feel compelled, even invited in, to rewatch the film again and again.

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‘Arrival’ (2016)

Amy Adams as Louise studying the alien language in Arrival.

Arrival is, and I can’t say this enough, one of the most beautiful films ever made. Its use of science fiction to tell the story of fate and choice is an ingenious way to make the science feel closer and the fiction less fictional; Denis Villeneuve cements himself as a director to watch, although we already knew how brilliant he was thanks to Incendies, Prisoners, and Sicario. Arrival was based on the novella Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang, and it asks several questions throughout the film, one being is language or mathematics the universal language? and the other, more relevant one, if you knew how your life evolves from here on out, would you still make the same choices? It’s not just about those emotionally resonant themes either; Arrival is its own form of love letter to language, communication, and understanding.

Arrival is set in modern times, when twelve oval-shaped black alien ships appear across Earth, just hovering and neither making contact nor threats. Linguistics expert Louise Banks (Amy Adams) is hired by the US Military outpost in Montana, where a spaceship hovers, together with physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), and their task is to understand the spaceship. They enter it and find octopus-like creatures sending them signals like octopuses squirting ink, but the signals take the shapes of symbols and Louise and Ian realize it’s the aliens’ language. Arrival takes the hypothesis of linguistic relativity, which is the theory that language can affect a person’s worldview or cognition, placing it within the context of love and loss. I get emotional just writing about it because you can only imagine where the story can go; if you’re also a language enthusiast or a graduated linguist (ahem), Arrival will scratch a particular itch because it treats linguistics like the miracle that it is.

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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)

Imperator Furiosa and Immortal Joe's five wives standing in the desert in Mad Max: Fury Road — Imperator Furiosa and Immortal Joe’s five wives standing in the desert in Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road is the greatest action film of the 21st century, and while this is highly subjective, critics and audiences haven’t shied away from giving George Miller‘s film this flattering title. Fury Road also still makes the cutaway, as it’s been exactly 11 years since it came out—I remember watching its premiere at the cinema so vividly that there’s no way a decade has passed. This is another testament to its enduring appeal—over ten years later, we still talk about and honor Fury Road as the best among the best. Achieved through mostly practical effects, location shoots, and an arduous editing process, Fury Road had actually been in the making since 1987, going through some seriously lengthy development hell. And yet, it seems like it came at the right time, providing Miller with enough technological and practical freedom in filmmaking to bring his vision to perfection.

Fury Road is set in the apocalyptic wasteland where water is a scarce commodity. One warlord, Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), holds monopoly over a massive water source, hoarding it for himself and his children; to avoid defective inheritors, Joe keeps a group of young, healthy women as his brides, forcing them to give birth to his successors. The War Rig driver, Furiosa (Charlize Theron), decides to escape Joe’s tyrannical hands and brings the brides along with her. She is aided by Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), Joe’s prisoner and a man with no land or home; what follows is a tireless, action-packed pursuit across the wasteland, showing us bravery in the face of danger. If you believe in freedom enough, you’ll understand it’s worth going through hell and back for it—Fury Road writes that message out like a line in the sand.

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‘Parasite’ (2019)

Choi Yeon-gyo (Cho Yeo-jeong) talks on a cellphone as Kim Ki-taek (Song Kang-ho) drives in Parasite.

Parasite wasn’t just the first-ever Best Picture winner from South Korea, but also the first-ever non-English-speaking Best Picture winner, which was also accompanied by Best International Feature, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. That means that Parasite is literally the perfect package of a film, coming from the mind of a modern filmmaking genius, Bong Joon-ho. To some people, the Oscars aren’t the true measure of quality (which is understandable), but so many stacked accolades send a signal—a signal that this is a film to pay attention to; as director Bong said, to paraphrase, getting over the three-inch barrier of subtitles should be a priority if you truly wish to open your heart to cinema’s greats. Fun fact: the house that is heavily featured in Parasite isn’t real; it was built for the purpose of filming, and the levels it occupies were intentionally designed by Bong and production designer Lee Ha-jun to achieve a linear yet contrasting narrative structure.

Parasite follows the poor Kim family, who live in a subterranean apartment, mooch the neighbors’ Wi-Fi, and leave their windows open when a fumigator comes so they can “get free disinfection.” The Kims find themselves in a scheme where they infiltrate the lives of the wealthy Park family, mostly through their well-intentioned but snobbish and out-of-touch matriarch. The Kims and the Parks are depicted as a contrast between class structures in Korea, but also as a result of the imposed class structure; their behavior isn’t always inherent, with a lot of it coming from years of living within the system. Parasite will make you laugh, maybe even shed a short tear or two; it’s also terrifying in small doses, becoming a proper psychological thriller as it moves forward. A masterpiece that will not be so easily forgotten. In fact, let me go watch it again.

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Jessica Simpson Finds Love Again With Nashville Musician

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Jessica Simpson is stepping into a new chapter following her split from Eric Johnson.

More than a year after confirming the end of their marriage, the singer and entrepreneur is reportedly dating again, and sources say she’s in a good place emotionally.

While she continues to focus on her children and career, insiders have revealed that she is embracing this next phase with a renewed sense of happiness and excitement about what lies ahead.

Jessica Simpson Starts New Romance After Split From Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson is officially seeing someone new. The 45-year-old star is dating musician Thomas Eisenhood, who is based in Nashville and was previously part of the band Stoop Kids before the group disbanded in 2023.

Speaking to PEOPLE Magazine, an insider revealed the “Employee of the Month” star is embracing this new phase of her life.

“She’s happy. She’s in a great place, excited for her future,” the source shared, pointing to a positive shift after a difficult period.

The relationship comes over a year after Simpson and Johnson announced their separation in January 2025.

The former couple were married for a decade and built a life together that included raising their three children.

Despite the breakup, Simpson has remained focused on moving forward both personally and professionally.

Simpson Maintains Strong Co-Parenting Dynamic With Johnson

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Make An Appearance In Nordstrom At The Grove in Los Angeles, California — @CelebCandidly / MEGA

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are no longer be together, but their connection as parents remains a priority.

The pair share three children, Maxwell Drew, Birdie Mae, and Ace Knute, and have continued working together to provide stability.

The insider explained that the two are still aligned when it comes to parenting, saying, “She and Eric are committed to being the best possible parents they could be, having a harmonious relationship and supporting their kids.”

Even after their split, Simpson and Johnson have been navigating their living situation carefully.

Earlier in March, a source told PEOPLE that the duo was still under the same roof while working through next steps, including selling their Hidden Hills home.

“The goal has been to keep everything as stable and as friendly for the kids as possible,” the insider shared.

Jessica Simpson And Eric Johnson Shift Living Arrangements Amid Separation

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson in New York — TM / MEGA

Shortly after the revelation, The Blast reported that the former lovebirds’ living situation shifted noticeably with their luxury Hidden Hills mansion at the center of it all.

According to the report, the pair’s sprawling home, originally bought for about $11.5 million, was listed for $17.9 million a few days before officially confirming their split.

The massive estate spans over 11,000 square feet and includes multiple bedrooms, a large pool, outdoor entertaining areas, and even a custom recording studio designed for Simpson’s music.

Despite initially planning to sell, it was revealed that Simpson took it off the market shortly after deciding to keep the property, while Johnson had to move into a nearby home, allowing them to co-parent more smoothly.

Jessica Simpson Focuses On Career, Family, And Moving Forward

Jessica Simpson wears a red trench coat while leaving her hotel in New York City — MEGA

Simpson has been balancing her personal changes with a renewed focus on her career and family life.

While her relationship status has shifted, her priorities have remained steady.

The source noted that she is “focused on her kids” while also turning her attention back to her music and professional goals.

The transition comes after Simpson publicly addressed her separation earlier in 2025.

At the time, she told PEOPLE, “Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage.”

She also emphasized her commitment to her family, stating, “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them.”

Jessica Simpson Says ‘I Have Options’ After Split From Eric Johnson

Before now, Jessica Simpson has been candid about the idea of finding love again.

As The Blast reported, the singer embraced her independence following her split, revealing that she was not worried about her love life.

When asked about dating, and even the idea of joining “The Bachelorette” to find a new man, Simpson shut it down with a blunt response. “I have options. I’m good,” she said.

The actress didn’t go into full detail about any romance at the time, but she had previously shared what she was looking for, saying she wanted someone unique who exudes confidence without ego.

She also admitted that chemistry mattered, revealing that a very good kisser was important to her. “I love love. And I’m very passionate. I have a lot to give,” she said per PEOPLE. “And a very good kisser, has to be a very good kisser. To me that’s the most intimate thing, grab my face and pull me in. Can you tell I need it?”

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Tiger Woods Caught On Camera After Crash Talking Masters

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Tiger Woods is facing renewed attention after police bodycam footage from his March 27 rollover crash surfaced, showing his interactions with officers in the immediate aftermath.

The footage captured the golf icon speaking about the Masters, asking about his clubs, and reacting as the situation unfolded around him.

While some moments appeared lighthearted, others revealed the seriousness of the incident, which has since led to multiple charges and ongoing medical concerns.

Tiger Woods Jokes With Officers While Discussing His Masters Future

In footage reviewed by PEOPLE, Tiger Woods appeared relatively relaxed while speaking with officers shortly after the crash, even managing to joke about his future on the golf course.

When asked whether he planned to compete in the Masters, Woods responded, “Hoping to, depends on y’all!” prompting an officer to quickly reply, “It don’t depend on me!”

The exchange took another light turn when Woods asked if officers could retrieve his golf clubs from the vehicle.

When questioned about their importance, he explained, “I won 14 majors with it,” a comment that drew praise from one officer, who replied, “They don’t call you the GOAT for nothing.”

Despite the casual tone, Woods also showed concern about being seen at the scene.

Officers reassured him that the area had been secured, even adding a personal observation that he looked taller in real life than on television.

Woods’ Behavior And Arrest Captured In Police Footage

Tiger Woods spotted after arrest — OG-MEGA

Additional bodycam footage revealed a more serious side of the situation as events progressed.

The 50-year-old was seen walking around outside before telling deputies he “was just talking to the president,” while holding his phone and adding, “Trying to get away from everybody.”

It remains unclear whether he was referring to President Donald Trump, though the two have maintained a known friendship over the years.

As the encounter continued, Woods participated in field sobriety tests before officers made the decision to take him into custody.

At one point, he asked, “I’m being arrested?” to which an officer responded, “At this time, I do believe your normal faculties are impaired.”

In separate footage, Woods was later seen seated in the back of a police vehicle in Jupiter Island, Florida.

Covered with a sheet and in handcuffs, he appeared subdued, occasionally looking out the window, yawning, and wiping his nose during the ride.

Tiger Woods Narrates His Version Of Events In Body Cam Footage

Tiger Woods' mugshot released after DUI arrest — Martin County/MEGA

Another police body cam footage recently made headlines as it showed Tiger Woods giving his own account of the crash during his DUI arrest.

As The Blast reported, he told officers it was caused by a brief distraction inside his car.

According to the footage, Woods said, “I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden, boom,” explaining that he had also been trying to change the radio station when the accident happened.

He maintained that alcohol was not involved. The footage also captured when Woods appeared to brush off medical help telling officers he was fine despite the severity of the incident.

When first responders arrived, a deputy asked if he was okay, and Woods responded, “Yeah, I’m fine,” even after his SUV had flipped onto its side.

Medics were called to assess him, but Woods remained calm and did not show urgency for treatment.

Authorities noted that although he escaped without major injuries, he showed signs of impairment, including slow movement and sweating.

The footage showed him kneeling on the roadside, composed but visibly affected, as officers continued their investigation.

Tiger Woods Faces Charges As Legal And Medical Steps Unfold

Tiger Woods at The 150th Open - Previews — Mirrorpix / MEGA

Following the crash, Woods is now dealing with multiple legal challenges. He has been charged with DUI involving property damage, careless driving, and refusing to take a lawful test.

At the same time, developments in his medical situation have added another layer to the story.

A Florida judge recently granted the golfer permission to travel outside the United States for treatment after his physician recommended specialized care.

According to court documents, his condition was described as a “complex clinical presentation,” requiring treatment not readily available domestically.

His attorney, Douglas Duncan, also raised concerns about privacy, stating that “ongoing medical scrutiny and public exposure create significant barriers to his care and would result in setbacks and an inability to fully engage in treatment.”

Celebrity Expert Warns That Tiger Woods’ Arrest May Be Bad For His Brand

Tiger Woods at the 2024 PGA Tour The Genesis Invitational — ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA

Woods’ recent DUI arrest could have lasting financial consequences, with experts warning that his market value has already been slipping.

According to a report from The Blast, a celebrity expert revealed, “He was already on the decline from a marketing standpoint. It’s tough to say if you’re aligned with Tiger, you knew what you’re getting into,” pointing to his past struggles and controversies.

The expert added that Woods had not done enough to rebuild his once-powerful brand, telling Page Six, “He’s at the point where he’s lost marketing confidence from his major partners a while back.”

The concerns go beyond endorsements, as the expert also highlighted signs of distancing from his business ventures.

They cited the omission of his name from a press release and article on NFL.com about the NFL’s collaboration with his TMRW Sport.

“The interesting thing now is how TMRW is looked at… They left his name out of the announcement with the NFL. So there is already a bit of distancing,” the source explained.

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Louis C.K. Makes Netflix Comeback With Comedy Special

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Comedian and actor Louis C.K. is returning to Netflix with a new stand-up comedy special. The news comes several years after he was dropped by the streaming giant in 2017 following revelations of sexual misconduct, which put his mainstream career on pause.

C.K. has self-released comedy specials in the past years, but this marks his first stand-up comedy hour released by a major distributor since the allegations.

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Jana Duggar Reacts To Joseph Duggar Case Amid Shock

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Jana Duggar has spoken publicly following the arrest of her brother, Joseph Duggar, as the famous reality TV family confronts another painful controversy.

Her emotional statement comes amid mounting legal developments, reactions from relatives, and renewed scrutiny over the family’s past.

As details unfold, multiple family members are sharing their perspectives while authorities continue pursuing the case.

Jana Duggar Addresses Joseph Duggar’s Arrest Publicly

Jana Duggar shared her first comments after news broke that her older brother, Joseph Duggar, had been arrested on serious allegations.

Writing on Instagram Stories, she conveyed shock and sadness over the situation while acknowledging the broader impact on those involved.

“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the situation involving my brother, Joseph,” Jana wrote.

She explained that the revelation caught the family off guard, noting the development “came as a shock” and emphasizing they “had no prior knowledge before it became public.”

Her statement also expressed concern for the alleged victim and the gravity of the accusations.

“Our hearts are with the child who has been harmed – this is a grievous and unacceptable wrong,” Jana added. She concluded by saying, “We continue to pray for the victim and for justice to be carried out.”

The comments marked a rare public response from Jana, who has largely maintained a quieter profile in recent years, particularly after welcoming her first child with her husband, Stephen Wissmann, in December 2025.

Family Members React To Joseph Duggar Charges

Other members of the Duggar family have also weighed in, signaling a unified tone of concern and disappointment.

Jason Duggar and his wife, Maddie, released a statement expressing frustration and sorrow about the situation.

According to PEOPLE, they said they were “angered” by the situation, adding that they “pray God’s righteous hand and the court system will serve justice in the situation as deserved.”

The couple further addressed the alleged victim, describing someone who “has been brave enough to share what has happened,” and highlighted the emotional toll on Joseph’s children, who “must face the reality of losing a father that should have been a spiritual leader in their lives.”

Their remarks reflected the ripple effect of the case within the extended family.

The situation has prompted public responses from multiple relatives, each acknowledging the emotional weight and uncertainty surrounding the legal proceedings.

Jinger Duggar Reflects On Family History And Pain

Jinger Duggar also addressed the issue during an episode of the “Jinger & Jeremy” podcast alongside her husband, Jeremy Vuolo.

Her comments referenced the family’s past legal challenges and the difficulty of facing similar headlines again.

“You can’t be prepared for news like this, even though we’ve experienced something very similar before, with one of my other siblings, who made unthinkable choices, decisions that have affected all of us.”

Jinger continued, “And yet the pain and hurt that’s caused to us, but then to so many others, is just so hard. It’s hard to know what to do sometimes, moving forward. You just feel the weight of it.”

Parents Respond To Joseph Duggar Case Through Spokesperson

"19 Kids and Counting" stars - the Duggar family - attend a church event in New Zealand — MEGA

Joseph’s parents, Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, also issued a statement through a spokesperson.

The message conveyed heartbreak while focusing on supporting immediate family members affected by the situation.

“Jim Bob and Michelle are heartbroken over this entire situation,” the spokesperson told Us Weekly. The statement further explained that they are “focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time.”

The spokesperson also acknowledged the alleged victim, adding, “They are praying for the victim,” while requesting privacy and thanking supporters.

Legal Details Surrounding Joseph’s Allegations

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Authorities allege that Joseph Duggar sexually abused a nine-year-old girl during a 2020 family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida.

He faces two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior, including one involving a victim younger than 12 and another related to conduct by an adult.

Joseph was arrested in Arkansas on March 18 and later extradited to Florida. He entered a not guilty plea to all charges, waived arraignment, and requested a jury trial through his attorney. A judge set his bond at $600,000, and he has since returned to Arkansas.

As part of his release conditions, Joseph is prohibited from unsupervised contact with minors under 18, including his own children.

His attorney also confirmed that a court hearing originally scheduled for April has been moved to May 18.

In addition to the Florida case, Joseph and his wife, Kendra Duggar, face separate misdemeanor charges in Arkansas, including counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment.

Authorities indicated those allegations are unrelated to the Florida case, adding further complexity to the legal situation.

The unfolding developments have placed renewed attention on the Duggar family, with multiple members expressing heartbreak, concern, and support for those affected.

As the legal process continues, the family’s public responses suggest a focus on accountability, compassion, and navigating the difficult road ahead.

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Kylie Jenner Cried When Discussing Fame With Daughter

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Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026

Kylie Jenner recently got raw and honest about the complexities of raising children in the spotlight while reflecting on her own unconventional upbringing.

As her children grow older, the reality star is finding herself navigating difficult conversations about why their family is so famous, and it has led to an unexpected wave of emotions for her.

Meanwhile, the reality TV star’s love life seems to be thriving, as she and her long-time partner, Timothée Chalamet, are reportedly discussing getting engaged soon.

Kylie Jenner Gets Emotional Explaining Fame to Stormi

During the debut episode of Kid Cudi’s podcast, “Big Bro with Kid Cudi,” 28-year-old Jenner shared a touching story about a conversation with her 8-year-old daughter, Stormi. When Stormi asked why they were famous, Kylie explained that the family started a television show when she was only a year older than Stormi is now.

This prompted a mother-daughter viewing session of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” though Jenner admitted she had to fast-forward through inappropriate segments to find the “cute scenes” suitable for a child. The experience proved to be far more overwhelming than she anticipated, leaving her weeping in her bed afterward.

“I was so emotional after. I don’t know what hit me, but I was weeping in my bed. I don’t know why that happened to me,” she said.

Jenner attributed her emotional reaction to seeing her daughter reach the same age she was when her life changed forever. She noted a bittersweet feeling of being grateful for their success while mourning the simple closeness of the family living under one roof.

Today, Jenner relies on Stormi and her 4-year-old son, Aire, to keep her grounded, noting that they love her without understanding the chaos of the outside world. However, she confessed to being “scared” about how fame and the digital world will affect her children as they enter their teenage years, admitting she isn’t sure how she will handle Stormi turning 15.

Timothée Chalamet Reportedly Has A Good Rapport With Kylie Jenner’s Children

While Jenner bears the heavy responsibility of explaining her public life to her children, she is also balancing a flourishing personal life with a long-term partner.

Chalamet has reportedly successfully earned a soft spot with Jenner’s children, Stormi, 8, and Aire, 4, after three years of dating their mother. According to The Blast, an insider shared that Chalamet has become a consistent part of the children’s lives and is “really great with them.”

This development marks a major milestone for the couple, who have become increasingly vocal about their love for one another and are frequently seen displaying public affection.

The transition for Chalamet to enter the children’s lives was a deliberate and careful process, as Jenner took her time before making any formal introductions. The source explained that the couple purposefully kept that part of their lives separate for a while to ensure the timing was right.

The Businesswoman’s Relationship With Timothée Chalamet Is Reportedly Getting Serious

Timothée Chalamet And Kylie Jenner at the Marty Supreme Los Angeles Premiere — Lisa O’Connor/ AFF-USA.COM / MEGA

The strong connection Chalamet has built with Jenner’s children has naturally led the couple to discuss a more permanent future together. After three years of dating, sources close to the pair suggest that their relationship has reached a serious and committed stage where marriage and expanding their family are frequent topics of conversation.

Their bond was on full display at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, where they appeared very much in love, further fueling rumors that they are ready to take the next step in their journey as a couple.

According to The Blast, a source reported that Jenner and Chalamet are “very serious and committed to each other” and have established a strong rhythm in their daily lives.

Additionally, besides an engagement, the couple is also reportedly on the same page regarding having children together.

Kylie Jenner Already Reportedly Calls Timothée Chalamet Her ‘Husband’

Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at Lakers Vs. Timberwolves - Game 5 — ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA

While the couple’s shared vision for a future includes expanding their family, their transition toward a formal engagement appears to be a natural progression of their current lifestyle.

Sources close to the pair have confirmed that serious discussions about getting engaged this year are well underway, per The Blast.

Despite the high-profile nature of such a milestone, those in their inner circle suggest that making the relationship official wouldn’t actually alter their daily dynamic. In fact, Kylie already reportedly refers to Chalamet as her “husband” in private jokes, signaling that they already view their commitment as a permanent one.

The Reality TV Star Is Open To Trying More Acting Roles

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While Kylie and Chalamet continue to build a balanced life together, the reality star is also looking to expand her horizons beyond her current business empire.

The billionaire entrepreneur recently revealed her surprising aspirations to pursue a serious acting career. She shared that she has already begun receiving scripts and is waiting for the perfect project to make her next big move.

Kylie admitted that while she hasn’t found the right script yet, she “100% want[s] to do more” in the future, per The Blast.

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Where is Kaitlin Armstrong now? The surprising ways Moriah Wilson's murderer evaded arrest

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The 2022 case is the subject of Netflix’s “The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson.”

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Everything to know about “Summer House”'s season 10 reunion after Amanda and West's relationship reveal

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Season 10’s reunion episode will begin filming weeks after costars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their controversial romance.

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Marvin Sapp & La’Boris Cole Tie The Knot In Stunning Ceremony

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Roommates, it’s official! Marvin Sapp and his longtime friend Dr. La’Boris Cole are married! The now husband-and-wife shared exclusive wedding flicks with Essence magazine.

RELATED: Congrats! Marvin Sapp Announces Engagement To Dr. La’Boris Cole After Years Of Friendship (PHOTOS)

Marvin Sapp & Dr. La’Boris Cole Tie The Knot In Stunning Ceremony

According to Essence, Marvin Sapp and La’Boris Cole made it official at The Chosen Vessel Church on March 20. Marvin came through with not one, but two suits for the big day. He rocked a classic black tuxedo for the ceremony and later changed into a navy blue suit. La’Boris shut it DOWN in a strapless, floor-length white gown with a dramatic train, giving very much Queen energy! The reception seemed to be an all-black affair. Pictures showed Marvin turning up on the dance floor while guests cheesed hard in their all-black fits.

From Love To “I Do”: How Marvin & La’Boris Found Their Way To Forever

Back in February, Marvin Sapp spoke with Essence and kept it real about how he managed to pop the question to La’Boris Cole after years of friendship. The Gospel Python turned her birthday celebration into a full-on surprise proposal. La’Boris thought the night was going to be focused on birthday festivities, but Marvin had other plans. He turned her big day into a family moment, with loved ones ready to watch him drop to one knee and ask for her hand in marriage. Although they ended up tying the knot just about a month later, the couple never shared details on their ceremony plans.

Marvin also shared that he and La’Boris had been friends for over a decade before they decided to take things to the next level. He took his time getting back outside after losing his wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp, to colon cancer in 2010. After her passing, he focused on navigating life as a widower and raising his three kids.

More About Dr. La’Boris Cole

Dr. La’Boris Cole might be Marvin Sapp’s Queen now, but she’s also a therapist and ministry leader. She built and runs the Born 2 Danz Worship Art Conference and leads Cole Associates & Counselors of Texas, her very own behavioral health practice.

RELATED: Come Again?! Marvin Sapp Riles Up Social Media After Teasing New Song Inspired By “Close The Door” Controversy (LISTEN)

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How Jen Shah Makes Money During Home Confinement

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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum Jen Shah is peeling back the curtain on her life under home confinement after being released from prison.

“I’m on home confinement until August, or possibly a little bit before that,” Shah, 52, revealed in an interview with People published on Friday, April 3. “You still get to go out; you can request to go out for employment reasons, for work, religious needs — whatever you need to do based on your security level. But everything you do has to be approved.”

The former Bravo star revealed that she can even run errands to places like Target. At the same time, she must wear an ankle monitor that knows when she leaves her residence and comes back.

“I can go to Target. It’s called hygiene passes,” she shared. “You get to go to the store and Target or different places like that to do your shopping and take care of things.”

Shah was sentenced in 2023 to prison for her role in a yearslong telemarketing scheme that the government said defrauded innocent people across the country. After serving less than three years at a federal prison camp in Texas, Shah was released in December 2025.

When asked how she is making money after prison, Shah said she is working on many different projects and “looking at different opportunities in the media and entertainment industry.”

Jen Shah Reveals How She Makes Money While Following Home Confinement Rules After Prison — Jen Shah Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram

“I still have a lot to say, so whether that’s in a book, on a podcast — there’s lots of options,” she explained. “And I really want to create a fictional musical about life in a woman’s prison. I think it would be a great Broadway show.”

As she works to pay back more than $6.6 million in restitution, Shah is quick to say she was “wrong” and “should have done things differently.”

Moving forward, she hopes to spread some positivity and use her fame for good.

“I found my way of healing through service there, so I want to continue to do advocacy work,” she explained. “That’s something I’m passionate about, especially when it comes to the children of incarcerated women, who are often left alone when their mothers are taken away from them.”

As for a possible return to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Shah believes in never say never. After Andy Cohen’s strong comments that it likely won’t happen, the Utah resident isn’t focused on it.

“I appreciate the show and the time I had on it, because it did afford me a platform that I wasn’t able to have before,” she said. “I guess right now at this time, anything is possible. All I can say is, whatever I decide to work on moving forward has to align with my values and my family. I wasn’t good at setting boundaries before, but I’m much better at those now and there are things that I will accept and not accept.”

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