Roommates, a late-night shift at a fast-food spot spiraled into a violent confrontation that’s now landing Wisconsin man Adam Samida in court. And, the details behind what went down inside that McDonald’s are raising eyebrows.

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Adam Samida Pleads No Contest In McDonald’s Shooting Case

According to reports, 25-year-old Adam Samida pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct while using a deadly weapon. The charges stem from an Oct. 29, 2025 incident at a McDonald’s in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where a workplace disagreement between Samida and his manager escalated into a physical altercation that ultimately ended with a gun being fired.

McDonald’s Dispute Escalates Into Violent Confrontation

Per a criminal complaint obtained by the Oshkosh Northwestern, the dispute began after a manager told a coworker he intended to send Adam Samida home because he “did not seem to be working his post.” The manager reportedly overheard Samida earlier complaining about his pay and allegedly making a comment about robbing the restaurant — though officials noted the manager did not interpret it as a serious threat at the time. Still, the situation escalated when Samida was told to leave and refused, leading to a verbal exchange where he allegedly told his manager to “meet him outside.”

Authorities say surveillance video showed the manager physically preventing Samida from exiting the restaurant by grabbing him, with both men exchanging threats during the confrontation, including the manager saying, “I will beat your a—” and “I will whoop you[r] a—, boy.” The complaint further states the manager “bear-hugged” Samida, tackled him to the floor, and later pulled him from a bathroom during the struggle.

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During the fight, Adam Samida allegedly pulled a firearm from his waistband and shot the manager in the foot before the two briefly continued wrestling until Samida was able to break free and leave the restaurant. Police responded to the McDonald’s for a weapons complaint, found Samida at the scene, and he reportedly cooperated with officers, showing them the gun before they arrested him.

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Duck Dynasty star Alan “Al” Robertson is looking back on how he and wife Lisa Robertson overcame their marriage woes following her affair.

“When unfaithfulness happens in a marriage, so many times, that’s the end of it, but it doesn’t have to be,” Al, 61, said in an interview with Fox News Digital published on Friday, May 15. “Everything can be worked through.”

Al, who is the eldest son of Phil and Kay Robertson, shared that he was “willing to fight” for his and Lisa’s marriage because he “made a lot of mistakes” of his own.

“When I first met Lisa, she was actually a good girl, who had experienced some hard things in her life up until that point, but really was looking for what she called her ‘knight in shining armor,’ someone to take her hand and lead her out of some things,” he recalled. “And I just wasn’t that guy in the early years.”

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Sadie Robertson and husband Christian Huff are happily expecting their third baby — but their relationship isn’t without its bumps. “When we got married, Christian became a true partner in life with me and a best friend,” Robertson, 27, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly, applauding her husband, 27, for diving into […]

The couple were high school sweethearts and dated on and off before tying the knot in 1984. Al and Lisa went on to welcome daughters Anna and Alex. While Lisa raised their children, Al became a pastor at the church his family attended for years. He eventually found himself occupied and traveling for work, which left Lisa feeling lonely.

“To be quite honest with you, I made a huge mistake in not pulling Lisa in as a partner in what we were doing, in my career and my dreams,” he told the outlet. “[She] was also dealing with all this internal stuff from when she was young. I just didn’t recognize it. I didn’t see it.”

Lisa ended up reconnecting with an ex-boyfriend — and Al found out.

“I think for the first few weeks, I was leaning toward thinking that it was probably over,” he reflected. “I was just not sure if I could ever fully trust again. [I wasn’t] sure Lisa really wanted to be in our marriage. Do you really know if your spouse wants to stay? Do they want something more than you have to offer?”

During that rough part of her and Al’s marriage, Lisa had an epiphany while praying in her yard.

“Once I turned my life over to the Lord, out in the backyard, when I finally called out to God, He came and met me right there in the backyard,” she told the outlet on Friday. “From that day forward, I think I knew I could make it because I’d never called on Him before. I’d never asked for His help and asked Him to rescue me. [But] He came, and He rescued me. I think that was the most important thing I did.”

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In addition to finding strength through her faith, Lisa sought out counseling. As Lisa made an effort to change, Al forgave her.

“What changed my mind and heart about Lisa was her,” he said. “It was obvious to me from talking to friends who were with her that she wanted this marriage to stay together. She was very sorry for what had happened. She had finally come to a reckoning in her own life. She was dealing with a lot of her past through counseling, through people who were helping her life.”

Lisa and Al renewed their vows in 1999 and have been going strong since.

The first season of Off Campus ended on a shocking twist when Hunter Davenport was introduced in a big book change — but who is the mysterious character?

Fans of Elle Kennedy‘s book series are familiar with the character who is played by Charlie Evans on the show. Season 1 showed Allie (Mika Abdalla) form a connection with then-mystery man who she then hooked up with amid a casual relationship with Dean (Stephen Kalyn).

The final scene of the season showed Dean getting into an argument with Hunter but no further details were revealed. There appeared to be a hint that Dean’s issues were connected to his sister, Summer, dating Hunter in the past.

On the page, meanwhile, Hunter was Dean’s teammate in The Score and they were on good terms. Hunter then became the focus of his own book — The Play — while Summer was featured prominently in The Chase.

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Prime Video’s Off Campus follows different love stories at Briar U — but which couples end up together in the books? Based on the Off Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show follows an elite ice hockey team — and the women in their lives — as they “grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery […]

“[Hunter’s arrival is] a launching point to hopefully explore some of Dean’s backstory in season 2,” creator Louisa Levy told Swooon in May. “But it really was an opportunity to put a little bit of a twist in their story line and prolong it just a little bit, so that we have lots of room to play with them in future seasons.”

She continued: “And we also wanted to nod to the book fans that we might have some other characters that you might not expect showing up in fun ways.”

Based on the Off Campus book series, the show, which premiered Wednesday, May 13, follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they “grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” read the official synopsis.

Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett’s (Belmont Cameli) love story took center stage in season 1 — with several key moments from their book, The Deal, swapped for an updated version. At the same time, the show set up Allie and Dean as the next possible leads despite them being featured in the third book in the series.

“Since the cast was announced, I feel like there’s been theories circulating online, and it’s been really interesting to read it,” Abdalla exclusively told Us Weekly about Allie and Dean’s bond. “I for sure think people are going to be at least surprised.”

She continued: “Even though we do tease Dean and Ali a lot earlier than people expect, you are still left wanting a lot more. That’s something I’m really excited about too because I get it if I was on the other side of it.”

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To push Allie and Dean’s story along, the show introduced Hunter despite him not being linked to Allie on the page.

“It was really important to have that scene to slow down what was happening between Allie and Dean. I want to see them kind of go. I want to see them really separate,” Abdalla hinted. “Allie just got out of a long-term relationship. She can’t do what she always does. … I really like the edition of the Hunter story line drama. They need to grow as individuals. And so I really want to see Ali and Dean grow separately in season 2.”

Off Campus is now streaming on Prime Video.

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 15, 2026. Here are key takeaways:

• A heartwarming reunion: Reese Witherspoon and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe reunited in New York City to celebrate their son Deacon’s graduation from NYU Tisch at Radio City Music Hall on May 15. The exes, who split in 2006, were joined by daughter Ava, 26, and Witherspoon’s youngest son, Tennessee, for the family milestone.

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• New revelations: Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro‘s cause of death has been revealed as acute combined fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol intoxication, with the Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruling his death an accident. Mauro, who died April 23 at age 35, played eight NFL seasons across five teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.

• A wild tale: Matthew McConaughey revealed he once moved to Peru under the name Mateo for 22 days to escape his fame after the success of 1996’s A Time to Kill. The actor shared on the May 5 episode of the “No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie” podcast that he later took another off-grid trip to a desert location with no electricity while writing his 2025 book Poems & Prayers.

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Roommates, social media went into full detective mode after a viral concert clip appeared to capture a tense moment involving Trina and her husband, Benjamin “Swurv” Kearse. The footage quickly had fans speculating that the Miami rap icon was publicly checking her man during a live performance — but according to Trina, the internet got the story all wrong.

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Trina And Swurv’s Onstage Interaction Goes Viral

In a now-viral video, Trina appears visibly upset while yelling toward the stage area before grabbing her hubby Benjamin “Swurv ” Kearse by the arm and pulling him away from the crowd. The interaction immediately sparked reactions across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, with many viewers assuming the married couple was arguing in public after cameras caught the emotional moment in real time.

Trina Clears The Air On Viral Interaction With Husband Onstage

However, Trina later jumped on Instagram to shut down the rumors and explain what was really happening behind the scenes. Trina claimed that she was not “checking” her husband, but rather making sure he was “good” after an alleged altercation. The rapper also accused social media users of creating a “false narrative” surrounding the clip and made it clear that her actions came from concern, not conflict. FYI, Trina and Swurv, who quietly tied the knot in 2024 after years together, have largely kept their relationship private despite public interest in their romance.

“I was NOT checking my husband! I was making sure he was good due to an altercation that took place on stage.!! Too many ni**as with bad energy… So l made everybody back up. I’m gonna always protect mine. Stop with the false narrative and lies. Sh*t so wack,” Trina wrote on Instagram.

You Know The Internet Couldn’t Stay Quiet

Fans quickly flooded the Live Bitez comment section after the clip went viral, and whew — everybody had an opinion about Trina and Swurv’s interaction. Some users joked that Trina was “at work” while still having to manage what was going on around her man, while others argued the footage really did make it seem like she was micromanaging him in the moment. Meanwhile, a few fans came to Trina’s defense completely, saying the rapper simply doesn’t play about her husband and warning folks not to misread her protective energy.

One Instagram user @spthedonn said, “NOT SHE GOTTA BABYSIT WHILE PERFORMING …….“

This Instagram user @zuritaylor07 claimed, “This is a whole joke your husband should be your security. You have to stop performing to break up a dispute with your husband😂😂😂😂😂.”

And, Instagram user @nicole_rae1102 added, “Nah, she did right! Folks be having weird energy and she want to make sure her and her husband make it home safe“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @notetojas_ shared, “Chile not during one of her most known songs 😭”

While Instagram user @msesidc commented “She at work and gotta deal with that.“

Lastly, Instagram user @monixnechelle wrote, “She can’t even focus, she too worried about him“

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There are some science fiction movies that demand to be watched more than once. Fewer, yet even more precious, are the sci-fi films that allow viewers to revisit them multiple times without ever getting bored. Whether it’s because of their mind-bending twists, their highly detailed narratives, or simply because of how incredibly entertaining they are, these sci-fi classics aren’t just timeless: they genuinely get better with every rewatch.

Perhaps it’s because you discover a new narrative or visual detail every time you watch the film again, or because its character work and thematic complexity are enriched by rewatches. Whatever the case, classics like Blade Runner and far newer gems like Interstellar not only remain equally entertaining and compelling no matter how many times fans re-watch them, but they actually get better every single time.

‘Inception’ (2010)

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If there’s any director who’s an expert at making groundbreaking sci-fi blockbusters that invite multiple re-visits, it’s Christopher Nolan. A master of both the science fiction and action genres, the filmmaker made Inception, one of the most perfect thrillers of the last 20 years. Inspired by the dream logic of films like Satoshi Kon‘s Paprika, it’s one of the most deliriously fun action flicks of the 21st century as a whole.

Getting to fully understand the rules of Inception‘s world upon one’s very first watch is incredibly challenging. Upon further rewatches, once you have a solid grasp on how the movie’s premise operates, it becomes delightful to lose oneself in this world created by Nolan. Even the characters themselves take on wholly new dimensions, leading all the way to an ambiguous ending whose ambiguity only keeps growing more and more intriguing with every single revisit.

’12 Monkeys’ (1995)

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12 Monkeys was Brad Pitt‘s very first sci-fi movie, and it still remains his best. Directed by Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame, this post-apocalyptic sci-fi extravaganza is just about as odd as any fan of Gilliam’s films would expect, with a good dash of mind-bending writing. What, on first watch, feels like trying to solve a mystery alongside Bruce Willis‘ James Cole, upon further rewatches, transforms into something entirely different.

By the time 12 Monkeys‘ credits run for the first time, its real purpose becomes abundantly clear: It was never about the mystery of its narrative (however fascinating it may be), but rather about the closed-loop tragedy at the center of that story. From there, it becomes an almost irresistible temptation to keep watching the movie again and again, with its commentary on themes of memory and identity growing more and more nuanced every time.

‘Coherence’ (2013)

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Coherence was James Ward Byrkit‘s directorial debut, and what a way to make a splash. It’s one of those forgotten sci-fi movies that are perfectly written, a single-location thriller that serves as a love letter to the art of low-budget genre filmmaking. Heavily inspired by The Twilight Zone, this underrated modern gem should be considered essential viewing for all those who love Rod Serling‘s classic science fiction show. This film would feel right at home among its best episodes.

One’s first watch of Coherence inevitably becomes defined by a single word: chaos. A second rewatch then becomes practically a necessity, by which point, watching the film becomes all about pattern recognition. Every further rewatch is all about pure enjoyment of how masterfully this quantum puzzle of a movie drops clues across its narrative to better understand its layered reality. It’s a character study at its most thought-provoking.

‘Primer’ (2004)

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Primer single-handedly redefined low-budget sci-fi filmmaking when it came out in 2004. It’s the kind of film you need to be a genius to fully understand, highly experimental and philosophically complex. It was directed, written, produced, edited, and scored by Shane Carruth in one of the most impressive debuts in the history of cinema, and his first splash in Hollywood has only gotten better with age.

Due to its innovative plot structure and deliberate use of mind-bending elements, Primer is a movie that’s virtually impossible to entirely understand upon one’s first watch. As such, it demands revisits, and those revisits only keep getting better. The more you watch Primer, the more you become an active decoder of its layered time-travel narrative rather than a passive observer. Very few sci-fi films are so intellectually challenging or rewarding.

‘Interstellar’ (2014)

Interstellar may not be nearly as mind-bending or impossible to decode in one go as some of its sci-fi peers, but if any film has made Christopher Nolan gain popularity as one of Hollywood’s leading filmmakers of mind-twisting spectacles, it’s this one. It’s one of the best climate-fiction movies of all time, a space adventure as well as it does because, at its core, it’s a story about the love between a father and a daughter.

That emotional core is what keeps people coming back to Interstellar time and time again. The second viewing helps reorganize the film after its twisty third act and better comprehend its rules, but everything that comes after is pure enjoyment. The first time around can be a little overwhelming, but every subsequent watch keeps getting more moving, more exciting, and more addictive.

‘Blade Runner’ (1982)

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Back when it originally came out in 1982, Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner was an all-out failure at the box office. With time, however, this flop started becoming a sci-fi cult classic like no other. Today, it’s so immensely acclaimed as one of the greatest examples of the genre that it’s more of a mainstream classic than anything else.

It’s one of the best sci-fi noir masterpieces ever made, perfectly blending a moody atmosphere with compelling characters, philosophically weighty thematic work, and mind-bending elements. In other words, it’s science fiction at its most rewatchable. On a second viewing, everything seems to slow down, and that’s precisely the point. From Scott’s quiet direction to Vangelis‘ legendary score, Blade Runner‘s every element is best enjoyed at a more subdued pace. It’s a thought-provoking philosophical reflection unlike any other the genre has ever produced, and that’s why it’s so magical and timeless.

‘The Thing’ (1982)

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John Carpenter is one of the greatest and most important filmmakers in the history of Hollywood horror. Back in 1982, he demonstrated that beyond a shadow of a doubt with The Thing, his faithful adaptation of John W. Campbell Jr.‘s novella Who Goes There? It’s one of the most perfect horror movies of the 20th century, even if it was originally a commercial and critical flop.

Time is often a flop’s best friend, however, and such was the case here. The Thing went from cult status to the outright mainstream classic status that it holds today. One’s first time watching The Thing consists of pure paranoia and horrified shock, but further visits to this chilling world turn it into a game. It becomes delightfully fun to analyze each character’s every look and every expression, culminating in an ending whose ambiguity only grows more rewarding with every rewatch.

‘Donnie Darko’ (2001)

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Donnie Darko is the ultimate endlessly rewatchable sci-fi film, a cult classic largely credited with helping revive the midnight-screening cult circuit that had been lying dormant during the ’90s. You’d be a genius if you understood this movie the first time—the film’s mind-twisting nature and infinite room for theories and speculation is precisely what allowed it to become a cult classic in the first place.

For one, rewatching Donnie Darko becomes pretty much obligatory for all those hoping to grow even a modicum of an understanding of what is going on with its narrative. But aside from being intellectually rewarding, rewatches of this cult classic also greatly enrich its emotional core. The bittersweet tragedy of Donnie is one that keeps getting more enjoyable every single time you watch it.

Justin Timberlake is reportedly going the extra mile to “redeem himself” with his family after a run of negative headlines over the past couple of years.

The “Mirrors” singer was arrested in 2024 for driving while intoxicated, after which reports emerged suggesting his wife Jessica Biel gave him an “ultimatum” to get his act together.

Justin Timberlake also faced renewed scrutiny recently due to the release of his arrest footage, which he fought hard to prevent from coming to light.

Timberlake is reportedly trying to ensure things are harmonious at home after a series of negative headlines caused a strain in his relationship with his wife.

According to Star Magazine, sources say the 45-year-old pop star is “going the extra mile” to redeem himself and strengthen his marriage after his run-in with the law, coupled with a video that saw him berating his stage crew last year,  left him in a bad spot with Biel and their sons, Silas and Phineas.

“[Timberlake] is determined to redeem himself,” the insider told the news outlet. “But this process is going to start at home, so he’s been leaning into fatherhood with a smile on his face.”

The “Selfish” singer is said to have “stepped up” by becoming more involved with the kids and spending time with them at their ranch in Montana, as Biel increasingly gets busy with television projects like “The Sinner” and “The Better Sister.”

Jessica Biel Issued The Pop Star ‘An Ultimatum’

Timberlake and Biel’s marriage is one of the most enduring Hollywood celebrity marriages, having tied the knot in 2012.

However, their union seems to have been rocked in recent times with reports claiming the actress “issued an ultimatum” to him to fix up, because she’s “had it” with his recent behavior.

The “SexyBack” singer traveled to Las Vegas earlier this year to host the 8 AM Invitational golf tournament, but eyewitnesses told Page Six that he appeared intoxicated towards the end of the day.

Following this, a source told the Daily Mail that if he has another such misstep, Biel will “pull the trigger,” adding that “there’s not much more she can take.”

Justin Timberlake’s Negative Headlines ‘Made Things More Challenging’ In His Marriage

The insider also said that Timberlake is “never home” despite concluding his world tour last July.

“She does everything with the kids, and she’s sick of being publicly embarrassed,” the source claimed.

However, a separate source told Page Six that while there might have been trouble in paradise, the couple were “working through it” and doing all they could to move forward.

“It’s been a tough stretch lately. There’s just been a lot of attention on him, and that’s not easy to deal with,” the insider said.

“She’s definitely been frustrated at times, and there’s been a lot going on,” they continued, noting that Timberlake and Biel have had their “ups and downs like any couple, but the recent spotlight and his schedule have made things more challenging. That said, it’s not anything close to a breaking point.”

Jessica Biel Was ‘Not Happy’ About The Release Of Her Husband’s Arrest Video

Timberlake was arrested in June 2024 for driving while under the influence in Sag Harbor, New York. He pleaded guilty to an impaired driving charge in September 2024 and was forced to apologize outside the court for his actions.

Reports emerged noting Biel was displeased with his arrest and was concerned about his behavior outside their home.

Back in March, body cam footage of the moment he was arrested was released by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), showing him intoxicated, and sources told People Magazine that Biel was “not happy about the renewed attention” it brought to her husband’s case.

“There’s a reason they pushed back on the footage being released,” the source said, explaining that Biel finds the incident “stressful and would prefer to move past it.”

“It obviously doesn’t portray him in the best light,” the insider added.

Jessica Biel Is Focused On ‘Moving Forward’ With Justin Timberlake

According to People, the insider went further to note that the actress is still disappointed with the situation, particularly with the video being made public, but had remained supportive of the singer.

“There have been some challenging moments lately, and she’s focused on moving forward,” the source told the news outlet. “She’s the happiest when she’s able to focus on family life, along with her work, when she chooses to take on projects.”

“She’s supportive of Justin, but she’s also not afraid to express when she’s disappointed in certain decisions. This was one of those moments,” they added.

Recently, sources also shared with US Weekly that Biel and Timberlake are getting to a good place in their union after dealing with past “trust issues” and the singer’s DWI scandal.

Sixteen years after the death of his wife, Nancy Dolan, Martin Short is reflecting on her last words — and finding their connection to the couple’s late daughter, Katherine.

“Martin, let me go,” Short, 76, told The New York Times in an interview published on Friday, May 15, recalling to the outlet Dolan’s final message to her husband as paramedics rushed into their bedroom.

Dolan died at age 58 in 2010 following a battle with ovarian cancer. She and Short had been married since 1980.

In his NYT sit-down, Short drew a parallel between Dolan’s death and Katherine, who died by suicide at age 42 in February.

“Katherine was saying: ‘Dad, let me go,’” he continued. “I don’t see any difference between mental illness as a disease and cancer as a disease. In some cases, both are terminal. And in some cases, both are survivable.”

Short added that the loss of his daughter was different than the loss of his wife.

“This is your child,” he said. “I am trying to head toward the light.”

Short and Dolan also shared sons Oliver, 40, and Henry, 36.

The Only Murders in the Building star broke his silence on Katherine’s death in a CBS Sunday Morning interview earlier this week.

“It’s been a nightmare for the family,” he said on Sunday, May 10. “But the understanding [is] that mental health and cancer, like my wife’s, are both diseases, and sometimes with diseases they are terminal. And my daughter fought for a long time with extreme mental health, borderline personality disorder, other things, and did the best she couldn’t until she couldn’t.”

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Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, changed her name nearly 13 years before her death. Katherine filed to change her name to “Katherine Elizabeth Hartley” in October 2012, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. “My father is a public figure. I am a psychiatric social worker,” Katherine explained of her reasoning in court […]

Short also reflected on his multiple family deaths in his new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short. (In addition to Dolan and Katherine, the actor lost his older brother, David, and both parents, Olive and Charles, in an eight-year span before he turned 21.)

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“What it developed in me was this muscle of survival and handling grief, and a perspective on it,” Short told CBS Mornings of navigating those losses. “I think if you’ve gone through that, an audience not liking you is really not that important anymore.”

Though Short’s longtime friend Lawrence Kasdan, who directed the documentary, suggested delaying the project after Katherine’s death, the comedian said he wanted to move forward.

“My instinct was the opposite,” Short explained on Sunday. “Because it’s about love, loss and survival … I think we proceed. We must figure a way to survive through grief without denying it or without in any way undermining its importance.”