Meghan Markle continues to share more details about her family despite the alleged double-standard drama.

The Duchess of Sussex became a member of the British Royal Family when she tied the knot to Prince Harry in 2018. They officially stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 amid allegations of racism and a lack of support.

Since their exit, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have become estranged from the Royal Family. A source close to the former actress recently claimed she and Harry believe they are being judged unfairly, unlike Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Meghan recently promoted her As Ever brand’s fruit spread trio with a heartwarming video on Instagram. The clip captured the Duchess in a kitchen, wearing a white apron, as she revealed her family’s favorite jam flavor.

“Everyone in my family has a different favorite. My husband loves the raspberry,” Meghan began before referring to her kids with cute nicknames. “Lil loves the strawberry. Arch likes both. And I like the marmalade,” she said, referencing Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.

The post’s caption offered more information about the jams in question, explaining that the fruit spread trio was “inspired by the jams Meghan has created in her own kitchen and shared over the years.” The three flavors, raspberry, orange marmalade, and strawberry, are going for $36 on Meghan’s website.

The Duchess Of Sussex Is Reportedly ‘Frustrated’ By Unfair Treatment

Meghan’s nickname slip comes days after she made waves for allegedly feeling “frustrated” by the way people judged her. The Blast covered the story, reporting that a source close to the entrepreneur claimed she disliked the double-standard treatment she and her husband received.

Meghan and Harry reportedly felt like they were “constantly being judged by a completely different rulebook,” unlike Prince William and Kate. “No matter what she does, Kate will be the golden girl, and she will be the villain,” the source argued, noting that these feelings intensified following a recent backlash.

Kate and William had celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with cute family photos, and even honored their daughter Charlotte on her 11th birthday with cute pictures of the princess. Fans and the media ate the posts up with praise, but their reactions were negative when Meghan dropped a similar post.

The Entrepreneur Reportedly Doesn’t Understand The Double Standard Treatment

When Meghan shared pictures of her son, Archie, in honor of his seventh birthday, she reportedly received backlash for “pimping” her children. Critics accused the mother of two of using her kids to stay relevant, a claim the source argued was double-standard treatment.

The source pointed out that Kate and William were “clearly using their children as part of the royal image and the branding of the family.” However, no one saw a problem with their actions, but immediately changed tune when Harry and Meghan tried to do the same.

The source also alleged that Kate and Meghan did not have the best relationship when the latter first joined the Royal Family. They reportedly clashed in the days leading to Meghan and Harry’s wedding over the bridesmaids’ dress, with the source adding that Kate was the more favored of the two wives.

The Duchess Shared Glimpses Of Her Family’s Trip To Disneyland

Days before the source’s claims, The Blast shared that Meghan had given her Instagram followers a rare view of her family’s Disneyland trip. She dropped multiple pictures from the outing, which captured her, her husband, her kids, and her mother.

The group looked happy in the snaps Meghan shared, showing them on rides and meeting some of Disney’s most popular characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella. A source revealed the trip was more than a fun getaway, as it doubled as a birthday celebration for the kids.

Additionally, the trip “was a special way to extend Mother’s Day for Meghan and her mom.” Disneyland has a special place in the Sussex family, as Meghan previously shared moments from Lilibet’s fourth birthday at the theme park in 2025.

Meghan Markle’s Husband Is Allegedly Displeased By Their Children’s Estrangement From Their Cousins

Earlier this month, The Blast reported that sources claimed Prince Harry was saddened by his children’s estrangement from their cousins. He was allegedly displeased by the lack of bonds between his two kids and his older brother’s three children.

Although Archie and Lilibet were reportedly having a great time in America, Harry was not satisfied as they were missing out on a life with the rest of the Royal Family in the UK. These claims followed reports of Kate’s decision to stand by her husband amid his estrangement from Harry.

Besides her support for William, the Princess of Wales reportedly felt attacked by Harry’s comments about King Charles’ cancer battle. As someone in a similar situation, sources claimed Kate did not appreciate Harry’s implication that Charles might not have long to live.

Will the Sussexes ever reconcile with the Royal Family?

The third season of Euphoria is coming to an end — but viewers are still left confused by several story lines including Alamo and Maddy’s relationship and Angel’s disappearance.

Based on the Israeli series of the same name, Euphoria follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to remain sober after rehab. The series also explores topics including mental illness, toxic relationships, sexuality and more. After its premiere in 2019, the show’s ensemble cast, which includes Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Colman Domingo quickly skyrocketed to fame.

The HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air, with the network ordering two individual specials about the aftermath of Rue and Jules’ (Schafer) breakup in the meantime.

Euphoria’s third season was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before it faced several delays, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The delay was extended during the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023.

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Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show addressed the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in two episodes after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.

Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the story lines that are still being questioned:

Angel’s Disappearance

Priscilla Delgado was introduced as Angel, an exotic dancer at the Silver Slippers strip club. She relapsed on drugs after her friend disappeared — who viewers saw die on screen. Angel ultimately spiraled and Rue was told to take her to rehab but the scene felt ominous as fans questioned if the character would ever be seen again.

After Alamo’s safe was robbed, Laurie’s people kept some of the stuff they found. Rue got a glimpse when she saw IDs — including Angel’s — in there. While some audience members thought that meant Angel died, others pointed out the obvious conclusion that Angel was human trafficked by Alamo.

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Alamo and Maddy’s Relationship

Maddy (Demie) and Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) formed a bond that turned sinister when she had to ask for money when Cassie (Sweeney) found out that Nate (Elordi) only had 72 hours to live.

A scene then showed Alamo making Maddy put on a bathing suit to get in the hot tub with him. He ultimately agreed to help Maddy get the $1 million needed to save Nate and the scene cut off. Viewers, meanwhile, wondered if the scene hinted at Maddy having to sleep with Alamo to secure the deal but that wasn’t clarified.

The DEI of It All

While Rue working as a double agent made sense for the most part, there have been some questions about how the government officials were able to listen in on Laurie and Alamo’s plans when she wasn’t around. Viewers have questioned whether the authorities planted wires without Rue or if she was involved — but it wasn’t shown.

Jason Biggs‘ ex-wife, Jenny Mollen, is holding nothing back following the end of their marriage.

The actress, famously known for playing Nina Ash on the TV series “Angel,” separated from her husband of 18 years in May 2026.

Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen welcomed two sons before their separation.

Mollen poured her heart out in an emotional Substack essay titled “Don’t Tell Me What It Is.” She recalled her sixth birthday celebration and the “intense sense of disappointment and loneliness” she felt later that night after realizing that “the best part of a gift is often wondering what’s inside.”

Mollen explained that she did not get to enjoy that suspense to the fullest because she rushed through her birthday celebration just as she rushed through life. The actress noted she had been eager to grow up, to land TV jobs, and spent most of her twenties trying to find answers alone.

“Everywhere I’ve ever been has felt a little temporary, like a waiting room I’m trapped in before an operation,” Mollen wrote. She added that her inability to enjoy the moment continued when she welcomed two sons with Biggs, as she failed to be fully present in their younger years.

Jenny Mollen Opens Up About Seeking Validation 

Mollen’s candid reflections about her life continued, with claims of “the highest highs” of her life feeling “like pennies disappearing into a bottomless well.” The TV personality added that from her twenties to date, she struggled with enjoying the present, writing:

“When you’re young and ambitious, or maybe just middle-aged with ADHD, it feels impossible to appreciate anything while you’re in it.”

Mollen shared that she wasn’t one to mope around, noting that she was off chasing the next high and “hoping that the next thing would finally be the one that cured me- the one that made me feel worthy and validated in a way that has always evaded me.”

The Mother Of Two Is Going To Italy For Double Birthday Celebrations

Mollen concluded her essay on a light note, revealing plans to travel to Italy. She stressed that she wasn’t going to find a rebound “beautiful Italian stranger,” given her separation from Biggs. Instead, a friend invited her for a birthday party.

The TV personality chose to kill two birds with one stone during the trip, pointing out that her 47th birthday was coming up on May 30.

She added that her trip was unlikely to be anything like her sixth birthday celebration; nonetheless, she vowed to hit a piñata with everything she had if she came across one.

Mollen’s birthday plans came weeks after The Blast reported her separation from Biggs. A representative for the former couple confirmed the news, revealing that the pair had officially gone their separate ways after 18 years of marriage. The split, per the rep, was amicable.

The Former Spouses Are Reportedly On ‘Great Terms’

The rep alleged that the separation had not ruined the relationship between Biggs and Mollen, claiming they were still on “great terms.” Additionally, the former couple was reportedly focused on co-parenting their two sons, Sid and Lazlo.

Another source echoed similar sentiments about the enduring bond between Biggs and Mollen, arguing that the split had not come between them. “They are very much connected,” the source said, declaring that they believed Biggs and Mollen would remain on good terms.

The duo first met on the set of the 2008 movie “My Best Friend’s Girl” and wasted no time getting engaged that same year. Biggs and Mollen quietly eloped months later in April 2008, before having a formal wedding ceremony three months later in July.

Jason Biggs And Jenny Mollen’s Split Linked To The Actor’s Weight Loss

Following news of Biggs and Mollen’s separation, The Blast shared that theories about their split started to run wild, including a weight loss link. Sources close to the exes alleged that Biggs’ weight loss transformation caused changes in his confidence and overall mindset.

One insider claimed that Biggs’ ego got a significant boost from his physical transformation, which slowly created distance in his marriage. Other sources cited the actor’s return to the entertainment industry, arguing that his comeback brought more stress into his life.

A source claimed that Biggs placed enormous pressure on himself to stay relevant in Hollywood, and the stress of work in turn impacted his marriage to Mollen. Another insider alleged that Biggs and Mollen’s marriage would have ended sooner if not for therapy.

Alix Earle is opening up about an emotional run-in with her ex, Braxton Berrios.

The influencer posted a “UNGRWM” (un-get ready with me) video via TikTok on Monday, May 25, which documented her getting ready for bed the night before as she spoke about bumping into Berrios on a night out.

“Crymaxxing,” Earle, 25, said, admitting that her “eyes are a tad bit puffy” from crying.

“Obviously, I saw my ex tonight, but we’re on good terms, so it was normal and fine and we were joking around with each other,” the podcaster explained.

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Earle continued, “It was funny and fun, and then it wasn’t. It kept turning into me looking around the place the whole night like, ‘Hmm, where is he?’ I think that really sucked, catching myself doing that. I think it’s hard when you see someone for a second and it’s like fun and normal, but that’s just a dose of it, and then that’s done. That started to hit me.”

The “Hot Mess With Alix Earle” host admitted that she got emotional seeing Berrios, 30, while trying to put on a brave face.

“Sometimes you just can’t help it. Sometimes you’re just a girl and sometimes water just falls out of your eyes. Sometimes that happens and that’s OK,” she said. “I did the responsible thing and called myself a car home and cried to my dog.”

Us Weekly broke the news in December 2025 that Earle and the Houston Texans wide receiver had split after nearly two years together.

Earle later confirmed the news in an emotional TikTok video.

“Braxton and I are no longer together,” she tearfully told fans at the time. “We have been doing long distance since, basically, June and we haven’t got to see each other that often. It’s just been really difficult for me.”

Earle said that she was considering a permanent move to Los Angeles after living there while competing on Dancing With the Stars. Berrios, meanwhile, lives in Houston.

“I think that was a scary thing for me to realize because it meant us not being in the same place. A part of me also really wants to be focusing on myself right now,” she said. “I just feel like I can’t be what Braxton needs.”

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“I want him to have someone who can be there for him 24/7 and support him. He wasn’t really expecting that of me … I constantly felt guilty,” Earle continued.

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“It just kinda feels like we’re on two different paths right now and it sucks,” she admitted, describing Berrios as her “best friend.”

Earle added, “We’re on good terms and I don’t want anyone to come for him or be mean to him.”

“I think I ultimately just wanted to go with trusting my feelings,” she said. “This has just been really hard. … It’s not drama. It’s not because he did anything wrong or I did anything wrong. It just didn’t really feel like it was working out, in the moment.”

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Every now and then, you get a movie description that sounds a bit like the setup to a bad joke. For example, let’s say someone tells you the following: “Jason Stackhouse, Frank Heffley, and Tyrion Lannister must team up with River Tam in order to save a bunch of cosplayers from a sexy lady.” You’re waiting for a punchline, right? There’s no punchline, though, because there’s no joke. There’s just Knights of Badassdom, arguably the weirdest and most underrated character actor collaboration of modern film.

This is a movie whose core cast includes Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse from True Blood), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones), and Summer Glau (River Tam from Firefly), making Knights of Badassdom the rare collision of fantasy, sci-fi, and gothic horror. The resulting film is a strange brew that gets a bit better with each sip you take. Where else can you find demons, magic, and cosplay? If you just reflexively answered “in my porn search history,” you’re the perfect audience for this naughty, nerdy film now streaming for free on Tubi!

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The premise of Knights of Badassdom is that after an aspiring musician gets dumped by his girlfriend, his friends try to cheer him up by dragging him to a LARPing event. This is meant to be a lighthearted weekend of them dressing like medieval warriors and beating the crap out of other people using foam swords. However, when someone reads the wrong incantation, they accidentally cast a spell that summons a real-life succubus. Unless they can stop her, this deadly demon is going to have her own revenge on the nerds, one bloody kill at a time.

If the plot didn’t give you a clue, Knights of Badassdom is not a film that takes itself very seriously. That’s a good thing. By keeping everything light, director Joe Lynch (who would later direct the pitch-perfect horror movie, Mayhem) invites audiences to bask in the surreal spectacle of live-action role players. Everything is undeniably silly, but the LARPers are so unbearably earnest that it’s impossible not to love their increasingly stupid hijinks. Plus, real talk? If you’ve ever LARPed or simply attended a cosplaying event, every cringe character moment will seem far too familiar. Worry not, though, as Lynch’s movie is (almost) always laughing with you and not at you.

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The strongest aspect of Knights of Badassdom is its cast, which is surprisingly stacked for a low-budget, lo-fi horror flick. Ryan Kwanten is our lead actor, and he’s really just doing a variation on his character from True Blood: all heart and no brains. Fortunately, he has breezy, grinning affability that helps him win you over from his very first appearance. Speaking of not playing against type, Steve Zahn leans fully into the familiar role of air-headed chaos agent. However, Peter Dinklage is the film’s real secret weapon. The most popular Game of Thrones actor in a movie filled with swords and sorcery? Talk about a perfect combination!

Dinklage deserves special praise for fully embracing the zaniness of this wacky plot. From the outside looking in, it seemed like the Game of Thrones actor was really slumming it by being in this film. But instead of phoning in his performance, Dinklage brought the full weight of his considerable charisma to every scene. In the hands of lesser actors, Knights of Badassdom would descend into full farce. Dinklage fully commits to the chaos, though, and that helps lend the silly script the earnestness needed for us to really care about these characters.

Bringing The Summer Heat

With that being said, it’s arguably Summer Glau who really holds this movie together. While initially presented as an archetypal prize (the insanely hot super-dork), her character is refreshingly given plenty of agency and constantly steals scenes even better than Dinklage. Filmed about eight years after she dazzled in Firefly and Serenity, Glau was still fully in her niche as the geek next door to genre fans around the world. She’s so good in every scene, and it’s fair to say she is given more to do (as both actor and character) here than she was ever given in the sci-fi show that made her famous.

Knights of Badassdom is a movie that only does a few things, but it does them very well. For example, the cast is small, but that just gives each of our principal performers that much more time to shine. The movie is more intimate than epic, but that helps it achieve a perfectly cozy vibe (i.e., a movie to watch with buddies and beers). The special effects are modest, but that’s okay. The emphasis on practical effects elevates both the humor and the horror, and when we do get fancy effects, they’re usually worth the wait. 

For all of its killer casting and awesome ambition, Knights of Badassdom never really landed on most nerds’ radar. That’s a shame because this outwardly goofy movie is doing something very profound: it’s using the actors and tropes of genre storytelling to deconstruct that genre altogether. In a film whose heroes blend the mundane with the magical, this movie challenges audiences to find the call to adventure lurking within every corner of our shopworn, everyday lives. It’s obviously hard to deconstruct nerd culture without offending your target audience, so Knights of Badassdom was always destined to be a roll of the die. Fortunately, this cult classic landed a critical hit.

Care to roll the dice for your evening entertainment? You could do far worse than Knights of Badassdom, a movie featuring the people you see at nerd conventions doing the same thing you do at nerd conventions: dress like a weirdo and geek out with your fellow freaks. The movie is a celebration of its subject matter, and you will never find a more passionate (like, the sloppiest of sloppy kissing passionate) love letter to the entire genre. It’s streaming for free on Tubi, so you’re just one click away from watching an unforgettable fantasy adventure about bros, brotherhood, and battle.

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Or, you know, just one click away from staring at Summer Glau for an hour and a half. Either way, it’s the perfect way to spend your evening!

Nearly three years ago, rom-com aficionado Will Gluck struck gold with his sizzling spin on Shakespeare, Anyone but You. Carried by the chemistry of its magnetic stars, Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, it became an unexpected global phenomenon, earning $220 million globally and becoming the highest-grossing live-action adaptation of The Bard’s work ever to hit theaters. Now, the writer-director is looking to see if lightning can strike twice with an even wilder premise that invokes The Purge. Ahead of its arrival in August, we’re excited to feature One Night Only as part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview series, and we can share a new image highlighting the central romance between Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro on the steamiest night of the year.

Our exclusive still shows the A Complete Unknown and Masters of the Air stars opposite each other in apparently matching vehicles, leaning out of their respective windows for a cute little moment as Barbaro reaches out her hand. From the looks on their faces, their chance encounter has sparked something special that viewers will get to see unfold across one chaotic evening in a slightly fictionalized New York. The duo plays Allie and Owen, love-starved strangers who are looking for something more. One is a hopeful romantic, and the other is still recovering from a break-up, yet despite the clear connection between them, everything seems to keep getting in their way. It’s fitting that they’re in separate cars, signaling how, despite being so close in the bustling city, they remain so far from each other.

The rub of One Night Only is that it takes place in a world where single people are only legally allowed one night a year to hook up with one another. That leaves Allie and Owen as outliers at a time when everyone in the city is scrambling to take advantage of the opportunity. Amid the hustle and bustle, however, one misstep and detour after another conspires to keep them separated, pulling them towards and away from each other throughout the evening. Yet, in their attempts to link up, they may discover that exactly what they’ve been looking for has been much closer than they could’ve imagined when they take a moment to reflect.

Who Else Is Coming Out for ‘One Night Only’?

The chemistry between Turner and Barbaro will be what makes the magic for One Night Only, but the cast is also stacked with talent. Joining them in the high-concept rom-com are Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ben Marshall, Ziwe, Molly Ringwald, Nicholas Braun, and LeVar Burton. Gluck penned his script based on an original screenplay by Travis Braun, whose original work topped the 2024 Black List. In an interview with Collider’s Michael Zimmerman, the two leads attested to how Gluck, with his wealth of experience in the genre, helped elevate the project to new heights. Turner recalled how the writer-director spurred the actors to get creative and experiment, making something both more organic and freeing to be a part of.

“I agree entirely, and Will Gluck, I think, is the third piece of that jigsaw where, you know, you’re getting to work with someone who is brilliant in this world, in every world. But in this world in particular, you know, Friends With Benefits and Easy A and Anyone but You. I love those movies now. And I’ve watched them over and over. So to get to be in a movie that he’s making is a gift. And to watch him work, and he’s kind of like an adrenaline junkie, man. Like you had the script and we did two weeks of rehearsals, and we like, fine-tuned things and rewrote things, and then you get to set and he would say let’s mix it up, and so we try different things and we remold a scene, and it was really exhilarating for me, I’m sure for you, too. A safe space to fall on your face and try stupid things. It was an incredibly liberating experience for me.”

One Night Only arrives in theaters on August 7. Check out our exclusive new image above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the rest of the week for more new looks at upcoming films from our summer preview series.

Jennifer Lopez showed that she’s still got her svelte figure from more than two decades ago, rocking a pair of lace-up jean pants she wore in the 2001 “Ain’t It Funny” video.

Fans couldn’t believe it as many took to social media to gush over her well-maintained shape and ageless glow.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez continues to spark relationship rumors with her “Office Romance” co-star Brett Goldstein, as he left her wowed with his near-perfect knowledge of her movies.

Lopez teamed up with actress Mika Abdalla to recreate a famous scene from Amazon Prime’s “Off Campus,” where the younger actress shows up in a green dress that looks like the one Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards in 2000.

In the video, the mother of two wears figure-hugging denim jeans with a white crop top, while Abdalla is seen wearing a baggy pair of jeans with a brown crop top.

“I don’t know her personally, but I’m pretty sure that’s Jlo,” Abdalla lip-syncs to a voiceover audio of co-star Khobe Clarke’s line from the movie.

The camera then pans to Lopez, who lip-syncs Abdalla’s character,  Allie Hayes’s line, saying, “Oh my God, this is me. Now,”

They then hugged each other before dancing to the singer’s 2011 hit “Get On The Floor.”

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“It’s a new Jeneration of party people…” the “Hustlers” actress captioned the clip.

However, an eagle-eyed fan pointed out that her pants are “insane,” to which she revealed, “They’re the same ones from that video.”

Fans Praise The Pop Star For Her Stunning Physique

Aside from the fact that she has been able to maintain her banging body over the years, several fans were left stunned as to how she looked even better.

“Being able to wear the same pair of jeans from 20 years ago is such a flex. Mother behavior,” an X user wrote in the comments, while another added, “Wait whaaaaat they lasted all this time?”

“You look the same as you did when you were 20!” one fan said.

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Someone else wrote, “You’re the biggest proof that age is just a number, queen.”

“Oh QueenLo, you are aging like the finest wine,” another fan gushed.

Sources Dispel Jennifer Lopez’s Dating Rumors With ‘Office Romance’ Co-Star

Lopez has been promoting her upcoming Netflix movie “Office Romance” featuring co-star Brett Goldstein, ahead of its premiere on June 5th.

The pair had sparked romance rumors after she praised him for being the best kisser she’d ever worked with, as well as going on a Broadway date night in New York City.

However, reports suggest it’s all just for show to drum up buzz for the film and push Goldstein into a “leading man status.”

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“Jennifer and Brett are not dating or romantically involved at all,” an insider told the Daily Mail.

“They think it’s actually really funny that people are suggesting they are [dating], and they’re going with it because they’re both really excited for Office Romance to come out,” the source continued.

Jennifer Lopez Wants To Turn Her Co-Star Into The Next Big Thing

The “Ted Lasso” actor, however, seems smitten by the “Maid In Manhattan” actress as he gushed over her appearance in “Hustlers,” during a 2018 episode of his podcast, “Films to Be Buried With.”

In a recent interview shared by Netflix, he left her stunned with his near-perfect knowledge of her movies like “Maid in Manhattan,” “Selena,” and “Hustlers,” answering nearly all questions posed to him.

A second source who spoke to the Daily Mail noted that they may not be dating, but Lopez doesn’t mind playing make-believe to elevate his star power.

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“Brett is a star, but he isn’t a leading man that everyone knows about and cares about,” the second insider said. “This movie he is doing with Jen, it is her job to make him, and she is taking on that position to heart. She wants him to be the next big thing.”

The Singer’s Relationship With Brett Goldstein Is ‘Nothing More Than A Showmance’

Speaking further on the romance rumors, the source noted that Lopez and Goldstein are both aware of the romance rumors and leaning into them for the sake of their movie.

They continued, “If the movie is received well and he also gets the shine from ‘being in a relationship’ with J-Lo, it shows that he is important and on his way to leading man status. As much as there is chemistry, they are also playing the game to make him into something he isn’t yet.”

“She will take the attention it brings, and she will gladly give him some shine, but it is currently nothing more than a showmance for them over a romance,” the insider added.

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Summer House’s West Wilson is addressing ex Ciara Miller’s intense reaction to his newfound romance with costar Amanda Batula.

West, 31, was quizzed about how Ciara has taken the news by his “Show Me Something” cohost Sophie Cunningham on the Monday, May 25, episode of their podcast. West dated Ciara for several months in 2023 before calling it quits. They appeared to be getting close again last summer, as documented on Summer House season 10, which is currently airing on Bravo.

But the Summer House cast and viewers alike were left shocked in March when West and Amanda, 34, confirmed they were seeing one another. (Amanda announced her split from husband Kyle Cooke, 43, in January.)

“This is probably me totally being mean, but did you ever get to tell Ciara, like, ‘Dude, we were not dating?’” Sophie asked West on Monday.

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West responded, “The last two months, I’ve been in such, like, survival mode that I haven’t really taken a lot of time to process s***. I was just trying to survive and keep it moving and stay distracted. I kind of have run out of steam the last few weeks. I’ve had a lot of time to think and reflect.”

“I know a lot of people’s feelings are hurt, especially Ciara and Kyle. No s***,” he continued. “Even though there’s so much gray area up for interpretation, at least with Ciara and I … the end of summer, we were canoodling again. I told Ben [Waddell] I wasn’t trying to be a boyfriend or whatever. I think it’s still a shock to the system and people feel betrayed. I’m not trying to convince anyone that their feelings don’t matter.”

West and Amanda were confronted about their relationship by their fellow castmates during the Summer House season 10 reunion, which filmed in April and is set to begin airing Tuesday, May 26, on Bravo.

In a teaser clip from the three-part reunion, Ciara, 30, can be heard telling Amanda, “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

On Monday’s podcast, West denied that was the case.

“I was a deer in the headlights for a lot of it,” he said of filming the reunion. “I was just like, why is that something I would ever do? That’s the thing with this reality TV s***. So many people interpret things differently. If I tried to fight everyone’s different opinion on s*** I’ve done, I would be f***ing dead and on the floor. It’s just not worth reacting to s*** like that. But [that’s] obviously not the case.”

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West also said that he attempted to clarify the timeline of his relationship with Amanda at the reunion amid speculation that they were getting close while filming season 10 last summer.

Sophie asked West if he got to “squash” any “false narratives” at the reunion, to which he responded, “I did feel like it was hard to finish most of my thoughts, but the main one was that anything was happening during the summer. Everyone watches that back now and is like, ‘They’re all over each other.’ I do think we made it clear that wasn’t happening.”

“Everything else is up for interpretation, but I mostly just tried to apologize and hope it comes across. I’m not known to be a strong reunion player, so you just kind of get through it,” West added.