Veteran actress and TV host Whoopi Goldbergrecently called out Donald Trump for his decision to announce a war against Iran. She didn’t hold back and stated that this war would affect Americans in the country and abroad. The President launched a joint military operation with Israel against Iran in February 2026.
Whoopi Goldberg slams Donald Trump amid Iran war
The 70-year-old comedian recently criticized the POTUS’ decision to start a war against Iran on the latest episode of her talk show.
During the March 9 episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg asserted that Donald Trump is putting the lives of numerous Americans at risk. She said, “Basically, we are sending people in to lose their lives. Because we have seen how fighting goes. We knew we shouldn’t have gone into Afghanistan. We knew that, and they decided to do it anyway. So now we are in the same position where someone who doesn’t seem to care that human beings are being sent to war. That’s people’s sons and daughters. His kids aren’t going.”
The Ghost star further conveyed that none of the Americans should send their daughters and sons to the war as “this is not what we should be doing.” She addressed Trump and said, “And you said you weren’t going to do this.”
Recently, Donald Trump spoke to CBS News on the phone and suggested that the war with Iran is about to end soon. He told the outlet, “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. [Iran has] no navy, no communications, they’ve got no air force. Their missiles are down to a scatter.”
The two-time President further went on to add in his statement, “Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones. If you look, they have nothing left. There’s nothing left in a military sense.”
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Livvy Dunne has always been a very adorable girlfriend. She recently proved this by trying to show support for her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, in the sweetest way possible. She brought a jersey with his name on it and was going to the game to show her support.
However, the former gymnast revealed in a recent reel that, despite getting a jersey, she still missed his big United States national baseball team game, turning the thoughtful gesture into a slightly ironic moment that fans found relatable. Meanwhile, her beyond-stylish outfits in the reels were totally on point.
Livvy Dunne misses Paul Skenes’ big team USA game after getting jersey with his name
Livvy Dunne’s latest reel showed how excited she was to attend her boyfriend, Paul Skenes‘s Team USA game. She even bought an oversized jersey with his name on it. Unfortunately, the second half of the reel revealed that she was unable to attend the game.
However, she still posed like a boss, wearing a white top with black pants and the sassiest accessories, including a matching bag, dainty earrings, glasses, and black boots.
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Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have always been quite protective of their daughter’s privacy, but Waterhouse recently shared a rare photo from the little girl’s Elmo-themed birthday party on Monday — and it spoke volumes about their sweet relationship.
The singer-actor shared the black-and-white picture on her Instagram Stories, revealing that her daughter turned two on March 9. In the wholesome photo, Waterhouse is crouching and smiling beside an Elmo mascot, seemingly talking to her 2-year-old toddler.
Suki Waterhouse celebrates her and Robert Pattinson’s daughter’s 2nd birthday with rare photo
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Suki Waterhouse shared a photo from her and Robert Pattinson’s daughter’s 2nd birthday party, and it is the kind of rare glimpse that says more than enough about their relationship. Along with the photo, Waterhouse shared a message, writing, “My princess is 2, she’s the light of my life.”
Waterhouse announced her pregnancy during a November 2023 performance at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico, telling the crowd, “I’m extra sparkly today because I thought it might distract you from something else that’s going on,” as she revealed her baby bump.
In the months that followed, cameras caught her on red carpets as she held the baby bump before she eventually welcomed her daughter with Pattinson in March 2024. However, the singer shared the news weeks after the birth. Since then, the couple has kept most details private and refrained from sharing much about their daughter publicly.
However, Waterhouse did open up about parenting in a past interview, telling Today about a daily routine she and Pattinson enjoy with their child, revealing, “We have a routine of putting her in the swimming pool and jumping in and out of the pool.” She added, “That’s just always the most fun. End of the day, 5 p.m., we all get in the pool and be silly. It’s amazing.”
Suki Waterhouse’s photo from her and Robert Pattinson’s daughter’s birthday party offers a rare glimpse into their family life while still protecting their privacy.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Momtastic.
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During her week-long guest spot on The View, Sheryl Underwood addressed her falling out with Sharon Osbourne. The two former co-hosts of The Talk had a much-publicized on-air spat in 2021.
The fight stemmed from a disagreement over racism and Britain’s royal family. The View co-host Sunny Hostin addressed the feud during the show’s Hot Topics discussion on Tuesday, March 10.
Sheryl reached out to Sharon after Ozzy Osbourne’s death
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When Sunny referred to the “pretty big spat” as a “feud over race,” Sheryl replied, “I don’t like to beef with my coworkers. It started because Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did an Oprah Winfrey interview, and the Duchess said [she] experienced racism at the hands of the Royal Family. And Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne’s friend, really went into it defending the Royal Family and saying that was not racism,” Sunny explained. “I think, at that point, Sharon Osbourne got involved and defended Piers Morgan and said there wasn’t racism.”
Sheryl noted she was “blindsided” by Sharon’s reaction, saying she told her, “Y’all have got to get off Meghan Markle.” She added during The View segment, “I still believe there’s some love between me and Sharon Osbourne. I tried to reach out when Ozzy passed. I love her, but sometimes … you hope it doesn’t get as big.”
The feud led to Sharon leaving The Talk in 2021. The fight also temporarily paused The Talk before it was cancelled in 2024.
Sheryl commented, “People say, ‘Sheryl, when it happened, why didn’t you reach out?’ I’m afraid to leave a voicemail. Because in the business we’re in, that voicemail will show up somewhere or be misunderstood, so I’d rather be quiet than to continue to hurt people because I’m going to have to face God one day.”
Coincidentally, the Sheryl and Sharon conversation occurred simultaneously with another feud discussion. Actress Mo’Nique publicized a social media letter directed to The View’s Whoopi Goldberg. The two had a spat on air back in 2018.
“You do what you can, you try not to fight when people come for you on social media,” Whoopi said. “Make a phone call. You’ve got something to say? Make a phone call. If you want to talk to Sharon, call her. It doesn’t matter whether she takes it or not. You’ve made the effort. That’s what’s important.”
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Rachel filed for divorce from her longtime husband, Rodger Berman, in July 2025. The couple, who share two sons, had been separated for a while. “At the end of the day, I can’t change someone else,” Rachel previously explained in an episode of RHOBH. “And, ultimately, he didn’t want to be the person that I was with for the first 25 f*cking years of our relationship.”
Rachel Zoe’s first call was to Jennifer Garner
Recently, Rachel was a guest on The Inside Edit with Maeve Reilly podcast. Of course, Rachel discussed her split with Rodger. So, who was her first call to find a divorce attorney? Rachel called actress Jennifer Garner. When Jennifer asked Rachel why she needed a name, Rachel explained, “And I just was like, ‘More … more later.’”
Jennifer advised her to contact Laura Wasser. In fact, Laura represented Jennifer in her divorce from Ben Affleck. Jennifer and Ben split in 2015. Yet, the former couple has an amicable divorce and often spend time together as a family with their three children.
According to Rachel, Jennifer said, “’You must be so exhausted.'” The RHOBH newbie added, “And I really was so exhausted.” During an episode of RHOBH, Rachel revealed that Rodger introduced his girlfriend to their sons. This broke an agreement between the pair and allegedly led to her filing for divorce.
While their divorce is not yet final, it seems that the former couple is in a better place these days. Rachel previously said that she and Rodger were staying amicable “because ultimately we want what’s best for the kids, right?”
Dakota Johnson has been grabbing the spotlight, thanks to her Calvin Klein photos. The actor recently shot for a sizzling campaign for Calvin Klein. For the same reason, she decided to ditch her pants while striking a bold pose.
Dakota Johnson ditches her pants in nearly nude Calvin Klein campaign photos
Take a look at the latest photos of Johnson ditching her pants in nearly nude Calvin Klein:
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star‘s photos for the Calvin Klein campaign are going viral across social media platforms. The brand shared the pictures in their recent Instagram post with the caption, “@dakotajohnson in the new Perfectly Fit Ultralight Bra. Breathable comfort with a wirefree lift.”
In two of the photos, Johnson posed on a sofa in a black Calvin Klein bra while wearing a pair of heels. The 36-year-old chose to shoot without her pants, doubling down on the boldness. She opted for soft makeup with smoky eyes while maintaining her signature bangs.
On Monday, March 9, members of the royal family attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Shockingly, King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton were met by a large group of protestors.
The protestors were reportedly from the anti-monarchy group Republic. Holding up signs spelling out, “What did you know?” the protesters referenced ex-Prince Andrew’s connection to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Other signs included anti-monarchy messages and more references to the ex-prince.
The Commonwealth Day service was the royal family’s largest public gathering since Andrew’s arrest on February 19.
King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton were protested
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Andrew’s shocking arrest was the first of a royal since 1649.
“If it comes out that people knew stuff — whether it be members of the family or police or staffers — then heads must roll,” royal author Robert Jobson told People.
In a brief statement, King Charles spoke about the arrest of his younger brother. “Let me state clearly: The law must take its course,” he said at the time.
Still under investigation, the late Queen Elizabeth’s alleged favorite child faces an uncertain future. Already stripped of his royal titles and evicted from his Windsor home of three decades, Andrew remains in legal limbo.
Meanwhile, the US Congress wants to talk to him about Epstein. And the UK government is reportedly considering removing Andrew from the line of succession. Even though Charles stripped his brother of his prince designation, only Parliament can remove him from the line of succession. Though he was born in second place to the throne, Andrew is currently eighth, behind his brother’s children and grandchildren.
In the meantime, the questions remain. “When these things went on, he was Prince Andrew, Duke of York,” said Robert. “The problem will be who knew what, when they knew it and why nothing was done.”
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Mary issued a statement announcing Robert’s tragic passing. ”Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace,” the RHOSLC star stated. “We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.”
Robert Cosby Jr. was transported to hospital after he overdosed
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At the time of Robert’s death, police officers answered a call for a possible overdose. His cause of death has not been confirmed. Now, reports have surfaced that Robert previously overdosed on February 14, 2023.
US Weekly obtained a report issued by the Salt Lake City Police Department. Both medical and fire personnel went to Mary and her husband, Robert Cosby Sr.’s home, at approximately 4:24 p.m. They gave Robert life-saving medical intervention until he regained consciousness.
The report read, “I assisted in strapping ill/sick person Robert Cosby [Jr.] to a medical chair to get him downstairs and safely into an ambulance. Medical staff informed me that Robert overdosed on drugs and that med initiated chest compressions until Robert became conscious.” Meanwhile, the report also noted that Robert was brought to a nearby hospital.
During Season 5 of RHOSLC, Mary and her son openly and emotionally discussed his addiction issues. Robert Jr. attended rehab for 30 days. Meanwhile, Season 7 of the show has begun filming. While Mary is not currently filming with her co-stars, she is allegedly planning to film this season at some point.
Livvy Dunne is being a supportive girlfriend as she watches her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, representing Team USA. The influencer showed her complete support for her beau while acing the fashion game in a cami top, looking effortlessly chic.
Livvy Dunne wears a lacy cami top and gushes over Paul Skenes representing team USA
Livvy Dunne gushes over her beau in her new TikTok clip. Look at the video here:
The clip shows the influencer watching Paul Skenes representing Team USA. However, instead of watching the game, Dunne confesses in the caption that the only thing playing in her mind is a song. “The only correct song playing in my head watching my bf rep the USA,” she mentioned in the video, which is captioned, “Free bird szn.”
However, her chic outfit also stole the limelight. To watch the game on a hot day, Dunne opted to wear a lacy cami top, which she paired with a cap. With light makeup and a few accessories, the former gymnast looked ethereal.
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Ben Robinson is having a hell of a season so far in the galleys of Below Deck Down Under. This man has already lost one sous chef and gained another. Plus, his oven is currently wonky, as is his timing, leaving his charter guests all kinds of frustrated. But as Ben just revealed, these guests are failing to understand one simple matter: Even Yacht chefs have their “limitations.”
Chef Ben Robinson wants future guests to know something about the galley
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In Episode 6, the guests came aboard hungry. Since it was so close to their lunch time, which Ben was already hard at work prepping, Ben’s time was limited. Nevertheless, he still paused and whipped up a round of hors d’oeuvres. But it was not enough, because the guests wanted more.
So, on a recent episode of the Below Deck Down Under After Show, Ben noted his “limitations” as a solo chef. Yes, he has an assistant. But the galley is still “not a free-for-all,” Ben explained.
At his side, Daisy Kelliher agreed. “I do think sometimes we get charter guests that come on and think it’s a hotel, with a full running galley.” She added, “You don’t invite me for dinner, and I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m gonna have my steak, and can I just get a cheese board there? Oh, I’ll also take a fruit platter.’ You treat it as if you’re a guest in somebody’s house.”
Regarding their guests, Ben said, “They haven’t really equated that maybe lunch is in half an hour. So, if I’m ordering more of those hors d’oeuvres that I liked, it may hold that situation back, or lunch service back,” he explained. “I don’t think they really do the math on it.”
Because Mike’s yachting skills are lacking, he relies too much on his “charm” to make up for it. Consequently, Daisy Kelliher caught him spreading gossip among his fellow crew members.
Since Mike is a combination stew/deckhand, Daisy teamed up with Bosun João Franco for a sit-down with their shared employee.
BDDU’s Mike Durrant was called out for his gossiping
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On the Below Deck Down Under After Show, Daisy and João discussed the way they handled the Mike situation. For her part, Daisy felt like she was “being a mommy” (and not in the “hot” way) to Mike. She had to put his behavior in check, telling him to “cut the sh*t and grow up.”
“You know, Mike’s in his 30s … which is pretty shocking,” she said. “I would expect this sort of behavior in middle school.”
Meanwhile, João added, “I give him his own leeway to do what he likes. And bear in mind, I’m not here to control a personality, I’m here to control work. If your personality interferes with the way you work, then we have to try and control that.”
Speaking up, Mike admitted that he had been “released from a lot of jobs” in the past, but he had learned from it. “It’s about having to use that personality as a benefit, rather than a downfall,” he added.
“Here’s the thing,” João told him. “We enjoy your banter … [However,] the main reason we’re here is to work.”
When the Dating Naked alum admitted to being “not very good at the work,” Daisy agreed.
“You’re not being fast enough and you’re not being efficient,” she said. “And the girls, they’re getting frustrated because they’re having to micromanage.”
“It’s all fun and games until it’s not anymore,” João observed. “You’ve gotta understand that … at any stage, if anyone’s not happy with you in particular, you will be fired.”
Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams the following day on Peacock.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK MIKE WILL BE ABLE TO BACK OFF ON THE “CHARM” AND JUST DO HIS JOB?
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Megyn Kellyis firing shots at a longtime US Senator. Lindsey Grahamhas been in the spotlight lately for his threats against several foreign countries. Among the nations the South Carolina Senator has called out are Lebanon, Cuba, and Spain.
Online, Megyn got very candid about her thoughts about Lindsey calling him a “homicidal maniac.” The political commentator wonders whether he is calling more shots than he should. In a recent interview, Lindsey said that he felt Spain had lost its way, adding that he no longer believed it was good for the US to conduct business with the European nation.
Megyn Kelly thinks Lindsey Graham is playing POTUS
Let’s get real. The problem with Lindsay Graham isn’t (just) that he’s a homicidal maniac, it’s that Trump likes and is listening to him, and Trump’s favorite channel is parading him around like a Hefner bunny in stockings on every show.
South Carolina’s prominent Senator may have more influence on American decisions than we think. Megyn seems to think that he’s playing the role of President in many affairs. She believes that Lindsey is the one who pushed for the US to enter into a conflict with Iran. On her X account, Megyn said that she believes Donald Trump “likes and is listening to him (Lindsey).”
According to Megyn, Lindsey isn’t just looking to go to war with Iran. She believes that the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee is also keen to start a conflict with the Lebanese and possibly the Cubans. The Iranian war is an issue that seems to have had a polarizing effect on Americans. In a poll released last week, nearly half of the respondents disapproved of US actions in the Middle Eastern country.
Both Megyn and Meghan McCain have repeatedly pleaded with the President to keep his distance from Lindsey. Meghan’s late father, former Presidential candidate John McCain, knew Lindsey well.
Megyn is among the many people who believe that the war in Iran is due to the influence of Lindsey and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK LINDSEY GRAHAM HAS A LOT OF SAY OVER THE PRESIDENT’S DECISIONS?
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Fake AI headlines about Bravolebs are running rampant on social media, and Brittany Cartwright from The Valley was the latest to get wrapped up in the trend.
Hopefully you missed it, but there’s a post floating around showing Brittany on the beach, holding her son, and posing knee-deep in the water with a handsome guy. His shirt is off. His abs are on full display, and it’s all AI-generated, all the way down to the caption.
Brittany Cartwright said friends had sent her the post
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Although Brittany and her AI boyfriend look super cute and happy in this picture, it’s 100% fake. Jax Taylor can unclench his jaw knowing that there’s not some new guy in Brittany’s life kissing his son on the cheek like he’s his own. On Instagram, Brittany called out the ridiculous post that probably wasted gallons of water through the unnecessary AI usage.
“This AI crap has got to stop,” Brittany said with a whole bunch of laughing emojis.
She added, “The amount of friends who sent me this is cracking me up.”
Brittany isn’t the first (and definitely not the last) Bravoleb to call out these extremely unnecessary AI-generated headlines. Just last month, Leah Yawn, the wife of Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean, spoke about the ongoing trend when an AI-generated post claimed she had breast cancer. She took to her Instagram to address it.
Leah wrote, “We live in a time where anything can be posted and instantly believed or spread without verification. That should scare all of us. Words matter. Truth matters. People’s lives and health are not entertainment.”
She continued, “I am human. I am strong, but I am also allowed to say: enough is enough.”
Enough is definitely enough with these fake AI-generated headlines. Unfortunately, they probably won’t go away anytime soon. You’ve got to make sure to always check your sources, folks.
The Valley returns to Bravo on Wednesday, April 1, at 8/7c. You can always stream it on Peacock.
TELL US – DID YOU SEE THE AI-GENERATED POST ABOUT BRITTANY? WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS TREND OF FAKE AI HEADLINES?
Joy Behar has said America is living under a “reign of terror” with Donald Trump in power. She made the claim while discussing the growing tension between the US and Iran, despite a recent video in which the president said the war would be over “soon.”
Joy Behar took aim at the entire Republican party
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“I feel like we’re living in the reign of terror,” Joy said on today’s episode of The View when asked by Whoopi Goldberg about the recent “mixed messages” given by Trump about the war in Iran. “Am I the only one here to remember the French Revolution?” she went on.
“I really feel like every day, I wake up, and he has created more chaos, more misery around the world,” she continued. Listing a few examples, Joy added: “The economy is going down the toilet. Gas prices are going through the roof. World economies are suffering.”
But Joy did not stop with her criticisms of the US President. She also took aim at the entire Republican party. “We’re in the middle of this, and I feel like we’re pretty much helpless to do anything because the Republican party will not stand up to this fool,” she told viewers.
This is not the first time she has made her opinion on Trump and his party clear. In a previous episode of The View, she described the president’s recent State of the Union address as “sickening to watch.”
“[It] made me feel really sad,” she continued. “That’s the reason America has been what it is.”
Throughout her time on The View, Joy has maintained her position as a prominent voice against the Republican party. She often clashes with conservative guests on the show, and never shies away from offering her liberal commentary.
TELL US – DO YOU AGREE WITH JOY BEHAR’S COMMENTS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY?
In 2024, Real Housewives of New York alum Leah McSweeney filed a lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo. Lawsuits and Bravo are a fairly common duo these days. Since bad publicity sucks, Bravo’s lawyers fought to keep their filings with Leah under lock and key. But on this, their judge has just awarded Leah a major win. Her lawsuit against Bravo and Andy will officially remain open for the public to consume.
The judge refused to push the case into arbitration
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As Leah originally alleged, her RHONY work environment was toxic. Her producers pressured her, a person with a history of alcohol addiction, to drink, all for the sake of ratings. Furthermore, Leah experienced moments of discrimination and retaliation for speaking out, she claimed. And now, moving forward, everything else she has to say will all be public record.
Recently, in Manhattan’s District Court, Bravo’s lawyers approached Judge Lewis Liman. They wanted Leah’s case moved to arbitration, which would keep their dealings private. However, the judge ruled against it.
Yesterday, Judge Liman ruled that Bravo’s attorneys had attempted to use a flashy, case-ending styled maneuver in court. But “it was not until after they had taken that gambit and lost, and after they confronted what might have appeared to be the daunting specter of civil discovery in federal court, that they changed course.” Judge Liman continued, “Arbitration is not a fallback position. It is not a second bite at the apple.”
Instead, “a party with a claim to arbitration faces a binary choice: litigation or arbitration. One cannot have it both ways.” Therefore, this case will remain open in the Southern District.
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Andy Cohen is sharing the inside scoop about his night out with John Mayer and the men of Southern Charm. On the Monday, March 9 episode of his SiriusXM radio show, Andy relayed the details of the chaotic night out, which took place at San Vicente Bungalow, a private membership club in the West Village. Andy and John were joined by Craig Conover, Shep Rose, and Austen Kroll, who wasted no time putting on a show for John.
Here’s the scoop…
Andy Cohen and John Mayer have a long-standing friendship
On the Monday episode, Andy spoke candidly about his night out with the boys, describing the dynamic as “really funny.” He explained that he had plans with the Southern Charm men, and John decided to join last minute.
“So, John Mayer and I go, and we sit down at the table,” he explained. “In comes Craig first and he sits down … So then Shep and Austen come, and I mean, you know, they sit down, and immediately they are, you know, wild, the three of them together … They start getting into it about something and I go, ‘You guys,’ like the dining room at San Vicente Bungalow? It’s low key. It’s fancy. There’s a piano player.”
Andy said John began questioning the men about Southern Charm. He asked if they live in a house together and if they ever dated the same girl.
“At some point, Austen turns to John like an hour in and he goes, ‘What do you think of us John? What do you think of us?'” Andy said. “It was so funny ’cause I was wondering myself. John goes, ‘I think that the three of you have the most chaotic energy I have almost ever been around.'”
Andy was gleeful recalling the unexpected night, saying the Southern Charm men were in “funny form.”
“We had a really good night and after the party, John went his way. I went my way, which led me right back to the bar down the street from where I lived that Craig and Austen and Shep were at, and we had a very spirited debrief of the night,” he shared.
Southern Charm airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo. Episodes are available to stream on Peacock.
TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ANDY’S NIGHT OUT WITH THE BOYS?
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One month ago, James Van Der Beek died. Many Dawson’s Creek stars posted touching tributes in the wake of his death. But Joshua Jackson needed to sit with the news. Earlier this morning, Joshua finally broke his silence, and as he admitted, he is still “processing” the fact that James has passed away.
Dawson’s Creek ran for six seasons, broadcasting on the WB channel from 1998 to 2003. During the first few years of filming, James and Joshua lived together in North Carolina, the setting of this idyllic series featuring teenagers who articulated their feelings better than most. These men shared a special connection, so when James received his cancer diagnosis in 2023, Joshua rallied in James’s corner. And now that James is gone, Joshua is keeping his memory alive by reminding everyone what a “beautiful, kind, curious, interested, dedicated father” James actually was.
Joshua Jackson has made his first comments on James Van Der Beek’s death
Joshua Jackson continues to mourn the death of James Van Der Beek. He gave his first comments about his “Dawson’s Creek” co-star’s death when he appeared on TODAY on March 10. https://t.co/sGG1wwytho
This morning, Joshua sat for an interview with Today. As he explained, James’s death “hits in a variety of different ways. For me, as a father now, I think the enormity of that tragedy for his family hits me in a very different way than just as a colleague. So I think the processing is ongoing.”
Joshua admitted that “[James] and I shared this very amazing time … and it was formative for us. I know both of us look back on that time with great fondness.” However, Joshua added, “I will also say that I know that I’m really just a footnote in what he actually accomplished in his life.”
According to Joshua, James “became what we used to just call a good man, a man of the kind of belief, the kind of faith, that allowed him to face the impossible with grace, an unbelievable partner and husband, just a real man who showed up for his family and beautiful, kind, curious, interested, dedicated father.” So, in the spirit of his late friend, Joshua is picking up his torch, helping to shine a light on correlative cancer. After all, “I’m at the age, right? Like so many people, my family has been touched by cancer,” he stressed.
As Joshua confessed, “Guys don’t like to talk about this. We don’t like to go to the doctor, we don’t like to deal with this stuff. And I know a lot of ways in your life, like that stiff upper lip thing can be helpful, but in this, it’s not helpful at all,” he ended.
James Van Der Beek’s nine-year-old daughter has offered emotional advice on grief
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James’s wife and their six children are all dealing with his death. But recently, Emilia, their nine-year-old daughter, offered advice about grieving.
To honor James’s 49th birthday, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a video that Emilia recorded. I will warn you now to grab a tissue before continuing.
“As you all know, probably now, my dad has passed away,” she began. Emilia has grieved her father’s absence for a month now. So, she feels ready to lend a few tips to help others “get through anybody you love who’s passing.”
“The number one thing for somebody’s passing is to talk to them and let your emotions out. If you miss them, you can cry, you can talk to them. I talk to my dad every day. And I start with a sentence, and I say, ‘Hi dad, I miss you, and I love you so much, and I’ll never stop loving you,'” Emilia emotionally explained.
“Everybody has different emotions in their body, and they express [grief] in different ways, many, many different ways,” Emilia noted. Yet, “Something my dad told me was, if this didn’t work out the way he wanted it to and the way we wanted it to, for him living, I still have to believe in miracles. Miracles can still happen.”
Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes will reunite for film trilogy Happy Hours
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Joshua briefly dated Katie Holmes, his Dawson’s Creek costar. They dated on the series, and also in real life. Now these two stars are now working on a new trilogy project together, titled “Happy Hours.” Filming started in 2025, and the first installment is expected to debut sometime later this year.
As for Katie, she is writing, directing, and starring in this trilogy. Meanwhile, Joshua has been confirmed as her romantic lead. Set in New York City, their characters, dated when they were younger. And now, via this three-part film, they will reconnect and give their romance another go as adults, all while navigating the various pitfalls of this sneeze-and-break-your-back life stage.
The last time Katie and Joshua filmed together was on Dawson’s Creek. In their last shared scene, her character finally realized that his character was her “soulmate.” By that point in filming, their real-life relationship had already ended. However, their new script is seemingly blurring these lines once again, since, rumor has it, these two might be enjoying a very casual, no-strings-attached kind of fling around NYC.
TELL US – THOUGHTS ON JOSHUA OR EMILIA’S STATEMENTS? IS YOUR INNER TEENAGER SCREAMING ABOUT JOSHUA’S NEW PROJECT WITH KATIE?
