The incredible sacrifices Jeff Bridges took to make sure he could walk his daughter down the aisle

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Besides being an incredible actor with a number of awards under his belt and movies considered true classics, Jess Bridges is also a fighter and a loving father and husband.

Back in 2020, The Big Lebowski star was diagnosed with lymphoma and was forced to undergo chemo treatments. Sadly, things turned for the worse when he contracted COVID-19. Speaking of the experience he said that the virus made cancer ‘look like a piece of cake.’ 

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Unfortunately, his body was already weak from the cancer treatments he received and his immune system was compromised so he had a hard time fighting COVID-19, which unfortunately left him unable to stand on his feet.

“I had no defenses. That’s what chemo does — it strips you of all your immune system. I had nothing to fight it,” said Bridges in an interview with PEOPLE earlier this year. “I was pretty close to dying. I was in surrender mode. I was ready to go. I was dancing with my mortality,” the actor recalled.

However, he truly had something to fight for. His youngest daughter, Hayley Roselouise Bridges, was to get married in August 2021 and the actor knew he needed to go to great lengths if he wanted to walk her down the isle.

“Who would say, ‘I’d love some cancer and give me a dose of COVID? But my ability to receive all the love and give it was just heightened,” he said of his fight and of the small steps he took every day.

Eventually, he started working with a personal trainer months prior to Hayley’s wedding. He wanted to be sure he would be able to be by her side on her special day.

Hayley married Justin Shane at a ceremony which took place in Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California, and it was her father who walked her down the isle and even danced at the reception.

In an interview with Brides, Hayley said that her dad ”touched on a trait of Justin’s that I also mentioned in my vows, which is that kids and dogs love him. I believe this to be an example of his wonderful energy.”

The father-daughter duo hit the dance floor and danced on Ain’t That Love by Ray Charles.

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So sad news about Chris Hemsworth

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While being busy filming his docuseries Limitless, actor Chris Hemsworth, 39, undergone genetic tests which revealed he had two copies of the gene APOE4, one from each of his parents, which according to a study from the National Institute of Aging represents “strongest risk factor gene for Alzheimer’s disease.”

A 2021 study conducted by the National Institute of Health stated that only 2 to 3 percent of people have both copies of the gene, like in Hemsworth’s case. “[T]he plan was to on-camera tell me all the results and then talk about how you can improve this and that,” Hemsworth shared in an interview with Vanity Fair published November 18. “And Peter Attia, who is the longevity doctor in that episode, and overseeing a lot of the show, called [show creator] Darren [Aronofsky] and said, ‘I don’t want to tell him this on camera. We need to have an off-side conversation and see if he even wants this to be in the show.’” The actor was told that the results revealed he was “eight to ten times” more likely to get the disease.

Another proof of the high risk is the fact that Hemsworth’s grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

“It really triggered something in me to want to take some time off,” he said. “And since we finished the show, I’ve been completing the things I was already contracted to do. Now when I finish this tour this week, I’m going home and I’m going to have a good chunk of time off and just simplify. Be with the kids, be with my wife.”

This was yet another eye-opener that his hectic working schedule prevented him from spending more time with his family, daughter Indiana, 10, his twin sons Tristan and Sasha, 8, and wife Elsa Pataky.

“Doing an episode on death and facing your own mortality made me go, ‘Oh God, I’m not ready to go yet’,” he said. “Then you start talking about kids and family and going, ‘Oh my God, they’re getting older, they’re growing up and I keep slapping another movie on top of another movie.’ Before you know it, they’re 18 and they’ve moved out of house, and I missed the window.”

Hemsworth revealed that he was offered a version of the episode where they didn’t talk about the test results, but he said no and insisted on keeping it in the final version.

“I thought, ‘No, look, if this is a motivator for people to take better care of themselves and also understand that there are steps you can take—then fantastic.’ My concern was I just didn’t want to manipulate it and overdramatize it, and make it into some sort of hokey grab at empathy or whatever for entertainment.”

Now that he is taking some time off of work doesn’t mean he resigned or quit his career. On the contrary, he’s just taking time to spend more time with his family and prioritize what is most important to him. At the same time, he hopes those who read his interview and see the episode would be encouraged to do just the same.

“You don’t know when your time’s up, you don’t know what tomorrow holds,” he said. “Whether or not any of this information helps you live longer, it’s about living better right now. Whatever you do right now to benefit your future self is having a huge benefit in your current self.”

We are sending our love and prayers to Chris and his family.

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Prince George will never become King, historian claims

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Prince George, the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales might be just nine years old, but he’s already aware of how important and how powerful his family is. In fact, this young man has already been taught a a lot of the role he will likely be given when he grows old.

According to royal author Katie Nichol, Prince George understands his future family role.

In her book The New Royals, she writes, “They are raising their children, particularly Prince George, with an awareness of who he is and the role he will inherit, but they are keen not to weigh them down with a sense of duty.

“George understands he will one day be king and as a little boy sparred with friends at school, outdoing his peers with the killer line: ‘My dad will be king so you better watch out.’”

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According to reports, George, just like his father, will most likely begin working full-time as a royal by age 35, if not sooner, because it is crucial for a future king to be fully aware of his responsibilities.

“William has not revealed to the world how and when he broke the big news to his son,” royal historian Robert Lacey wrote in his book, Battle of Brothers.

“But sometime around the boy’s seventh birthday in the summer of 2020, it is thought that his parents went into more detail about what the little prince’s life of future royal ‘service and duty’ would particularly involve.”

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However, as we are all glad that William and George are in the line to accede the throne one day, one historian claims that it is very likely that George would never become king. If you wonder why, it is because of the long-existing debate of whether the monarchy should continue to exist or not. Many people believe that it is obsolete and wished that the line of regents ended with Queen Elizabeth.

Tax payers are not particularly happy with the lavish lifestyle the members of royalty lead and that they are the ones paying for it and keep the monarchy running.

Although the British monarchy is one of the oldest in the world and could be traced back all the way to the 10th century, the passing of Queen Elizabeth raised the question of its existence yet again.

A 2021 report by Newsweek revealed that a YouGov study showed that 41 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds thought there should now be an elected head of state in place of a monarch.

Hilary Mantel, an author and a historian who passed away September 2022, told The Times how she believed that prince George would not get to be king. She said that it is very likely that William is the last king of Britain.

“I think it’s a fair prediction, but let’s say I wouldn’t put money on it,” Mantel, a Booker prize-winning author of the Wolf Hall trilogy, told The Times. “It’s hard to understand the thinking behind the monarchy in the modern world when people are just seen as celebrities.”

“I’d like us all to say less, and let them have a chance to find some resolution.”

Mantel shared her opinion about Kate as well, saying she wasn’t allowed to have her own personality. Commenting the first photo of her as a Princess of Wales, the historian said that Kate had “the strained smile of a woman who really wants to tell the painter to bugger off.”

As this is just a prediction, we can never know whether Mantel was right or not, at least not until years pass by.

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Clint Eastwood did old-school parenting – his son remembers the day dad punched him in the face

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Clint Eastwood is one of the most prominent Hollywood actors who has been under the spotlight ever since he first appeared on the screen. His contribution to the film industry is enormous and most of his performances are until this day considered iconic. Over the course of his career, Eastwood won a number of awards, including four Academy Awards (out of 11 nominations), and four Golden Globes (out of 13 nominations). Some of his most legendary roles are those in Dirty Harry, American Sniper, and Million Dollar Baby.

Eastwood has eight children with six different women, but it was only on the premiere of his movie The Mule in 2018 that he appeared with all of them.

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Scott Eastwood, the son of Clint Eastwood, as you are guessing already, chose to pursue a career in acting just like his dad. Now, if you have seen him in front of the camera, you will definitely agree that he inherited not only his dad’s talent, but his great looks, too.

When he first started acting, Scott took his mom’s surname as he didn’t want people to think he’s getting roles because of his father and not because of what he has to offer. In fact, Scott isn’t the only Clint’s child who wanted to try themselves in the movie industry, but he is the one who resembles his dad the most.

Throughout the years, Scott has posted photos of him and Clint side by side to show the uncanny similarity.

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Speaking of his dad, Scott shared what it was like growing up as a child of someone as famous as his Clint. In an interview with GQ Magazine, Scott shared details of their relationship and recalled a particular story.

“I had taken my younger sister, who was, like, 14, to this party,” Scott said. “I left, maybe to go get beer with the guys. And I left her and I didn’t think about it at the time. Later, Dad found out that I’d left her there.”

What happened next was Clint grabbing his son by the throat, slamming him against the wall, and punching him right in the face.

“He popped me and said, ‘You don’t ever leave your sister at a party. EVER.’ And it was very old-school, very old-school of him,” Scott added.

The lesson remained with young Scott Eastwood. “He wasn’t afraid. None of this new-age bullsh*t where you can’t even smack the kid because everyone’s afraid of being judged or whatever,” he added. “That wasn’t the way that sh*t went down in that family… If you did something wrong, you were going to get punished. I learned quickly – you don’t do that.”

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Clint has always encouraged his children to work hard in order to achieve what they dream of.

“My father’s definitely old-school. And he raised me with integrity—to be places on time, show up, and work hard,” Scott said and revealed yet another story from his life.

“I called [Dad] and was like, ‘I’ve got this job, can I get eight grand to buy a truck?” Scott recalled. “I’m working this job, I can pay you back ‘X’ amount a month, you know,’ and I remember the phone going silent… And he’d just be like, ‘Yeah, no. You’re fine with what you’re doing.’ He wouldn’t give me a dime.”

Scott, however, knew his father acted that way because he wanted his children to learn that they need to work and become respected individuals. “And I don’t want to give him all the credit. Because Mom had a huge part in raising me too, and making me a better man, but he definitely was the hammer.”

He then shared a heartwarming memory involving his dad. “Poking around the film set on Space Cowboys; taking long helicopter rides up the Californian coast, Clint in the pilot’s seat. Every now and then, he’d let his pre-adolescent son handle one of the dual controls. Sometimes, Scott would get dizzy and they’d set the chopper down in a patch of Redwoods and eat turkey sandwiches.” 

Calling his father his hero, Scott added, “I try to pry as many stories as I can out of him.

“All of a sudden, you’ll get to a topic and you’ll be like, ‘Whoa, you and Frank Sinatra did what together?’ It’ll be stuff like that and you’re like, ‘Wait, stop, I need to hear this. You’re not going to be around forever.”

However, he was never given any of his roles on a plate. Instead, he auditioned for most of the roles in his dad’s movies and missed being part in many of them. But according to him, his father making him work hard for all he has achieved is the best thing he could ever get. “It was probably the best thing dad could have done for me,” Scott told the Sunday People .“He could have made it easy but I wouldn’t have learnt anything from that.”

“He believes you have to earn your way in life and I agree, although there were a lot of times when I would be angry with him because I knew he could have helped me out with money,” Scott added.

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Animal found by police has worst case of matted fur ever

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Getting a pet should be forever. Once they enter our home, they become family, and as a result, they need to be treated as such. Sadly, many owners treat their pets with disrespect, thus they neglect them and many time, they leave them behind.

A calico cat, which was likely a house pet in the past, was spotted by some police officers. When they first laid eye on the animal, they weren’t sure what they were looking at. The cat’s fur was so matted that it resembled a huge tarantula.

Being aware that it suffered from the matted fur which looked like dreadlocks, the officers decided to take the animal to the nearest shelter.

The staff were left in a complete shock. They have never seen such a severe case of matter fur ever.

The cat was sedated and its fur was shaven off. The poor animal has finally had the weight lifted off its back.

The locks of fur looked like tentacles.

We are so glad someone spotted this poor animal in need and din’t turn a blind eye but offered compassion.

For more on this cat’s story go to the video below.

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Meghan and Harry ignored King Charles as the monarch celebrated his 74th birthday

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King Charles celebrated his 74th birthday Monday, his first as a reigning monarch. As expected, congratulations came pouring in. Among those who sent birthday wishes through their official social media accounts were the Prince and Princess of Wales who wrote, “Wishing His Majesty The King a very happy birthday today,” alongside a photo of the King smiling during a visit to Yorkshire last week.

The Buckingham Palace also congratulated King Charles on his birthday by sharing a photo of him.

Although he decided to keep the celebration private, public celebrations did take place as expected. The Band of the Household Cavalry performed Happy Birthday during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, while gun salutes were fired across London in honor of Charles’ birthday. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery firing 41 shots at Green Park.

Queen Elizabeth II, as well as other monarchs before her, took second birthdays. She, for example, was born in February but her official birthday was celebrated on a Saturday in mid-June. It is still unclear whether Charles will decide to follow this tradition.

On his birthday, King Charles was given another official work position, one previously held by both his father and his grandfather, that of Park Ranger of Windsor Great Park.

King Charles’ father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was appointed at the position back in 1952 and held it until his passing in 2021, making him the longest-serving Ranger in history.

“His Royal Highness took an active role in overseeing developments, such as the reintroduction of Red Deer into the Deer Park in 1979 and the development of The Savill Garden Visitor Centre and Virginia Water Pavilion,” the Palace wrote on Instagram, alongside posting a picture of Charles leaning against an ancient oak tree in Windsor Great Park.

However, as many were eager to send their well-wishes, Harry and Meghan didn’t share any official greetings. It might be due to the fact that they shut most of their social media down in order to avoid ‘hatred,’ which they allegedly experienced in the past, and their Instagram account, which is still active, hasn’t been posted on since 2020.

What many noticed is that they didn’t share a message of congratulations on their official Archewell website either.

We don’t know whether they spoke to the King privately.

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One thing is certain, the relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the royals, especially King Charles, remains strained.

Things are likely to turn for the worse with Harry’s book on the way.

Random House, the publishing company that will release Harry’s upcoming memoir Spare, said in a press release, “Spare takes readers immediately back to one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow and horror.

“With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.”

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At the time he announced he was writing a book, Harry said, “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born, but as the man, I have become. I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story – the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned – I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think.

“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the course of my life so far and excited for people to read a first-hand account of my life that’s accurate and wholly truthful,” Harry added.

We are yet to witness how the memoir will affect the already broken relationship between Harry and his family.

We wish King Charles a very happy birthday!

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Jane Fonda confirms she hasn’t got much longer left after cancer diagnosis but is ‘not afraid of death’

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Recently, actress Jane Fonda spoke of her health and revealed to her fans that she’s been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system. At the time, she revealed that she had undergone chemo treatments and was doing fine.

“Cancer is a teacher and I’m paying attention to the lessons it holds for me,” she wrote. “One thing it’s shown me already is the importance of community. Of growing and deepening one’s community so that we are not alone. And the cancer, along with my age – almost 85 – definitely teaches the importance of adapting to new realities.”

As this is the third time the A-list actress battles this horrific disease, she admitted in a recent interview how she feels as though she hasn’t got long left to live.

She admitted that she’s “not afraid of death” but knows she’ll be gone “sooner rather than later.”

Fonda spoke of her condition to Entertainment Tonight and stated, “I’m not going to be around for much longer.

“When you get to be my age, you better be aware of the amount of time that is behind you, as opposed to in front of you. I mean, that’s just realistic.”

Being a celebrity, Fonda is convinced she needs to be the one to raise awareness and speak openly of her battle as it will help others with their battles too.

“We also need to be talking much more not just about cures but about causes so we can eliminate them. For example, people need to know that fossil fuels cause cancer. So do pesticides, many of which are fossil fuel-based, like mine.

“Believe me, I will not let any of this interfere with my climate activism,” Fonda added.

 
 
 
 
 
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Not many actresses can say they’ve reached the fame Jane Fonda has. Being 84 years old, she is still very active and inspires many young women who dream of following into her footsteps and making a name for themselves in the industry of film.

One might say that having Henry Fonda as a father, Jane had it easy, but the reality is that this incredible actress reached her celeb status thanks to her hard work and her undeniable talent.

After three marriages, and quite a few relationships, Jane is now single.

Fonda is a role model to millions.

Among the many causes Fonda has been involved in throughout the years is her fight against the climate change. For that purpose, she moved to Washington and launched Fire Drill Fridays, together with Greenpeace. Although she has been arrested numerous times for being involved in protests, she says she won’t stop.

In 2010, Fonda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in 2018, she had a growth removed from her lips.

We truly hope she would be able to win this battle.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Fonda.

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58 years old today, this once famous actor has totally transformed, and people are not able to recognize her

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Nicollette Sheriden never ceases to amaze us with her incredible looks. No matter now many years pass by, this gorgeous beauty defies them.

She started her career as a fashion model before landing a role in the short-lived ABC primetime soap opera Paper Dolls in 1984. Sheriden had her breakthrough with the role of Paige Matheson on the CBS primetime soap opera Knots Landing (1986–1993), for which she received two Soap Opera Digest Awards.

Further, she starred in a number of series, including Desperate Housewives and the Dynasty reboot.

Just recently, Sheridan, who turned 58 this year, gave an eyeful as she posted a photo showing off her flat abs in a two-piece swimsuit.

Being 58 and looking at least 30 years younger has to feel great, and this are some of the things Sheriden does to keep her body fit and in the perfect shape.

1. She starts the day with lemon water

“I start each day with a glass of lemon water with manuka honey and cayenne pepper,” she told First for Women. Further, as the day progresses, she has a concoction of one grapefruit, two oranges, lemon, and half a stem of fresh ginger. “It gives you natural vitamin C and balances your system!” 

2. She is active working on her farm

“Between my horses and my dog, Oliver, I can’t decide what brings me more joy!” Sheridan, who owns a property in Calabasas, told First for Women. “Oliver accompanies me everywhere and is such a source of love and comfort to me. He is an incredible spirit and a love in my life that I hold so dear, but all of my animals help me de-stress in different ways. I have horses, and I ride, clean and muck out their stalls — I even have a tractor! Being with my animals is like jumping into a cool pool of rejuvenation that always brings a smile to my face.”

3. She eats organic food

“I’m very big on everything organic — blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and eggs,” she shared with First for Women when asked of her diet. “I also use a variety of Indian spices in my cooking because they are wonderful for reducing inflammation. I love cumin, which is good for joint pain. I buy wild salmon for its natural oils and will eat it with yams, which are very good for overall health. Lots of water and raw almonds are my go-to healthy snacks, and lately, since I’ve been hungry right before bed, I’ll snack on a sweet orange like a Cara Cara orange. That always helps curb any late-night cravings!”

4. She does plenty of workout

Speaking to Celebrity Weight Loss, this gorgeous actress said she loves being active. Among the rest, she does cardio, running, and hiking, and swimming. Further, she said she enjoys being at the gym and is a lover of volleyball and martial arts.

“The choices are endless, really,” she said.. “You could make simple chores become workouts. Like walking my dog, for instance. He’s really my trainer.”

5. She practices qigong

 
 
 
 
 
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“I have a morning ritual that I would like to share with you. Qigong. Life-energy cultivation. An ancient Chinese healing art. It is a practice that quiets your mind, awakens and energizes your body and refreshes your spirit. It is my foundation for opening to my potential…please join me,” she captioned this Instagram photo. 

6. She loves skiing

“It’s steeper than it looks! 😜⛷ Overcome your challenges…you can do it!!! #snow #skiing #inspiration #transcending,” she wrote alongside a photo of her conquering the mountains.

One thing is certain, Sheridan is without a doubt one of the most beautiful women of Hollywood.

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