It’s safe to say that The Fresh Prince has built an astounding career in film. The world first learned of Will Smith when he conquered the music scene as part of the hip hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. He, however, achieved wider fame with his fictionalized self-portrayal on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air which ran from 1990 to 1996. Ever since, he starred in a number of acclaimed movies such as Bad Boys, the sequel Man in Black opposite Tommy Lee Jones, the thrillers Independence Day and Enemy of the State, as well as I, Robot, The Pursuit of Happyness, and a lot more. Over the years, he has received a number of awards, including an Oscar for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, in the biographical sports drama King Richard.
During the Oscars, host Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith’s wife Jada’s alopecia, which made Smith get on stage and hit Rock. As a result, the actor has been banned from attending Academy functions, including the Oscars, for ten years.
Back in the day, during an appearance in Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” Smith revealed to Benicio del Toro what made him pursue a career in music and later in film. “When I was 15, my girlfriend cheated on me,” the 53-year-old actor said. “And from that moment, in this bizarre psychological twist, I wanted to be the most famous entertainer on Earth.”
So, we have his ex to thank to for Smith’s career and all the roles he has treated us with over the years.
Today, Smith is happily married to Jada Pinkett Smith. The two have been together for 25 years. They have two children together, who are celebs in their own right, Willow Smith and Jaden Smith. The actor has another son, Trey, with his ex-wife Sheree Zampino.
Speaking of what keeps their relationship of many years going strong, Smith says it’s perseverance.
“We’ve been married 20 years and we’ve been asking ourselves [what’s the secret to marriage] and really at the end of the day it’s just not quitting,” Smith revealed of his wife back in 2015. “You can’t expect it to be easy, it’s like our marriage was the most difficult, grueling, excruciating thing that we have ever taken on in our lives. And, you know, were just not quitters.”
Magazines have been writing about Smith and Pinkett’s open marriage many times, but they don’t pay attention to what people say of the way they decided to live their life.
“We only ever worked on ourselves individually,” he said, “and then presented ourselves to one another better than we were previously.”
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With a joint statement published on social media, actor Bruce Willis’ family confirmed that the star of the Die Hard franchise is stepping away from his career due to aphasia diagnosis.
This condition affects the ability to comprehend or formulate language because of damage to specific brain regions. It is mostly caused by a stroke or traumatic injury.
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Bruce’s daughter, Rumer, took to Instagram to share the news which left millions of fans devastated. Along with a photo of her father, she wrote: “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.
“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”
“This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.
“As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 14: (L-R) Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Tallulah Belle Willis attend the after party for the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis at NeueHouse on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phil Faraone/VMN18/Getty Images For Comedy Central)
Bruce’s acting career has been an incredible one, to say the least. Over the years, he has played in a number of iconic movies which helped him establish himself as one of the greatest actors of all time.
He first rose to fame with the TV show Moonlighting which brought him an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. This versatile actor has showed Hollywood that there is no role he can’t execute to perfection.
Among the movies that marked his career are Armageddon, Pulp Fiction, The Fifth Element, The Last Boy Scout, Twelve Monkeys, The Sixth Sense, Looper and Moonrise Kingdom.
Bruce Willis running with automatic weapon in a scene from the film ‘Die Hard’, 1988. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images)
He has also tried himself in family comedies. Just last year, Bruce starred in seven films, and three have already been released this year, none of which received critical acclaim. Eight more films, which are completed, are set to be released in 2022 and 2023.
In recent years, most of his work has been limited to minor roles in low-budget projects which triggered speculations about the reasons behind it. While some believed he was aiming to easy pay-checks, there were those who suspected something could be wrong with his health.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 19: Actor Bruce Willis attends the premiere of Dimension Films’ “Sin City: A Dame To Kill For” at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 19, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The “Golden Raspberry Awards,” an annual awards ceremony that honors the worst in film, created a whole category dedicated to Bruce’s recent work called “Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie,” making fun of his eight direct-to-video performances.
It has been reported by certain media outlets and magazines that some of Bruce’s co-workers did suspect something was wrong with the A-list actor as he had been spotted wearing earpiece on set.
Having been one of the Hollywood’s highest-paid actors, it’s safe to say that Bruce Willis has his retirement fund settled. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor has a net worth of $250 million.
Recently, a source shared with USWeekly that Bruce’s family is honored by the response from the public. They revealed that they are “deeply touched at the sheer outpouring of love and support they’ve received ever since they shared the news,” the insider told the magazine.
As it appears, his closest family, including his ex and his current wife, were well aware of Bruce’s health condition for some time before they decided to break the news to the public. Sharing the diagnosis with the fans brought a “sense of relief” to the family because it means that the actor can now focus on his health without being disturbed by speculations about the reasons which led to his retirement from the big screen.
Following the diagnosis, Bruce was pictured with 10-year-old daughter Mabel and wife Emma Heming Willis, who took the selfie along with the caption: “PJS and new Magic Johnson doc, perfection.”
We will miss this great actor on screen, but we are glad he’s getting the help he needs.
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The idea of having a child is a thrilling one, and things are more or less perfect while the kids are still very young. However, once they reach certain age, they believe they are mature enough to do things their own way which makes moms and dads feel helpless or as they failed as parents. The thing is that most teenagers go through this stage, and many realize (sooner or later) that they were wrong and that they should take their parents advice.
Heidi Johnson is a loving mother who does all in her power to give her son the life he deserves. Of course, she expects from him to respect her and be polite and nice in return. Well, more or less like every other parent out there.
Aaron on the other hand is convinced that with his 13 years he’s old enough to do whatever he pleases, and that includes disrespecting his mom’s house rules.
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Heidi wouldn’t put up with such behavior and decided to take matters in her own hands, and now the way she dealt with her teenage son’s arrogance and misbehavior has gone viral.
Namely, she accidentally posted the letter that contains a ‘bill’ that Aaron should pay every month for the things he was getting for free such as rent and food. She believed that would teach him a lesson, and as it turns out she nailed it.
“The child is going to have a rude awakening today after the words he exchanged with me last night. Not only will he find this on the door, but his mattress stripped, and the toys and clothes that I bought confiscated. He will have three options.. Buy his own, rent his clothes at $3 a day, or renegotiate his terms of being a child. Mama’s done playing games and being a doormat.”
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Different people reacted differently to the post. While some of them praised this mom’s action, others believed she overreacted and didn’t approve of her disciplinary repercussion.
“Way to go, Mom. Your son will be an excellent roommate, friend, guest, spouse, employee because you taught him consequences,” one Facebook user wrote.
“Well done!!! That’s how you raise self disciplined,responsible caring human beings to be proud of!!” Another Facebook user exclaimed, supporting Heidi’s parenting style.
According to some, she should have found a better way to tell her son his behavior wasn’t appropriate.
“Basically, you are a bully, who is using her power over her son to force him to do what she wants. Yeah, that works…until they are actually independent,” one person commented.
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Heidi, however, believes she knows best and is only trying to teach Aaron about the right values in life. This is what she had to say to defend her action.
“I wrote him a “bill” to make a point. Nothing comes free. Someone is making a sacrifice some where down the line. When I realized he had lied to me about homework, I put time constrictions to his internet access.”
Aaron was mad for what his mom did because he believed no one had the right to tell him how to live his life. This is mainly because he has his own YouTube channel and makes some money from it, so despite being just 13, he felt like he could be completely independent.
“Really? What are you going to do? You can’t take my stuff…” Heidi shared Aaron’s initial reaction towards his punishment.
However, after he gave it a second thought, he understood his mom’s point and realized she was right. He said how he won’t lie about his homework again and would respect her opinion.
“He apologized, and asked what could he do to make things better and start earning items back. He earned his comforter and some clothes right back. I did leave him some clothes to begin with, just not the ones he would want to wear everyday. He also had some pillows and sheets, just not his favorite ones.” Heidi added.
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At the end, the two came up with the idea of creating a contract about the things Aaron is expected to do.
They are not getting along and Heidi is glad she found the way to make her son realize his mistake.
We believe this mother just did what she needed to do in order to teach her son a lesson. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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No matter how humble someone is, becoming famous means experiencing troubles staying grounded. Most of the celebrities enjoy their fame and live luxurious lives while under the limelight. However, there are also those who opt for a quieter life, despite being recognized worldwide for what they do.
Actor Jonathan Lipnicki seems to be part of the latter. He had his major breakthrough playing the role of Ray in the movie Jerry McGuire when he was just five years old. His cuteness stole the hearts of millions of fans and he is considered one of the best child actors. Jonathan found himself on the VHS’s list of the ‘100 Greatest Kid Stars’ and ranked number 8 on E’s ”Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up.”
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None of Jonathan’s parents or family members were into acting, so how did it all start for him?
His older sister, Alexis, showed interest in acting, and Jonathan followed her. ”My sister was in an acting class and I gave it a try. I loved it right off the bat and started auditioning. I booked a few commercials and then Jerry Maguire,” the child actor said.
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Well, this movie and the chance to act alongside huge names like Tom Cruise, who is still Jonathan’s favorite actor ever, and Renée Zellweger opened the doors to Hollywood to him, and soon after, he landed another much-loved role, that of George Little in the animated/live-action comedy Stuart Little.
He was also part of the sequel in 2002 and the film was a huge success.
After that, Jonathan played in a number of films and series, including Dawson’s Creek, before he felt he had it enough of filming and turned to an ordinary life and practicing martial arts.
While at middle school, his friends teased him for being an actor. ”As a kid/teen I was made fun of relentlessly by some people who are now even my friends on FB,” he wrote on his Instagram. ”I was told I was a has-been and would never book a job again. I was made to feel like garbage every day of middle school.”
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However, a few years after graduating, our favorite child star got back to Hollywood and has been acting ever since. This year, he played the role of Sydney ’The Chef’ Lawson in the horror movie Broil.
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Today, the actor is 30 years old and he’s involved in a number of organizations, including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. His impact and role within these foundations is huge. In 2001, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hailed Jonathan as one of its “Heroes of 2001” for his work.
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Jonathan’s net worth is around $5 million, and he is yet to show what he’s capable of when it comes to acting. We have to agree that he turned into a nice guy and is looking cute.
During the time tennis was still considered a male dominated sport, a young girl with incredible talent started winning this sport’s courts and people’s hearts.
Anna Kournikova, born in Moscow on June 7, 1981, fell in love with tennis when she was still just a little girl. It was around the age of five when she first held a tennis racket in her hand and felt that was it.
As years went by, the entire world learned of this blonde prodigy who won every single junior tournament there was to be won. Not only that, but Anna became the prime interest of a number of sport companies who wanted a piece of her and were eager to be part of her successful story.
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In the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens: Personal Stories and Advice from Today’s Most Inspiring Youth, Anna wrote: “I played well and I enjoyed the sport so my parents challenged me some more. Two years later, I began taking lessons at a professional tennis club where a lot of the current Russian tennis players were trained.
“Sure enough, tennis quickly became my life, my outlet, my circle of friends and my community. My coach was basically my second mother,” she continued.
“Everything in my life was about tennis and training. Somehow I knew, even though I was just a kid, that I didn’t really have many other options. At the time, life in Russia was tough – there weren’t that many opportunities there like there are in the Untied States.”
The word of Anna’s talent spread all the way to the most prominent tennis coaches on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. IMG Tennis, a global tennis management company, were among the first who reached Anna’s family and offered them to move to their Lord Tennis Academy. At the time, Anna was 10, and by the age of 13, IMG helped her become a millionaire.
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The truth was that Anna was more than just a talented tennis player. She was a beautiful young lady whose appearance stunned everyone, and according to many, that wow factor was a huge plus.
“Even before her results started, even when she was a junior, people talked about her at IMG – which is creepy and gross, but it still happens to this day; ‘Oh my God, you should see this 12-year-old, she’s beautiful,’” New York Times tennis writer Ben Rothenburg said on the No Challenges Remaining podcast.
“People saw her as this package, and she became that.”
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Anna moved to Florida and started playing at the legendary Nick Bollettieri’s tennis academy and at the age of just 14, she became a pro.
“For a lot of sports, most people don’t start playing professionally at fourteen, but tennis is one of those sports where rigorous training starts at a very young age,” she explained.
“In fact, as I remember it, it wasn’t even a question of turning pro or not. I was groomed for so many years in preparation for this opportunity that I never even questioned it, I was both eager and hungry to prove myself on the WTA tour…. I had won everything I could win on the Junior Circuit so I was really excited to move on to the next level.”
All of a sudden, Anna Kournikova became a global phenomenon adored by millions. The list of sponsors willing to work with her was getting longer and money wouldn’t stop pouring in. She lived her dream.
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At the age of 18, Anna was considered a “sex symbol” who was on the covers of many prestigious magazines.
Her career blossomed. She won the Wimbledon double title together with Martina Hingis in 1999 and 2002, and things couldn’t have been better from a commercial standpoint. At the peak of her fame, fans looking for images of Anna Kournikova made her name one of the most common search strings on Google Search.
But then, in 2003, at the age of just 22, Anna was forced to retire from tennis due to injuries.
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“You know, the fame and everything, I guess most of it was created by you guys, by the media a lot of times, most of the time the yellow press,” she said on the evening she announced her retirement, as per AU Sports.
“[I] never tried to pay attention. I mean, obviously, it was a little hard times dealing with it being 16, 17 years old, reading some kind of c**p about yourself, you know. Most of it was made up.”
Despite ending her tennis career, Anna Kournikova remained under the limelight. She turned to modeling and appeared in a number of commercials. She also appeared in the music video Escape, by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, and that’s when the two started dating.
“I’ve never met her before, but I’m a big fan,” he said at the time. “I’m sure a lot of guys want to meet her. I’m one of them. She’s beautiful, talented, great tennis player, you know, and I’m sure she’s going to be great in the video.”
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Anna and Enrique have been together since 2001 and have three children together, twins Lucy and Nicholas who were born in 2017, and daughter Mary, born in 2020.
“I love being a mum, I absolutely wanted to have children, whether I had my own or adopted. I love taking care of people,” Anna told Tennis World USA in 2019.
“Marriage isn’t important to me,” she added. “I believe in being open and trusting each other, and respecting each other completely. We’ve been together for years. He’s the male version of me, and I’m the female version of him.”
Today, Anna Kournikova is 40 and looks as amazing as ever. She has a net worth of $50 million.
Anna was a trainer for season 12 of the television show The Biggest Loser but did not return for season 13. In addition to her tennis and television work, Kournikova serves as a Global Ambassador for Population Services International’s “Five & Alive” program, which addresses health crises facing children under the age of five and their families.
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There comes a time in life when we feel the urge to change something about our appearance. Whether it is the dull hairstyle we’ve had for years or the clothes we got tired of, a little change is always refreshing.
Dan, who is an “old school” rocker, has had his wild mane for years. The reason why he never had the courage to have his hair cut short is that he doesn’t like the shape of his head.
Being a huge fan of rock music, it came natural to Dan to rock this hairstyle.
However, when he met the love of his life and their wedding day was approaching, he knew he needed a change, and so did his future wife Maria.
In order to be sure he wouldn’t regret his decision, he decided to turn to the professionals from the “Flip A Look” in “The Rachael Ray Show.”
As Maria is an anticipation to see her future husband’s new look, Dan undergoes an incredible makeover and stuns everyone, especially her.
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Krysta Davis of Cleveland, Tennessee, was 23 when she had a miscarriage. She and her husband, Derek Lovett, were heartbroken. But then, they learned she was pregnant again, and their days turned a bit brighter.
Everything seemed fine with their baby girl, but then, when Davis reached 18 weeks of pregnancy, their hearts were broken again. The little one had anencephaly, a rare health condition where a baby is missing certain parts of their skull or brain. The devastated parents were told that their daughter wouldn’t live more than an hour after birth.
“It was definitely shocking. It was a huge heartbreak knowing that we’d miscarried previously and were having complications with this pregnancy… it was really hard to take in,” Davis said. “We were going to cherish what time we had with her.”
These parents had two options, to either induce labor right away or carry the baby to term and donate her organs to other babies in need. They chose the latter. Imagine the strength and bravery one needs to possess to make such a decision.
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“[The doctor] said babies with anencephaly don’t tend to survive birth let alone cord-cutting. There was no outcome where she would be able to survive on her own for very long if at all,” she said. “We decided that even if we couldn’t bring our daughter home, no mother would have to go through what we were going to go through.”
Rylei Arcadia Diane Lovett was born at 40 weeks. Despite doctors’ prognosis that she would live just an hour at most, this sweetie was by her parents’ side for a whole week. During that time, she never cried. The only time she did cry was when she took her last breath and left this world.
Rylei was born on Christmas and died on New Year’s Eve. The time she spent with her parents was so precious that it changed their lives forever.
“It was absolutely amazing going from knowing we were maybe gonna get 30 minutes with her at most to having a week with her was more than we could have ever expected or imagined,” Davis said. “We were able to fit an entire lifetime of love into that one week with her that wasn’t promised to begin with. She just smiled the whole time. She was such a good baby.”
Rylei’s lungs were donated to a research hospital and her heart valves went to two children in need. It’s been really hard coming to terms with the fact that she’s really gone. But it’s also been a great month that we’ve got to share her story,” said Davis. “It’s helped a lot to be able to help other women in our situation, and hear their stories. It warms our hearts to know that [Rylei’s life] will give two other babies a second chance at life.”
Despite losing their girl, these parents were glad she would continue to live through the children whose lives she saved.
Three years after Rylei passed away, her mother shared photos of her on the Facebook page dedicated to this girl’s short but meaningful life. “I can’t believe it’s already been 3 whole years since the first time I held this tiny little human. 3 years since you took your first breath… I am so thankful for the time I had with you, but what I wouldn’t give to see you now… Happy birthday, precious girl.”
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It’s safe to say that the ongoing court trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has been the hot topic all around the world. Millions of people are eager to see the outcome of the turbulent trial between the now ex-couple.
Many people who believe that Depp is the victim blame Heard of humiliating the real victims of domestic abuse. Others, however, stand by her side. One of the people who is supporting Heard is her good friend Eve Barlow, a British music writer.
Barlow took to Twitter to explain that many women see Heard as the villain only because they “envy her beauty.”
According to her tweet from May 10, those women who despise Amber Heard are the ones with poor self-esteem. Barlow further wrote that these women are full of prejudice towards classic feminine strength and beauty, something Heard possesses.
Barlow was previously ejected from the courthouse for texting and tweeting in the front row during the start of the former couple’s $50 million defamation lawsuit.
I was invited to speak on a podcast about Depp v Heard. The interviewer said that many of Depp’s supporters are women and they hate Amber Heard. I’m seeing the hatred of women & antifeminist views rising amongst women. Do women hate other women? And if you think they do, why?
— Dr Charlotte Proudman (@DrProudman) May 10, 2022
Barlow’s tweet was a reply to a query from legal expert Dr. Charlotte Proudman who asked her followers on Twitter, “Do women dislike other women? Also, in the event that you figure they do, why?”
AH had to fight for her life, despite her position and assumed privileges. She still wasn’t afforded a savior. It’s much easier to get behind a woman who plays the damsel in distress than it is to empathize with a woman who has had to liberate herself.
Depp has sued Heard on the grounds that she defamed him in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post. The trial has been broadcast on Court TV and according to Vanity Fair, the channel’s ratings have doubled as a huge number of people closely follow the accusations the exes are throwing at each other.
Last week, Heard testified that Depp abused her back in 2015 during a drug-fueled fight and threatened to “carve up” her face with a bottle. Her testimony is expected to continue on Monday.
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During the past few days, a number of videos showing people reenacting Heard’s testimony that Johnny Depp slapped her emerged on TikTok. There is also a petition asking Heard to be removed from Aquaman 2 which is set to be released in 2023.
Referring to the videos, which TikTok is trying to remove, Barlow wrote, “Listen, everyone who defends Amber Heard’s TikTok abuse is operating in bad faith.
“You can’t argue that it doesn’t discourage survivors from coming forward; anybody deliberately ridiculing abuse testimony is contributing to that silence. Period.”
Listen, anyone protecting the TikTok abuse of Amber Heard is acting in bad faith. You can’t argue that it doesn’t have a chilling effect on survivors from coming forward. Anyone actively mocking testimony about abuse is contributing to that silencing. Period.
