Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava is 21 and is spitting image of her mom

Whether they like it or not, the kids of celebrities always find themselves under the spotlight. Some love the attention they get from their famous parents’ fans, and others, like Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava, tend to live a more normal life.

From the moment she appeared on the big screen, Reese Witherspoon became America’s favorite blonde. She starred in a number of movies, but it seems like the role in Legal Blonde was a breakthrough for the young actress.

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The portrayal of country music legend June Carter Cash in Walk the Line brought Reese an Oscar for best actress in a leading role.

Reese became a mother at a young age. When she and husband Ryan Phillippe got Ava, she was 23 years old. The couple met two years before they tied the knot in 1999. Four years later, they welcomed their second child, son Deacon.

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This year, Ava turned 21 and she looks exactly like her mother. In fact, many say that the two look more like sisters than a mother and daughter.

Unlike many children of actors, Ava didn’t follow into her parents’ footsteps. Instead, she wanted a career in the fashion industry. In 2018, Ava starred in the lookbook for Rodarte’s Fall collection and modeled for her mom’s lifestyle and clothing line Draper James. Reese says how her daughter knows a lot about fashion, so much that she even helped her choose the wedding dress when she married her second husband Jim Tooth in 2011.

“She’s very cutting-edge, and she knows a lot about fashion. And she has her own sense of style, which is amazing,” Reese said. “We try to kind of confer about new styles. She tells me whether or not I can wear things.”

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Despite pursuing a career as a model, Ava is a second-year student at at UC Berkeley outside San Francisco, California. She is staying in a dorm room and is driving a regular Volkswagen. People praise her for being grounded.

Reese said it wasn’t easy seeing Ava being away from home and spoke up about motherhood relating to the book Little Fires Everywhere.

“It’s so difficult to articulate what motherhood means, and there are so many passages in the novel that did,” the actress told People. “One passage was about training yourself to live on the smell of an apple alone, when what you really wanted was to devour it, to sink your teeth into it and consume it, seeds, core, and all.”

“It’s such a vivid way to describe the loss of your children as they grow up,” Reese added. “My daughter was applying for college back then, so it hit me like an arrow in the heart.”

On Ava’s 21st birthday, a few weeks ago, Reese posted touching message on Instagram.

Wow! How is it possible that this little girl is now 21 years old? Happy Birthday to my sweet girl who has become the most incredible young woman,” Witherspoon wrote in the tear-jerking Instagram post. “Her kindness, her compassion, and her huge heart never cease to amaze me. Ava, there aren’t enough words to describe how proud I am of everything you’ve already accomplished. I cannot wait to see ALL the Good you will put into this world. I love you so much Ava.”

Ava is proud of her mom and thankful for everything she has done for her. She says Reese is an inspiration when it comes to style and guidance and is always there for her and her two brothers.

Although Ava didn’t pursue a career as an actress, she is a creative souls, a huge animal lover, and in love with fashion, so it’s obvious she will be as famous and as successful as her mom whatever she decides to do in the future.

K-9 officer dies after falling down elevator shaft during a chase

Nothing speaks friendship as loud as the dogs who stay by their human’s side and give them unconditional love. Yes, we humans are very blessed these wonderful creatures are part of our life. Their commitment and loyalty can’t be compared to any other.

Not only dogs make awesome pets, but they serve people in ways unimaginable. They help veterans who suffer from PTSD, serve as guide dogs for the disabled, and are part of the police departments.

Titan was a K-9 dog who did a lot for the department he was part of. Sadly, his life ended during a tragic accident which took place on November 22, 2020.

Namely, the officers, along with the K-9 unit, were headed towards an old warehouse in Woodvale, Cambria County, where two out of five suspects they were chasing after were caught. The dogs were supposed to help with catching the remaining three.

As Titan ran after the suspects, he fell through an open elevator shaft from the 5th to the 4th floor. He was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital, but later died from the severe injuries he sustained.

Interim Captain Chad Miller, with the Johnstown Police Department, said that K-9 Titan had “served honorably” since 2014, and that he died “in the line of duty.”

The department wrote on their Facebook page, “We wanted to let the community know we will be giving a police escort of K9 Titan from the Public Safety Building to the Hindman Funeral Home. Any member of the community that would like to pay their respects can line the streets.”

The news of Titan’s loss touched many members of the community where he served to the core.

Rest in peace Officer Titan and thank you for your service.

39-year-old mother of 10 boys dies just days after finally giving birth to a baby daughter

Giving birth has to be one of the most beautiful feelings ever. I guess this is what makes women special.

For a mother of 10, Sonya Harlow, welcoming a baby girl after that many boys was a blessing. She was eagerly waiting to embrace her daughter whom she knew her children and stepchildren would love unconditionally. “She had all boys before this and she prayed for a girl. We named our daughter Eliyanah and she is God’s answer to our prayers. Eliyanah means ‘God has answered,'” husband Spencer told The Bluebonnet News.

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The family was getting ready for the new addition and things seemed fine, although the 39-year-old mother experienced some difficulties during the pregnancy, including high blood pressure. Because of that, Sonya stayed home while pregnant, while Spencer, a disabled veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, worked to support the family.

When the time came for Sonya to deliver the baby, she was excited. Everything went well and she felt fine.

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However, just ten days after the happiest day of their life, Sonya suddenly passed away, leaving her children and her husband heartbroken.

Spencer said how he went to check on her and the baby on November 16, 2020, around 2 a.m. He noticed Sonya didn’t feel fine and in the next moment, she died. “I rolled over and could see she was dying,” Spencer said. “We did CPR on her until the paramedics arrived, but she had flatlined by then. It was too late.” The cause of death is believed to be a postpartum-related medical emergency, but an autopsy will yet to confirm this.

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The family set up a GoFundMe page which said that Sonya loved all her children unconditionally and “didn’t consider any of them stepchildren… They were her kids and she loved them with all she had.” Spencer described his wife as the most special person. “Sonya was such a good mother and wife. She was the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known, she was so vibrant and full of life. She was loving, kind and caring.”

So far, $45,658 were raised to help Spencer and his kids. “Since this was so unexpected, there’s no life insurance or money set aside,” read the fundraising page. “Any money raised will be used towards funeral expenses/headstone. And if there’s anything left over It will be used to care for her children.”

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We are so very sorry Sonya left this world way too soon and left all her kids behind. Rest in peace.

Jon Bon Jovi donates $500,000 to build a home complex for homeless veterans in Washington DC

Their service is honored by millions, but once they return home from deployment, many members of the military find themselves trapped in the “new reality” they face. Their home is the same as it has always been, but something in them changed forever and many have a hard time getting used to their life before their service.

Incredible Jon Bon Jovi is giving the veterans more than a thank you for everything they have done for our country. This amazingly devoted man who is well known for his charity work that helps change the life of many for the better is now stepping in for the homeless veterans.

The singer’s organization, JBJ Soul Foundation, has donated $500,000 to help build a new apartment complex for these people in Washington DC.

During an interview with Jake Tapper from CNN, Jon Bon Jovi spoke of the importance of helping the veterans who are often times left on their own. Many suffer from PTSD and have a hard time making ends meet.

“Life as you knew it is going to be different, and sometimes, people need that extra help,” he said.

The JBJ Soul Foundation along with Help USA are working towards solving the issue with the veterans who are left without a roof over their heads. The facility has been in the making for a decade and it can finally be finished. It won’t only offer housing, but also a host of programs that would help the veterans get their old life back.

Thank you Jon Bon Jovi for everything you do for the well-being of the community.

Ill-treatment and abuse of 94-year-old lady at a nursing home caught on camera

There’s no better place for the elderly people rather than home. Sadly, when they reach certain age and can no longer take care of themselves, many families decide to place them at nursing homes.

These facilities should provide the elderly with care and make their days there the best possible. But is that always the case? Unfortunately, there are a lot of instances where the nurses and the rest of employees treat the elderly with disrespect.

The family of a lady named Paniben Shah noticed how their mother’s health deteriorated after she was placed at Meera House, a facility home in England. They were suspicious that the staff didn’t treat her the way they were supposed to, and in order to make sure nothing bad was going on, they put a hidden camera on one of the photo frames in Paniben’s room.

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What was caught on tape left the family outraged, devastated, and heartbroken. Three of the nurses at the facility were abusing Paniben. They were very violent against her. In one occasion, they poured boiling water on the vulnerable and fragile lady and forced her to eat met although they were perfectly aware she was a vegetarian. On top of that, they called her names and made fun of her.

After the gruesome footage saw the light of the day, the three nurses, Anita Kc Thapa, Anita Bc, and Heena Parekh, were jailed for six, five, and four months, respectively. They all pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of an elderly lady. We hope that they will never ever be allowed to work with people again.

The incident took place in 2017. You can take a look at the actual video of the abuse below.

Stepfather charged with murder after beating 16-month-old baby

This is the heartbreaking story of Addison Weast, a sweet girl of 16 months who suffered from the hands of her cruel stepfather Cody Geddings.

Some ten years ago, Addison’s mother left her daughter with her husband Cody, the little girl’s stepfather. Sadly, no one knew that this man would turn violent against the pure soul he was supposed to care for.

On that night of March 31, Cody called an ambulance and reported the baby fell from her crib. When she was taken to the hospital, Addison was so badly injured that none of the doctors could say whether she would survive or not. The injuries were severe and it didn’t look like they could be from a fall. Instead, the girl’s situation spoke that she was beaten and abused.

Sadly, Addison didn’t make it and died just 2 days after she was admitted to the hospital. Cody was convicted and charged for killing her. It was reported how he was violent in the past and this wasn’t the first time for him to abuse the little girl.

Addison’s heartbroken mother divorced the monster who killed her daughter and couldn’t believe how she failed to notice he was a lunatic.

This sad story is a reminder that we should be extra cautious when we trust our children with others, no matter if they are complete strangers or members of the family.

Rest in peace sweet Addison.

The video below is a tribute to the short life of the little girl who brought happiness to many but left this world too soon.

20 adorable couples whose love grows stronger with each passing day

Some couples are simply meant to be together until the rest of their lives. Is it easy to be with someone for decades and spending each day together? The answer to this questions is a big no, no. But those couples who are married for a long period of time and stick tightly to the vow, “to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part,” know all too well that relationships take a lot of sacrifice.

You learn to respect the person you chose to spend your eternity with and do all in your power to be there for them even during the toughest of times. And not many can do that.

The 20 couples below are a true inspiration because they remind us that true love does exist. How they manage to keep it alive throughout the years? Just take a look at their photos and you’ll know.

1. Anniversary celebration

Who says anniversaries should be accompanied with a fancy dinner at a pricey restaurant, gifts, and a bunch of flowers when you can choose to have the time of your life doing silly things with the person you’ve been together with for 50 years?

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2. No more getting lost

This caring wife found the perfect way to help her husband in case he gets lost. This matching t-shirts are as cute as they are useful.

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3. Happy 70th Anniversary

Imagine being with someone who is looking at you with such a spark in their eyes after 70 years of marriage. This is one truly lucky lady.

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4. The power of flowers

This couple lives in one of the most expensive cities, The New York City, but this husbands still buys his darling wife flowers regularly. Little things make life complete, don’t you agree?

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5. This couple got married in 1957

And, some twelve U.S. presidents later, they are still going strong!

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6. Woodstock

This one is one of the most iconic photographs there are. This couple met at Woodstock and the first photo was taken just 48 hours before they first saw each other. The second photo was recreated some 50 years later. The couple has been married all this time.

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7. He can still make her laugh 50 years later

She has kept the same smile when looking at her husband even after half a century.

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8. Riding through life together

This couple who enjoyed riding on their bike together recreated a photo from their young age. They are on the same motorbike, at the same spot, but the first photo is taken back in 1968, and the second one in 2018.

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9. This couple with Down Syndrome was told not to marry

They, however, listened to their hearts and followed the path of love. Today, they have been married for 25 years and are as happy as the moment they said “I do.”

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10. Old but gold

This photo was captioned, “My great great grandparents on their wedding day (1867) and 50 years later (1917).”

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11. 1988 vs. 2016

The facial expressions which say, “I love you and I’m happy to be with you” are still there!

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12. Honeymoon

Going back to the place where you were for your Honeymoon speaks love and romance at the same time.

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13. The place where it all started

This adorable couple met on this beach some 70 years ago and they are now back there again to take another iconic photo of their love.

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14. Together since 1952 and proud of that

This couple is such an inspiration. They have been together since 1952 and are proud of that fact.

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15. “Car wreckers”

This couple got themselves into trouble, but instead of feeling bad about damaging their car, they are happy they are fine and that they got to have some fun together.

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16. Embarking on new adventures together

Learning how to ride a skateboard is so much fun when you are not that young but have a curious soul and mind. These two are totally adorable!

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17. Renewing vows

After 70 years together, this adorable couple renewed their vows.

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18. Rebels without a cause

Love is having fun together!

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19. For bad and for good

The lady has her arm hurt and thus a hard time doing her hair, but her loving husband is always there to give her a helping hand. This melted my heart!

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20. Dancing through life

Even after decades together, this couple enjoys dancing and that keeps them young at heart.

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Twin brother and sister can’t contain their laughter when they spot each other

Jealousy has never been a trait related to my nature, and yet, I do envy those people who have a twin sibling. I have always thought that these people are a bit luckier than the rest of us. Just imagine being born with a friend by your side and having to spend each day and share every precious moment worth cherishing with them. It has to be the best thing ever.

It’s not that those who have a younger or older sibling don’t get to experience growing up with someone special and supportive by their side, but still, the connection between twins is truly one-of-a-kind.

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If you think we exaggerate, just take a look at this pair of baby twins from the video below. One of the babies, the little brother, is enjoying in his mom’s arms, while his sister is on the couch. And no matter how cozy he feels, he still wonders why his twin isn’t by his side. Mom gets them closer to one another, and that’s when the fun begins. And yes, we are very glad this bonding was caught on tape and shared with us.

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When they spot each other, the sister gurgles something and that’s more than enough for the boy to start laughing. His laughter is cute and unstoppable, and soon, the girl joins him. At this point, their action of loud laughing turns courageous.

As this goes on, the baby girl starts crying suddenly, but her brother is there to calm her down and assure her that everything is going to be just fine. The baby boy reaches his hand and his sister grabs it. Everyone agrees how this is one of the cutest and most precious moments shared by a brother and a sister. It’s sort of a promise that he will always be there for her, and that makes our hearts melt.

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We know already that videos of cute kids are most popular on the social media because they remind us of the times we had no idea how tough the real world is, so it’s not surprising that this one has been seen more than 1.4 million times. Take a look at it below.