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Hollywood Breakups and Makeups That Have Everyone Talking
The entertainment world like Hollywood never stops spinning with tales of love found, lost, and rekindled. We’re checking each of the divorce stories in the year 2024 and why this group of beloved Hollywood celebrities were unable to stick together. Unfortunately for these stars of ours, this year has been teeming with celebrity splits.
Many of us may not even have imagined how many split Hollywood stars had in 2023 – from Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman, and many others. Surprisingly, last year Hollywood celebrities fully enjoyed breaking up with each other including Lupita Nyong’o and Selema Masekela as well as Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro and so many others.
But the Hollywood stars did not stop there; married couples and those in relationships have also succumbed to the same, and their breakup ‘news’ has been made public. From surprising splits to unexpected reconciliations, here are some of the most notable Hollywood celebrity relationship developments that have captured the public’s attention.
Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner
The first on our list of couples who called it quits this year has to be Hollywood celebs Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott who put an end to their relationship at the beginning of January. They split for good on 8 January after dating for five years.
Looking into the couple’s breakup situation, the source said to Us Weekly, “Kylie and Travis are off again, they were supposed to spend the holidays together. She left for Aspen and was with her family and friends up there. There have been many such occasions in the past as well, they are on again off again, not entirely broken up and certainly good co-parents.”
Hollywood Star Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Speculations of a marriage breakup between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been available since the start of 2023, and it has now been confirmed that the couple is now partitioning.
BBC Report indicates it was J. LO aka Jennifer Lopez who now seeks a divorce. BBC News hints that Lopez sought a divorce after being married for two years. The couple – who met over two decades after their first engagement and finally married in July 2022 – is commonly known to their fans as ‘Bennifer’ With of course, the news of their split being one of the most shocking for their fans.
Cardi B & Offset
After six long years in wedlock, Cardi B and Offset have separated. On the 1st of August, Page Six reported that Cardi B has returned to court for divorce, a second time, and is contemplating taking away the tender of their two children, their little girl Kulture aged five and son Wave aged two.
The pair tied the knot in the year 2017, however, both have been known to separate on a few occasions including in 2020 when Cardi sought divorce from the Migos member only to return to him. Offset has also been accused of infidelity against his wife who has won a Grammy multiple times.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
GOT actress Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have been at the centre of separation rumours for a while now, but now it is official as he too has been granted a divorce. The Hollywood singer requested a divorce on 22nd August. This divorce has been filled with allegations of marriage issues; The fusion is also known to have two daughters, aged three years and a baby aged one year, who are both being ignored by them. Joe is claiming joint central control.
Sophie will be in charge of all the residuals and profits from Game of Thrones and other shows, while Joe will retain ongoing royalties and earnings from his music career as well.
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn
‘Swifties’ aka fans of Taylor were left shocked at the news of Taylor and Joe Alwyn’s breakup after being together for six years. The singers still go along quite well with each other when she was seen getting romantically involved with Matty Healy. Nevertheless, their romance did not last long and they parted ways in June of last year.
Most recently, Taylor Swift has been romantically involved with the American football player Travis Kelce. They made their relationship public when the pop star went to support the Kansas City Chiefs tight end during one of their home games in Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello
After seven years of marriage, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello confirmed their separation in July 2023. In a statement directed to Page Six, the couple claimed, “We have taken the painful decision of getting apart. As two people who love and care for one another very dearly, we would respectfully request our privacy at this time as we transition into this new chapter.”
Divorce speculations were rife for a long time when the Modern Family (2009-2020) actress was seen partying in Italy with her friends without her husband or wedding ring. However, their celebrity wedding took place in November 2015 and was held in luxury Palm Beach.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari
Pop star Britney Spears first met Sam Asghari when he acted as her husband in her music video “Slumber Party” back in 2016. Afterwards, they maintained a lovely romance filled with lovely experiences and Instagram pictures about which the fans of the couple grew envious. Some of them even saw the Iranian emigrant Andaz as an umbrella for her famous colleague in the times of her conservatorship. Their celebrity affair was on 9 June 2022 at her home, and went without a hitch this time too, with many stars present.
In the 2023 month of March, just a few months before their marriage went south, Spears even posted a romantic photo of herself with Asghari. However, the report stated that all was not well under the oceans. According to a report by TMZ, her spending habits and luxury began to put strain on the relationship, and by August 2023, he had initiated uncontested divorce proceedings after 14 months of marriage.
Billy Porter and Adam Smith
After six years together, the couple who wed in 2017 Emmy-award actor Billy Porter and husband Adam Smith announced their separation in July 2023. In a conversation with People, a representative for Porter named Simon Halls stated as follows: “This was not just done. It was mutual and amicable and it was undertaken after a lot of thought. They are still very much in love and supportive of each other’s endeavours as they turn a new page in life”. The couple met in 2009, then broke up for less than a year, only to get back together in 2016. It was in early 2016 when Porter slipped a ring on Smith and then the two wed in January 2017.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez
After two years as a married couple, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have parted ways. Reports suggest the singer has found new love with ‘Wicked’ co-star Ethan Slater, who recently celebrated ten years of marriage to Lilly Jay and welcomed a son last year before the filming in London began.
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This week’s top new streaming movies include some of the most popular films today, the newest originals from leading streaming networks, as well as other less hyped-up films that many noticed came out in cinemas. There’s a variety of films spanning many genres up in Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Peacock, and Paramount+, many of which are just off their cinematic run. Some recently featured titles are also getting some recognition in the award season buzz.
This week still showcases some Christmas cheer to those impatient viewers who just cannot wait for the festive season. There are several Netflix productions such as Emilia Pérez that are starting to generate some anticipation due to the awards season. This is however the best week of the year for several people as it’s the release week for some of the most smashing blockbusters of the year: Transformers One, Twisters, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
#10 The Last Breath (2024)
Ever since Jaws showed us how interesting a shark movie can be, there has not really been a ‘good’ shark-related film after it which is universally appreciated and leaves a gap or potential like we saw in Under Paris’s recent effort. The Last Breath is an entertaining movie that makes viewers think thrice before entering the water but includes an interesting twist in how it tells its shark attack story. The Last Breath follows a group of college friends on a scuba diving trip in the Caribbean. All goes well until the group decides to investigate a WWII wrecked ship and unbeknownst to them, they are trapped and being stalked by sharks.
It is interesting to note that in The Last Breath, the ocean becomes as much a villain as the sharks in this narrative. The main characters have to make the horrible decision of either drowning in the sunken maze of the ship or getting eaten by the sharks in the confrontation. However, it does make for a suspenseful underwater thriller though still not able to match the Jaws.
#9 Hot Frosty (2024)
When it comes to the Christmas period, Netflix’s catalogue has several good and cozy options that I feel will find their way to people as the familiar annual collection of Christmas rom-coms has already begun in the year 2024. But no other film will probably ever beating the outrageous concept of Hot Frosty. One of the stars Lacey Chabert portrays a widow called Cathy who is not so much of a fan of Christmas and her problems are consistently solved by turning a magic snowman into a hot nice guy.
The movie goes headfirst in this merry premise with Dustin Milligan portraying Jack Snowman providing both humor and charm in the role. Some other comedic actors who feature in the film are also very notable; for example, Craig Robinson plays the sheriff who is trying to get to the root of Jack’s mysterious activities. This creates a wonderful and amusing approach to the festivities.
#8 Return Of The King: The Fall And Rise Of Elvis Presley (2024)
There are many amazing music documentaries in the world today, but there is something special about Elvis Presley that has lasted for several decades and therefore any film of him is worth watching. Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley is an account of an interesting and unique phase in Elvis’ career which transformed him into one of the biggest icons of world music.
The music-focused documentary looks at the era when Elvis’ music stopped resonating with the masses and he was slowly becoming well known as a family entertainer. But Elvis made an unforgettable comeback with an equally memorable television show which earned him the title ‘The King’. The interviews are interspersed with great footage of other legendary artists speaking about their love for Elvis, including Bruce Springsteen, and fans like Conan O’Brien.
#7 Close To You (2024)
After six years of absence from the big screen, Elliott Page comes back with a film called Close to You. Additionally, he made this film after transitioning into the character that he is today. Page returns home to celebrate his father’s birthday in Close to You. During the celebration, he encounters both his relatives and friends and learns how they feel about his decision to become a trans person.
The style of the film is intimate and very loose as if the viewer simply happens to be around the characters as they engage in highly spontaneous and unscripted chats. The page clearly portrays the private side of the ordeal in the film, answering many questions, criticisms or supportive comments which inevitably come in circumstances such as these.
#6 An Almost Christmas Story (2024)
For those still not prepared to settle down with the hour-and-a-half-long Christmas special can check out the shorter festive Christmas film which comes in the shape of An Almost Christmas Story. The animated movie depicts a young owl called Moon who is accidentally caught up in a tree chosen as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree for the year. While finding his way around the big city, Moon meets and starts talking to a girl named Luna.
Although it is only a short film available on Disney+, there are some big names in the cast of An Almost Christmas Story. An and Two have co-written and directed the short film, David Lowery (The Green Knight) directed the film which was written in part by Alfonso Cuarón. It also features an incredible voice cast that includes Natasha Lyonne, John C. Reilly and Jim Gaffigan. It serves as a nice warm family Christmas collectible for viewers of all ages.
#5 Thelma (2024)
Thelma might be the most underappreciated film of the year; however, with it now streaming at home, new audiences should enjoy this delightful surprise. Oscar nominee June Squibb portrays Thelma, a widow who is swindled out of some money because of her goodness. Determined to show that she can function independently, she sets out to reclaim what was lost.
Although the movie may precisely be described as a revenge flick, it’s really about a woman who cherishes her life and aims to do all it takes to prove that she is not a liability. Squibb is wonderful in the lead role, and she manages to be funny, charming, and sweet all at the same time. Another great performance is given by the late Richard Roundtree as Thelma’s friend who is coerced into participating in the mission.
#4 Emilia Pérez (2024)
Every year, Netflix tries its level best to market one of its original films as an award-winning film during the award season. The film which seems to catch attention this time, and chances to sweep many nominations with it is the hyped musical titled Emilia Pérez. The main cast of the film Zoe Saldaña plays an unappreciated attorney bored of being at a dead-end and is approached by a powerful and dangerous drug kingpin named Emilia. The drug lord wants assistance in staging her death so that she can escape and fulfil her dreams.
The Emilia Pérez movie received a lot of positive reactions after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival where it also took home the Jury Prize award and Best Actress award which was awarded to the four main actors of the film; Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz. Mixing music with crimes has never been done before and Emilia Pérez will undoubtedly not only be one of the most talked-about films of the Fall season but will also grab a lot of attention.
#3 Transformers One (2024)
Transformers has had its fair share of highs and lows over the decades as a franchise, but one thing that stood out about Transformers One was the fact that it catered to older fans and was animated. It is a prequel depicting the events behind Optimus Prime and Megatron in their prime friendship, on a planet named Cybertron, yet again, something goes haywire and the friends get all angry at each other and split up because they have got a ‘calling’.
Transformers movie fans have waited a long time for the action to be set in Cybertron and for the Transformers characters rather than the humans taking centre stage. Transformers One feels like accomplishing both and, oddly enough, seems like a good tale about two close friends growing apart. The voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry and Scarlett Johansson.
#2 Twisters (2024)
Fresh in the theatres across America, once a blockbuster this summer season is ‘Twisters.’ This movie comes after a long gap of 1996 and this movie was stuck because of the constant change of directors. This movie has a new generation of cast which features Daisy Edgar Jones, and Glen Powell amongst others which definitely excites the audience.
The film is interesting as it nicely ties in with the previous one but brings new levels of destruction as well. Nevertheless, the cast earns the highest praise – actors Edgar-Jones and Powell are among the brightest rising stars of Hollywood including Meryl Streep. They easily make Twisters exceed the expectations of the audience when it comes to storm disasters, which is the whole point of the franchise.
#1 Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
After an explosive performance at the box office which followed up with great audience reception, Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most desirable streaming releases this year. This is the third movie in the Deadpool trilogy, but the first that puts the Merc with the Mouth voiced by Ryan Reynolds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As expected, Deadpool did not come to Disney of his own accord, as the film is a multiverse tale with the perfect narrator, Deadpool, and his co-star Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine pursuing their dual motivations to not get wiped out.
It is amazing to watch Reynolds and Jackman bring their characters to life in such blood-filled and laughter-packed light. There are a lot of great action sequences where Deadpool and Wolverine exchange some truly funny lines. Along with Reynolds and Jackman, the movie features plenty of Wolverine and Deadpool & Wolverine cameos which are always guaranteed to be the best moments in the MCU.
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