Whether or not you realize it, Photoshop plays a huge role in the entertainment industry — probably more so than we even think already. And the favorite target of Hollywood and the media’s Photoshop and retouching tends to be women’s faces and bodies, no matter how impossibly perfect-looking they may already be to begin with. We’ve seen the damage it causes to mental health (for young people especially) to constantly be looking at retouched photos, and it’s clear that the trend has unhealthily shifted beauty standards, making them nearly impossible to achieve. Many actresses, however, have taken a stand against their real bodies being altered on-screen in their movies and TV shows, refusing to allow retouching on their projects — and we absolutely love that.
These actresses — like Jamie Lee Curtis, Keira Knightley, and Kate Winslet — have had enough of seeing their frames whittled down, their wrinkles and rolls smoothed out, and their image being used to perpetuate looking a way they themselves know they don’t appear on camera. These women did what they needed to through public call-outs, contract stipulations, and frank conversations with the media to ensure their un-retouched bodies made it to movie and TV screens, and audiences everywhere are better off for seeing what a real woman’s body actually looks like on camera.
Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley put it perfectly in 2014, per the Independent: “I think women’s bodies are a battleground and photography is partly to blame.” That’s why she and others are refusing to let retouched images of their bodies be used as ammunition in the war — check out more inspiring women who have said no to getting their movies and TV shows retouched over the years.
A version of this article was originally published on March 2022.
]]>Along with being a talented actress and singer, the activist and fashion icon has stayed true to herself over the years. The “Lighthouse” singer previously told LVR about her eclectic personal style, saying, “I have had the same style since high school: a combination of Sixties, Seventies, and Nineties.” Honestly, that totally makes sense: psychedelic colors, florals, and grungy looks.
In another previous interview, she talked about how makeup is a massive form of self-expression, saying how it’s turned into a way to perform a simple act of self-love. “Recently, I’ve learned how to cope with it all by practicing self-love and affirmations and diving deeper into my spiritual life.”
She added, “It wasn’t until the last couple of years that I’ve started feeling really good about myself and my body, and feeling comfortable and everything. Those moments of self-love aren’t 24/7, but the bad moments are fewer and further between.”
Over the years, you can really see Jackson feel more confident and more herself, especially when it comes to turning heads on the red carpet. Let’s take a look back at her best and boldest ensembles at different events over the years below.
A version of this article was originally published on Oct 2022.
]]>Diana’s shake-up to the royal family may only exist in photos now, Meghan Markle’s recent arrival to (and exit from) the royal family reminded many of Harry’s late mother. For some, it wasn’t until Meghan came along that another royal like Diana even felt possible — someone who broke old-fashioned and outdated rules, wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, and who acted as a champion of the people, not a representative of the British upper class. Diana’s history as a kindergarten teacher and her determination to continue her charity work after her split from Charles wasn’t incidental to her fame as a royal, but a key part of why the public felt so connected to her.
In Diana, and for some now in Meghan, the public felt they had a representative in the royal midst. Princess Diana’s life was consumed by the fame she earned as a royal, marrying Charles at just 19, but she grew into a savvy public figure and never lost sight of the causes most important to her, right up until her too-soon death. As long as the world continues to ogle over the photos that captured her momentous feats and moments of daring to stand out, her legacy will always live on.
Today was the day she died, on Aug 31, 1997, so let’s honor her legacy.
Let’s take a look at the photos that best captured her life to see why Diana still holds such a special place in our hearts.
A version of this article was previous published in August 2020.
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So, in honor of the late Princess of Wales’ life, we’ve taken a look at what she’d been up to during the summer of 1997. While beginning a relationship with Harrods heir Dodi Fayed, Diana also had a busy schedule, traveling to the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina for official engagements and to Saint Tropez, France, for a vacation with her boys, Princes William and Harry.
To find out what big moments marked her last few months of life, including the celebrity she met while auctioning off her dresses to charity, scroll below.
]]>Designer Stella McCartney once said, “A little black dress is something to rely on. To fill you with confidence and ease. To have an attitude that is pure and effortless, yet sexy and classy.” And she’s right; a little black dress is the one trend people can rely on, and over the years, some of our favorite stars have not only rocked the LBD trend, but redefined it as their own.
Instead of a simple little black dress, these stars have added their own twists to it, from making it a suit dress to adding some extra poof to it. From Julia Roberts’ academic-chic dress to Elizabeth Hurley’s iconic safety pin dress, there have been quite a few iconic LBDs on the red carpet (and we still think about them daily!)
Now, of course, the ultimate LBD was Princess Diana’s revenge dress, but right now, we’re focusing on the red carpet LBD that made our jaws drop (especially at the 80th Golden Globes!) See our favorites below!
A version of this article was originally published on Dec 2022.
]]>Before we get into that, though, what is a PR stunt, specifically a PR relationship in Hollywood? PR stunts are used to gain eyeballs, media interaction, and even sales for a project. Basically, something happens, and everyone’s eyes are on a person or brand. One of the biggest conspiracy theories in Hollywood is that there is a slew of PR relationships, meaning that there are relationships in Hollywood that people think big executives made up to sell tickets to a movie, raise people’s careers, or more.
As we said, many think that nearly all relationships in Hollywood are fake, but that’s not the case. Quite a few celebrity couples have admitted that their relationships were fabricated for one reason or another, but we’re also going to talk about the ones that nearly everyone is convinced were fake.
For instance, we’re going to talk about throwback couples like Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson or Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron, who dated entirely through the movie series they were a part of and broke up inconspicuously days or months after it wrapped up.
Hollywood is full of secrets and mysteries, so why not dive into what fans believe to be some of the fakest relationships in Hollywood?
Below see which celebrity couples have fans convinced were a PR stunt, along with some that were definitely confirmed as such:
]]>The Dance with Wolves star has been officially single for some time, and many wonder who his new lady could be in 2025. If his dating history is anything to go by, then there may be some high-profile romances in store!
When Costner first rose to fame, he was already off the market and married to his college sweetheart. He became a household name after starring in lead roles in a string of critically acclaimed films such as The Untouchables, Bull Durham, Field of Dreams and JFK.
However, in his personal life, Costner’s fame came at a price. His marriage took a turn for the worst during the height of his fame in the 90s, and the Oscar winner found himself single by 1994. The Hollywood heartthrob was then connected to a string of famous women, as you’ll find out about below, but nothing quite stuck until his romance with Baumgartner.
To find out more about Costner’s marriages and romances with some of the most famous women in the world, let’s take a walk down memory lane.
]]>In 2025, they’re joining couples like Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon, and Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson, who are all separated or moving towards a divorce after unfortunate breakups.
2024 was a year full of some devastating breakups. From Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum suddenly calling off their engagement to Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck splitting for the second time around after just two years of marriage, the year brought us all on a heartbreak rollercoaster. And, it seems like 2025 is headed for the same fate.
Simpson and Johnson ended their 10-year marriage in January, revealing they were living apart after navigating a “painful situation.” That news came days after Jessica Alba and her husband, Cash Warren, also called it quits after 17 years of marriage. But they’re not the only ones!
One word that’ll instantly get a reaction out of anyone, no matter the context, is the word “Cult.” It’s a loaded word, with an intense meaning and history behind it. Per the New Yorker, a cult is simply defined as a small group run by a self-appointed leader who controls its members in rather disturbing ways. These ways can range from taking drugs to drastic forms of showing devotion to the cult. For centuries, people have created and been a part of cults — including some of your favorite celebrities.
There are a lot more cults than people want to acknowledge, with people thinking there are only a few out there, like the Manson family or NXIVM. But the truth is, there are many that are still heavily active to this day.
Quite a few celebrities have opened up about their experiences with these groups, with some explaining how they had to go to great lengths to escape the cult and how others were in them until they were in their 20s. Along with that, there have been plenty of celebrities merely linked to cults but managed to avoid becoming too deeply immersed.
From Bachelor Nation alums to one Kardashian member, it seems cults and Hollywood go together more than people may have originally thought. So whether they were born into these cults or were linked to past members, we have it all here.
Check out which celebrities have been in or been linked to cults over the years.
A version of this article was originally published on July 2023.
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Ever since Swift and Kelce started dating in 2023, they’ve been one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples, and their August 2025 engagement is only furthering their iconic couple status. After all, she’s a self-made billionaire and one of the world’s most famous singers while he’s a tight end to one of the biggest teams in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs. From the get-go, they were a force to be reckoned with.
But, as we continue to keep track of Swift and Kelce’s relationship, and root for a red carpet debut from them sometime soon, we’re taking a moment to look back too. Take a look at Kelce’s relationship history, including his on-and-off 5-year relationship that lasted until 2022, below!
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