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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordon Hudson is Bill Belichick's girlfriend and 'creative muse.' She also wants to be Miss Maine USA.
When Jordon Hudson takes the stage to compete for the title of Miss Maine USA this weekend, she'll be introducing herself to a new audience. Representing her hometown of Hancock, Maine, Hudson is competing in three phases of preliminary competition on May 10 — interview, swimsuit and evening gown — to move on to the finals on May 11. Should she win the crown, she'd serve her title before competing in the Miss USA pageant. Hudson's pageant aspirations may be lesser known compared to her high-profile relationship with former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. The 24-year-old has been a constant presence and 'creative muse' for the 73-year-old UNC football coach. She's been by his side since taking their relationship public, including in photos on her Instagram account, the NFL Honors, a Dunkin' Donuts commercial and most recently, his CBS Sunday Morning interview. Before that viral moment, she took to her Instagram on April 9 to announce that she'd compete for the title. So with companionship, confidence and the world curious about her every move, why, exactly, is Hudson competing in a pageant? Pageants have long been known as a starting point for women with big dreams, including stars like Diane Sawyer and Halle Berry. They've been parodied in classic films like Drop Dead Gorgeous and Miss Congeniality, and contested by some as an antiquated sign of eras past. But when you're someone like Hudson, whose name is already splashed across every publication at the grocery store checkout, the reason to participate feels a bit more mysterious. "I think motivations vary so much from person to person," Julia Van Steenberghe, who won Miss Maine USA in 2020, told Yahoo Entertainment. "For some, the platform of pageantry can be an extension of what they're already doing. Even with a public profile, the stage offers a different kind of personal challenge — one rooted in discipline, purpose and impact. For many, it's not about fame at all.' During her reign as Miss Maine USA, Van Steenberghe worked to raise awareness about food insecurity in Maine, fundraised and volunteered with organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank and Best Buddies. Van Steenberghe, 26, said she was attracted to the pageant world for its ability to open doors to the entertainment, modeling and related industries. However, her main motivation was the potential to "become comfortable in any room or setting I entered." Today, she's the director of student success and recruitment at the Maine Business School. She still has one foot in the pageant world, consulting for pageant contestants and professionals on public speaking, personal brand and presentation. 'I work with clients across all divisions and systems, from teens to women in their 40s competing for the first time, and their motivations are so diverse,' said Van Steenberghe. 'Some want visibility, sure, but others are looking to build confidence, make new connections or simply prove to themselves that they can do something outside their comfort zone.' Hannah Trottier-Braun, 24, is competing alongside Hudson in this weekend's competition. While the potential to travel to compete in the Miss USA pageant is an exciting prize, she sees the competition as the ultimate opportunity. "You get to do all of these things that you may not have had the ability to do if you weren't Miss Maine USA," Trottier-Braun, who is representing Lewiston, Maine, and is graduating from law school later this month, told Yahoo. Winners get to collaborate with a model placement group, work with photographers on photo shoots, make connections through networking and attend galas and charitable events. "Also, you get a bunch of advocacy opportunities. You get to work with all these different organizations that are working to better society, which is inspiring. And it's really fun to be able to have the opportunity to be a leader on that level," she said. Isabelle St. Cyr, 24, is representing Monson, Maine, in the pageant this weekend. A farmer who makes most of her income selling duck eggs, she's the first openly transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine USA. When it comes to each contestant's goals for entering the competition, St. Cyr told Yahoo it's different for everyone. "Everyone has their own reasons for doing pageants. I think that every competitor has something about it that is their favorite — some people do it for the runway because they're trying to make it in the world of modeling. Then some people may have a social platform or are more into politics and want to represent what they believe in onstage. I think that we all have very different motivations going into it." Whatever drives them, St. Cyr says the world of pageants has evolved significantly, noting that the Miss Universe organization, which includes Miss USA, lifted its ban on transgender contestants in 2012. Additional revisions have been made to the Miss Universe system in recent years, including changes to age restrictions and allowing married women to participate. "They were known for vanity way back in the day," said St. Cyr of pageants. "But [now], they're known for inspiring confidence and breaking boundaries and learning how to represent yourself. I love how that's changed." Representative for the Clemente Organization, which produces the Miss Maine USA competition, didn't respond to Yahoo's requests for comment. Hudson isn't the first contestant with a sizable online following who competes in pageants. Hannah Neeleman, a Utah social media influencer whose 10 million Instagram followers know her as Ballerina Farm, was 20 weeks pregnant with her eighth child, Flora Jo, when she won the title of Mrs. American in 2023, a competition specifically for married women. In February 2024, she competed in the Mrs. World pageant, just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter. As for Hudson's motivations, she took to Instagram in January to celebrate pageants, comparing 'Beauty Queens' to 'Contemporary Suffragettes.' 'A little known fact is that pageantry in the USA was birthed in 1921, in the wake of the Women's Suffrage Movement; with the title sashes emulating those of the great women warriors who fought for our Rights as Women,' Hudson wrote. 'Like feminism, pageantry is malleable & looks a lot different now than it did 104 years ago, however, the essence and mission to perpetuate Women's Rights and Empowerment is never-changing.' She continued, 'Sure, both 'feminism' & 'pageantry' have flaws and connotative aspects (as does every other 'industry'), but we are all dedicated to finding the solutions to all of these issues. Let it not be mistaken that our intentions are anything aside from deep and pure.' It's also possible that, like Belichick, she may just like to win. "Maybe she's just trying to come back to get a title," said St. Cyr. "Because last year she got first runner-up."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordon Hudson is Bill Belichick's girlfriend and 'creative muse.' She also wants to be Miss Maine USA.
We independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals. When Jordon Hudson takes the stage to compete for the title of Miss Maine USA this weekend, she'll be introducing herself to a new audience. Representing her hometown of Hancock, Maine, Hudson is competing in three phases of preliminary competition on May 10 — interview, swimsuit and evening gown — to move on to the finals on May 11. Should she win the crown, she'd serve her title before competing in the Miss USA pageant. Hudson's pageant aspirations may be lesser known compared to her high-profile relationship with former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. The 24-year-old has been a constant presence and 'creative muse' for the 73-year-old UNC football coach. She's been by his side since taking their relationship public, including in photos on her Instagram account, the NFL Honors, a Dunkin' Donuts commercial and most recently, his CBS Sunday Morning interview. Before that viral moment, she took to her Instagram on April 9 to announce that she'd compete for the title. So with companionship, confidence and the world curious about her every move, why, exactly, is Hudson competing in a pageant? Pageants have long been known as a starting point for women with big dreams, including stars like Diane Sawyer and Halle Berry. They've been parodied in classic films like Drop Dead Gorgeous and Miss Congeniality, and contested by some as an antiquated sign of eras past. But when you're someone like Hudson, whose name is already splashed across every publication at the grocery store checkout, the reason to participate feels a bit more mysterious. "I think motivations vary so much from person to person," Julia Van Steenberghe, who won Miss Maine USA in 2020, told Yahoo Entertainment. "For some, the platform of pageantry can be an extension of what they're already doing. Even with a public profile, the stage offers a different kind of personal challenge — one rooted in discipline, purpose and impact. For many, it's not about fame at all.' During her reign as Miss Maine USA, Van Steenberghe worked to raise awareness about food insecurity in Maine, fundraised and volunteered with organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank and Best Buddies. Van Steenberghe, 26, said she was attracted to the pageant world for its ability to open doors to the entertainment, modeling and related industries. However, her main motivation was the potential to "become comfortable in any room or setting I entered." Today, she's the director of student success and recruitment at the Maine Business School. She still has one foot in the pageant world, consulting for pageant contestants and professionals on public speaking, personal brand and presentation. 'I work with clients across all divisions and systems, from teens to women in their 40s competing for the first time, and their motivations are so diverse,' said Van Steenberghe. 'Some want visibility, sure, but others are looking to build confidence, make new connections or simply prove to themselves that they can do something outside their comfort zone.' Hannah Trottier-Braun, 24, is competing alongside Hudson in this weekend's competition. While the potential to travel to compete in the Miss USA pageant is an exciting prize, she sees the competition as the ultimate opportunity. "You get to do all of these things that you may not have had the ability to do if you weren't Miss Maine USA," Trottier-Braun, who is representing Lewiston, Maine, and is graduating from law school later this month, told Yahoo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hannah Trottier-Braun (@hannahtrottierbraun) Winners get to collaborate with a model placement group, work with photographers on photo shoots, make connections through networking and attend galas and charitable events. "Also, you get a bunch of advocacy opportunities. You get to work with all these different organizations that are working to better society, which is inspiring. And it's really fun to be able to have the opportunity to be a leader on that level," she said. Isabelle St. Cyr, 24, is representing Monson, Maine, in the pageant this weekend. A farmer who makes most of her income selling duck eggs, she's the first openly transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine USA. When it comes to each contestant's goals for entering the competition, St. Cyr told Yahoo it's different for everyone. "Everyone has their own reasons for doing pageants. I think that every competitor has something about it that is their favorite — some people do it for the runway because they're trying to make it in the world of modeling. Then some people may have a social platform or are more into politics and want to represent what they believe in onstage. I think that we all have very different motivations going into it." Whatever drives them, St. Cyr says the world of pageants has evolved significantly, noting that the Miss Universe organization, which includes Miss USA, lifted its ban on transgender contestants in 2012. Additional revisions have been made to the Miss Universe system in recent years, including changes to age restrictions and allowing married women to participate. Everyone has their own reasons for doing pageants. I think that every competitor has something about it that is their St. Cyr, who is representing Monson, in Miss Maine USA "They were known for vanity way back in the day," said St. Cyr of pageants. "But [now], they're known for inspiring confidence and breaking boundaries and learning how to represent yourself. I love how that's changed." Representative for the Clemente Organization, which produces the Miss Maine USA competition, didn't respond to Yahoo's requests for comment. Hudson isn't the first contestant with a sizable online following who competes in pageants. Hannah Neeleman, a Utah social media influencer whose 10 million Instagram followers know her as Ballerina Farm, was 20 weeks pregnant with her eighth child, Flora Jo, when she won the title of Mrs. American in 2023, a competition specifically for married women. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hannah Neeleman (@ballerinafarm) In February 2024, she competed in the Mrs. World pageant, just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter. As for Hudson's motivations, she took to Instagram in January to celebrate pageants, comparing 'Beauty Queens' to 'Contemporary Suffragettes.' 'A little known fact is that pageantry in the USA was birthed in 1921, in the wake of the Women's Suffrage Movement; with the title sashes emulating those of the great women warriors who fought for our Rights as Women,' Hudson wrote. 'Like feminism, pageantry is malleable & looks a lot different now than it did 104 years ago, however, the essence and mission to perpetuate Women's Rights and Empowerment is never-changing.' She continued, 'Sure, both 'feminism' & 'pageantry' have flaws and connotative aspects (as does every other 'industry'), but we are all dedicated to finding the solutions to all of these issues. Let it not be mistaken that our intentions are anything aside from deep and pure.' It's also possible that, like Belichick, she may just like to win. "Maybe she's just trying to come back to get a title," said St. Cyr. "Because last year she got first runner-up."
Fox News
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Charlie Sheen's daughter Sami takes aim at actor's past, says they haven't spoken in a year
Charlie Sheen's daughter hasn't spoken to the "Two and a Half Men" star in a year. Sami Sheen took to social media on Tuesday to take aim at her dad's past drug addiction and explain why their relationship took a turn. In a video posted to TikTok, the 21-year-old used audio from Charlie's 2011 viral interview with "20/20" to explain why she hasn't spoken to her dad in a year. "Are there any drugs in the house?" Andrea Canning asked Charlie in the audio clip Sami posted. "If there are, you better find them and give them to me immediately," Charlie told Canning at the time. "No, there are not. Not that I know about, if I know about them, I'll find them and throw them away. It's not a big deal. Oh! Drugs in the house, ah, we're all gonna die!" The text on the video read, "When people wonder why I haven't spoken to my dad in a year but this is my dad." "Pretty much sums it up," Sami captioned the video. On Monday, Sami got candid about her relationship with her dad during an appearance on Gia Giudice's podcast, "Casual Chaos." "We haven't spoken on the phone in almost a year," the OnlyFans model said. "And then we haven't texted in a little over six months." "I have no idea if he's still sober," Sami said after claiming the actor was sending her some "crazy stuff" via text. "I honestly hope the stuff he was sending me was because he wasn't sober, because that would at least make it a little better. ... I had to put a stop to it and tell him, 'Do not contact me ever again because this is crazy.'" Denise Richards and Charlie welcomed Sami in 2004. The former couple tied the knot in 2002 and were married for just under three years before Richards filed for divorce in March 2005, when she was pregnant with their second daughter, Lola. During an appearance on the "Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson" podcast last month, Richards recalled the lengths to which she went to shield their daughters from Charlie's concerning behavior at the time. "I actually sheltered the kids almost to a point where, now as they're getting older, they're discovering things, and they were at first getting upset with me, like, 'Why didn't you tell me this?'" she said. The "Drop Dead Gorgeous" actress said her goal was to preserve her daughter's relationship with Sheen and not impose her own emotions toward the situation. "There was a time I didn't know if he was going to live, and I didn't want the girls to ever get to know their dad [from] what they would read," she explained. "I wanted it to be their experience and their relationship. And I also didn't want to put on them my feelings, because that's not fair to them and their relationship with him."
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denise Richards Says Daughters Sami and Lola Sheen Are Not Allowed to Watch Her Film 'Wild Things' (Exclusive)
Denise Richards has one movie that's off limits to her daughters. In PEOPLE's latest cover story, Richards, 54, opens up about how she feels if her children view her movies — and reveals why she'll never let them watch one of her most iconic roles. "She sent me a picture not that long ago on the airplane [saying], 'Mom, you're in this movie,' and it was Drop Dead Gorgeous," Richards says of daughter Sami, 20, who adds, 'And I said, 'I'm finally watching one of your movies.'" According to Sami, the experience was "really funny" but a bit "weird." Related: Denise Richards Goes on the Record About Daughter Sami's OnlyFans, Her Ex Charlie Sheen and More (Exclusive) "I saw a lot of myself in her," she explains. "Just looks-wise. I don't know. I feel like we look a lot alike." While Lola, 19, admits she's also seen Drop Dead Gorgeous on a separate occasion when she was younger, watching her parents on film has always been an odd experience for her. 'I really admire what they do, of course, but I don't watch their movies just with my friends. My dad [Charlie Sheen], though, I've seen a couple episodes of Two and a Half Men, but that's really it," she says, before addressing her mother. "But think about it, if your mom or your parents did that when you were younger, you wouldn't [watch either]." Related: Denise Richards Reveals Her Kids Asked About That 'Wild Things' Scene — But She Won't Let Them See It "It takes the magic away from it," Sami adds. "It's also hard to enjoy the movie and really put myself in the movie when I'm like, 'Oh, there's my mom.'" While Richards has no issue with her daughters discovering her long list of films and television shows, one movie the girls are "never" allowed to watch is her 1998 thriller, Wild Things.'You've always told me not to," Sami tells her mother. "Even though it's the most talked [about]... it's the name of our freaking reality show, [Denise Richards and Her Wild Things]." Related: Denise Richards Teases Her and Charlie Sheen's Daughters About Having 'F---ed Up' Parents in First Trailer for New Bravo Series 'I know, but yeah, the answer is no, not to ever see that again or ever," Richards laughs. 'If there's maybe a PG version, then she can, but I don't even know how they would make it a PG version." Either way, Richards can rest easy because Sami has "no interest" in watching the erotic thriller.'I've dealt with kids showing me pictures of my mom and weird s--- all through high school and stuff," she adds. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Sami, Lola and their sister Eloise, 13, will join their mom on camera for Bravo's new reality show, Denise Richards and Her Wild Things. 'I've always said we need a reality show,' says Sami. 'Anything that went wrong or happened in our family, I would say, 'Where are the cameras? We need to be filming this.'' Denise Richards and Her Wild Things premieres with two back-to-back half-hour episodes on Tuesday, March 4 on Bravo. Read the original article on People
