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The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s star Rachael Leigh Cook, 45, looks ageless and glowing in strapless blue dress decades after teen fame
90's STAR Rachael Leigh Cook, 45, looked ageless and glowing in a strapless blue dress decades after her teen fame. The television and film star, known for She's All That, was attending the 14th Annual Spring Break Gala at Gallagher Garden in Los Angeles. 6 6 6 Rachel's appearance looked unchanged since her time as a 90s star, with the same brunette hair, and natural makeup allowing her flawless skin to shine through. And with a gorgeous off the shoulder dress, paired with long earrings - she looked absolutely blooming. Rachel posted a few snaps on Instagram and her followers were quick to comment. "You look absolutely beautiful," said one fan. "Just beautiful," added another. A third said: "You're always my favorite. He/She's All that Psyche, and all those Hallmark shows." The film, She's All That, focused on a popular jock, Zack, (Freddie Prinze Jr.) trying to turn "nerdy girl" Laney (Rachael) into the prom queen after being dumped. The teen rom-com, while receiving mixed reviews from critics, quickly became a cult classic and is still beloved today. Rachel also appeared in Josie and the Pussycats and in the television series Into the West and Perception. She has also voiced various characters in Robot Chicken and has appeared in many made-for-TV movies on the Hallmark Channel. And after the success of She's All That, Netflix aired a new version in 2021. In the new film, He's All That, a young man rather than a woman underwent a glow-up makeover. The plot followed: "Teen social media influencer Padgett's humiliating on-camera breakup goes viral, leading her to make a risky bet to save her reputation. "She swears she can turn scruffy antisocial Cameron [Tanner Buchanan] into prom king material. But things get complicated when she finds herself falling for him IRL." The movie starred Addison Rae, with its trailer unveiled on TikTok. Kourtney Kardashian also showed off her acting props, while Rachael herself snagged a starring role. Rachael played Anna, the mom of Addison Rae's main character, Padgett. The actress also appeared in the fifteenth season of Criminal Minds playing the role of Max in the final episodes of the series. Rachel owns her own production company, Ben's Sister Productions which she named after her younger brother. She produced and starred in the film Love, Guaranteed, which debuted on Netflix on September 3, 2020. Sadly, in 2021, Rachael and her ex-husband Daniel Gillies finalized their divorce two years after they split. A Los Angeles-based judge signed off on the divorce on March 10, 2021, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. The case was resolved in mediation, while the legal document detailed the exes' plans for their children and pets as they moved forward. 6 6 6
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Calls the Heart Cast Pay Tribute To Nathaniel Pelletier
Last Updated: When Calls the Heart actor Nathaniel Pelletier passed away suddenly on April 11, at the age of 53. Nathaniel 'Nate" Pelletier, known for his incredible performance as a taxi driver for Hallmark Channel series When Calls The Heart, passed away last month. According to a notice by his family, the actor died on April 11 at his home in Langley, British Columbia. He was 53 years old. His obituary, published in Ever Loved, read, "He was charismatic and loved to meet new people, greeting them with his big smile and a warm, hearty handshake." Pelletier's sudden passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from cast and crew. The official Instagram account for the series When Calls the Heart shared a heartfelt tribute to Pelletier on May 3. The post read, 'The When Calls the Heart family is mourning the loss of a beloved family member." The team added, 'We know many #Hearties also had the privilege of meeting Nate at the Hearties Family Reunion. He loved interacting with the fans, and he brought so much joy to the day." Martin Cummins, who plays Henry Gowen in the series, shared heartfelt memories on Instagram, reflecting on their time together on set and describing Pelletier as a 'gentle soul" and a dear friend. He wrote, 'I just came back from a ride on the bike Gord and Nate put together for the girls and [I'm] taking shade in Mexico under the awning Nate helped me figure out in the woods near the old cabin." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Martin Cummins (@martincummins_) Production manager Mike Magnusson noted that Pelletier 'leaves a void of spirit we will not be able to replace." Born on October 15, 1971, in Toronto, Ontario, Pelletier became a cherished member of the When Calls the Heart family. He appeared in several episodes from seasons 9 through 11, portraying an uncredited taxi driver, and also served in the show's transportation department from 2022 to 2024. Beyond his professional life, Pelletier was deeply devoted to his daughter, Myhrsades (Murray) Jones, whom he often surprised with concert tickets and travel experiences. He was also passionate about cooking, poetry, and hosting gatherings for friends and family. Pelletier is survived by his daughter, parents, siblings, nephew, and godmother. Instead of flowers, the family has asked fans and loved ones to consider making donations to Joshua House, a Christian supportive home in British Columbia that aids men in recovering from substance abuse and addiction. First Published:
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'When Calls the Heart' Cast Mourns Death of Beloved 'Family' Member
The cast of When Calls the Heart is mourning the death of their TV show family. Nathaniel 'Nate' Pelletier, who was part of the transportation department on the Hallmark Channel series, died on April 11 at the age of 53. Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 His obituary reflected his commitment to the series: "His second greatest love was his work and work-family (especially Gord, Trevor and Andrew-he fondly referred to as Pikachu) at "When Calls the Heart" filming location where he was fondly called Nate (N8). He was transport department employee/actor and he enjoyed working on set in different roles." Following the service on May 2, many cast members paid tribute to Nate, including Martin Cummins, who stars as Henry Gowen. In his heartfelt tribute, he recalled, "I just came back from a ride on the bike Gord and Nate put together for the girls and I'm taking shade in Mexico under the awning Nate helped me figure out in the woods near the old cabin," adding, "I have spent more hours at work sitting in the blue room, in silence or in conversation with Gord and Nate than I have standing on tape with the camera rolling. Gord has always felt like a father figure to me, and Nate and I were his boys running around the town, hanging out in the woods and talking s–t. Life is constantly changing. Things are never the same. The Valley will not be the same without Nathaniel Pelletier. He was a gentle soul and it was my honor to call him friend.'Pascale Hutton (who plays Rosemary LeVeaux Coulter) commented, "💔 he will be so missed." Production manager Mike Magnusson also took to social media with a tribute, reflecting on fond memories, writing, "We lost a member of our WCTH family, Nate Pelletier." "Nate was all heart, a true "Unicorn", smashing every 14 hour day with a wide smile & endless cheer for all. He "saw" people, and was always there with a kind word. He leaves a void of spirit we will not be able to replace. Nate you were one of a kind, and we loved you. You will be sorely missed my friend," he revealed. The official show Instagram account echoed Magnusson's post, adding, 'The When Calls the Heart family is mourning the loss of a beloved family member, Nathaniel 'Nate' Pelletier." "We know many #Hearties also had the privilege of meeting Nate at the Hearties Family Reunion. He loved interacting with the fans and he brought so much joy to the day…we're sending love to all who knew and loved him. He will be missed greatly," the post concluded, with many fans sending condolences in the comment section. The show's 12th season has officially concluded, but it has been renewed for Season 13, with an expected premiere date in 2026.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Season 2 Finale of 'When Hope Calls'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Hopefuls, can you believe we're at the end of Season 2 of When Hope Calls? After waiting six years and the tease of the two-episode Christmas special back in 2021, five episodes seem to have flown by in the blink of an eye. Read on for more about the Season 2 finale, and news about a potential Season 3, of When Hope Calls. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 What happened in the previous episode of When Hope Calls? In "Bringing to Light," last week's Season 2 penultimate episode of When Hope Calls, when Sam's (Jon McLaren) claim was denied after an existing claim is unearthed, Nora (Cindy Busby) and Mountie Fletcher (Christopher Russell) headed to Franklin to investigate the dubious claim. They discovered that the claimant, Rufus Shepherd, is actually a German Shepherd named Rufus! Hannah (Sarah Fisher) attempted to get a line of credit for the ranch, but learned of a stipulation the bank had written into the contract regarding Wyatt (Nick Bateman) as foreman. This caused Hannah some concern until she was able to convince Wyatt to sign a year long contract guaranteeing he'll stay on as foreman. Lillian (Morgan Kohan) sent help to the orphanage in the form of caretaker Miss Ainsworth (Sarah Orenstein), but her methods didn't mesh well with the children. After one of the kids appeared to be sick and spent time in the care of Nurse Maggie (and her magical lollipops), the other kids then pretended to be sick so they could go to Maggie's and be far away from Miss Ainsworth. After cattle began to disappear in record numbers from more than one farmer's lands, Lucie Clay (Kalinka Petrie) and Wyatt (Nick Bateman) discovered that both have had cattle go missing on their respective ranches, and the loss of cattle isn't from wolves or cougars, but from poachers. And Sam, who was down in the dumps over having his land claim denied, had renewed vigor when he learned that Nora was successful in getting his claim approved. Mountie Fletcher adopted Rufus the German Shepherd as his new "deputy". Related: Hallmark Channel Announces Record-Breaking 13th Season of When Calls the Heart What happens in this week's episode of When Hope Calls? In "Season of Change," the Season 2 finale of When Hope Calls, the town gets an opportunity to celebrate one of their own. While Maggie and Sam are trying to keep the news of his good fortune on the down-low, it turns out pretty much everyone in the town is in on the news. Ronnie (Neil Crone), always looking to make money, finds an opportunity to do so with Sam's newfound fortune. Later, the town comes together to celebrate while love blooms, but for whom exactly? The Mounties and the ranchers team up to protect the rancher's land from poachers and on of their own may be put in mortal danger. Trevor Donovan and Rob Stewart appear as guest stars in the finale. Will there be a Season 3 of When Hope Calls? At the time of this writing, there has been no word from Great American Family if there will be a third season. We certainly hope that they'll make an announcement soon and that we won't have to wait another six years for the next season! Related: Everything You Need to Know About Season 4 of Harry Wild Does Parade have a sneak peek of the Season 2 finale of When Hope Calls? We do! Check out this Parade exclusive first look from the Season 2 finale of When Hope Calls. "Seasons of Change" premieres on Sunday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and is available to stream on PureFlix beginning Thursday, May 8. Check out images from this week's episode of When Hope Calls Take a look at some select images from this week's episode of When Hope Calls in the gallery below, and tune in Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family. When Hope Calls Episode 206 "Season of Change" Episode 206 "Season of Change"Great American Family Episode 206 "Season of Change"Great American Family Episode 206 "Season of Change"Great American Family Episode 206 "Season of Change"Great American Family Episode 206 "Season of Change" Episode 206 "Season of Change" Related: 'The Chicken Sisters' Renewed for Season 2: Here's Everything We Know
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brave surviving son pictured by Hallmark star's side after wife was killed in BC car-ramming attack
Hallmark actor Noel Johansen was pictured standing beside his teenage son, Ford, as the two attended at a vigil in Vancouver days after his wife was killed when an SUV rammed into a crowd of festival goers. Ford, 15, stood solemnly beside his injured father, who was one of dozens who had gathered to mourn the lives shattered following Saturday night's catastrophic car-ramming attack that left eleven people dead and many more wounded. Among the dead was Johansen's wife and Ford's mother, celebrated costume designer Jenifer Darbellay. Jenifer was killed instantly when an SUV rammed through a packed street festival celebrating Filipino heritage. Photographs from the vigil show Johansen, visibly shaken and leaning on crutches, flanked by both Ford. His seven-year-old daughter, Darby, also survived the attack but was injured. The image of father and son standing shoulder to shoulder has already become something of symbol of heartbreak and resilience - a family fractured, but not broken. The actor, who has appeared in Psych, Supernatural, Fargo and The Good Doctor, was on crutches as he madea an address during the vigil: 'What you see here is an injury that means nothing to me because what's inside my heart is broken. 'Because my wife passed away behind me at the incident. 'She never celebrated herself in her life. She never thought of herself; she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach. And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her. 'So don't be small in life, be big, reach out and reach out as a human being with everything you have, and please remember us who went through this.' Johansen is best known for his work on Hallmark Channel shows and films including: Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters, When Calls the Heart, Chesapeake Shores, Harvest Love, Reunited at Christmas and Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery. A GoFundMe has been set up by Johansen's friend and business partner Michael Daingerfield has already raised more than $190,000 so far. 'I am literally in shock as I write this - but I want to do something for Noel and his two children Ford, 15, and Darby, 7,' Daingerfield said of his friend and the family. 'This is an incredibly difficult time for Noel, and moving forward with his life is going to feel insurmountable. 'Jen was a one-of-a-kind. She was an incredibly thoughtful, warm, caring, smart, stylish, artistic woman. A gifted painter, a selfless mother, and a loving wife. She gave the best hugs, was always there to listen without judgement, and had the sweetest voice. 'She was not only special to me and my family (wife and kids), but she was special to many other friends and people - giving of herself volunteering on the PAC committee at Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Darby's school.' Horrifying video and pictures showed utter devastation as mangled bodies were strewn across the road following the crash. Dazed bystanders could be seen racing away from the scene and from victim to victim as local cops swooped and arrested the driver, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30. Lo allegedly to have told witnesses he was 'sorry' as he was dragged out of the car. Lo severe mental breakdown after his brother was murdered last year and his mother then tried to commit suicide. He is now facing eight counts of second-degree murder and remains in custody. Authorities have previously said that the suspect was 'known to police in certain circumstances' and was believed to have been suffering from delusions and paranoia prior to the attack. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was 'devastated to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver... We are all mourning with you.' The Psych star was on crutches at a vigil for the victims as he choked back tears while addressing the crowd Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, was among the attendees at the event, but left minutes before the vehicle arrived, CTV news said. 'This is so horrific, I don't even know what to say,' Singh said. 'I was just there, and I just imagine the faces of the kids that I saw smiling and dancing.' Usually the city parks dump trucks to block streets for festivals but for unknown reasons that didn't happen on Saturday. The festival had drawn families, children, and neighbors from across Vancouver, many eager to enjoy the warm spring evening, unaware of the horror about to unfold. Instead, the street became a makeshift triage center as bystanders rushed to provide first aid before paramedics could arrive. Videos posted on social media showed stunned festivalgoers standing beside twisted tents, toppled chairs, and scattered belongings, the aftermath of what should have been an ordinary, joyous community event. Eyewitness videos from the scene show severe injuries among festival attendees, including reports of a baby trapped under a vehicle, while emergency responders could be seen performing CPR on victims. The 11 dead range in age from just five to 65. Lo's mental breakdown was believed to have happened when his father died shortly after the family moved into their Vancouver home, according to the Globe and Mail. His brother, Alexander, 31, was then found murdered inside a home at around 1am on January 28, 2024, the Vancouver Sun reports. Dwight William Kematch, 39, was arrested at the house and was later charged with second degree murder. 'It pains me deeply to put these words down, but my brother has been taken from us in a senseless act of violence, something we never saw coming,' he wrote at the time. 'Our reality has abruptly shifted. Despite our disagreements, the harsh truth that he's no longer with us hits me with an overwhelming force. 'I'm burdened with remorse for not spending more time with him,' Kai-Ji continued. 'I implore you to keep his soul in your thoughts and prayers.' Vancouver police secure the scene after a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival -- April 26, 2025 Meanwhile the driver has been identified as a 30-year-old man who suffered a severe mental breakdown after his brother was murdered last year and his mother then tried to commit suicide as suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, is now facing eight counts of second-degree murder The fundraiser netted over $9,000 for Alexander's funeral. But just months later, in August, Kai-Ji was back asking for donations - this time after his mother attempted suicide and ended up in the hospital for a month. 'The unimaginable grief brought upon my mother is something that is worse than my own sadness,' Kai-Ji wrote. 'For she brought him into this world, only for him to leave abruptly, it is a sadness I cannot begin to express.' 'She lost a son already and is on the verge of losing her home. This has driven her to attempt to take her own life,' he shared. In the aftermath, Lo is said to have had several run-ins with police and health care professionals. Authorities even showed up to the Lo's house within the last two weeks to ask for security footage, neighbors told the Globe and Mail. They described how they could often hear Lo screaming inside. 'He always was yelling with his mom. I don't know why,' one of the neighbors said. 'He is really nervous,' the neighbor said of Lo. 'Very- always scared of something happening that might hurt him.' In fact, just hours before Saturday's attack, a family member had even contacted a psych ward, the Sun reports.
