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3 days ago
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KSI's life and career ahead of potential new gig
KSI is tipped to become a permanent fixture in Britain's Got Talent following reports one of the judges has quit the show after two years. The influencer and boxer has appeared as a guest judge on the latest season of the British version of the Got Talent franchise, which is presented by Ant & Dec. The last three seasons have seen Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon joined by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli (who took over from David Walliams). The last three seasons have seen Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon joined by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli (who took over from David Walliams). Pic: Karwai Tang/WireImage Now, The Sun reports that Tonioli has quit the show due to other filming commitments, and KSI could be the replacement. Here is everything you need to know about the potential new permanent judge… Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji is known professionally as KSI and is an influencer, pro boxer and entrepreneur from London. KSI first found fame as a streamer on YouTube, launching his first account in 2008 where he did a FIFA video game series commentary. The youngster adopted the nickname KSI. which is abbreviated for Knowledge, Strength Unity, from the video game Halo. Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji is known professionally as KSI and is an influencer, pro boxer and entrepreneur from London. Pic:Since October 2013, KSI has been part of the YouTube group, Sidemen, who produce online videos typically featuring challenges and sketches as well as the video-game commentary which the now-32-year-old started out with. KSI has also shared comedy-rap songs onto his YouTube channel, with a so-called fall out with his fellow Sidemen spurring some diss tracks a couple of years ago. In 2020, KSI released his debut studio album, Dissiumulation, which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart. He has since released a second album, All Over the Place, which came in 2021. Other business ventures include Prime Drink which he co-founded with Logan Paul in 2022. Pic:KSI's boxing career started out in 2017 when a diss track to fellow British YouTube Joe Weller led the pair to announce an amateur boxing match in London. KSI won by a stoppage. The following year, he boxed in a white-collar match against Logan Paul, with the contest being recorded as a draw. A rematch saw KSI win on a split decision. With boxing now under his skin, Misfits Boxing was born, which is a promotion company set up by the YouTuber turned rapper turned boxer. With boxing now under his skin, Misfits Boxing was born, which is a promotion company set up by the YouTuber turned rapper turned boxer. Pic:Other business ventures led by KSI include Prime Drink which he co-founded with Logan Paul in 2022. The drinks come in a variety of flavours and are marketed as energy drinks and sports drinks with varying levels of caffeine, electrolytes and micronutrients. When the drink was first released there was mania as people tried to get their hands on the coveted drink — due to the high demand and limited supply the price of the drink increased with one eBay listing offering 12 bottles for £400. Along with a pretty decorated list of TV and film appearances, the latest for the YouTuber was a guest appearance on the recent series of Britain's Got Talent when he stepped in for Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell on different occassions. Tonioli had commitments to the American version of Dancing with the Stars while Simon Cowell missed shows due to the death of One Direction's Liam Payne. A show insider has told The Sun that following Bruno's departure from BGT, bosses are 'hoping that KSI will replace him.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Hulk Hogan Underwent 25 Surgeries Before His Heartbreaking Death
Hulk Hogan Underwent 25 Surgeries Before His Heartbreaking Death originally appeared on Parade. Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, following a reported cardiac arrest. The shocking news comes after Hogan opened up about his declining health and the toll his legendary wrestling career had taken on his body. Hulk Hogan Had 25 Surgeries in 10 Years In a September 2024 appearance on Logan Paul's 'IMPAULSIVE' podcast, Hogan revealed that he had undergone a staggering 25 surgeries over the past decade. 'I've had like 25 surgeries in the last ten years. Ten of them were back surgeries,' Hogan told Paul. 'Nobody told me this gimmick stuff was fake. I've had 10 back surgeries, both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders — everything.' The WWE Hall of Famer also reflected on the physically punishing early days of professional wrestling. He recalled how Andre the Giant once warned him about the dangerous condition of older wrestling rings. 'The equipment back in the day when I started wrestling in '77 was a little different than the rings and stuff you guys are working in now,' Hogan said. 'Andre used to tell me, 'Boss, don't fall down. You won't get back up.' It was like a 22-foot boxing ring that had lumps in it, boards sticking up—it was horrible.' Hulk Hogan's Health Issues Before His Death In the months leading up to his death, Hogan's public appearances sparked concern among fans. After appearing on Fox & Friends to promote his new wrestling league, many noted the WWE icon looked 'unwell.' Soon after, Hogan was reportedly hospitalized for neck and back issues, undergoing a minor cervical fusion surgery. Rumors quickly spread that he was on his 'deathbed,' but his representatives shut down those claims. 'He just needs from time to time a medical check-up,' a spokesperson reportedly told The Independent, adding there were 'no reasons to panic.' Hulk Hogan's Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest Reported As of now, Hogan's cause of death is being reported as cardiac arrest, though official confirmation and more details are expected in the coming days. Hulk Hogan Underwent 25 Surgeries Before His Heartbreaking Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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WWE SmackDown results, highlights (July 25): WWE pays tribute to Hulk Hogan
"SmackDown" touched down in Cleveland with SummerSlam on the horizon. Unfortunately, it's been a rough past 48 hours for the wrestling world after the loss of the iconic Hulk Hogan. Appropriately, WWE acknowledged the legend right from the start. 💪 Tribute of the Night "SmackDown" celebrated the indescribable impact of Hulk Hogan with a tribute to Terry Bollea's life and legacy. It continued throughout the night, and interestingly enough, had comments about his legacy being "complex" mentioned by commentary and even Cody Rhodes. What more can be said that hasn't already been said? I haven't commented on the matter publicly, but to add my two cents, watching that excellent tribute video really made it feel bizarre to think that Hogan is gone. He truly is a figure worthy of that "Immortal" label. Reflecting on my earliest memories of Hogan is challenging. He had finished his final stint as a full-time wrestler with WWE by the time my fandom fully initiated around 2003. Honestly, I probably knew him more from "Hogan Knows Best," as I gradually learned more and more. Then there was the famous 2005 programs with Shawn Michaels. By then, it felt special to see him in action, despite the controversy surrounding how it ended. Ultimately, Hogan is unequivocally the biggest megastar pro wrestling has and will ever produce. 🗑️ Contrast of the Night There literally wasn't any better way to show the incredible change of times, going from the Hogan tribute to the Logan Paul and Jelly Roll program. I'm not going to spend much time on this whatsoever because it was as cringeworthy as you'd imagine, and nothing more than the pure business move it is. You can argue that this will enhance Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre as team members, but come on. We know that it won't in the long run. And it's not even like either needs a boost. McIntyre, specifically, just needs something to do, and here we are. It's bad and dumb, man. I suppose you could also argue that it's a callback to the old days of Hogan's prime and the early WrestleMania era, but we've evolved, and this is all for non-wrestling fans. 👑 Uncrowned Gem of the Night 👑 I won't lie to you guys, it's been difficult to hand out the Uncrowned Gem award in recent weeks, and not because there have been too many good happenings to choose from. Even on this "SmackDown," Roxanne Perez's victory over Alexa Bliss, achieved by a roll-up and holding the ropes, was far from perfect. So, let me just say that it was an incredibly stupid in-character move by Bliss to save Charlotte Flair from Raquel Rodriguez on the outside, as it cost her. She had Perez lined up for Twisted Bliss, and it took about three years for Bliss and Rodriguez to formulate that rough spot. Bliss also busted open her nose from it, falling straight into Rodriguez's knees. The blood added to the whole moment though, and most importantly here, story-wise, this was incredibly good to see Bliss and Flair care more and more about each other — to the point that it costs them matches. They're both so wildly likeable together, and I can't reiterate enough how much this has salvaged Flair's goodwill she lost with the audience. It will all culminate at SummerSlam when they become champions. Despite the awful women's tag team "division" and its lack of care, that title tilt is one I'm most excited for at the two-night event. 🥴 Senslessness of the Night Jade Cargill essentially squashed Chelsea Green in a somewhat impromptu match after a backstage comedy spot. I'm over The Secret Hervice, and this is a weird booking choice after what happened on "Raw" with the ruining of the Stephanie Vaquer vs. Iyo Sky rematch. It's as if they're the fallback jobber squad whenever WWE doesn't know what to do on a weekly show. It's not so much a Green problem because she's great. It just feels like she could be utilized more effectively while the TV time gets spread throughout the roster. It also makes zero sense for Tiffany Stratton even to consider helping her seemingly invisible title challenger. This was all around awful. 🤢 Regurgitation of the Night Abolish the Women's U.S. title. This is embarrassing. How? How can Triple H completely disregard so many female wrestlers? Especially after Evolution. On next week's "SmackDown," Zelina Vega gets a rematch against the champion who beat her, Giulia, without having won since, and just because, I guess. This also came with Kiana James randomly becoming Giulia's manager. Here's a crazy idea. Totally and utterly insane stuff, right? Book James — a fresh face — to seek the title instead of one of the same four people who have circled this title since it was introduced. There's nothing to care about with this rematch, and Giulia, of all people, deserves better. She's suffering from that Iyo Sky World Champion predicament of just not getting booked after winning the title, and when she does, it's lame. Admittedly, this is made so, so, so, so, so much worse when you look over at what's been going on with the Women's Intercontinental title. 🤬 DQ of the Night I don't even want to talk about this boiling garbage. The number of times I repeated "Oh my God" from annoyance when Nikki Cross got The Wyatt Sicks DQ'd in their title defense against Andrade and Rey Fenix is uncountable. It's legitimately impressive how WWE has managed to waste such degrees of this jam-packed, talented tag team division. The only good thing about this is that now SummerSlam gets a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match for the titles between all the teams. Yes. That means The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Street Profits vs. Fraxiom vs. DIY vs. Andrade and Fenix vs. Motor City Machine Guns. As fun as that overbooked chaos could be, it might actually be too much, and delaying it with these stupid bookings in the interim was so unnecessary. Just do the thing, man. You want to keep The Wyatts protected? This is a smart way to do it, but it simultaneously displays the whole problem with them to begin with. 👍 FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE 👍 1. The aforementioned Rhodes cut an excellent promo on John Cena before their SummerSlam "street fight" rematch. It's somewhat of clockwork at this point, as he asked for the "real" Cena to show up. So, all we can await is the potential double turn, or at the very least, Cena's turn back to a face. 2. Jacob Fatu beat The Miz with a pop-up Samoan drop before a Solo Sikoa and MFT beatdown. The match and aftermath were whatever, but what was great about this was seeing the fired-up Miz return in his hometown. A confident Miz is always great on the mic and more interesting to watch, thanks to his usual cowardice. 👎 DOWN & OUT 👎 There was an overly dramatic promo video for Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black on next week's "SmackDown." Listen, the match should be pretty good, but this couldn't feel more forced. Black playing a "debt collector" role is cool, but there is no debt here. He started the feud — because Priest talked to him. 👑 WWE's hot is hot, and the cold is icy. There hasn't been much consistency lately, except for some wildly annoying decisions. I give this show a Crown score of: 2.5/10. 👑
Forbes
5 days ago
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WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades On July 25, 2025
WWE honored Hulk Hogan on the July 25, 2025 broadcast of SmackDown. WWE aired its first broadcast since the untimely passing of legend and Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. WWE aired a 10-bell salute in addition to a touching video tribute to the life and legacy of the Immortal Hulk Hogan. WWE advertised a WWE Tag Team Championship match with Andrade and Rey Fenix vs. the Wyatt Sicks, Alexa Bliss vs. Roxanne Perez, Jelly Roll and Randy Orton appearing on Impaulsive with Logan Paul and Cody Rhodes addressing his Street Fight against John Cena. Last week's broadcast of SmackDown did 1.546 million viewers for July 18, 2025. WWE SmackDown Ratings And Viewership WWE SmackDown Results On July 25, 2025 WWE SmackDown Ticket Sales WWE SmackDown Highlights, Winners And Grades WWE 10 Bell Salute To Hulk Hogan With the entire WWE SmackDown staff onstage, Triple H led a 10-bell salute to Hulk Hogan. Fans were unanimously cheering and chanting for Hulk Hogan. After the salute, where the majority of people onstage were emotional, WWE aired an awesome video package on Hogan. Narrated by Triple H, it was essentially a mini-documentary. WWE aired 'Remembering Hulk Hogan' vignettes throughout the night. Joe Tessitore opened the broadcast by calling Hogan the most transformational wrestler in history. Right after Tessitore and Barrett wrapped up their tributes to Hogan, they were interrupted by Cleveland's own Logan Paul. Impaulsive With Logan Paul Featuring Jelly Roll Logan purposefully confused 'Thank you, Hogan' chants for 'Thank you, Logan.' Diabolical. Jelly Roll interrupted Logan Paul to a huge pop. Jelly then cut an awesome promo, saying the only thing Paul has ever inspired is 'little a—hole kids filming themselves being a—holes.' Paul stepped on Jelly Roll's lines, mocking Jelly Roll for thinking he had a chance against Paul and Drew McIntyre. Jelly Roll fired back, saying he'd ship Logan Paul back to Westlake. Jelly Roll is one of the best promos in this company. Jelly finished this onslaught by calling Paul a 'Prime-peddling, punk-ass bitch.' Then he sang Randy out to the ring in a call-and-response. Jelly Roll is unbelievable. The action got physical, Jelly Roll hit a series of shoulder tackles and polished Paul off with a Blackhole slam. Roxanne Perez Def. Alexa Bliss In terms of combined height, this has to be one of the shortest matches between two full-sized adults in WWE history. Charlotte Flair waved a black pom pom in support of her new BFF Alexa Bliss. Flair and Raquel Rodriguez brawled on the outside. Perez got the better of Charlotte, and instead of hitting Twisted Bliss on Perez, Bliss saved Charlotte with a Twisted Bliss on Raquel. Roxanne Perez took advantage of a distracted Bliss and rolled her up while holding the bottom rope. Team 'We're Not Friends' are definitely winning the women's Tag Titles. Bliss was bloodied in the match. Jade Cargill Def. Chelsea Green Chelsea Green cut a backstage promo on Jade Cargill, but Cargill was behind Green the entire time. Cargill attacked Green and the two engaged in a one-sided brawl all the way back into Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. A referee rang the bell to start an impromptu match. Cargill made quick work of Chelsea Green after the break, countering the Unpretti-Her with Jaded. Cody Rhodes Calls Out John Cena Cody Rhodes appeared in a jogging suit. You'd think it was because he didn't have the time to put on a suit, but Rhodes appeared in a suit to begin the show during Hogan's 10 bell salute. So, in essence, it took more effort for Rhodes to put on his jogging suit. Cody Rhodes thanked Hulk Hogan before his promo before turning his attention to John Cena: last generation's Hulk Hogan. Cody Rhodes said he wants to wrestle the real John Cena. Rhodes wants the version of John Cena who wears the belt correctly and runs to the ring. The most noteworthy part of this promo was Cody suggesting Cena will be at SmackDown next week. Jacob Fatu Def. The Miz Cleveland's own Miz gave Jacob Fatu an impassioned backstage promo, six weeks after Fatu took out Miz. Babyface Miz slapped Fatu backstage as a means to fire him up, an d challenged Fatu to a match. Miz started the match strong with heavy support from his hometown crowd. Unfortunately for Miz, they almost immediately switched their support to Fatu. As Fatu prepared for a running hip attack, Solo Sikoa and the MFT's interrupted him. The distraction caused Miz to pounce and take advantage of the match. The Miz got a lot of offense considering his opponent, but Fatu finished him with a pop-up Samoan drop. Jimmy Uso saved Fatu with a steel chair in hand. Uso struck Talla Tonga with a steel chair, but Tonga no-sold it. Fatu took out all three MFT's before attempting to Pillmanize Solo. Fatu was cut off by Talla, mid-sprint. Solo and the MFT's stood tall to a ton of heat. Andrade And Rey Fenix Def. The Wyatt Sicks By DQ Andrade and Rey Fenix are 4-0 as teammates. This isn't a traditional SmackDown main event, so WWE tried its best to build it up with a well-done video package earlier in the night. Andrade and Rey Fenix opened up with a series of double-team moves, but Cleveland didn't seem to care just yet. The Wyatts smothered Rey Fenix until he made the hot tag to Andrade. Rey got the crowd into by clearing Andrade and Joe Gacy with a dive unto Dexter Lumis. Andrade hit The Message, but Nikki Cross pulled the referee out for the DQ finish. People were furious. The entire tag team division filled up the ring and brawled as SmackDown went off the air. Nick Aldis announced a TLC Match. He didn't say which tag teams would be involved, though, but Tessitore said all of them would be involved.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Cindy Crawford has some fans 'disappointed' after spending time in Muskoka with Logan Paul. What other celebrities vacation in the Canadian region?
Some took to social media to say they'd unfollow the supermodel, after she posted photos from her Ontario getaway with the controversial influencer. Cindy Crawford is back in the Muskoka region, this time with a guest who's left some of her fans "disappointed." Over the weekend, the 59-year-old supermodel shared a few photos taken at a lakeside property in Ontario, sparking some controversy online. "What happens at the lake, stays at the lake," Crawford captioned her post, which featured a photo of herself in a boxing stance with 30-year-old YouTube personality Logan Paul. She included a hashtag for "Camp Salter," referring to the lakeside property Canadian billionaire Jamie Salter, 63, owns in Muskoka. The other pictures in her Instagram upload showed Paul posing alongside Crawford's husband Rande Gerber, 63, and Salter, along with a larger group photo featuring multiple people wearing hoodies with "Camp Salter" written on the chest. In the comments section, some showed their appreciation for Crawford's return to Ontario cottage country. "Welcome home!" wrote the Discover Muskoka Instagram account, along with blue and green heart emojis. "So cool, welcome to Canada," one person added. But many of the comments called out Crawford for spending time with Paul, who has faced numerous controversies since he started posting on social media more than a decade ago. Some fans expressed shock over the post, noting they'd now be unfollowing the model. "Embarrassing! You're Cindy Crawford. What the h— are you doing with Logan Paul? Wow," one person questioned. "Wow, MAGA lovers in Muskoka?!? This is very disappointing. You are visitors to our beautiful country that your leader wants to annex. This post ain't it," someone else chimed in. "Cindy….sister… delete this," another added. "Who would've ever thought I'd have to unfollow Cindy Crawford," someone shared. Over the years, Paul has faced numerous instances of backlash, from a December 2017 incident where he vlogged inside Japan's "suicide forest" to creating a health concern in mid-2023 with his Prime energy drinks. He and brother Jake Paul, 28, were also among the surprise celebrities who attended U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration this past January. The Muskoka region has long been a hot spot for celebrities looking to cool off amid warm summer weather. For years, the Ontario region has offered people a great chance to get in some swimming time and revel in outdoor barbecues as they enjoy the hotter months of the year. Between Canadian stars like Justin Bieber and Shania Twain, to A-listers including David and Victoria Beckham, it's an area that's often frequented by some of the most recognizable names in entertainment. Below are some of the many big names who have enjoyed trips to the Muskoka region over the years. Shania Twain Last October, the 59-year-old country-pop icon celebrated the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend in the area. The "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" hitmaker took to Instagram on Oct. 14, 2024, to share a photo of herself bundled up on a dock while sitting in a Muskoka chair. "There isn't anywhere more beautiful than Canada in the fall, and there isn't a better feeling than being warm and cozy in the crisp, cold air," she wrote. "Thankful for friends and family and this fabulous view. Heaven!" Canadian fans (and fellow celebrities) were quick to echo Twain's love of Canada. "Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!" commented fellow Canadian songstress Avril Lavigne. "It's like God dumped bright colours on all the trees. Growing up in northern Ontario, it was my favourite season," wrote a fan. While Twain spent her younger years in Timmins, Ont., she now spends some of her time a bit further south, in Ontario's Muskoka cottage country. Twain reportedly has a home in Lake of Bays. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber Crawford and Gerber are frequent visitors of the Muskoka region. Last August, the supermodel showed off a carousel of photos on Instagram, including snapshots of herself and loved ones enjoying the Muskoka region. Her post included various selfies of her summer getaway, as well as pictures of herself paddleboarding, posing on her speedboat and eating delicious meals. She also included more photos of her 63-year-old husband, along with their two kids, 26-year-old Presley Gerber and 23-year-old Kaia Gerber. They posted an intimate sneak peek inside their Lake Muskoka cottage, nicknamed "Gerber Point Lodge." "Thanks for another great summer," Crawford captioned her post, alongside a sun emoji. "Until next year." In summer 2022, Crawford also made a few Instagram posts of her time at their cabin, including a video of herself steering a boat and a carousel of photos of her husband at their lakeside property. David and Victoria Beckham Last summer, Victoria Beckham shared another series of photos from her and her family's summer spent in the Muskoka area. On Aug. 27, 2024, she posted a carousel of snapshots featuring loved ones, as well as a group photo featuring Crawford and Gerber. "Special family moments in Muskoka," she wrote with a Canadian flag emoji. "Kisses, #SalterFamily, I love you all so much!!" The 51-year-old fashion designer also tagged her 50-year-old husband David, as well as kids Romeo, Cruz and Harper. The previous summer, Victoria shared another carousel of photos from a family trip to the Muskoka area. On Aug. 7, 2023, she posted a variety of candid lake-side pictures of herself and loved ones. The post featured a picture of herself waterskiing, along with snapshots of the family enjoying the lake life. She also shared a photo of her and her husband posing with Canadian businessman Jamie Salter and his wife, Sheryl, on the water. "The most perfect few days in Muskoka with beautiful friends," Victoria captioned that post. In the comments section, people expressed their love for the English couple and welcomed them to Canada. "Come back soon! Hope you enjoyed your stay in the Muskokas!!" one person wrote, while someone else wrote, "Welcome to our playground." Austin Butler Victoria Beckham also took to social media last summer to share a video featuring husband David, son Cruz and Elvis star Austin Butler lifting a fallen tree trunk above their heads. Butler, 33, likely spent time with the Beckhams while visiting the Muskoka region with then-girlfriend Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford's daughter. "Did you ever think you would see Elvis and Beckham lifting a tree? Helping the community in Muskoka. I'm impressed, gentleman!" Victoria captioned her clip on Aug. 6, 2023. In the comments, fans praised Butler and the Beckhams for embracing "the Canadian way." "How very Canadian of them," a fan wrote, while another added, "they are being so helpful like friendly Canadians." Justin and Hailey Bieber While Hailey and Justin Bieber don't currently own property in Muskoka, they've rented places on Lake Rosseau and Old Woman Island on Lake Muskoka in the past, according to Hello! magazine. The couple, who welcomed their first baby together last summer, reportedly kick back in the region often. Muskoka might be one of the couple's favourite Canadian destinations, but an area closer to Toronto appeared to steal their hearts back in 2018. That year, according to iDesignArch, Justin, 31, and Hailey, 28, purchased a $5-million waterfront estate on Puslinch Lake near Cambridge, Ont. Simu Liu In July 2023, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu took to Instagram with a carousel of snaps from a vacation in Muskoka. In the sun-soaked photos from Goshulak Island, the 36-year-old actor spent time on the lake boating, jet-skiing and wakeboarding with his fiancée, Allison Hsu. In his now-deleted post, the Canadian star included a caption that was nothing short of a love letter to Goshulak Island, revealing it has been his "safe haven for over a decade." The 36-year-old Barbie actor added he "lived a lot of life and seen many things in those years, but nothing quite compares to the majesty of the lake." Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson According to Forbes, actors Goldie Hawn, 79, and Kurt Russell, 74, own property on Lake Rosseau, north of Lake Muskoka. It's where the couple have spent summer vacations with Hawn's 46-year-old daughter, Kate Hudson. In a red carpet interview with etalk at the 2023 Oscars, Hudson recalled her family's go-to pit-stop when driving up to their Northern retreat. "You got to go to Tim Hortons, and I usually just get coffee," she told Canadian TV host Tyrone Edwards. Martin Short Canadian comedian Martin Short is a big fan of Muskoka. The Only Murders in the Building star owns a cottage on Lake Rosseau and has even honoured his summer getaways in Ontario by creating a collector's coin. In 2013, the 75-year-old actor teamed up with artist Tony Bianco to create a $3 coin for the Royal Canadian Mint. The collector's item features Short's summer home, a sailboat and two Adirondack chairs. "As much as I adore the excitement of cities, it's rural Canada that has always had my heart," the Hamilton, Ont.-born star said in a press release that year. "When I'm there, I feel like I'm in heaven. More than anything, that's what Canada means to me." Mark Wahlberg and Tie Domi In August 2022, David Beckham shared a photo on Instagram posing with Canadian billionaire Jamie Salter, 63, Ted actor Mark Wahlberg, 54, and former Toronto Maple Leafs player Tie Domi, 55. In the picture, the four men flashed bright smiles for the camera and put their arms around each other. "Great few days in Muskoka," Beckham shared in the caption, alongside a Canadian flag emoji. "With family and friends. Wow, what a place. And yes, we laughed a lot and drank a little. The best." Shenae Grimes-Beech In July 2022, 90210 star Shenae Grimes-Beech shared a set of photos from her family holiday in Muskoka on her Instagram Stories. "Found a strip of pop-up shops made out of pastel-painted shipping containers in the middle of the woods. Muskoka, you're great," she captioned the first snap. The 35-year-old actress doubled down on her love for the region by sharing an additional photo of herself jet skiing, paired with the caption, "I repeat... Muskoka, you're great," alongside a Canadian flag emoji. Tom Hanks According to Forbes, Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks has planted roots on the coastline of Lake Muskoka. The 69-year-old star owns a stunning lakeside cottage full of bay and picture windows, according to Bavarian Window Works. In the past, Hanks has shown his love for Canadians and the country's beauty. He replied to a letter from a fan in Toronto in 2016 who made a bet to see who could get a bet from a famous actor the fastest. "Toronto, huh? D— fine town," he wrote in his response, enclosed with a photo of himself. "Growing fast, all those condo towers down on the lake." Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills actress Lisa Rinna, 62, and her Clash of the Titans-starring husband, Harry Hamlin, 73, have been taking getaways to the Muskoka area for years. They've reportedly spent many summers on Governors Island in Lake Joseph, where Hamlin's family has had a cottage for more than a century. In August 2023, Rinna took to Instagram with a carousel of photos from her summer in the region that year. "Some lake life 2023," the star captioned that post, alongside a Canadian flag emoji. Fans back then shared their appreciation for the post in the comments section. "Have the same view! It's the best," wrote New York-based stylist Leslie Fremar. "You rock," a fan added. Summer McIntosh Summer McIntosh might be an Olympic-winning swimmer, but that doesn't mean she can't spend a bit of vacation time on Lake Muskoka. Following the Paris Olympics last year, the 18-year-old athlete took off to her family's cottage in the area with "the girls." The Toronto-born swimmer took to Instagram last August to share a carousel of photos with her friends enjoying the lake-side relaxation time. In the photos, the women posed on a dock wearing bikinis. "I think her favourite place is our cottage up north, she's just so excited to go there," McIntosh's mom, Jill, said last summer, according to the National Post. "She loves outdoors. She loves waterskiing. She doesn't do any swimming up there — she might do a cannon ball off the dock and that's it.
