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6 days ago
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Emma Watson Banned From Driving for 6 Months. Here's Why
Beloved actress Emma Watson took a lenghty break form the public eye before making a surprise appearance at Cannes earlier this year. In a social media post from 2023, Watson explained her decision to break away from Hollywood life. 'Going into my 30s, I was in this moment of real change and [thinking] 'What is going on?',' she told Vogue in a 2023 interview. 'And it was someone else who said to me, 'Oh, this is normal. You're going through your Saturn return.' [I was] like, 'What is that and why has no one warned me?!' I've spoken to so many women and so many of my friends who said, 'Oh, yeah, between 28 and, like, 30, 31, 32, that kind of age, everything shifted.'' She hasn't acted in a film since 2019's Little Women and doesn't seem to have a problem with stepping away. 'Because I'm in a career that moves very quickly, the decision to take time to do these things felt like a very big decision,' she admitted. '[Choosing] to go back and write and study and get behind the camera was terrifying for me because I'd never done it before. I had always been in front of the camera; I'd always been an actor.' While she's moved away from the public eye, her life is still very much in the headlines. On Wednesday, July 16 news broke that Watson was banned from driving in the United Kingdom for six months because of a relatively minor driving error. The Harry Potter star received the six-month driving ban nearly a year after being caught going 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, England, on July 31, 2024. According to the BBC, Watson, 35, already had nine points on her driver's license before the incident, and was ordered to pay a fine of £1,044 ($1,396) at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court Wednesday. Watson reportedly didn't attend the court session, but her lawyer, Mark Haslam, told the court that she is a student, adding: "She is in a position to pay the fine." Watson is currently working on her master's degree in creative writing at Oxford Watson Banned From Driving for 6 Months. Here's Why first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 16, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Elle
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
How SZA, Ariana Grande, and a ‘Formative' Experience on Broadway Inspired Natalie Gurrero's Debut Novel
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Spoilers below. Natalie Guerrero didn't intend to write a New York story. Her initial plan for her captivating and charming debut novel, My Train Leaves at Three, was to set it in California, where she had recently moved, and use her evocative new surroundings to explore power dynamics in the workplace. But, as she drafted, something about that concept wasn't working as Guerrero had hoped. So she turned to an exercise popularized by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: waking up each morning to write three pages of stream-of-consciousness in longhand. 'The 'morning pages' work,' the New York native tells me from her sunny Los Angeles abode. 'I know it sounds very woo-woo, but the book revealed itself to me. I did a free-write one morning, and the first few lines I wrote were, 'I was supposed to have a poodle and a pool, but my sister's dead and my hair is still frizzy.' All of that just came out. I thought to myself, 'Oh. This [book] is about grief and sisterhood.'' Soon, Guerrero had re-positioned her main character, Xiomara Sanchez—a gifted Afro-Latina singer in her late 20s who dreams of performing on Broadway—in Manhattan's uptown neighborhood of Washington Heights. 'I was so happy that it landed there,' she says. The novel—out today—follows Xiomara as she grieves the tragic loss of her older sister, Nena, while also trying to kickstart her budding theater career. Her journey to self-actualization is complicated by monotonous odd jobs, a thorny relationship with her mother, and predatory dynamics with older men. (Oh, and she must also navigate her Saturn Return.) Below, Guerrero sits down with to discuss the sprawling themes behind My Train Leaves at Three; the childhood connection to Broadway that inspired the story; and the forthcoming feature adaptation that's currently in the works. My older sister and I are 11 months apart, and she's someone whom I couldn't ever imagine losing. She often jokes that this book is like a eulogy and love letter to her. Sisterhood in all its forms is important to me. I thought about the worst thing that could happen that would make someone lose their voice and sense of self, and that was losing a sister. I also grew up in a house where my mom experienced sibling loss when she was pregnant with me, so I always felt called to the topic. That kind of experience forms grief over generations, and I grew up around that energy. So once those themes came out on the page that morning with my free-write, I decided to go in that direction. Oh, I had such a hard Saturn Return. And that's probably the L.A. part of me that snuck its way into the book. I do think when you say 'Saturn Return' to women who are in our age range, it's a vocabulary we can all relate to. I was in mine when I started writing, and I just kept thinking, 'When is this gonna end? This is really hard.' I went through a big heartbreak, moved across the country, had an intense job, and was stressed about finances. Everything that could happen during a Saturn Return was happening to me. But then I started having a lot of conversations with my white friends about it, and I felt like there weren't many opportunities to talk to Black girls about this woo-woo thing. The stark difference I notice between my white friends and my Black or Latina friends is that most of my Black girlfriends aren't as self-indulgent. I thought Xiomara deserved to indulge in the wild world of getting to know herself—something we really don't often get to do. And it's something I feel committed to doing in my own life. But it's quite an American thing. My dad's Dominican, and my mom's Puerto Rican. I didn't grow up seeing Black or Latin women asking themselves about themselves, so the Saturn Return was a wonderful way to get there. I'm gonna go way back for a second. I was a child actor, and I played Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway. It was a really gratifying and formative experience, but it was also incredibly traumatic. I don't talk about it a lot, but I usually like to say that it was the first place I learned that women 'shouldn't' be bigger than men. I was constantly scrutinized for how tall I was getting. Mind you, I was 12. And I'm 5'4 today. But everyone kept saying to me [at the time], 'You're getting too tall, and your contract's not going to get renewed. You can't be taller than Simba.' It was so horrifying to me, and I would look in the mirror and try to be smaller. After I finished acting and put that chapter aside, I worked at WME in the books department, then came out to L.A. and worked for a production company. And the common denominator in those spaces was that there were men who I felt were smaller than me who were allowed to take up so much more space than I was. Manny's power looms over Xiomara in such a horrific way. He deliberately uses his power to get what he wants. But then I also think it's a commentary on the line of consent when you're talking about someone who has so much more power. A lot of their relationship was consensual, and also, there's a gray area of how much of it was a transaction. I always had two non-negotiables when I was selling the book: Xiomara is Black, and she's also never getting the part. Those were two things that I was never going to change. So much of Broadway had been tainted for me because of my experience and my growing pains away from it. I distanced myself for so long, but it's my first love, so I was excited to write about it. I can dissect so much of this book, and it can be a little heady, but with this, I was like, 'She's grieving her sister, having horrible sex, and getting assaulted. Let's give her a voice. Let's let her have some fun.' I also loved the playlist that I listened to while I was writing, and being able to dive into what songs she might sing. I genuinely believe that people who hate musical theater haven't seen the right musical. You have to inherently believe in hope and storytelling to love musical theater. A lot of musical theater like the Songs for a New World soundtrack. I was also listening to Olivia Dean and SZA. SZA is such a storyteller. I was listening to her on repeat because she really captures that angst that Xiomara was feeling. Then there was a lot of Latin music, like Elvis Crespo and Juan Luis Guerra, and the classics: bachata, merengue, and salsa. Oh, 100 percent. That and Ariana Grande's 'Saturn Returns Interlude.' Harmony, not balance, babe. [Laughs.] But no, there are some days when I'm not promoting the book at all because I'm at this amazing writers' residency and I want to give those writers my full attention. I'm also working on my second book right now. I'm still figuring out where I need to pour into myself so that I can have the energy to pour out. I'm definitely a writer who can get into that mode of like, 'I didn't write today. What am I doing?' That 'grind' work ethic has really gotten into me, so I'm trying to get out of that. But I'm committed to being in community with other writers, and it's something that my day job has allowed me, and I want to continue to do that. She's amazing. She's one of those Black writers from the generation before me who helped hold the door open. Jenifer Lewis is another one. I worked with her on her essay collection, Walking in My Joy. I've found mentors in Mara, Jenifer, and Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, who I worked for when she was at WME. I think mentorship is so important. I do look at it that way. I definitely don't want this cycle to end with me. And I'm just getting started, so by no means am I on the top of the mountain. But I would really like to help other people while simultaneously growing with them, too. It's a little too early. I haven't even given it to my editor yet, but please stay tuned! I can share, though, that I'm now starting to adapt My Train Leaves at Three for film, and I'm really excited. Thank you! I'm adapting the feature script, and I just started writing act 1. I'll be working with Dominican filmmaker Gabriella Ortega. In deciding who to collaborate with, it was important to me to work with another amazing Dominican voice to bring Xiomara's story to life. We're circling a few high-level producers who I can't name just yet, but it's going to be indie, gritty, raw, sexy, and fun. All the things! This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Cosmopolitan
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
The cut and run years: Turning 30? Like Jessica in Too Much, it could be time to blow up your life
In the first episode of Girls creator Lena Dunham's new, hotly-anticipated Netflix series, Too Much, Jessica (played by Cosmo cover girl Megan Stalter) breaks into her now-ex boyfriend's flat, discovers him in bed with his new girlfriend, and screams at him: 'You need to sit down and write on a piece of paper that leaving me is the worst thing that anyone has ever done. You write that out, fucker. You write that out in blood, bastard.' It's a surreal and hilarious moment that kicks off a stellar — and star-studded! — romcom series that wonderfully and whimsically encapsulates the synchronous torture of heartbreak and intoxicating thrill of new beginnings. Dunham herself is also among the cast, in the role of Jessica's older sister, Nora, and the storyline is loosely based on her own whirlwind love story with her now-husband Luis Felber, a musician and co-creator of the show, who she met after moving to London from New York after a break-up. Aptly, then, in Too Much, Jessica moves to London from New York after her heartbreak, and almost immediately meets musician Felix (played by Will Sharpe), and the pair quickly and intensely fall in love. The relationship isn't without its hurdles — cultural differences, complicated feelings about exes, family trauma, addiction, communication issues — which is a big part of what makes the show such captivating, entertaining, and relatable viewing. It's also filled with tender moments, hot, authentic sex scenes, sharp humour, and Dunham's trademark observational and satirisation skills. Beyond the actual content of the show, as soon as the plot was announced, it hit home for a particular subset of people, i.e. those of us approaching or entering our 30s, and especially those who, like 30-something Jessica, experienced a break-up (or other major life change) at this juncture. Whether you call it your Saturn Return, a quarter-life crisis, or 'the panic years' (as author Nell Frizzell has dubbed it), this feeling of fear, urgency, and transformation as you approach 30 is universal. And the resulting urge to cut, run, burn it all to the ground and start again? From Too Much, to my social feeds, to my break-up-laden friendship circle, evidence of it abounds. So, what's going on? And, if you do blow up your life around 30, what comes next? At 27, Rea (now 29) knew that she and her boyfriend, Marcus*, weren't right for each other. It wasn't that there was anything particularly wrong with their relationship. It was just… comfortable. 'I think part of me thought this was as good as it was going to get,' she says. So, she continued planning their future: booking trips, arranging social events, agreeing to move in together. But three months into their new living situation, Marcus asked if she was happy — it was a moment that calcified two confronting realities she'd been suppressing. She wasn't happy with him. She was, also, gay. 'I never told him at the time that I suspected it,' reflects Rea. 'I was still processing that possibility myself.' The relationship ended amicably, but Rea wept for two weeks. 'I was bereft,' she continues. 'It was extremely confusing at the time, but on reflection, it was because I knew I was saying goodbye to my old life and self. The future seemed scary.' And yet, in many ways, it was less scary than the future she'd been heading for — a vision that began to plague Rea's thoughts as she approached her 30s. 'I felt trapped by the heterosexual cookie-cutter trajectory of meeting a man, settling down, saving for a mortgage and having children,' she says. 'You get to the point where you're like, 'Is this how I want the next 20 years to be?' I decided that I would rather be uncomfortable and true to myself.' Other age milestones are renowned for causing existential crises, but entering your 30s feels momentous. You can still taste the freedom of your youth, but there's the gnawing sense that you need to make decisions that will dictate the rest of your life. For women and people who can get pregnant — and want to become parents — the spectre of declining female fertility means this tends to be crunch time. It's worth noting that the stereotype that all women will get a maternal urge around this age is total BS. Also, that female fertility is individual and the 'falls off a cliff after 35' maxim is a massive oversimplification. Still, it heaps pressure on your love life. Do you want to have kids? When? Are you with the right person? It's no wonder I think about it all the time, the biggest buzzkill on Charli XCX's Brat, resonated so much with so many. Plenty of people who don't want kids still feel the existential tug. So, I ask Dr Sophie Mort, clinical psychologist and author of (Un)stuck, what is it about approaching 30 that makes people rip it up and start again? 'When people are shifting any decade, there's a moment of reflection. But one thing that's specific about the end of your 20s is you've had your first 10 years outside of being told what to do,' she explains. 'People go, 'Okay I've been an adult for 10 years. I thought I'd be at this point by now, but actually where am I and what do I really want?'' While blowing up your life can look like moving cities, changing jobs or going travelling, this urge often manifests in our romantic relationships. It might be a realisation that the person you're with isn't right or their future dreams don't align with yours; it could be a sexual awakening, like Rea's; it might be a decision to experiment with alternative relationship styles. You may even find, as I did, that as you approach your 30s, this feeling — and the friends who decide to act on it — creates a ripple effect in your friendship group. For us, it was a season of break-ups. Long-term couple after long-term couple fell, with friendship group fractures left in their wake. Seeing friends come out the other side of a break-up — sometimes feeling happier than they ever have before — can encourage others to take a plunge they may have been avoiding. This is exactly what happened to Ellen*, 30, who fled her life and boyfriend in Glasgow, packing her things and taking the dog one Saturday night ('very romcom', she quips), driving down the M6 to start afresh in her Warwickshire hometown. 'In hindsight, I realised his words had never once in our whole relationship matched his actions,' she tells Cosmopolitan. 'I think the reason I held on with him as long as I did is because I was approaching 30, and the thought that the person I was with now was the one who I should be doing 'grown up' things with preoccupied me. But when close friends went through break-ups, the thought was planted that there was, in fact, life — and a good life — after 'love'.' It was a clarifying wake-up call for Ellen to raise her standards for what she expects from the next phase of her life — and choose what matters. 'It's hard to tell the difference between what you 'should' want and what you actually want,' she continues. 'Maybe I do want all the things that I 'should' want — marriage, kids — but what I want more is to trust a partner and to feel cared for by them.' When you consider the magnitude of the pressure that 'your 30s' represent for women, it's not surprising that nearing the milestone feels like a high-stakes crossroad of quit vs commit. And while it may feel like these decisions are sudden as an outsider, Mort says it's very rare that someone blows up their life on a whim. 'There's often been an inkling that something's not right for a long time, and then it takes this milestone birthday to take that seriously.' Sometimes it's not you that's been doing this thinking. 'I'd have said our relationship was good, with some hiccups,' says 29-year-old Phoebe* from London, who recently broke up with her boyfriend of 12 years. 'I was shocked when he told me he wasn't happy, it felt like it came completely out of the blue.' The pair went back and forth for a while about what to do. Breaking up felt like a huge decision — a total rewriting of Phoebe's whole future. And yet, as she began to think about it, she realised it was the right thing to do. 'We'd been together for so long that I'd never really questioned it,' she says. 'I had two months of my life imploding, which made me reassess the dynamic and whether I actually wanted this. I was able to picture my life without him — and it didn't look as scary as I'd thought.' It was her imminent 30th birthday, and considering all the ways life may change in the following years, that cinched it. 'I thought about the fact that if we tried [to stay together], we might end up breaking up in two, five, or even 10 years,' Phoebe continues. 'At this point, I have some single friends and most of my mates don't have loads of responsibilities. It would be harder for them to get drunk and silly with me if they're worrying about their children or dogs and important jobs.' So, how do you know whether you actually want to cut and run from your relationship, or if it's just age-related panic? Allow time, advises Mort, for reflection. 'How long have you been feeling like this? What's been telling you that you need something different right now? Is this decision coming from a long-held concern or is it a knee-jerk reaction because you're currently in crisis mode?' She also suggests experimenting with your desired change before committing to it — whether this is about your relationship or other major life alterations. 'Instead of leaving a job straight away, could you take a sabbatical? Instead of changing a relationship, could you try therapy? Could you date a woman for a while before you decide to self-identify or tell others about your sexuality? Can you explore all these things in a way that feels good, private and safe for you without the judgement of others?' If you decide to 'blow up' your life, prepare for doubt and grief over your old life and imagined future. 'Loss is loss, even when it's chosen,' Mort says. 'Feeling anxious is normal. When you change your secure base, you need to give yourself grace.' Discomfort isn't pleasant, but Mort urges you to sit with it for a while. 'Let your identity be in flux,' she says. 'Once we become uncomfortable, that's when we start to grow.' Rea, Ellen, and Phoebe all tell me that they're happier now than they were before each of their relationships ended. Rea is living in Lisbon with her new girlfriend; Ellen is living in her hometown, enjoying the tranquillity of life without her ex; and Phoebe is embracing being single, trying out new things and allowing herself to take life less seriously. 'I'm excited to be 30,' says Rea. 'I reject the fear that people start stressing over as their 20s end. I focus on the 'older, wiser, hotter' mantra. You can take the good from your 20s and enjoy life with experience and wisdom. I'm self-assured now, but I'm also open to experimentation — and fuck-ups.' *Names have been changed
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
How to align your life with major transits
Astrology is not just about personality traits and predictions. It also offers guidance during important phases in life, especially through major transits. These transits are powerful planetary movements that mark turning points in our personal growth and development. Aligning with these transits means understanding their lessons and working with the energy they bring, rather than resisting it. One of the most well-known transits is the Saturn Return. This occurs roughly between the ages of 28 to 30 and again around 58 to 60. During this time, Saturn returns to the exact position it held in your birth chart. It is often a period of growing up, taking responsibility, and reassessing life goals. Challenges during this transit are meant to push you toward maturity and a stronger sense of self. Another significant transit is the Pluto Square, which typically happens in your late 30s or early 40s. Pluto represents transformation, and this square brings internal pressure to let go of outdated beliefs or life patterns. It may feel intense or even uncomfortable, but it offers a chance for deep emotional healing and renewal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 얼굴기미, 요새 집에서 다 이렇게 관리하더라구요..(피부관리사 노하우) 두아이연구원 Undo The key is to surrender control and be open to change. Uranus Opposition, often experienced around age 42, is linked to sudden shifts, restlessness, and the desire for freedom. People often call it a midlife crisis, but in astrology, it's seen as a wake-up call to live more authentically. To align your life with these major transits, begin by noticing patterns or recurring themes in your experiences. Practice self-reflection, set realistic goals, and be willing to adapt. Transits are not punishments—they are invitations to grow. Working with them can lead to breakthroughs, healing, and long-term fulfillment. Staying aware of these cycles can help you move through life with greater purpose and inner strength. Rather than fearing change, you begin to welcome it as a natural part of your journey. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Saturn Return: The astrological reason your late 20's feel so intense
The term 'Saturn Return' refers to a significant period in a person's life when the planet Saturn returns to the exact position it occupied at the time of their birth. This major event happens approximately every 29.5 years, meaning most people experience their first Saturn Return between the ages of 27 and 30 . Saturn is known as the planet of discipline, responsibility, and structure . Its return often brings a wave of challenges, growth, and transformation . It is considered a cosmic checkpoint — a time when the universe asks you to step into full adulthood. During this phase, people often go through experiences that compel them to question their current path. This may involve: Changing or committing to a serious career direction Ending relationships that no longer serve them Facing financial responsibilities Moving out, getting married, or becoming a parent Re-evaluating life goals and values While this period can be emotionally intense — even uncomfortable — it is not meant to punish. Rather, the Saturn Return is about realignment . It strips away what's superficial or unstable and pushes you toward authenticity and maturity. Those who embrace its lessons often emerge stronger, more focused, and better prepared for the next phase of life. Everyone's experience is unique, depending on where Saturn is placed in their birth chart and how it interacts with other planets. For example: If your Saturn is in Capricorn , your return may revolve around career, status, and ambition. If it's in Libra , you might face challenges or realizations related to partnerships, balance, and fairness. In simple terms, Saturn Return is a rite of passage . While it may not be easy, the personal growth it offers can make it one of the most empowering chapters of your life. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
