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5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Andie MacDowell's daughter, Margaret Qualley, used 'Southern girl etiquette' to win over famous husband
Andie MacDowell's daughter locked down her love using "Southern girl etiquette." Margaret Qualley married Jack Antonoff, known for producing some of Taylor Swift's biggest hits, in August 2023. "The Substance" star opened up about the beginning of the couple's romance and the "old-school" traditions she found herself following. Qualley revealed Antonoff said "I love you" first, "obviously." "I'm very old-school about stuff like this," she told Cosmopolitan. "I would never put myself out there first. I never text twice. I mean, now we're married, and I can text him anything at any time. We're always having a conversation; he's like my human diary. But, before we were together, at the beginning, I would always follow Southern girl etiquette." Qualley and Antonoff first met in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending. The 30-year-old said "falling in love with Jack was the biggest feeling [she'd] ever felt." "We saw each other on a roof, and we just started talking and never stopped," Qualley recalled. "We went on a series of walks throughout the city that summer." And, according to Qualley, "Washington Square Park is the best place to fall in love." The two married Aug. 19, 2023, in New Jersey. The guest list consisted of numerous A-list celebrities, including Swift, Zoë Kravitz and Lana Del Rey. In her relationship with Jack, Qualley felt "safe and comfortable." "In every other relationship I've ever been in, I still felt really lonely because I wasn't with my person, and it's like I was seeking something," she said. "I don't feel like that anymore. Jack makes me feel safe and comfortable. "I spent so many years trying to be someone's perfect girl, and that girl changed over and over again," Qualley admitted. "But I can't lie to Jack. I can't be that for him. He'd see through it. So, I just have to be myself. He's been the person I've pictured my whole life. And I'm not even saying that metaphorically. My first crush was Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore' and 'Big Daddy,' and I've been looking for that essence my whole life. I'm like, 'That's Jack.'" Qualley was "head-over-heels in love right away" with Antonoff, she told Elle UK in February 2024. "I had a sure, knowing feeling that he was my husband," the actress added. Qualley was raised by her famous parents, actress Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley. The couple divorced in 1999 after 13 years of marriage and five years after welcoming Qualley into the world. The actress was raised by MacDowell in North Carolina. Qualley recalled her experience of being raised by "probably the only Hollywood actress in Asheville." "I grew up always being like, 'Well, it's just normal to me. She's my mom. So, it's my normal life.' But also I knew it was weird," Margaret told The Evening Standard in 2023. "It's weird. I'm really lucky. It was a strange thing, but then I did go to a normal school, [had] normal friends and have a somewhat normal life. Then my mom would go off and do movies, and sometimes I'd go with her. And sometimes I'd meet, like, Gérard Depardieu." Qualley's found fame after her breakout role in HBO's "The Leftovers" in 2014. She has since earned recognition for roles in "Fosse/Verdon," "Poor Things" and, more recently, "The Substance" and "Happy Gilmore 2." She's been nominated for Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Critics' Choice Awards and Emmy Awards for her work. The "Maid" star also adheres to other old-school traditions in life, not just dating. "Cellphones are like cigarettes. I'm a big fan of airplane mode," she told Cosmopolitan. "Because opening your phone is also like going to work, you know? I don't have any apps on my phone except Uber, texting and Maps. And that's nice, because then it's like, if I'm at the grocery store, I don't just pull out my phone. I'm just there, listening to people's conversations. "And I feel more immersed in my life," Qualley added. "I have another phone at home that doesn't have cellphone service. It just has Wi-Fi, and I can look at Instagram. We are all definitely too plugged in."
Buzz Feed
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
23 Nepo Babies Who Shouldn't Be Famous
Recently, we wrote about nepo babies who never truly "made it" — and now we're back with ones who did but *mayyyyybe* shouldn't have. Here are nepo babies people think NEVER would've been successful if they didn't have famous family members. John David Washington (Denzel Washington's son) Kaia Gerber (model Cindy Crawford's daughter) Lily-Rose Depp (Johnny Depp's daughter) Dakota Johnson (Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson's daughter) Kate Hudson (actor Goldie Hawn and musician/actor Bill Hudson's daughter — also actor Kurt Russell's stepdaughter) Zoë Kravitz (musician Lenny Kravitz and actor Lisa Bonet's daughter) O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube's son) Colin Hanks (actor Tom Hanks' brother) Tori Spelling (producer Aaron Spelling's daughter) Cara Delevingne (The Evening Standard and The Daily Express director Sir Jocelyn Stevens' granddaughter, among her other connections) Margaret Qualley (actor Andie MacDowell's daughter) Hero Fiennes (actor Ralph Fiennes' son) Gwyneth Paltrow (actor Blythe Danner and director Bruce Paltrow's daughter) Bryce Dallas Howard (director Ron Howard's daughter) Scott Eastwood (Clint Eastwood's son) "Pacific Rim: Uprising was already a terrible sequel, but the actor playing Nate Lambert stood out in the worst way possible. I'd never seen such wooden acting in such a large budget movie, so I figured he might be the director's kid or something. Nope. Scott Eastwood, son of Clint Eastwood."—[deleted] Maude Apatow (director Judd Apatow and actor Leslie Mann's daughter) Maya Hawke (actors Ethan Hawk and Uma Therman's daughter) Emma Roberts (Eric Roberts' daughter and Julia Roberts' niece) Billie Lourd Suggested by u/LivingandDyinginLA"She was lovely to watch in Scream Queens and Booksmart…then I realized that that's kind of how she acts in everything. I haven't seen a varied performance from her yet."—[deleted] Max Landis (director John Landis' son) Kelly and Jack Osbourne (children of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne) Michael Douglas (Kirk Douglas' son) And finally..."3/4 Of The Baldwins." (Alec Baldwin's brothers) What nepo baby do you think would've — or should've — gone into a totally normal career without their parents? Let us know in the comments.
Graziadaily
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Reviews Are In For Season Two Of The Couple Next Door
When it comes to TV, we know a dark, suburban drama rarely disappoints. So naturally, we were super excited to see that Channel 4's The Couple Next Door returns to our screens tonight for a second series. Season one of the show tells the story of Evie and Pete, a couple who recently moved to a new 'idyllic suburban community.' But things aren't quite as they seem. They soon get involved in a strange multi-person romance, which descends into chaos. For season two, there's a whole new set of characters to get to grips with. We meet heart surgeon Charlotte and her husband Jacob, whose lives get turned upside down by their lively new neighbour, Mia. The synopsis reads: 'The deliciously dark psychological drama returns, as mysterious new neighbour Mia arrives on the cul-de-sac, determined to work her way into the confidence - and the bed - of the couple next door...' Although season two of The Couple Next Door introduces us to different characters, we're back on the same cul-de-sac where Evie and Pete from season one lived. This time around, we meet heart surgeon Charlotte and her husband Jacob, an anaesthetist. The couple are in their 40s and have been married for 20 years. So far, life seems to be going fairly smoothly for them. But their lives are disrupted by the arrival of Mia, a mysterious nurse from Norway who begins working at the hospital and becomes the couple's neighbour in the cul-de-sac. Gradually, questions start to niggle at the couple as they question whether they are truly happy, and whether things have changed between them since they met. The arrival of Charlotte's ex-boyfriend shakes things up further, as there seems to be some unfinished business between the pair. Mia, Charlotte and Jacob embark on a a ménage à trois - initially, it's exciting but things gets darker as time goes on. The tension rises when Mia's past comes to the surface, leading Charlotte and Jacob asking who she really is - especially when patients at the hospital start mysteriously dying. Without further ado, let's look at what the critics are saying about the show. The Radio Times gave The Couple Next Door three stars, calling it 'sexy, sinister and completely bonkers.' Critic Abby Robinson wrote that the show got her 'thinking about the scores of real-life stories detailing the accounts of women who were in heteronormative marriages for years, before finding love with other women in later life.' She adds: 'Like the episodes that came before, this offering is a moreish affair that you'll find difficult not to polish off in a couple of sittings. Round 2 is not only steamier, but things take an exceedingly chilling turn when patients in Mia's care start dying, which is infinitely more compelling than the criminal dealings Danny was wrapped up.' The Evening Standard was less impressed with second series of the show, giving it two stars. 'Given the tantalising promise of neighbourly hanky-panky, viewers must endure hours of tedious hospital drama before they're rewarded,' wrote critic Adam Bloodworth. 'And even then, director Dries Vos hardly serves up Mills & Boon. Sometimes the intimacy is so over-stylised it makes you laugh, although there is some nicely slo-mo camerawork trailing the flirtatious moments beforehand, which titillate more than the sex itself.' The Telegraph gave The Couple Next Door season two three stars. Anita Singh wrote: 'Everything about Mia is mysterious. Series one felt as if it was trying to do something different, but series two is the familiar tale of a malevolent female who worms her way into a household (Fatal Attraction, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, etc). Mia is running from something in her past, which is glimpsed in flashbacks.' Viewers have eagerly been binging the show, and the reaction online is mixed. Some people took to X to share how much they were enjoying season two. One user wrote Holy f*** 'The Couple Next Door' season 2 is seriously good! #TheCoupleNextDoor' A second wrote: '#TheCoupleNextdoor Loved the first series So far enjoying the new one.' However, others were less impressed, with one user pointing out the 'unbelievable' storyline. 'Just watched the first two episodes of series 2, it's a dreadful unbelievable storyline is ridiculous. After a first really good series this was a disappointment,' they wrote. A conflicted user penned: 'Giving #TheCoupleNextDoor another chance as I got bored halfway through.' Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Expert shares best book genre for your mental health - it's not what you think
A new survey reveals that there is a boom in the true crime genre ahead of summer as Brits cope with a destabilising world by solving crimes in their downtime New research suggests that the undeniable appetite for true crime is expanding from podcasts and docuseries into books. Newspaper and magazine subscription platforms are reinvesting in the genre, expecting a particular boost ahead of summer. According to a recent survey from digital magazine and subscription app Readly, two-thirds of Brits said they will read true crime this summer. The platform shares that interest in true crime is high, with 74% of people choosing to read the category as it records the highest average reading times across several genres on its app. The pervasive interest is no surprise considering how expansive the genre is, covering everything from high-profile robberies, serial and domestic murders to playful portraits of white-collar criminals. According to Readly's survey, when it comes to the nature of crimes people follow, 47% read high-profile crimes with major twists, 41% chose to read about unmasked serial killers and 35% are interested in criminals who lead double lives. 'Interest in reading around crime past and present has grown in recent years and true crime themed lifestyle, history and celebrity magazines are amongst some of the most read on the Readly app in terms of reading time,' says Chris Couchman, head of content at Readly. Part of the reason that interest may be spiking ahead of summer could have to do with the high-profile criminal cases that have dominated news coverage this year. 2025 has seen some major A-list court proceedings, including the ASAP Rocky criminal case, the beginning of Kim Kardashian 's robbery proceedings in Paris and the ongoing Diddy trials. But beyond the non-stop courthouse coverage putting crime on the brain, the fascination with the genre can also be a response to a destabilising world. Professor Donna Youngs, criminal and investigative psychologist says that reading true crime can be a way for people to cope or come to grips with some scary realities. 'For some people, when they solve a 'whodunnit', they are actually reassuring themselves that they are clever enough that they would never get caught out. Other people want to know every detail of how a particularly notorious serial killer operated as their way of dealing with the fear these crimes generate," Youngs said. The Readly survey also revealed that 61% of people said they read true crime to understand criminal minds and the psychological aspect and 40% read for the desire for justice and exposing wrongful convictions. The reason many may be picking up true crime books instead of plugging into their favourite influencer detective series or podcast may have to do with the growing backlash against ' TikTok detectives '. To monopolise on the growing and consistent interest in the genre, Readly has launched a true crime retro series with The Evening Standard, featuring some of the most well known crimes across history such as Jack the Ripper, The Great Train Robbery, Serial killer Fred West House of Horrors and The Pearl Robbery.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is Virgin Island? Channel 4 show branded 'awful' and 'heartwarming' by critics
Channel 4's experimental reality show Virgin Island has got everyone talking. The broadcaster has promised a "warm, authentic and thought-provoking series", inviting 12 individuals to take part in a sex-periment. The idea came about as research from University College London showed one in eight people are still virgins at the age of 26 years old. This is a stark comparison to past generations, where it was one in 20 people were virgins at the same age previously. Whisked away to a beautiful Mediterranean retreat off the coast of Croatia, 12 virgins are tasked with confronting their fear of sex with the help of sexologists. Dr Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman lead a team of experts in the field of sexology who are tasked with helping the individuals conquer their anxieties around sex. It has been considered controversial as the therapies involve a surrogate partner where the participants have the chance to experiment and even sleep with them to help build their sexual confidence. Other therapies include demonstrations and group work. The first episode saw one contestant "overwhelmed" and tearful after the desire task. Hirschman, who is the co-founder of the Somatica Institute and an intimacy coach, explained why young people would be interested in the therapy that she offers. She said: "There are very few places that people can learn how to be emotionally and erotically intimate in a safe container where they are able to practice actually sharing erotic energy and experiences without being shamed or shut down. Somatica coaching offers this kind of safe space as well as gentle, loving, in-the-moment coaching, from someone who is adept at helping people learn how to be more present and intimate." Critics have made it clear they are torn over the Channel 4 reality show. Reviewers in the same breath were saying it was an uncomfortable watch, but it was also "heartwarming" seeing the participants' journeys on the show. The Evening Standard's Vicky Jessop admitted, "a lot of the show is agonising to watch". Later, the critic also noted: "As the show progresses, it is heartwarming watching these shy, unconfident people open up and get experimental, chivvied along by their army of therapists". In The Evening Standard, the reviewer wrote: "Who is Virgin Island for? Is it for the roughly one in eight 26-year-olds (the show tells us) who haven't yet had sex — for various reasons — but want to? Or is it for people who want to peer through the aquarium glass at them in abject fascination? The show doesn't seem to know — and, two episodes in, neither do I." The Guardian's Rebecca Nicholson seemed equally divided in her stance on the show. The critic started the review with: "On paper, almost everything about Virgin Island sets off alarm bells." The critic concluded that the show is "far from perfect" and seems to miss out on addressing some of the big questions. However, the reviewer added: "But the courage of the participants is admirable, and their willingness to open up on camera, partly, it seems, to show other people that they are not alone, is touching. As some of them make breakthroughs, their confidence grows, and you can see that the process is having a positive effect on them. Virgin Island might sound like an Alan Partridge pitch, but stick with it, and it is more complex than it first seems." The Independent's headline 'Awful, horny, depraved – and genius?' summed up perfectly how torn reviewer Hannah Ewens felt while watching the show. But the critic decided overall it was a "positive" that the show had been made. The reviewer wrote in The Independent: "Only a broadcaster like Channel 4, the very same which created the chaotic and depraved coterie of Naked Attraction, Dogging Tales and Embarrassing Bodies, could make this show – and it's positive that they did. For any adult virgins, this will be a de-shaming watch. "For the sexually active, it's a reminder that sex is something done for fun and to find a much deeper intimacy than we've experienced before. Nothing exactly like this has been seen in reality TV before; so, well done C4, once again you've identified and popped a new cherry we never knew we had." Virgin Island continues at 9pm on Tuesday on Channel 4.
