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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollywood star with links to Ben Affleck and Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable while on a bike ride
This Hollywood star was unrecognizable on a bicycle ride in Los Angeles on Sunday. This beauty was cute with a helmet on as she put safety first. The brunette has links to both Ben Affleck and Bradley Cooper. Can you tell who it is? It's Jennifer Garner. The Alias actress, 53, who has spoken about the struggles of being a parent while promoting her Once Upon a Farm brand, wore a sturdy looking helmet as she rode her Rad Power electric bike in the Brentwood area. The Deadpool & Wolverine star pedaled around wearing some black animal print leggings and sneakers with a large tan overshirt. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Her chestnut locks were pulled back in a low ponytail and she wore large, dark framed sunglasses. The Emmy nominee seems to have been using the bike basket for a very special project. Video on social media show she spent a good part of the day wrapping trees near her home in different colored ribbons to create a rainbow effect. 'Pride trees = my favorite time of the year! ♥️♥️' she wrote on Instagram to explain what she was doing. Garner even invited a young friend to assist her in the project. 'You wanna help me wrap?' she asked the adorable volunteer. 'LOVE YOU LADY and LOVE THIS,' exclaimed actress Tracee Ellis Ross. 'My queen,' wrote activist Dylan Mulvaney. 'Once again, I nominate Jennifer Garner as an American Treasure,' wrote a fan. Pride Month may have a more special meaning for the mother of three whose middle child Fin, 16, born Seraphina, has identified as non-binary. Garner is also mom to Yale student Violet, 19, and Sam, 13, whom she shares with ex-husband Ben Affleck, 52. Of course, not everyone was happy about her support of the LGBTQ+ community. 'June is Veterans Month. Why not celebrate that?' queried one. 'The rainbow belongs to GOD & GOD Only!' stated a commenter. 'Oh lord not you too,' said another. 'I hope everyone unfollowing has the most uncomfortable month! Happy Pride y'all!' was one fan's pushback. In 2018, while promoting her film Love, Simon, about a teen who comes out to his parents, Garner revealed her best friend had come out to her as a teen, telling Pride Source she was 'honored and thrilled' her friend trusted her. 'That is one of the things that I hope kids take away from this movie: Don't let yourself be so isolated with whatever it is you're scared about,' she advised. 'Find some way to reach out, whether it's to somebody online, whether it's one friend you feel like you can trust; hopefully it'll be your parents and you can lean on them.'
CNBC
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNBC
How Tracee Ellis Ross deals with stress, stays joyful: ‘My plate is wonderfully full'
Tracee Ellis Ross, actress and daughter of music icon Diana Ross, is known for her bubbly personality, and seems to keep an optimistic attitude while juggling her responsibilities. "I feel like my natural state is joyful, and yet I work at it," Ross, 52, said during the New York Times Well Festival earlier this month. "I think joy is different from happiness. I feel like happiness is something you can get at 7/11, and joy is something that you earn and work for and takes practice." Prioritizing joyfulness daily is a choice that requires intention, she said. Small moments like making up catchy tunes when she's feeling overwhelmed are what helps her to shift back into a positive state. "I have a group of friends that I have a gratitude and fear list that we write together every morning," she said. "To acknowledge and name and put words to the things that actually light up your soul and your heart. I think they allow a balance and a perspective." Sharing both what she's grateful for and what she's nervous about with her close friends allows Ross to accept that life is a mixed bag of good moments and not-so-great ones. "But if you can mix them in with the right kind of perspective and focus on the stuff that is working, I find that I can have a space of joy in my life," she said. Ross shared an example on how she shifted her perspective when faced with a challenge. The night before the festival she couldn't sleep well and was only able to rest for four and a half hours, despite the eventful day she had planned. "Instead of saying I feel overwhelmed, I use the word, 'My plate is wonderfully full,'" she said. On her ride through New York City before arriving at the festival, Ross wrote on her gratitude list that she was grateful for a bright blue sky, career abundance and "spring New York energy." "I think joy is an attitude. I think joy is a perspective, and I think joy is a lens through which I live and look at my life," Ross said. ,
CNBC
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
Tracee Ellis Ross on aging and expectations: 'I do not believe my life is unworthy because I don't have children'
Tracee Ellis Ross, renowned actress and daughter of music icon Diana Ross, has been in the spotlight for most of her life. With all of those eyes on her, comes expectations about what that life should look like now at age 52. Ross has outstanding accomplishments like several seasons starring in the award-winning series "Black-ish" and the successful launch of the haircare company Pattern, of which she is the founder and co-CEO. Still, she says she is often met with criticism for not being partnered or not having children. Grappling with other people's expectations "limited my understanding of what was possible," Ross said during an interview at the New York Times Well Festival this week. "It undermined my sense of worth and self and joy until I realized it was somebody else's idea. And I get caught in it still." At the same time as more and more Americans are choosing to have children later in life or not at all, there's also the trad-wife movement where young women are centering homemaking, having children and being the best wives over pursuing a career. The latter is a cultural shift that Ross has noticed as well. The concept of a nuclear family is "a narrative that the volume has turned back up on again culturally," she said. "I do not believe that my life is unworthy because I don't have children. I do not believe that my life is unworthy because I do not have a man or partner." Despite having no children of her own, Ross made it a point to emphasize that she has played a motherly role in the lives of others, and shows up for her family including the one she created within her social circles. "I do believe that I mother all over the place," Ross said. "I do believe that I do very valued things in the world and for people that I care about and love."
Forbes
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Solange, Tracee Ellis Ross And More Celebrate The Resurgence Of Black Hair Shows With 'Black Hair Reimagined'
JAWARA WAUCHOPE CREATIONS Hair has been a cornerstone of Black beauty and cultural expression since pre-colonial Africa, where braiding was not merely decorative but deeply symbolic. At that time, hair was used to convey identity, social status, marital position, and tribal affiliation. So it's no surprise, then, that Black hair shows have remained a meaningful tradition across the diaspora—from Mali to the Dominican Republic to New York, particularly since their rise in the 1990s. Many are familiar with the archival footage: grainy camcorder clips capturing towering, sculptural styles shaped like helicopters or hats, turning hair into high art. Once considered a sacred yet bygone ritual, the Black hair show has reemerged. On Friday, May 2, just days before the Met Gala, the spectacle was revived in downtown Manhattan with Jawara Wauchope and Jarrod Lacks of Echelon Noir Production for their debut show "Black Hair Reimagined." Behind the scenes at WSA, a controlled creative chaos ensues. Five hairstylists work simultaneously, crafting elaborate looks as stylists, makeup artists, and assistants weave through the space for last-minute preparations. The show, hosted by actress and Pattern Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross, opens with Ross introducing a lineup of hair visionaries: Jawara Wauchope, Yusef Williams, Vernon François, Cyndia Harvey, and Malcolm Marquez, each making their debut. Their work is brought to life through styling curated by an equally impressive roster: Carlos Nazario, Patti Wilson, Jan-Michael Quammie, Jessica Willis and Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Backstage, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the first Black woman to style a Vogue cover, paused amid the frenzy to reflect on her approach before her work hit the stage. 'The creative teams on most shoots or shows are chosen to reinforce each other's artwork,' she explained. 'So when hair becomes the focus, it's such a unique opportunity for us stylists to step into a support role in a really intentional way.' 'It was amazing to work with Cyndia [Harvey], who is the fearless leader of her section. She had a clear vision for what she wanted, but also gave us the freedom to be flexible and interpret it in our own way.' CYNDIA HARVEY CREATIONS Harvey's section was an immersive, underwater-inspired experience, bathed in aquatic hues and siren-like imagery, set to a soundscape that evoked that theme even more. 'What's cool about this is that it's unexpected,' Karefa-Johnson added. 'Hair shows are often so referential, we're constantly looking back. But this felt futuristic and forward-thinking.' The looks Harvey presented featured elaborate, interwoven braids that extended from the crown of the head to the floor, forming sculptural veils. 'This gave me the opportunity, as a stylist, to get a little more nitty and gritty about how we were supporting the overall vision,' Karefa-Johnson said. 'When I started thinking about doing the unexpected, I asked myself: what's the most surprising way to approach the concept of water?' The answer, she explained, wasn't softness or fluidity, but rather something more defiant. 'We landed on the idea of freedom and rebellion, and that led us to a more punk aesthetic." This show, a celebration of not just Black artistry, but specifically Black hair, stands as a powerful counterpoint to the norms of the fashion industry—where the presence, care, and visibility of Blackness is too often sidelined or questioned. 'If Black models are the ones being photographed or walking the runway, if they are the subjects communicating the artwork, then I strongly believe there needs to be Black representation on the creative stakeholding team,' says Karefa-Johnson. VERNON FRANÇOIS CREATIONS Hairstylist Malcolm Marquez echoed the importance of intention and representation. 'As a hairstylist, the most important thing to me when working with Black hair is their comfort,' he said. Marquez, who has styled the hair of Rihanna, Tyla, and Doechii, shared his driving philosophy when it comes to consistently researching and reimagining Black hair. It's 'Because we're limitless. There's been such a narrow view of Black hair, we're not a monolith. And especially considering how much we influence Western culture, we haven't been given the space or the credit to truly expand.' For Marquez, the show was more than a spectacle, it was a cultural revival. 'Hair shows aren't something a lot of people know about,' he said backstage. 'So it's exciting to see this lost, historic tradition that's so important to our community, being brought back, updated, and celebrated in a space like this.' MALCOM MARQUEZ CREATIONS His collection, whether intentional or not, was a visual homage to ancestral African and Caribbean aesthetics, with natural materials and folkloric references woven into his designs. Hair sculpted into plant-like forms mimicked the shapes of early African American lemon grass baskets. Moss-like headpieces, sharp braided structures, and crocheted garments gave the illusion of organic textures growing from the models themselves—earthy, surreal, and alive. 'In our role,' Marquez said, 'the goal is always to help people tell their story. Between hair, makeup, and styling, there are a lot of voices in the room. It's about building relationships, listening, and communicating, so the story can truly come through.' Tami Williams, Julez Smith: MALCOM MARQUEZ CREATIONS Ahead of the show, host Tracee Ellis Ross reflected on the significance of Black hair shows, 'We need to continue the legacy,' she said from the red carpet. 'I feel like this is a room full of my peers, creatives I work with, admire, and love, and I'm excited to see their work presented in this capacity, on this kind of stage.' Tracee Ellis Ross Ross arrived in full embrace of her signature style, wearing her voluminous afro at its fullest dimension, accented with classic gold hoops. 'My Black hair can be anything,' she said. 'Tonight, I went full Tracee volume. I felt this was the right environment for that.' For Ross, celebrating Black hair isn't just personal, it's foundational. 'I celebrate my hair in small ways,' she noted. 'But the biggest way is through Pattern." She continues, 'It's a reflection of who we are, a celebration of how our hair grows out of our heads. It's about creating joy and love in our own bathrooms. Pattern is my expression of my hair and of us, as a people.' For Ross, Black hair is not only about beauty—it's about autonomy. 'The biggest thing about today is expression,' she said. 'It's how we own our sense of identity in a world that often tries to prescribe it for us. It's a sense of freedom and ownership.' YUSEF WILLIAMS CREATIONS She added with a smile, 'I hope people walk away from this feeling empowered to enjoy their own freedom, their own style, to feel immaculate in exactly who they are.' The show, which welcomed guests like Solange Knowles, designer Raul Lopez, musician Kelsey Lu, and model Paloma Elsesser, took place in a theater-style venue with a central stage and tiered seating. Inspired by the raw energy of 1990s Black hair shows, this version brought a more refined and elevated presentation, with carefully crafted stage design, music, and styling. Models including Anok Yai, Jordan Daniels, and Julez Smith moved across the stage with power and precision, channeling the spirit of the original shows. The performance was both a tribute and a reimagining: a celebration of Black hair as a form of art, and of the stylists who continue to bring that vision to life today.
New York Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Well Festival Live Updates: Joy Through Movement, Fixing Relationships and Other Routes to Happiness
The first-ever Well Festival, hosted by the Well desk of The New York Times, runs from 9:30 a.m. Eastern to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A livestream is available here. Below is the full schedule and a brief description of each of the 13 panels, covering love and relationships, the quest for joy, facing adversity, protecting mental health, aging well and many other issues that matter to us all. 9:35 a.m. 'Building a Life of Joy' Tracee Ellis Ross — the former star of 'black-ish,' current owner of PATTERN Beauty and future star of 'Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross' — is known for her joyful demeanor. She speaks with Lori Leibovich, the editor of The Times's Well desk, about what brings her that joy and what the rest of us can do to get more of it in our own lives. 10 a.m. 'Finding Meaning in the Face of Adversity' Suleika Jaouad burst into the public eye in 2012 with 'Life, Interrupted,' a column in The Times in which she wrote about facing cancer in her 20s. Since then, she has faced two recurrences, most recently last year. Throughout, she has been open about leukemia's impact on her life, including in her memoir 'Between Two Kingdoms.' Patia Braithwaite, an editor on the Well desk, will interview her. 10:30 a.m. 'Protecting Your Happiness in the Age of Social Media' Dani Blum, a Well reporter, will moderate a conversation between Lisa Damour, a psychologist specializing in children's and teenagers' health, and Gabriela Nguyen, the founder of Appstinence, a student organization at the Harvard Graduate School of Education that encourages people to quit social media — as Ms. Nguyen did herself. 11:15 a.m. 'How to Fix Your Relationships' Terry Real is a family therapist, author and public speaker who specializes in relationships. Jancee Dunn, the author of Well's newsletter, will interview him about how couples can build more satisfying lives together, avoid common interpersonal mistakes and fix problems in their relationships and sex lives. 11:40 a.m. 'Getting Honest With Ourselves: A Conversation About Mental Health' Charlamagne Tha God is known for interviewing public figures on his radio show 'The Breakfast Club' — and for his openness about depression, anxiety and addiction. He will talk with Astead Herndon, a national politics reporter for The Times, about how he manages his mental health and what needs to change to reduce stigma, especially in Black communities. 1:25 p.m. 'Food as Nourishment, Community and Happiness' Samin Nosrat is the author of the cookbook 'Salt Fat Acid Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking,' and Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, who hosts the podcast 'The Science of Happiness.' The Times food writer Kim Severson will investigate how they think about cooking and food as sources of pleasure and community. 1:55 p.m. 'What We've Learned From 80 Years of Happiness Research' The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest-running study of human happiness, and Dr. Robert Waldinger, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, is its current director. Susan Dominus, a Times reporter who wrote a recent profile of Dr. Waldinger, will interview him about the study's findings and how we can apply them to our own lives. 2:25 p.m. 'Movement for Joy' It's easy to see exercise as a chore. But Robin Arzón, an endurance athlete and head instructor for Peloton, and Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist at Stanford University, have found it to be a source of joy. They will discuss revelatory fitness with Danielle Friedman, a frequent Well contributor who wrote a book about women's exercise culture. 3:05 p.m. 'How to Find Joy in an Anxious World' Dan Harris, a former journalist, began meditating after having a panic attack on national television — and then wrote a book called '10% Happier.' Sara Bareilles is a singer, songwriter and Broadway star who opened up a few years ago about her experiences with depression and anxiety. Along with Dacher Keltner, making a second appearance at the festival, they will discuss how they cope. 3:35 p.m. 'Can You Make Peace With Your Body?' Jameela Jamil, best known for playing the name-dropping socialite Tahani Al-Jamil in 'The Good Place,' has been outspoken about her struggles with eating disorders and body image. Lisa Miller, a Well reporter, will interview her about her advocacy for body positivity, as well as how she found peace with her body and how others might do the same. 4:05 p.m. 'The Science of Aging Well' Dr. Peter Attia is a podcast host who promotes an aggressive regimen to prevent chronic disease and maximize health late in life. Kate Lowenstein, the deputy editor of Well, will interview him about his fitness, nutrition and sleep routines, and whether an average person can emulate a program for which his practice charges tens of thousands of dollars a year. 4:35 p.m. 'The Stories We Tell in Love and Relationships' Orna Guralnik is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who counsels real couples in the docu-series 'Couples Therapy,' a new season of which airs on May 22. In a conversation with Caitlin Roper, the executive producer for scripted film and television at The Times, she will speak about the stories we tell in love and relationships. 5 p.m. 'Being the M.V.P. of Your Own Life' Dwyane Wade, an N.B.A. Hall of Fame shooting guard, will talk to Marc Lacey, a managing editor at The Times, about masculinity, vulnerability, fatherhood, and how and why he has become healthier since leaving basketball.
