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Herald Sun
7 hours ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
Sydney Sweeney reportedly backed by Jeff Bezos for racy new career move
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Jeff Bezos' latest investment is a new lingerie line designed by Sydney Sweeney. The Emmy-nominated actress, known for her roles in the HBO series 'Euphoria' and 'The White Lotus,' has been working on a lingerie line that has received backing from Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez, a source familiar with the matter told US Weekly. Sweeney was invited to the couple's June wedding in Venice, Italy. Sydney Sweeney is reportedly primed to launch a lingerie line, which has been backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos. Sweeney recently shared cryptic photos of herself in lingerie. 'This has been a huge project for her and something she's been working on for the last year,' the source said. Her brand, which will reportedly debut 'soon,' was backed by Ben Schwerin, a partner at private equity firm Coatue. The private equity firm recently launched a fund focused on investing in high-growth public and private tech companies. The family offices of Bezos and PC company founder Michael Dell have committed to provide $US1 billion of the initial capital for the fund, according to The Wall Street Journal. Sweeney is one of the most talked about Hollywood stars right now. A pitch deck seen by the Journal indicated the fund aims to invest between 20 to 50 per cent of its assets in private investments with the rest earmarked for public stocks. Bezos has already invested capital in several companies in the tech, healthcare, aerospace, finance and media industries. Sweeney attended the lavish Venice nuptials of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. Picture: AP Photo/Luca Bruno Most of those investments are made through his venture capital firm, Bezos Expeditions, and through Nash Holdings, which owns The Washington Post. Now, some of his funds will back the actress's first brand. During her rapid rise to fame, Sweeney has formed partnerships and become the brand ambassador for several major companies, including HeyDude footwear, Bai beverages, Laneige skincare and Kérastase haircare. Recently, she made headlines with a campaign for men's natural body wash brand Dr. Squatch, selling a limited-edition soap reportedly made with her own bathwater. This story originally appeared on Fox Business and was reproduced with permission Originally published as Sydney Sweeney reportedly backed by Jeff Bezos for racy new career move
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Ellen DeGeneres Sends Rosie O'Donnell Unexpected 4-Word Message After Trump's Citizenship Threat
Ellen DeGeneres didn't let her history with fellow comedian Rosie O'Donnell affect her response after President Donald Trump 's shocking threat to take away O'Donnell's citizenship. The president reignited his long-running feud with O'Donnell over the weekend, calling her a 'threat to humanity' in a post on Truth Social. 'Because of the fact that Rosie O'Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship,' Trump wrote. 'She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!' O'Donnell responded to Trump in two separate Instagram posts, calling him a ' criminal con man ' who 'lacks empathy compassion and basic humanity.' 'You call me a threat to humanity – but I'm everything you fear,' O'Donnell wrote in a different post. 'A loud woman a queer woman a mother who tells the truth an american who got out of the country b4 u set it ablaze you build walls – I build a life for my autistic kid in a country where decency still exists.' While O'Donnell's fellow comedians and fans showed their support in the comments, DeGeneres' post, in particular, stood out. The comedian screenshotted Trump's post and O'Donnell's response, captioning her Instagram post, 'Good for you @rosie.' O'Donnell and DeGeneres have reportedly had a frosty relationship over the years, as DeGeneres once told Larry King back in 2004 that ' we're not really friends.' O'Donnell previously shared that the two had a good relationship prior to becoming famous, but later developed a bit of 'weirdness.' 'It became a strange, 'There can't be two lesbians in this town' kind of a thing,' O'Donnell told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. 'Then we each had success and went separate ways.' In an interesting twist, both O'Donnell and DeGeneres moved abroad shortly after Trump was sworn in for his second term. O'Donnell lives in Dublin, Ireland, while DeGeneres settled in the Cotswolds in England. O'Donnell reacted to DeGeneres' move in an interview with US Weekly and said she was 'surprised to read that she left because of President Trump.' 'We're not really in each other's worlds, and it's been kind of awkward but you know what? I wish her the best,' O'Donnell said in the interview, published in April. 'I wish that she has peace and love in her life and that she is OK.'
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jennifer Aniston Is 'Really Into' Her New Hypnotist Boyfriend Jim Curtis: All the Details
Jennifer Aniston is dating again, and her new romance is making headlines. According to US Weekly, the Friends star has found love with Jim Curtis, a wellness expert and hypnotist. An insider told US Weekly, 'They are being super private but have been spending a lot of time together. They are happy and really into each other.' The source added, 'They've been hanging out a lot, but very much on the DL at her home in [Los Angeles]. It's very Zen, and she has always been very much into that. They're a good match.' Vacation in Mallorca with famous friends Aniston and Curtis's relationship was kept under wraps until they were spotted together over the July 4 weekend. The couple was seen vacationing on the island of Mallorca, Spain. They were joined by Aniston's close friend Jason Bateman and his wife. A source revealed to US Weekly that the pair 'started off as friends but really hit it off' after being introduced by mutual friends. Another insider told Page Six, 'Jen has a very small group of trusted and extremely protective friends. She lives in kind of a bubble, and Jim's been hanging out with them for a while now.' Here's how the couple dropped hints While Jennifer Aniston has stayed mostly private, she's been dropping subtle clues on Instagram. She has liked several of Jim's posts since May, including one about 'a divorce, breakup or difficult romance.' Curtis returned the gesture by liking Aniston's May 25 photo dump, which included an image of his book, Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide. Jim Curtis describes himself as a wellness pioneer and shares his journey on his website. 'After battling with a chronic illness for over 30 years, I learned how to heal and recover from the mental and physical pain it left me with,' he wrote. 'Through doing the inner work, I not only changed my life, but I've helped thousands of others break free from their past to create an entirely new, empowered reality.'
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Gene Hackman died with a five-figure credit card bill, now $80M estate faces lawsuits and family dispute
Gene Hackman's death earlier this year under strange and still-unexplained circumstances is still being looked into, with no clear update on how exactly he was found. Now, months later, his $80 million estate, which has already stirred tension in the family after the kids were left out of the will, is facing trouble. According to court records, the Hollywood legend died with close to $100,000 in unpaid credit card debt. The two-time Academy Award winner had left everything to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who was also found dead inside the same house, next to Hackman. Also read: Gene Hackman reportedly leaves kids out of his will: What happens to his $80 million estate? According to the court documents obtained by US Weekly, the Hollywood legend owed Citibank $98,345.29. Meanwhile, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who also died around the same time, had a separate credit card debt of $4,329.75 with Bank of America. Since both of them passed away suddenly and were reportedly battling multiple medical conditions, neither of them had the chance to clear these dues, which is likely why the banks have now filed claims against their estate to recover the money. Also read: 'Desperate' Brad Pitt sees glimmer of hope as one kid keeps his last name; begs for 'one final shot' amid Angelina Jolie feud Hackman, who was 95 when he died, had been dealing with Alzheimer's and heart problems. His wife, Betsy, believed to have passed days earlier, is thought to have died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease spread by rodents. The couple, along with one of their dogs, were found dead inside their New Mexico home in early January after neighbours noticed their sudden disappearance and called 911. By the time authorities arrived, Betsy's body had already started decomposing. As for the will, Hackman had named Arakawa the successor trustee back in 2005, and that document hasn't been touched since. But now that she's gone too, the question is: who inherits the estate? The actor had three adult kids, Christopher Allen Hackman, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, and Leslie Anne Hackman, but none of them were mentioned in the will. After the news broke, they released a statement saying they were devastated, though it's been widely known that they were estranged from their father for years. Despite the debt, the amount is minor compared to Hackman's $80 million estate, and it's likely the claims will be settled soon.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michelle Trachtenberg's boyfriend reflects on his ‘pain' and grief' after her shocking death at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg's boyfriend, Jay Cohen, is speaking out following her tragic death in February. The actress died at age 39 due to complications of diabetes mellitus. Now, five months later, Cohen has made his first public remarks about Trachtenberg. Advertisement 10 Michelle Trachtenberg and Jay Cohen. Instagram/jaymcohen The talent agent shared a health milestone on his Instagram on Wednesday, per US Weekly, and in the comment section, one follower asked if he could 'talk' about the 'Gossip Girl' actress. Cohen responded, 'One day soon! Im very sorry 💔.' Advertisement A second fan chimed in, stating it is 'not cool' to ask Cohen about Trachtenberg. 'Thank you, it's OK comes from the right place,' he replied. 'Michelle was loved by so many.' Cohen's original post, per the outlet, marked 26 years since he received a kidney transplant. 10 Michelle Trachtenberg poses with Jay Cohen. Instagram/jaymcohen Advertisement He recognized the 'selfless' donor in honor of the milestone. 'We as human beings need to find a way to love and help all people in need,' Cohen wrote. 'The divide must stop. Innocent lives should not be part of status quo war casualties, or politics, all people deserve the right to live In Peace.' Cohen thanked the staff at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, calling the doctors 'true super heroes, people who live their lives with purpose, intention, selflessness and with empathy!!' 10 Michelle Trachtenberg and Jay Cohen. Michelle Trachtenberg/Instagram Advertisement 'As always, I'm still in the gym keeping my mind and body in shape, healthy and calm. Yes I've added some very personal tattoos, when I look in the mirror as I wake and get ready for bed I remind myself of who I am, who I need to be and why I am,' he continued. 'An extremely important rule in my life, never do anything that I will not want to see when I look in the mirror and ask myself was I true today.' 'I am so grateful to all of you who are in my life sharing our common joys, helping me with tragedies and healing from pain and grief. I'm sure many of you know what I mean when I write that.' Cohen concluded his post with one final message to his followers. He told them to remember that 'life and aging are humbling' and to 'live life with empathy.' 10 Michelle Trachtenberg. WWD via Getty Images The actress had been linked to the Gersh Agency partner since 2020, with sources at the time revealing they had been dating for 'over a year.' Trachtenberg signed with the talent agency in 2014. Before to her death, she took to social media to wish her other half a Happy Valentine's Day. 'Happy Valentine's Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face. 🖤💚🩶 💋,' Trachtenberg captioned an Instagram picture of the pair dressed up for Halloween. 10 Michelle Trachtenberg during 'The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King' – Los Angeles premiere. FilmMagic Advertisement Shortly after the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' alum's death, Cohen's producing partner, Casey Tebo, said he was determined to bring her final script to life. 'Michelle Trachtenberg wrote one of the best screenplays I've ever read, based on the book TOY MONSTER – it's as good as Wolf of Wall Street. I'm doing everything I can to get this movie made, we just need to find the right director, and I promise we will get it made for her,' he wrote on X. The script is an adaptation of Jerry Oppenheimer's 2009 biography 'Toy Monster.' It follows the scandalous life of Jack Ryan, who was Mattel's chief engineer. He had a hand in creating Barbie and Hot Wheels. 10 Michelle Trachtenberg during 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement' premiere. WireImage Advertisement 'This script jumps off the page; a dizzying tale of jealousy soaked in whiskey and clad in '50s fashion,' Tebo told The Post exclusively in March. He added, 'I guarantee you, it gets made and people are gonna say, 'Holy s–t. She really did write the best script!'' Tebo said that he and Cohen wanted to make the movie to honor Trachtenberg, even 'if it's the last movie Jay and I ever make.' 10 Blake Lively, Michelle Trachtenberg in 'Gossip Girl.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Col Advertisement 'I would say that he will do whatever he needs to do to honor her and show the industry — that he has done so much for so many in — what she was truly capable of,' Tebo said of Cohen. His hope for the movie would be to give fans a new perspective on Trachtenberg. 'When it gets made, my hope is that our industry will maybe take a second look at the thought that maybe what you know someone for isn't all they're good at,' he shared. 10 Leighton Meester and Michelle Trachtenberg in 'Gossip Girl.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement Tebo revealed that the project was greenlit in 2017, but the alleged deal fell apart when the executive who backed the film left the studio. 'Maybe Michelle is looking out for us,' he reflected on this time around. Trachtenberg was found by her mother on February 26 in her Central Park South apartment. The late star had also recently undergone a liver transplant, according to insiders. 10 Michelle Trachtenberg at a kids cleanup event in 1996. Getty Images 10 Michelle Trachtenberg in 1996. PAY PER USE 'It is with great sadness we confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss,' Trachtenberg's representative, Gary Mantoosh, said in a statement at the time. Trachtenberg had an extensive body of work, dating back to when she was a child. She landed her first credited role at 9 on the 1990s Nickelodeon series 'The Adventures of Pete and Pete.' Then, in 1996, Trachtenberg made her film debut in 'Harriet the Spy,' in which she played the lead character Harriet. Despite starring in a slew of hit shows as an adult, Trachtenberg did have a favorite role. 'It is actually my most favorite character,' she told Access Hollywood about portraying Dawn Summers — Buffy Summers' little sister — in 2022. 'What I respect is the fans. I have heard about a reboot but I hope that it honors what the fans love.'
