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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gabrielle Union gets real about marriage pressure as Dwyane Wade tries to balance two families
Gabrielle Union gets real about marriage pressure as Dwyane Wade tries to balance two families (Image Source: Getty Images) In the house of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union recently, something noteworthy happened. Often seen smiling in public, the couple had more to share. Gabrielle was frank about a personal struggle, whereas Dwyane had arranged a joyful day for their family. This event revealed that even well-known people face actual family problems. Still, what truly took place backstage? A special day turns into a moment of truth On Saturday, May 25, Dwyane Wade reunited his family in Los Angeles, California, for a special day. The afternoon was sunny. Wade threw a small gathering in a private park close to their residence. It was just a quiet evening with close family and friends, not a major celebration. Along with their kids, Zaya Wade and young Kaavia James Union Wade, his wife, Gabrielle Union, was there. From both Gabrielle's and Dwyane's families, a few close family members also joined. Wade posted short videos on his Instagram story under the title, "Family is everything." Everybody grinned and chuckled. Zaya helped Kaavia play with bubbles. Gabrielle and Dwyane were seated beneath a tent, savoring excellent cuisine and fresh beverages. The event occurred at a time when both Dwyane and Gabrielle had hectic schedules. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dwyane Wade, though, saw to it that they stopped to savor family. It was his method of maintaining tight ties. Gabrielle Union talks about in-laws Just two days later, on May 27, Gabrielle Union revealed something honest during an interview on Glennon Doyle's podcast "We Can Do Hard Things." She spoke about in-laws and the difficulty in preserving calm between two households. Gabrielle stated, "It's difficult to decide on a vacation destination. Someone always feels neglected. We attempt, but it's difficult. She clarified how, behind the scenes, life is not always happening. Sometimes, the couple will occasionally have to extend conversations to determine how best to please both families. Gabrielle additionally said that therapy is beneficial. She said it makes things simpler. 'We don't have all the answers,' she added, 'but we keep speaking and studying.' Fans responded online. Many claimed that they had the same problems. Some acknowledged Gabrielle for her honesty. This scene revealed that Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are not just celebrities. Just like everyone else, they are striving their hardest. Also Read: Karl-Anthony Towns' girlfriend Jordyn Woods reacts to New York Knicks' shocking defeat
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Stepparents Who Are Close With Their Stepkids
Being part of a blended family is incredibly common these days, and many celebrity stepparents are normalizing having a tight-knit bond with their stepkids. From Gabrielle Union-Wade and Jennifer Lopez to Kurt Russell and Jason Momoa, some of the biggest stars in entertainment frequently show the world what it looks like to foster a close stepparent-stepchild relationship. For the Bring It On star, she was fully aware that her signature on the dotted line represented an agreement to more than just her marital vows to NBA icon Dwyane Wade. The former professional basketball player had three kids from previous relationships by the time he and Union-Wade tied the knot, and the actress shared on a 2021 episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, 'I knew that when I married him, I was married to them.' Like Union-Wade, Jada Pinkett Smith was determined to show up as a positive parental figure for Will Smith's son Trey. The Girls Trip actress wrote on Facebook in 2014, 'When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package. Period! If I didn't want that, I needed to marry someone else.' And though Blake Shelton has no kids of his own, his relationship with his own stepdad influenced how he perceives his bond with Gwen Stefani's three sons. The country singer told People in 2021, 'I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be, and I take it very serious.' Scroll on to read more on stepparenthood from these stars and many more. More from SheKnows Diddy's Twins Jessie & D'Lila Make a Statement at Prom Amid Father's Legal Issues Best of SheKnows I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About The Best Bras for Your Teen — & How to Shop Together Without Dying of Embarrassment Heather Rae El Moussa is stepmom to husband Tarek El Moussa's kids Brayden and Taylor whom he shares with ex-wife Christina Haack. The TV personality — who is also mom to son Tristan is constantly fawning over her stepkids, and it's so sweet to see. In 2024, she wrote the most heartfelt birthday tribute to Taylor. 'You have grown up to be such a beautiful, driven, sophisticated young lady,' El Moussa said. 'I love watching you with Tristan and I am so lucky that I get to have you as my beautiful bonus daughter, I've loved every moment with you. I love you so much, happy birthday sweet girl. 💗🥳' Before she welcomed her daughter Kaavia with Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union-Wade was stepmom to the NBA icon's daughter Zaya and sons Zaire and Xavier. The Bring It On alum said on a 2021 episode of the We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle podcast, 'I knew that when I married him, I was married to them.' Union-Wade continued, 'What I realized very quickly is you will never, ever — I don't care if the other parent is dead — you will never be able to replace the other parent. Don't try to replace the other parent. That is not your job.' The movie star asserted, 'Your job is to be consistent. If you're a disciplinarian in your own life, continue to be that. Just be consistent so they know who you are.' Time and again, we've seen Union be a huge cheerleader for her stepkids, especially Zaya. She is constantly complementing the teen's new looks on Instagram, and the two even 'gossip' about love interests together. Before Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly welcomed their two children, Connelly welcomed a son named Kai with her ex. Despite the couple being private about their family life, Bettany did reveal that he got Kai's name tattooed on him, alongside his two other children and Connelly's first names. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn share a son of their own, Wyatt, but the Guardians of the Galaxy alum is also dad to his son Boston and stepdad to Hawn's movie star kids, daughter Kate Hudson and son Oliver Hudson. Russell is famously close with Kate, who shared an incredibly touching Father's Day post in his honor in 2022. Alongside a sweet throwback photo, The Knives Out: Glass Onion star wrote on Instagram, 'Fun, adventurous, passionate, determined, honest, devoted, amazing father and the best head of hair in Los Angeles! Lucky us! Love you Pa! Happy Fathers Day.' Hawn responded in the comments, 'Honey I showed this to daddy. Here's his message …' Russell wrote, 'Birdie, mommy just showed me this picture, this perfect Father's Day present. I've never seen it before. Wow … it's a killer.' The Christmas Chronicles actor continued, 'Lotta water under the bridge … it's kinda hard to see it though cause all that water seems to somehow have found its way into my eyes … thanks for making me the luckiest father in the world sweetheart. I love you, Pa.' By the time Cardi B and Offset began dating, the Migos rapper was already dad to a daughter, Kalea, and two sons, Kody and Jordan. The 'Money' rapper has always embraced being a stepmother, even after she and Offset welcomed a daughter, Kulture, followed by a son, Wave, and another daughter whose name hasn't been revealed. Cardi occasionally shares photos of their blended family, and in 2022, Offset sang her praises as a stepmom. 'It's a blessing to be able to have [the kids] altogether, and to have a wife who's open and treats them as if they're her kids,' he said during an interview with Essence before he and Cardi B split in 2024. 'It could be an issue, but I don't have to go through that, and that's beautiful.' When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck married, they each had several children from previous relationships. Lopez shares twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner are parents to daughters Violet and Seraphina and son Samuel. Modeling top-tier blended family dynamics, the Shotgun Wedding actress sang the praises of the Justice League star's parenting abilities. During a 2023 appearance on Today, Lopez said, 'He's a wonderful, wonderful father. And a father figure to [Max and Emme] as well, because he has his own three beautiful children, and then there's us.' The entertainment multi-hyphenate continued, 'He's fantastic. He really steps up to the challenge of what [stepparenthood] is and what that means, and they love him. They love him. And they appreciate him, and so do I.' Likewise, it's important to Jennifer Lopez to be a pillar of support and source of love for Ben Affleck's children. She told Vogue in 2022, 'What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him, someone who really loves and cares about them but can have a different perspective and help me see things that I can't see with my kids because I'm so emotionally tied up.' Lopez filed for divorce in 2024, and the A-listers finalized the divorce in 2025. Just two months after Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady got together, the former supermodel learned her new boyfriend was expecting a baby with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. The trio came together to welcome Jack into the world. The NFL quarterback and Bündchen had a daughter, Vivian, and a son, Benjamin, a few years later. In 2018, Bündchen explained the dynamic between herself, Brady, and Moynahan to People. 'It wasn't the ideal situation for anyone — there's no manual to prepare you for that,' she said. 'But I'm so grateful for [Bridget]. I know this was hard, but I couldn't imagine my life without [Jack]. I call him my bonus child.' Bündchen added, 'He opened my heart in ways I didn't even know my heart could expand. I fell in love with him.' Bündchen and Brady divorced in 2022, and the model welcomed a baby with boyfriend Joaquim Valente in 2025. Jada Pinkett Smith has always prioritized a close relationship with her stepson Trey. In 2014, the Matrix star wrote about the dynamic between herself, her husband Will Smith, and Trey. Pinkett Smith shared on Facebook, 'When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package. Period! If I didn't want that, I needed to marry someone else.' She added, 'I can't support any actions that keep a man from his children of a previous marriage … We can't say we love our man and then come in between him and his children. THAT'S selfishness — not love.' The now-estranged couple also share a son and a daughter, Jaden and Willow. Russell Wilson is stepdad to Ciara's son Future. Of stepparenthood, the NFL player said during an appearance on Good Morning America, 'Being a stepdad … has taught me, really, what love is like, what life is really like, [and] how God intends us to love.' Wilson and Ciara share three additional children, daughters Sienna and Amora, and a son named Win. Though he and Melanie Griffith separated in 2015, Antonio Banderas forged a lasting bond with her children, son Alexander and Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson. In fact, Johnson presented her former stepdad with the Hollywood Actor Award at the 2020 Hollywood Film Awards, and she gave a touching speech in his honor. Johnson told the crowd, 'He loved my mother, and my siblings and I so big, and so fiercely and so loud, that it would change all of our lives together.' Afterward, Banderas told E! News, 'I thought and felt that all of those years.' The Spy Kids alum added, 'But I knew that it was a confirmation that all of those years that Melanie and I spent together, they were years that was not only just about Melanie and me, they were about the family. They were worth it all.' Blake Shelton doesn't have any kids of his own, but he adores being stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three sons Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. In 2021, the country singer told People, 'I have a stepfather in my life who's one of my heroes. I love my stepfather and I look up to him and he's like a father to me, so I have a good inspiration in my life for how to do this and the kind of stepdad I want to be, and I take it very serious,' Shelton explained. The Voice judge added, 'But I also have a blast with it, I'm not gonna lie. I don't take it so serious that I'm not enjoying this time because I really am, especially now that we're five years into this thing … I can't imagine my life without these kids now.' Before Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso welcomed three daughters together — Isabella, Gia, and Stella — the Good Will Hunting star became stepdad to Barroso's daughter Alexia. Damon and Alexia are so close that, when the movie star got the names of his younger three daughters tattooed on him, he also got his stepdaughter's name inked into his skin. Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet decided to part ways after 14 years of marriage, but the Aquaman star is still close with his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz. In fact, when Bonet couldn't attend The Batman premiere, Momoa took their daughter and son, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, to support their big sister's debut as Catwoman. On the red carpet, the Game of Thrones alum said, 'We're just so proud. Lisa couldn't be here so we're representing, me and the babies. We're very excited to just be here … It's still family, you know?' Before Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas had their son Dylan and daughter Carys, the Wednesday actress was stepmom to the Ant-Man star's son Cameron. Zeta-Jones made sure to start on the right foot with Cameron — he told the Daily Mail in 2009, 'When she came into our family it could so easily have gone another way. You hear stories all the time about the younger stepmother pushing away the kids from a previous marriage, but from the first day I met her, she said, 'I want us to be friends, and I want you to know that you are a huge part of our family and are welcome any time.'' He added, 'She has been as good as her word … I've never seen my father as happy as he is with her. It's cool to see.' Though Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish are no longer married, the actress is still very close to his daughter Jasper, whom Bosworth has been stepmom to for over a decade. During a 2022 appearance on The Talk, Bosworth shared, 'I have watched her grow up from about 12 years old until, she's 24 now, and she is the light of my life. She really is. I'm so proud of her.' Of her relationship with Jasper's mom, she added, 'We kind of shattered the stereotype of like evil stepmother pitted against biological mother. I'm very close to Jasper's biological mom … and I think it's really all about love.' Before they welcomed a son, Santiago, Eva Longoria was solely stepmom to José Bastón's kids: daughters Natalia and Mariana and son José. The Desperate Housewives alum told E! News in 2017, 'Right now I am a stepmom to three amazing kids, and I've had my hands full, and they are amazing and wonderful … It's been a lot of fun, a lot of fun being a stepmom.' In addition to her mega-star daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, Tina Knowles-Lawson is also stepmom to Richard Lawson's actress daughter, Bianca. Knowles-Lawson frequently cheers for Bianca's accomplishments, once calling her 'my beautiful bonus daughter' on Instagram. When Barbra Streisand married James Brolin, she became stepmom to his three kids: daughter Molly and sons Jess and Josh. Avengers star Josh Brolin spoke to Good Morning America in 2018 about Streisand's excitement over his baby on the way. He told the hosts, 'She's, like, in our face. She's calling all the time, emailing all the time, she has name suggestions. We got her a bracelet that says 'Grandma' on it, she started crying. She's into it, man, really, really into it. It's great.'
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick's tell-all book becomes a bestseller after much-discussed age-gap relationship drama grabs headlines
Bill Belichick's new book explodes in popularity following headline-making relationship controversy (Credit: Getty Images) Bill Belichick is writing a brand-new chapter of his life—quite literally. After parting ways with the New England Patriots , the legendary coach took on an unexpected role by joining the North Carolina Tar Heels, a program that struggled to a 6–7 finish last season. But even more intriguing than his latest coaching gig is his foray into the world of literature. Bill Belichick's off-field drama becomes the reason behind his book's surprising best seller status Bill Belichick's memoir, The Art of Winning : Lessons from a Life in Football, released on May 6, immediately stirred attention across sports and literary circles. Despite a sweeping media tour—including an interview that gained viral momentum due to his girlfriend Jordon Hudson—the book debuted at No. 5 on the New York Times Best Sellers list in the Advice, How-to & Miscellaneous category. It landed behind crowd favorites like The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook and Glennon Doyle's We Can Do Hard Things. Still, for a first-time author whose fame has mostly come from grit and gridiron, the reception is significant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Inside the 280-page memoir, Belichick offers fans a reflective look at his football journey, spanning over 49 years. 'My life in football over the last 49+ years involved a lot of winning, losing, and more than anything: learning,' Belichick wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. He touches on formative influences, from his early days with his father at the U.S. Naval Academy to his storied run with the Patriots. Notably, the book is filled with tributes to names that shaped his career—Lawrence Taylor, Bill Parcells, and of course, Tom Brady. In fact, Brady—his on-field partner in building a dynasty—pens a blurb that captures the essence of the book: 'Coach Belichick brought out the best in me. His book will do the same for you.' That endorsement alone might be enough to draw NFL fans and leadership enthusiasts alike. What makes The Art of Winning stand out isn't just the stories—it's the honesty. Belichick opens up about leadership, discipline, and sustained success, blending locker room tales with deep personal acknowledgments. Among them is a nod to Hudson, whom he refers to as his 'idea mill and creative muse,' showing a softer side of the coach not often seen under the headset. As for what lies ahead, Belichick's next season with UNC kicks off in September against TCU. Whether he can turn the Tar Heels into contenders remains uncertain. Whether his book maintains its place on the bestseller charts is also a question only time can answer. Also Read: Legendary NFL player follows Tom Brady's way, steps into ownership role with minority stake in Cleveland Browns Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Glennon Doyle and the ‘We Can Do Hard Things' on the Inspiration Behind Their New Book
Susan Hagen, 48, was practically vibrating with excitement. She would soon be in the same room with three women who had helped her through some of the shakiest, most vulnerable moments in her life, even though they didn't know it. Hagen, a New Jersey resident, had braved the pouring rain and Times Square crowds to attend a sold-out talk by the best-selling memoirist Glennon Doyle; her soccer Hall of Famer wife, Abby Wambach; and Amanda Doyle, Glennon's sister and co-founder of the women's media company — hosts of the podcast 'We Can Do Hard Things.' 'The podcast has gotten me through so many things,' Hagen said, noting that she had read Glennon's 2020 memoir, 'Untamed,' no less than four times. Much like the author, Hagen got divorced and came out as gay in her 40s. The books, the podcast, all of it helps her feel as if she is not alone, she said. It's a sentiment I heard again and again when speaking to fans (mostly women) who filled the Town Hall theater in Manhattan on Monday — the woman in her 70s who, like Glennon, has been in eating disorder recovery for years; the queer woman in her 40s who, like Wambach, is navigating the ups and downs of stepparenting; the lawyers who give 'Untamed' to clients reeling from the messiness of divorce.
Los Angeles Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Overwhelmed by the world? Glennon Doyle says focus on staying human at heart
Each week, millions tune in to the podcast 'We Can Do Hard Things,' on which writer Glennon Doyle, her wife, Olympic gold medalist soccer player Abby Wambach, and her sister, former lawyer Amanda Doyle, interview famous guests. The podcast's title was inspired by a sign with that phrase that hung in her colleague Josie's second-grade classroom just around the corner from her own at the time. (Doyle was a young teacher trying to get sober.) But two years ago, the hard things were starting to pile up again: Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer and Abby's brother died suddenly. To help Abby through her grief, Glennon left a Samuel Beckett quote on her pillow. Abby returned the favor with a quote about body image. The pattern continued, and the three hosts began collecting nuggets of wisdom from their podcast and other sources to help one another. Soon enough, they'd built up a gigantic digital file full of lessons on grief, body image, health and other topics. That file inspired their book, ' We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions' (Penguin Random House), a collection of lessons on every life category, answering questions like Chapter 1's 'Why am I like this?' to Chapter 20's 'What is the point?' For them, the book is a manual for being alive. 'When you travel through a new country, you need a guidebook,' Doyle says. 'When you travel through love, heartbreak, joy, parenting, friendship, uncertainty, aging, grief, new beginnings — life — you need a guidebook too.' As such, the book offers advice and wisdom from 118 'wayfinders,' many of whom were Doyle's prior podcast guests. The Times spoke with Doyle about how she stays hopeful in dark times and aims to raise compassionate, resilient children. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. In the book, Elizabeth Gilbert discusses social media's negative impact on women. You recently said that quitting social media this past year has been as impactful on your nervous system as quitting drinking. What is your relationship with it like now, especially in terms of marketing your book? Social media made me feel terrible: [When I was using it,] I felt less human and more angry, and I started to lose my ability to see people as people rather than ideologies. A day after deleting it in the fall, I texted my team to give me the passwords again (which they didn't). I was reminded of when I used to hide bottles of booze from myself above the refrigerator; the next day, [I would] find myself making ladders out of chairs and pillows to get it. Now that I'm off social media, I'm starting to feel braver about my art, because I no longer worry about how people will respond to what I put into the world. One of your book's chapters is largely inspired by the wisdom you've acquired throughout your journey with anorexia. What's it like to be so public about your eating disorder in a culture that stigmatizes mental illness? I do OK if I am not hiding anything. Recently, I wrote in my newsletter about how when my eating issues pop up again, I worry that my whole family is thinking, 'Are you freaking kidding? Why aren't you over this yet?' A stranger wrote back saying, 'Humpback whales are born with one song they sing from the time they're born till the time they die, and that's how they locate their family. You're just a humpback whale.' That gave me such comfort. The other night at an awards show, a woman said to me, 'You look amazing! What is your secret?' I often find people tell me I look my best when I'm doing my worst. So I said, 'My secret is that I have anorexia. I have a severe mental disorder. This isn't healthy, and I'm trying to beat this.' I'm trying to find a way to walk through the public part of it, but telling the truth always helps a little bit. At one point, the book suggests that our anger can signal to us when things are wrong in our society. Generally, do you stay connected with people whose political beliefs are opposite to yours? I agree with James Baldwin: 'We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.' If you think it's OK for a child to be dragged out of their home, put in a detention center and put in a court with no representation or explanation, I'm not interested in building bridges with you. That said, in a way, I feel less divided now. Human rights have become so threatened that if you're somebody who wants to protect the most vulnerable people in this country, right now, I don't give a s— what else you believe. Let's just band together and fight. The rise of fascism has always occurred when the left was busy arguing about who they would and would not align with. I'm more open now to aligning with people who agree with me about the basics: Children should be protected, people should be able to love who they love, and people of any class or skin color should have access to money, hope and freedom. What would you say to people who want the experience of being parents but don't want to bring children up in today's world? When I say that I'm glad that I did, I'm really glad. I'm not saying I wish I had known better so that I wouldn't have. I do feel, especially lately, a deep terror about my children being in this world. I taught them a lot about justice, and now they're doing brave things out in the world related to justice that are scaring the crap out of me. They're still young, and it breaks my heart to think about them wondering where the adults are in all of this. Some of the people I know who have the most amazing mothering energy, who mother me the most, are people who don't have kids. I think that the idea that a parent or mother is something you are only if you give birth to a kid is wrong. There's a mothering energy that we need more than ever right now, that every single person can unleash in their communities, families and local governments, whether or not they have children. The last chapter of your book is called 'What is the point?' What do you say to people who have all the same feelings as you about the state of the world but feel that working toward change is moot? My favorite story is about a Vietnam protester who used to stand outside the White House every night with one tiny candle. It looked ridiculous to everybody, and after enough time, a reporter came and said, 'What are you doing? Do you think this one little candle is going to change policy?' And he said, 'I don't stand out here every night to change them. I stand out every night so they don't change me.' Our job isn't to change the world. The reason to show up is not to make other people more human — it's so that you don't become inhuman. You have to do whatever you can each day to ensure you don't lose your love, joy, humanity or will to live. That sounds dramatic until you study the rise of fascism throughout history, which has always required a slow deadening, numbing and apathy in people. Whatever you can do to stay believing, stay in love, stay in hope and stay in compassion, is your duty. Shelf Help is a wellness column where we interview researchers, thinkers and writers about their latest books — all with the aim of learning how to live a more complete life. Want to pitch us? Email
