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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I met my husband when I was 19 and he was 41 – people thought it was a bad idea, but six years on we've got a kid
LOVE often blooms in unexpected ways, sometimes defying what society considers the norm. For one couple, Iyah and Rafah, their story has been a vibrant testament to finding happiness on their own terms, despite early doubts from others. 2 Iyah recently shared an update with her 840.4K TikTok followers, celebrating six years of marriage and the joy of building a family, a journey many initially questioned. Sharing a happy video of them dancing together, they wrote: 'Us six years later because my husband didn't give up pursuing me even when everyone said 'you're 41. 'Dating a 19-year-old is a bad idea.' Their relationship first captured attention due to their significant age difference. When they met, Iyah was just 19 years old, while Rafah was 41. On their TikTok page, @ rafal_and_iyah, Iyah had previously described meeting Rafah as "a dream come true." She's also openly spoken about the deeper connection that drew them together, moving past the age gap. As she explained, at 19, she already knew she wanted to get married and become a young mum. Rafah, then 41, had "wanted a family for so long," making their aspirations perfectly aligned. Iyah revealed that both of them initially worried about the age difference and how their families might react. Press sec Karoline Leavitt calls 32-yr age gap with husband 'atypical' & admits life turned into 'circus' after they met However, they ultimately decided that external opinions didn't matter, choosing instead to follow their hearts and start a family together. Now, six years into their marriage with children, they're clearly celebrating having trusted their own path despite the initial "bad idea" warnings. Their latest video gained 604k views and 319 comments after three days of being shared and many people's opinions have been divided. One person wrote: 'She was 41 and he was 19. and he was pursuing her, that's how I understood it. 2 'Now they're supposedly 47 and 25, if you can believe the story.' While a second added: 'You two look beautiful together. And I'm glad he never stopped fighting for you too!' And a third commented: 'I'm 60 and my husband is 82. We've been together since 1989. Don't judge. 'My parents reached 55 yrs before my dad's passing, he reached 67 before his mother experienced a stroke that forced her into a care home. 'Nothing can touch us. We're strong.' A-list age gap relationships that have stood the test of time Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble - 25 years The Kardashian matriarch, 69, met her younger man, 44, at a mutual friend's 40th birthday party in Ibiza. They've been together since August 2014. Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson - 23 years The director, 57, and actor, 34, reportedly met at a film audition in 2009, and were married by 2012. The pair share two daughters and Sam has two children from a previous marriage. Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham - 20 years The model, 37, started dating actor Jason, 57, in 2010. They were wed in 2016 and have since welcomed a son and a daughter together. Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas - 25 years Catherine, 55, was introduced to Michael, 80, a film festival in 1996 and engaged three years later. Shortly after their engagement, the couple welcomed a son and married in 2000.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jerry Seinfeld fans left in shock as star's past relationship with a teen 20 YEARS his junior resurfaces
Jerry Seinfeld is known mostly for his run in the nine-season show Seinfeld he created alongside Larry David. The show has won countless awards and still - three decades later - remains a cultural classic. But alongside Seinfeld's fame, his past also stands the test of time - something that became especially evident as fans resurfaced an old picture of the actor when he was 38 years old walking alongside his then-18-year-old girlfriend. Seinfeld, now 71, started dating Shoshanna Lonstein (now Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss) when she attended the all-girls Nightingale-Bamford School in Manhattan. The two were rumored to have met in Central Park. The couple dated from 1993 to 1997, during which Shoshanna even transferred from George Washington University to UCLA to be with Seinfeld. Eventually the couple broke up, and Shoshanna cited the overwhelming press coverage and the fact that she missed New York as the reason. And even though it's been about 28 years since the relationship ended, Seinfeld fans and critics still remain disturbed by the fact that a 38-year-old man would have a romantic relationship with someone in high school. While the former couple's 20-year age gap is something that was side-eyed in the 90s, it wasn't until recently that people started holding Seinfeld accountable for being involved with a teenager. On a Reddit post where an old picture of Seinfeld and Shoshanna has gone viral, fans did not hold back when expressing their disgust and disapproval. 'So gross, he really looks like a dad picking up his daughter from school,' one Redditor commented under the photo. 'Jerry Seinfeld is therefore a predatory a**hole,' another said. 'Screw him. Totally unacceptable. I don't care how much consent there was nor if she was 17 or 18 - Jerry knows damn well he was in a position of great influence and power and was using a child for his sexual interests. Pathetic loser.' While some Redditors tried to provide context about 'the time back then,' other users were quick to shut that down. 'I'm sorry but what's wrong with these men? Is it only the law that stops them from going lower?' one user shared. 'And people will be like oh this was back in the 70s/80s/90s, it was a different time. Like morals were only invented in the last ten years.' When Seinfeld was first questioned by Howard Stern about being photographed with Shoshanna, he claimed that 'there was no way' that she was that young. Coming onto the show again later, he said, 'I didn't realize she was so young. This is the only girl I ever went out with who was that young. I wasn't dating her. We just went to a restaurant, and that was it.' Later on, once it was confirmed that they were in a serious relationship, Seinfeld said, 'I am not an idiot. Shoshanna is a person, not an age. She is extremely bright. She's funny, sharp, very alert. We just get along. You can hear the click.' Neither of the two have commented on their relationship since their breakup. And while these pictures have resurfaced time and time again, Seinfeld has never addressed them.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Nick Viall, Natalie Joy's 18-Year Age Gap Shaped Age of Attraction
Originally appeared on E! Online Nick Viall and Natalie Joy's rosy romance came with some thorns. Indeed, the Bachelor alum, 44, admitted that his nearly 20-year age gap with his wife, 25, was a point of contention in their relationship that they had to work through. "When we first met, I had a lot of nervousness, and reservations and fears about why we wouldn't work, and I got in my head," Nick told E! News in an exclusive interview. "It was just about removing those fears, and not operating from a place of fear, but looking at what was great about our relationship." "We have so many great aspects of our relationship, and a lot of that came from us working through our own preconceived notions about why we might not work," he added. "We're so glad that we did. With the relationship we have now and the family we have." With the couple—who share 17-month-old daughter River—coming out stronger after navigating those concerns, hosting Netflix's upcoming series Age of Attraction was the perfect opportunity. More from E! Online Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Was "Very Affected" by Annabelle Doll Before Dan Rivera's Death Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Make a Splash With Getaway on Island of Menorca Chris Hemsworth's Mini-Me Twin Sons Steal Spotlight in Rare Red Carpet Appearance After all, the dating show, premiering next year, will follow singles ranging from age 22 to 59 as they search for love without knowing each other's ages. "This is a show that allows people to just meet people, [by] getting rid of some of those preconceived notions and barriers, and focus on 'Is there chemistry? Is there compatibility?'" the Bachelor Nation star explained. "That was something that was really exciting for us, because we obviously relate to that." For Natalie's part, it was essential that the series shared a positive insight into the dynamics of these relationships. "We obviously have an age gap and it's something that has been talked about, whether good, whether bad," she told E!. "This is something that going into it—it's a bright light on age differences and relationships of age differences." Meanwhile, Nick also noted that the show's release comes at a unique time in pop culture. "We have a time in the world right now where so many people are feeling lonely, so many people are complaining about the dating climate out there, how hard it is to make connections," he emphasized. "There are a lot of great connections out there to be made, if you can get out of your head." And for the reality star, getting out of his head transformed his life. "Speaking about Natalie and I, it's the most compatible relationship I've ever had," he said. "I could go on and on about it. We spend a lot of time together—our free time, raising our daughter, we enjoy doing things together. We have a great connection." For more couples who've spoken about their age gap relationships, keep reading. Sarah Paulson & Holland TaylorHeidi Klum & Tom KaulitzPriyanka Chopra & Nick JonasSam Taylor-Johnson & Aaron Taylor-JohnsonMichael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-JonesDennis Quaid & Laura SavoieHilaria Baldwin & Alec BaldwinFelicity Blunt & Stanley TucciOli Green & Sienna MillerJeff Goldblum & Emilie LivingstonRosie Huntington-Whiteley & Jason StathamDavid Foster & Katharine McPheeKristin Cavallari & Mark EstesAmal Clooney & George ClooneyNick Viall & Natalie Joy For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Controversial NBA wag Draya Michele, 40, hits out at critics of romance with boy toy Jalen Green, 23
Draya Michele has emotionally revealed how criticism of her relationship with NBA star Jalen Green has impacted her. The couple have a 17-year age-gap and Michele, 40, has a son who is only a year younger than the 23-year-old Green. They are believed to have started dating in the summer of 2023 and even have a kid together. But the stir their romance caused still leads to Michele getting targeted by social media trolls. 'I mean, you try to get to that point (where you don't give a f***), but I mean you're still human and you still have feelings,' she told the New York Post. 'Sometimes, you know you can read things that are hurtful and you want to just let it roll off, but it doesn't always work like that. 'It also depends on what type of day you're already having when you read the message… I take it because it comes with it, with the limelight, like I said. But I'm human and I have feelings.' Life is changing for Green and Michele after he was traded to the Phoenix Suns by the Houston Rockets as part of the deal that moved Kevin Durant to Texas. 'This was my first time experiencing a trade,' Michele said. 'I just think, you know, as his girlfriend, my main responsibility is to support him wherever we were going.' She said they haven't found a home in Phoenix yet, but added: 'Phoenix is an amazing city. We were not disappointed with Phoenix at all. 'But I just need to be supportive of him and of the change and then just try to make things as smooth of a transition [as possible] for him, and not stressing him out with the worries of moving and all that. 'He's not gonna have to lift the finger. I'll handle all of that so that he can just relax and play basketball. Once he gets there, he won't have anything else to worry about. And that's just really what I try to focus on: keeping things convenient and easy for him.' Ahead of the playoffs with the Rockets last season, Green sent a message to the critics taunting him about his personal life. 'Leave my girl out I'm deactivating my shi for the playoffs,' he wrote, referencing his social media backout for the postseason. The Rockets went out of the playoffs in round one at the hands of Golden State Warriors.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Trolls call me a ‘visa vagina' for having a Gambian lover who's 21 years younger – but men my age are like coleslaw
A 65-YEAR-OLD Brit gran has been labelled a ''visa vagina'' after finding love with a younger man she met on holiday. Zena, 65, from Oxted, Surrey, was on holiday in The Gambia two years ago when she met Ebrima, a waiter working ay her resort who is 21 years her junior. 3 Zena was delighted when Ebrima showed his interest and asked her out on a date after gifting flowers. The mother-of-four appeared on the programme 90 Day Fiancé UK, where her love story with her now-man, Ebrima, 44, was told. ''I thought he's rather nice, he's tall, he's handsome, we've had a few dates and we've had a relationship ever since,'' the gran said. The 64-year-old admitted that the age-gap relationship is ideal as she doesn't ''really fancy'' blokes her own age. She added: ''Men in their 60s, I'm not attracted to. They're all bald and have big fat guts. They're like washed-up coleslaw. I don't fancy young men, I like an in-between.'' But although Zena seems to be happy that she has finally found her one and only Romeo after three failed long-term relationships, her family are not convinced that Ebrima has her best intentions at heart. The suspicions only intensified after her relatives discovered his secret social media profile. Since dating, Zena has bought him a brand new iPhone, a mattress and sent him more than £1,000 for occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, and some cash to help his struggling family. The Gambian waiter has also asked her for extra £3,000 so he can set up a taxi business. She said: ''He's extremely fit and I am so attracted to him. When I put a few posts up on my social media, a lot of people said 'You're just a visa vagina' or 'You're just a sex tourist '. I make £360k a year as a model and sugar baby and everyone judges me but men loving splashing their earnings on me ''No, I'm not a sex tourist because if I wanted [to have] sex in England I would, even at my age.'' Zena hit back at the critics: ''I am a generous person and if I think someone needs money, I will give it to them because you can only keep so much for yourself.'' However, while Zena may have fallen head over heels for Ebrima, her elderly mother, 95, disapproves of their relationship, adding that she hopes the pair do not end up marrying. It's not just Zena's mum who's not too keen on the entire situation - Zena's granddaughter Tillie believes the fairy tale romance may all be too good to be true. ''He could have four ladies exactly like you all sending him money,'' she speculated. Zena's daughter, Zoe, said: ''I don't think she's thinking straight but I hope for her sake he's going to prove us all wrong. If he does ask for money that is definitely a red flag.'' Ebrima - who also appeared on the show - told Zena that he ''really, really wants to get to England'' after speaking about how poorly workers are paid in his country. ''The income is very low so it is dependent on tips,'' he said. ''Everyone is struggling to have English people because English people give tips. ''Zena is very good for my family. She usually helps me with money and clothes, now I don't buy clothes.'' A-list age gap relationships that have stood the test of time Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble - 25 years The Kardashian matriarch, 69, met her younger man, 44, at a mutual friend's 40th birthday party in Ibiza. They've been together since August 2014. Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson - 23 years The director, 57, and actor, 34, reportedly met at a film audition in 2009, and were married by 2012. The pair share two daughters and Sam has two children from a previous marriage. Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham - 20 years The model, 37, started dating actor Jason, 57, in 2010. They were wed in 2016 and have since welcomed a son and a daughter together. Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas - 25 years Catherine, 55, was introduced to Michael, 80, a film festival in 1996 and engaged three years later. Shortly after their engagement, the couple welcomed a son and married in 2000. Ebrima has always told Zena that he does not have any social media, but after her friend Lisa told her to do some digging, the Brit gran was shocked to find out that she had been lied to. After Tillie found his profile on Facebook, Zena said: ''What a cheek. I'm furious really. He said he never had one.'' The waiter also claimed he was single on his Facebook account, with Tillie and Zena then uncovering heaps of scantily-clad women on his online friends list. ''I feel sick, he's totally deceived me,'' Zena said, adding that her intention is to confront him about the lie during her trip to The Gambia, which will be the first time the two will reunite in eight months. ''[I'll say] 'You're supposed to be a Muslim and they're not supposed to do things like that'. ''He's always telling me 'Don't wear this, don't wear that, don't drink this, don't drink that'. ''Well I'm sure his w****s on his social media drink.,'' the nan was fuming. Upon arriving at the West African country and being greeted at the airport by her younger lover, Zena was anything but impressed with the hotel they were staying in, calling it ''a f***ing building site''. She said: ''I sometimes feel a bit gutted that he hasn't got anything for me. ''At least there's one thing he can give me that's priceless. I just want to have one good night together before I have it out with him.'' But the following morning, the Gambian lover irritated Zena when he made her brew ''too milky'' and she attempted to get the answers she desperately needed. When she asked whether he had social media, Ebrima explained: ''It's been deleted for a long time. It's not there now.'' But then Zena said he was ''lying'' and showed him his Facebook profile, adding: ''You've put single. Are you single?'' He responded: ''It was a joke, I like joking.'' The 65-year-old then asked why he had not accepted her friend request and said: ''I don't really think it's that funny. ''I'm not going to waste all my time getting over here, buying you things and buying things for your family and then, lo and behold, you're playing me. ''I don't think it's a joke because I'm taking our relationship seriously. ''You're going single on here, you could get other women approaching you to join you as a friend, what would you do then?'' The 44-year-old said he was an ''entertainer'' and that he would often delete friend requests from women rather than accepting them. The argument soon turned heated, with Zena saying: ''This isn't a f***ing joke and I'm not happy about that.'' She added: ''Who does he think he is? He has trouble making conversation so I don't understand how he thinks he's an entertainer. ''He's lying straight to my face because I know he's got women on there because I've seen them.'' But Ebrima maintained he was joking by setting one up and said that he only used it for a month or so. In the preview for the fourth episode, Ebrima takes Zena to the house he has been building, but the Brit nan is far from impressed when she sees that her bedroom barely has four walls and no roof. ''Finances were the main issue,'' he said, while saying that he still needs approximately £2,000 to help with the cost, but Zena is reluctant to take out a loan to help out her new boyfriend. The brand-new series of 90 Day Fiancé UK is available to stream on Discovery+ now.
