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Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the Real-Life Couples of the 'Two and a Half Men' Cast
Nothing gets in the way of being a womanizer more than when your divorced brother and his jokester young son move into your Malibu home, which is exactly what happens to Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen). Despite his brother, Alan's (Jon Cryer), unsuccessful romantic history and the limited dating experiences of his friend Walden Schmidt (Ashton Kutcher), behind-the-scenes they weren't so unsuccessful. Get to know the real life couples of the Two and a Half Men cast. Jon Cryer and Sarah Trigger Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer's first marriage was a bit tumultuous. He was previously married to former actress Sarah Trigger from 1999 until 2004. During that time, Cryer and Trigger welcomed a child together, son Charlie, on June 27, 2000. When the couple decided to split up, it was seemingly amicable until they embarked on a custody battle that turned contentious. Cryer initially won primary custody of their son, but Trigger was later awarded visitation rights. In 2009, Trigger allegedly hired a hitman to kill Cryer, though she denied the claims. Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner In 2007, Cryer tied the knot with his second wife, entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner. Two years later, the couple adopted a daughter, Daisy. 'The key to a good marriage is 100 percent a sense of humor, because whenever there are hard things in a marriage—and there are— laughing about it makes the most wonderful difference,' Cryer said. 'It's about having somebody in your corner no matter what, and I feel so lucky to be that guy for my wife.' Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore Ashton Kutcher met his first wife, actress Demi Moore, during a casual dinner with friends in 2003. The duo had a 15 year age gap at the time—with Moore40 to Kutcher's 25—but they began dating despite it. In 2005, the couple exchanged vows with one another. After trying to have children, the duo suffered a late-term miscarriage in 2006, about six months into the pregnancy. Although they never had children together, Kutcher had a close bond with Moore's daughters. The couple announced their split in November 2011, finalizing their divorce two years later. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have a love story for the ages. The now married couple first met in 1998 while filming their hit TV show, That '70s Show, where the two portrayed a couple on-screen. However, Kunis was 14 at the time while Kutcher was 20 (she lied about her age when auditioning for the show). Kunis recalled having a major crush on Kutcher when they first met and their first kiss on the show was Kunis' first ever. 'I was so nervous and uncomfortable,' Kunis said of their first kiss. 'I had the biggest crush on him.' Kutcher shared his own thoughts on it, explaining, 'I was so nervous. She acted so cool. She seemed as if she'd done it a thousand times. I was the one with the butterflies in my stomach.' The two remained friends throughout the show and afterwards, while both dating and marrying other people. But in 2012, the friends reunited at the Golden Globes and soon after began casually dating. However, things turned serious quickly as they moved in together the same year and became engaged in 2014. On October 1, 2014, Kunis and Kutcher welcomed daughter Wyatt. Less than a year later, the couple tied the knot on July 4, 2015, and on November 30, 2016, they welcomed son Dimitri. Kunis and Kutcher have been living happily ever since. Charlie Sheen and Donna Peele Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen met his first wife, model and actress Donna Peele, during an advertising campaign in New York in July 1995. The couple moved quickly and wed just a little over six weeks after meeting, in September 1995. Their relationship ended just as quickly as it started as they were divorced by 1996. While Sheen's career continued to skyrocket, the model retreated from the entertainment industry. Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards first met on the set of Good Advice in 2000, but it wasn't until Richards guest starred on Sheen's series, Spin City, in 2001 that they became close. They began dating in 2001 and quickly became engaged later that year, tying the knot in June 2002. In March 2004, the couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Sami Sheen. Later that year, they announced they were expecting another child but before their daughter arrived, Richards filed for divorce in 2005. On June 1, 2005, the couple's second daughter, Lola, was born. While they attempted to save their marriage, things officially ended in 2006. Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller Not long after his last marriage, Sheen wed actress Brooke Mueller, who he was introduced to by a mutual friend. The couple married in 2008 and were together for about three years, but not without complications. In March 2009, they welcomed twin sons Bob and Max. During their marriage, there were domestic violence allegations against Sheen, while Mueller struggled with substance abuse. Sheen and Mueller divorced in 2011. Conchata Ferrell and Arnie Anderson Conchata Ferrell was in a loving marriage with husband Arnie Anderson for nearly 35 years. The actress married Anderson in 1986 and the two remained together until her death in 2020. They had a daughter, Samantha Anderson, and Anderson had two daughters from a prior marriage. Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson first met about 20 years ago while at a dinner party, though both were in other relationships at the time. About a decade later, Taylor used social media to get Paulson's attention by sending her a DM, or direct message, on Twitter. Their relationship was confirmed in December 2015. Despite their 32-year age gap—Taylor is 82 while Paulson is 50—the two have maintained a happy relationship for the past decade. 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ABC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- ABC News
House-sitting saved me enough to buy my own home
I'm a 42-year-old divorced stand-up comic. This isn't a cry for help — I'm merely putting my life in context. I'm allergic to working in the corporate world despite an MBA and multiple burnouts to prove my eligibility as a capitalist stooge. And I'm also approaching one of the most vulnerable groups of people at risk of homelessness: single women over the age of 45. After my favourite uncle passed away in Pakistan, I was forced to confront the fragility of life and how I want to live; that I want to be of service while also being a creative. And lay down my roots, find my ground. At the time I was bouncing between sublets because I didn't want to rent a shoebox for $2,000 a month, nor live in a share house. It's bad enough doing stand-up comedy in my middle ages, let alone being part of a share-house gang. I don't like chore charts. Property ownership has always been a strange concept to me, but the older I get, the more I understand that without it, I'm at the mercy of others to not evict me. But there's the catch-22 of trying to save money while renting in the current market. A friend told me about a Victorian housing scheme where the government contributes up to 25 per cent of the property price for a share of the property — which you buy back over time. But first I'd need to qualify for this scheme and a bank loan. So my task became finding a meaningful, stable job, saving a deposit — and not living in a share house until I had bought my own place. In my previous life I was a market research consultant in the corporate sector. That was until I couldn't take the soul-crushing, profits-focused approach anymore. Then I tried surviving on an array of casual gigs: Urdu translator, mental health support provider, medical typist. Going back to a more stable role, I wanted to have an actual career that worked for me. Luckily, after a few months of job hunting I landed a social policy adviser role at a not-for-profit that I genuinely love. It's not as lucrative as my former corporate roles but it's fulfilling and it's sustainable. To avoid living in a share house as I waited to buy my own place, I turned to house-sitting. I'd previously forayed into this nomadic lifestyle when I'd quit a high paying corporate job to do my personal Eat Pray Love journey around Australia. This time, in Melbourne, I started with looking after a friend's three cats for a month. It was lovely until the fattest jumped on my bare back and dug it's claws in for grip.' Then I minded another friend's cat for a couple of weeks whose sweetness restored my faith in the feline race. And so it continued. I joined some house-sitting Facebook groups, which led to more gigs. Pretty soon I was going from house-sit to house-sit; cat to dog. My house-sits ranged from a week to several months. In between, I stayed with generous friends and was able to line up house-sits in a way that I didn't overstay my welcome with them. Most people upon finding out I house-sat for 18 months express awe, bordering on disbelief. No-one was more surprised than my family in Pakistan, where you have security guards to make sure no-one gets inside your house, while in Australia people freely give you their key. Over the 18 months I sampled a buffet of accommodation types and suburbs: from CBD flats to suburban homes. The collection of books and music were varied from place to place, as was the spice collection; some people don't even have salt while others have imported saffron. It helped me discover the kind of place I wanted to live in; the type of suburb that was right for me and the kitchen gadgets I could no longer live without (hello air fryer!). The main challenge was the lack of stability and not knowing where I'd live next. The memory foam pillow in a new home would take a couple of days to take note of my skull and I'd get used to the animals, only to repeat this cycle in a few weeks. Not to mention there are only so many wardrobe combinations of three pants and five tops that come with this lifestyle. Was it better than sharing? Having a place to myself was helpful as a creative introvert and it never got isolating because of the cute pets. Plus, house-sitting and a frugal lifestyle allowed me to save almost $60,000. Have you chosen a particular lifestyle as a way to save money or make life more affordable? We'd love to hear from you. Share with us here. When I qualified for the housing scheme, I started property hunting. After six weeks of crowded inspections, I viewed a sunny two-bedroom unit with a courtyard and decided this was it. Good location, good size, good price. I promptly sent my offer and fortunately the owner accepted. Now I've a job I love — that I would probably never have found had I not decided on this goal — and a property I'm stoked about. And thanks to saving on rent for 18 months, even after the deposit I have a healthy offset account that I hope will allow me to pay off my mortgage by retirement age, despite buying at 42. Would I house-sit again? Yes, but just on holidays and in the meantime, I'll get a cat — and a house-sitter when I go away. Amna Bakhtiar is a stand-up comic and writer from Pakistan living in Naarm/ can find her on Instagram.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dear Abby: Every man I meet online wants to marry me
DEAR ABBY: I am twice divorced and recently celebrated my 61st birthday. I look pretty fantastic, and I'm in great health. My husbands were really great guys, and I have maintained positive relationships with both. My first marriage lasted 20 years; the second lasted 10. I have been flying solo for the last five years. I love my life and lifestyle and have no desire to marry again. I like having my own space and the freedom to do as I please. My dilemma is, while I'm open to dating and having companionship, the men I connect with online all want to be married! As soon as I tell them I'm not looking for marriage, they disappear. Recently, I was literally hung up on in mid-conversation because of my response to the marriage question. How can I get to the 'let's meet in person' part if the first or second phone conversation ends things because I'm being honest? I don't want to lie. It's challenging trying to explain that I no longer believe I must be married in order to feel fulfilled. I have family and wonderful friends in my life, plus I'm very outgoing. I admit that I do miss some aspects of being in an exclusive relationship. It's just that I'm not trying to be a Mrs. anymore. Third time's the charm … NOT! Please advise. — STOPPING AT TWICE IN TEXAS DEAR STOPPING: I hear from so many women who have the opposite problem that you are having. As soon as they indicate that they ARE interested in marriage, the men head for the hills. You either haven't met the right men yet, or you may be delivering your disinterest in marriage message too strongly. You might have better luck if you specify what you DO want — which appears to be companionship and a monogamous relationship. DEAR ABBY: I need advice about my daughter. She is in an abusive marriage. Her four boys, aged 3 to 12, have been affected by what is going on. They are not properly disciplined and are being abused as well. Her husband is on drugs and abuses my daughter mentally and physically in front of the children. Should I keep letting her take my grandsons back to a bad situation, or should I call child protective services? This is tearing me up inside. We are not young enough to handle caring for the kids full time because they're so messed up. They'd end up in foster care. What should I do? My daughter would probably lose her mind if she lost them, but I can't stand to see them suffer. — ALARMED IN MISSOURI DEAR ALARMED: There may be a less drastic solution than calling child protective services. The next time the husband acts out, call the police. Once he's out of the house, help your daughter find a battered women's shelter that will accept her and her children until she can become independent. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233; may be able to help you locate one. This would be better than turning your grandchildren over to strangers. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Why all my single friends refuse to date men over 50: It's not just your moods and Viagra headaches - there's some very specific sins driving us into the arms of toyboys: AMANDA GOFF
They're the words that send a shiver down the spine of every woman who's single and over 45: date a man your age and you'll end up either as a 'nurse or a purse'. Brutal? Maybe. But ask any divorced mid-life woman dipping her shellac toes back into the dating pool and she will tell you honestly - and with experience to back her up - that too many men in their 50s, 60s and older are either falling apart physically, financially or emotionally.
