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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gwyneth Paltrow Ended Her Engagement to Brad Pitt for This Surprising Reason—Plus, Where Her Famous Square-Cut Diamond Ring Is Now
Key Takeaways After first meeting in 1994, Brad Pitt proposed to Gwyneth Paltrow in 1996. However, in 1997, the actress called off their engagement. In a new biography, some of the reasons behind the split are revealed, including that Paltrow had doubts about whether Pitt was right for her. It's likely that Paltrow either kept the square-cut engagement ring or returned it to meeting on the set of Seven, it didn't take long for Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow to start a romantic relationship. In April 1995, the two made one of their first red-carpet appearances as a couple, stepping out in London for the premiere of Legends of the Fall. Over the course of the next few years, the two continued to support each other's career trajectories. "I'm in a very happy relationship," the actress told the Los Angeles Times in a 1996 interview. "We're the best of friends. We go out on a date together. We go to the movies. I make dinner. We go out to dinner. We have friends over." Later that same year, while in Argentina, the actor proposed to the Goop founder, and she accepted. While the couple never released public details about the engagement ring, on March 13, 1997, the actress debuted the diamond—and her and Pitt's matching haircuts—at the premiere for the The Devil's Own. The sparkler featured a square-cut stone on a thin yellow gold band. However, ultimately, the engagement didn't last long. On June 16, 1997, the duo announced their split. Related: 60 of the Best Celebrity Engagement Rings Why Did Gwyneth Paltrow Call Off Her Engagement to Brad Pitt? Even though the two stars were reluctant to comment on the reason behind their break-up at the time, in the years since, more truths about their relationship have been revealed. In Amy Odell's forthcoming book about Paltrow, the biographer dives into some of the never-before-heard stories about the actress's relationship with Pitt, including that she expressed doubts about whether or not the producer was right for her on the set of Emma. "After Emma came out, Gwyneth went over to [her friend, makeup artist Kevyn] Aucoin's place and cried about Pitt multiple times," Odell wrote in an excerpt released by People. "He wanted to be with her but seemed to feel threatened by her success and all the attention she received. [Aucoin's] advice to Gwyneth was frank, 'You really need to end this.'" Yet, it would take another year for the actress to do just that. In a 2023 appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Paltrow revealed that she called off her engagement because she didn't feel ready to tie the knot. "I had a lot of development to do, looking back in hindsight," she said. "In a lot of ways, I didn't really fully start to come into myself until I was 40 years old. And I had such a pleasing issue. I didn't really even understand how to listen to my instincts and act from that place for what was right for me. I was always trying to adjudicate what was right for everyone else." Where Is Gwyneth Paltrow's Square-Cut Engagement Ring From Brad Pitt? While the actress has never publicly revealed where her engagement ring from Pitt is today, it's likely that she either kept the sparkler or else returned it to the actor. In the 2023 with Alex Cooper, Paltrow said that she and Pitt remained close friends. "He's a great guy," she said, according to People. "He's wonderful, I really like him a lot." The two even published an interview between them on the Goop founder's site in 2022. Due to their amicable relationship, it's plausible that the businesswoman may have opted to keep the sparkler for sentimental value. However, it's also possible that the actress returned the ring to Pitt when she called off their engagement. In both California and New York, such a ring is considered a conditional gift. As a result, the law stipulates that the person who purchased the sparkler has the right to claim it. While it's unlikely that the two actors legally battled over the piece, the Shakespeare in Love star may have opted to follow the rule and returned the diamond to Pitt. Up Next: The Biggest Celebrity Weddings From the Past 90 Years Read the original article on Brides Solve the daily Crossword
Grazia USA
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Salama Mohamed Announces Her Engagement: Everything To Know About Her Radiant New Chapter
Photo:@salamamohameD, Instagram We all know and love Salama Mohamed, the mum of two, all-around powerhouse, and radiant skincare mogul. She's one of the most authentic voices to come out of the region in years. But this week, the woman who's taught us all how to glow from the inside out just shared a major life update: she's engaged. Yes, you read that right, engaged. And the internet? Well, we're here for it. A Love Story (This Time, for Her) With Salama being in the spotlight, her love life has, in many ways, played out in front of a very public audience. Her previous marriage to Khalid Al Ameri made her one of the region's most well-known couples, full of laughs, relatable moments, and a lot of love. So, when they announced their divorce in 2024, it came as a huge shock. No one saw it coming. Instead of shying away from it all, Salama did what Salama does best: she confronted it head-on, with grace, humour, and more honesty than we ever see online. Somewhere in between raising her boys, building her skincare brand Peacefull, and redefining what self-love looks like post-divorce, something quietly shifted. She found her peace, and now, she's found love again. A Proposal That Matches Her Energy Photo: @salamamohamed, Instagram Stories Salama revealed the news with effortless elegance, no words, no explanation, just a single Instagram story: her hand in his with the ring dazzling. A flawless hard launch. No elaborate post, just quiet confidence and undeniably chic. Since she uploaded the story late on Tuesday, the internet has been buzzing, and honestly, we couldn't be happier for her. It was the best sort of surprise: elegant and unexpected. Who is the new mystery man? So far, the Emirati entrepreneur is keeping that under wraps, having just shared the simple photo of the ring, as she held hands with her future husband, presumably. As for the wedding, we are so excited to see this unfold. Whether she goes for something intimate or shares the journey with us, there's one thing for certain: she's writing this chapter entirely on her terms.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Vanessa Feltz takes subtle swipe at ex Ben Ofoedu after his wedding – live on C5 show
VANESSA Feltz appeared to take a subtle swipe at ex fiance Ben Ofoedu after his marriage this week during a live chat on her Channel 5 show. Phats & Small singer Ben, best known for his biggest hit Turn Around, said I Do with new wife Vanessa Brown on Wednesday - five months after proposing on Valentine's Day in New York. 7 7 7 7 Ben, 53, called time on his engagement with Vanessa, 63, in 2023 after 16 years together, was dating his now-wife just weeks before he popped the question. He appeared to take his own dig at former fiance Vanessa following the special occasion in a stunning Cumbria castle, telling how his nuptials were 'a new beginning' and added: "I wasted 17 years of my life." Now broadcasting legend Vanessa appears to have hit back. Speaking on her daytime talk show Vanessa, she nattered to Carrie and David Grant, former Strictly star James Jordan and her daughter, Saskia Joss. In the discussion about working with their respective spouses, James said of teaming up with fellow professional dancer Ola "for us its always worked." After Carrie and Saskia gushed about their working dynamics, Vanessa quipped: "And I'm sitting here single, single and all alone." She then moved on and said: "Alright let's get straight into our first topic." It came a day after she was spotted all smiles as she partied with pal Myleene Klass following her MBE accolade, just hours after Ben's ceremony. BEN'S CATTY SWIPE While the pair were partying, Ben took a catty swipe at his ex as he said I Do. Inside Ben Ofoedu and fiance Vanessa's 'no expense spared' three-day wedding with HUGE boyband star best man and luxury fairground as they set date for nuptials New husband Ben then told MailOnline: "I have always wanted to be married since I was seven years old. I always wanted to be with someone who would take my surname. "I almost gave up on marriage, thinking there wasn't a lady that would walk down the aisle for me. "I can't believe the day has come, it is a dream come true. It feels like I've been waiting for this moment all my life. "This is the finale of the chapter that was 17 years of my life." Vanessa Feltz and Ben Ofoedu relationship timeline 2005 The couple meet at a Christmas party after being introduced by mutual friend Keith Duffy. Ben tells OK! years later: 'My first impression of you Feltzy was cheeky, very very cheeky and very very quick-witted." 2016 The pair get engaged in December in Ireland after a whirlwind romance. Ben pulls out all the stops, covering their hotel bed in red roses. 2020 Ben teases on Loose Women that a ceremony is imminent. He says: "I think we'll be making an announcement very, very soon. 2022 The stance changes significantly. Vanessa tells OK!: "I do think 'never say never', but I certainly haven't made any plans for a wedding and I think we're quite happy this way." 2023 Shocked Vanessa announces the relationship is over, heartbroken by Ben's infidelity. An insider also told The Sun: 'Ben's never been happier. He's always wanted to get married and knew Vanessa was the one instantly." Back in April, Ben revealed no expense was going to be spared in order to make it the perfect day. He told us: "There's a three-day wedding celebration. We've got a summer soiree the night before, a barbecue, then the whole day of celebrations the day after and then a farewell brunch. "So it'll be jam-packed." FELTZ'S PAIN TV star Vanessa dumped her fiancé Ben two years ago after suspicions that he had cheated on her with several women. The This Morning segment presenter spoke of her 'shock' and 'heartbreak' over the singer's suspected infidelity at the time. Amid a string of allegations that Ben cheated with a number of women, Vanessa was horrified to discover his 'double life'. It was understood she discovered a trail of emails and social media messages that led her to uncover the infidelity. She told fans of her TalkTV drive time show that despite the "sadness" and "shock", she wouldn't let it get her down. Vanessa said: "People who have been reading about my private life over the weekend will know that my 16-year relationship has come to an end. "I have said, I'm very sad. I'm very shocked, but I am going to soldier forth. I hope to rise like a phoenix from the ashes and all of that." The TV presenter revealed a dramatic two stone weight loss after the painful break-up. 7 7
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ariana Grande's surprise reaction to Pete Davidson's baby news revealed by insider
and Pete Davidson famously had a fiery relationship that burned out just as quickly as it began. The unexpected couple got together in May 2018, shortly after splitting from their longtime partners. They quickly got engaged, but broke up less than five months later in October. The Dangerous Woman hitmaker's relationship with the Saturday Night Live star was said to be strained following the apparent drug overdose death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. The Wicked star has since moved on with her co-star Ethan Slater but their coupling was not without controversy. In March 2023, Grande divorced her then-husband, real estate broker Dalton Gomez, while that September, Slater split from his now ex-wife and former high-school sweetheart Lilly-Jay, with whom he has a two-year-old son. Grande and Slater vehemently denied allegations cheated on their spouses with each other. Davidson has famously been embroiled in plenty of high-profile relationships of his own ever since he parted ways with the pop star. He rebounded with Kate Beckinsale, who he has a 20 year age gap with, then dated indie actress Margaret Qualley, model Kaia Gerber, Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor, Kim Kardashian, and Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline. Now, Davidson, 31, has announced that he's expecting his first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, 29, mere months after announcing their whirlwind romance - and insiders can exclusively reveal to Daily Mail how his ex Grande really feels about the revelation. The insider told Daily Mail that Grande, 32, 'is happy for Pete' after learning about his good news. While the Boca Raton-born pop star 'doesn't know Elsie, she believes that Pete becoming a father is the exact thing that he needs in his life and that he will be a great dad.' 'Everyone knows Pete's father passed away in 9/11, and Pete will find it important to provide the best childhood possible for his child,' the source continued. Davidson has previously opened up about losing his father, Scott, who worked as a firefighter in New York City and was one of the many emergency workers who rushed to the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. 'Pete is looking to give it his all because he knows more than anyone that nobody is promised tomorrow,' the insider divulged. The source hinted that Grande 'is hoping for the same good fortune to come her way someday in the future.' In 2024, a source told Life & Style that the thank u, next songstress and her Broadway beau Slater had been 'talking about their future kids a lot,' especially as she stepped into the stepmom role for her son. While Grande and Davidson's relationship might have ended with a bang, the insider told Daily Mail that she looks back at it as 'a loving moment in her life,' especially since 'they both have moved on and are happy with life now.' While Davidson was quite the playboy after their split, it looks like he's settled down with his model love. The loved up couple announced their pregnancy news on social media with a picture of a shirtless Davidson cradling Hewitt's bump, alongside the caption: 'welp now everyone knows we had sex.' Like Davidson, Hewitt has had a whole slew of high-profile partners over the years, including Jason Sudeikis, Benny Blanco, and Ryan Phillippe. Davidson, who has been sober since last year, has mostly kept his relationship with the British model out of the spotlight.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Isle of Wight woman 'was blown away' by Wimbledon proposal
"I was blown away," says a woman whose partner proposed to her at the Wimbledon Adams and Darren Barsdell from the Isle of Wight got engaged at the home of tennis in London on of people watched the moment on Henman Hill and the BBC was on hand to capture it on Barsdell said, although he was 99.9% sure she would say yes, when he saw the cameras he thought "OK, now the heart's starting to race a little bit". The pair were watching Alfie Hewett in action on No.1 Court, when Mr Barsdell went to go get some drinks and began to put his plan into minutes later, after speaking with the head of security at the event and the producers for BBC Sport, Mr Barsdell returned to watch the tennis with Ms said she just assumed he had bumped into someone he knew, which is why he took so the match, the couple made their way to Henman Hill, where Mr Barsdell got down on one said he had the ring in his pocket, close to hand, as he was worried about tripping over a step or doing something "stupid".There was tension when those watching were waiting for the answer."I've turned around with my fist in the air and said 'she said yes'," Mr Barsdell crowds greeted this with huge cheers and Ms Adams said: "It was a complete surprise."She added: "I think it was probably easier for me because I didn't know there were any cameras, I just heard everyone cheering and that was it. Everything else was just a blur."Huge tennis fan, Mr Barsdell, said he picked Wimbledon because he had been trying to get to the finals his whole life and it was a good excuse for them to "get glammed-up".They are hoping for a small wedding in Italy, with just close family and friends."Maybe we should be in tennis gear for the wedding," Mr Barsdell joked."A definite no from me," Ms Adams replied. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
