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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons' husband, Todd Spiewak? The couple met on a blind date in 2002 at a karaoke bar – but didn't marry until 15 years later
Jim Parsons and his husband Todd Spiewak just celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary – but fans may not realise that the pair have already been together for over two decades. The Big Bang Theory actor came out as gay in a 2012 New York Times interview and revealed to fans that he'd been in a relationship with Spiewak for a decade. The couple had hit it off after meeting on a blind date in 2002 and they officially tied the knot in 2017, per Hello! Magazine. Todd Spiewak and Jim Parsons at the opening night of Mother Play on Broadway in 2024. Advertisement Parsons talked about his marriage during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after his wedding in 2017. 'To be in love, to find a love in that way, is as close to anything I can imagine doing in life that brings me close to the feeling of God – or whatever that is for you,' he said. Here's everything you need to know about Jim Parsons' husband, Todd Spiewak. He is a producer Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak at The Castro Theatre in 2022. Todd Spiewak was born in 1977, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in fine arts with a focus on graphic design, per People. Spiewak is now a producer known for his work on projects including 2019 show Special, and the 2022 film Spoiler Alert starring Parsons. In 2015, the long-time couple founded That's Wonderful Productions. Spiewak and Parsons are also executive producers on The Big Bang Theory's spin-off show, Young Sheldon. They met on a blind date
Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The Wedding Day Fragrances Cool People (Lena! Ayesha! Ben! Paris!) Wore
Should you wear a scent on your wedding day? If you want to remember the day vividly for years to come, consider it. For Lena Dunham, writer, actor, director, producer, and 'nauseous girl' who doesn't 'usually wear perfume,' it was a fragrance oil her friend and makeup artist Amanda Grossman mixed up (interestingly, fashion designer Jackson Wiederhoft suggests a couple of drops of peppermint oil on the neck to stay cool during a summer wedding with a 'lovely' scent as a bonus for those that run hot). And for those that need some comfort, consider your everyday pick: So that he could 'feel as much normalcy as possible so I wouldn't get overwhelmed,' the actor, singer, and songwriter Ben Platt chose his go-to Tom Ford Grey Vetiver eau de parfum. Forever the entrepreneur of our generation, Paris Hilton made her own Love Rush scent for her wedding day, and now she tells Vogue that 'every time I wear it, I'm reminded of the pure bliss I felt.' Paris really has a point! Science says it's true since the regions of the brain that process smells and emotional memories are closely linked. While I write this on my own wedding anniversary, I wish I could pick up a bottle and be wafted back in time. As my sister-in-law texted, 'I think smell is the strongest memory-catcher and can conjure up thoughts so quickly.' Perhaps Guerlain perfumer Delphine Jelk could have bottled the bluebonnets that surrounded us: For her own wedding two decades ago, she designed a fragrance to mirror the 'massive bush of jasmine' she carried down the aisle. 'We had a party until five in the morning,' she remembers smelling the jasmine, sea salt, and musky notes as she danced with her husband all night. 'I wanted this fragrance to last.' Below, artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, and all-around stars share the scents they (and, sometimes, their partners!) really wore—and will never forget. Ayesha Curry, founder of Sweet July, married to Steph Curry 'When I picked Cartier's Baiser Volé for my wedding day, I loved the way the bottle looked, but back then it was my way of feeling luxurious without the Love bracelet price tag! All jokes aside, at that time I wanted to feel super feminine that day and embrace the girly girl side of me that never pops out. This has notes of lilies and orchids, which are uber feminine in nature.' Cartier Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum $188 NORDSTROM Lena Dunham, writer, actor, director, producer, and Vogue contributor, married to Luis Felber 'I don't usually wear perfume—other naturally nauseous girls will get it. Soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, moisturizer, SPF, night cream, texturizing spray—how many smells can one body hold? Plus, everyone else's smells??? But on my wedding day, I was with my longtime makeup artist and friend Amanda Grossman, who was at that point creating her own essential oil mix at home. She smells like heaven–a mix between a really airy spa and a cedar chest, two of my favorite vibes—and as I was hyperventilating (not with fear of marriage, but concern that people wouldn't enjoy the party!) she rolled her magical potion on all my pulse points. It's the only fragrance that grounds me and makes me feel more alert and less anxious (even my mom's longtime perfume, magic on her, somehow is all wrong when I spray it on me.) I was doing a lot of sweating and hugging and even outfit changing, and every single guest commented on the scent—which lasted until the wee hours. Lucky for us, she's finally bottled it: e11even Fragrance.' Ben Platt actor, singer, and songwriter, married to Noah Galvin 'I wore Tom Ford Grey Vetiver, like I do every day! I wanted to feel as much normalcy as possible, so I wouldn't get overwhelmed, so it was comforting to spritz myself the exact same way I have every day for almost a decade.' Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum $240 NORDSTROM Photo Courtesy of 11 Media Paris Hilton, entrepreneur, philanthropist, recording artist, and DJ, married to Carter Reum 'Love Rush is the most personal fragrance I've created—it was made for my wedding day and holds all the memories of that magical moment. Every time I wear it, I'm reminded of the pure bliss I felt, and being able to share it with the world makes it even more unforgettable.' Paris Hilton Love Rush Eau de Parfum $40 $28 AMAZON Dustin Payseur, founder of Beach Fossils, married to Katie Garcia, owner of Bayonet Records Dustin: 'I wore Incense Avignon by Comme des Garçons. I went to Catholic school as a kid, and the smell of church makes me incredibly nostalgic. With frankincense and myrrh, the smell is smoky and sweet, it's serious and quite romantic. We aren't religious, and we didn't get married in a church, but the smell still felt appropriate. It's timeless.' Katie: 'I wore what was my 'signature' scent at the time, the Marc Jacobs classic perfume, which is now sadly discontinued. I loved that the main note in the perfume was gardenia. It held a lot of sentimental meaning for me. My abuelo Alberto used to care for a huge gardenia bush in his backyard when I was a kid. It felt familiar, and that's probably why I gravitated towards the scent in the first place. My abuelo passed away when I was a kid, so wearing a scent that reminded me of him felt like a nice way to honor his memory on our wedding day.' Comme Des Garcons Parfums Incense Avignon Eau de Toilette $120 SSENSE Batsheva Hay, fashion designer for Batsheva, married to Alexei Hay 'Fragrance is my fave accessory. For my wedding, I wore Une Rose by Frederic Malle [now called Rose Tonnerre]. It's a sexy, bold rose that felt really regal and sumptuous to me on that day. I wore my mother's wedding dress! It was a lace dress she bought in Mexico in the 70s. And I wore my grandmother's lace TABLECLOTH as a veil! Alexei wore Dior Eau Sauvage, which his father always wore. I love that scent so much!' Frédéric Malle Rose Tonnerre Parfum Spray $470 NORDSTROM Dior Eau Sauvage Eau de Toilette $130 DIOR Photo: Amy & Stuart Nina Westbrook, licensed marriage and family therapist, married to Russell Westbrook 'I chose a fragrance called Molecule 01. At the time, it was my first 'real adult' luxury fragrance. Every time I wore it, I got compliments, and I felt special knowing that the fragrance and I had created our own unique scent. It certainly made me feel like I was one of a kind on my special day. My husband and I at the time were obsessed with Barneys. We would spend a lot of our afternoons browsing, shopping, or dining there. Eventually, he went on to create a collaboration with Barneys, so I think it all paid off. One day, I was browsing the bottom level of the store, and a woman working one of the counters approached me and asked me to try this fragrance. It turned out to be Molecule 01. I remember the selling points being that it was a fragrance that was supposed to 'smell different on everyone,' and that it was (at the time) exclusively being sold there. I feel like they were at the forefront of the concept of fragrances that worked with your body's natural chemicals to produce your own unique scent. At least, that was the first time I'd heard of that. I was sold! From that day on, I can remember getting compliments and questions about what fragrance I was wearing, and that made me feel really special. 12 years later, I still wear the same fragrance, though I've added one extra to the rotation.' Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette $150 NORDSTROM Megan Louise, singer of Desire, married to Johnny Jewel 'You know this French girl always wears Chloe. I was wearing my Chloe on my wedding day (11 years ago!). We got married at a notary's office quickly during a 24-hour round trip to Montreal. Johnny had gotten a job in LA, and we had to move to the USA. I was a bit of a 90 Day Fiancé for a minute. I wore an emerald green Sando dress, and his wedding ring was Margela. Jackie was our maid of honor, probably wearing her favorite Gap dress. Johnny has always worn Terre D'Hermes, ever since I met him 17 years ago!' Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, married to Cole Bucy 'I wore Issey Miyake l'eau d'issey to my wedding. I was initially attracted to it because of its fresh crispness. As I have returned to it many times over the years, the hints of peonies and white roses remind me of being surrounded by my loved ones and, yes, flowers at my wedding almost 20 years ago. I wear a range of scents and am always trying new things, but on difficult days, I still find myself spraying a bit of this scent to ground me in the good times.' Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum $132 NORDSTROM Maria McManus, founder of her eponymous fashion label, married to Mark Gibson 'I got married in 2007, years before Instagram and the pressure of performative, photo-perfect weddings. My friend made my dress, I did my own hair and makeup, made my own flower bouquet, and wore Chanel Chance, as that was my go-to fragrance at that time. Now I am a devout wearer of Frama's Beratan.' Lais Ribeiro, model, married to Joakim Noah 'I wore Costa Brazil Aroma. The scent reminds me so much of Brazil. When I wear it, I can just close my eyes and feel the fresh smells of Rio de Janeiro in the summer. Joakim wore Jean Paul Gaultier. Since I met him, he has never wanted to change cologne.' Costa Brazil Aroma Eau de Parfum $198 BLUE MERCURY Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette $98 SEPHORA Jonathan Simkhai, fashion designer for Simkhai, married to TJ Allers 'For our wedding, I layered Molecule 01 and Escentric 2, I love this brand because the scents are light and crisp, and Molecule 01 is said to be an aphrodisiac.' Lulu Prat, founder of Bodega Cakes, married to Ryan Naideau 'On the wedding day, I wore Diptyque's L'Ombre dans L'Eau. It's technically rose and blackcurrant, but to me it smells deeper and woodsier than that—like wildflowers in a forest. We got married upstate, on top of a hill, surrounded by trees, with the reception in an open-air pavilion. But going against the natural backdrop, the theme was full Vegas chapel fantasy: six-foot-tall rose sculptures, gold cupids, hearts everywhere. I loved that the perfume mirrored that mix—wild nature and big romantic drama. I didn't pick it to match the day—if anything, the day matched the perfume. Or really, it matched me: part bright pink and red Vegas fantasy, part laid back middle of nowhere woods. And our wedding was exactly that! My husband, Ryan, wore Mondo Mondo's Cowboy—another scent he wore a lot when we first started dating, and one that instantly takes me back to that time. It's earthy and warm, with notes like honeysuckle, leather, grass, and cedarwood—a mix that smells like sunbathing in the grass after a swim. It's playful and youthful, and to me, it captures the energy Ryan brings into our relationship. That was the feeling we wanted to create for the weekend, carefree, slightly chaotic, full of dancing and running around barefoot with our friend, and I love that his scent carried it into the day.' Azeeza Khan, designer of Azeeza, married to Rehan Khan 'I wore Ralph Lauren Romance… befitting for a Romance that has lasted 15 years, which is 100 years of marriage in this day and age. It was my 'college scent' and felt very nostalgic... I haven't actually smelled it in so long, I need to get a bottle! Rehan wore Dior Homme.' Victoria de La Fuente, co-founder of DOOMSCROLLR, married to Adam Ayers 'Fragrance-wise, I oscillate between two scent personalities: French Lover and Portrait of a Lady—it depends entirely on the mood du jour. If I'm feeling daring and need that extra lift, I'll layer a thin veil of Molecule 01, because a bit of pheromone magic never hurt anyone, right? For my wedding, I wore Portrait of a Lady layered with Molecule 01. It felt regal yet playful, sophisticated enough for vows but whimsical enough for a garden ceremony. The subtle addition of Molecule 01 added that perfect, quietly sexy touch. My husband, Adam, and I eloped at San Ysidro Ranch with just two of our closest friends. Adam went classic in Issey—clean, chic, timeless. His fragrance choice says everything about him: he's been loyal to that Issey perfume since his teenage years.' Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady Parfum Spray $295 NORDSTROM Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette $150 NORDSTROM Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette Spray $95 NORDSTROM Gia Kuan, founder of Gia Kuan Consulting, married to Anatoly Kirichenko 'I tend to mix and match my scents, but I think on my wedding, I was wearing a blend of an Aesop fragrance (Rozu) blended with a Comme des Garçons Hinoki one to lean into a floral woody scent. I want to say Anatoly was also wearing a CDG fragrance—he always wears it, it's the Comme 3 Eau de Toilette.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Why this wedding photo has made me want to use weight-loss jabs: I've never silenced my self-loathing, says ELIZABETH DAY. Then I made myself a list... it changed my mind and can help you too
It was my 'sort of' wedding anniversary the other day. I say 'sort of' because we got married during Covid, which meant we had two ceremonies that were sandwiched between lockdowns. The first was in December 2020 and consisted of us, a couple of registrars and my best friend and her husband as witnesses. It turned out to be unbelievably romantic in a way neither of us had anticipated (I think, partly as a result of these low expectations, we placed no pressure on the occasion and that meant we could concentrate on the thing that most mattered – a celebration of love and intimacy).
CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Michigan woman celebrates wedding anniversary by winning $2M on scratch-off ticket
An Oakland County woman and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversary by winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Diamonds & Gold instant game. The 44-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at Opdyke Featherstone Mobil, located at 810 North Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills. "My husband and I like playing different scratch-off tickets, especially the Diamonds & Gold game," said the player in a news release. "We scratched this ticket off together on our wedding anniversary, and my husband noticed the $2 million prize first. He thought something wasn't right, so we took it to the store to scan it. "A message came up to file a claim at the Lottery office, so we asked a friend to scan it on her Lottery app. I started shaking and was in total shock when $2 million came up on the screen. It was so exciting and the best surprise on our anniversary!" The player elected to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million. With her winnings, the woman plans to invest, buy a house and put some money aside for her children's college funds. "Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband who had a day they will never forget after winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary," said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. "It is great to hear that the prize will also have a positive impact on their children by helping fund their future education." Since the game launched in March 2024, players have won more than $54 million playing Diamonds & Gold, according to the Michigan Lottery. Each $20 ticket gives players the chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $2 million. More than $49 million in prizes remains up for grabs, including one $2 million top prize.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Amanda Keller gets emotional on air as she marks 35-year marriage amid husband's diagnosis: ‘It's hard'
Amanda Keller got emotional on air this morning as she marked her 35th wedding anniversary with husband Harley Oliver. Speaking on JAM Nation with Jonesy & Amanda, the radio host reflected on the three decades they've spent side-by-side through all the highs and lows – and how their vows 'in sickness and in health' have rung true in recent years following Oliver's Parkinson's disease diagnosis. 'I don't want to get emotional. It's my wedding anniversary today. And in the old days, Harley and I would have been going out to dinner tonight. But he's not well enough to do that,' she cried on-air to co-host Brendan 'Jonesy' Jones. 'When you stand there on your wedding day and you say forever, what does that even mean? You don't even know,' she reflected. 'I think all you can say is, I kind of feel the weight of potential that we can go somewhere here. And when you say the words, for better or worse, you know, what do they mean when you're in your 20s?' Oliver, who has been married to Keller since 1989, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2017 but the radio host only made his diagnosis public in 2023 during an episode of her Double A Chattery podcast. At the time, Keller had noticed something wasn't right with her husband often dragging his leg and his hands started to shake. Soon after Oliver received news the couple had feared: he was diagnosed with Parkinson's – an incurable brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and co-ordination, with symptoms gradually worsening over time. 'In sickness and in health. And yet that's where we are. And no concept of what that means until you're living it,' Keller said this morning. 'I kind of fluctuate between taking great pride in the fight that we are alongside each other, and the strength that it takes to get up every day and still fight it and still live it.' 'But I don't think you can get to 35 years without the sands shifting between you beneath your feet. If you're living life, you don't get to cherry pick life. You engage with it as you find it. And Harley's very stoic, but it's hard. You know, I'm grateful today that here we are, 35 years and we're still in it together. But it's hard.' Keller says she doesn't dwell on the 'what ifs' and accepts their circumstances as they are but she'd be lying if she said she didn't sometimes have the 'absolute sh*ts' with what they have to deal with. 'We've lived a rich and wonderful life together, and we still do,' she added. 'But it's not the same as the old days where we'd be going out to dinner tonight. But the boys are coming over for dinner. And I'm grateful that we still have each other. But I wasn't going to get emotional. Anyway, happy anniversary, Harley.' Keller than said that everyone goes into marriage with no knowledge of what lies ahead in their journey, but that's all part of life – and she's grateful for it all. 'On your wedding day where you think no one knows what ride you're in for? None of us do. As Harley himself says, we all have an asteroid coming at us. We don't know what it is,' she said. 'We all think that we'll get to 90 and die in our sleep. I think the human condition is you can't afford to think otherwise, or you wouldn't get up in the morning. But people face stuff every day. And that's the meat of life. That's the meat of a long-term relationship. So, I'm grateful to have that.'
