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‘Someone told H and I, “When you have one kid, it’s a hobby, and two children is parenting.” Suddenly we realized, “Oh, right.”’—MEGHAN MARKLE, on being a mom to 2-year-old Archie (inset) and 6-month-old Lili, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show ‘It would be something that’s not on the shelf: It would be the father award’—DWYANE WADE, on which accolade means the most to him, to Extra ‘We have a prenup, but we don’t need it. He’s a chef. … Yeah, that’s it. No one’s going anywhere’—AMY SCHUMER, joking about her relationship with husband Chris Fischer, to Entertainment Tonight ‘I went to a restaurant once by myself, and so I’m sitting there with my book and the waiter comes up to me and says, “Excuse me, ma’am, your book is…

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello have parted ways after more than two years of dating. “We’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever,” the pop stars wrote in a joint statement shared to Instagram on Nov. 17. Longtime friends, Mendes, 23, and Cabello, 24, began dating in July 2019 and often spoke about how their bond grew even deeper during the COVID-19 pandemic. But an insider says it was difficult for them to adjust to life after quarantine. “They had this intense relationship last year and spent months together during the lockdown in Miami. They both seemed very happy and looked like they enjoyed having a break from working,” the insider says. The pair walked their final red carpet…

Original Real Housewives of New York City star Luann de Lesseps, 56, who appears in the new Peacock spinoff Ultimate Girls Trip, talks about her life onscreen and launching Fosé Rosé, a nonalcoholic wine. You’re introducing Fosé a few years into your sobriety journey. How are you doing today, and who do you lean on? My daughter [Victoria, 27] is one of my biggest supporters. It’s been an incredible journey. I’ve grown so much, and I’m finally in a great place. It’s day by day. That’s all we can do, right? There are rumors of a RHONY cast shake-up. Have you considered when your time on the show may end? I always say, “I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.” I love the show, and I’ve…

Princess Charlene is seeking treatment at a facility “outside of Monaco,” her husband, Prince Albert, told People exclusively on Nov. 19. The 43-year-old princess, who had just returned to Monaco on Nov. 8 after six months in South Africa, is suffering profound “exhaustion, both emotional and physical,” says Albert, 63, who denies a number of rumors about his wife’s health and their 10-year marriage. “This is not COVID,” he says. “And it’s not cancer-related. It’s not a personal relationship issue. And if you want to discuss another speculation, it isn’t related to plastic surgery or facial work at all.” Charlene, who shares the nearly 7-year-old twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella with Albert, had been “grounded,” as she previously put it, in South Africa since early May due to an…

Alzheimer’s has been a part of Lauren’s life for as long as she can remember. Both her grandparents struggled with dementia, and her mom [who died in February 2020] started showing signs in her early 50s. We realized we had a unique opportunity to help other young people find their footing coping with a disease that typically affects older people. HFC invests in brain health education and prevention research, but our nonprofit also provides in-home resources and caregiver relief for those who wouldn’t otherwise have time for themselves. Through HFC, we’ve been able to tell our story, connect with others and find solutions to lighten the load for the 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s, as well as the 11 million Alzheimer’s caregivers. By lending our support, it feels…

What drew you to this? You play a gay man without a date to bring home for the holidays. I wanted to tell a story that was homophobia-free, where the conflict had nothing to do with the fact that he was gay. It was that he was single—a universal problem. White Lotus’s Jennifer Coolidge plays your aunt. What’s she like? Every time she says something, it’s funny. She is a giggle box! What are your own holiday traditions? In my family we have a fake argument about whether we open one present on Christmas Eve. We ultimately do.…

Vanessa Lachey is feeling the absence of a precious piece of jewelry. Just days before she gave birth to their daughter Brooklyn in early 2015, her husband, Nick, gave her a classic Cartier “Love” bracelet, which requires a special screwdriver to put on and take off—and she’s rarely removed it since. But the actress rushed directly from the Oahu set of NCIS: Hawai’i, where her character doesn’t wear the bracelet, to her People photo shoot, so her wrist is temporarily bare. “Next to my wedding ring, it’s the most special piece of jewelry I have,” says Vanessa. “As Nick was screwing it on, he said, ‘One day we will screw this on our daughter’s wrist when she’s 18, and she will always have a piece of us in her world.’…

GIFTS FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY chosen by JESSICA ALBA Mix-n-Match Polish “This female-founded small business makes nontoxic nail polish in beautiful colors. These boxes are great gifts because you can customize them with your favorite shades.” Go-Anywhere Gaming “In my family, we like a little friendly competition,” says Alba. “So we love multiplayer games on Switch,” which can be assembled for console, tabletop or portable gaming. A Bedtime Story “I coauthored this with Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein. It teaches kids the importance of giving back, and every purchase benefits children living in poverty through Baby2Baby.” The Coziest Wrap “My go-to scarf! It’s super soft and oversized, so it doubles as the perfect travel blanket for snuggling up with my girls on the plane.” A Snuggle Buddy “I…

See If You Can Find the Differences in These Two Pictures To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the premiere of NBC’s 3rd Rock From the Sun, stars Kristen Johnston, John Lithgow, French Stewart and Joseph Gordon-Levitt —who played extraterrestrials sent to study Earth—reunited at Vulture Fest in L.A. on Nov. 14. Gordon-Levitt shared pics on Instagram and wrote: “Can’t tell you the love I feel for this TV family of mine.” The sitcom ran from 1996 to 2001. 10 changes to keep score! 1. The sofa cushion, left, is taller. 2. The eyeglasses on the table, left, are gone. 3. The black device in the center of the table is moved right. 4. The white coaster on the table is now blue. 5. The gold base of the table is widened. 6. John Lithgow (second from the left) is now wearing the watch…

1 The Harry Potter cast will reunite Pass the butterbeer! To celebrate 20 years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone hit theaters, stars Emma Watson, Rupert Grint (top right) and Daniel Radcliffe will revisit their Hogwarts days in a Jan. 1 special on HBO Max. 2 Reese’s offers a supersize treat Sick of pumpkin spice? Hershey’s created a giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (9 in. across) that can be sliced like a pie. It sold out online, but some have hit eBay. 3 Smithers finds love Longtime Simpsons character Waylon Smithers came out as gay in 2016. On the Nov. 21 episode, Smithers (right, voiced by Harry Shearer) finally got a boyfriend: fashion designer Michael De Graaf (voiced by Victor Garber). 4 Jonah Hill lands a role to tie-dye for The Oscar-nominated…

Kim Kardashian West’s relationship with Pete Davidson isn’t slowing down. On Nov. 16 the reality star and mogul, 41, threw a 28th-birthday celebration for the Saturday Night Live comedian at her mom Kris Jenner’s Palm Springs home—and they wore matching pajamas. “They are getting to know each other better,” says a source of the pair, who were spotted holding hands the next day (right). “Kim loves Pete’s spark. He showers Kim with compliments, and she loves it.” Davidson’s SNL costars are weighing in on the powerhouse duo, who first started spending time together in October. “They look like they’re having a good time,” Kenan Thompson says. “He’s my little brother, so I’m always happy when he’s happy.”…

The 38-year-old Flip or Flop star—who is launching her new Christina Collection flooring line—discusses falling in love with fiancé Josh Hall, 41, a real estate agent, and dealing with criticism on social media. Has your relationship with Josh changed you? I’m the best version of myself and the most authentic. Everything is real and raw. We are on the same page with the same outlook on life. I love that Josh is a well-balanced man. He’s brought me back to my roots and reminded me what life is like outside of television. With him by my side, I believe anything is possible. How is co-parenting your kids (Taylor, 11, Brayden, 6, and Hudson, 2) with your exes Tarek El Moussa and Ant Anstead? We don’t communicate besides talking about the…

When Christina Perri learned she was pregnant last year, she knew she wanted to record an album for her unborn child. “I released my first lullaby album, Songs for Carmella, on my daughter Carmella’s 1st birthday in 2019, so I set the bar pretty high,” says the “A Thousand Years” singer. “I imagined doing one for all my kids.” During her pregnancy Perri, 35, picked songs she planned to sing for the personal project. Her joy turned to heartbreak at 33 weeks when her daughter, whom she and husband Paul Costabile, a TV host, had named Rosie, was “born silent.” Despite the painful blow, Perri—who had suffered a miscarriage prior to becoming pregnant with Rosie—thought it was “important” to go ahead and record the album. “It was the best way…

Queen Elizabeth is entering the holidays at a gentler pace than she’d hoped. Urged to rest by doctors, the 95-year-old remains largely homebound at Windsor Castle, where she is undertaking “light duties,” the palace says. The change comes after a series of setbacks, culminating in the rare cancellation of her appearance at Remembrance Sunday on Nov. 14 because of a back sprain. During a busy autumn, she was admitted to a London hospital for “preliminary investigations” on Oct. 20. “Once you get to 95, it’s not quite as easy as it used to be,” her son Prince Charles, 73, told Sky News on Nov. 17. “It’s bad enough at 73.” As a difficult year ends and Elizabeth prepares to record her annual holiday address, her husband of 73 years, Prince…

A Handsome Way to Get 2022 Off to a Good Start GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA There’s nothing more fun (or irresistible) than shirtless firefighters and adorable animals—together! And the 2022 Australian Firefighters Calendar (@AustralianFirefightersCalendar)—featuring koalas, kittens, ducks and goats—is proof. “It’s like Noah’s ark at the photo shoot,” says calendar director David Rodgers, 53. Now in its 29th year, the calendar has raised more than $3.2 million for various charities, including this year’s partner Greater Good Charities. Adds Rodgers: “The firefighters can’t believe they’re so highly regarded by the fans. It’s quite humbling for them.” Have a story that makes you smile? Send suggestions to storiestomakeyousmile@people.com…

It’s two weeks before Thanksgiving, and Jason Aldean, one of country music’s hottest stars, is looking forward to a holiday that will be predictable in the very best way. The 44-year-old singer isn’t sure if his in-laws can make it to turkey dinner at his Nashville-area home, but he knows his mom and dad will be there. His younger sister and her husband are also set to join, and plenty of children—including his daughters Keeley, 18, Kendyl, 14, Navy, 2, and son Memphis, 4—will be “running around everywhere,” he says over Zoom from his tour bus in Nashville. Aldean’s job on the holiday is the same every year. While his mom and sister prepare the side dishes, he’s responsible for dropping the turkeys into the infrared air fryers. “I can’t…

HOLIDAY COOKIE SPECIAL! 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting½ tsp. kosher salt2½ cups powdered sugar, divided¾ cup (6 oz.) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature¼ cup vegetable shortening1 tsp. pure vanilla extract6 Tbsp. (3 oz.) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly1 Tbsp. maraschino cherry liquid, plus more if desired1-2 Tbsp. heavy cream 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together flour, salt and ½ cup of the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Cream together softened butter and shortening in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down sides of bowl; add vanilla, and beat to combine. Add flour mixture, and beat on low until dough comes together, 1 minute more. 2. Portion dough evenly into…

Last Time I Got Frustrated Keeping track of those little AirPods. No matter how hard I try, I’m always on the hunt for them. And charging cords. There should be a special place in hell for those who decided to change them with every new device. Last Text That Made Me Laugh I was looking for a meme to send to my girls [twins Eden and Savannah, 14] and I saw one of me as Bree [her character on Desperate Housewives], so I texted it to them. I don’t know if they thought it was funny or creepy. Probably creepy. Last Moment of Gratitude I will be forever grateful that I was able to be with my father the last days of his life [in September]. I was always…

FAMOUS FAMILIES NICOLE & CONNIE’S SWEET EMBRACE Los Angeles, Nov. 15 Nicole Kidman gave Connie Britton a hug at the 2021 InStyle Awards at the Getty Center. CIARA SPEAKS OUT Washington, D.C., Nov. 17 Ciara—whose three kids range in age from 16 months to 7—visited the White House press briefing room to promote COVID-19 vaccinations for young children. SIMU’S HOOP DREAMS New York City, Nov. 15 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu showed off his basketball skills behind the scenes at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. STARS ON-SET CUTE COUPLES StyleTracks TRENDY BRA TOPS From sleek bandeaus to embellished halters, undergarment-inspired designs are dominating the red carpet…

Going Strong Halle Berry & Van Hunt Romance is still in bloom for the Oscar winner, 55, and her musician beau, 51, more than a year after they confirmed their relationship. “I wish I had met him sooner so I could have loved him longer,” she told Women’s Health. “I just feel fulfilled.” Engaged Mary Lambert & Wyatt Hermansen The “Same Love” singer, 32, revealed in a Nov. 16 Instagram that her English professor partner popped the question. “I’ve dreamt of this moment my whole life,” Lambert wrote. “We’re gonna get married in front of god and everybody!” Happy Anniversary Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas “For 21 years you have had my back! For over 21 years we [have] had our love. Love you sweetheart,” the actress, 52, wrote…

then & now! When Richard Thomas learned that The Homecoming: A Christmas Story was being remade 50 years after the TV movie first aired, he felt protective of the role that launched his career. “You have a sense of ownership, so when they call you and say, ‘We’re doing a new one. It’s all new people,’ your first reaction is, ‘Oh, no,’” he admits. “And then you remember to be proud that it’s considered a classic. It’s wonderful that somebody else will have a chance to make that part their own.” Thomas, 70, played John-Boy, the oldest child of seven in a rural Virginia family, in the 1971 movie and the long-running series that followed. “It changed my life in terms of success,” says the actor, who narrates The Waltons’ Homecoming (Nov. 28 on The CW;…

Britney Spears is getting ready to say “I do.” Since her 13-year conservatorship was terminated by a Los Angeles County judge on Nov. 12, the pop star, 39, has turned her focus to planning her dream wedding with her fiancé, Sam Asghari, 27. “Britney is talking about what kind of wedding she’d like and has been considering venues,” a source says. The “Toxic” singer and actor-model Asghari announced their engagement in September, after more than four years of dating. At the time Spears—for whom this will be the third marriage—wrote on Instagram that she was “shocked” by his proposal but felt it was “way overdue,” adding, “It was definitely worth the wait.” Spears previously expressed her desire to marry again during a June conservatorship hearing, where she testified that she…

Babies Country star Thomas Rhett, 31, welcomed a fourth child with his wife, author Lauren Akins, 32, on Nov. 15. Lillie Carolina joins big sisters Willa Gray, 6, Ada James, 4, and Lennon Love, 21 months. “Watching a child being born is legit a miracle,” Rhett wrote on Instagram. • NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, 36, and his wife, Samantha, 35, a lifestyle blogger, are expecting a child via surrogate after years of infertility struggles. The baby girl, due next May, will join brother Brexton, 6. • Actress Julia Stiles and her husband, camera assistant Preston J. Cook, both 40, are preparing for the arrival of their second child early next year. The couple also share son Strummer Newcomb, 4. Health Actor Rockmond Dunbar, 48, who appeared on Fox’s 9-1-1,…

Like a lot of ninth graders, 15-year-old Jasen Bracy really wanted to play football. Several local teams turned him down, but when he reached out to David Nichols, coach of the Modesto Raiders, in June 2019, Nichols liked his passion and agreed to let him play—even after learning that the Modesto, Calif., teen is blind. “He has no fear,” says Nichols, 42, who this year moved Jasen from running back to quarterback. “Don’t even try to say he can’t do something, because he’s going to prove you wrong.” That spirited approach has been Jasen’s hallmark ever since he was diagnosed as a toddler with a rare cancer called retinoblastoma in both eyes. His parents, Wendy Bracy, 44, and Jasen Sr., 49, an electrician, fought for years to save their…

HOLIDAY COOKIE SPECIAL! 3 cups (about 12¾ oz.) all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface¾ tsp. kosher salt1½ cups (12 oz.) unsalted butter, softened¾ cup granulated sugar½ Tbsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. almond extract10 oz. white baking chips (1½ cups)Silver sparkling or sanding sugar and round silver candy sprinkles 1. Whisk flour and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, about 30 seconds. Beat in vanilla and almond extract until incorporated. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture, beating until dough comes together in large clumps, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. 2. Transfer dough to a gallon-size ziplock plastic bag, and press into a 1-inch-thick, 9-inch-wide rectangle. Seal bag.…

Across 1 Invincible comic’s ___ Eve 5 Every one 8 Gershon or Lollobrigida 12 Pop ___ (Mariah Carey, for one) 13 ___ culpa 14 22 Across wrote ___ Story: A Journey of Hope 15 American, for short 16 Penn Badgley streaming series 17 Functions 18 21-time Oscar nominee Streep 20 Scott Joplin tune 22 With 47 Across, a Today fourth-hour cohost (2 wds.) 27 Those, in Cannes 30 Hero of Matrix films 31 Grain storehouses 33 Bed for Prince Louis 35 Last Spanish queen 37 City in Alaska 38 Close but no ___ 40 Ostrich-like bird 42 Willie Winkie-ish 43 Aguilera or Applegate 46 Shape of some neckties 47 Married name of 22 Across 51 ___ the Explorer 54 Lamb’s aunt 57 Amusement-park offering 58 Allege 59 In good order; all right…