Table of contents for 11/20/2017 in People

‘We put so much pressure on ourselves to be the best all the time. When we came together it was ‘Oh, my God, I was the same way.’” —JENNIFER LOPEZ, on her relationship with Alex Rodriguez, to Vanity Fair ‘I’m so affectionate and gross with my wife—this is a whole other level of vomit. They’re so in love.’ —ADAM LEVINE, on pals Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s relationship, on The Howard Stern Show ‘I know I’m good at things. And I’m over being bashful about it.’ —REESE WITHER SPOON, on embracing her accomplishments, to WSJ magazine ‘I love my husband, and he is my rock, but my girlfriends are my sanity.’ —MICHELLE OBAMA, on making time for female friendships as First Lady, at the Obama Foundation Summit ‘Our relationships have…

The July 2015 disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz during a camping trip with his parents, grandfather and his grandfather’s friend in the mountains of Idaho (People, July 11, 2016) spawned numerous theories. Had he drowned in a river? Did wild animals drag him into the woods? Was he abducted? With no firm answers, details from DeOrr’s parents, Jessica Mitchell and DeOrr Sr.—who both deny involvement in their son’s disappearance—began to blur, adding to the mystery. People Magazine Investigates explores what could have happened to the still-missing little boy. No one has been officially cleared. And Lemhi County Sheriff Steve Penner says DeOrr’s age-progressed image has led to reported sightings. “It’s still an open investigation,” he says. Follow us on Twitter @people Like us on Facebook facebook.com/peoplemag Follow us on…

CUTE COUPLE ALERT Beverly Hills, Nov. 3 A LEGACY OF HUMANITY New York City, Nov. 1 COOKING FOR A CAUSE Beverly Hills, Oct. 30 Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian teamed up with actress Charlize Theron to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her organization Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project at his new restaurant Georgie at Montage Beverly Hills. THE LION KING COMES FULL ‘CIRCLE’ New York City, Nov. 5 Lion King composer Elton John celebrated the Broadway musical’s 20th anniversary with a surprise performance of “Circle of Life” alongside the cast at the Minsk off Theatre. FERGIE GETS IT STARTED Bahamas, Nov. 4 Fergie performed at the relaunch of the Cove, a luxury resort on Paradise Island. Celebrity guests included Liev Schreiber, who joined the singer onstage for the Black Eyed…

Georgia Fowler & Nick Jonas The singer, 25, took the New Zealand-born model, 25, to his brother Joe’s engagement party (to celebrate Joe’s proposal to actress Sophie Turner) on Nov. 4. A source confirmed they’re getting to know each other. “His friends think she’s sweet,” the source says, adding, “They’re having fun. And he thinks she’s really hot!” Daisy Ridley & Tom Bateman Did the Star Wars actress hit it off with her Murder on the Orient Express costar? Though they haven’t confirmed, a producer, asked about bonds on-set, let slip that “something happened with Tom and Daisy, right?” Sarah Hyland & Wells Adams The Modern Family actress, 26, and the former Bachelorette contender, 33, made their relationship Instagram-official on Nov. 5. “He puts up with me,” she captioned a…

Five years ago, inspired by a friend experiencing dark times, Derek Hough wrote an encouraging song entitled “Hold On.” The track remained unreleased until Link in Park singer Chester Bennington committed suicide on July 20. “We’d golfed together, and I met his kids,” Hough, 32, says of Bennington. “His death really got to me.” Together with the Movember Foundation, the former Dancing with the Stars pro put out the single in hopes of changing the dialogue about men’s mental health. “Men don’t want to talk about their feelings,” says Hough, who lost his uncle to suicide. “Let’s make it a conversation we shouldn’t be afraid to have.”…

In the movie Breathe, Andrew Garfield plays a paralyzed polio survivor, and you play his wife. How did you prepare? We had no time to get to know each other. We literally held hands and dove off of the high board. Because of that, we have a really special friendship. How did you film both this and The Crown (see page 62)? It was between the first and second season of The Crown, and I was going to take a holiday. Then I read this script. It was amazing. What do you hope fans take away from it? If one person goes, “I’m not happy in my life. I’m going to start doing things that make me happy,” that’s great. That’s what Pearl Harbor did for me. I saw that…

The Baldwin bunch is growing—and Alec and Hilaria couldn’t be more excited. “This is the only one that was planned,” Hilaria, 33, says. “We were like, ‘Should we have another? Let’s try!’” The couple, who wed in 2012, are already parents to daughter Carmen, 4, and sons Rafael, 2, and Leonardo, 1, and are expecting another boy in the spring. But Hilaria isn’t ruling out a fifth baby just yet. “She was disappointed about another boy,” she says of daughter Carmen. “Seeing how much she’d like to have a sister, it’s like, do we?” I Knew I Was Pregnant When . . . I fell over. I only fall over when I’m pregnant, and I only fall over in flat shoes. I’m so used to heels by now that I…

Surrogate mom Jessica Allen had a feeling something was a miss after giving birth to what she thought were identical Chinese twins last December. Allen, who wasn’t allowed to hold the babies after they were born, remembers seeing a photo of the new-borns that day—and telling her caseworker the infants “looked different... it was very clear that they were not identical,” she adds. Weeks later her suspicions were confirmed when she received a text from the Chinese mother. “She was having doubts that one of the babies belonged to her,” says Allen. DNA tests soon revealed that one of the infants was, in fact, Allen’s biological son with her husband, Wardell Jasper— thanks to a rare medical phenomenon where a woman continues to ovulate after becoming pregnant. “I was completely…

The Role That Changed Him When Cruz became the first openly gay teen to play an openly gay teen—Ricky Vasquez in 1994’s My So-Called Life—his world changed. “It was life-altering,” he says. “People come up to me all the time to tell me how much the show and character affected them, and I always tell them it meant just as much to me. Because that role literally saved my life. It saved my relationship with my family, and it changed the trajectory of my career. It was an honor to play him.” Art Imitates Life “When I came out, it didn’t go well,” says Cruz of telling his Puerto Rican-immigrant parents he was gay. “My dad kicked me out. I ended up sleeping in my car.” But an identical scene…

Gabrielle Union “My husband [Dwyane Wade]. And he’s cute naked. I’m very thankful for that.” Molly Sims “I’m most thankful that I have an amazing family, and I’m really, really thankful that my dogs, who are 18 and 17, are still alive.” Justin Hartley “Every single person that donated any kind of time or money or effort to all of those people who are in need.” Idris Elba “My children. I thank you for existing so that I have a purpose. And I really thank my parents, my late dad and my mom, who is my No. 1 fan.” Felicity Huffman “I’m really thankful that American Crime got recognized.” Joanna Garcia Swisher “I’d like to thank HGTV because they are the source of hours and hours of…

Goat Cheese Toast With Prosciutto Spread toast with 1 oz. softened goat cheese; top with 1 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto and 1 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil. Drizzle with 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil. Ricotta Toast With Orange and Mint Cover toast with 2 tbsp. ricotta cheese; top with ¼ cup orange segments and 1 tbsp. fresh mint. Drizzle with 1 tsp. honey. Almond Butter Toast With Dried Fruit Top toast with 2 tbsp. almond butter; sprinkle with 1 tbsp. chopped dried fruit. Drizzle with 1 tsp. honey. Avocado Toast Spread toast with a mashed avocado half; drizzle with 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle with ½ tsp. lemon zest, a pinch of crushed red pepper, 2 tsp. chopped scallions and ¼ tsp. sea salt. Hummus Toast With Veggies and…

Last Time I Sang Out Loud Last night at midnight. My daughter [Caroline, 19 months] woke up and said, “Monkey, monkey,” so I sang “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed,” which is a very incessant song. Yes, at midnight. That’s my girl! Last Recurring Dream I don’t think I’ve ever had the same dream. The other night I dreamed about this really famous artist, and I met them and they weren’t very impressive, and then they started to regress in age until they were a toddler, and I had to change their diapers. I don’t know what that means, but feel free to psychoanalyze me. Last Fashion Disaster This morning around 5 a.m. We’re all sleeping in the same room because the heat is out in my daughter’s room,…

What drew you to the project? Being a young actor in the ’90s, you had to try not to be in a war thing, but I was never able to book one. I got the call to play real-life war hero Robert Milten berger, and I was quick to say yes. What was the most challenging part? I felt a bit like a fraud. On a movie set you’re safe. When I met Robert and the men and women who fought in wars, I knew they had been tested in ways that I haven’t. What’s a perfect day off for you? I love my life, but there’s too much driving in L.A.! My perfect day is spent somewhere I don’t have to get in my car. When are you happiest?…

WEDDING-DAY BLISS: UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN TUSCANY, NOV. 4 Sports Illustrated Swim suit model Kate Upton, 25, and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, 34, tied the knot during an intimate ceremony, just three days after the MLB player’s team won the World Series. PATTON OSWALT & MEREDITH SALENGER WED! LOS ANGELES, NOV. 4 Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt, 48, married actress Meredith Salenger, 47, in front of family and friends. The couple made their romance public in April 2017 and announced their engagement in July, a year after the actor’s first wife, Michelle McNamara, died unexpectedly.…

In Murder on the Orient Express, Kenneth Branagh took on the role of Her cule Poirot, the beloved Belgian detective who first appeared in an Agatha Christie novel in 1920. The Belfast-born actor, 56, who also directed and produced the movie, says he didn’t want his take to be “too much of a period romp or too fantastical.” Still, he adds, “it certainly wasn’t without pressure. I had to prepare for months, getting the accent right.” The five-time Oscar nominee, married to art director Lindsay Brunnock since 2003, says he relaxes from his demanding mix of Shakespeare productions and Hollywood block - busters by reading biographies, walking his Jack Russell terrier and practicing his poses. “I’m a man of a certain age who’s come to enjoy yoga,” he admits. “Lately…

It’s been five years since Lisa Lampanelli underwent gastric-sleeve surgery, dropping 107 lbs., which she’s managed to keep off by eating “mostly” healthy and exercising, she says. Still, there’s not a day she doesn’t worry about relapsing. “Weight-loss surgery is a tool, not a cure,” she says. The stand-up comic, who opened up about her body issues in her recent one-woman show Off-Broadway called Stuffed, says she’s always wanted to talk about her experiences with food. “I went to rehab for overeating, and let me tell you, the stories are crazier than drugs and alcohol addiction!” Now, at 56, she says she’s finally more accepting of herself. “We’re not meant to be insecure,” she says. “We’re meant to be happy. It’s really tough to get there, but thank God, in…

Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann are keeping their dog Sinn after he bit their 5-year-old son Kash in April, nearly blinding him. “It was like a bad dream,” Kim, 39, says of the scary incident, which left Kash in the hospital for four days with a gash near his eye. He has fully recovered, but the Biermanns’ decision to keep the husky-boxer mix they rescued as a puppy three years ago didn’t come easy. “I genuinely felt a deep rage for what Sinn had done, but Kash loves him,” says Kroy. “We didn’t want him to live a life with a phobia of dogs.” After speaking with behavioral specialists, child psychologists and dog-bite survivors, the couple—who have five other kids and four other rescue dogs—say Sinn is back home and…

BABIES Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them star Eddie Redmayne, 35, and his wife, Hannah, are expecting their second child. They have one daughter, Iris, 1. •The Bachelor alums Sean Lowe, 33, and Catherine Giudici Lowe, 31, announced on Nov. 3 that they are expecting their second child, who will join big brother Samuel, 1. •Country star Chris Stapleton, 39, and his wife, Morgane, are expecting twins. They are parents to a son and a daughter. •Teen Mom OG star Amber Portwood, 27, and boyfriend Andrew Glennon are expecting their first child together. Portwood is mom to daughter Leah, 9, from a previous relationship. ENGAGED Meghan McCain, 33, cohost of The View and daughter of Sen. John McCain, is engaged to conservative writer and founder of The Federalist Ben…

When the world lost Princess Leia on Dec. 27, 2016, Joely Fisher lost far more: Carrie Fisher was her sister and her hero. Though Joely was born to singer Connie Stevens and Carrie to Debbie Reynolds, the two shared a father, crooner Eddie Fisher, as well as an understanding of what it meant to find their own paths as performers while “living up to certain things” (the family talent and success), as Joely puts it, and “living down other things” (the scandals, failed marriages and struggles with drug abuse). “It was a constant battle,” says Joely, 50. Carrie battled bipolar disorder and addiction to the end (she had cocaine and heroin in her system when she died). Joely has had her own struggles with addiction but says they’re now in…

Right Place, Right Time Dr. Patricia DeLaMora (above)was a third of the way through an Ironman triathlon in Santa Rosa, Calif., when she paused mid-bike ride to give CPR to a fellow competitor who had collapsed. DeLaMora went on to finish and was happy to learn that the man survived. Family of 9 Sofia and DaShoan Olds had always planned to adopt a child. But when the Marianna, Fla., couple heard about seven siblings living in separate foster homes, they took the mall in. “We said, ‘We have to do this,’” says Sofia. Special Delivery With her fourth child coming sooner than expected, Leah Halliday-Johnson (above) needed a doctor, stat. Dr. Amanda Hess, who was about to give birth herself at the Frankfort, Ky., hospital, jumped in to deliver the…

1 SWEET This vanilla votive will make any space smell like scrumptious sugar cookies, no oven necessary! 2 SPICY The embossed golden glass may make you feel like this candle is too pretty to burn, but once you get a whiff of the cardamom and Japanese Hinoki blend, you won’t be able to resist. 3 FRESH Any hostess would be thrilled to receive this candle, which features the party-perfect note of sparkling champagne, plus iced sugar crystals and red apple. 4 EARTHY Frankincense, allspice and patchouli make this candle the perfect accompaniment to a hot cider by the fireplace. 5 WOODY CITRUS The combination of blood orange from Italy (hence the color of the wax) with smoky wood and cloves evokes a luxe ski chalet.…

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo recruited son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., 7, to help model the new “Junior” collection of his CR7 clothing line. “He is becoming aware of fashion and looking cool,” the athlete— whose girlfriend is pregnant with his fourth child—says of his oldest. “He is a complete natural and enjoyed every minute in front of the cameras.” SERENA’S GIRLS’ WEEKEND New York City, Nov. 4 Eight weeks after welcoming daughter Alexis Olympia with fiancé (and Reddit cofounder) Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams (second from right) spent some quality time with (from left) La La Anthony, sister Venus and Ciara. The tennis pro and her pals hit up Baccarat Hotel & Residences for a postbaby celebration.…

After more than 75 women accused producer Harvey Weinstein predatory sexual behavior, more men in Hollywood are facing similar allegations. On Oct. 29, after actor Anthony Rapp alleged that Kevin Spacey made an unwanted advance toward him when he was 14, more men, including several House of Cards staffers, claimed he harassed or assaulted them. Netflix suspended production on House of Cards and cut ties with Spacey. A rep for Spacey announced the actor is seeking treatment. Meanwhile Jeremy Piven came under fire Oct. 30 when actress Ariane Bellamar tweeted he’d acted inappropriately with her on the Entourage set. Piven, 52, “unequivocally” denied her account, saying “it did not happen.” That same day Rush Hour director Brett Ratner, 48, left his deal with Warner Bros. after six women, including actress…

She Had to Master the Art of “cape-handling.” Rocking a superhero cape “is oddly way harder than you would think,”she says. “Because we’re so often working with a wind machine, it smacks you in the face; you trip on it; and if you happen to be wielding a sword, which I do, it gets stuck on it constantly.” She’s at Home on Any Set. After getting her start on TV’s Veronica Mars, the Los Angeles native gained notice for films such as Selma and Creed. On Thor “there was so much improvisation it really felt like we were making an indie comedy—but with much better food and light setups.” She Can Keep a Secret. “You talk about this cloak of secrecy that Marvel has, and I kid you not, the…

She’s been unlucky in love a few times over, but Taylor Swift may have finally met her match. The pop superstar is happier than ever with British actor Joe Alwyn. “Their relationship is very different from Taylor’s past ones,” says a Swift insider of the private pair. While neither has spoken publicly about the relationship, the Grammy winner’s new album Reputation shares sweet details of their yearlong romance. On the heart felt song “Call It What You Want,” the star, 27, reveals Alwyn, 26, was her rock through a difficult year that included a reignited feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West. “I want to wear his initial on a chain ’round my neck / Not because he owns me, but ’cause he really knows me / Which is…

WILL FERRELL Funny Man I had no idea someone could be that funny all the time. Will is so natural when it comes to acting as well as improvising. No matter how tired we’d be after a long day of filming, he’d come up with amazing one-liners to make us all laugh. MARK WAHLBERG Most Dedicated Mark is just one of those people you have to admire. His professionalism on-and off-set was amazing. I love how dedicated he is in all aspects of his life—family, staying healthy, working hard. I just wish I asked for more exercise tips! MEL GIBSON On-Set Buddy I could have talked to Mel about anything. I even got my favorite new aesthetician recommendation from him. He is very down-to earth, and even though he looks…

Gloria Rose Fallon was the first person her son called after landing a spot on Saturday Night Live in 1998. And in 2014 she sat in the studio audience as he took ownership of the Tonight Show desk once occupied by Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. But on Nov. 4 Jimmy Fallon’s beloved mother died at NYU Lang one Medical Center in New York City, surrounded by loved ones. “Today I lost my biggest fan,” the comedian told People in a statement. Gloria, 68, had been ill since at least Nov. 3, when NBC announced Fallon had canceled that day’s live taping to be at her hospital bedside. The network later canceled the following week’s episodes, airing old shows as the Fallon family grieves. Gloria and James Fallon raised Jimmy…

CRYSTAL HOLCOMBE, 36 Pregnant with her sixth child—and husband John’s first—she was devoted to home schooling. “She was full of spunk and wanted to raise very smart children,” says high school teacher Tambria Read. MEGAN HILL, 9 Megan and her sister Emily took top spots in 4-H culinary competitions, according to mom Crystal Holcombe’s Facebook page, and were baking cookies to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims. EMILY HILL, 11 Emily had a flair for archery—she won third place in a 4-H competition—and baking snicker doodles. “Emily was quite the little lady,” says a family member. “Real prim and proper. A very sweet child.” JOANN WARD The day care worker was a regular at the diner across from the church, where she picked up chorizo-and-egg breakfast tacos. Adds her husband’s…

The morning of June 14, 2016, started like any other super-busy day for New York City mom and entrepreneur Ilysa Winick as she scrambled to put the finishing touches on plans for son Benjamin’s firstgrade end-of-year party. She remembers feeling a bit achy and run-down but wrote it off to her hectic work schedule and the previous weekend she’d spent celebrating her 42nd birthday with friends. “We were just a young, happy family,” says Ilysa. “It was a really full life.” Within a few short hours, that idyllic life would take a tragic turn. By 2 p.m., Ilysa’s morning aches had turned into excruciating pain—“I felt like my hands and feet were on fire. I was screaming”— and plunged Ilysa into a terrifying battle with a blood infection that would…

CHARITABLE PLAY St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (second from left)—with the help of his nonprofit Fundación 4—knocked on doors in his native island of Puerto Rico. “I wanted to help my people as fast as I could,” said the baseball player, who, with his brother José (far right), personally distributed basic necessities to the affected families. DONATE 1 / Earth Island Institute earthisland.org Sponsor one of 70-plus environmental projects. 2 / One America Appeal oneamericaappeal.org Contribute to hurricane relief for Harvey, Irma and Maria via this joint effort by all five living former American Presidents. 3 / Hispanic Federation hispanicfederation.org Support Hispanic families and institutions through grassroots initiatives. Help those affected by Hurricane Maria and the earthquake in Mexico. 4 / GLSEN glsen.org Take a stand against bullying and…

6 oz. uncooked brown rice pasta 1 medium-size red bell pepper 1 tbsp. coconut oil, divided 1 tsp. minced garlic 4 oz. asparagus, trimmed 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided ½ tsp. black pepper, divided ¼ cup raw cashews 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional) 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1.Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm. 2.Rub bell pepper with ½ tablespoon coconut oil. Roast pepper over an open flame, turning occasionally, until surface is blackened, about 10 minutes. Place blackened pepper in a mixing bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 15 minutes to allow it to steam and soften. 3.Meanwhile, heat remaining ½ tablespoon coconut oil in a skillet over medium. Add garlic, and cook,…