Table of contents for October 22, 2018 in People

‘I stopped driving. I gave it up because I had road rage. I’m not going to go into . . . what happened, but something came out of my mouth that I didn’t know that I knew’ —MICHELLE WILLIAMS, on why she gave up driving, on Live with Kelly and Ryan ‘There’s definitely a couple of films I could’ve put way more energy into, but I was like, “No, I’d rather be with my kids” ’ —CHRIS HEMSWORTH, to GQ Australia ‘I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love’—TAYLOR SWIFT, getting political for the first time on Instagram and supporting Democratic candidates in Tennessee ‘I realized that I didn’t have…

ROYALS ON THE GO! London, Oct. 3 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a joint visit to Sussex on Oct. 3. (Yes, they are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.) Throughout their series of engagements, the royal couple greeted enthusiastic fans, including a few furry ones. Meghan (in a Hugo Boss skirt and top by & Other Stories) “looked quite emotional to be here,” said fan Zoe Hislop. KATE’S FAVORITE BOOTS! Making her first official post-maternity appearance since the April 23 birth of her third child, Prince Louis, Princess Kate wore her favorite boots of more than a decade (Penelope Chilvers tassel boots; about $650) to the Sayers Croft Trust Forest School and Wildlife Garden, an outdoor education charity, on Oct. 2 in London. WEEKEND WEDDING BLISS! Love…

Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande are planning the details of their upcoming wedding, but one item they can scratch off the to-do list? The prenuptial agreement. A source says the couple are close to finalizing the legal document, which Saturday Night Live star Davidson joked about on the show’s season premiere on Sept. 29. “Obviously I wanted one, you know, so God forbid we split up and then she takes half my sneakers,” said Davidson, 24, who proposed to the pop star in June after several weeks of dating. “I’m totally comfortable being with a successful woman,” he added. “I think it’s dope. I live at her place. She pays like 60 grand for rent, and all I have to do is, like, stock the fridge.” Thanks to album…

‘Chazelle makes history feel as if it’s unfolding in real time’ MOVIE | First Man Ryan Gosling Plays America’s Quiet Space Hero DRAMA La La Land ’s Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle shoots for the stars in his follow-up, First Man. Gosling plays Neil Armstrong, the first man ever to set foot on the moon—a mission everyone knows was successful. The magic is that Chazelle makes history feel as if it’s unfolding in real time, so that you believe the Apollo 11 astronauts just may not make it back alive. Gosling portrays the taciturn Armstrong as the opposite of a brash American hero: He’s a quiet family man who’s paralyzed by grief after the death of his 2-year-old daughter. At home his wife, Janet (an excellent Claire Foy), struggles to…

Ellie Kemper My Squirrel Days MEMOIR This collection of personal essays by the star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is just as kooky and charming as that character and the other adorable ditzes she played in Bridesmaids and The Office. Yet in recounting scenes from her life—the backyard squirrel she once tried to befriend, her secret history as a pants-wetter, politics on the Office set—Kemper reveals herself as a sharply intelligent social observer as well. She’s happy to burst the self-important bubble of celebrity, including her own. Val Emmich With Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Dear Evan Hansen NOVEL Evan Hansen is a lonely, deeply anxious boy who becomes famous online as the best friend of a classmate who committed suicide. Except ... Evan wasn’t his friend. If…

STAR-TO-BE As a young girl, the musically talented Stefani Germanotta already showed a penchant for being theatrical. SCHOOL DAYS Gaga in a 2004 senior yearbook shot from the Convent of the Sacred Heart school in N.Y.C. CLUB KID In 2007 the up-and-comer performed at the Slipper Room on New York’s Lower East Side. THE GERMANOTTAS In Toronto in 2017 with mom Cynthia, sister Natali and dad Joe. A PAST LOVE Gaga and Chicago Fire actor Taylor Kinney (in December 2014) broke up in 2016 after five years of dating. GOLDEN GIRL In 2016 she took home the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her role on American Horror Story. SUPER WOMAN The singer slayed with a medley of her…

The Facts About Strokes There are two types of strokes: hemorrhagic, which affect 15 percent of patients and happen when a burst blood vessel leaks blood to the brain; and ischemic, which affect 85 percent of patients and occur when a clogged blood vessel blocks blood flow to the brain. Both can cause numbness, blurred vision and dizziness. The good news? “Strokes are preventable,” says Dr. Philip Stieg, chief of neurosurgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. “People need to lead heart-healthy lives with regular exercise and a balanced diet. [Don’t] smoke and control your blood pressure.”…

Last Road Trip I went to Palm Springs last weekend for a friend’s wedding, and I drank all of the wine that was there. The trip back was harder because the hangover was very tough. Last Time I Was Moved to Tears Watching Christine Blasey Ford testify. Her courage—just the way she’s had to completely dismantle her sense of safety and her privacy to tell her truth—is remarkable. Last Irrational Fear Yeah, I’m really afraid of ghosts. I’m afraid I’m going to open my eyes and see a scary, angry old woman standing in front of me. The Shining really scarred me. Last Time My Pet Made Me Laugh My dog made me laugh last night. He makes really loud noises when he moves because he’s 13. It sounds…

Three years after they first announced they were separating after 10 years of marriage, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, both 46, have finally finalized their divorce. On Oct. 4 the pair met with lawyers and a private judge at Garner’s L.A. home to seal the deal. “It’s over. Done,” a source says. Why did they take so long to officially end their marriage? For one thing, there was a lot to sort out financially for the two, who share kids Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6. Each earned millions of dollars throughout their marriage, with estimates of their combined wealth at roughly $190 million. But another factor, according to insiders, was Affleck’s struggle with alcohol addiction and Garner’s hesitation to finalize a child custody plan during his ongoing…

Fresh from an Emmy win and the comedy Night School, the busy funny lady, 38, stars in the movie The Oath, a satire she helped produce set in an America where citizens must pledge loyalty to the President. Why did you want to do a political film? It resonated with me when I read the script. It felt like it could be a teachable moment, because if we don’t get things in order, this could be our future. And it made me laugh. How politically stressed are you? Not too stressed because I don’t dillydally in it until it gets close to voting time. Then I do my research and make a choice. Otherwise it makes you crazy. I stay away from CNN and read books. What are you…

If you were hoping to see Eva Mendes, 44, hit the red carpet with longtime love Ryan Gosling, 37, as he promotes his Oscar contender First Man (see page 37), don’t hold your breath. The couple of seven years are still exceptionally private about their relationship—which seems to work perfectly for them. “They love and respect each other and try to give the other space to pursue what they love,” an entertainment source says of the duo. The source adds that Mendes, who has been busy promoting her New York & Co. fashion line, is “fiercely independent,” which Gosling loves about her. Still, spending time apart does have its challenges. “Like any couple, they have disagreements,” the source says. The one thing they always agree…

Babies Pretty Little Liars alum Troian Bellisario, 32, and her husband, Suits actor Patrick J. Adams, 37, welcomed a baby girl, they announced on • Oct. 8. Tyrese Gibson, 39, and his wife, Samantha Lee Gibson, welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Soraya, on Oct. 1. She joins 11-year-old big sister Shayla, Gibson’s daughter from a previous • marriage. Nearly four months after the tragic death of their 19-month-old daughter Emeline Grier, former World Cup Alpine ski racer Bode Miller, 40, and his wife, professional beach volleyball player Morgan, 31, welcomed a • baby boy on Oct. 5. Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan, 36, is expecting his third child with his wife, Amelia Warner. They are parents to Dulcie, 4, and Elva, 2. Wedding News…

What was it like growing up Indian American in Wisconsin? It was great! Madison’s cold as all get-out, but we had a small Indian community, and there was a larger community of Indians in Chicago and Milwaukee. Did you always want to act? I really decided at like 15, which is ridiculous. I just kept going and held on tight. After 10 years in the business, you’ve arrived! “Liberating” isn’t a big enough word. It’s exhilarating. Your show explores how women feel bad about not being perfect. Does that apply to you? I don’t beat myself up as much as I used to. It’s taken a lot of work, but it feels much better.…

Bob Spitz Reagan: an American Journey Readers of all political stripes will find much to enjoy in this evenhanded, intelligently written biography of our 40th President. Jane Sherron De Hart Ruth Bader Ginsburg: a Life In case you’ve been thinking about Supreme Court justices lately . . . a delightful bio of “Notorious RBG.” Casey Gerald There Will Be No Miracles Here A gay, religious black business exec looks back on his rough start and road to success. Gorgeously written and uncommonly insightful.…

‘THIS HOUSE IS COZY. IT’S OUR LITTLE LOVE NEST’—ASHLEE SIMPSON ROSS ‘THIS HOUSE TELLS YOU WHO WE ARE’—EVAN ROSS Evan ROSS &Ashlee SIMPSON ROSS’ ARTY PARADISE For Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson Ross, home base is more than a cozy place to raise their family and relax after a long day. The singers, married since 2014, recently recorded their first album together, Ashlee+Evan (they also have an E! reality series with the same name), and their contemporary Los Angeles home served as the setting for part of the musical process. “We came up with a lot of the songs outside by the firepit,” says Ross, 30. “This house is definitely our creative place.” When it came to decorating their bohemian-inspired abode, “we both have eclectic tastes and we intertwined…

People Would Be Surprised to Know That I . . . Have my name on Mars. My name is on Curiosity the rover because I went to visit when they were building it. I’m Proud That I . . . Always support women’s rights. And that I’m a father. You realize you are just in a chain. Your time is over now and you’ve done what DNA wants you to do. My Worst Habit Is . . . Pessimism. I’m an optimist by day and a pessimist by night. I sometimes forget to look on the bright side, despite my book and song. This Makes Me Most Happy . . . Playing acoustic guitar and singing with friends. I’ve been playing since I was 14. It’s what I do…

After having two boys (14-year-old Ryder and 7-year-old Bingham), Kate Hudson welcomed a baby girl—and the new mom “is so in love, she can’t stop smiling,” says a source. Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, her first child with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa, was born on Oct. 2. “She’s always wanted a little girl, so this is a dream come true,” says the source. Another insider says Hudson, 39, has been happier than ever since she started dating Fujikawa, 32, more than a year ago. She met the rocker through her best friends, Sara and Erin Foster, whose mother dated Fujikawa’s father, Ron, for a decade before he died in 2012. “To have that connection is really powerful,” Hudson said of their history. As for Rani’s big brothers (Ryder’s dad is Hudson’s…

HONEYMOONING Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Falchuk After tying the knot on Sept. 29, the newlyweds took off on an extravagant European honeymoon. Starting in Umbria, Italy, where Paltrow, 46, and Falchuk, 47, first vacationed together back in 2015, they moved on to Paris. Paltrow posted a tour of their suite at Four Seasons, writing simply, “Wow.” HEATING UP Kourtney Kardashian & Luka Sabbat The reality star, 39, and the 20-year-old model and Grown-ish actor are spending more time together. First linked in September, they stepped out for a double date with her sister Kendall Jenner and Anwar Hadid in Malibu on Oct. 7. DATING? Timothée Chalamet & Lily-Rose Depp The Call Me by Your Name actor, 22, and Johnny Depp’s actress-model…

Mental health is taboo in the African-American community—we don’t really talk about it. My dad [Boris, who died in 2006] fought in Vietnam and had issues postwar. He got to the place where he could get the help he deserved, and he lived a happy life, but it was tough. When your loved one is going through an episode, the first thing you want to do is take offense because you don’t understand what is happening. Once we got an understanding of what was going on, my dad became very open about it. That’s what made me fearless, because he was so fearless in his truth. The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation partners with other organizations to provide scholarships to African-American students who seek a career in mental health. We…

Montel Williams was in the middle of doing a set of 65-lb.-weighted squats at a New York City hotel gym on May 30 when he heard a noise from behind him that would change his life forever. Knowing he was alone, the talk show giant turned his head to survey the scene and immediately knew something was wrong. “The whole room started to kaleidoscope,” Williams, 62, recalls. “I threw the weight and said, ‘You just had a stroke.’ ” He was right. Williams had suffered a rare cerebellar hemorrhagic stroke, which experts say can either kill or cause severe neurologic deficits in 50 percent of patients. That sound he heard? A weakened blood vessel in his cerebellum bursting under the pressure of his workout, causing a pool of blood…

1 THE GLAM BLOWOUT The freshest way to wear the classic smooth style is with some volume at the roots. “That extra oomph makes the look even more sophisticated,” says Julia Roberts’s hairstylist Serge Normant. To do: Apply mousse, blow-dry strands straight, then gently tease a small section of hair just underneath the top layer at the crown. Smooth the top layer over the teased part to conceal it. 2 THE PLUM EYE A shimmery purple eyeshadow “looks great on everyone,” says makeup artist Kristofer Buckle, who created Blake Lively’s smoky look. A little color is all you need: Apply the hue on the outer half of the lid and blend toward the center of your eye to keep the effect soft, says the expert. “Then add an iridescent…