Table of contents for June 5, 2023 in Life & Style Weekly

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may play a superhero, but he’s certainly not immune to struggles. The Black Adam star, 51, opened up about his private battle with depression during a recent appearance on The Pivot podcast. After a shoulder injury kept him from starting on the University of Miami’s football team, Dwayne dropped out of school. “At the time, I didn’t know what mental health was, I didn’t know what depression was,” he said. “I just knew I didn’t wanna be there. I wasn’t going to any of the team meetings, wasn’t participating in anything, wasn’t working out.” While his coach convinced him to come back, it wouldn’t be the last time Dwayne spiraled into a dark place. His depression returned in 2007 when he and his first wife, Dany…

“I WOULD NEVER WRITE A MUSICAL OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT BECAUSE I F---ING HATE MUSICALS…. I JUST DON’T NEED TO HEAR EVERYTHING IN F---ING SONG ALL THE TIME.”—ADELE ON DOUBTING SHE’LL EVER ADD A TONY TO HER EMMY, GRAMMY AND OSCAR COLLECTION “WHENEVER I HAVE A BLEMISH, I’LL DESTROY IT AND PICK AT IT UNTIL IT BLEEDS.”— CAMILA MENDES, NOTING THE BAD HABIT LEAVES “SCARS” “MY KIDS DON’T LOVE TO WATCH ME IN THINGS…. IT’S A LITTLE WEIRD TO WATCH YOUR MOM KISS SOMEONE OR CRY.”— JENNIFER GARNER ON VIOLET, 17, SERAPHINA, 14, AND SAMUEL, 11 “IF I’M BEING HONEST, I DOUBTED MY KEN-ERGY. I DIDN’T SEE IT.”— RYAN GOSLING ON BEING CAST IN BARBIE “I WOULD SAY I’M MORE MARRIED TO COOL THAN I AM COOL MYSELF.”— JOSHUA JACKSON…

You might be surprised to learn that the top-selling European weight loss solution was actually never created for weight loss. In fact, similar to weight loss injections, it was created for another health purpose — to help people with ongoing health issues who had tried numerous bogus remedies that didn’t work. Yet, decades later, it became the number one weight loss supplement in Germany, giving Germans the slim figures that many of us envy. Think supermodel Claudia Schiffer, the former wife of famed magician David Copperfield. In contrast to weight loss injections, which may cause harmful side effects like increased risk for developing tumors, the weight loss phenomenon, Almased, is natural, safe and effective. A SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH Hubertus Trouillé, a holistic healer from the quaint village of Bienenbüttel in the…

Clue #1 His mentor (and occasional collaborator) is none other than Justin Bieber. “I’m always super grateful that I have somebody like him who has been through what I’m going through,” the celebrity’s told Vogue. Clue #2 In 2022, McDonald’s franchises began selling his signature meal order: six Chicken McNuggets, barbecue sauce, french fries, a cheeseburger without pickles and a frozen Coca-Cola. Clue #3 This guy’s real name? Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard. But he’s known by a stage moniker that pays tribute to the Aboriginal community from which his ancestors hail.…

Drew’s Fave “My favorite shade is 70 because it’s super rich and covers my grays,” explains Drew about her go-to hue. Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Crème in 70, $10, garnierusa.com Sunny Strands Brighten your blonde with this peroxide spray that gradually lightens by up to two shades. John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Spray, $12, mykaoshop.com Take Cover Hide grays, touch up roots — this spray is a between-appointments lifesaver. Oribe Airbrush Root Touch-Up Spray, $34, oribe.com Mess-Free Application When using box color, avoid staining your hairline by creating a barrier with Aquaphor: Just apply to the perimeter of your face for protection. Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy, $6, target.com Keep It Dirty Washing your hair too often can strip color. Buy yourself an extra day (or two) with dry shampoo.…

Catch of the Day “Welcome to the 10-pound club,” Luke Bryan captioned this shot of 15-year-old Bo’s largemouth bass. Disney Darlings Gym, tan, breakfast! Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and her kids, Angelo, 3, Giovanna, 8, and Lorenzo, 10, joined Chef Mickey Mouse for a meal at Disneyland. In Uniform Law & Order’s Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay spent International Firefighters Day training with the Leary Firefighters Foundation. SMASH UP of the week Going Green Don’t make her angry. You wouldn’t like her when she’s angry! Victoria Justice came across a statue of the Incredible Hulk while vacationing in Thailand. WHAT THE #$&!? of the week Face Off “Some people just wake up gorgeous,” Salma Hayek grumbled as a fresh-faced Penélope Cruz watched her get red carpet-ready in NYC. Balling Out “When you get…

Yikes! Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show has a toxic work environment, according to several former employees, who allege they were not only overworked and underpaid but also bullied and picked on by executive producer Alex Duda. “Kelly is genuinely upset by these claims,” a source says of the 41-year-old singer. “She had no idea this was happening and is questioning herself, wondering how this could have gone on under her nose.” Determined to make things right, Kelly issued a statement, revealing that she and the senior staff would undergo leadership training. “I love my team at The Kelly Clarkson Show,” said the American Idol alum, “and to find out that anyone is feeling unheard and/or disrespected on this show in unacceptable.”…

Showered with love! Princess Eugenie celebrated the upcoming arrival of her second child with husband Jack Brooksbank at a baby sprinkle in London hosted by sister Princess Beatrice, reveals a source. The royal mama, 33, and her 10 closest friends enjoyed mocktails and macaroons at a $15 million Mayfair penthouse owned by Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. “While there wasn’t a theme, each guest was given a plain white onesie to decorate,” shares the source, “and Beatrice organized a candlemaker to come and give a lesson.” In lieu of gifts, Eugenie asked friends to donate to her charity, the Anti-Slavery Collective. “She and Jack can’t wait to meet their bundle of joy,” adds the source. “They haven’t officially revealed the gender, but Eugenie’s hinting that it’s a girl.”…

SHEER MADNESS This was no wardrobe malfunction! MALIKA HAQQ sported a see-through top to the PrettyLittleThing x Kappa launch party in Hollywood. FRISKY FLYERS Getting tongues wagging! ERIC DECKER couldn’t keep his hands off wife JESSIE JAMES DECKER at the airport. BOTTLE BLONDE! Country singer and songwriter PILLBOX PATTI stashed three small bottles of Tito’s vodka in the sleeve of her sequined gown at the ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas. COPPING A FEEL! At the NYC premiere of Book Club: The Next Chapter, JANE FONDA pawed at a portrait of a naked statue.…

Henpecked! Photographers caught Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez having a seemingly heated conversation at the LA premiere of her new Netflix film, The Mother, on May 10. “Jen keeps pushing Ben to do things he hates, like walking the red carpet, and it’s reaching a breaking point,” says the source. “They have so much in common, except for the fact that she loves the glitz, glam and pageantry of fame, and he absolutely detests it. That’s where they clash, and it’s putting their marriage in jeopardy.” This isn’t the first time Ben, 50, has been seen looking miserable with J. Lo, 53. At the Grammy Awards in February, the singer-turned-actress reportedly snapped at her husband, ordering him to “sit straight” and “look motivated” when the cameras came around. The month…

Colton Underwood A Bachelor no more! The reality star tied the knot with political strategist Jordan C. Brown at the Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley on May 13. Grade: A Travis Barker On their one-year anniversary, Kourtney Kardashian posted a video montage to Instagram of their courthouse wedding. “Forever isn’t long enough,” commented the drummer. Grade: B Jeremy Allen White What a shame! On May 11, the actor’s wife of more than three years, Addison Timlin, filed for divorce. The couple share two daughters: Ezer, 4, and Dolores, 2. Grade: D-…

In the very early hours of May 16, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy were snapped leaving Electric Lady Studios in NYC. But they weren’t alone. Several of the “You Belong With Me” singer’s friends and collaborators, including Kendrick Lamar, Margaret Qualley, Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff, accompanied the pair, while other pals, like Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz, were reportedly seen nearby. Whether it was a party or a recording session that assembled the starry gang, it’s clear Taylor, 33, was comfortable bringing her new man into her social circle. That’s pretty much par for the course. Though mere weeks have passed since Taylor and longtime beau Joe Alwyn broke up, she and the 1975 frontman, 34, are getting serious fast. “This is not just a rebound for Taylor,” says…

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DOWN-TO-EARTH! Hugh Travels by Two Wheels Like a true New Yorker, HUGH JACKMAN skipped the Uber and rented a Citi Bike instead. A single ride costs just $4.49! DIVA! Joanna Gets Pampered & Polished Divorce, what divorce? Former Miami Housewife JOANNA KRUPA treated herself to a mani-pedi at an LA nail salon after her husband, Douglas Nunes, filed to end their marriage. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Lisa Does Her Own Shopping Reality bites when you’re no longer a Real Housewife! With no assistant in sight, LISA RINNA stocked up on organic fare from Studio City’s Erewhon Natural Foods Market. DIVA! Rita Receives the Royal Treatment Queen for the day! RITA ORA’s hairstylist swept her caramel locks into a high bun while her makeup artist created a classic smoky eye look using Charlotte Tilbury…

GEMINI May 21 – June 21 When it comes to dating, your revved-up attitude renews the hot possibilities on offer — but be choosy about whom you spend your time with. Don’t waste energy on anyone who drains you. CANCER June 22 – July 22 If you’ve spent the last few weeks going back and forth over a problem, it’s time to make a decision — and stick with it. What does your gut say, Cancer? You can trust it. LEO July 23 – Aug. 22 Making progress may have felt like walking through water. But with your ambitious mood taking the lead, you’re ready to leap over obstacles in an instant. VIRGO Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 With your seduction skills switched to high, few can resist your practical…

LAST READ Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts “It was a really good story about an Australian robber who goes to prison; he breaks out and then flees to India.” RESTAURANT PICK 34 South in Knysna, South Africa “Going there is one of the highlights of being back home. That’s my local seafood spot.” VACATION RECOMMENDATION Sardinia, Italy “It’s one of my favorite places in the Mediter ranean. The island is surrounded by some of the cleanest water you’ll ever see.” GO-TO SPORT Golf “I’m a big fan. I play a lot.” TUNE ON REPEAT “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus “It’s just one of those catchy songs that get stuck in your head!”…