Table of contents for 12/11/2017 in People

‘People want to set me up, and I am just like, “No thank you!” ’ —JENNIFER GARNER, on life after divorce, to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association ‘We switch kids all the time. If I’m talking to the 21⁄ 2-year-old and I’m done, I’ll just be like, “We’ve got to switch. I don’t want to talk to this kid anymore.” ’ —KRISTEN BELL, on parenting with husband Dax Shepard, at the Alliance of Moms’ Raising Baby event ‘I thought, “Maybe it’s not for me… Maybe I should go back to law school instead of dragging my family with me.” ’ —GAL GADOT, on almost quitting acting before landing Wonder Woman, on Sunday Today ‘You can’t change your face. You can’t change your parents. You can’t change any of those things.’…

For more than two decades investigators and family members never gave up hope of finding the person who killed 29-year-old Sherri Rae Rasmussen in 1986. The newlywed had been found bludgeoned and shot to death in the Van Nuys, Calif., condo she shared with her husband of three months, John Ruetten. Finally, in 2009, the long-cold case heated up: The Los Angeles police department was able to match DNA taken from the attacker’s bite marks on Rasmussen’s body with a sample in their system. The match rocked the LAPD—and led to an arrest the Rasmussen family had long been awaiting. On this week’s episode of People Magazine Investigates, we go inside the investigation’s covert operation, revealing the killer’s motive—and the secrets that kept the case unsolved for so long. Once…

Russell Dickerson got his start at age 4 performing at church, but it wasn’t until he performed his hit song “Yours” at the Grand Ole Opry in 2016 that he knew he’d made it. “Right before I went out on-stage, I just started crying,” he says. “Getting invited to play there was over whelming.” The Tennessee native, 30, has opened for Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett. “I try to learn as much as I can,” he says. “Plus just hanging with them is so awesome.”…

On Nov. 25 former Glee star Naya Rivera was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after she allegedly hit husband Ryan Dorsey while they were out for a walk in Kanawha County, W.Va.,with their 2-year-old son Josey. According to a criminal complaint, Dorsey, 34, said that his wife “had struck him in the head and the bottom lip while the two were taking their child for a walk down the street.” Though Dorsey didn’t require any medical attention, a Charleston police deputy detained the actress after seeing Dorsey’s cell-phone footage of the incident. The two were “arguing over their child,” Sgt. B.D. Humphreys of the Kanawha County sheriff’s office said. Rivera, 30, married the actor in July 2014, three months after her engagement to rapper Big Sean was called…

When it came to planning her Nov. 21 wedding to Ben Domenech, Meghan McCain was not in the mood to stress. “I was not really caught up in the details,” she says. “I just wanted everybody to have a good time.” But when her father, Sen. John McCain, tore his Achilles tendon in the days leading up to the ceremony, the bride had to figure out a new plan for getting down the aisle. Enter her brother Army guards man Jimmy, 29. “He stepped in to walk me down the actual aisle and then my dad gave me away at the very end,” Meghan explains. “I had nerves right before I was going to walk out, but Jimmy was making me laugh the entire time.” Mom Cindy, who sat in…

Long before her breakout role in the 2017 blockbuster Girls Trip or her recent turn as the first African-American female comic to host Saturday Night Live, life dealt Tiffany Haddish a horrific hand. As she reveals in her new memoir The Last Black Unicorn, available Dec. 5, she was abandoned by her biological father, endured years of abuse at the hands of her schizophrenic mother and spent time in foster care. Her survival mechanism: laugh to keep from crying. With her mom or bullies at school, “if I could make them laugh, I was less likely to get beat. I used humor like magic—I feel like I was a little Harry Potter.” Equal parts painful and hilarious, her memoir, excerpted here, is as raw and real as her stand-up act.…

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11⁄ 2 lbs. black seedless grapes3 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided13⁄4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper, divided11⁄4 tsp. kosher salt, divided4 cups drained sheep’s whole-milk ricotta cheese4 oz. pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1 cup)1 large egg2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme1 tsp. lemon zestSoftened unsalted butter for pan2 tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar1⁄ 2 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and toasted 1. Preheat oven to 425°.Toss together grapes, shallots, 2 tablespoons oil and 1⁄4 teaspoon each of the pepper and salt on an aluminum-foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer, and bake until grapes burst and start to shrink down and slump (they should look like fat raisins), 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and reduce temperature to 275°. 2. Stir together drained ricotta,…

You served under Col. Max Bowers in the military, and now you play him in the movie. What was that like? It’s fun because he was my old boss. After 9/11 I volunteered to go back on active duty and was sent to join a unit in Afghanistan commanded by him. It’s a small world. How did you prepare for production? I served 23 years in the Marines, so I remember a lot. And I ran the Chicago Marathon around the time we filmed, so I felt like I was in good shape. How do you like to relax? Golf! It can either relax or infuriate me. But spending time with my wife and kids always makes me happy. And you support veterans with the Rob Riggle In VETational charity…

IT’S SHOW TIME! São Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 23 Bruno Mars rocked the fourth show of the Latin American leg of his electric 24K Magic Tour. THAT’S THE SPIRIT New York City, Nov. 21 Decked in a fringed silver dress, Gwen Stefani looked like a winter queen while filming her pretaped Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance of “White Christmas,” which appears on her new holiday album You Make It Feel Like Christmas. SHAKE IT OUT New York City, Nov. 20 Al Sharpton congratulated Denzel Washington on his new movie Roman J. Israel, Esq. at the film’s premiere. SHOW OF FORCE Singapore, Nov. 25 The Last Jedi star Kelly Marie Tran helped launch a Star Wars-themed water show ahead of the movie’s Dec. 15 release. OH, BROTHER! London, Nov. 22 Siblings—and costars!—James…

‘NOTHING SAYS THE HOLIDAYS LIKE VELVET, PLUS A STRONG COLOR BRINGS JOY,’ SAYS JOHANNA ORTIZ, WHO DESIGNED GARNER’S LOOK. PLAY UP THE ELEGANCE OF THE FABRIC ‘WITH SIMPLE AND SOPHISTICATED ACCESSORIES.’…

Paris Hilton & Chris Zylka On Nov. 26 Hilton, 36, Instagrammed a photo of the Leftovers star, 32, with her name inked on his arm. “Now this is what I call real love & dedication!” she wrote. Dave Abrams & Jennie Garth The actor, 36, and the Beverly Hills, 90210 vet, 45, are “going through a rocky patch,” says a source. The pair, who are not officially separating, wed in July 2015 after meeting on a blind date in late 2014. Sarah Hyland &Wells Adams After spending Thanksgiving with her family, the former Bachelorette contestant, 33, surprised the Modern Family star, 27, with an early birthday gift: a helicopter ride to Catalina Island Nov. 23. “I’m all gushy,” she said on Instagram. The festivities continued on Nov. 25, when Adams…

Tiffany Thirty years ago you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing the hit song “I Think We’re Alone Now,” a cover by 15-year-old mall-singer-turned-teen-icon Tiffany. “Life changed overnight,” says the Nashville-based singer,46. “It was over whelming but so exciting. Getting in the car and hearing your No. 1 single? There was nothing better.” Though her fame cooled by 1990, Tiffany, who has a son, Elijah, 25, with her ex-husband Bulmaro Garcia, still performs and records (these days she often headlines retro shows with other ’80s phenoms such as Boy George), and she says she’ll never get sick of singing the song that made her famous: “It has a life of its own. Young people are still finding it through commercials or movies. The longevity of it is crazy.”…

BABIES Comedian Kevin Hart, 38, and his wife, model Eniko Parrish, 33, welcomed son Kenzo Kash on Nov. 21. Hart is also a dad to daughter Heaven, 12, and son Hendrix, 10, from a previous marriage. •Actress Julia Stiles, 36, welcomed her first child, son Strummer Newcomb, with her husband, Preston J. Cook, on Oct. 20.•Late Night TV host Seth Meyers, 43, and his wife, Alexi Ashe, are expecting their second child. They are parents to son Ashe, 1.•Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Eva Marcille, 33, is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Michael Sterling. She is also mom to daughter Marley Rae, 3, with ex Kevin McCall.• Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill, 38, and his wife, Jessie Baylin, 33, are expecting their second child. They have a daughter,…

Saoirse Ronan is just 23—but she has already been nominated for an Oscar twice. Ten years ago a scene-stealing role in Atonement made her one of the youngest Supporting Actress contenders ever. Then 13, she was dazzled to be at the ceremony alongside Cate Blanchett and George Clooney. “To me as a kid, the Oscars was a show that would come on the telly,” says the Irish actress. “I was really excited to be there!” Ronan, whose second nod came in 2016 for the hit romantic drama Brooklyn, may be back at the Oscars again for her new movie Lady Bird. As a spunky Sacramento teen who clashes with her mom (Laurie Metcalf) and teachers, she’s winning over critics and crowds alike. Mostly homeschooled in Dublin, she had never before…

1 tsp. table salt1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. onion powder1⁄4 tsp. dried parsley flakes1⁄4 tsp. paprika1⁄ 8 tsp. celery seeds2 lbs. 80/20 lean ground beef1 cup packed kale or spinach leaves, finely chopped1⁄ 2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 large egg1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp. soy sauce or liquid aminosCanola or vegetable oil to oil grates12 slider buns, split 1. Preheat grill or grill pan to high (450° to 500°).Combine salt, black pepper, onion powder, parsley flakes, paprika and celery seeds in a small bowl. 2. Combine ground beef, kale, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce or liquid aminos in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix until just incorporated (don’t over mix). Form 12 patties, about 3 inches wide and 3⁄4 inch thick; sprinkle evenly with spice mixture. Place…

11⁄ 2 tsp. vanilla extract3 cups superfine sugar, divided11⁄4 cups unsalted butter, softened,cut into pieces, divided21⁄ 2 cups all-purpose flour1 large egg1 large egg yolk1 cup whipping cream2⁄3 cup water 1. Combine vanilla, 1 cup sugar and 3⁄4 cup butter in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour, egg and egg yolk; process until a smooth dough forms, 30 seconds to 1minute. Place dough on a lightly floured surface, and divide in half. Roll each piece out between 2 sheets of parchment paper until 1⁄ 8- to 1⁄ 4-inch thick. Chill until firm, about 10 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 325°. Remove top sheets of parchment from dough. Using a fluted 21⁄ 4-inch square cookie cutter, cut 40 shapes from dough, re-rolling as necessary. Place cookies on…

ALL THE NEWS & BUZZ FROM HOLLYWOOD NINE MONTHS AFTER filing for divorce from French journalist Romain Dauriac, Scarlett Johansson is getting serious with her new leading man: Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost. The couple celebrated Johansson’s birthday together with an intimate dinner at 1700 House in the Hamptons last week, and a friend of Jost’s says that Johansson, 33, and Jost, 35, have already met each other’s families. “They’re very much in love. It’s serious,” says the friend. “They’re both very respectful of each other’s careers and very supportive. They’re supercute together.” Although the actress went on dates with “a few guys” after her split from Dauriac— she stepped out with Hollywood lawyer Kevin Yorn and was spotted dining with celeb chef Bobby Flay—she is ready to take things…

You star in The Disaster Artist, a film about The Room, a cult flick some call “the worst movie ever made.” Did you see the original? If you live in L.A., you’ve heard about The Room. I always thought, “Why would I want to watch the worst movie ever made?” And then my husband Dave [Franco] had me watch it with him. It’s such an interesting story, and the characters are so fascinating. ‘I’M IN A GOOD PLACE. I LOVE MY JOB AND FEEL THE SAME ABOUT MY MARRIAGE’—ALISON BRIE Was it fun working with your brother-in-law James Franco, who stars and directs? My first day on-set James was totally nude filming a scene in a long black wig. I was like, “This is going to be interesting.” Your husband…

He’s a Stanford Grad “Everybody you met had something extraordinary about them,” says Gonzalez about attending the prestigious university. “I was in the same class as Sterling K. Brown [This Is Us]. We took acting classes together, and he just blew me away.” He’s a Fan of the Great Outdoors Living in Vancouver, where his show films, “was tough at first because it’s so cold,” says the San Antonio native. “But you can’t resist the beauty of the town and the mountains. We’re going to take a trip to the Yukon and see the northern lights.” Heloves Being a Dad “She’s so curious about everything,” says Gonzalez of Ever. “Even when we’re tired, I get lost in watching her. And when she hugs up next to me and snuggles into…

Chrissy Teigen & John Legend On Nov. 21, the model, 32, revealed that daughter Luna, 1, will be getting a sibling in 2018. She and Legend, 38, “think Luna will be great with the baby,” a source says. Brooklyn Decker & Andy Roddick The Grace and Frankie star, 30, and the retired tennis pro, 35, are anticipating the arrival of baby No. 2, a daughter. Their son Hank turned 2 in September. Nicole Johnson &Michael Phelps The former Miss California and the Olympian, both 32, will soon make Boomer, 1, a big brother. Phelps admits, “We didn’t plan on having a second one this early!” Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Cutter Dykstra Now in her third trimester, the Sopranos alum, 36, teased on Instagram Nov. 7, “We’re getting there …” She…

Why I Care PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT GIVING BACK True Colors helps LGBTQ homeless youth, who represent up to 40 percent of the estimated 1.6 million kids on the street. I started the organization in 2008 because it was not a popular cause and they did not have a voice. I thought, “This is fixable.” These kids are different, so they’re villainized. When a kid runs away, they run away from something—the fear of rejection or violence. If they don’t have the help of their parents, they need somebody. We focus on training and education and making a network for caregivers, government agencies and charities to work together. If we don’t invest in our youth, we cut ourselves off at the knees. These kids should be allowed to be productive, and…

Nine months ago David Cassidy revealed a secret that he had been keeping for more than two years. The beloved former teen heart throb and star of The Partridge Family was suffering from dementia, a condition that had also plagued his late mother. “I feared I would end up that way,” Cassidy told People in February. Subsequently the star, who noted that 50 years of touring and performing “took its toll,” made the decision to retire. “In the end I just really want to be happy,” he said. “I just want to enjoy life.” Sadly the peace he sought was short-lived. On Nov. 21 Cassidy, 67, died of liver and kidney failure in a Florida hospital, surrounded by his family. “I’m so grateful that I was able to hold and…

1947 Byage 13, a troubled Manson had been caught stealing and was sent away to boys’ schools in Indiana and Nebraska. 1955 Manson, then 20, married Rosalie Willis. The couple had a son before divorcing more than two years later. Charles Jr. committed suicide in 1993. AUGUST 1969 Manson told his followers, “We’ll kill whatever pigs are in that house,” Time reported at the time of the murders at Cielo Drive. The killers scrawled the word “pig” in blood on the front door. OCTOBER 1969 Manson and many of his followers were arrested during a raid at the Barker ranch. Police had no idea the clan was guilty of murder; they were initially charged with auto theft. AUGUST 1970 Former Manson follower Linda Kasabian (below), who drove the getaway car…

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12 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled2 tbsp. Dijon mustard2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar¼ tsp. kosher salt¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup finely chopped cornichons¼ cup finely diced zucchini¼ cup finely chopped roasted red bell peppers2 tbsp. chopped drained capers2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 1. Halve eggs lengthwise, and remove yolks. Place yolks, mustard, vinegar and salt in a mini food processor. Process to a paste, about 10 seconds. With the processor running, add olive oil in a steady stream; process until combined and very smooth. 2. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in chopped cornichons, zucchini, roasted peppers, capers and parsley until combined. 3. Spoon or pipe mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Makes: 24 Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 20 minutes food…

Last Time I Was Moved to Tears I have three kids [Malina, 8, Keller, 5, and Konrad, 3], and we got their school pictures back. I’m going to cry telling you this! My daughter wore these glasses that she never wears, and my son needed a haircut, and they just looked so cute I couldn’t help it. Last Game I Played I played Pick-Up Sticks with my two older kids. I absolutely won; there’s no freebies in my house. I’ll let my 3-yearold win for now, but I’m not a believer in “everybody gets a trophy.” Last Irrational Fear We were at Disneyland and went on [roller coaster] California Screamin’ once, and my daughter said, “Can we go again?” I had an irrational fear that I was going to vomit.…