Table of contents for October 29, 2018 in People

‘They want to know every detail, like how milk comes out of Mommy, how the baby will actually get here and if my belly button is a speaker to communicate with the baby’ —JESSICA SIMPSON, on explaining her pregnancy to son Ace, 5, and daughter Maxwell, 6, to People ‘Once when they were starting to figure it out, it was like, “You’re famous? . . . Are you more famous than Taylor Swift?” ’—JULIA ROBERTS, on her kids’ realizing she’s a celebrity, to Harper’s Bazaar ‘Sixty is the new 40, or 70 is the new 50. It keeps getting pushed. But you have to keep the stress down and the attitude hot’ —ANGELA BASSETT, on the changing definition of age, to Allure ‘Well, the only thing I’m pregnant with…

FAMILY FUN! HALLOWEEN HUGS! Paris, Sept. 21 Mickey Mouse helped Blake Lively get into the holiday spirit during her family’s trip to Disneyland Paris. A BIG BROTHER WEDDING Malibu, Oct. 14 Big Brother 19 costars Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson tied the knot in an intimate outdoor ceremony. “We are so lucky to have found each other in the most unconventional of ways,” they said. (Watch the full episode of People Weddings: Jessica Graf and Cody Nickson, streaming now on peopletv.com , or download the PeopleTV app on your favorite device.) DATE NIGHT Los Angeles, Oct. 9 Rapper Offset kissed wife Cardi B on the red carpet ahead of the American Music Awards,…

On Oct. 10 an immigration court judge ruled that Joe Giudice, 48, will be deported to Italy next year at the end of his 41-month prison sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud. Though the husband of former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice has lived in the U.S. since he was a child, he never obtained American citizenship, and immigrants can be deported if they are convicted of “a crime of moral turpitude” or an aggravated felony, according to U.S. law. He has 30 days to appeal the ruling. “Teresa is trying her best to stay strong and put on a brave face for her kids,” a source close to the reality TV star says. (Teresa, 46, and Joe have four daughters, Gia, 17, Gabriella, 14,…

Philipps’s memoir This Will Only Hurt a Little is out now. She was raped at 14. The actress, 39, details how being raped by a 17-year-old boy left her with “night terrors” and “f---ed with all of my relationships.” She had an abortion at 16. Philipps, now mom to two daughters, conceived with her high school boyfriend. Soon after, her father discovered the news in her diary, and her parents took her to an ob-gyn. She and ex Colin Hanks still hang out. Hanks and his wife are among Philipps and husband Marc Silverstein’s “closest friends”—they drink wine together and laugh while their kids play. She alleges that James Franco attacked her on the Freaks and Geeks set. Philipps claims her castmate on the cult…

Although she’s the star of the CBS comedy Mom, Anna Faris desired a different kind of creative outlet. “I wanted to have an avenue where I felt like I could express who I was,” the actress, 41, tells People editor-in-chief Jess Cagle. So in 2015 she launched her relationship-advice podcast Anna Faris Is Unqualified. It was a hit—and now the show is becoming part of the iHeartRadio network. Why did you decide you wanted to give advice on your podcast? I wanted to have human connection. That sounds lame, but it’s true, without sort of the cloak of celebrity. And I like giving advice. I’m bossy! What’s the weirdest problem anybody has ever called in with? One was this gal got peed on by her husband’s sister, who then…

Kevin Tien, 31 “Giving back to the community is important,” says the chef-owner of Washington, D.C.’s Himitsu. His nonprofit Kevin’s Kitchen helps restaurant workers in times of need. Johnny Spero, 32 “I have two massive life-changing events happening,” says the chef, who recently opened Reverie in Washington, D.C., and will soon welcome his first child with wife Alexis. Louis Maldonado, 37 The chef (and fifth-degree martial-arts black belt) partnered with his pastry-chef wife, Annemarie, on soon-to-open Amara in San Francisco: “I always want her there with me.” Jordan Andino, 30 The chef-owner of Filipino taqueria Flip Sigi in N.Y.C. and host of Cooking Channel’s Late Nite Eats has a dream: to get a Michelin star. “It would put Filipino cuisine on the map.” Eric Adjepong, 31 “West African flavors…

Getting diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002 was extremely frightening. When cancer touches you personally—or someone you’re close to—it changes your whole life. I had a fear of the unknown. The American Cancer Society reached out to me when I was sick. If you’re ever diagnosed with cancer, all the information you need is at the ACS—they fund and conduct research, and they spread the word about prevention to help free the world of cancer. Becoming cancer-free in 2003 was such a relief as I thought cancer was a death sentence. This year, to help others fight the disease, I’ve designed my very own holiday card (left). It’s quite fabulous, and the proceeds benefit the organization. This means you can wish everyone the happiest of holidays and show them…

What sort of experiences do you draw on to play Dr. Nicky, who’s a therapist in a very disturbing world? I have a therapist who’s pretty famous around Hollywood, and he makes cards—he’ll draw you and fuzziness and an arrow or something. I put that into the show. Did this stretch your acting muscles? This was certainly an exercise in toning it all the way down. At the same time all these lives are unraveling, my character’s life starts to unravel too. It’s a very serious side. You must be loving those lighter moments at home with your baby son Billy. He just smiles and laughs. He gets blissed out. It’s usually after breast-feeding.…

Bitter, prickly and lonely— these are not generally words used to describe a Melissa McCarthy character. Since 2011’s Bridesmaids, McCarthy, 48, has become one of Hollywood’s brightest stars by playing lovable goofballs. But her latest movie, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, has given the actress a dream part that’s nothing like past gigs: She portrays Lee Israel, a celebrity biographer who turned to crime when her writing career faltered in the 1990s. The real-life story of Israel, who died in 2015 at 75, is a corker: The scrappy Manhattanite sold forgeries of celebrity letters until she was nabbed by the FBI. Israel served six months of house arrest and five years probation for her crime, but she never regretted mimicking icons such as Dorothy Parker and Noël Coward. McCarthy…

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6 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 (10-oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows (about 6 cups) 1/4 tsp.kosher salt 6 cups crisp rice cereal 16 candy eyeballs 4 chewy fruit rolls (such as Fruit Roll-Ups) 1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring often, until butter bubbles, foams, turns golden brown and then a darker brown and starts to smell nutty, about 4 minutes. Stir in marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows melt and turn light brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add cereal, and stir until combined. Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish, smoothing top. Let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes. 2. Remove from baking dish; cut into 8 (2x3-inch) rectangles. Press 2 candy eyeballs…

Last Time I Danced This morning in my bathroom. I was listening to NPR, and they were actually talking about the Bob Woodward book [Fear], and I just became superjovial. It usually starts with my feet circa Flashdance, and then I break out. Last Game I Played Online poker. Texas hold ’em only, international field of players playing live just for ego. Would it really impress you if some dude said, “You know, I just won 5 billion fake dollars online”? Like, “Wow, there’s a baby-maker.” Last Irrational Fear We put these little plastic spiders on the bench by the front door for Halloween, so every time I came home, my heart would stop. I was like a Pavlovian dog. Last Time I Was Recognized I’ve been called crazy…

Channing Tatum has a new woman in his life. The star, 38, who split from actress Jenna Dewan, 37, in April after nearly nine years of marriage, is spending time with pop diva Jessie J, best known for her hit “Bang Bang.” Just how serious is it? “It’s a new thing,” a movie-industry source tells People. “They are having fun and getting to know each other.” The source adds that the Magic Mike actor and the British singer (real name: Jessica Ellen Cornish), 30, met at an event a few years ago, but no sparks flew at the time. News of their romance first surfaced on social media on Oct. 6, when the pair were spotted on a date at a mini-golf course. Fans online also claim to have…

Selena Gomez is seeking help for her “ongoing emotional issues,” says a source close to the singer. The 26-year-old pop star has long dealt with depression, but the problem grew worse in recent weeks. Gomez, who also has lupus, received a kidney transplant last year but was hospitalized twice for a low white-blood-cell count this fall. On her second visit she suffered a panic attack and “realized she needed to seek additional help” for her mental-health problems, says an insider. “She has certain triggers and is a very sensitive person.” Ex Justin Bieber’s quick engagement and wedding to Hailey Baldwin, 21, was also a stressor. “It hit her hard,” says a music source—but “Selena is feeling better. She’s getting the help she needs.”…

WEDDING PLANNING Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Three months into their engagement, the actress, 36, and the pop star, 26, are mapping out their big day. “Even though Joe’s been engaged longer, it wouldn’t be surprising if Nick got married first,” a source says of Nick’s big brother (whose bride-to-be is actress Sophie Turner). “Everything’s going really well with Priyanka.” ENGAGED? Rosie O’Donnell & Elizabeth Rooney After nearly a year of dating, Rooney—a Massachusetts police officer and Army vet, 33—hinted at an engagement to the comedian, 56, when she added the initial “R” and a diamond ring emoji to her Instagram bio. A rep for O’Donnell will only confirm that the two are “together.” RIVERDALE ROMANCE! Camila Mendes & Charles Melton The actress, 24, seemingly confirmed she’s dating…

Zoo Welcomes Its Newest Member SAN DIEGO Last month 28-year-old Umngani gave birth to a 281-lb. baby girl at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Zookeeper Mindy Albright says the little one (still unnamed) is already “curious” about the other elephants. “They put their trunks in her mouth to greet each other. It’s really cute.” Newborn Takes a Road Trip Through All 50 States of the U.S.A.! EVERY STATE IN THE U.S.A. At just 5 months old, tiny Harper Yeats is on her way to becoming the youngest person to visit all 50 U.S. states. In the past four months, she’s traveled through 48 states with her parents, Cindy Lim and Tristan Yeats of Canada, who turned their parental leave into a road trip. Ohio and Vermont will be…

‘Horror buffs are sure to get their kicks, thrills and screams’ MOVIE | Halloween This Time Jamie Lee Curtis Is Out for Blood—and What a Treat! HORROR Forty years has gone by since Jamie Lee Curtis screamed her way to horror immortality in director John Carpenter’s classic shocker. In the new Halloween, which simply ignores the franchise’s mediocre sequels, she’s back as former babysitter Laurie Strode, except Laurie’s not willing to play the victim this go-round. After seeing her friends slaughtered and barely escaping with her own life on that bloody night in 1978, Laurie is hell-bent on exacting revenge from masked psychopath Michael Myers. He’s in prison, sure, but Laurie knows the rules of this game: Myers will inevitably escape, and does. Then Laurie goes into hunter mode,…

Sarah Perry Melmoth NOVEL The author of The Essex Serpent casts another haunting spell in this exquisitely written gothic novel. Set in contemporary Prague and centered on a woman mysteriously consumed by guilt, the narrative incorporates ancient tales of Melmoth the Witness, a mythic female specter who stalks the world bringing despair and damnation. Though truly spooky, this is no mere ghost story—it’s a chilling exploration of morality, as Perry examines humankind’s responsibility for the evil and savagery in our midst. Susan Orlean The Library Book NONFICTION On April 28, 1986, fire demolished the Los Angeles public library, burning 400,000 books and damaging 700,000 more. But was it arson or accident? Was the main suspect—a young, feckless struggling actor named Harry Peaks—really the culprit, and if not,…

Love is fickle, young love is extra fickle, and celebrity young love—well, it’s super fickle with hashtags. So it’s not surprising that the romance of pop princess Ariana Grande, 25, and her Saturday Night Live star fiancé, Pete Davidson, 24, burned red hot, only to fizzle. On Oct. 14 the pair—who sported several his-and-hers tattoos, shared a pet pig dubbed Piggy Smalls and shacked up in a luxe Manhattan condo—ended their four-month engagement. “It’s not shocking to anyone,” says a source close to both stars. Adds another: “There were lots of fights and struggles behind the scenes.” But there’s also a chance that the pair—who began dating in May and got engaged three weeks later—may reconcile. The night before their split made news, they were spotted being affectionate on…

‘Fame can be dangerous when you become addicted to it’ —PETER DINKLAGE Hervé Villechaize became a massive star overnight. In 1978 the French actor was cast as Mr. Roarke’s assistant Tattoo in the hit TV series Fantasy Island, a role that made him so famous he couldn’t walk down the street without fans asking him to recite his character’s catchphrase: “The plane! The plane!” Five years later he was a has-been, fired from the show for being difficult. So when journalist Sacha Gervasi, now 52, was assigned to interview the actor for Britain’s The Mail on Sunday in 1993, he assumed the piece would be a send-up of a Hollywood joke. “My editor said, ‘Make it short and funny,’ ” Gervasi recalls. But the 3'11" actor proved to be…

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Cooking Spray 2 cups all-purpose flour2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. kosher salt1 cup whole buttermilk1/2 cup brewed coffee1 tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. white vinegar13/4 cups granulated sugar1 cup canola oil2 large eggs Red Food-coloring Gel 1 (16-oz.) container cream-cheese frosting 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 (4-oz.) white chocolate baking bar, finely chopped 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; line bottom of pan with parchment paper. Set aside. 2. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Stir together buttermilk, coffee, vanilla and vinegar in a separate bowl. 3. Beat sugar and oil with an electric mixer on medium until well-blended, 1 minute. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each…

I Have an Irrational Fear of . . . Bats. I don’t like how they look like a mouse, yet they fly. It’s just wrong. I Feel Most Comfortable When . . . I have my hoops in, my Ugg boots on, my hair on top of my head and I’m taking care of the babies [son Kingston, 17 months, and daughter Elektra, 5 months] with my husband and our two dogs. My Worst Habit Is . . . Sweets. I’m trying to get healthy and lose this baby weight of two years. We’re doing workouts and eating healthy. It’s real boring. I’m Proud That I Always . . . Can hold my head high and realize I’m not going to get it right all the time. Tomorrow’s…

The London-born singer got her first big break as a songwriter, cowriting the 2009 song “Party in the U.S.A.” for Miley Cyrus. In 2014 she teamed up with Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande on the hit single “Bang Bang.” Asked about her dating life in 2011, she told The Telegraph, “I’ve been with boys and I’ve been with girls.” But she later drew criticism for saying her bisexuality “was a phase.” Says a source: “She has a real sense of humor and likes to have a good time.”…

On their home renovation show, Erin Napier, 33, and her husband, Ben, 35, rehab rundown properties around Laurel, Miss. Their life off-camera hasn’t always been easy. At 19, Erin suffered through “24 hours of terrible stomach pain,” she says—the first of many episodes. “We went through everything from doctors thinking it might be cancer to saying it was in Erin’s head,” says Ben. In 2014, the year HGTV offered them a pilot, Erin underwent a surgery that revealed a perforated appendix—the organ had been bursting and healing itself repeatedly for years without the problem ever being discovered. Her organs had been bound together by scar tissue, and even after it was removed, she was told having children “wasn’t likely.” Amazingly, the Napiers were surprised to find out three years…

Babies The Originals star Claire Holt, 33, announced that she and husband Andrew Joblon are expecting, months after she suffered a miscarriage. “Our loss earlier this year was the darkest moment of my life. Yet it made me infinitely more thankful for the precious baby growing inside me today,” she said. • The Handmaid’s Tale actress Yvonne Strahovski, 36, and husband Tim Loden have welcomed their first child, a son. • Big Brother season 19 star Christmas Abbott, 36, and Benjamin Bunn, 36, welcomed their first child, a son named Loyal Atticus, on Oct. 8. Split Fox & Friends cohost Ainsley Earhardt, 42, and her husband of six years, Will Proctor, 34, are separating. They have one daughter together. Weddings Fashion guru Joe Zee, 49, exchanged vows with designer…

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman The Greatest Love Story Ever Told A lively his-and-hers oral history from husband and wife TV stars who are still smitten after 15 years. Michael Caine Blowing the Bloody Doors Off “I am living proof that, whatever your start in life, you can make it,” writes the megastar in this charming, advice-filled look at his extraordinary career. Delilah One Heart at a Time The popular radio host and romance counselor opens up about her own life, from her path to success to having 13 children and her anguish after the deaths of two sons.…

If I Wasn’t an Actor, I Would Be . . . I’d design clothing if I wasn’t acting. I Have an Irrational Fear of . . . All rodents. I just would burn the house to the ground and walk away. My Kids Always Make Me Laugh When . . . Oh my God. My kids make me laugh all the time. They are so peculiar in the greatest way. I think when they suddenly just dance pretty hard. We have a lot of weird kitchen dance parties. My First Job Was . . . I was a caretaker for a woman—Aunt Hildy. My mom worked at World Book Encyclopedia, and I was probably in third grade. After school I would come and sit upstairs with her and make…

STEPPING OUT The lollipop-loving couple (in June) began dating in May and seemed to relish public attention. MATCHING INK The pair got identical tattoos of Grande’s favorite saying: “Honest to God, knock me out.” ODD MOMENT Grande took Davidson to Aretha Franklin’s funeral and had an odd encounter with Bishop Charles Ellis. BACK ON-SET On SNL’ s Sept. 29 premiere Davidson joked about his romance. “He’s been in good spirits,” says a source. FAMILY SUPPORT In tough times Grande has leaned on brother Frankie and mom Joan (in 2013).…

On Aug. 2, 2007, Mike Halbach, brother of Wisconsin murder victim Teresa Halbach, spoke out after one of the people convicted of killing the 25-year-old photographer was sentenced to at least 41 years in prison. “For the next 41 years,” he told reporters, “I’ll probably not think about Steven Avery or Brendan Dassey at all.” That might have been true had it not been for Netflix’s Making a Murderer. A cultural phenomenon that became a national obsession, the 10-part docuseries released in 2015 examined the case against Steven Avery, 56, and his nephew Brendan Dassey, then 16, for the sexual assault, murder and mutilation of Teresa, whose charred remains were found Nov. 8, 2005, in a burn pit behind Avery’s trailer. The show brought worldwide attention to allegations of…

Mina Starsiak Hawk learned to expect the unexpected while renovating old houses on HGTV—a skill set she’s currently applying to her biggest project yet: motherhood. The Indianapolis-based 33-year-old welcomed son Jack Richard with husband Stephen, 35, in August. And despite a delivery that didn’t go as planned—the baby arrived via C-section a little behind schedule—and an under-construction house that wasn’t quite ready to welcome him, the new parents are taking everything in stride. Another skill learned on the job site? Multitasking. “It’s amazing what you can do with one arm,” Mina jokes of feeding Jack while filming Good Bones alongside her mom, Karen E. Laine, who now goes by BGE. (“It stands for Best Grandma Ever. Self-proclaimed.”) The newborn is also a hit with the family pets, with 1-year-old…

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 1 cup crushed chocolate cookie crumbs, divided (about 12 cookies) 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice 1/2 tsp.kosher salt 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 12 chocolate cream-filled butter sandwich cookies Black decorating icing or food-safe marker 12 candy decorating flowers (optional) 1. Stir together melted butter and 1/2 cup of the crumbs until it has the consistency of wet sand. Place 2 teaspoons of the crumb mixture in the bottom of each 12 small tumblers or shot glasses, and press into a compacted layer. 2. Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.…

3 cups whole milk 1 cup (about 6 oz.) coarsely chopped 60% cacao dark chocolate 1/2 cup nonfatdry milkpowder 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 tsp. cornstarch Whipped cream Mini dark chocolate chips or candy eyes 1. Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium high. Reduce heat to medium; add chocolate, and cook, whisking vigorously, until chocolate is completely melted, 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Add milk powder, peanut butter and cornstarch, and cook, whisking constantly, until all ingredients are dissolved and mixture is smooth and thick, 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Divide hot chocolate among 4 mugs. Place a large dollop of whipped cream on top of each serving. Add a smaller dollop of whipped cream on top of the first mound in each…