Table of contents for November 12, 2018 in People

‘I probably used my music to hook up a couple times. It doesn’t make it any less from the heart’—JOHN MAYER, admitting he’s used his talent to attract women, on his Instagram Live show, Current Mood ‘In her old age, [the Queen] has that indomitable spirit. I love her. I’m not a royalist; I’m a Queenist’ —HELEN MIRREN, on Queen Elizabeth II, to Harper's Bazaar ‘I’ve never given 60 seconds of my life to one of those Housewives of Blah Blah and Kardashians. I don’t know their names’ —JON BON JOVI, on Australia’s The Sunday Project ‘Early in my career I was spiraling down a path of real self-destruction, and no matter what successes I had, I just never felt good enough’—DEMI MOORE, on her past struggles, at Peggy…

The horrific mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, which left 11 victims dead, is a terrible reminder that anti-Semitism appears to be on the rise in America and that our epidemic of gun violence continues unchecked. Its occurrence just days after bombs were sent to high-profile political figures and CNN and a year after white supremacists marched on Charlottesville, Va., points to the deep fissures in our country and the monstrous bigotry fueled by the dangerous rhetoric of many of our nation Name’s teeka leaders. It is, indeed, a sad and scary time. In this issue, on page 50, we tell the stories of the people who lost their lives in Pittsburgh—each one a profound loss for their families and communities; each death an unbearable consequence of hate. As…

Lena Dunham says her use of prescription antianxiety pills got out of control and she’s now “been sober for six months.” On Dax Shepard’s podcast Armchair Expert, the Girls star, 32, revealed she quit the medication Klonopin. “If I look back, there were a solid three years where I was, to put it lightly, misusing benzos,” she told Shepard. At first Klonopin, which is a type of benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and seizures, made her “feel like the person I was supposed to be,” said Dunham, who explained she had been diagnosed with PTSD due to “sexual traumas” and a struggle with severe endometriosis. (She had a hysterectomy early this year and an ovary removed last month.) Then…

BIRTHDAY KISSES Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Married for 12 years, the two celebrated Urban’s 51st birthday on Oct. 26 in sweet style. “You’re so loved Keith Lionel,” Kidman, also 51, captioned an Instagram (inset) of them getting affectionate over chocolate cake from Rotier’s Restaurant in Nashville. “Happy birthday baby!” COSTAR COUPLE Lucy Boynton & Rami Malek The Bohemian Rhapsody actor, 37, and his British leading lady, 24, were spotted getting cozy at a U2 concert last May; they’ve since been seen kissing on lunch dates and staying close on the red carpet as they promote the Queen biopic. They haven’t commented on the romance, but a source says, “They’re not hiding it.” DATING? Charlie McDowell & Emilia Clarke The director, 35, and the…

The British actress, 39—who earned an Oscar nomination for Gone Girl—has a knack for playing unconventional women. Now the Oxford grad and mom of two (sons Solo, 6, and Atom, 3, with partner Robie Uniacke, 57), is earning rave reviews as celebrated war correspondent Marie Colvin, who was killed in the line of duty in Syria in 2012, in the drama A Private War (see review, page 47). You had to do a lot of research on American journalist Colvin in order to transform into her. Was it difficult? I was recently at a screening, and I was like, “God, that is not my voice.” It’s really not. It’s kind of cool that the voice is an instrument that you can learn to play in many different ways. Trying…

Two years ago Robert Pattinson invited me to an event for Go Campaign, and I fell in love with the organization. It was started in 2006 by screenwriter Scott Fifer to help improve the lives of vulnerable kids around the world at the grassroots level. They go into different cities, schools or local organizations and say, “What is it that you need help with and how can we help you accomplish it?” I became really involved with one of the projects, Stepping Forward LA, which works with youth who are aging out of the foster-care system and are having to figure out life on their own. When I was in high school I was in a program called Peer Support that was about teens helping other teens. And last…

What’s an ‘empathic psychic medium,’ exactly? Psychic means I can see the future, and “medium” means that I talk to passed loved ones. But I think my third and strongest gift is I’m empathic—meaning I can feel energy. It’s like an unspoken language. You live in Rochester, N.Y., with your husband and four sons. How did they adjust to having a camera crew in your home? They were obviously a little bit more reluctant than I was. I’m definitely the extreme extrovert. The people you help are grateful, of course, but it must all start to weigh on you. It is hard. I can feel every person’s energy in that room. And after every empathic reading that I have done for the show, I’m not gonna lie, I think…

In an exclusive excerpt from Homebody, Joanna recalls the epiphany that changed her approach to design. Before we moved into the farmhouse, I used to treat my living room the same way I imagine a museum curator might handle an exhibition of treasured artifacts. I filled it with only the most beautiful pieces I could find, ones I was sure would look impressive to any guest who might stop by. I longed for it to look perfect around the clock, so I spent many hours a day tidying up couch pillows and immediately picking up any messes my children made, sometimes while they were still making them. And then one day, I looked around the living room that I had so carefully assembled and realized that it didn’t look…

It was a crisp early-September day in the Beartooth Mountains of Wyoming. Brad Johnson and three of his best buddies had embarked on a five-day fishing trip and had been hiking the rugged wilderness trail for four hours. Sprinting ahead, Johnson came over the crest of a small ridge, where he suddenly saw two ferocious grizzly bears about 20 feet away—charging straight at him. Seconds later, before Johnson could deploy the bear spray he’d been carrying, one of the 400-lb. animals was on top of him. “It grabbed the right side of my back and shoulder with its mouth and bit down, then ripped through the muscles of my back and totally fractured my shoulder,” says Johnson, 49, a surgeon from Minneapolis. The bear paused for a minute or…

They were there . .. and then they were gone. Every year the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sees approximately 325 cases of children and young adults who simply vanish, with little clue as to what happened to them. And for the loved ones they leave behind, the pain, desperation and grief remain overwhelming long after the news crews and search parties go home. “Every moment of my day, I’m working to keep the house so he can come home to it, or I’m searching,” says Ben Holmes, whose 17-year-old son Nathaniel was spotted walking into his Colorado high school on Dec. 19, 2017—and hasn’t been seen since. “It’s a parent’s worst nightmare come to fruition.”…

Spanish Lake, Mo. Goldia Coldon can still see her daughter Phoenix in her sweats and hoodie, shooting hoops in the family’s driveway before driving off in her 1998 Chevy Blazer. Several hours later the Blazer was found abandoned in East St. Louis—running and with Phoenix’s glasses and shoes inside—but there has been no sign of Phoenix since. “I pray constantly for Phoenix,” says Goldia, who shares her daughter’s story in a new Oxygen special premiering on Nov. 3. “I want to say to her, ‘If you ever get a chance, get away, run and go for it. Don’t be afraid. You’ll be safe.’ ” Call St. Louis County Police 636-529-8210 with information.…

1 tsp. sesame seeds 1 tsp. poppy seeds 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided 1 tsp. dried minced onion 1/2 tsp.carawayseeds 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided Cooking Spray 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 2 large celery stalks, finely chopped 5 scallions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 large eggs 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 large day-old bagels, cut into 1-in. cubes (about 8 cups) 2 Tbsp. drained capers 2 tsp. chopped fresh dill 1. Stir sesame seeds, poppy seeds, 1 teaspoon garlic, dried onion, caraway seeds and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 375›. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Melt butter in a large skillet…

When it comes to confetti, glitter, and sparkles, Ashley Rose is a big fan. One glance at her blog Sugar & Cloth and that much is apparent. When the holidays come around, the mother of one can be found in a f lurry of baking, crafting, wrapping, and decorating. The result of all of this hard work is always beautiful—but can leave a bit of a mess behind. That’s why she trusts Swiffer WetJet Wood ™ as her go-to holiday hack. “It’s such a quick cleaning process that you can easily take a few passes across the floor in between batches of holiday cookies with baby on your hip,” she says. Holiday Home Hack “During the holidays our home is an open door to friends & family coming &…

Last Time I Was Out of My Comfort Zone I still feel weird in front of the camera. I’m also very shy and don’t like to change clothes around people, like for wardrobe fittings. I just sneak off to a private place, like, “Okay, I’ll be back.” Last Time I Danced We had a dance party celebrating Alexis [her brother, who died in 2016], and I danced up a storm. If I don’t like the music, then I resort to interpretive dance as punishment. Last Guilty Pleasure Maybe this is TMI, but I have my period and I did have some Jelly Bellys today, and they hit the spot. And I don’t have any guilt. That’s a medical necessity. Last Thing I Took From a Set I always think…

1/ Prince George is taking ballet Royal dancer! Prince William told a group of teens at a Kensington Palace reception that his son, 5, is learning ballet in school and “loves it.” 2/ These stars look delicious Instagram account @celebson sandwiches posts artwork of stars from Oprah to Ed Sheeran perched on deli delights. Um, yum? 3/ The Titanic will set sail again An Australian billionaire is funding a replica of the luxury ship that sank in 1912, only with more lifeboats and modern navigation equipment. It will depart from Dubai for Southampton, England, then New York City, in 2022 with a similar number of passengers and crew as its predecessor—Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet not included. 4/ David Schwimmer says he’s not a robber After the U.K.’s Blackpool…

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND FESTIVITIES! HALLOWEEN’S SWEETEST PAIRS! STARS AT THE WORLD SERIES! STYLISH CELEBS Los Angeles, Oct. 22 Julia Roberts twinned with her stylist Elizabeth Stewart (above) in matching lilac Givenchy suits at the 2018 In Style Awards. Roberts snapped a selfie (left) with attendees including In Style editor in chief Laura Brown (left), Givenchy artistic director Clare Waight Keller, Jeff Goldblum (center) and hairstylist Chris McMillan. TREVOR NOAH DIVES IN Miami, Oct. 28 Trevor Noah sported bright-red swim trunks covered in pineapples while filming scenes for upcoming episodes of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. AN IDOL BIRTHDAY Louisville, Oct. 25 Katy Perry’s fellow American Idol judges Lionel Richie (left) and Luke Bryan helped ring in the singer’s 34th…

A debate about Halloween costumes has cost host Megyn Kelly her job at the Today show—and leaves her future with NBC in doubt. During a panel discussion on Oct. 23, Kelly talked about Real Housewives star Luann de Lesseps’s controversial Diana Ross costume from last year. “What is racist? Because, truly, you do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface at Halloween,” Kelly, 47, said. “Back when I was a kid, that was okay as long as you were dressing up like a character.” The backlash was swift. Even Kelly’s colleagues condemned her on-air. Al Roker insisted she “owes a bigger apology to folks of color around the country.” The next day Kelly began her show with a mea culpa. “I want to…

The Hollywood legend, 82, and his wife, painter Sibylle Szaggars Redford, 61, are looking to unload their picturesque wine-country home, named Danza del Sol, after 14 years. The stucco-and-stone main house has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. With 5,225-sq.-ft. of living space, the 10-plus-acre compound also includes an artist’s studio and a workshop.…

A Baby Alpaca Makes Friends at a Local Animal Clinic SOUTH KNOXVILLE, TENN. When her mother died, 7-week-old Isabella the alpaca was rushed to the Riverside Veterinary Clinic because she was too young to eat on her own. But it didn’t take long for Isabella to make herself right at home. “Pretty much whoever she’s with, she just follows you around,” says clinic founder Dr. Leah Wulforst, 39. “Nothing scares her.” Isabella, who sleeps on a blanket under the reception desk, is still being bottle-fed, but she’ll soon add grain and grass to her diet so she can eventually return to living on a farm. But not too soon, says Wulforst—“I like having her around!” A Young Waitress Gets a $10,000 Tip—and Shares It With Her Coworkers GREENVILLE, N.C.…

Kathy Wang Family Trust NOVEL Set in aspirational Silicon Valley, Kathy Wang’s debut novel is about a dysfunctional family whose patriarch is dying. Stanley Huang’s kids are limping through midlife with financial problems—not to mention emotional scars from their father’s abuse—and, for very different reasons, each one is wondering what kind of windfall to expect. The ex-wife has answers, but she’s not telling. This tense, tautly written novel might not be the perfect gift for your aging parents, but it’s a guaranteed jackpot for book clubs. Stephen King Elevation NOVEL Bickering between neighbors and town-wide bigotry infect Castle Rock, one of King’s favorite fictional Maine hamlets—until a resident with a mystical ailment begins spreading exuberance and kindness, the side effects of his unusual affliction. King fans will notice…

Federal Way, Wash. An outgoing teen who loved to dance, Danica was such a gifted student that by her junior year in high school, she’d begun taking classes at a nearby college. Then her mother, Dianne Zoro, watched helplessly as her daughter’s life seemed to unravel: Danica dropped out of school and met several people her mother believes exploited her. But in the weeks leading up to Danica’s disappearance, Zoro says her daughter was getting back on track—moving in with a family friend and preparing to get her GED. On Dec. 21, 2007, Danica called her mom to talk about going Christmas shopping with her sisters. As soon as they hung up, Zoro realized she’d forgotten to mention something and called back—but the call went straight to voice…

Westminster, Colo. Homework notes from his junior year classes at Hidden Lake High School; a letter “N” carved out of wood; a piece of rose quartz handed down to him by his grandmother: all sit in Nathaniel Holmes’s room, just the way he left them. “It’s a little disheveled,” says his father, Ben, who often sits on his son’s bed and looks around. “He was the normal, average 17-year-old boy.” The teen was last seen heading into school, wearing blue jeans, black tennis shoes and a black hoodie with the words Mirage Recovery on it. While police say they believe Nathaniel ran away, Ben insists his son would not have disappeared without his wallet and iPad, which he’d left behind at home. “He’s an intelligent kid,” says Ben. “His…

1 ADD A TOUCH OF SHIMMER If there was ever a time to experiment with sparkly makeup, it’s during party season. For a fresh and festive look that’s flattering on all skin tones, try a platinum hue, says Rihanna’s makeup artist Priscilla Ono. To pull it off, blend a highlighting powder on your cheekbones and lids (Ono used the “Diamonds” singer’s own Fenty Beauty version at right). Finish the glowing effect with a glistening lip gloss. 2 DRESS UP YOUR PONY Make this everyday style look elegant by teasing the hair at the crown and giving the pony a subtle curl, says Emma Stone’s hairstylist Mara Roszak. “This shouldn’t feel overly structured,” she adds, so don’t worry if a piece falls out around the face. “The more imperfect, the…

I’m Most Comfortable When . . . I’m in sweats. I was very excited when athleisure started to become a trend. My Hero Is . . . My mom. I’ve been in the business since I was like 3 years old, and she’s kept me grounded. I’m Currently Obsessed With . . . Billie Eilish. I love her music, and I just think she’s so badass and cool. My Worst Habit Is . . . Playing with my hair. When I get super-nervous, I’ll twirl it. My Dad Taught Me . . . To never give up. He was a coach for Pop Warner football, so if I’m feeling down, he gives me a pep talk. My Guilty Pleasure Is . . . Vanilla lattes. In the afternoons I…

Almost three and a half years after splitting from Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner is dipping her own toe back into the dating pool. The actress, 46, who finalized her divorce from Affleck in October, has been casually dating entrepreneur John Miller, 40, the CEO and chairman of holding company Cali Group, whom she met through friends. “It’s not serious,” says an insider. “But she enjoys his company.” Miller, who has two school-age children with his ex, violinist Caroline Campbell, hasn’t met Garner’s kids, Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6, another source says. “They both have separate families that they are focused on,” says the insider. “They see each other when they can. It’s, of course, fun for Jen to feel appreciated by a man. But it’s not a…

The Russian model, 32—mom to Lea, 19 months, with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 43—designed a new collection with Ellen Tracy. Do you feel pressure as a model to always look good? Yes. But I want to be myself. I don’t want to be judged about not looking together. I wear comfortable shoes. I wear sweatpants. I’m also a human being who wakes up and has a thousand things to do. Do you ever deal with mom guilt? Every day. I’m the mom who’s always checking in. I’m really hard on myself. But everyone has it. Time passes so fast. You just have to try to live in the moment. How do you deal with scrutiny of your relationship? I barely read things about myself, and sometimes when I do, it…

Babies Little Miss Sunshine’s Paul Dano, 34, and his longtime girlfriend, The Big Sick star Zoe Kazan, 35, welcomed their first child, a girl. • Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead star and famed “scream queen” Danielle Harris, 41, gave birth to her second child with her husband, David Gross, a boy named Jagger Maxwell, on Oct. 8. He joins big brother Carter, 1. • Younger star Hilary Duff, 31, and her boyfriend, Matthew Koma, 31, welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Banks Violet Bair, on Oct. 25. Accident Rapper Tyler the Creator, 27, was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles on Oct. 24 when he fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a parked car, totaling his new Tesla. No one was harmed. Departure…

The show turns classic fairy tales into an urban thriller. Why did that appeal to you? A lot of these tales were cautionary, with a huge dark side to teach kids a moral lesson. We take that dark side and just run with it. You shoot in New York City. Have you gone exploring? Oh yeah, just taking strolls with my wife [Jae] and son [Charlie, 21 months]. We live in California, so it’s been beautiful to experience fall again. How do you recharge? If I’m tired because I got up early with my son, getting a good sweat in, whether it’s a run or yoga. What’s your favorite time of day with Charlie? First thing in the morning, when he’s waking up out of his crib and…

Tina Brown The Vanity Fair Diaries The magazine’s former editor looks back on her heady run atop the buzziest title of print media’s golden age. Gossipy and delicious. Nadia Murad The Last Girl Kidnapped from her Iraq home by Islamic State militants at 21, Murad survived rapes and beatings before escaping—and speaking out. A searing, important memoir. Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Friday Black Surreal, sobering and tender all at once, this debut collection shines a laser-sharp light on the experience of being black in today’s America.…

When Meghan Markle stepped out for a private audience in Tonga with King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u on Oct. 25, the mom-to-be glowed—but her chosen gown required a few last-minute adjustments. “We needed to remake it with extra seam allowance,” said Irish designer Don O’Neill, the creative director of Theia, who didn’t know Meghan was pregnant when she ordered the dress. With her happy news now out, Meghan, 37, has embraced dressing her bump during her tour Down Under with Prince Harry, using her signature tailored look—with a little extra room. Says O’Neill: “She has a classic, effortless, chic style.”…

Before he attempted to play Gary Hart, Hugh Jackman tells People, he spent time with the public-policy activist, 81, and his wife of 60 years, Lee, eager to know the people who lived that moment in history when the line between tabloid entertainment and political journalism was first breached. “I wake up every single day like, ‘How the hell did we get here?’ ” Jackman says. “Since 1987 we’ve become more obsessed with the interesting and almost completely forgotten what is important. What’s great about this movie is it’s going to challenge every single one of us to question, ‘What is our part in this?’ When do we all collectively stand up and go, ‘Look, people’s private lives are their private lives?’ ” Writer Matt…

Barron, Wis. When the 911 call came in shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 15, no one spoke—but police could hear yelling in the background. Four minutes later authorities responding to the call found Denise Closs, 46, and her husband, James, 56, fatally shot in their home, and their daughter Jayme missing. At press time a nationwide manhunt continues for the shy middle schooler, who ran cross-country and loved to dance. “We do not know how far she could have gone or if someone took her,” says Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald, who says Jayme is not a suspect in her parents’ murders. “We just know we have a violent crime scene and a missing girl.” Those who knew the Closses say Jayme and her mom were close. “They…

Sarasota, Fla. In a tight-knit neighborhood where everyone seems to know one another, there are few details about the whereabouts of Jabez Spann, a well-liked athlete and rising football star. Police say he was spotted near a street corner memorial for a young man who was a victim of a homicide on Labor Day weekend—and then no one saw the 14-year-old again. But Jabez’s mother, Tawana, believes her son may have known too much. As she began questioning Jabez’s friends about his disappearance, she learned her son reportedly witnessed the homicide a week earlier, a shocking rumor police can’t confirm. Detective Megan Buck says it’s frustrating no one has come forward with information, despite a $50,000 reward. “He vanished,” she says. “It’s so sad, and no one is helping.”…

Dallas Kathleen Rodriguez has put thousands of miles on her truck while driving through some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods, looking down streets and behind homes, praying for a glimpse of her daughter Maria. “I drive everywhere all day long, just looking,” she says. “I’m in areas I shouldn’t even be in, but I don’t care.” On Nov. 25, 2015, the day before Thanksgiving, Maria had taken her two younger siblings outside, while their mom made tamales for the holiday. “They got bored and wanted to go outside and play,” Rodriguez recalls. By nightfall all of her children returned—except Maria. “I go out, and I’m screaming her name,” her mother recalls. “I jumped in my truck and went around the block and I see nothing. I go to the…

1 large red onion, halved and very thinly sliced1 fresh habañero chile, unseeded and halved lengthwise1 fresh or dried bay leaf1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar1 tsp. granulated sugar11/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided11/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1/4tsp. black pepper1 fresh small hot chile (such as Thai chile), unseeded and very thinly sliced 1. Place onion, halved habañero chile, and bay leaf in a quart-size jar. Add vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover jar tightly, and shake well. (Onion mixture will not be covered in liquid at first but over time will soften and become immersed.) Refrigerate at least 4 hours (shaking jar once every hour) or up to 1 week (shaking jar once every day). 2. Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to…

1 Stuffing should be fully cooked on its own before placing inside the turkey. 2 Bring cooked stuffing and raw turkey to room temperature before filling the bird—and only stuff it right before it goes into the oven to avoid contamination. 3 Stuffing will expand as it heats up, so don’t pack the cavity—it may cause uneven cooking. 4 Take the temperature of the meat and stuffing: A stuffed bird is cooked when the breast and stuffing each register 165°, and thigh is 175°. FOR MORE CELEBRITY RECIPES, VISIT PEOPLE.COM/FOOD…

3 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced1 cup (8 oz.) salted butter, cut into1/2-in. cubes, softened3/4 cupcrèmefraîche orsourcream13/4 tsp.kosher salt, divided8 oz. aged white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups), divided4 large egg yolks Cooking Spray 5 oz. country ham, thinly sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 4 scallions) 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a large stockpot. Add water to completely cover potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high. Reduce to medium-low heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash potatoes to desired consistency. 2. Add butter, crème fraîche, remaining3/4 teaspoon salt and 1 cup of the cheese; stir just until smooth and incorporated. Let stand…

2 medium delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices1/4 cupextra-virgin oliveoil, divided1 tsp. kosher salt1/2 tsp. black pepper2 cups baby kale, roughly chopped11/2 cups thinly slicedHoneycrisp apple (from 1 large apple)1/2 cup choppedroasted pistachios2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar1 oz. pecorino Romano cheese, shaved 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Coat squash pieces evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and place in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until tender and just starting to char around edges, 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, combine kale, apple and pistachios in a bowl. Drizzle with vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. 3. Remove squash from oven, and place on a platter. Top with kale mixture and shaved cheese.…