Table of contents for January 20, 2025 in Star Magazine

Eight years after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, the exes have finally reached a settlement. Saying his client has been “focused on finding peace and healing for their family” during that time, Angelina’s lawyer James Simon told one news outlet, “Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.” The battle has been raging since 2016, when the 49-year-old filed after alleging the dad of six was drunk and abusive on a flight aboard a private jet. (An attorney for Brad said at the time that he had accepted responsibility for some things in his past but would not accept responsibility for things he did not do. After an investigation, no charges were brought.) The exes warred over custody of their children for…

Andrew, the Duke of York, was noticeably absent from King Charles III’s traditional Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. And no wonder: The scandalplagued 64-year-old has found himself disgraced yet again. Earlier in December, Prince Andrew, who numbered arms dealers and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein among his pals, was found to have close business links with Yang Tengbo, a Chinese national alleged to be a spy. The prince reportedly was hoping his friend would set him up with investors in China. It’s not the first time Andrew — said to be the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite — was busted trying to milk shady connections for cash. In 2010, his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was caught on tape negotiating for more than $750K from an undercover reporter disguised as a…

Jennifer Lawrence The Oscar winner selected an archival Givenchy number with a raised neckline paired with classic Manolo Blahnik pumps for the Vanity Fair afterparty. Lily-Rose Depp The longtime Chanel ambassador glowed in a vintage look set off by a sheer overlay from the famed fashion house and a sleek ’do at the Nosferatu premiere. Kendall Jenner Wowza! The model lit up the Met Gala afterparty in a dazzling Vivienne Westwood frock with a plunging neckline, paired with strappy Jimmy Choo sandals. Elizabeth Olsen At the Golden Globes, the Love & Death nominee accessorized an ethereal Vivienne Westwood creation with diamond drop earrings from Reza. Gemma Chan At the Elle Style Awards, the Captain Marvel beauty radiated glamour in a romantic, lace-adorned slip dress, silver sandals and sparkling high jewelry,…

She’s in Control! Dec. 31 Janet Jackson kicked off her Las Vegas residency with a New Year’s Eve show at the Resorts World Theatre, where she’ll perform 10 nights over two months. The 58-year-old first appeared in Sin City with her brothers’ band, the Jackson 5, in 1974. She celebrated her golden anniversary on the strip in style in custom costumes — including a gold catsuit — by designer Thom Browne and footwear by Christian Louboutin. “This is just me, loving what I do,” the singer has said of being onstage. “Loving what I do and being grateful that God has allowed me to do what I enjoy and for people to still be interested.”…

For heaven’s sake! In a candid new interview, Jonathan Roumie, better known as Jesus Christ in the worldwide hit The Chosen, opened up about the consequences of playing the son of God. The 50-year-old takes the role seriously, spending much of his time offscreen traveling to events and interacting with people of faith. Sometimes that faith is a bit misguided. One fan brought her child in a wheelchair with hopes that Jonathan could heal him, as Jesus had on her favorite episode. “I said, ‘Yeah, that would be amazing, but I gotta be honest with you, as far as I know, I don’t have that gift,’ ” he told The New York Times. “ ‘But I would love to pray with you, if that’s OK.’ ” The star, a man…

✪ Kyle Richards and Faye Resnick, shopping at Hermès, in Beverly Hills. ✪ Rocco Ritchie, having a night out with friends at Oswald’s private club, in Mayfair, London. ✪ Hilary Duff and son Luca, attending the opening night of Broadway’s Cult of Love in New York City. ✪ Hugh Jackman, grabbing lunch at Speedos Café, in North Bondi, Australia. ✪ Sydney Sweeney and fiancé Jonathan Davino, dining at Crane Club, in New York City. ✪ Elle Macpherson and boyfriend Doyle Bramhall, lunching at the Ivy, in Los Angeles. ✪ Emma Roberts and fiancé Cody John, picking up groceries at Erewhon, in Los Angeles. ✪ Cindy Crawford, filling her cart at Vintage Grocers, in Malibu, Calif.…

Fun-fetti! She may have been at Miami’s E11EVEN, but Cardi B was looking forward to 12 o’clock when confetti dropped as the new year began. Celebrating in Style The queen of Christmas suited up for New Year’s Eve in a sparkly dress and festive tiara. “Happy New Year!” she wished her 14 million Instagram followers. His Spin on Things He’s not just a basketball legend. Shaquille O’Neal, a.k.a. D.J. Diesel, kept the party going at E11EVEN in Miami. Fashion Parade Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve cohost Rita Ora rocked six looks during the ABC broadcast. Midnight Madness Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas performed during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest in front of an estimated 1 million revelers in NYC’s Times Square. A Little Bit Country…

Problem, or part of his charm? Timothée Chalamet has been schmoozing up a storm while promoting his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown — and a source says his naturally flirtatious demeanor is well known around Hollywood. His girlfriend of more than a year, Kylie Jenner, has noticed. “Kylie knows Timothée gets a lot of looks and come-ons from other girls,” says the source. “You don’t become one of Hollywood’s hottest actors without picking up female admirers, and Timmy’s become a favorite of female executives and agents — he’s at a point where everyone wants face time with him and to experience his charm up close.” But the source insists the makeup mogul, 27, “is secure in the belief” that the 29-year-old is all talk. “He may act all nice…

SHE’s back! On Jan. 1, Meghan Markle kicked off the new year with a return to Instagram, activating her account — @meghan — with a new post. In the brief Reel shot by her husband, Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex — who hasn’t had a public solo social media account since she deleted her Instagram page and closed her lifestyle blog, The Tig, in 2017—jogs down a beach and writes “2025” in the sand before flashing a smile and running away. In the coming weeks, Harry will make waves with a headline-grabbing reentry of his own when he returns to Britain for a high-stakes court case against a media goliath. In January, he’s set to testify against 93-year-old news titan Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) over claims journalists…

ON the night of her son Oakley’s junior prom, podcaster and author Mel Robbins had a breakthrough. As she fretted about the teen forgetting to buy his date a corsage or failing to make a dinner reservation, her daughter Kendall called her out on her micromanaging. “Mom, if Oakley and his friends want to go to a taco bar for pre-prom, LET THEM,” she snapped. Those two words led to the 56-year-old’s fifth bestselling book, The Let Them Theory, in which she advises readers to stop worrying about others and “let them” make their own mistakes as a means of finding inner peace. “Yeah, it is a cheap trick — and it works,” she told The New York Times. “So you can criticize it or be cynical all you want,…

THE gloves are off. On Dec. 20, Blake Lively filed a bombshell lawsuit against her It Ends With Us director and costar, Justin Baldoni, claiming he sexually harassed her on the set of their hit film and later orchestrated a smear campaign against her. Eight days later, it was revealed the 40-year-old was hitting back with a suit of his own, alleging that she was the one who had mounted a negative PR campaign against him. “When we file our first lawsuit, it is going to shock everyone who has been manipulated into believing a demonstrably false narrative,” Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said in a fiery statement. The war between Blake and Justin has been playing out publicly since the movie’s August release. Now, Blake, 37, appears to have the…

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AQUARIUS JAN. 20–FEB. 18 Decisions you make now can be life-changing. Be careful not to rush into anything. Double-check monetary exchanges. Ensure you’re looking after your own needs. Whether it’s about love or work, confidence is a winning formula. PISCES FEB. 19–MARCH 20 Venus in your sign sends romance directly to your heart center. Attracting someone wonderful, a soulmate you feel in tune with, is easier when you’re genuine — show the real you. When it concerns money, trust your instincts. ARIES MARCH 21–APRIL 19 A new journey begins! Look for the signs of coincidence to know you’re on the right track. Past uncertainty makes way for a future more in line with your dreams. Love is passionate, but a relationship also needs to feel comfortable. TAURUS APRIL 20–MAY 20…

She’s shooting her shot! Kristin Cavallari wasn’t shy when a fan suggested she hook up with a certain single Hollywood heavyweight. “Can you just go on a date with Kevin Costner already?” the fan asked during an Instagram Story Ask Me Anything session. To which the 38-year-old shot back, “Give him my number,” calling the Yellowstone star, 70, her “forever crush.” The Hills vet, who divorced ex-NFL star Jay Cutler, dad to her three kids, in 2022, may have some competition. On Dec. 27, the Oscar winner was spotted having drinks with another new singleton, Jennifer Lopez, at the bar inside the Western apparel store Kemo Sabe in Aspen, Colo. “Kevin has a lot of the qualities she’s looking for in her next man,” an insider tells Star. “He’s incredibly…

Jodie Turner-Smith recently called coparenting “the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.” Now she’s saying it’s pricey as well. On Dec. 23, the 38-year-old filed docs in an L.A. court alleging that her ex Joshua Jackson hadn’t paid her anything in child support for their 4-year-old daughter, Juno, since their October 2023 split. She’s asking the former Dawson’s Creek star to fork over $8,543 a month in retroactive child support and $28,641 per month in spousal support, plus $250K in fees to cover her attorney costs. At the time of their split, Jodie had asked for joint custody of Juno and did not request spousal support (the pair had no prenuptial agreement). But as the divorce drags on, the Acolyte actress claims that Josh, 46, has reneged on his…

A few years ago, Jennifer Aniston bragged that her $21 million Bel Air, Calif., home was “the clubhouse” of her friend group. “I love entertaining,” she told Elle, adding that she loved hearing her friends in the house “and a good cheese board.” Lately, however, an insider tells Star that the 55-year-old has been feeling lonely. “Jen does her best to fill up her world,” says the source. “But there are only so many dinner parties or girls’ nights she can throw. The reality is, she’s alone a lot.” Of course, the Morning Show star is also a devoted dog mom, posting pics with her pups on Instagram. “She’s got her fur babies to dote on,” notes the insider. “Often it’s just her and the dogs, and the huge house…

He Mentor Do It London, Dec. 17 Tom Cruise surprised Timothée Chalamet at the U.K. Awards screening of A Complete Unknown. Timothée previously revealed that the Oscar winner had sent him “the most wonderfully inspiring email” full of Hollywood advice. Playing Her Cards Right New York City, Dec. 19 “When it comes to my work, I’m a very intense workaholic and very detailed,” Natasha Lyonne has said. She looked suitably serious on the set of Poker Face! Sonic Boom Doral, Fla., Dec. 19 Tika Sumpter dropped by Univision’s ¡Despierta América! morning show to chat about Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Over the three films, she’s said, “you really get to see Sonic mature.” Command Performer London, Dec. 18 Geri Halliwell-Horner stood by her husband, Christian Horner, as the team principal and…

NOT Bare minimum There’s revealing, and then there’s too revealing. Brooks Nader bared her business in a totally sheer corset on a date with DWTS partner Gleb Savchenko. NOT Making strides Showing off her slim physique in leggings, Renée Zellweger goofed around in a local park. NORMAL Getting the hanger things As she ran errands, Donna Mills dropped by the cleaners to pick up some freshly laundered duds. NORMAL Doggie bagging Table for two! Kelly Bensimon brought her pup for a meal at Jack’s Wife Freda in New York City. NOT Roll call Socialite Paris Hilton boarded an $899 Airwheel electric luggage scooter in the nation’s capital. NOT They was robed! To celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ Dec. 25 win, QB Patrick Mahomes donned a holiday-themed wrap worthy of Santa…

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Tom Holland described working with girlfriend Zendaya — his costar in three Spider-Man movies, plus one in the works — as his “saving grace” and the “best thing that’s ever happened to me.” But the Brit’s romance with the Euphoria star almost didn’t happen. Studio exec Amy Pascal recently revealed she “discouraged” the costars, both 28, from fraternizing on set — which they promptly ignored. “She told them to not even go there,” says the source. “They couldn’t help themselves. They’re two young and very passionate people.” Now, says the source, the power couple of three years have quietly been talking marriage. “They’ve yet to confirm anything,” notes the source of the “passionate” pair. “They want to keep some things private.”…

WHAT WERE THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE? Mel suggests scrolling through the camera roll on your phone. “It reminds you of what brings you joy,” she explains of pics of loved ones, vacations and even flowers and nature. “And if you don’t see a lot of highlights, that’s data,” she continues. “That’s something you can change.” WHAT WERE SOME OF THE HARDEST PARTS OF LAST YEAR? “It’s OK that looking back makes you sad,” says Mel. “It’s OK to feel the feelings.” WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF THIS YEAR? “Regardless of whether it felt good or bad, you learned something.” Then, instead of beating yourself up for your mistakes, learn how to pivot in the year ahead: “Looking back helps you create specific directions that…

JIM GAFFIGAN In his Hulu special The Skinny, the comic finds the funny in his 50-pound weight loss. The 58-year-old turned to Mounjaro (“Sounds like an Italian restaurant,” he quipped) after suffering joint pain and high cholesterol. Now he jokes about the med’s side effects, “I may never find true joy again, but I can finally fit into my clothes that went out of style 30 years ago. So it’s not a bad deal.” JOSH MANKIEWICZ Hold the fries! The Dateline correspondent recently revealed that he’s lost — and kept off — 70 pounds without the help of medication. “This wasn’t any particular diet, it was essentially just cutting out all of the things that we all sort of intuitively know that we’re not supposed to eat,” the 69-year-old explained.…

MOVIES UNSTOPPABLE Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez Premieres Thurs., Jan. 16, on Prime Video PG-13 J.Lo’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year was topped off by the news that Unstoppable made a total of just $3,966 at the U.K. box office (it had only a brief opening in the U.S. in order to qualify for the Oscars). But the small screen is a much better fit for this inspirational but by-the-numbers sports biopic. It’s based on the true story of Anthony Robles (Jerome), who, despite being born with only one leg and having to deal with constant put-downs from his tyrannical father (Bobby Cannavale), dreams of becoming a competitive wrestler. Lopez gives a compelling performance as the working-class mom of five who supports Anthony in his seemingly impossible quest. There…

CELEB PUZZLE #03 ACROSS 1 Kristen Stewart title role of 2012 10 Pennies (abbr.) 13 Having a short fuse 14 Laugh syllable 15 They dine on a hill 16 In the style of 17 Beau 18 Cultured gems 20 Hard-to-break hold 23 Shade of purple 24 Actress ____Longoria 27 The Hatfields and the McCoys, e.g. 29 Kunis of Friends With Benefits 30 The S of RSVP 31 Floats like a butterfly 33 Nothing 34 ____Nostra (crime syndicate) 36 Partner of tried 37 Wide shoe size 38 So one can hear 40 Early lessons 42 Winter jackets 44 Goldberg and others 48 “Let’s call ____day” 49 Heigl of One for the Money 52 State rep. 53 One-eighty 54 Drs. 55 Held back 24 DOWN 1 Pygmalion dramatist 2 Faux pas 3 Palindromic male…

ACROSS 1 Clucks of disapproval 5 Street fleet 9 Recipe amts. 13 Small change 17 Buckeye State 18 Big name in cosmetics 19 “Smart” one 20 Where China is 21 Let the cat out of the bag 22 Arizona city 23 Lion’s sound 24 Loch____monster 25 Comfort 27 Brunch serving 29 Coldest 31 Orange juice option 33 Musical notes 34 Healthful retreats 35 Sitting spot 38 In____of (replacing) 40 Contagious 44 Like a wet noodle 45 007 46 Place for a bracelet 47 Dove’s sound 48 Renowned fighter 49 Sunrise 50 April honoree 51 “Goodnight” girl of song 53 Falling star 55 Suds maker 58 Bad day for Caesar 59 Herb in stuffing 61 Took the cake, say 62 Pipe problem 64 Provide for free, informally 67 King Charles’ home…

SUPER-7 CHALLENGE Answer all seven questions—and use the circled letters to unscramble the Super-7 Challenge solution. Answers below. 1 Name the dramedy series starring Jean Smart. 2 What city is home the only NCIS show outside of the United States? 3 Keegan and Jordan teamed up for this sketch comedy show. 4 Where is the Dutton family ranch on Yellowstone? 5 Clair Huxtable and Saul Goodman have this job. 6 Michael J.Fox won three Emmys for his work on this sitcom. 7 Sex and the CIty character John Preston is better known as. . . SUPER-7 CHALLENGE Polly Holliday’s waitress Flo, from the sitcom Alice, used this catchphrase. ANSWERS 1) HACKS (S) 2) SYDNEY (S Y)  3) KEY & PEELE (K) 4) MONTANA (M) 5) LAWYER (R) 6) FAMILY TIES…