Table of contents for February 3, 2025 in Life & Style Weekly

Meredith Marks has been to “so many” wonderful places, but her most recent trip to the Indonesian island of Bali was one for the books. “We stayed at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in the jungle and the Bvlgari Resort Bali down by the beach,” the Salt Lake City Housewife, 53, tells Life & Style. “Both resorts are absolutely magical.” She also made sure to immerse herself in the local culture. “l loved getting a Hindu blessing, seeing the monkeys everywhere, going sightseeing and shopping,” said Meredith. Of course, being the workaholic that she is, the designer noted, “I spent some time sourcing new jewelry and leather handbag production, too!”…

Michael Zegen Mazel tov! The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star tied the knot with Broadway actress Jennifer Damiano on Jan. 12 at NYC’s Palma restaurant. Grade: A+ Pink For better or worse! On Jan. 7, the singer celebrated her 19th wedding anniversary with hubby Carey Hart. “You have loved me, hated me and loved me again,” she wrote on Instagram. Grade: B Brandon Routh Their relationship wasn’t made of steel! After 17 years of marriage, the Superman Returns star and his wife, Dexter alum Courtney Ford, are getting divorced. Grade: D…

She’s All That! This celeb had smaller stints on sitcoms before breaking out in Bring It On in 2000. She went on to appear in films like Deliver Us From Eva and Sleepless, as well as TV shows including L.A.’s Finest. Now 52, the famous face balances acting with writing kids’ books, as well as women’s rights and LGBTQ+ activism. Family Friendly Married to a retired basketball player, she’s a proud stepmom of three — ranging in age from 22 to 11 — plus the power couple have a daughter of their own. The 3,500-square-foot house can easily accommodate them all, thanks to its four bedrooms and cozy den! East Coast Oasis Located in Jamesport, N.Y., the home sits on Long Island’s North Fork, a much quieter and more laid-back…

DOWN-TO-EARTH! Jennifer Lends a Hand Giving back! JENNIFER GARNER volunteered with World Central Kitchen, serving free food to California fire victims at the Jack in the Box in Altadena. DIVA! Braxton & Alix Prefer Flying Private Peace out! ALIX EARLE and her boyfriend, Miami Dolphins wide receiver BRAXTON BERRIOS, hopped aboard a private plane bound for St. Barts. DIVA! Bella Has a Beauty Brigade Say cheese! BELLA HADID snapped a mirror selfie as a team of hair and makeup pros worked in tandem to get the supermodel photo shoot-ready in Manhattan. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Cate Can Carry Her Own Bags  She’s got this. No, wheelie! CATE BLANCHETT was more than capable of lugging her belongings through NYC’s JFK airport. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Demi & Jutes Grab Groceries Soon they’ll be walking down a different…

What is it about year three that sends couples to splitsville? “[It’s] a crucial point where the transition from chemistry to compatibility is tested,” says Susan Winter, relationship expert and bestselling author of Breakup Triage: The Cure for Heartache (who has not worked with any of the exes here). “Couples are confronted with the true nature of their [partner,] not the romanticized image they may have fallen for.” Channing Tatum & Zoë Kravitz A year after he popped the question, the Blink Twice director, 36, and her leading man, 44, ended their engagement. “They’re from different worlds,” a source explained at the time. “In the beginning, that was an attraction and the relationship progressed quickly, but it just wasn’t meant to be for Channing and Zoë.” Aubrey Paige & Ryan…

Angelina Jolie didn’t name names. But during recent interviews promoting her movie Maria, in which she plays famed opera star Maria Callas, the Oscar winner has made what many believe are subtle references to exhusband Brad Pitt. In December, for example, she hinted at hiding “a lot of the pain” from their kids in the past. The next month, Angie talked about how much she dislikes “a liar.” Meanwhile, another January sit-down had the actress wondering how much her “light [was] dimmed” by challenges she’s endured over the past few years. Those last comments emerged days after she and Brad finally settled their bitter divorce on Dec. 30. More than eight years have passed since she left husband No. 3, but Angelina, 49, “continues to throw out these not-soveiled jabs,…

Neither of them could stop smiling. After sitting side by side during a two-hour lunch at Breakfast by Salt’s Cure, Sofía Vergara and hunky Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton continued their Jan. 14 flirt fest outside of the NYC restaurant. Whether or not the pair become an official item remains to be seen. But even if it doesn’t work out with the 40-year-old, Sofía’s not giving up on the dating game. In fact, when recently asked by Access Hollywood what she was “manifesting” for 2025, the Griselda star, 52, replied: “Health, money, boyfriend,” then laughing coyly, she added “or a lover.” Sofía — who finalized her divorce from actor Joe Manganiello in April 2024 — is on the prowl after splitting from orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman last year. “She’s set…

Don’t go away mad! On Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Pamela Anderson revealed that she wishes she had a “better rapport” with her ex-husband Tommy Lee. “They hardly speak anymore,” dishes a source. “Pam doesn’t even know why she and Tommy aren’t talking at the moment, but she’s hoping to repair the relationship.” At least for the sake of their future grandkids. The former It couple are parents to sons Brandon Thomas, 28, and Dylan Jagger, 27, who got engaged to his girlfriend, interior designer Paula Bruss, last summer. “Pam’s not looking to hang out and be buddy-buddy with Tommy. She knows he has his own life to live,” says the source. “What she’d really like, though, is to one day be able to peacefully co-grandparent with him.”…

WIGGING OUT Brothers PEYTON and ELI MANNING sported early ’90s haircuts in this hilarious ad for FanDuel’s Kick of Destiny campaign, which will see the former NFL quarterbacks facing off in a field goal competition on Super Bowl Sunday. THE HIGHEST HONOR Washington, D.C., Jan. 6 MICHAEL J. FOX shared a special moment with his family after receiving the Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden. “Lots of thanks to everybody, including Tracy and the kids,” said the actor. “I am truly humbled.” BLAST FROM THE PAST New Orleans, Jan. 10 LEA THOMPSON took the stage during Fan Expo’s “An Evening With the Cast of Back to the Future” event. GIVING BACK LA, Jan. 12 HALLE BERRY helped bag clothes and toys at +COOP for those impacted by the wildfires.…

UPGRADED PEDALING Ride smarter, not harder. Bluejay’s Premiere Lite Electric Bicycle offers effortless cruising with a motor engine that boasts speeds of up to 20 mph, covering a range of 50 miles per single charge. Other highlights? The $1,995 wheels have hand-stitched grip bars and a comfortable saddle, plus a digital control panel display! bluejaybikes.com FRESH PERSPECTIVE Sidia elevates shower routines to selfcare rituals! The line’s scent-infused home and body care products — such as the Wired candle ($65) and hand serum ($36), with notes of citrus, ginger and spearmint — are formulated to lift moods, soothe minds, awaken senses and more. sidiathebrand.com ’TIS THE SEASON The winter chill may be here, but Aritzia’s the Super Puff Shorty jacket is keeping things chic and toasty. Designed to deliver warmth…

Christina Haack wasted no time moving on from ex-husband Joshua Hall. The HGTV star, 41, has been quietly seeing Network Connex CEO Christopher Larocca since at least November, when the pair were spotted holding hands in Italy. “Christopher’s completely smitten with Christina and vice versa,” dishes a source. Though she’s found happiness again, the three-time divorcée has no plans to walk down the aisle, at least not for a while. “Christina’s already told her friends not to worry. She won’t be rushing into another marriage,” spills the source. “She’s learned her lesson.”…

Angelina feels “a loneliness” in her life, she revealed in October. She shared the same sentiment in December, confessing, “I have my children I love, but as an adult I’m often alone,” further admitting she also hasn’t “quite figured out how to live life in a way where I’m on my own.” Luckily for her, she’s still got her children. While Brad’s had girlfriend Ines on his arm — they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Venice Film Festival in September — Angie’s been bringing Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Knox and Vivienne to Hollywood events. (Shiloh is “extremely private,” Angelina recently explained.) Motherhood, she said in November, is “my happiness. You can take everything else away from me. Nothing else matters.”…

Flight Risk IN THEATERS JAN. 24 Directed by Mel Gibson, this action-thriller centers on U.S. air marshal Madelyn Harris (Michelle Dockery) and the government witness (Topher Grace) she’s transporting to New York, where he’s set to testify against the Moretti crime family. However, during the flight, Madelyn discovers that the guy who’s flying their plane (Mark Wahlberg) isn’t a pilot, but a hit man sent by the mob. “I loved the chance to play a totally crazy villain,” shares Mark, “and this movie delivers on every level.” Paradise BEGINS STREAMING JAN. 28 ON HULU A White House whodunit! From the creator of This Is Us comes a brand-new series starring Sterling K. Brown as a Secret Service agent who’s tasked with protecting the president of the United States (James Marsden),…