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7 days ago
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Boy Mom Ellie Kemper Reveals Why She's Ignoring All the Experts While Doing This With Her 2 Sons
Ellie Kemper is telling it like it is once again. This time, she gave super-rare details about being a boy mom in an interview with Parents. Not only that, but she talked about how she isn't paying attention to the parenting experts when it comes to planning summer with her growing sons. 'I'm looking forward to having not as much structure,' she said. 'I know that all the parenting experts tell me that structure is key, and I agree with that to a point.' More from SheKnows Halle Berry & Her Rarely-Seen Son Maceo Are Bouncing for Joy in an Enchanting Summertime Video She added, 'But I think it's also nice to let some of the structure slide during the summer, which is sort of natural.' However, this may not be what she sticks to halfway through summer! In the same interview, The Office alum talked about how her and her husband's parenting style is ever-evolving, saying, 'While my husband and I have rules and boundaries and structure in place, I've learned that I need to ease up on certain things. So, it's kind of something that I'm constantly refining.' Back in 2012, Kemper and comedy writer Michael Koman got engaged, and married that same year. They have two sons, James, born in Aug 2016, and Matthew, born in Sept 2019. In a recent chat with Kemper during Kohl's Evening with Ellie! dinner, she talked about her motherly habits. 'It is very important to stay grounded,' she said. 'I would say one habit that I really lean into is leaning on my mom friends. I think that it takes a village to get this done. It's nice to know that you're not alone, that you have a family, a team, there with you.'Best of SheKnows 15 Celebrity Parents Whose Kids Went to Ivy League Schools Tween & Teen Slang 2025: A Definitive Guide to 'What the Hellyante' Your Kid Is Saying Right Now Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids
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17-06-2025
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Ellie Kemper Knows It's Just a Phase
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Actress Ellie Kemper is embracing the growing trend of multigenerational travel. This summer, she and her husband, comedian and television writer Michael Koman, are taking their two sons, James, 8, and Matthew, 5, on a trip to the East Coast with members of their extended family. The Office alum calls this the ultimate summer family vacation. 'I say this for selfish reasons,' says Kemper. 'A, there are plenty of people to watch the children, so I can take a nap. And B, the kids have other kids to play with, and that's the best because then they just play. And again, I can take a nap. At first, I thought, 'Oh, that's so much stress.' It's actually less stressful to have more people.' The reality is, a stress-free vacation is any parent's dream. There's a nagging overwhelm that often comes with navigating those months when kids are out of school. One survey from Harmon Research found 68% of working parents are overwhelmed once school is out, particularly because of the need to manage their child's activities, while making sure they are engaged and safe. Meanwhile, a Talker Research survey of 2,000 parents with kids, ages 5 to 12, found 64% of them are most stressed about how to keep their kids entertained during vacation. Kemper's key to getting through summer guilt-free is by keeping her expectations low. 'Summertime is a new experience every year because, obviously, my kids are getting a year older every summer,' she says. 'I try not to set my sights too high. I'm just like, 'Let's keep it manageable.'' That means sending her boys to summer day camps, which they are all for. 'Sometimes they try a camp where they don't know anyone, and they're surprisingly at home, which makes me happy,' says the Bridesmaids star. 'I don't know if I could do that as an adult, so I envy that they're able to adapt so easily.' It also means ditching the strict routines that tend to take over during the school year. 'I'm looking forward to having not as much structure,' the St. Louis native says. 'I know that all the parenting experts will tell me that structure is key, and I agree with that to a point. But I think it's also nice to let some of the structure slide during the summer, which is sort of natural.' It comes down to understanding her family's comfort level. That's why another rising family trend—the road trip—won't be on this summer's itinerary. 'Unfortunately, we are not a road trip family,' she says. 'My kids spent the first years of their life in New York City, and I swear that made them unable to handle car rides because they were on the subway or walking, so they don't do so well in the car.' In 2024, the family moved to the opposite coast and is living in Southern California due to Koman's work. Kemper, who starred in Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for four seasons from 2015 to 2019, has been busy at work herself. She started podcasting in 2023. 'Who isn't?' jokes Kemper, who hosts the Born to Love podcast with her good friend Scott Eckert. It features some famous guests, including her former co-star Jenna Fischer who plays Pam Beesly on The Office. 'It's a joyful podcast,' Kemper explains. 'We have guests on to talk about something that they love, and the premise is simple, so I really enjoy doing that.' You may have also caught her on TV starring as the 'Kohl's Mom' in Kohl's latest marketing campaign. She plays a lovable mom with a big, humorous personality. It's not so far off from who she is in real life. 'I am a mom, like a Kohl's mom, and I love a good deal,' she says of why the partnership was a no-brainer for her. 'I feel like it's a great space to shop for families. And I always feel better when I go there.' (Her shopping list includes a Summer Fridays lip balm, faux flowers from Sonoma, and, of course, whatever she might need for her husband and kids.) But Kemper, the author of My Squirrel Days, says navigating her work schedule during summertime can sometimes be challenging. While the Emmy-nominated star has flexibility at this point in her career—something she acknowledges is a huge blessing—things aren't always set in stone. 'In our industry, a lot of jobs may come at the last minute, or schedules have to shift based on any number of factors,' she says. 'I personally try to keep the summer a little bit free for me just because the kids don't have school, and so it's sort of nice not to have that priority. But I think it's always something that you're—sorry to use this word—juggling.' Kemper doesn't pretend to have it all figured out. In fact, she doesn't even define her parenting style. 'It's constantly evolving,' she shares. 'And by that I mean that, while my husband and I have rules and boundaries and structure in place, I've learned that I need to ease up on certain things. So, it's kind of something that I'm constantly refining.' Easing up can be necessary when you have two elementary-school-age boys with tons of energy. 'This is a blessing and a curse,' says Kemper. 'I don't have daughters, so I don't know if that's different from daughters.' It helps to lean on what she calls the best parenting advice she's ever received (it was from a magazine, if you're wondering). 'Mostly everything is a phase,' she says. 'When my kids were like 2 years old, I thought, 'Oh, they're having tantrums; this is gonna be the rest of my life.' No, everything is a phase, and it will pass. I think that's very helpful to keep in mind.' On particularly tough days, she also turns to her own mom for parenting wisdom. 'I hope I'm not bragging about myself, but she raised four great children," she says, referencing her sister and two brothers. 'I would, of course, want to learn from her. She's a very good mom.' The actress even takes some notes from her character Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who reclaims her life in New York City after being rescued from a doomsday cult. 'I was always envious of her ability to endure,' says Kemper. 'And so I would say, in terms of parenting, just knowing that you gotta outlast the tantrum, you gotta outlast whatever undesirable behavior is going on, and just keep moving forward.' It's these qualities that make Kemper believe Kimmy would be a better parent than Erin Hannon, her character on The Office. 'She knows hardship, and I feel like she has the mindset of an athlete, and so she would be able to keep plugging along,' she explains. The good humor of her characters can be an asset in parenting, and–perhaps unsurprisingly–Kemper and her husband lean into that. 'When we are in the trenches and things feel very hard, it's so nice to be able to turn to him and make a joke,' she says. And their kids are following in their funny parents' footsteps. 'The greatest joy I get is that I have two really funny boys, and they make me laugh a lot, and they have endless energy,' says Kemper. 'I want to borrow some." Read the original article on Parents
Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
What we know about ‘The Paper,' the upcoming ‘Office' spinoff
It's been 20 years since the U.S. version of 'The Office' debuted on NBC, where it ran for nine acclaimed seasons and endured as a pop culture juggernaut well after its finale. It lives on in countless memes and catchphrases, and the network says it remains one of its most streamed shows. So it should surprise no one that the sitcom, as delightfully cringy as it is lovable, is finally getting a spinoff: 'The Paper.' Here's what we know so far about the new show. Extra, Extra! Read All About It NBCUniversal revealed at its May upfront presentation that 'The Paper' would debut on its streaming platform Peacock in September. The sitcom is being created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. Daniels was behind the American adaptation of 'The Office,' and Koman created Comedy Central's 'Nathan For You' alongside its star, Nathan Fielder, a king of deadpan comedy. Daniels and Koman are executive producers of 'The Paper,' as are Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the duo behind the original British version of 'The Office' (which ran from 2001 to 2003). What's the Same, and What's Different? Like 'The Office,' 'The Paper' is a mockumentary sitcom about an industry in trouble: this time, the newspaper business, as opposed to the paper business of the original. It is also set in the same universe as the original. The same fictional documentary crew that followed the employees of Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is now following those who work at The Truth Teller, a fictional newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, whose publisher is trying to revive it with the help of volunteer reporters. Oscar Nuñez is returning as Oscar Martinez, who will now work in accounting at The Truth Teller. 'I told Mr. Greg Daniels that if Oscar came back, he would probably be living in a more bustling, cosmopolitan city,' Nuñez said at the presentation last week. 'Greg heard me, and he moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio, which has three times the population of Scranton. So it was nice to be heard.' So far, Nuñez is the only 'Office' alum who is confirmed for the new series, but John Krasinski (who played Jim Halpert) told ET he would make a cameo if Daniels asked him. 'I will do anything for that guy,' Krasinski said. 'He calls, I'll show up.' In April, Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) told the Today show that they had swung by the set of 'The Paper' and run into Nuñez and much of 'The Office' crew, whom Kinsey called 'our extended family.' The new series will be led by actors Domhnall Gleeson, most famous for his role in Alex Garland's 2015 sci-fi film 'Ex Machina,' and Sabrina Impacciatore, most famous for her role as the no-nonsense hotel manager during Season 2 of HBO's 'The White Lotus.' Impacciatore will play the managing editor of The Truth Teller, and Gleeson will play a new employee. What Has 'The Office' Crew Been Up to, Anyway? 'The Office' had an expansive regular cast, many of whom have stayed busy since the show's end in 2013. Here's some of what a handful of the show's biggest stars have done since. Steve Carell Carell exited 'The Office' during Season 7 having earned six lead actor Emmy nominations for playing Michael Scott. Carell has since expanded his repertoire. In 2014, he played against type for his role in the sports thriller 'Foxcatcher,' which earned him a best actor Oscar nomination. He has also voiced Gru across the 'Despicable Me' film franchise, starred in Wes Anderson's 2023 sci-fi comedy film 'Asteroid City' and last year performed on Broadway in 'Uncle Vanya.' This year, he can be seen in the Netflix comedy-drama miniseries 'The Four Seasons,' and later this month, he'll appear alongside Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef in the Jesse Armstrong satire 'Mountainhead' on HBO. Rainn Wilson Of all 'The Office' stars, Wilson might have had the hardest time shaking his character Dwight Schrute, the yin to Michael Scott's yang. The role earned Wilson three Emmy nominations. Nonetheless, he has worked consistently since the show's end across genres — including roles on the CBS sitcom 'Mom,' the 2018 box office hit 'The Meg' and in the musical 'Urinetown' at New York City Center. His most personal project might be the 2023 five-episode docuseries on Peacock, 'Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss,' which took him around the world to explore the meaning of happiness. John Krasinski Few fans probably predicted that Krasinski — who played the quintessential good guy Jim Halpert — would pivot to sci-fi horror with staggering success. His 2018 film 'A Quiet Place,' which he wrote, directed and starred in opposite his wife, Emily Blunt, was both a critical darling and a box office blockbuster. He followed it up in 2021 with the box office success 'A Quiet Place Part II,' which Krasinski wrote and directed, and 2024's 'A Quiet Place: Day One,' which he helped write and produce. Also from 2018 to 2023, he played Jack Ryan, the titular character in the Amazon Prime action-thriller series from novelist Tom Clancy. Jenna Fischer Jenna Fischer, whose role as Pam Beesly earned her an Emmy nomination, has also worked steadily since 'The Office' ended — including in the British comedy-drama 'You, Me and the Apocalypse,' the ABC sitcom 'Splitting Up Together' and in last year's remake of 'Mean Girls' — though it's her 'Office'-adjacent podcast that has given her the most success. 'Office Ladies,' which she hosts alongside Angela Kinsey, her real-life best friend who played the tightly wound accountant Angela Martin, has been a hit since its debut in 2019. In each installment, the pair rewatch and break down an episode of 'The Office,' as well as offer behind-the-scene stories. In 2022, they published the book 'The Office BFFs,' which shot to No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list. Mindy Kaling Of all 'The Office' alums, Kaling — an Emmy-nominated show writer who also starred as the chatty, self-centered customer service representative Kelly Kapoor — has had the most small-screen success. As 'The Office' ended, she immediately moved on to her sitcom 'The Mindy Project,' which she created, produced and starred in for six seasons, first on Fox and then on Hulu. In 2020, the critically acclaimed comedy 'Never Have I Ever,' which Kaling co-created and based loosely on her childhood, began its four-season run on Netflix. From 2021 to 2025, Kaling's comedy 'The Sex Lives of College Girls,' which she co-created and served on as a showrunner, ran on HBO. Her newest show, 'Running Point,' starring Kate Hudson, debuted in January on Netflix and has already been renewed for a second season.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Who Is In 'The Office' Spinoff Cast? All About 'The Paper', Including How It's Connected to Dunder Mifflin
The Paper is hot off the presses! In May 2024, NBC announced a spinoff of The Office, but don't settle in for Scranton, Pa., just yet. The new show, The Paper, takes place in the world of The Office, moving the action to a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. The Paper is from Greg Daniels — who adapted the original U.K. version of The Office — and Michael Koman, co-creator of Comedy Central's Nathan For You. "It's about this struggling Midwestern newspaper that's much reduced from its glory days," Daniels previously told The Hollywood Reporter. "It's a fruitful premise." He continued, "There's a tremendous history for local papers. The villain here is the internet and the ability to look at everybody's news for free, and all the ad revenue going to Google." So how is The Paper connected to the classic NBC sitcom? Here's everything to know about the highly anticipated spinoff, including the release date, which Office star is returning to reprise their role and where to watch. The same camera crew that documented the employee antics at Dunder Mifflin is now focused on the team at The Truth Teller, a dying local newspaper in Toledo, attempting a revival with the help of volunteer reporters. The Office fans will instantly recognize a familiar face who made their way to Ohio: Oscar Nuñez, who played the beloved Oscar Martinez on the original NBC series. According to Variety, Oscar won't be a central character on the series, but he has been part of the script since the beginning. 'I told Mr. Greg Daniels that if Oscar came back, he would probably be living in a more bustling, cosmopolitan city,' Nuñez said at NBCUniversal's Upfront in May 2025, per Entertainment Weekly. 'Greg heard me and he moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio — which has three times the population of Scranton. So, it was nice to be heard," he added. Nuñez is the only Office alum confirmed so far, but don't be surprised to see other returning actors. Former Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey — who host the Office Ladies podcast — revealed they stopped by the set of The Paper for a visit. "[Co-creator] Greg [Daniels] had invited us," Kinsey said during an appearance on the Today show in April 2025. "We showed up, and not only was Oscar there, but our crew, so many of these wonderful people — cause the crew was our extended family, and we're still really close with them." "And that was really moving to see," she added. In addition to Nuñez, The Paper will star Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore. Other members of The Paper newsroom include Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman and Tim Key. During a June 2024 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Steve Carell revealed that before Gleeson accepted the role, he reached out to him for advice. "He's an excellent actor. And he actually called me and asked, 'Should I do this? ... Did you enjoy it?' I said, 'Of course,' " Carell recalled. That same May, the Four Seasons actor told The Hollywood Reporter that he was "excited" about the spinoff and no plans to return as Michael Scott. 'I will be watching but I will not be showing up. It's just a new thing and there's really no reason for my character to show up in something like that,' Carell said. The Paper will be released in September 2025, over a decade after The Office ended its nine-season run in May 2013. 'It's been more than ten years since the final episode of The Office aired on NBC, and the acclaimed comedy series continues to gain popularity and build new generations of fans on Peacock,' Lisa Katz, the President of NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement when the spinoff was announced. "This new series set in the universe of Dunder Mifflin introduces a new cast of characters in a fresh setting ripe for comedic storytelling: a daily newspaper," she continued. A trailer for The Paper has not been shared, but NBC gave a first-look from the series. The picture features Gleeson, standing on a desk in the newsroom, as he tries to galvanize his team of reporters. Meanwhile, Nuñez, who is an accountant at The Truth Teller, sits at his desk in the background. Another shot from the spinoff was also posted on social media, featuring the outside of a building, presumably The Paper offices. The Paper will be available to stream on Peacock, joining both the U.K. and the U.S. versions of The Office, which are already on the platform. Read the original article on People
Extra.ie
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
First look at Domhnall Gleeson in The Office spin-off
Domhnall Gleeson is heading to the small screen as he's set to star in the new spinoff of 'The Office'. The Irish star was cast alongside original The Office cast member Oscar Nunez, as well as Sabrina Impacciatore from The White Lotus. The Paper is produced by The Office creator Greg Daniels alongside Michael Koman. Domhnall Gleeson is heading to the small screen as he's set to star in the new 'The Office' spinoff. Pic:Peacock TV announced the new comedy show on Monday, revealing it will premiere this September on the streaming service. The series is set in the universe of NBC's The Office and according to the synopsis 'The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.' The highly anticipated series was announced at Peacock's annual upfront presentation in New York, with the network revealing a brief teaser for the series. The Irish star was cast alongside original The Office cast member Oscar Nunez, as well as Sabrina Impacciatore from The White Lotus. Pic: Peacock TV. The trailer shows that the series takes place in the offices of the Toledo Truth-Teller. The documentary crew show that Oscar Nuñez is now working as an accountant for the paper, while Impacciatore plays the managing editor. Dublin native Gleeson plays an idealistic new employee, having described the series as being about 'underdog characters that are banding together to keep journalism alive.' The Paper is produced by The Office creator Greg Daniels alongside Michael Koman. Pic: Matt Winkelmeyer/FilmMagic The series will also see Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key reprising their roles. Greg Daniels, who developed The Office for American television, co-created the series with Michael Koman. Both serve as executive producers along with The Office creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant as well as Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas.
