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News.com.au
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Miranda Kerr sneaks in support for Katy Perry after Orlando Bloom split
Miranda Kerr showed her support for Katy Perry after the singer's split from Orlando Bloom. The model, who was previously married to the actor, posted a carousel of photos and videos to Instagram Wednesday, including a selfie from when she attended Perry's Lifetimes tour with a friend. She also shared a video from the concert of the Grammy nominee performing her 2010 hit California Gurls. 'Summer so far,' Kerr, 42, captioned the photo dump. Fans applauded her in the comments section after spotting her subtle nod to the musician. 'It's always refreshing to see ladies supporting each other especially in blended family situations,' one fan wrote. 'Girl support girl Miranda you are one classy lady,' another added. The Victoria's Secret model and Bloom, 48, were married from 2010 to 2013 and share a 14-year-old son, Flynn. The actor moved on with Perry, 40, in January 2016 and the couple got engaged in February 2019. They welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in August 2020. Kerr, on her part, married Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel in 2017. The duo shares three sons: Hart, Myles and Pierre. The mum-of-four has always been vocal about her close friendship with the Roar singer and even joked that she 'loves Perry more than her ex' in 2021. 'We go on holidays together,' Kerr said on the Moments with Candace Parker podcast. 'We celebrate all the important milestones together.' When Perry and Bloom welcomed their now 4-year-old daughter, Kerr publicly congratulated them on the birth. 'I'm so happy for you guys,' she commented on the songwriter's social media. 'Can't wait to meet her.' Based on the author's recent social media post, it appears that the ladies will remain close despite Perry and Bloom's recent break-up. The pop star and the Lord of the Rings actor's split came to light in June after nearly 10 years together and months of break-up speculation. A source exclusively told Page Six that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor 'unapologetically' flirted with women in Miami, Florida, before their split was made public. 'Orlando was definitely with girls in Miami,' the insider told us earlier this month. 'He's been not subtly out and about.' On July 3, the exes confirmed their break-up through a joint statement. 'Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,' reps for the former couple said in a joint statement to Page Six. 'They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.' The former American Idol judge has seemingly moved on with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as the duo were recently caught looking smitten on a dinner date in Montreal. An eyewitness told TMZ that they enjoyed cocktails and shared several dishes before personally thanking the staff.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bradley Cooper's, 50, big plans for future with girlfriend Gigi Hadid, 30, revealed
Bradley Cooper is reportedly thinking about proposing to girlfriend Gigi Hadid in the next couple of months. The Maestro star, 50, is 'considering marriage and kids' with the model, 30, a source told Page Six on Friday. 'He might pop the question in the next couple of months,' the insider added of the pair, who first sparked romance rumors in October 2023. Though the couple both already have kids — Bradley shares daughter Lea De Seine, seven, with ex Irina Shayk, 39, and Gigi shares daughter Khai Malik, four, with ex Zayn Malik, 32 — they are thinking of adding to their brood. 'They could picture a blended family with their daughters and their own kids,' the source shared. The pair are said to be 'incredibly happy' and 'in their own bubble.' Though Bradley was never married to Irina, he was previously wed to actress Jennifer Esposito for less than a year before they divorced after just four months of marriage in 2007. has reached out to Cooper and Hadid's representatives for comment. Last month Bradley and Gigi looked happier than ever as they enjoyed a romantic night out in Paris. Since beginning their relationship in 2023, Bradley and Gigi have tried to keep their romance low-profile. In May, Gigi finally made their relationship Instagram official as she shared snaps from her star-studded April birthday bash. She uploaded a roundup of images, and nestled into the post was a snapshot of her passionately kissing her beau. The beauty affectionately held his face in her manicured hands as they lip-locked behind her multi-tier chocolate birthday cake. 'I feel so lucky to be 30! I feel so lucky for every high and low- for all the lessons and gifts both have brought me. To get to feel it all!' she said at the start of her caption. The Guest in Residence designer subtly gave a nod to her romance as she continued, 'I'm so lucky to be a mom, friend, partner, sister, daughter, colleague to some of the most unbelievable humans!!' Recently the mom-of-one gave some insight into their bond. Speaking to Vogue in March, she said being with the actor has helped to give her a 'normal experience of dating.' 'Bradley has opened me up to going to the theater more, and that's something that's so nice to bring back into my life,' she shared. 'You want to give yourself a normal experience of dating and even for my friends who aren't public figures, that's hard. Where do you go? And, what? You just start talking to people?' Hadid mused. She reflected: 'I think just getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential, and then to find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve… and you both do work separately to come together and be the best partner that you can be.' 'I just feel really lucky. Yeah, lucky's the word.' She went on to gush about her beau, 'I respect him so much as a creative and I feel that he gives so much to me: encouragement and, just, belief.' She also opened up about her co-parenting arrangement with Zayn. 'Zayn and I do our custody schedules months in advance,' the star revealed. 'That doesn't mean that it doesn't change here and there, but we help each other out and have each other's backs.' In January it was reported that Gigi and Bradley's daughters like to 'spend time together.' Last year, Hadid was getting ready to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and said that the Maestro actor was supporting her while 'watching from home.' 'He is on dad duty but so supportive,' she said about her boyfriend in a chat with Entertainment Tonight at the time. Previously, a source told Entertainment Tonight that 'Gigi is in love with Bradley, and they're very happy together. Their relationship is a big priority for her. 'Gigi and Bradley are both committed parents, and they have connected deeply about this,' the insider stated. 'They have a strong bond with their daughters and they are at the forefront of everything they do.' In 2024, a source told that the duo had reportedly discussed having children together. The source also revealed that 'Bradley met Zayn' and 'they have all moved on and are dedicated parents so there is never any issue at all.' 'They have had contact numerous times when dealing with their kids who they all co-parent amicably,' the insider noted. 'In addition, Gigi and Zayn's daughter gets along so well with Bradley and Irina's daughter. She almost acts like a big sister to her. They have every intention of becoming a blended functional family.' Bradley and Irina were first linked in 2015 before going public as a couple in 2016, welcoming their little girl in 2017 and then parting ways two years later. At the time it was reported that the split happened due to them 'spending time apart' and 'living totally separate lives' as per People. However, the two have remained on friendly terms. In 2021, Irina told HIGHStyle about their co-parenting relationship, sharing, 'He's a full-on, hands-on dad—no nanny. Lea went on holiday with him for almost two weeks [and] I didn't call them once.' Meanwhile Gigi dated the One Direction alum for nearly six years before they called it quits in October 2021.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
She Gave Her Son a Magical Bedroom. Her Stepdaughter Accused Her of 'Playing Favorites'
After pouring time and money into her biological son's nature-themed bedroom, a woman faces emotional fallout when her stepdaughter calls out the difference A woman seeks advice from the Reddit community following tension in her blended family over how she decorated her children's bedrooms. In her post, the 40-year-old mom opens up about feeling torn between honoring family boundaries and showing equal love to her stepdaughter and biological son. 'I had a very specific vision for my son's room that I'd planned well in advance,' she writes. Her 3-year-old son, her only biological child, now enjoys a whimsical, nature-themed room with ombre-painted walls, a sun-shaped ceiling light, and a tree-shaped bookshelf. The space is filled with thoughtful touches, like a grassy rug and a floor bed that looks like a tent, designed in a Montessori style. 'I paid for all of this myself,' she explains, emphasizing how important this project was to her. Her 13-year-old stepdaughter's room tells a different story. Though the woman says she was careful to involve her stepdaughter in the design process, she admits, 'I didn't have much say in that space.' From the start, she says, her husband, who shares his daughter with an ex, was clear about her role. 'He made it very clear that she already had parents and didn't need another one—what she needed was an advocate and mentor,' she recalls. She says she respected those boundaries from the beginning and believes they've built a good relationship. 'She's a great kid,' the woman adds, expressing her admiration for the teen. When it came time to decorate the stepdaughter's room, the woman says they asked what the teen wanted. 'She said she wanted a reading nook, so we created one with a small round mattress, a ton of cushions in her favorite colors, and a mosquito net canopy.' Her stepdaughter also chose her own wall colors, opting for solid block shades. 'We did the room together,' she says, adding, 'We split the cost 50/50.' However, the existing furniture in the teen's room, purchased by the father before the woman entered the picture, was left untouched. 'He doesn't see any point in replacing it since it's still in good condition,' she explains, noting that her involvement was limited by both practicality and family dynamics. Despite her intentions, the woman says her stepdaughter recently got upset after seeing her younger brother's fully finished room. 'She said I clearly put way more effort into his space than hers and accused me of playing favorites because he's 'actually mine.' ' Trying to explain, the woman tells her stepdaughter that she was simply trying to respect her space and not overstep. 'I didn't want to overstep when it came to her room and… she made most of the choices herself.' But her stepdaughter now feels hurt, and the woman admits, 'I do feel guilty because I can see how, from her perspective, it looks unfair.' She adds that her goal was never to create a divide or make anyone feel unloved. Yet she's now grappling with how to fix the situation without crossing any emotional or parental boundaries set years ago. 'I'm not her parent,' she reflects, 'and I didn't want to push decisions onto her room.' The guilt, however, is real, and she's left wondering if she should've done more. 'At the same time, I now wonder if I should have tried harder or been more involved.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Many Reddit users sympathized with both the woman and the teen. One commenter offered a possible explanation for the teen's reaction, writing, 'Also if she's generally polite and not demanding, she may not have asked for things that seemed too difficult or hard to execute (like the ombré).' They also suggested a solution that might ease the tension and restore balance. 'It seems like a simple resolution would be to ask the daughter what she'd like to change and for dad to cover the costs (since mum paid for all of the son's room).' Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Senator Markwayne Mullin: Family Above All Else
Faith, fatherhood and family are core values in Senator Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK) life. He joins Shannon to emphasize that while he's regarded as a high-profile member of Congress his greatest role is being a family man. Senator Mullin explains how he came to accept Christ as a young man and the importance of prioritizing God and family. He also shares his journey to fatherhood and his unconditional love for his blended family with his biological and adopted children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Katherine Schwarzenegger says she hired a coach to teach her how to step-parent Chris Pratt's son
Katherine Schwarzenegger says she hired a coach to prepare for her role as a stepmom to Chris Pratt's son. "It's a confusing thing to navigate where you fit in," Schwarzenegger said of the stepparent dynamic. Pratt added that stepparents often "don't end up getting the credit" they deserve. Before Katherine Schwarzenegger married Chris Pratt, she hired a pro to help her prepare to become his son's stepmom. During a joint appearance with Pratt on Tuesday's episode of the "Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali" podcast, Schwarzenegger spoke about family life and what it was like navigating a blended household. Schwarzenegger married the "Jurassic World" actor in 2019 and has two daughters and a son with him. Pratt also shares a son, Jack, 12, with his ex-wife, Anna Faris. "Number one thing I say is get a stepparenting therapist or stepparenting coach, because I got that right when we got engaged, and it's been incredibly helpful for me and also just understanding my role as a stepparent," Schwarzenegger told podcast host and clinical psychologist Shefali Tsabary. The eldest daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver added that her coach was "essential" in helping her learn how to communicate with her stepchild and think of herself as a stepparent. "Because stepparenting, like parenting, has no handbook. Because I have the benefit of being in both roles, stepparenting is extra confusing because you aren't a parent, you're not a nanny, you're not an assistant. You have responsibilities in all of those areas, but you're not either of them. It's a confusing thing to navigate where you fit in," Schwarzenegger said. She also said that every family has a different dynamic, since different people might have different levels of involvement in their stepchild's life. "And when it comes to ego, that definitely pops up for me, for sure, and I always go back to understanding that this isn't about me, it's about the child," she said. But thankfully, they — Schwarzenegger, Pratt, Faris, and Faris' husband Michael Barrett — "co-parent all very well, which is a huge blessing," she said. Pratt, who was also a podcast guest, added that stepparenting reminds him of motion-capture acting, where actors wear specialized suits with sensors to animate digital characters, because stepparents "don't end up getting the credit" they deserve. "If a parent is in there doing the hard work of creating structure for a child and holding children accountable — and it's not a biological child — it can feel thankless. But it's a really, really important job," Pratt said. Schwarzenegger isn't the only Hollywood celebrity who has spoken up about being a stepparent or blending their families. In March, Kate Hudson — who has three kids with three dads — said there are upsides to having big, blended families. "It's like they have so much family. They've got multiple grandmas, multiple grandpas, multiple dads, and moms," Hudson said. On a "Goop" podcast episode in April, Gwyneth Paltrow said that it was tough navigating the stepparent dynamic as it often felt "full of minefields." "If I look back at my mistakes as a stepmother, I should have just treated them both like my kids way faster," Paltrow said. Paltrow has two kids with her ex-husband Chris Martin, whom she divorced in 2016. In 2018, she married Brad Falchuk, who has two kids from his previous marriage. Parenting experts previously told Business Insider about the common mistakes that stepparents make when trying to connect with their stepkids. One mistake is trying to replace the stepchildren's biological parents. "The stepparent isn't the biological parent, and it is OK to acknowledge that," Sarah Epstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist, told BI. "In fact, don't try to compete. Instead, speak directly to the child about their parent and encourage the relationship between the child and parent." Representatives for Schwarzenegger and Pratt did not immediately respond to requests for comment sent by BI outside regular hours. Read the original article on Business Insider Solve the daily Crossword
