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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Larsa Pippen is the main character
The "Real Housewives of Miami" star opens up about her new relationship, co-parenting with Scottie Pippen and why she's done proving herself. People have tried to put Larsa Pippen in a box for decades — as someone's wife, someone's ex, someone's sidekick. But she's always known she was the main character. Larsa brought that energy to our Zoom — where she joined from her Miami home, in full glam, dressed in a purple blouse with a diamond necklace peeking through. I'd expect nothing less. What you see is what you get with the television personality, both on and off camera. She's unfiltered, self-assured and not here to fulfill anyone's narrative but her own. "I'm just super happy right now," the Real Housewives of Miami star says when I ask her to describe her current era. "I feel like there's nothing better than being with someone where you can just sleep so well at night. I just sleep so well at night. I feel like my kids are doing so well. I'm just in a really good place all around." I wasn't expecting us to start there — most stars are typically more guarded about their personal lives. But it's the kind of open answer that reveals where her head and heart are these days. Larsa went public with boyfriend Jeff Coby, a former basketball player, in April. It's her first relationship since her split from Marcus Jordan, whom she dated on and off for almost two years. (Yes, he's the son of Michael Jordan, former teammate of her ex-husband, Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen. You probably saw the headlines.) This season of RHOM, which kicked off in June on Bravo, picks up after Larsa and Marcus ended things for good in 2024 at the urging of her children. The demise of that relationship had an unexpected fallout among her inner circle, particularly with longtime friend Lisa Hochstein. Loyalties shifted, and the support she believed she deserved felt scarce. Although Larsa says she's in a good place now, reliving that chapter onscreen has been tougher than expected. "Watching it back was really hard for me," she admits. "I feel like I'm not one of those people who show all my emotions all the time. I kind of keep it to myself, and I feel like this season I really needed my friends. It was just kind of crazy to see how the people that I thought would be there for me really weren't this season." Still, seeing it unfold on television in the aftermath has been therapeutic, she says. "Where I am today compared to where I was a year and a half ago ... God is good," Larsa explains. "I feel like I'm in such a better place. I'm super happy and I'm just thriving." Larsa, who's starred on RHOM for five seasons, is used to the noise: from fans, fellow castmates, social media critics and tabloids. But she's never let outside opinions define her. She says that part of managing fame is blocking out the noise, something that comes pretty naturally to her. "I feel like I've always been like that," she says. "If I believe in something, I'm doing it 100%. Not everyone might agree with it, but it's my journey, my life. I should be able to do what feels right for me." Larsa credits that mindset, in part, to her upbringing. Growing up in Chicago as the daughter of Middle Eastern parents, she says she was often judged for her choices, sometimes even by her own family. She laughs that she's "probably the black sheep" in a family full of lawyers and engineers, but adds that she's incredibly close with them despite their differences. Her independent streak? It's always been there. In college, Larsa majored in political science and planned to go to law school. But then life — and love — happened. She married Scottie in 1997, at the height of the Bulls dynasty. They went on to have four children: Scotty Jr., 24, Preston, 22, Justin, 20, and 16-year-old Sophia. Motherhood has shaped her ambitions in a profound way, especially when it comes to setting an example for her daughter. "Having my boys was different than having my daughter. I always wanted my daughter to be proud of all the things I'm doing and not necessarily just be a stay-at-home mom. I mean, there's not a harder job in the world than being a stay-at-home mom, but I was married at 22. I did that for so long that I wanted to do more," she explains. "I wanted to accomplish things and not just be an NBA player's wife. I mean, that's great enough! That's great. But for me, I wanted to do more." These days, Larsa's proving she's more than just a reality TV star. She's also an entrepreneur and an angel investor. Most recently, she helped create an AI-powered dating app called It focuses on safety and authenticity, with features like a no-catfishing photo verification system. You can talk on the phone through the app without having to give your phone number or personal information. It's designed to help people connect in a more honest way. "My friends and I were single a year ago and we couldn't find any [apps] we liked," she says. Ironically, Larsa never got the chance to use it herself as she met Coby, 31, the old-fashioned way: at a party. "I feel like I met someone who's more like me. Our families are such a big part of our lives. The more I spend time with Jeff, the more I see his family is just like mine," she says. "It's just so much fun being with someone from a like-minded background." Larsa's connection with Coby reflects her ability to find common ground in the relationships that matter — and that extends to her co-parenting dynamic with Scottie too. After splitting in 2018 after 21 years together, the former spouses remain focused on their children. When I ask if he's had any reaction to her new relationship, she says they're not involved in each other's personal lives. It's a dynamic that works for them. "We only talk [to each other] when it comes to our kids. If one of our kids isn't happy or something's going on, we talk on a group text or group call. Other than that, my ex has never chimed in on any relationship I've had, and I've never chimed in on his," she says. "Honestly, from the time my ex and I broke up, I've never said anything negative about him or his situation. I just want him to be happy. If he's happy, he'll be a better dad to my kids, and my kids will be happier." What makes this chapter in her life especially rewarding, Larsa says, is how little she cares about what anyone else thinks. Especially the haters. Being on reality TV, especially the Real Housewives franchise, comes with constant feedback from fans and from viewers on social media. As far as she's concerned, most of the critics aren't worth the click. "I don't really look [at comments], to be honest," she says. "I've looked at people's profiles and I'm like, 'Honey, you are not the one to talk about me. You can't even compete, because you don't even compare ... I get it — you're miserable. I'm not.' I'm still gonna kill it. I'm happy and doing my thing." That confidence extends to her philosophy about aging in the public eye, something she also says doesn't faze her after turning 51 earlier this month. "I think age is just a number to me," she says. "That's probably because my mom is that way. You have to embrace yourself, whether you're 50, 60, 70 — whatever. You've got to live." Larsa isn't stressed about getting older or the expectations that can come with it. "You just have to be happy with who you are," she says. And at this stage in her life, she's focused on what truly matters. Despite the private planes and designer clothes that are staples among the cast on RHOM, Larsa says her goals for the future are less about luxury and more about legacy. "I want my kids to do well," she says. "I want Justin to get into the NBA. I want Scotty to play really well in the NBA. I want Preston to figure out what he wants to do in the finance world." She laughs. "And I want Sophia to stop spending all my money." The sentiment is real: Larsa has poured years into raising confident, driven kids — and now, she's finally prioritizing her own successes too. "I need to hit some home runs in the business world," she says. Larsa has been investing in some tech companies. "It's hard sitting [among] men. I invested in one company, and it's six guys. Every time I would speak, nobody would listen." For what it's worth, she says, they should have listened to her business plan the first time. "When I [later] came back to the table, I was like, 'I told you so,'" she recalls, before adding with a smile, "We're right most of the time." Larsa's spent years being labeled, underestimated, talked about — but she's still pulling up her own seat at the table and making sure her voice is heard. Whether she's navigating business, motherhood or the spotlight, Larsa's not bending to anyone else's storyline. "I'm great being Larsa," she says. "I don't need to be anything else." Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom pose together in cosy family photo after split
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's co-parenting relationship is still going strong despite their recent split. The Lord of the Rings star, 48, shared via Instagram Thursday a slide show of photos from his summer vacation that included one eye-catching pic featuring his famous ex, 40. In the image, Perry, Bloom, their 4-year-old daughter, Daisy, and his 14-year-old son Flynn — whom he shares with ex Miranda Kerr — posed together for a sweet blended family photo on a boat. 'Dump 4 ya,' the dad-of-two captioned the carousel. The post sparked reconciliation rumours, with one fan writing in the comments thread, 'omg mum and dad getting back tgt?!?' Last week, Perry and Bloom confirmed their break-up after 10 years together. '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,' Page Six was told via a joint statement on July 3. '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.' It's no surprise to see Bloom and Perry make time for their little girl, as an insider revealed this month that they always intended to put her first despite parting ways. 'At a certain point, they had to admit it's better for Daisy to see their parents separately, then she won't grow up feeling the tension and animosity,' the source previously told People. 'They are there for Daisy and have been. Daisy is their angel, and they want to protect her from anything adverse.' Another insider shared with Us Weekly just how Perry and Bloom planned to navigate co-parenting. 'They aren't making drastic changes for Daisy's sake,' the source said in late June. 'They will keep their lives in Montecito [California]. They are prioritising stability and consistency for Daisy.' Last weekend, the former couple was seen sticking to their word by spending a fun family day on a yacht in Italy. The Dark Horse singer and Pirates of the Caribbean star were seen playing with Daisy aboard newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's mega-yacht. A source close to Perry recently speculated to Page Six as to why the pair was not able to make their relationship work. 'It could really be as simple as two people doing so much. Being on tour, on the road, is a different monster,' the insider explained. 'I was hoping they were going to be together for the long term, but there comes a point where non-communication comes into play and can take a toll.'
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom reunite on yacht in Italy one week after confirming break-up
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are crushing co-parenting. The exes reunited in Italy over the weekend alongside their 4-year-old daughter, Daisy. The singer, 40, was spotted rocking a black bikini on-board a yacht on Sunday, with her former fiance sporting black boardshorts. During one sweet moment, Bloom could be seen lifting Daisy into the air and kissing her cheek as Perry looked on. In addition to yachting with Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez, Bloom and Perry put on a united front as they took their little one for a stroll — and some ice cream — in Capri. Perry paired her bathing suit top with an unbuttoned shirt and blue shorts during the outing, completing her look with flip flops and black sunglasses. Bloom, for his part, paired a white T-shirt with black shorts. The getaway comes one month after Page Six reported the couple's relationship is 'over' following nearly 10 years together. On Thursday, the pair confirmed the break-up via their reps — and revealed they would 'continue to be seen together as a family.' 'Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,' the joint statement read. 'Their shared priority is — and always will be — raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.' Before their break-up, Bloom and Perry had been together on and off since 2016, welcoming their baby girl in August 2020. News initially broke of 'tension' and 'stress' in their romance in June as the pop star took her Lifetimes tour to Australia. Bloom, 48, was photographed briefly joining Perry and Daisy before he jetted off to Venice to attend Bezos and Sánchez's star-studded wedding solo. The newly single Lord of the Rings star was photographed with Sydney Sweeney, Kim Kardashian and more A-listers at the extravagant nuptials. Perry pointedly posted a smiling social media upload clarifying her good 'mood' at the time. Sánchez commented, 'We miss you Katy.' The bride and Perry are close friends, with the American Music Award winner attending Sánchez's May bachelorette party in Paris one month after they went to space together. Bloom's attendance at the over-the-top ceremony reportedly felt like 'a 'f**k you'' to Perry as Bezos and Sánchez are 'really more her friends than his.'
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Garner Sends Clear Message to Ben Affleck on Father's Day
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner seem to have the kind of relationship other exes strive for. In the April issue of GQ, Affleck raved about just how 'lucky' he is to have Garner as a co-parent and partner in the raising of their three kids. He described his Daredevil co-star as 'wonderful and great' and shared said that 'we work together well.'On Sunday, Garner seemed to echo that sentiment when she took to her Instagram Stories to post what appears to be a very personal throwback photo of Affleck holding one of their young children from the early days of their relationship. 'Happy Father's Day to 3 people's favorite landing spot,' Garner wrote of the three children she shares with Affleck. Garner and Affleck worked together twice in the early 2000s, first on Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor (2001), then as co-stars in Daredevil (2003). Though they developed a fast friendship, they were both romantically involved with other people at the time. Garner married her Felicity co-star Scott Foley in 2000; the couple separated in 2003 and officially divorced in 2004. Garner also dated her Alias co-star from 2003 to dating Gwyneth Paltrow from 1997 to 2000, Affleck embarked on what was then his most high-profile relationship when he began dating his Gigli co-star Jennifer Lopez in 2002. The two, who became known in the media as 'Bennifer,' were red carpet mainstays and were even engaged. But all that came to an end when they broke up in 2004 (leading Affleck to later reconnect with Garner.) In 2021, three years after his divorce from Garner, Affleck reconnected with Lopez and got married one year later. Sadly, their happily ever after was not meant to be. Less than three ages after the marriage, the couple—who have no children together—called it quits. Jennifer Garner Sends Clear Message to Ben Affleck on Father's Day first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 16, 2025
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Christina Haack and ex Tarek El Moussa stun fans with cozy double date after his Vegas scuffle
Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa have such a successful divorce that they're now double dating. The former spouses went out to dinner with their significant others and memorialized the occasion with a post on social media. 'The girls made us…,' wrote El Moussa, 43 — who recently showed off the new home he plans to renovate — alongside a photo that included his wife, Heather Rae, 37, Haack, 41, and her date, identified as Christopher Larocca, with whom she's been seen on previous occasions. Haack commented on the snap, writing that her ex and his wife were 'actually one of my fav couples to double date with… never a dull moment.' 'Two very lucky guys right there…' Larocca said. Fans were thrilled by the show of cooperation between the former spouses. Haack and El Moussa rose to fame as the stars of the HGTV show Flip or Flop. They were married from 2009 until 2018, when they went their separate ways, and share two children: Taylor, 14, and Brayden, 9. El Moussa and Rae welcomed their son, Tristan, in January 2023. Haack is also the mom of Hudson, 5, whom she shares with former husband Ant Anstead. 'It's nice that you all get along! Not many can do this!' wrote one stunned fan. 'I adore any couple who can make co parenting a beautiful journey. This is absolutely beautiful!! This makes it easy and safe for the kids❤️❤️❤️' said another. The trio has also worked together on their own home improvement show called The Flip Off. Others were concerned that Haack might be jumping from the frying pan into the fire with a new relationship so soon after her contentious divorce from her third husband Josh Hall. 'Does she need another guy in her life so fast? Not a good example for her daughter!' asked a worried follower. 'She moves on quick!' commented another. The peaceful outing comes on the heels of El Moussa's recent arrest in Las Vegas earlier this month, following an altercation at The Palazzo at the Venetian hotel. According to reports, the incident began when a man allegedly bumped into El Moussa's father and made a comment, prompting El Moussa to allegedly assault him. The Real Estate Elevated co-founder could face charges in connection with the incident.
