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Irish Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Not wanting to be outdone by the Beckhams, I decided we should mark our anniversary
I was having an existential crisis. It happens. Possibly a little bit more regularly now as I clock up the years. And it's often triggered by life's milestones and challenges: children's birthdays, school summer holidays and the end of another academic year ; a child finishing school altogether; a Leaving Cert holiday and the tortured helplessness felt at home while himself is living his best life – and even remembering to wear factor 50 sunscreen, after all; watching the price of chocolate increase; the inability to find a pair of decent-fitting jeans in this post-skinny jeans era. Who am I? What am I doing with my life? How the hell did I get here? These are life's big questions that I ask of myself more frequently than I care to admit. READ MORE Anyway, the latest thing to trigger me was my 25th wedding anniversary. How can that possibly have come around already? I still feel 25, never mind 25 years married, though my right hip begs to differ. But silver wedding anniversaries? Well they're for old people, surely. And I refuse to get old. And how can it really be 25 years anyway, when I can still clearly smell the orange and lemons of Sorrento. We've never really been ones for marking wedding anniversaries. We were already parents by the time the first anniversary happened, so that trumped the – at the time, seemingly self-indulgent – idea of celebrations. After all, there was sleep deprivation to endure. And so beyond, on our 20th anniversary, mentioning in The Irish Times that he forgot our first one – because, you know, a wife with an axe to grind and a newspaper column is not for faint-hearted husbands – we've never really made a thing of it. [ Jen Hogan: It's our 20th wedding anniversary. I wonder will he remember Opens in new window ] But this time, I decided I wanted to make a thing of it. After all, the Beckhams, who share a wedding anniversary with us, never miss an opportunity to get the wedding album out on social media. So, not wanting to be outdone by someone who used to play for Manchester United, I decided we should buy some purple suits and head back to Rome and show the children where we got married, for the occasion. Alas, they appeared to be all out of matching purple suits that day I went to Dundrum Shopping Centre. And, it turned out we couldn't afford to go to Rome either, on account of having a ridiculous number of children. So we settled on Galway, which is more or less the same thing anyway, if you squint a little. I am not averse to using a bit of emotional blackmail when I need to. Judge me all you like, I'll probably just use it in a future column. And so, taking no chances in the quest to get all my children together to celebrate this momentous occasion, I lead with a 'more than anything I can possibly think of, for our 25th wedding anniversary, your dad and I would love to get a night away with the nine of us. All of us together again. Are you free next weekend?' text to the one who had the cheek to grow up, move out and leave me with all these boys. She said she was. Discussions ensued, between the siblings, over which child would bunk in with which child, largely determined by who was deemed to fart the most (or the least, depending on your perspective). The van was packed and the Hogans were off to Galway. All nine of us. Together again. Order was restored to my galaxy. [ The summer juggle: How to work while the kids are off Opens in new window ] We were staying at the Connacht, a family-friendly hotel whose claims of which are put to the test by my supersized brood (it passes, with flying colours). A swim was first on the agenda. 'You're coming too, aren't you Mum?,' the youngest asked, giving me no out. Ten minutes after everyone else had got into the pool, I joined them. Because that's how I roll. A woman smiled at me, and I smiled back, thinking to myself how friendly the natives were. Then she gave a gentle wave as I walked past. And I waved back, thinking again 'super friendly people'. 'You didn't know it was me, did you?,' the friendly woman said laughing, as the familiar dread of meeting someone out of context and not recognising them began to set in. I was going to have to come clean. Turns out it was just the curse of shortsightedness, and a world viewed stubbornly in soft focus. To the point I hadn't recognised my own daughter. The eyesight, at least, is consistent with 25 years ago. We swam, ate, played and laughed, and I even forgot this anniversary made me sound middle-aged. Because we were all together again, and everything made sense.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo celebrate 11th wedding anniversary years after his 'sexting' scandal
Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on Saturday with sweet Instagram posts. The Maroon 5 frontman, 46 - who recently whisked themselves away for a lavish summer trip - tied the knot with the Namibian supermodel, 37, back in 2014 and the pair have since welcomed three children. It comes nearly three years after the singer's 'sexting' scandal which first came to light in September 2022. Levine notably denied having an affair, but admitted that he had 'crossed the line' amid the controversy. Behati uploaded an assortment of throwback photos of the pair that have been taken over the years. She captioned the carousel of images with: 'My person for life!!! 11 years today! @adamlevine deep sea baby….' In one snap, the two stars could be seen lovingly embracing while another showed them taking a selfie in bed. The model snapped a picture as they cruised in a car with Adam in the driver's seat - while one photo was taken as Levine gave his wife a kiss as they spent time on the sandy shore of a beach. Adam and Behati made funny faces as they looked towards the camera in one throwback picture. She additionally included more snaps of the pair that were taken from photo booths and one showed the two stars holding a drawing while strolling along the streets of New York City. Lastly, the mom-of-three uploaded a sweet image as she shared a kiss with Levine while enjoying a boat day. The Payphone hitmaker also jumped to his own Instagram page over the weekend in celebration of the special milestone. He shared a picture of Prinsloo as she sat outside and wrote in the caption: 'Happy anniversary to my favorite person in the world.' The model could be seen keeping it casual while sporting a dark green hoodie as well as a cowboy hat on top of her locks. She sipped on a bottle of beer while an adorable dog was propped up on her lap. Levine and Behati were first introduced by a friend via email in 2012 - where a romance quickly sparked up. The beauty recalled during an interview with Net-a-Porter in 2019, 'Adam was looking for a girl for a music video that could do some action stuff, and our friend was like, "You should meet Behati because she's a total tomboy and down for anything."' While Prinsloo ended up not taking the job, her communication with the music artist continued. In May 2013, it had been reported that the pair had split - but soon rekindled their romance and became engaged two months later. The singer was also seen that same year cheering on the model as she strutted on the catwalk for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Behati and Adam said 'I do' during a romantic ceremony that took place in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - with his close pal Jonah Hill officiating the nuptials. The couple have since welcomed three children together: Dusty Rose, eight, Gio Grace, seven, and another son, two - whose name has yet to be revealed. When the model was pregnant with their third child, Levine was involved in a 'sexting' scandal in September 2022. It began when he was accused of having an affair with media personality and model, Sumner Stroh. She opened up about the alleged infidelity on her own TikTok account in a video that has since been deleted, along with showing messages that she claimed were between her and the singer. Not long after the clip was shared, Adam denied that he cheated on his wife, but admitted that he had, 'crossed the line.' The Animals singer shared a message on his own Instagram account where he admitted, 'I used poor judgement in speaking with anyone other than my wife in ANY kind of flirtatious manner. 'I did not have an affair,' he stated, adding, 'Nevertheless, I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life. In certain instances it became inappropriate.' Adam later wrote, 'My wife and my family is all I care about in this world. To be this naive and stupid enough to risk the only thing that truly matters to me was the greatest mistake I could ever make.' A source close close to the couple told E! News at the time that, 'Behati is upset but she does believe him that there was no physical affair. 'They have been together this entire time. She feels they are happily married and is shocked to find out what was going on behind her back.' The insider continued, 'He's disappointed in himself and upset that he has hurt his family like this. It's a wake-up call and has made him realize that he has a lot to work on.' The insider continued, 'He's disappointed in himself and upset that he has hurt his family like this. It's a wake-up call and has made him realize that he has a lot to work on' Following the controversy, Adam and Behati have continued to put on an united front. They have appeared on each other's media pages and the duo have also walked a number of red carpet events. Maroon 5 is also preparing to drop its eighth studio album titled Love Is Like - which will be released next month on August 15. One of the tracks called Priceless was written by Levine for his wife Behati and he opened up about the song during an interview with People in April. 'It was the first song that I wrote for the album. It's just this really fun, summery, chill vibe song that always felt really good.' He added, 'The song kind of, you know, being about my wife, was the first song out the gates that felt good, felt positive, really positive, and fun. It's hard to explain, but it just instantly hit me. 'I thought, well, if it instantly hit me, obviously it could hit everybody else,' the performer further expressed. Levine is set to embark on a tour with Maroon 5 later this fall in support of the LP - which was announced on June 25. The band will make stops in a total of 23 U.S. cities throughout October and November, with the first concert taking place in Phoenix on October 6. Adam was also one of the coaches for the 27th season of The Voice, which aired the finale back in May.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Princess Beatrice's ‘struggles' with £250k engagement ring, as royal celebrates 5th wedding anniversary
PRINCESS Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary today, following their intimate 2020 ceremony. This came after the British property developer proposed to King Charles' niece with a sparkling £250,000 engagement ring, which has challenges with its upkeep. 9 9 The gorgeous Art Deco-style jewellery piece was a bespoke design by British jeweller Shaun Leane and features large diamonds, geometric shapes and a platinum band. Edoardo wanted the 1930s-inspired ring to be 'filled with personal and sentimental signifiers. Although it is a stunning piece, maintaining royal rings does come with certain challenges, according to experts. A spokesperson for Maxwell Stone told Fabulous: 'Royal engagement rings often feature rare, high-carat gemstones, which call for careful cleaning and routine professional inspections to ensure the stone remains secure. 'Over time, prongs may loosen and older metals may require extra attention to prevent wear or damage. 'Fortunately, most reputable jewellers offer these maintenance services free of charge, so this level of upkeep is readily accessible to the royal family.' Diane Hall, co-founder of Dower & Hall, added: 'For insurance purposes engagement rings need to be re-checked by a jeweller every four to five years to make sure that the claws holding the stones are in tiptop condition and continue to be secure.' She shared how Princess Beatrice may get her ring professionally cleaned on anniversaries. Speaking of the process, she shared: "We use a professional ultrasonic cleaning machine and this takes away any dirt and residue which has built up on the stone over the year. "It might not appear to be much but in actual fact after ultrasonic cleaning, customers are always very surprised by how sparkly the stones actually are. Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child and shares sweet picture with husband Edoardo "Everything from hand cream and face cream to washing up and just daily use causes grime which then affects the sparkle of the diamond." ROYAL WEDDING Edoardo and Beatrice got engaged in Italy in September 2019, before announcing their news to the world on September 26, 2019, and tying the knot on July 17, 2020. Beatrice and Edoardo said "I do" surrounded by close family and friends in All Saints Chapel, Windsor Great Park. The Queen's granddaughter and the millionaire property developer were due to wed at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, in London, with 150 guests. 9 Instead, a select group gathered for a more intimate ceremony with strict social distancing measures in place. The Queen was driven with Prince Philip from Windsor Castle, where they had been isolating since March, three miles up the Long Walk and through Windsor Great Park to the private church. Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, welcomed daughter Sienna into the world on September 18, 2022. Meanwhile on January 22 this year, the couple's second daughter Athena was born several weeks prematurely weighing 4lb 5oz. In a nod to the late Queen, their baby's middle name is Elizabeth, making her full name Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. Edoardo also has son Christopher Woolf, known as Wolfie, from a previous relationship. 9 9 ROYAL RINGS Meanwhile, Kate and Prince William announced their engagement in 2010, with the royal proposing with his mother's ring in Kenya. At the time of its creation, the ring was worth £28,000, according to Marie Claire. Vintage ring expert Sam Mee estimates that these days its value is more like £390,000. 9 9 9 However, given the historical significance it now holds, some believe it is actually priceless. For his proposal, Prince Harry used stones from Princess Diana's collection to create a ring for Meghan Markle. Prince Harry popped the question in 2017 with a classic gold band set with three diamonds, although Meghan later upgraded the ring to feature a diamond-studded band, valued at £150,000. Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice's close bond Over the years, the Queen 's granddaughters have often spoken about their incredible bond and have previously described themselves as "each other's rocks." Princess Beatrice was the first child born to the Duke and Duchess of York - Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson - back on August 8, 1988. The Duchess gave birth at London's Portland Hospital for Women and Children, and Beatrice's full name was announced as Beatrice Elizabeth Mary almost two weeks later. The couple - who divorced in 1996 - then welcomed Princess Eugenie, whose full name is Eugenie Victoria Helena, on March 23, 1990. As a result of their close bond, it's no surprise that back in 2018, as Eugenie made her way down to Windsor Castle for her royal nuptials, her maid of honour Beatrice was firmly by her side. When asked about her maid of honour by TLC, Princess Eugenie said, 'I can't think of anyone I'd want by my side other than her.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Brolin Reflects on the Blind Date That Sparked His 27-Year Marriage to Barbra Streisand (Exclusive)
James Brolin and Barbra Streisand celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2025 Speaking with PEOPLE just after the milestone, the actor reveals how they spent the special day Brolin also reflects on the blind date that kicked off a love story that's lasted nearly three decadesJames Brolin is looking back on the moment he fell in love with Barbra Streisand. In a recent catch-up with PEOPLE, the actor opened up about their romance, which began with a blind date on July 1, 1996. "That night was something. It was like somebody called and said, 'Would you be interested in a date with her?' And what I said was, 'I like what she says between songs,' and I was a real nut for women singers — especially jazz and bar singers and romantic singers at the time. So that got my interest," Brolin, 84, shares. "I had been out of a marriage for three years and really saying, 'Who needs that again?' But we both agreed to go. We're on our way and halfway there, we both picked up the phone to cancel and something told us, 'No. Let's just do it.'" Before meeting in the '90s, Streisand, 83, had previously been married to Elliott Gould between 1963 and 1971. Brolin was previously married to Jan Smithers from 1986 to 19995, and before that, Jane Cameron Agee. 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. By saying no to their doubts, neither knew they were saying yes to a deep and genuine love. "We met there. I didn't look at all like she had thought I would because I'd been, for seven years all bearded and curly-haired in Hotel. She saw me and went, 'That's not the guy I came to see.' I had cut off all my hair. She finally came up to sit with all the people at the table and came behind me and said, 'Who f----- up your hair?'" he laughs. "Well, that's when I fell in love. I thought, 'This girl tells the truth right from the beginning. I'm crazy about her,'" Brolin continues. "And then we've really been pretty much together ever since then." To mark their anniversary this year, the two enjoyed the day "in the pool and sitting in the sun and in the shade." "We look out at almost 180 degrees of water, but we're 90 feet up, so it's pretty nice and relaxing. Then we went off to dinner at the invite of some friends and did a fusion Japanese dinner, and they brought flowers. They must have carried stuff. They brought two cakes," he shares. "It was just overkill for six people, but that's good friends," he continued, noting they finished the night at home with a movie. Brolin appreciates that his wife has been "very giving," respecting the time it takes to explore creative endeavors like acting and filmmaking. "One thing that she does that some women have a terrible time with is, 'Where were you? Oh, that only takes 20 minutes. You've been two hours.' Those kind of questions just destroy things. She never asked me anything," he shares. "And I just feel this incredible loyalty, because of it, and so that it brings you together. With her, I love everything she does. I love her choices. People argue with her about her choices and then in the end, when given enough time, they find out she was right in the first sentence." The actor also says that their differences bring out the best in each other. "She's very much a perfectionist and takes her time working things out and being sure. And me, I make very quick decisions. I'm a great problem solver when trouble comes up at the last minute," he explains. He concludes, "We don't work the same way and yet, we love the way the other one works." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Wilson Celebrates 'Queen' Ciara on Their 9th Wedding Anniversary: 'You Light Up My Life in Ways Words Can't Explain'
Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on July 6 The football player marked the occasion with a social media tribute to his "Queen" Ciara and Wilson, who share four children together, exchanged vows during a secret wedding ceremony in England in July 2016Ciara and Russell Wilson are celebrating nine years of marriage! The football player, 36, marked his wedding anniversary with the singer, 39, on Sunday, July 6, through a sentimental social media tribute. Sharing a video that featured various photographs of the couple throughout their relationship, Wilson wrote in the caption of his post, "From the moment I met you, I knew God was showing me the way." "Every day since has been a reflection of His grace — full of love, laughter, purpose, and the kind of partnership I used to pray for," he continued. Added Wilson: "Happy Anniversary, my queen @ciara. You light up my life in ways words can't explain. Here's to the journey we've walked … and the one we're still writing together. I love you, endlessly. ❤️." 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. Ciara and Wilson first met at a Wisconsin basketball game in March 2015. The pair hit it off, and the NFL quarterback proposed to the "Goodies" musician during a surprise vacation a year later. Months later, in July 2016, Ciara and Wilson exchanged vows during a secret wedding ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The couple later welcomed three children together: daughters Sienna, 8, and Amora, 1, plus son Win, 5. Ciara is also a mother to son Future Zahir, 11, from her previous relationship with rapper Future. Wilson marked the couple's eighth wedding anniversary with a sweet tribute in 2024. "Since we met, you've been my strength in every trial. My joy in every moment. My peace in every prayer. God blessed me with the most incredible gift in you," he wrote at the time. Ciara, for her part, also celebrated the occasion, writing alongside her own social media post, "I love walking with you, talking with you, being in your arms, and doing everything with you! I'm the happiest girl because of how you love me." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Ciara told PEOPLE in April that Wilson was planning a vacation for the pair to celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary. 'We're going to travel some,' she said at the time of her upcoming plans with the New York Giants player. 'I don't know where we're going to go. ... He does all the planning. So I'm excited for it.' Read the original article on People
