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    Who is Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo?

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    BOB Saget passed away on January 9, 2022, leaving behind wife Kelly Rizzo. Just weeks before his death, Kelly posted a picture on Instagram celebrating her love for her late husband.The late Bob Saget and his widow Kelly Rizzo met in 2015Who is Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo?Kelly Rizzo dabbles in a few areas. For example, she served as the host of Eat Travel Rock.Like her husband, she has also had several TV appearances. Rizzo’s food, travel, and lifestyle expertise earned her a feature on networks such as EXTRA, ABC, BRAVO, and more.She also has a website where she posts lifestyle content and travel guides.Prior to his sudden death, Kelly Rizzo took to her Instagram account to announce she and Saget had spent their first Christmas together in 2021 – despite being married for three years.”Merry Christmas Eve everyone! So happy to spend my very first Christmas with @BobSaget (even though we’ve been married over 3 years!)” she wrote, captioning a photo of the couple in front of a Christmas tree.Who is Kelly Rizzo dating now?Kelly Rizzo confirmed that she is back in the dating pool.She went Instagram official with her new boyfriend, Breckin Meyer, on May 7, 2024.Most read in CelebrityIn celebration of Breckin’s 50th birthday, she shared a selfie of the two of them.”HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!” she captioned it.”To the man who is kind, sweet, silly, thoughtful, completely hilarious, handsome, understanding, charming, forever curious, compassionate, witty, warm & wonderful.”You deserve to be endlessly celebrated today!”The couple made their red carpet debut at a Grammys watch party months earlier in February, per Page Six.When did Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo meet?After meeting in 2015, Rizzo and Saget were engaged just two years later, announcing their upcoming nuptials via Instagram in November 2017.The following year, Saget and his wife explained that they didn’t plan on expanding their family further after marriage.Rizzo and Saget tied the knot in October of 2018. During the initial Covid-19 quarantine, the couple spent a lot of time together, sharing updates on their social media profiles.”My quarantine bestie and I are sending you all love and hope during this scary and unprecedented time,” Rizzo wrote via Instagram in 2020. Bob Saget was a beloved comedian, actor, and director”I’m so grateful I have him to talk me out of my constant hypochondria. @bobsaget and I enjoy ordering takeout, watching loads of TV on the cozy couch, and discovering how to fold each other’s laundry. … Stay safe everyone, God bless us all.”What was Bob Saget’s cause of death?On Sunday, January 9, 2022, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office took to Twitter to announce Saget’s death.They wrote: “Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room.”The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case,” the tweet concluded.READ MORE SUN STORIESBob Saget had allegedly passed away in his sleep without any suffering, according to the TMZ sources.An autopsy report revealed that he died from an injury to the head that fractured his skull in several places and caused bleeding across both sides of his brain, according to The New York Times.Kelly Rizzo tells the story of how she met husband Bob Saget More

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      Who is Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso?

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      FOLLOWING his split from Winona Ryder, Matt Damon moved on with Luciana Barroso.After two years of dating, the Oscar winner and the latter tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony.Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso pictured together at the 2017 Golden GlobesCredit: GettyWho is Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso?On December 9, 2005, Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso walked down the aisle in a Manhattan wedding ceremony.Born on July 31, 1976, Luciana is an interior designer from Salta Province, Argentina.While discussing his marriage to Luciana, Matt credited her for his years of acting success.The Oppenheimer star told Jake’s Takes: “I do pride myself, in a large part because of her, at being a professional actor.Read More on Matt Damon”And what being a professional actor means is you go and you do the 15-hour day and give it absolutely everything, even in what you know is going to be a losing effort.”If you can do that with the best possible attitude, then you’re a pro, and she really helped me with that.”How did Matt meet Luciana?Matt and Luciana first crossed paths in Miami on April 5, 2003.At the time, the former was filming for the 2003 comedy, Stuck On You.Most read in CelebrityMeanwhile, the latter was bartending in the South Beach area.Luciana recalled to Vogue Australia: I was working as a bartender in South Beach (Miami) and he was shooting a movie there and the crew ended up in the bar one Saturday night.I lost £200m by not doing Avatar, says Matt Damon“Matt’s story is that he saw me across the room and there was a light on me. “And I’m like…’Yeah it was a nightclub, there were lights everywhere!’Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso pictured together at the 2024 Met GalaCredit: Getty”He had started getting recognized and asked for pictures and autographs, and then it got kind of aggressive because people are drinking and stuff.”So he came and hid behind the bar…[wanting to] just hang out back there and have a drink.”She added: “He says, ‘Oh, I saw you and I really wanted to talk to you.'”He had trained as a bartender for a film years before, so he started making drinks. “And he made me a ton of money in tips that night because of course, everyone wanted to go and see him.”And by the end of the night, he invited me to go out with his friends.”So it turned into a really fun night and then 15 years later here we are!”She further remembered: “We definitely had a connection right away.”It was so easy to talk to each other, we were very comfortable [with each other].”When you meet somebody that you have a connection with, that’s just the person that you have a connection with. “All the other stuff, the movie star part, wasn’t really a factor. To me, he’s just Matt.”Similarly, Matt explained to Ellen DeGeneres: “I literally saw her [Luciana] across a crowded room, literally.”Eight years and four kids later, that’s my life. I don’t know how else our paths would’ve crossed if that didn’t happen.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHow many kids do Matt and Luciana have?Matt and Luciana have three daughters; Isabella, Stella, and Gia.From her previous marriage to Arbello Barroso, Luciana also has an older daughter named Alexia. More

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      Who are La La and Carmelo Anthony’s kids?

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      LA LA Anthony was married to NBA superstar, Carmelo for seven years before the pair’s public divorce.Both were accused of cheating during their relationship and eventually pulled the plug on their marriage in 2021.They had been together for more than a decade before their divorceCredit: GettyWho is La La and Carmelo Anthony’s son?La La and Carmelo became engaged on Christmas Day 2004 and were married six years later, in July 2010, by radio host and academic Michael Eric Dyson.But three years before they tied the knot, they welcomed their first and only child in Denver, Colorado.La La gave birth to a boy in March 2007.Kiyan Carmelo AnthonyAt 17 years old, Kiyan is an aspiring basketball playerCredit: GettyAt 17 years old, Kiyan is an aspiring basketball player and attends the Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, New York.read more on celebrities Aside from his growing passion for basketball, not much is known about the teenager.He has made frequent appearances on his parents’ respective Instagram accounts and, eventually, made his own profile on the platform back in April 2021.This has allowed him to grow an impressive social media presence as Kiyan has caught the attention of 200k followers.Why did La La and Carmelo Anthony divorce?What were La La’s motives for filing for divorce?Most read in CelebrityAccording to TMZ, the American TV star cited irreconcilable differences when submitting the divorce papers in New York.The pair had been on and off since they first separated in April 2017. Although they reunited in 2018, it was reported that they were living apart.La La told People.com that moving to New York put the pair’s relationship under a lot of stress.She said: “That’s not the only reason things didn’t work out, but things got tough with New York, just constantly being under the spotlight and people watching every little thing.”How long did La La and Carmelo date?Rumours of the TV personality dating Carmelo started in 2003 after the basketball player won the National Championship with Syracuse University.The pair were engaged just one year later on Christmas day.However, it took five and a half years before La La and Carmelo tied the knot in a lavish New York ceremony. The wedding was filmed for a VH1 reality series called, “La La’s Full Court Wedding” which lasted five seasons. The guests featured A-list celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, LeBron James and Justin Timberlake.Before the wedding, the two welcomed their only child in 2007.For more than a decade their marriage stayed strong until La La filed for divorce in June 2021.There were rumours that La La and Carmelo had split in 2017 because of cheating accusations but later reconciled in 2018. Despite the couple’s breakup, they have remained good friends, according to Sportskeeda. The pair are determined to be the best parents to their son, Kiyan Anthony.Who is La La Antony dating now?La La Anthony revealed she didn’t see herself ever getting married again, during an appearance on The Breakfast Club.Recent reports suggest the TV actress has been chatting with YouTuber Funny Marco on social media.The two hit it off after La La appeared on an episode of Marco’s podcast. Carmelo’s ex-wife has asked her fans whether she should go on a date with him after the YouTuber proposed the idea on his Instagram story.The majority of fans (77 per cent) answered yes. Who is Carmelo Anthony dating now?Carmelo Anthony, 39, has dated multiple famous women but currently appears to be single.After divorcing La La, he reportedly dated two models, Yasmine Lopez and Sara Smirir.However, reports suggest he is no longer with either.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 39-year-old allegedly had an encounter with Mia Burks in 2016 and was also accused of cheating with a 19-year-old in 2012.The NBA player is also rumoured to have hooked up with Kat Stacks and Sheneka Adams. More

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      What is Bella Hadid’s dating history?

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      SUPERMODEL Bella Hadid went public with Adan Banuelos in February 2024.Now, fans want to know more about the Orebella founder’s dating history. Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos went public with their relationship in February 2024Credit: Gotham/GC ImagesWho is Bella Hadid dating?Rumors that Bella Hadid began dating Adan Banuelos first spread in the fall of 2023.The two made things Instagram official the following February. Bella shared loved-up pictures of Adan and herself on Valentine’s Day 2024.Adan is an accomplished cutting cowboy, horse rider, and trainer. He was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association Riders Hall of Fame in 2017.Bella’s beau received the title of No. 1 NCHA leading open rider in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022.Who else has Bella Hadid dated?Before her relationship with Adan Banuelos, Bella Hadid dated several high-profile celebrities.From 2020 until 2023, she dated Marc Kalman, who works in the fashion industry.Most read in CelebrityAs an art director, he has dabbled in merchandise design, album art, and branding. He has worked with several high-profile clients, including Travis Scott, KNG Records, and the eyewear brand Smoke x Mirrors.Her most high-profile romance was with The Weeknd, which started in May 2015 and ended in August 2019.Throughout her time in the spotlight, Bella has also been linked to the likes of rapper Drake and football star Odell Beckham Jr.Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid both ride horses professionallyCredit: Click Thompson/Getty Images for Teton RidgeHow did Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos meet?Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos began dating in 2023, but it is unclear exactly how they met.A source told Entertainment Tonight that the supermodel’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, made the introductions.”Bella loves how supportive Adan is of her career and fits into her life,” the source told the outlet. “The two always have a great time together and find comfort in the simple things. Bella’s mom, Yolanda, set them up.” More

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      Who is Anna Wintour?

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      VOGUE – which was founded back in 1892 – is one of the most recognizable fashion publications in the world.The magazine’s current editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, plays a pivotal role in the magazine’s continued success throughout the years. Anna Wintour is the longstanding editor-in-chief of the esteemed fashion magazine, VogueCredit: Getty Images – GettyWho is Anna Wintour?Born on November 3, 1949, Dame Anna Wintour is a native of Hampstead, a neighborhood in London, England. The 74-year-old is best known for her work as the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine.Her father, Charles, was the editor of the London Evening Standard and was considered to have been “one of the greatest and most influential journalists in the second half of the 20th century,” according to The Guardian.Anna attended the North London Collegiate School before entering the workforce as a teenager.Her career in fashion began at the age of 15, working for a boutique in London called BIBA. She was hired as an editorial assistant at Harper’s & Queens in 1970 but quit after a few years to move to New York City.Upon arriving in New York, Anna worked as a junior fashion editor for Harper’s Bazaar before joining the staff at Viva. She spent time as the fashion editor at Savvy before becoming the fashion editor at New York magazine.Most read in CelebrityHow long has Anna Wintour been editor-in-chief of Vogue?Since 1988, Anna Wintour has served as the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine.In the early 1980s, Anna joined the staff at Vogue as the magazine’s first-ever creative director. In 1985, Wintour replaced Beatrix Miller as British Vogue’s editor.Three years later, Wintour became American Vogue’s editor-in-chief.Her first cover as editor-in-chief came out in November of 1988, with Michaela Bercu in a Christian Lacroix jacket complete with a bejeweled cross.In 2014, supermodel Gigi Hadid recreated the Vogue cover in tribute to photographer Peter Lindbergh’s original image, wearing a black sweater with a similar jeweled pattern. Wintour was named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace in 2017.Three years later, in 2020, Wintour was named the Global Chief Content Officer for Condé Nast.Anna Wintour has been one of the biggest names in fashion since 1988Credit: Getty Images – GettyWhat is Anna Wintour’s net worth?According to Celebrity Net Worth, Anna Wintour has an estimated net worth of around $50 million.The outlet reports her annual salary to be an estimated $4 million.Anna has appeared on television and film in a number of cameos, including roles in The Magic Diner (2015), Zoolander 2 (2016), Ocean’s Eight (2018), and James and the Giant Peach (2020).She is also the subject of the 2009 documentary film, The September Issue, which was produced by her daughter.Alongside her career as editor-in-chief for Vogue, Wintour has been the visionary mind behind the annual Met Gala.Each year she leads the star-studded fundraising event, which is considered fashion’s biggest night.The event takes place on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.In 2024, the Met Gala will focus on The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, called Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Chris Hemsworth will serve as co-chairs for the event.Does Anna Wintour have children?Throughout her life, Anna has dated a number of high-profile men. From 1984 through 1999, she was married to psychiatrist David Shaffer. Together, they share two children: Charlie and Katherine.She was remarried in 2004 to multimillionaire, Shelby Bryan, however, the pair separated in 2020.Despite being married, Anna has been rumored to be dating Bill Nighy since 2015.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe two have been spotted together various times including what looked like a romantic dinner in Rome in 2021.The two have yet to confirm if the rumors are true but the pair regularly make appearances together as of April 2023. More

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      Was Kim Kardashian in Tupac’s ‘All About U’ music video?

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      FANS of Kim Kardashian claim she made a random appearance in one of Tupac Shakur’s famous music videos – years before her breakthrough. While the reality TV mogul has denied her involvement in the clip, was she really a part of “All About U”?Fans were left speculating about Kim’s cameo after she revealed she was in one of Tupac’s music videoWas Kim Kardashian in Tupac’s ‘All About U’ music video?On September 22, 2019, Kim Kardashian stopped by her longtime friend Jonathan Cheban’s Foodgod Omfg! podcast.While the two pals got to chatting, Jonathan asked Kim if there was anything he didn’t know about her – which he doubted due to their many years as friends.Kim replied by revealing she was once in a music video for Tupac.The reality TV mogul told the podcast host: “When I was 14. I was in a Tupac video. It was 1994. No one would ever know.”Read More on The US SunThe SKKN creator recalled: “So first of all, we lied and said we were like 18 probably.”I definitely looked 18. I didn’t even drive. Kim Stewart was in some, I don’t even know what, I think it was for a soundtrack. I have to call Kourtney and find out.”Although Kim did admit that she did participate in one of his music videos, she also said that she never actually met the late rapper.Kim shared: “No, he wasn’t there, I’ve never seen the footage.Most read in Celebritymost read on the kardashians”We were walking down the runway like we were models walking down a runway.”It wasn’t like we were in bikinis by the pool or anything like that.”She added: “We were literally walking down a runway, and it was Kim Stewart, Kourtney, me and maybe like one or two other of our friends.”I don’t know how it happened. We definitely didn’t tell our parents.”Fans suggested that the woman in blue (pictured center) is a teenage Kim who admittedly lied about her age to be allowed on Tupac’s music video setCredit: YouTubeHowever, the TV star admitted that although she did appear in one of his music videos, it wasn’t for All About U.The same day the podcast episode was published, Kim quote tweeted a now-deleted article claiming to have spotted her in the video, to which she replied: “This isn’t me.”In spite of Kim’s denial that the blue-dressed woman from the music video in question is not her, fans took to social media with their conspiracy theories.On Twitter, one fan said: “Who knew @KimKardashian was in @2PAC ‘s music video for All About U.”A second fan tweeted: “So it’s a lie or the footage just doesn’t exist.”While another user wrote: “Just saw a conspiracy theory that Kim K IS Tupac and it’s my new favorite idea.”Kim also said she did not meet Tupac when the video was shot, indicating that fan theories may be wrong.“No, he wasn’t there, I’ve never seen the footage,” she later said.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We were literally walking down a runway, and it was Kim Stewart, Kourtney, me and maybe like one or two other of our friends.” More

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      Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story: Who is in the cast?

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      ON JUNE 15, 2022, much of the cast for Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story was announced.Jerry Seinfeld is set to make his feature directorial debut with Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story.Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story stars Melissa McCarthy as Donna Stankowski, Jerry Seinfeld as Bob Cabana, and Jim Gaffigan as Edsel Kellogg IICredit: NetflixWho is in the cast?The Hollywood Reporter announced the star-studded ensemble cast that will star in Seinfeld’s upcoming movie.Jerry SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld is set to star in, direct, and produce UnfrostedCredit: GettyJerry Seinfeld is a legendary comedian and actor. He became a household name in 1989 after the premiere of his eponymous sitcom based on his stand-up comedy acts.The comedian is set to star in, direct, and produce Unfrosted, a comedy film that he co-wrote with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder.Seinfeld created and wrote the show with comedian Larry David.Melissa McCarthyActress Melissa McCarthy is set to star in Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart StoryCredit: Getty Images – GettyMelissa McCarthy will star in the upcoming film about the history of Pop-Tarts.She is a famous comedian and actress known for many of her roles in hit movies.Most recently McCarthy stars in the Netflix series God’s Favorite Idiot alongside her husband Ben Falcone.Most read in CelebrityJim GaffiganJim Gaffigan attends the Sloan Science On Screen award screening of Linoleum on April 26, 2022Credit: Getty Images – GettyJim Gaffigan is a comedian known for his role in the 2015 series The Jim Gaffigan Show.Many regard him as a “clean comic” as his work is very family-friendly.He also worked on the Disney film Luca, in 2021.Gaffigan also appeared on the hit TV show That ’70s Show.Amy SchumerAmy Schumer is a comedian and actress who is starring in the film Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart StoryCredit: Getty Images – GettyAmy Schumer has also been announced as part of the cast of the project.She is a stand-up comedian and actress known for her crass jokes and unapologetic style.Schumer broke out in 2013 with her sketch comedy show Inside Amy Schumer.The comedian has also starred in several movies and shows including Trainwreck, I Feel Pretty, and Life and Beth.Hugh GrantHugh Grant attends the EE British Academy Film Awards in April 2021Credit: Getty Images – GettyHugh Grant is an award-winning English actor.He is set to join Seinfeld’s project to tell the story of how Pop-Tarts came to be a breakfast staple.Grant is widely recognized for his role in the hit 1990s film Notting Hill alongside Julia Roberts.The actor has also starred in Bridget Jones’s Diary, Love Actually, Music and Lyrics, and more.James MarsdenJames Marsden is joining the cast of Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart StoryCredit: Getty ImagesJames Marsden is another actor who will join the above cast for the story of Pop-Tarts.The actor is known widely as a rom-com actor who has starred in movies like The Notebook, Enchanted, Sonic the Hedgehog, Hairspray, and more.Marsden has also appeared in many TV shows including The Nanny, Westworld, and 30 Rock.Jack McBrayerJack McBrayer arrives at the Los Angeles premiere Of Netflix’s Unfrosted held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on April 30, 2024Credit: Image Press Agency/The Mega AgencyJack McBrayer is an actor who gained prominence for his role as Kenneth Parcell in 30 Rock.He also played a lead role alongside Mariah Carey in her 2008 music video for the song Touch My Body.McBrayer is also the voice behind Fix-It Felix Jr. throughout the Wreck-It Ralph series.Since 2024, he has hosted the HGTV show Zillow Gone Wild.Christian SlaterChristian Slater at the Los Angeles premiere Of Netflix’s Unfrosted on April 30, 2024Credit: Image Press Agency/The Mega AgencyChristian Slater garnered national attention after his role as JD in the 1980s movie Heathers.The native New Yorker went on to star in high-profile movies like True Romance and Broken Arrow.He is now a father of three and is expecting a fourth child with his wife of over 10 years, Brittany Lopez.Bill BurrBill Burr poses for photos at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s Unfrosted on April 30, 2024, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Image Press Agency/The Mega AgencyBill Burr is a comedian and actor known for his comedy specials, You People Are All the Same, and Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks.Burr has acted in the TV series Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian. He also hosts Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast. In 2021, he came under fire for comments he made about the American news network CNN.Daniel LevyDan Levy attends the after party for the premiere of Netflix’s Good Grief on December 19, 2023, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Amy Sussman/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty ImagesDaniel Levy is best known for his role in the sitcom Emmy Award-winning sitcom Schitt’s Creek.Since the show ended in 2020, he wrote, directed, and starred in the Netflix comedy-drama Good Grief.According to IMDb, he is an Emmy Award-winning showrunner, writer, actor, director, and producer.Sarah CooperComedian Sarah Cooper on the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of Netflix’s Unfrosted on April 30, 2024, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Image Press Agency/The Mega AgencySarah Cooper is a comedian, speaker, and author. She went viral after posting a series of TikTok videos mimicking former United States president Donald Trump.In 2020, the comedian starred in her first Netflix special, called Everything’s Fine.Unfrosted will tell the story of how Kellogg’s and Post battled to create a breakfast stapleCredit: The Mega AgencyWhen does Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story release?Seinfeld will star, in addition to co-writing and directing the film.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe movie will be released on Netflix on May 3, 2024.Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is set in Michigan in 1963 and will tell the story of how Kellogg’s and Post battled to create a breakfast staple. More

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      What was Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe dress at the Met Gala?

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      FASHION’S biggest night doesn’t happen on the runway, but instead, on the carpeted steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday of May.Kim Kardashian is just one of the celebrities whose extravagant outfits never disappoint, but one of her most show-stopping looks to date – Marilyn Monroe’s iconic Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress – also caused its fair share of controversy at the 2022 Met Gala.Kim Kardashian attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating In America: An Anthology of Fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York CityCredit: GettyWhat was Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe dress at the Met Gala?Kim Kardashian stole the show at the 2022 Met Gala, and it wasn’t because of her platinum-blonde locks or the arm candy – her boyfriend at the time, Pete Davidson – at her side.Kardashian attended the Met Gala wearing the exact dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy.Monroe wore the Jean Louis gown during JFK’s 45th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in 1962, which quickly cemented its iconic status.Jean Louis was a French-American costume designer known best for dressing movie stars on screen and the red carpet.Louis hired fellow costume designer Bob Mackie to sketch the gown, which was skintight, sheer, and sparkly.The dress was intended to be a nude color, matching Monroe’s skin tone to give off the illusion that she wasn’t wearing anything apart from discretely placed rhinestones throughout the look.The translucent look was embellished with thousands of hand-placed and hand-stitched crystals and stones. Monroe reportedly paid around $1,440 for the dress.Most read in EntertainmentUntil Kardashian got her hands on the dress, the iconic look had never been worn by anyone besides Monroe herself.Who styled Kim Kardashian for the 2022 Met Gala?Kim Kardashian has an arsenal of stylists at her disposal, but the reality star and SKIMS founder reportedly concocted the idea to wear Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress all by herself.“The idea really came to me after the gala in September last year,” Kardashian told Vogue.Kim Kardashian indulges in donuts and pizza in luxury hotel room post-Met Gala after dropping 16 pounds in 3 weeks”I thought to myself, what would I have done for the American theme if it had not been the Balenciaga look?” “What’s the most American thing you can think of? And that’s Marilyn Monroe,” she added.“For me the most Marilyn Monroe moment is when she sang “Happy Birthday,” to JFK, it was that look.”“Nowadays everyone wears sheer dresses, but back then that was not the case,” says Kardashian. “In a sense, it’s the original naked dress. That’s why it was so shocking.”Kim recalls trying on a replica of a dress in Orlando, Florida, before the original was flown out to her home in Calabasas, California.Despite the replica fitting, the original version – which needed to be tried on with gloves – didn’t, causing Kim to panic, as she didn’t have a backup option.“It was this or nothing,” she told Vogue. Kardashian then went on a strict diet and exercise routine and reportedly lost 16 pounds in just a few weeks.When she tried on the gown again a month later in Orlando, it fit like a glove. Still, given the “fragile nature and historical value of the dress,” Kim only wore the original for a few minutes, walking up the steps of the Met Gala.She then quickly changed into a replica of the iconic look – also owned by Ripley’s – for the remainder of the evening, allowing her to sit, dance, eat, and move around as she pleased. “I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history,” she told Vogue.“I would never want to sit in it or eat in it or have any risk of any damage to it and I won’t be wearing the kind of body makeup I usually do.”To complete the look, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton was Kim Kardashian’s go-to hair guru for the event.Appleton spent 14 hours transforming Kim’s dark locks into an icy, platinum-blonde look.“I love a blonde Kim,” Appleton told E! News.”I think it’s so interesting how a color can change the colors of the clothes you wear and it really changes your makeup.””You can really reinvent things,” he added. “We had a fast turnaround because we had to get it done for the Met, but it was lots of conditioning treatments in between each setting and lightening the process.””My technique really is all about taking very fine sections of hair and lightening the process with just very fine sections back to back,” he said.“It’s definitely not just about putting a color on all over and hoping for the best.” “It really is quite an approach that you have to plan it with. I go about that very particularly,” he added. Actress Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday to President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in 1962Credit: GettyWho owns the Marilyn Monroe ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ dress?Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress was originally auctioned off in New York in October 1999, along with the bulk of her estate.Martin Zweig, a financial investor, purchased the gown and kept it mounted on a mannequin in a “climate-controlled display in his New York penthouse,” as reported by Vulture.A few years after Zweig passed away, the dress hit the auction block again along with his estate, this time in Los Angeles.The dress was sold for upwards of $5 million – the most expensive dress ever sold at an auction – to an unlikely buyer.Canadian billionaire Jim Pattinson, owner of Ripley Entertainment and the Guinness World Records, purchased the dress on behalf of one of his companies, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!While the dress was briefly on display in Luseland, Saskatchewan, it was moved to a secure vault in Ripley’s Orlando museum.Amanda Joiner, a Ripley executive, stressed that while the museum allowed Kardashian to wear the look, there were “a lot of requirements in place” for her to do so.For instance, the dress was “always with a Ripley’s representative,” and never with Kim Kardashian alone.”We always ensured that at any time we felt that the dress was in danger of ripping or we felt uncomfortable about anything, we always had the ability to be able to say we were not going to continue with this,” Joiner added.After Kim wore the look on the Met Gala’s red carpet, she thanked Ripley’s on her X, formerly Twitter, account.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Thank you Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for giving me the opportunity to debut this evocative piece of fashion history for the first time since the late Marilyn Monroe wore it,” Kim tweeted. “I am forever grateful for this moment,” she added. 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      Who are Campbell and Jett Puckett?

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      THIS social media couple has gained thousands of views and a massive online fan following just by “fit check” videos. Meet the hyper-viral couple that has been dominating TikTok feeds with their unique content creation.TikTok influencers Campbell Puckett and Jett Puckett have amassed millions of viewsCredit: The Mega AgencyWho is Campbell Puckett?Campbell Puckett, known as “Pookie” by her followers, is a social media influencer with over 250,000 followers on TikTok.She started as a content creator and lifestyle blogger from Atlanta.The University of Mississippi graduate attained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing in 2013. Before rising to fame, the social media sensation was an American Airlines flight attendant.According to her LinkedIn page, she also worked as an account executive for several management companies.In 2017, Campbell made a career out of content creator with her blog You Should Wear That. Thousands of fashion bloggers flocked to her Instagram reaching an audience of nearly 200,000. Who is Campbell Puckett’s husband Jett?Jett Puckett is the managing director of a mergers and acquisitions company. Most read in CelebrityAccording to Page Six, Campbell and Jett met in Philadelphia in 2015.In a TikTok video, Jett said: “I walked up to the prettiest girl at a wine bar in Philadelphia and just started talking to her.“Two days later, we were inseparable and 10 months later we were engaged.”The couple tied the knot in April 2018 after purchasing a new home in Atlanta.One of Jett’s most popular catchphrases is: “Pookie is looking absolutely fire tonight,” which he adorably says to compliment his wife. What was Campbell’s controversy about? WHILE the social media influencer is known for her sweet charm, she once got invoved in a serious controversy for which she recieved severe backlash from public.
      In January, some Reddit users started posting pictures of a woman seeming to be Campbell posing in front of a Confederate flag.
      The New York Times reported that the pictures were sourced from a Facebook page that appeared to belong to the influencer.
      Another set of pictures appearing to show Campbell wearing an old-fashioned gown also started circulating – which some users suggested was a costume for an “Old South” plantation-themed party.
      These images were found to have links to a Pinterest account of a sorority at the University of Mississippi, of which Campbell was a member.
      The influencer received severe backlash from the public and was forced to issue a statement on her Instagram as a response.
      “As some of you may have seen, some old photos of mine recently resurfaced,” she wrote.
      “At the time these photos were taken, I was 20. I didn’t fully understand the impact of my actions the way I do now, 12 years later. I fully apologize for the harm this may have caused for some and take full responsibility.”

      What is Campbell and Jett Puckett’s net worth?The couple’s “fit checks” content has earned them millions of likes, brand deals and a whopping popularity.It is not known the exact net worth of the online lovebirds. However, the couple often posts collaborations with various brands on their social media accounts.They recently took to their Instagram stories to advertise vitamin D supplements. The Georgia-based pair has been posting videos about their marriage for years.But their fame took off in recent weeks when Jett began complimenting Campbell’s outfit of the day.In a viral video, he said: “Pookie is looking absolutely fire tonight.”Who are Campbell Puckett’s parents?The lifestyle content creator is the daughter of Cynthia Campbell Hunt. READ MORE SUN STORIESOn her 30th birthday, Cynthia wished her daughter a happy birthday in a heartfelt post. Taking to Instagram, she said: “My best friend’s birthday.”Jett and pictured at the 2024 Coachella Music FestivalCredit: The Mega Agency More