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The stunning transformation of Selma Blair

Although Selma Blair has flown under the radar for a few years, she re-emerged in the news following her October 2018 announcement that she'd been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (a condition that damages the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves). In the wake of her announcement she's opened up and spoken publicly about her health struggles — and she's been getting some much-deserved positive attention from the media as a result. From her feature article in Vanity Fair to her interview with Ro

What the 1999 USA Women's World Cup soccer team looks like now

What the 1999 USA Women's World Cup soccer team looks like now For girls who grew up playing soccer in the 1990s, the 1999 Women's World Cup was a pivotal moment. If you're a former soccer player of a certain age, the process of watching as the championship game between the U.S. Women's National Team (USNWT) and China turned into a shoot-out — then waiting with baited breath as Briana Scurry made amazing saves, and immediately erupting into celebration when Brandi Chastain made the game-winning

The stunning transformation of Princess Eugenie

While growing up as a princess obviously entails being in the spotlight, Princess Eugenie has been in the news much more recently — all thanks to her upcoming wedding to longtime boyfriend Jack Brooksbank. In addition to the excitement of her imminent wedding, the Princess has led a fascinating life thus far. The sixth grandchild of Queen Elizabeth, Eugenie was, at the time of her birth in 1990, sixth in line for the throne. (Following the births of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince

The stunning transformation of Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick has become one of the most well-liked and highly appreciated actors in Hollywood: between her hilarious, self-deprecating Twitter feed and her ever-increasing list of movie credits, Kendrick is both working hard and working her way into peoples' hearts. While the movie-going public knows her primarily for her roles in Twilight, Up in the Air, and the Pitch Perfect franchise, Kendrick has an impressive backstory. Born and raised in Portland, Maine, Kendrick began her acting career

Gorgeous Islamic baby names you'll fall in love with

Finding a good name for your baby is no small task: if there are no immediate or obvious people you'd like to name them after, selecting a solid name can be a daunting process! Luckily, history provides many wonderful options to choose from — and, if you want to venture beyond traditional Euro-centric names with lots of historic appeal, Islamic history and culture offer some great options. Founded in the 7th century in what is now Saudi Arabia, Islam means "submission to the will of God" in Ara

This is what Meghan Markle eats in a day

While most people rely on a jolt of caffeine for energy when that mid-afternoon slump hits (the struggle is real!), Markle takes a different approach. "Green juice is a food-as-medicine philosophy for me," she told Delish. She elaborated in an interview with Shape where she explained, "I think trying to go for coffee or things like that only end up hurting you in the end." Instead, Markle relies on things like green juice and kombucha to help keep her going during long hours on set. She calls t

Chris and Alexa Knierim's real life love story

Their shared career pushed them to learn how best to support and communicate with each other. "We learned our lessons as a couple on and off the ice each year that we've been together," Alexa told The Chicago Tribune. Chris agreed, saying that when they have opposing opinions on the ice, they have to work out their disagreements right then and there — because they can't just argue, walk away to cool off, and then reconvene to resolve the issue. Because of this, they've had to learn how to commu

How to get Meghan Markle's flawless beauty look

One of Markle's key tactics is to ensure her makeup routine isn't too fussy or time-consuming. In a 2014 interview with Allure, Markle explained that she prefers to keep things uncomplicated when it comes to her makeup. "My routine is very simple," she said. "I call it the five-minute face. It's just Touche Éclat [concealer], curled lashes, mascara, Chap Stick, and a little bit of blush. That's my favorite kind of look." As for her blush, she relies on Nars Orgasm both on camera and in real life

The untold truth of Barbara Bush

As if an adolescence in the public spotlight isn't hard enough, Bush also experienced an incredibly painful loss during her teen years: when she was in high school, her boyfriend, Kyle, died by suicide. As she told Time magazine, the experience shook her to her core. Adding to the pain, she wrote in Sisters First (via Time) that after Kyle's funeral, she was told that Catholics believe that people who die by suicide are forbidden from entering heaven. "I was so upset," she writes. "Not just the

The untold truth of royal babies

Since female heirs could only take the throne as an absolute last resort — for example, if there were no men in the line of succession — royals used to go all-out in their efforts to ensure that a pregnant queen produced a boy. Tracy Borman, joint curator of an exhibit at Hampton Court Palace called Secrets of the Royal Bedchamber, told The Daily Telegraph that a series of rules put in place in the 15th century by Margaret Beaufort (mother of Henry VII — who, as you can see, looks like she was

The untold truth of Princess Diana

As with any major event, especially tragedies, many people remember exactly where they were when they heard the news of Princess Diana's death on August 31, 1997. In my case, I was 16 years old, we had just moved across the country to a small town in Pennsylvania, and we were at a birthday party for one of my dad's new colleagues. The radio was on, and the music was interrupted for a breaking news alert announcing her death. Everyone was shocked and saddened, but the party went on. I tried to b

Royals who were anything but traditional

Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth's younger sister, also ran into trouble surrounding the royal marriage rules. Margaret fell in love with Peter Townsend, a war hero who worked in the palace. Townsend was, however, a commoner — and a divorcé. "Their mutual fondness became public at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953, when photographs showed...[Townsend] and the Princess beaming at each other and laughing," wrote The New York Times. The romance "captured the public's imagination," but bec

The biggest heroes of Hurricane Harvey

When my parents moved to Houston in 2014, one of the first things they noticed is how friendly everyone is. It's something I was also surprised by when I first started spending time in Texas (I'm a die-hard Coloradan who married a born-and-raised Texan), but as I soon learned, Texas is known for its culture of hospitality. As my parents discovered when they moved, Houston — the most populous city in Texas, and the most diverse city in the United States — is no different. In the wake of Hurrican

The Untold Truth of Pitch Perfect

Multiple cast members described the flexibility for improv in the scripts for both Pitch Perfect and PP2. As Banks told Collider, scriptwriter Kay Cannon "wrote amazing jokes, so we had this great script," but was working on 30 Rock when filming began. "John Michael Higgins [who played Banks' fellow aca-judge, John] was hired because he's one of the best improv actors of all time so we were going to make use of it…We did the script, and then we played and played and played." Ester Dean, who pla

Amazing kids who overcame life's obstacles

Khadijah Williams was homeless starting at age six. She, her mother, and younger sister lived in shelters for most of her life, and because they changed shelters so frequently, she attended 12 schools in 12 years. When Williams was in third grade, she placed in the 99th percentile on a state exam and was marked as gifted, "a special category that Williams, even at that early age, vowed to keep," according to the Los Angeles Times. By the time she was a junior, she was determined to stay at one

The untold truth of Stacy London

Although London is a natural fit for a TV role, it's not something she ever set out to do. After leaving Mademoiselle, London was working as a freelance stylist when her agent called and said "This is going to sound weird, but there's this production company that called, and they're doing some television show and they're looking for stylists who are freelance [...] and can talk a lot off the top of their head. So we thought of you." She would end up doing four screen tests over the course o

What you don't know about the Property Brothers

What you don't know about the Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, the stars of Property Brothers, Brother vs. Brother, and Property Brothers at Home, seem like a couple of guys who were born for reality TV stardom. But there's actually more to them and their history than just flipping houses. Let's see what led them to their growing TV empire, and what's going on with the Scotts when the cameras aren't rolling.

11 Celebrities who have struggled with infertility

11 Celebrities who have struggled with infertility Infertility sucks. There's no getting around that fact. It's emotionally draining, physically exhausting, and more than a little bit crazy-making. Throughout my own experience with infertility, I've found it incredibly helpful to know that I'm not alone, and that other people understand how hard it is when you can't have babies the old-fashioned way. (Seriously, reproductive system: You. Had. One. Job.) Strangely enough, hearing about cele

The Untold Truth of the Property Brothers

Jonathan has a big heart for small dogs. Growing up on a ranch, "we always had big dogs. However, with my lifestyle, you need to have a dog you can take with you. So my first dog was a Yorkie. His name was Gizmo and he was only 2.5 pounds. Unfortunately, he was fragile, and he passed away. But before he died, he totally opened me up to small dogs. He was one of the smartest dogs I've ever met. Shortly after Gizmo, I got Gracie. I like having two dogs, it lets them bond. Then I got Stewie. I brou

The untold truth of What Not To Wear

The untold truth of What Not To Wear For more than a decade, Stacy London, Clinton Kelly, and a whole slew of makeover artists helped regular people who were a little lacking in fashion sense (okay, a lot lacking in fashion sense) get some style advice and a full makeover. Based on a British TV show, What Not to Wear, the gold standard and longest lasting of all makeover shows, aired more than 345 episodes and handed out a fortune in free clothes to the stylistically challenged. Here's a look a