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20 of Morgan Freeman’s Wisest Quotes

Morgan Freeman, the celebrated American actor, turned 83 on June 1, 2020. To celebrate America’s favorite narrator and an exceptional actor, here are 20 of Freeman’s wisest quotes. (1)

Morgan Freeman Quotes on Acting

1. Once you’ve gotten the job, there’s nothing to it. If you’re an actor, you’re an actor. Doing it is not the hard part. The hard part is getting to do it. (2)

2. I don’t have to work. I could stop and never have to worry about paying the rent. I’m working for the joy of doing it. (2)

3. My approach to acting is that I am totally intuitive. I read the script and I get it. If I don’t get it, I can’t do it. (3)

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5. Sometimes, you want to upset an audience so you can engage them. I’ve done so-called Hollywood films, and I know that it’s all about wanting the audience to feel upbeat, give them a happy ending. But they also like complete stories. If your story’s complete it doesn’t have to have a happy ending. (2)

6. I’m not intimidated by lead roles. I’m better in them. I don’t feel pressure – I feel released at times like that. That’s what I’m born to do. (2)

7. I work about half the year. I’m just a guy who enjoys his work and enjoys working with people who enjoy their work. When that happens you get a bonding situation and if it come out with a good product, then that ties you even closer together. It’s almost like a great love affair. (2)

His Quotes on Making Movies

8. I don’t think that anything where you start off with something is an art form. If you start off with a blank page or a blank canvas or a blank slab or a blank stone, you’re going to create something. If someone brings it to you and says, “Can you enlarge upon it?”. (2)

The Royal Family are facing times of almost unprecedented crisis at the moment, what with the respective cancer battles being fought by King Charles and Kate Middleton.

The latter’s plight has been particularly well documented, with the speculation surrounding her mysterious absence from the spotlight following the abrupt abdominal procedure she underwent in January having hit fever pitch in recent weeks.

Sadly, there may now be more strife adversely affecting the Middleton clan, with US Weekly reporting that Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, is “desperately” trying to shield her daughter from the devastating debt facing her family business.

A new report published in The Times newspaper details how Carole and Michael Middleton are facing tremendous debts that they are unable to pay off.

Their Party Pieces Company has accrued some “£260,000 (over $329,000) insolvency firm costs”, with the firm responsible for handling the insolvency said to have confirmed that the pair cannot pay off the total fees.

The Party Pieces Company was launched back in 1987, enjoying considerable success before ultimately going into administration last June. US Weekly report that the Middletons owe creditors a sum to the tune of £2.6 million.

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 15: Carole and Michael Middleton attend the ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 15, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Kirsty O’Connor – Pool/Getty Images)

Of course, right now is hardly the ideal time for Kate to be drawn into worrying about anything other than her ongoing recovery, and it’s believed that her mother is now doing her utmost to ensure her daughter doesn’t try to offer any assistance.

“Carole is desperately trying to keep Catherine fully focused on her recovery,” a source told US Weekly. “It’s a very worrying time for the family but they are not looking for any assistance from their children and don’t want them to worry.

“Catherine and her parents are very close and they always check in with each other, but talk about the business is off limits as she needs to focus on her health.”

Royal commentator Afua Hagan further elaborated for the news outlet: “Carole will be doing all she can right now to stop her daughter from stressing as she undergoes chemotherapy.

“It’s a stressful time at the moment and she will be pulling out all the stops to shield her daughter from this. Party Pieces has collapsed and it’s been devastating for the family, but Carole will be most concerned about Kate’s well-being right now.”

Before her marriage to Prince William, Princess Kate actually worked for Party Pieces in the role of project manager. Her career there came to its end shortly before the royal wedding in 2011.

ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 20: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (R) and her mother Carole Middleton attend day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 20, 2017 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Sadly, reports detailed how Party Pieces had faced enormous challenges in 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the company facing a loss of $316,000).

A friend of Carole’s told the Daily Mail in 2023: “Carole is understandably upset and deeply disappointed in this situation. Over the past five months she really has done her best to find a buyer, who not only would take the business forward, but would also honor any outstanding debts.”

“Carole believes in accountability and accepts she had been a little naïve to step back and trust someone else to run the business she had spent decades nurturing and it’s been desperately sad to see the company sold off in this way.”

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As stated, Carole is currently serving as a major support pillar as her daughter undergoes preventative chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with cancer.

“Her mom has been staying with her to help her recuperate,” a source told US Weekly last month.

Here’s to hoping that the struggles don’t impact in any way upon Kate Middleton’s wellbeing at this difficult time.

Kιmbeɾly Gυιlfоyle’s Desρeɾate Pоst Fоɾ Dоn Jɾ.’s Bιɾthday Sρeaks Vоlυmes

Kimberly Guilfoyle with Don Jr. at a podium

Kιmbeɾly Gυιlfоyle wιth Dоn Jr. at a ρоdιυm© Jоe Raedle/Getty Images

She thоυght there mιght stιll be a chance. Kιmbeɾly Gυιlfоyle made a desρeɾate ρlea fоɾ ex-fιance Dоnald Tɾυmρ Jr.’s attentιоn by ρоstιng a caɾоυsel оf ρhоtоs tо Instagram оf the twо tоgetheɾ fоɾ Dоn Jr.’s 47th bιɾthday.

Accоɾdιng tо PageSιx, the smatteɾιng оf ρhоtоs amоυnted tо a “Best Of” оf the оnce-engaged cоυρle’s ɾelatιоnshιρ, shоwιng the twо celebɾatιng ρast bιɾthdays as well as wιth members оf theιɾ famιlιes, wιth a nоte that saιd, “Haρρy bιɾthday, Dоn Jr” We can’t be sυɾe, bυt her nоt-sо-sυbtle ρоst cоυld have a lоt tо dо wιth Dоn Jr. shоwιng оff hιs new beaυ Bettιna Andeɾsоn at Mar-a-Lagо оn New Year’s Eve, whιch was hιs bιɾthday. Bυt ρeɾhaρs sensιng the ρυblιc’s cоllectιʋe sιgh at her desρeɾatιоn, Gυιlfоyle has sιnce deleted ιt.

A sоυɾce tоld Us Weekly that the ɾeasоn fоɾ Dоn Jr. and Gυιlfоyle’s sρlιt amоυnted tо them “jυst [haʋιng] dιffeɾent gоals,” thоυgh addιng that they are stιll “amιcable.” Wιth that beιng saιd, Dоn Jr. has mоst defιnιtely mоʋed оn. Shоwcasιng a stυnnιng age gaρ, Dоn Jr. and Andeɾsоn were ɾeρоɾtedly seeιng each оtheɾ fоɾ mоnths befоɾe hιm and Gυιlfоyle annоυnced theιɾ seρaratιоn, wιth the twо waιtιng υntιl the оtheɾ man ιn theιɾ ɾelatιоnshιρ, Dоnald Tɾυmρ, wоn the 2024 electιоn.

Wιth Dоn Jr. freqυently seen canооdlιng wιth Andeɾsоn, ιt sρeaks ʋоlυmes that the tyριcally, and ρeɾhaρs tɾagιcally, ρaɾty-lоʋιng Gυιlfоyle dιdn’t ρоst New Year’s revenge ριcs ιn a tasteless оυtfιt and rather sρent the fιɾst days оf 2025 shaɾιng her private thоυghts ιn a very ρυblιc way.

A New Adʋentυɾe Awaιts Kιmbeɾly Gυιlfоyle

Kιmbeɾly Gυιlfоyle walkιng оυt оn stage wιth clоυds ιn the backgɾоυnd© Chιρ Sоmоdeʋιlla/Getty Images

Fоɾ every lоst lоʋe there ιs a new seasоn, and fоɾ Kιmbeɾly Gυιlfоyle, that seasоn ιs set tо be a Medιteɾɾanean adʋentυɾe, whether she lιkes ιt оɾ nоt. Eιtheɾ as a reward fоɾ Gυιlfyоle’s seɾʋιce tо the MAGA mоʋement, оɾ a way tо hιde Dоn Jr.’s newly-ex fιance halfway aɾоυnd the wоɾld, Dоnald Tɾυmρ aρρоιnted Gυιlfоyle as the Unιted States ambassadоɾ tо Greece.

Dоnald wɾоte оn Tɾυth Sоcιal that “fоɾ many years, Kιmbeɾly has been a clоse fɾιend and ally. Kιmbeɾly ιs ρeɾfectly sυιted tо fоsteɾ stɾоng bιlateɾal ɾelatιоns wιth Greece … Cоngɾatυlatιоns Kιmbeɾly!” The backhanded cоmρlιment sυɾely has Gυιlfоyle cоmbιng оʋeɾ the years lооkιng fоɾ the mоment that ρɾedιcted her sυdden deρaɾtυɾe.

Meanwhιle, Dоn Jr. and hιs new lоʋe affaιɾ, Bettιna Andeɾsоn, reρоrtedly tɾιed tо sоft laυnch theιɾ ɾоmance оnly tо gιʋe Gυιlfоyle a gυt ρυnch and gо all ιn as the Daιly Maιl ρυblιshed ριcs оf the twо hand-ιn-hand оn Andeɾsоn’s 38th bιɾthday, an оccasιоn whιch seems tо be a ɾυnnιng theme ιn thιs feυd.

As Dоn Jr.’s newest ριece оf arm candy, ιt ɾemaιns tо be seen ιf Andeɾsоn wιll becоme as ρоlιtιcally-ιnclιned оf a ρaɾtneɾ as Gυιlfоyle, thоυgh the twо are ɾeρоɾtedly well-matched, as bоth cоme fɾоm wealthy famιlιes and a Palm Beach sоυɾce tоld Peоρle that Andeɾsоn ιs “a bιg Reρυblιcan and wιld.”

If the twо new lоʋe bιɾds staɾt ρоstιng tо the ‘Gɾam, we can’t waιt tо see what kιnd оf cоntent Gυιlfоyle wιll υρlоad (and then ρɾоbably take dоwn) fɾоm heɾ new faʋоɾιte taʋeɾna ιn Gɾeece.

Julia Roberts, at 56, continues to captivate fans with her ageless beauty, attributing her radiant looks to the essence of true happiness. The legendary Hollywood star, renowned for her infectious smile and relatable personality, remains stunning, whether with or without makeup. Celebrated for almost four decades in the entertainment industry and a mother of three, Roberts, married to Daniel Moder since 2002, reflects on the passage of time with a philosophy of finding peace in the aging process.

Having entered the spotlight with roles in films like “Satisfaction” and “Mystic Pizza” in 1988, Roberts achieved Golden Globe success in 1989 for her role in “Steel Magnolias.” However, it was her portrayal of the affable Vivian in “Pretty Woman” that solidified her status as a Hollywood leading lady. Over the years, the Georgia native has evolved into an adored and iconic figure in the film industry.

Despite the inevitable aging process, Roberts embraces it with grace, acknowledging that it will happen whether she likes it or not. Dutch artist Ard Gelinck’s “Then & Now” series, featuring celebrities meeting their younger selves through skillful photoshopping, showcases Roberts’s timeless beauty.

Paparazzi recently captured natural, makeup-free images of Roberts, drawing praise for her authentic beauty, even as some netizens acknowledged the passage of time. Holding the record for being named the most beautiful woman in the world by People magazine five times, Roberts emphasizes that true happiness is the key to beauty. According to her, people who exude genuine happiness are the ones who appear the most gorgeous.

Defined by her cheerfulness, Roberts’ magnetic smile continues to spread joy, leaving an indelible mark on fans. As she celebrates her 56th birthday, admirers honor the “Pretty Woman” with appreciation for her enduring beauty and the wisdom she shares about the true essence of happiness.

As Donald Trump Jr. embarks on a new relationship with Bettina Anderson, he emphasized that he and his former fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, share “a unique connection.”

In an exclusive statement to Page Six on Friday, he expressed that he and Guilfoyle will “always care for one another.”

“Kimberly and I will always care for each other and maintain a unique bond,” Trump Jr., 46, remarked.

He also extended his congratulations to Guilfoyle, who is set to become President-elect Donald Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Greece.

“I couldn’t be prouder of her and the significant role she will continue to play in my father’s administration,” Trump Jr. stated.

In his message to Page Six, he took the opportunity to defend her against some potentially harmful stories that have surfaced regarding Guilfoyle since her nomination, many of which focus on her past relationship with the president’s son.

The latest issue that could jeopardize her Senate confirmation involves a resurfaced allegation claiming she sexually harassed her female assistant while at Fox News.

According to reports, this was the reason for her departure from Fox in 2018, although she has strongly denied the claim in the past.

“Anyone resorting to unfounded and trivial tabloid attacks against her is only embarrassing themselves,” Trump Jr. said.

When Kimberly Guilfoyle's shock nomination as Ambassador to Greece was announced, the rush to congratulate her was led Donald Trump Jr. despite their relationship fizzling

When Kimberly Guilfoyle’s shock nomination as Ambassador to Greece was announced, the rush to congratulate her was led Donald Trump Jr. despite their relationship fizzling

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson left little doubt about where they stand during a dinner date at Mar-a-Lago just two days after they were seen leaving dinner in Palm Beach hand in hand in Palm Beach

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson made their relationship clear during a dinner date at Mar-a-Lago, just two days after they were spotted leaving a Palm Beach restaurant hand in hand.

“She’s been an undefeated prosecutor, a national TV news personality, a leader of the MAGA movement, and a close advisor to the president. The people of Greece are gaining a true star, and now the entire world will recognize it more than ever,” he remarked.

He concluded his statement by saying, “From the very beginning, no one on Team Trump has worked harder than Kimberly to help elect and reelect my father—no one deserves this ambassadorship more than she does.”

This comes as DailyMail.com captured photographs of Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson walking hand in hand out of a trendy restaurant in Palm Beach, despite him not officially confirming his breakup with Guilfoyle.

The new couple spent nearly two hours at the popular downtown spot, Buccan, located three miles from Anderson’s townhouse in West Palm Beach, where they have been spending time together.

Trump Jr. was dressed in a sharp blue suit and an open-collared white shirt, showing no hesitation in flaunting his new partner as they exited the restaurant shortly before 10 PM.

Anderson, wearing loose black pants and a black vest-like top while holding a maroon purse with a gold clasp, stayed close to Trump Jr. as they approached his pickup truck parked directly across from the restaurant, their fingers intertwined.

DailyMail.com has previously reported that Anderson likely has been part of the same social circles as the Trumps for years and has been seen attending events at Mar-a-Lago.

According to one insider, “Trump insiders have known about Bettina for months,” and Don has been “eager to show her off at Mar-a-Lago.”

Kimberly Guilfoyle is pictured at the Republican National Convention in July 2024

Sources told DailyMail.com Friday that Don has been 'chomping at the bit to show off' his new girlfriend at Mar-a-Lago, after news broke of his split from Kimberly Guilfoyle

Sources told DailyMail.com Friday that Don has been ‘chomping at the bit to show off’ his new girlfriend at Mar-a-Lago, after news broke of his split from Kimberly Guilfoyle

Take a look back at the relationship of Don Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle

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“She’s been there before, of course, but he’s been much more discreet about their relationship. And indeed, they are together,” an insider told DailyMail.com on Friday.

“He’s captivated by Bettina—her beauty, intelligence, and background. Now that Kim is no longer in the picture, their relationship is likely to become even more serious.”

Trump Jr. reportedly introduced his new girlfriend publicly during dinner at his father’s Mar-a-Lago club on Wednesday night.

Sources described the couple as “clearly in love,” noting that they didn’t attempt to conceal their affection as they “laughed and whispered to each other in the buffet line,” according to Page Six.

Insiders also revealed that Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle’s relationship began to deteriorate in March when she invited hundreds of guests to her 55th birthday celebration at their home in Jupiter, Florida. Reportedly, Trump Jr. was absent for parts of the evening, allegedly retreating to his bedroom.

Others suggest that Trump Jr. has grown increasingly uncomfortable with Guilfoyle’s revealing wardrobe, her vibrant public displays, and her penchant for a party lifestyle, which may clash with the Trump family’s growing awareness of its presidential legacy.

According to a former colleague at Fox News, the lawyer-turned-activist was often referred to as “the Margarita girl” due to her fondness for the popular cocktail and the party lifestyle that comes with it.

Trump Jr. also reportedly has a problem with Guilfoyle's increasingly tight-fitting outfits (Guilfoyle is pictured at NYFW in 2019).

Trump Jr. also reportedly has a problem with Guilfoyle’s increasingly tight-fitting outfits (Guilfoyle is pictured at NYFW in 2019).

A source close to the Trump family believes Trump Jr.'s new lover will be a 'better fit'

A source close to the Trump family believes Trump Jr.’s new lover will be a ‘better fit’

Bettina Anderson seen with Don Trump Jr and ex-wife at party

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While there is no indication that Guilfoyle regularly drinks excessively, alcohol certainly plays a significant role in the Trump family dynamics.

Trump Jr., who has had his share of partying during his college years, is known to take his sobriety very seriously. His sister, Ivanka, also steers clear of alcohol.

Their father, Donald, is famously a teetotaler, a choice influenced by the alcoholism that led to the death of his older brother, Fred Jr., at just 42 years old.

According to People magazine, a source close to the family believes that Trump Jr.’s new partner will be a “better fit.”

“Don Jr. has always wanted to make a good impression on his father,” the source stated.

“Someone like Bettina, who has been a model and moves in the affluent circles of Palm Beach, is something that would impress him.”

Another source reportedly confirmed that Trump Jr. is not fond of Guilfoyle’s fashion choices, saying, “The tight dresses need to go, and she has been advised about that.”

Teenagers can be hard to handle, and that’s what every parent of one can agree on. Those years are fragile and the youngsters believe the world belongs to them. They often refuse to accept advice and believe they know everything.

A mom of a 16-year-old experienced this, just as many other parents in her position. Her son misbehaved. He was quite difficult at times, pushing every limit. Until one day, when he told his mom he wanted to spend the summer with his grandmother – his mom’s mother – an old woman with a fragile health who was disabled and was getting help from a caregiver.

The son assured his mom he would be taking care of his grandmother so that he could bond with her and they could save some money on the caregiver.

Anderson Cooper became a father when he was close to 60 and had already broken up with his long-term boyfriend, Benjamin Maisani. However, the two exes got back together, just not in a romantic way.

Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani were so private about their relationship that it took years before it was revealed that they were dating. The pair started seeing each other in 2009.

In March 2018, Daily Mail announced that the couple was living together at Anderson’s firehouse home. The Manhattan, Greenwich Village home he bought for $4 million was later renovated.

Anderson Cooper on an episode of "Watch What Happens Live" on November 30, 2016. | Source: Getty Images

Anderson and Benjamin only came out about their relationship in May 2015. At the time, the CNN news anchor shared an Instagram image of him and Benjamin and wrote:

“I guess when you’re with someone a long time, you start to pose alike.”

After that, Anderson started opening up more about his relationship. So much so that in August 2016, he and his boyfriend appeared together for an issue of Architectural Digest.

At the time, the couple was showing off the remote home they co-owned in a section of Brazil. In 2014, Benjamin spoke to French Morning about all the attention his relationship with Anderson was getting.

He also addressed why they’d spent so much time trying to keep it private. The businessman said he understood why people were so interested in their relationship but didn’t feel the same.

Benjamin explained that he hadn’t thought about or wanted to be a celebrity like most people. He shared that he knew from the beginning that exposing the relationship was risking the attention on it getting out of hand.

Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani at the Windward School Benefit on March 10, 2018, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

In March 2018, after a decade of dating, Anderson’s spokesperson confirmed that the journalist and Benjamin had separated. According to reports, the CNN anchor explained the split by saying:

“Benjamin and I separated as boyfriends some time ago. We are still family to each other, and love each other very much.”

Anderson explained that he and his ex-boyfriend remained best friends and would continue sharing their lives. During an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, the television personality revealed one of the reasons that caused them to break up.

He shared how Benjamin wasn’t sure he wanted to have children. However, Anderson didn’t wait to have another partner before working on his dream of becoming a father and fulfilling it at age 53.

In 2020, when reaching the end of his segment on CNN, Anderson revealed that his first child and son, Wyatt Morgan, had been born. He also opened up about why the milestone was especially significant for him, stating:

“As a gay kid, I never thought it would be possible to have a child.”

The star shared his gratitude for the people who paved the way for him to realize his dream. He also shared his appreciation of the nurses and doctors who took part in helping welcome his son.

The television personality also uploaded four Instagram images of his baby boy, with the first image showing him lovingly bottle-feeding Wyatt. In the post’s caption, he revealed that the boy was only then-three days old.

He explained how the child’s first name was the same as his own father, who passed on when he was just ten. The second name was a family one from his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt’s side, and also one his parents liked.

At the time, Anderson said he’d found a list his parents had made 52 years before when deciding what to name him. Little Wyatt was born weighing 7.2 lbs and was described as “sweet, and soft, and healthy.”

The journalist also thanked his son’s surrogate for carrying him, watching lovingly and tenderly over him, and giving birth to the boy. He also thanked the surrogate’s family for their support throughout the process and afterward.

Anderson concluded by revealing that he wished his mother, father, and brother, Carter, were alive to meet his son. However, he chose to believe they could see his child, and he imagined them smiling and laughing with their arms around each other.

He was happy knowing their love was still alive in him and Wyatt and that their family line would continue. In August 2020, Anderson heard that Wyatt’s sleep schedule was unusual for the then almost four-month-old child.

The newborn baby was sleeping for 12 hours each night! The CNN anchor explained that he was being assisted by a nurse and joked he wasn’t sure what she did to make the boy sleep so much, but whiskey and Ambien weren’t used!

Even though he had someone assisting him in taking care of the child, Anderson had one condition. The star said he didn’t want his child to be raised by a single parent.

During a May 2020 “The Howard Stern Show” appearance, Anderson explained why he didn’t want his child raised by him alone. After losing his father, the star noted how his mother wasn’t very parental when she raised him and his brother as a single parent.

He wished he’d had another adult who came in and filled that gap. Someone who would offer to take him to lunch or a ball game now and then, or suggest to talk to him, with the journalist adding:

“So I thought, ‘Well if something happens to me — or even if something doesn’t happen to me — if more people love my son and are in his life, I’m all for that.”

He noted how he thought having two parents would be good if possible. Ironically, even though he and Benjamin broke up, the former couple still lived together in their home because they got along well.

Anderson acknowledged the situation between him and the nightclub owner was “weird.” Although Benjamin was initially reluctant to have children, he’d come around to it and was now a great co-parent to little Wyatt.

The former couple lived together in the Greenwich Village firehouse home that Anderson bought in 2009 and renovated. The star said because Benjamin was French, Wyatt would probably call him “Papa” while he would be “Dad” or “Daddy.”

The businessman spoke to the little boy in his home language, and Anderson joked that he didn’t understand what he was saying and could be turning Wyatt against him! However, when asked if the former couple could get back together, the journalist said that wouldn’t happen.

While speaking to WSJ magazine in August 2020, Anderson revealed how becoming a father had woken him up. He shared how he’d felt he was waiting for his actual life to begin even though he was then-53.

The star said he’d focused on getting somewhere or having a story, but focusing on Wyatt finally gave an order to everything. The news anchor noted how “It’s changed everything.”

Anderson also used to wake up late because of working night shifts, but since welcoming Wyatt, he now woke up at seven in the morning. It was his goal to wake up before his son got up because it was the most significant moment of his day.

The newborn baby [Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper], who weighed 6.8 lbs. at birth, would also be co-parented with Benjamin [Maisani].
He loved seeing the little boy stretch and smile when he saw him. Anderson made his way to his son’s room on the fourth floor from the third one and waited for him to make sounds alerting the star that he was awake before going in to check up on him.

In June 2020, the television personality told People magazine that he was open to expanding his family in the future. However, he needed time to sleep more normally and clear his head first!

He thought having a sister or brother for Wyatt would be great. Then in February 2022, Anderson announced on “Anderson Cooper 360°” that he’d welcomed another son, Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper, through a surrogate!

The newborn baby, who weighed 6.8 lbs. at birth, would also be co-parented with Benjamin. The star also revealed at that moment that his former partner was in the process of adopting Wyatt, and the boy’s last name would be changed to Maisani-Cooper too.

Although in December 2020, after welcoming Wyatt, Anderson confessed that he’d become “more tired than I’ve ever been.” However, he loved being a father and “wouldn’t change it for the world,” plus seeing his son often moved him to tears.

Morgan Freeman showed up at the Oscars as a transformed man.

Fans wondered what happened to the actor’s hand, which he kept hidden in a glove.

Despite his advanced age, Freeman isn’t slowing down.

The 2023 Oscars was a memorable occasion. With many worthy actors being recognized for their extraordinary talent, viewers had many surprises to look forward to. However, one actor left fans reeling in incredulity after he stepped onto the stage.

Morgan Freeman, the acclaimed actor, looked like another man at the Academy Awards ceremony. Many fans almost didn’t recognize him, and everyone wondered why the actor wore a black elbow-length glove on his left hand.

Morgan Freeman on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar | Source: Getty Images

After the awards ceremony, many fans took to social media to speculate on Freeman’s drastic transformation. The actor opened up about his recent health struggles but insisted that he continue working even though many fans suggested that he should retire.

Morgan Freeman Appears Bald – Fans Didn’t Expect That and Were ‘Too Shocked’
Freeman stepped onto the stage at the Oscars, and his lack of hair left many fans speechless. Although the actor is advanced in years, moviegoers have known him for his salt-and-pepper hair for decades. The sudden move to a completely bare scalp left many open-mouthed.

After the shock of Freeman’s hair died down, many people noticed that the actor was wearing a black glove on his right hand.

Freeman escorted the actress Margot Robbie onto the stage to deliver a joint speech celebrating 100 years of the Warner Bros production company. Many people took to social media to offer their opinions on his new hairstyle. Luckily, most were positive. One user wrote:

“I was too shocked by his missing hair to notice the glove at first..he does make a very dashing bald man though!”

Morgan Freeman and Margot Robbie at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Despite his unexpected transformation, Freeman handled the ceremony with the “humble” professionalism fans have come to expect from the iconic actor. His fans supported him on Facebook, saying he looks excellent for his age. One user wrote, “He looks great. Aging is a part of life.”

Many Still Wonder What Happened to Morgan’s Gloved Hand
After the shock of Freeman’s hair died down, many people noticed that the actor was wearing a black glove on his right hand. After the ceremony, social media platforms were filled with questions surrounding the enigmatic glove. Many people even expressed their concern for the actor’s health.

As with most things, people didn’t only respond with supportive messages after Freeman’s latest public appearance.

Morgan Freeman in Manhattan on July 18, 2009 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Although many people still wondered why Freeman was wearing the glove, a few knowledgeable individuals stepped forward to explain. Many comment sections began rattling off the story that Freeman himself told to explain the glove. The actor opened up about an injury he sustained in 2008.

Freeman explained that he was driving in Mississippi when he lost control of his vehicle. The car swerved off the road, flipped repeatedly, and landed in a ditch. The emergency response had to airlift the actor to a hospital, where Freeman went under the knife.

The actor has spoken openly about the lingering effects of the accident, mentioning that nerve damage has left the hand immobile. The actor shared, “I suffered nerve damage and it hasn’t gotten better. I can’t move it.” One commenter said, “I had no idea what happened to him.”

Freeman Started to ‘to Show His Age’ at 85, Users Claim
As with most things, people didn’t only respond with supportive messages after Freeman’s latest public appearance. Despite the comment sections of popular social media news pages being flooded with encouragement for the actor, some people thought Freeman’s time in the acting industry is almost at an end.

One user commented, “Morgan is starting to show his age.” Another Facebook user wrote, “Freeman finally looking old.” Many reciprocated the thought, expressing things in the vein of, “my man finally looks old.” But Freeman isn’t convinced. The actor has opened up about his work, defying those who think age is a limiter.

Morgan Freeman on April 18, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images

Freeman has publicly stated that he would continue to work while he is still physically capable. Instead of retiring, Freeman is looking for more roles. He commented: “You don’t decide if you’re going to take some time off or rest. But for those of us who are able to work, you’ve got to make hay while the sun is shining.”

Eric Robert is almost inseparable from his wife, Eliza Garrett. The pair have been together through some rocky times in their marriage and his sterling career, but there was a time when Garrett wouldn’t even be with Eric because she thought he was gay.

Eric Roberts had it good from the start of his Hollywood career that began in the 70s. The star’s first movie appearance was in “Runaway Train,” and it earned him three Golden Globe nominations.

There was no going back from here as Eric further appeared in more blockbusters like “King of the Gypsies,” and “Star 80.” Towards the peak of his career, Eric experienced a life-changing dip that threatened the foundation of all that he had built as a successful actor.

Actor Eric Roberts and wife Eliza Roberts at the 'Analyze This' Westwood Premiere on March 1, 1999 at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California. | Source: Getty Images

The star crumbled to the wiles of drug addiction, but a resounding jolt from his wife made the difference. Here’s a look through the troublesome years, the refreshing presence of his wife, and enduring marriage.

HOW ERIC ROBERTS MET THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE

Eric Roberts and Eliza Garrett met on a plane en route to Los Angeles from New York. The two had been seat partners, but that didn’t quite do the magic. In an interview with Lifestyle Magazine TV, the couple explained how they got to know each other.

Robert joked that his wife did not like sharing the story, but they had been reading movie scripts on the plane. The Hollywood veteran stated that he and Garrett closed the scripts simultaneously, creating a chasm for them to have a conversation.

Amid their brief discussion, the pair found out they had more in common. Eric also discovered that his favorite scriptwriter, David Rayfiel, was Eliza Garrett’s dad.

Eric Roberts in Antalya, Turkey, on October 05, 2018 | Source: Getty Images

Garrett intercepted, stating that she “didn’t even want to talk shop,” but the past weekend had been a huge one for Eric due to his Oscar nomination. She added:

“So there were all these strange connections. . . . But I thought he was probably gay because he was very pretty and had a cat on his lap named Tender.”

Garrett gushed about her husband’s sex appeal and how it had thrown her off at first. She shared in the interview:

“He’s had the bad-boy image from age 19 to 59, and still the crush-worthiness of him spans generations and genders.”

Eric’s bad-boy image did not deter Garrett from building a beautiful relationship with him. Six years after their “love at first script” introduction, the Hollywood stars tied the knot. Eric and Garrett were married on August 11, 1992.

GARRETT STOOD BY HIM IN THE DARK TIMES

Eliza Garrett is Hollywood royalty by virtue of her movie executive dad. The star herself grew up to own a career in the industry. She is a casting director and actress known for movies including “Tasmanian Devil,” “Dr. Who: The Movie,” and “National Lampoon’s Animal House.”

Garrett, who was previously married to James Simons, has been a supportive wife to Eric Roberts since their wedding 30 years ago. She was also by his side when he witnessed a rather bleak period in his career.

Actors Eric Roberts and his wife Eliza Roberts at the screening of "Love, Weddings and Other Disasters" during the opening night of the first Drive-In in the Heart of Hollywood For The Awards Season organized by Arena Cinelounge Sunset at The Egyptian Theater, December 4, 2020, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Eric got to a point where he became addicted to drugs. He explained to Vanity Fair that drug use was rampant on the set of movies, and he sunk deep into the clutches.

The effects started telling on his career, and Eric became a “pothead.” Garrett watched her husband slip away, but she jolted him to reality when she asked him to choose between her and “coke.”

The drug use eventually reached a breaking point when Eric totaled his car in an accident. The star was in a coma, and his speech and walking were terribly affected when he came around.

It took two months for Eric to become himself again, and all the while, Garrett did not leave his side. Despite picking himself up, Eric’s career took the fall. He stopped receiving casting calls and had to rely on B movies.

With his wife’s encouragement and unwavering support, the “Best of the Best” actor starred in several movies numbering up to 70 films. However, Eric became the butt of the joke due to his decline to B movies.

This was a difficult period in his career, but Garrett encouraged him. With her words, Eric continued working as he soon rounded up 250 movies. This consistency turned him from a joke into an actor that could excel at any role.

It’s been three decades and counting for the couple in their enduring marriage, and Eric still feels the same way he felt from the very first day. Once in an interview with Closer Weekly, the star shared how inseparable they were. He explained:

“I was on a trip for only three days and I thought, ‘God, I hate being away from her!’ I can’t stand it, because I got old with her, this is my roommate, my pal, my confidante, my manager, the girl I kiss.”

Speaking about the secret to the union, Eric mentioned honesty and great sex life. In another interview, Garrett attributed their great marriage to good communication and the fact she and Eric worked together.

Actor Eric Roberts and his wife Eliza Roberts at the Screening Of "Through My Father's Eyes: The Ronda Rousey Story" at the TCL Chinese Theatre 6 on December 30, 2016 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Eric and Garrett do not have kids together, but the pair are parents from older relationships. Eric is dad to Hollywood star Emma Roberts whom he had in his relationship with Kelly Cummingham.

Emma grew up with her mother but had a close-knit relationship with her father’s family. She would often go on movie sets with her aunt, Julia Roberts, and that’s how she nurtured her acting career.

Garrett’s marriage to James made her a mother to two kids, Keaton and Morgan Simmons. According to his Instagram bio, Keaton is a musician and the lead guitarist for Brett Young Music.

Keaton also works as a producer and film composer. His sister, Morgan, is a culinary expert who owns a bakeshop called Pi Bakeshop. According to the website, Morgan completed her culinary education and established a catering company.

The blended family of Eric and Garrett also includes the love and influence of aunt Julia. Eric himself loves and believes that Garrett’s kids are his. He once attested:

“They’re both such Robertses. You know?”

The doting stepdad fawned over Morgan and Keaton as he promoted their business and music career. He displayed his fondness, noting that he loved how much they looked alike.

Eric and Garrett have come a long way as a couple in the spotlight. With 30 years of marriage between them, the couple has realized how being each other’s partner was invaluable.

Oh, what a time to be a royal enthusiast.

There have been an untold number of well-publicized royal scandals over the years, many points in history where the ongoings of the British monarchy have dominated newspaper headlines and whipped the general public into a frenzy.

The current state of affairs must surely rank among the most tantalizing. Not only has the whole saga regarding Kate Middleton’s recovery from a mysterious abdominal procedure captivated all and sundry since January, but King Charles also received a shock cancer diagnosis. That’s not to mention the ever-present controversy where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are concerned.

In most other decades the reigning monarch’s fight against cancer would be the focal point of the media attention. It speaks volumes, then, that the maelstrom of speculation surrounding Kate has virtually pushed all other topics into the shadows.

It could be argued that the royals only have themselves to blame for the intense scrutiny placed upon Kate’s recovery. Aside from confirming that the Princess of Wales was undergoing a “planned abdominal procedure” in January, adding that she would be out of action until around Easter time, the Palace has been thrifty to the point of arousing suspicion with its updates.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 13: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on November 13, 2016 in London, England. The Queen, senior politicians, including the British Prime Minister and representatives from the armed forces pay tribute to those who have suffered or died at war. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Just what Kate was suffering from that required surgery remains unknown to the public. Compounding the sense of confusion was the fact that Kate – until last week – hadn’t been seen since Christmas.

And if the vacuum of concrete information brought the pot of speculation to boiling point, the debacle surrounding the image of Kate and her children released to mark Mother’s Day in the UK blew the lid off with such force that the various conspiracy theories suddenly became of interest worldwide.

Among the mostly hotly debated possibilities was that Kate and Prince William were experiencing marital troubles, the likes of which had left Kate with no option but to withdraw from the spotlight until a solution could be found.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England. King Charles is hosting Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on a state visit from November 21-23. It is the second incoming state visit hosted by the King during his reign. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

At this stage we’d be remiss in our duties if we didn’t point out that any and all reports of William and Kate’s romance being in crisis remain unconfirmed. That said, the topic has generated enough attention to make it an undeniable fact that the public are at the very least extremely intrigued.

The crux of the aforementioned marital bother William and Kate are purported to have found themselves in centers around the rumor that William had engaged in an affair with Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.

According to reports, Rose and her husband David Rocksavage, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, have been in William and Kate’s social circle for some time. Once upon a time, the ever-reliable Sun newspaper tried to flog speculation that Kate and Rose had a falling out (leading to a not-insignificant amount of people claiming the cause was an affair between Rose and William).

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 29: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on March 29, 2022 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh died aged 99 on April 9, 2021. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

And it seems as though that candle of scandal continues to burn even today, some five years since The Sun published the aforesaid information.

Last week there were multiple articles written about Rose – in the midst of the media throng to find out where Kate Middleton was – with some news outlets even being accused of ‘soft-launching’ the Marchioness in preparation for a time wherein her alleged affair with William became official news.

Of course, the outlandish rumors appear to be just that… outlandish. Even so, Rose Hanbury herself was bothered enough to break her silence and firmly deny that any affair had ever taken place.

As per reports, Business Insider reached out to Rose’s lawyers this weekend for comment. The reply they got read: “The rumors are completely false.”

So there you have it… case closed, perhaps, maybe, for now.

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