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Going Against My Cuban-American Family Has Allowed Me to Live Life on My Own Terms
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What's it like growing up as a first-generation Cuban-American in Miami? Well, it's being born an American but feeling more Cuban than anything else. It's not leaving the hospital the day you are born without your ears being pierced. It's getting drenched in Violetas every time you get out of the shower. It's big, poofy dresses, azabaches for good luck, zapatos de charol, and going to misa on Sundays. It's cafecito windows and visits to the Cuban bakery on Saturday morning with Abuelo. It's a tacky quinceañera fiesta with 200 of your closest friends and family and a few other people you've probably never met, pero Abuelo said, "Hay que invitar a la señora de la joyeria." It's being part of a massive family that is engulfed in history, stories of Cuba, and nostalgia for the love of the country they left behind.
Every time I am asked about my culture, I proudly say Cuban, but the question that always follows it leaves me feeling empty: "Have you ever been there?" The answer is no. The reason has always been a complicated one.
As a proud Cuban-American, I am obsessed with my culture. I defend it, promote it, and am constantly engulfed in the nostalgia of Cuba. But I can't lie when I say sometimes I feel like a complete fraud. Every time I am asked about my culture, I proudly say Cuban, but the question that always follows it leaves me feeling empty: "Have you ever been there?" The answer is no. The reason has always been a complicated one.
Growing up a child of Cuban parents who fled the island as children themselves, I was bound to be conflicted with emotions toward the country. In my case, I wasn't "allowed" to want to go to Cuba because I wasn't "allowed" to want to give money to a country that literally took away everything my family had. How dare I be curious about my culture, heritage, and a tiny island that holds so many mixed emotions for my family? It's a painful reminder to the people who fought so hard to get to the US to, in turn, give me opportunities they did not have, simply because I'm curious.
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It might sound unfair, but I owed it to my family to try to understand. Imagine fleeing a country not because you disliked it, not because you were unhappy, not because you needed a change, but simply because it lacked basic human rights and the regime in place prevented you from advancing. The things we take for granted - like walking into a supermarket and buying five steaks, or having eight different brands of toilet paper to choose from, or the ability to have an opinion about your government without going to jail for it - were not available when my parents and their families chose to leave Cuba. My parents and grandparents are still hurt about the life they were forced to leave behind.
Still, I feel compelled to go, and I will, because as my parents will tell you, I'll always go against everything they say. But mainly, I'll go because I want to see it for myself. I want to visit the block where my mom was born. Stop by the house my grandparents lived in. Swim in the waters of Varadero Beach - because I've seen so many pictures and heard so many stories. A place I've never been to holds such a special place in my heart, and being a first-generation Cuban-American is, for many, never knowing what being to Cuba is like but feeling every inch of Cuba in your veins, from the food to the culture to the music to the art to the hustle.
My parents were taught to be thankful for what you had, work hard, but sometimes stay comfortable, even if it meant not taking risks. The comfort of knowing was always better than not knowing how it would all pan out.
Being raised a first-generation Cuban-American didn't come without challenges. When it came time for me to expand my horizons and do things my parents never did, it was always an argument. My parents were taught to be thankful for what you had, work hard, but sometimes stay comfortable, even if it meant not taking risks. The comfort of knowing was always better than not knowing how it would all pan out. This only made me want to prove myself, take more risks, and step out of the idea that as Latinx we needed to stay under the radar.
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Leaving home to go away for college made no sense to them - you could live at home for free, and the local university was just as good as anywhere else you wanted to go. I left anyway. I was the first to attend and graduate college in my family at the University of Florida. It was one of the best decisions I made.
Going against the grain led me to be comfortable with living life on my terms, taking control of my future, and allowing myself to have the experiences my soul craved without the opinion of my traditional family swaying me one way.
When I announced I was moving to New York City, my Cuban grandpa was skeptical. "¿A Nueva York? ¿Pero qué se te perdió alla? Toda esa gente, la peste, es carísimo. ¿Qué tu quieres hacer en NY?"
After a lengthy conversation on his backyard swing, he finally understood that living in NYC was a dream I'd had for as long as I could remember, and if I didn't do it, I'd regret it forever. He reminded me why he left Cuba: in search of better opportunities. He agreed he could not hold me back from doing the same.
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I am almost four years into my journey of living in what I believe to be the best city in the world. I didn't want to settle for an ordinary life. Being Cuban-American and understanding my family's hardships have inspired me to do more, to give more, to learn more, and to fight for a life that is continuously evolving. I am on a lifelong journey to become a better version of myself every day. It's not always easy, but it's absolutely worth it.
We have to keep in mind that, most likely, our parents did the best they could with what they knew when raising us. Their advice does not stem from a place of negativity. It's not that they don't want us to have fun or do the things that make us happy; it's just that as a parent, their goal is to keep us safe, prevent us from getting hurt, and hope that we avoid disappointment. In doing so, they sometimes forget those things are all what force us to grow and make us better human beings. Sometimes you have to take that risk, make that move, have that experience - even if it means going against what people who love you want for you.
Being a first-generation Cuban-American, I have a great responsibility to keep my Cuban culture and heritage alive.
Being a first-generation Cuban-American, I have a great responsibility to keep my Cuban culture and heritage alive. It's the best job I'll ever have because it represents my truest identity. It encompasses a melting pot of family, loyalty, traditions, culture, and flavors. I take on the responsibility of educating the future on what it means to make your gente proud, one cafecito at a time.
Disneyland Has a Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate, and It's OK to Freak Out Now
One of Disneyland's new seasonal treats during the park's Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations is a frozen Mexican hot chocolate, and it's seriously, dangerously delicious. Available at Rancho del Zocalo in the main Disneyland park, the $6 Frozen Abuelita and Horchata is offered alongside a Blended Horchata and is a festive twist on the traditional Spanish and Latin American spiced rice milk drink. This new frozen drink incorporates Abuelita, a Mexican-style cinnamon hot chocolate named after the Spanish word for "grandma," and is topped with the frozen horchata and a spiced whipped cream. It's a refreshing blend of sweet and spicy, and while it's pretty sweet, it's not cloying. In fact, of all the treats available during Halloween Time at Disneyland, this one was my favorite, especially on a warm Fall day in Anaheim!
Why Mentoring Other Latinxs Is So Important to Me - It Honors My Family's Legacy
I grew up surrounded by a family of men who were led and united by the two key women I looked up to growing up: my mom and my grandmother. Where my grandmother, Blanca, was the voice of reason and the matriarch of the family as a whole, my mother, Delia, was the glue that brought family moments together. I learned from both of them that paying it forward isn't a choice - it's a responsibility - and as individuals, they showed me how to put that choice into action.
In July, I made a trip down to DC from my home in New York City and I had the good fortune to sit on top of a desk in front of 28 Latinx college students and tell them my story. I spoke to them about my choice to be self-employed and how being the founder of a website that speaks to young adult grief is what sparked my journey as an entrepreneur. I outlined my internship history, the realities of growing up first-generation in a Latinx family, and how even four years after starting my career, I still get a tug of guilt when I'm made to feel like I put my own needs above my family's.
As I've grown up, while staring out at the range of Latinx stories before me, I started redefining paying it forward and making it less synonymous with self-sacrifice and more in line with building on the good heart and good values my mom and abuela instilled in me.
I get the opportunity to speak in front of crowds often, but something about this trip to DC was particularly special for me. Maybe it was because I had my best friend in the back row listening to me speak or maybe it was because I was in a room full of Latinxs who were set to become the people in the rooms other generations of Latinxs will be able to look up to.
I didn't have someone to look up to in my space who I felt I identified with, and not everyone will identify with me now, but if I can move the needle for even one Latinx, then I'll be doing my mom and my grandma proud.
I admired my grandma for her dedication to her family and my mom for how she balanced being a single parent of two while working six days a week, but I didn't have the chance to see in them a vision of who I wanted to be in my career. Up until I started my own podcast, I was having a hard time finding any Latinas who fit the mold - and not because they didn't exist, but because they were rarely asked to share their stories.
I wanted to know how these women navigated their careers, felt about money, or held onto their Latinx identity even in the hardest of rooms. I wanted their stories for the same reasons that the class of students in DC wanted mine - we wanted to see what we could become and how to navigate certain spaces once we got there.
Our families do so much in teaching us how to be the people we want to be in the world. My character, compassion, and good heart may be innate in me, but they are what they are now because my family encouraged their presence in my life. As I continue to grow in my own career I choose to do the same for the generations that are right behind me.
I didn't have someone to look up to in my space who I felt I identified with, and not everyone will identify with me now, but if I can move the needle for even one Latinx in the creative space, then I'll be doing my mom, Delia, and my grandma, Blanca, pretty proud.
My Abuela Has Voted in Every Election Since Leaving Cuba, and I Need to Follow Her Lead
It's August in Miami - a humid one, as ever - and I'm sitting in my abuela's living room on a couch that used to be in the fancy living room where no one sits, but it has since been moved. The local news is on and a reporter is talking about a botched gas station robbery. To interrupt the mundane quality of the news report, my abuela notes that early voting had begun in Miami-Dade County for the midterm elections. That's when she tells me that she's never missed an election in her six decades living in the United States. "Never," she emphasizes to my boyfriend in labored English.
It's true: Hilda Garcia - or Aba Hilda as she's referred to by her grandchildren - left Artemisa, Cuba just before the rise of the Castro regime, and has since made it a point to vote in every US election since becoming a citizen. She's now 92 years old. This is no small feat for a woman who was never able to drive and has always had some difficulty walking after contracting polio as a child. So, she instead had family members drive her to the polls all those years and, more recently, she's been voting by mail to avoid bothering said family members.
You know that trope of grandparents saying they had to trek miles through the snow, and then up a hill to get to school? That's essentially my abuela with getting to the polls . . . or at least her rendition of the story.
You know that trope of grandparents saying they had to trek miles through the snow, and then up a hill to get to school? That's essentially my abuela with getting to the polls.
We don't always align politically, either. I remember my sister crying in my abuela's kitchen after George W. Bush was reelected in 2004. She had volunteered for John Kerry and turned 18 mere weeks after the election, so she was unable to vote. Hilda, meanwhile, had voted for Bush. When she saw how upset my sister was she said she hadn't realized how important the election was to her, and she might've voted differently had she known. We don't really get into the specifics anymore.
I can't really fault her though. When she finally left Cuba - after my abuelo had already made it to Miami to begin working and set up their soon-to-be life there - my abuela says she took in the archipelago from the plane and knew it would be her last time looking at it. It's hard for us to see eye-to-eye politically when she's a traumatized political exile and I've grown up under the same (moderately) stable, democratic government my entire life. Of course, we don't share the same worldview - dictatorships will do that to you.
With midterm elections approaching, I've realized I need to wake up and follow in her footsteps. Though I typically make it a point to vote in major elections, in the past I'll admit I've skipped some local elections under the assumption that I tend to share the same ideals as your average New Yorker, especially your average Latinx New Yorker. The problem though, is that it perpetuates the bystander effect, like when no one ends up standing up for someone in need for a seat on the subway because everyone assumes someone else will volunteer. I can't allow for that to happen because, as my abuela relishes in reminding me, she didn't leave Cuba for this sh*t.
My abuela and I on her 90th birthday in 2016.
I Fit This Latinx Stereotype, and Honestly, I Don't Give a F*ck
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"¿Q-vo? Hey, diario. What's up? I'm just here kicking it." That's an excerpt from my journal. I was 14 years old and very much into the homegirl culture. You can say that by looking at me now, you would know that I'm Mexican-American, and unless you were raised in the part of Los Angeles where I'm from, once you hear me speak, you would assume I was a "chola" growing up.
The way I speak is an attribute from being raised in East Los Angeles (made up of 90 percent Mexican-American families), and what you are hearing when I speak is my Chicana English. This area of the city has gained recognition through films like Born in East LA and Stand and Deliver and shows like East Los High and Vida. The exaggerated accent that you hear on those shows is a real thing. Some of us do sound like that.
I grew up with cholos in my neighborhood, and by that, I mean kids who were part of a street gang. We went to school together, and they were my friends. While we were not all in gangs with them, most of us talked like them, using our own slang. We call it the Chicano accent, and we embrace it. As I've grown and matured, I have toned it down, but my true voice still remains.
I never thought anything about the way I spoke until I went off to college in San Diego and experienced my first culture shock. Not only was I around people of various cultures and backgrounds, but the Mexican peers who I did meet did not sound like me.
Asking me to repeat words for fun was becoming a thing among my classmates, and I became self-conscious about the way I spoke.
I was constantly asked where I was from, and when I responded that I was from LA, I received giggles and laughs. Puzzled, I started asking why that was the reaction. "You say LA funny; say it again!" said one of my sorority sisters. Asking me to repeat words for fun was becoming a thing among my classmates, and I became self-conscious about the way I spoke. I changed my major from PR to media studies because the first required lots of presentations, and although I was not shy about speaking in public, I did not want to be ridiculed.
The only thing about East LA that my peers knew was what they had seen on TV and movies. Mexican-Americans are usually portrayed as gangsters, uneducated, and intimidating. I am none of those things, so I started making an effort to neutralize my accent so that my peers could get to know me for me. I practiced my pronunciation and intonation until it was exhausting. After a few months, as people started to get to know me, my accent was no longer a curiosity, and I was glad because it took hard work to sound like everyone else, and at the end of the day, I didn't want to change who I was.
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I moved back to East LA after graduation, and now I spend most of my time at meetings and networking events and giving presentations all over the city. My mission is to empower women, especially those with a similar upbringing, and I have been able to do that by sharing my stories. I am not afraid to share that I was once shy and intimidated and that I had social anxiety because I was worried about my accent. We all have insecurities, but we have to face them. I encourage women to say yes to opportunities and to step out of their comfort zones. It takes practice, but the more you are surrounded by other women who willingly share their struggles, the less you feel like an outsider.
She had preconceived opinions about me because of where I was from and because of the way I talked.
I still encounter ignorant comments here and there. Recently, when visiting friends in San Diego, I casually corrected someone (who is not Mexican) on the pronunciation of my oldest daughter's name. Her response to me was, "Dispensa, homie!" while she put her hands to her chest. This phrase is common Chicano slang for "my bad," and I know she meant it as a joke to indicate that she did not want to be in trouble with me, the "chola" from East Los Angeles. She had preconceived opinions about me because of where I was from and because of the way I talked. As the day progressed and she heard about the work I do, I could see her mannerisms changing as if she were ashamed of the way she had treated me. I believe she realized I wasn't a joke like some of the stereotypical Chicano characters she had seen on the big screen.
I am now extremely proud to have been born in East Los Angeles and of the way I speak. It has shaped me into the empowered woman I am today, and it's a huge part of my identity, so why would I want to change it? I am loyal, proud, and stubborn, but I am also educated, friendly, and generous. Wanna be my homegirl?
I Say I'm Dominican, but My Latinx Family Thinks Otherwise
Ever since I could remember, whenever anyone asked me where I was from I would say "I'm Dominican." It's where my parents are from and the nationality that I grew up knowing my entire life, but all of that was put into question during the Summer of 2011.
I felt so confused. I had identified my entire life as being Dominican and to hear my own family say I wasn't threw me for a loop.
I was in Dominican Republic visiting my mom's family when we started having a conversation about what we identify as. Everyone said they identified as Dominican and when I said I did too, the crowd went silent for a moment and then started laughing. "What's so funny?" I said, and they told me it was the fact that I said I was Dominican when I'm not. "What do you mean?" I asked. Their answer: I was born in the United States, so that makes me American, not Dominican. I was confused, but no more than when I told my parents what happened, and they agreed with my aunts and cousins. They also thought I should tell people I'm American, not Dominican if questioned about my identity. I felt so confused. I had identified my entire life as being Dominican, and to hear my own family say I wasn't threw me for a loop.
In my experience, in the US, when you look a certain way and people ask where you're from, they're not looking for you to simply say "I'm American." It always felt weird answering that way, because that would without a doubt bring up the follow-up question, "But, where is your family from?" If I'm going to have to explain that my family is Dominican and I was born and raised in New York City, why go through so much trouble to end back at the same thing. "I'm Dominican" - it's just simpler.
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Yes, I am an American because I am a citizen of the United States, but my heart is where my parents and extended family are from. My heart is Dominican. My family's background played a role in the way I was raised and the person I am today.
It's already hard enough when we have society and its president labeling people based on what they look like. Why should I have to label myself too because of where I was born? Why can't it be OK to just be me and continue to identify however I want to, the way I feel most comfortable identifying myself? I don't care what anyone thinks: I feel a connection with my heritage that goes beyond my place of birth. I'm Dominican through and through.
I Wasn't Always Very Religious, but Now I Look Forward to Family Bendiciones
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"¡Qué Dios te bendiga! [The prayer hands emoji.] Bendiciones, mija." This is how my family blesses one another. With thousands of miles between us, a family scattered across continents can still find solace through a bendición.
I grew up in Queens, NY, the daughter of Colombian parents who had immigrated to the US seeking adventure. Back in Colombia, they were raised in the Catholic faith and were taught that no matter what happens, praying helps. In practice, that means my parents end conversations with blessings and pray 10 times as much in times of hardship. As immigrants in the US, they had to start from zero - learn a new language, blend into a new culture, and start new lives. So, naturally, Jesús and the Virgin Mary were there every step of the way.
We didn't exactly go to mass every Sunday. Instead, we practiced our religion through prayers said under one's breath in a traffic jam or when money was scarce.
My brother and I were raised Catholic. I was baptized, prayed every night before going to sleep, and attended a Catholic elementary school where the principal was a nun. Though my mother made sure we crossed off all the big events of Catholic tradition, from communion to confirmation, we didn't exactly go to mass every Sunday. Instead, we practiced our religion through prayers said under one's breath in a traffic jam or when money was scarce.
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My experience with faith, in that sense, was very much an individual one. Once we left the church community associated with my schooling, it was up to us to keep the traditions going. My parents continued to pray in their own way, and so did my brother. As for me, once it was no longer mandatory, I stopped. It didn't feel genuine to pray if I didn't feel connected to the act.
I continued to hear the blessings from my mother and our family in Colombia over the phone and via emoji and religious e-cards sent via text. For years, regardless of whether or not I did it myself, I took those bendiciones, those prayers, as a given, as every day as remembering your keys in the morning. It had inadvertently become part of my routine, whether I liked it or not: Keys. Phone. Wallet. Sign of the cross.
When I felt like an outsider, a phone call from my mother, saying, "Que Dios me la bendiga, may God bless you," got me through the day.
When I graduated high school, I studied abroad, and as an adult, I eventually settled in a country far from home. I was alone, trying to get used to a new place where the language wasn't my own. In times of hardship, my faith returned. Just like when my parents first moved to the US, I turned to religion to keep me going. I started expecting those blessings, even if they were just via text. I needed them. When I felt like an outsider, a phone call from my mother, saying, "Que Dios me la bendiga, may God bless you," got me through the day.
I even began to find solace in going to church. In my travels, I have wandered into houses of worship where the prayers were said in Latin, French, Italian, and German. Even when I didn't grasp the words being said by the priest, they felt familiar. Today, entering a church reminds me of bendiciones and Christmases spent praying La Novena, of my mother praying to Santa Barbara during a thunderstorm, and of my brother and I praying for my grandfather's health when he fell ill.
It took me years, but I finally understood why they did it, why my mother and her friends stuck to their faith in their adopted country, why the prayer emoji means so much to them, and why posting a picture of the Virgin Mary with glittering words saying "God Bless You" on Facebook is their TGIF post.
These are signs of love embedded in tradition, and though they might have evolved over time, they still carry a little piece of kindness for the soul that feels like home, no matter where you are in the world.
How Moving to NYC Made Me Rethink My Family’s Immigrant Experience
It wasn't until my move from California to New York that I found myself thinking more and more about my Mexican-American heritage. Not only did I move to NY the year my grandfather passed away, but it was also the year Donald Trump got elected as president, which brought on its own set of panic and "should I even be moving?" anxiety.
A year and a half after my move, as I see the injustice of migrant parents being separated from their children, I'm taking a moment to reflect on my grandparents and their immigrant experience.
When my grandparents married in 1957, my grandfather immediately wanted to leave the poverty of Mexico for the US, the land of opportunity, where he could build his life with his new wife - but my grandmother couldn't bear to leave her mother and sisters in Mexico. So for about 15 years, my grandfather went back and forth between Mexico and the US, working in the fields and railroads of California, thanks to the Bracero Program (a set of diplomatic agreements between the US and Mexico that brought millions of Mexican guest workers into America between 1942 and 1964), and sending money back to his wife and kids in Mexico. He finally came to America in the 1950s thanks to the same program.
Their daughter's life was on the line if they didn't find better medical care.
When my mother was born in the 1960s (the fourth child, the first daughter), my grandmother decided to join my grandfather permanently in the US. As a child, my mother was severely sick, and the doctors in Guadalajara weren't able to diagnose her condition. It was then that my grandfather got through to my grandmother - their daughter's life was on the line if they didn't find better medical care.
My grandmother left her mother and sisters in Mexico, not knowing a word of English, and joined my grandfather in Los Angeles in 1970. My mom was only 8 years old. While my grandfather worked in fields, factories, and houses, my grandmother took care of their six children (two of which were born in the US), while taking their one very sick daughter to neverending doctor's appointments. They worked hard to make ends meet, with the family of eight living in a small two-bedroom apartment in Rosemead, CA.
After all those doctor visits, my mom was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, which required extensive surgeries at The Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Had my grandparents not immigrated to the US, my mom wouldn't have even made it to her quinceañera, nor would I be here writing this today.
My family had a lot of opinions about my move to NY. My mom calls me loca for moving 3,000 miles away, my cousins tell me I'm brave for moving on my own, and my aunt tells me how proud and excited she is for what I'll do next. But the reality is, sometimes, as I wait to board a 20-minute delayed sardine-packed subway in 100 degree weather with 100 percent humidity, I find myself asking, "What am I doing here?"
It's hard and lonely being so far away from my family, but I can't help but think of the strength my grandparents had to move to a completely different country so their children could have the opportunity to live the American dream.
It's in those moments that I think of my grandparents. It's hard and lonely being so far away from my family, but I can't help but think of the strength my grandparents had to move to a completely different country - not speaking the language, leaving everything they knew behind including their parents and siblings - all so their children could not only have the opportunity to live the American dream, but just to live.
My grandfather's birthday is Sept. 17, one day after Mexican Independence Day and right at the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. I'll be thinking of him and my mema, sending my thanks to them up in heaven - thanking them for the sacrifices they made for their children and their children's children for a better future.
I hope to honor them by building upon their foundation. That's why I'm here, to challenge myself to grow, to seize the opportunities they and their parents were never afforded, and hopefully create something meaningful, because without their strength and courage, I would not be here today.
This month, and every day, I ask you to think of all the parents separated from their children and all their sacrifices. Consider donating to RAICES or another non-profit helping immigrant families. These grandparents and parents are just looking for a better life and opportunity for their family - like mine were back in the 1960s - and isn't that what this country was founded upon?
Will Smith, King of Trolling His Family, Poked Fun at Jada's Outfit in the Funniest Way
Will Smith loves putting his family members on blast, and to be honest, it's downright hilarious. A few months ago, the 49-year-old dad trolled his younger son, Jaden, by releasing a parody of his mini me's "Icon" music video, and now he's going after the matriarch of his clan. In a hysterical Instagram video, the actor poked fun at Jada for wearing a particularly frumpy outfit, comparing her to a Lord of the Rings character. Will zoomed in to various components of her cozy getup, starting with her UGG-like boots and leggings, all the way up to her oversize knit sweater and pink beanie.
He paired the funny clip with an equally LOL-worthy caption that referenced Lord of the Rings, writing, "She looks like she's texting Bilbo Baggins about the party in Mordor. She like... 'BOY, where is my RING?!?!'" Well, I guess this is what I can look forward to if I ever reach the 20-year mark of a relationship.
The Heartbreaking Details of Jada Pinkett Smith's "Precious" Relationship With Tupac Shakur
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Jada Pinkett Smith celebrated her 20th wedding anniversary with Will Smith last year, but her were-they-weren't-they relationship with rapper Tupac Shakur is one that still intrigues fans, even two decades years after his tragic death.
Jada once recalled how the two first met at the Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland, saying, "It was the first day and he came over to me and introduced himself." Jada continued, "And in high school, Pac was a little funny looking. Definitely from looking at him, wasn't necessarily the type of cat that I would even like, deal with."
According to Jada, Tupac was "like a magnet" and quickly became one of her close friends. "He was like a brother," she confessed. The actress reiterated those statements in an interview with Howard Stern in 2015, sharing how she even once tried to kiss the "Hail Mary" rapper, but discovered they were better off as just BFFs.
"You know, it's so funny because now being older, I have more of an understanding of what that was between us. When you have two young people that have very strong feelings, but there was no physical chemistry between us at all, and it wasn't even just for me - it was him too," she clarified. "There was a time when I was like, 'Just kiss me! Let's just see how this goes,' and when I tell you it had to be the most disgusting kiss for us both."
Jada told Howard she believed their awkward kiss was a sign from a "higher power" because "we might have killed each other because we were both so passionate and we love deeply."
Unfortunately, their friendship took a turn for the worst toward the ending of Tupac's life. "He felt as though I had changed," Jada said. "I'd gone Hollywood. I'd gone soft. And looking back now, I totally understand where Pac was at the time. It was a mentality he started to come out of before he was murdered."
Jada felt Tupac was going in "a destructive direction" which eventually led to them having a "hardcore" argument over their different lifestyles. The high school friends were not in contact before his untimely death on Sept. 13, 1996. "It definitely taught me a lesson, which is life is too short," she said during the candid Howard interview. "Do not let disagreements stand in between you and people that you love."
Jada and Tupac's relationship was portrayed in the 2017 film All Eyez On Me, with Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham playing the actress. Shortly after the release, Jada spoke out about the events she felt were misrepresented in the movie, writing, "Forgive me ... my relationship to Pac is too precious to me for the scenes in All Eyez On Me to stand as truth. The reimagining of my relationship to Pac has been deeply hurtful."
Jada pointedly took issue with the film's portrayal of the poems Tupac wrote for her which she says she never knew existed until she read his 1999 poetry book, The Rose That Grew from Concrete. The 46-year-old mom of three ended by stating that her late friend will be "cradled in [her] heart for eternity." See another photo of Tupac and Jada below, then read the heartfelt poems he wrote to her.
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http://t.co/3ADMubEd- Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) April 25, 2012
Poem he wrote after #4Jada which is heartbreaking. From love to sadness with just one page turn. #RoseThatGrewFromConcrete pic.twitter.com/jODdbpZ2LE
- Crown Me Queen👑 (@YungMayaAngelou) May 30, 2017
Actual poem, in the format of his words. From his book #TheRoseThatGrewFromConcrete everyone should purchase it. pic.twitter.com/oIQvHjftS4
- Crown Me Queen👑 (@YungMayaAngelou) May 15, 2017
The Life-Changing Incident That Shattered Tupac and Biggie's Friendship
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Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace (who was also known as Biggie Smalls and the Notorious B.I.G.) were two of the biggest hip-hop names in the '90s, but their lives were tragically cut short in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Tupac and Biggie were both shot and killed as a result of what some believe was their East-West Coast rap label feud. But Tupac and Biggie weren't always rivals: in fact, at one point, they were close friends.
Tupac and Biggie first met on the set of Poetic Justice in 1993. Biggie told Vibe in 1996 that Tupac had been repeatedly playing his single "Party and Bullsh*t" on set. Biggie, who was just getting started in the music industry, was clearly flattered and later met up with Tupac at his LA home. "I always thought it to be like a Gemini thing," Biggie said, referring to the fact that he was born on May 21, 1972, and Tupac on June 16, 1971, making them both Geminis. "We just clicked off the top and were cool ever since."
Music producer D-Dot knew Biggie and Tupac when they were still friends, and in an interview with VladTV in November 2013, he opened up about the dynamic of their relationship. "They were really close," D-Dot explained. "It was an industry relationship that was growing into a more outside-the-industry relationship. It was probably more like a teacher-student [relationship] because Pac was very experienced. He was already considered legendary at that time. Big was just coming up. I wouldn't say that Pac sat there and gave him lessons. That's not what I'm saying. But when you got a guy that been in it, you kind of learn vicariously through that guy without actually being told. You just take little things, apply it to what you're doing, and if he asked questions, Pac would answer."
Tupac and Biggie performing at the Palladium in NYC on July 23, 1993. Image Source: Getty / Al Pereira
On Nov. 30, 1994, Tupac was called to Quad Studios in NYC to rap on a song with Little Shawn, and that's when their friendship took a turn for the worse. When Tupac arrived at the studio, he was robbed and shot five times. Tupac reportedly believed that Biggie had prior knowledge of the attack and that he also knew who was behind it. "He really thought when he got shot the first time, not that Big set it up or anything, just Big didn't tell him who did it," Tupac's friend and Naughty by Nature frontman Treach told MTV News in June 2010. "In his heart, he was like, 'The homie know who did it.' Biggie might have wanted to just stay out of it, like, 'I don't know nothing.' [Tupac] was like, 'Yo, man, just put your ear to the street. Let me know who hit me up.'"
Despite Tupac's claims, Biggie remained adamant that he had been loyal to his friend. "Honestly, I didn't have no problem with [Tupac]," Biggie previously said. "I saw situations and how sh*t was going, and I tried to school [Tupac]. I was there when he bought his first Rolex, but I wasn't in the position to be rolling like that. I think Tupac felt more comfortable with the dudes he was hanging with because they had just as much money as him."
Still, Tupac's suspicions were only heightened when Biggie released "Who Shot Ya?" a month after Tupac's attack. Biggie claimed that he wrote the song "way before Tupac got shot," but the rapper took it as Biggie's confession. "Even if that song ain't about it, you should be, like, 'I'm not putting it out, 'cause he might think it's about him,'" Tupac said in an interview with Vibe while incarcerated for an unrelated charge.
In October 1995, Tupac signed with Suge Knight's Death Row Records, and in exchange, he received a $1.4 million bail from the record company. The move also put him in the center of the East-West Coast rap label feud against Bad Boy Records, which Sean "Diddy" Combs and Biggie were a part of. Tupac then responded to Biggie's "Who Shot Ya?" with his songs including "Hit 'Em Up," "Against All Odds," and "Bomb First (My Second Reply)."
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Sadly, Tupac and Biggie never reconciled before Tupac was fatally shot in Las Vegas on Sept. 13, 1996. Nobody has ever been charged for his murder, but many believe Biggie may have been involved. "Even though we were going through our drama, I would never wish death on nobody because there ain't no coming back from that," Biggie said shortly after Tupac's death. "It kind of turned me down a little bit, but at the same time, you have to move on. I feel for his mom and for his family, but things got to move on."
Biggie was murdered six months later while leaving an industry party in LA. Both Tupac and Biggie's cases remain open.
If You're a Fan of the Dirty John Podcast, You'll Be Obsessed With Dr. Death
I love horror movies, but surgery gives me the heebie-jeebies - hearing about surgery, seeing operations on TV . . . even just thinking about it. Yet I cannot pull myself away from the new podcast Dr. Death, released this September, even though it's full of graphic details about botched spinal surgeries.
The six-episode podcast, which is best classified as true crime or medical horror, tells the story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a Texas neurosurgeon whose 18-month surgery spree left dozens of patients dead, paralyzed, or in agonizing pain. Fans of the riveting Dirty John podcast will quickly discover similarities: the subject of the series is a seemingly charming doctor who arouses suspicion at every turn, except Dr. Duntsch's outcomes are even more disturbing and tragic. The first four episodes (each about 45 minutes long) are now available on iTunes and other podcast platforms.
Listening to the Dr. Death podcast will devastate you - not only because of the gory details, but also because of the tragic outcomes and the disturbing ways in which the healthcare system failed to protect patients from a negligent surgeon. Each episode features heartbreaking interviews with former patients, doctors, and people close to Duntsch. This podcast is dark, to say the least, but also incredibly well-reported and important to hear.
Reported and hosted by veteran healthcare journalist Laura Beil, Dr. Death establishes right up front what the story is about: Dr. Duntsch wooed patients with his credentials but utterly failed to uphold the "first, do no harm" principle of the Hippocratic oath with 33 patients, including one of his oldest friends. The doctor's backstory unfolds with each episode, leaving viewers unsure about how this catastrophe could have happened. Was Dr. Duntsch an impostor or simply incompetent? Did he have a drug problem that led to his negligence or was he a cold-blooded killer?
By episode four, I suspect it might be all of the above. It's chilling. So, this podcast is not for the faint of heart - or maybe it is, because despite the fact that hearing about surgery makes me feel lightheaded, I can't stop listening to it.
Please Join Us in Aww-ing Over This Photo Comparison of John Legend and Baby Miles
If you're looking to brighten up your day a bit, we recommend goggling at this sweet post from John Legend that compares him to his son, Miles. John posted the picture with the caption, "Miles inherited my love for lying on mustard colored blankets." The bottom photo is a throwback of baby John Legend, gazing off into the distance with a big smile. He's probably already singing indecipherable but deeply emotional baby lyrics in his head - or so we'd like to think. Right above the old photo is baby Miles snuggled into a blanket, looking just like a mini version of John. If we didn't know any better, we'd think they were the exact same baby.
Viewers were quick to point out the resemblance. One user commented, "He looks so much like you! So precious!" Another wrote, "Holy cow!!! John's Mini Me!!" Holy cow, indeed.
Baby Miles made his entrance into the world back in May, a few weeks earlier than Chrissy Teigen and John expected. Miles is Chrissy and John's second child, coming just a couple of years after Chrissy gave birth to their daughter, Luna, in April 2016. The Hollywood couple like to keep some things private, but they have still shared some truly precious moments with their children.
Paul Walker's Brother Pays Tribute to Him on What Would Have Been His 45th Birthday
Paul Walker would have turned 45 on Sept. 12, and in honor of the late actor's birthday, his brother Cody payed tribute with a message that referred to him as "generous, thoughtful and a total badass." The star of The Fast and the Furious died following a car crash in November 2013, and since the tragic event, his family has been devoted to keeping his memory alive, mostly through charitable work and fundraising.
As Cody said in his Instagram post, "We love you, miss you and try to honor you in the best ways we can." The tribute and its accompanying video announced the fourth annual Game4Paul event, which raises money for Reach Out Worldwide, a nonprofit organization that Paul founded in 2010 following a trip to Haiti in the wake of the country's devastating earthquake.
As well as the Walker family's continued support for Reach Out Worldwide, Paul's daughter, Meadow, also founded The Paul Walker Foundation, which aims to help protect ocean wildlife. The family also took part in a documentary earlier this year that looked back on Paul's life. I Am Paul Walker featured family home videos and interviews with Paul's family, friends, and colleagues.
From Madonna to Rashida Jones's Sister, a Look Back at Tupac Shakur's Many Girlfriends
It's been 22 years since Tupac Shakur passed away, and to this day, there is still plenty of talk about the women who were in his life - more specifically, his love interests. We already know that Tupac was once married and that he and Jada Pinkett Smith had a "precious" relationship, but what about his girlfriends? From actresses to musicians to models, let's take a walk down memory lane and look back at all the women who were fortunate enough to date Tupac.
Zara Tindall May Not Be a Princess, but She's Still One of the Royal Family's Most Interesting Members
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Zara Tindall (née Phillips) is, in my opinion, one of the British royal family's most underrated members. As the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne, Zara's royal status has been decidedly less in-your-face than that of her cousins Prince William and Prince Harry - but that doesn't mean she's any less interesting. In fact, the 37-year-old's low-key lifestyle might make her even more fascinating. Here are six things to know about Zara.
She is the queen's eldest granddaughter.
Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips was born on May 15, 1981, at St. Mary's Hospital in London, the same place that several of her family members were also delivered. She is the only daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, who were married from 1973 to 1992. Her older brother, Peter, was born in November 1977, and Zara is 17th in line for the throne after him and his two daughters, Savannah and Isla.
She doesn't carry a royal title.
Unlike her cousins Princes William and Harry or Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara doesn't have an official title. Princess Anne declined a title for both Zara and her brother Peter, and they don't use the HRH style, either. The grandchildren born to sons of the monarch automatically get the title prince or princess, but grandchildren born to a daughter (for example, Zara) do not. On not having the pressure of a title attached to her name, Zara has said, "I'm very lucky that both my parents decided to not use the title, and we grew up and did all the things that gave us the opportunity to do."
She's a former royal wild child.
Much like her cousin Harry, Zara isn't a stranger to making headlines for what was seen at the time as "naughty" behavior. As a teenager, she flaunted a new tongue piercing at Prince Charles's 50th birthday party, which subsequently had the public's tongues wagging; Buckingham Palace refused "absolutely" to comment. In 2000, she "hired a waiter in a leather thong to serve drinks" to her friends as they "giggled over sex toys" at a party. And her volatile relationship with jockey Richard Johnson was made public when they were seen "punching and kicking each other" outside a friend's home. Zara also "overturned her Land Rover in a ditch" after one of their fights, and they broke up in 2003. Of her "royal rebel" persona, Zara has said, "I don't know if I was that wild. I guess it looked like that because of my family background. I'm sure that is what it's probably compared to."
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She is an accomplished equestrian.
Early on, Zara developed the same love of horses that her mother and grandmother share. Princess Anne famously competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games as a member of the British equestrian team, and Zara followed suit, winning a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics as part of Team GB's eventing team. Her mother, Princess Anne, was the one who presented her with a medal!
She married a fellow athlete.
In 2003, Zara was in Australia with her brother and Prince Harry when England won the Rugby World Cup. At a victory party, Zara was introduced to rugby player Mike Tindall. The palace announced their engagement in 2010, and they tied the knot on July 30, 2011, at the Canongate Kirk church in Edinburgh, Scotland. In January 2014, Zara gave birth to the couple's first child, daughter Mia. Two years later, the palace announced that Zara and Mike were expecting their second child, but Zara suffered a miscarriage in December 2016. She is currently pregnant for a third time.
She has always had a close relationship with her cousin William.
Zara and William, the son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, were born just a little over a year apart, and are said to be very close. Will and his new wife, Kate Middleton, attended Zara and Mike's wedding just a few months after their own big day in 2011, and when their first child Prince George was born in 2013, Zara was named as one of his godparents.
Billy Eichner Harasses New Yorkers With Emma Stone in New Billy on the Street Episode
Come for Emma Stone, stay for me explaining to a woman randomly eating a platter of shrimp cocktail in the middle of the street what a boomerang is pic.twitter.com/8emiYDsfGZ
- billy eichner (@billyeichner) September 13, 2018
Billy on the Street, we've missed you! American Horror Story actor and comedian Billy Eichner is back with his Funny or Die show, and it's more hilarious (and star-studded) than ever. He hit the crowded sidewalks of New York with Maniac's Emma Stone to ask people when they think the Oscar winner will join Instagram - it's an important topic, OK?! - as well as to utter gems like, "Miss, our democracy is crumbling. Would you like to say hi to Emma Stone?" Watch it above!
James Corden's Spoof of Kanye West's "I Love It" Video Might Be Better Than the Original
Spoof master James Corden is at it again with yet another glorious sketch that has us laughing out loud. On Wednesday, The Late Late Show host put his own spin on Kanye West's bizarre "I Love It" music video when he suited up in an extremely oversize, boxy outfit with bandleader and announcer Reggie Watts. Together, the two waddled their way down a long hallway while singing their own version of Kanye's song, which they titled "You'll Love It." Whereas Kanye's single has some pretty NSFW lyrics, James and Reggie's rendition focuses on the late-night show, as they sang, "This is The Late Late Show. You'll love it. Last week we had Cher, her talent's so rare. So fix yourself a drink, recline your armchair." See the rest of their hilarious spoof in the video above.
The Boys of BTS Reflect on Success and Their Band's Intense Fandom: "Our Fans Give Us Wings"
There's no doubt that the K-pop phenom BTS has been making monumental waves here in the US. Having recently topped the Billboard 200 albums chart with their album Love Yourself: Answer, on which they collaborated with Nicki Minaj on their track "Idol," and having just embarked on the North American leg of their world tour in Los Angeles, their accolades stretch further than most. And as BTS continues to grow their fan base, it's clear that these boys are only gaining momentum and growing larger into what some have compared to being the Beatles of this generation.
The group recently sat down with Scott Goldman, the Grammy Museum artistic director, at the Clive Davis Theater in the Grammy Museum to have an intimate conversation about their fans, their songwriting process, and how their music has evolved through the years. While we knew that the boys were talented and deserving of every recognition they've earned so far, we were surprised to hear how involved and collaborative they are in their songwriting process.
J-Hope said, "We all try hard to do our roles, whether it's writing lyrics or songs. We try to participate together as much as we can. I think our participation in the process makes the music more sincere, and it changes our attitude about how we approach ourselves." And truly, this involvement speaks to their success both in Korea and internationally.
Jimin added, "I think a lot of the evolution takes place in the recording booth when we're actually recording a song. The lyrics and melody that may seem OK . . . once we actually start recording it, we may identify some problems. So then we'll come together, we'll discuss it, and then we'll talk about the changes that we can make."
"I think our participation in the process makes the music more sincere, and it changes our attitude about how we approach ourselves."
They understand that they need to keep up with the ever-shifting landscape of the music industry. Jungkook, the youngest of the group, said, "I try not to categorize the music that I listen to. I listen to a lot of K-pop, American pop, and international music. I listen to the lyrics, and I try not to set the genres apart. I listen to the English lyrics, and sometimes that gives me inspiration. So right now, I'm trying to listen to as many genres of music as possible as broadly as possible."
While their hard work and individuality have taken their group far, the members also know that they owe their international success to their fans, which V confirmed. "The fans gave us the wings to allow us to be where we are. We're always thankful, and we know that we're here thanks to our fans."
See more photos from their appearance at the Grammy Museum ahead!
Henry Cavill Confirms He's No Longer Playing Superman in the Strangest Way
Henry Cavill's days as the Man of Steel are officially over, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The news comes amid a few big shakeups in Warner Bros.'s DC cinematic universe, which recently saw the departure of Ben Affleck - who appeared as Batman in Batman v. Superman and Justice League - and a renewed focus on an upcoming Supergirl movie, which will be an origin story about the teen superheroine. That means, if the studio sticks to DC comics lore, Cavill wouldn't be able to appear in the film anyway, since Superman's age wouldn't line up.
The reason for the 35-year-old British star's exit is reportedly due to a breakdown of contract negotiations between Cavill's representatives and Warner Bros., who were trying to enlist him for a cameo in the upcoming DC superhero comedy Shazam!, which stars Zachary Levi and is set to hit theaters in April. Apparently the issues arose due to scheduling conflicts because of his new role in Netflix's The Witcher, as well as the fact another solo Superman outing won't happen for quite some time. A studio source explained to THR that "Superman is like James Bond, and after a certain run you have to look at new actors." When the deal fell through, so too did any chances of Cavill appearing as the iconic character in future films, which shouldn't be surprising for anyone keeping tabs on his mustache controversy with Warner Bros. last year.
Since WB's DC properties have been having a rough patch lately in terms of critical response - translation: they've all been panned, with the exception of 2017's Wonder Woman - the studio is apparently also trying to "hit a reset button" with the DCEU, acknowledging that "some parts of the previous movies didn't work" and moving towards a new direction. While it's unclear what, exactly, that new direction is, Cavill definitely won't be along for the ride.
He seemed to confirm the news with an odd Instagram on Sept. 12, which shows him slowly raising a Superman doll into the frame as he and his ridiculously sharp cheekbones look directly at the camera. Feel free to watch it on repeat and wonder why he decided to do such a thing above!
Jennifer Aniston Takes the Lead in Netflix's Adaptation of Dumplin' - See the Full Cast!
A movie adaptation of Dumplin' is heading to Netflix, and Jennifer Aniston is taking the lead. Dumplin' is a comedy-drama based on the New York Times bestselling book by Julie Murphy and will be available on Netflix and in select theaters later this year. It tells the story of Willowdean Dickson, a "self-proclaimed fat girl" played by Danielle Macdonald (Patti Cake$), who's dubbed "Dumplin'" by her former beauty-queen mom (Aniston).
An always-confident Willowdean doesn't care what anybody else thinks, until she falls for Private School Bo at her fast-food restaurant job - and he likes her back. Per the book's description, "Instead of finding new heights of self-assurance in her relationship with Bo, Will starts to doubt herself. So she sets out to take back her confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant - along with several other unlikely candidates - to show the world that she deserves to be up there as much as any twiggy girl does. Along the way, she'll shock the hell out of Clover City - and maybe herself most of all."
Dumplin' is directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal, 27 Dresses). In addition to Aniston, confirmed cast members include Odeya Rush (Lady Bird), Dove Cameron (Descendants), and Harold Perrineau (Lost), and Dolly Parton will debut original music in the film's soundtrack. Get even more details about the Dumplin' movie, cast, and music ahead.
Here's When to Expect American Horror Story: Cult to Arrive on Netflix
With all the buzz about the premiere of American Horror Story's eighth season, Apocalypse, you might be wondering how you can catch up on Ryan Murphy's anthology series. Whether you're a new fan just joining the fandom now - or if you're a longtime viewer merely wanting to revisit old seasons of the creep-tastic series - you can catch up on previous seasons of the FX title thanks to Netflix. There's just one catch: the most recent season, season seven's Cult, hasn't hit the streaming platform yet.
In late August Netflix finally confirmed the debut date for the seventh season on the site: Sept. 18. If you look at the pattern of releases in the past, it shouldn't come as a surprise. Previously, each season hit Netflix right around the same time as the most current season debuts on FX. For instance, last year's Cult premiered on Sept. 5, and its predecessor, Roanoke, started streaming on Oct. 13.
American Horror Story: Apocalypse began on Sept. 15 this Fall, so you have just a few more days to go until Cult brings its nightmares to Netflix.
Emrata Wore a Jacket as a Dress, So We Can Be Further Convinced She's Got Legs For Days
Emily Ratajkowski, who's in the Big Apple like most models for New York Fashion Week, stepped onto the streets in a little pinstripe wrap blazer by LPA ($198) that's just long enough to pass as a dress. Emily cinched her waist with the affixed sash to keep the front closed, playing up the navy shade with a matching Stalvey bag. Layered gold jewelry added extra oomph to the outfit, but white trainers kept things casual and cool, rather than overtly sexy. Read on to see a few different angles of Emily's look, then shop her exact design, along with a few more options you could transform into a mini if you dare.
We Uncovered 61 Cool Fall Pieces From Amazon You'll Love
We're guessing your Fall fashion arsenal is looking pretty sparse since sundresses and sandals were most recently on your mind. That's where we come in. We scoured Amazon for cute and affordable clothes you'll be yearning for this Autumn. We're talking cozy sweaters, statement dresses, cool jackets, pretty blouses, and plenty more. Take a moment to shop through our favorite pieces and consider a few for yourself.
I Bought Kylie Jenner's Favorite Adidas Sneakers - They're the Comfiest, Cutest Shoes Ever
I'm not going to lie - every time I see Kylie Jenner post a new photo, I'm totally inspired by her style. She's never afraid to rock bold colors, edgy silhouettes, and playful accessories. That's why I was so excited to see her wearing these Adidas Originals Falcon Sneakers ($100) - I had just bought them myself! Chunky kicks are a huge trend right now, and Kylie has managed to style hers in several different ways. This new Adidas release is now the apple of every fashion girl's eye.
Beyond getting the Kylie stamp of approval, I also love these shoes because they're insanely comfortable. I can walk around in them all day without any discomfort. The design is also versatile; I wear them with dresses, skirts, and jeans. I will say they run a bit big, so make sure to order a size down when you get yours. The '90s-inspired style will get you all the Insta love - take my word for it.
If you're thinking of purchasing the Adidas Falcons, make sure to snag them ASAP. They are selling out in just days, and there's nothing worse than sneaker FOMO. Read on to see where you can buy them.
Gigi Hadid's Sparkly Jumpsuit Is Sexy at the Front, and Ridiculously Cheeky at the Back
After having strutted her stuff down the runway for Rihanna's sexy and empowering Savage x Fenty show, Gigi Hadid didn't just go home and relax. No, the 23-year-old model wrapped up a successful New York Fashion Week by celebrating her latest collaboration with luxury jewelry brand Messika, and she did so in a spectacular outfit that we won't easily forget.
For the special occasion, Gigi slipped into a sheer and sparkly jumpsuit, which put her enviably long legs on display. She wore the cheeky, strapless piece over a black bodysuit and accessorized her ensemble with black heeled sandals and gorgeous Messika jewels from her collection. Sure, she might have looked like a fancy disco ball, but we didn't mind that one bit. Read on to get a closer look at Gigi's jumpsuit from every angle, and then shop similar options for yourself.
The 9 Style Rules Jennifer Aniston Follows to the Letter
Jennifer Aniston has influenced our fashion choices for a couple of solid decades, whether we've been looking for a sexy date-night outfit or something a bit more casual. If you've followed her from her lovable role on Friends all the way through her superstar movie career, you may have noticed that the 49-year-old actress seems to have a few style rules that she swears by. Well, we've done some digging, and we've found what's in her fashion bible. From her favorite shoes to her fail-safe combo, read on for a look at what makes Jennifer Aniston's style so special.
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