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Warmer weather means more footwear options in rotation, whether it’s sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, rain boots, or the slippers you keep by the door for quick errands. If your entryway is already starting to look crowded, Target is selling the Songmics Home 4-Tier Adjustable Shoe Rack for just $18 right now, down from $50. It holds up to 20 pairs of shoes, making it a super low-cost way to clean up a hallway or closet before summer clutter starts piling up.

The rack measures 29.5 inches high by 38.8 inches wide by 11 inches deep, offering four tiers of storage without taking up much floor space. It has a steel frame, non-woven fabric shelves, and sturdy plastic connectors, with each shelf designed to hold up to 11 pounds. Each tier has 6.7 inches of space between shelves, and the adjustable design lets you remove a shelf if you need room for taller footwear. It weighs 2.6 pounds and is freestanding.

Songmics Home 4-Tier Adjustable Shoe Rack, $18 (was $50) at Target

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Its open design makes it easy to see what you have without digging through bins or opening a cabinet, and its versatility allows it to be placed anywhere, from a hallway to a bedroom closet or mud room. And since it weighs less than three pounds, you can move it around easily if you decide to switch up your home’s layout.

One reviewer described the shoe rack as being “very sturdy,” noting that it “looks great” and is “easy to put together.” Another person called it “very well-built,” agreeing that it’s “easy to assemble,” which is definitely a perk for anyone who might not be DIY-savvy.  

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The adjustable shelves are super useful if your shoe lineup isn’t all the same height. You can place flats, sneakers, sandals, and slippers on the regular tiers, while boots or taller pairs can fit once a shelf is removed. The slim depth also helps it tuck against a wall or inside a closet, but the width still gives you room to line up multiple pairs across each level. 

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If your entryway or closet needs a reset before summer, this is an easy buy for renters, small apartments, or anyone who has been meaning to finally deal with the shoe pile by the door. Be sure to grab the Songmics Home 4-Tier Adjustable Shoe Rack while it is still 64% off at Target.

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Saturday Night Liveis not only one of the longest-running TV shows still around, but it’s produced some of the most famous comedians and actors of the last five decades. It’s a proven formula: talented actor + a season or so on SNL = more success in film and television.

The show has always faced its share of scandals and controversies, an up-and-down roller coaster of popularity and critical acclaim, and scores of "problematic" characterizations by cast members and hosts over the years, described by former cast member Amy Poehler on a June 2025 episode of her podcast Good Hang as "inappropriate ... we all played people that we should not have played."

Yet it's still one of the most coveted opportunities for aspiring comedians and actors, and while SNL cast members don’t make chump change, their salaries are paltry in comparison to what they can make when they reach even greater heights of fame.

Here are the 20 richest SNL cast members—some of whom you may not even remember were on the show—ranked by their reported net worths.

Related: How Much Do 'SNL' Cast Members Make?

20 Richest SNL Cast Members of All Time Chevy Chase as an 'SNL' cast member in 1975

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20. Chevy Chase: $50 million

Chevy Chase was a part of the original Saturday Night Live cast back in 1975. Although he was there for the start of Weekend Update and so much more, he only lasted until halfway through the second season before leaving to pursue a career in film.

He later returned to host the show, but was reportedly banned in 1997 for allegedly being abusive to cast members. (That said, he's made cameos in the years since.) 

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Billy Crystal

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19. Billy Crystal: $50 million

Billy Crystal was another one-season cast member, in 1985. He made a pretty big splash, though, with his parody of Fernando Lamas as a talk show host.

Crystal obviously went on to an uber-successful film career, starring in movies like Throw Momma from the Train (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989) and City Slickers (1991).

Related: Exciting News Sparks Congratulations for Beloved Actor Martin Short

Christopher Guest with wife Jamie Lee Curtis

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18. Christopher Guest: $60 million

Christopher Guest was on season 10 of SNL, from 1984 to 1985. However, he’s best known for starring in and later directing a series of famous “mockumentaries,” such as This Is Spinal Tap and the 2000 cult favorite Best in Show, as well as memorable roles in films like The Princess Bride.

He’s been married to actress Jamie Lee Curtissince 1984.

Related: All About Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest's Family

Chris Rock

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17. Chris Rock: $60 million

Chris Rock was an SNL cast member from 1990 to 1993, performing alongside fellow greats like Chris Farley, Adam Sandler and David Spade.

After his three-year stint, he focused more on his live comedy career and made some of the most successful stand-up specials of all time. He’s also acted in movies and hosted the Academy Awards twice.

Related: Who Will Be Lorne Michaels' Successor on ‘Saturday Night Live’?

David Spade

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16. David Spade: $70 million

David Spade was a writer and cast member on SNL from 1990 to 1996. After his success there, he went on to star in seven seasons of the show Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and Rules of Engagement (2007–2013). He’s also lent his voice to many animated films and acted in others, such as Tommy Boy (1995) and Joe Dirt (2001).

Spade co-hosts the podcast Fly on the Wall with fellow SNL alum Dana Carvey and enjoys a thriving stand-up comedy career.

Related: David Spade Has Talent in Spades—and the Net Worth to Prove It

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15. Tracy Morgan: $70 million

Tracy Morgan graced the SNL cast from 1996 to 2003. His time there overlapped with comedian and actress Tina Fey’s, which worked out for him when Fey cast him as a parody of himself on her show 30 Rock, for which he earned an Emmy nomination.

A 2015 settlement with Walmart—when one of its trucks crashed into Morgan's car, killing one passenger and leaving Morgan and other passengers seriously injured—probably contributes to Morgan's net worth.

Jimmy Fallon

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14. Jimmy Fallon: $70 million

Jimmy Fallon featured on SNL from 1998 to 2004, acting as co-host of Weekend Update. Afterward, he starred in a couple of movies—Taxi (2004) and Fever Pitch (2005)—before finding his ultimate success as host of The Tonight Show.

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13. Tina Fey: $75 million

Tina Fey was a cast member and head writer on SNL from 2000 to 2006, but she started writing for the show in 1997. Aside from her incredible run as a cast member, her later return to portray vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in 2008 is what cemented Fey as an SNL legend.

In 2004, Fey famously wrote and starred in the comedy Mean Girls and then created the hit show 30 Rock (2006-2013). She’s regularly acted in and worked on various other shows and movies, including recent hit The Four Seasons.

Related: Watch Tina Fey’s Reaction When Asked If She’d Be Open to Taking Over ‘SNL’ from Lorne Michaels (Exclusive)

Harry Shearer

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12. Harry Shearer: $85 million

Harry Shearer had two short stints on SNL: 1979–80 and 1984–85. He didn’t get along with show creator Lorne Michaels but found success elsewhere as the co-creator and co-star of This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

Fans may also know him as the voice actor for Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, and many other characters on The Simpsons, a longtime lucrative gig that's probably the biggest contributor to his net worth.

Dennis Miller

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11. Dennis Miller: $100 million

Dennis Miller, who was on SNL from 1985 to 1991, is remembered as a long-running host of the Weekend Update segment. After his departure, he wrote and hosted the HBO late-night talk show Dennis Miller Live (1994–2002), which earned five Emmy Awards.

Miller is also a successful stand-up comedian.

Will Ferrell

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10. Will Ferrell: $160 million

Will Ferrell appeared on SNL as a regular from 1995 to 2002 and is one of the most iconic cast members of all time. After leaving the show, he starred in a string of supremely popular 2000s comedies, including Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006) and Step Brothers (2008).

Ferrell continues to appear in many film and TV roles, including a role in the hit 2023 film Barbie.

Related: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Have Fans 'Seeing Double’ During Playful Moment Mid-Lakers Game

Bill Murray

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9. Bill Murray: $180 million

Bill Murray was a writer and cast member on SNL from 1977 to 1980, winning an Emmy Award for his writing.

Today, Murray's career is still going strong after reaching superstardom early in classic comedies like Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981) and Ghostbusters (1984), as well as more recent dramatic roles in films like Lost in Translation (2003), The Friend (2024) and many Wes Anderson movies.

He also tours in a side project as a musician with his band, Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers.

Ben Stiller

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8. Ben Stiller: $200 million

Ben Stiller’s time on SNL was so brief and unremarkable that he’s not even remembered for it. He appeared as a cast member from March to April of 1989, for four episodes, and quit because he wanted to make pre-taped short films rather than perform live sketches.

Clearly, Stiller’s career wasn’t hurt by this blip on his resumé. He went on to star in movies such as There’s Something About Mary (1998), Zoolander (2001), Tropic Thunder (2008) and many others.

He's also an accomplished director, with his most recent projects being Severance and High Desert on Apple TV+.

Related: Ben Stiller Acting Like 'Proud Dad' at Knicks vs. Celtics Game Has Fans Rolling

Mike Myers

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7. Mike Myers: $200 million

Mike Myers was an SNL cast member from 1989 to 1995. During this time, he wrote and starred in the comedy Wayne’s World (1992), as well as its sequel, and is probably best known for his portrayal of the titular character in the Austin Powers movies (and, of course, a dual role as Dr. Evil).

Eddie Murphy

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6. Eddie Murphy: $200 million

Looking back, it may be hard to believe that Eddie Murphy was only on SNL for four years, from 1980 to 1984. He was 19 years old when he was cast and, along with Joe Piscopo, enjoyed great popularity during his time on the show.

Murphy went on to become a beloved and wildly successful film star, with credits such as Beverly Hills Cop (1984), The Nutty Professor (1996) and Dr. Dolittle (1998).

Dan Aykroyd

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5. Dan Aykroyd: $250 million

Dan Aykroyd is one of the original SNL cast members, acting on the show from 1975 to 1979. He left the program with fellow cast member John Belushi due to rampant drug problems on set.

However, Aykroyd didn’t entirely leave SNL behind—he would later team up with Belushi in The Blues Brothers (1980), Eddie Murphy in Trading Places (1983) and Bill Murray in Ghostbusters (1984), which he co-wrote.

The comedic actor also ventured successfully into investments, co-founding the House of Blues franchise and the vodka brand Crystal Head Vodka.

Related: Aykroyd Family and Belushi Estate Revive Blues Brothers With New Project

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus: $250 million

Julia Louis-Dreyfus was an SNL cast member from 1982 to 1985, acting alongside famous alums such as Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal and Martin Short. However, it was the early '90s, when Seinfeld exploded in popularity, that she became a household name.

Louis-Dreyfus portrayed Elaine Benes in the critically acclaimed sitcom for nine years and later starred in The New Adventures of Old Christine for four seasons, as well as the successful HBO political comedy series Veep for seven seasons.

Related: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals the One ‘Seinfeld’ Regret She Can’t Shake

Robert Downey Jr.

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3. Robert Downey Jr.: $300 million

Like Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr.’s time on SNL was almost entirely forgettable. He spent one season as a cast member, from 1985 to 1986, and it probably would have been forgotten had Rolling Stone not ranked him as the show’s worst cast member (he was apparently “unfunny” and a “flop”).

Regardless, Downey’s not losing any sleep over it. He won an Oscar in 2024 for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. The man is Iron Man, after all.

Adam Sandler

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2. Adam Sandler: $440 million

Adam Sandler was an SNL cast member from 1991 to 1995 and also wrote for the show, and it didn’t take long for him to turn his TV comedy into movie material. He’s starred in countless hits, from 1995’s Billy Madison to 2019’s Murder Mystery, and has had a hand in creating a good chunk of his projects through his Happy Madison production company.

He’s even proven his worth as more than just a Hollywood clown, as he won an Independent Spirit Award for his dramatic role in Uncut Gems (2019).

Related: Big Daddy, Indeed! All About Adam Sandler's Kids, Sadie and Sunny

Lorne Michaels

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1. Lorne Michaels: $500 million

You might not think ofLorne Michaels as a cast member, but he’s been there from the start. The creator and producer of Saturday Night Live has even appeared in some sketches.

In addition to SNL, Michaels has produced other award-winning shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and 30 Rock, as well as many hit movies, mostly starring SNL cast members.

Related: Who's in the 'SNL' Five-Timers Club—and Who Could Be Next?

Most people know M*A*S*H as the iconic television series that aired from 1972 until 1983. However, it was originally a 1968 novel by Richard Hooker called MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors. This book was adapted into a 1970 film that starred one of the same actors from the series—Gary Burghoff, who played Radar.

The film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival 56 years ago. According to a New York Times article from the time, the film "was only the third Hollywood film since 1948 to win the top prize at Cannes." The film also received five Academy Award nominations and was entered into the National Film Registry for preservation.

Related: 'M*A*S*H' Actress Dead of Natural Causes at 93

In a 1973 interview with The Columbus Ledger, McLean Stevenson, who played Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake, admitted that he was happy with the changes the show made from the movie, which made it more similar to the novel.

"First, the surgeons are highly skilled in the book and in the series. They are not in the movie,” Stevenson said. "Second, in the series, any joke in the operating room is strictly between the doctors. In the movie, some of the jokes were directed at the patients. Third, we all wanted to be drafted, as everyone in the book was. In the movie they made Col. Blake a regular Army man."

However, Robert Altman, the director of the movie, was not a fan of the television series. He has said, "I didn't like the series because that series to me was the opposite of my main reason for making this film.” He continued, "I thought it was the antithesis of what we were trying to do."

On Reddit, fans of the show are divided about the film. Many of them spoke about how different it is than the show that they know and love. One said, “Even though Gary Burghoff played Radar in both the movie and the series, the character in the series (even in the earlier seasons) is quite different than in the movie.” Another said, “If all you know is the TV show, you will find the movie shockingly dark.”

Few movies in Hollywood history are as delightfully strange and unexpectedly iconic as the 1976 gangster musical Bugsy Malone, where every tough guy and girl is played by a kid.

Bugsy Malone was an outlier when it was released in the mid-1970s.It was completely unlike any other movie released that year, including hits such as Rocky, All The President's Men, The Omen, A Star is Born, and The Bad News Bears.

The film starred Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Flo Nancarrow, John Cassisi, Martin Lev, Bonnie Langford, Dexter Fletcher, and Albin Humpty Jenkins. The youthful cast played up the film’s playful take on gangster tropes.

Bugsy Malone was set in 1920s New York. Directed by Alan Parker, the film follows rival mobsters competing for control of the city, complete with dance numbers and comedic whipped cream gun battles.

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Foster, who would go on to win two Academy Awards, shared with Magic Radio in 2017 her experience about making the film. She recalled that the movie was a bigger hit in the UK than in the United States.

"It really was a British movie. We shot it here, and most of the cast was British," she explained. "I remember being scared because I came from shooting Taxi Driver, so I wasn't there for rehearsals." Foster was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role of Iris Steensma.

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However, she experienced some mean girl behavior from some of her fellow female castmates during filming. "The first day I arrived, there was this group of girls, dancers, and they had a fire extinguisher in their hands, asking me, 'What's the password?' I didn't know and they sprayed me!"

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In a separate interview, Baio told Adam Corolla that he was ready to quit the business when he was asked to audition for Bugsy Malone. He read for two parts, the actor said, and asked director Parker "am I done" before he "threw the script at him" and walked out the door.

"Before I got home, I had the job," Baio continued. He was 13 when he booked the role.

Looking back on it, Baio called Bugsy Malone "a fantastic movie. What Alan Parker and that whole bunch of guys did was amazing. You can't not like the movie. It's kids dressed up as mobsters and wise guys shooting whipped cream guns."

The film's composer, Paul Williams, received several key accolades for his work on the movie. He was nominated for the movie's music in the category of Best Original Song Score and Its Adaptation at the 1977 Academy Awards and Best Original Song at the 1977 Golden Globes.

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In a city famous for high-speed coasters and sprawling movie-themed lands, a much quieter destination just took home the top crown. Discovery Cove has officially been named the No. 1 Best Theme Park in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, beating out the area's heavy hitters for the top spot in the Summer Travel category.

While Orlando’s most famous parks are defined by long lines and high adrenaline, Discovery Cove has built its reputation on being "fundamentally different," as Park President Brad Gilmour noted in the announcement. The limited-capacity, all-inclusive day resort is designed for travelers who want to trade the usual theme park chaos for white-sand beaches, winding tropical rivers, and intimate animal encounters.

Related: 10 Great Things to Do in the Orlando Area Before or After a Cruise

What makes this "theme park" win a total game-changer is that the admission price covers almost everything—from freshly prepared meals and drinks to snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and even parking. It’s a "one-and-done" approach to vacationing that resonates with travelers looking for luxury without the hidden fees.

If you’re planning a visit this season, there are a few new ways to level up the experience:

• Paradise Nights: The park recently launched this separately-ticketed evening show. After the day-guests head home, the beach transforms with Caribbean-style dining, fire performers, and aerialists.
• Up-Close Encounters: New premium add-ons like Flamingo Point and the Ultimate Animal Experience offer behind-the-scenes access to the park’s resident birds and mammals.
• Undersea Adventures: For those who want to get their hair wet, the SeaVenture underwater walking tour allows you to stroll along the floor of a tropical reef surrounded by marine life.

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The Newsweek honor is just the latest in a string of accolades for the resort, which also recently picked up "Best Lazy River" honors from USA TODAY and a 2026 Good Housekeeping Travel Award. For the smart traveler, it’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to do an Orlando theme park is to actually slow down.

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Real Estate app and website Zillow released its national home price outlook for March 2026 - March 2027, estimating 0% growth over the period. It also shows that home prices in more than a third of the country will decline, making it an opportune time for buyers. 

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Some Areas Are Growing

While it’s good news for home buyers if prices stay the same or decline, nearly two-thirds of the country will stay stable or even grow. Some of the biggest areas of growth are occurring in New England, with a few Midwestern and Southern regions also making the top 10 list.

The top 10 areas with the highest projected real estate growth:

• Syracuse, NY —> +5.0% 
• Rockford, IL —> +4.5%
• Atlantic City, NJ —> +4.5% 
• Rochester, NY —>  +4.0%  
• Utica, NY  —> +3.5% 
• Knoxville, TN  —> +3.4% 
• Norwich, CT  —> +3.3% 
• Binghamton, NY  —> +3.3% 
• Morristown, TN  —> +3.3% 
• Green Bay, WI  —> +3.2%

Related: Here's What You'll Need to Be Considered 'Upper Class' In Retirement

More Affordable Areas

If you’re looking for your dream retirement home, however, there is an equally impressive list where home prices are actually declining. It may be the perfect time to buy if any of these regions catch your eye. 

• Houma, LA —> -7.0% 
• Lake Charles, LA —> -5.6% 
• Austin, TX —> -4.6% 
• New Orleans, LA —> -4.4% 
• Shreveport, LA —> -3.6% 
• Beaumont, TX —> -3.4% 
• Alexandria, LA —> -3.4% 
• Lafayette, LA —> -3.2% 
• Vallejo, CA —> -3.2% 
• Chico, CA —> -3.2% 

Louisiana seems to be the winner, with 60% of the top 10 affordable cities located within the state. Texas and even California also appear in the top 10. Texas is surprising, considering it leads the nation in attracting new residents. California, although it’s seen a population decline in recent years, tends to see its real estate hold value. 

Southern Living

A New York Times article from last year noted that Americans were staying put, but those who did decide to migrate were overwhelmingly headed south. With more temperate weather and less taxes, the South has always been a draw for retirees. 

Areas like Houma, LA, however, may have more woes than rewards. Like Florida, home insurance costs are incredibly disproportionate to the rest of the country. The average insurance premium sits realistically in the 5-figure range. 

More stable insurance markets, like Austin, TX, may be the best choice of all. The pandemic-era growth that exploded across the city has rapidly declined, leaving 128% more sellers than buyers. It looks like everything is bigger in Texas, including housing availability. 

Related: Why Florida Is No Longer the Top Choice for Your Retirement, According to Real Estate Pros

So if a move is part of your retirement plan, checking out one of these areas could see you snagging the home of your dreams. Just make sure to check other factors, like the cost of living and insurance premiums, before hiring U-Haul. 

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Peacock has your summer binge-watch locked and loaded with the Five Star Weekend.

Jennifer Garner's new secret-filled drama, a series based on Elin Hilderbrand's popular novel, recently dropped the first trailer on May 11, which already has fans counting down until the July release.

In the 90-second trailer, Garner's character, Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author, is informed by police that her husband had been in a deadly accident.

As she tries to move forward following the tragic loss, she plans a girls' trip to Nantucket with a group of friends she's gathered from "each stage of her life" to help her through the grieving process.

The synopsis for the eight-episode drama reads, "Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis' picture-perfect life -- her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter and her growing pursuit of validation from her fans."

"Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, the stars will mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed," it continues.

Fans were quick to note that there's only one reason they're going to tune into the series, "the lowkey" stacked cast.

"Regina’s in it !! I have to watchhh and Janet!!" one commented noted of Regina Hall, who stars as Dru-Anne Hall, and The Good Places' D'Arcy Carden as Brooke Kirtley.

"I see Regina and Jennifer I click This looks good," another noted, while a second chimed in, "I love this cast."

"ermagerd...a Jennifer Garner Timothy Olyphant reprise...YES," someone else noted, as the duo previously shared the screen in 2006's romantic comedy-drama Catch and Release.

"If I had a nickel for every time Jennifer Garner's character's significant other dies and then she proceeds to find love again in Timothy Olyphant's character, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice," someone else joked.

The star-studded cast also includes Chloë Sevigny as Tatum McKenzie and Gemma Chan as Gigi Ling.

It is set to premiere all at once on July 9, 2026.

As mentioned, the film is an adaptation of the 2023 beach read drama and mystery novel written by the "queen of the beach read," which was also a "top national fiction bestseller," centering on grief, friendship, secrets and reinvention.

Related: Jenna Bush Hager Found the Perfect Beach Read That's Being Called 'the Book of the Summer'

It’s the week of the long-awaited cotillion on the CBS soap opera Beyond the Gates, as Samantha vies for platinum debutant, a shocking death takes its toll on Fairmont Crest, all this and more are revealed in the spoilers for the week of May 18, 2026.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers for May 18, 2026 through May 22, 2026.Monday, May 18 - Episode #289

Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) and Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnée Duplaix), host family and friends, Kat Richardson (Colby Nixon), Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla), Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson), Jessica Harris (Camryn Jade), June (Jasmine Burke), to get ready for the cotillion with Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) doing their hair and makeup.

Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) meets with Ren (Donny Carrington).

Ashley (Jen Jacob) is in a panic as Grayson (Jordi Vilasuso) prepares for the worst.

Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) questions Hayley (Marquita Goings) about her past.

Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) puts Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) in the hot seat.

Tuesday, May 19 - Episode #290

Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse.

Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.

Wednesday, May 20 - Episode #291

Someone Dies.

A Platinum Deb is crowned.

Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) questions Joey (Jon Lindstrom) about the chaos of the evening.

Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.

Thursday, May 21 - Episode #292

Ashley and Naomi are shell-shocked.

Elon makes demands of Joey.

Donnell has some tough questions for Vanessa.

Marcel questions a perp.

Bill, Kat and Tomas compare notes.

Friday, May 22 - Episode #293

Anita, Vernon and Ted have to do damage control.

Andre and Dani console someone they love, while Nicole is asked to reach out to a distraught colleague.

Donnell confronts Joey as Kat doles out advice to Deanna.

One of the McBrides has a stunning reunion.

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Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount Plus.

Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from Fairmount Crest from the beginning of the series on Paramount Plus or for free on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST  channel.

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If you’ve been on TikTok recently, and your For You Page tends to steer either toward true crime or relationship drama, you’ve probably seen videos talking about “alpine divorce.” Many of the top videos are stitches of other people giving their commentary on the term or stories of people who have gotten “alpine divorced.” 

One video that seemed to kick off another wave of people talking about this concept, posted on TikTok by user @everafteriya on Feb. 18. On the screen, she writes a “POV” caption, basically setting up a scenario where your significant other takes you hiking in the mountains and leaves you alone, making you realize “he never liked you to begin with.” 

However, Dr. Kathy McMahon—a clinical psychologist, founder of Couples Therapy Inc and a Certified Gottman Method Therapist—tells Parade that this phenomenon is more than just a boyfriend not liking you. 

“I think the more interesting story is hiding in the term itself,” she shares, adding that the term is actually not strong enough for her liking, either. And for good reason.

Ahead, we dig into what “alpine divorce” means and why Dr. McMahon considers the label to be severely understated for what it’s actually describing. Plus, the link between an “alpine divorce” and true crime, and if there’s any good that can come out of this going viral. 

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What Is an ‘Alpine Divorce’?

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An “alpine divorce” is what you might have already gathered: it’s a social media term for when a partner—usually a man—leaves their significant other—usually a woman—out in the middle of nowhere. 

Apparently, the term comes from a 1893 short story of the same name—An Alpine Divorce—by Robert Barr, per People. In the end, the nameless female character dies at the hands of her husband’s scheme, which revolves around one final hike together (which, of course, she doesn’t know is her last). 

This term could be referring to a man leaving his partner on a literal mountain, but it could also just be anywhere that he presumably has more knowledge or skills to survive it, and the woman does not. And he's not oblivious to the harm he could cause; he knowingly leaves his girlfriend or wife out there, which could result in her getting lost or severely hurt (or worse). Basically, he leaves with the car keys, so to speak.

And if that sounds worse than a social media term, you’d be correct.

“‘Alpine divorce’ is doing the same cultural work as ‘domestic dispute,’” Dr. McMahon tells Parade. “It takes something that is, in the worst cases, manslaughter (and in nearly all cases, abuse) and makes it sound like a relationship incompatibility. A divorce implies mutual dissolution. What we're actually describing is one person weaponizing the other's vulnerability.”

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Is an 'Alpine Divorce' the Same as or Related to Avoidant Attachment?

Maybe this behavior reminds you of descriptions of—or your own experiences with someone who has—avoidant attachment. However, that’s not the case here either.  

“Calling this ‘avoidant attachment’ is the clinical version of the same softening,” Dr. McMahon states. “Avoidant attachment describes people who go quiet under stress and pull away emotionally. That's real, it's common and it's workable in therapy.”

However, someone who commits “alpine divorce” isn’t pulling away because they’re overwhelmed emotionally. 

“It's not what you're looking at when a man controls the food, the water, the map and the pace—and then vanishes, as in [this recent] Reddit article,” she points out. “That's coercive control. The mountain didn't create the dynamic. It revealed it. And in some cases, it was chosen precisely because it would.”

So, ultimately, the psychologist says that women shouldn’t be asking “Does he have avoidant attachment?” but rather “Who holds the map?”

“Abandoning someone in a dangerous place isn't a relationship problem,” she notes. “It's endangerment. Calling it anything softer is like calling cut brakes an ‘engineering problem.’”

The Problem With the Term ‘Alpine Divorce’ and Why It’s the Wrong Way To Frame What’s Going On

The above Reddit post that Dr. McMahon referred to was posted on April 16 and describes a woman who went on a four-day hiking trip in Peru with her then-boyfriend. He was a tour guide who knew those hikes well and was supposed to know how to safely navigate others on the trail, too. 

However, on the last night of the hike, he got into a sour mood for no reason and then told the poster in the morning of their last day that it “will be the last time” they saw each other. The user then describes a harrowing experience of being left behind on the trail multiple times. He then completely changed his tune once they got back to a town, even saying that his reason for being so mean was because he had a blister… 

So even though the person who posted this horrible situation used the term “alpine divorce,” Dr. McMahon shares that it’s actually “a coercive control incident with a mountain backdrop.” She gives a rundown of why she says that:

• “He controlled all resources: food, water, navigation—by design, because he's a professional guide who knew exactly what that dependency meant.”
• “He used silence and rage as punishment with no stated cause—textbook stonewalling as domination.”
• “He deliberately misdirected her and watched her follow the wrong path.”
• “When she caught up, terrified and dehydrated, he blamed her for being selfish and slow—that's DARVO: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.”
• “Then he bought her snacks and said he loved her—that's the reconciliation phase of the abuse cycle.”

So, ultimately, “that's not a bad hike. That's intimate partner abuse at altitude,” she states. 

After seeing so many stories and hearing the cruelty behind a lot of these partners’ choices, the label of “divorce” does seem just too flimsy to describe the abuse going on.

"Calling it 'alpine divorce' is like calling a mugging a 'wallet transfer,'" Dr. McMahon definitively says. 

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The Link Between 'Alpine Divorce' and True Crime

If that story, and the description of “alpine divorce,” sound like something out of a horror movie or something a true crime podcast might cover, you’d be right. Unfortunately, there are so many real-life cases that make their way into content for true crime documentaries or podcast episodes. 

One of the most recent incidents that took over many people’s feeds was the death of Kerstin Gurtner. Her then-boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, left her on Austria’s tallest mountain in freezing cold weather. He was charged with “grossly negligent manslaughter” for reportedly leaving his girlfriend, who was suffering from hypothermia and exhaustion, on the mountain, per Global News. He was an experienced climber and used to that altitude, and the prosecutors pointed to that being the reason for the manslaughter charge; he was meant to be the guide and chose to take her there in those conditions, knowing her inexperience. 

And even if social media is now deeming this behavior with this new term, Dr. McMahon points out that this type of abuse isn’t novel.

“This pattern isn't new—true crime has covered it for decades. What's new is that women finally have a shared language for it, which is genuinely valuable,” she shares. “The risk is that the cute name and the soft clinical framing may lead them to believe it's a compatibility issue when it may be a safety issue.”

The Good That Can Come Out of ‘Alpine Divorce’ Going Viral

Even though the term might be inaccurate for what it’s describing, as Dr. McMahon mentioned before, it’s still doing a service by getting the word out about this behavior.

“The framing is wrong, but if it makes the concept popular, and the description includes: ‘This is dangerous. Run, don't walk,’ it's doing its job,” she further explains.

The “best explanation” she has heard for these patterns comes from Dr. Dina McMillan and her TEDx Talk called “Unmasking the abuser.” In it, Dr. McMillan talks about an abuser’s early behavior, which she notes is called “grooming.”

“Grooming is scripted behavior with a purpose,” Dr. McMillan explains, saying that their goal is to “lure” someone in, gain their trust and increase control, leading to further abuse. She says these tactics are under the umbrella of “influence techniques,” called “psychological manipulation.” And there aren’t many ways to stop the cycle of abuse caused by people who use these tactics.

“Your only protection and your only defense is to get away from the person who is using them on you,” she states.

So with that in mind, if all the frenzy around “alpine divorce” makes you realize that you’re in one of these relationships, then it’s a good thing because it could make you wake up and realize you need to distance yourself from them ASAP. And that could save people from abuse, and maybe even save lives.

“Women can learn the precursors, the grooming behaviors that they can identify before they decide whether they take that hike at all,” Dr. McMahon shares. “They may even help them discontinue these types of relationships at the start.” 

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• Dr. Kathy McMahon is a clinical psychologist and founder of Couples Therapy Inc. She’s also a sex therapist and Certified Gottman Method Therapist.

The Twilight Zone is known for its excellent twists, which is why TV Line has recently ranked the "10 Best Twilight Zone Endings." Coming in second was “Eye of the Beholder,” a season two episode that was extremely hard to film.

The 1959 episode, which was written by Rod Serling, was about a woman who recently completed her eleventh plastic surgery procedure, which was the maximum number of procedures allowed in their world. Her face was completely bandaged during most of the episode, and the doctors spoke poorly about the way that she looked and described the procedure as a failure.

However, when the bandages were removed, it was revealed that the woman was conventionally beautiful by our standards. Meanwhile, the hospital staff had monstrous, beastly faces. At the end of the episode, the woman was rescued by another attractive stranger who whisked her away, assuring her that even though this society found her ugly, others would find her beautiful.

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“The old saying happens to be true,” the ending narration said. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, in this year or a hundred years hence. On this planet or wherever there is human life—perhaps out amongst the stars—beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Lesson to be learned in the Twilight Zone.”

This episode was one of the most difficult to film in the entire series, because the director had to find clever ways to hide all of the actors’ faces until the twist was revealed. It was important to get the camera angles just right.

In the 2017 book, The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia, Director Douglas Heyes said, "What I had to do was try and hold [the viewer's] attention and yet not let them see any faces—without having the audience say, 'Hey something's wrong. They're not showing faces.' In other words, there is constantly a very subtle camera movement, so that you're not aware of the fact that when somebody turns around, for example, and starts to turn towards you, someone else walks in front of the camera just at the moment he's turning so that you don't actually see the front of his face. I was trying very hard to make it look like I wasn't doing what I was doing!"

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He continued, "With the woman's face under the bandages, I tried to suggest that she couldn't see them, that this was her vision. She didn't know what they looked like; she could only hear them around her. And I think it worked visually. She isn't seeing, so we're not seeing them yet. When I watch that episode now—and I've seen it a few times recently—I'm very pleased with the way the camera enhances the effect I was after. By now, of course, everybody knows what the trick is."

Although the episode was difficult to film, Heyes was thrilled with the end result. He called it one of his favorite episodes to direct of The Twilight Zone.

Eve Plumb revealed that she once had a crush on her Brady Bunch co-star Christopher Knight, but she downplayed any great romance.

In a May 2026 interview on Joann Butler In Studio With… Plumb, 68, admitted she liked Knight when they worked together on the ABCsitcom from 1969 to 1974, playing siblings Jan and Peter Brady, because they spent a lot of time together on set.

“Oh, yeah, of course,” the actress said of her co-star crush. “I mean, it was proximity, you know, as a little girl and he's a little boy, and we're hanging out, and so I didn't have any other pool of applicants.”

When asked if Knight knew about her crush at the time, Plumb replied, “I don't think so,” but admitted he “probably” found out about it later. "Probably. People like to talk about it,” she said, before adding that she remains close with Knight and his wife, Cara, fifty years later.

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In her memoir Happiness Included, Plumb revealed that at the height of The Brady Bunch fandom, Knight was considered a “big heartthrob” who would have to “outrun his adoring fans” when the cast went on tour to promote their musical group. She admitted that she relished waving to the frenzied fans from “the back seat of the enclosed car, where I was sitting next to Chris.”

Plumb also revealed that she went on a date with Knight after The Brady Bunch ended. But she noted, “Any attempts at making out that evening ended with laughter and resignation that we’d always be sister and brother, even in real life."

Of the one-time date, Plumb told Page Six, “It was fun, but we were really already by that time, just too good of friends to make that transition into being romantic partners.”

Plumb, who is married to Ken Pace, added that she keeps in touch with Knight and his wife via regular Zoom happy hours.

Knight, 68, also talked about his relationship with Plumb, and hinted he was aware that she had a thing for him when they were kid actors. Speaking with People magazine in April, the actor recalled that Plumb had her “claim” on him early on, but he wasn’t mature enough to do anything about it.

“It was sweet, but it was [not] destined, and I'm glad,” he added of the fleeting romance. “Because surely, you know, exes aren't somebody you normally stay very close to. So we never had a chance to be an item, to find a distance in one another.”

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What started with little confidence from its own creators quickly proved everyone wrong, as the Carpenters’ tender love song climbed the charts and became one of their most enduring hits.

"Only Yesterday" was released in March of 1975. By June of that year, it reached a Billboard chart high of No. 4 and remained on the charts for 13 weeks.

The song was included on the 1975 LP album Horizon. The brother-sister duo's sixth album also included the hits "Please Mr. Postman" and "Solitaire," reported U Discover Music.

However, the song's composers, Richard Carpenter and longtime collaborator John Bettis, didn't think "Only Yesterday" would become a hit. Reportedly, Carpenter and Bettis were so sure the song wouldn't succeed, they placed a thousand-dollar bet with their recording engineer, Roger Young, that the song wouldn't top the charts, which they ultimately lost.

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Carpenter spoke of his songwriting process with Bettis in an interview for Songwriter Universe. He revealed, "I would come up with a melody, and usually I would hear a title and a couple of words myself. Then I’d get together with John, and I’d play it, and he would write the lyrics and toss some ideas at me, and that’s how it happened."

In the comments section of the song's YouTube video, fans reflected on how much "Only Yesterday" and the band's music meant to them. Many shared personal memories and heartfelt praise, noting how the Carpenters’ sound continues to resonate across generations.

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"There will never be another Karen Carpenter. The greatest natural female voice that ever was, or will ever be heard by man," wrote one follower.

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"In my opinion, the greatest female singer who ever lived was and is Karen Carpenter. Absolutely, no one else had a voice like Karen. The music she made with her brother Richard is timeless and will touch the hearts of people forever," penned a second social media user.

A third fan claimed, "The purest voice ever. None of today’s female singers are even close."

"Only Yesterday" not only cracked the Billboard Top 100, but it also became a Top 5 global single. The song was the Carpenters' twelfth and last Top 10 hit. 

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There’s something about taking it easy on a weekend morning with a cup of coffee and a fresh pastry. And if you’ve been looking for something new to add to the routine, Costco’s latest bakery drop is hard to walk past.

This new addition looks a little more elevated than the usual pastry find. Between the golden layers, crunchy topping, and rich filling, it’s a dessert that stands out instantly in the bakery aisle.

Check it out up close in this May 11 Instagram from Laura Lamb @costcohotfinds:

View this post on Instagram Costco’s New Twice-Baked Pistachio-Filled Croissants Are Packed With Pistachio Cream

The Twice-Baked Pistachio-Filled Croissants look every bit as good as they sound, which probably explains why Laura grabbed the last pack on the table. The flaky pastries are filled with pistachio cream and topped with even more pistachio filling, chopped pistachios, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Pistachios work especially well in pastries like these because the flavor feels slightly nutty and rich without being overly heavy. The filling also gives the croissants a softer texture inside, balancing the crisp outer layers from the second bake.

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And because they’re coming from Costco, it’s hard to beat the price. A six-pack of freshly baked croissants sells for $9.99, making them an easy choice for weekend brunch, office treats, or mornings when a regular pastry just isn’t cutting it. 

They also pair especially well with coffee or espresso, making them feel like a bakery treat you would normally pay much more for at a café. And if dessert is more the goal, these also work well warmed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

As with most Costco bakery drops, availability may vary by warehouse. And just like last summer's strawberry rhubarb pastries, these won’t last long once word gets out — especially with comments like “Ohhhh well I know what I’m getting from Costco next time” and “Drooling over here.”

So if there’s been any hesitation about getting a Costco run done early Saturday morning, these pistachio-filled croissants might be enough to change that.

Some people's steady presence is exactly what everyone needs. They answer late-night phone calls, remember everyone's birthdays, and manage to hold the family together during stressful times, all without seeking recognition in return. While every birth month has its strengths, a few stand out for the emotional support they consistently provide year after year.

Being the emotional backbone of a family is often unglamorous. It typically involves shouldering invisible responsibilities, providing reassurance when others are at a loss for words, and remaining strong long after everyone else has broken down. People born in these four months tend to embody this role naturally—not because their lives are perfect, but because they genuinely care about their loved ones.

Which Birth Months Often Hold Their Family Together Emotionally?

Check for your birth month below.

March

March-born people often become the emotional translators in their family. They can sense tension before anyone says a word and usually know exactly who needs comfort and who needs space. People born in March are deeply intuitive yet surprisingly fearless, blending compassionate Pisces sensitivity with bold Aries determination. Either a dreamy Pisces or a fiercely protective Aries, they tend to carry other people’s emotions without making a show of it. Family members naturally open up to them because they rarely judge and almost always listen first. Even when they’re overwhelmed themselves, they still find a way to check on everyone else.

June

June babies are the glue that keeps relatives connected. They are detail-oriented, traditional, and make people feel safe during difficult times. People born in June are emotionally intelligent and socially adaptable, balancing curious Gemini energy with nurturing Cancer warmth. Whether they’re a talkative Gemini or a deeply caring Cancer, they make family members feel understood. They’re usually the first person everyone calls after an argument because they know how to calm things down without taking sides. Their emotional support feels natural, not forced.

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September

September-born individuals may not always wear their hearts on their sleeves, but they show love through reliability. They’re the people handling practical problems while everyone else panics. People born in September are perfectionists and also have a romantic side, combining grounded Virgo logic with peace-loving Libra charm. Either an organized Virgo or a diplomatic Libra, they are the dependable backbone that families rely on during stressful moments. They notice what others overlook: the relative struggling financially, the sibling pretending to be okay, the parent carrying too much stress. Instead of making a public display of the situation, they quietly step in and help.

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December

December babies often become the source of hope in their families. Even during difficult times, they somehow remind everyone that things will eventually get better. Because they are adventurous and responsible, they blend optimistic Sagittarius with hardworking Capricorn resilience. They also carry both emotional strength and practical wisdom. They encourage relatives to laugh during hard times and push loved ones not to give up on themselves. Their families lean on them because they are stable without making life feel heavy.

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On May 13, actor Tom Hanksappeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbertand shared a touching story about his close friend and long-time collaborator Rob Reiner, the critically-acclaimed filmmaker and actor who tragically died in December of 2025.

Speaking with Stephen Colbert, Hanks explained that he and Reiner had gone to Disneyland with their families, as their kids were close to the same age, around the time they had made Sleepless in Seattle. According to Hanks, he, Reiner, Hanks' wife Rita Wilson, Reiner's wife Michele Singer Reiner and their children all drove together in one car.

Hanks said that when they left the amusement park, they became caught in some heavy Los Angeles traffic, at which point they hilariously noticed that on a bus next to them, riders were watching Sleepless in Seattle. Reiner and Hanks were so tickled by the situation, Hanks shared, that they had to make a connection with the people on the bus.

"So, I start honking the horn, and there's a guy that is watching the movie...and Rob and I go, 'That's us; we're right there,'" Hanks explained, adding that the person watching the movie then did a doubletake.

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The comments are flooded with messages of support for Hanks, Reiner and Colbert. One comment reads, "Rob Reiner was a national treasure and so is Tom Hanks," and another says, "Tom Hanks is a wonderful human." Another commenter said, "Tom Hanks is a great storyteller. What a gem," which is a comment that several other commenters echoed.

This story comes several months after the death of Reiner and his wife Michele, both of whom were found murdered in their home last December. Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of killing his parents, and he remains in jail, although a trial has not yet begun.

Adding to the emotional context of Hanks' recent story is the fact that Hanks' appearance will be among Colbert's final guests and last episodes on The Late Show, as his decade-long run as the host of the talk show will come to an end next week, on May 21, following the show's cancelation by the network several months back.

However, Colbert does have some exciting projects on the horizon, including leading a brand-new Lord of the Ringsmovie, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past.

Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus recently spoke with Scott Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter on his podcast, Awards Chatter. During the conversation, they spoke about the 1991 episode of Seinfeld that caused a major argument on set.

The episode, titled “The Deal,” was the fourteenth episode in the series, which took place during the second season. It was about Elaine and Jerry becoming friends with benefits. The episode earned the co-creator of the series, Larry David, a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

When speaking about the episode, Louis-Dreyfus said, “There was a big fat argument on set about that because Jerry and Elaine sleep together in that episode and they sort of make a deal about it. There was tension between creatives—actually, it was Castle Rock and Larry—about whether or not to turn this into a will they, won’t they? Larry was livid. He did not want anything to do with the idea of romance, the cute, the sexy.”

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It has been reported that the NBC executives pressured the writing staff to make Jerry and Elaine get back together. However, David was against the idea. As explained by writer Jeremy Smith, "When NBC executive Warren Littlefield began leaning on David to make Jerry and Elaine a classic sitcom couple, the headstrong writer flatly refused. He loved the duo's unusually fun and not-too-flirty platonic relationship, and didn't want to sacrifice what made the show special.”

During her podcast appearance, Louis-Dreyfus also spoke about how she handled the end of the iconic show, which ran from 1989 until 1998. “I was pretty grief-stricken," she said. "When you’ve given your life and your brain and your heart to a project for a long period of time, to say goodbye to it, even if the timing is right to say goodbye, which it was, there’s a deep sadness and loss.”

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She continued, “I’ve actually felt it with any long-term project that I’ve happily worked on. But I was also a young mother at the time. I had a 5-year-old and a 10-month-old. And so it was a real big juggling act making the show and having these babies at the same time and as any working outside the house mother knows. And so I was eager to just get home.”

With more than 70 million visitors each year, Napa and Sonoma wine country remains a top destination—and it’s easy to see why. Lush, rolling vineyards, gourmet farm-to-table dining, and of course, exquisite wine made from some of the most premium grapes on the planet make this a bucket-list place people clamor to explore. What’s not to love about this northern California region? 

For Gen Xers, it’s a prime spot for slowing down, savoring delicious culinary delights, sipping the finest wines, and soaking up beautiful surroundings. Want to visit, but not sure where to stay? We’ve taken the guesswork out of your search and rounded up some of the best wine region resort stays for women over 50, according to experts. We’ve also included a couple for those who want to sip and explore abroad. 

Additionally, as a travel writer who’s visited countless wine regions around the globe, I’ve also included a few of my favorites too. 

Get ready to pack your bags and head for the vineyards. 

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Villa La Coste, Aix-en-Provence, France Courtesy of Villa La Coste

Set on Château La Coste’s roughly 600-acre estate, Villa La Coste feels like a private hilltop retreat within its own village. The property is intimate and immersive, with a wide range of experiences available both on and off the estate. 

“What makes Villa La Coste so special is how seamlessly it brings together wine, art, and gastronomy,” says Kathryn Nathanson, Vice President of Content & Media at Indagare Travel. “It’s an intimate, design-driven property where the experience feels incredibly curated and personal. Art and wine are at the center of that experience—you’re surrounded by vines and museum-quality works.” 

She adds, “You could easily spend an entire trip at Château La Coste and never run out of things to do, or you can use it as a perfect jumping off point for exploring one of France’s most historic wine regions.”

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Castello di Guarene, Piemonte, Italy   Courtesy of Castello di Guarene/©MPMorel

For travelers seeking exceptional wine and cuisine beyond the usual Tuscan route, Piemonte is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Home to iconic wines like Barolo and Barbaresco, the region also boasts rich culinary traditions and charming hilltop villages.

“Castello di Guarene offers one of the most atmospheric stays in the region,” says Livia Angelini, Europe Lead at Scott Dunn, a luxury travel tour operator. “Perched above the Langhe vineyards, this 18th-century castle feels like stepping into a private aristocratic residence, with frescoed ceilings, antique furnishings, and sweeping vineyard views.” 

She adds, “The wine experiences here are exceptional, with access to prestigious wineries, private cellar tours, truffle hunting excursions, and unforgettable Piedmontese dining experiences. Compared to Tuscany, Piemonte feels more intimate, authentic, and heavily centered around wine and gastronomy, making it particularly appealing for sophisticated travelers seeking a more local and immersive Italian experience.”

Hotel Villagio at the Estate Yountville, Yountville, CA  Courtesy of Estate Yountville

If contemporary architecture and impeccable hospitality are non-negotiables, Hotel Villagio answers the call. Located in Yountville, in the heart of Napa Valley, this resort offers home-style comfort in an upscale setting that evokes quintessential wine country charm. With 134 rooms, the property boasts spacious accommodations with modern designs complemented by natural materials and rich textures. Plus, there’s a luxurious spa where guests can unwind and indulge in premium treatments created to relax the mind and body. For those who enjoy European-style breakfast, the buffet is a smorgasbord filled with freshly baked pastries, cheeses, fruits, and an omelet station. The best part? Michelin-star restaurants, tasting rooms, and shops are all within walking distance. For guests who prefer to embrace full-on leisure, the hotel offers complimentary car service for guests who want to explore the downtown area within a six-mile radius.

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Montage Healdsburg, Healdsburg, CA 

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Refined elegance makes this Sonoma resort a standout. Nestled in Healdsburg, this upscale retreat is spread across 258 acres of verdant vineyards and oak tree groves. The resort boasts 143 bungalow-style guest rooms and suites that will wow even the most discerning traveler. Plus, every room offers breathtaking views thanks to floor-to-ceiling window designs, balconies and decks. With three onsite restaurants, including a grab-and-go option, guests can satisfy their appetites without leaving the property. There is also a spa with nature-inspired treatments and two pools if taking an obligatory dip is on the agenda.

Harmon Guest House, Healdsburg, CA  Courtesy of Harmon Guest House

Environmentally friendly and undeniably chic? Harmon House Guest effortlessly delivers the best of both worlds. If those two elements weren’t enough to draw you in, the local art featured throughout the resort just might seal the deal. With only 39 rooms, it’s ideal for those seeking a boutique retreat in the heart of Healdsburg. The cheery palette throughout the property includes mustards, grays, and creams that create a true northern California vibe that’s cool and contemporary. Plus, all rooms have balconies or patios to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. What’s more, every light fixture is LED, reflecting its prestigious LEED Gold certification.

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Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, CA  Courtesy of Silverado Resort

Silverado Resort is the region’s only destination that seamlessly blends sports, recreation, and culinary experiences—making it especially appealing for women over 50 seeking both vitality and ease in one place. Recently renovated and set across 1,200 thoughtfully designed acres, it supports an active Napa Valley lifestyle with options to match every pace and interest. Guests can enjoy golf and tennis, a wide range of fitness offerings tailored to wellness and longevity, and dining experiences that celebrate both flavor and balance.

H2Hotel, Healdsburg, CA  Courtesy of H2Hotel

Sustainability takes center stage at h2hotel. Located in downtown Healdsburg, this four-story 36-floor property features a green roof, solar-heated pool, eco-friendly bamboo floors, and all-natural bath products. Guests can also sleep soundly knowing the linens and robes are organic. For the eco-conscious traveler, this is a perfect retreat. Plus, it’s within walking distance to countless restaurants, tasting rooms, shops, and parks. The scene is ideal for women over 50 who seek an elevated escape in northern California. 

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Cottages at Little Saint, Healdsburg, CA Brendan Mainini

The Cottages at Little Saint are a thoughtfully curated collection of four private cottages in the heart of Healdsburg, offering an intimate and refined home base for exploring wine country—especially appealing to women over 50 seeking comfort, culture, and connection. Inspired by the creative spirit of Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and ’70s, each cottage provides a cozy, yet elevated retreat designed to inspire and uplift. Blending vintage charm with modern amenities, The Cottages deliver a tailored experience that feels both personal and restorative. Guests can enjoy immersive moments centered around food, art, and music, while the walkable location and private setting offer both ease and tranquility, which is ideal for travelers who value thoughtful design, meaningful experiences, and a relaxed, enriching pace.

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North Block Hotel, Yountville, CA Courtesy of North Block Hotel

Tucked along Yountville’s vineyard-lined streets, North Block Hotel is a boutique retreat that blends wine country elegance with relaxed luxury. Ideal for Gen X travelers seeking comfort, style, and ultimate leisure. With just 20 thoughtfully designed rooms and Michelin-recognized dining, the hotel feels intimate and elevated. What’s more, each guest room offers a private cottage feel, with heated floors, soaking tubs, and, in many cases, terraces overlooking Napa Valley. A serene courtyard with a heated pool and hot tub invites relaxation, while walkable access and complimentary bikes make it easy to explore Yountville’s wineries and boutiques while soaking up the sun.

Alila Napa Valley, Napa Valley, CA Courtesy of Alila Napa Valley

Set in a serene and tranquil area in St. Helena, Alila Napa Valley is the perfect getaway for travelers who want to experience true wine country living. The property’s stunning architecture coupled with modern amenities make it a great choice for a traditional Napa Valley exploration. Tailored for adults, the 50 and over set will be in good company while sipping on an array of wines from nearby, world-renowned vineyards. What’s more, this 64-room Hyatt property offers a wide range of wellness and restorative treatments to soothe the mind, body and soul. 

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Princess Diana's longtime hairstylist Sam McKnight is sharing some behind-the-scenes details of his "favorite" photos of the late royal.

Speaking on a recent episode of the "Fat Mascara" podcast, McKnight got to talking about how photos of Diana, in an an eye-popping Versace dress and an unexpected hairstyle, came to be — thanks to legendary supermodel Christy Turlington.

"We worked with Christy Turlington with [photographer] Patrick [Demarchelier] during couture week and she was in a pale blue studded Versace gown," McKnight recalled. "And Christy Turlington said, 'My God, Princess Diana would look amazing in this.'"

McKnight then showed the former royal a photo of the dress — to which she replied, "Oh God, I'm not sure I would get away with this."

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But eventually, according to McKnight, Princess Diana would get the dress thanks to her then "fashion advisor," Anna Harvey, who was an editor at British Vogue and of course had a direct line to the Italian fashion brand.

"Donatella [Versace] managed to get a dress for her and I think that was the first time she wore Versace," McKnight added. Diana would become known to have a strong relationship with the designer and established a friendship Gianni Versace himself.

Related: Princess Diana Broke Royal Protocol With ‘Sensuous’ Met Gala Look 30 Years Ago: ‘So Liberated’

Completing the look with a short, slicked back hairstyle, the McKnight shared that Diana was also hesitant about the 'do.

"We did her hair slicked back quite a lot with Patrick but she kind of felt that it was drawing too much attention to her to have such a huge change," he said. "She knew that if there as so much attention on her hair, it would detract from the charity she was promoting or whatever."

"Some of those pictures with the slick back hair are some of my favorites," he added of the images that were released after her death. Notably, the photo served as the cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine upon her 1997 death.

The Versace dress worn by Princess Diana on display at Kensington Palace in 2017.

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Of his friendship and working relationship with Diana, McKnight also addressed a common misconception about her.

"She's sometimes painted as a sort of crazy, whatever, I don't know, but she was far from it," he said. "She didn't aspire to be the most famous woman in the world and wasn't equipped for it. She found herself in this horrendous situation when she was a 20-year-old bride and really turned it around magnificently."

"In the most adverse circumstances, you and I couldn't possibly imagine having that fame thrust upon you for various reasons, I think she coped magnificently," he added. "And really we should all be a little bit [like] Lady Di."

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Former All My Children and The Bold and the Beautiful star Jacob Young took to social media to tease what he is describing as “The Next Act” in his career.

Young, who recently released his film A Murder Between Friends co-starringDynasty star Joan Collins, took to Instagram to post a selfie and a tease for what’s to come. “There are some stories that don’t end when the cameras stop rolling,” the actor wrote.

He then explained that there are moments that “stay with you,” adding that following a day at work, he noticed that those around him were carrying something with them, adding, “in the quiet. In the conversations afterward. In the moments where you realize how many people have been carrying things they were never meant to carry alone.”

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Young then explained that he had listened to numerous stories from those he worked with and how they “changed” him. He shared, “Stories about survival, silence, fear, resilience, and the invisible weight people continue to hold long after the moment itself has passed.”

The actor then added that his “next act” is not about creating “headlines or shock value,” but rather “understanding.”

He wants to give a space to “voices that are too often dismissed, doubted, or unheard,” while challenging “all of us to look a little closer at the things we tend to avoid because they make us uncomfortable.”

Young shared how he believes storytelling has the ability to do far more than simply “entertain” audiences, and believes “it can challenge us. Move us. Wake us up. And maybe even help protect people moving forward.”

In his final tease for what’s to come, he added, “This next chapter is deeply personal. And I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve been building. 🎥🎬.”

Young won Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2002 for his portrayal of Lucky Spencer on General Hospital.

Fans will have to stay tuned to see just what this "Next Act" has in store for Young as he makes his official announcement soon.

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Online scams have become more common over the years as people have grown more comfortable with technology. And it sounds like retirees are becoming especially susceptible to online scams, with some seniors saying they've been swindled out of their life savings.

However, after analyzing FBI data, one group says that there's a single state where retirees seem most vulnerable to these crimes, and unfortunately, it's a very popular spot for people to head in their golden years. Keep reading to learn which state it is, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Arizona Ranks at the Top of the List in Senior Fraud Cases

A new study from Protect My Data shows that seniors in Arizona are being hit by online scammers more than in any other state. The ranking was established after the firm analyzed FBI data from 2024 and 2025, using the number of crimes per 100,000 people living in each state. In the end, the study showed that more than 500 seniors per 100,000 had reported cybercrimes.

Not only that, but seniors are reporting that they've been tricked out of their money at an alarming rate, with $4,549,665 in reported losses from 2025 alone.

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"Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting seniors because they often rely on trust, urgency-based communication, and digital tools that can feel unfamiliar or overwhelming," Peter Nguyen, a privacy expert at Protect My Data, said about the study in an email to Parade, where the complete data list was shared. "What we are seeing in the data is not just a rise in attacks, but a rise in sophistication. Scams are becoming harder to spot, even for cautious users."

Other States Report High Senior Crime Rates

Arizonians may be experiencing these crimes at a higher rate, but they aren't alone. According to the study, several other states topped the list, including:

• Utah with $17,531,120 in losses
• Nevada with $4,846,707 in losses
• Colorado with $15,813,357 in losses
• Maryland with $10,797,631 in losses

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And while it doesn't seem like there's any rhyme or reason for why some states have higher crime rates than others, it definitely seems like seniors living in areas with high retirement populations should be especially careful about online scammers.

How to Protect Seniors from Online Scams

If you're wondering how to keep your online info and money safe, you may want to listen to AARP's advice. The publication says that most people obtain access to their data through phishing messages, which work by sending them a mysterious link hidden in an email or text message that appears to be from a real person or company. Once you click on it, these criminals can get into everything from your computers to your bank accounts, allowing them to sometimes drain your savings.

As such, you should never click on any links sent to you unsolicited, no matter who the sender is. Additionally, if you believe you may have received a legitimate link but aren't sure, contact the company or agency directly using a well-known link, such as the company's main website, or by calling their phone number.

Additionally, you should report any fraud or attempted fraud immediately. Often, embarrassment and shame can keep people from coming forward. However, alerting the police is often the only way to recover the money you've lost, making it an essential step in protecting yourself and your assets.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.