Meryl Streep and Martin Short Are Hollywood’s New Brangelina

We, as a society, love it when huge celebrities are paired together in a new movie or TV show. And, even more so, we love to imagine that those stars are banging each other while filming it.

On one hand, it's the entire point of the fantasy at play: The chemistry between actors should be so believable that you're convinced that the people you're watching are smuggling that spark into their real lives. On the other hand, we're all just kind of pervy. It's fun to imagine that these super hot, super famous people are boinking.

This grand, horny tradition is fed by countless instances of the fantasy coming to fruition: real-life celebrity couples whose romance started on set, from Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (the O.G. version). The cynical Hollywood industrial complex isn't ignorant of this. Whether it's Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, or Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, co-stars who weren't actuall y hooking up (or so they say…) have been more than happy to indulge fans' deepest desires, and play the part for attention. We certainly never mind. Even the farce is fun—though these people's spouses may be God's strongest soldiers.

So while this isn't a new phenomenon, there is something strikingly fresh and surprising about the latest iteration of it. That is to say: I don't think anyone expected the Second Coming of Brangelina to be… Martin Short and Meryl Streep.

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Short and Streep play lovers on Only Murders in the Building, which just launched its fourth season this week. Ever since the bombshell dropped in October that Streep and her husband of 45 years, Don Gummer, secretly split up six years ago, Short and Streep have become unlikely fixtures of tabloid rumors and gossip blogs.

Energy typically reserved for chronicling that romantic exploits of Taylor Swift or Jennifer Aniston were suddenly redirected to the industry veterans, which was certainly a change of pace. Photos of them "canoodling" on set (in other words, basically just hanging out and talking in close proximity) or out together for dinner after shooting were served up as proof of a burgeoning relationship. Those flames were fanned when they posed together and held hands at the Only Murders Season 4 premiere last week.

On social media, people seem obsessed by the idea of these two being an item. A recent Daily Beast edit meeting was derailed for longer than any of us would like to admit by the entire staff buzzing about them. It's wild that the most talked about Hollywood pairing right now is, of all people, Meryl Streep and Martin Short.

There's nothing intentionally ageist about marveling over this. Sure, the love lives of septuagenarians are rarely fodder for TMZ stalking and culture vulture rumor mongering. If anything, it's actually quite inspiring. When I'm on my second or third divorce in my seventies, I hope the adoring public will be rooting for me to still be getting some, too. The intrigue, I think, lies in the fact that, famous as these two are, they've never been the kind of celebrity to feature in a frenzy over their personal lives like this. The surprise factor of it all is part of the fascination.

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It's also nice that there isn't anything torrid about the circumstances. Infidelity on anyone's part isn't a part of the gossip. Online trolls aren't villainizing or cruelly attacking either party. It's all kind of sweet and wholesome. These are two people who have been friends for decades. It's a fairy tale that's every bit as swoon-inducing to imagine friends falling in love late in life as it is to drool over the thought of the hot It Girl and Hollywood Hunk of the moment tearing each other's clothes off in the trailer between takes. (And if Streep and Short are doing that too—even better!)

Meryl Streep and Martin Short in Only Murders in the Building

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Both Streep and Short have denied a relationship. Streep's publicist said in a statement that they're just close friends, and Short said the same in an interview with Bill Maher when he called them a "power couple." That doesn't matter to any of us.

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We'll all still dish about them. In our collective minds, they'll still be together. Heck, maybe Streep and Short are even taking a page out of the Sweeney-Powell playbook and exaggerating their relationship for publicity. We don't mind; we're all complicit in the charade. It's part of the fun, and we need that fun.

There's something voyeuristic about being able to watch a show or a movie in which characters fall in love, with the knowledge—or at least the suspicion—that the actors were falling in love too. The romance between Short and Streep's characters on Only Murders… is so, so sweet. Who wouldn't want to imagine that for them in real life, too?

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DJ Spinderella talks splitting from Salt-N-Pepa, pitfalls of the music industry and “Push It”

On the latest episode of "Drink Champs," N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN sat down with DJ Spinderella.

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Spinderella was raised in a New York City household where music was always in the atmosphere. By her teenage years, she was in the thick of practicing her craft as a DJ. Clearly, she had something special because the young talent was soon named the third pillar of Salt-N-Pepa, an opportunity that was won via audition. Almost immediately, the group released their debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious, and embarked on a tour.

In the ensuing years and thanks to the massive commercial and cultural success of tracks like "Push It," Salt-N-Pepa emerged as one of the most popular groups in Hip Hop while simultaneously representing women within the genre. The trio went on to release a number of albums and singles that earned them Billboard chart and Grammy Award-level success before parting ways decades later. Spinderella continued to immerse herself in the sphere of entertainment, collaborating with artists like Big Daddy Kane, appearing on reality TV and even securing roles in movies like Kazaam.

She keeps it real about the depths of her journey in the game in this conversation. Nine takeaways from the discussion can be found below, plus check out the full episode here.

1. On becoming Spinderella

DJ Spinderella touched on her origin story in the group and addressed how she adopted her stage moniker. "Spinderella was given to me. [By] Hurby [Azor]. Yes, there was a Spinderella before me. On the first Salt-N-Pepa album, Hot, Cool, & Vicious, there's a picture of another young lady. She's the first Spinderella. I can't say what the story was. But they were looking for another female DJ for their first major tour," she remembered. "They heard about me. They asked me to audition, and I auditioned. And I got it."

2. On the power of DJing

The seasoned spinner's face lit up when she got the opportunity to talk about what it's like to be in her element as a disc jockey. "Sometimes the MC was always in the front and the DJ was the one behind. But when you know your power — and this is just with anything in life — when you know your power, you use it. And knowing that I could change people's mood and make them happy, sad, mad... Whatever their vibe is, I can change that. That's powerful. So, it's inspiring to me as well as to those that are listening," she explained.

3. On the period when DJs stopped being at the forefront

The role of the DJ was solidified in Hip Hop before the role of MCs, according to Spinderella. With that in mind, she attempted to nail down the period when rappers started leading the charge. "The golden era of Hip Hop is considered the late '80s to early '90s. And in that timeframe, I think of all the groups that had DJs: Whodini, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa, Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince... That was the thing right? EPMD with DJ Scratch. Naughty By Nature. The Beastie Boys… I feel like that may have happened when the gangster era came in," she pondered. "I feel like in the mid '90s to late '90s, that changed."

4. On "Push It"

The pro beat master cleared up the perception around the theme of Salt-N-Pepa's Billboard- charting track "Push It." "It was not a sexual song. We were literally talking about dancing on the dance floor. And people took that and took it the other way. And it actually worked for us," she recalled before detailing how that mistaken sentiment affected them in real life. "Being on stage and being told that, 'If you play that song here, you can get arrested.' So, there were times where that was almost the case. And somehow, we got to a point where we just had to convince everybody that this is not about what you think it's about. And that is the truth."

5. On separating from Salt-N-Pepa

DJ Spinderella and her former group, Salt-N-Pepa, eventually went their separate ways. Why? She revealed, "Generally speaking, you just grow up. You just get to a point where things will not be tolerated. And respect should be mutual. And when respect is mutual, we can move and do whatever. But when respect is not mutual, then what are you here for? The bag. That don't last because I can get a bag without it." She went on to explain the process of them eventually getting into a better space with one another. "We had to get something straight. And unfortunately, it was publicized, and it had to be because there was a lot of work and legalities involved and dissecting royalties and things like that. And all of that has been dealt with," the star added.

6. On music groups disbanding

Music groups have always been a thing, in every genre. But very few of them have stood the test of time in terms of staying intact. From the point of view of being in one, the master music mixer shared her thoughts on why people eventually go their separate ways. "It's not perfect. Especially groups from back in the days... It's not perfect. You name them and they have those issues. We're all excited in the beginning. And then we grow up and we turn into who we are. And then we just kind of grow apart. And I notice that's the case with most groups," she stated. "I love to see [DJ Jazzy] Jeff and Will [Smith] together, I love that. I love when I see Chuck D and [Flavor] Flav come together. I like when I see old groups come together. But I do understand that you can't make a square fit into a circle. You cannot. It might just be memories."

7. On her message to Salt-N-Pepa

When asked what message she would send to Salt-N-Pepa right now if she had the chance, the longtime DJ candidly responded, "Let's give the people what they want. And I also would say we have work to do internally. If that door is open, I'm open to that." She continued, "I don't wanna abandon our legacy. I just mentally have to do what needs to be done for myself. And there has to be mutual respect. And that's it." In terms of what could get the trio into a better space, she later added, "I feel like they don't see what I'm saying. And in order for that to happen, you have to have a third party explain. A mediator. A therapist. Something that helps to sort what the needs are."

8. On what she would fix in Hip Hop

DJ Spinderella has been a part of Hip Hop for four decades now. As someone who has watched the genre rapidly evolve, she weighed in on what she would "fix" if given the opportunity. "I guess the gatekeeping… I like that it's open and people get to choose. But I feel like the powers that be kind of put in our face what it needs to be," she said. "I'm a fan of Rapsody. But I don't get to see her as much as I'd like to. So, I follow her. But I feel like they push in front of you who they want to make a star. And it makes you wonder, like, is this all a part of a plan to put in front of us what they want this to be?"

9. On young people entering the music industry

From the stance of a seasoned vet, she talked about the challenges of navigating the game, especially in these times. "These younger folks, I feel if they ain't watching and learning, they're gonna get hit hard. I always think about the new artists. The younger generation of artists. They're gonna need therapy, eventually. Especially for the young women, and I'm not just talking about MCs," the DJ declared. "It's a lot to come through this. And with social media. We didn't have social media like that. So yeah, get a therapist on deck."

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Trump Celebrity Endorsements: A Full List Of Celebrities Supporting The Ex-POTUS

While the list of Hollywood supporters for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is long, several celebrities have also thrown their hat in the ring for Donald Trump, and it's not the first time for some.

In addtion to the various celeb attendees of the 2024 Republican National Convention, several musical acts and actors have shown support for the former President and current Republican candidate this time around.

Find out who they are below, and keep checking back as more declare their endorsements ahead of Election Day in November.

Savannah Chrisley

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Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley spoke onstage on the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention

Amber Rose

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Model and celebrity Amber Rose spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention. 

Dana White

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UFC CEO Dana White also spoke at the 2024 RNC.

Roseanne Barr

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Roseanne Barr, host of FOX Nation's "Cancel This!," lost her job on her eponymous ABC sitcom for a racist tweet. She supported Trump's 2020 campaign.

Kid Rock

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Musician Kid Rock performed during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Chris Janson

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Country music singer Chris Janson performed on the first day of the Republican National Convention.

50 Cent

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Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has gone back and forth with his support of the 45th President of the United States. After the assassination attempt on Trump, 50 Cent's name trended, and he then put Trump's face on his album cover.

Hulk Hogan

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Hulk Hogan rips his shirt as he spoke on the final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne received a pardon from Donald Trump in 2021 and the two have had discussions about criminal justice reform issues.

Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins performed at the 2020 RNC.

Jon Voight

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Jon Voight has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump over the years.

Scott Baio

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Scott Baio spoke at the 2016 RNC.

James Woods

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Why Hollywood starlets aren’t wearing extravagant evening gowns anymore

As the Venice Film Festival swings into overdrive this weekend, Hollywood's finest have much more than sequins and bugle beads resting on their taut shoulders.

With the shaky global economy impacting the luxury goods sector, the pressure is on celebrity brand ambassadors to boost retail sales and create demand for high fashion by starring in those iconic red carpet moments that precede films premiering at the glamorous Italian cinema forum.

A newsworthy celebrity flaunting an intriguing evening gown that generates drama can also create demand. Not just for the actual garment, but also for more affordable items that are part of the spectacle. Think cosmetics, perfume and accessories.

Fiscal issues aside, another big problem has complicated the tried and tested formula that has fueled the fashion business for decades. According to Kate Young, a Hollywood "power stylist," there are fewer gowns than ever to dress celebrities for autumn's round of film festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, which starts later next week.

Young – who assembles looks for Julianne Moore, Sienna Miller and Rachel Weisz – attributes the gown shortage to a host of factors that are knock-on effects of the contracting economy. "Brands just don't show gowns anymore," she told Lauren Sherman of Puck News. "In the past, a brand like Louis Vuitton or Bottega Veneta would have some gowns mixed in [to their runway collection]. There are fewer couture shows than there used to be, so therefore less gowns, and even more daywear in couture."

Kate Young who dresses actresses like Julianne Moore (pictured at Cannes this year) attributed the gown shortage to economic factors - WireImage

Fashion show finales were once dominated by evening gown parades. But a quick survey of the autumn/winter shows staged by A-list designers verifies Young's assertion. At Dior, where creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri gleaned inspiration from the trouser-clad screen siren, Marlene Dietrich, seven gowns featured among the 72 looks presented.

The lonely feeling of the one long strapless black dress that made the cut at Gucci's show – where the focus was the coat (creative director Sabato De Sarno's "obsession…") – evoked the Italian mega brand's financial woes. Gucci's sales dropped by 19 per cent in the second quarter of 2024. Alluding to the designer's former strategy of dressing legions of celebrities for film festivals, Young admitted: "Gucci isn't dressing as many people." Chanel gowns have appeared in Venice. But at the brand's couture show in July, the ruffled cape was the statement piece.

Designers who are celebrity darlings – as well as dab hands at conceiving seductive long dresses – are either dead, gone from their namesake brands or at large, as they wait for the top posts at Chanel, Givenchy and Dries Van Noten to be filled. "We don't have Alber Elbaz or Riccardo Tisci or Claire Waight Keller, people who found a way to do really smart, high-concept evening gowns," lamented Young.

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Of course, gowns are available in department stores and fashion boutiques across the UK. Back in December, Harrods responded to a 50 per cent uptick in the sale of dressy nighttime clothing by launching the Evening & Occasion Room. Net-A-Porter is deeply committed to evening gown curation, confirms Libby Page, the online fashion retailer's market director.

"We work with brands on bespoke pieces so that when our customer buys something exclusive, the risk of them attending an event where someone else is wearing the same piece is minimal," explains Page. "The customer is looking for something that will embody their personal style, but that will feel unique and interesting. An evening gown is a huge investment so it must feel very true to you as an individual, so that you get your wear out of it, whilst also not being something that everyone else might own."

In the lead-up to London Fashion Week, ateliers operated by designers who uphold the capital's tradition of expert gown –making are also thriving. "A gown is often a central part of our collection," says high-end fashion designer Emilia Wickstead, explaining that the burgundy sequin Nehemia gown was her autumn collection's "standout" number. "Our clients seek out evening gowns all year round, with demand stronger than ever, particularly for bespoke. We have a team now dedicated to this sector of our business."

Emilia Wickstead's burgundy sequin Nehemia gown has had high demand

Edeline Lee – whose sleek evening dresses are favourites of First Lady Victoria Starmer, as well as Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Helen Mirren – concurs. "We work directly with our clients, often on a case-by-case basis and the demand for gowns is constant," she says. "My clients are women who need to show up and make a statement. Wearing a gown is the best way to do that."

Ankle-grazing, flouncy, one embellished with beauteous silken fringe and others with inventive trains – so many sumptuous gowns dominated Erdem's autumn/winter collection. It was inspired by Maria Callas, the opera diva who Angelina Jolie immortalizes in Maria, Pablo Larrain's biopic, which received its world premiere in Venice on Thursday evening with Jolie wearing a custom Tamara Ralph gown for the moment.

Erdem's autumn/winter collection was inspired by the opera singer Maria Callas - WWD

But back in the real world, tariffs imposed by Brexit, the recent implosion of the luxury fashion retailer Matches and the end of tax-free shopping in the UK have heralded the demise of a generation of London designers whose stock in trade was edgy-cool evening dresses, including Halpern, Christopher Kane, and The Vampire's Wife. These independent names were once a valuable resource for those of us out there shopping for gowns because their small batch production levels and price points (which were at the more affordable end of the market than Milan and Paris-made garb), heightened the feel-good factor that a fancy dress purchase can deliver.

The London contemporary art dealer, Emily Tsingou was a loyal Christopher Kane client and she wears a lot of Edeline Lee. She noticed a lack of gowns on Bond Street and beyond when the task of hosting her daughter's recent 21st birthday involved sourcing one for the black tie occasion.

"There are lots of cocktail dresses out there, but you can't find evening dresses," confirms Tsingou. "A lot of boutiques don't stock them. And the designers that do make them – some of the big brands – their gowns scream 'Advert.' So you know, when you wear the dress, immediately it will be recognized because it has already appeared in a Dior or Dolce & Gabbana advertisement or on their Instagram feed. So wearing one of those – it just makes you feel like you're ticking somebody else's box."

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Ultimately, what saved Tsingou was a relationship she had cultivated with a sales associate at Gucci who sourced a long floral dress from a capsule collection produced for Ramadan. "It wasn't hanging up in the boutique," elaborates Tsingou. "They showed me a photograph and explained that it could be sourced. A lot of designer boutiques have become very relationship driven and if you don't have the contacts and you are looking for a dress for a specific occasion, you might not find one."

British Vogue's editor-at-large, Sarah Harris takes an optimistic view of the sartorial shift. The gown cutback is an opportunity to opt for an eveningwear alternative that designers are creating such as a jumpsuit, a tuxedo or embellished separates that are fit for a black tie. "The idea of an evening gown has widened so much in recent years that it's now something we see in multiple incarnations," observes Harris. "The idea of a 'traditional' gown perhaps isn't as relevant as it once was. There are now so many options women find it hard to navigate through the choices."

Sienna Miller in a design by Chloé at the Cannes red carpet in May of this year - WireImage

The Princess of Wales – who countless women around the world look to for gown inspiration, has been mostly absent from the spotlight this year. The one truly big gown moment from the House of Windsor was generated by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The white halter neck column which she wore supporting Prince Harry at July's ESPY Awards went viral because for a day, or so, its makers – Oscar de la Renta's design duo, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia – were a mystery.

Next month's royal tour of Australia and Samoa should see Queen Camilla gowned, gem-laden and gorgeous. Until then, Sarah Harris advises gown shoppers to check out what Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Diane Kruger wear at Venice.

"Runways and red carpets might sometimes be unrealistic forums from which to emulate a head-to-toe look," admits Harris. "But I think they're great places to look for ideas and inspiration.

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13 Celebrity Women Who Opened Up About Hair Loss

1.Viola Davis was 28 when she experienced hair loss due to alopecia. During a 2014 interview with Vulture, she said, "I woke up one day, and it looked like I had a mohawk. Big splash of bald on the top of my head. I was like, 'What is this?' Until I found out it was stress-related."

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She wore wigs exclusively for years until debuting her natural hair at the 2012 Oscars. "My favorite saying in the world is: 'The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.' I am telling you, I have spent so much of my life not feeling comfortable in my skin. I am just so not there anymore."

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2.Earlier this year, Lili Reinhart made a TikTok video announcing she "was just diagnosed with alopecia in the midst of a major depressive episode."

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In the caption, she wrote, "Red light therapy is my new best friend #alopecia #mentalhealth."

3.On a 2018 episode of Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about her experience with alopecia. "I was in the shower one day and had just handfuls of hair in my hands, and I was just like, 'Oh my god, am I going bald?' It was one of those times in my life wher e I was literally shaking in fear."

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Over the years, the actor has been candid about her journey on social media. In 2021, she shared an Instagram video, saying, "Just all of a sudden one day, look at this line right here. Look at that." Jada said it would be "a little bit more difficult" to hide, but in the caption, she joked, "Me and this alopecia are going to be friends … period!😆."

Over the past year, Jada has shared pictures celebrating her hair progress. "This here hair is act'n like it's try'n a make a come back," she wrote in the caption of one post.

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4.In a 2016 interview with InStyle UK, Kiera Knightley said she'd been wearing wigs for the past five years. "I have dyed my hair virtually every color imaginable for different films. It got so bad that my hair literally began to fall out of my head!" She called wigs the "greatest thing that's ever happened" to her hair.

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5.Tyra Banks spent five years working on a young adult book titled Modelland. While writing, she juggled a busy schedule and overworked herself. "How can I say this without tearing up?" she asked during a 2011 interview with the Wall Street Journal. "I got a litt le alopecia from the stress."

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6.In a powerful 2020 Instagram post, Ricki Lake shared pictures of herself with a bald head. In the caption, the actor wrote that she had dealt with hair loss for the majority of her adult life and hid it from the people closest to her, even her therapist. "It has been debilitating, embarrassing, painful, scary, depressing, lonely, all the things," she said. "I know that by sharing my truth, I will be striking a chord with so so many women and men. I am not alone in this and my goal is to help others while at the same time unshackle myself from this quiet hell I have been living in."

She recalled starring in the original Hairspray movie, where her hair was processed and teased throughout filming. "My hair was never the same," she wrote before detailing the different extensions, wigs, and other solutions she sought over the years.

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On a 2021 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Ricki said, "Every part of my life has improved since kind of shedding this pain, this suffering that I was going through. People that don't go through hair loss, they can't really relate. They don't understand, but it was a big deal. It was something that consumed my life."

She also credited Harklinikken for her hair growing back. "It's healthier and more vibrant than I ever thought possible."

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7.In a 2021 interview with Refinery29, Khloé Kardashian recalled experiencing hair loss during the pandemic. "When I got COVID, I actually lost a great deal of my hair. It happened in chunks, and it was like two or three weeks after I had COVID. I was really bummed — you don't feel good about yourself."

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8.In a 2021 interview with People, Christina Milian shared that her hair fell out in clumps after she gave birth to her first two children. "Emotionally, there is a huge drop in confidence," she said. "It's a really disheartening experience. I had times where I wanted to cry because I wasn't sure if I'd ever have my hair grow back again."

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The singer recalled driving around and looking for billboards about hair loss. "I'd look for doctor billboards and infomercials. I was checking everything out. It was a panic within me."

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9.In 2020, Lea Michele welcomed her first child, son Ever Leo.

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In a January 2021 Instagram Story, the actor shared a picture of hair sitting in her hand. "The postpartum hair loss is REAL," she wrote.

10.In a 2017 interview with WWD, Kristin Davis shared her hair journey after giving birth to her daughter. "My hair just was not what it used to be. It was very fine, like it had gone away, there just was hardly any hair there."

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She recalled not worrying about it much as she had her daughter, but when she wanted to go out, she would ask, "Where is my hair?"

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11.Rosie O'Donnell

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In 2016, the comedian shared a selfie on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. "male pattern baldness ... aging is fun," she wrote.

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12.After a long modeling career that was rough on her natural curls, Naomi Campbell experienced hair loss. "I do take more care of my hair now, because I lost all of it with extensions," she said during a 2017 interview with ES Magazine. "I am more careful and I do different things."

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13.And finally, Gail Porter's hair started falling out in about a year and a half after she gave birth to her daughter, Honey. While filming a project in the US, she noticed hair clumps around the shower drain. During a 2018 interview with BBC, she said, "I looked in the mirror and literally half my hair had just come out for no reason... The whole thing took just three to four weeks. I went to America, left my daughter with my ex-husband and came back completely bald."

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She worried most about what her daughter would think when she returned home, but her daughter simply said, "Rock and roll." Gail continued, "So I just didn't care what anyone else thought. And since then, for her, it's normal, and I think without her positivity, I don't know where I would have been. I just thought there are so many worse things in the world. I've lost my hair, but my daughter loves me, end of story."

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