Reese Witherspoon reflects on her experience leaving an abusive relationship in her youth, discussing the emotional aftermath and her journey to self-recovery and confidence, while also touching on her career and public life challenges.
Julie Bowen, who played Sarah Hyland's mother on "Modern Family," reflected on supporting Hyland during a past abusive relationship, emphasizing that any responsible adult would have done the same. Bowen expressed her maternal feelings towards all the child actors on the show and shared that the cast remains close, with many attending Hyland's wedding in 2022.
Julie Bowen humbly downplayed her role in helping Sarah Hyland leave an abusive relationship in 2014, stating she was just a "responsible adult" present at the right time. Bowen expressed her love for her "Modern Family" co-stars and maintained their close relationship. Fans praised her for handling the topic with discretion during a podcast episode. Hyland has since moved on and married Wells Adams, while her ex, Matt Prokop, faced legal issues recently.
Julie Bowen reflects on her supportive role in helping her "Modern Family" co-star Sarah Hyland during an abusive relationship, emphasizing her maternal bond with the cast. Hyland had obtained a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Matthew Prokop in 2014, citing physical and verbal abuse.
Tom Hollander reflects on his role as Truman Capote in the FX series "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," discussing the portrayal of Capote's abusive relationship with his partner, John O'Shea. Hollander commends Russell Tovey's performance and describes the series as a "fantasia" that takes a liberal approach to Capote's life, allowing him to embody Capote's spirit. The first two episodes are available on Hulu, with new episodes airing on FX.
Keke Palmer's ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson, has filed for a domestic violence temporary restraining order against her, alleging physical and verbal abuse throughout their relationship. Jackson claims Palmer became agitated and aggressive, particularly after drinking alcohol, and details instances where she allegedly punched, hit, choked, and verbally attacked him. He also presents text messages from Palmer apologizing for hitting him. Amid their contentious split, Jackson is seeking his own protection and requesting a judge to handle his petition alongside Palmer's allegations, asking for an order to keep her 100 yards away from him.
Gina Bryant, a University of Michigan-Flint student, was tragically killed in a murder-suicide by her ex-boyfriend, a doctor in Flint. Bryant had recently left an abusive relationship and was shot in the head two weeks later at a truck stop in Illinois. Her ex-boyfriend later took his own life at a rest stop in Iowa. Described as compassionate and down-to-earth, Bryant was studying to be a nurse and was remembered by family and friends for her kindness and ability to brighten anyone's day. Her death has left her loved ones mourning and the community devastated.
A single mother who recently ended an abusive relationship wants to change her children's last names to her own. While the 5-year-old is excited about the change, the 10-year-old has mixed feelings. The mother is advised to consider her older son's emotions and discuss the matter with him privately. It is suggested that the older son may be holding onto his father's name as a way to maintain a sense of normalcy and connection. The mother is encouraged to emphasize the desire for all three of them to share the same surname and consider offering the option of making their father's surname their middle names. If the older son strongly opposes the name change, it is advised to respect his wishes and postpone the change for the younger child.
In Apple TV+'s docuseries "The Super Models," Linda Evangelista opens up about her experience in an abusive relationship with her former husband, Gérald Marie, a former executive at Elite Model Management. Evangelista reveals that she married Marie at 22 and left him at 27, but only after enduring physical violence. Marie's lawyer denies the allegations, and French prosecutors closed their investigation into the claims due to the statute of limitations. Evangelista expresses support for the other women who accused Marie of misconduct and hopes for justice to be served.
The death of Daniela Woodworth, a 41-year-old woman in El Paso, is being investigated as murder by the local police. Her family is seeking justice and the investigation is focusing on her alleged abusive relationship.