Jennifer Lopez Says 'Conscientious, Kind' Son Max, 12, Inspired Her to Use Her Platform's 'Power'

Photo: Micaiah Carter Jennifer Lopezis proud of the “insightful” son she’s raising. TheHustlersactress, 51, opens up toELLEabout using her platform for worthy causes while posing for the magazine’s February 2021 cover. Lopez — who is mom to 12-year-old twins, sonMaximilian “Max” Davidand daughterEmme Maribel— says her boy helped inspire her to speak out during protests about racial injustices last year. “He wanted me to make sure I realized that I had power and that I should use it, and I thought that was very insightful,” she says of Max....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Erica Pierce

Jennifer Lopez's Incredible 2019, from Getting Engaged to Getting Oscar Buzz

01of 09 She Starred in, Produced & Earned Oscar Buzz for ‘Hustlers’ Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Lopez’s breakout role as Ramona in the acclaimed stripper dramaHustlersled torave first reviewsand a career high film opening of an estimated $33.2 million across 3,250 theaters. In a tweet following the Sept. 13, 2019 premiere,Vulture’s Hunter Harris praised the film as “perfect” whilepredicting that Lopez will be nominated for her first Oscarfor her performance. 02of 09She Got Engaged to Alex Rodriguez2019 was the year the singer and the former MLB player made it official after two years of dating....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Maria Ellis

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Enjoy 'Family Dinner' with Her Kids: 'They Were Very Affectionate'

Ben Affleckis getting acquainted withJennifer Lopez’s 13-year-old twins,Max and Emme. “They enjoyed a Sunday family dinner together,” a Nobu source tells PEOPLE of the “small birthday celebration,” where “everyone seemed great and had fun.” “Jen and Ben sat next to each otherand were very affectionate,” the insider adds. “They held hands under the table.” (They were also photographed sharing a smooch at the table.) As for Max and Emme’s relationship with their mom’s actor beau, “Ben and her kids seemed comfortable together,” the source says....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Justin Leach

Jennifer Morrison Is Joining 'This Is Us' in 'Substantial' Season 4 Role

This Is Usis adding another cast member to the family! On Tuesday, Morrison, 40, confirmed the news on Twitter,tweeting“THIS IS US!!!!” alongside three red heart emojis. “I am sooooo excited!!” she added on her Instagram Story. The actress starred in six seasons ofOnce Upon a Timeand has also had roles onHouseandHow I Met Your Mother.In 2017, she released her directorial debut,Sun Dogs. Maarten de Boer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; JB Lacroix/Getty Images...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Krista Lawson

Jenny McCarthy's Son Evan Writes and Records His First Song with the Help of His Whole Family

Photo: Evan Asher Instagram Jenny McCarthy’s son is exploring a career in music, thanks to the help of his family. Evan Asher, the 20-year-old son of theMasked Singerjudge, 50, and ex John Asher, has debuted his first original song, “It Doesn’t Matter.” When Wahlberg suggested Evan give singing the song a try himself, the young creator was hesitant at first but agreed to give it a try with Wahlberg’s help....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Jacqueline Kelly

Jerrod Carmichael Jokes About Tom Cruise's Returned Golden Globes Trophies, References Scientology

Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty; Jamie McCarthy/GettyJerrod Carmichaelcontinued to take on controversies while hosting theGolden Globes.On Tuesday, the comedian, 35,addressed the award show’s diversity scandalhead on in his opening monologue, and later in the show, Carmichael also included a bit aboutTom Cruiseand Scientology.While holding three prop statuettes onstage, Carmichaelsaid, “Backstage, I found these three Golden Globes thatTom Cruisereturned,” referencing when theactor gave back his trophies amidthe Hollywood Foreign Press Association’scontroversy, when it was revealed in early 2021 that the HFPA voting body had zero Black members....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1509 words · William Torres

Jerry Springer Was a 'Class Act' and 'Mensch' Who 'Didn't Take Himself Too Seriously,' Says Former Publicist

Jerry Springermay have become a household name with the success ofThe Jerry Springer Show, but he is beingrememberedas a family man followinghis death at age 79. “The rest — the celebrity part — he said is just ego,” Rosen says. “I will remember him [as] a class act, who was a true mensch to his staff, crew and fans from all over the world.” Gary Gershoff/Getty Rosen recalled Springer being “very self-deprecating and private” despite the success of his show....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Renee Davis

Jessica Alba and Husband Cash Warren Step Out in Beverly Hills

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren seen out in Beverly Hills on Aug. 31.Photo:APEX / MEGAJessica Albaand her husbandCash Warrenwere spotted out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday.The actress, 42, and film producer, 44, were snapped on the streets of Beverly Hills.Alba sported a brown shirt and pant ensemble, teaming the look with a colorful handbag and neon green heels from Billini. Her hair had also been styled into an updo to reveal her silver hoop earrings....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1802 words · Amanda Lewis

Jessica Chastain & Her 'It: Chapter 2' Director Show Their Silly Sides, Plus Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan and More

01of 140HAT’S OFFBACKGRIDEmmy Rossum sports a very summer-appropriate ensemble during a day out in Beverly Hills. 01of 140 HAT’S OFF BACKGRID Emmy Rossum sports a very summer-appropriate ensemble during a day out in Beverly Hills. 02of 140FOR THE LOVE OF FITNESSWENNEmma Roberts is seen en route to a workout in L.A. 02of 140 FOR THE LOVE OF FITNESS WENN Emma Roberts is seen en route to a workout in L....

March 16, 2025 · 27 min · 5697 words · Lori Noble

Jessica Simpson Models Short Shorts in New Campaign, Says She'll Wear Daisy Dukes 'Even If My Knees Sag'

Photo:Adam Franzino Adam Franzino Jessica Simpsonwas doing the whole “Coastal Cowgirl” thing way before it became aviral TikTok aesthetic. Some might even say she pioneered it. “I am a born and raised Texan who chased her dreams into the hills of Hollywood, so I think that qualifies for the term Cali-Cowgal,” the fashion mogul, 43, tells PEOPLE in an interview promoting the fall drop from hereponymous Jessica Simpson clothing line....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Michael Howard

Jessica Simpson Reveals the Easter Theme She Pulled Off to Make Her Family Smile: 'It Worked'

Jessica Simpsonhad a larger-than-life Easter with her family.TheOpen Bookauthor, 40, shared a photo Monday from her holiday festivities with husband Eric Johnson and their kids, daughtersBirdie Mae, 2, andMaxwell Drew, 8½, plus sonAce Knute, 7½. In the pic, the family of five smile together amid a space filled with large Easter eggs and chick decorations.The giant theme related to a movie they watched together a lot during quarantine, 1989’sHoney, I Shrunk the Kids, in which a scientist accidentally alters his kids to the size of tiny bugs....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Mary Freeman

Jewel Invites Dancer Recently Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Onstage for Emotional Surprise Duet

Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Jewelgave a fan facing cancer an unforgettable surprise — an onstage duet. The 44-year-old singer performed “Hands” with Angela Trimbur, an actress and dancer who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Trimbur’s best friend reached out to the singer online for a meet and greet, saying that she’d love for her friend — who is the captain of theLA City Municipal Dance Squad— “to have the most beautiful, life-affirming pick-me-up....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Ryan Hardy

Jewel Says Son Kase, 12, Has a 'Beautiful Voice' but He's 'Not Obsessed' with Music (Exclusive)

Jewel at the Project Angel Food’s 2023 Angel Awards.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Jewelis embracing all the fun in parenting a tween. “Everybody told me that every year gets better and I was like, ‘That’s impossible.’ So far it’s true,” she says of motherhood. “I think traveling right now for us, he really loves traveling, so we’re just going all over the world together and again, I just feel lucky,” she shares....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Kristen White