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Jennifer Garner is opening up about the emotional realities of raising children after divorce, admitting that co-parenting with ex-husband Ben Affleck comes with both growth and quiet moments of loss.

During a candid conversation with Bustle's One Nightstand podcast, the 53-year-old actress reflected on how parenting has evolved since she and Affleck ended their marriage. The former couple share three children Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 13, and have remained closely involved in their upbringing.

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Christina Applegate wants her daughter to know she truly understands the challenges of being a teen.

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live promoting her new memoir You With the Sad Eyes, the 54-year-old Married... with Children alum revealed that she allowed her 15-year-old daughter Sadie, whom she shares with husband Martyn LeNoble, to read her old journals. Applegate explained to host Jimmy Kimmel, 58, that she hoped the gesture would show Sadie that her feelings are valid and that she isn't alone in her experiences.

"I let her go through that one because I was like, you're not unique in the sense of — just understand that your mom understands it, right?" Applegate said. "You know that like you're hurting, and I'm sorry. S--- happens, and it's awful. I needed her to see that her mom understood that it hurts."

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In a heartfelt video posted on Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Today co-anchor, 54, described the anguish of not knowing her mother's whereabouts after she was reported missing on Feb. 1. Savannah said, "Every hour, every minute, every long night has been agony, worrying for her, fearing for her, aching for her, and most of all, missing her."

Acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding her mother's fate, Guthrie added, "We know she may be lost, she may already have gone home to the Lord she loves... and if that is what is to be, we will accept it. But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home."

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The former Bringing Up Bates cast member revealed that she has begun intensive therapy one month after her husband, Travis Clark, admitted to cheating on her shortly after Katie lost her pregnancy.

On February 23, Katie wrote on her Instagram Stories, "This year didn't start as I expected. I've wanted to say something on here for a long time, but I honestly don't know how to put it all into words. It's been extremely emotional and weighty in ways I hadn't expected. There are days when I feel stable and fine, and other days when I struggle to leave the house at all.

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Halle Berry is speaking candidly about a personal change she has made in her intimate life, revealing that she no longer feels the need to pretend satisfaction in the bedroom.

In a preview of her upcoming Sex With Emily podcast appearance, the Oscar-winning actress revealed she no longer pretends to reach orgasm to spare a partner's feelings, saying it is a habit she has consciously left behind.

"I don't do that anymore," Berry said, explaining that in the past women were often conditioned to reassure their partners even when the experience was not equally fulfilling. "Because what is that doing? That's putting his needs before our own."

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The self-proclaimed "Lip King" passed away.

Jordan James Parke, a British influencer who spent over $150,000 on plastic surgery to look like Kim Kardashian, died at the age of 34 from a possible cosmetic procedure, according to multiple sources.

The Metropolitan Police in London said they were called to Lincoln Plaza near the Canary Wharf neighborhood on February 18 after reports of an unconscious person.

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Actor Robert Carradine, widely known for his roles in Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71. His family confirmed the veteran performer's death, saying he had been living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

In a statement released to the media, the family expressed deep sorrow while also acknowledging the personal struggles he faced. "It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away," they said. Describing him as "a beacon of light," the family also spoke of his "valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder," adding that they hope his journey helps encourage more open conversations about mental illness and reduces stigma.

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British comedian and actor, Russell Brand, has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges of rape and sexual assault.

The 50-year-old, who is based in Florida, appeared at Southwark Crown Court this morning to deny the offences, which relate to alleged incidents in 2009.

He is alleged to have raped a woman sometime between February 7 and March 1 and to have sexually assaulted another between August 31 and December 1.

Brand, who flew back from the US for the hearing, spoke only to confirm his name and to enter his not guilty pleas from the dock.

He is due to face trial later this year in relation to the charges.

He arrived at Southwark Crown Court this morning in a black Mercedes-Benz, wearing a white wide-brimmed hat, a tiger-print shirt open to the midriff, pinstripe trousers, and a large grey overcoat.