Many fans of Teen Mom: OG may have been shocked by the tweet Catelynn Lowell posted moments ago. But ultimately, they rallied around the beloved reality star, offering crucial support as she faces the struggle of a lifetime: Last year, Catelynn checked into a rehab facility to be treated for depression and anxiety. Today, she revealed that she’ll be seeking further treatment following a recurrence of symptoms: “Well today I thought of every way to kill myself.. so I’m going to treatment #makeChesterProud @TalindaB #KeepTalkingMH #thiswontlast,” Catelynn tweeted Friday afternoon. Catelynn tagged the wife of late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington in her tweet. Bennington took his own life in July at the age of 41. Catelynn did not reveal how long she’s been struggling this time around, but she seems hopeful about her future. She posted the above photo of her daughter’s toy on Instagram, along with the following caption: “Well Nova buddy is coming with me… and I’m gonna hold it close to my heart the whole time… #thiswontlast #thiswontstopme” Again, fans responded with an outpouring of support. “Oh Catelynn. You are a strong, amazing woman. I’m so glad you’re getting help with this. That makes you even stronger to admit that you need it. I know you will get through this. Sending so much love and support your way.” commented one fan. “Just being open about it proves to me that you are incredibly strong! You can overcome this! I wish you all the best.” Other stars of the Teen Mom franchise have publicly offered messages of love and encouragement to Lowell, as well: “Thinking of her,” Javi Marroquin tweeted, linking to an article about Catelynn’s struggle. “Incredibly proud of my wife…when she thought she had no choices left, she reached out & decided to LIVE today!” tweeted Catelynn’s husband, Tyler Baltierra. “My life would be desolate without her in it. You are beautiful, strong, worthy, & loved,” he added. We’d like to add our voice to the chorus of well-wishes for Catelynn. By being open about her struggle, she’s turning a potentially deadly negative into a positive that may well prove life-saving. Our thoughts go out to Catelynn and her loved ones during this difficult time. Watch Teen Mom: OG online to relive the many struggles that have helped form Catelynn into the woman she is today.
Wendy Pepper, a memorable contestant who competed on the very first season of Project Runway, has passed away. She was 53 years old. According to The Washington Post, the reality star – whose real name was Anne Eustis Pepper Stewart – died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her family members and loved ones. The cause of her death was not revealed in the newspaper’s obituary. But here is what a portion of the memorial article said: A finalist on season one of Project Runway, Wendy designed and hand-sewed exceptionally beautiful clothes for children and adults. She was a chef, a writer, and a life-long entrepreneur. Her wit and humor were unmatched, as was her generosity of spirit. Wendy is survived by her parents, Anne Livingston Emmet of Washington and Charles Willing Pepper of Palm Beach, FL; her loving daughter, Finley M. Stewart, of Middleburg, VA; her brothers Wing Pepper, Stacy Lloyd and Thomas Lloyd; her sister, Edith Pepper Goltra; and many adoring nieces and nephews. Pepper advanced to the finals at Fashion Week and ultimately came in third on the opening Project Runway season. While on the program, she won numerous challenges, including the change to have one of her designs sold at Banana Republic and the opportunity to design Nancy O’Dell’s Grammy dress. She was a fan favorite for sure. Along with the inaugural run of Project Runway, Pepper also made an appearance during the second season of Project Runway All Stars, which aired in 2012 and 2013. Moreover, she appeared on a pair of other Bravo reality shows: Celebrity Poker Showdown and Battle of the Network Reality Stars. The late chef and designer was born in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Potomac School, the Madeira School, and the University of Washington. Said Pepper in a Project Runway All Star video many years ago: “I realized I was a designer when I was living in Nepal. “Dyeing some yarn, I suddenly turned to these people that I was living with and I started to drape the yarn. Oh my gosh, this is so much fun, I am creating this whole sort of experience with these women. For me, fashion is communication…That’s when I knew this was my life’s work.” She also said Project Runway taught her that “if you really want to succeed, you’ve gotta be willing to throw yourself into the arena.” Pepper will be laid to rest at a Georgetown church on December 1. May she rest in peace. View Slideshow: 27 Reality Stars Who Died Way Too Young
This whole sexual assault, woman power, especially when it is IDF Wonder Woman Gal Gadot, who was a virtual no one, but who now has the Authority to get the man who hired her fired from the production of her next movie, because he talks about blowjobs with actresses after years of getting blowjobs from actresses…it’s idiotic… This woman supporting woman, down with the rapists, blacklist the rapists from Hollywood, even though the rapists were the same people they were sucking up to years earlier, public outcry now all of a sudden, because it’s trending and convenient, and good for PR to disassociate with everything bad, even though they all know what’s going on in the world they live in, but ignored it until they had to… Whether it’s Sarah Silverman, or Rose McGowan, they all knew what was going down and are pretending they didn’t to not look like assholes, even though they are assholes..assholes out for themselves and this is just part of that hustle… It’s funny to me…hypocrisy in the industry…these evil money grubbers and their master manipulation doesn’t fool me.. That said, I was sent this article on Medium that’s been removed but still in the Cache about how Gal Gadot, the Wonder Woman, doesn’t actually care about girls getting raped…shocking… I copied it – click more – to see it – it could be fantasy, a lie, bullshit, but it’s safe to assume that the celebrities who are money hungry, power hungry, and told to position themselves a certain way as puppets that they are, are just trying to come across as “Wonder Woman” feminists, when really they want to be sexualized, paid, and turned into big stars..for their egos… She was a virtual no one..and now she’s a huge star…she’ll do and say anything… It’s all nonsense…and here are some pics of her. Recently Gal Gadot tweeted that bullying is unacceptable. Her hypocrisy is deeply wounding. The shame and blame she instilled into me after I was raped was deeply traumatizing. Gal is more than a bully; she is a predator who enables predators. This is my story. Thirteen years ago, I shared an apartment with Gal Gadot for two months in Milan, Italy. Several young girls lived in the building, all under contract with the same modeling management company. Shortly after we met, Gal invited me to share space in her room. Gal’s roommate Maya* was going back home to Israel. Maya was 15, and only spoke Hebrew. Maya was about to leave for the airport. Her bags were packed. The expression on her face was vacant. Tears were in her eyes. It was clear she was in deep pain. Gal calmly told me that the girl had been raped, and that the experience had put the girl in the hospital. Gal said the girl was stupid?—?for going to the wrong club, and for trusting the man who brought her there. I felt sorry for Maya, but I didn’t know what to do and I didn’t speak her language. I didn’t realize that meeting her would foreshadow my future. Gal had been in Milan for a few weeks. She said she would show me the ropes and who could be trusted. Her confident strength made me feel safe, protected, and loved in a way that I hadn’t felt before. Gal taught me to trust her. I was 18 and she was 19. Gal told me about men who followed models around to casting calls. They were paid by clubs to convince models like us to join them at these clubs in exchange for expensive food, drinks, publicity photos, and VIP treatment. Gal told me to never trust these men, because they rape. Gal’s previous roommate had been tricked by one of these men, and the underlying message was clear: trust Gal. I felt safe with Gal. I did not realize then how little I knew about rape, predators, and the culture that supports them. Gal and I spent most of our free time together. We shared food, clothes, and makeup. We went to the gym. We went shopping and tanning together. We went on photo shoots together. I made her a mix CD. I sang her to sleep. I watched her smoke constantly out of the window. We shared body insecurities, and she shared sex stories. She made sure to appear confident, knowledgeable, and successful?—?even then. She fed me information about Israel. Whenever she discussed Palestinians, she showed deep hatred. Gal set us up on dates with men who expected sex in exchange for the lavish meals they fed us, although we never slept with them. She would pick smaller men, and threaten them after dinner. They complained and she chased them off with more threats. She would laugh about it later. She used sex as a weapon. Several weeks into my stay, she took me to meet her Israeli friends including her best friend Ayala*. Ayala and her boyfriend Yaniv seemed very close. He appeared to dote on her, and they seemed very much in love. Gal, Ayala, Yaniv and I went out each weekend, sometimes with other friends. The four of us quickly became a core group. We went to clubs to spend time in the spaces reserved for celebrities. Hidden behind the historic exteriors of Milan’s ancient architecture were sensory-overwhelming nightclubs, decked out like palaces. These places were teeming with swarms of people feeding off of manufactured prestige. I was a sheltered child from a small town, and was utterly unprepared for the dark side of the modeling and nightlife industries. A short time later, Gal and I spent a weekend at Yaniv and Ayala’s room inside another shared apartment. Gal and I shared a pull out couch while Yaniv and Ayala slept in their bed. The room was close and intimate. We spent the evening laughing, watching movies, smoking, and drinking. Yaniv commented on how I could not hold my alcohol, fully aware I had no experience getting drunk. A week later, Ayala left for a modeling gig in Greece while Gal was in Ireland for a weekend shoot. Yaniv invited me out to dinner alone. Over dinner, we talked about our significant others, his travel around the world, and his time in the Israeli Defense Forces. I didn’t realize that his intentions were anything other than honorable. After dinner, his friend invited us to a new club. Yaniv asked if I had ever drank wine, knowing I had not. He bought me several drinks with dinner while telling me that I needed to try different varieties. It’s hard for me to remember what happened after that. I assume he drugged me. To this day, I have never been inebriated in that particular way, especially after only drinking wine. I was in and out of consciousness, and my body felt limp. I kept falling over. My brain felt like it was shutting down. Yaniv called his roommate Ofir to help carry me home. I couldn’t walk. I was dead weight. I remember odd pieces, like him repeatedly asking me in a sick, almost playfully malicious tone of voice if I thought I was smart. I remember thinking that we were going home so that I would sleep on the couch, as Gal and I had before. I woke up in Yaniv’s bed, naked. He had removed my clothes when I was unconscious. I remember him climbing on top of me. I could just barely say “no”, and “this isn’t right”. Then I blacked out. I woke up again while he continued raping me. He was restraining my arms so I couldn’t move. It was violent. There was pain. I will never forget how he looked in that dark room. I will never forget the absolute panic I felt. It was terror. I thought he would kill me next. His rape was full of hate. He did not look at me. I woke up the next morning, groggy and delirious. I asked Yaniv what happened. I wanted to hear him say it. “We had sex,” he said, and shrugged. “I thought you knew.” “I told you no,” I said, quietly. “You told me no but your body told me yes,” he said. That line still haunts my mind, 13 years later. I couldn’t get out of his bed, even though I wanted to leave. I was physically sick; not only still intoxicated from the aftereffects of whatever I consumed, but also bruised, shocked, and traumatized. As I lay in his bed, I listened to Yaniv call a friend and brag about having sex with an 18 year old. His conquest; an accomplishment; a notch on his belt. He told me that no one could know, because Ayala would be too hurt. Soon, he began ignoring me. I was disoriented and traumatized. I had absolutely no context to process what had happened. I had no sex education, and certainly no understanding of predators or the culture that supports them. I had been taught a woman should be a virgin until marriage. I thought sex was about love. What I experienced from him was not love. It was hate and disgust. I didn’t have the language to call this rape. Rape was something to fear from strangers while walking alone down the street. Rape was not committed by a friend. I thought he was my friend. I was used, discarded, and alone. Almost alone. At least I had Gal, I thought. She came home two days later. She knew something had happened by looking at me. I wonder if I reminded her of her previously raped roommate. Gal immediately began interrogating me. I could see no compassion in her eyes. I told Gal something had happened between Yaniv and I. She took me down to the basement. It was cold, mechanical, and frightening. We were alone. Then her anger exploded. She stood over me, intimidating and loud, blaming me for what happened. Her eyes were fire. I had already felt small and violated, but she shamed me into feeling obsolete. I felt extremely dirty. Already in shock, I disassociated from my body. I can’t remember most of her words. I remember being in utter terror of her anger. She was furious for Ayala and “what I had done to her”. Gal pointed her finger in my face like a weapon. She asked me how I could do this, and that I needed to make this up to Ayala. She made me feel ashamed, that the whole event had been my fault, and that I had brought it upon myself by being so naïve. After that, I feared Gal. I spent nights out as long as I could, hoping to avoid her. When I did see Gal, she would speak of nothing other than her conviction that I needed to speak with or write to Ayala. She would not let up. She was obsessed. There was absolutely no understanding from her. I don’t know how she could not have seen how the rape changed me. I was no longer the same person. On my last night in Milan, Gal made one final attempt to get me to submit to her demands. She brought me downstairs to a computer. Gal put her hands on me and forced me into the chair. She made me open my email account and write Ayala’s address in the address bar. Standing behind me and above me, Gal held my shoulders down with a terrible pressure, preventing me from escape. She attempted to dictate what she called my “confession and apology”. I could not do it. I was crying, and my head seemed to break apart. My heart felt like it was bleeding out. My stomach was in awful knots. I began disassociating from my body. I could not speak. I could not write her lies. She referred to the rape as “your mistake”. After what felt like several hours, Gal eventually gave up in disgust. It was late at night. She made me promise I would write the letter to Ayala. I never wrote the letter. I returned home confused, silent, and ashamed. Later Gal returned to Israel for her military training. I ended my modeling career as another young woman assaulted, used, and disposed by the industry and its enablers. I did not think I would ever see Gal again. When I was getting my degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, Gal showed up on Maxim in a bikini and heels, the cover girl of their issue on the women of the Israeli Defense Forces. When I saw her face, I had an immense panic attack. I had no idea how much she would upset me. My rape came flashing back. I could feel Gal’s hands pushing on my shoulders. My throat closed up and my heart raced. The nightmares continued to haunt me every night. After I graduated, I worked as the director of the sexual assault services program back in my hometown. I spent many years helping survivors to validate their experiences and process emotions, yet I still deeply struggled with my own. Yaniv Nahoum is responsible for drugging and raping me. That was not Gal’s fault. But her confidence and her power in blaming me opened up a part of my brain, and filled me with an all-consuming shame. I can still feel the pressure of her hands pushing down on me. The trust she built with me was a gateway to my total devastation. Predators gain trust in order to exploit it for their advantage. Gal has succeeded in a predatory industry because she is a predator. She is unafraid to destroy others in pursuit of her ambitions. Like any strong predator, she knows how to target, destroy, and consume the weakest and most vulnerable. Highly skilled predators in our society manage to land roles where they cultivate public trust. Bill Cosby put on a sweater and built trust as a Huxtable. Gal Gadot put on a breastplate and became an icon for women. A predator in a costume is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. When Gal Gadot says that she supports sexual assault survivors, do not believe it. Her actions speak louder than words. The post Gal Gadot is Full of Shit in Elle of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
Women have an expiration date, so there is no real shock that Jennifer Love Hewitt has expired, especially after close to 15 years of being fat, struggling with her fat, which has probably been more depressing for her fans, that never saw this coming, than it is for her, who probably never saw it coming as she ate her feelings from being in this high pressure world… BUT I ALWAYS KNEW… I always know that her skinny frame didn’t make sense for massive tits….but her massive tits made it clear she could gain fat…just in the right places at 18-22….but the second that metabolism kicks in…and Menopause starts approaching…month after month one less egg in her ovary to drop…the rest of your body catches up to your tits… So here’s some Expired Jennifer Love…with that ass…that’s pretty fucking legit, and not in a good way, more in a so big, it’s real…fucking real…in a world where I prefer fantasy… Take it in….because it’s not that bad, in a world of fat legs and fat asses some of you, this thickness is hot…and really…it’s not as bad as it could be….but she probably hates herself for it. TO SEE THE REST OF THE PICS CLICK HERE The post Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Legit of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
In case you’ve ever wondered how Candice Swanepoel stays this pants-droppingly hot, it’s not just genetics. (OK, it’s mostly genetics.) But she also hits the gym on a regular basis to keep that world-class booty of hers in shape, and best of all, sometimes she posts videos of those workouts. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m working up a sweat just looking at these. Yow!
In case you’ve ever wondered how Candice Swanepoel stays this pants-droppingly hot, it’s not just genetics. (OK, it’s mostly genetics.) But she also hits the gym on a regular basis to keep that world-class booty of hers in shape, and best of all, sometimes she posts videos of those workouts. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m working up a sweat just looking at these. Yow!
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sex scandals , numerous Hollywood power players have been taken to task for their deplorable behavior toward women, minors, and others who were in positions that left them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Some were complicit in Weinstein’s behavior, while others engaged in abuse and harassment of their own that was brought to light thanks to the example set by the disgraced mogul’s courageous accusers. Ben Affleck falls into both categories. Along with his childhood friend Matt Damon, Affleck rose to prominence with his performance in Goodwill Hunting , a film he also co-wrote with Damon, earning the young collaborators a pair of Best Original Screenplay Oscars. As with so many other films produced by conglomerate-owned “indie” outlets in the early ’90s, Hunting was ushered into existence by Harvey Weinstein. So like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and many others, Affleck and Damon were faced with some difficult questions following the revelations of Weinstein’s rampant abuse. Primarily, the public wanted to know if these men were aware of Weinstein’s behavior and if they took any steps to prevent it. Before he even had a chance to issue a response, however, Affleck was accused of groping an MTV host and harassing a Canadian entertainment journalist. The father of three laid low for a few weeks after that, and it’s been widely rumored that Affleck checked back into rehab recently. Of course, Ben long ago made the leap from indie darling to superhero franchise star, which means that when promotional obligations arise, he doesn’t have the option of keeping a low profile, even when riding out a scandal. As such, Affleck stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night for an interview with a host who’s been outspoken in his disgust with the recent round of appalling reports coming out of Hollywood. “I don’t remember it, but I absolutely apologized for it,” Affleck responded in response to Colbert’s question about allegations that he groped Hilarie Burton back in 2003. “I certainly don’t think she’s lying or making it up,” he added. “It’s just the kind of thing that we have to as men, I think, as we become more aware of this, be really, really mindful of our behavior and hold ourselves accountable and say, ‘If I was ever part of the problem, I want to change. I want to be part of the solution,’ and to not shy away from these uncomfortable or awkward or strange encounters that we might’ve had where we were sort of navigating and not knowing.” It’s a bit odd that Affleck suggested there might be any doubt as to whether or not the incident took place, considering it was caught on camera, but … at least he’s trying? Asked about his ties to Weinstein, Affleck had this to say: “It was awful to see the extent of these terrible crimes and it was hideous. I haven’t worked for Harvey in more than 15 years, but nonetheless, I felt this attachment. “I did movies like Good Will Hunting , Shakespeare in Love and Chasing Amy – early movies that I really loved doing, when I still was totally brand new. “And so it sort of rained that a little bit to realize while we were having these experiences and making these movies, there were people who ere suffering and dealing with awful experiences. I didn’t really know what to do with that, you know? It’s hard to know.” Again, it would have been better if Ben didn’t feel the need to preface his remarks with a lame attempt at self-absolution (“Sure Harvey basically kicked off my career, but we haven’t worked together … since I was in my thirties!”) but at least he’s taking part in this crucial conversation. The fact is, in the weeks and months that follow, more stars and power players–some of whom may be deeply beloved by large segments of the population–will be implicated in acts of sexual misconduct of varying severity. For some, there can be no redemption. Others may find themselves in positions where forgiveness might be possible, but it certainly won’t come easy. Ben’s right when he says men in all industries and of all orientations must be more mindful of his behavior. We just wish his comments didn’t come on the heels of a whole lot of back-pedaling and justification. View Slideshow: Weinstein Scandal: Which Powerful Men Are Accused of Sexual Misconduct?
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sex scandals , numerous Hollywood power players have been taken to task for their deplorable behavior toward women, minors, and others who were in positions that left them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Some were complicit in Weinstein’s behavior, while others engaged in abuse and harassment of their own that was brought to light thanks to the example set by the disgraced mogul’s courageous accusers. Ben Affleck falls into both categories. Along with his childhood friend Matt Damon, Affleck rose to prominence with his performance in Goodwill Hunting , a film he also co-wrote with Damon, earning the young collaborators a pair of Best Original Screenplay Oscars. As with so many other films produced by conglomerate-owned “indie” outlets in the early ’90s, Hunting was ushered into existence by Harvey Weinstein. So like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and many others, Affleck and Damon were faced with some difficult questions following the revelations of Weinstein’s rampant abuse. Primarily, the public wanted to know if these men were aware of Weinstein’s behavior and if they took any steps to prevent it. Before he even had a chance to issue a response, however, Affleck was accused of groping an MTV host and harassing a Canadian entertainment journalist. The father of three laid low for a few weeks after that, and it’s been widely rumored that Affleck checked back into rehab recently. Of course, Ben long ago made the leap from indie darling to superhero franchise star, which means that when promotional obligations arise, he doesn’t have the option of keeping a low profile, even when riding out a scandal. As such, Affleck stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night for an interview with a host who’s been outspoken in his disgust with the recent round of appalling reports coming out of Hollywood. “I don’t remember it, but I absolutely apologized for it,” Affleck responded in response to Colbert’s question about allegations that he groped Hilarie Burton back in 2003. “I certainly don’t think she’s lying or making it up,” he added. “It’s just the kind of thing that we have to as men, I think, as we become more aware of this, be really, really mindful of our behavior and hold ourselves accountable and say, ‘If I was ever part of the problem, I want to change. I want to be part of the solution,’ and to not shy away from these uncomfortable or awkward or strange encounters that we might’ve had where we were sort of navigating and not knowing.” It’s a bit odd that Affleck suggested there might be any doubt as to whether or not the incident took place, considering it was caught on camera, but … at least he’s trying? Asked about his ties to Weinstein, Affleck had this to say: “It was awful to see the extent of these terrible crimes and it was hideous. I haven’t worked for Harvey in more than 15 years, but nonetheless, I felt this attachment. “I did movies like Good Will Hunting , Shakespeare in Love and Chasing Amy – early movies that I really loved doing, when I still was totally brand new. “And so it sort of rained that a little bit to realize while we were having these experiences and making these movies, there were people who ere suffering and dealing with awful experiences. I didn’t really know what to do with that, you know? It’s hard to know.” Again, it would have been better if Ben didn’t feel the need to preface his remarks with a lame attempt at self-absolution (“Sure Harvey basically kicked off my career, but we haven’t worked together … since I was in my thirties!”) but at least he’s taking part in this crucial conversation. The fact is, in the weeks and months that follow, more stars and power players–some of whom may be deeply beloved by large segments of the population–will be implicated in acts of sexual misconduct of varying severity. For some, there can be no redemption. Others may find themselves in positions where forgiveness might be possible, but it certainly won’t come easy. Ben’s right when he says men in all industries and of all orientations must be more mindful of his behavior. We just wish his comments didn’t come on the heels of a whole lot of back-pedaling and justification. View Slideshow: Weinstein Scandal: Which Powerful Men Are Accused of Sexual Misconduct?
According to my sources, Victoria Justice is guest-starring on Man With a Plan . And if you’re like me, and have no clue what the hell that is, unfortunately, no, it’s not some new celebrity sex tape series. It’s apparently some lame CBS sitcom starring one of the dudes from Friends . Anyway, I’m told Victoria played a hot babysitter in the episode, and they should obviously make her a recurring character. Because this is the first time I’ve ever seen the show, but she’s clearly the best thing it has going for it.
Britney Spears has got to be in her late 30s by now (she’s 35, I just double-checked), and she’s got two kids. And she used to look like this not that long ago. But then she started doing her Vegas show and now Britney looks like this . I’m guessing she has to spend half her day in the gym to stay looking this good, but whatever, I’d definitely hit it one more time. And then as many times as she’d let me after that. Yow! Keep up the good work.