If anything positive comes out of Robin Williams’ death , perhaps it will be this: Celebrities (and people in general) will be more open about their personal issues, more up front about internal battles that could lead to serious consequences. In an interview with Glamour that went viral yesterday, for example, Girls star Zosia Mamet admitted to an eating disorder as a teenager that made her want to die. She’s healthy now, but she knows she’ll never be completely over this dangerous “obsession.” But Mamet can at least find solace in the fact that she isn’t alone. The following famous females have all struggled with issues of weight and self-esteem – and have all bravely come out the other side. We salute them. Celebrities Who Have Struggled with Eating Disorders 1. Michelle Duggar Admits to Eating Disorder Michelle Duggar battled an eating disorder in the past. We are glad she is now doing much better.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting fame recently got engaged after a courtship that included a lot of skype and no frontal hugs. Okay, they did break the courtship rules at least once. Fortunately, we know how it works out in the end. By now, they’re happily engaged and all set up with a Wal Mart wedding registry and everything. Tonight, though, we get to see it unfold on TV! While the eldest Duggar daughters are out promoting their new book, Derick makes plans to pop the question. After getting permission from Jim Bob Duggar to ask for Jill’s hand in marriage, will he be able to pull off an intricate proposal without Jill catching on? If this teaser released by TLC is any indication, we’re not sure. Guy seems more than a little nervous about this and not exactly stealthy. At all. Nice fella though. Clearly a nice fella. Watch the clip: 19 Kids and Counting Clip – Derick Gets Ready to Propose Good luck, D. Good luck. SO Many Duggars 1. A Duggar Family Pic Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are still working on that 20th kid.
The chemistry between 19 Kids & Counting star Jessa Duggar and her boyfriend, Ben Seewald, got a lot of attention on this week’s episode of the TLC show. While Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard, whose full-frontal hug and courtship rules violation got a lot of media attention, eyes were also on Jessa and Ben. Specifically: Are they already following in Jill and Derick’s footsteps? Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald The 21-year-old Duggar daughter recently started her own accounts on Twitter and Instagram, listing herself as “Jessa Seewald.” Yes, Seewald. Does that mean she’s already engaged – or even married – to Ben? Jessa only joined social media so that she could interact with him, apparently, as the sweet duo have done nothing but post cute selfies together. It’s clear that Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are in love, regardless of relationship status or whether they’re saving their first kiss for marriage (they are). Her use of the Seewald name aside, they’re likely not engaged. Yet. Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Interview Not because they don’t want to be, necessarily. They likely do. But because Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard (above) set to wed on June 21, and that’s right around the corner, it would take the spotlight off of her. They’re likely waiting until after that to announce anything. Since her older sister is planning to wed soon, we’d imagine Jessa and Ben are holding off on an official engagement so that they don’t overshadow Jill. Family first. SO Many Duggars 1. A Duggar Family Pic Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are still working on that 20th kid.
According to the latest Kim Kardashian and Kanye West rumor, this couple may actually get married any day now. In order to make the legal paperwork easy, this famous couple is expected to exchange vows in a small courthouse ceremony before the week is over. Don’t worry, though, folks: these A-listers still have a very grand ceremony planned for Paris next month. In fact, a new rumor states that Kim has always looked up to Kate Middleton and Prince William and wants to recreate the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony kiss from their wedding day in 2011. To the point that she’s shelling out BIG bucks to make her own wedding day balcony! “Architects have quoted £200,000 to build a contemporary balcony,” an insider alleges, adding of rumored wedding venue Château Louis XIV in France: ” Kim has fallen in love with the place.” Moreover, it’s been reported that Kim will wear three different gowns throughout the big day, with Kanye “overseeing the design at Givenchy” when the couple was in that fashion store during a recent trip to Paris. West is also planning the world’s most elaborate fireworks display for the reception. Will any of these rumors become a reality? We’ll find out in just a few weeks. Until then, here’s a look at the famous kiss Kim supposedly wants to emulate with her husband-to-be: Royal Wedding Kiss and Highlights
Michelle Duggar may be in her late 40s and already raising an astonishing 19 children, but her long-rumored quest to make it an even 20 marches on! The original rumor was that the stars of 19 Kids and Counting planned to adopt Duggar #20 , but according to a new episode of her long-running TLC reality series, matriarch Michelle plans to get pregnant for the twentieth freaking time! It’s been nearly five years since Michelle gave birth to her youngest daughter Josie and she started crankin’ ’em out with husband Joe so long ago that the fourth Duggar child recently got engaged , and the eldest has three kids of his own. Even so, Michelle insists that she and her husband would “welcome another baby if God offered to give us one,” adding, “At the same time we’re enjoying the ones that we do have and loving our grandbabies.” Despite the fact that Michelle Duggar suffered a miscarriage in 2011 and her youngest daughter was born severely prematurely at 25 weeks, Duggar stated in a recent interview, “I would be so grateful if the Lord blessed us with another one.” For its part, TLC stated that it plans to continue rewarding people for breeding like bunnies on ecstasy by offering them long-running reality shows. SO Many Duggars Open Slideshow 1. A Duggar Family Pic Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are still working on that 20th kid. View As List
Lea Michele tried. She really did. Aware that Cory Monteith had a history of substance abuse, Michele did all she could to protect her fellow Glee star during the year-plus they dated. According to a TMZ insider, Cory – described as sweet but naive – was surrounded by a ” a zoo of piranhas ” in Hollywood, with danger around every corner. But Michele stood by her man and took the lead in convincing him to attend rehab this spring after his addiction cropped back up. Unfortunately, she could not control Monteith’s behavior in his native Canada, which, as previously reported, contrasted greatly from his actions in Hollywood . He died last Saturday in a Vancouver hotel room after a night out with friends. This same source says Michele was instrumental in arranging Monteith’s cremation and memorial. She took the reins and made it a lot easier on Cory’s mother in the wake of her son’s tragedy. R.I.P.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have just experienced the mother of all “pregnancy shockers” and are – wait for it, and breathe – expecting TWINS! AGAIN**! ** – According to the new cover of OK! While fake weddings and pregnancies are standard celebrity gossip fare, this publication takes the cake as far as bogus Brangelina scoop goes. Not that it’s any surprise at this point. Jolie, the magazine says if you actually read the article, wants to become pregnant again – with twins, hopefully, before her ability to have kids ends. Considering Ange’s recent medical procedures – she underwent a double mastectomy and may have her ovaries removed next – we sort of doubt it. That and she and fiance Brad are devoted parents to six beautiful children already. Six! Unless you’re Michelle Duggar , that’s a lot to handle.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar of the popular TLC series 19 Kids and Counting are forming a coalition of pro-life groups to help fight against abortion. The idea stems from their recent trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC; to the Duggars, abortion is itself a holocaust. “A couple of weeks after we went to the Holocaust Museum it dawned on us that there is a holocaust taking place right here in America!” the Duggars wrote. “More than 56 million lives have been destroyed in our country! That is over 4,000 babies being killed and 4,000 women being wounded each day!” “We talked and prayed about what our family could do to make a difference in saving the lives of the unborn. We ended up contacting the national pro-life groups.” “We asked them to all work together and pool their incredible resources to motivate and activate many people to get involved in ending abortion in America.” The Duggars called Dan Pennell, CEO of WMtek, a Fort Pierce, Fla., based web development company, who immediately caught the vision, Jim Bob said. Working with Jim Bob and Mathew Staver of Liberty Counsel, Dan formed the coalition of pro-life groups that has become what is now Life United. Its partners: The Duggar family; LIFE International; L.E.A.R.N; Living Waters; Liberty Counsel; National Center for Life and Liberty; Family Research Council; The Justice Foundation. “Life United exists not only to educate people with the reality of abortion in our generation, but to do something about it,” the group said in a statement. “Our partners have come together with their resources to create the tools that will help motivate and enable others to value and support human life.” “Americans are being forced to fund a Hitler-kind of killing machine,” the group says, calling the last four decades “the 40 most bloody years in America.” “We are committed to end abortion in our lifetime. Abortion is the most senseless, inhumane form of child abuse one can imagine. It is time to restore a culture of life.” In less controversial news, check out the Duggar Family tater tot casserole recipe . Whatever you think of their politics, everyone can agree that’s awesome.
Duggar, the star of TLC’s 19 Kids Counting, recently underwent a drastic makeover as part of her 46th birthday celebration. In addition to updating her out-of-date wardrobe, the mom of 19 did away with her staid trademark curls and fluffy bangs and was treated to a haircut (she lost eight inches!) and a sleek, straight blowout. “I enjoyed the fact that my whole family and my girls came up with this amazing way of showing how much they loved me with a 24-hour birthday surprise,” Duggar told Peo
When Michelle Duggar’s kids planned a birthday treat that included a makeover for their mom’s 46th, the reality star was super-sized surprised! “I enjoyed the fact that my whole family and my girls came up with this amazing way of showing how much they loved me with a 24-hour birthday surprise,” she tells us, adding that she hadn’t changed her hairstyle in 40 (!!) years. Her new look, a sleek, straight blowout, does away with those staid trademark curls and fluffy bangs. “Going from curly to t
