Katie Fitzpatrick

Ke Huy Quan, Lindsay Lohan, Drew Barrymore and Macaulay Culkin are highlighted as former child stars who overcame career setbacks, personal struggles or voluntary absences from Hollywood. Quan returned to acting with Everything Everywhere All at Once and won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Lohan rebuilt her personal life in Dubai before signing Netflix projects; Barrymore revived her acting career, launched Flower Beauty and became a successful talk-show host; and Culkin gradually returned to screen work while establishing a family life and greater control over his career.

The feature profiles celebrity children who chose careers away from entertainment, including Samuel Springsteen as a New Jersey firefighter, Jessica Springsteen as an Olympic equestrian, Ruby Guest as a computer-game editor and transgender advocate, and Parker O’Donnell’s military ambitions. Other examples include Leslie Bogart’s work as a nurse, E.A. Hanks’s writing career, Charles Shaffer’s psychiatry practice, Isabelle and Hayley Bridges’s entrepreneurial and design work, Heather McCartney’s pottery and photography, Beatrice McCartney’s private life, and Hannah Selleck’s horse-breeding business. Their parents are generally portrayed as supportive of their decisions to establish independent identities outside the spotlight.

The roundup profiles Hollywood actors who declined or altered on-screen kissing scenes for personal, religious, marital, professional or audience-related reasons. Penn Badgley requested that intimate scenes be removed from You, while Neal McDonough and Kirk Cameron cited their commitments to their wives and faith. Lindsay Lohan used a body double for a scene with Charlie Sheen, and Luke Grimes was reportedly unwilling to kiss male co-star Nelsan Ellis, although the reason for his departure from True Blood remains disputed. Denzel Washington asked for a kiss with Julia Roberts to be cut because of concerns about audience reaction, while Will Smith later described using a body double in Six Degrees of Separation as an immature decision driven by insecurity.

Princess Anne reportedly does not drink alcohol, a practice attributed to her desire to remain alert and professional while carrying out a demanding schedule. She completed 478 engagements in 2025 and has undertaken more than 11,000 during her lifetime. The article places her abstinence in the context of drinking habits among members of the royal family, contrasts it with Prince Harry's account of using alcohol and drugs to cope with grief, and describes her fondness for overripe bananas and Fray Bentos tinned meat pies.

The article examines eight celebrities whose candid or deliberately provocative interviews triggered major backlash. Charlie Sheen faced lawsuits over alleged nondisclosure of his HIV status; Megan Fox lost her Transformers role after criticizing Michael Bay; Katherine Heigl was condemned for calling Knocked Up sexist; and Giuliana Rancic stepped down from E! News after racially insensitive remarks about Zendaya. Alex Pettyfer's insults toward Los Angeles damaged his public profile, Paula Deen lost television programs, publishing deals and endorsements after racist remarks, Shia LaBeouf alienated Steven Spielberg while facing additional allegations, and Joaquin Phoenix temporarily unsettled Hollywood with an unannounced mockumentary performance on David Letterman's show. Several later apologized or rebuilt their careers, but the incidents demonstrate how quickly interview comments can affect reputations, employment and commercial partnerships.

Five celebrity controversies are revisited: Jerry Seinfeld's relationship with 17-year-old Shoshanna Lonstein, Jon Hamm's alleged fraternity hazing at the University of Texas, Mark Wahlberg's teenage racial attacks and later abandoned pardon request, Matthew Broderick's 1987 fatal car accident in Northern Ireland, and Winona Ryder's 2001 shoplifting conviction. The piece emphasizes how the celebrities' careers survived the scandals, while noting legal consequences, victims' perspectives, public backlash, personal remorse and, in Broderick's case, later forgiveness from a family member.

Princess Kate is described as following a range of royal protocols, including avoiding personal political participation, personal social-media accounts, bold nail polish, outside employment, unauthorized signatures, and high-value gifts. The feature also highlights the informal expectation that senior royals avoid public displays of affection during official duties and reports that Monopoly has historically been discouraged because it can make family games overly competitive, although Prince William said he and Kate play it with their children.

The article examines reported phobias among members of the British royal family. Prince William and Prince Harry have both described intense anxiety around public speaking, while Harry has also discussed past agoraphobia and panic attacks. Queen Camilla is said to fear flying and needles, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly feared helicopters, and Princess Eugenie developed a fear of flying after becoming a mother. The accounts are drawn from interviews, memoirs, documentaries and royal commentators, emphasizing how public figures manage personal anxieties.

The article recounts reported insurance policies taken out on celebrities’ legs, voices, hands, smiles and even entire bodies. Mariah Carey is said to have insured her voice and legs for $35 million each, David Beckham’s legs for $195 million, Cristiano Ronaldo’s for $144 million, and Daniel Craig’s body for $9.5 million. Other reported examples include Kim Kardashian’s $21 million derriere, America Ferrera’s $10 million smile, Tina Turner’s $3.2 million legs and Bruce Springsteen’s $6 million voice. Several claims are attributed to media reports or promotional campaigns and are not independently confirmed.

Princess Kate is portrayed as personally handling cooking, cleaning, school runs, recycling and gardening despite access to royal staff. She reportedly involves Prince William and their children in household responsibilities, aiming to preserve ordinary family routines and give the children a grounded upbringing. The article also highlights her interest in home cooking, gardening and environmental practices, including her collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society on the Back to Nature garden.

The feature profiles celebrities who have publicly discussed undergoing facelifts, including Sharon Osbourne, Jane Fonda, Kris Jenner, Rosie O'Donnell, Kathy Griffin and Marc Jacobs. Their accounts range from painful complications and regret to satisfaction and greater confidence, while several emphasize transparency about cosmetic procedures. The article also highlights debates over ageing, vanity, feminism and personal autonomy in decisions about appearance.