Kevin Thompson in 2019 (left); an Ewok in ‘Return of the Jedi’ (right) in 1983.Photo:Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic; Courtesy Everett Collection Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic; Courtesy Everett Collection Kevin Thompson played not just one of the most memorable characters in 1983’sStar Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. In fact, he played 20. On the Feb. 10 episode ofPod Meets World, Kevin and his wife Tracey McCoy Thompson — who both worked as stand-ins for the child actors onBoy Meets World— opened up about his experiences playing Ewoks inReturn of the Jedi....

Photo: Theo Wargo/GettyAdam Sandleris looking back with new perspective.The 56-year-oldHustleactortellsAARP The Magazinefor the publication’s October/November 2022 cover story about how he has “gotten much better at life as I’ve gotten older.““I’m calmer than I used to be,” says Sandler. “I used to go nuts. I had a quick temper, quick reactions. I made a lot of dumb mistakes and said a lot of stupid things. Looking back on relationships, I could be an ass....

Angelina Jolie with her kids.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage Karwai Tang/WireImage Angelina Jolieis one proud mom, and in recent years, her kids have shown how proud they are right back, accompanying mom on red carpets to support her projects.The 49-year-old actress shares her six kids — Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt, 23, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, 21, Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, 19, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie, 18 and twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, 16 — with ex-husbandBrad Pitt....

Emberly Wadsworth and her family next to one of her Elf on the Shelf scenes.Photo:Courtesy of Emberly Wadsworth Courtesy of Emberly Wadsworth Many parents know that the start of the Christmas season often means the return of theElf on the Shelf. Social media feeds are full of parents finding silly, innovative ways ofdisplaying their child’s Elf, who is “tasked” with reporting back to Santa about the child’s behavior each night....

AJ Michalka in January 2024; Miley Cyrus in November 2021.Photo:Jerod Harris/Getty; Amy Sussman/WireImage Jerod Harris/Getty; Amy Sussman/WireImage AJ MichalkaandMiley Cyrusgo way back.TheAly & AJmusician and actress, 33, recently performed a cover of Cyrus' “Wrecking Ball” during her run asStrawberry Shortcake on season 12 ofThe Masked Singer, and now she’s looking back on time spent with the Grammy winner during their time on Disney Channel.Not only did Aly & AJ open for Cyrus on the Best of Both Worlds Tour in 2006, butHannah Montanapremiered the exact same night as the sister duo’s Disney Channel Original MovieCow Bellesthe same year....

Mahogany Jaquise Jackson.Photo:Birmingham Police Department, Alabama/FacebookA 20-year-old Alabama woman was found dead less than a day after she told her family she was being held hostage.The Birmingham Police Departmentshared to Facebookon Monday that officers responded to a call at 2:19 a.m. local time about a body found on the side of the road at 17th Street Southwest and Laurel Avenue, suffering from an “apparent gunshot wound.“The woman has since been identified as Mahogany Jackson of Jasper, according to a release from Sergeant LaQuitta Wade....

Alex Rodriguezisn’t just a baller when it comes to baseball! On Sunday, Feb. 23, the former New York Yankees player, 49, proved he’s also got skills on the basketball court as he visited Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and won $10,000 for a student after sinking an epic basket from the half-court line. The triumph happened during the half-time of a men’s game, which saw the Bucknell Bison win 84-53 against the Army Black Knights....

Casey Anthony stands for the arrival of the jury on July, 5, 2011 ; George and Cindy Anthony attend a court hearing in Orlando, Florida, on May 19, 2009.Photo:Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty; Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty; Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty Casey Anthonyhas an estranged relationship with her parents, George and Cindy Anthony. In 2008, Casey was charged with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, who was missing for six months before her remains were found in a wooded area near the family’s home....

Photo:Bryan Bedder/Getty ; Angela Weiss / AFP / Getty Bryan Bedder/Getty ; Angela Weiss / AFP / Getty Liev Schreiberis proud to be a family man. TheRay Donovanactor shares childrenSasha, 16, andKai, 16, with his ex-girlfriendNaomi Watts, whom he dated from 2005 to 2016. Despite Watts and Schreiber’s split, the pair have maintained a goodco-parenting relationshipand come together often as a family. They spent time during the COVID-19 pandemic together and reunited forKai’s middle school graduationin 2022....

Photo: Trae Patton/NBC via Getty 01of 09 Jermaine Paul, Season 2 (2012) Justin Lubin/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty The R&B singer was the first contestant onTeam Blaketowin the show. “I didn’t feel good about the overall outcome,” he said. “I didn’t know if I was going to win or not. I honestly was ready to accept not winning. But I’m so excited.” 02of 09 Cassadee Pope, Season 3 (2012) Cassadee Pope in 2012....

Title:Staff Shopping WriterLocation:New York, NYExpertise:Beauty, Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, Celebrity Fashion Title:Staff Shopping Writer Location:New York, NY Expertise:Beauty, Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, Celebrity Fashion Alyssa Brascia is a staff shopping writer for PEOPLE with a specialization in fashion and beauty. Her content includes topics such as eyeshadow palette reviews and seasonal fashion roundups, though she has written several pieces in the kitchen and homeware space as well. Brascia has also written for a number of other digital publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, Southern Living, Shape, and Food & Wine....

Alyssa Milano; Shannen Doherty.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty ; Neilson Barnard/Getty for Hallmark Channel Emma McIntyre/Getty ; Neilson Barnard/Getty for Hallmark Channel Alyssa Milanois directly addressing claims that she’s the reasonShannen Dohertywas fired fromCharmed. Milano added: “I’m sad that people can’t move past it. I’m sad that we all can’t just celebrate the success of a show that meant so much to all of us.” Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano in ’Charmed.’.Viacom / courtesy Everett Collection...

Photo: Amanda Gorman/instagram Amanda Gormandocumented her meeting withPrince HarryandMeghan Markle. The 24-year-old poet posted a photo onInstagramWednesday where she posed arm-in-arm with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “Beyond thrilled to have had the honor of speaking with The Duchess on her podcast,Archetypes, where we discussed the power that women possess as changemakers. Thank you so much for having me! 💛” Gorman captioned the smiling snap taken outdoors. The former National Youth Poet Laureate was a surprise guest at the close of Meghan’s latestArchetypespodcast episode, which hit Spotify on Tuesday....