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Danielle Fishel: I Was Almost Fired From ‘Boy Meets World’ When I Was 12-Years-Old

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Dream, try … or don’t come back? Danielle Fishel revealed she was almost fired from Boy Meets World — when she was only 12-years-old. 

Fishel, 41, starred as Topanga Lawerence on the hit sitcom from 1993 to 2000, but while looking back at her first ever rehearsal for the ABC series during a July episode of “Pod Meets World” with former costars Will Friedle and Rider Strong, she recalled how series creator Michael Jacobs almost gave her the boot. 

“Michael starts off the notes by saying, ‘Danielle, I’m going to give you your notes all at one time, at the end and I’m going to give everyone else their notes now,’” the Girl Meets World alum said. “’Because if I made everyone sit here through all of the notes I had for you, we would all be here for hours and no one would ever get to go home. So you’re just going to wait for the end.’”

She continued, “From that moment on I remember my eyes welled up because I’m in front of everybody. All of the producers all of the writers all of the cast and all eyes are on me for a second.”

The Arizona native went on to explain that she was a very “bubbly, fast-talking [and] spunky,” child who found it “very hard to speak slowly,” which seemingly annoyed the showrunner, 67. Fishel, who had already replaced another actress in the role, was then sat at a table with her mother at the end of the rehearsal and told, “If you don’t come back tomorrow doing this entirely differently, you are also not going to be here.”

The Dish host claimed that the following day she returned to work having made the adjustments and received a “round of applause” from the cast and crew after Jacobs praised her for doing “exactly what I asked of you.”

Friedle, 45, revealed that Jacobs’ treatment of the PopSugar reporter was a norm on the Boy Meets World set. “[Jacobs] set it up in such a way that when he gives you the standing ovation, it’s like the sun is shining on you. It had nothing to do with your acting. It was just, make Michael feel good,” the Kim Possible alum explained. 

“There were no more threats of being fired, I had done the work and I had shown him that I was worthy,” Fishel agreed. “It totally sets up that you go after that every week. You’re chasing the dragon of Michael approval.”

David Trainor — a director of the show and a guest on the podcast at the time — called the New Jersey native’s behavior towards Fishel “hateful,” before adding, “I don’t want to be associated with anything that guy is associated with. This is just not how you do things. I’m glad it became a hit, but this is disgusting.”

Despite her clash with the writer, Fishel continued with the show for all seven seasons, even reprising her role in the 2014 spinoff series, Girl Meets World on Disney Channel.

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The Best Memorial Day Shoe Deals for Women

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New shoes? New shoes! Memorial Day is the ultimate shopping holiday to kick off summer, which means this is the perfect time grab new warm weather shoes. Sandals, sneakers, heels — let’s go!

Below, you’ll find our favorite women’s shoe deals for Memorial Day 2023. Shop fast, before the prices rise back up (or you faves sell out)!

Bronax Pillow Slipper

We knew we had to feature these number one bestsellers first. They’re comfy, they’re trendy and they come in 17 colors. You’ll never want to take these slides off, whether you’re at home or at the pool!

Lauren Ralph Lauren Haddley Sneaker

White slip-on sneakers are timeless, but a designer pair will certainly stand out above the rest. This shoe has subtle logo detailing at the heel, a grooved foam footbed with a padded insole for comfort and a breathable cotton upper. We could never skip over this find!

Everlane The Italian Leather Day Heel

The Brilliant Blue Suede shade of this ballet-inspired block heel is simply perfect for this time of year. It’s bright, it’s beautiful and it will earn you so many compliments. Extra points for the elasticized backs!

Dr. Scholl’s Once Twice Wedge Heel

These espadrille wedges are amazing dress-up, dress-down shoes for summer. The strappy design incorporates different shades to elevate the look, while the golden buckle lets you customize your fit. Obviously, because these are Dr. Scholl’s shoes, you can also expect superior comfort!

Easy Spirit Mar Sandal

These huarache-style sandals feature a woven leather upper and an adjustable strap in back, plus great flexibility and multiple width options. You could wear these shoes with denim shorts and a crop top or a slip dress and an up-do!

Nike Crater Impact Sneaker

We’ll always keep an eye out for cool pairs of Nike sneakers on sale. That watchful gaze paid off big time with these stretch-knit sneakers! The speckled midsole? The padded collar? We can’t get enough!

Tory Burch Eleanor Slide Sandal

Do we even need to explain why we put these on our list? Four different colors of this Tory Burch slide sandal are marked down, some from $298 and another from $348. You could save over $100 on a single pair!

Not done shopping? Explore more of our favorite finds below:

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21 Loose Dresses That Are More Slimming Than Bodycon Styles

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Sure, you can find bodycon dresses that are seriously flattering and show off your figure — but not everyone is comfortable with wearing something skintight. Maybe you’re not feeling particularly confident and would prefer to rock a dress with a looser silhouette that’s slimming at the same time!

With that in mind, we picked out a slew of chic dresses with loose, comfy designs! Even though they’re not as fitted as others on the market, these frocks have details that can make you feel slim and sleek. Keep scrolling to take a look at all of these amazing styles and feel like your best self all season long!

21 Loose Dresses That Are More Flattering Than Bodycon Styles

Casual Daytime Dresses

1. One of our favorite beach maxi dresses for the summer is this flowy pick from OURS! It’s comfortable and available in so many amazing prints, plus it has convenient pockets!

2. We also adore the beachy look of this O’Neill mini dress, and the ruffle detail on the hem gives it a great A-line style silhouette!

3. The tiered design of this mini dress from Tiksawon creates effortless volume and shows off your legs!

4. If you like the tiered ruffle look but want a longer dress, this number from Everlane was made for you!

5. A tank swing dress like this one from ZESICA is a must-have essential for the summer season!

6. This BB Dakota by Steve Madden mini dress is casual enough to wear with sneakers and dressy enough to team with your favorite pair of heels!

7. We love all of the cute tropical prints that this spaghetti strap dress from 28 Palms comes in!

Adorable Weekend Brunch Dresses

8. This cotton mini dress from Reformation has an empire-waist style that’s incredibly flattering!

9. The fitted top on this midi dress from Everlane looks amazing with its full and flowy skirt!

10. We love how this sleeveless shirtdress from beachlunchlounge cinches in your waist, and the vertical stripes are so slimming!

11. If you’re looking for a subtle boho look, the embroidery along the hem on this sleeveless Romwe mini dress is swoon-worthy!

12. This Reformation midi dress has a relaxed fit, and the button-down design creates a slit that shows the perfect amount of leg!

13. A-line dresses are one of our favorite flattering looks, and this embroidered version from ECOWISH effortlessly embodies the summertime!

14. Another great score from ECOWISH is this bestselling mini dress — its flouncy skirt can smooth the tummy area, while the triangle top accentuates your bust! 

15. This MITILLY tunic shift dress has a loose style that’s beyond comfortable to wear! 

Fancier Night Out Dresses

16. We’re obsessed with the structured, off-the-shoulder top on this loose linen midi dress from Reformation!

17. This ETCYY midi dress also has a gorgeous off-the-shoulder look, and the tiered ruffle layers are absolutely incredible! 

18. The full skirt on this adorable Reformation midi dress will make you feel like twirling all night long!

19. This M.Nollby maxi dress has long sleeves that are ideal for chillier summer nights!

20. The fit-and-flare design of this Dress the Population midi dress creates a beautiful shape that will flatter any body type!

21. This BB Dakota by Steve Madden mini dress has a more fitted vibe, but the ruching on the sides makes it more flattering than a typical bodycon look!

Check out more of our picks and deals here!

This post is brought to you by Us Weekly’s Shop With Us team. The Shop With Us team aims to highlight products and services our readers might find interesting and useful, such as wedding-guest outfits, purses, plus-size swimsuits, women’s sneakers, bridal shapewear, and perfect gift ideas for everyone in your life. Product and service selection, however, is in no way intended to constitute an endorsement by either Us Weekly or of any celebrity mentioned in the post.

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Lisa Vanderpump Denies Learning About Sandoval and Raquel’s Affair Early

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Silencing the rumors. Lisa Vanderpump denied having any knowledge of Tom Sandoval cheating on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss before Scandoval made headlines.

“Ok … no I didn’t know … until a minute before you all did … I wish I would’ve tho. #pumprules,” the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 62, shared via Twitter on Saturday, May 27.

Vanderpump Rules producers have said a big reveal is still coming, sparking speculation that the revelation could include Lisa’s prior knowledge of the affair. However, she nixed that theory on Twitter, adding, “I know the revelation … but it ain’t that.”

Still, the restauranteur has faced backlash for not shunning Sandoval, 40, amid the news that he cheated on Madix, 37, with Leviss, 28. The new Lifetime star told Andy Cohen on May 17 that the England native “was a little too nice to” her ex, but she was making an exception — allowing both her former boss and husband Ken Todd to speak to Sandoval without her wrath.

The Vanderpump Wines founder exclusively told Us Weekly about why she handled Sandoval’s meltdown with kindness and how she felt about Madix’s reaction.

“Everybody else was chastising him. I didn’t feel like joining the pack. I mean, it seemed so kind of slanted. Everything was against him, you know?” the SUR owner told Us at the Vanderpump Dogs Gala on May 18. “I’ve known him for a long time. Of course, I’m condemning what he did. That’s why I said, ‘You’re not a bad person. You just did a bad thing.’ And my heart was always with Ariana. Maybe I didn’t kind of, you know, scream at him and lambast him, but everybody else had done that.”

She explained that it felt cruel to join people in ostracizing him.

“The man that was sitting in my living room, it felt like a broken man. So I just didn’t want to pile on, to be honest,” Vanderpump told Us at the time. “Have I had conversations and held ’em accountable? Yes, I mean, I felt the same way, absolutely, that everybody else did. But at some point, they’re like my children in some way. They’ve grown up with me. … You might scream at him for a second, and I did that before, but when I saw him, then you’ve gotta try to at least move forward or look for the path forward — even though it was too early to move forward [or] look for the path forward. But of course, we were all very upset. We felt duped. We were disgusted, we were hurt — all of those things.”

Fans will continue to see the fallout of Scandoval in the second and third parts of the Vanderpump Rules season 10 reunion, airing on Bravo Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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