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‘Twilight’ Baby! Ashley Greene Shares Parenting Advice She’d Take From Bella

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July 30, 2022

Just like Bella? While Ashley Greene is excited to forge her own motherhood path upon her first child’s birth, there is one lesson that the Twilight star would follow from Bella Swan.

“The one thing I’ll take from Bella and her relationship with [daughter] Renesmee is kind of the fierce protectiveness and loyalty that she has to this child,” Greene, 35, told InStyle in an interview published on Thursday, July 28. “I think that is something that innately comes with being a mother, for sure.”

The Christmas on My Mind actress — who announced her pregnancy earlier this year — notably played Alice Cullen in the Twilight franchise. The movie franchise, which premiered in 2008, followed teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) after she moved to Forks, Washington and quickly formed a connection with vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and his coven. As Bella and Edward’s star-crossed romance heated up, the pair went on to get married in Breaking Dawn before conceiving their firstborn (played by Mackenzie Foy).

Renesmee — named for matriarch Esme Cullen and Bella’s mom Renée — and her hybrid existence became a fixture in the final film after the Volturi coven aimed to hunt her down, citing the Cullens had violated the agreement not to turn a human child into a vampire. As the family went on the run, Bella’s motherhood instincts kicked into high gear — even gaining a new power of becoming a shield.

In addition to learning from Bella’s fierce loyalty, Greene told the magazine that she primarily planned to take “things as they come.”

The Florida native added: “One of the things my mom told me that is most exciting is being able to see your child blossom into their own unique human being. No matter what you do, they are kind of their own human. She also said there’s something really magical about becoming a kid again yourself. You get to see the world through this person’s eyes, and the way that they view the world is so beautiful and so special.”

Us Weekly confirmed in March that the Pan Am alum and husband Paul Khoury are expecting a baby nearly four years after their romantic nuptials.

“We’re not having kids in the near-near future, but before we have children, I just want to kind of get certain things set and implement certain things into our lifestyle now,” the “Twilight Effect” podcast host previously told Us in February 2020 about their family planning timeline.

Greene isn’t the only Twilight star who is gearing up to expand her brood. Kellan Lutz, who played Emmett Cullen, announced in February that his wife, Brittany Gonzalez, is pregnant with baby No. 2. Peter Facinelli, who played patriarch Carlisle Cullen, is also expecting a baby after fiancée Lily Anne Harrison revealed last month that she’s pregnant with their first child. (Facinelli also shares three older daughters with ex-wife Jennie Garth.)

“We have this kind of family bond. I could not see this person for five years, and then talk to them, and it’s like you pick up right where you left off,” Greene told InStyle in July, noting she’d be “down” for a next-generation Twilight playgroup when their respective little ones are born.

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NFL Stars’ Pets: A Complete Guide to the Athletes’ Dogs

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September 27, 2023

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Many NFL champions can count on their sweet pups for support after an intense workout or football game.

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Matthews, are the proud dog parents to pit bull Steel and Cane Corso Silver.

“He’s an awesome dog — very loving, very energetic,” the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback told the Kansas City Star in 2019 about Steel. “He’s like my best friend. It’s a great dog to have. … It was a joint decision [to adopt Silver, because Brittany] definitely wanted it. I was trying to wait until the offseason, but she wanted to get it up here quickly.”

Mahomes is hardly the only professional football player to find comfort in a four-legged companion. Russell Wilson, for his part, shares three Great Danes with wife Ciara.

“I love No. 3, so I always wanted to have three Great Danes,” Wilson said in an April 2019 video for the Seattle Seahawks, showing off pups Prince, Naomi and Hero. “They all feel like they’re brothers and sisters, that’s for sure. They like wrestling each other, that’s pretty much what they do for fun most of the day.”

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Kerry Washington Wears a Yellow Turtleneck — Get the Look

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September 27, 2023

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Kerry Washington was bright as can be while promoting her memoir, Thicker Than Water, in NYC on Tuesday, September 26.

The Scandal actress posed for photos in Times Square on a rainy day, lighting up the city with her luminescent look. She wore all yellow (apart from her vampy red shoes), opting for a sunnier version of the shade rather than the dark mustard we typically see in fall.

Washington rocked pleated trousers, a ribbed turtleneck sweater and a high ponytail, and we loved the look from head to toe. Now that sweater weather is here, it’s time we all add some more yellow to our knit collection!

Get the Anrabess Oversized Turtleneck Sweater for just $37 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, September 27, 2023, but are subject to change.

This lemon yellow sweater is just the piece we were looking for to channel Washington’s radiant style. It’s ribbed and has dropped shoulder seams like hers, but its length also gives you awesome styling options. Wear it tucked for a cropped look or untucked for a tunic length that pairs perfectly with leggings!

This turtleneck comes in sizes XS-XL and is available in 27 colors. Yes, that many! If you’re loving yellow, however, we have other adorable options for you to check out below as well!

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15 Fall Dresses Under $40 on Amazon

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September 27, 2023

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Do you feel that in the air? It’s a certain crispness, a certain magic to the breeze… not to mention the smell of bonfires, the dancing of colorful leaves and the sound of families frolicking through pumpkin patches and kiddos dashing through corn mazes. Yep, it’s fall, baby! And with autumn comes the perfect time to get out and about while the weather is juuuuust right — and do so in style, of course.

To help you out on that front, we’ve collected 15 picture-ready dresses on Amazon just begging to be donned during your next autumnal adventure, and to keep it budget-conscious, all of our selections are under $40 — so you can grab more than one. From mega-cute mini-dresses to perfectly plaid picks, we’ve got a little something for every style… and for a ‘fit worth a thousand words!

This classic maxi dress is ideal to pair with a flannel on top for crisp and sunny fall days!

Breathable and comfortable, this loose swing dress has a deep V-neckline and long lantern sleeves — and it comes in a ton of colors and patterns, including this autumnal caramel.

Lantern sleeves seem to be the official sleeves of fall (you learn something new every day, right?) and this tie-waist knit mini dress offers another stunning twist on the style.

How cute is this buffalo-check beauty? We especially dig the side-button detailing.

Speaking of buttons, this long-sleeve dress’s button-front style adds a lot of visual interest… and, it has pockets!

Exude cottagecore vibes this fall when wearing this lovely tiered smocked dress, which is perfect for romping in the leaves — or simply running some much-needed errands.

Sweater dresses are obviously *the* fall look, and this bodycon number will flatter just about any silhouette while adding a little sexiness… even without the skin! Pair with tights or leggings underneath for extra warmth, and don’t forget to add the on-page coupon for extra savings.

This lantern-sleeve maxi dress is a little more elegant than casual, but still supremely comfortable thanks to its soft and stretchy material.

100% autumn vibes is this dress right here, available in a variety of plaid patterns and perfect to rock solo or with your favorite pair of buttery-soft leggings.

It’s cottagecore round two with this floral-print flowy mini dress, and even better, you can add two different on-page coupons to stack savings on top of savings!

This pinafore dress is beyond adorable, and will look amazing over a turtleneck for any pumpkin patch photo shoot!

Made of silky-smooth satin, this high-quality tie-front dress will look equally amazing at a cocktail party or just out for cocktails with the girls. Add the on-page coupon for extra savings!

You know we love a square-cut neckline, and this pocketed knit dress is sure to look stunning on a wide range of body shapes. Don’t forget to add the on-page coupon for an extra discount!

Get ready to rock the apple orchard in this totes adorbs overall dress — we love all the plaid-tastic patterns!

Last but certainly not least, this pullover, tie-waist sweater dress will be the perfect transition piece for fall to the chillier, even sweater-weather-ier winter. Add the on-page coupon for an extra 10% off!

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