By Jessica Wedemeyer
8:44am PST, Nov 21, 2018
Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the celebrities who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives in late November 2018, starting with this happy couple! Mandy Moore and Dawes rocker Taylor Goldsmith tied the knot in the backyard of their Los Angeles home on Nov. 18. According to E! News, Minka Kelly, Mandy's former love Wilmer Valderrama and her "This Is Us" co-stars Milo Ventimiglia, Chrissy Metz and Sterling K. Brown were among the 50 guests at the intimate nuptials. The duo got engaged in 2017 after two years of dating.
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Page Six reported on Nov. 20 that Robert De Niro and his wife of more than 20 years, Grace Hightower, have called it quits. "They are not living together at this time," said one pal. "De Niro and Grace are breaking up. He's been at a few things since the very end of the summer without her — and rumor has it they are done," said another insider. The duo, who tied the knot in 1997 after 10 years of coupledom, came close to throwing in the towel once before: The actor filed for divorce back in 1999. But the pair, who have two children, reconciled and renewed their wedding vows in 2004.
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Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka have called it quits nearly a year after getting engaged, Just Jared reported on Nov. 19. "They broke up and called off their engagement earlier this month," said a source. "Their relationship started to become off-kilter after about two years together." The following day, TMZ reported that the duo — who originally planned to tie the knot on Nov. 11 but pushed back their wedding date in August — haven't seen each other since they split. The webloid adds that the actor hasn't asked the heiress to return her $2 million engagement ring yet, but he definitely wants it back and is prepared "to make the hard ask" if the heiress doesn't fork it over. TMZ reports that the former reality star is the one who broke off the engagement, which means that, under California law, Chris is entitled to the sparkler. On Nov. 19, Paris seemingly addressed the breakup on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself channeling Marilyn Monroe, which she captioned with her favorite quote from the iconic actress: "I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself. And sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."
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Princess Beatrice has been dating 34-year-old property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (pictured in 2013) for two months, The Sun reported on Nov. 18, and things are getting serious fast: The 30-year-old royal has reportedly introduced the divorced father of one to her parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York. "Beatrice and Edo have the same circle of friends and were introduced through a mutual chum," said a source. "They hit it off instantly and have a real laugh together. They've been on holiday together and Beatrice introduced him to Fergie and her dad. Things are moving very quickly and it wouldn't surprise anyone if they got engaged within a short period of time. … Everyone is thrilled that Bea is so happy and in such a good place right now."
Joshua Jackson was photographed holding hands with "The Last Ship" actress Jodie Turner-Smith while running errands in Los Angeles on Nov. 18. (See the photos here.) The pair were also seen together back in August, though it was unclear at the time that they were more than friends.
Two months after they tied the knot in a super-secret courthouse ceremony, Hailey Baldwin showed her commitment to husband Justin Bieber by taking his last name on social media. On Nov. 16, the model officially changed her Instagram handle to @haileybieber. In her bio, her name now appears as Hailey Rhode Bieber. Justin also acknowledged their marriage on Instagram: On Nov. 15, he shared a paparazzi photo of them together, which he captioned, "My wife is awesome."
Asia Argento is dating paparazzo Fabrizio Corona, who recently spent a year in prison for blackmailing celebrities with incriminating photos. "We met twice. I hope there is a third. I am in Rome. He is in Milan. We are in contact every day. That's okay with me," the controversial actress said during a Nov. 11 appearance on an Italian talk show (via DailyMail.com), adding that after they were caught on camera packing on the PDA during their very first date, they had their second date at her home "for fear of the paparazzi." Gushed Asia, "During that meeting, I was stunned: He is a sensitive, profound person. … It was very tender. When it was gone, I was lying on the bed and I had the little hearts." (Fabrizio opened up about the relationship to another Italian talk show, saying in early November that he and Asia "talked for hours" and then "made beautiful love for an hour" on a table.) As for her new beau's criminal record, "Everyone tells me something but I do not listen — is like a buzz," said Asia. But that doesn't mean she's fallen in love. "Please," she said. "I saw him twice, and I do not fall in love for a long time. I am intelligent, educated — I can wait." Meanwhile, chef Daniel Boulud — a friend of Asia's former love Anthony Bourdain, who took his own life in June — told Us Weekly on Nov. 14 that the "Parts Unknown" host died of a broken heart: "His heart was broken, I think," he said. "I don't know exactly but I know … that what he did was something that was a shock to everyone, absolutely." Bourdain and Asia were an item when he died. In September, she fessed up to cheating on him, alleging that he cheated on her too and that it "wasn't a problem" for them.
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are still going strong in spite of reports that their relationship has been on the rocks in recent weeks. TMZ reported on Nov. 15 that the reason the reality star hasn't been in Cleveland, where her beau plays basketball for the Cavaliers, is because she's been in Los Angeles shooting "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." She then delayed her trip to Cleveland to be with her family in Los Angeles as deadly wildfires raged across California. The webloid adds that Khloe plans to spend Thanksgiving in Cleveland with Tristan and their daughter, True. A few days later, the new mom took to social media to preview the Nov. 18 episode of "KUWTK," which depicted True's birth in the wake of Tristan's cheating scandal. "This is something that I've waited for my entire life. I don't want to take away anything from this moment and I have always been a believer of 'don't make permanent decisions off temporary emotions.' And you know what? Me and Tristan will deal with him and I at a later time. I want to experience this magical moment, and I want this for me and my daughter — and for him — at the end of the day," she said in a clip from the episode that she shared on Instagram. She then chatted with some fans in the comments section, telling one follower that she'll "never understand" why Tristan cheated. "I try to live a very honest and positive life. But I know that God doesn't make mistakes. He wants me to go through certain things so I can grow and I [was] given a platform to hopefully help others not feel so alone and so we can grow together. I find strength [in] so many people. The greatness in my life definitely outweighs [any] bad thing that has ever happened to me. I focus on the beauty of it all," she wrote. When another fan commented that Khloe should "find a better man," the reality star replied, "I appreciate you! I appreciate your opinions. In life we all make mistakes. Some are bigger than others. His mistake was obviously humiliating and heartbreaking but I do believe that I am strong enough to endure anything. I choose to find a life lesson in every situation, even the nasty ones. Tristan has grown from this but most importantly he is a beautiful father to sweet baby True. Only time will tell but until then I am living in my happy place with True. She deserves only love and happiness." As for how she managed to allow Tristan in the birthing room so soon after his infidelity made headlines, "My biggest fear was to be selfish and emotional (all understandable under these circumstances) during this time," Khloe wrote to one follower. "I had to have a lot of talks within myself to keep calm. I want True to look back at her baby photo albums and see love and complete bliss. She deserved to have her family in the room while she took her first breath! I'm proud at how I found the strength to do everything for True even before I met her." Khloe also took to her Instagram Story to share two clips in which sister Kim Kardashian West threatens Tristan with physical violence over his cheating. "I truly can't believe how insane all of this was! I'm getting anxiety just watching these teasers," Khloe captioned one clip.
Things are getting serious between Jennifer Garner and her new boyfriend, John Miller. Us Weekly reported on Nov. 20 that although the actress is planning to spend Thanksgiving with ex-husband Ben Affleck and their three kids, she'll spend the weekend after Thanksgiving with her beau. The pair are then planning to spend Christmas "on a romantic getaway." According to a source, "The relationship continues to be extremely serious. … John is head over heels in love with Jennifer." Meanwhile, the tech CEO's ex-wife, Violinist Caroline Campbell, joked in a since-deleted Instagram post that she found out on the Internet that their divorce had been finalized. "Performed tonight in Texas with the always incredible and charismatic @chrisbottimusic and oh, apparently my divorce is finalized. I just found out on the internet.. Lol!! Tomorrow night we play Dallas — can't wait!!" she wrote on Nov. 16, according to Us Weekly, who confirmed that a judge signed off on John and Caroline's divorce papers on Nov. 13. The former couple, who share two children, married in 2005, faced a hiccup when he filed for divorce in mid-2011, reconciled in early 2012 and filed for divorce again in late 2014.
Frankie Muniz's girlfriend, Paige Price, took to Instagram on Nov. 19 to reveal that the former child star had proposed. "When you're a little girl, you dream of marrying the man of your dreams. You think of all these extravagant things from the way he asks you, to the dress you're going to wear, to the music you're going to dance to with your father. Sometimes, reality has a tendency to overstep your dreams and really surprise you. Francisco Muniz IV, you're more than a dream to me. You teach me every day, you compliment me when I'm at my worst, and you push me past the edge but you're there to pick me up when I start showing signs of falling. I love every piece of you, and I appreciate you more and more every single day. I truly cannot wait to be your wife ♥️ P.S. You're officially the master of proposals. 143. P.P.S. I ugly cried so hard that I can't even post the pictures so… there's that," she captioned a slideshow of photos depicting the proposal, which took place during Lantern Fest at the Pinal County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Casa Grande, Arizona, as hundreds of paper lanterns were released into the sky.
On Nov. 15, DailyMail.com published an interview with professional masseuse Ruth Perez Anselmi in which she confirms a report that she had a two-year affair with Stephen Baldwin, who's been married to wife Kenya Baldwin for 28 years, after meeting at a Los Angeles massage school in 2016. Among the biggest revelations? The duo compiled a list of 15 sexual fantasies that they were working through together. (For example, he once asked her to dress as a man, and they were planning to have a threesome with another woman.) According to the divorced mother of two, who says she and the New York-based actor argued over his habitual tardiness and his support of Donald Trump, when they met on the street, Stephen "would act like a homeless man, bending his back and walking funny" to avoid being recognized. Still, she claims she didn't realize he was a famous actor until eight months into their relationship. Not long after that, she looked him up on the Internet and realized he's a married man. Though she says she never pressured him to leave his wife, she eventually grew tired of the secrecy. "Yes, I guess I love Stephen but we can't be together, he wants to keep me secret," she said. "He cannot play with a woman's heart. I feel bad for his wife, he cannot go 'round breaking hearts, it's not fair, he's playing with feelings. … But he has never taken me for a romantic dinner, we cook at home. I feel he has kept me hidden away. When you are with someone and there's no romantic dinners then it feels like it is not serious, I can feel it. I guess I am Stephen Baldwin's secret mistress, but not any longer. … He needs to be focused with his family and he maybe shouldn't take advantage of other persons. … Maybe he has more girls, more lovers, I don't know, but he need to learn to be a good man."
A New Statesman interview with Natalie Dormer that was published on Nov. 21 revealed that the British actress and her Irish director fiancé, Anthony Byrne, have split after 11 years together. They met on "The Tudors" and most recently worked together on the 2018 thriller "In Darkness," which Natalie produced and co-wrote with Anthony. The New Statesman pointed out that she had only positive things to say about her ex, though noted that the couple have both previously mentioned that working together on their recent film was rough at times. "I don't know if you've ever been in a writing room but I wouldn't recommend it with your other half," she told People magazine in 2016. He told The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, "You end up being the bad guy and end up having massive arguments."
"Robin Hood" star Taron Egerton recently split from his girlfriend of two years, British producer Emily Thomas. He mentioned the news in an interview with the Press Association (via Ireland's Independent on Nov. 19) in which he discussed shaving his head after completing filming on the 2019 Elton John biopic "Rocketman." "I just finished the Elton John thing and I had this awful hair so I shaved my hair cause they had thinned it right out and given me this bald patch," the Welsh actor explained. "It was very cathartic getting rid of it and also, not to put a downer on things, I split up with my girlfriend not long ago and it weirdly felt a bit like reinvention."
Jaden Smith doubled down on his Nov. 11 proclamation that Tyler, the Creator is his boyfriend — which the "Yonkers" rapper at first appeared to deny. "I recently said that Tyler, the Creator is my boyfriend, and that's true. So, just so you know," the "After Earth" actor said during a Nov. 16 appearance on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio. Jaden also revealed that one of his new songs, "Fallen Part 2," is about his ex-girlfriend, Odessa Adlon. "I did really f— up in my relationship with Odessa, and this song is kind of like me being like, 'Yo, I'm sorry,' because I am sorry, and I've already said sorry to her a million times, but this is me saying sorry to her again," he said. "That's what this song is. It's kind of sad, high key. I made this in Hawaii, and I was sad."
Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha reported in mid-November that Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to his girlfriend of two years, Georgina Rodriguez, with whom he welcomed daughter Alana Martina in November 2017. "The wedding will take place, but few people know the details. All that is known at the moment is that [Georgina] has already tried on some wedding dresses," said a source. The international soccer star — who's never revealed the identities of the women who gave birth to his first three children, 8-year-old son Cristiano Jr. and twins Eva Maria and Mateo, who were born via surrogate in early 2017 — has yet to confirm (or deny!) the engagement news. Earlier this year, Cristiano's mother called Georgina "a future daughter-in-law" during a magazine interview.
On Nov. 15, Miryam Lumpini revealed on Instagram that Jhené Aiko covered up the portrait of Big Sean's face that she once had tattooed on her tricep with a colorful space scene featuring planets, stars and a rocket ship. "Cover up! Love you so much! @jheneaiko 🔥🚀✨ #miryamlumpinitattoos," the tattoo artist captioned an image of the new ink, prompting rumors that Jhené and Sean, who've been an item since 2016, have called it quits. "i covered ALL my tats w/ a big a– Dragon w/ a Phoenix wing breathing life and light into a new galaxy. NEW ART! NO BEEF! ALL LOVE!" the singer tweeted — neglecting to confirm whether or not she and Sean are still an item. After the pair faced breakup rumors earlier this year, they scrubbed all traces of each other from their respective social media accounts, leaving the state of their relationship a mystery.
The Nov. 15 episode of "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation" showed Ronnie Ortiz-Magro flirting with Angelina Pivarnick's friend Lindsay, who was shown climbing into his bed with him, during a tiff with his girlfriend, Jen Harley. Three days later, the reality star took to his Instagram Story to issue a public apology to his off-and-on love and their daughter. "Obviously the last episode has made it seem like I was into [Lindsay], it's edited to make it look worse," he wrote. "I was in a bad place in my life and my relationship and I acted out of anger & immature resentment. Since [then] I've grown & wouldn't want to do anything to hurt my girlfriend or my daughter, everyone makes mistakes and you'll see next week that I learned from mine. I wouldn't never put myself in that position again to hurt the two people I love the most in my life. I want to lead [by] example for my daughter how to be a real man and I need to lead how to be a good boyfriend/Husband. I'm Sorry … I love you both."
Jessie J took to Instagram on Nov. 16 to express her displeasure with the constant comments about how much she looks like boyfriend Channing Tatum's ex-wife, Jenna Dewan — specifically the ridiculous ongoing debate amongst social media trolls over who's prettier. "I rarely, but sometimes see that my name is involved in stories online that I do not agree to. I often ignore them as 99% of the time it is something that doesn't serve any positivity to speak on," she wrote in a lengthy text post. "However there is a story I have seen be re written over and over again in the past few weeks that talks about myself being compared directly to another beautiful woman regarding our looks and people picking who they think is prettier. I am here to talk about the headline and the way the story has been written, I have continuously tried to find something positive from this article… I am yet to. Who feels good from this story? I know I don't. Who does this story inspire? …? Is picking who is prettier and then continuing to say why a good activity for women to participate in? No." She went on to criticize society's tendency in general to pit women against each other and force comparisons. "I am so disappointed and embarrassed that my name is even involved. It's not something I stand for, at all," she continued. "I don't take stories like this lightly. Because I know the kind of impact it has on younger girls reading it. I spent so much of my childhood trying to be comfortable in my skin just like so many other little girls, and when I got older, decided to spend my career making lots of music to try and help / inspire myself and all other women to see their beauty from the inside out and will continue to do so." She then implored the media to stop "teaching young girls to constantly compare one another. Or to pick who they think is prettier." Jenna then weighed in on her Instagram story, writing, "Amen Jessie! Yes!!!! Women for women all the way. No need for negativity. Let's live in a world where we support each other and lift each other up. Like I said before, positive vibes all the way. Nothing but respect."
Lindsay Lohan has a huge crush on Tyga, Hollywood Life reported on Nov. 19. "Lindsay loves the whole bad boy thing Tyga has going on, and she's pretty much addicted to his Insta feed," said a source, adding that the actress has had "a thing" for the rapper "for ages." According to the alleged insider, "Lindsay sent a couple of flirty DMs to Tyga recently, but he really doesn't seem all that in to her, much to Lindsay's dismay. … The whole thing was a bit of a joke to her, but, she's always thought he's super-hot and she loves his music too. She has a thing for rappers and she's feeling a bit lonely."
Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, "unconditionally supports her," a source told Us Weekly as part of a Nov. 15 report. "She finds Joe to be one of the coolest guys," added the insider. "He's extremely chill [and] laid-back." The super-private pair have been an item since early 2017.
