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Actor Kevin Smith grieves over mom Grace’s death
Kevin Smith is paying tribute to his mother, Grace, who died on Monday night after a sudden decline in her health.
The Clerks director shared the heartbreaking news on Dec. 2 and opened up about the loss of the woman he called his greatest supporter.
Just days before her passing, Smith flew to Florida for what he described as an “unplanned, emergency trip to see Mom, who was suddenly on death’s doorstep.”
In that earlier update, he said she had “bounced back, returning from the brink” over Thanksgiving weekend. Grace was set to celebrate her 80th birthday later this month.
Smith announced her death in a touching Instagram post, sharing memories and photos from their time together.
“The bill for 55 years of unconditional love came due on December 1st, and the costly price was having to watch the strongest person I’ve ever known, my absolute favorite person in the world, exit the stage after a lifetime of setting it for her children. My Mom is gone,” he wrote.
He described Grace as “the first person I ever loved” and someone with a “stronger heart that had a tendency to put everyone else first.”
She raised Smith alongside siblings Donald Jr. and Virginia with their father Don, who died in 2003.
Calling her a “lioness, fiercely protective of her pride,” Smith said his mother made him feel valued and loved every single day.
“My Mom made me feel like I mattered – to our family, to the world, and especially to her,” he shared.
The filmmaker credited his mom for believing in him before anyone else. He told fans that she was his “biggest fan,” adding, “If you like me or anything I’ve ever made, she was the blueprint.”
Smith also revealed he’s stepping back from several scheduled appearances to mourn.
“I will miss her for the rest of my days but I also know how lucky I was to have had as much time as I got with my Mom,” he wrote, explaining that he intends to “grieve Grace for awhile.”
Smith, who has daughter Harley Quinn Smith with his wife Jennifer Schwalbach, ended his tribute with a personal message to his mom: “Thank you for making me and taking me on the journey of a lifetime. I love you so much, Mom. You’ve always been, and will forever be, my hero. Love, Tiger.”
The Princess of Wales’ most eye-catching royal moments happen before the cameras are even properly rolling.
This week, Kate quietly arrived at her own engagement behind the wheel of her own car.
The 44-year-old hosted England’s World Cup-winning women’s rugby squad at Windsor Castle on Thursday, but it was her low-key arrival that caught attention online.
In a video circulating on social media, an eyewitness spotted Kate driving herself through the Castle gates, stepping out from the driver’s seat and striding across the gravel in a striking red Alexander McQueen trouser suit.
The Prince and Princess of Wales live at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park, just a short 3.6-mile drive from the King’s Berkshire residence, close enough for a quick spin rather than a full motorcade.
While royal engagements often come with a driver in tow, getting behind the wheel is hardly without precedent.
Queen Elizabeth II famously loved driving around her private estates, often at the wheel of a Range Rover, while Prince Philip once played chauffeur for former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during their 2016 visit to Windsor.
The tradition continues today in slightly greener form. King Charles has developed a fondness for eco-friendly vehicles and has been spotted driving electric cars and even hydrogen-powered models reflecting his long-standing environmental interests.
Ariana Grande recently responded to a fan comment on social media, leaving many of her followers buzzing with her response.
The fan wrote, “Alright, let’s get back to pop star Ariana though,” while referring to her shift between pop career and acting projects.
Grande quickly replied, saying that “not two separate people !:’) same person, same artist behind all! please enjoy eternal sunshine x.”
The Wicked star’s viral response reminded fans that every piece of her music comes from the same artist, whether its pop, R&B, or her more adventurous songs, Ariana asked listeners to enjoy her work.
However, social media users responded enthusiastically, while praising the actress and songwriter for being open and honest.
Many of her fans said that her message showed the strong connection she maintains with her music and her audience.
Moreover, Ariana Grande also mentioned her upcoming Eternal Sunshine tour, which has been creating buzz for its emotional performances and beautiful production.
The 7Ring singer’s reply encouraged fans to embrace every part of her music and shows as a full, connected story.
Pamela Anderson has revealed she cut her Golden Globes night short after feeling ‘weird’ about being seated close to Seth Rogen.
Rogen is one of the producers behind Hulu’s Pam & Tommy, the dramatized series about her life that she never approved.
Speaking on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM podcast, Anderson explained, “He was in the pit at the Golden Globes, so we were close.
To her it felt weird to see him after the release of the show that told the story of the ‘worst time’ of her life.
The 58-year-old actress admitted the moment stirred emotions she thought she had moved past.
“I may have just felt like, ‘I’m not chopped liver over here.’ I felt a little bit weird about it. And I felt like, you know — I’ve been so busy working. I’ve done five movies in the last year. So, I’ve just been busy, but sometimes it hits you and you feel kind of down,” she said.
“I don’t know. It just felt a little yucky. But eventually, hopefully, he will, maybe he’ll reach out to me and apologize. Not that that matters,” Pamela continued.
Anderson added that while she considers herself “free game” as a public figure she believes Pam & Tommy crossed a line.
“Your darkest, deepest secrets or your tragedies in your life shouldn’t be fair game for TV series.”
The Hulu series, starring Lily James as Anderson and Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee, revisited the couple’s whirlwind 1995 marriage and the infamous leaked sex tape that defined much of Anderson’s career.
While director Craig Gillespie defended the project as an attempt to “change the narrative” and portray the couple empathetically, Anderson has consistently voiced her discomfort with the dramatization.
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