Britney Spears ‘Battling to Find Justin Timberlake Star for Her Biopic’: Actors ‘Will Run Scared As He Has Too Much Hollywood Clout’

Source: MEGABritney Spears is said to be in for a fight to find a leading man to play her famous ex.

She used her memoir to blast the singer over her abortion and accused him of cheating.

RadarOnline.com can now reveal Britney Spears’ warts-and-all revelations seems to have landed her in a tough spot when it comes to finding a big-name actor willing to play her former lover Justin Timberlake in the upcoming biopic based on her autobiography.

Source: MEGABrit dated Justin from 1999 to 2002.

A source told us: “Britney has her pick of singers and actresses who want to play her in her movie – from Sydney Sweeney to Sabrina Carpenter and Dua Lipa.

“But she’s already realizing she is going to struggle to sign an actor willing to play Justin Timberlake.

“Britney is very involved in casting and is more concerned about who will play Justin than who will play her.

“This biopic is not going to shy away from their ugly bust-up and the nitty-gritty of their relationship.

Source: MEGATimberlake reportedly told the officer, “I had one martini, and I followed my friends home”.

“Justin carries a lot of clout in Hollywood in acting and music, so any actor who takes this on know they are going to have to bump into at some point – and that could get ugly.”

The insider added Justin, 43, is “highly unlikely” to give any actor signed up to play him access to his life as he “will want nothing to do with it”.

Universal has picked up the rights to 42-year-old Britney’s tell-all memoir The Woman in Me, which will be directed by Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon Chu, 44.

Brit will be working with 67-year-old Marc Platt on the biopic – the producer behind the Legally Blonde franchise starring Reese Witherspoon.

She announced on X: “Excited to share with my fans that I’ve been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He’s always made my favorite movies… stay tuned.”

Britney’s fans were stunned when her book revealed she got an abortion while dating Justin from 1999 to 2002.

The Toxic singer – whose knife-dancing antics on social media since her divorce from 30-year-old Sam Asghari have sparked fears for her mental health – told in the autobiography: “I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I’d anticipated.

“But Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young.”

Source: MEGABritney Spears and Justin Timberlake dated from 1999 to 2002.

Britney also used her book to accuse Justin – who is fighting the fallout from his recent DWI arrest and is settled with actress wife Jessica Biel, 42, and their two kids – of secretly bedding two celebs behind her back.

One of the famous faces is said to be All Saints singer Nicole Appleton.

It was widely rumored Justin and Nicole, now 49, had an affair after they were photographed slipping into the St Martins Lane Hotel, West London, where he was staying after a night out.

 

How Groveling Justin Timberlake Spent Christmas ‘Going Above and Beyond’ to Save Marriage After Singer ‘Inflicted Pain and Embarrassment’ on Wife Jessica Biel

Source: MEGAJustin Timberlake is said be working on overdrive to win back the affections of Jessica Biel.

Christmas is known as the most wonderful time of the year – but it wasn’t for Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, sources say.

RadarOnline.com can reveal the holidays were a time of reckoning for the pair, who have been struggling in the wake of Timberlake’s bad behavior.

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Source: MEGATimberlake’s ‘bad choices’ are catching up on him.

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“Justin knows there’s serious work to do if his marriage to Jessica is going to last,” the insider added.

The pop star’s “bad choices” were being held to account over the holiday, explained the source, as the couple of 17 years headed into 2025.

As far back as 2019, Jessica, 42, appeared to forgive her hubby for his public flirtation with Palmer costar Alisha Wainwright during a boozy night out in New Orleans.

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Source: MEGABiel is said to have faced a holiday reckoning with Timberlake after years of pain over his public missteps.

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But the 43-year-old’s DWI arrest after a bar outing in New York’s Sag Harbor in June re-upped their tension.

“Justin has inflicted pain and embarrassment on Jessica time and again with his reckless actions,” said the insider, adding the former NYSNCer hitting the road for his current tour – which kicked off in April – wound up being a “welcome relief for Jessica”.

“She needed space to focus on herself.”

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Source: MEGATimberlake vowed to prove he’s a changed man as he focused on family life with Biel over Christmas.

Now the parents of Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4, were back home for the holidays, it was time for Timberlake to make things right.

“He pulled out all the stops to prove to Jessica that he’s a devoted family man who’s learned from his mistakes,” the source said. “There was none of the usual boys’ nights out. He went above and beyond with the kids, helped around the house and spoilt Jessica with gifts. He put all his focus into being the perfect husband.”

Jessica Biel makes rare appearance with her and Justin Timberlake’s 2 sons at charity fashion show

They’re out for a good cause.

Jessica Biel made a rare appearance with her and Justin Timberlake’s sons, Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4, and her niece Zaya, 5, at a fashion show for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in Denver.

On Saturday, the “7th Heaven” alum, 42, looked thrilled as she walked the runway with her kids and niece.

Jessica Biel, pictured here with her son Silas and niece Zaya, made a rare appearance with her kids at a Global Down Syndrome Foundation charity event. Jensen Sutta for Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Zaya, who has Down syndrome, led the way in front of her aunt and two cousins.

The young girl was honored as Global’s ambassador at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show.

The mom of two stunned in a black jumpsuit that was accentuated with black feathers across the chest and shoulders. Biel wore her blond locks in a blunt bob cut and wore minimal makeup.

Zaya was honored as Global’s ambassador at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. Jensen Sutta for Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Biel rarely makes public appearances with her sons.
Silas rocked a pair of khaki slacks, a white button-up shirt and a dark blue blazer.

After the event, Jessica took to social media to share more pictures from the night, including a photo with Zaya’s parents: her brother, Justin Biel, and his wife, Rose Biel.

“Last night was truly special at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself fashion show. Walking the runway with my amazing niece @lovelyzayab was an unforgettable honor,” she captioned the post.

The mom of two stunned in a black jumpsuit that was accentuated with black feathers across the chest and shoulders. Getty Images for Global Down Syndrome Foundation

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“Huge thanks to the @globaldownsyndrome foundation for creating such a profound, empowering event and for all the incredible work you do. My heart is so full. ♥️”

Timberlake, 43, was not present for the event, as he is currently on a world tour.

Biel and the *NSYNC frontman, who have been married since 2012, only show the back of their kids’ heads on Instagram.

Timberlake was not present for the event, as he is currently on a world tour. Getty Images for American Express

The “Mirrors” singer and the “Candy” star tied the knot in 2012. jessicabiel/Instagram
The “Candy” actress previously said they wanted to “create some normalcy” for their children.

“We understand that our job has this major public-facing element, but these kids didn’t choose this. I don’t want to expose them in a way until they have an ability to make the decision for themselves,” she told Kelly Ripa on the “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast in May.

“I just don’t want [their exposure] to be on my account,” she continued. “No disrespect to anyone who feels comfortable doing that, that’s just our family choice. Maybe it’s a mistake. I don’t know.”

Justin Timberlake’s bulge goes viral during embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at Nashville concert

Justin Timberlake’s bottom half stole the show at his Nashville concert.

The Grammy Award winning singer, 43, suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction that went viral while performing at the Bridgestone Arena last week.

A fan in the audience shared a TikTok that showed Timberlake with a visible bulge near his groin while wearing a tight-fitted harness for his “Mirrors” performance.

Justin Timberlake during his Nashville concert. @jettymay/TikTok
The father of two tried pulling his shirt down to cover the area.

The video of Timberlake has been seen over 7 million times, as thousands of TikTok users have chimed in on the mishap in the comments.

Justin Timberlake during his wardrobe mishap. @jettymay/TikTok
“The way my jaw dropped. NO ONE told him during rehearsals? Oof,” one fan wrote.

“Him constantly trying to to cover it with his shirt 😭😭,” another fan said.

“It’s like he felt us staring when you zoomed bc he immediately started grabbing down his shirt 😭😅,” another user joked.

Someone else commented, “Money can’t buy everything.”

“Not sure I needed this type of let down,” read another comment.

“What was the thought process here? Was this not rehearsed…at all?” a different fan questioned.

Other fans jokingly asked, “Will this ruin the tour?” referring to Timberlake’s comments to the police officer who arrested him for a DWI in the Hamptons over the summer.

Justin Timberlake performing in concert. Eric Albrecht/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Timberlake is currently on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which kicked off in April. The tour, which is in support of his sixth album, “Everything I Thought I Was,” is scheduled to conclude in July 2025 in Paris.

In October, Timberlake faced fan backlash for postponing his show in Newark, NJ, minutes before the doors opened.

He announced on Instagram that he wouldn’t take the stage at the Prudential Center because of “an injury that is preventing me from performing.”

Justin Timberlake performs in New York City on Oct. 7. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
“I’m so disappointed to not see you all — but I’m working to reschedule ASAP. I promise to make it up to you and give you the show y’all deserve. Thank you guys for understanding. Appreciate your support always,” Timberlake’s statement read.

Later that month, Timberlake postponed his shows from Oct. 23 to Nov. 2 because of bronchitis and laryngitis. He then canceled his Dec. 2 show in New Orleans because of back pain.

Justin Timberlake at his concert at the Barclays Center in NYC. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
Over the summer, Timberlake made headlines when he took a plea deal in his drunk driving case following his DWI arrest in June. He pled guilty to a lesser charge of driving while alcohol impaired instead of driving while intoxicated, which is a felony.

After being pulled over by police, Timberlake told the cop that his arrest would “ruin the tour.” When the officer asked, “What tour?” the musician responded, “The world tour.”

The “SexyBack” singer was slapped on the wrist and ordered to 25 hours of community service.

Wildfires in California: Many Hollywood celebrities flee, the damage is terrible

Raging wildfires in the US state of California have killed at least five people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and ordered more than 70,000 people to evacuate on Wednesday.

Out of control, at least 5 people died

Strong winds have hampered firefighting operations and made the blaze more intense since it began on Tuesday. At least 5 deaths have been reported. The lack of water has hampered firefighting efforts, especially in the Pacific Palisades, an upscale coastal enclave where a wildfire has burned nearly 4,856 hectares.

Another fire, the Eaton Fire, east of Los Angeles near Pasadena, has also spread violently since its outbreak on Tuesday night, covering more than 4,047 hectares as of Wednesday morning local time.

Firefighters fight the Eaton fire next to a completely burned house on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, California (Photo courtesy of AP, not reissued)

The Hurst Fire, in Sylmar in the San Fernando Valley northwest of Los Angeles, is also spreading. The fact that many fires broke out out of control made rescue efforts very difficult due to a lack of personnel. “There aren’t enough firefighters in L.A. County to deal with four separate fires of this magnitude,” a fire official said.

Mrs. Harris’ home and many celebrities were affected

The fire burned down a luxurious coastal area of Los Angeles overnight, forcing many Hollywood celebrities to evacuate by car and on foot. US Vice President Kamala Harris’ home is also affected and must be evacuated, although she is currently in Washington.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, Maria Shriver and many other celebrities are among tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes to escape the out-of-control wildfires that are raging across Los Angeles.

“It’s heartbreaking, devastating, unbelievable,” Shriver, a journalist and former first lady of California when she married former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, wrote in X on Wednesday. “Everything is gone. Our neighborhood, our restaurants.”

Thick smoke from wildfires blankets downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo copyrighted by AP, not republished)

Shaun Tate, 45, said he was running from his home in Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb, at 4:15 a.m. when he saw the flames spreading toward his home. “I was out of the house because I heard something flying off the roof,” Tate said at an evacuation center in Pasadena.

“We loaded our things into the SUV and drove down here,” he said. “I decided to keep my laptop, diabetes medication and some food.” Officials warned that gusty winds are expected to last throughout the day.

“We are not out of danger as the strong winds continue to blow through this city and county today,” said Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley.

The sky above Los Angeles turned red in some areas and was covered in a thick layer of smoke. As the blaze spread and residents began evacuating after the blaze broke out on Tuesday, roads were so congested that some people abandoned their cars to escape the blaze.

Hundreds of thousands of households lost power

According to PowerOutage.us, almost all statewide outages occur in Southern California, mostly in Los Angeles. Data showed about 400,000 homes and businesses in Southern California were without power on Wednesday.

Wildfires ravage the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA on January 8, 2025. (Photo copyrighted by AP, not republished)

Meanwhile, Southern California utility company Edison has cut power to more than 169,000 homes and businesses, or more than 3% of its 5 million customers, across six counties in California. The company sent a notice to 8.5% of its customers that they were being considered for further power cuts.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday. President Joe Biden had planned to visit a fire station in Santa Monica to hear a report from firefighters on Wednesday, according to the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office in two weeks, blamed Newsom’s environmental policies for the disaster in a post on his Truth Social website.

Before the fires began, the National Weather Service issued the highest alert for extreme wildfires in much of Los Angeles County from Tuesday through Thursday. The agency said that, with low humidity and dry vegetation due to a lack of rain, conditions were “almost the worst possible for wildfires.”

Climate scientists say the Los Angeles area must always be ready for fires in the fall, when seasonal winds sweep into the area, after successive wet winters that produce a lot of grass and vegetation that turns into burning material during the hot summer.

“Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley: They’re Not Saints, But Their Story of Ups and Downs Is a Real Journey. From Crises to Moments of Reconciliation, What Really Goes On Behind Closed Doors? An Intimate Look at the Relationship Beyond Fame and Scandals.”

It’s his life.

Jon Bon Jovi, 62, is a rare rocker who doesn’t have a lothario reputation, as he’s been married to his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, for 34 years.

But, in an interview published on Sunday, he told the Independent, that he hasn’t been “a saint” all these decades.

“These are all the wonderful clichés of rock stardom. It’s about never lying about having been a saint, but not being a fool enough to f – – k up the home life, either.”

Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea in 2019. Splash News

He told the outlet that their long marriage is in part thanks to her “tolerance” when he strayed.

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Here’s everything to know about the couple.

When they got married

The “You Give Love a Bad Name” singer met his wife when they were both students attending Sayreville War Memorial High School in New Jersey.

“She let me cheat off her in history,” he told People in 2020. “I was immediately drawn to her from the minute I saw her and that never changed.”

During a visit to the Howard Stern Show in 2023, Hurley said, “I remember somebody told me a story and then I said, ‘Well, my boyfriend’s gonna be a rock star,’ and they were like, ‘Good luck with that.’ “

However, their path wasn’t smooth all along. They broke up in 1985, and during that time, Bon Jovi dated actress Diane Lane for five months, as Lane said on “Watch What Happens Live.” After that, he got back together with Hurley.

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They eloped at the Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas in 1989 – three years after he rose to global fame with the band’s breakout album, 1986’s “Slippery When Wet.”

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley in 1985. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Hurley in 2013. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley in 2024. Rick Davis / SplashNews.com

“We had the No. 1 album, the No. 1 single, and we were playing three nights at the Forum in LA,” he told Men’s Health in 2010.

“I turned to Dorothea and said, ‘I got an idea. Why don’t we go right now?’ She said, ‘You’re out of your mind.’ I said, ‘Come on. What’s better than this, right now, this moment?’ And so we ran off to Las Vegas. Didn’t tell a soul.”

He also later told the Mirror, “It was like Harry Styles or Justin Timberlake getting married. I was that to the young girls in my time. When I came back from Vegas my manager was furious. He was like, ‘America’s boy is now married … that’s not a good career move.’ The record company was also despondent.”

Bon Jovi in 1987: (From left) David Bryan, Tico Torres, Jon Bon Jovi (center), Richie Sambora and Alec John Such. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi previously said when he got married, his manager said “that’s not a good career move.” BDC Images / MEGA

Jon Bon Jovi said when he got married, it was like Harry Styles or Justin Timberlake getting married. Getty Images

When they had kids

Between 1993 and 2004, the couple welcomed four children: Sons Jesse, 29, Jake, 21, and Romeo, 20, and daughter Stephanie, 30.

Similar to his dad, Jake Bongiovi also found love at a young age with “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown, 20. The young couple got engaged in April 2023.

Stephanie Rose, Romeo Jon (front left), Jon Bon Jovi, Jacob Hurley (front right) and Dorothea Hurley. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley with daughter Stephanie Rose. FilmMagic

Jon Bon Jovi, wife Dorothea Hurley and kids Jesse, Jacob and Stephanie Rose. FilmMagic

Notable marriage quotes 

In 2007, Bon Jovi told Best Life Magazine,  “I don’t look at this week’s hot starlet and think about trading in or trading up. I don’t have a mistress on the side or another family across town. You’re never going to read that story about me. I have no regard for that whole lifestyle.”

He added, “It’s a shallow pool, man. When you’ve been at it this long, you know it’s a real shallow pool.”

In November 2016, Hurley, told People, “Somehow it works. I think because we grow at the same rate. We grew equally and not in opposite directions.”

He chimed in, saying, “She’s the glue … I’m the crazy visionary with all kinds of things flying, and the seams are all splitting. She’s the one following me with the glue and the thread and needle, keeping it all together.”

Prince William with Jon Bon Jovi, Dorothea Hurley, and their children Jacob, Stephanie and Romeo. AFP via Getty Images

Dorothea Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi in 2024. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

Jon Bon Jovi with Dorothea circa 1990. Getty Images

“We really like each other. We want to hang out,” Bon Jovi further told the outlet in 2020.

“I always said I was good at spotting potential too. I have a gift,” Dorothea said.

He told the Independent that he attributes their lasting love to, “A mutual admiration society, and being lucky enough to have grown up together.”

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley in 1990. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi performing in 2010. Getty Images

Bon Jovi sang about his indiscretions in “Bed of Roses.” Getty Images

Bon Jovi famously addressed his alleged affairs on the road in his 1993 hit single, “Bed of Roses.”

In it, he sings, “Now as you close your eyes / Know I’ll be thinking about you / While my mistress she calls me / To stand in her spotlight again / Tonight I won’t be alone / But you know that don’t mean I’m not lonely / I’ve got nothing to prove / For it’s you that I’d die to defend.”

Bon Jovi will be featured in the docuseries “Thank You Goodnight,” premiering Friday, April 26 on Hulu.

Why Kourtney Kardashian’s Son Mason Disick Is Living a Private Life

If you’ve been keeping up, then you know Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick’s son Mason Disick has been living a more private life these days.

Sure, the teen has made the occasional cameo on The Kardashians and on his parents’ Instagram accounts. Recently, Kourtney celebrated Mason’s 15th birthday Dec. 14 (alongside Reign Disick‘s 10th because, yes, the siblings share a birthday) with a series of throwback photos, and Scott revealed the gift he got his eldest son.

“Happy birthday big boy!” the Flip It Like Disick alum wrote on his Instagram Stories. “Felt like it was only fair 4 you 2 get your first g wagon even if it’s a mini g wagon it’s still a wagon! Love u son!!!!!!”

Scott also celebrated Mason graduating from middle school in June and shared a rare snap of his firstborn sleeping on a plane the following month.

“Young blood knocked on the way home,” he captioned the July 23 post. “Best friend 4 life.”

Mason even joined Instagram himself in May. Still, he doesn’t appear on fans’ screens as often as he used to—and there’s a reason for that.

“I see comments all the time that I’m never with my kids, and I just don’t love to post my kids on social media,” Kourtney—who, in addition to Mason and Reign, shares 12-year-old daughter Penelope Disick with ex Scott—explained on a 2022 episode of the podcast Not Skinny But Not Fat. “They don’t love it—sometimes they do.”

In Mason’s case, she noted, he “doesn’t want any part of it.”

“He doesn’t love it,” the reality star continued. “I want my kids to be kids. I crave normalcy as much as we can have it.”

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Considering Mason’s life has been documented since birth, followers could understand why he may want a break from the cameras. But as Kourtney has made clear, when it comes to family time, it’s not a matter of pics or it didn’t happen.

“Just because he’s not in the photo,” the Lemme mogul replied to an Instagram follower in 2022, per The Daily Mail, “doesn’t mean he’s not with us.”

And she knows just how cruel the internet can be, which is why she initially deleted Mason’s Instagram account after he signed up without her permission in 2020.

“I think on Instagram the thing that really worries me with kids is comments,” the Poosh creator shared on social media at the time. “People can be so mean.”

So even though Mason isn’t in the spotlight, his mom and dad have noted he’s still thriving.

“He’s great,” Scott said on an episode of The Kardashians that aired in May. “He’s been really unbelievable. We’re closer than ever.”

In addition to her three kids with Scott, Kourtney has son Rocky Thirteen Barker, 13 months, with husband Travis Barker—the couple have also been protective of his privacy by not revealing his face—and is stepmom to the Blink-182 drummer’s son Landon Barker, 21; daughter Alabama Barker, 18; and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 25, from his previous marriage to Shanna Moakler.

To see family photos Kourtney and Travis have shared over the years, keep reading.

JUST IN: Patrick and Brittany Celebrate the Early Arrival of Their Third Child, a Baby Girl! Brittany Shares the Scary Birth Complication Involving the Cord, Plus the Baby’s Name and Sweet Nickname. Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs Superstar Couple!”

JUST IN: “Baby No. 3 Arrives!”: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, have joyfully announced the arrival of their third child, a beautiful baby girl, in Kansas City

“Baby No. 3 Arrives!” Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Welcome Their New Baby Girl.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, have joyfully announced the arrival of their third child, a beautiful baby girl, in Kansas City. The Mahomes family, already parents to Sterling Skye and Bronze, couldn’t be happier to welcome the newest addition to their growing family.

The couple shared the exciting news on social media with an adorable photo of their newborn dressed in a festive white and red Christmas cap, paying homage to the holiday season and perhaps even the Chiefs’ signature colors. Alongside the photo, they revealed her name: Noelle Grace Mahomes—a nod to the holiday spirit.

 

In their heartfelt post, Brittany wrote, “Our hearts are so full this Christmas season! Welcome to the world, Noelle Grace. You are loved beyond measure!” Patrick added, “Sterling and Bronze are officially big siblings. Our team just got even stronger!”

Fans, teammates, and friends from across the NFL quickly flooded the couple’s social media with congratulatory messages, with many pointing out how fitting the Christmas-themed announcement was for the occasion.

The Mahomes family continues to be a source of joy and inspiration for Kansas City, both on and off the field. Congratulations to Patrick, Brittany, Sterling, Bronze, and now baby Noelle!

Chiefs have built a team that can win if Patrick Mahomes gets hurt. That moment may have arrived

ANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Many of the decisions that the Kansas City Chiefs have made over the years have been with this exact situation in mind: Their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, gets hurt and they could need to win a couple of games without him.

Whereas the Chiefs once relied on the brilliance of their two-time MVP to simply outscore teams, the Chiefs the past few years have been able to lean on their defense to win games.

And under center, the Chiefs paid handsomely to bring in veteran Carson Wentz, who has started nearly 100 games during nine seasons in the NFL, to be Mahomes’ primary backup.

This all became relevant on Sunday, when Mahomes had his ankle rolled up on while being tackled by the Browns’ Dalvin Tomlinson on a fourth down play late in the Chiefs’ 21-7 victory. Mahomes limped to the sideline and Wentz played the rest of the way in his place, though the two-time MVP said afterward that he would have tried to play had the game been closer.

Testing on Monday confirmed that Mahomes sustained a high-ankle sprain, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the results were not announced by the team.

Now, the question is whether Mahomes — who has a history of ankle injuries — can recover on a short week. The Chiefs play the Texans on Saturday, then turn around for another short week with a trip to Pittsburgh on tap for Christmas Day.

“You know what you have to do to get back and I think that’s the most important thing,” Mahomes said after the game. “And now we just get back to the rehab part, the treatment part, and try to get ourselves ready on a short week.”

The Chiefs (13-1) have plenty riding on the next three weeks; they have a two-game lead on Buffalo for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, though the Bills have the tiebreaker. But they also understand the playoffs matter far more than the regular season as they pursue a third straight Super Bowl title, so they could be conservative and give Mahomes plenty of time to recover.

That seems a less daunting decision these days the way their defense has played. And with Wentz waiting in the wings.

What’s working

The Chiefs were minus-4 in turnover differential when they arrived in Cleveland. They were plus-2 when they left. They managed four interceptions and two fumble recoveries, repeatedly giving their offense the ball back in good field position.

“Coach (Andy Reid) kept preaching that it was time to turn the tide on the turnover margin. We know we’ve been a little short and we have to turn the tide,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “They come in bunches and it’s coming at a good time.”

What needs help

The Chiefs moved left guard Joe Thuney to tackle and inserted Mike Caliendo in his place, hoping to solve a season-long problem of protecting Mahomes’ blind side. The decision seemed to be working in the first half, when Mahomes had more time to survey the field, but the Browns were still able to get far too much pressure on the quarterback in the second half.

Stock up

It’s hard to believe that Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie was voted an All-Pro before he ever picked off a pass. He finally got the first of his 48-game career on Sunday, and added three pass deflections and a tackle for loss in a brilliant performance.

“I saw it was grabbed after for me, but I have not seen it yet,” McDuffie said of the football he intercepted. “Once I get that, it will be with me all day, and I will be sleeping with it tonight.”

Interesting Facts About “Pretty Woman” With Julia Roberts and Richard Gere 

Richard Gere initially turned down the role of Edward Lewis several times, but it was Julia Roberts who finally convinced him to take the role when the two met. This completely changed the course of the film. Notably, the film was originally titled “3000,” referring to the amount of money Vivian (played by Julia Roberts) received for a week’s work.

However, after Roy Orbison’s song “Pretty Woman” became a prominent element of the film, the film’s title was changed to “Pretty Woman” and became associated with the name of the film.

One of the most memorable scenes in the film, when Edward puts a jewelry box on Vivian’s finger, making her laugh, was actually a spontaneous scene. Julia Roberts’ natural reaction amused director Garry Marshall and he decided to keep this moment, creating an indispensable part of the film.

Although Julia Roberts was not the first choice for the role of Vivian Ward, after many actresses such as Molly Ringwald, Meg Ryan and Daryl Hannah turned it down, the role became a stepping stone for Julia Roberts to become a big star.

The memorable scene in the film also has an interesting detail when Richard Gere suggested adding a scene where Edward puts the shoe on Vivian’s foot. This was a sudden idea of ​​Gere but became one of the most romantic moments of the film.

The feelings between Roberts and Gere are really strong, and it is that connection that contributed significantly to the success of “Pretty Woman.” The harmony of the two on screen makes their love story more convincing and attractive.

Another interesting detail is that Richard Gere composed and played the piano music in the hotel scene, which added more personality to his character and also showed Gere’s musical talent. In particular, the red dress that Julia Roberts wore in the opera scene almost didn’t appear.

The dress was originally designed to be black, but designer Marilyn Vance decided to change it to red at the last minute, creating one of the most iconic fashion moments in film history.

“Pretty Woman” was not only the film that marked the successful collaboration between Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and director Garry Marshall, but also a box office hit, grossing over $463 million worldwide. This film established Julia Roberts as a leading actress and Richard Gere as a prominent actor, making a solid mark in Hollywood film history.

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes will be induced during husband Patrick’s bye week

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes will be induced during husband Patrick’s bye week

Brittany Mahomes is set to give birth during Patrick Mahomes’ bye week.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback told NFL reporter Tracy Wolfson that he had “extra motivation” for his team to get time off before the divisional round on Jan. 18 and 19.

“No one happier to get back to KC than Patrick Mahomes,” Wolfson wrote via X Monday. “He told me his wife Brittany is due to give birth to their 3rd child on Sunday.”

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ third baby will arrive during his bye week. brittanylynne/Instagram

The 29-year-old is due to give birth Sunday, according to NFL reporter Tracy Wolfson. Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

She has an induction scheduled for the following day. Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

However, the CBS sportscaster noted that if the pregnant star, 29, “doesn’t give birth by then she will be induced Monday.”

Patrick, also 29, previously hinted at his wife’s due date before his team beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day.

“Hopefully God works the right way and we can have that baby maybe on the bye week somewhere, and then everything will work out perfectly,” he said last month on Netflix.

Wolfson wrote, “No one happier to get back to KC than Patrick Mahomes.” Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

The quarterback and Brittany have been together since high school. Instagram/@brittanylynne

Patrick and Brittany are already the parents of daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2.

The high school sweethearts announced in a joint Instagram post in July 2024 that baby No. 3 was on the way.

Later that month, they shared at a gender reveal party that they are expecting another daughter.

They tied the knot in March 2022. Brittany Mahomes / Instagram

Their daughter, Sterling, was born in February 2021. AP

Since the couple’s dogs also have metal-themed monikers — Silver and Steel — many social media users have predicted they will name Sterling and Bronze’s sibling Goldie.

Patrick insisted last summer that their family will be complete after their third child’s arrival.

“I’m done,” the athlete said at the time. “I’ll say that. I said three, and I’m done.”

Bronze joined the family in November 2022. brittanylynne/Instagram

Brittany debuted her baby bump in July 2024. brittanylynne/Instagram

He added, “I always wanted to have kids young. … We still go out and enjoy our life and let our kids see these great things.”

Patrick also gushed over how “awesome” fatherhood is during the press conference.

He and Brittany have been married since March 2022.