Margot Robbie wasn't going to let the opportunity to share a kiss with Brad Pitt pass her by. The two both star in the movie "Babylon," releasing next month. In the movie, the two co-stars share a kiss, a moment that was not written in the script and was instead improvised by none other than Robbie herself. 

Robbie talked about the moment in a recent interview with E! News.

"That wasn't in the script," Robbie shared of the kissing scene. "But I thought, ‘When else am I gonna get the chance to kiss Brad Pitt? I’m just gonna go for it.'" 

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Robbie also talked about the conversation she had with director Damien Chazelle that led to the magical moment. 

"I said, ‘Damien, I think Nellie would just go up and kiss Jack,'" she said. "And Damien was like, ‘Well, she could — wait, hold on. You just wanna kiss Brad Pitt.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, so sue me. This opportunity might never come up again.’" 

Robbie said that she and Chazelle agreed that the kiss worked for her character. When it came time to film the scene, the kiss ended up being a moment that Damien knew needed to make the final cut. 

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"He was like, 'No, do it again. That really works,'" Robbie explained. 

Pitt wasn't the only one that Robbie locked lips with during the filming of the upcoming movie. The "Wolf of Wall Street" actress shared that she also kissed co-star Katherine Waterston.

"I actually kissed Katherine [Waterston], as well, but I don't know if that made the cut," Robbie said during the interview. 

"Babylon" stars Robbie as Nellie LaRoy and Pitt as Jack Conrad. The movie marks the third time the two have worked together. They both appeared in "The Big Short" in 2015 and were in "Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood" in 2019. 

"Babylon" comes out in theaters on Dec. 23. 

Brendan Fraser recalled how he starved himself to remain in shape for the 1997 blockbuster movie "George of the Jungle" during an interview segment with fellow actor and comedian Adam Sandler. 

The former "Airheads" co-stars reunited for an interview segment hosted by Variety to discuss the highlights of their careers. Sandler asked Fraser about what it was like having to get in shape for the comedy film based on the animated "Tarzan" series. 

"The wardrobe was there was no wardrobe," Fraser said told Sandler. "George wears a loincloth." 

Sandler responded by joking that Fraser was so in shape for the role that he made everyone else feel guilty. 

"You weren’t supposed to do that to us. You did right by the character. But you did wrong by us, man. You made us feel bad about ourselves," Sandler joked. "Were you oiled up at all during ‘George’?"

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"I was waxed. Starved of carbohydrates," Fraser replied. "I would drive home after work and stop to get something to eat. I needed some cash one day, and I went to the ATM, and I couldn’t remember my PIN number because my brain was misfiring. Banging on the thing. I didn’t eat that night."

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Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Fraser starred in numerous high-production blockbuster films and earned praise for his acting abilities. Recently, he landed his first leading role in years for the A24 produced film "The Whale," which has earned critical acclaim. 

A few months ago, Fraser made an apology to the city of San Francisco in a joking manner because of all the traffic issues producing "George of the Jungle" caused commuters two decades ago. 

Iconic actress Kirstie Alley died following a battle with colon cancer, according to her representative via People magazine. She was 71.

Her death was confirmed on Dec. 5 by her children, William "True" and Lillie Parker, as they revealed their beloved mother had only "recently discovered" the disease.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," a statement posted by her children on her official Twitter account said.

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"She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead."

Alley rose to fame for her breakout role as Rebecca Howe in the late '80s sitcom "Cheers," taking home an Emmy Award and Golden Globe.

"As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother. We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care.

"Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."

The statement ended, "We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time. With love always, True and Lillie Parker."

Here are a few things to know about the late actress.

KIRSTIE ALLEY THROUGH THE YEARS

After converting to Scientology before making it big as an actress, Alley got her start in 1982 on "Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan" playing Saavik.

In 1983, Alley married her first husband Parker Stevenson.

Both of her children she adopted with Stevenson.

She and Stevenson decided to split and finalized their divorce in 1997. Alley's ex-husband paid tribute to her on his Instagram following her death writing, "I am so grateful for our years together, and for the two incredibly beautiful children and now grandchildren that we have. You will be missed."

Throughout the mid-80s, Alley starred in a number of shows and films, including "A Bunny's Tale," "Infidelity" and "Prince of Bel Air."

In 1987, Alley replaced Shelley Long on the hit sitcom "Cheers," in which she starred as Rebecca Howe.

During her time on the show, Alley additionally starred alongside John Travolta in "Look Who's Talking," in 1989. She also starred in the film's two sequels.

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In 1991, the beloved actress won her first Emmy for her work on "Cheers."

The late actress' costars Ted Danson and Rhea Perlman paid tribute to her in statements to Fox News Digital.

"I am so sad and so grateful for all the times she made me laugh. I send my love to her children. As they well know, their mother had a heart of gold. I will miss her," Danson said.

Three years later in 1994, Alley earned her second Emmy Award for "David's Mother." 

Alley's work was highly praised and recognized as she received her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame the following year.

In 1997, Alley was acknowledged for her work on the crime drama series, "The Last Don" and received another Emmy nomination.

She went on to star as the main character of the NBC sitcom, "Veronica's Closet," alongside Kathy Najimy from 1997 to 2000.

Throughout the 2000s, Alley worked on a number of projects, including "Drop Dead Gorgeous," "Without a Trace," "While I was Gone," "Fat Actress" and "Write and Wrong."

Alley became a spokesperson for Jenny Craig from 2004 to 2008. While using the service, Alley claimed to have lost 75 pounds but said she gained back 83 pounds when she stopped using the product.

In 2010, Alley founded Organic Liason and claimed to have lost 100 pounds due to the product. She was sued for false advertising and settled the lawsuit for $130,000.

After she settled, Alley appeared on season 12 of "Dancing with the Stars," and was paired with pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovsky. The duo finished the competition in second place.

Chmerkovskiy paid tribute to his former dance partner on his Instagram as he reflected on their friendship, saying Alley was "one of the most unique people I have ever met and easily one of the brightest moments of my personal and professional life."

In 2013, Alley returned to acting in her short-lived TV Land sitcom, "Kirstie." It aired for 12 episodes.

A year later, Alley announced she was once again partnering with Jenny Craig, saying later, it helped her lose 50 pounds.

Alley became a grandmother in 2016, when her son welcomed a son of his own.

Two years later, Alley made a return to acting in a 10-episode arch in Ryan Murphy's "Scream Queens."

She went on to appear in several competition shows such as "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2018 – finishing in second place, and "The Masked Singer," as "Baby Mammoth" of Team Cuddly in 2022. 

Alley's final acting credit is the TV movie, "You Can't Take My Daughter."

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On Dec. 5, Kirstie Alley's family announced the actress died following a battle with cancer. She was 71.

John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and other stars in Hollywood took to social media to mourn the loss of the iconic actress.

Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this report.

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler are the ultimate rom-com duo. They first starred together in the 1998 movie "The Wedding Singer" and then teamed up again for the 2004 movie, "50 First Dates" before their most recent movie together, "Blended" in 2014. 

Barrymore had her frequent on-screen partner, who she introduced as "the best cinematic soulmate and partner" on the Drewbar segment of "The Drew Barrymore Show." 

During the segment, the two talked about the movies they have worked on together and the possibility of working together again. Barrymore shared that she and her friend and fellow actress Cameron Diaz talked about remaking the 1987 comedy, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." 

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"Her and I did discuss remaking ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ and then I was like, ‘Well you know Adam and I talk about that,’" Barrymore said.

Barrymore then added that she would want to play Del Griffith in the remake, a role that was held by John Candy in the original movie. 

The actress also talked about wanting to do another movie with Sandler on the most recent episode of the "Chicks in the Office" podcast.

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"I want to do another movie with Sandler," Barrymore said on the podcast. "We've done it every 10 years, and it's about to be 10 years."

"I think that would make me so happy," the actress added. 

Sandler most recently acted in the 2022 movie "Hustle" and Barrymore's last movie roles were in the 2020 movie, "The Stand In" and a small part as herself in the 2021 movie "A Castle for Christmas."

John Stamos knows the importance of giving back to the community.

Growing up in Southern California, the "Full House" star knew he had to help the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following the Nov. 16 wrong-way crash when 25 recruits were injured after a vehicle plowed into the group during a morning exercise in Whittier, Calif. 

"If you're not helping out the community, what are you doing right? You know, it's my community," Stamos exclusively told Fox News Digital. "I was so touched by this story, which was, well these recruits were not only just young kids trying to do their best. A lot of these kids were also trying to get out of situations that they were in … bad situations, avoiding being in gangs." 

Stamos, along with "Days of our Lives" star Kyle Lowder, helped Captain Jennifer Seetoo and Deputy Brian Knott of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Department raise more than $100,000 for the LA County Sheriff's Academy Class 464 during a fundraiser at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills on Thursday.

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"Becoming a cop … I think it's got to be increasingly thankless," Stamos said. "I'm here to say thank you to the police, and try to raise some money for these kids that were just trying to do their best."

Stamos recalled the "horrible" crash that happened in Whittier as he addressed the crowded room during the silent auction, where a pair of signed Sugar Ray Leonard boxing gloves were being bid on next to Lakers tickets, luxury spa treatments and baskets full of culinary delights.

"I grew up here, so it’s doubly sensitive for me," he said. "I’ve always been pro-cop. I’m teaching my son to be. Any time we see an officer in our neighborhood, we go say ‘hi’ and say ‘thank you.’" 

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that 75 recruits from Sheriff's Academy Class 464 were running before 6:30 a.m. when they were struck by an SUV, which hit a light pole before stopping.

The driver, 22-year-old Nicholas Gutierrez, was arrested and charged on suspicion of attempted murder of peace officers. He was released from custody shortly after the crash due to the "extreme complexity" of the case. 

"Days of our Lives" star Kyle Lowder believes in the power of supporting other people, and being able to give back is one of the many benefits he's enjoyed in his decades-long career in the entertainment industry.

"I think that sometimes people forget that people in law enforcement are human beings, too, with families and kids," he told Fox News Digital. 

"Their whole families were affected by this. When I found out that so many people need help right now, especially during the holidays … I said, 'I don't care when it is, what I have to do, I'm there."

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The fundraiser for the recruits also received a $25,000 donation from the Gary Sinise Foundation.

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"When we heard the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department was raising money to help our injured future first responders recover from last month’s horrific incident, we knew we wanted to help as part of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s mission to support and honor our first responders around the country who put their lives on the line each and every day to protect and safeguard our communities and the very freedoms we enjoy," Donna Palmer, Executive Director of the Gary Sinise Foundation, said.

"On behalf of our founder Gary Sinise and our incredible supporters across the country, we are honored to help such an amazing cause and a resilient community coming together to help. We are grateful for their service."

Captain Jennifer Seetoo told Fox News Digital that she was proud of the community for joining together for such an important cause.

"The recruits depend on us," she said. "They are our family. They signed up to sacrifice their lives, and now they need us."

For more information about Academy Class #464 and to continue making donations to benefit the recruits, click here.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in New York City on Tuesday ahead of a scheduled appearance at the Ripple of Hope Awards Gala.

The couple flew to the Big Apple from California on a private jet. Photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex show their arrival at the John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The prince was dressed in a white button down shirt, while Markle kept it simple in a black dress accessorized with black sunglasses.

Prince Harry and Markle are being awarded with the Ripple of Hope Award.

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The Ripple of Hope Award has been given out by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization for almost 50 years. The award is given to honor leaders in "government, business, advocacy, and entertainment" who have committed to "social change," according to the organization's website.

"At the helm of major corporations, this year's laureates have prioritized equity, inclusivity, and sustainability in the workplace and the world."

Harry and Markle were picked to receive the award from the Robert F. Kennedy foundation in "recognition of their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social impact initiatives through their Archewell Foundation," a press release from the human rights organization said.

"When The Duke and Duchess accepted our award laureate invitation back in March, we were thrilled. The couple has always stood out for their willingness to speak up and change the narrative on racial justice and mental health around the world," Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, said in a statement.

She continued, "They embody the type of moral courage that my father once called the 'one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.'"

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Others being honored during the event Tuesday include Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Invenergy founder Michael Polsky, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and Siris co-founder Frank Baker.

NBA star Bill Russell will be honored posthumously. The civil rights activist died in July.

Alec Baldwin will also be in attendance and will serve as the emcee for the event.

Throughout the past two weeks, Prince Harry and Markle have seemingly competed with Prince William and Kate Middleton for attention in the media. On Thursday, Netflix released the first trailer for its upcoming six-part documentary on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex titled "Harry & Meghan." It promises to shed light on the difficulties the couple endured in the royal spotlight.

"No one sees what’s happening behind closed doors," Harry says during the trailer. "I had to do everything I could to protect my family."

"When the stakes are this high, doesn’t it make more sense to hear our story from us?" Markle asked.

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For some, it seemed like Prince Harry and Markle worked to "overshadow" the Duke and Duchess of Wales.

Royal author Omid Scobie coined the streaming giant's docuseries the "halftime show" to William's "Super Bowl" in America. Prince William and Middleton spent three days in Boston last week for the Earthshot Prize ceremony. This was their first U.S. trip in eight years.

"There’s no denying that the trailer has been properly dropped at this time to potentially overshadow William and Kate’s visit to America and kind of switch the focus to the Sussexes," Kerene Barefield told Fox News Digital. Barefield is an executive producer for True Royalty TV, which recently launched a documentary titled "Prince William: Duty Calls," exploring how the father of three, who is first in line to the throne, is preparing to become king.

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"It definitely makes you want to watch the Netflix series," she shared. "It shows you the highs and lows, the personal pictures – it says everything within a minute… But for me, I find that it’s quite a sad thing to release it now while Kate and William are out there doing very important work in terms of raising awareness to save our planet."

Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.

Lots of actors have revealed that they do not watch the television shows or movies that they are in, but the reason Matthew Perry never watched "Friends" revolves around the addiction battle he faced during his time on the show. 

In November, Perry released his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," where he highlights his time on the hit TV show and the addiction struggles he faced during that time. 

Talking about his memoir during an interview with CBC, Perry revealed the reason why he has never gone back to watch the show that was so loved by millions.

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"I was taking 55 Vicodin a day, I weighed 28 lbs, I was on ‘Friends’ getting watched by 30 million people-and that's why I can't watch the show, 'cause I was brutally thin," he shared during the interview. 

Perry went on to add that if he did watch the show, he would be able to tell exactly what substances he had taken during each season based on his appearance. 

"I didn't watch the show, and haven't watched the show, because I could go, ‘drinking, opiates, drinking, cocaine," the actor said. "I could tell season by season by how I looked. That's why I don't wanna watch it, because that's what I see." 

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Even though Perry has not watched "Friends," that doesn't mean that he never well. He said that he still does want to watch the show that has become such a big hit across generations.

"I think I'm gonna start to watch it, because it really has been an incredible thing to watch it touch the hearts of different generations," Perry shared. 

"It's become this important, significant thing," the actor continued. "It was really funny and all the people were nice. I've been too worried about this, and I wanna watch ‘Friends’ too."

Perry played Chandler Bing on "Friends" for 10 seasons, from 1994 until 2004. The others in the core six of the show were Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc. 

The actors returned to the set of "Friends" for a reunion special in 2021 where they relived some of the show's best moments, read scripts and participated in a talk show talking about the beloved sitcom. 

In just over two years, John Travolta has suffered three tremendous losses.

Hours after it was announced his close friend and collaborator Kirstie Alley had passed away from a short bout with cancer, Travolta took to his social media to acknowledge the profound impact Alley's loss would leave, saying she was "one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had."

Nearly four months ago, Travolta's "Grease" co-star Olivia Newton-John died after a public, arduous battle with cancer. 

In 2020, Travolta announced his beloved wife of nearly three decades, Kelly Preston had lost her battle with cancer.

Sadly, Preston was not the first woman in his life he had lost to the horrible disease.

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Before losing three important women in two years, Travolta lost his girlfriend Diana Hyland to breast cancer at the age of 41. Hyland and Travolta began their relationship in 1976 when they starred in "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble," but she sadly succumbed to her illness a year later in 1977. Hyland was 18 years his senior.

Preston and Travolta married in 1991 after meeting on the set of their 1989 film "The Experts." The couple quickly started a family, having son Jett in 1992, but were plagued early in their lives with tragedy.

Jett, who was autistic and prone to having seizures, passed away in 2009 after having a seizure in the bathtub that resulted in a head injury.

Preston and Travolta also had children Ella, 22, and Ben, 12 together.

Preston passed away at 57 on July 12, 2020. Travolta revealed that his wife had "lost her two-year battle with breast cancer," in an Instagram post, adding, "She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many."

At the time, Travolta was appreciative of the wave of support he and his family received. He wrote, "Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered. I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal."

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Newton-John, who had been very public at the time with her decades-long fight against breast cancer told Entertainment Tonight, "She was a very a beautiful person, inside and out, and was beautiful to look at…But she had a gentle spirit and I just feel so, so much for John and the children. It's hard to put into words."

Tragically a little over two years later, Newton-John lost her battle with breast cancer on Aug. 8, 2022 at 73.

Travolta posted a tribute to her on Instagram, writing, "My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!"

The two shared a sincere and tight friendship after starring together in the 1978 classic, "Grease." Throughout the course of her life, Newton-John was outspoken about being diagnosed with breast cancer multiple times, even creating the Olivia Newton-John Foundation in Oct. 2020, which Travolta continues to support.

Alley created an everlasting friendship with Travolta through their 1989 movie together, "Look Who's Talking," which inspired two sequels. 

After it was announced the Emmy Award-winning actress had died at 71, Travolta wrote of Alley on his Instagram, "Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again."

She died from colon cancer, according to her rep via People.

KIRSTIE ALLEY THROUGH THE YEARS

Alley did not shy away from publicly declaring her love for Travolta, "I did love him; I still love him," while appearing on "Celebrity Big Brother U.K." 

"If I hadn't been married, I would've gone and married him and I would've been in an airplane because he has his own plane," she said of her friend.

During filming of "Look Who's Talking," Alley was married to Parker Stevenson.

Despite Alley getting divorced and Travolta marrying Preston, the two were able to maintain a solid relationship.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are choosing to keep calm and carry on as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gear up to drop another bombshell.

On Tuesday, Kensington Palace shared a black and white shot of the Prince and Princess of Wales during what appeared to be an intimate moment from Friday’s Earthshot Awards ceremony in Boston.

"Behind the scenes at the second annual #EartshotPrize awards ceremony," the palace captioned the snap on Twitter. "Celebrating brilliant solutions and the inspiring people behind them!"

The photo came shortly after Chris Ship, the ITV News royal editor, tweeted that Middleton’s upcoming holiday special will be recorded on Dec. 15. It is the same day that Netflix is releasing the second installment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s docuseries.

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"King and Queen Concert to go to Kate’s Christmas carol concert at @wabbey [Westminster Abbey] it has been announced," he tweeted. "Princess of Wales’ carol service is recorded on 15 December (same day @netflix chose to release 2nd set of Harry & Meghan episodes). Concert on @ITV on Christmas Eve."

King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla will join the Prince and Princess of Wales for "Royal Carols: Together at Christmas." The event, organized by Middleton, 40, with the support of the Royal Foundation, also unites other members of the royal family, along with charity staff, community volunteers, frontline workers and military personnel. According to Buckingham Palace, the goal is to "celebrate the joy that human connection can bring."

"This year’s carol service is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the values Her Majesty demonstrated throughout her life, including duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others," a statement read.

"These principles are shared and personified by the inspirational guests who have been invited to the Abbey in recognition of their tireless work to help and care for those around them."

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Middleton hosted her first Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey in 2021. At the time, the mother of three paid tribute to those who supported their communities in the U.K. during the coronavirus pandemic. She gave her first public performance on piano during a duet with Scottish singer Tom Walker on the song "For Those Who Can’t Be Here." William, 40, delivered a reading from Luke 2:1-7.

This year's events will feature a duet from opera singer Alfie Boe and Melanie C of the Spice Girls. The Christmas Eve broadcast will be narrated by Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Last month, Middleton gave the public the chance to select the final song for the concert. The winning carol, selected by a Twitter poll run in association with "Good Morning Britain" was "O Come, All Ye Faithful."

On Monday afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted arriving at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, where they arrived by private jet. Upon arrival, the couple made their way straight to their awaiting SUV.

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The couple is in town to receive the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization on Tuesday. The glitzy gala, hosted by Alec Baldwin, will honor Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Bank of America chief Brian Moynihan, as well as late NBA legend Bill Russell, who passed away in July at age 88.

Then on Thursday, Netflix will drop the first installment of the couple’s docuseries "Harry & Meghan." The trailer was released as the Prince and Princess of Wales embarked on their first U.S. trip in eight years to promote the future king’s Earthshot Prize.

"No one sees what’s happening behind closed doors," the Duke of Sussex is heard saying in the trailer as a photo of the former American actress crying while holding a cell phone is shown. There is the sound of glass breaking before the trailer shows a photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales looking stern during a royal outing.

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"When the stakes are this high, doesn’t it make more sense to hear the story from us?" said Markle, 41, as the trailer ends.

Netflix is billing the six-part series as "an unprecedented and in-depth" look at "one of the most-discussed couples in history."

In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children’s programming for the streaming giant.

The couple has already addressed their problems with the royal family in a bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Kirstie Alley, who was best known for her popular role on "Cheers," had colon cancer prior to her death at 71 years old. Her representative shared the news with People magazine.

Alley's death was confirmed on Dec. 5 by her children, True and Lillie Parker, as they revealed their beloved mother had only "recently discovered" the cancer.

A statement posted by her children on her official Twitter account read, "We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered."

"She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead."

KIRSTIE ALLEY DEAD AT 71

"As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother. We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care."

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"Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."

The statement ended, "We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time. With love always, True and Lillie Parker."

Alley earned an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her breakout role as Rebecca Howe in the late '80s sitcom "Cheers," which also starred Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Woody Harrelson, and Rhea Perlman.

Former "Cheers" costar Danson paid tribute to the beloved actress in a statement to Fox News Digital, "I was on a plane today and did something I rarely do. I watched an old episode of 'Cheers.' It was the episode where Tom Berenger proposes to Kirstie, who keeps saying no, even though she desperately wants to say yes. Kirstie was truly brilliant in it," he wrote.

"Her ability to play a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown was both moving and hysterically funny. She made me laugh 30 years ago when she shot that scene, and she made me laugh today just as hard. As I got off the plane, I heard that Kirstie had died. I am so sad and so grateful for all the times she made me laugh. I send my love to her children. As they well know, their mother had a heart of gold. I will miss her."

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Other famous friends, including John Travolta and "Dancing with the Stars" pro Maxim Chmerkovskiy mourned the loss of the iconic actress.

"Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again," Travolta, who starred with Alley in "Look Who's Talking," shared on Instagram Monday night.

Chmerkovskiy shared a photo of the two on the ballroom floor of the dance competition show. 

"I thought you’d be around forever," he wrote. "I wish we spoke often. Thank you for everything. I love you Kirstie Alley…RIP."

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

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As a child star, Cora Sue Collins appeared in over 30 films, worked with some of the most legendary names of Hollywood’s golden era, and even rivaled Shirley Temple. Then, she abruptly quit show business, leaving fans wondering why.

For years, many wondered about her whereabouts. Collins herself refused to say what happened. Then in 2020, she finally revealed the shocking reason why she gave up her successful career.

For the first time, the 95-year-old alleged to author Carla Valderrama, who wrote the 2020 Turner Classic Movies book, "This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories," that she endured a #MeToo moment that prompted her to quit altogether.

She claimed that at age 15, screenwriter Harry Ruskin, who was 50 at the time, told her he would offer the teenager a project he had written, only if she slept with him. Horrified, Collins marched over to the office of MGM co-founder Louis B. Mayer and shared her story. Collins claimed Mayer told her, "Darling, you’ll get used to it." He then threatened her that she would never work again.

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In 1943, that is exactly what Collins did. The actress, who has since led a quiet life, recently shared her story about what it was like working with Jean Harlow for Darrell Rooney and Mark Viera’s book, "Harlow in Hollywood."

"I loved Harry," Collins recalled to Fox News Digital. "I had no father figure and no one to mentor me. He would share his philosophy with me. He had a group of friends who were all of these famous, funny people, and I was lucky enough to be part of this group. One afternoon, he called me and ask if I was coming for lunch next Tuesday. I told him I didn’t know. He called the next day and asked the same thing. I said, ‘I don’t know.’ Then he called the next day! I finally said yes."

"I went to his office and he was the only one there," she shared. "I thought it was odd. He would bring food from some good restaurant in Culver City, and we would all stand around in his office, eating off of bookshelves, sitting on the floor, and so forth. But this time, I was the only one there. Then he said, ‘I wrote a synopsis for you, and I wanted you to read it alone.’ I read it and I loved it. He knew me so well. I would’ve given my right arm for that job. It was written just for me. But then he said, ‘The part is yours, but you have to sleep with me.’"

According to Valderrama’s book, Ruskin was allegedly furious when Collins refused. "There are dozens of girls in this town who would love to play that part," he allegedly told her.

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"I thought, ‘What have I said to mislead him? Was I dressed inappropriately? What have I done to cause this?’" said Collins. "I was just so startled. I just excused myself and left. The first door I came to was unlocked. It was a cleaning closet. And in those days, they didn’t have any lights inside. I locked the door and had a good cry."

"I then put myself together and headed to Mr. Mayer’s office," she continued. "I didn’t have an appointment, but I told his secretary, ‘I can wait.’ I sat down and I waited. Mr. Mayer was a short little man and his desk was raised, so he would be taller than everybody… [I remembered] he lunged across his desk with his short little fat finger, waggled it under my nose, and said, ‘You’ll never work again on this soundstage as long as you live.’ I told him, ‘Mr. Mayer, that’s my heartfelt desire.’"

Collins said she never spoke to Ruskin again. The screenwriter died in 1969 at age 74.

"It was the single best decision of my life," said Collins about leaving Hollywood. "It’s a rotten business. It was then, it is now. And it’s not going to change."

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According to Collins, she did one more film before officially "retiring." It was 1945’s "Week-End at the Waldorf," only because it starred her "buddies."

"I made the film and I decided that this isn’t what I wanted to do," she said. "I made the right decision. I went out of this business. And that’s why I left. My mother never believed me. She believed I misunderstood Harry Ruskin. But his request was so succinctly phrased that it would be hard to misunderstand it. I spoke to other girls who were in films at the same time as I was. And they too had similar experiences. Their mothers didn’t believe them either."

It would be decades later when in 2017, a public reckoning unfolded. The #MeToo movement exposed the enduring prevalence of sexual assault and harassment in people’s lives. Several powerful men were taken down in its wake. Many who were once afraid were compelled to finally share their experiences.

"I hardly told anyone what happened to me," said Collins. "I was so ashamed, embarrassed, thinking I had caused it… Whenever someone wanted to interview me about the #MeToo movement, my response was, ‘no.’… [One writer] told me, ‘It’s important for you to tell your story because you stood up to Louis B. Mayer.’ I still refused… But I finally did. And I’m glad. I finally understand it wasn’t my fault."

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Collins was not the only child star during Hollywood’s golden era who made similar allegations. In her memoir, Temple alleged that Arthur Freed, the producer of "Singin’ in the Rain," exposed himself to her in his office. Judy Garland also alleged that Mayer groped her breasts after he made her sit on his lap.

In 2018, Collins told part of her story anonymously to the New Yorker. She told her account in full to Valderrama.

After Hollywood, Collins led what she described as a "happy life." There were two "fabulous" marriages and homes in Mexico and Paris. She traveled the world and had a family of her own. While she initially disliked remembering her Hollywood past, she now enjoys revisiting her work and the many stars she befriended along the way.

According to Valderrama’s book, Collins later confided in her friend Lucille Ball, who knew Ruskin, about the alleged incident. Ball allegedly exclaimed "That son of a b----!" before hugging Collins, telling her "Darling, it’s not your fault."

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Collins was only 3 years old when she, her mother, and her sister headed to California. After being discovered, she immersed herself in work "before child labor laws." While the hours were long and grueling, she enjoyed playing "make-believe."

"I had a very strong mother," Collins reflected. "At the time I thought maybe she was too strict. But I think it was my mother who ultimately saved me. And I’m very fortunate because I had friends with such terrible problems… And in retrospect, looking back on it, I enjoyed those years because what little girl doesn’t like to play dress up and be costumed by the most famous designers in the world? [And work with] the most famous makeup artists, hairdressers, directors, choreographers? You name them, I worked with them. It took me a long time… to understand that the life I lived was really a wonderful life." 

Vanna White is having a tough time thinking about the end of her time on "Wheel of Fortune."

In 1975, the game show premiered with Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford leading the show as hosts. It was not until 1982 that White and Pat Sajak took on the role as co-hosts. The pair has been running "Wheel of Fortune" ever since.

"I think when Merv Griffin chose both of us, 40 and 41 years ago, he saw something between us — a brother-sister type relationship," White shared in an interview with People magazine.

"And I think that is kind of what it is. He saw that we would be able to get along, and we do. We are like a brother and sister team."

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In September 2021, Sajak, 76, revealed that he and White were "closer to the end than the beginning" of hosting the game show. White, 65, is having a harder time saying goodbye.

During this time, Variety reported that both White and Sajak renewed their contracts through at least the 2023-2024 television series, so it is unclear exactly when the duo will make their exit.

"I don't even want to think about that. I mean, we're a team," she shared with People. "That's depressing. I don't even want to think about it."

White revealed that it is hard for her to visualize what "Wheel of Fortune" will look like without either host. "I just visualize us just being there. I can't think beyond that," she explained.

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She noted that she is unsure if the game show will go on without her and Sajak.

"I can't imagine. Everybody relates ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to Pat and Vanna. We're like Ken and Barbie, you know?" White said. "We've been in everybody's homes for 40 years, so it would be weird having somebody else turn my letters."

Looking back on her time on the show, White said she is grateful for the past 40 years as host of "Wheel of Fortune."

"It's incredible. I cannot believe it's been 40 years. Honestly, I've loved every minute of it," she said. 

White continued: "Who still says they love their job after 40 years? Me! I really do. It's a fun show. Everybody watches and enjoys it and it changes people's lives and it makes people happy. So it's a great job."

When it comes to making a statement in the public eye, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle both rely on their late mother-in-law for guidance.

We are just days from the premiere of the long-awaited Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," and the trailer makes many direct comparisons to Princess Diana. There are images of her, magazine covers, and Prince Harry even says, "I didn't want history to repeat itself," referencing his mother's tragic death after being stalked by the paparazzi.

Meanwhile, Kate Middleton has her own way of invoking the princess, usually through her wardrobe.

Princess Diana, once called "Shy Di" for her quiet demeanor, transformed herself into a style icon during the ‘80s and ‘90s. Before her tragic death in 1997 at age 36, the "People’s Princess" made her mark with couture, which consisted of Chanel suits, Versace evening gowns and Dior handbags. As the most-photographed woman in the world, the royal proved to be influential in both her humanitarian work and personal style.

"Diana was a breath of fresh air for the royal family, shaking things up during their rather staid early 1980s and setting the new standard for charity work, going where no royal had dared go before, but she will always be remembered most for her fashion," Miranda Holder, royal fashion expert and celebrity stylist, told Fox News Digital. "The Princess brought a healthy dose of flair and drama to the royal wardrobe, placing the Monarchy firmly back on the style map for her fashion forward, often daring ensembles that had the world transfixed."

Diana wouldn’t live to meet Kate and Meghan, the new Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex, respectively, the women who married her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. The princess, 40, and the duchess, 41, have their own personal styles with one preferring classic British looks while the other has a more modern approach that evokes Hollywood glamour. However, there’s no denying that the royals have looked back at Diana for inspiration, winning the public over with memories of the beloved royal.

Holder explained it's quite possible Diana's "well documented unhappiness in her marriage to Prince Charles" led her to learn how to "'weaponize' fashion, using clothing as a means to communicate at the times when sharing her thoughts or feelings was forbidden." She says these "boundary-breaking reasons," have made Diana's fashion iconic making it "only natural that it has since been replicated by both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle."

"Kate has been compared a lot to Diana, and especially in her earlier years wore similar outfits. Some of the references have been subtle, others very overt, but there is no doubt that both women are admired by fashionistas all over the world," Holder said. "On a visit to South Korea in 1992 Diana looked striking in a cobalt blue double-breasted blazer and matching pleated skirt. In 2021, Kate visited a violence reduction [center] in an almost identical outfit."

"Another of Diana’s looks which Kate has carefully emulated is from her visit to a hospital in Pakistan - Diana wore a pale blue tunic with a white chiffon headscarf covering her hair. Kate looked almost exactly the same in her tunic and headscarf whilst on a visit to the Assyakirin Mosque in Malaysia," Holder said. "Admittedly, the requirement of covering their hair was necessary, but Kate could have chosen from a wealth of colors to dress in, but instead chose one again to imitate her late mother-in-law."

"If there was one aspect of Royal life that Diana always got right, it was her style, so it’s natural that both Kate and Meghan look to her for inspiration," Holder said.

All eyes will be on the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex this week as Netflix drops the bombshell docuseries "Harry & Meghan" on Thursday. The series will feature Prince Harry discussing his late mother’s struggles within the royal family.

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"When Catherine, the Princess of Wales, honors Diana with her style, I think it's both a wink to William and his mother," Kinsey Schofield, royal expert and host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital. "She knows how deep their bond was, and it is a way for her to honor that love. Like a sweet secret between the two of them."

Schofield wrote a book that was published on Nov. 15 titled, "R is for Revenge Dress: A Princess Diana-Inspired Alphabet Book for Grown-Ups," which explores how Diana influenced the fashion world. She noted how the Princess of Wales is "much more subtle" when it comes to her fashion tributes.

"We primarily saw Princess Diana dressed as a working royal, so Kate's choices are much more Diana," she shared. "Meghan was only a working royal for a brief period, so whenever we see her pull out the fascinator it looks contrived. I think Meghan is very eager to be seen as Princess Diana 2.0, so there is that intention behind her wardrobe. However, I believe Catherine's is a tribute to the mother and friend her husband lost."

"What Princess Diana and Catherine have in common is an effortless feel to their style," Schofield continued. "We knew when Catherine stepped out of the vehicle in her green dress at the Earthshot Awards that she wasn't hiding behind three pairs of Spanx and a spray tan. She just looks so comfortable and confident in her own skin, which is something we saw from Diana towards the end of her life, and it's truly how we remember her."

Markle's style is also similar to Diana's, as she has also tried to honor her late mother-in-law.

"Meghan has also been inspired by Diana’s style, but to a lesser degree. Her signature ‘casual jeans and a crisp white shirt’ look that she wore to the Invictus games in 2017 was very reminiscent of Diana’s jeans and shirt combo whilst visiting Bosnia in 1997," Holder said. "The effortlessly cool, California chic vibe looked great on them both."

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Meanwhile, Schofield also noted how Diana's "style was so important at the beginning of her relationship with the media and public because she whispered things to us through her wardrobe."

" How can you forget the black sheep sweater? You can't. It was Diana's way of telling us, 'I'm not sure I belong here.' Diana knew 'never complain, never explain' was her only option, so she told us who she was and what she was dealing with through her clothing," Schofield explained. 

"She went through a fierce 'ugly sweater' phase and that is when she was consumed in motherhood. She was this silly, happy beacon to her children. Her wild sweaters told us that she was cuddly and affectionate behind closed doors. The further Diana got away from Charles, the sexier she started to present herself. She switched from giant Peter Pan collars to tailored suits in fun colors. I see some of this in Kate's recent wardrobe. However, she usually goes for slacks instead of skirts."

Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich pointed out that the princes inherited personal pieces that belonged to their mother. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Middleton and Markle would incorporate Diana’s jewelry into their looks. Middleton’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring, in particular, is the same one King Charles III gave to his first wife.

"It's my mother's engagement ring, so I thought it was quite nice because obviously she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all — this was my way of keeping her sort of close to it all," William said at the time of his engagement.

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"Royal jewels are treasured precious physical pieces representing monarchial history passed down through generations of kings and queens," Fordwich shared. "It was with this in mind, no doubt, that with great elegance the current Princess of Wales wore the classic green choker her late mother-in-law, Diana, [previously wore] to the Earthshot Awards."

Added Holder: "Over the years, Kate has been more successful at recreating Diana’s style partly because their figures are very similar; what looked good on Diana’s tall, athletic frame naturally looks good on Kate, and also because both ladies held similar status in the family as wife to the heir to the throne - their looks both needed to have a certain status. Meghan by comparison is more California - favoring minimalist tailored separates and cleaner lines over the pretty feminine dresses which have suited both Diana and Kate so well."

Fordwich said that over the years Diana used fashion to make bold statements about her life – something that Middleton and Markle have done as royal wives.

"Who can forget the ‘revenge’ black dress Diana stepped out in and all those sleekly tailored custom Dior evening dresses she made pointed statements in?" said Fordwich. She added that those looks successfully "crushed" Charles’ spotlight as their marriage collapsed.

"For the serious work in Boston … Catherine’s slim silhouette stayed well away from anything daring or designer oriented, given the looming winter of discontent, that would have been a domestic disaster," said Fordwich. "Instead, she sensibly rallied in a rental dress, most sensible given the raucous nature of impending U.K. rail strikes."

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Schofield noted that there’s a reason why Middleton and Markle will continue to channel their mother-in-law as they attempt to carve out their own identities in the public eye.

"I think Princess Diana's fashion is so important to us because there is still so much mystery surrounding her," she said. "Diana's style gives us clues to who she truly was. Diana was different from other members of the royal family and rejected the stuffiness of it all. There was a clear evolution in her wardrobe, and it was also an evolution in her attitude. She was going to own it, and she was going to be herself — and we saw that reflected in her style."

"I think a lot of our obsession with Diana's wardrobe is related to our admiration for Diana in general," Schofield said.

Holder echoed Schofield's sentiment, stating: "By recreating Diana’s looks, both women have demonstrated their commitment to their husbands. Getting dressed up as your mother-in-law -- even if she was a style icon -- is a pretty big ask for any loved up new wife, royal or not, but both Kate and Meghan were prepared to put their own identity to one side (Kate more so) in order to pay the ultimate homage."

John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and other stars in Hollywood are mourning the loss of the iconic actress, Kirstie Alley.

Alley's family shared a statement on Twitter on Monday night stating that the actress died after a "recently discovered" battle with cancer.

Travolta, Alley's "Look Who's Talking" co-star, took to Instagram on Monday night to honor his friend. 

Jamie Lee Curtis took to Instagram on Monday night to share their "mutual respect and connection" they had.

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"I've just heard the sad news that Kirstie Alley has died," Curtis began. 

Curtis continued: "She was a great comic foil in @tvscreamqueens and a beautiful mama bear in her very real life. She helped me buy onesies for my family that year for Christmas. We agreed to disagree about some things but had a mutual respect and connection. Sad news."

Actor Tim Allen took to Twitter on Monday to honor Alley. "A sweet soul pass on in Kristie Alley. Sad, sad news. Prayers for all her family," Allen wrote.

Actor Robert Patrick took to Twitter to share the "very sad" news.

"So very sad. Kirstie Alley R.I.P. My condolences to her family," he wrote.

Kristin Chenoweth took to Instagram on Monday night to share that she "can't believe" Alley has passed. 

"I love you, Kirstie. I will see you again someday. I can’t believe you’re gone," she wrote alongside images with Alley.

Jackée Harry took to Twitter to share that Kirstie was "one of a kind."

"Whether you agreed with her or not, Kirstie Alley was an undeniable talent who brought joy to many – through the screen and with her warm, hilarious spirit. RIP, luv. You were one of a kind," she wrote.

Carmen Electra shared images of Alley on Instagram and wrote, "#rip to this kind, beautifully talented soul. we love you Kirstie."

"The Handmaid's Tale" actress Ever Carradine took to Twitter to thank Alley for "launching her career."

"I just head the news about #KirstieAlley. I’ve not spoke w/ her forever, but have her to thank for launching my career. She told me I was funny every single day on Veronica’s Closet, and I believed her. She threw the best parties and gave the parakeets as our wrap gift. Godspeed," she wrote.

Candace Owens took to Twitter on Monday night to share her condolences. "So sad about Kirstie Alley. She was so sweet. Sending love to her family," Owens wrote, adding a red heart.

Valerie Bertinelli took to Twitter to share her condolences. 

"Oh Kirstie," she wrote, adding a broken heart emoji. "Rest in Peace."

Grammy-winning artist Travis Tritt took to Twitter to share that he was "shocked" to hear of Alley's passing.

"Shocked and saddened by the news of Kirstie Alley," he wrote alongside the family's statement.

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True and Lillie Parker, Kirstie's children, announced their mother's death in a statement shared to social media on Monday night.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," the statement began. "She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead."

The statement continued: "As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother."

Her children thanked the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care before describing their mother as having a "zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."

Kirstie Alley died following a "battle with cancer," according to her family. She was 71.

"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her official Twitter account said.

"She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead."

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"As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother. We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care."

"Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did."

Olivia Wilde has returned to Instagram after taking a break from the social media platform following her split from Harry Styles last month.

The "Don’t Worry Darling" star and director uploaded an image with her friend, Babs Burchfield, that showed the duo laughing together as they laid in a hammock. 

"Best," Wilde simply captioned the image.

Wilde was seen in a navy-blue bikini top as Babs sported a neon yellow bikini top and a straw hat. This marks the actress’ first post on Instagram since October.

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In November, multiple reports surfaced that Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde have called it quits after nearly two years together.

Per People magazine, citing sources close to the couple, the two are "taking a break" and "it's a very amicable decision."

"He's still touring and is now going abroad. She is focusing on her kids and her work in LA," says one insider. "It's a very amicable decision."

Wilde shares two children with ex-fiance Jason Sudeikis — Otis, 8, and Daisy, 6. 

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The source claims Styles and Wilde "are still very close friends," with another friend adding, "Right now, they have different priorities that are keeping them apart."

A few days before the news of the couple’s split, Wilde was seen taking her children to a Style’s concert in Los Angeles on Nov. 15.

Wilde, 38, and Styles, 28, met while filming "Don't Worry Darling," a film Wilde directed and also appeared in. 

They were first linked in January 2021 when they were seen together at a mutual friend's wedding. The two never officially confirmed their relationship, but Wilde was seen dancing in the crowd at many of Styles' concerts and spotted multiple times wearing his merchandise. 

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They also photographed publicly showing affection multiple times, including the two of them kissing on a yacht in Monte Argentario, Italy, in July 2021.

The couple went through a rough patch prior to the September premiere of "Don't Worry Darling" when rumors began swirling that the film's female lead, Florence Pugh, and Wilde didn't get along. 

The cast and crew of "Don't Worry Darling" denied there was ever any tension, specifically a reported "screaming match" between Wilde and Pugh, calling Wilde "an incredible leader and director."

Fox News’ Lori Bashian contributed to this report.

Gladys Knight is getting candid about her relationship with Patti LaBelle.

Knight was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, and her close friend, LaBelle, was there to pay tribute to her, something that meant a lot to Knight as the two have had a friendship spanning over six decades.

"That’s my little sister. We have been together since we were like this," Knight, 78, told Fox News Digital while gesturing low to the ground. "Every now and then, things get a little rough. We got kids, we both had children the same time."

During the ceremony, LaBelle, 78, took the stage to pay tribute to her friend, calling Knight her "everything" and reminiscing about their decades-long friendship. Before going into her performance of "That’s What Friends Are For," LaBelle explained, "We do everything together," recalling the moments throughout their friendship in which they have laughed and cried together, saying, "I am honored to honor you tonight."

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The two legends in the music industry have taken the stage together many times in the past, the first time being in 1986 for the HBO special "Sisters in the Name of Love," which also included Dionne Warwick, and most recently at "A Friendsgiving Event," which took place on Nov. 13 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

LaBelle, Knight and Warwick have remained close, with LaBelle telling HollywoodLife in January 2021 that they have been able to keep their friendship thriving because they don't get jealous of one another.

"What is it that makes us work as friends? First [is] knowing that neither one of us can outshine [the other]. You can’t blow out my candles so yours can shine brighter because the three of us are singing totally different songs," LaBelle told the outlet. The thing is to have friendship first, I believe, and no battles, no battles. Why battle when you can make everybody happy by seeing three Black women get along?"

In addition to LaBelle, the tribute for Knight also included performances by Garth Brooks, Mickey Guyton and Ariana DeBose, who sang some of Knight's biggest hits, such as "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."

Along with her backup singers, known as "The Pips," Knight has released 12 studio albums, including "Miss Gladys Knight," "Good Woman" and "Many Different Roads," and she was awarded the title of "Empress of Soul" in 2007. In 1996, Gladys Knight & the Pips were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one year after Knight was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Knight was also included in Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Singers of All Time, with some of her biggest hits including "Come and See About Me," "Stay Away" and "The Way We Were."

The legend in the music industry is also a seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist, and she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2004 BET Awards. She has also been very involved in various philanthropic causes, such as the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, the Minority AIDS Project and many others, according to her website.

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Prior to his performance, Brooks spoke about the influence Knight has had on his music, saying her roots in country music are inspiring, with star LL Cool J saying Knight can sing about anything and connect with whoever is listening, adding, "I once heard Gladys sing the ABCs, and I thought I was in church."

Knight was grateful to be receiving such a prestigious honor but was equally excited to see everyone come together and celebrate positivity for the evening.

"Look at all these people in here, and we’re all here for the same reason. To lift things up, to [try] to have some joy and all of that, and that’s what it’s all about," Knight said. "This is amazing. This is about the world. This is not just about me or some other person that has feelings about making things better, but the fact that they even allow themselves to do something like that is amazing."

The family of Naomi Judd filed a notice on Monday to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit originally filed to keep the late country star's death records sealed.

In August, the Judd family filed a petition in Williamson County Chancery Court seeking to seal the report of the death investigation. 

The petition said the records contained video and audio interviews with relatives in the immediate aftermath of Judd’s death. Releasing such details would inflict "significant trauma and irreparable harm" on the family, the petition said.

The order continued: "The release of these records would continue to cause the entire family pain for years to come."

NAOMI JUDD'S DAUGHTERS ASHLEY, WYNONNA NOT NAMED IN WILL, ARE REPORTEDLY LISTED AS BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST

In August, Larry Strickland and Judd’s two daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, filed for injunctive relief in Williamson County, Tennessee. They were granted a temporary court order to keep the records sealed.

Judd died at her home in Tennessee in April. The musician was 76.

Naomi's daughter, Ashley, previously revealed that her mother died by suicide, and the family said she was lost to "the disease of mental illness."

Wynonna Judd and her sister, Ashley, announced Naomi's death via a statement shared on social media.

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"Today we sisters experienced a tragedy," the joint statement said. "We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory."

The notice filed on Monday said the family is now willing to have the lawsuit dismissed. 

In part that is because the journalists who requested the police records are not requesting photographs of the deceased or body cam footage taken inside the home. The notice also said a state lawmaker is introducing a bill that would make death investigation records private where the death is not the result of a crime.

A judge must approve the voluntary dismissal.

Fox News has reached out to Wynonna and Ashley Judd for comment.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

The Associated Press contributed to this report.