Joe Biden Celebrates Grandson's Graduation During First Public Sighting Since Revealing His 'Aggressive' Cancer Diagnosis

Joe Biden Celebrates Grandson's Graduation During First Public Sighting Since Revealing His 'Aggressive' Cancer Diagnosis

Ashley Blazer Biden/Instagram Joe Biden celebrated grandson Robert Hunter Biden II's graduation from Salisbury School in Connecticut on May 23 The outing marked the former president's first public appearance since revealing his "aggressive" prostate cancer diagnosis Joe was joined by wife Dr. Jill Biden and other family members for the milestone event Joe Bidenis celebrating a milestone moment in his grandson's life. The former president, 82, celebrated Robert "Hunter" Biden II's graduation from Salisbury School in Connecticut on Friday, May 23. The outing marked Joe's first public appearance since revealing his"aggressive" prostate cancer diagnosis. Dr. Jill Bidenshared a photo on her Instagram Stories of herself, Joe and other family members posing with the 18-year-old graduate on his big day. "Proud Nana and Pop! Congratulations Hunter - we are so proud of you," Jill, 73, wrote to her grandson, whose dad is the lateBeau Bidenand mom is Hallie Biden. In another social media post, the teenager could be seen walking across the graduation stage, receiving his diploma. Ashley Blazer Biden/Instagram A day prior, on Thursday, May 22, Joe, Jill and other family members visited The Woodland Restaurant in Lakeville. A photograph shared on the establishment'sInstagrampage shows Joe smiling alongside a group. "Great to have Joe & Jill Biden at The Woodland last night," The Woodland Restaurant wrote in its caption. "He was so gracious and thoughtful in conversations with staff and guests." The restaurant added, "Congratulations to his grandson on his graduation. We very much enjoyed such decency and humility from our President. You made our evening very special. All the best 🇺🇸." Restaurant owner Brandon Scimeca toldThe Stamford Advocatehe was notified "a couple of hours ahead of time" that Joe would be visiting. "He was as nice to the customers as he was to the wait staff, as he was to the owner, as he was to the busboy. He was just so generous in spirit," Scimeca said. "He was not talking about himself, but talking about everyone else." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Dr. Jill Biden/Instagram Joe's attendance at the graduation celebrations came less than a week after the former president's office announced that he had beendiagnosed with prostate cancer. Anofficial statement, which said Biden had been "experiencing increasing urinary symptoms" before the diagnosis, added that the cancer is "characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone." "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management," the statement continued. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Joe Biden/Instagram After the diagnosis news, Joe shared a photo of himself and Jill onX, as he thanked supporters for their love. "Cancer touches us all," he wrote in his caption. "Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support." Read the original article onPeople

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Joe Biden Celebrates Grandson's Graduation During First Public Sighting Since Revealing His 'Aggressive' Cancer Diagnosis

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Nicole Kidman Explains ‘Very Quick’ Decision to Wear Blonde Bob Wig in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2

Nicole Kidman Explains 'Very Quick' Decision to Wear Blonde Bob Wig in 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2

Nicole Kidman's wigs have practically become their own characters in the dozens of projects the Oscar winner has made across television and film. The latest is a sharp blonde bob she wears as the mysterious wellness guru Masha in the second season of Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers." More from Variety Nick Kroll Reveals the 'Sick Little D-' Scene in 'Big Mouth' That Netflix Asked to Be Cut: 'It's the Grossest Thing' Seth Rogen Sends Message to Daniel Day-Lewis to Guest Star on 'The Studio' Season 2: 'Please Consider a Zoom With Us, We'll Pitch You a Good Idea' 'Étoile' Star Gideon Glick Launches LGBTQ+ Not-for-Profit Theater Initiative Blue Roses Project With Jonathan Groff Joining Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE) "Everything is very specific," Kidman told me at the Season 2 premiere event in Beverly Hills. "It's chosen for a reason because she's got very strong intentions and agendas." Kidman said it was the only wig she looked at after it was picked by her longtime hair and makeup artist Noriko Watanabe. "It's very quick," Kidman explained. "We just came up with the character and vibe, how she should be and what she should look for." Kidman also explained why she wanted to reprise Masha for a second season. The premiere season was based on the novel of the same name whereas there was no book for the follow-up. "This time it was free rein," she said, adding that it's "fun to play" a woman with power. "So many time, I play women that are in a very precarious place emotionally and Masha is just a badass." Christine Baranski is rethinking her future contracts after playing a wealthy client of Masha's who arrives at the spa with her much younger lover (Aras Aydin). "I got the boy toy on my arm," she said, smiling. "I said, 'It should be in my contracts that I should have great clothes, funny lines and a young lover in whatever I do.'" "Nine Perfect Strangers" marks the acting debut of singer-songwriter King Princess. She plays a celebrated pianist whose partner (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) convinces her to try Masha's unorthodox treatments. "You know what's even more meaningful than having a queer couple [on the show] is having a really toxic queer couple because it's one step greater," King Princess said. "It's not just gay representation for the sake of it. It's two people who are extremely flawed. We find them in the midst of a six-year relationship with all their baggage and their bullshit. We're reaching maximum lesbian capacity. Something's gotta give, you know?" Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Nicole Kidman Explains ‘Very Quick’ Decision to Wear Blonde Bob Wig in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2

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Hailey Bieber Cheers on Husband Justin Bieber as He Makes Surprise Appearance at SZA's L.A. Show: 'My 2 Favorite Artists'

Hailey Bieber Cheers on Husband Justin Bieber as He Makes Surprise Appearance at SZA's L.A. Show: 'My 2 Favorite Artists'

Raymond Hall/GC Images; Grand National Tour Updates/X Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance during SZA's concert at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on May 23 The musicians performed "Snooze" during the show, which also featured Kendrick Lamar Hailey Bieber celebrated the moment with a video shared on social media, captioning it, "My 2 favorite artists" Hailey Bieberis rooting for her man! On Friday, May 23, theRhodefounder, 28, shared videos on herInstagram Storiesof husbandJustin Biebermaking a surprise appearance duringSZA's concert at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Justin, 31, and the "Kill Bill" singer, 35, performed "Snooze" from SZA's albumSOS.Justin wore a head-to-toe black outfit with a Balenciaga jacket. Helater kissed SZA on the hand, before the pair entertained the cheering crowd with their dancing. In one social media post, Hailey shared a video of the performance and wrote over it: "My 2 favorite artists." SZA andKendrick Lamarare currently on theirGrand National Tour. Justin's appearance came just days after SZA brought outLizzoto perform a remix of "Special." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hailey Bieber/Instagram Justin previously hadn't performed in front of a stadium-sized crowd since his surprise appearance at Coachella in 2024, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. A year prior, Justin and SZA starred together in the music video for "Snooze." Justin's surprise moment during the Grand National Tour came a day after Hailey shared a photo on her Instagram Stories to mark their sonJack Bluesturning 9 months old. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "My sweet baby is 9 months old today," she captioned a black and white snap of Jack sitting on the floor with his back to the camera. The couple — who married in 2018 — announced the birth of their first child in August 2024. Hailey recently gushed about her "beautiful" family in aVogueinterview as she expressed her frustration with having hermarriage to Justinconstantly critiqued. Justin Bieber/Instagram The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "Well, I thought seven years in it would've already, and it hasn't," the star said after being asked if she thought the internet chatter would eventually die down. "You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on, chill out a little bit, but no." Hailey added, "So I guess these bitches are going to be mad." Read the original article onPeople

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Hailey Bieber Cheers on Husband Justin Bieber as He Makes Surprise Appearance at SZA's L.A. Show: 'My 2 Favorite Artists'

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“Grey’s Anatomy” Cast Had “This ”Reaction When Denzel Washington Directed an Episode, Jason George Reveals

"Grey's Anatomy" Cast Had "This "Reaction When Denzel Washington Directed an Episode, Jason George Reveals

Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty; Anne Marie Fox/Disney via Getty Grey's Anatomystar Jason George revealed how the show's cast reacted when Denzel Washington directed an episode The Oscar winner directed a season 12 episode called "The Sound of Silence," which aired in 2016 George described having the Hollywood legend working on set as an "incredible" experience Jason Georgeis revealing theGrey's Anatomycast's surprising reaction to having a Hollywood heavyweight in the director's chair. Oscar winnerDenzel Washingtondirected a season 12 episode of the long-running medical drama, titled "The Sound of Silence," which aired in 2016. George — who has played Ben Warren on the show since season 6 (and also on thesince-canceled spinoffStation 19) — recalled to theNew York Posthow the show's stars stepped up their game when working with the industry legend. "It was an incredible episode that everybody was on their best [behavior] for," the 53-year-old actor said. "Everyone shows up professionally anyway, but when Denzel's directing your episode, everyone came [correct]." George joked about how the female stars put extra care into their outfits, even with a 5 a.m. call time. "I was like, 'Y'all don't dress up for us on the regular, ' " he recalled. Tina Thorpe/Disney While George said it was a thrill to have Washington, 70, direct an episode, he would love to see him don a pair of scrubs and get in front of the camera one day. "It's never going to happen, but you've got to put it out there," he told thePost. "I'm hoping he does it." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! And George already has a particular part in mind for theTraining Daystar. "It's Denzel. He's got to come in as the doctor who isthatdude, and everyone's geeked out and excited about him. He's got to come in as the expert," he said. Series veteranEllen Pompeo— who plays Dr. Meredith Grey — previously revealed thatshe and Washington clashedon the set during his stint as director. She recounted their argument during a 2021 episode of her podcast,Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo, beginning by teasing, "He went nuts on me — this is a good Denzel story." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Pompeo, 55, said she was shooting an emotional scene in which an epileptic patient apologized after unintentionally injuring her and breaking her jaw during a seizure. She decided to go off-script by improvising Meredith's response to the apology and giving her scene partner some pointers. Nicole Wilder/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty But Washington wasn't happy about it. "Denzel went ham on my a--," Pompeo recalled. "He was like, 'I'm the director. Don't you tell him what to do.' " "And I was like, 'Listen, motherf-----, this is my show. This is my set. Who are you telling?' Like, 'You barely know where the bathroom is,' " she continued. "And I have the utmost respect for him as an actor, as a director, as everything, but like, yo, we went at it one day." Pompeo said that at one point, Washington's wifePauletta— who is a longtime fan of the show — stopped by the set, and the actress told her about the little spat with her husband. "I was like, 'Yeah, he yelled at me today. Yeah, he let me have it today, and I'm not okay with him, and I'm not looking at him, and I'm not talking to him,' " she shared on the podcast. "So we didn't get through it without a fight, but you know, that's actors for you — passionate and fiery — and that's where you get the magic, and that's where you get the good stuff." Despite her heated exchange with Washington, Pompeo said that, ultimately, having the Hollywood icon take a turn as director was "an amazing experience — it really was." Read the original article onPeople

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“Grey’s Anatomy” Cast Had “This ”Reaction When Denzel Washington Directed an Episode, Jason George Reveals

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Meet the Real-Life Loves of 'The Brady Bunch' Cast 5 Decades Since the Show Ended

Meet the Real-Life Loves of 'The Brady Bunch' Cast 5 Decades Since the Show Ended

CBS via Getty The Brady Bunchwasn't just a beloved sitcom, but a cultural touchstone that shaped television families for generations. Although the show concluded in 1974, the lives of its cast members have continued to evolve in fascinating and sometimes unexpected ways over the last five decades. From public romances and reality TV appearances to private struggles and quiet retirements, each actor's journey reflects the complex reality behind the iconic TV family. Joshua Blanchard/Getty Maureen McCormick played Marcia Brady, the eldest of the Brady daughters. She faced personal challenges, including struggles with sobriety and depression, after the show ended. However, she began getting sober around 1985, the same year she married Michael Cummings. The couple welcomed daughter Natalie in 1989 and have been going strong for over four decades. McCormick's acting career post-Brady Bunchincluded guest roles on shows likeThe Love Boat,Fantasy Island, andPassions. She also ventured into reality television, participating inCelebrity Fit ClubandHollywood Squares. In recent years, the 68-year-old has been involved in various projects, including a role in the 2022 season ofThe Masked Singerand a guest appearance onDancing with the Starsin 2023. Mark Von Holden/NBC via Getty Barry Williams is known for his role as Greg Brady, the eldest Brady son. The 70-year-old has been married three times. He married Diane Martin in 1990, but the pair divorced after two years together. In 1999, he wed Eila Mary Matt and went on to welcome their son, Brandon, in 2003. However, the couple called it quits in 2005. Williams welcomed his second child, daughter Samantha, in 2012 while dating Elizabeth Kennedy. His relationship with Kennedy fizzled out one year after Samantha's birth. He went on to say "I do" for the third time in 2017, when he married Tina Mahina. Williams has made guest appearances on shows likeThat Girl,Mission: Impossible, andThe Mod Squad. In 2022, he participated inThe Masked Singer, and in 2023, he joinedDancing with the Stars, where he dedicated a performance to his late TV mother, Florence Henderson. Roy Rochlin/Getty Eve Plumb played Jan Brady, the middle Brady daughter. Plumb married Rick Mansfield in 1979, but the marriage ended in divorce less than two years later. She later moved on with Ken Pace, a business and technology consultant, and the two have been happily married since 1995. The 67–year–old resides in Laguna Beach, Calif., and has been involved in local community activities, such as serving on the city's Design Review Board. AfterThe Brady Bunch, she appeared in guest roles on shows likeThat '70s ShowandArmy Wivesand took a recurring role onFudge. Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Christopher Knight is known for his role as Peter Brady, the middle Brady son. Knight was married to Julie Schulman from 1989 to 1992. Three years after their split, he tied the knot with Toni Erickson. However, the two went their separate ways ways in 2000. The 67-year-old has appeared onJoe's Worldand was part ofThe Surreal Lifefrom 2003 to 2005, where he met and fell in love with formerAmerica's Next Top Modelwinner Adrianne Curry. They married in 2006, and their relationship was featured in the reality seriesMy Fair Brady.The couple separated in 2011, and Knight tied the knot for a fourth time in 2016 to Cara Kokenes. Newsmakers/getty Susan Olsen played Cindy Brady, the youngest of the Brady children. The 63-year-old has been married twice. In 1988, she married Steve Ventimiglia, but the pair got divorced in 1990. Five years later, she married Mitch Markwell. The two welcomed their son, Michael, in 1997. However, she and Markwell called it quits in 2004. Olsen has been involved in various projects, including hosting the podcastThe Real Brady Bros, where she reflects on her experience on the show and shares insights with fans. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. M. Tran/FilmMagic Mike Lookinland, who played Bobby Brady, has led a relatively private life compared to his costars. He married his high school sweetheart, Kelly Wermuth, on May 1, 1987. The couple has two sons: Scott Michael Lookinland, born on July 6, 1990, who played a younger version of his dad in the 2000 filmGrowing Up Brady, and Joseph Kelly "Joe" Lookinland, born on Aug. 6, 1993. The 64-year-old has worked behind the scenes in the television industry, including roles as a production assistant and camera operator. ron galella/getty Florence Henderson is known for her iconic role as Carol Brady, the family matriarch. She married her first husband, Ira Bernstein, in 1956, and they had four children together before divorcing in 1985. In 1987, she married Dr. John George Kappas, a hypnotherapist, and they remained together until he died in 2002. Henderson appeared on reality shows likeThe Surreal LifeandDancing with the Stars,and hosted several cooking shows, includingGood Food, Good DeedsandWho's Cooking with Florence Henderson. She passed away in 2016 at the age of 82. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Robert Reed portrayed Mike Brady, the patriarch of the Brady family. Reed was married to Marilyn Rosenberg from 1954 to 1959. The two welcomed a daughter, Karen, during their short marriage. He later earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the miniseriesRootsbefore joining the cast of the medical dramaNurse. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 59. Colon cancer was originally thought of as the sole cause of death, but it was later revealed that he was also HIV-positive. Reed kept his sexuality a secret from the public throughout his entire life; however, after his death, his castmates shared that they had known he was gay. McCormick paid tribute to her late costar for Pride Month in 2024,sharing a photoof Reed, captioned, "This #PrideMonth and always I think of you Bob. Love and miss you ❤️." J.Sciulli/WireImage Ann B. Davis played Alice Nelson, the Brady family's housekeeper. She never married and led a life focused on her faith and personal interests, earning two Emmys for her work onThe Bob Cummings Show. She passed away in 2014 at the age of 88. Read the original article onPeople

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Meet the Real-Life Loves of 'The Brady Bunch' Cast 5 Decades Since the Show Ended

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