13 Times Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams Were the Most Stylish BFFs Ever

1. Elle Fanning in Givenchy

A Complete Unknown's Elle Fanning looks classy in a black and white Givenchy dress — which is the first red carpet look after Sarah Burton's appointment as creative director.

2. Ariana Grande in Schiaparelli

Ariana Grande wears a beautiful sculpted Schiaparelli gown that's equal parts whimsical and classy.

3. Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton

Speaking of all things Wicked, Cynthia Erivo goes big with a green velvet Louis Vuitton gown we'll be talking about forever.

4. Selena Gomez in Ralph Lauren

Selena Gomez stuns at the 2025 Oscars in a glam, nude Ralph Lauren gown that's totally giving old Hollywood.

5. Demi Moore in Armani Privé

Demi Moore is a shining star — just like her jeweled Armani Privé red carpet look.

6. Timothée Chalamet in Givenchy

Timothée Chalamet proves butter yellow isn't going anywhere a monochromatic Givenchy look.

7. Monica Barbaro in Dior

Monica Barbaro totally stands out in a textured and rosy gown by Dior.

8. Miley Cyrus in Alexander McQueen

Miley Cyrus is bringing serious edge to the 2025 Oscars with a black Alexander McQueen gown and bleached eyebrows.

9. Mikey Madison in Dior

Mikey Madison stuns in a black and pink Dior ensemble with a bow detail.

10. Halle Berry in Christian Siriano

Halle Berry literally shines in a Christian Siriano that's giving "Mirrorball" by Taylor Swift.

11. Rachel Zegler in Dior

Rachel Zegler wore a Dior gown to the 2025 Oscar red carpet with a beautiful corset and pearl detail.

12. Ariana Grande (again)

During the Oscars intro, Ariana Grande changed into a ruby-red dress Dorothy would totally approve of. I literally jumped to my feet.

1. They're always being dismissive.

Have you ever been really excited or upset about something only to be met with a dismissive tone from someone you confided in? This person is displaying toxicity which "gradually undermines trust in relationships," according to English. Would you want to keep sharing things with a person if they're always downplaying your emotions? Probably not.

2. Controlling others seems like a sport to them.

English says another way to determine someone is toxic is pay attention to their controlling behavior. It can be something as simple as telling you what to wear or something greater such as forcibly limiting your contact with anyone they think isn't good for you.

3. They consistently makes excuses for their behavior.

Have you ever let a close friend know certain behavior bothers you only for them to make an excuse for why they keep doing them? Bennett says this counts as "avoiding responsibility for actions." Furthermore, "constantly" doing so or looking to "push the blame onto someone else veers into toxic territory," she adds.

Another way to look at this is if someone is always falling into a pattern of "victimizing themselves," according to Bennett.

4. They tend to be manipulative.

Manipulation is tricky because it's not always obvious until it's too late. It's kind of like not realizing you were bit by a mosquito until your skin becomes itchy and red. Bennett says this is toxic because there's a knowing that someone can "appeal to a certain person's characteristics or personality traits." This looks like saying or doing something "with the intention of getting a certain reaction," according to her.

Bennett says, "An example may be one partner in sobriety who consistently uses their poor mental health as a reason to not be proactive about finding a job. They do this because they know that the other partner is worried about their loved one relapsing so they use that fear against her."

5. They never miss an opportunity to gaslight people.

Calling this a "well-known example," English says gaslighting often occurs when someone denies the reality of another person." What would cause someone to do this? Well, a toxic behavior often doesn't want to take accountability for their actions so they'd rather "cause people to doubt their own perceptions," according to English.

6. They're always looking for reasons to criticize someone.

The catty behavior on The Real Housewives of New York may be entertaining for TV, but that kind of behavior gets old quickly in everyday life. No one wants to hear why "so and so thinks they're all that" even if it's disguised as humor. English says, "Regardless of their motivation," behaviors like this "can lead to stressful and emotionally distressing situations."

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Is it time to cut that toxic person out of my life?

We live in a society that started prioritizing ending relationships with people as soon as we spot red flags, but English and Bennett don't think this should be our immediate reaction. English says, "The decision to disengage with a toxic person in the relationship will depend on how harsh and serious the relationship is" because "it is often personal."

According to her, if you notice a consistent pattern where the behavior is "damaging your emotional health," it's okay to walk away from that person. Still, she believes "completely cutting [someone] off is often a last option when other approaches to changing the behavior have not worked." Bennett says something similar and notes how to approach different scenarios.

"If it someone you need to communicate with because of a job or family, there are things you can do to protect yourself," she says. She suggests reminding "yourself who you are dealing with" if the person is adept at gaslighting others because "it may be easy to become convinced that you are wrong or something did not happen the way you recall." A phrase she encourages you to tell yourself is, "I know that my experiences are my experiences no matter what."

If you're dealing with an aggressively toxic person, you'll have to "set and reinforce boundaries," Bennett says while English adds that "engaging in therapy to faciliate healthier relationships" may be a next step.

Here's how Bennett suggests navigating communication with someone like this:

• Set a boundary to end the conversation when you notice toxic behavior such as invalidation of your feelings.
• Receive support from another person so they can remind you of things you're trying to accomplish

If you're dealing with a friend or spouse, Bennett wants you to remember "you cannot change them" but you're in control of how you respond. English says, "It is important to analyze the whole situation and know when the cost of the relationship is greater than the benefits."

What is the movie Drop 2025 about?

Drop follows Violet (Meghann Fahy), who's excited for her date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar) — until she starts getting anonymous drops to her phone threatening her son. She can't tell Henry about the messages, especially since the final one instructs her to kill him.

But despite the thriller of it all, I've been calling Drop a "scary rom-com" because of just how electric Brandon and Meghann are onscreen, and how much I care about them as a viewer. I cared more about their relationship than some actual romance movies this year!

And in this episode of Yap City, I offer some behind-the-scenes moments from my Drop interviews, and spill on which Emily Henry character fits Brandon Sklenar perfectly.

Where can I watch Drop?

@britandco Y’all won’t want to miss this one. #drop#dropthemovie#meghannfahy#movie#brandonsklenar#1923#whitelotus#moviereview#review#fyp#foryoupage @Universal Pictures @Blumhouse #greenscreen♬ So High School - Taylor Swift

Drop is in theaters today, April 11, 2025!

Who's in the Drop cast?

The Drop cast has some of the hottest names around, including:

• Meghann Fahy as Violet: a widowed mother finally going on a date who starts getting anonymous drops to her phone.
• Brandon Sklenar as Henry: Violet's date who tries to help her figure out the drop mystery.
• Violett Beane as Jen: Violet's sister and date night babysitter.
• Jacob Robinson as Toby: Violet's (very adorable) son.
• Reed Diamond as Richard: a man Violet meets who's also at the restaurant for a date.
• Gabrielle Ryan as Cara: the bartender who keeps an eye on Violet.
• Jeffery Self as Matt: Violet and Henry's waiter.
• Ed Weeks as Phil: the restaurant pianist.

Where did Drop film?

Director Chrisopher Landon and the Drop team built the restaurant set themselves, and Christopher told me in an interview that the gilded look of the restaurant was meant to mimic a cage — and make Violet and viewer feel trapped. The movie filmed in Ireland.