You Probably Missed This 'Gilmore Girls' Cameo In 'The Princess Diaries'

Aug 30, 2024

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While our favorite 2000s movies and TV shows aren't necessarily connected, they do come together to create an insane viewing experience (it honestly feels like a parallel universe's version of the MCU). At the time, we could choose anything from an empowering feel-good film, like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, to an emotional, high-stakes drama like The OC. Even though they had similar aesthetics and trends, they all feel like separate entities, which makes any kind of crossover absolutely mind-bending. So when I realized that Anne Hathaway's The Princess Diaries had a cameo from a Gilmore Girls castmember, I had to do a double take.

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In The Princess Diaries, which premiered in August 2001, Anne Hathaway's Mia accompanies her crush Josh to Grove High School's beach party. Unbeknownst to her, he's only interested because of her royal status, while she's daydreaming about a kiss that's so life-changing the only option is to pop her foot in the air.

The beach party is full of sailing, a buffet, and music from Lana (Mandy Moore), but things take a turn for the romantic later in the evening when the students begin a slow dance. Any Princess Diaries fan will remember the dance is interrupted by paparazzi, but before Mia runs away from the party, you can actually see a Gilmore Girls actor in the background!

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Todd Lowe, who played Zack on Gilmore Girls from 2002-2007, makes an appearance as another student dancing with Lana. Lowe's only in the movie for a few moments (and is credited as Eric), but I've already planned a whole backstory for Zack based on this one scene.

Now I'm imagining that Zack lived out in California for a while, exploring the music scene and surfing. Who knows — maybe the chaos surrounding Mia made him think about living the small town life. This could mean that, when Dave left Stars Hollow for college in The Golden State (after Adam Brody left the series to film The OC), Zack could have helped prepare him with a list of coffee shops, restaurants, and the best beach spots. Even though this is something from my own imagination, it's still so fun to think about!

Did you catch this The Princess Diaries x Gilmore Girls cameo? Check out why Gilmore Girls Season 3 Is Simply The Best, And No TV Show Has Matched It Since.

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8 Surprising Red Carpet Couples We Totally Forgot About

When any red carpet rolls around, there are certain couples we can pretty much always count on to show up looking cuter than ever. John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend… But anyone who’s ever seen a tabloid knows that celebrity couples often have a relatively short lifespan. And so when we decided to look back at the red carpet couples of the past, we rediscovered a whole bunch of duos we totally forgot ever existed. These stars are incredible on their own, but even more powerful together. Scroll on down to take a look at all the now-Hollywood exes who made us do a double take.

Juliette Lewis + Brad Pitt

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We tend to think of Angelina and Jennifer as Brad’s two big loves, but before them (and Gwyneth) came Juliette Lewis. The two dated for four years when they were both on the cusp of total stardom. These two just might be tied with Johnny Depp and Kate Moss as the most ’90s couple that’s ever existed.

Michael Jackson + Brooke Shields

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A budding supermodel and a global pop sensation? It’s kind of a Hollywood match made in heaven, just like Brooke's curls. That dress on the other hand? We’re not so sure.

Matthew Broderick + Jennifer Grey

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As much as we’d like to believe Sarah Jessica Parker was Matthew Broderick’s one and only, this couple makes a lot of sense. The two were both the main characters in epic teen ’80s movies – we’ll just forget about the fact that they played brother and sister in one of them…

Jake Gylenhaal + Reese Witherspoon

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Dang, why didn’t this couple work out again? Oh right, probably because that much wonderfulness packed into one couple would make the world explode. But they sure did look good together!

Drew Barrymore + Corey Feldman

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Feldman once said that his first date with Drew was arranged by her mother when she was 10 and he was 14, because apparently Barrymore had a huge crush on him. They later dated briefly (this time for real) in 1989, when Drew was a teenager. Unfortunately, he was heavily into drugs during that time and she was trying to stay sober after multiple stints in rehab, so it didn’t last long.

Winona Ryder + Christian Slater

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Here’s to hoping this relationship ended a little more amicably than it did for their Heathers characters.

Julia Roberts + Kiefer Sutherland

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It was supposed to be one of the biggest Hollywood weddings ever, and then all of a sudden, Julia called it off. Tragic. At least we have this red carpet moment to remember the couple by.

Stacy Keibler + George Clooney

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Now that Amal is in the picture, it’s hard to imagine George with anyone else. But before that British vision of elegance came Stacy Keibler, the stunning professional wrestler and George’s beau for two years.

Who’s your favorite throwback red carpet couple? Share with us on Twitter @BritandCo.

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10 Best Drugstore Makeup Finds For Dry Skin For Women Over 40

Now that we're inching towards fall, it's time for most of us to rethink our skincare and makeup routines. For anyone who has dry skin, it can be annoying trying to figure out how to keep your skin moisturized underneath other beauty products, especially as the air gets cold and crisp. It's even more frustrating when your foundation or concealer start to crease within 20 minutes of you applying it. No need to fret, though — we have the best drugstore makeup for dry skin over 40!

Best Primers For Dry Skin Over 40

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Face Primer

We love e.l.f.'s power grip primer, but that's not say it's perfect for mature dry skin. Knowing that skin starts to lose its elasticity as we age, it's important to use something that's ultra moisturizing like e.l.f.'s hydrating face primer. It's still long-lasting, but it helps create a smoother base for the rest of your makeup and is infused with grape, Vitamins A, C, & E for all the hydration your skin craves.

Customers say it works the best for "anyone with maturing, dry, sensitive, or combination skin" and it's "really soothing during winter months!"

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NYX Cosmetics Bare With Me Daily Moisturizing Primer with Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil and SPF 30

NYX Cosmetics has a knack for making some of the best drugstore beauty products out there, so it's no surprise their daily moisturizing primer is recommended for dry skin over 40. It boasts an impressive amount of hydration that's also formulated with SPF 30 to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays. Also, you'll find Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil in it for 24 hours of soothing protection.

It doesn't have any color to it, making this primer great for those who have sensitive skin in addition to experiencing dryness. One customer who's over 40 says that it "works perfectly like a little thin veil" for her skin.

Best Foundations For Dry Skin Over 40

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Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation

Created for normal an dry skin, Maybelline's Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation is one of the most hydrating beauty products your skin will appreciate. It helps smooth your skin if you're concerned about fine lines or wrinkles. If not, no worries! The coverage is buildable so you can create the base that you want.

One customer says she's a fan of the "natural coverage" it has because it "leaves the skin fresh."

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L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50

This foundation is specifically designed for anyone with mature skin and features Vitamin B3 as well as a hydrating serum that makes another great option for foundation. It's lightweight and won't irritate even the most sensitive skin. Plus, the added SPF 50 is a nice layer of protection.

Customers say this foundation "doesn't clump in wrinkles" and gives them a "glowing, healthy look."

Concealers

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Colourpop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer

Give yourself a flawless makeup look starting with this creamy, hydrating concealer. It's also a color corrector that'll cover dark circles or dark spots. The ingredients that make this possible are hyaluronic acid and coconut water. It "does not crease" or "settle into fine lines according to customers who consistently use it.

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer

This Age Rewind concealer is another way to get rid of dark circles and help add radiance to dry skin. Created with Haloxyl, an anti-aging ingredient, fine lines and wrinkles don't stand a chance against it. One customer says that it "blends perfectly to soften my 70 year old wrinkles." Pefection!

Bronzer

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Revolution Beauty Ultra Cream Face Bronzer

Mature, dry skin doesn't need anything that's difficult to blend, but you won't run into that probably with this Ultra Cream Face Bronzer. Besides being buildable, it's creamy and gives you a natural sun-kissed look that makes you look like summer lives periodically caresses your face whenever it pleases.

Customers boast about it being "easy to apply on mature skin" and love that it will "warm up" anyone's face.

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Covergirl Trublend High Pigment Bronzer

There's no harm in looking for all day coverage if you're still heading into work everyday, but you need something that won't feel heavy on your skin. Covergirl's Trublend High Pigment Bronzer will give you bold color that stays in place even after an "8 hour shift," according to a customer!

Best Blushes For Dry Skin Over 40

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Milani Baked Blush Radiant Powder Blush

This powder is so universal because it works for everyone. It's highly pigmented, buildable, and versatile enough for you to use as a highlighter or eyeshadow. Though it's a powder blush, it's not drying like others and is "incredibly affordable" for the quality, according to one customer.

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NYX Buttermelt Blush

NYX's buttermelt blushes are amazing for several reasons, but we love how they complement mature dry skin! They look like powder at first, but a quick swipe quickly reveals how buttery they really are. This is all thanks to ingredients like mango, shea, and almost butters!

Customers say it "lasts all day" and they'd "buy this product again."

Check out the best foundations for mature skin if you need more makeup recommendations!

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Emily Blunt Is "Hoping" This Hilarious 'Devil Wears Prada' Detail Makes It Into The Sequel

Think of the most quotable movies you know, and there's a good chance The Devil Wears Prada makes the list. Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly is just that iconic. The Academy Award-winning actress perfected the movie's balance of biting edge, style, and hidden vulnerability to create a character that is one in a million — and it looks like we could see even more of her thanks to a new The Devil Wears Prada sequel in the works!

News of the sequel first broke in July 2024, right after Emily Blunt actually said the cast would be "good" without a sequel and simply cherishing the first movie. Well it looks like we need to head back into our closets for all the cerulean belts and Chanel boots we can find. Here's everything you need to know about The Devil Wears Prada 2!

Is the original cast returning for The Devil Wears Prada sequel?

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While both Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway have agreed in the past that it makes sense for Andy's story to end with the first movie, Emily recently teased her return during the American Institute for Stuttering Gala on September 16. “It’s cool,” she tells People.

“I just wanna get some good eye makeup going again,” she continues, before joking that maybe her character Emily will come down with another stomach flu. “I’m hoping for that.”

Anne, however, isn't sure what the story would look like in the modern digital age. “I don’t know if there can be [a sequel],” she said on a 2022 episode of The View (via Deadline). “I just think that movie was in a different era. Now everything’s gone so digital and that movie is centered around the concept of producing a physical thing and it’s just, it’s just very different.”

“Sometimes things should be cherished and preserved in this bubble and it’s okay,” Emily Blunt told Josh Horowitz in February 2024 (via People).

Is there The Devil Wears Prada 2?

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Yes, it looks like we're finally getting a The Devil Wears Prada sequel! The original movie came out in 2006, and fans have hoped for another installment ever since Andy ditched Miranda in Paris.

The OG movie's screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is reportedly back for round 2, as is director David Frankel and producer Wendy Finerman, according to Deadline.

What book is the sequel to Devil Wears Prada?

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The second The Devil Wears Prada book is called Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns — and there's a good chance this will become the second The Devil Wears Prada movie! The book follows Andy, who's finally at the top of her game. She's a successful magazine editor, she's engaged, and her relationship with Emily is better than ever. But when Miranda Priestly makes a grand return, she flips Andy's life upside down...again.

Stay tuned for more news on The Devil Wears Prada sequel and read up on This Deleted Scene from The Devil Wears Prada Will Completely Change the Way You See Miranda Priestly for more.

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14 Insanely Yummy Fall Cookie Recipes That Will Make Your Cravings Run Wild

For me, fall baking sessions are my Super Bowl – they’re a whole event, swarmed with countless bowls of all sizes, counters cluttered with flour and sugar, and screaming timers reminding me where I need to be and when. When it comes to the fans, my friends and family anxiously await a sweet treat on the sidelines, and I couldn't be happier to deliver!

Among all the seasonal desserts fit for fall, my favorite thing to make is fall cookie recipes of all kinds. Last year, Taylor Swift’s chai cookie recipe had a chokehold on me, but this year, I’m craving all things pumpkin. Luckily, there are so many delicious fall cookie recipes out there to choose from. Here are my 14 favorites that I can’t wait to bake up this fall!

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Taylor Swift Chai Sugar Cookies

I probably made these 5 times last year, and I can't wait to do it all again this season! These chai cookies, popularized by none other than Taylor Swift herself, are perfectly plump, chewy, crispy, and sweet all at once. The warm chai spice is fall's best flavor match, especially when you enjoy 'em with a hot PSL or spiked coffee. The sweet icing is non-negotiable! (via Brit + Co)

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Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin and chocolate, what more could you want?! These Paleo-approved cookies are crafted with wholesome ingredients, so you can feel good about indulging any time of day. (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Crumbl, who? These copycat cookies are like a tasty hybrid between a pie and a cookie, and they couldn't be yummier. Each one is super dense, so just one will do you in perfectly this fall. (via Chahinez of Lifestyle of a Foodie for Brit + Co)

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fear not, gluten-free babes. Here's a fall cookie recipe for you! These GF chocolate chip cookies are just as ooey-gooey as their non-GF counterparts, and they're super easy to whip up. Plus, you can freeze the dough in individual portions to stretch the shelf life of this recipe and have cookies on-deck all fall long! (via Brit + Co)

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Spider Halloween Cookies

If you just can't wait for Halloween, these cute lil' spider cookies will help you dish up all the spooky vibes ahead of time. A Reese's cup spider sits atop an "oh-so tender" snickerdoodle cookie base, which is a total match made in Halloween dessert heaven. (via Chahinez of Lifestyle of a Foodie for Brit + Co)

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Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Forget s'mores – these marshmallow cookies look entirely too appetizing. The chocolate cookie base is chewy and soft, complementing the melty 'mallow seamlessly. Each bite is topped off with a layer of melted chocolate to really seal the deal. Add this fall cookie recipe to your bake list, stat! (via Completely Delicious)

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Bakery Style Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies will always hit the spot no matter the time of year, but the warm spices and oatmeal notes they deliver seem especially perfect for eating on a cozy fall evening. This recipe emulates fresh cookies from a bakery, so you can snack on a high-quality sweet treat without ever leaving the house – or paying a premium price for a single cookie! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

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Vegan Peanut Butter Kisses

These vegan cookies are a total classic. The "tender and moist peanut butter cookie" will have you in a trance, while the "irresistible dark chocolate ganache center" will leave you craving more! (via Vanilla and Bean)

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Latte Cookies

Brown butter is the best (and easiest) way to level up your fall cookie recipes. It adds some nuanced flavor notes that you just don't get from un-browned butter, plus a nice nuttiness that feels super fall-like. These oatmeal-packed cookies also boast pumpkin, so they'll work really well with your morning PSL. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Thumbprint Cookies

I love making thumbprint cookies because you can customize them based on the jam you have on-hand, or even make a few different varieties depending on your mood. These "buttery" shortbread cookies are complete with whatever you choose! (via Feel Good Foodie)

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and Chocolate Chunks

Talk about loaded. These fall cookies settle into the season in such a tasty way, thanks to dried cranberries and copious amounts of chocolate chunks. They're made with whole grains and no refined sugar, so they've gotta be healthy, right?! Sweetened with maple syrup and finished with a dash of cinnamon and pumpkin spice, you'll be baking these (and devouring them) every week. (via Bowl of Delicious)

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Five Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies

These cookies boast star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds to form their flavor. Think of them like a more complex snickerdoodle! They come together in just 30 minutes, which is definitely preferred on busy fall evenings. (via Takes Two Eggs)

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One-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

One bowl and 15 minutes is all you need to create some seriously good vegan chocolate chunk cookies. The best part about this recipe in particular is it leverages wholesome ingredients, so your cookies come out healthier than most other fall cookie recipes. They're totally snack-worthy, no matter what time of day it is! (via Rachel Mansfield)

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Brown Butter & Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

These chewy cookies satisfy every fall craving you could possibly have: brown butter, maple, and pumpkin. Top 'em off with some chunky sea salt, and prepare to be impressed. (via Butternut Bakery)

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37 Easy Haunting Halloween Desserts For Sweet, Spine-Chilling Snacking

Let's face it: spooky season is ALL about those Halloween desserts. Sure, there are plenty of sweet and savory treats to balance things out, but when it gets down to the nitty-gritty, we're focusing right on the sugar. Whether it's cake, candy, or a no-bake treat, sweets simply reign supreme on October 31. Feast your eyes on our delicious Halloween desserts below, and prepare for your holiday menu to be ghoulishly good.

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Paige Johnson and Meredith Holser.

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