23 Inspirational Women We Look Up To In 2023

We love celebrating sisterhood all year long, but the joy and celebration of International Women’s Day is one of our favorite things to take part in. In addition to tips for celebrating your friends, films with empowering leading ladies, and brands to support, this year we also want to highlight the women who personally inspire us here at B+C. From our family to groundbreaking change makers, here are some of the women we love.

Writers and Thinkers

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Amanda Gorman on Instagram: "2 years ago today, and still so immensely grateful for the moment of a lifetime 💛 thank you to everyone who has followed my journey before and after this life-changing day 💛"

Amanda Gorman is a writer, Harvard grad, and also the youngest inaugural poet in American history. Her attention to detail, as well as her ability to balance the beauty of words with the pain of the human experience, is unprecedented. — B+C

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The On Being Project on Instagram: "An electric conversation with Ada Limón's (@adalimonwriter) wisdom and her poetry — a refreshing, full-body experience of how this way with words and sound and silence teaches us about being human at all times, but especially now. With an unexpected and exuberant mix of gravity and laughter — laughter of delight, and of blessed relief — this conversation holds not only what we have traversed these last years, but how we live forward. It unfolded at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis, in collaboration between Northrop at the @umntwincities and Ada's publisher, @milkweed_books. 🎧 Listen through the link in our bio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📷 @thin__glizzy #onbeing #kristatippett #poetry #poem #poets #poetlaureate #quiet #silence #human #podcast"

Poet Ada Limon constantly inspires us with her work. She’s recharging the field and practice of poetry by somehow elevating it and making it more accessible at the same time. — B+C

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AniPemaChodron on Instagram: "Please join the Pema Chödrön Foundation in wishing Pema a Happy 86th Birthday!💗 Watch a short video about many of the projects her foundation supports, link in bio."

Pema Chodron is a Buddhist teacher and writer dedicated to practicing peace, as well as teaching others how to do the same. The Pema Chodron Foundation has made it their mission to help others find the wisdom and compassion to make the world a better place. — B+C

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Tiffany Aliche on Instagram: "YOUR BUDGET IS YOUR MOM...😳 SAVE/SHARE THIS… Reframe negative thinking about budgeting w/ this lil’ lesson shared at the premiere of my @Netflix film, Get Smart With Money (link in bio). Thoughts?! #GetSmartWithMoney #Netflix #Budget #Budgeting #TheBudgetnista"

Financial education teacher Tiffany Aliche wrote The One Week Budget and Live Richer Challenge to help women understand their finances better and put more power back in their hands. She offers solutions for your budget, credit, and income to help you take control of your money. — B+C

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Glennon Doyle on Instagram: "ok. i'm in. i love the soccer. @weareangelcity ps. also i love the angel city players so much. when they fall down i die inside. they are so young and they run so fast and try so hard. i want to be their soccer mom. can i please be angel city team soccer mom that's all i ask. and i want it to be official. like i want a tshirt and maybe a soccer mom arm band if i'm being honest and official jobs like giving all the players hugs before games and providing so many orange slices and holding their hands during PKs. and maybe calling them every night to make sure they're going to sleep early and singing them lullabies. i just love them. okay, consider please @natalieportman thank you. pps i also think @jennifer.garner would make an excellent angel city the soccer mom. perhaps we could co- parent. @juhrman"

Both incredibly funny and incredibly insightful, Glennon Doyle is a woman who isn't afraid to show all her true colors. She's a published author, she co-hosts a podcast with her wife (AKA soccer superstar, Abby Wambach), and uses her social platforms to highlight that life can be messy. Whether unabashedly documenting her struggles with addiction or recording her latest losing argument with Abby, Glennon gives us all the confidence to embrace our many multitudes. — B+C

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Celeste Ng on Instagram: "Happy publication day to Our Missing Hearts! From Celeste’s letter introducing the book: “It’s the story of Bird, a boy in search of his beloved mother, and of Margaret, struggling to make the world better for Bird despite the costs to herself. It’s also an exploration of themes that matter deeply to me: the challenges of finding one’s place within and between cultures, the fragmented legacies passed from parents to children, and the power (and limitations) of art to create change. Above all, it’s a story about people pushing back on the wrong we see in the world, and keeping a sense of shared humanity alive in dark, cynical, and isolating times.”"

Celeste Ng writes gorgeous, compelling prose, but her work doesn't stop at the publishing house. Celetse uses her paltform to advocate for others, especially when it comes to supporting and standing up for the AAPI community. Her social advocacy certainly makes its way into the stories she writes, but we love how vocal she is about what matters to her IRL, too. — B+C

Leaders and Activists

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Michelle Obama on Instagram: "I’m having such a wonderful time seeing so many of you on my #TheLightWeCarry book tour. @TylerPerry, thank you for joining me these last two nights in Atlanta. And to those who are following along, thank you for picking up the book and sharing the tools that have helped you along the way. Keep your reflections coming!"

There are almost too many reasons to list as to why we love former first lady Michelle Obama, but they all seem to revolve around a central point: her steady strength and kindness. The lawyer and writer advocates for health and education. — B+C

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Dylan Mulvaney on Instagram: "MY MERCH SHOP IS LIVE!!!! A portion of profit will be donated to @trevorproject 💓 link in bio!"

Dylan Mulvaney represents womanhood in its many intersections. This social media star started documenting her journey as a trans woman from day one, following all of its ups and downs with vulnerability and her iconic vivacity. Even in the midst of terrifying trans legislation, Dylan uses her platform to advocate for others in her community, lifting folks up while still acknowledging the trials and tribulations of being a trans person in 2023. I hope to implement that same progressive, positive mentality in my own social justice work, and I can’t wait to celebrate Dylan’s 365th day of being a girl! — Haley Sprankle, Content Editor

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The Four Justices: Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Sonia Sotomayor was the first Latina Supreme Court justice, appointed by President Obama, and I’ve been in awe of how she has managed to stay true to herself when faced with the challenges of being a minority justice within the court. She advocates for women’s rights, criminal justice reform, and immigrants coming to the U.S. for a better future. Her parents hail from Puerto Rico, which is where my father was born, and I look to her as someone like me who can rise to the top with grace and dignity and *sanity* when the world feels sometimes just a little bit crazy. — Theresa Gonzalez, Branded Content

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Sophia Bush Hughes on Instagram: "I Voted ✔️🗳💙 I voted for women, and anyone needing reproductive freedom in my state. For my city. For community safety. For the super wealthy in this town to pay their fair share. For community organizers and activists who know that it’s the most vulnerable among us who deserve the most help, and that when they are safe the rest of us are safe too. I love you Los Angeles. I love the way you show up. I hope we usher in a new era of community leadership. And no matter what, I know we will lean in to lift each other up. Thank you for my coziest Election Day sweatsuit, dearest @aurorajames. I love @sheshouldrun so much, and it’s the perfect thing to watch coverage in all day in the rain. If you’re looking for an organization to pour your political inspiration and fervor into? That’s a great one! @iamavoter too. It’s a marathon. We’ll run it together."

Sophia Bush, who got her big break thanks to projects like One Tree Hill and John Tucker Must Die, doesn’t just enjoy the spotlight, she uses it for good. She passes the mic to activist causes and leverages her fame to spotlight critical issues that can help the world. — B+C

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Laureus on Instagram: "The Biles International Invitational is the largest girls-only amateur gymnastics event in the USA with female empowerment at the heart of it. Simone Biles tells us more about its development and future and how important it is to use her platform positively. #SpiritOfSport"

Simone Biles is the epitome of a true champion. On the mat, she is known as one of the most esteemed US women’s gymnasts of all time. But possibly her greatest contribution to the sport is that she changed the game for athletes who struggle with mental health issues. Her courage, strength, and commitment to her well-being and the well-being of other young girls like her is a global inspiration. She partnered with lifestyle brand Athleta to inspire our youth to be strong, fierce and to never stop chasing their dreams. – Kristen Gray, Brand Partnerships Senior Director

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Kerry Washington is more than just an actress — she's an activist who uses her platform to highlight current issues, uplift other women throughout history, and be an advocate for others. One of my favorite social media series she has is when she literally dresses up as influential Black women throughout history. Her looks are always spot on and I always learn something new. — Haley Sprankle, Content Editor

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Greta Thunberg never let age work against her activism. She's spoken out about the environment on the biggest stages and on screen all over the globe, raising awareness for the Earth's dire needs. Greta recently published a book, but she's ensured everyone that all proceeds go to the Greta Thunberg Foundation, a climate activism initiative. — B+C

Innovators and Influencers

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Oprah on Instagram: "In my 20s, I heard a story that still abides with me to this day. Otis Moss Sr., a poor sharecropper, worked all his life to care for his family, suffering indignities and humiliations that generations before him had long endured. For the first time, in his 50s, he went to cast his vote. On Election Day, he got up before dawn, got dressed in his best suit, and went to his polling location—and was turned away in three locations. After walking all day, covering more than 18 miles, he returned home, exhausted and depleted, never experiencing the joy of voting. He died before the next election. Every time I cast a ballot, I choose not only for myself but also for Otis Moss Sr. and for the countless others who wanted to, but couldn't. Today I got an email assuring me that my mail-in ballot has been counted. It brought tears to my eyes when I read it. This is why I vote, what’s your reason?"

Oprah is a true icon in every sense of the word. She gave millions of viewers a masterclass in storytelling via her long-running talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and inspired my path into journalism with her no-BS interview style. Her media empire shines a light on the best in beauty, wellness, culture, and more, and she imbues everything she touches with a sense of wonder and joy. Freakin' love this woman! — Alison Ives, Head Of Content

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Rachel OCool on Instagram: "A lil tip for those clumpy lashes… ah hem… IF you have them 😉#makeuptips #lashes #mascara #makeuphacks"

Rachel OCool is my favorite makeup artist, not only because of her bubbly personality (plus her commentary on how to customize every single look for your own face), but because of how confident she makes all of her followers feel. I always feel excited and happier coming away from her tutorials. — Chloe Williams, Assistant Editor

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Jade Purple Brown on Instagram: "New throw blankets are here, and they're more luxurious than ever! The collection includes 3 new trippy + joyous designs that are knitted using different blends of Egyptian cotton, Merino wool, and recycled cotton. The best selling ‘Speak Up’ blanket is also back in stock, and ready for your next colorful picnic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All throws are sustainably made in the USA and available to ship worldwide. Click the link in my bio to explore the new collection 🌈🧶"

Jade Purple Brown is an incredible artist, creating colorful works of art that you can hang on your walls or hangout in (we're looking at you, throw blankets!). Her illustrations highlight women in bright and beautiful ways, and even though we can't draw like that, we hope to do the same with our words and actions. — B+C

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Lizzo on Instagram: "Genuinely not over how good I looked at the Brit’s last night— @patti_wilson styled in @act_n1 Creative dir @tanishascott Glam @iwantalexx @theshelbyswain @eriishizu"

When we wanna feel more positive, we always look to Lizzo to see the brighter side of life. She celebrates herself, her body, and women in general through her music, uplifting everyone along the way. We would be lying if we said we haven't shed a tear during a listen of "Special" once or twice...🥲 — B+C

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It's no secret that we love Elle Woods at B+C, but we also adore the woman behind the icon: Reese Witherspoon. In an effort to create more dynamic and interesting women on screen, Reese started her company Hello Sunshine. Since then, she's given us massive hits from Big Little Lies to Daisy Jones and the Six, packed with complex female characters who take action and most certainly do not ask, "What do we do now?" — B+C

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Latoya Shauntay Snell on Instagram: "Little Rock made a huge impression on me. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect when flying in. The @lrmarathon came highly recommended by my Running Fat Chef community on Facebook and inboxes here on Instagram for its inclusive nature. But I can say for sure, if all works out, I'll be back here next year for sure. Thank you to the countless people I met on the course, those who welcomed me into your state, took pictures with me on and off the course and for introducing me to one of the wildest experiences I've had at a road race. My heart grew three sizes because of you. I thank you. I love you. I'll miss you. There's a gem out here in Little Rock, AR, and this Brooklyn girl adores you. Thank you for being the first state in my half marathon running tour. Next: 1. NYC Half Marathon - Virtual Effort 2. LA Big 5K (Los Angeles, CA) 3.Los Angeles Half Marathon (Los Angeles, CA) 4. Philadelphia LOVE Run (Philadelphia, PA) 5. NYC Runs Brooklyn Half Marathon (Brooklyn, NY) 6. Big Sur 11 Miler (Monterey, CA) 7. Pittsburgh 5K (Pittsburgh, PA) 8. Pittsburgh Half Marathon (Pittsburgh, PA) 9. Cleveland Marathon 10K (Cleveland, OH) 10. Cleveland Half Marathon (Cleveland, OH) #runningfatchef #fatrunner #hoka #timetofly #flyhumanfly #plussizeathlete #plussizerunner #hybridathlete #fitnessforall #lrmarathon #halfmarathon #halfmarathontraining #medalmonday"

Latoya Shauntay, AKA the Running Fat Chef, has almost influenced our team to sign up for a marathon. I mean, what's not to love about her? She races, she cooks, and she cracks us up along the way! Plus, her positive attitude and brutally honest approach to life's ups and downs are relatable and really freaking funny. Definitely a woman we're aspiring to be more like this year and always. — B+C

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C H U N K S on Instagram: "Anyone else suddenly feel like dyeing their hair?? 🎨 🤔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Feeling srsly inspired by these highlighter hairstyles from @ququ_ura featuring our Lemon Lime Allies 🥲 🌈💡"

Tiffany Ju started Chunks in 2019 because she couldn't find a cute hair clip. She’s committed to manufacturing transparency and breaking down negative stereotypes around “made in China.” The company has grown from a single woman business in her basement, to a team of women in the last few years. They recently became Climate Neutral certified and are continuing to work on creating sustainable cute products that I love! — Claire Shadomy, Graphic Designer

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Sheryl Lee Ralph on Instagram: "I am an Independent Spirit 💕 Styled by @ivycoco23 Dress by @tonywardcouture Hair by @kahhspence Makeup by @marquiswardbeauty Tailoring by @matthewreisman • Photographed by @iamjamesanthony • #spiritawards @filmindependent #tonywardcouture"

It's safe to say we all know how fabulous Sheryl Lee Ralph is on screen in Abbott Elementary, but did you know she's an incredible friend, too? In an interview, Lisa Ann Walter described how Sheryl Lee Ralph shut down any negative talk. Sheryl told Lisa, "You are beautiful and this is what it is." Where do we sign up to be her BFF? — B+C

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Alex Guarnaschelli The “ICAG” on Instagram: "Today on "The Kitchen" we are making fabulous pub dishes and this burger is a great addition. Join us at 11 AM EST on @foodnetwork !!! Santa Fe STYLE Pub Burger with Cheesy Sauce & Fresh Chilies This won the Burger Bash one year at The South Beach Wine and Food Festival so you can feel like an absolute winner making this at home! The cheesy sauce is a great addition to a burger and makes serving this easy with crispy chips, fries or even crunchy raw vegetables on the side. The sauce and pretzel gives the burger the pub vibes. The onions: 2 large red onions, cut into ½-inch rounds 1 tablespoon Canola oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar The cheese sauce: ¼- cup milk ¼- cup heavy cream 1-tablespoon grainy mustard 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/2-cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Worcestershire 1 teaspoon hot sauce The burger: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 4 seeded hamburger rolls, toasted 1 head Iceberg lettuce, cut crosswise into 4 thick slices 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 small Serrano chili, cut into very fine slices Yield: 4 burgers 1. Preheat the grill. 2. When hot, toss the onion slices with the Canola oil & a generous pinch of salt. Place on the grill to char. When onions are lightly charred & tender, 15-18 minutes, remove them from the grill & toss with red wine vinegar. Alternatively, cook them in a skillet. 3. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, mustard, Monterey Jack & Parmesan with a generous pinch of salt. Warm over low heat, whisking, until cheese melts & sauce become smooth, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire & hot sauce. 4. In a medium bowl, break up the meat & spread it up on the sides of bowl. Form meat into 4 even patties about ¾-inch thick. 5. Place hamburgers on hottest part of grill (or in a hot skillet) & cook, undisturbed, about 2 minutes. Turn a quarter turn & cook 2 more minutes. Use a metal spatula to flip on 2nd side & cook an additional 2-3 minutes for rare-medium rare. 6. Place a “slice” of the Iceberg on the bottom bun and drizzle with vinegar. Top with hamburger & grilled onions. Pour cheese fondue over and top with Serrano chili slices. Top with a bun “top"."

Alex Guarnaschelli is a badass chef who dishes out incredible eats at her New York City restaurant Butter and lights up the competition on cooking shows like Chopped. She transcends the predominantly-male culinary industry (according to recent data from 2022, only 25% of chefs in the US are women) and her inventive recipes make cooking fun for my husband and me — we make her Thanksgiving turkey recipe every year. — Alison Ives, Head Of Content

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Whitney Wolfe Herd on Instagram: "I remember being 22 and Forbes launching their first 30 under 30 list. I read about all these amazing people changing their communities in awe.  I thought -  ‘maybe one day’. If we work really hard, and create positive change in the world, then ‘maybe one day’. Over the years, we worked really hard to launch and scale Bumble as a very dedicated and passionate team. We tried our best to create positive impact in women's lives. In 2017, @bumble made the list. We were so honored. Fast forward to today, being featured on the @Forbes #30under30 10 year anniversary cover on behalf of Bumble is both surreal and sentimental. To anyone out there, thinking, 'maybe one day’ in any area of life...let that motivate and inspire you, not bring you down. This is proof that your ‘one day’, whatever it might be, is coming (and it does NOT need to be by 30, or any age)! Keep your mind open, heart warm, blinders on, stay passionate, and work hard. Thanks, @forbes , and congrats to all of the amazing 2021 honorees who are reshaping the world around us!!!"

Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO of Bumble, is an excellent look into female entrepreneurship and creating a product that generates buzz ;). — B+C

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I am knee deep in tinsel, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer, but as soon as I finish all the new Christmas movies coming out this holiday season (plus those December TV shows), I am tuning into these new January TV shows like I have never tuned in before. There's something about early nights and chilly weather that creates the perfect atmosphere for series that are dramatic, mysterious, and absolutely consuming. And when there's nothing else to do, why not lie in bed and binge watch!

Here are 12 new TV shows coming in January 2025 that you'll want to add to your calendar ASAP.

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth — on Peacock January 2, 2025

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This might be a January TV show, but the story opens on December 21. It's 1988 and Pan Am Flight 103 just exploded, killing 259 passengers and crew members. Dr. Jim Swire becomes the spokesman for the UK victims, despite the fact (or maybe because) he's grappling with the loss of his daughter Flora. But the more he fights for justice, the more he sees just how convoluted the justice system really is.

Lockerbie premieres on January 2 and stars Colin Firth, Catherine McCormack, Sam Troughton, Mark Bonnar, Ardalan Esmaili, Mudar Abbara, Guy Henry, Nabil Al Raee, and Jemma Carlton.

When Calls The Heart Season 12 — On Hallmark Channel January 5, 2025

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The post-holiday blues won't get you down for long, because When Calls The Heart is returning on the 5th! Fans of the show will remember season 11 introduced Elizabeth, Nathan, and the rest of Hope Valley to the 1920s (meaning Elizabeth also got a fresh chop!). We'll have to tune in to see what challenges and excitement comes their way next.

When Calls The Heart season 12 premieres on January 5 and stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Melissa Gilbert, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Chris McNally, Kavan Smith, and Viv Leacock.

Doc — On Fox January 7, 2025

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We can never have too many medical dramas can we? Fox's newest addition to the genre follows Minneapolis Dr. Amy Elias who's chief of internal medicine — and who's dealing with eight years of memory loss thanks to a traumatic brain injury. Now she just has to navigate dealing with patients, betrayal, and divorcing her soulmate...none of which she remembers. And the craziest part is this new TV show is actually inspired by a true story!

Doc premieres on January 7 and stars Molly Parker, Omar Metwally, Jon-Michael Ecker, Anya Banerjee, Scott Wolf, Amirah Vann, and Conni Miu.

The Rookie Season 7 — on ABC January 7, 2025

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There's a lot going on in the new season of The Rookie: John Nolan is recovering from a gunshot wound, two new rookies join the team, and two incredibly dangerous prisoners are still on the loose. It's never a dull day at the LAPD.

The Rookie season 7 premieres on January 7 and stars Nathan Fillion, Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Jenna Dewan, Shawn Ashmore, and Lisseth Chavez.

The Traitors Season 3 — on Peacock January 9, 2025

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Picture this: you're trapped in a Scottish castle playing a crazy murder mystery game with a dozen of your closest friends — all for the chance to win $250 thousand. That's the plot of this reality show, hosted by Alan Cumming, and we can't wait for the third season!

The Traitors season 3 premieres January 9 and stars Alan Cumming, Wells Adams, Sam Asghari, Chanel Ayan, Bob the Drag Queen, Dolores Catania, Jeremy Collins, Robyn Dixon, Dylan Efron, Nikki Garcia, Bob Harper, Britney Haynes, "Boston" Rob Mariano, Dorinda Medley, Ciara Miller, Royal Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Danielle Reyes, Tom Sandoval, Chrishell Stause, Tony Vlachos, Carolyn Wiger, and Gabby Windey.

On Call — on Prime Video January 9, 2025

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Pretty Little Liars fans will be happy to see Troian Bellisario onscreen again! This police drama pairs up a veteran officer with a rookie for patrols around Long Beach, California — and just like the Liars had to deal with A time and time again, this show promises to present Troian's Traci with plenty of challenges. And any fans of Freeform's Party of Five reboot will recognize Brandon Larracuente!

On Call premieres January 9 and stars Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente, Lori Loughlin, Rich Ting, and Eriq La Salle.

All Creatures Great & Small Season 5 — On PBS January 12, 2025

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If you want something cozy to keep you company amidst all the mayhem, tune into All Creatures Great & Small! The show starts out following veterinarian James Herriot in 1930s Yorkshire, but it's evolved into a multi-generational drama that's one to remember. And in season 5, our favorite characters are dealing with a whole new challenge: World War II.

All Creatures Great & Small season 5 premieres on January 12 and stars Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, Anna Madeley, Rachel Shenton, Matthew Lewis, Tony Pitts, Imogene Clawson, and Patricia Hodge.

XO, Kitty Season 2 — On Netflix January 16, 2025

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We're in for another semester at KISS in Seoul, and Kitty is more than ready to date casually for once. But when she finds a letter from her mom's past, she's faced with new adventures and new relationships. This is one January TV show I can't wait to see.

XO, Kitty season 2 stars Anna Cathcart, Audrey Huynh, Sasha Bhasin, Joshua Lee, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald, and Regan Aliyah.

Severance Season 2 — On Apple TV+ January 17, 2025

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Adam Scott running around his office, and running from his problems, in the Severance season 2 teaser trailer is the most relatable thing I've seen all day. After a full season of his work and personal lives being, well, severed, Mark is in for a lot of surprises this time around. Completely separating your career from the rest of your life might sound ideal, but this January TV show is going to show us why that's simply not the case.

Severance season 2 premieres on January 17, and stars Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble.

Prime Target — On Apple TV+ January 22, 2025

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Okay I'm definitely not a math girl (like, I still count on my fingers sometimes), but this show definitely has my attention. It follows Edward, who is about to make a breakthrough that could get him access to every computer in the world. Now he just has to team up with a National Security Agent to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Equal parts terrifying and intriguing.

Prime Target premieres on January 22 and stars Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, Martha Plimpton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jason Flemyng, Harry Lloyd, Ali Suliman, Fra Fee, and Joseph Mydell.

The Night Agent Season 2 — on Netflix January 23, 2025

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Oh we are so back! I put on season 1 of this spy show while making my Eras Tour outfit (shameless plug for the 'fit here) and I was so engrossed I watched the entire thing in just over a day. It's got literally everything: danger, excitement, thrills, romance. And in season 2, low-level FBI Agent Peter Sutherland is finally an official Night Agent — and he's in for a lot more than he bargained for.

The Night Agent season 2 premieres on January 23 and stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, and Enrique Murciano.

Watson — on CBS January 26, 2025

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Sherlock basically raised an entire generation of Tumblr users (Superwholock, anyone?) and we're finally in for another amazing adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes books. But this time, we're following Dr. John Watson, who jumps back into medicine after Sherlock's death. And while treating mysterious medical ailments is enough for any doctor, Watson also has to deal with evidence that Moriarty is actually still alive.

Watson premieres on January 26 and stars Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Inga Schlingmann, Ritchie Coster, and Rochelle Aytes.

Which new TV show are you excited to see this January? It'll be here before you know it! Good thing we still have plenty of time to catch up on all those December movies.

What is it about age gap relationships that are so dang perplexing? Maybe it's the idea that someone can find love in a partner that's 10 to 30 years older than them. Maybe it's wondering if it's a red flag if someone only dates people who are way younger or older than they are. Whatever it is, from Sam and Aaron Taylor Johnson to Leonardo DiCaprio and literally everyone he's dated over the past two decades, we're clearly hooked. 👀

One thing worth noting is these kind of relationships are often mind-boggling even if you do root for them. Don't believe me? Take a look at the most (sort of) controversial celebrity age-gap relationships we've seen!

Scroll down to see some controversial celebrity age gap relationships!

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David Foster (75) & Katharine McPhee (40): 35 Years

I don't know if David Foster and Katharine McPhee is anyone's Roman Empire, but regardless of who's rooting for them, their 35-year age gap clearly doesn't hold them back. No, I'm not making that up. They both celebrated huge milestones this year because Katharine turned 40 while David rang in his 75th birthday with a concert.

Though they met in 2006 during the season Katharine was on American Idol, they didn't become a couple until the end of 2017. Even still, they didn't really address their relationship until their 2018 Met Gala red carpet appearance. So far the couple seems to be going strong — which is all that matters!

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Sarah Paulson (49) & Holland Taylor (81): 31 Years

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor have been dating a little over a decade, but that's not what's shocking. It's the fact this couple has a 31-year gap between them. According to People, they started dating in 2015 and have been happily in love ever since.

Appearing on the SmartLess podcast earlier in May, Sarah dished about what makes their relationship work so well. She said, "Yeah, we don’t live together. That’s the secret to it. We spend plenty of time together, but we don’t live in the same house."

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Michael Douglas (80) & Catherine Zeta-Jones (55): 25 Years

This is a couple I've known about since I was kid and it used to baffle me until it didn't. They didn't hit it off right away, but fate decided to do what it does best when it wants two people together (via People). They're one of the first celebrity age gap relationships that have lasted since the late '90s and it's amazing to see how far they've come.

As they near their 24th year of marriage (OMG), it's clear Michael and Catherine Zeta-Jones have figured out what it takes to not only sustain their marriage, but their lives in the public eye.

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Sam (57) & Aaron Taylor Johnson (34): 23 Years

Despite their 23-year age gap, Sam and Aaron Taylor Johnson have been together for 16 years. They met some time in 2008, but it didn't take long for them to get engaged and welcome their first child together. They both know others have talked about their relationship, but they've let the comments roll off their shoulders. Sam told The Times UK, "When you're solid with someone in your own love, you don't think about it."

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Gigi Hadid (29) & Bradley Cooper (49): 20 Years

I think I can understand this celebrity age gap relationship because I actually like Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper. I could've never guessed they'd become a couple, but life is full of surprises! They're not ones to talk about their relationship though. I suppose that's the best way to go when you're a celebrity, but us nosy fans are intrigued by the moments we do see them in the public eye.

Daily Mailwas one of the first few outlets to report their second sighting as an alleged couple which lets me know it would be hard for them to deny they weren't together.

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George (63) & Amal Clooney (46): 17 Years

George and Amal Clooney are probably my second favorite couple on this list because they make absolute sense to me. They're like two missing pieces of a puzzle that found each other and are happy to fit into each other's lives. As it turns out, Mr. Clooney is ever the romantic because he's been wooing Amal from the beginning.

From their sweet introduction in 2013 to the way George planned a romantic proposal and the amazing work they continue to do with their Clooney Foundation For Justice organization, this is one of those celebrity age gap relationships that's hard to be mad about.

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Matthew McConaughey (55) & Camila Alves (41): 13 Years

"All right, all right, all right," it's Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves! These two met in a way that truly makes sense for them: at a club. How many of us can say we found the love of our lives in a club full of loud music and sweaty people? This lucky couple have been together since possibly 2007 and have added three kids to their family.

Camila recently took to Instagram to celebrate Matthew's 55th birthday with a moving tribute to the actor. She wrote, "Today we celebrate you! …. Well technically we celebrated you all weekend! Hoo you bring so much Joy Matthew… but I am stopping here before I get all sentimental…! To many more sleigh street rides celebrating YOU," in the caption.

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Beyoncé (43) & Jay-Z (54): 12 Years

Beyoncé and Jay-Zshocked the music industry when they became a couple between 1997 and 2000. It was mainly because Beyoncé was only 19 years old when they started dating (via NBC). But somehow their love has prevailed through music collaborations, cheating scandals, and a certain elevator incident that no one'll ever forget. In recent years, the couple has been riding the waves of bliss as one of the more popular celebrity age gap relationships.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively (37) & Ryan Reynolds (48): 11 Years

I said it once and I'll say it again: the best thing Green Lantern could've done was introduce Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to each other. They both have the same dry and high key sarcastic humor that makes people love them so much, plus they way they love each other is so d*mn adorable. Did I mention I love the way they talk about their kids?

If there's a chance they're considered controversial, put me in pop culture jail because it's hard for me to turn my nose up at them!

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Nick Jonas (32) & Priyanka Chopra (42): 10 Years

Last but not least, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra deserve an award for having the least controversial celebrity age gap relationship. They look amazing together — look at the material — and seem to speak each other's love language in a way that's kind of sexy. They too made a Met Gala red carpet appearance together in 2017, but Priyanka said they weren't even dating. I mean, that's if you believe her Jimmy Kimmel Liveappearance!

Whether they were or weren't dating then, Nick and Priyanka didn't waste time becoming love birds in 2018. Priyanka was even featured in the Jonas Brothers' music video for "Sucker." Are you kidding me?

From then on, the couple have been enjoying marriage and being parents which seems to be the case for a lot of the featured celebrity age gap relationships!

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Leonardo DiCaprio (50) & Vittoria Ceretti (26)

Leonardo DiCaprio is well-known for dating models in their 20's, and Vittoria Ceretti is no exception to that rule. These two have been quietly together since around May 2023, and it seems like they're still going strong. Since they've been together, there have been plenty of engagement rumors swirling, but so far there's no ring in sight for Vittoria. Leo's never quite settled down, so it'll be interesting to see how this age gap relationship pans out! Wishing them both the best of luck!

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This weekend, news dropped that Blake Lively filed a bombshell lawsuit against It Ends With Usco-star Justin Baldoni, and everyone is rushing to her support — including her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsco-stars!

One day we need to have a conversation about how easy it is to assign the 'mean girl' role to women like Anne Hathaway, Hailey Bieber, Meghan Markle, and now, Blake Lively. Since that's a separate article, let's focus on the situation at hand. According to Deadline, Lively's suing Baldoni for "sexually harassing her and subsequently enacting 'a coordinated effort to destroy her reputation.'" After the news dropped, The New York Times subsequently published article that details the winding allegations against Baldoni, producer Jamie Heath, and more players in the supposed targeted attack against her.

While a lot of public opinion turned against Lively during the It Ends With Us rollout, it's clear those closest to her showed unyielding support. Now, fellow celebrities are showing up in droves to stand with Lively amid the allegations. One bold show of support that we're totally here for? Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, and Amber Tamblyn taking their "sisterhood" to new heights. Here's what they — and everyone else — has said in support of Blake Lively so far.

Scroll down to see everyone who's supported Blake Lively amid the Justin Baldoni lawsuit so far!

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Blake Lively's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Co-Stars

Alexis Bledel, Amber Tamblyn, and America Ferrera made it clear that they're firmly in support of their friend Blake Lively. They released a message on Instagram that left no room for assumption about their beliefs following Blake's lawsuit against Baldoni.
The statement reads:
As Blake's friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation. Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.

Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors' stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.

We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can still face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe work environment. We are inspired by our sister's courage to stand up for herself and others.

For anyone seeking more information or engaging in this important conversation online, please read the full legal complaint in the investigative reporting by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire, and Julie Tate for the New York Times.

We love the lasting, strong friendship between these four!

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Colleen Hoover, Author of It Ends With Us

According to Entertainment Weekly, Colleen Hoover also spoke up in light of the damage Baldoni inflicted. She tagged Blake via Instagram Stories and wrote, "You have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt." A picture of the author and star hugging followed Hoover's words, adding to the depth of the moment.

Paul Feig, Director of A Simple Favor

Director Paul Feig also shared his thoughts about what it's like to work with Blake on X. He said, "I’ve now made two movies with Blake and all I can say is she’s one of the most professional, creative, collaborative, talented and kind people I’ve ever worked with. She truly did not deserve any of this smear campaign against her. I think it’s awful she was put through this."

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Robyn Lively, Blake Lively's Sister

The sisterly energy is real and we're so glad Blake is surrounded by it. Robyn, Blake's big sister, shared her full thoughts in a lengthy Instagram caption just 10 hours!

While encouraging people to do research for themselves by reading The New York Times article that details the devious plot to publicly destroy Blake, she had other things to say. "We live in an age where we have access to people’s personal lives like never before — especially actors. It makes us feel like we know them. We see them on social media, watch clips of them, and make snap decisions about their character," she wrote. This reminds me of the parasocial relationships author Amanda Montell detailed in The Age of Magical Overthinking — definitely something for us all to keep in mind.

She also called out how easy it is for the media to warp the public's perception of the truth. "The 'truth' in the tabloids is hardly ever what you think," she added before eventually expressing how "proud" she is that her sister "didn't allow herself to be silenced in the face of adversity and lies."

Bart Johnson, Blake Lively's Brother-in-law

According to Page Six, Blake's brother-in-law Bart Johnson didn't hesitate to share his thoughts about the behavior of Baldoni and his team. He reportedly wrote, "Her complaints were filed during the filming. On record. Long before the public conflict. The cast unfollowed him [Baldoni] for a reason." in the comment section of the NYT Instagram post about the lengthy deep dive into what happened.

He continued by writing, "His PR team was stellar. Gross and disgusting but highly effective. Read the article, their text message exchanges and his PR campaign strategy to bury her by any means necessary. No one is with out [sic] faults. But the public got played."

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New York City is a home and a hub for celebrities across all industries, and the glitzy appeal of Gossip Girl’s NYC is made all the more glamorous by its numerous celebrity cameos. Given that Blair and Serena run in the upper echelon of the city’s It girls, it actually makes total sense for them to be rubbing shoulders with Alexa Chung and Lady Gaga. You never know who you’re going to run into on the Upper East Side — and in Gossip Girl’s case, you may not even remember half the celebs you meet.

Over the course of six wonderfully melodramatic seasons, Gossip Girl racked up quite a stacked cast list on IMDB. From stars with recurring roles to those who pop in to play themselves for one scene, here are 17 celebrities who appeared on Gossip Girl that you probably forgot about.

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1. William Baldwin

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Serena van der Woodsen’s got some serious daddy issues. One of Gossip Girl’s longest subplots is Serena’s search for her father, who essentially walked out on her when she was a kid. He finally appears for the first time in Season 3 Episode 19 (“Dr. Estrangeloved), where he’s played by a member of one of NYC’s royal families, William Baldwin. (In case you’re wondering, he’s Hailey Bieber’s uncle.)

2. Lady Gaga

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You probably blocked out the time Blair and Dan put on a jukebox version of Snow White at NYU given that the whole ordeal was painfully cringe. That means you probably also blocked out the fact that real-life NYU alum Lady Gaga gives a dead-eyed performance of “Bad Romance” at the end of the episode (Season 3 Episode 10, “The Last Days of Discostick”).

3. Hilary Duff

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Also included in the Season 3 NYU timeline is Hilary Duff as Olivia Burke. Olivia’s a famous actress who balances attending NYU, starring in the vampire romance franchise Endless Knights, and dating Dan. She’s basically the Gossip Girl universe’s hybrid of Kristen Stewart and Emma Watson.

4. Sebastian Stan

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Okay, there’s absolutely no way you forgot this one. Before Sebastian Stan was the MCU’s BB, he was Gossip Girl’s lesser-known CB — Carter Baizen. Stan played St. Jude’s sleaziest graduate and one of Serena’s most questionable exes from Seasons 1 through 3.

5. Karlie Kloss

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Karlie Kloss will always attend a NYFW party — even if that party only exists within Gossip Girl’s Season 4 premiere (“Belles du Jour”).

6. Armie Hammer

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Serena’s dating history includes one man whose bite may be worse than his bark. In Season 2, she starts dating a con man named Gabriel Edwards, played by Armie Hammer.

7. Cyndi Lauper

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Girls just wanna have Cyndi Lauper do a surprise performance at their eighteenth birthday party — at least, Blair Waldorf does. Lauper makes a cameo in Season 2 Episode 10 (“Bonfire of the Vanity”).

8. Tyra Banks

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Tyra Banks plays Ursula, a famous actress who Serena keeps from crashing out at a movie premiere, in Season 3 Episode 4 (“Dan de Fleurette”).

9. Clémence Poésy

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When Chuck goes to France in Season 4 and attempts to restart his life as Henry Prince, he takes Fleur Delacour — err, I mean, Clémence Poésy — along for the ride.

10. Mädchen Amick

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Sorry, Archiekins — Alice Cooper’s got her eye on a different Archibald. Riverdale star Mädchen Amick appears in Season 2 as Nate’s first foray into MILF territory.

11. Elizabeth Hurley

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Mädchen Amick walked so Elizabeth Hurley could run … Nate’s life into the ground. Hurley plays shady media mogul Diana Payne throughout Season 5.

12. Aaron Tveit

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This guest star lives rent-free in Broadway fans’ minds. Aaron Tveit, the patron saint of tenors, appears in Seasons 2 through 5 as Nate’s cousin, politician Tripp van der Bilt.

13. Alexa Chung

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In Season 6 Episode 3 (“Dirty Rotten Scandals”), Alexa Chung, the minimalist darling of the 2010s fashion blogging scene, refuses to walk the runway at Blair Waldorf’s debut fashion show.

14. Rachel Bilson & Kristen Bell

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Rachel Bilson and Kristen Bell show up in the series finale as two actresses auditioning for a role in Inside Out, the movie adaptation of Dan’s bestselling book, Inside. Bell’s voice should ring a bell — she’s the voice ofGossip Girl.

15. Tim Gunn

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Project Runway’s iconic mentor, Tim Gunn gives Jenny a little mentorship in Season 4 Episode 6 (“Easy J”).

16. Rachel Zoe

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Rachel Zoe: celebrity stylist, fashion designer, and extremely good sport. In her GG cameo in Season 4 Episode 7 (“War at the Roses”), Zoe takes a tumble and spills chocolate sauce all over her head before delivering her iconic catchphrase, “I die.” We die, too.

17. Florence Welch

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Welch’s performance of “Cosmic Love” in Season 4 Episode 14 (“Panic Roommate”) was reportedly due to her real-life friendship with Blake Lively. The actress suggested to the producers that they should use Florence’s music in the show. The producers went one step further, and we’re all the better for it.

Wonder what other celebs have appeared in your favorite TV shows? Check out these 24 Sex and the City cameos and 11 Gilmore Girls cameos you may have missed!

The most important detail about any romantic movie is chemistry between its leads. Even the worst movie can be rescued by two characters you believe actually love each other. But that's not a problem for A24's Babygirl (in theaters December 25) because Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson have chemistry in spades. The new A24 movie follows CEO Romy (Kidman), who begins a torrid affair with a young intern named Samuel (Dickinson). And AMC queen Nicole says she knew Harris was different the moment he walked in the room.

Here's what Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson had to say about their chemistry in our exclusive Babygirl featurette.

Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson connected the moment they met.

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"As soon as he walked in, I was like, 'Oh good, here's somebody who's gonna play with me," Nicole Kidman says in our exclusive Babygirl featurette. "We spent a lot of time in bed. Hours would go by, and it was like you would step out of there and you would say, 'What just happened?'"

"From the moment [Samuel] sees her, he's attracted to her. He realizes there's someone at the height of their power," Harris says. "There was an element of mystique that needed to be there for the exploration of the relationship."

Harris continues that "perhaps there's something unfulfilled going on," perhaps referencing Romy's fizzled-out marriage with Jacob, while Nicole adds that "she's searching for something else" as the movie examines "desires, wants, [and] needs."

"Drink it in and be transported," she says.

​And their chemistry in 'Babygirl' was so intense, Nicole Kidman had to take breaks from filming.

In addition to spending "hours" in bed (which, honestly sounds like a pretty good work day to me), Nicole told The Sun in October that filming those scenes with Harris Dickinson became so intense, she would need breaks. “There were times when we were shooting where I was like, ‘I don’t want to orgasm any more,'” she said. “Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if I am never touched again in my life!”

But having a woman at the helm of the film (writer-director-producer Halina Reijn) both made Nicole feel more comfortable, and empowered her to tell this story. "Doing this subject matter in the hands of the woman that wrote the script, that's directing it and is a really great actress herself — we became one in a weird way, which I'd never had with a director before," she says in a statement. "When you're working with a woman on this subject matter, you can share everything with each other.”

"I really decided in the beginning, I want to make a sexual film, just as sexual as all these films that I've always admired so much," Halina says, "but now I'm going to do it completely through female eyes. What does that mean and what does that look like?” See Babygirl in theaters December 25 to find out.

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