The Ultimate Sephora Holiday Gift Guide for EVERYONE on Your List

Misty Spinney
Nov 11, 2016

The holidays are here! And we’re gearing up to find the perfect gifts for everyone on our lists. This season, we’re all about giving the gift of beauty. Step one: Identify all the different peeps on your holiday shopping list. Step two: Shower them with gifts that will make them feel beautiful, pampered and glamorous. After all, beauty is for everyone!

We’ve teamed up with Sephora to share 23 of the best holiday gifts for everyone you know — from boss babes to your main man and work wife, we’ve got you covered. Now, let’s beauty together ;)

You know the type. She’s the hostess who can’t help but turn every occasion into a beautifully styled party. Even a girls’ night in ends up being a totally pin-worthy affair! For this gal, give her the same attention she gives every detail of her parties — a scintillating scent, wintry eyeshadows, a whole lotta lip gloss and a skincare set to keep her glowing from head to toe.

FOR THE PARTY PLANNER

1. Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence Set: Equal parts glamour and nature, Marc Jacobs’ Divine Decadence combines a sensual woody vibe with a touch of floral brightness. The result? Just the right amount of fragrance to intrigue, without overpowering the room (or distracting from all the amazing food you made!).

2. KVD MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette: This is NOT your average shadow palette! This palette is packed to the brim with 13 rich mattes and nine complementary metallic shades. And here’s a fun fact: the logo on the outside of the palette was created by Kat Von D herself and reads “Metal” one way, then flips to read “Matte” the other way. WINNING.

3. Sephora Collection Kissin’ Up Lip Gloss Set: It’s like the salad bar of lip gloss sets — 18 shades in total, ranging from sheer to full coverage. Mix and match shades to find the perfect color for you, or layer on your faves to create a richer hue.

4. Ole Henriksen Love It All – Blockbuster Skincare Set: Of course, it’s not all about adding metallic shadows and glosses to that gorgeous visage; you’ve gotta start that glow from the ground up. This blockbuster skincare set, available only during the holidays, features eight skincare essentials including cleansing cloths, red tea foaming cleanser, anti-aging booster, eye gel, a polishing mask, salt scrub and a brand new innovation called POWER BRIGHT. Yes please!

For the jetsetting boss babe, we’ve lined up a few gifts that are perfect whether you’re on the go or in the middle of a morning filled with multi-tasking. For us, being a boss doesn’t equal boring black separates and sensible flats — you can still have fun with your sense of style while commanding a room. All of these goodies fit snugly inside a weekender bag along with your overnight essentials and a laptop. (Bonus, the boss babe you see above is also rocking a baby bump!)

FOR THE BOSS BABE

5. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer: A good hair dryer is hard to find, especially if you like to wear your hair in a number of different ways. Now you may know Dyson for vacuum cleaners and extremely powerful hand dryers, so you can only imagine what they might cook up in the world of hair dryers. This futuristic gadget boasts intelligent heat control tech designed to protect hair’s natural shine, rather than dull it.

6. NARS Mind Game Velvet Lip Glide Set: The boss babe likes to change things up, but in a more subtle fashion, so mini makeup is an easy win. Six semi-matte mini lipsticks that last all dang day? Sign us up.

7. Sephora Collection Blush, Bronzed, and Ready to Glow! Face Palette: This palette has everything you need to create a warm, rosy, glowing complexion without carting around four different products. Its got a bronzer, two blush shades and a highlighting shade to add radiance. Plus, it has a stand-up mirror, so it’s easy to apply no matter where your day has taken you.

8. GLAMGLOW Gift Sexy SUPERMUD Set: Doesn’t Supermud kind of sound like a superhero? Well, not to take the analogy too far — but this trio of face masks will leave your skin in tip top, superwoman-worthy shape. Designed to smooth, brighten, soften and hydrate, these will get you through all the seasons. And when you’re traveling, these are great to keep on hand as you never know what type of air you’ll encounter.

Whether the main man in your life is your significant other, your best friend or even your dear ol’ dad, they could all use a TLC in the style department. We’ve drummed up three such gifts that even the manliest of men won’t be able to resist. You’ll be surrounded by dapper dudes in no time.

FOR YOUR MAIN MAN

9. Jack Black The Power Pack: Described as a Jack-of-all trades skincare set, this collection of products is all about healthy, hydrated and youthful-looking skin that will make him feel like a million bucks. Start off the routine with pure clean daily facial cleanser that removes deep-down dirt and oil for clear, smooth and, most importantly, shave-ready skin. Then move on to the face moisturizer that doubles as sunscreen. Finally, for those days when he needs a little extra somethin’ somethin’, the face buff energizing scrub will help smooth and clear congested pores. If your giftee is your boo, you won’t be able to help nuzzling his glowing visage on the reg.

10. Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler: Because it’s really difficult to choose a scent, no matter if you’re a dude or a dame, gift him a sampler of 15 different colognes. Have him try on a different one each day so that you can both weigh in on your faves. Bonus: This gift set comes with a coupon to redeem one full-size bottle of his favorite at no additional cost!

11. Peter Thomas Roth Mask-A-Holic 5-Piece Kit: For the beauty-ready bro who’s down to take it to the next level, we’ve got a five-piece set of multitasking masks, including one that includes 24K gold. That’s some Bond ‘ish right there!

She loves all things pink, rose gold and glitzy, and she’s hands down the person you turn to when you need to girl out. It’s likely she doesn’t need a ton of new items when it comes to her makeup routine, but we’ve got a few choice picks that will definitely make her smile.

FOR YOUR FAVE GIRLY GIRL

12. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit – Surreal Light: Inspired by and formulated with Photoluminescent Technology, this set of universally flattering shades is designed to finish, brighten, contour and highlight skin in just one compact. Rather than mask your face, this palette sets out to smooth, even and enhance, resulting in a healthy-looking, lit-from-within holiday glow.

13. Sephora Collection Double Time Double Ended Brush Set: Your gal will like these brushes so much, she may never want to put them away. We love the metallic vibe and the fact that every single brush is a two-in-one!

14. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb White Crystal Edition: What’s that we said about girling out? With a name like Flowerbomb, you better believe that this fragrance came to play. It’s a straight-up floral explosion that includes magically evocative notes designed to awaken your deepest senses.

15. Fresh Mini Mask Spa: And for the at-home spa day, gift her a set of five travel-size masks that each address specific skin concerns to achieve a balanced, flawless look. Formulated without the potentially harmful elements found in parabens, sulfates and phthalates, these masks will rejuvenate your skin, particularly in cold, dry winter months.

Chances are, you know a mom who could use a little extra love (and time!) when it comes to her morning routine. Gone are the days of losing track of time while finding the perfect shade lipstick — you’ve gotta get your kids ready for the day, as well as yourself! For her, we’ve curated a mix of practical and pretty.

FOR THE BUSY MOM IN YOUR LIFE

16. Clarisonic Mia 2 Sea Breeze First Aid Beauty Set: First up for mama bird, it’s time to think beyond the washcloth. This combo of the crazy powerful (but still somehow soothing) Clarisonic and First Aid Beauty is just what the doctor ordered. Start off your day feeling bright and breezy, even if you don’t have time to take a shower ;)

17. Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo: Dry shampoo is a busy mom’s best friend. Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day contains fast-absorbing powders that soak up oil, sweat and odor for ultra-clean hair, plus a very subtle time-release fragrance that maintains a light, clean scent all day long. Unlike other dry shampoos, this bottle of powdery goodness is great for all hair types and colors, with little-to-no residue left behind.

18. Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Set: Now that your face and hair are sparkling, add a little color to your lips with this set of four classic shades. This set is the perfect product for the mom who needs long-lasting lipstick that also doubles in hydrating her lips with nutrients, vitamins and omega oils.

19. Chloe Signature Gift Set: Top off your morning with a spritz of smooth florals, and you’re good to go. Created with the vision of capturing the spirit of all women, and not just one singular woman, this set of Chloé fragrances is chic, comfortable and will become a daily go-to — which means one less decision for Mom to make in the morning.

Finally, your work wife. We’ve all got that BFF at the office, whose friendship extends way beyond the water cooler. Show your love for your sister from another mister with a little bit of beauty!

FOR YOUR WORK WIFE

20. Tory Burch Gift Set: Wait what? Tory Burch now makes beauty products? Yep, the rumors are true, and this fragrance is her first foray into what we’re guessing will be a whole line of top-notch goodies. Combining feminine and tomboy, we love the crisp citrus notes and earthy vetiver in this trio of gifts.

21. AmorePacific Essentials Collection: Not sure where to begin in the land of next-level face care? Then this collection by AmorePacific is a great place to start. It’s got everything — cleansing foam, enzyme peel, rejuvenating cream, eye treatment gel and a color control cushion compact!

22. Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night Style Eye Con No 20 Eyeshadow Palette: For the woman who likes to glam it up from time to time, this set of richly hued shadows will make her swoon. Curated by makeup artist Diane Kendal, this palette is described as “the complete eye wardrobe,” including the goods for creating a modern smokey eye, red-carpet glamour, a casual daytime look and everything in between.

23. Sephora Collection More Than Meets the Eye Eyeshadow Palette: For a different type of palette, we’ve got our sights set on Sephora’s More Than Meets the Eye collection. This 32-shade palette is ideal for the dabbler, who’s still trying to figure out what color combinations really make her eyes pop. It also includes an array of matte, shimmer and glitter finishes.

Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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Mia Challis Just Spilled On That 'Outer Banks' Season 4 Turtle Scene

Outer Banks fans got a treat during 2023's Poguelandia event (which took place on February 18 in Huntington Beach, California). While celebrating the release of Outer Banks season 3, the cast took to the stage to announce that we were also getting Outer Banks season 4! As a native Outer Banks-er myself, this is one teen drama I will never be able to get enough of — so keep the seasons coming Netflix!

I'm already thinking about what hijinks the Pogues will get up to in Outer Banks season 4. Here's everything we know about the new TV show, including the cast, the plot, and the Outer Banks season 4 release date! Once you've scrolled through, catch up on The Craziest Outer Banks Theories.

Keep reading for the latest news & updates on Outer Banks season 4.

Who runs over the turtles in Outer Banks?

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The one Outer Banks season 4 scene that has fans freaking out is when the Pogues and Kooks wind up at the same access on their beach day — and a game of chicken literally turns deadly. Topper's new girlfriend Ruthie (played by Mia Challis) drives her Jeep directly at the Pogues, and winds up running over a turtle hatch, killing a baby turtle in the process.

“When I read that in the script, I was as shocked as the viewers," she tells Elite Daily. "I read it four times being like, ‘Wait, a baby turtle? No, surely not.'"

Despite her cold shoulder, Mia thinks Ruthie did end up feeling guilty about the situation. "When she finds out the turtles have died, she thinks, 'What have I done?'" she says. "There is slight remorse. But Ruthie's defense mechanism is to pretend like she doesn't care."

"It's such an emotional scene for Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara," she continues. "They gave her a plastic baby turtle to hold. When that was happening, we were looking down at the turtle and thinking it was so sad. But I had to switch that off and try to get into my Ruthie mindset."

But surprisingly, Mia also reveals filming the emotional scene wasn't as devastating as you might expect: "We were laughing the whole time. When I watched it, I felt awful, but on the actual day of filming, it was quite light and fun."

What happens at the end of Outer Banks season 4?

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Spoiler warning!! The Outer Banks season 4 ending shocked the internet by killing off one of our favorite Pogues: JJ. The decision immediately sent fans into a tailspin, and more than one viewer told me they're heartbroken over the loss. Don't worry though. This Rudy Pankow & Madison Bailey interaction just might heal you.

Is there an Outer Banks season 4 trailer?

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Yes, you can watch the Outer Banks season 4 trailer here! The trailer really proves the show is returning to its roots by bringing the Pogues back to the OBX.

I have all my fingers and toes crossed we finally get some answers to one question I've had since season 1. I'm convinced that during Kiara's Kook year, when she briefly ditched the boys to become friends with Sarah, that Rafe fell for her, and hasn't left her alone since. This is such a small detail but it would provide so much context for the characters! Either way, it looks like Rafe, JJ, and John B will be fighting this season (again).

When is Outer Banks season 4 coming out?

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Summer vacation is lasting all year long! Outer Banks season 4 will be premiering in two parts: we'll get the first five episodes on October 10, and the second five on November 7.

After Madison Bailey revealed in an Instagramstory that Outer Banks 4 finished filming in June, she confirmed we'd be getting Outer Banks season 4 this fall on August 15 with a hilarious video hyping up John B and Sarah's fictional surf shop (which we'll see in the upcoming season).

What is season 4 of Outer Banks about?

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Outer Banks season 3 ended with an 18-month time jump — meaning the characters will be a year and a half older at the end of Outer Banks season 4 than in previous installments of the show. This definitely works in the series' favor because the characters will be closer to the cast's ages. Plus, being post-grad gives them more flexibility to go treasure hunting without the repercussions of skipping school...like they did the entirety of season 2.

Thanks to some important details at the end of the season finale, we know Kie is working with turtles, JJ bought a charter boat, Pope is going to college, and John B. and Sarah are running a surf shop. But things take a turn for the adventurous when the Pogues are given a new quest to hunt for Blackbeard's treasure. The real Blackbeard loved hiding his treasure on places like Ocracoke Island, which is on the real OBX. I'm super excited for this plotline because it means we'll be back on the Outer Banks for (hopefully) the whole season!

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"It’s not going to be the usual Blackbeard story," according to co-creator Josh Pate, and (spoiler!!) we actually have our first plot details. According to Wrightsville Beach recreation program supervisor Katie Ryan (via Wilmington StarNews) and the shows filming permits, we know that one scene will involve "two people jumping from the pier," while a second "involves individuals finding a body on the beach."

While Outer Banks season 4 promises to be as adventurous as ever, Chase Stokes promises People the show will also go back to its roots. “There was a real want for a lot of the authenticity and the characters in season 1. So I will say that they do a good job this season of that,” he says.

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After the death of Sarah and John B.'s fathers, the show's golden couple will have to figure out what their future looks like. “It really will force them to evaluate everything," he says. "Where they are, what their purpose is, what their intentions are, and what was the actual value of it? Was it worth it, in hindsight? If they could go back and change things, would they?"

"[The Pogues have had] a huge, huge shift in lifestyle in a very, very short period of time," Chase continues. “And I think when you go through that level of trauma, for sure, it'll make you start asking those deeper questions.”

Who's in the Outer Banks season 4 cast?

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We're expecting the main cast to return for Outer Banks season 4, including Chase Stokes as John B., Madelyn Cline as Sarah, Madison Bailey as Kiara, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Rudy Pankow as JJ, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Drew Starkey as Rafe, and Austin North as Topper.

Fiona Palomo will star as Sofia alongside J. Anthony Crane as Chandler Groff, Pollyanna McIntosh as Dalia, Brianna Brown as Hollis Robinson, Rigo Sanchez as Lightner, Mia Challis as Ruthie, and Cullen Moss as Shoupe.

Since Charles Esten's Ward ends up (spoiler!) dying at the end of season 3, he probably won't make a return — unless the show ventures into ghost territory. Honestly, I wouldn't even be surprised. But even if he's not on set, he recently reunited with Madelyn Cline and Drew Starkey!

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"That thing where you’re playing your 4th Annual WARDJAMMER...and your amazing friends who also happen to be your @obx son and daughter surprise you by showing up and hanging out all night and even coming on stage to sing 'Left Hand Free,'" Charles writes on Instagram. "What an absolute joy to wrap my arms around these two! The bond is real and my heart is grateful."

Where is Outer Banks season 4 filming?

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Outer Banks season 4 has been seen filming around Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, which is where other titles like Dawson's Creek,The Summer I Turned Pretty, andOne Tree Hill have all filmed! Because OBX has never filming in Wilmington before, it makes me think the Pogues will truly go on an adventure we've never seen.

The First Look At Outer Banks Season 4

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After Netflix's Tudum event showed off the Pogues' new style (and confirmed that all of them will be returning, thank goodness), we got a brand new look at some Outer Banks season 4 scenes thanks to Netflix's 2024 preview. It's a brief clip, but we hear just how excited the Pogues are to go after a treasure they've "spent [their] whole lives hearing about" (same, TBH) — and get to see them lounging around on a day off. Treasure hunting is hard work, after all!

This first look gives us an idea of what we can expect from this upcoming installment because while season 1 had the golden overtone of our favorite 2000s dramas, season 2 featured warmer orange tones, and season 3 featured cooler blues and greens, it looks like Outer Banks season 4 is youthful, bright, and colorful. And thanks to this clip, we also know for a fact we'll see Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss, Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, and Carlacia Grant come back to their iconic roles.

Is Outer Banks season 4 the last season?

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Netflix hasn't officially announced whether we'll be getting an Outer Banks season 5 or 6 yet, but creators Jonas and Josh Pate have enough story for another two seasons. "We’re going to fill in some gaps in the 18 months," Josh tells TUDUM. "We felt like we needed to migrate them out of school. We think about the first three [seasons] as a trilogy and then we’re starting over on [another sort of] trilogy now. We just needed to clear the decks. We’re going to have new villains, a new treasure hunt, a new life situation."

I'm excited to see what kind of roots the characters put down in Outer Banks season 4 — and how they flourish as the story continues!

What did you think about Outer Banks season 4? Check out our interview with costume designer Emmie Holmes and The Best New TV Shows Coming In 2024 before you rewatch OBX season 4 again ;).

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Whoa, Paul Mescal Is Already Talking About 'Gladiator 3'

Gladiator 2 isn't even in theaters yet (mark your calendars for November 22!) and star Paul Mescal is already thinking about doing a threequel. Although, after raving about director Ridley Scott, and sharing the screen with Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn, who could blame him?! So if you're wondering 'Is there going to be a Gladiator 3?' then you've come to the right place.

Keep reading for all the latest Gladiator 3 news — and to see what Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott have said about returning.

Is there going to be a Gladiator 3?

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Paramount Pictures hasn't confirmed whether we're getting a Gladiator 3 quite yet, but director Ridley Scott is definitely on board. "I’ve already got eight pages. I’ve got the beginning of a very good footprint," he says. But he also mentions he'd like to make one huge change from the first two movies. "If there’s a Gladiator 3, I don’t think you’d ever go back into the arena. But I had to go back into the arena…"

And as for whether Paul Mescal would return? Well that's a resounding yes. “If there's going to be a Gladiator III, I hope I'm in it," he told Peopleat the LA premiere of Gladiator 2 on November 18, while adding to Variety that he'd be “massively down” for a third movie.

“I don’t think it will be [24] years — but I have no idea when it will be.”

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But Paul's comments on a Gladiator 3 weren't the only reason he made headlines last night! He brought GF Gracie Abrams (who just broke the internet in her own right when she performed with Taylor Swift). And while they didn't make a red carpet appearance together, it seems like Gladiator's official TikTok account just hard launched their relationship.

"THEY HIT THE PENTAGON," one user commented, while another said, "I just fell to my knees." If you can't tell from the drama, fans are going crazy. (It's me, I'm fans).

Is Russell Crowe in the new Gladiator?

No, sadly, Russell Crowe doesn't make an appearance in Gladiator 2 (well, apart from Gladiator flashbacks, that is). And if you're wondering 'Is Maximus alive in Gladiator 2?' you'll just have to watch the first one!

Do you want to see Paul Mescal return for Gladiator 3? Check out the 10 New November Movies We've Been Waiting All Year For before the month ends!

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