Sofia Carson Attends Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event in L.A., Plus Kate Hudson, Ashley Tisdale, Kenan Thompson, and More

Sofia Carson Attends Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event in L.A., Plus Kate Hudson, Ashley Tisdale, Kenan Thompson, and More

Stars have been everywhere this week. In L.A.,Sofia Carsonattends Netflix Tudom 2025: The Live Event whileAshley Tisdaleis spotted at thePhineas and Ferbseason 5 premiere. In the same city,Kate Hudsontakes photos at theRunning PointFYC event whileShaggyandStingperform together at a benefit concert. Meanwhile,Kenan Thompsonvisits children at Children's Mercy Hospital in Missouri. Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Sofia Carson attends Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event at the Kia Forum in L.A. on May 31. Todd Williamson/WBTV via Getty Kate Hudson and host of PEOPLE's Every Day podcast Janine Rubenstein smile for the cameras at aRunning PointFYC event at the Lakers Training Center in Los Angeles on May 30. Kyle Rivas/Getty Kenan Thompson visits with patients at Children's Mercy Hospital during the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, Miss., on May 31. Katie Flores/Variety via Getty Ashley Tisdale attends Disney'sPhineas and Ferbseason 5 premiere at nya studios EAST in L.A. on May 31. Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Shaggy and Sting perform during the Cherrytree Music Company's 20th Anniversary Concert, with proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in L.A. on May 29. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Mindy Kaling, Kate Hudson and Brenda Song promote their hit comedy seriesRunning Pointat the show's Los Angeles Official Emmy FYC event on May 30 in El Segundo, California. ASPN / BACKGRID Miley Cyrus exudes rockstar appeal as she arrives at the listening party for her new albumSomething Beautifulin Brooklyn, New York City, on May 31. Bryan Bedder/Getty Doechii smiles onstage while performing at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch at Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City on May 30. TheStewartofNY/GC Images Dakota Johnson is effortlessly stylish in a suede jacket and round shades as she is seen out in New York City's Midtown neighborhood on May 30. Michael Chang/Getty Lainey Wilson gives an electrifying performance onstage at the 2025 Gulf Coast Jam on May 30 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Kristin Davismakes a summery appearance in check print and capri pants at the 2025 French Open in Paris on May 30. Phillip Faraone/Getty Andorstars Ben Mendelsohn,Adria Arjona,Diego Luna, and Genevieve O'Reilly attend The Paley Center For Media Hosts 'An Evening with Andor' event on May 30 in Beverly Hills, California. Kyle Rivas/Getty Heidi Gardner,Jason Sudeikis,Eric Stonestreet,Paul Rudd,Rob Riggle, and David Koechner attend the Celebrity Softball game during the Big Slick Weekend in support of the Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 30. Kyle Rivas/Getty Superman & Loiscostars Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch play around together at the Celebrity Softball game during the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend on May 30 in Kansas City, Missouri. Theo Wargo/Getty Avril Lavigneengages with the crowd during her Greatest Hits concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 30. TheImageDirect.com Taylor Swiftis a vision in florals as she steps out for dinner with Dakota Johnson and her brother (not pictured) in New York City on May 29. Bruce Glikas/WireImage GeorgeandAmal Clooneypose backstage at George's Broadway play,Good Night, and Good Luck, on May 29 in New York City. Kyle Rivas/Getty Paul Ruddis all smiles on a panel at Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, a fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri on May 30. Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com Kelsea BalleriniandRumer WillisattendElle's Women in Music event on May 30 in New York City. Getty Terry Crewsflexes his muscles during the practice round of F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona on May 30. Courtesy Devin BookerandOdell Beckham Jr. meet up in Monaco for the Grand Prix on May 23. Jillian Sollazzo Sue Birdcelebrates J Vineyards' partnership with the Golden State Valkyries. BFA.com / BACKGRID Sarah Ramos,Busy PhilippsandGillian Jacobshang out at fashion designer Rachel Antononoff's Club Ra at Margaritaville in New York City on May 30. John Salangsang/Shutterstock Ricky Gervaiscelebrates his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a high kick in Los Angeles on May 30. Kyle Rivas/Getty Jason Sudeikisspeaks on a panel for Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, a fundraiser for Children's Mercy Hospital on May 30 in Kansas City, Missouri. Todd Williamson/January Images Baz Luhrmann, Sue Kim and Frank Marshall reunite at Sony Music Vision Content Showcase on May 29 in Los Angeles. TheImageDirect.com Helen Huntlooks chic while walking in New York City on May 29. NASH / BACKGRID Josh O'Connorgoes for a stroll around London with girlfriendAlison Oliveron May 30. Roy Rochlin/Getty Jonathan Groff, Tom Kirdahy andLin-Manuel Mirandahonor playwright Terrence McNally in a street naming ceremony on May 30 in New York City. Roy Rochlin/Getty Marc Shaiman,Matthew BroderickandJohn Slatteryattend the unveiling ceremony for Terrence McNally's street dedication in New York City on May 30. Alexander Tamargo/Getty Alix EarleandStassi Schroederbreak out their bikinis for theSports IllustratedSwimsuit Beach Club in Miami, Florida on May 30. John Schweigart Bill Parks,David Arquetteand Guilford Adams goof off at the theatrical premiere ofAmerican Clownin Los Angeles. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Cynthia Nixon, her wifeChristine Marinoni,Sarita ChoudhuryandKristin Davisenjoy the French Open on May 30 in Paris. Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Luke Wilsonsupports his brotherOwen Wilsonat the premiere of his showStickon May 29 in L.A. Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Timothée ChalametandKylie Jennertake their seats courtside at Thursday's New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Emma McIntyre/Getty Corinne Foxxaccompanies her dadJamie Foxxto Netflix is a Joke's FYSEE L.A. Comedy Night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood on May 29. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Jennifer Garnertakes the stage atWSJ's Future of Everything event at The Glasshouse in New York City on May 29. Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Dressed in fur and a cowboy hat,Beyoncéhits the stage at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 29. The Hapa Blonde/GC Images Cynthia Erivogives a nod to Elphaba in her green attire while out in New York City on May 29. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Alison Brie,Lily RabeandMadeline Brewerpose together at a celebration for NET-A-PORTER and Isabel Marant's exclusive High Summer '25 Capsule Collection on May 29 in L.A. Emma McIntyre/Getty Bert Kreischer andMichelle Buteauhave a laugh at Netflix is a Joke's FYSEE L.A. Comedy Night at The Comedy Store on May 29 in West Hollywood. BACKGRID Sydney Sweeneyshows some love for Hey Dude while on set for her next campaign with the brand on May 29. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Judy Greerrocks a white suit for the L.A. premiere ofStickat AMC Century City 15 on May 29 in L.A. TheStewartofNY/GC Images Dakota Johnsonis all dressed up at the Roberto Coin event at Cipriani 25 Broadway on May 29 in New York City. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock Jonathan Groffsteps out for the 25th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards on May 29 in New York City. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Rachel BilsonandJanuary Jonesshare a moment together at the Isabel Marant and NET-A-PORTER dinner in L.A. on May 29. PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Kaitlyn Deverpops on a pair of shades while out in L.A. on May 29. Emma McIntyre/Getty Sarah Silvermanarrives at Netflix is a Joke's FYSEE LA Comedy Night at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood on May 29. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock Nicole Scherzingerstrikes a pose at the 25th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards on May 29 in New York City. TheStewartofNY/GC Images Lily Allensteps out for Elizabeth Sulcer's birthday in New York City on May 29. PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Iris Lawgrabs some donuts and a beverage to-go on May 29 in L.A. TheStewartofNY/GC Images Zoey Deutchadds a pop of color with her bag choice while out in New York City on May 29. courtesy of the USO Wilmer Valderramaposes with USO CEO and president JD Crouch and USO SE regional president Lisa Marie Riggins as he is honored at the USO annual gala this week in Washington, D.C. BG002/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images David Arquetterocks a layered look while out and about in L.A. on May 29. Michael Kovac/Getty Isabela Mercedsports a smokey eye look for the Evening with Sony Pictures Television FYC Event on May 29 at the Sony Studio Lot in Culver City, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Jurnee Smollettsports a black gown for Thursday's premiere ofStickat AMC Century City 15 in L.A. Bruce Glikas/Getty Honey Bxby celebrates the release of her new albumRaw Honeyon May 29 in New York City. Michael Kovac/Getty Joel Edgerton andJennifer Connellysmile together at the Evening with Sony Pictures Television FYC event at the Sony Studio Lot in Culver City on May 29. Kevin Mazur/Getty StingandShaggyhang out backstage at the Cherrytree Music Company's 20th anniversary concert at The Belasco in L.A. on May 29. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Hailey BieberandWinnie Harlowcelebrate watchmaker Audemars Piguet's 150th anniversary withVogueon May 28 in Los Angeles. TheImageDirect.com Hugh Jackmanmeans serious business while zipping around New York City on May 29. Darla Khazei/INSTARimages Spike LeeandAdrien Brodyreunite at the opening night of Brody's art exhibit "Made in America" in New York City on May 29. Elwood Walker/Universal Studios Hollywood A shadedSerena Williamsis all smiles while having a ball at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 27. Bruce Glikas/WireImage NickandKevin Jonasadmire a portrait of Nick commemorating his performance in inThe Last Five Yearson Broadway in New York City on May 29. TheImageDirect.com Bradley Coopersteps out for a phone call in New York City on May 29. TheImageDirect.com Josh Allenarrives in style in Los Angeles on May 28, ahead of his wedding withHailee Steinfeldthis weekend. LOFT Tinxgets out her cowgirl gear at Beyoncé'sCowboy Carterconcert in New York City on May 28. BFA AnnaSophia Robbtoasts to the Santa Margherita and LoveShackFancy collab at a launch party in New York City. Iammeysam / BACKGRID And Just Like That...costarsNicole Ari ParkerandSarita Choudhuryhave a glamorous day out in Paris on May 29. Joey Andrew/startraksphoto.com Alana Thompson, a.k.a.Honey Boo Boo, and Mama June sip milkshakes to celebrate 100 episodesMama June: Family Crisis. Noam Galai/Getty Avril Lavignevisits the SiriusXM studios in New York City on May 29. The Hapa Blonde/GC Images Cynthia Erivogoes for a walk in New York City in gravity defying heels on May 29. Craig Barritt/Getty Gayle KingandHoda Kotbfocus on health at Kotb's Joy 101 launch event in New York City on May 28. John Nacion/Variety via Getty Mia ThreapletonandScarlett Johanssontwin in diamond necklaces at the premiere ofThe Phoenician Schemein New York City on May 28. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Noah Wyleand Shabana Azeez leave the scrubs behind at an Emmy FYC event forThe Pittin Burbank, California on May 28. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Tom Hanksattends the premiere ofThe Phoenician Schemein New York City on May 28. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Debra Messingand her sonRoman Walker Zelmanmatch in suits at the premiere ofThe Phoenician Schemein New York City on May 28. John Nacion/Variety via Getty Michael Ceraand his wifeNadine Cerasnap a shot at the premiere ofThe Phoenician Schemeon May 28 in New York City. Cindy Ord/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Jon HammandBryan Cranstonpose together at the afterparty ofThe Phoenician Schemepremiere in New York City on May 28. Cindy Ord/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Benicio del ToroandGina Gershonreunite at the premiere ofThe Phoenician Schemein New York City on May 28. Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Uma Thurmankeeps it cool on the set ofDexter: Resurrectionon May 28 in New York City. Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Peter Dinklageis all smiles on the set ofDexter: Resurrectionin New York City on May 28. John Nacion/WireImage Kelly Killoren Bensimonand her daughterTeddy Bensimonmatch in off-white at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala on May 28 in New York City. John Nacion/WireImage Hilaria BaldwinandAlec Baldwinhave date night at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in New York City on May 28. Shutterstock Quinta Brunsonreceives the key to the city of Philadelphia and unveils a mural co-designed by local artist Athena Scott on May 28. Stefanie Keenan/Getty John Mayerattends aVogueand Audemars Piguet event to celebrate the watchmaker's 150th anniversary on May 28. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Victoria MonétandWinnie Harlowcelebrate Audemars Piguet's 150th anniversary withVogueon May 28 in Los Angeles. Sara Jaye/Getty Paige DeSorbotakes her cat Daphne for a walk in New York City on May 21. Craig Barritt/Getty Lucy Liuspreads positivity at Hoda Kotb's Joy 101 launch event in New York City on May 28. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Nicole Ari Parker,Kristin Davis,Sarah Jessica Parker,Cynthia NixonandSarita ChoudhurypromoteAnd Just Like That...in New York City on May 28. The Hapa Blonde/GC Images Cynthia Erivosteps out in white in New York City on May 28. Fiona Goodall/Getty Lordewins Song of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards for her hit collaboration with Charlie xcx, "Girl, so confusing," in Auckland, New Zealand on May 29. TheStewartofNY/GC Images Gigi Hadidrocks a minidress after her launch party with Havaianas in New York City on May 28. Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Ashley Tisdaleleaves a taping ofThe Viewin a double white ensemble in New York City on May 28. BrosNYC / BACKGRID Ryan Reynoldssmiles from under his sunglasses while out in New York City on Wednesday. Spread Pictures / MEGA Sarah Jessica Parkerwaves to the crowd at theAnd Just Like That...premiere on May 28 in Paris. XNY/Star Max/GC Images Julianne Moorerocks a pair of statement sunglasses while out in New York City on May 28. The Hapa Blonde/GC Images Cynthia Erivorocks a blue ensemble as she steps out in New York City on May 28. TheImageDirect.com Pete DavidsonandElsie Hewittwalk hand-in-hand in New York City on May 28. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Odell Beckham Jr.steps out for the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on May 28. Pablo Cuadra/Getty Elsa Patakysparkles in purple at the premiere ofMaticesat Callao Cinema in Madrid on May 28. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Ana de Armasstrikes a pose in a strapless gown at the premiere ofFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerinaat Le Grand Rex in Paris on May 28. XNY/Star Max/GC Images Jackie Chanrocks a blue tracksuit while out in New York City on May 28. Marc Piasecki/WireImage Kristin Davisopts for florals at the season 3 premiere ofAnd Just Like That...at Le Lido in Paris on May 28. BACKGRID Nellytakes the stage at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany on May 28. BMI Teddy Swimsposes backstage with his BMI Pop Awards at Radio City Music Hall on May 27 in New York City. Selina Pan StephandAyesha Curryhave a laugh at chef Michael Mina's first-ever Art of Tuna carving event at Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon, California on May 25. Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video Olivia Holtsmiles at a special screening ofCluelessat Hollywood Forever hosted by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video on May 25. Sandals Resorts Amir Arisonspends some time at the Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines resort over Memorial Day weekend. Gregory Shamus/Getty Hardcore Knicks fansTimothée ChalametandBen Stillercheer on the team as they face off against the Indiana Pacers on May 27 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marc Piasecki/WireImage Sarah Jessica Parkercontinues the celebrations forAnd Just Like That...season 3 at a photo call in Paris on May 28. PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Bonowears his signature shades and flashes a smile while out in L.A. on May 27. Brendon Thorne/Getty Martha Stewartposes in front of a colorful Sydney Opera House on May 28. Emma McIntyre/Getty Miley Cyrushas some fun at herSomething Beautifulalbum release event hosted by TikTok at Chateau Marmont in L.A. on May 27. Marc Piasecki/WireImage Nicole Ari Parkeris glowing at theAnd Just Like That...season 3 photo call on May 28 in Paris. TheStewartofNY/Getty Ralph Macchiosmiles at the world premiere ofKarate Kid: Legendsat SVA Theatre in New York City on May 27. Raymond Hall/GC Images Sarah Snookflips her hair as she arrives at ABC Studios in New York City on May 27. Marc Piasecki/WireImage Sarita Choudhuryhas some fun at theAnd Just Like That...season 3 photo call on May 28 in Paris. Ian Vogler - Pool/Getty Queen Camillasmiles under the brim of her blue hat as her visit with King Charles to Ottawa, Canada comes to an end on May 27. Marc Piasecki/WireImage Kristin Davisflashes a happy smile at the photo call forAnd Just Like That...season 3 on May 28 in Paris. Read the original article onPeople

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Sofia Carson Attends Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event in L.A., Plus Kate Hudson, Ashley Tisdale, Kenan Thompson, and More

Sofia Carson Attends Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event in L.A., Plus Kate Hudson, Ashley Tisdale, Kenan Thompson, and More Stars have been ...

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Where Is Jeffrey Jones Now? A Look at the Disgraced “Beetlejuice” Actor's Life 22 Years After He Was Sentenced for Soliciting Child Pornography

Where Is Jeffrey Jones Now? A Look at the Disgraced "Beetlejuice" Actor's Life 22 Years After He Was Sentenced for Soliciting Child Pornography

Allstar Picture Library Ltd / Alamy ; AFF / Alamy Jeffrey Jones was a well-known actor in the 1980s for his starring roles inFerris Bueller's Day OffandBeetlejuice In November 2002, he was arrested and charged with soliciting a minor for nude photos and possession of child pornography Now, the actor continues to star in local California stage productions Jeffrey Joneswas a prolific actor in the 1980s and '90s thanks to his roles inFerris Bueller's Day OffandBeetlejuice, but his career came to an abrupt halt in 2002. The Golden Globe-nominated actor was charged with soliciting a minor and possession of child pornography and, a year later, was sentenced to five years of probation. While he still occasionally appears in projects, most notablyDeadwood, the disgraced actor has maintained a significantly low profile since his arrest. He also did not return for the 2024Beetlejuicesequel, which addressed his absence bykilling his character, Charles Deetz, off in a rather brutal fashion. In the film, Charles survives a plane crash, nearly drowns and is finally eaten by a shark. "The way Charles dies in that animated piece isTim's nightmare of dying," screenwriter Alfred Gough explained toEntertainment Weekly. "He literally pitched that: 'My nightmare is, I'm in a plane crash, I survive the plane crash, I almost drown, and then a shark eats me.' " Here's everything to know about where disgraced actor Jeffrey Jones is now. Geffen Film/Warner Brothers/Alamy Jones was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Sept. 28, 1946, later moving to Putney, Vt. After high school, Jones attended college, where he was a pre-med student and acted in college productions. He dropped out in his sophomore year after he got a role in a play at Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater, where he met its namesake, director Tyrone Guthrie. Guthrie took Jones under his wing and even paid for him to go to drama school in London, Jones recalled in a 1997 interview withReadjunk. He then moved to New York City to make himself more available for castings and theater, and his role in the off-Broadway playCloud 9landed him two big breaks: a job in the 1983 comedyEasy Moneyand the part of Emperor Joseph II in 1984'sAmadeus. Jones was nominated for a Golden Globe for the latter. Jones' most famous roles were as Principal Ed Rooney in the 1986 hitFerris Bueller's Day Offand as patriarch Charles Deetz in Tim Burton's 1988 classicBeetlejuice. Jones worked with Burton frequently thereafter, appearing inEd WoodandSleepy Hollow. Frazer Harrison/Getty Jones' career largely ended in November 2002 when he was arrested and charged with employing a minor to take sexually explicit photos and being in possession of child pornography, theLos Angeles Timesreported. The child in the case, a boy from Fontana, Calif., was reportedly 14 years old when Jones paid him twice to pose for nude photographs at Jones' home. TheLos Angeles Timesreported that Jones had the child pose nude wearing a cowboy hat, dressed as an indigenous person and holding a stuffed animal. The offenses reportedly occurred in 1999 and 2000. Jones faced three years in prison if convicted of all charges, according toEntertainment Weekly. Nick Ut-Pool/Getty In July 2003, Jones pleaded no contest to soliciting a minor and prosecutors agreed to drop the possession of child pornography charge. According to theLos Angeles Times, he was sentenced to five years of probation, one year of psychological counseling and two years of drug and alcohol abuse counseling. Jones was also required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life and prohibited from possessing any pornography. "This concludes a really painful chapter in my life," Jones told members of the media assembled outside the courthouse. "I am sorry that this incident was allowed to occur. Such an event has never happened before and it will never happen again." Jones' attorney went on to stress that the sex offenses were limited to photographs and that Jones never made any physical contact with the victim. His legal issues weren't over with the plea deal and probation, however. In July 2004, Jones was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in Sarasota, Fla., theHerald Tribunereported. Jones had moved to a different apartment and didn't register within the required 48 hours of relocating. In 2010, Jones was arrested again for failing to register as a sex offender, this time in Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty that September,E! Newsreported, and was sentenced to 250 hours of community service and three years of probation. ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection In 2007, Jones appeared in the golf comedyWho's Your Caddy?and had an uncredited cameo inHemingway & Gellhornin 2012. He also starred in 2014's10.0 Earthquakeand as himself in the 2016 short7 Days. Jones starred as A.W. Merrick inDeadwoodfrom 2004 to 2006 and reprised the role for the HBO movie based on the series in 2019, marking his last screen appearance to date. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO Jones has continued acting on stage, theLos Angeles Timesreports. In 2015, he appeared in an L.A. production of63 Trillion. Three years later, he starred inThe Cocktail Hourat Coyote StageWorks in Palm Springs, Calif. TheCoachella Valley Independentreported that Jones had fallen ill ahead of the show's opening and had to rely on his script — and reading glasses — to get through the performance. In September 2023, Jones, who booked an appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con, was dropped from the event after organizers received complaints,WBSMreported. After posting a flyer that included a photo of Jones, organizerswrote on Facebookthat Jones had been vetted and removed from the lineup months earlier. "Unfortunately, it was left up on our scheduling calendar and was mistakenly posted," they wrote. 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Where Is Jeffrey Jones Now? A Look at the Disgraced “Beetlejuice” Actor's Life 22 Years After He Was Sentenced for Soliciting Child Pornography

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16 Surprising Stars Who Almost Played Noah and Allie in “The Notebook”

16 Surprising Stars Who Almost Played Noah and Allie in "The Notebook"

Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty; New Line/courtesy Everett Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling starred in the beloved 2004 movieThe Notebook Several other stars — including Britney Spears — were up for the role of Allie Meanwhile, Gosling was a beloved choice early on in the process The Notebookbecame an instant classic when it premiered in 2004. AlthoughRachel McAdamsandRyan Goslingultimately played beloved love interests Allison "Allie" Hamilton and Noah Calhoun, there were several other stars who almost snagged the roles during the 2002 audition process. DirectorNick Cassavetesand casting director Matthew Barry chose Gosling earlier on in the process, while it took longer to scour the country for who would play Allie. "[Gosling was] weird enough in a certain respect that you would believe that he would know that he could take one look at somebody and know that that was the person for them," Cassavetes said in aninterview. After meeting with dozens of actresses, the directors tested out 10 different women with Gosling for a chemistry read. "Everybody who was anybody that year wanted this part," Barry told theDaily Mailin 2023. The search later dwindled down to McAdams andBritney Spears, but they ultimately went with McAdams — who was relatively unknown at the time — because of her chemistry with Gosling. "When Miss McAdams came in and read, it was apparent that she was the one," Cassavetes said in the same video. So, who were the other actors and actresses who auditioned forThe Notebook? Here's everything to know about the stars who didn't become Noah and Allie. Melissa Moseley/New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock Kevin Mazur/WireImage The role of Allie ultimately came down to eitherSpearsor McAdams. "At the height of her career she was like, 'I want to be really prepared for this,' " Barry recalled toE! Newsin 2021. "So I said, 'OK, come work with me and my partner.' And she came in eight hours, two days in a row and worked with us. She was fantastic." Barry later told theDaily Mailthat Spears' audition "blew away" him and the other producers. "Britney wasn't just good — she was phenomenal," he told the outlet. "It was a tough decision. Britney blew us all away. Our jaws were on the floor. I was blown away. Absolutely blown away. She brought her A-game that day." However, Barry toldE! Newsthat Cassavetes had some hesitations over casting Spears while she was soaring in fame (she had justacted in the 2002 filmCrossroads). Although they went with McAdams for the role, Spears later addressed the rejection and said it was for the best. "The Notebookcasting came down to me and Rachel McAdams, and even though it would have been fun to reconnect with Ryan Gosling after our time on The Mickey Mouse Club, I'm glad I didn't do it. If I had, instead of working on my albumIn the Zone, I'd have been acting like a 1940s heiress day and night," she wrote in her 2023 memoir,The Woman In Me. "Living that way, being half yourself and half a fictional character, is messed up. After a while you don't know what's real anymore." Spears ended up acting in a few more movies —Austin Powers in Goldmember(2002),Pauly Shore Is Dead(2003) andFahrenheit 9/11(2004) — but she prioritized her music and released albumsIn the Zone(2003) andBlackout(2007). Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Casting director Barry toldE! NewsthatReese Witherspoonwas initially thought of as a potential candidate for Allie. However, before she auditioned for the role, Barry and the rest of the team "realized she was too old for the role." At the time of the movie in 2004, Allie and Noah were both supposed to be 17, while Witherspoon was 28. Of course, not gettingThe Notebookwas far from detrimental, as Witherspoon became a leading romantic comedy actress and starred inLegally Blonde,Sweet Home Alabama,Vanity Fair,Walk the LineandJust Like Heaven— all from 2001 to 2005. ANDREAS BRANCH/Patrick McMullan via Getty BeforeJennifer Lawrencehad her big break inThe Hunger Games, she auditioned for the role of Allie. However, Barry recalled that she was just 13 years old at the time, so "she was way too young," he toldE! News. Lawrence continued auditioning as a young teenager and scored her first major role on the sitcomThe Bill Engvall Show(2007-2009) and the filmWinter's Bone(2010). In 2012, she skyrocketed to fame when she acted asKatniss Everdeen inThe Hunger Gamesfilm series. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Scarlett Johanssonhas not openly spoken about auditioning for Allie, but Barry told theDaily Mailthat she was one of the women who auditioned for the role. At the time of her audition, she had started to see success from her roles inThe Horse Whisperer(1998) andGhost World(2001). However, she didn't let the process get her down, and she scored aBAFTA Awardfor Best Actress for her role in the 2003 movieLost in Translation. Over the next three years, she acted inGirl with a Pearl Earring,A Love Song for Bobby Long,Match PointandScoop, among others. Kevin Winter/Getty At the time ofThe Notebookauditions,Kate Beckinsalehad been receiving praise for her role in the 2001 moviePearl HarborwithBen Affleck. Barry explained that because of her rise to stardom, they immediately thought of her early on in the role. "Nick flew to San Francisco to go meet with her," Barry toldE! News. "And there was no chemistry between the two of them. So Nick was like, 'She's out, find me somebody.' " Shortly after being passed over for the role, Beckinsale found success when she starred as Selene in theUnderworldfilm franchise from 2003 to 2016. She also went on to act inThe Aviator(2004),Van Helsing(2004) andClick(2006). J.Sciulli/WireImage Jessica Bielhad already solidified her acting chops by the time she was approached to audition forThe Notebook. In 2002, Biel had already starred in7th HeavenandUlee's Gold(1997) and was working on the 2003 filmThe Texas Chainsaw Massacrewhen she read the part of Allie. "The director Nick, Ryan and I actually flew to Texas where she was filmingTexas Chainsaw Massacreand taped her in her trailer between shots," Barry recalled to theDaily Mail. Biel alsorehashed the auditionduring a May 2025 episode ofThe Viewwhen she remembered thinking thatThe Notebookwould be "the greatest option for me in my career." "We auditioned in my trailer at work, and I didn't get it of course, we know this is the answer," she said. "But in my mind I just remember having blood on me and being in that white tank top, and took my cowboy hat off, and was like, 'Okay, I'd love to fall in love with you, let's do this.' It was very strange, a very Hollywood moment, you know?" Biel went on to act inThe Rules of Attraction(2002),Blade: Trinity(2004),Stealth(2005) andThe Illusionist(2006). Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Barry confirmed to theDaily MailthatAmy Adamswas one of the women who originally auditioned for Allie. Adams, who has not spoken about her audition, made her film debut in the 1999 filmDrop Dead Gorgeous, but she had her breakout role in the 2002 movieCatch Me If You Canand laterJunebugin 2005. Evan Agostini/Getty Claire Daneswas another actress Barry named who auditioned for Allie. When Danes tried out for Allie in 2002, she had already had success while starring in the 1994 teen drama seriesMy So-Called Life— where she won aGolden Globe Awardand earned anEmmy Awardnomination. She also acted inLittle Women(1994),Romeo + Juliet(1996),The Rainmaker(1997) andBrokedown Palace(1999). From 2002 to 2005, she starred in several films, includingIgby Goes Down(2002),The Hours(2002),Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines(2003),Stage Beauty(2004),Shopgirl(2005) andThe Family Stone(2005). Kevin Winter/Getty Mandy Mooreauditioned for the role of Allie but ultimately wasn't chosen, according to Barry. At the time of her 2002 audition, Moore had already solidified her career as a pop star with the release of her first studio album,So Realin 1999. She also began acting and had roles inThe Princess Diaries(2001),A Walk to Remember(2002),How to Deal(2003) andChasing Liberty(2004). Even though she didn't snagThe Notebookrole, she continued her dual career by singing and acting and went on to star onRacing Stripes(2005),Because I Said So(2007) andLicense to Wed(2007), among others. Frazer Harrison/Getty Jennifer Love Hewittwas one of the final six actresses narrowed down for Allie, Barry toldE! News. Before throwing her hat into the ring forThe Notebook, Hewitt had already broken through in Hollywood and had starring roles inParty of Five(1995-1999),I Know What You Did Last Summer(1997) and its sequelI Still Know What You Did Last Summer(1998),Heartbreakers(2001) andThe Tuxedo(2002). AfterThe Notebookpremiered in 2004, Hewitt acted in the twoGarfieldlive-action films (2004-2006) and the dramaGhost Whisperer(2005-2010). SGranitz/WireImage Barry told theDaily MailthatKate Bosworthwas one of the actresses they recruited to audition for Allie, but she wasn't a final contender. Bosworth has not spoken about the audition, but she previously recalled struggling during auditions at that time in her career. During a 2019 episode ofWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Bosworth revealed that sheauditioned for the role of Mary Jane Watsonin the 2002 filmSpider-Manbut lost out to Kirsten Dunst after she "tanked" the audition. "I tanked it really, really badly," she said at the time. "Auditioning is literally a layer of hell. It just sucks regardless, and I was really nervous. ... I was not good at it. I knew. I just kind of froze. And I was really young!" At the time of her 2002 audition, Bosworth had wrapped filming the hit movieBlue Crush. She went on to star inWonderland(2003),Beyond the Sea(2004) andSuperman Returns(2006). J. Merritt/FilmMagic In addition to McAdams, Spears and Hewitt,Jaime Kingwas one of the final six actors who were in talks to play Allie, Barry toldE! News. Before auditioning forThe Notebookin 2002, King had already had a successful modeling career since getting discovered at 14 years old. She transitioned into acting in 2001 with the moviePearl Harborand later went on to star inBulletproof Monk(2003),White Chicks(2004) andSin City(2005). Gregg DeGuire/WireImage While Barry and Cassavetes were meeting with different actresses to play Allie, Gosling suggested that Jane McGregor should be considered for the role. Barry toldE! Newsthat Gosling was a "big champion" for McGregor, so she was "high on everyone's list at the time." Before trying out for Allie, McGregor had starred in the 2002 comedy,Slap Her... She's Frenchand the independent filmFlower & Garnet. She later acted inSupernatural(2005),That Beautiful Somewhere(2006) andRobson Arms(2005-2008). Moviestore/Shutterstock Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Tom Cruisewas once considered for the role of Noah. However, Cassavetes later decided against the idea of Cruise, because he didn't want "an actor that's fallen in love with 10 other actresses [on screen]," he toldEntertainment Weeklyin 2024. "I've seen him do it a million times. Then you get to the point where you're like, oh, look, it's Tom Cruise, falling in love with somebody different this time. It doesn't feel quite as authentic," he explained. "And we were lucky to have them at the beginning of their careers. And you really believed it." Cruise had already had a decades-long acting career. He rose to fame in the filmsRisky Business(1983),Top Gun(1986) andRain Man(1988). At the time ofThe Notebook, Cruise had already won aGolden Globe Award forMagnoliain 1999 and later acted inVanilla Sky(2001),Minority Report(2002),The Last Samurai(2003) andCollateral(2004). Carlos Alvarez/Getty George Clooneywas another swoon-worthy actor who almost stole hearts as Noah. BeforeThe Notebookcast Gosling as young Noah andJames Garneras older Noah,Clooney was in talks to play young NoahalongsidePaul Newman. Clooney explained in 2020 that he was close with the late Newman, so they thought it would be "great" to play younger and older versions of themselves. "We were going to doThe Notebooktogether," Clooney said at the time, according toDeadline. "Basically, I was going to play him as a young man, and it was funny. We met and said, 'This is it. It's going to be great.' " However, Clooney later backed out of the idea after he watched some of Newman's films from when he was Clooney's age, and he didn't think he could stack up. "He's one of the handsomest guys you've ever seen. We met up [again] and I said, 'I can't play you. I don't look anything like you. This is insane,' " Clooney shared. "We just wanted to do it because we wanted to work together, [but] it ended up being not the right thing for us to do." Clooney had already asserted himself as a heartthrob on the medical dramaER(1994-1999) and later acted in the hit moviesFrom Dusk Till Dawn(1996),Three Kings(1999) and theOcean'sfilm series(2001-2007). He went on to win an Oscar for the movieSyrianain 2005 and got nominated for Oscars in the filmsMichael Clayton(2007),Up in the Air(2009) andThe Descendants(2011). Junko Kimura/Getty Before Barry and Cassavetes chose Gosling, they expressed interest inHayden Christensenbecause of his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in theStar Warsfilm franchise. Before meeting with him, Barry and Cassavetes went to see him in one of their beloved sci-fi films and decided that they wouldn't be moving forward, Barry toldE! News. Christensen continued acting in theStar Warsprequel trilogy films from 2002 to 2005 and also acted inShattered Glass(2003),Awake(2007) andJumper(2008). Mark Mainz/Getty Clooney explained in 2020 that he and Newman were originally in talks to play the older and younger versions of Noah. However, after Clooney backed out, Newman also did, and his role went toJames Garner. Newman was anaward-winning actor, philanthropist and director for most of his life before hediedin 2008 at the age of 83. He won an Oscar for his role inThe Color of Money(1986) and got nominated for his performances inCat on a Hot Tin Roof(1958),The Hustler(1961),Hud(1963),Cool Hand Luke(1967),Absence of Malice(1981),The Verdict(1982),Nobody's Fool(1994) andRoad to Perdition(2002). At the time ofThe Notebook, he was starring inRoad to Perdition,Empire Falls(2005) and the Broadway playOur Town(2003). Amy Graves/WireImage; New Line/courtesy Everett In addition to the roles of Allie and Noah,The Notebookalso featured the character of Allie's fiancé Lon Hammond.James Marsdenultimately scored the role, butBradley Cooperwas also up for the job, Barry toldE! News. However, they ultimately advocated for Marsden because of his performance inX-Men(2000). Barry said of Marsden, "He's just the absolute greatest. Hollywood is full of dysfunctional people and a------- and he's not one of them. He was just fantastic." Despite not getting the role inThe Notebook, Cooper made his film debut inWet Hot American Summer(2001) and later starred inAlias(2001-2006) before rising to fame for his roles inWedding Crashers(2005) andThe Hangover(2009). Read the original article onPeople

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Dozens feared killed after Israeli tank fires on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza, witnesses say

Dozens feared killed after Israeli tank fires on crowd waiting for aid in Gaza, witnesses say

Dozens were feared dead and scores wounded Sunday afterthe Israel Defense Forcesopened fire on a group receiving food from a collection pointin the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials and witnesses on the ground. According to three witnesses who spoke to NBC News,a tank fired on Palestinianscrowding around an aid distribution center near Rafah. Witnesses told the Associated Press that Israeli forces had earlier fired on the crowds around 1,000 yards from the aid site. At least 28 people were killed in the strike, Mohammed Zaqout, Director of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, told NBC News, adding that more than 200 wounded had arrived as Nasser Hospital, 30 of whom were in critical condition. "Their injuries are direct gunshot to the head, to the chest, to the abdomen," he added. Israeli officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Zaqout's description of the dead and wounded. NBC News journalists atNasser Hospitalin Khan Yunis, said they saw at least 50 of the wounded enter the facility. The Palestine Red Crescent said it had transported "23 fatalities and 23 injured individuals" from the aid distribution point in Rafah. The Israeli military said it was "unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire within the humanitarian aid distribution site," adding that "the matter is still under review." The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which began distributing aid in the enclave last week as part of a new U.S. and Israel-backed plan, said that it delivered 16 trucks of food "without incident," and denied reports of "deaths, mass injuries and chaos" at its distribution sites. GHF was tasked with distributing aid in Gaza after Israel earlier this month lifted an almost three-month-long blockade barring the entry of food, medicine and other vital supplies following warnings of rising starvation in the enclave. But its first week in operations has beenmarred by controversy and chaos. Last week, thousands of hungry Palestinians flooded one of their distribution centers and Israeli soldiers fired live rounds into the air to disperse crowds. The GHF rejected statements by Gaza's Hamas-run government media office that three Palestinians were killed, 46 others injured and seven people were missing after the incident. The foundation said that no one was killed while trying to access its distribution site. GHF's former executive director, Jake Wood, alsoquit the organizationahead of its operations in Gaza, saying it was impossible to implement the plan while also adhering to the "humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence," according to a statement published byReuters. The United Nations, which has refused to participate in the plan, has condemned the GHF initiative as a "distraction" that undermines a long-standing humanitarian framework in Gaza. The U.N. says the effort poses a threat to the independence of aid operations, while simultaneously displacing Palestinians en masse to Gaza's south. Israel has maintained that a new aid distribution system was necessary, alleging that Hamas was diverting supplies. Israel launched its offensive in Gaza following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023,terror attacks, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 taken hostage, marking a major escalation in a decadeslong conflict. Since then, more than 54,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave, which has been run by Hamas since 2007.

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These families say they're leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate

These families say they're leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate

Denver parents Brandon and Candace are spending tens of thousands of dollars to move to New Zealand in July. The reason, they said, is to protect their 9-year-old transgender daughter, Chase, from the effects of the Trump administration's policies and an increasingly hostile climate for trans people in the United States. "You're taught to believe, or indoctrinated, I suppose, in America that this is the land of the free and promise and all of that, and for my child's rights to be stripped away for just being herself is gross," Candace said, adding that she and her family feel like they have "no control over" their future in the United States. Brandon and Candace, who agreed to speak on the condition that their last names not be used to protect their family from harassment and threats, are one of five families interviewed by NBC News who have either already left or plan to leave the country as a result of federal and state policies targeting transgender people and their health care. The families described fears of increased anti-trans violence and losing access to health care and identification documents that reflect their gender identities. During Donald Trump's first presidential term, many trans people talked about leaving the country, according to Sydney Duncan, a lawyer for Advocates for Trans Equality, the country's largest transgender rights group. However, few people actually did. Trump's second term has had a more immediate effect on trans people and their rights because of several executive orders he issued this year. The orders, many of which are blocked in court or have faced lawsuits, have prohibited federal funds from going to hospitals that provide transition-related care to minors, barred trans women and girls from competing in female sports in K-12 schools and colleges, blocked trans people from getting passports that reflect their gender identities and banned trans people from military service. But while an increasing number of trans people are deciding to leave the United States, Duncan cautioned that it still isn't a widespread trend. "The reality is that a lot of people of trans experience don't have the resources to travel or to escape the policies of this administration," Duncan said. Brandon and Candace said their fears of having to leave the country were realized just 13 days into Trump's second term. That is when Chase's medical team at the Children's Hospital Colorado told them it could no longer provide transition-related medical care to anyone under 19 because ofan executive order Trump issuedthat barred research and education grants from going to hospitals that provide such care to minors. The couple were shocked, in part because Colorado isamong about a dozen statesthat have passed "shield" laws intended to protect access to trans health care, they said. "Our reaction was we were supposed to be safe here until we left," Candace said. "And immediately, we weren't." The hospitalresumed care for minors in Februaryafter a federal judge blocked the order from taking effect, but Brandon said that didn't provide them with much relief, in part because the Supreme Court is expected toissue a decision in the coming weeks in a lawsuitagainst Tennessee's ban on transition-related care for minors. That decision could have an immediate effect on the validity of Trump's executive order and on access totrans health care for minors and adultsnationwide. Some parents told NBC News that if the court allows the law to stand, they fear Trump will try to declare all transition care for minors child abuse and direct the attorney general to investigate parents who have been vocal advocates for their trans kids, similar towhat Republican officials in Texas did in 2022. Trumpissued a proclamationin April for Child Abuse Prevention Month declaring "the sinister threat of gender ideology" one of "the most prevalent forms of child abuse facing our country today." So far, Chase hasn't received any transition-related care other than therapy and regular checks at the hospital to monitor for when she starts puberty. However, she is likely to consider it in the near future, and Brandon and Candace said they don't want to raise her in an environment in which she hears negative rhetoric about trans people from elected officials. Chase loves playing soccer and skiing, and she keeps what the family calls a "pillow library" — a collection of four to five books under her pillow that she reads after they put her to bed. Chase said she feels both happy and sad about moving, because she doesn't want to leave her friends, but she does want to try living somewhere new. Asked in an interview with her parents whether she is aware of Trump's policies regarding trans people, Chase, who is in the fourth grade, said, "I am very aware about what he has been doing to people like me, and how I feel about it is I hate it, because I think everybody deserves to have that care." Brandon and Candace said they chose New Zealand because Brandon loved it when he visited a few years ago, it is very LGBTQ-friendly, their kids will be able to speak the language, and its way of life is similar to Denver's. They began planning the move while they applied for jobs in New Zealand. On Tuesday, Brandon officially accepted a job as a sales manager at a winery in Queenstown. He should have anaccredited employer visain about four weeks, while visas for the rest of the family will take an additional two. Accredited employer visas allow people to stay for up to five years if they have received job offers from accredited employers, and they provide a path to permanent residence. It will also provide Candace with a partner visa that will allow her to work in New Zealand. The family will leave the United States and begin 35 hours of travel to their new home on July 23. The winery offered a house on the vineyard for the family to stay for six weeks until they find a home to rent. When Chase found out that Brandon had gotten the job at the winery, she burst into "tears of happiness," Candace said. "School's ending next week, and then everything kind of gets real," she said, adding that the entire family feels a mix of excitement and sadness about having to start saying goodbye to their lives in the United States. They estimated that the total cost of moving their family — which also includes Chase's older brother, a 90-pound dog and two cats — will be $65,000 to $80,000. That total includes one-way plane tickets for the family of four ($6,000); relocation services for their three pets, if they can afford to take all of them ($25,000); visa applications ($3,000); lawyer fees ($2,000); and required medical tests for the move that aren't covered by insurance. Candace organized a GoFundMe fundraiser with a goal of $50,000, in part because, she said, she felt bad asking for anything more. The money will go toward the expenses they've paid with their savings so far and to whatever they need when they arrive with only their clothing, sentimental items and ski gear. They've raised just over $6,500 and have already taken money out of one of their 401(k) retirement plans to cover some moving costs. The Jackson family of Missouri left more than a year before the 2024 election. Debi Jackson's child Avery, who uses they/them pronouns and is about to turn 18, became a prominent face in trans advocacy after theywere featured on the cover of National Geographicin January 2017, when they were 9 years old. The family lived in Kansas City for 15 years and often traveled to the State Capitol to testify against legislation targeting trans people. She said that after a series of difficult events — the Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade; a shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 people; and Missouri's enacting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors — her kids asked her why they were still in the United States. "In that moment, I realized they were just saying they wanted out completely," Jackson said. "A big part of it was their fear over the escalation of violence that we could all tell was going to come, because for years they had been listening to the language about trans people become more and more dehumanizing and become more and more violent in the way it was presented." Jackson said she also knew trans issues would be important for Republicans in the 2024 election, and she feared that photos of Avery — which she said prominent right-wing figures in Brazil, France and Poland were already using in speeches and online — could be featured in Republican attack ads. She said she also knew the family couldn't afford to move to another state first and then leave the country if Trump won. Just a few months later, in September 2023, Jackson packed up her family and moved them to a country in the European Union, which for safety reasons she declined to name. She said it took her two months to raise $15,000 online to pay to transport their four dogs to Europe and for an initial deposit to rent a home. Jackson does consulting and freelance writing remotely and was able to get a digital nomad visa, which in some countries can provide permanent residency. Now settled in her new home, Jackson said she spends time each day answering some of the hundreds of direct messages she gets on social media from parents with trans children who want to move either to other states or out of the country entirely. Jackson said many Americans don't know, for example, that they can't move to other countries, particularly in Europe, and apply for asylum because of their or their children's trans status. No countries thatprovide asylum to LGBTQ peoplebecause of fears of persecution accept U.S. citizens through those programs. When people are denied asylum by one of the more than two dozen member countries in the European Union, they are also banned from re-enteringall other countries in the E.U. except Ireland and Switzerlandfor two years if they are from what are considered "safe countries." "I spend a lot of time researching and replying to people," Jackson said. "That's really the way that I deal with stress and trauma, is by trying to actually be proactive rather than reactive." It's not only trans minors and their parents who are making the move. Ohio couple Marina, 30, and Faye, 23 — who are both trans and requested that only their first names be used because of fears of being publicly targeted — are leaving the United States behind for Australia. Faye said one of the turning points for her was the Trump administration's detaining and trying todeport people with valid visasandrevoking the visas of foreign-born college students. Faye is an Australian citizen on a student visa,and Marina is a U.S. citizen. The couple have to move before Marina turns 31 in August, because they plan to get work holiday visas, which are available only to those 30 and younger and would allow them to stay and work in Australia for up to a year. It costs $600 to apply, and applicants also have to show that they have at least $5,000 in their bank accounts. After that year is up, the couple have to decide whether they want to get married. Marina said they're looking forward to the stress of the move's being over. "Every time I look at my cat, I'm about to cry," Marina said of their 10-year-old pet, which they have to leave behind until Marina's sister can, they hope, bring her over after having completed Australia's rigorous process to move animals into the country. "It's really overwhelming. I feel like once we actually have our feet down on the ground in Australia, it's definitely going to be sad and still a lot of emotion, but part of it's definitely going to feel like life is starting again." As for Duncan, the Advocates for Trans Equality lawyer, she that said she and her wife, a college professor in Alabama, have talked about leaving the country but that one of the problems they've run into is whether there is a safer place to go. "What does Canada look like in 10 years? Do they get to where we are now? Or do they learn from our mistakes here?" she said. "It just becomes a Rubik's Cube of decisions to solve, and that's exhausting."

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June 01, 2025

These families say they're leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate

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