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All About J’Wan Roberts’ Parents, Elbe Brathwaite and Jeff Roberts
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Basketball is in J’Wan Roberts’ blood — just ask his parents, Elbe Brathwaite and Jeff Roberts.
“He was actually born to play basketball if you ask me,” his father told WTJX in April 2025. But the Houston Cougars forward’s athleticism isn’t unique in his family. Like their son, Elbe and Jeff also played college basketball and decided to move him from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he was born and raised, to Texas to increase his exposure for recruitment opportunities.
J’Wan and his younger sister, Jasonique Roberts, lived with his aunt until they graduated from high school. After receiving multiple scholarship offers, J’Wan chose to join the University of Houston in 2018, per The Houston Roundball Review.
So who are J’Wan Roberts’ parents? Here’s everything to know about Elbe Brathwaite and Jeff Roberts.
Elbe and Jeff raised J’Wan in the U.S. Virgin Islands
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Elbe and Jeff welcomed their son, J’Wan Andone Roberts, on Sept. 19, 2001, and raised him in St. Thomas, which is a part of the Virgin Islands. The collegiate basketball player told PaperCity in 2022 that he could see the beach from the porch of his childhood home.
“I miss it,” J’Wan said. “Surrounded by water … It gets kind of hot down there. Real hot. That’s a good hot. You can go out to the beach and just swim for hours. You can swim all day. You can sleep on the beach … If I could go to the beach every day I would.”
They moved him to Texas to help his basketball career
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The summer after he completed eighth grade, Jeff and Elbe sent J’Wan to Killeen, Texas, to live with Elbe’s sister so the aspiring athlete could further develop his basketball skills. He described the move to his aunt’s house as a “really big step” to The Virgin Island Daily News — one that really helped him grow as a player.
“Back home, everybody who’s got big talent, you go out and hoop, you do your thing,” J’Wan told the outlet in 2021. “But when I moved [to Texas], there was a system I had to play into. It wasn’t just go out there and hoop, go out there and score 50 [points], it was about helping your team win and knowing your role on the team.”
They’re both former basketball players
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J’Wan isn’t the only collegiate athlete in his family. Elbe was a championship player for the University of the Virgin Islands’ Lady Buccaneers basketball squad.
Jeff, who told WTJX that he played the sport with his son from an early age, also played at the junior college level. Though an injury kept him from pursuing the game further, he said that he’s thrilled to watch his son’s success on the court.
“I’m excited for him, happy for him,” he said. “It’s part of the game. It’s what he signed up for. It’s about going out there and just playing ball, you know, leave everything else on the side.”
Jeff runs J’Wan’s youth basketball charity
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When he’s not cheering his son on from the sidelines, Jeff is running J’Wan’s foundation. He’s served as the president of the J’Wan Roberts Foundation since it was founded in 2024. The organization supports the youth of St. Thomas through basketball mentorships.
They have multiple children
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In addition to J’Wan, Elbe and Jeff also share a daughter together: Jasonique. She didn’t follow her family’s footsteps into college basketball and instead enrolled in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Robert M. Shoemaker High School in 2022.
Jasonique was recognized as the Navy’s “Murph of the Week” in 2024. She told The St. Croix Source that she joined to travel the world and “to become a better person and build a foundation for myself, to help my family in the long run and take care of those who took care of me.”
She continued, “My aunt has always wanted to be in the military and never had the chance to. She is one of the reasons that I’m here today.”
J’Wan also has two other siblings, Genique Smalls and Keith Nicholson, per his Houston Cougars bio.
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Oprah’s Roomy Cargo Pants Are a Go-To Fall Style
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Oprah Winfrey is committed to cargo pants, so it’s obvious I have to break up with my boring pocketless pants as soon as possible.
Last fall in New York City, the media mogul wore a pair of big-pocket pants (a style she’s worn before) that prompted a light-bulb realization: I fear I have not given cargos a fighting chance. And for what? Boring pants that only have hidden pockets, or, in many cases, faux ones that can’t even stash a phone.
Not long before Oprah showed off her brown cargos, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a navy blue pair with a cropped trench coat. That gives me another reason to feel confident about trying this offbeat pants style.
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The rest of Oprah’s look was grand, too: Her purple sweater was ideal for fall thanks to its three-quarter sleeves, plus her comfy sneakers finished it with polished comfort (she also wore heels with the outfit at another point in the day, but let’s keep it casual). We rounded up similar big-pocket pants, sweaters, and kicks inspired by the TV icon.
Oprah’s Outfit Blueprint
MoFiz Cargo Capris, $37 with coupon
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When I use regular pockets, I’m super careful because, most of the time, they’re not deep enough, so things tend to fall out when I’m sitting. In other words, they’re not that secure, and that’s why I’m picking out pants with pockets that have more room or more compartments.
These from Amazon are “very durable” and “silky” to the touch, per the reviews. Also, according to one shopper who wore them while hiking, “The pockets were big enough to hold my phone and Chapstick, so I didn’t have to carry a big bag.” They also have drawstring cuffs, so you can tie them up if you don’t want to dirty them when walking around outdoors.
Liyohon Turtleneck Top
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I can’t stand feeling like an overstuffed burrito with a thick sweater packed into an even thicker coat in the fall or winter. So, I usually choose thinner layers, but I want them to keep me at least a little warm. This turtleneck “feels more like a light sweater than a T-shirt,” according to one shopper, and it has been worn under dresses and blazers, per many others.
The purple shade here is a little lighter than Oprah’s, but the three-quarter-length sleeves are, in my opinion, the most important thing to focus on here.
Somiliss Leather Suede Patchwork Sneakers
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Oprah also pulled a sneaky move when she did a little shoe change. We don’t know which pair came first — heels or sneakers — but I personally am a “go comfortable or go home” shoe gal, so I’m choosing option B.
In my book, suede makes anything more fall-worthy, but it can be tricky on shoes. I don’t want to have to spritz a protectant spray all over, so a pair with just a little bit of the soft texture feels easier to manage long term. The soles on these look serrated like Oprah’s, which make me believe that they’d be incredibly grippy.
Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon finds inspired by Oprah’s outfit, including more brown cargo pants, purple three-quarter-sleeve tops, and white sneakers.
Moosehill Wide-Leg Cargo Pants
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Lepunuo High-Waisted Cargo Pants
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Dokotoo Striped Knit Pullover Sweater, $32 with coupon
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JomeDesign Three-Quarter-Sleeve Sweater
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Sernial White Platform Sneakers
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Karlie Kloss welcomes third baby with husband Joshua Kushner

Karlie Kloss’ brood just got bigger.
The model has given birth to her and husband Joshua Kushner’s third baby — a girl. Kushner announced the news via Instagram Saturday by posting a photo of the newborn and revealing her name: “Rae Florence 9.18.2025 🤍.”
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel announced her pregnancy news in a March Instagram post debuting her bump.
“Three’s a party 🥹🫶🎉,” Kloss wrote at the time.
The caption referenced her and Kushner’s eldest two children — sons Levi and Elijah — who appeared in the social media upload.
Levi was born in March 2021, followed by Elijah in July 2023.
While awaiting baby No. 3, Kloss continued to show off her budding belly at the Met Gala, WNBA games and more events.
She rocked a black off-the-shoulder gown to ring in Kushner’s 40th birthday at a star-studded bash in June.
“I have loved growing up together, and can’t wait to grow old together,” Kloss captioned a celebratory tribute to the “love of [her] life and best friend” via Instagram.
The Kode With Klossy founder and Kushner have been together since 2012.
The businessman got down on one knee in July 2018, and the duo walked down the aisle in upstate New York three months post-proposal.
The duo went on to have a second wedding ceremony in Wyoming in 2019.
Although the pair primarily keep their romance out of the public eye over the years, Kloss insisted to Net-a-Porter in 2018 that they “have nothing to hide.”
In May, she explained to “Aspire” podcast listeners that their “partnership is so solid” because they met when she was a teenager.
“We’ve grown up together,” Kloss gushed. “He’s always been my biggest champion.”
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Prince Harry Made Secret Visit to Another Member of Royal Family During U.K. Trip
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NEED TO KNOW
- Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a secret visit to another member of the royal family
- According to Hello!, Harry visited Kensington Palace to pay his respects to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent
- Harry “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues” during his trip to Britain, a source said
Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a reunion with his father, King Charles, after nearly two years, as well as a secret visit to another member of the royal family.
According to a report from Hello! published on Saturday, Sept. 20, Harry, 41, privately visited Kensington Palace to “personally pay his respects and offer condolences” to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. She died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92.
Although Harry was not able to attend Katharine’s funeral on Sept. 16, as he had already left the U.K., a source close to the Duke of Sussex told the outlet that he “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues.”
“His only regret was not being able to stay longer and see more people, but the meetings in Ukraine had been in the diary for a long time, and it mattered to him to be there in person to see the Invictus Games Foundation’s growing work and the progress at Superhumans,” the source added.
“The whole trip felt like a real success for everyone involved,” the source said. “His passion for his patronages and the causes he cares about hasn’t dimmed one bit — he’s already buzzing to get back and do more.”
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The Duke of Sussex made several public appearances during his U.K. trip, including at the WellChild Awards in London on Sept. 8, where he crouched to greet children, wrapped families in hugs and cracked jokes. In Nottingham the next day, he danced into a room at the Community Recording Studio (CRS), laughing and bantering with young activists.
“He’s still the same person,” said CRS’s Trevor Rose. “He wants to feel the energy here. He cares — and that’s the main thing.”
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One of the most newsworthy moments came when Harry arrived at Clarence House on Sept. 10, and disappeared inside for a long-awaited, private meeting with King Charles. He emerged just under one hour later — and experts were quick to point out that this visit could be the first step on the road to reconciliation with his father.
“It’s a massive step in the right direction,” Queen Elizabeth’s former spokeswoman Ailsa Anderson told PEOPLE following the historic meeting. “It’s a building of trust.”
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Harry and the King, 76, have been estranged for more than 18 months. As PEOPLE previously reported, the meeting not only served as a chance for the Duke of Sussex to rekindle his relationship with his father, but also with his brother, Prince William.
While the encounter marked a hopeful step forward, royal insiders caution that a long road lies ahead before full reconciliation can take place.
“It shows the way forward,” an insider with ties to both sides told PEOPLE. “It is a good starting point.”
Just a few days after the meeting, Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, with his Invictus Games Foundation and spoke with The Guardian while there.
“The focus really has to be on my dad,” he said, while also acknowledging his past revelations in interviews and his memoir Spare. “My conscience is clear.”
When asked if he will ever bring his children to the U.K. despite his security concerns, Harry told the outlet, “Yes, I would. This week has definitely brought that closer.”
“Whatever has gone on in the past, it is good to see the family trying to repair itself or communicate at least,” a source with close ties to the palace added to PEOPLE. “Everyone has to have compassion for all sides.”
After visiting the U.K. and Ukraine, Harry returned to Montecito, Calif., to be with wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Meghan, 44, and Harry stepped out together to the One805LIVE! concert, which supports Santa Barbara County’s first responders and was held at Kevin Costner‘s oceanside estate in California.
