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‘Halloweentown’s’ Daniel Kountz Initially Had No Feelings for Kimberly J. Brown
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- Actor Daniel Kountz revealed that he did not have feelings for his now-wife and Halloweentown II costar, Kimberly J. Brown, when they initially met
- The actor, 46, shared that their six-year age gap was just too much when they initially filmed the Disney Channel film, recalling that they were merely “good friends”
- Daniel says the pair reconnected years later when Kimberly, now 40, reached out to him via Facebook to discuss collaborating on some creative projects
Daniel Kountz says he did not have “romantic” feelings for his Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge costar and now-wife, Kimberly J. Brown, when they first met.
The pair answered fan questions while appearing on a recent panel at 90s Con at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn. At one point during the Q&A, which was hosted by PEOPLE’S Dory Jackson, a fan asked Daniel if he had a crush on Kimberly when they initially filmed the 2001 Disney Channel hit.
“I mean that would be funny, but no, we were consummate professionals,” Daniel 46, said. “We were, you know, we were colleagues working together and became friends, truth be told.”
He continued: “I am six years older than her, so I was 22 when I did [Halloweentown II] and she was 16 […]. We were, we were good friends, like, working together and […] had a good time, but no, nothing, like, nothing headed romantic […] We didn’t reconnect ‘till about nine years ago or so.”
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Daniel then shared that Kimberly ultimately reached out to him on Facebook years later to discuss a potential collaboration.
“It was like, hey, I’ve seen you post some stuff. I was just gonna reach out and say hi. I’m gonna start filming some funny little comedy sketches, and I was just wondering if you wanna be a part of it,” Kimberly, now 40, recalled.
“And I was like, yeah, cool, OK, well, let’s, let’s grab some dinner beforehand to catch up,” Daniel added.
In a May 2024 interview with PEOPLE, Daniel admitted that he was “smitten” as soon as he saw Kimberly again.
“We met up at a bar, and I was waiting there for a little Kimberly J. Brown to come in, and in walks a beautiful, well-put-together full-grown woman. I was like, ‘Oh, well, hello there. I believe we’ve both grown up a little bit,’ ” he recalled. “Then that was pretty much it for me.”
In the same interview, Kimberly told PEOPLE that a connection between them developed “naturally and gradually.”
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“The more conversations and catching up and the more we got to talking and everything, there was such an ease to it and everything. I remember thinking in the back of my head, ‘Oh, what’s happening here? There’s something happening here,’ ” she said.
The couple ultimately got engaged on June 26, 2022 at Griffith Observatory in L.A.
“We went up literally right in front of the observatory where we had hung out on our first official date. He proposed right in the same spot, and it was really just the perfect evening,” Kimberly said.
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They officially tied the knot in California on April 19, 2024 surrounded by 92 friends and loved ones — including actress Lacey Chabert, who served as a bridesmaid.
Speaking about their connection, Daniel told PEOPLE that he loves Kimberly’s “determination.” He added: “When she has an idea, she acts on it and does it and takes care of it. She’s like a force of nature.”
For her part, Kimberly says she fell in love with Daniel’s heart and caring nature. “He always holds space for me, no matter what. That kind of unconditional love and caring still astounds me,” she said.
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Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds flee NYC ahead of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were snapped far away from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded rehearsal dinner.
Lively, 38, and Reynolds, 49, supported their daughter Betty as she competed in a horse show in Lake Placid, New York, Thursday in pictures obtained by TMZ. According to the outlet, Betty, 6, placed second in the competition.
The couple dressed casually on the farm where the horse show took place, with Lively wearing a halter top and jean shorts with her hair tied up in a messy bun.
As for Reynolds, he wore a plain white T-shirt, khaki pants and a tan hat.
A source told Page Six last month that Lively — who was previously one of Swift’s closest friends — was not invited to the pop star’s nuptials after their fallout stemming from the actress’ long legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
“There hasn’t been an olive branch when it comes to their friendship,” the insider said. “And Taylor hasn’t extended a wedding invitation to Blake.”
A source previously told Page Six that Swift, 36, “needs space” from the actress after her name was dragged into the lawsuits between Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, which ended in a surprise settlement in May.
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The singer is “taking a break from their friendship right now. Taylor is really hurt by this whole situation and feels like a pawn,” the insider said at the time.
“Taylor wants nothing to do with this whole ordeal,” they added. “She has always been a loyal friend to Blake and doesn’t appreciate being thrown into this at all.”
Lively has indeed been noticeably absent from Swift’s wedding festivities. She was spotted grocery shopping solo in New York last month while Swift celebrated her bachelorette weekend with her closest girlfriends at her Rhode Island mansion.
Meanwhile, Swift’s A-list celeb pals — including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Erin Andrews and more — were snapped arriving to her and Kelce’s rehearsal dinner at Madison Square Garden in New York City Thursday. The dinner ran from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Page Six exclusively confirmed.
Over 1,000 guests are expected to attend Swift and Kelce’s wedding Friday, with a ceremony start time of 5:30 p.m. ET. The reception kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to end at 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Page Six exclusively reported that Swift and Kelce already said “I do” in private ahead of their lavish MSG celebration. We’re told the couple have already exchanged vows in front of a small group of loved ones.
“They are already married,” our source insisted.
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‘This world is so f–ked’

Frankie Muniz’s estranged wife has his back.
After the actor deleted his initial divorce announcement and uploaded a new one following backlash, Paige Price rushed to the comments section to defend him.
“Frankie, I am so sorry that you felt the need to delete an old funny video of our family because people are so cruel to you,” Price wrote beneath their joint Instagram post Wednesday, adding that “this world is so f–ked.”
Acknowledging that “divorce is bad,” the model noted that neither she nor her estranged husband are “excited about it.”
However, she pointed out that they are “two adults who know how to be on the same team,” concluding her remark, “I can’t believe people would scrutinize that.”
Price — with whom Muniz shares 5-year-old son Mauz — later took to her Instagram Story to share a black-and-white image of the ocean and a message that read, “The internet is a scary place. I wish you all a kinder sea.”
The 34-year-old added on the next slide, “Being misread does not alter the architecture of who you are. It only reveals the limits of the observer.”
Earlier in the day, Muniz, 40, had posted a video showing him, Price and Mauz dancing together in their living room as We The Kings’ 2007 song “Check Yes, Juliet” played in the background.
The words, “Who says you cant [sic] stay best friends with your baby momma?” were written atop the clip.
“🚨 Life update! 🚨 Following a period of separation that we kept private, Paige and I have decided to move forward with ending our marriage,” he captioned the upload.
“After 10 beautiful years together, we’ve grown in ways that made us realize our relationship feels most natural and strong as a deep friendship and as co-parents. We share an incredible son who remains the center of our world, and we’re both happier, stronger parents because of the love and growth we’ve shared.”
The “Malcolm in the Middle” star — who is now a professional NASCAR driver — made sure to praise Price “for everything she’s done” for him and their family, including “put[ting] her own dreams on hold” so he could chase his.
“She was always my biggest supporter,” he marveled, insisting that their “foundation of respect and friendship isn’t going anywhere.”
Muniz went on to say how “excited” he and the actress are to “keep building [their racing business] Muniz Racing together and to co-parent [their] boy with the same teamwork and love [they’ve] always had.”
He continued, “We’re closing one chapter with gratitude and opening the next with bright futures ahead, for us as individuals and especially for our son. Thank you for the love and support.”
The “Big Fat Liar” star signed off by stating that neither he nor Price would be “entertain[ing] any questions on this matter” and asked for “respect” and “privacy.”
But many netizens were “confused” by the “weird” dancing video, with some accusing Muniz of “celebrating breaking up his family by divorcing his wife.”
Conservative political commentator Michael Knowles was among those who blasted the “bizarre” and “offensive” clip, claiming the accompanying message made him “nauseous.”
Muniz responded via X, “It wasn’t to celebrate our divorce. Far from it. We grieved our divorce beyond anything you can imagine.
“It was to celebrate the fact that we’re both adults and can handle it like adults moving forward, amicably. Everyone is just used to the hideous mudslinging a lot of couples do at the end of a relationship so they don’t know how to take it when two people are cordial.”
His second divorce announcement featured a family photo — with the same caption.
The former couple wed in February 2020 following their November 2018 engagement. They dated for nearly three years.
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Ryan Lochte’s ex-wife Kayla Rae Reid celebrates being ‘finally free’ as divorce is made official

Kayla Rae Reid is celebrating her divorce from Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte more than a year after they separated.
“As of July 1st 2026, 9:59 am, I am officially divorced. 🙌🏼,” the model announced via Instagram Wednesday alongside a photo of herself in a yellow dress.
Reid also posted a photo of the viral Nicole Kidman “divorce photo,” which shows the actress joyfully raising her arms in the air after her 2001 split from Tom Cruise.
While the photo of Kidman was rumored to be taken after she left her attorney’s office, the “Practical Magic” star clarified that the photo was taken on a movie set and “wasn’t real life” during a 2024 interview with British GQ.
Several people rushed to congratulate Reid, 34, with one asking in the comment section, “When’s the divorce party!??”
“OUR FREE WOMAN. the best is get to come! ❤️,” another commented.
“She’s baaaaaaaackkkkkkkk,” a third added.
Page Six confirmed that Lochte, 41, and Reid had finalized their divorce more than a year after the latter announced they had split in March 2025.
“I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,” the real estate professional wrote via Instagram last June.
“I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life,” Reid continued.
As for Lochte’s part, he announced that he was “deeply grateful for the life we’ve built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.”
The former couple tied the knot in a 2018 private ceremony at their Florida estate. They later welcomed their now 9-year-old son, Caiden Zane, and daughters, Live Rae, 6, and Georgia June, 2.
Lochte and Reid’s divorce, however, quickly became contentious, as she accused the athlete of cheating on her with his now-fiancé, Molly Gillihan, “for many years,” during an episode of “The Comeback Era” podcast in March.
Additionally, the swimmer bragged Gillihan was “10 times better” than Reid via an alleged scathing email amid their divorce battle in April.
Lochte and Gillihan got engaged after 14 months of dating last month.
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