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Ricki Lake Celebrates 1 Year Since Her Facelift and Calls It the ‘Icing on the Cake’ After 40-Lb. Weight Loss
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- Ricki Lake is reflecting on her cosmetic surgery after she underwent several procedures to tighten her skin following her weight loss journey
- The Hairspray star lost 40 pounds and shared that she underwent a deep plane lower face and neck lift to remove loose skin from around her chin
- “One year later, I look back on my brave choice and consider it one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. I share with all of you, as I am an open book and always will be,” she wrote on Instagram
Ricki Lake is reflecting on her cosmetic surgery, one year after the fact.
On Friday, July 18, the former talk show host, 56, shared a candid post to Instagram where she opened up about her decision to undergo a number of cosmetic procedures exactly one year prior, following her public weight loss journey in which she lost more than 40 pounds.
“One year ago today I did a thing,” Lake began her lengthy caption, sharing photos of how her body has changed over the past year, including some photos of her skin pre-surgery.
“Yes, today July 18th, is the one year anniversary of my deep plane lower face and neck lift, plus a mild CO2 laser [a cosmetic tool used to minimize scarring, wrinkles and acne]. I was in the best of hands with my plastic surgeon @drallenfoulad, a true master in his field,” she shared, tagging the doctor who operated on her.
Several photos in Lake’s post showed her recovering from her procedures, including one shot of her sitting in bed, her head wrapped in bandages with her husband, Ross Burningham, sitting next to her.
“After a dear friend had the most incredible experience with Dr. Foulad, I made the decision to follow in her footsteps. She is that friend that does all the research and due diligence for you. She met with all the top docs in the country. So thankful for her going first,” Lake continued.
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According to Lake, the initial decision to undergo surgery came after she experienced loose skin following her weight loss — and her procedures last year were “the icing on the cake.”
“I had lost 40 lbs and did not like the extra skin that hung from below my chin,” the former host wrote. “It was never going to tighten up on its own. Not at 55. Trust me, when I tell you, I still felt extra cute and loved myself regardless, especially after working so hard to get in the best shape of my life.”
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Several other pictures in her post showed the host’s recovery, as she posed in New York City without makeup on and wrote that she was “living my best life in NYC.”
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“One year later, I look back on my brave choice and consider it one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. I share with all of you, as I am an open book and always will be,” she finished. “…Thank you to my brave dear friend (you know who you are) for going first. 🙏🩷”
The Hairspray actress and her husband have each shed over 40 pounds since October 2023, when they committed to getting “healthier.”
“On October 26th, 2023, I made a commitment to myself to get healthier, ” Lake wrote on Instagram four months after they began. “My husband, Ross joined me in this effort. Together we have each lost 30+ lbs.
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“I really want to share, because we did this without relying on a pharmaceutical. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.),” she continued.
Sharing snaps taken during her weight loss journey, she added, “…I am so so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong. 💪 I will go in depth in another post of what I did exactly, but suffice to say this is the healthiest way I’ve lost weight in all of my years.”
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Nicole Kidman recalls learning of mom’s death at Venice Film Festival

Nicole Kidman is opening up about the day she found out her mother had died.
The 58-year-old actress spoke at the live speaker series, HISTORYTalks 2026, which is organized by the History Channel, on Saturday about a number of things, including learning of her mother’s death just prior to accepting the best actress award for “Babygirl” at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024.
“I’d won best actress at Venice Film Festival. This seems to be such a common theme through my life,” she said, per The Hollywood Reporter.
“I was about to go on stage, and I found out my mother had died. I went right back to the room in Venice, got into bed and was completely devastated.”
She recalled feeling as if she didn’t know how she would be able to continue on without her mom, saying, she “was so much a part of my existence. The idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing.”
The “Big Little Lies” star went on to say that “the idea of being there at that particular moment was harrowing,” and she began to take steps to leave Venice as soon as possible.
“I remember getting into a boat in the canal, and literally at night trying to find my way to the airport, and then turning around and going, I can’t even do this,” she said.
“And then went back into the bed, and I was alone. My husband wasn’t there. My children weren’t there. I’d gone to win an award. What should have been a beautiful thing, ended up with that. But there is the contrast of life.”
Having gone through this tragic experience alone, Kidman says she now tells people “that’s when I know I’m resilient,” and “can survive pretty much anything.”
Kidman’s mother, Janelle, died in September 2024 at the age of 84.
Two years after her mother’s death, the Academy Award-winning actress shared with investigative journalist, Vicky Nguyen, as part of the private school’s Silk Speaker Series, that she has plans to become a death doula.
“As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there was only so much the family could provide,” Kidman said per the San Francisco Chronicle.
“Between my sister and I, we have so many children and our careers and our work, and wanting to take care of her because my father wasn’t in the world anymore, and that’s when I went, ‘I wish there was these people in the world that were there to sit impartially and just provide solace and care.’”
Kidman shares two daughters — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15 — with her ex-husband, Keith Urban, while her sister, Antonia, has six kids.
The actress has spoken about her close bond with her mother many times over the years, telling the Sydney Morning Herald about how her mom always pushed her to pursue her dreams, saying, “she carved her own path and wanted her daughters to have the same opportunity to carve their own paths.”
“Mom didn’t necessarily get the career that she wanted, but she was determined that her daughters would have opportunities that were equal,” Kidman added.
“That’s given me my life. And she gave me my life, she and my dad.”
Kidman is following in her mother’s footsteps as a supportive mom, as she is supporting her daughter, Sunday Rose, in her budding modeling career.
She made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in 2025, walking for Miu Miu.
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Christina Applegate’s friends fearing the worst as ‘hellish’ details of star’s hospitalization are revealed: report

Christina Applegate’s friends are reportedly worried for the “Married … With Children” star following her recent hospitalization, fearing the worst as more “hellish” details are revealed amid her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
“With every setback, if we are being realistic, everyone has it in the back of their minds that they might not have a tomorrow with her,” a source told Daily Mail in a report published on Friday.
“Christina is a fighter, but her battle with MS has been treacherous. She has better days and really bad days; she doesn’t have great days. She’s always dealing with something. It sucks.”
The insider added: “But when she does look at things positively it makes her feel better in the moment because she has so many friends that are there for her, even to listen to her, cry with her and anything in between.”
The news comes shortly after it was reported that Applegate, 54, had been hospitalized in Los Angeles last month.
It remains unclear if the reason behind her extended hospital visit has to do with her autoimmune disease at this time.
When reached for comment, a rep for the actress told Page Six: “I have no comment on whether she is in the hospital or what her medical treatments are. She’s had a long history of complicated medical conditions that she has been refreshingly open about, as evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast.”
Applegate — who revealed her MS diagnosis in August 2021 — has been open about her health journey, giving updates via various interviews and her “MesSy” podcast, which she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Most recently, she admitted in February that she’s been confined to her bed due to ongoing pain. She made the confession while telling People that she still tries to take her daughter, Sadie — who she shares with her husband Martyn LeNoble — to school in the mornings.
“I want to take her; it’s my favorite thing to do. It’s the only time we have together by ourselves,” she told the outlet.
“I tell myself, ‘Just get her there safely and get home so you can get back into bed.’ And that’s what I do.”
Applegate last revealed she was hospitalized on an August 2025 episode of her podcast, sharing that she was “screaming” from being in “so much pain.”
On the episode, she recalled feeling like “my appendix is bursting” after she felt an excruciating pain on her side.
At the time, doctors informed her that she had a kidney infection that has since spread to her other kidney.
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‘Summer House’ stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson kiss, hold hands at Yankees game

Amanda Batula and West Wilson are continuing to put their romance on display.
The couple was spotted kissing on live TV during the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium Friday evening.
While deep in conversation, Wilson leaned in and planted a smooch on his “Summer House” co-star’s lips.
They were also seen holding hands in fan clips circulating on social media.
Batula rocked an oversized brown jacket, a pair of denim shorts, brown knee-high boots and a camouflage cap for the romantic outing.
Wilson, who walked closely by her side, matched her casual vibe in a white shirt, light blue jeans and a blue ball cap.
A fan comment re-posted via Instagram on Friday evening claimed that Batula took a selfie with a fan and was “nice.”
“She’s being very out in the open,” the fan alleged of Batula and Wilson’s newly announced romance.
A rep for Batula did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment on Friday evening, and a rep for Wilson was not immediately available.
The reality stars shocked fans last month when they took to Instagram to confirm rumors they’re romantically involved — despite Batula’s close friendship with co-star Ciara Miller, who previously dated West.
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” they wrote via a joint statement on March 31.
“It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
They wrote in part that their “connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship” and divulged that they’d waited to share the news in order to “approach this with care.”
“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling,” they continued. “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless.”
They concluded the statement, “We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”
In the moments following the bombshell announcement, Miller was spotted slumped on the sidewalk in New York City being comforted by a pal, seemingly devastated by the news.
She’s since unfollowed both Wilson and Batula via Instagram.
An insider subsequently told Page Six that Batula and Wilson’s co-stars — including Miller and Batula’s ex -husband, Kyle Cooke — were allegedly “disappointed” and “pissed” at them amid the news.
Batula, meanwhile, took to Instagram earlier this month to apologize, writing in an Instagram Story that she was “truly sorry to everyone I’ve disappointed and hurt.”
The couple has since been spotted stepping out multiple times in New York City — on April 10, they emerged together at a bar before being seen making out on a dinner date with pals
They also stepped out for a movie together last weekend after Wilson was spotted leaving Batula’s apartment on Saturday with an overnight bag and shoes in hand.
Miller, meanwhile, lashed out with a cryptic message after her co-stars were seen getting cozy on their date night. Sharing a photo from a Sephora shopping trip, she wrote, “@sephora actually rewards loyalty.”
More directly, Miller called the romance a major “mindf–k” during an unflinching sit-down with Glamour on Friday.
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