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Ellen Pompeo Shares Her Favorite Beauty Products and Treatments (Exclusive)
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Have you noticed Ellen Pompeo‘s glow?
It’s hard to miss whether you’re watching her on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, which just wrapped season 21 in May, or in the recent Hulu mini series Good American Family.
Her radiance was also on full display when the actress attended a Walk of Fame ceremony in her honor in April. It was then we had to know the secrets of our favorite TV doctor’s beauty routine.
Luckily she answered the call.
The Meaningful Beauty ambassador since 2019 says it was her “chemistry” with Cindy Crawford that led her to a partnership with the brand.
“I am old enough to know that Cindy was one of the first women to have a beauty brand. I don’t know of any other women in her position that were doing beauty brands back then when it wasn’t cool or popular,” Pompeo recalls. “I’m sure she got more than a few eye rolls.”
Pompeo, who fought to become one of highest-paid dramatic actresses on television, knows a thing or two about forging an uncharted path, has the utmost respect for her friend, who just celebrated Meaningful Beauty’s 20th year.
Today, she owes some of her glow to Crawford.
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“I love the serum. That’s my hero product from the line, and, I think that’s their best product,” she says of the Youth Activating Melon Serum, which improves hydration and elasticity utilizing melon leaf stem cell and Hydrosome H2O technologies. (The latter helps the former penetrate deeper to firm and plump skin.)
Pompeo’s also a big fan of the brand’s eye patches, especially when she travels. “I can totally wear them on a plane and just go to sleep,” she says of the Revive and Brighten Eye Masques.
While Pompeo didn’t always prioritize spf (“I had plenty of sunburns as a kid,” she admits) the product is high-priority now, and she completes her routine with the brand’s Anti-Aging Day Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen.
Of course, her wellness regimen also plays a huge role in how Pompeo, 55, looks and feels. “I think diet and exercise is honestly the key. I know everybody says it, but I really do,” she says. “I’m a pretty regimented person. Very disciplined. My husband [Chris Ivery] says I’m the most disciplined person he knows which I think is a compliment.”
For one, her diet is “super-clean,” she says. “I’m really quite militant about the way I eat and what I eat,” she says. Her one weakness is sweets, which, “is kind of a problem,” she adds. “But I really try to manage it. I really just try to eat dark chocolate and cherries.”
The actress also has to move “all day long,” which sometimes means getting creative during a long day at work. “I’ll ride my bike from my trailer to the set,” she explains.
Pompeo also tries to get in a few minutes in a sauna as well as a cold plunge “pretty much every day that I can,” she adds. “Even when I travel, I try to look for hotels that have a sauna and a pool. If they don’t have a cold plunge, put a little bit of ice water on your face! I think it really tightens up my face, and the endorphin rush also makes me feel great.”
For Pompeo, a balanced wellness routine helps keep her mind clear. She’s also very honest when it comes to her outlook on aging.
“Obviously getting older is a privilege, but I definitely make my living on TV with my face. So, I think you can lean into the aging, if you want, or you can fight it. And I think I’m just trying to keep it at bay, you know?”
She continues, “I definitely am not going to say I’m keeping it 100% natural, that’s for sure. I definitely have vanity. It’s definitely not easy to watch yourself age.”
For the TV star, that means she boosts her routine with a minimally-invasive beauty procedure every now and then with peels, Morpheus8 treatments and “a little bit of Botox.”
One thing that she’s not into is filler. “I don’t like it at all. I’m not really into it,” she says.
And while she has a teen, Stella Luna, and a pre-teen, Sienna May, at home on the verge of entering their Sephora Kid era [She and Ivery also share son Eli Christopher], Pompeo says they don’t have any influence on her beauty routine.
On the contrary, it’s still Pompeo who’s doing the influencing, telling them they don’t need multi-step routines, and more.
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When it comes to when the TV veteran feels most beautiful, she’s clear: Probably after [makeup artist] Hung Vanngo beats my face.
“I have an incredible privilege of having the best hair and makeup people. So after they’re finished, you’re like, ‘Okay!’”
“It’s like a fun part of the job, for sure. Again, it’s not easy to get older, but Hung is definitely amazing. I love when he does my makeup.”
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Oprah’s Roomy Cargo Pants Are a Go-To Fall Style
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Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.
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
Amazon
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
Amazon
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
Amazon
JomeDesign Three-Quarter-Sleeve Sweater
Amazon
Sernial White Platform Sneakers
Amazon
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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.
