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Hilarie Burton On Return to The Walking Dead Universe After Family Loss
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NEED TO KNOW
- Hilarie Burton says her recent cameo on The Walking Dead: Dead City was tough to shoot
- In an interview with PEOPLE, Burton reveals she and husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan filmed the emotional reunion days after his father’s death in July 2024
- Burton hopes to reprise her role as Negan’s wife, Lucille, in the future
Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 finale.
Hilarie Burton‘s surprise return to The Walking Dead universe earlier this month wasn’t easy to film.
“Please forgive me if I get upset,” Burton, 42, exclusively tells PEOPLE of reprising Negan’s wife Lucille on TWD: Dead City‘s June 15 episode. “I just watched it. I didn’t see it on Sunday. This was a really hard episode to shoot.”
In the episode, Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hallucinates his dead wife after sustaining a head injury.
In a brief conversation, the usually tough-as-nails leader lets down his guard. Visibly upset, he apologizes for failing to keep his cancer-stricken wife alive.
Burton, also Morgan’s real-life wife, says that all the emotion fans witnessed between their characters was real.
“What people didn’t know is that, throughout this season, Jeff’s dad was dying. He had died like six days before we shot this scene,” Burton says of filming the scene last July. “Watching this man that I love so much hold that grief and really have to focus at work and hold it together, I wouldn’t cry except I just watched it.”
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“It was really, really amazing to watch the person you love most in the world be able to do that,” Burton, who has been with Morgan, 59, since 2009, adds of filming their scene together. “He was able to channel a lot of the grief he was feeling for his dad into this episode while not letting anyone down.”
Morgan’s father, Richard, died July 2 after a brief illness. Burton says the Walking Dead spinoff crew, whom she previously worked with on White Collar, gave him a couple of days off from filming so the family “could go say goodbye to his dad” in California.
“It really was a family affair,” the One Tree Hill alumna says. “Everyone knew that he was dealing with this tragedy, but these storylines had been written well in advance. We had no idea when we got the news that his dad was sick that we would have to film this scene within days of seeing him for the last time. And we definitely had no idea this episode was going to air on Father’s Day. It was a lot.”
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“I wish people knew what was going on behind the scenes when they see someone’s work,” Burton says of sharing such a vulnerable moment. “Anybody who’s in this line of work is usually tapping into something hard. The thing he was tapping into was really hard, but also very fresh. Working when you’re raw like that is a special skill set.”
She and the crew weren’t the only ones to offer Morgan support. Burton and Morgan’s two children, George and Gus, were also on set. Burton says their oldest, Gus, 15, an aspiring actor who now towers over his parents, showed up in a big way.
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“Our kids were there with us and in his trailer hanging out, so he could just be silly with them in between every take,” Burton says. “Even when I wrapped, our son stayed with him at work and just shadowed the director and got to hang out with the camera crew. And so the balm that eases loss like that is being surrounded by the people who are still here and that we get to love on. Our son stepping up and being there for his dad at work was also a very cool turn of events.”
Could Lucille return to Dead City again?
While a third season of Dead City hasn’t been announced, Burton hopes fans will get to see more of her character.
“Anytime Jeff asks me to do anything, the answer is always yes,” says Burton. “He pushes me in a good way. And I really like that group of people. We’ve been with them for so long that it’s always a nice reunion.”
On Sunday’s season two Dead City finale, fans get to see a bit of the old Negan return. In a throwback to the controversial season six finale, Negan starts reciting “Eeny Meeny Miney Moe” before bashing in Bruegel’s (Kim Coates) skull.
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“He definitely loves old Negan, and so do I,” Burton says of her husband getting to revisit the iconic moment on Sunday’s episode. “I’ll never forget laying in bed when he got the script for this part that wasn’t named Negan — It was all secretive at the time. And he knew exactly who it was, and he knew that he wanted to do it, and he was so excited to be bad.”
Burton says the overwhelming fan response to Glenn’s death in season seven was tough on their whole family.
“I think it was hard on all of us because we went from being able to be anonymous out in public to everyone recognizing him and also being really, really angry with him,” Burton says, adding it wasn’t all bad. “There’s a silver lining to it in that anytime my kids have an issue at school, he’s really great to bring into those meetings. He doesn’t have to say anything. He’s just kind of a scary guy now.”
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Burton hopes viewers get to see more of “old Negan” moving forward.
“I think Negan has been on a grief and mourning tour for a long period of time,” Burton says of Negan’s redemption arc that played out in later seasons of The Walking Dead. She adds that pep talks from Lucille and Negan’s current wife Annie (Medina Senghore) on Dead City reminded him: “You’re not a villain.”
“That was an important moment that gives him permission to move forward,” Burton says, adding, “I think Negan is hilarious and really dynamic to watch when he’s at his worst. Lucille will continue to haunt him and hopefully pop up whenever he needs a pep talk because I like him bad.”
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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
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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.
