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Matt Damon Opens Up About Wife Luciana's Heroic Recovery from Brain Aneurysm New

Matt Damon Opens Up About Wife Luciana's Heroic Recovery from Brain Aneurysm

Matt Damon revealed wife Luciana Barroso had a health scare in 2024. In his new GQ cover story, Damon, 56, recalled missing the 2007 Oscars and shared that he was looking forward to celebrating again with Oppenheimer in 2024. That is, until Barroso, 50, underwent surgery just before the awards show, which the couple had to skip. “We had this whole scary thing happen where my wife had a brain aneurysm,” Damon said in the interview published on Thursday, November 5. “She’s totally fine, thank God, but [she] had this brain surgery the week before the Oscars.” Despite the surgery, Barroso surprised Damon with a sweet gesture, and the pair ultimately stepped out to attend an afterparty. “But it was the first night she felt good enough to get up and had her energy back. And she surprised me and got a dress and we went out to the afterparty, because she remembered that the last time it happened, I didn’t do it,” he recalled. “And she was like, ‘This time we’re going out.’ And it was pretty f***ing heroic of her to do that and really meaningful.” Damon did not receive a nod for his role as Leslie Groves in Oppenheimer at the 2024 ceremony, but the film got 13 nominations and took home Best Picture that year. Before the awards show, host Jimmy Kimmel joked that Damon was skipping the Oscars because he wasn’t nominated for Oppenheimer. “What really happened? He couldn’t get a ticket,” Kimmel, 58, quipped to CNN at the time of Damon’s absence. “It’s one of the saddest things I’ve ever heard. He asked if he could come and they told him, ‘Sorry – nominees only.’” Damon has been married to Barroso since 2005. The pair met two years prior when Barroso was a single mother to daughter Alexia and working at a bar in Miami. The Odyssey star and Barroso later added three more daughters — Isabella, Gia and Stella — to their family. “I just know I think we both feel really, really lucky to have met each other so we don’t take that for granted,” Barroso told Vogue in 2018 of the pair’s relationship. “It’s life and marriage, so there’s ups and downs you know, but overall, it’s easy and it’s fun. And he’s such a good dad.”

Nov 05, 2026
Matt Damon's Emotional Night: Luciana's Heroic Comeback After Brain Surgery New

Matt Damon's Emotional Night: Luciana's Heroic Comeback After Brain Surgery

Matt Damon revealed wife Luciana Barroso had a health scare in 2024. In his new GQ cover story, Damon, 56, recalled missing the 2007 Oscars and shared that he was looking forward to celebrating again with Oppenheimer in 2024. That is, until Barroso, 50, underwent surgery just before the awards show, which the couple had to skip. “We had this whole scary thing happen where my wife had a brain aneurysm,” Damon said in the interview published on Thursday, November 5. “She’s totally fine, thank God, but [she] had this brain surgery the week before the Oscars.” Despite the surgery, Barroso surprised Damon with a sweet gesture, and the pair ultimately stepped out to attend an afterparty. “But it was the first night she felt good enough to get up and had her energy back. And she surprised me and got a dress and we went out to the afterparty, because she remembered that the last time it happened, I didn’t do it,” he recalled. “And she was like, ‘This time we’re going out.’ And it was pretty f***ing heroic of her to do that and really meaningful.” Damon did not receive a nod for his role as Leslie Groves in Oppenheimer at the 2024 ceremony, but the film got 13 nominations and took home Best Picture that year. Before the awards show, host Jimmy Kimmel joked that Damon was skipping the Oscars because he wasn’t nominated for Oppenheimer. “What really happened? He couldn’t get a ticket,” Kimmel, 58, quipped to CNN at the time of Damon’s absence. “It’s one of the saddest things I’ve ever heard. He asked if he could come and they told him, ‘Sorry – nominees only.’” Damon has been married to Barroso since 2005. The pair met two years prior when Barroso was a single mother to daughter Alexia and working at a bar in Miami. The Odyssey star and Barroso later added three more daughters — Isabella, Gia and Stella — to their family. “I just know I think we both feel really, really lucky to have met each other so we don’t take that for granted,” Barroso told Vogue in 2018 of the pair’s relationship. “It’s life and marriage, so there’s ups and downs you know, but overall, it’s easy and it’s fun. And he’s such a good dad.”

Nov 05, 2026
Why a 70-Year-Old Poet's Outburst at the Polls Is Going Viral New

Why a 70-Year-Old Poet's Outburst at the Polls Is Going Viral

See more of our coverage in your search results. New Hampshire police have arrested a 70-year-old poet after he allegedly slapped a Turning Point Action member in the face outside a Laconia elementary school where voters were casting ballots Tuesday.The Laconia Police Department said officers arrested the suspect, identified as Stephen Redic, around 8 a.m. Wednesday on charges of simple assault, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a violation.“We’re not familiar with him, meaning we’ve had no prior contacts,” Laconia Police Chief Matthew Canfield told Fox News Digital Wednesday.In a press release, Laconia police said Redic approached the Turning Point tent as he was leaving and wanted “to read a poem about rich people.”The poem isn’t included in viral video of the incident, which shows the victim attempting to debate as Redic raises his voice and grows increasingly angry.Video of the incident shows the increasingly agitated older man shouting at the victim before giving him the middle finger, slapping him across the face and walking away.“You sit there and dare to look me in the face and say I don’t know anything?” the man identified as Redic says, his voice growing hoarse before he shoves his finger in the victim’s face.“That’s what I know,” he says, before backhanding him.Stephen Redic was arrested for simple assault and disorderly conduct for allegedly slapping a teen boy with Turning Point outside a New Hampshire polling station on Nov. 3, 2026. Laconia Police DepartmentRedic allegedly approached the Turning Point tent as he was leaving and wanted “to read a poem about rich people” where he got increasingly angry. X / @austindunn96A few moments later, he adds, “f–k that s–t,” as he storms away. People off-camera discussed calling the police.Onlookers were audibly surprised.Turning Point described the victim as an 18-year-old.Video of the incident shows the increasingly agitated older man shouting at the victim before giving him the middle finger, slapping him across the face and walking away. X / @austindunn96Redic’s poem wasnt’ included in viral video of the incident, which shows the victim attempting to debate the older man raises his voice and grows increasingly angry. X / @austindunn96Redic published a book of poems in 2023, “Tying My Shoes.” In it, he boasted of meeting every US president since Dwight D. Eisenhower.He’s due in court on Dec. 10 for an arraignment.It was not immediately clear whether he’d retained a lawyer as of Wednesday afternoon.He did not immediately respond to an attempt to reach him.The slap comes 14 months after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University under a similar tent. He founded both Turning Point USA and its affiliate, Turning Point Action.His accused killer, Tyler Robinson, is due in court Monday for a hearing that could see a trial date set.He has pleaded not guilty.

Nov 05, 2026
Why This Simple Math Puzzle Has Everyone Questioning Their Basics New

Why This Simple Math Puzzle Has Everyone Questioning Their Basics

Hello!Here is a fun riddle to wake up your brain.Look closely at the image provided.You will see a simple math question written on lined paper.It looks like something you learned in elementary school.The question is: what is 4 + 4 ÷ 4 + 4?It seems very easy at first.If you don’t use the correct rules, you will get a wrong answer.Did you immediately think the answer is 16?Well, the top of the page tells you something important.It says: “Answer is NOT 16?”So, if you got 16, it is wrong, and we need to find out why.The person who made this puzzle wants you to rethink your approach.They know it’s a very common mistake.The reason you might get 16 is by just reading the numbers left to right.If you do 4 + 4, you get 8.Then, if you take that 8 and divide by 4, you get 2.Finally, if you take that 2 and add 4, you get 6.Wait, that’s not 16. What’s going on?Let’s re-read the mistake pattern. Some people do: (4+4) ÷ (4+4).That would be 8 ÷ 8, which is 1.Others do (4+4) ÷ 4 + 4. That is 8 ÷ 4 + 4.Which is 2 + 4, giving you 6.If people just treat division like another addition: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16.This is why the image specifically says “NOT 16?”.It is a warning against a lazy or incorrect approach.To solve this correctly, we must use the rules of math.These rules are called the “order of operations.”This is also known by an acronym, like PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) or BODMAS (Brackets, Orders, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction).This rule tells us what to do first, second, third, and so on.The rule says that Division and Multiplication are more powerful and must be done before Addition and Subtraction.Think of it like a higher rank in an army.So, let’s look at the problem again with this new, powerful rule.The problem is: 4 + 4 ÷ 4 + 4.According to the rules, we cannot just go from left to right.We must find the division problem first.The division part is 4 ÷ 4.What is 4 divided by 4?It is simply 1.Now, we replace 4 ÷ 4 in our problem with the number 1.Our problem is simplified to: 4 + 1 + 4.Now we have only additions, so we can go from left to right.First, do 4 + 1, which is 5.Finally, take that 5 and add the last 4.5 + 4 equals 9.So, the correct, logical, and mathematical answer is 9.The image was right to question the “16”.It is a clever little trick to make you pause and remember your school lessons.Did you get it right on the second try?I hope you enjoyed this quick mental challenge!

Nov 05, 2026
Kanye West's Family Moment at Yeezy Show Sparks Reactions New

Kanye West's Family Moment at Yeezy Show Sparks Reactions

Kanye West made his latest Yeezy runway show a family affair! The rapper, 49, was flanked by all four of his children with ex Kim Kardashian — daughters North, 13, and Chicago, 8, and sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, 7 — at his latest fashion show in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 4. North, 13, styled her long blue hair, which reached her waist, straight, and wore matching blue contact lenses for the occasion. West’s eldest daughter wore an oversized black coat and black boots, while the other three children each wore monochrome-colored outfits. North also posed for photos with her stepmom, Bianca Censori. The Australian architect, 31, wore a one-piece jumpsuit with a plunging neckline that reached down to her navel. West was married to Kardashian, 46, from 2014 to 2022. Kardashian recently opened up about her coparenting dynamic with the Grammy winner in a new authorized biography, Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future, written by journalist and author Jonathan Van Meter. “Oh, I worry about [Kanye] all day,” Kardashian said in the book. “All the time. That’s the father of my kids, I’ll never not worry about him. And that’s a big burden of having kids with someone who you don’t necessarily get along with. My kids would never know that. I do everything in my power to forget about all the negative things that happened. I have to be realistic, and my therapist definitely tells me, ‘Your boundaries have to go up,’ but we manage to coparent without too much conflict.” She continued, “It’s been pretty smooth for a while. I guess because we don’t talk that much. But when we see each other, we give each other a hug. I’m really close with his family. I welcome anyone. I tell them all, open-door policy. Anytime you’re in town, come for dinner with us, see the kids as much as you want, take them out, come over and hang out. That’s their family. So I encourage the relationship with their dad so much.” Kardashian said she mostly communicates with her ex through Censori or his manager. “I’m always like, ‘Oh, Dad’s traveling,'” she said. “I still make up stories and protect [the kids] because I want them to think their dad is the greatest. But I invite him over all the time. ‘Do you want to come to dinner? I’ll leave the house. Come and have dinner with the kids in their house so that they can feel comfy. Sleep over for a few nights?’ Last Christmas, I said, ‘Sleep over on Christmas Eve. Bring your girlfriend.’ I’m easy! ‘Let’s all do Christmas together.’ And I’ll recommend it again this year. I will sweep everything under the rug, all the horrible things he has said about me, so that the kids can see their father.”

Nov 05, 2026
Tyler Baltierra's Touching Tribute to Catelynn Lowell's Inspiring Weight Loss New

Tyler Baltierra's Touching Tribute to Catelynn Lowell's Inspiring Weight Loss

Teen Mom star Catelynn Lowell has lost an impressive 30 pounds —  and her husband, Tyler Baltierra, is in awe of her weight loss journey. “���� HAPPY HALLOWEEN from The Baltierra’s! ����,” Tyler, 34, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, October 31, showing off his family’s Halloween costumes. Tyler dressed up as Nightwing, while Catelynn, 34, went as a witch to match their youngest daughter, Rya, 4. (In addition to Rya, Tyler and Catelynn also share Nova, 11, and Vaeda, 7, who dressed like Stick Man and Pennywise, respectively. The Teen Mom couple previously gave up their eldest daughter, Carly, for adoption upon her 2009 birth.) In a subsequent post, Tyler shouted out Catelynn for working hard to lose weight. “Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how beautiful my wife is!? She’s down 30lbs & I’m so beyond proud of her!” Tyler captioned a Sunday, November 1, before-and-after photo of Catelynn wearing the same witchy costume. “This is what we should all be talking about in regard to our Halloween photos.” He added, “I love you babe @catelynnmtv & you’re always the most beautiful to me! ������ #MyBabe #Soulmate #Queen #SexyWitch.” While Catelynn has not publicly discussed her wellness journey, she previously made it clear that she wouldn’t stand for Tyler being anything less than supportive of her endeavors. “If I was ever being body-shamed or called out of my name in front of my kids, I would be gone,” she quipped on a 2023 episode of Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast. “I don’t want my children to think that’s OK to be treated like that.” Catelyn has also supported Tyler’s own fitness goals. “I’m pretty happy with the results. It makes me even more pumped to see how the next cut goes after I’m done bulking again,” Tyler previously wrote via Instagram in August 2022. “I did decide to shift my goals a little and focus more on aesthetics/muscle building for this next bulk cycle, rather than strength building (like I was doing before).” He added, “I still have a long way to go until I reach my ultimate goal, but I promised myself that I would post more about my fitness journey, because It helps keep me accountable.” Catelynn replied at the time, “Ayeeee my sexy man ������.” Tyler later decided to show off his new muscles via OnlyFans, with Catelynn’s blessing. “To be completely fair, I’m NOT doing porn at all! Cate is just sharing the stuff that I personally send to her,” he explained via his Instagram Stories in July 2023. “There’s no sex involved or even videos on the page she’s running. … Cate is being completely transparent and honest about it all. It’s just a wife sharing photos of her husband, that’s literally it!”

Nov 05, 2026
Tyler Baltierra's Emotional Tribute to Catelynn Lowell's 30-Pound Transformation New

Tyler Baltierra's Emotional Tribute to Catelynn Lowell's 30-Pound Transformation

Teen Mom star Catelynn Lowell has lost an impressive 30 pounds —  and her husband, Tyler Baltierra, is in awe of her weight loss journey. “���� HAPPY HALLOWEEN from The Baltierra’s! ����,” Tyler, 34, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, October 31, showing off his family’s Halloween costumes. Tyler dressed up as Nightwing, while Catelynn, 34, went as a witch to match their youngest daughter, Rya, 4. (In addition to Rya, Tyler and Catelynn also share Nova, 11, and Vaeda, 7, who dressed like Stick Man and Pennywise, respectively. The Teen Mom couple previously gave up their eldest daughter, Carly, for adoption upon her 2009 birth.) In a subsequent post, Tyler shouted out Catelynn for working hard to lose weight. “Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how beautiful my wife is!? She’s down 30lbs & I’m so beyond proud of her!” Tyler captioned a Sunday, November 1, before-and-after photo of Catelynn wearing the same witchy costume. “This is what we should all be talking about in regard to our Halloween photos.” He added, “I love you babe @catelynnmtv & you’re always the most beautiful to me! ������ #MyBabe #Soulmate #Queen #SexyWitch.” While Catelynn has not publicly discussed her wellness journey, she previously made it clear that she wouldn’t stand for Tyler being anything less than supportive of her endeavors. “If I was ever being body-shamed or called out of my name in front of my kids, I would be gone,” she quipped on a 2023 episode of Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” podcast. “I don’t want my children to think that’s OK to be treated like that.” Catelyn has also supported Tyler’s own fitness goals. “I’m pretty happy with the results. It makes me even more pumped to see how the next cut goes after I’m done bulking again,” Tyler previously wrote via Instagram in August 2022. “I did decide to shift my goals a little and focus more on aesthetics/muscle building for this next bulk cycle, rather than strength building (like I was doing before).” He added, “I still have a long way to go until I reach my ultimate goal, but I promised myself that I would post more about my fitness journey, because It helps keep me accountable.” Catelynn replied at the time, “Ayeeee my sexy man ������.” Tyler later decided to show off his new muscles via OnlyFans, with Catelynn’s blessing. “To be completely fair, I’m NOT doing porn at all! Cate is just sharing the stuff that I personally send to her,” he explained via his Instagram Stories in July 2023. “There’s no sex involved or even videos on the page she’s running. … Cate is being completely transparent and honest about it all. It’s just a wife sharing photos of her husband, that’s literally it!”

Nov 05, 2026
Rebecca Gayheart Reveals First Sign of Eric Dane's ALS That Went Unnoticed New

Rebecca Gayheart Reveals First Sign of Eric Dane's ALS That Went Unnoticed

See more of our coverage in your search results. Rebecca Gayheart was concerned about her estranged husband Eric Dane’s headaches ahead of his ALS diagnosis.The actress told Drew Barrymore on “Personal Spaces” Wednesday that this symptom was the first she noticed.“He never once had a headache for all the years we were married or dated,” the former model, 55, explained, noting that he started “complaining about” some “a few months” before his hand weakness.Rebecca Gayheart (pictured above on the left in 2004) recalled the early ALS symptoms she noticed before Eric Dane’s diagnosis. WireImage for MaximThe actress told Drew Barrymore on “Personal Spaces” Wednesday that her estranged husband started getting headaches.“I was like, ‘Eric, you never get headaches. You’ve never taken an Advil. What are you talking about a headache? You don’t have a headache,'” she recalled.At the time, Dane simply thought he had “slept on [his] neck funny.”Gayheart noted, “That continued. That was apart of it. So there were definitely signs, but nothing was so major that you would really stop and pay attention to it.”She noted the actor “never” got headaches prior.She recalled Dane speculating he had just “slept on his neck funny.”Dane was diagnosed with ALS in 2024, and he lost his battle to the disease in February.The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum wrote in his posthumous memoir, “My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments,” that his first symptom was struggling to use chopsticks while enjoing a sushi dinner.“Suddenly I can’t work the chopsticks with my right hand,” he remembered in the book, out Tuesday. “My hand tingles, and then my fingers feel numb.”The actor initially believed he was “texting too much.”“That continued,” she recalled. “That was apart of it. So there were definitely signs, but nothing was so major that you would really stop and pay attention to it.”Dane (pictured above in June 2025) got diagnosed in 2024 and went public with the news the following year. AFP via Getty ImagesHowever, three weeks later, Dane’s weakness became “worse” until he couldn’t “grip the chopsticks at all.”The “Euphoria” alum subsequently spent months being “shuttled from doctor to doctor and under[going] a battery of tests,” he told readers.He received a misdiagnosis of multifocal motor neuropathy, “a rare autoimmune disorder causing extreme muscle weakness” with “90 percent effective” treatment.Dane’s medical team got “scared” when he did not respond to the treatment.Dane (pictured above in November 2025) died in February at 53. Roger / PGP / BACKGRIDThe “Grey’s Anatomy” alum (pictured above in September 2025) also experienced hand weakness before his diagnosis. The Washington Post via Getty ImagesNine months later — after a lumbar puncture, spinal fluid extraction and brain scans — he received his diagnosis.The late “Last Ship” star went public with the news in April 2025, the same month he and Gayheart filed to dismiss their divorce.Gayheart explained Tuesday that while they were not together romantically, they did keep their family “intact” for daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Nov 05, 2026
Dramatic Twists in 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives': Season 6 Relationship Shake-ups New

Dramatic Twists in 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives': Season 6 Relationship Shake-ups

Several Secret Lives of Mormon Wives couples have been going through some changes off camera — but where does each couple stand before season 6? When the show premiered on Hulu in 2024, viewers were introduced to Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Jessi Draper and husband Jordan Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor. (Miranda McWhorter later joined the show in season 2 after her split from Chase McWhorter.) Demi and Whitney have since exited the show with their respective partners. The other couples have faced their fair share of ups and downs on screen — especially during season 5. The condensed season was released months after production was paused in May 2026 amid Taylor and Dakota's domestic dispute. Cameras picked back up again three months later to check in with everyone before they started filming season 6. Keep scrolling to see where the other couples stand at the end of season 5: Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Throughout the seasons, Taylor and Dakota were together off-and-on while coparenting their son, Ever. Season 5 documented the aftermath of Taylor leading The Bachelorette season 22, during which she got engaged to Doug Mason. In March, news broke that Mormon Wives halted production after Taylor and Dakota were involved in a domestic violence dispute while filming. They are currently not dating amid their legal back and forth. Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura While viewers know that Jessi and Jordan are no longer together, season 5 showed the couple still trying to make things work weeks before their divorce filing. Those closest to Jessi, however, made it clear they didn't see her staying with Jordan for long. Jessi is now dating Vanderpump Villa's Marciano Brunette, who made a brief cameo in the fifth season of Mormon Wives. Whitney and Conner Leavitt Whitney and Conner made minimal appearances in season 5. Their family of five appeared to be thriving after relocating to New York City for Whitney's Broadway run. Jen and Zac Affleck The first season of Mormon Wives highlighted the challenges in Jen and Zac's marriage, which eventually led to an offscreen separation. They got back together before welcoming daughter Penelope in July 2025. Season 5 showed Jen and Zac at odds over her career choices, such as investing in music equipment and considering a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated. Jen admitted she was once again questioning her future with Zac, which came months before she announced her pregnancy with baby No. 4. In November 2026, TMZ reported that Jen had filed for divorce from Zac after seven years of marriage. Us reached out to reps for the pair for comment. Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry After welcoming their fourth baby, Mikayla and Jace decided to separate during season 4 of the hit Hulu series. Season 5 picked up with them back together after an offscreen reconciliation. Mayci and Jacob Neeley The duo have been married since 2018 and are parents of three. Jacob expressed interest in expanding their family again, but Mayci wasn't as onboard with the idea despite her sister McCall DaPron — who is starring on the upcoming Mormon Wives OC spinoff — encouraging her to have more kids soon. Layla Taylor and Mason McWhorter Layla's relationship with Mason was brought up in season 5 when her friends questioned how much money she was spending on him — only for it not to be reciprocated. Layla mentioned it to Mason, and they broke up days later. The reality star has since found love with Kelsie Chessner after coming out as bisexual.

Nov 05, 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul's Shocking Turn of Events Before Mormon Wives Season 6 New

Taylor Frankie Paul's Shocking Turn of Events Before Mormon Wives Season 6

Several Secret Lives of Mormon Wives couples have been going through some changes off camera — but where does each couple stand before season 6? When the show premiered on Hulu in 2024, viewers were introduced to Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Jessi Draper and husband Jordan Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor. (Miranda McWhorter later joined the show in season 2 after her split from Chase McWhorter.) Demi and Whitney have since exited the show with their respective partners. The other couples have faced their fair share of ups and downs on screen — especially during season 5. The condensed season was released months after production was paused in May 2026 amid Taylor and Dakota's domestic dispute. Cameras picked back up again three months later to check in with everyone before they started filming season 6. Keep scrolling to see where the other couples stand at the end of season 5: Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Throughout the seasons, Taylor and Dakota were together off-and-on while coparenting their son, Ever. Season 5 documented the aftermath of Taylor leading The Bachelorette season 22, during which she got engaged to Doug Mason. In March, news broke that Mormon Wives halted production after Taylor and Dakota were involved in a domestic violence dispute while filming. They are currently not dating amid their legal back and forth. Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura While viewers know that Jessi and Jordan are no longer together, season 5 showed the couple still trying to make things work weeks before their divorce filing. Those closest to Jessi, however, made it clear they didn't see her staying with Jordan for long. Jessi is now dating Vanderpump Villa's Marciano Brunette, who made a brief cameo in the fifth season of Mormon Wives. Whitney and Conner Leavitt Whitney and Conner made minimal appearances in season 5. Their family of five appeared to be thriving after relocating to New York City for Whitney's Broadway run. Jen and Zac Affleck The first season of Mormon Wives highlighted the challenges in Jen and Zac's marriage, which eventually led to an offscreen separation. They got back together before welcoming daughter Penelope in July 2025. Season 5 showed Jen and Zac at odds over her career choices, such as investing in music equipment and considering a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated. Jen admitted she was once again questioning her future with Zac, which came months before she announced her pregnancy with baby No. 4. In November 2026, TMZ reported that Jen had filed for divorce from Zac after seven years of marriage. Us reached out to reps for the pair for comment. Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry After welcoming their fourth baby, Mikayla and Jace decided to separate during season 4 of the hit Hulu series. Season 5 picked up with them back together after an offscreen reconciliation. Mayci and Jacob Neeley The duo have been married since 2018 and are parents of three. Jacob expressed interest in expanding their family again, but Mayci wasn't as onboard with the idea despite her sister McCall DaPron — who is starring on the upcoming Mormon Wives OC spinoff — encouraging her to have more kids soon. Layla Taylor and Mason McWhorter Layla's relationship with Mason was brought up in season 5 when her friends questioned how much money she was spending on him — only for it not to be reciprocated. Layla mentioned it to Mason, and they broke up days later. The reality star has since found love with Kelsie Chessner after coming out as bisexual.

Nov 05, 2026
Why This Simple Eye Test Puzzle Is Driving Everyone Crazy New

Why This Simple Eye Test Puzzle Is Driving Everyone Crazy

Have you ever looked at a simple picture puzzle and thought it would be super easy?This classic “Eye Test” visual puzzle has been confusing people all over the internet.At first glance, it looks like a basic grid of white lines on a black background.The big question at the top asks: “How many squares?”Most people quickly count the shapes they see and guess numbers like 14, 16, or even more.However, almost everyone falls into a clever visual trap.Let’s break down the logic step by step to find the exact and correct answer.Before we start counting, we need to remember one simple math rule.A square must have four sides of equal length.If two sides are longer than the other two, that shape is a rectangle, not a square.This small distinction is where most people make their mistake.Now, let’s count all the actual squares together from smallest to largest.First, look closely at the very middle of the picture.Inside the central section, there is a small grid divided into 4 mini squares.Top-left mini square: 1Top-right mini square: 2Bottom-left mini square: 3Bottom-right mini square: 4That gives us our first 4 small squares.Second, look at the medium-sized squares.Check the four outer corners of the large grid.Top-left corner square: 1Top-right corner square: 2Bottom-left corner square: 3Bottom-right corner square: 4Now, look back at the center of the image.The 4 mini squares together form one medium square surrounding them.Center medium square: 5Adding these medium squares together gives us 4 + 1 = 5 medium squares.Third, look at the largest shape in the entire picture.The outer boundary that contains all the smaller lines and grids is itself one big square.Large outer square: 1Now, what about the remaining shapes on the top, bottom, left, and right sides?If you look closely at the middle sections along the edges, they are taller or wider than they are deep.Their sides are not equal, which makes them rectangles.Because they are rectangles, we cannot count them as squares.Finally, let’s add all our valid squares together:4 mini squares in the center + 5 medium squares + 1 large outer square = 10? Wait, let’s double-check the math carefully!4 (center mini) + 4 (outer corners) + 1 (center medium) + 1 (outer frame) = 10?Let’s re-verify the total sum: 4 mini squares + 4 corner squares + 1 center square + 1 large outer square = 10!Many people guess 14 because they mistakenly include the 4 edge rectangles.If you don’t fall for the rectangle trap, the logical and precise answer is 10 squares!Did you get the correct answer on your first try?

Nov 04, 2026