Following Queen Elizabeth II's death on September 8, 2022, King Charles acceded the British throne. King Charles's coronation took place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London. And according to a new report, the monarch was struggling during a rehearsal for the coronation, until one of his grandchildren appeared.

During an appearance at Cheltenham Literature Festival, former secretary of state for defence Dame Penny Mordaunt opened up about a sweet moment between King Charles and Prince Louis.

"We were doing dress rehearsals on the Thursday before, and The King was bored out of his mind," Mordaunt shared (via the Telegraph). "He'd just done two weeks of this, and he'd had enough. I was watching him glaze over in the coronation chair."

Luckily, the appearance of one of King Charles's grandchildren reportedly changed everything.

"And then [King Charles] suddenly sprung to life because beside him was Prince Louis, who had come to visit," Mordaunt explained. "They stopped the rehearsal so that he could show Prince Louis all the Crown Jewels. That's a memory that I shall treasure."

King Charles's bond with Prince Louis has been witnessed on several occasions, with the little royal even sitting on his grandfather's lap at some public royal events.

Emily Nash, Hello! magazine's royal editor, explained, "The King is close to all of the Wales children and regularly meets up with them at Windsor on Sundays."

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For Kendall Jenner, 2026 is all about channeling the '90s. After taking '90s date night dressing to Paris Fashion Week with boyfriend Jacob Elordi, Jenner stepped out solo in a sleek little black dress worthy of the decade.

Central to Jenner's Miami Beach outfit was a ruched bandeau mini dress with a subtle bateau neckline. The reality star paired the silky little black dress with a pair of Hailey Bieber's favored footwear—black heeled flip-flops. The thong shoes have been one of the Rhode founder's staples for quite some time; close friend Jenner appears to have adopted the style too.

The 818 Tequila founder also added a pair of Side Eye's 223 Butler St Sunglasses to her outfit.

Meanwhile, Jenner's bag tapped into one of Fall 2026's rich-girl trends. Perfectly contrasting with her chic black dress, the model carried The Row's Morgan Suede Bag in a vibrant cobalt blue shade. Basically, Jenner has co-signed the suede bag trend, confirming it's the rich-looking accessory everyone needs this season.

Unfortunately, Jenner's exact The Row bag has long since sold out, but similar styles are sure to be popping up everywhere in 2026. As the suede bag trend continues to gain steam, brands and fashion houses have been providing apt inspiration for fall and winter looks.

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After debuting a pair of freaky furry flip-flops, courtesy of Valentino, Lawrence switched up her style in favor of several fall-appropriate pieces. The Oscar winner also opted to carry one of this year's unexpected comeback bag trends.

For an outing in New York City on October 16, Lawrence wore a long beige duster coat, with a long black skirt and a white T-shirt underneath. Around her neck, the actress wore a green scarf embroidered with a yellow floral pattern. But it was her accessories that really stood out.

Notably, Lawrence switched out her eye-catching fluffy Valentino flip-flops for a pair of classic black leather brogues. The stylish footwear choice is likely to become even more popular as the weather cools.

Meanwhile, the Hunger Games star carried a bag that perfectly encapsulates one of Fall 2026's comeback trends: Guidi's Small Golf Handle Bag GO02 in Black.

The top-handle bag has returned to the runway in a big way in 2026, and it's clear that the classic accessory is about to be everywhere again as the year draws to an end.

As always, Lawrence appears to know exactly which accessories are about to be all the rage.

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2026 has been a big year for Lady Louise, after the young royal graduated from the University of St Andrews in July. Since then, Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward's daughter hasn't been slacking, but has instead been holding down a secret job, according to a new report.

Writing in the Daily Mail, royal editor Rebecca English shared, "This summer, I can reveal, the unassuming young woman [Lady Louise] worked for her uncle, King Charles, for several weeks, cooking for guests renting the £2,500-a-week [approximately $3,330] lodges on his Scottish estate."

Discussing the surprising role, a source with knowledge of Lady Louise explained, "She's incredibly low-key and discreet. I only know because she cooked for a friend who rang me up [in surprise] to tell me about it."

The source continued, "Louise is a really good cook—it's something she inherits from her mother. They do it together a lot."

Louise earned her degree in English and International Relations from Princess Kate and Prince William's alma mater, the University of St Andrews. The 22-year-old royal has been praised for her down-to-earth approach to life, with her once holding a part-time job in a garden center.

Earlier this year, royal author and expert Robert Jobson spoke to the Daily Mail about Lady Louise, comparing her to her late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

"Some say it is her grandmother all over again," Jobson shared. The expert continued, "People say Lady Louise looks like her grandmother...There is a resemblance. But the likeness that matters more is not in the face."

Per Jobson, "She has her grandmother's temperament...Level-headed, thoughtful, and kind. Those who knew the late Queen at that age would recognize a good deal of her in this young woman."

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Usually, the celebrity style circuit is a ghost town the week after fashion month's final show. Once the Spring/Summer 2027 season wrapped, however, everyone from Zoë Kravitz to Daisy Edgar-Jones delivered a post-Paris Fashion Week encore, starring some of the most memorable looks of the season.

Edgar-Jones, for example, ended her Sense and Sensibility press tour in NYC with back-to-back outfits that bordered on method dressing. In fact, there are two top-tier outfits from Edgar-Jones on this list, because it was literally impossible to choose between her French girl denim and a 27-year-old Chloé raglan tee.

Also in NYC, Kravitz proved her new rom-com, Die Alive, is a fashion film in a pistachio green pencil skirt and high-vamp heels. The next day, the actor's character outdid herself, mixing something old (Kravitz's beloved black ballet flats) and something new (denim capri pants).

Now, NYC wasn't the only style hotspot with enviable fall fashion this week. Thanks to Jenna Ortega and Jodie Comer, London was one to watch. Keep scrolling for Marie Claire's best celebrity looks of the week of October 11, 2026—and ways to recreate them when you're not an A-lister doing press or filming a Margot Robbie-produced project.

Zoë Kravitz

If it wasn't for the cameras and crew, I'd assume Zoë Kravitz styled a cropped gray camisole, a slip skirt, high-vamp heels, and a vintage Fendi Baguette just because. But no, she's playing a character—one that became the fall fashion blueprint this week. Even Kravitz's eggplant purple coat could've been on loan from her real-life closet.

The next day, Kravitz kept it casually cool, filming with co-star Riley Keough in denim capri pants, black ballet flats, and a red triangle scarf, tied atop her hair. By adding the gray, spaghetti-strap camisole, a French girl color combination traveled from Paris to NYC.

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Days after Daisy Edgar-Jones attended Sense and Sensibility's L.A. premiere in vintage Chloé, she sourced the same Spring 1999 collection for an iconic raglan tee.

Designed by then-creative director Stella McCartney, the baseball tee featured a hand-painted eagle on the front. She paired the vintage piece with modern-day, lace-trimmed shorts, also courtesy of Chloé. Pointy white pumps from Jude (the French footwear brand behind Kravitz's high-vamp heels) finished the press tour.

Edgar-Jones's go-to Levi's are the surprise star of her Sense and Sensibility era. After wearing the straight-leg style with a 152-year-old Boucheron pendant, the actor changed into a royal blue Burberry trench coat and black heels.

Jenna Ortega

Meanwhile, another It girl-led press tour was brewing in London. Jenna Ortega started promoting Klara and the Sun in a sunshine-y yellow sweater, a black button-down, a chestnut brown coat, and a matching skirt, all from Michael Kors's Spring 2027 show. Then, pointy patent leather pumps with Mary Jane-style straps joined the mix.

Elizabeth Debicki

Edgar-Jones's press tour may be over, but this week, another trendsetting Londoner picked up where she left off in NYC: Elizabeth Debicki.

The actor isn't method dressing for Wicker. Better yet, she's using the already viral rom-com to showcase her street style prowess. Case in point: Her leopard-print, short-sleeve sweater and leather trousers, both by Adam Lippes. She carried a black Kallmeyer bag, but sadly, her croc color is sold out. It's still available in smooth patent leather, though.

Jodie Comer

Early in the month, Jodie Comer made waves at Givenchy's Paris Fashion Week show in a blinding red blouse and black trousers.

Fast forward to this week, and the Killing Eve star proved she has stellar taste in knitwear, styling an oversized beige turtleneck with an oxblood leather skirt from Sportmax. Black sandals finished the red carpet co-ord at the UK Theater Awards.

Like most women, I rarely get my makeup professionally done, reserving the pros for events like my wedding or a big black tie gala. But when it came to the most monumental day of Queen Elizabeth’s life, she opted to do her own makeup—even though her cosmetician was widely credited with the look.

In Gyles Brandreth’s book Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, the royal biographer detailed the preparations for Queen Elizabeth’s June 2, 1953 coronation, including her makeup. An Australian woman named Thelma Besant was appointed as her “Cosmetician and Beauty Adviser” after she turned 18, and it was Besant who worked with Elizabeth on makeup for her wedding, coronation and other events.

Brandreth wrote that the young Queen enjoyed working with “no-nonsense” Besant, who worked for British cosmetic company Cyclax. Even though the beauty pro worked closely with Elizabeth’s team on a color scheme for her coronation makeup, the new Queen decided to skip the experts on her big day.

Besant kept a “secret for the rest of her days,” Brandreth wrote, revealing that the makeup artist wasn’t actually responsible for doing Queen Elizabeth’s makeup on the coronation day.

“She wanted Thelma on hand at the Palace in case anything should go wrong, but she asked her cosmetic adviser if she thought she would be capable of doing it on her own, because it was such a significant day in her life she felt she wanted to be alone with her thoughts at the start of it,” the biographer wrote.

It was an approach that fans were led to believe Kate Middleton followed on her April 29, 2011 wedding day. Over the years, it was widely publicized that Kate had done her own makeup using Bobbi Brown products, but in 2025, Brown debunked that rumor.

Speaking on the "Breaking Beauty" podcast, Brown said: “I didn’t do her makeup. I wish I did. It was one of my artists, Hannah Martin, who’s become quite a sensation in the U.K.”

Dakota Johnson would agree with Marie Claire's senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla-Oliva: Blue jeans are "the backbone of a well-stocked wardrobe." Still, the brown corduroys that Johnson debuted on October 15 were noticeably more autumnal than her signature blue shades.

After weeks of wearing Levi's 501 Jeans in New York City, the paparazzi spotted Johnson and her new brown trousers in Beverly Hills. Keeping it casual, she tucked an oversized graphic tee into the baggy corduroy bottoms, and added a matching leather belt. The actor slipped (what seem to be) her beloved velvet ballet flats by The Row beneath the roomy hems, her favorite ballerinas to wear with Levi's denim.

For her finishing touches, Johnson accessorized with black sunglasses, diamond drop earrings, and the VIP-approved Valentino Panthea Bag in a seasonal taupe suede. (Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Jenna Ortega, and Johnson's Verity co-star, Anne Hathaway, are fans of the chevron-embroidered bag, too.)

While the brand behind Johnson's perfect-for-fall pants hasn't come forward yet, her fans know she has terrific taste in cords. Back in June 2024, while filming Materialists in NYC, she styled an almost identical pair from Re/Done with a white T-shirt and mint green Adidas Samba sneakers. The velvety bottoms were brown, but its subtle burnt sienna undertone complemented the tomato red The Row sweater on her shoulders.

While the unwelcome warm weather might've delayed the start of Corduroy Season, you can finally test textured trousers without running the risk of overheating. If Johnson could comfortably run errands around L.A. in cords, you can, too. So, give your blue jeans a break (I'm talking to you, too, Johnson) and shop the similar styles below.

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Queen Letizia joined King Felipe to hand out the 2026 Planeta Prize for Fiction, one of the biggest literary awards in the Spanish-speaking world, and she went for something old and something new at the prestigious event.

The Spanish queen debuted a black gown by Spanish designer Sybilla at the October 15 ceremony, with the sleek column dress featuring cutout detail along the neckline and back of the dress.

She accessorized with the PDPAOLA pavé twist hoops she’s worn on several occasions over the past year, but what stood out was the dainty diamond bracelet Queen Letizia wore to the awards—a piece that hasn’t been seen in more than two decades.

According to Hello! magazine’s Spanish publication, HOLA!, Queen Letizia hasn’t worn the bracelet, which features a rope of diamonds with circular accents, in 22 years.

Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, who was a broadcast journalist at the time, became engaged to the future King Felipe in 2003, and she wore her diamond bracelet to a pre-wedding dinner for King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark in May 2004. Nine days later, Letizia went on to marry Prince Felipe, but the bracelet hasn't been seen since.

The queen's outfit was a striking departure from the businesswear she wore on October 13 and 14 to visit Ceuta and Melilla, both autonomous Spanish cities on the coast of Morocco.

Letizia left the geometric cutouts at home for her day of royal engagements on the 13th, opting for a blue tweed Hugo Boss jacket with classic navy trousers. She added the same black Sezane flats she's worn to 14 royal events since May 2025, per royal fashion blog UFO No More.

And on Wednesdays, the Spanish queen wears pink, with Letizia choosing a pastel blazer and a sheer ivory blouse to visit Melilla, where she accepted the keys to the city with King Felipe, cradled a newborn baby and took plenty of selfies with fans.

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Her hair might be a bit less frizzy since becoming Second Lady, but Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is back, and statecraft has never been so chaotic. The Diplomat season 4 premiered on Netflix on October 15, and it had everything—an assassination plot, a fiery resignation, and a political upheaval so shocking, it’ll have you begging for a season 5. Before we get into what the end of The Diplomat season 4 means, we have to review where The Diplomat season 3 left off.

After a brief separation, Kate and Hal (Rufus Sewell) are officially back together, with Kate determined to work on their marriage despite her job as the U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. and his job as the Vice President of the United States. Unfortunately, the couple could barely bask in the glow of their renewed relationship when, in the season 3 finale, Kate discovered that Hal had conspired with President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) to steal the Poseidon, a nuclear weapon made by the Russians and found off the coast of the U.K. They did this without telling their closest ally, who thinks the weapon is still there and believes that the U.S. will work with them to bury it at the bottom of the ocean. When season 4 picks back up, Kate—who went above and beyond to get the capricious Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge (Rory Kinnear) to agree to work with the US on the Poseidon—is still reeling from the betrayal. More than that, she’s struggling to figure out how to keep her husband's actions from the U.K. government and the Russians, who are determined to recoup their deadly technology.

As Kate’s increasingly ruthless political instincts and loyalty to Hal continue to butt up against her morality, she regularly turns to her ever-reliable deputy, Stuart Heyford (Ato Essandoh), and the London CIA office chief, Eidra Park (Ali Ahn), for guidance. But when President Penn becomes erratic in the wake of trauma, Kate finds herself on the precipice of potentially overthrowing the Penn administration. Desperate for all the details? Read on to find out how The Diplomat season 4 ends, and what it means for a potential season 5.

A Thorough Recap of 'The Diplomat' Season 4, From the Surprise Cast Shake-Ups to the Ending Cliffhanger

Who shot the President in 'The Diplomat' season 4?

When President Penn was shot at the end of episode 1, “Windsor,” it was unclear whether this rogue act of terrorism was motivated by the death of the British soldiers in season 1—a tragedy put into motion by the American government—or by the President’s decision to steal Russian nuclear technology from right under the U.K. Prime Minister’s nose. And while it turned out to be the former—U.K. intelligence informs the President that she was shot by a rogue soldier who was later found dead—the resolution of this particular plot point feels suspiciously thin. Although it may be that her shooting was the act of a lone wolf, it feels a bit anticlimactic.

What happened to Austin Dennison in 'The Diplomat' season 4?

In a shocking turn of events, Austin Dennison (David Gyasi), the U.K. Foreign Secretary, was killed off in season 4 of The Diplomat. He died in a helicopter crash while working for the Trowbridge administration, and the loss hits Kate hard. Not only did the two have a flirty relationship in seasons 1 and 2, but Dennison was often the only person Kate could trust to keep Trowbridge from doing something reckless, like, say, outing the fact that the U.S. government had betrayed the U.K. again.

What happened to Nicol Trowbridge in 'The Diplomat' season 4?

After three seasons of watching the U.K. Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge bluster his way through diplomacy with the U.S., The Diplomat finally said goodbye to the character. Trowbridge stepped down midseason in dramatic fashion, not-so-subtly calling out President Penn and the U.S. as dangerous to the U.K. in his resignation speech. He left his post after a particularly harsh move from Kate, who reminded him that they had footage of him attempting to strangle Margaret Roylin in front of the new Foreign Secretary. The threat was an effort to keep him quiet about the Poseidon nuclear weapon, which Hal previously revealed the U.S. had stolen.

Who is the new Prime Minister in 'The Diplomat' season 4?

Doctor Who and Broadchurch alum Jodie Whittaker made her debut on The Diplomat season 4 playing Bethan Vaughan, the new no-nonsense (and non-Nazi) Prime Minister of the U.K. Though Kate originally hopes that Bethan will be an enthusiastic partner with the U.S., she very quickly learns that Bethan has no interest in partnering with the Americans. She knows that they took the Poseidon, leaving the U.K. vulnerable to potential retaliation from Russia, which she believes will blame the U.K. for their missing nuclear weapon. So, she decides to let Russian forces into U.K. waters to “collect their dead”. She hopes that, when they realize their nuke is gone, they’ll have the good sense to realize that the U.K. had nothing to do with it; otherwise, the country never would have invited the Russians in.

Is Kate still the Ambassador to the U.K. in 'The Diplomat' season 4?

As if Kate didn’t have enough on her plate this season, she’s been given a new job: Babysitter to the First Gentleman. Unhappy with his marriage and desperate for a change, Todd Penn (Bradley Whitford) decides to join Kate in London as a Special Envoy. Kate originally hopes to use Todd Penn to her advantage with the President, but Todd is loyal to his wife when President Penn tells Kate to inform Prime Minister Vaughan that, should she not rescind her invitation to the Russians, the US is prepared to send in warships to protect the Russian submarine.

After confiding in Stuart and Eidra, Kate decides to try some diplomacy instead and offers Vaughan an alternative: Collect the dead and deliver them to the Russians, taking away their excuse to come poking around. She also neglects to tell Vaughan about the President’s threat. Unfortunately, PM Vaughan is not convinced, and when the President discovers Kate went against her orders, she fires her and unofficially replaces her with Todd, making it clear that this will be Kate’s final week as the Ambassador.

What happened to Stuart in 'The Diplomat' season 4?

The Diplomat season 4 ends with Kate leading an apparent revolt against President Penn, but it’s Stuart who actually inspires the charge. Before the G7, Kate looped Stuart in on what President Penn had done with the Poseidon. When it looked like Penn wasn’t backing down from her plan to send U.S. warships into allied territory, he drafted and sent a dissent channel cable, hoping to at least get his opposition to the idea on the record. After getting wind of the dissent cable, Penn has Stuart reassigned—an act of retaliation that could end Stuart’s career and his relationship with Eidra.

What happened at the end of 'The Diplomat' season 4?

After Todd delivers the President’s threat, PM Vaughan goes on the attack at the G7 Summit, preparing to move to strip the U.S. of its position. She informs Kate she will offer Russia a British military escort, and notes that, should U.S. warships fire on U.K. forces, it will cause a domino effect that could lead to the U.S. losing its world standing—not to mention the risk of sparking WWIII.

Vaughan plans to expose Penn at the G7, but before she can take the floor, Penn beats her to it. She tells the G7 that the U.S. has come into possession of the Poseidon and would be sending warships to the U.K., framing it as a gift of protection to the allied nation—and making it clear that the U.S. would fire upon allied ships, should they try to get past them. This is the final straw for Kate, who walks out of the meeting, leaving her badge, and potentially her career and marriage, behind.

The Diplomat season 4 ends on a massive cliffhanger, with Kate—followed by Chief of Staff Billie Appiah (Nana Mensah), Secretary of State Miguel Ganon (Miguel Sandoval), and Hal—publicly resigning from the Penn administration and walking out of the G7. Reporters gathered at the gate outside the event as Kate set the stage for Hal to deliver a message from “the Vice President of the United States.”

Are Kate and Hal still together after 'The Diplomat' season 4?

Throughout season 4, Kate assures Hal that she is committed to working on their marriage, but her decision to go against the President leaves Hal shaken, especially after she uses his guilt over their strained marriage to convince him to pitch her idea of retrieving Russia’s dead to President Penn. This manipulation is a bridge too far for Hal, and he makes it clear that, after this G7 Summit, their marriage might be done for good. Before Kate’s dramatic resignation, she kisses Hal and tells him she loves him, clearly hoping that her actions won’t hurt his position as Vice President and seemingly accepting the end of their marriage. Hal, of course, ends up following her lead, which could mean there’s hope for the couple after all.

Will there be a season 5 of 'The Diplomat?'

The Diplomat has yet to be officially renewed for season 5, but given the cliffhanger ending, it seems unlikely the show will end here.

A potential season 5 would certainly have a lot to work with. Though it’s unclear what Hal and Kate’s next move is, I’m guessing it has something to do with the 25th Amendment—something that has often been discussed during the Trump Presidency.

If invoked with the support of a majority of the Cabinet, the 25th Amendment gives the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet the right to transfer the powers of the President to the Vice President. Given that Hal already has the support of Ganon, and the hints dropped previously in the season that the rest of the Cabinet has been uneasy with President Penn, it seems likely that this is what they have in mind. Not only would this be brand new territory for the show and the fictional United States, it would also present a whole new set of challenges for Kate and Hal moving forward. If President Penn is impeached or, essentially, dismissed from the presidency, does Hal become president? Can Kate be the First Lady and an ambassador, or will The Diplomat get a makeover for the yet-to-be-confirmed season 5?

PSA: This week, the freaky shoe family welcomed an even weirder silhouette to its divisive dynasty. Vibram's FiveFingers and Chanel's viral barefoot sandals feel like basic ballet flats compared to the furry flip-flops that Jennifer Lawrence debuted.

Every year, when Slipper Season resumes, shearling-lined shoes take over the celebrity street style circuit. Lawrence, for one, recently reunited with her beloved $195 Ugg boots. But the unwelcome heatwave in New York City sent them back to storage: sadly, flip-flop-friendly forecasts remain the norm. But that didn't stop her from styling the sandals in an autumnal way.

On October 15, Lawrence wore a gray sweater with a white coat, ripped jeans, and the slightly strange pièce de résistance: vintage Valentino flip-flops, covered with fur.

While the questionably seasonal sandals are made for today's freaky shoe supporters, Valentino introduced them in Fall/Winter 2017. Then-creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli presented them as a cold-weather pair. I wonder if the almost decade-old design—specifically the rubber bottoms beneath the fur—kept her warm at Troye Sivan's concert. In case they didn't, Lawrence sported a red velvet scarf, too.

Polarizing fur shoes aren't new. In the late 2010s, everyone from Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid to Gigi Hadid and Rihanna put comfort first in shearling shoes that deserved a double take. Back in Oct. 2020, Bieber's black flip-flops took the trend to the next level: fur covered every square inch of the slip-on shoes.

Now, I'm not telling you to try furry flip-flops this fall (I don't know if I'm brave enough). However, if you're having trouble saying goodbye to the slides, these similar styles could help extend their shelf life. At least take a peek at the pairs below. I know J.Law would.

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Spoilers for the first 5 episodes of Love Is Blind season 11 ahead. 11 seasons in, Love Is Blind has proven that its case for "love sight unseen" rarely survives little physical chemistry. Unfortunately, season 11 couple Jacqueline "Jax" Guelli and Scott "Stew" Stewart are the latest pair to crash and burn following their reveal, despite spending their time in the pods imagining their perfect preppy life together. Even though Jax ghosted Stew upon meeting him in person, the first batch of episodes that dropped on Netflix on October 14 ends by teasing a possible rekindling of their romance. Read on for a recap of their journey and whether they got back together after their experience on the reality dating show.

A breakdown of Jax and Stew's 'Love Is Blind' dating timeline—including whether they're still together

What happens in the pods between Jax and Stew on 'Love Is Blind' season 11?

31-year-old skincare founder Jax Guelli and 34-year-old product design engineer Scott Stewart quickly hit it off in the pods. It's unsurprising to the audience, as their confessionals show they have aligning views on things like money and style (both are important). Stew may remind viewers of Leo from season 7, with his mentions of his Connecticut roots and claim that the other pod men quickly nicknamed him Kennedy. (I'm stopping myself from psychoanalyzing his admiration of Gaston.) Though Jax says she may be "too edgy" for him, she admits she enjoys the finer things and that it's a bit scary she can only present her personality while her looks remain hidden.

However, the pair finds creative workarounds for the "blind" element of Love Is Blind. Their first date includes trading stories about being known for their great smiles in high school and college. They also share their interior-design hot takes and drop terms like "brutalist" and "Moncler." It's basically a WASP wet dream, and by the end, Jax tells Stew that he may soon be a dog-dad to her "design-worthy" Italian Greyhound. (That dog definitely has a better wardrobe than me.)

Everything's smooth sailing for the pair's pod journey. Their themed date takes place in an Irish pub, and Stew shares the story of his mother's ancestors getting married the day after meeting at an Amherst, Massachusetts ball. Jax literally moans as he plans out his "Golden Era Hollywood elegance" wedding. Stew also sets himself up by saying he looks better than Jude Law in The Talented Mr. Ripley, but Jax is shocked when he describes her ideal emerald-cut wedding ring with a white-gold band. (Platinum patinas, and you can't polish it.)

Unfortunately, things get real late in episode 3, when the pair really start to open up about themselves. Jax admits she went all-in on Stew early on and knew that he was someone she'd actually date. However, she's thrown for a loop when Stew admits he's never been in love before. She immediately jumps to commitment issues, and he's honest, admitting that he's never said, "I love you," even though he's been in "passionate" relationships before. He shares he probably wouldn't say, "I love you," on proposal day, but he could get there by the marriage. Back in the lounge, Jax tells the women that everything was "perfect" until that moment.

Despite her reservations, Jax continues seeing him, and by their next date they're planning out a Saturday together back in Boston. They get engaged in episode 4, and Stew's speech includes a lot of "I" and not much "you" or "we." He recaps how he came to want a committed relationship before the pods, and how he now wants the imagined future that he's built with Jax in the pods. He then has some fun drawing out the big question, comparing it to a cat toying with a captured mouse. Even after she says, "Let's get this over with," he keeps drawing it out, asking if she wants to take the next step with "one of the most handsome men to have ever existed." Once he does pop the question, Jax responds, "Yeah, sure, why not?" True love does exist.

What happens after Jax and Stew's reveal on 'Love Is Blind' season 11?

Jax and Stew's reveal closes out episode 4, and it does not go well, to put it mildly. Jax is shaky and visibly nervous, but Stew looks solid and proud. Stew brings up his Kennedy nickname, and Jax responds, "More like Mitt Romney," as she gulps down her drink. Their confessionals tell the full story. Stew is on top of the world and marveling at his luck. But when it's Jax's turn, she says she doesn't "want to be mean" before revealing that the vibe doesn't feel romantic for her. Fast-forward to episode 5, and she adds, "I can't be with him."

In a brutal move, Love Is Blind shows a producer calling Stew back in to let him know that Jax has gone home. They tell him that they offered her the chance to talk to him before leaving, but she declined. Stew asks whether they're still engaged, and the producer adds that she told them not to give him her number. "I guess the feelings were not mutual," Stew responds.

Since season 11 premiered on Netflix, Jax has opened up to several outlets about the ghosting. In an interview with Netflix's Tudum, she recalled that Stew's admission that he had never been in love was a "red flag" and "alarming." The proposal also threw her off; she said it felt like a "superficial checklist" that he didn't spend much time on. "I was bummed, and I couldn’t comprehend it at the time, because you want to be happy," she added.

The Stew that Jax met at the reveal was not what she expected, and she recalled that he felt "douchey" and that the moment was "not romantic at all." She explained, "What I felt was real at that time. The good and unfortunately the bad was real too, and it had nothing to do with him or his looks. It was the moment, and it was way too much for me.'"

Speaking to Glamour, Jax—who was fresh out of a "three-year on-and-off relationship" when she applied for the show—added that she has regrets about going into flight mode after the reveal. "I do think I handled it immaturely in a way," she told the outlet. "I regret that, and he deserved better. He deserved to have a conversation."

Of course, Love Is Blind viewers know Stew and Jax reunited in Boston after she ghosted. Over 11 seasons, it's become common for couples who left things on an ambiguous note in the pods to film another scene in the real world. However, Jax told Glamour that she contacted Stew. "When I got my phone back, the first person I reached out to was him. I said, 'I’m so sorry. I would love to talk to you back in Boston.' We just wanted to meet and clear the air. Now that I had some time to think about things and get back to real life and organize my thoughts, I could talk to him like a normal person."

LIB's first episode drop ends right as Jax and Stew sit down to talk; unfortunately, Jax was tight-lipped on any possible spoilers. "It was friendly and fun," she recalled. "I think you’ll see there’s that connection…I don’t know how much I can say. I feel like I’m like teetering on lines."

Do Jax and Stew from 'Love Is Blind' season 11 get back together?

Fans will have to wait until the October 21st episodes to see whether Jax and Stew are done for good or have decided to try dating in the real world. (Hey, wilder things have happened.) If anything, they're at least on good terms.

According to The Tab, the pair follow each other on Instagram, and Jax has liked and commented on some of Stew's posts since the show was filmed back in March 2025. Maybe the wannabe Kennedy found his Jackie after all.

Sarah Ferguson might be back in the U.K. after hiding abroad for nearly a year, but that doesn’t mean she’s going to be out and about with her family. According to royal commentator Phil Dampier, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have quietly been visiting their mother at her new rental home, but they’re not in a rush to associate with her publicly.

The former Duchess of York is reportedly living in a house in England’s Home Counties (the areas surrounding London), and Dampier told Hello! magazine that Ferguson’s daughters have kept a low profile.

"Friends tell me they have both been to see her at her new house in the past couple of weeks,” he said. “I don't think they want to be seen with her in public at the moment, and she probably realizes it's not a good idea either, but behind the scenes they are talking and trying to be supportive."

Ferguson has been missing in action amid the fallout from her friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She was stripped of her Duchess of York title at the same time her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lost his prince and Duke of York titles, and they were evicted from their longtime home, Royal Lodge, early this year.

Because of their parents’ scandals, Beatrice and Eugenie have largely stayed out of the public eye, with the sisters occasionally spotted at family events like Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's June wedding.

"They're very embarrassed and are obviously sort of reevaluating their own lives and their own contacts and the things they get involved with because they don't want to be tainted by scandal,” Dampier said.

The York sisters were famously close to both of their parents, especially Ferguson, but according to Dampier, “I don't think the relationship is quite as close as it used to be, certainly.”

"I think the days of them being the tripod and inseparable have been fragmented,” he said. “They have grown up and gone their own ways a bit, and they've got their separate lives and separate families."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance since moving back to Britain, visiting a number of community organizations in Nottingham, England on October 15. A crowd of well-wishers and members of the media witnessed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return to public life in the U.K., and one royal editor pointed out that there was an interesting way in which the outing was handled.

Russell Myers, royal editor of the Daily Mirror, told "The Royals Uncensored" show that he found it “absolutely fascinating” how the Sussexes—who headed back to the city where they had their first official royal engagement in 2017—widely publicized the event despite their previous fears over security.

He pointed out that for working members of the Royal Family, operational notes are sent out to the media that list the details of the event, and they’re often embargoed until the royals arrive or depart the location to avoid large crowds gathering.

“There was no such action for Harry and Meghan,” Myers said. “Anyone could have reported this.”

In the past, Prince Harry has been vocal about how he wouldn't bring his wife or children to the U.K. because of their lack of taxpayer-funded police protection. However, even though the Duke of Sussex is waiting on a review of his security status, his situation remains unchanged, and any member of the public could have turned up in Nottingham and known exactly where the Sussexes were going.

Myers said the couple would have “wanted crowds there and to create some sort of buzz" for the organizations, but that notion is also “totally at odds with not being able to go out your front door because you fear for your own safety.”

As recently as May 2025, the Duke of Sussex claimed he couldn't imagine a situation in which he'd ever bring Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to Britain.

"I can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point,” he told the BBC at the time, adding that they're going to miss "everything" that he experienced growing up there.

According to Myers, they Sussexes were joined by their private security team and "community support officers" in Nottingham, but according to Jan Moir of the Daily Mail, who stood in the crowd Thursday, there was also a police presence. Moir wrote that she witnessed “backup from Nottingham Police” along with “at least one unmarked police car and one traffic police car in attendance."

“Three community policemen were also on hand to help with crowd control, but their services were not required,” she added.

Judging by her ever-expanding collection of Maxi Flap Bags, Hailey Bieber makes a beeline for the purses everytime she visits a Chanel store. During her latest trip, however, something shimmery caught her eye: a dazzling evening jacket from the Fall 2026 fashion show.

At a launch party for W Magazine's WYouth on October 15, the inaugural issue's cover star dressed down the sparkly piece with her signature stovepipe jeans. Posing in front of the PDA-packed front page, she went shirtless beneath the cropped jacket's iridescent silver, red, and turquoise metal mesh. The glimmer only doubled from there, with jeweled trim.

Bieber's stylist, Dani Michelle, finished the launch party 'fit with light-wash Levi's jeans and pointy black pumps. Plot twist: Her Matthieu Blazy-era Chanel bag earned the evening off. (Which almost never happens.)

Bieber's jacket looked borderline unrecognizable from the version fans saw on the Fall 2026 runway. The model wore the glistening silver style with an elongated tweed vest, a plaid pencil skirt (peep the hem's familiar trim), and peach-and-burgundy pumps.

Believe it or not, Bieber isn't the first Chanel girl to wear the bejeweled jacket with jeans—even though it only just debuted. After the 2026 Met Gala, Margot Robbie traded her custom Chanel gown for the exact same style and almost identical denim.

Instead of skipping a shirt like Bieber, the Oscar winner picked a timeless white tank top. For her finishing touches, she accessorized with metallic gold Manolo Blahnik sandals and a ruby red Chanel clutch.

The sisterhood of the traveling jacket continued at Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5, at the fashion house's Spring 2027 show. Olivia Wilde made her Chanel debut in the same tweed-trimmed topper and the matching pencil skirt, with a white tank top and turquoise, cap-toe pumps. Wilde's take was, by far, the closest recreation of the original runway 'fit.

Now, don't be fooled by its numerous sightings: The Chanel jacket isn't as accessible as their famous bags. In fact, you have to book an appointment at your local Chanel store just to see the price tag.

That's not to say you can't recreate the jacket-and-jeans look at a holiday party or two this season. Just shop the Bieber-approved pieces below, instead.

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Playing with unexpected pops of color is quickly becoming Zoë Kravitz's favorite hobby. Rotating between cobalt blue, purple, and red makes the minimalist's looks feel unmissable. So much so, colorblocking has secured a starring role in Kravitz's new rom-com, Die Alive.

On October 15, the actor returned to set in an outfit that embodied fashion's red-and-gray obsession. While the movie's costume designer still remains a mystery, whoever it is nailed the casual-cool look. Kravitz was dressed in a light gray tank and dark denim capri pants, with black ballet flats, and a familiar red bandana in her hair.

While her engagement ring from Harry Styles was, of course, missing from the character's assortment of accessories, it seems the costume designer still sourced Kravitz's closet for the head scarf and slippers: Last month, she wore the same poppy red piece with a little black dress and The Row flip-flops. Meanwhile, the bow-tied ballet flats seem to be her beloved Dream Ballerinas by Mansur Gavriel.

The contrasting color story is trending for Fall 2026, having shown up on the runways of heritage brands, like Chanel, Chloé, Lanvin, and Lacoste. Kravitz, however, has been sampling the combo since June 2025, when she wore a Heather gray raglan tee with a tomato red trim.

She doubled down on the color play, styling her top with crimson flip-flops from The Row and matching gray bike shorts. To no surprise, Kravitz finished the off-duty 'fit with another bandana.

Kravitz was, without a doubt, ahead of the red-and-gray curve. But the trend has officially gone mainstream, hopping the pond to Paris Fashion Week in September. Showgoers couldn't stop styling the shades together. The red-and-gray color combo became more than a trend; It was a French girl fixture of the season.

Feeling inspired? Recreate Kravitz's look below.

Shop the Red-and-Gray Color Combination Trend Inspired by Zoë Kravitz

Princess Kate has long embraced British countryside dressing, weaving heritage patterns and fabrics into her working wardrobe. For a secret appearance on October 15, the Princess of Wales debuted a Fair Isle sweater by one of her favorite brands, Me+Em, and it’s an editor-approved style that’s also been seen all over the runways this season.

On the same day Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to public life with their first joint appearance in the U.K., Prince William and Princess Kate made an under-the-radar appearance in Cornwall, England to announce a new initiative. Kensington Palace released a video and new portraits of the future Queen on Friday, October 16, with Kate sporting an autumnal outfit that embraces this fall’s Fair Isle resurgence.

The Princess of Wales paired Me+Em's alpaca wool blend Fair Isle sweater with another countryside classic, wearing her old favorite Barbour Defence jacket. Underneath her new sweater, you can see a pop of a white floral shirt with a pie crust collar, and Kate accented the look with the pink Missoma charm hoop earrings she's worn for years.

In a video shared on Instagram by a Wales fan page, Kate can be seen wearing a long skirt and a pair of riding boots with the outfit.

Even though Kate's countryside chic sweater feels very on brand for the princess, it's also surprisingly trendy. "The Fair Isle sweater suddenly feels essential again," says Marie Claire's fashion director, Sara Holzman. She points to the design all over the runways for autumn/winter, writing, "the heritage pattern is simply everywhere."

In a video from Kate's October 15 appearance, filmed in Cornwall, the future Queen spoke about the importance of getting children into nature and how it impacts childhood development. The Princess of Wales is launching a new initiative that will use research to determine how nature-based activities can impact lifelong outcomes.

"Nature is such an extraordinary environment for us all and, in this tech-driven, digital age, spending quality time outdoors has never been more important," she said, adding, "My hope is that through this practical, nature-based research, we can build supportive environments that help make nature more accessible, benefiting babies, young children and their families across the U.K."

As for Kate's sweater, it's already sold out in multiple sizes as I'm writing this, but you'll find some equally cozy alternatives below.

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From charity meetings to school chats with fans, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s October 15 trip to Nottingham, England had all the markings of an official day of royal engagements. Even though the couple’s current non-working arrangement with the Royal Family remains in place, a friend told Hello! magazine that Harry and Meghan “never agreed” they would stop carrying out royal-style events.

In 2020, Queen Elizabeth stated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex couldn’t move to California and still remain as working royals with a “half in, half out” philosophy. But a friend of Harry and Meghan’s claims that even though the late Queen decided they’d have to step back from royal duties, they didn't say they actually would.

“They never agreed they wouldn't be half in, half out,” the source said. “That was what was decided and foisted upon them.”

As the media outlet pointed out, Buckingham Palace released a statement on Meghan and Harry's behalf at the time, stating: "As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments" and "with The Queen's blessing" would "continue to maintain their private patronages and associations."

Royal editor Emily Nash of Hello! shared an Instagram Reel reporting on Harry and Meghan's day in Nottingham, stating that the Sussexes "are said to be untroubled by accusations that they are trying to resume royal duties by stealth."

However, these types of royal-esque away days will be few and far between, according to the media outlet, with Harry and Meghan only planning a "handful" of joint events over the next year.

The Duke of Sussex is continuing to focus on his charity work, as well as the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham next year, but Meghan—who is still busy with her lifestyle brand, As Ever—is said to be looking at a big return to acting.

"Her diary is full," a source told the outlet. "It's the kids, As Ever, acting and then supporting good causes in whatever time she has left over. But she's got a really good team around As Ever, the children are a bit older, they are both in school full time."

Last weekend, Bella Hadid began her 30th birthday in a private jet (casual), wearing fall's biggest boot trend. By the end of the milestone celebration, the model unwrapped—and immediately wore—an incredible birthday present from herself to herself. She wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli corset and a matching skirt. Just like that, her archival birthday tradition continued.

The Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee welcomed Hadid with a picturesque sunset—not a red carpet covered in photographers. Still, that didn't stop her stylist, Mimi Cuttrell, from treating the trip like an A-list affair.

She dressed Hadid in a matching Roberto Cavalli set, complete with a collared halter neck, a hook-and-eye corset, and embroidered floral beadwork atop the copper-colored silk. Thanks to Justin Reed (an L.A.-based archival boutique that works with Sabrina Carpenter, Kim Kardashian, and Tyla), Hadid paired the plunge vintage piece with the matching midi skirt.

To finish the Smokey Mountains birthday 'fit, Hadid accessorized with a beige suede blazer, knee-high boots, her signature necklace stack, and several mismatched bangles.

This year, Justin Reed has become Hadid's go-to secondhand stop for rare luxury vintage looks. Back in March, she attended an Orêbella event in an Armani Spring 2001 slip dress, blanketed in moody blue beads to complement her beauty brand's new perfume. For the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May, she sourced pink gingham capri pants and a matching bra top, both by Chantal Thomass.

Over the years, Hadid has saved some of her best vintage looks for her birthday. Back in 2019, she turned 23 in a vintage stained glass-style Dior dress sculpted from red, yellow, and pink velvet paneling.

Two years later, she continued her vintage-only birthday tradition in a cut-out top and a wrap-style skirt from Gucci's Spring 1998 collection. Even her leopard-print Prada bag was vintage.

Archival fashion always plays a part in the celebration—at least any Hadid is attending.

Last summer, Jennifer Lawrence became the face of the biking outfits trend, cruising around New York City in a casual curation of track pants, Mary Jane sneakers, and more. Fast forward to October 14, and the cool-girl cyclist has finally returned to NYC bike lanes—and by extension, biking style. The actor wore her helmet (safety first!) styled with Spring 2027's top accessory trend: daring belts.

Because it was a balmy 80-degree day in the West Village, Lawrence traded a cozy fall 'fit for a leftover summer look. The energy was giving white-tee-and-jeans-with-a-leather-jacket—with one major substitution.

Lawrence styled a white, scoop-neck tank top with flared jeans and black flip-flops. She then chose to opt out of a moto jacket, instead layering on a thick leather belt. Decorated from buckle-to-back in silver studs, the piece was far too bulky to fit into her pant loops. Still, that didn't stop the New Yorker.

For her finishing touches, Lawrence coupled a chunky statement necklace with her go-to Laia Pocket Bag from Gimaguas and a pair of sold-out sunglasses.

While the brand behind Lawrence's belt remains a mystery, she loves to break up a look with something bold at her waist. You'll rarely spot her in a basic black leather belt, though. She prefers high-fashion twists on the timeless style (see: her Alaïa corset-style cincture or this silky scarf-turned-belt moment).

Made-for-Lawrence belts dominated Spring/Summer 2027 runways. At Celine and Chanel, creative directors Michael Rider and Matthieu Blazy supersized the accessory to bustier-style widths. Meanwhile, at Acne Studios and Junya Watanabe, models showcased three different belts at once.

Don't wait until next spring to start sampling Fashion Month's stand-out accessory. And don't reserve the runway-ready trend for "special occasions," either. Your next Citi Bike ride will do.

To secure yourself a surplus of compliments at each intersection, shop the Lawrence-esque belts below.

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Stylist Molly Dickson doesn't just frost herself in Aurate—she adorns her celebrity clients with jewelry from the brand too. After years of loaning diamonds to Dickson for her red carpet-bound roster, the New York-based jewelry brand gave her "full creative control" over a brand-new 26-piece collection.

Dickson designed the collaboration for fashion girls like Sadie Sink, Lana Del Rey, McKenna Grace, and Keke Palmer. But that's not to say her star-studded clientele scored a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the new collaboration. "I didn't tell anyone about [the Aurate collection] because I'm a private person and I don't think my clients need to know what I'm working on," she tells Marie Claire. "My job is to make them look their best and help them shine in their projects." Still, the second the stylist shared the news on Instagram, Del Rey commented "excuse me" and sent requests for specific pieces.

Not only was Dickson "very intentional about making sure that all my clients would love [the line,]" but a gift from Del Rey inspired one of the standout styles: the Georgian Drop Huggies. "[The 2024 Grammys were] my first time working with her and a week after, she wrote me a handwritten card and was like, 'Thank you so much for all of your help—I love working with you,' and gifted me these diamond drop earrings," she says.

Turns out, Dickson wanted an almost identical pair for over 12 years: during her assistant days, she saw a similar silhouette on an antique jeweler's shelf.

Dickson sees plenty of similarities between her personal style, Del Rey's, and Sink's. "They also are huge fans of antique jewelry, mainly from the Georgian era," she says, reflecting on the 18th and early 19th-century design details that influenced her Aurate collection. The production process began with the Georgian Tennis Necklace, featuring round-cut diamonds against antique-looking, button-back settings.

However, Georgian-era signatures, like mixed metals and asymmetrical gemstones, didn't dominate Dickson's entire mood board. "The way to also attract the younger girls was to mix [the antique] with something more modern and ' 90s-inspired," she says. "That's why I really wanted to do the black choker that they can pair with the charms."

So, the stylist added oval, heart, and pear-shaped diamond pendants to the lineup, which gives the seemingly simple Cord Necklace some character. "Being able to [wear the medallions] with the choker or even a personal chain that your grandma got you, I think the versatility is really cool," she adds.

With her Gen-Z clients in mind (think: Off Campus's Ella Bright, Elle's Lexi Minetree, and Ariana Greenblatt), Dickson made sure she could mix-and-match the collection's bling. "I am really into stacking earrings up the ear; a lot of my younger clients have so many piercings," she says. It doesn't need to be symmetrical: "What you do on your right ear does not need to happen on your left ear."

Yes, the Aurate x Molly Dickson collection slipped seamlessly into Dickson's "styling kit," but it also elevates her "very casual" closet with ease. "I'm normally in my dad's T-shirt and sweatpants," she says. "So, I feel like [styling] all of this jewelry makes me look a little more elevated than just wearing pajamas all day."

For her everyday jewelry stack, Dickson doubles up on the Georgian Drop Huggies and stacks a set of Aurate tennis necklaces on top of a chain from Del Rey. "I shower in [these pieces], I work out in them," she says. "They're [the styles] that you can put on and forget about and wear them as if they're literally part of your skin." She doesn't even need to look in the mirror—and frankly, she doesn't have time to. "I know it's going to go well with any look that I wear," she adds.

For an average workday, Dickson recommends reaching for the tennis necklaces, because "you can pair them with anything," she says. "And then, if you go out to drinks after work, it's still elevated enough and chic and versatile." As for dressing up the Aurate diamonds, Dickson presents the longer Georgian Tennis Earrings as a black-tie-appropriate pair.

But which Aurate x Molly Dickson diamonds will make their red carpet debut first? "You'll just have to wait and see," Dickson says. Pro tip: Zoom in on Grace's ears and décolletage during the Hunger Games: Sunrise On the Reaping press tour. In the meantime, shop the entire collection below.

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Actors are often talked about as having a "breakthrough role," but sometimes, that feeling is more of a thing for the audience than the star. Take Quincy Tyler Bernstine. She has acted on stage and on screen for over 20 years. She attended grad school for theater and got an agent right after graduating. She has a Tony nomination and two Obie Awards—one for "sustained excellence of performance," which really hammers home the point that she's been working as an actor at a high level for quite some time.

But despite her resume, Bernstine is now being viewed as an overnight success thanks to her role on the Hulu crime series Furious, which premiered this summer.

"It really feels quite surreal, because I have been here in New York since 1999 doing this, and working and working and working, so to suddenly have this whole new audience exposed to my work is crazy," Bernstine says on the latest episode of Marie Claire's "Nice Talk" podcast.

Bernstine, who plays Nora, the head of an FBI sex crimes unit, says says that fans of the show have been reaching out to her on social media, saying, "I don't know who you are, but I really enjoy your work, and I can't wait to go back and see what other things that you've done." She adds, "That means a lot to me."

Those looking to check out Bernstine's filmography can see her pop up in movies and TV shows, including The Tender Bar, White Noise, And Just Like That..., and The Equalizer, and in her recurring roles in the series Power and Ray Donovan.

While Furious has brought on another level of fame, Bernstine's attitude about acting has always been that she's in it for the craft.

"You don't really make any money in theater," she says. "That's not why we get into this. I knew that going in, and it was more about I just wanted to act. I just needed to act, no matter what that looked like, and I would just figure out how to take care of myself."

She has been following that path ever since she got bit by the acting bug—or, rather, hit by the soccer ball.

"I was a freshman in college playing club soccer. We were practicing, and I got hit with the ball. Glasses broke. I got really rattled, and I was like, you know what? I don't think I want to play soccer anymore," Bernstine recalls. At the time, she was a public policy major planning to become a lawyer.

"And I walked past one of the theaters on campus, and I saw an ad for 'Audition August Wilson's Piano Lesson.' And I was like, you know what? I think I'm gonna audition for this play and just see what happens ... I got in, and I fell in love with it."

For more from Bernstine—including what she hopes to see in Furious season 2—check out this week's installment of "Nice Talk." The episode is available everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Meghan Markle has always favored delicate gold jewelry and a minimalist aesthetic, but she took it a step further during her first public appearance since moving back to the U.K. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a joint trip to visit organizations in Nottingham, England on October 15, with Meghan leaving her engagement ring and earrings at home.

The duchess wore head-to-toe British brands for her outing, pairing a burgundy Joseph coat and turtleneck with a skirt by The Fold and Jennifer Chamandi pumps. In terms of jewelry, she stuck to Princess Diana's Cartier watch, adding her Welsh gold wedding band, another gold band and an Aura ring under a diamond-studded gold cover by California designer Logan Hollowell.

Jewelry expert Nilesh Rakholia, founder of U.K. jeweler Abelini, says it was striking to see “how little jewelry" Meghan wore for her return to public life.

“For such a significant return to public life in Britain, you’d expect a statement necklace or a pair of diamond earrings,” Rakholia says. “She’s gone the opposite way, and it looks very deliberate.” The jewelry pro shares that leaving earrings out of the picture “is a real decision,” adding that Meghan “isn’t leaning on diamonds to make the outfit feel important.”

The Duchess of Sussex has worn statement pieces in the past, but Rakholia notes that Meghan’s simple approach on Thursday was “a confident way to wear jewelry.”

“To me, this shows that what you choose not to wear can say as much as what you do," he says. "The look feels considered because she’s resisted the urge to add more.”

The Duchess of Sussex often wears pieces of jewelry filled with symbolism, such as the Logan Hollowell moonstone ring she sported in September 2025 or the Awe Inspired necklace she wore during a 2021 Vax Live appearance.

“Jewelry has always been a language for the Royal Family, and for years Meghan’s pieces were read and interpreted by everyone but her,” Rakholia says. “Here, she seems to be writing it herself.”

I owe Margot Robbie and her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, a "thank you" card. Not just for casting Zoë Kravitz in the new rom-com, Die Alive, but for filling her character's fall closet with so many enviable looks.

We don't know much about Die Alive, other than it features Kravitz, Riley Keough, Jamie Dornan, and Adèle Exarchopoulos. But judging by the on-set paparazzi shots, Kravitz's costumes are the star of the show.

On October 14, the second day of filming, Kravitz wore a slate gray tank top, a pistachio green midi skirt, and an eggplant purple coat. The look was an expert-level course in indiscriminate color-blocking. She finished the eclectic ensemble with a shot of espresso, via pointed-toe Date Pumps from French footwear brand Jude.

Fully committing to the Carrie Bradshaw 'the shoes are the outfit' bit, Kravitz topped off the 'fit with a vintage Fendi Baguette, a classic Sex and the City bag. The shoulder bag was made of black suede, accented with pink and green floral embroidery. (The same purse sold secondhand on TheRealReal for $1,125.)

Kravitz is no stranger to styling It shoes with high-vamp uppers. In fact, her signature ballet flats share the same glove-style silhouette. This time, however, the heels stood four inches tall.

Kravitz is the latest A-lister to dip her toes into the unconventional look, following Hailey Bieber, Katie Holmes, Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Lawrence, and more. Jude, the brand behind Kravitz's brown heels, is also making a name for itself in the high-vamp department. Everyone from Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sofia Richie Grainge to Greta Lee and Bella Hadid have worn the French fashion house's retro twist on timeless pump silhouette.

Shop similar high-vamp styles from Toteme, Khaite, Zara, and more, below.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance since moving back to the U.K. this summer, visiting a variety of organizations in Nottingham, England on October 15. The couple chatted with fans who lined the streets to meet them, and Prince Harry revealed an insight into Prince Archie’s school life while speaking to a group of children.

In a video shared by journalist Alex Seale on Instagram, the Duke of Sussex asked the kids about school, exclaiming, “You like math? I love that! You know, most people don’t like math.” He added that Prince Archie, 7, happens to be one of them.

“My son turned round to me and said, ‘Can I go to a school that doesn’t do math?’ I said, ‘Doesn’t exist,’” Harry shared with a laugh.

Prince Archie and his 5-year-old sister, Princess Lilibet, enrolled in a British school last month, but security concerns forced them to switch to a different school after just two days. The Duke of Sussex shared what happened when Archie started class, revealing, “And he went to this new school and on the first day and the first class guess what it was?”

One of the children said “Math!” and Prince Harry echoed the sentiment, shaking his head and groaning.

Moving down the line to speak to more children, he reflected on the weather, and when one child wished for snow, the Duke of Sussex replied, "We can give it time. Snow in October might freak a few people out."

The Sussexes relocated from Montecito, California to the Cotswolds in August, with Thursday marking the couple's first public event together since the move. Although they remain non-working royals, the day mimicked a traditional royal engagement, with the pair heading to various community organizations such as Himmah, a Nottingham charity tackling poverty, food insecurity, racism and social exclusion.

Nottingham was also the place where Meghan and Harry carried out their first-ever joint royal appearance after their 2017 engagement, and the duchess nodded to the milestone by wearing pieces from Joseph, the same British label she chose nearly a decade ago.

In January 2026, Henry Zankov began collaborating with Banana Republic as the founder of the New York-based knitwear brand Zankov. By the time the collection was complete, however, he was the artistic director of Diane von Furstenberg. Still, from beginning to end, the Russian-born designer wanted to "highlight what Banana Republic is so good at and bring a freshness with the Zankov point of view," he tells Marie Claire.

Despite never working with a monolith of Banana Republic's scale, Zankov is debuting a 27-piece collection with the brand. "Wearability is really important, [so] how do you balance that fine line between pushing the product, but also making sure that it resonates with not only the audience, but also opens it up to a new customer?" He answered that question across an assortment of "heirlooms" rooted in archival Banana Republic codes—ranging from $90 to $600.

"Anything that's an heirloom always starts with quality in the craft," he says. "[It's] something that you project meaning onto or it gives you meaning because the quality is so beautiful." His overarching goal for Banana Republic x Zankov? For the collection to be "something that you want to hold onto."

According to Zankov, it all started with the collection's leather jacket and the chocolate brown pencil skirt. "When I saw the archive, I was really blown away by how well-made everything was and how beautiful the material is and the finishings are," he says. While the suede-and-leather skirt's paneling came straight from a circa-1986 Banana Republic line, the oversized oxblood leather bomber blended a classic silhouette with a bold, on-brand tint for Zankov.

"Zankov doesn't really do leather," he adds. "It was a really great opportunity for me to try other kinds of materials in other categories." He wanted the leather to feel wearable—the Zankov way. So, "[the jacket] is a special, very deep burgundy with a kind of raspberry undertone to it; color is important."

Intentionally selecting shades with a slightly unconventional but largely universal twist has remained a Zankov signature since day one. Pairing purple with orange and red, lemon yellow with cool blue, and burgundy with gray, he "didn't want the collection to feel trendy," he says. "I didn't want it to feel like something that's designed for hype."

So, Zankov returned to knitwear. Specifically, buttery soft brushed cashmere, the "foundation" of his eponymous brand's style vocabulary. "For me, even for Zankov, a lot of the knitwear is very much unisex," he says. Seeing the way his friends dress, and how they share clothes with their partners, it wasn't important for him to create "for this gender or another gender—but it does lean a bit more masculine," he adds.

The collection was made for mixing and matching, which is "very much a Zankov thing," he says. "I love when things don't match—the more wacky it looks, the better it looks to me."

Banana Republic x Zankov is, without a doubt, grounded in the season of giving. What better time to release the collaboration than on the cusp of the holidays? "It's a very special time of the year and we wanted everything to feel so special that you want to either buy it for yourself or buy it for someone else," he says. "When you think about the word heirloom, you think about passing on a gift, so holistically, it made sense."

To that end, Zankov designed every sweater, skirt, and scarf with a variety of cold-weather dress codes in mind. He doesn't want you to reserve this winter wardrobe for "special occasions," though. In fact, Zankov doesn't believe in such a thing. "What I love about the pieces is that you can feel really polished in them if you want to go to a holiday party, but then if you want to spend time with your family, you can also be really cozy and comfortable," he says.

Both teams wanted the complete collection to feel "very considered, like it had a personality, and had been hand-touched," he says. Zankov held the campaign to the same high standards, playing a role in the casting, the lighting, and eventually, the collages created by Belgian artist Katrien de Blauwer, "I worked really hard [to make] sure that the imagery felt sensual, personal, [and not] too digital," he says. "I wanted all of this to feel personal—not transactional, corporate, or cold." The campaign video (narrated by Zankov) even sourced inspiration from his memories of moving from Russia to America.

"The way you touch the sweater and the leather jacket, I wanted that touch and that feel to [be palpable] in the images and in everything we do," he adds. "It was really fun for me to explore how do we do Zankov in a different way, in a different place, and make it timeless."

The Banana Republic x Zankov collaboration launches on Oct. 20 and will be available online and in select stores. Bookmark this page to stock up on casually cool sweaters, luxe leather, and whimsical accessories next week. In the meantime, perhaps seeing how a Marie Claire editor styles the standout pieces could help plan your purchases.

How to Style the Banana Republic x Zankov Collaboration

Hot on the heels of the editor-beloved Banana Republic x La Ligne collaboration, I had high expectations for the luxury retailer's latest line with a New York-based It brand. As a fashion writer, I've sampled no shortage of knitwear, but the second I slipped into the striped brushed cashmere sweater, the slightly fuzzy style jumped to the top of my "Best Knits of All Time" list. Plus, it endorsed the color combination trend that I can't stop styling this season: red and purple.

Then, I tucked the hip-covering crewneck into the edgiest pencil skirt I've ever worn. Did I accidentally model the suede-and-leather look backwards, concealing the zipper and button closure? Yes. Did it work regardless? Also yes. Setting my slip-up aside, it shared the same column-looking silhouette as traditional pencil skirts, but it transformed the sometimes stuffy runway trend into my go-to statement piece of the season.

It's not often that I say the accessories are the star of the show. However, that was the case here. Reviving the triangle scarf trend beloved by Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Zoë Kravitz last winter, I tied the tomato-red-and-cool-blue combo around the high-neck collar of the crewneck.

Not only did Zankov shade-match the scarf to the sweater, but he did the same with the identical socks, which also featured the velvety brushed cashmere. I finished the perfect-for-fall outfit with my favorite suede top-handle tote from Mark & Graham and brown Madewell loafers to complement my (albeit backwards) skirt.

Zankov waxed poetic about the mix-and-match potential of the collaboration, but he failed to mention just how layer-friendly the fits are. Case in point: the mustard yellow wool sweater.

I stacked a stark white long-sleeve shirt beneath the chunky crewneck's burgundy and black Fair Isle pattern, and yet, I didn't even begin to overheat. Medium-wash DL1961 jeans, black cowboy boots, and another triangle scarf draped over my black bag (and eventually, tied atop my shoulders) embraced the sweater's vintage energy.

Now, for the final test. Would it bulk up beneath the oxblood bomber jacket, the pièce de résistance of the collaboration? Much to my satisfaction, no! There was plenty of wiggle room for my arms, even with a surplus of shirts hiding below the drop-shoulder sleeves. Spacious pockets, short collar, and elasticized cuffs were all green flags in my book, but better yet, it looked just as chic (and just oversized enough) on my fiancé.

Prince Harry has been out and about supporting his favorite causes since he moved back to England in August, but Meghan Markle hasn’t made any official appearances until now. The Duchess of Sussex made her return to public life on Thursday, October 15, joining her husband for a busy day of events in Nottingham, England—and her autumnal outfit was full of symbolism.

It felt like a flashback to 2017 when the couple arrived in Nottingham, which was the scene of their first official joint royal engagement after their engagement. Wearing an oversized burgundy Joseph coat with a turtleneck by the British brand, Meghan greeted fans and gave out hugs to fans who lined the streets to meet the Sussexes.

Notably, the duchess wore a Joseph skirt during her 2017 trip to Nottingham, and former royal butler Grant Harrold says Thursday's outfit was “no accident.”

Speaking on behalf of OLBG, Harrold says that Meghan's outfit was carefully considered. "No royal fashion decisions are ever an accident," he says. "I think this is a nice nod back to the beginning of her royal journey which I believe she’s selected to symbolize a fresh start."

The duchess paired her Joseph coat and turtleneck with a bag by the designer, a skirt by The Fold, a Marks and Spencer belt and Jennifer Chamandi heels—all of which are U.K.-based brands.

Harrold says it was "a very well thought out and clever move" to choose all British brands for her first U.K. appearance in years. "She’s very thoughtful when it comes to her clothing, and this is a perfect example of how she sends clear messages without saying a word," the former butler to King Charles says.

"She knows she needs to win back over the British public, and supporting local fashion houses and designers is an easy starting point," he adds. "It’s her way of saying she’s back and she’s committed to the U.K."

When I was 24, I thought I was dying.

I had just gotten home from a waitressing shift when the sharpest needle-like pain I’ve ever felt in my life pierced my heart. I could barely breathe, let alone walk. As I slowly fell to the floor, with the heaviness of what felt like death weighing down on me, I army-crawled to my phone and called my friend Tai, who lived across the street. By the time I had finished saying whatever it was I said to her, I blacked out. Tai ran over as quickly as she could, and within what felt like seconds, I was on a gurney being lifted into an ambulance.

I was at the hospital for hours. Test after test after test. Nothing. Then, like a ghostly apparition, a young woman who couldn’t have been much older than me appeared in my room, holding my medical file.

She closed the door before speaking softly, almost as if we were sharing a secret, "You’ve been to this hospital before.”

I stared at her blankly.

Before.

Seven months earlier, I went on a date with a guy who sexually assaulted me. That night I also got pregnant.

Eight weeks after the assault, I felt like death. I could barely stay awake. Everything ached. I remember lying on my roommate Fabiola's bed saying things like, "What the fuck is wrong with me? Do I have cancer?" I complained morbidly to anyone who would listen, “I’m dyyyyying!” until finally my other roommate Kate called her doctor and handed me the phone.

“Are you sure you’re not pregnant?” I laughed at the doctor's question.

“Lady, there's no way I'm knocked up. Unless I’m, like, Mary and the baby is Jesus.”

I had completely blocked out the night in question... the doctor said nothing. Her silence was deafening.

The term for this, I’ve since learned, is dissociative amnesia.

Dissociative amnesia is a body's visceral response to trauma. It's basically a giant "Fuck Off" button that takes alllllllll the bright and shiny horrors you've experienced and zaps them away. Making all the saucy sad triggers dormant and invisible. Poof!

After my assault, I carried on business as usual. "Bad dates happen, right?!” I told myself after taking an HIV test. I threw myself into my writing at school, went on a couple bad dates with guys who were weirded out when I’d randomly sob for no fucking reason, and casually deleted an email from my rapist telling me if I ever tried to contact him again, he’d kill me. Yup. Business as usual. That’s how disassociated I was.

By the time I found myself back at the hospital where I had my abortion at several months earlier, my body was attacking itself. The pain was unbearable. I felt like I was having a heart attack.

That evening, I left the hospital with nothing but a giant medical bill that took me five years to pay off. There is no medicine that can treat the worst night of your life. The only thing that would heal me in the end was time and acceptance (and lots of weed and therapy).

I'm also a comedy writer who has been paid to write dookie jokes for a living. I’m not precious when it comes to anything sad. Funny people know that sadness and humor go hand-in-hand. A good laugh and a good cry both lead to the same salty-ass tears.

As a TV writer and playwright, I'm drawn to stories that can make you laugh while asking you to sit through something equally uncomfortable. For me, humor is a way into those harder truths. It disarms the audience, challenges their expectations, and hopefully in the end, stays with them.

The Peterson Show is a play I started writing in 2017. Around that same time was the 20th anniversary of Martin’s series finale, where Tisha Campbell's sexual harassment lawsuit against her co-star Martin Lawrence resurfaced (an accusation that Lawrence has denied to this day). That, and the then-ongoing Cosby trial became food for thought. After examining other Black sitcom scandals and setting them all inside one TV family, the play finally had its legs.

On the surface, The Peterson Show is a comedy about five former child actors and their sitcom mother returning to the TV show that made them famous. But underneath, it's a memory play about the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive the trauma we cannot yet face. In my play, each character has built a different relationship to the past: one has buried it, one has rewritten it, one has romanticized it, one has turned it into performance, and one has spent years trying to preserve it. But as patient as memory can be, it's also a weapon that lurks in the dark…waiting to pull the trigger.

I wrote The Peterson Show because I know what it's like for the body to remember before the mind is willing to. I also wrote it because our stories of abuse are often overlooked. And they’re overlooked by men in power.

A few days after debuting The Peterson Show, the only white male critic who reviewed it (the rest were women or people of color) flattened a Black character’s abuse story into something he could dismiss. Because entitled men still think they can decide what our stories are worth.

When the man who raped me threatened to hurt me if I ever questioned him again, I deleted his number. I backed off and shut away the memory for my own sanity and survival. It wasn’t until many years later that I came to terms with that night and what happened.

Now, I survive as a storyteller, mother, and advocate for women by standing firm to my belief that our stories as women matter, our voices endure, and no one defines our worth.

Members of the Royal Family might have chauffeurs, but they also drive their own cars around town, and Queen Elizabeth had some tongue-in-cheek vanity license plates. Former royal butler Grant Harrold explained the meaning behind her personalized plates, and it turns out the idea was a family joke.

“There is a lot of interest around royal cars, and this includes their registration plates,” Harrold says. “While they didn’t tend to have personalized plates featuring their names for security reasons, there were some really interesting personalized plates in the fleet.”

Speaking to private number plates company Regtransfers, King Charles’s former butler explains that the late Queen started using an “MYT 1” plate on the private car she used at Sandringham, adding MYT 2 and MYT 3 over the years.

Part of the late Queen’s lengthy official title was "Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, Elizabeth the Second," Harrold says. “So the MYT plate is believed to take the ‘Most Mighty’ part of this.”

The former butler says “there were a couple of rumors about the origins" of the plates. "The first, was that it was gifted to The Queen by her husband Prince Philip as a bit of a tongue-in-cheek joke," he shares.

“Prince Philip had an incredible sense of humor, and they had many private jokes in their marriage—so this is something I could see him doing," Harrold says of the late Duke of Edinburgh. "He would have found it hilarious to see the Queen driving around with it. I think the plate is a perfect insight into the private side of their marriage, filled with ‘in-jokes’ and a lot of fun."

However, Harrold says that it was never officially confirmed that the gift was from Philip. "There are also some people who believe the plate was a gift from Charles to his mother," The King's former butler shares.

MYT 1, 2 and 3 were such a part of the late Queen's life that cars with the license plates drove behind Queen Elizabeth's coffin during her funeral procession.

"Regardless of who the gift was from, the message behind it is the same—and it shows a fun, lighthearted, behind-the-scenes version of the royals that we don’t often get to see—which I think is really lovely," Harrold adds.

Spoilers for the first 5 episodes of Love Is Blind season 11 ahead. Love Is Blind tests many dating theories: Can you fall in love without ever seeing someone in real life? Do opposites really attract? Do first impressions matter? One couple from the Netflix reality hit’s season 11 tests that last question—as one party described the other as a “dud” early in their courtship before falling in love and getting engaged. Below, we’re breaking down that pair—Michaella and Rob—and their Love Is Blind journey, as well as what we know about the current status of their relationship.

A breakdown of Michaella and Rob's 'Love Is Blind' dating timeline—including whether they're still together

What happens in the pods between Michaella and Rob on 'Love Is Blind' season 11?

It isn’t necessarily love at first conversation for 40-year-old AI account executive Rob Feeley and 35-year-old go-getter retail VP Michaella Giorgio. While the couple enjoys their dates—doing activities like painting and talking about their first celebrity crushes—their connection initially doesn’t seem to have much depth. Rob reveals he was recently engaged and that all his friends are married with children, and that has only solidified his desire to find his person. Michaella tells him she’s been seeing a life coach for the past five years, which has helped her reunite with some family members she wasn’t on speaking terms with. She also calls herself high maintenance, but clarifies that it applies to her standards for herself and how she presents herself, not a relationship—she’d be as happy to go out as she would to sit at home and eat “roast beef sandwiches.”

Rob was deciding between two relationships but ultimately chose to double down on Michaella because he felt a stronger connection, despite revealing that he had initially called her a “dud” in his notes after their first conversation. She doesn’t take offense, owning the fact that she’s a slow burn. He admits he was a little insecure about her career accomplishments, while she says she was also insecure because she led with those details instead of letting him get to know her personality.

From there, both roast beef and “dud” become inside jokes. She says she’s “all in” on Rob, and he says that “everything hits” with her. He feels like they’re very similar, and he’s always wanted someone who accepts him and his flaws, while she says he makes her want to be a better person.

Rob gifts Michaella a bracelet that belonged to his late father, and she gives him a box of items that signify their future: a jaw for laughter, seeds for growth, and a rose quartz crystal to symbolize love. Michaella tells Rob that before she left for the show, she and her friends tried to guess details about her future partner, and he matches a lot of their guesses to a T. (We can’t wait until they meet her friends IRL to see if this is true.)

Soon, Rob gets down on one knee, saying he loves everything about her and wants to continue this journey with her. She accepts and says she can’t wait to become his family. At the reveal, they’re both so shocked that they keep saying “hi” and “hello” as a nervous tic, and he almost forgets to propose. But their body language and kissing indicate that they’re not disappointed by what they see.

When they get to Mexico in the final moments of episode 5, they’re still all over each other and complimenting each other. Things are going well for Michaella and Rob for now, but the real test is only just beginning—we’ll see where they stand when the show returns on October 21.

Are Michaella and Rob from 'Love is Blind' season 11 still together?

Contestants can’t reveal anything until after the reality show’s full season, so it’s no surprise there isn’t much out there about their relationship status. Still, Rob follows Michaella on Instagram, but she doesn’t follow him back. Feel free to read into that or take it with a grain of salt.

Spoilers for the first 5 episodes of Love Is Blind season 11 ahead. They say opposites attract, but one couple in Love Is Blind season 11 will put that adage to the test. Sarah Williams and John Shannon had a slow burn in the pods, and they overcame a lot—including a hot-mic mishap and extremely different views on vaccines and abortion—during the initial dating stage, but still got engaged within the first batch of episodes that dropped on Netflix on October 14. Ahead, we recap their journey and whether they have stayed together after their experience on the reality dating show.

A breakdown of Sarah and John's 'Love Is Blind' dating timeline—including whether they're still together

What happens in the pods between Sarah and John on 'Love Is Blind' season 11?

Coming into the pods, 33-year-old account executive John Shannon was most nervous about letting someone into his reality: He was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Luckily, he meets and bonds with Sarah Williams, a 34-year-old health care program manager, who immediately assuages his fears and tells him his diagnosis isn't a dealbreaker or a burden. She likens this to her brother-in-law who went blind, and leans on her healthcare background to convey that she’d be a supportive partner through ups and downs.

The pair initially bond over Harry Potter and music, and things seem to go well during the initial pod dating phase until Sarah overhears him telling another contestant that she was one of his “bottom two.” She’s confused, since he was one of her top prospects, and she decides to take the mature route of having another conversation with him. At first, he acts ignorant about the comment, but soon he apologizes for what he said and for not closing the door on his way out of the pod. He also tries to explain himself, saying he couldn’t tell if she was into him, but talking to her after that made him excited.

As time goes on, John opens up to Sarah about his insecurities, including his glasses and the MS diagnosis. Sarah is clear that these superficial aspects don’t faze her, which reassures John. But his diagnosis also opens a larger conversation about the healthcare system, which John feels is a capitalist enterprise. He also says he was skeptical about the push for COVID-19 vaccines, walking right up to the anti-vax line but not explicitly crossing it.

Sarah leans on her healthcare background to explain the benefits of vaccines to John, citing her postgraduate studies on the subject and telling him she thinks they need to trust the experts and get vaccinated. The vaccine conversation then shifts to abortion, where John cites a right-wing talking point about women opting for abortions when they’re six months pregnant. Patience is a virtue, and Sarah has it in spades: She calmly explains that this example is exceedingly rare and happens only in extreme circumstances. To his credit, John isn’t combative during these conversations, and he tells Sarah he’s looking for a partner who will hear his POV but also challenge him on his way of thinking.

Soon, John is down on one knee after giving Sarah a stuffed lemur, signifying his desire to travel with her. She says yes immediately, and before the reveal, she says she’s never been more sure of anything in her life. When they finally see each other. he says she’s beautiful, and she compliments his suit and glasses, saying she sees “Clark Kent,” calling back to a conversation they had in the pods about his glasses. They’re a bit awkward with physical touch and kissing, but that might be because of the cameras.

At the end of episode 5, the engaged couples head to Mexico. Sarah mentions that while she’s normally someone who waits before sleeping with someone, since they’re engaged, she might be more willing to speed up that timeline—something we’ll keep an eye out for when the next batch of episodes arrive on October 21.

Are Sarah and John from 'Love Is Blind' season 11 still together?

By now, you know the drill: Netflix has ironclad NDAs with its reality shows, so we likely won’t get any information about the couple’s current status until after all the episodes have premiered. That said, John currently follows Sarah on Instagram, but she doesn’t follow him back. Take that information how you will!

Spoilers for the first five episodes of Love Is Blind season 11 ahead. Love Is Blind has returned for its second installment of the year, bringing another round of dating-show chaos to avid reality TV fans. The pods have opened yet again to singles hoping to find love "sight unseen," and willing to go through the LIB gauntlet on Netflix.

For season 11, Love Is Blind recruited 30 men and women hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, between the ages of 28 and 40, per Tudum. After the first week of episodes, six couples got engaged, with five making it through the reveal to continue the "experiment." Viewers will have to wait and see whether any of these Bostonians will have a happy ending, or if this will be the show's second fall season to end with zero marriages.

Read on to meet the singles looking for love in the Love is Blind season 11 cast.

Everything to Know About the Cast of 'Love Is Blind' Season 11

The Women of 'Love Is Blind' Season 11

Aneha, 28

Instagram: @anehahaha

Occupation: Principal engineer

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Background: "'Tall guys who have sort of mom-related trauma' have dominated Aneha’s dating history, but after two years of being single, she’s in the market for something new."

Looking For: "Though she’s deeply independent, Aneha is looking for a 'gentleman' who also indulges her girlie side with romantic gestures and elaborate dates."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Cam.

Benita, 31

Instagram: @benitapalo

Occupation: Insurance agent

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Background: "Born in Kosovo, Benita immigrated to the United States in 1999. 'We’re war refugees, and came here with nothing,' she says. As a result, she’s incredibly close with her family."

Ideal Sign: "'I mostly get along with and attract Capricorns, but I always look at the whole birth chart,' she says."

Gets Engaged? No, but she dated Blake.

Brittany, 34

Instagram: @britt_catalina

Occupation: Attorney

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Background: "As a practicing attorney, Brittany is determined to keep working when she hopefully one day becomes a mom. 'I’m proud of my career,' she says. 'It’s important to be educated, have independence, and never rely on a man.'"

Biggest Ick: "'If your apartment is messy, it gives off the vibe that your life is messy in general,' she says."

Gets Engaged? No.

Diana, 29

Instagram: @diananicolep

Occupation: Nanny

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Background: "'I come from a big Sicilian family, and we love really, really hard,' she says. 'It’s very much shown. I’ll scream "my man, my man, my man" all day.'"

Looking For: "Diana wants to lock down an 'alpha' man who’s the leader of his pack. 'That’s who I am in my group,' she says. 'I make the decisions, but I don’t want to be doing that all the time.'"

Gets Engaged? No, but she dated Rob.

Erika, 37

Instagram: @erikamarieellis

Occupation: Marketing director

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Background: "After her first marriage ended, she moved across the country and bought a place of her own...She hopes her future partner will be down for dinners every Sunday."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Blake.

Jax, 31

Instagram: @jacquelineguelli

Occupation: Entrepreneur

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Background: "Jax owns a successful skin-care company and only has time for men who don’t dull her glow. 'I’m really proud of my business. It’s a huge part of me, so I need my partner to support that,' she says."

Looking For: "Jax is typically drawn to 'successful, older' men who can provide stability: Her biggest fear when it comes to love is having the rug pulled out from under her. To maintain her footing in the pods, she plans to sidestep men who don’t know what they want."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Stew...but she ghosts him right after the reveal.

Jenn, 39

Instagram: @jennmouser

Occupation: Master hairstylist

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Background: "As a single mom, Jenn always puts the needs of her 7-year-old son ahead of her own, especially when it comes to dating. 'I’m very selective now,' she says. 'The biggest red flag will be if he’s not open to kids.'"

Biggest Ick: "Defeated by the dating apps, she’s entering the experiment in order to find a guy who’s also in touch with his softer side. 'Someone who’s not able to emotionally regulate gives me the absolute ick,' she says."

Gets Engaged? No.

Kara, 32

Instagram: @karagrumoli

Occupation: Strategic account manager

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Looking For: "Calm, cool, and collected Kara wants a partner who’s easygoing. 'I’m looking for someone who can make the small moments a little more fun and the bad moments a little more bearable,' she says."

Biggest Ick: "When it comes to dating, she’s not a fan of cliques or clicks, because men who are too active on social media give her the ick. So if you want a like from Kara, maybe think twice before posting that gym selfie."

Gets Engaged? No.

Kerry, 37

Instagram: @kerryc2

Occupation: Athletic director

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Background: "Dark clouds, steer clear of Kerry. This eternal optimist has the ability to find the silver lining in any situation. 'I genuinely enjoy life, and I hope that’s something that my future partner appreciates about me,' she says."

Looking For: "As an Enneagram 7, she’s an extroverted ball of energy, so she needs someone who can bounce around with her. 'I want to be able to ebb and flow between deep and meaningful conversations about our hopes and dreams, then switch right into being playful and silly and stupid,' she says."

Gets Engaged? No.

Liz, 34

Instagram: @liz.rounds

Occupation: NICU nurse

Astrological Sign: Aries

Background: "Her co-workers often turn to her for a funny story: 'I’m a night shift nurse, and everybody always comes to me at 3 a.m., like, "Liz, we need a hit of energy to get us to 7 a.m."'"

Looking For: "Given her demanding schedule, Liz is looking for a generous and committed partner who can join her for Sundays spent binge-watching entire TV series. And if he’s an ex-athlete with some tattoos, that wouldn’t hurt either."

Gets Engaged? No.

Malanie, 33

Instagram: @melinmotionxo

Occupation: Senior portfolio analyst

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Looking For: "'My biggest fear when it comes to love is being with someone who is attracted to me but doesn’t really like who I am as a person,' she shares. 'I want to be able to fully express myself, be vulnerable with my partner, and still feel loved.'"

Gets Engaged? No, she left the pods early after dating Cam and Wilson.

Michaella, 35

Instagram: @michaellagiorgio

Occupation: Retail consultant

Astrological Sign: Virgo

Background: "Fashionista Michaella is strutting into the pods ready to turn looks and trust her gut. 'From the beginning of any relationship, I always have "a knowing" within me,' she says."

Biggest Ick: "One red flag she won’t be ignoring is a lack of goals. She’d rather fly solo than be with someone who is 'winging it' through life."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Rob.

Rachel, 32

Instagram: @thatsaukward

Occupation: Academic advisor

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Looking For: "I am looking for someone who is a strong leader. I really love the idea of submitting to my man. It makes me feel really protected and feminine. I want to be led, but led in the right direction."

Gets Engaged? No.

Sahar, 34

Instagram: @saharm11

Occupation: Orthodontist

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Background: "Having moved to the U.S. at age 10, Sahar has already overcome many obstacles. 'I didn’t speak the language or know anybody, and I had to watch my parents navigate a very difficult immigration journey. Through it all, I think I still have a really positive outlook on the world.'"

Gets Engaged? No.

Sarah, 34

Instagram: @swillyyyy

Occupation: Health-care program manager

Astrological Sign: Libra

Looking For: "Her future husband will need to be humble, kind, considerate, and silly. 'I like people who can keep things fun, but I’m also more into the quiet guys,' she shares."

Biggest Ick: "'My biggest red flag is any sign of anger or the inability to regulate emotions. Like, road rage? Hate that,' [she says]."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to John.

Wilnie, 33

Instagram: @wilnie_

Occupation: Mental health counselor

Astrological Sign: Aries

Background: "Wilnie’s favorite tradition is celebrating Haitian Independence Day with her family. She hopes to be ringing in the new year with a ring on her finger and a well-rounded man on her arm. 'We drink soup joumou at midnight, and I think that would be really exciting to do with my husband,' she says."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Wilson.

The Men of 'Love Is Blind' Season 11

Blake, 38

Instagram: @tropicanacoyote

Occupation: Yacht captain

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Background: "Blake knows he’s single because his lifestyle makes dating difficult, so he’s now taking a more 'intentional approach' to find his romantic anchor. But he’s not willing to give up adventuring entirely. 'She doesn’t have to know how to sail—I can teach her—but she should probably know how to swim,' he says."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Erika.

Cam, 29

Instagram: @cameronhalloran

Occupation: HR generalist

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Why He Joined LIB: "He doesn’t totally vibe with the 'monotonous' Boston scene. 'Everybody goes to the same bars,' he explains. 'Sometimes all the women are dressed the same, and you’re like, ‘I’ve had this conversation before.'"

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Aneha.

Iman, 34

Instagram: @aggamenawon

Occupation: Software engineer

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Background: "Iman believes he’s still single because he’d rather spend his time playing video games than the game of love. 'I’m a geek at heart, who really wasn’t built for the "streets" of single life,' he says."

Gets Engaged? No.

Jay, 36

Instagram: @jrobb__

Occupation: Director of sales

Astrological Sign: Capricorn

Background: "Having worked in professional sports for more than 10 years, Jay is comfortable with competition....But in the game of love, Jay has yet to score, as his busy schedule leaves little time for dating."

Gets Engaged? No.

John, 33

Instagram: @johnshannon_

Occupation: Account executive

Astrological Sign: Gemini

Looking For: "John is searching for a lifelong partner who thinks deeply and critically about the world around her. 'My ideal person would be someone who has strong convictions, really knows what she believes, and stands for it,' he says."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Sarah.

Mark, 37

Instagram: @markacolantonio

Occupation: Wine sales consultant

Astrological Sign: Taurus

Background: "Mark knows he hasn’t always chosen the right partners, and fears he might repeat history in the experiment. But he’s putting those concerns aside to let his heart do the talking with Michael Jordan’s mantra in mind: 'Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.'"

Gets Engaged? No.

Matt, 37

Instagram: @mattsmenu14

Occupation: Beekeeper

Astrological Sign: Capricorn

Background: "Matt is a cancer survivor, whose friends and family describe him as 'resilient,' a characteristic he’d like to carry into his love life."

Looking For: "Only someone trustworthy, affectionate, and playful will [become his queen bee]. Plus, she’ll need to love his 8-year-old son. 'He’s the greatest thing in my life, so that’s going to be a big consideration in who I decide to date in the pods,' this proud father says."

Gets Engaged? No.

Michael, 35

Instagram: @m_arisco

Occupation: Account executive

Astrological Sign: Leo

Why He Joined LIB: "The pods, where 'vulnerability is universally embraced,' could be the perfect place for Michael, who’s tired of the lack of 'genuine connection' in modern dating, to find a soulmate."

Gets Engaged? No.

Morrey, 32

Instagram: @morrey__

Occupation: Entrepreneur

Astrological Sign: Libra

Background: "Morrey is a boxer, who also works part-time as a bouncer at Southie’s busiest bar. 'Everybody from Boston’s got kind of an attitude, but I’ve got one too,' he says."

Looking For: "He’s looking for an ambitious woman who also lets him pick up the check, and he’ll do that with the cash he’s scored from his cornhole entertainment company."

Gets Engaged? No, he left the pods early after dating Sarah, Erika, and Benita.

Rob, 40

Instagram: @feels_3310

Occupation: AI infrastructure sales

Astrological Sign: Aquarius

Looking For: "Rob is searching for a loving woman with traditional family values, who would one day make a great mother herself. She’s also got to have a good sense of humor. 'I like to joke around a lot, so it would be hard for me to be with someone who takes themselves too seriously,' he says."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Michaella.

Scott, 38

Instagram: @scottshuman9

Occupation: Retired pro-baseball player

Astrological Sign: Aries

Looking For: "'The biggest struggle dating in Boston is finding a conservative woman,' he says. But Scott, who is Christian, still hasn’t lost faith. He hopes that his future wife will be 'non-confrontational, sweet, and humble,' and value his leadership skills, which he’s honed as a baseball coach."

Gets Engaged? No.

Scott "Stew," 34

Instagram: @scooterstew

Occupation: Director of engineering

Astrological Sign: Gemini

Background: "Stew values his independence and doesn’t think he’d be able to give that up completely for his partner. 'There are always going to be times when you need to get away, you need to spend time by yourself, you need to be with your friends,' he says. 'I think that’s important for the longevity of a relationship.'"

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Jax...but she ghosts him right after the reveal.

Tucker, 35

Instagram: N/A

Occupation: Senior solutions consultant

Astrological Sign: Aries

Background: "A self-described know-it-all, he admittedly struggles to put others’ feelings before his love of Wikipedia rabbit holes. 'It’s gotten me in trouble in the past, so I’m trying to work on it,' he says."

Gets Engaged? No.

Wilson, 35

Instagram: @willymilll

Occupation: Senior compliance manager

Astrological Sign: Gemini

Background: "Wilson may not have gotten a chance to play in the NBA, but he still lives out his basketball dreams with his rec league. In the pods, he hopes to shoot his shot with a woman who’s game to root for him all season long. 'They better bring a sign that says my name in large letters,' he jokes."

Gets Engaged? Yes, to Wilnie.

Princess Diana not only struggled with her marriage to Prince Charles, but she suffered from loneliness while living at Kensington Palace. Former palace press secretary Dickie Arbiter, who worked with the late princess in the ‘80s and ‘90s, recently revealed that Diana took on some secret charitable work that was fueled, in part, “out of boredom.”

Speaking to the Daily Mail’s “Palace Confidential” podcast, Arbiter said that Diana’s friends “were reluctant to go through the security hoops” to spend time with the princess. “She had to give security her friends' names, addresses, car numbers, what time they were coming and when they were leaving,” he explained. “It was a bit of a rigmarole.”

Since Diana “was always desperate to find things to do” at night, Arbiter said that she’d drive around London seeking out people in need and giving them money.

“She would try to escape, telling her protection officer: 'I'm not going anywhere tonight. You can have the night off,’” Arbiter recalled. “Lo and behold, the car would come anyway and she'd drive around Paddington. Not just to hand money to sex workers, but to drive past and see how the homeless were coping.”

Although Diana was passionate about charity work and helping others, Arbiter said the outings were partly motivated by her loneliness. “It was something she felt she had to do, but it was also something that she was doing out of boredom,” he said.

Her interest in preventing homelessness, however, wasn't a passing whim. She served as the royal patron for multiple organizations related to the issue, including The Passage, a role now taken over by Prince William. Today, the Prince of Wales has passed his passion for helping the unhoused on to Prince George, bringing him along for a Christmas visit to The Passage in December 2025.