Lourdes Leon is getting real about her relationship with legendary mom, Madonna.
In a new conversation with interviewLeon opened up about her experiences growing up as the eldest daughter of pop sensation Madonna. She said that, at times, she felt overwhelmed. “I think my mom saw all these other kids of famous people, and she was like, ‘My kids aren’t going to be like this,’” Lyon said. “Also, I feel like if your parents pay for things, it gives them leverage over you. My mother is a control freak, and she has controlled me my entire life. I needed to be completely independent of it once I graduated from high school.”
Madonna’s eldest with former co-star Carlos Leon, Leon sought financial independence at an early age, reportedly paying her college tuition and later renting an apartment in Brooklyn. However, her experience with independence allowed her to develop more appreciation for her mother for all that she was able to do. “I didn’t fully understand that until I realized the importance of empowerment and what it meant to be a woman,” Leon said, adding that she admires her mom because she was always “empowering other women” and “before her time.”
She added, “She is probably the hardest worker I have ever seen.”
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Madonna also had her own ideas about being a mother. “I had a funny idea that when your kids get older, they learn to take care of themselves and it gets easier,” Madonna It said Tell the people Back in 2017. “But actually the older they get, the harder it gets, because now they’re adults, and they really need guidance.”
She’s also straightforward in her parenting philosophy. “I’m in charge! I’m the boss!” she added jokingly. “If it wasn’t for a different father than Rocco, and I have four adopted children, so there’s a lot of outside influence. I try to make sure I pass on the same wisdom and love to everyone. I’m a bad cop.” m the person who says no. I accept this role. I am not the popular parent. “
In addition to Leon, Madonna is the mother of Rocco, 21, David, 15, Mercy, 15, and twins Esther and Stella, both 9.
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Rachael Leigh Cook and Missi Pyle share the screen at Netflix’s tourist guide But 22 years ago, they both starred Josie and the pussies.
Cook was the bandleader for Josie McCoy while Pyle played Alexandra Cabot. The two stars recently recalled their time working together on the 2001 comedy.
Cook said: “I remember Messi improvising things that made us all cry laughing outright.” hill about her costar. “A particularly great moment of it is when my character has a major revelation of conspiracy going on in full swing, and Missy completely steals the scene by paying attention to whatever I say and silently sneaking up behind me, plucking my hair off a boss and rummaging through it. I remember watching the playback on screen in awe divorced “.
Bale noted that her character “wanted to be any of the pussies”.
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Clockwise from left rear: Missy Bale, Paolo Costanzo, Rosario Dawson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Alan Cumming
With Cook and Pyle reunited for Tourist guide for loveIn Exclaim!, Pyle noted that working together again “was very exciting”.
“I’ve seen her here and there over the years, and I’ve always loved her,” Pyle said. “She’s hilarious. She has a very dry sense of humor and is obviously lovely and passionate, and I love what she’s done: She’s created this whole world for herself. I’m just so down to earth and blown away by her. She’s doing something a lot of other actors, including me, haven’t done. She caught on.” Flames in their own way.
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Rachael Leigh Cook and Missy Pyle in A Tourist Guide to Love
Sofia Richie And Elliott Greenie They surrounded their family and friends, many celebrities among them, during their April 22nd wedding! Marry the crossbar and the front piece Cameron Diazher husband Benji MaddenAnd Paris Hiltonher husband Carter Reum And many more, as shown in the pictures here. A group of Hollywood heavyweights enjoyed a lavish celebration at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France.
Sofia Richie and her sister Nicole Richie the day before their wedding. (mega)
In addition to celebrity friends, Sofia’s famous family members were in attendance. her dad, Lionel Richiesister Nicole Richieand brother-in-law Joel MaddenThey were dressed to impress as they happily watched her become a wife. A source previously told us that Nicole was one of the people who actually helped Sofia plan her dream wedding.
“Nicole Richie has been loving every second of helping her sister Sophia plan her dream wedding to Elliott Gring,” the source said. Hollywood Live. “The two used to talk about their wedding when they were little girls, and it brought them closer than they ever had. Sofia looks up to Nicole when it comes to fashion, and she knows her sister wants her to look like the most beautiful bride of her day.”
Other famous Sofia Richie guests include Paris Hilton and Cameron Diaz. (mega)
Sophia’s brother Miles Richie He also appears to have helped with the plans. “Nicole and Miles give Sophia a lot of input when it comes to their ideas for her wedding day,” a second source shared with us. Of course, Sofia makes the final decision on every last detail, but she couldn’t imagine going through the process without her family’s help along the way. Lionel was also incredibly sweet and keeps saying he can’t wait to watch his baby girl get married. This really can’t be a union. Perfect for Sophia and Elliot. The love and support they receive from friends and family has been truly overwhelming.”
Sofia Richie and Elliot Gring at an earlier event. (clash)
Sophia and Elliott got engaged in April 2022 after dating for over a year. The proposal took place while the couple was surrounded by candles and flower petals, and Elliott got down on one knee when he asked his future bride for her hand in marriage.
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Not so fast. Meghan Markle She denies rumors of exchanging letters with her King Charles III Why would you miss his coronation.
Ashley HansenThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s global press secretary has decried allegations that Meghan, 41, will not attend King Charles’ coronation due to written messages.
Sussex’s representative said in a statement to Harper’s Bazaar On Saturday, April 22nd. “Any suggestion otherwise is wrong and downright laughable.”
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Denial came a day later The telegraph Reported that the Suits star exchanged messages with the then Prince of Wales about and Prince HarryMarch 2021 interview on CBS. In a surprising conversation, the couple discussed a royal raising concerns while Meghan was pregnant about how black Archie’s son would be, but they declined to publicly name the person.
And after the interview was broadcast, according to The telegraphThe California citizen exchanged correspondence with her father-in-law about the incident referred to.
He thinks the duchess has thanked the king for his words. telegraph reports. “The Duchess’ letter is also said to indicate that she never intended to specifically accuse the individual involved of being racist, but rather was raising concerns about unconscious bias.”
The letter allegedly named the person who made the comment about skin colour, but the king and duchess now allegedly agreed in the letters that the comment was an “innocent remark”.
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the telegraph It was claimed that correspondence as well as non-participation in the coronation ceremony accounted for seat The author’s decision not to attend the May 6th event.
Harry, 38, will attend King Charles’ coronation solo on May 6. Meanwhile, Meghan — who shares daughter Lilibet, 22 months, with her husband — will be back home to celebrate Archie’s fourth birthday in Montecito. said a source us weekly His birthday was the reason she decided to skip the UK trip.
An insider EXCLUSIVELY said: “As much as Meghan appreciates the invitation to the coronation, she wouldn’t miss her son’s birthday to the world.” we earlier this month. “As Duchess of Sussex, Meghan is a mother first.”
Another insider has revealed that while Charles’ coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey, Archie will hold an intimate ceremony with loved ones.
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Another source EXCLUSIVELY said: “Meghan is planning something really simple to celebrate Archie’s birthday.” we earlier this month. “Since Harry won’t be able to attend, she just wants to do something intimate with family and a few very close friends.”