The English actress, best known for her role as Hermoine Granger in the Harry Pottermovies, has sparked speculation after opening up about her relationship status.
Like many high-profile figures, she’s reshaping labels and has cleared up exactly what she means by the ‘self-partnered’ term for those who are curious.
Harry Potter star Emma Watson has clarified what being ‘self-partnered’ means. Credit: Alamy
The Little Women star famously described herself as ‘self-partnered’ in a 2019 interview with British Vogue.
Watson told the publication: “I never believed the whole ‘I’m happy single’ spiel. I was like, ‘This is totally spiel.’ It took me a long time, but I’m very happy [being single]. I call it being self-partnered.”
However, the actress added that she is dating but just ‘not one specific person.’
Watson continued: “Dating apps are not on the cards for me.
“I’m very lucky in the sense that because I went to university and because I’ve done these other things outside of film, my friends are really good at setting me up. Really good.
“And what’s really nice is some of my best friends are people I got set up on a date with and it didn’t work out.”
Emma Watson clarified that although she’s ‘self-partnered,’ she still goes on dates. Credit: Alamy
Watson isn’t the only person using the term ‘self-partnered,’ as California-based clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly has praised the concept.
In an interview with NBC, Manly said: “A self-partnered person would feel whole and fulfilled within the self and does not feel compelled to seek fulfillment through having another person as a partner.
“To be truly self-partnered, one must often invest a great deal of time and energy on personal development.”
This doesn’t mean self-partnered individuals never date or don’t consider marriage; instead, it simply reflects a commitment to knowing oneself first.
Gwyneth Paltrow is another celebrity who is redefining relationship labels. Credit: Alamy
Like Watson, Gwyneth Paltrow is reshaping relationship labels. In 2014, the actress introduced the term ‘conscious uncoupling’ to describe her separation from musician Chris Martin.
So, what’s driving this trend of redefining relationship terms?
Florida therapist Travis McNulty explained to NBC that ‘there’s a big shift in renaming the terms of relationships’ due to younger generations increasingly prioritizing individuality over traditional relationship expectations.
These shifts challenge the conventional labels associated with being single or divorced, reframing them as empowering states.
McNulty observed: “People form opinions based on labels traditionally used to define a person’s relationship status, but when Emma Watson and Gwyneth Paltrow come out and use phrases like ‘self-partnered’ and ‘conscious uncoupling,’ it challenges the psychological implications and narratives behind the phrases being ‘single’ and ‘getting a divorce.’”
Those seeking to embrace self-partnership should nurture and enjoy their time alone. Credit: Alamy
Manly also offers several suggestions for those seeking to embrace self-partnering, whether single or in a relationship.
The psychologist advises: “It’s important to also nurture feeling at ease without others – and loving your time alone.
“Whether it’s eating out solo, going to a movie alone, reading books, or volunteering on your own, your self-esteem grows when you consciously learn to love your own company.”
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have been slammed as ‘selfish’ and ‘creepy’ for having babies in their 70s and 80s.
The actors have been called out for continuing to have children later in life.
The pair have a friendship spanning back to the late 1960s and have remained close through the years, but they both are also some of the oldest fathers in Hollywood.
De Niro has seven children, and he welcomed the newest addition to his family in May 2023, when he was 79 with his partner Tiffany Chen.
The newest addition to the De Niro’s is Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro making her more than 50 years younger than her oldest sibling.
De Niro, known as one of the most influential actors of his generation, said about his baby girl to ABC: “Well, she’s pure joy. There’s nothing about her, there’s no judgment, there’s nothing. She just is what she is, and it’s just pure joy for God’s sake.”
Robert De Niro welcomed a baby daughter at the age of 79. Credit: Robert De Niro
The Goodfellas actor had his first child in 1971, his daughter is now 57 years old. De Niro is 81 and will be 97 when his youngest daughter turns 18.
Pacino recently passed De Niro as the oldest dad in Hollywood, he welcomed a baby boy in June 2023 with his former then-29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah.
They began dating in April 2022 and announced her pregnancy weeks before Roman Pacino was born.
The Scarface actor has three adult children, and at age 83 he was one of the oldest celebrity fathers.
Pacino is now 84 and will be 101 when his baby turns 18.
In an interview with People, The Godfather actor said: “It’s just so wonderful to have children, for me, I loved it.
“It changed me for, if you want to say, the better. It changed me for life. And the idea that you’re throwing your focus on other humans who happen to be your children… there’s the love.”
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are some of the oldest fathers in Hollywood. Credit: Netflix
Despite both actors being highly regarded in Hollywood, their fathering children at such a late stage in life has not come without criticism.
Many people have shared their distaste for them becoming new parents again, one user spoke on Pacino’s recent baby: “That’s the most selfish thing I have ever heard, the child will never really know its dad.”
Another commented on De Niro’s baby girl: “What I’m concerned about is he’s already 80 years old, she’s going to have to deal with his passing at a young age.”
Someone else added: “I’m sorry but this is wrong. He’s going to die, probably sooner than later, and she will be very young, and very traumatized for the rest of her life. It’s cruel.”
It is not only social media users who have called out both actors but also journalist Jaci Stephen, who has slammed the pair for having children at such an old age, stating that it may not be morally right.
She wrote in Daily Mail: “In contrast to the gushing celebrations from De Niro’s celeb pals, I found the whole thing rather creepy – and not a little bit sad.”
Stephen continued: “And that’s because the hard reality for geriatric dads like De Niro, and now Pacino, is that they’ll barely live long enough to be remembered by their new babies.”
She added: “It’s also rather depressing – for it shines a light on a rather uncomfortable hypocrisy when it comes to the reception of women who become mothers in older age.”
The journalist also pointed out the contradiction of Pacino, who has openly spoken about his own father being absent from his life 0 which due to his age, he will likely do to his own young child.
Men’s fertility doesn’t stop as abruptly as women’s, they can still produce the hormone testosterone and sperm cells, enabling some men to father children into their 90s as per The Conversation.
However, as men age, the risk of harmful DNA damage in their sperm seriously increases.
The National Institutes Of Health writes: “Paternal age increases the frequency of congenital diseases such as heart malformations as well as oral, palate and lip cleft.
“Moreover, mental disorders (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, low IQ level as well as ADHD) also occur more frequently in advanced father’s age.”
There is no suggestion that De Niro or Pacino’s babies have suffered medical complications due to their age.
Renowned adult starRiley Reid has recently shared the most attractive thing a man can do in the bedroom.
One of the adult entertainment industry’s most recognizable figures, Reid has used social media and podcast interviews to offer insight into her life and career.
In a candid discussion, Reid shared the one tip she thinks every man should follow in the bedroom.
Known for her outspoken nature on various podcasts, Reid, 33, has built a following not only for her career accomplishments but also for her openness in discussing personal and industry-related challenges.
With over 2.1 million followers on Instagram and an extensive list of awards, Reid (whose real name is Ashley Matthews) is recognized beyond the adult industry.
In a conversation on the Pillow Talk podcast, Reid offered advice on what makes a man attractive in the bedroom, based on her own experiences.
Renowned adult star Riley Reid has recently shared the most attractive thing a man can do in the bedroom. Credit: @letrileylive/Instagram
In past interviews, Reid has opened up about the difficulty of maintaining relationships, often facing judgment because of her career.
She described how an ex-partner’s refusal to kiss her after work left her feeling ‘like a disgusting person,’ adding: “I’m not disgusting! It’s harsh. It was so horrible when he told me that.”
These experiences led Reid to question if she could find love while remaining in the industry.
She also shared on the Impaulsive podcast how certain partners gave her ultimatums, saying: “I’ve dated guys that were like ‘Me or p***?’ and I was like, ‘p*** never gave me this ultimatum, so I choose that.’”
Reflecting on her career’s impact, Reid has been open about how it has strained her personal life, especially with family.
She once noted in a clip that has also resurfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter): “A lot of times when people ask me if they should do p***, I tell them no. I tell them that it makes life really hard, it makes dating really hard, it makes your family life really hard, it makes intimacy hard. You have to be OK with being shamed every day of your life.”
Due to these challenges, Reid has a strained relationship with her mother and father, which she has attributed to boundaries and disapproval of her career.
She revealed how difficult it was when her father declined to meet publicly, saying, ‘I don’t want to be seen in public with you,’ which she found deeply painful.
One of the adult entertainment industry’s most recognizable figures, Riley Reid has used social media and podcast interviews to offer insight into her life and career. Credit: @letrileylive/Instagram
Recently, Reid explained that while she hasn’t left the industry entirely, she has chosen to stop filming boy-girl scenes, which were central to her early career.
She discussed this decision on Jordyn Jones’ What They Don’t Tell Youpodcast, explaining how fame complicated her dating life, as many potential partners first saw her as ‘Riley’ rather than her real self, Ashley Matthews.
“I didn’t retire but I just stopped shooting boy-girl p***… It was a choice I made on my own but I made that choice because I was lonely and I wanted love and affection and stuff.”
Reid isn’t alone in reflecting on the challenges of the industry. Other adult film stars, such as Lana Rhoades and Mia Khalifa, have also been vocal about the personal impact of their careers.
In a candid discussion, Riley Reid shared the one tip she thinks every man should follow in the bedroom. Credit: @letrileylive/Instagram
But now, Reid shared her take on what she finds most appealing in a man’s approach to intimacy.
“I personally like to start with clothes on,” she explained. “I don’t think that you should come in and start butt a** naked – like, drop your towel bulls***. There’s no f***ing foreplay or anything to play with.”
Reid emphasized the importance of building anticipation, adding a bit of humor: “I can’t tease you with your socks or anything. Like, maybe I’ll take them and shove them in my mouth.”
Beyond her tips on setting the right mood, Reid also shared what men should avoid: “Avoid any of the hyper-stimulating areas until almost the last possible moment, because that will get them so excited that they’re going to be like, ‘f***ing touch me.’”
Chloë Grace Moretz has come out in a moving social media post.
Moretz, 27, began acting as a child with early roles in the horror filmThe Amityville Horror and the hit drama series Desperate Housewives.
Her breakout role came in 2010 with her performance as Hit-Girl in the superhero movie Kick-A**.
Now, Moretz has a thriving career in Hollywood, having gone on to star in multiple blockbuster hits.
With a huge fanbase behind her and the 2024 presidential election approaching, the actress has decided to open up about her s**uality.
Actress Chlöe Grace Moretz has come out in a moving social media post to fans. Credit: Alamy
Unlike many celebrities, Moretz has lived a relatively normal life out of the spotlight. However, she previously had a high-profile relationship with Brooklyn Beckham.
The actress first became linked to Beckham in 2014 and in an interview with Teen Vogue said: “What I find really interesting about Brooklyn – and what I really love about the kid – is that he is passionate about what he wants, which is to be a professional soccer player. And I enjoy someone who is on my level with the seriousness kind of thing.”
But later that year, she dodged a question about their relationship status during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.
Moretz simply said: “He’s a very good guy and he’s a good person, I enjoy hanging out with him.”
When host Andy Cohen asked if she didn’t want to put a label on it, she coyly said: “Maybe…”
Chlöe Grace Moretz previously had an on/off relationship with Brooklyn Beckham. Credit: Alamy
Two years later, Moretz appeared back on Watch What Happens Live and finally confirmed she was dating Beckham.
She said: “We’re in a relationship, it’s fine, it’s no biggie. The more I don’t make it serious the more people don’t care so yes we’re in a relationship.”
Until 2018, the pair appeared to have an on/off relationship.
Beckham has been married to actress Nicola Peltz since 2022. Meanwhile, Moretz has been romantically linked to model Kate Harrison for over five years.
The two often share photos of themselves on Instagram and in June 2023, the Greta star uploaded a snap of them at a march for gay women in New York City.
Chlöe Grace Moretz played a gay teenager in the 2018 drama The Miseducation of Cameron Post. Credit: FilmRise
Moretz touched upon her s**ual orientation when she portrayed a gay teenager sent against her will to a conversion therapy camp in the 2018 drama The Miseducation of Cameron Post.
The actress spoke to Deadline while promoting the film and shared that she has been an ‘activist’ for the LGBTQIA+ community since being ‘a little girl.’
She also became irritated when a reporter for The Independent informed her she was name-checked into an article about straight actors portraying characters.
“Oh really?” Moretz asked, laughing nervously. “Well, I think what’s important is don’t assume anyone’s s**uality. I mean, across the board… don’t assume.”
She continued: “I think it comes down to the line that’s in the movie. (Moretz’s character) says, ‘I don’t see myself as a homos**ual, I don’t see myself as anything.’ These are all societal pressures that we’re being labeled as.
“We’re all human, trying to be with the people that we fall in love with and be the best person that we can be. But don’t assume people’s s**ualities. And don’t project your own issues onto them. Why don’t we let people be who they wanna be?”
Chlöe Grace Moretz has been romantically linked to model Kate Harrison for over five years. Credit: @chloegmoretz/Instagram
Now, the actress has described herself a ‘gay woman’ in a social media post about the importance of voting in the 2024 presidential election.
Moretz penned on Instagram: “I voted early and I voted for Kamala Harris.
“There is so much on the line this election. I believe the government has no right over my body as a woman, and that the decisions over my body should come ONLY from myself and my doctor. Kamala Harris will protect that for us.
“I believe in the need for legal protections that protects the LGBTQ+ community as a gay woman. We need protections in this country and to have access to the care we need and deserve.
“SO… Are you voting early? Let’s get a plan together to get to your polling place with your friends!”
As Moretz has disabled comments on the post, fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) and congratulated the star on opening up.
“I love her for this,” one person pens.
Another adds: “It’s nice she’s finally established herself as a gay woman. She and Kate have been together for years and it’s clear she’s in love with her.”
“I can’t stop smiling about this,” enthuses a third. “I’m sooo happy!!! Good for her.”
Singer Shawn Mendes addressed speculation over his s**uality during a recent performance.
Mendes, 26, became famous after covering songs on the video-sharing platform Vine.
Since then, he’s had an impressive career in the music industry, with hits such as ‘Señorita’ and ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back.’
Throughout Mendes’ career, he’s felt the need to address rumors about his s**uality – with his latest comments being the most candid ever.
Shawn Mendes has responded to rumors about his s**uality. Credit: @shawnmendes/Instagram
The ‘Mercy’ artist publically commented on his s**ual orientation for the first time when he was 17 years old.
In a Snapchat video, he said: “First of all, I’m not gay. Second of all, it shouldn’t make a difference if I was… The focus should be the music.”
In 2018, Mendes told Rolling Stone it had become a ‘massive, massive thing’ for people to speculate whether he was gay.
He elaborated on the matter with The Guardian a year later, describing the rumors as ‘hurtful.’
“I get mad when people assume things about me because I imagine the people who don’t have the support system I have and how that must affect them,” Mendes added.
Shawn Mendes said rumors about him being gay had become a ‘massive, massive thing’ with fans. Credit: Alamy
While these statements should have been the end of the discussion, Mendes has continuously had to respond to such speculation – despite high-profile relationships with women including Camila Cabello.
Mendes and Cabello began dating in 2019 and together, they went viral with their steamy performance of ‘Señorita’ at the VMAs.
Fans were left devastated when the couple called it quits in 2021, however, they did reunite for a few months in 2023.
Shawn Mendes had a high-profile relationship with fellow pop star Camila Cabello. Credit: Alamy
Cabello opened up about the breakup on the Call Her Daddy podcast, saying: “You’re just kind of like, it’s not a fit, it doesn’t feel right. And I think, luckily, I was in a place in my life where it took me less time to realize that.
“It took us both less time to be like, ‘This doesn’t feel right and we don’t need to try so hard to make it work.’”
Mendes was also romantically linked to pop star Sabrina Carpenter in early 2023, yet he later denied a relationship.
Shawn Mendes denied rumors he was romantically linked to Sabrina Carpenter. Credit: @sabrinacarpenter/Instagram
Despite this, many fans believe Cabello and Carpenter have addressed a love triangle in their songs ‘C,XOXO’ and ‘Short n’ Sweet.’
The conversation surrounding Mendes’ s**uality ignited after he debuted his new song, ‘The Mountain,’ from his upcoming album ‘Shawn.’
In a TikTok video uploaded by a fan on October 19, the singer performed the track as he strummed on a guitar.
He sang the lyrics: “I have a change of heart / you can say what you need to say / you can say I’m too young / you can say I’m too old / you can say I like girls or boys / whatever fits your mold.”
Shawn Mendes says he’s ‘figuring out’ his s**uality like everyone else. Credit: Yashar via X
During a performance in Colorado, Mendes made further comments about his s**uality before singing the track.
The pop star told the crowd: “I don’t really know sometimes and I know other times. It feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that.”
He added: “The truth is that I didn’t get to do a lot of 15-year-old things and discover parts of myself that you do at 15.
“There’s this thing about my s**uality, and people have been talking about it so long,” he then described it as ‘kind of silly, because I think s**uality is such a beautifully complex thing, and it’s so hard to just put into boxes.’
He continued: “It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me. Something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover it.
“The real truth about my life and my s**uality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone.”
Elsewhere in the speech, Mendes said he wanted to be ‘closer to everyone’ and ‘kind of be in my truth.’
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